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Table of Contents1 Of 40 CSA Timeless Tradition

th2 40 Anniversary Celebration Launch3 First Holy Communion Retreats & Recollections4 Marian Month Celebrations5 Amistad Agustiniana6 El Dia De La Hispanidad & UN Day7 The Science Camp8 Mother-Daughter Camping9 Augustinian Family Sportsfest10 Convocation & Club Recognition11 Batch Party Graduation Exercises12 Music Appreciation13 Songfest14 Dancefest Musicfest Trackfest15 Book Fair Story Telling Workshop & Puppet Show Book Drive

EDITORIAL BOARDAY2009-2010

Lara Andrea R. Montaleseditor-in-chief

Cassandra Ysabel P. ReyesRupert Miguel R. Navarro

associate editors

Joshua Philippe F. OlorocisimoRebecca Angela I. Flestado

managing editors

Manuel Pio Tomas Rolex Francisco C. Suplico

news editor

Danica Isabella A. Cortezfeatures editor

Ma. Catrina Cassandra F. Sorianoscience editor

Allison Marie J. PascualVeronica Felice T. Audije

literary editors

Viancci Dominic M. Villegassports editor

Guiseppe Luigi H. AbcedeTammy B. De Roca

art editors

Rianne Nicole C. Tomashead photgrapher

Mr. Oliver N. Palmatechnical adviser

Ms. Rowena D.C. AytaDr. Amelia G. Ronquillo

consultants

Fr. Horacio R. Rodriguez, OSArector-principal

16 Readers' Theater Choral Recitation17 Book Marathon Subject Area Contests18 Library Contests20 Ecological Outreaches21 Social Outreaches22 National & International Triumphs23 Volleyball

Basketball24 Speedstacks Swimming25 NCR Palarong Pambansa

The New CSA Gym26 CSA 2009 Calendar CSA Coffee Table Book27 CSA-GK Project28 CSA- Marist GK Experience29 PAASCU Level III Accreditation

th30 40 Anniversary Celebrations31 A Fledgling Augustinian Tale

Shout outs to: Mr. Emmanuel Feliciano and Ms. Ma. Carmen Santos for the “false-cover” illustration; Ms. Ervina Robles of 5I for the colored pencils; Mr. Marvin M. Enderes for the continued support and patience; The Montales and Suplico Families for their no non-sense support; Mrs. Maxima B. Hadarly, Ms. Rowena D.C. Ayta & Mrs. Liberty Pasaporte for the patience and understanding; Mrs. Cris Larracas and the Library Staff for their valued assistance; Coaches Sir Rey Amonelo and Sir Rey Ramilo for the pics; Mrs. Grace Soledad Santos for the “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. For those whom we missed to acknowledge, you know we love you! ;D

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!

Assistant Editors: Mary Margaret Yolo Raphaella EdjawanMikaela Kate Ramirez Rienzi GalangAM Staff and Contributors:Pia Arevalo Erica Pascual Patricia Jane Ong Reina ShintaniMrs. Cris Larracas

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 F lestado, Luig i Abcede, Rienzi Galang; 3rd row standing L to R - Sandra Soriano, Mr. Oliver Palma, Rupert Navarro, Joshua Olorocisimo, Manuel Suplico, Viancci Villegas

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.

The number 40 - a complete cycle...by Joshua Philippe F. Olorocisimo

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