Our Seniors received this symbol, in the first of the ceremonies of their last year as SC students.
The last school year at Santiago College is special, marked by traditions, symbols and rites that make it unforgettable. In the first of these instances, the Tie Ceremony, our Seniors received their tie from the hands of our headmistress, Lorna Prado Scott, a symbol that distinguishes them as the oldest students of the School. It also represents the beginning of the end of their school life.
At the beginning of the ceremony Miss Ximena Susaeta, High School Principal, made a special recognition to Miss Lorna, in her twentieth year as SC headmistress as she began her words and invited the Seniors to live each and every one of the values of the School to the fullest. “This tie represents the honor and privilege of being a Senior at Santiago College. Wear them with pride and respect” she said.
Then it was the turn of Miss Francisca Rojas, who on behalf of the homeroom teachers of the Class of 2024, invited the Seniors to become the best version of each one and emphasized the value of traditions, which take on an even more special meaning in difficult times. “When we face challenges, they can be a source of resilience, providing us with a sense of stability and continuity. They remind us of who we are and where we come from, helping us to stand firm even in the most adverse circumstances,” she explained.
Senior Presidents Miranda Rivera Farina and León Carvajal Rutllant, along with receiving the pin that officially distinguishes them as representatives of the Class of 2024, shared with their classmates the Senior Privileges of this generation and the responsibilities that come with each one of them.
Miss Lorna Prado Scott addressed touching words and referred to the importance of maintaining traditions in SC. “We will leave the School together this year, but from the outside we can also help not to forget them. It is not necessary to lose traditions when times change, they can be adapted and continue with these endearing traditions of Santiago College,” she stated.
In this context, she remembered Miss Elisabeth Mason, who was SC headmistress for many years and after whom the patio where this ceremony is held was named, who always blessed the students when an assembly took place. “May God bless you and keep you in his loving care”, concluded Miss Lorna, sharing Miss Mason’s words.
