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EDITORIAL BOARD
AY2009-2010
Lara Andrea R. Montales
editor-in-chief
Cassandra Ysabel P. Reyes
Rupert Miguel R. Navarro
associate editors
Joshua Philippe F. Olorocisimo
Rebecca Angela I. Flestado
managing editors
Manuel Pio Tomas Rolex
Francisco C. Suplico
news editor
Danica Isabella A. Cortez
features editor
Ma. Catrina Cassandra F. Soriano
science editor
Allison Marie J. Pascual
Veronica Felice T. Audije
literary editors
Viancci Dominic M. Villegas
sports editor
Guiseppe Luigi H. Abcede
Tammy B. De Roca
art editors
Rianne Nicole C. Tomas
head photgrapher
Mr. Oliver N. Palma
technical adviser
Ms. Rowena D.C. Ayta
Dr. Amelia G. Ronquillo
consultants
Fr. Horacio R. Rodriguez, OSA
rector-principal
Table of Contents
1 Of 40 CSA Timeless Tradition 16 Readers' Theater
2 40th Anniversary Celebration Launch Choral Recitation
3 First Holy Communion 17 Book Marathon
Retreats & Recollections Subject Area Contests
4 Marian Month Celebrations 18 Library Contests
5 Amistad Agustiniana 20 Ecological Outreaches
6 El Dia De La Hispanidad & UN Day 21 Social Outreaches
7 The Science Camp 22 National & International Triumphs
8 Mother-Daughter Camping 23 Volleyball
9 Augustinian Family Sportsfest Basketball
10 Convocation & Club Recognition 24 Speedstacks
11 Batch Party Swimming
Graduation Exercises 25 NCR Palarong Pambansa
The New CSA Gym
12 Music Appreciation
13 Songfest 26 CSA 2009 Calendar
14 Dancefest CSA Coffee Table Book
27 CSA-GK Project
Musicfest
Trackfest 28 CSA- Marist GK Experience
15 Book Fair 29 PAASCU Level III Accreditation
Story Telling Workshop & Puppet Show 30 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Book Drive 31 A Fledgling Augustinian Tale
This issue chronicles the school's preparation for its 40th
Founding Anniversary – focusing on the important events that made a
mark in the consciousness of the young Augustinians who walk its halls.
From the launching of the Ruby Anniversary revelries up to the last
event and achievement that complete the year-long preparation, each
article celebrates these most remembered and best enjoyed
Augustinian activities that serve as an outstanding vision of new
achievements and numerous more triumphs in the threshold of the
school's fourth decade. Let us celebrate the Augustinian Spirit and
continue to soar higher at 40!
Shout outs to: Mr. Emmanuel Feliciano and Ms.
Assistant Editors: Ma. Carmen Santos for the “false-cover”
illustration; Ms. Ervina Robles of 5I for the
Mary Margaret Yolo Raphaella Edjawan colored pencils; Mr. Marvin M. Enderes for the
continued support and patience; The Montales
Mikaela Kate Ramirez Rienzi Galang
and Suplico Families for their no non-sense
support; Mrs. Maxima B. Hadarly, Ms. Rowena
D.C. Ayta & Mrs. Liberty Pasaporte for the
AM Staff and Contributors: patience and understanding; Mrs. Cris Larracas
and the Library Staff for their valued assistance;
Pia Arevalo Erica Pascual Coaches Sir Rey Amonelo and Sir Rey Ramilo for
the pics; Mrs. Grace Soledad Santos for the
Patricia Jane Ong Reina Shintani
“fewer-than-usual” subs; Mrs. Milagros S.
Contreras for most of the pics and a lot more;
and Dr. Amy Ronquillo for waiting this one out.
Mrs. Cris Larracas For those whom we missed to acknowledge,
you know we love you! ;D
The AM Staff at Chowking,
The Fort: front & center - Mr.
Marvin Enderes & Lara
Montales; 2nd row L to R -
Raia Tomas, Margaret Yolo,
Tammy De Roca, Cassie
Reyes, Danica Cortez, Felice
Audije, Kate Ramirez, Allison
Pascual, Raphy Edjawan,
Angela Flestado, Luigi
Abcede, Rienzi Galang; 3rd
row standing L to R - Sandra
Soriano, Mr. Oliver Palma,
Rupert Navarro, Joshua
Olorocisimo, Manuel Suplico,
Viancci Villegas
The number 40 - a complete cycle..
by Joshua Philippe F. Olorocisimo

This is a very significant year as our revered alma mater celebrates 40

years of glorious service in the Philippines.
As Colegio San Agustin enters this magnificent milestone of 40 years, let
us look into what the exquisite number 40 means other than the famous adage
- “Life begins at 40.”
If you look in the Holy Bible, you can see the number 40 in different
significant events cited below:
? The rains (in Noah's day) fell for 40 days and nights (Genesis 7:4).
? Israelites ate Manna for 40 years (Exodus 16:35).
? Moses was with God in the mount, 40 days and nights (Exodus 24:18).
? Moses was again with God 40 days and 40 nights (Exodus 34:28).
? Moses led Israel from Egypt at age 80 (2 times 40), and after 40 years
in the wilderness, died at 120 (3 times 40; Deuteronomy 34:7).
? The spies searched the land of Canaan for 40 days (Numbers 13:25).
? Therefore, God made Israel wander for 40 years (Numbers 14:33-34).
? 40 stripes was the maximum whipping penalty (Deuteronomy 25:3).
? Israel did evil; God gave them to an enemy for 40 years (Judges 13:1).
? Eli judged Israel for 40 years (1 Samuel 4:18).
? Goliath presented himself to Israel for 40 days (1 Samuel 17:16).
? Saul reigned for 40 years (Acts 13:21).
? Ishbosheth (Saul's son) was 40 when he began reign (2 Samuel 2:10).
? David reigned over Israel for 40 years (2 Samuel 5:4, 1 Kings 2:11).
? Solomon reigned same length as his father; 40 years (1 Kings 11:42).
? Elijah had one meal that gave him strength 40 days (1 Kings 19:8).
? Ezekiel's (symbolic) temple is 40 cubits long (Ezekiel 41:2).
? Jesus fasted 40 days and nights (Matthew 4:2).
? Jesus was tempted 40 days (Luke 4:2, Mark 1:13).
? Jesus remained on earth 40 days after resurrection (Acts 1:3).
The number 40 is found almost everywhere in the Bible - and it is not
because it is the only number they know! ;D It is because the number 40
represents a complete cycle. It symbolizes the full-circle that one finally
achieves, the completion of a process before venturing to a new one.
Indeed, the number 40 represents an idea of religious significance and as
CSA enters 40 years of existence as a premiere educational institution, we
cannot help but realize that our undertaking is one that is noble and spiritual. At
40, CSA not only completes a cycle, but also begins to face new endeavors and
aspirations as it continues its commitment to form servants of God and
responsible leaders of our country.
 A community of friends working together, engaged in social transformation
towards the upliftment of life through the witnessing of truth, justice, peace
, and the promotion of respect and concern for God’s creation.
The CSA Family...
a Christian Community committed to the building up of the City of God.