Presenting some of the new teachers.
MR. CHITO L. ZAPANTA
Not so long ago the English dept. was made up of a female faculty. But nowadays, things are not quite the same. Moveover Ms. Marciano, Ms. De Vileres and Ms. Bay make room for the new male teacher in English.
With his impecable diction sounding down the rooms of 1st year classes. One can't help to notice him. If you still don't know who I'm talking about, it's Mr. Zapanta. Born Chito L. Zapanta to Mrs. Margarita Loyola and Mr. Tomy Zapanta on Dec. 2, 1969. Sir Chito received his degree from the College of Education of University of Sto. Tomas on 1991. Before coming to LSM, he spent a year teaching in U.S.T. High School (1990-91). Then as marketing manager for Casey Distributors and during the same period production manager of The Grrove (1995-96) and Product specialist for UBIX Computers (1994-95).
In LSM, Sir Chito is the adviser of I-St. Joseph, moderator of the Debate Club and English teacher for all freshmen. He finds the teachers and students of LSM as "simply spectacular". His education is guided by the motto in life "Success would not be such if not for a human touch". Sir Chito welcome to the LSM family!
Mr. Anthony Chan Olaguer III
He plays the piano as if it were anybody’s last Big Mac Meal – you can really see that each note is heartfelt by the way he grooves himself with matching closed-eyes. How can some people be just too talented? It’s so frustrating, like who knows? This guy was probably in front when God was distributing talents that he receives a little grace which would’ve been supposedly for Jim Chapell and the rhythm intended for Billy Joel. Hey! Share a little… how ‘bout making us some Dunkin Donuts with your first three notes?
Piano-virtuoso Mr. Anthony Chan Olaguer III is LSM’s newest CLED teacher, and of course, the new moderator of the Music Circle. Born on August 1, 1977, Sir Anthony just for the record is the youngest teacher we have here in LSM – he’s only twenty (nahah?.. was even mistaken as a fourth year during his first few days? I think we’re flattering him too much)
This guy comes from Bicol, where he studied elementary as well as graduated high school. He graduated at 15! Since then, he entered the Seminary and stayed there for eight years of service. First, he was in Lorenzo Mission Institute which happens to be a Chinese institution. It isn’t good enough that he graduates at such a young age because he jumps into Major in Philosophy which lasted for four years – caramba, some people can get too platonic. It was only since last year that he left the seminary to discern, teaching CLED as well at St. Peter’s School located at Paco. Then he enters LSM! And here, he leaves us all flabbergasted with his Humanities-approach in teaching CLED as well as with his dexterity in playing the keyboard.
Then upon hearing something from this young philosopher, we’d realize that "all the things we experience in this world will end up pointing to God." Can’t you just see the depth of this young man? We, on the other hand, all end up scratching our heads in our inability to grasp his words of wisdom. Perhaps Sir, care to stoop down and little and just play "Beauty and Madness" for us?
Mr. Marlon Allam
"Consider that the fifth half note would have to keep up with the ¾ scale notwithstanding the key of G flat whose 3rd note is a semi tone which lies on the chord of B minor on the 2nd space. And by the way, don’t forget to breathe." Aaw naw… it’s LSM’s new Music teacher, Mr. Marlon Allam, whom, hey, are we actually thankful for? Or how about freakin’ your sentiments out now, huh? That what used to be sleeping period has become a major subject ever since this clever guy arrived? Did I just hear someone say Music has never been so technical? Well shut up, guys – you’re but too embarrassed to admit that you’ve gone as far as jamming in bands all along banking so much on Go-Down-And-Eat-Beans-when-Father-Comes pneumonic for key signatures. When he tells that we ought to go back to basics, he means it. Come on, you won’t question a guy with such rare talent in music - like have you ever heard him or at least witnessed him sing? It’s… it’s… vibrato… if not pianissimo… no… ‘dunno in reality. Whatever - definitely some volume and I bet he’d come out first in Bagong Kampyon.
Sir Allam! - seemingly reserved (won’t get too specific during the interview), but in fact just another guy who can be one’s wobbly kabarkada who only happens to be so talented - what else is new? Wondering how old this guy is? Well he won’t reveal his birthdate but was too honest to admit that he’s already 23 (lang? OWS?!). A graduate of U.S.T., Sir Marlon spent 5 years in the school’s Conservatory of Music during which he was the President of a religious organization called the Pax Romana, the founder of Litergikon, a sacred music choir, and an active member of Choro Tomasino. FYI, he graduated Cum Laude – according to him, he’s not only inclined in Music but also in Humanities (even shared that he’s willing to teach such had only LSM held it in the curriculum). His studied elementary and high school meanwhile in Pasig Catholic College wherein he was also a regular member of the school’s choir.
Asked how he finds the LSM community, he relaxed his back on the sofa , and sighed, "My co-teachers have been hospitable. They’re warm and friendly *smile *" Aww… ain’t that touching? How ‘bout the students? Like would you believe Sir Marlon suddenly sat up straight, and braced his posture as if to say something high faluting – "Makulit! Minsan mahirap mapagsabihan." Caramba! Thank you very much! He could’ve just continued slouching. Anyway, we students oughta’ prove the kindu’v stuff we’re made of. You’ll see, sir! We’ll name 10 Marian songs on the spot!