Last Day of Work

The students left last week, and it was "just us staffpeople" since then. Today was the College's end-of-year staff party, marking the last day of work until the new year. It started with a mass, followed by five-on-five soccer (men) and basketball (women), then a huge BBQ for all. A small gift-exchange and the traditional panetón hand-out rounded out the day.

The bishop, official President of the College, reminded everyone that working with young people is sometimes difficult, but so necessary, and with huge rewards, for us as individuals, and for society at large. Our graduates are a sign of that: I feel proud when I see an alumni of the College in La Paz and learn of his of her successes.


Photo: People chat as the grill team puts the finishing touches on the BBQ (grilled plantains!)