11/08/2025
𝐒𝐮𝐧-𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐋𝐂 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡
Scorching sunlight replaced the rains of the past weeks as Louisian students gathered at the Saint Louis College (SLC) high school grounds for the First Day High on August 11.
Despite delays caused by the recent typhoon, learners from all grade levels celebrated the official start of the school year.
Kicking off the morning, Ma’am Jean Datuin, Head of the High School Filipino Department, led a solemn prayer for the entire school community.
This was followed by the singing of the national anthem, Panatang Makabayan, the SLC mission, vision, and core values, and the SLC Hymn, accompanied by the SLC Marching Band.
Building on this sense of unity, Basic Education Schools Principal Mrs. Maria Evangelista delivered her welcome remarks, encouraging everyone to treat each day as an opportunity for growth.
“Tandaan ang bawat araw ay isang pagkakataong matuto, mag-isip, at magsagawa ng ayon sa tama at nararapat,” she emphasized.
From there, the program shifted into high energy as Teatrong Louisiano opened the stage with a dynamic dance number. The SLC Chorale followed with a heartfelt rendition of Ang Huling El Bimbo by Eraserheads.
Energy then carried over into the next segment as Teatrong Louisiano returned with their First Day High number, while the Samtoy Dance Troupe wrapped it up with a Zumba performance which drew cheers from the audience.
After the festivities, the momentum carried into the classrooms, where advisers guided students through the contents of the student handbook, school rules, and policies to prepare them for the year ahead.
The day ended with a campus tour for Grade 7 and Grade 11 students, allowing them to familiarize themselves with facilities, leisure areas, and key areas of the school before the beginning of regular classes.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Elisha Casuga
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Rujalei Fontanilla, Trixie Valdriz, Bianca Balatayo, James Labsan, Viana Hufana, Jared Abat, Andrei Marcelliano, John Levi Gan and Louis Angeles
