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Every first Sunday of February, I go back to Mendiola to attend my alma mater’s Homecoming Day.
Before anything else—it is homecoming day at the College of the Holy Spirit. We opened the centenary with a bang early last year. It was colorful, boisterous and nostalgic. I expect it will be that way again today as we close. I just know it will be a grand celebration.
Alumnae of the College of the Holy Spirit (CHS) who have distinguished themselves in the field of education will be the speakers in a conference on “The Evolution of Philippine Education: Current Thrusts and Directions” on Jan. 30, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Paraclete Auditorium of CHS on Mendiola, Manila.
While at a hamburger place in Georgia, United States, I overheard two mothers debating the issue of teaching their children table manners.
“High Spirit,” the art exhibition, celebrates the centennial anniversary of College of the Holy Spirit, Mendiola (CHS). Fifteen accomplished CHS women alumnae in their various fields of endeavor participate, with their art to be viewed at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Little Theater lobby and second-floor hallway. The exhibit runs until March 27. Free viewing is open daily Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and during theater performance intermission.
How does a school celebrate its 100th birthday? In the biggest, happiest possible way, that’s how. College of the Holy Spirit just had a two-day bash to mark their centennial. The first day was homecoming. It was a special day at my Alma Mater, and every face I saw was wreathed in smiles.
St. Agnes Academy of Legazpi City marks centennial; College of the Holy Spirit to turn 100 next year
When I was writing about the 150 years of the Vincentian community in the Philippines, I came to appreciate more what our priests and nuns are doing to bring the people closer to God through education and charity work.
