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Batches clash in talent fest

To celebrate the festive season and the Christmas holiday, Sta. Teresa College held the Festival of Talents Competition with the theme, “Splendid Teresian Christmas,” December 15 at 8 am.

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Each group received a special award: the primary pupils were awarded Best in Concept; grade 7 students, Best in Talent Presentation; grade 8, Best in Production; grade 9, Best in Talent Presentation; grade 10, Best in Theatrical Presentation; grade 11, Best in Musical Production; and grade 12, Best in Digital Presentation. Mr. Manrique Cabaya, the Cultural Affairs Moderator, explained the significance of the number 81 coinciding with the school’s 81st founding anniversary—there are eight levels in the basic education department with one, unified cultural guild, hence the new format. W h e n asked about the plan for next year’s Christmas event, Mr. Cabaya said that they would refresh the format to accommodate more in-person interactions should the situation with the pandemic permit. As such, the community should not expect a mere repeat of what has been done. “We’re still waiting. Malay mo next year, magkaroon na ng face-to-face [classes]. For the past two years magkakaiba siya... innovation really gives a challenge to STC. This innovation leads us to the discovery of such talents.” As part of the celebration, the Teresian community, including the staff, students, and faculty, proudly shared the result of the “Teresians Gifted to Give 2021” outreach program. According to Ms. Romela Aranas, the program’s targeted beneficiaries were the “least, lost, and last,” pertaining to children in greater need, people in prison, and senior citizens, respectively. Through this, she said, we are able to respond to the church’s call to be gifted to give. “Bilang mga biniyayaan— bilang mga gifted— tayo ay hinahamong makapagbigay, at ito ay isang challenge sa atin ng simbahan. Hanggang sa ngayon ay patuloy pa rin tayong tumatanggap ng donations at ang paaralan ay patuloy pa ring naghahanap ng mga beneficiaries.”

On December 12, the STC Family Council held a virtual Christmas Presentation for a Cause to raise funds for the school’s scholarship program as well as the council’s projects and activities for this academic year.

STC alumni who had benefited from the scholarship program also shared their experiences at STC. “As of today, with the help of a scholarship provided by Sta. Teresa College to finish my college degree, I can say that I am very stable in my chosen career. I already finished my master’s degree in business administration and [attained] professional education units at Batangas State University,” said Allan G. Villanueva Jr., an alumni scholar from Batch 2018. Mr. Robert Lopez and Mrs. Nat Magpantay enumerated the sponsors for the program, which notably included Hon. Mayor Ryanh M. Dolor, Comm. Atty. Nicasio “Nick” Conti, Board Member Wilson Rivera, Vice Mayor Bojie Casapao, and First Bay Power Corp. To date, the program has accrued more or less ₱240,000 in donations for the scholarship program. As the event came to a close, Mrs. Joan Kristel Adame, the head

FC holds virtual concert for scholars of the Junior High School Guidance Office, gave a speech for the scholars, advising them to be proud of the opportunities they have to further their dreams.

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STC venerates patroness feast

To commemorate the feast day of St. Teresa de Avila, the Teresian community held a series of events from October 7–15 via Facebook live.

It began with the presentation and giving honor to the relic of Sta. Teresa de Avila, followed by a Eucharistic celebration led by Rev. Fr. Carlo Magno Ilagan. He also discussed the donation program conducted by the STC Family Council, and encouraged everyone to participate in the donation program as a way of celebrating the feast day. “The best way to celebrate our feast day is to share our blessings to other people,” he stated. Furthermore, the school conducted a donation drive on Oct. 13 to 15. The drive entailed sharing food and other essentials from funds collected through Gcash. Mrs. Librada Cabral, a Family Council Representative, said that the donation program involved school administrations, staff, and parents. “We appreciated those who responded to this program. God will return in full and overflow your generosity,” she added.

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