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High School Faculty Concert: Seasons of Love 2
Noel-Norien Isidro
Posted: Thursday May 31, 2007 03:45 PM

For a school known for its artist alumnae, should it be any wonder that its faculty can (and should?) hold their own on the stage?  With this in mind, and for the 100th year of St. Scholastica’s College, the High School Administration and Faculty presented Seasons of Love 2 last November 17, 2006 at the St. Cecilia’s Hall. 

The idea of a Faculty Concert was born out of years of participation in the High School Outreach fund raising concerts and the numerous stage presentations that are part of the regular academic calendar.  Thus, in 2002, Seasons of Love was born.  (A wee bit of

 


Season of Faith Performers

trivia: One performer of Seasons II was a student and part of the audience when Seasons I came out.)  And, to make a long story short, some important people, considering the significance of 2006 being the centennial year of our school, got it into their heads to hold a second concert.  But why ‘Seasons of Love?’

The title is borrowed from the most celebrated song of the Broadway musical, RENT.  For the members of the High School Faculty, it captures the sense of community in the Unit:


Season of Hope Performers		  

In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee.

In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. In 525,600 minutes,

How do you measure a year in the life of friends?

How about love? Measure in love. Seasons of Love.

Moreover, the title also refers to the three  seasons featured in the concert: Faith, Hope and Charity. It is a trip through the decades

and the pop culture within each. The Faith segment featured songs and dances from the 60s and 70s, the Hope segment focused on the 80s and the Charity segment finished up with the 90s.  (The title is also a gentle pun indicating which season a teacher belongs to depending on how ‘seasoned’ one is.)  Of course, the teacher within could not but help throw in lessons along with the entertainment.  Hence messages regarding the fulfillment of civic duties, the protection of the environment, the struggle against poverty and deepening one’s spirituality were to be found all throughout the presentation. 

With two shows that Friday, high school students, alumnae, some parents and of course the performers’ friends (and significant others!) and family were able to watch teachers display their other talents.  One high school alumna said, “We enjoyed every minute of it!  It was fun watching the teachers do the performances this time.  It made me miss the school more.  I wanna go back to St.Scho!” - (K.R., HS 2006).  A parent couple whose daughter is currently a Junior watched the show, offered their congratulations and commented, “This is a great way to get to know the teachers well.”  However, probably the most delighted and

 
Season of Charity Performers

the most surprised were the families of the teachers themselves with one blurting out to her niece “Saan mo hinugot ‘yung talento mong ‘yon?”  And another, while hopping with joy, exclaimed to her daughter, ”Anak!  Sumasayaw ka pala!”

  
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