Day of the Students

            Earning lots of money isn’t usually #1 on the priority list of most people when they decide to become teachers.  Teachers often desire to educate and make a difference in the lives of their students.  In celebration of the students’ importance, Chile created a day in their honor.  El Dia de los Alumnus is a celebration of the students hard work.  It also allows the students a chance to relax and have a little fun (at the teacher’s expense). This post will detail the events of that fateful day: the day the music died played. 

            What started out as a normal day quickly transformed into a day few would forget.  Tasty odeurs lined the tables of each classroom as various games and magic kept the students entertained.  Soon celebrities from around the world started arriving at Colegio San Jorge.  Big names like Lady Gaga, Prince Royce, and other popular Latin singers surprised the students with big-time performances.  Even Justin Bieber graced the school with his presence. Here are a few pictures and a video to give you a taste of the excitement from the days. 

Justin Bieber's performance of his hit song Baby.   

         

            Lets just say the students had a wonderful time seeing their idols up close.  As teaching is ultimately about the students, this tradition is a great way to celebrate.  I don’t know what will happen at next year’s event, but the possibilities are endless.    

 A few things to mention about the performance:
1.  I chose the song 5 minutes before the performance... Whoops.
2. The song was cut prematurely  after the mosh pit of 8 years became too intense.
3. One of the professors ran me out of the crowd like a body guard. He covered my head and yelled go-go-go.
4. I thought I might be fired on the spot... 
5. I don't know why I know the      lyrics.