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CSA's 7th grader, Lara Andrea R. Montales, topped the Young Mathematicians' Intensive In-house Training Program (YMIITP) held from April 3- 6, 2009 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in Iloilo City. Eight Hundred Fifty-Six students from the 3rd to 6th grade from all over the country participated in the training. Among the 32 Grade 6 qulaifiers, Montales ranked 11th.

As a top scorer, Montales qualified for the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Training Program (MOSTP) held from April 15 - May 15, 2009 at the DEECO Technological Institute in Pasig City. This summer training entitled her to become a member of the Philippine team that will compete in international Mathematics olympiads.

6th grader Lara Andrea R. Montales bagged silver medal in the 5th International Math and Science Olympiad (IMSO) held in Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia from November 8-14, 2008.

About 200 students from different countries competed. The Philippines sent 15 contestants for the Math Division and 9 for Science, which included Montales. The team took home a total of 14 medals: 2 silver and 7 bronze for Math and 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze for Science.

The Mathematics Trainers' Guild and CSA's Ms. Linda Vibal (Math coordinator) and Ms. Charmaine Ramos (Science coordinator) trained Montales for the Olympiad.

National &International Triumphs28by Lara Andrea R. Montales

A Portrait of an Augustinian Student...For decades Colegio San Agustin has maintained its culture of excellence! From intra-school to inter-school competitions,

from national to international Olympiads – both in academics and sports – our young Augustinians have impressively excelled, either taking home the grand title or joining the roster of victors. Their triumphs have etched Colegio San Agustin's reputation as “one of the”, if not “the best” school there is today.

Unsurprisingly, these Augustinian sons and daughters have taken after their dedicated and versatile trainors and mentors who tirelessly work to inculcate in each eager learner the true Augustinian Values that speaks of the school's commitment to its Mission, Vision, and Thrust.

Truly, an Augustinian student is the wholly developed person, striving to do his best at all times, in every endeavor – seizing every opportunity; reaching for his dreams. Soar high Augustinians!

30Triumphant Sports

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Basketball

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The CSA grade school basketball varsity team is once again, the champion of the junior basketball division in NCR. Our young athletes d o m i n a t e d s e v e r a l schools like the Ateneo Blue Eagles and La Salle's Green Archers, dribbling their way to success.

For many years, our team has always been champions in the junior basketba l l d iv i s ion .

“Championships like these don't just come easy. Our players trained hard and aspired for this championship trophy” quipped Mr. Rey Ramilo, the team’s winning coach.

by Rupert Miguel R. Navarro

Colegio San Agustin is blessed to have a team of

energetic, competitive, and athletic girls who would never settle

for second best in a heartbeat.

Driven to be the best in their craft, our Volleyball Girls'

team has brought numerous accolades to their Alma Mater in this

field of sport. Be it in local school competitions or regional events,

to the celebrated NCR Palarong Pambansa, our “Volley Belles”

are sure to deliver their best strike and spike top honors.

Over the years, the members that comprise our “Victory

Belles” change as senior members move on from Grade School to

High School. Still, the same focus and discipline permeates

within and among the team which becomes the sustaining spirit

for their drive to excellence. Well, that and the fact that they are

also staking their Alma Mater's reputation every time they

compete all the more makes each contest worthy of their

commitment.

Trained, guided, and coached by the best there is – CSA's

Mr. Rey Amonelo - the team is bound to add more trophies to

CSA's accolade walls. Soar higher, girls! CSA is proud of you!

by Viancci Dominic M. Vilegas

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The CSA Swimming team joined the Pasiklaban swimming tournament from July 26-27, 2008 at the Rizal Memorial swimming pool. The competition tried to promote the love of swimming.

The team members are: Andrae Miguel P. Pogiongko, 3D; Juan Miguel A. Narciso, 6K; Dunn Clarke Farrell Corleto O. Vinluan III, 7J; Alyssa Nicole P. Pogiongko, 4E; Mariam Ashad E. Chaudhry, 7H; Nadine Estelle A. Narciso, IIIH; Fatima Arshad E. Chaudry, IIF; and Benjie Gregory A. Narciso, 7J. They are coached by Mr. Nemesio C. Balgos.

The techniques used in the contest are freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and backstroke. The contest witnessed swimmers from UST, UE, UP, Don Bosco Mandaluyong, PAREF Southridge, Woodrose, and other provincial teams.

Speedstacks has invaded CSA! This is an observation one can gather from seeing how many an Augustinian would eagerly bring their speed-stacking paraphernalia to school and engage themselves in the game during their free time. As it looks, the game has completely taken over our young Augustinians – but wait – could it be the other way around? Perhaps it could! Colegio San Agustin, Makati participated in the 1st National Sport Stacking Tournament held at the UP Gym, Diliman, Quezon City and emerged as CHAMPIONS!

For this speed stacking sport, CSA had two teams competing and vying for the top prize. Both teams ranked and scored impressively in both rounds, thus securing the win.

To top it all up, some of the members of the teams were able to win the individual contests in their age categories. Kudos to our dynamic P.E. teacher, Mr. Victor Samonte, who coached both teams.

31Speedstacks

by Viancci Dominic M. Villegas

by Lara Andrea R. Montales

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The new CSA gym

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The Colegio San Agustin varsity teams has trained hard over the months. All their hard work has finally paid off, as they compete against the other teams around the country in the National Capital Region competition.

The NCR is a prestigious competition of different sports ranging from soccer and basketball to swimming and volleyball. Although getting there wasn't as easy as it sounds. The journey to success was definitely difficult. There are times when they just want to give up. But because of their hard work and determination they pulled through each time and became even stronger.They had trained so hard for countless competitions, and after a rough and rigorous training, they were able to get through.

Hard work, determination and teamwork are the keys to the team's success. All we wait for is for them to commence Victory and make CSA Proud. As they compete, carrying the name of our proud school - Colegio San Agustin.

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by Patricia Jane Ong

Time erodes even the most beautiful of edifices - and in time, one must renovate. Renovation is the answer to time's unkind touch - it is also an opportunity to improve and develop. Such are the circumstances that surround the CSA gym.

Although noticeably worn out, the beauty of the gym hasn't faded, but there was a definite need for improvements - thus a renovation was planned and started early in the school year of 2007-2008. With the grand re-opening of the CSA gym scheduled in time for the 40th founding anniversary year, construction began with a bigger, better and more impressive gymnasium in mind. Within the two school years that had passed, a lot of Augustinians who have grown fond of the old gymnasium as “the place” for their sporty activities, academic or otherwise, have been anticipating its completion.

This school year, 2009-2010, a handsome and towering edifice can be seen rivaling the aesthetic construction of the St. Ambrose Theater. Boasting of a wide underground parking space for the school 's personnel and faculty, the main gymnasium is now located at the second floor covering almost double its old floor area. Complete with handsome tennis courts, a new pool, and first class showers, CSA's gym is truly a masterpiece to behold.

Although not yet officially opened, the underground parking space can now be used and the tennis courts may now be visited by the students who are interested to see it. Nearly done, The new CSA gym will hopefully be ready and fully operational for the incoming students of school year 2010- 2011.