Special LS Pillar Honors Mrs. Mohler

Part of the Lower School's week-long celebration of retiring head of LS Barbara Mohler included the unveiling of a beautiful tribute in the form of a personalized 'pillar' in the LS courtyard. Mrs. Alvarez-Roger and her art students created beautiful tiles that represent things that are special to Mrs. Mohler, then the tiles were decoratively mounted on one of the courtyard pillars. On Thursday the entire LS joined Mrs. Mohler in the courtyard to reveal the pillar and honor Mrs. Mohler. Below is the dedication read by fifth graders:
"The fifth-grade class dedicates this work of art in your honor.  The starfish symbolize each of us and the imprints you have left in our hearts.  Thank you for making a difference in our lives.  The tiles tell a story of your life.  Examples include the importance of God, family, your 39 years at Saint Edward's, your favorite places, foods and we even included a roller skate.  Thank you for your guidance and teaching us that "Love is the Only Answer." 
 
Spanish teacher Liliana Arias Giron led students in singing a version of the song "Vivir la Vida" (Live Your Life) with the lyrics personalized for Mrs. Mohler. Click READ MORE in the eNews to see more photos and read the song lyrics.

To see how the LS made Mrs. Mohler's last week extra special, take a peek at this highlights video of Barbara's last week at the LS.
 
"Vivir la Vida" (Live Your Life) for Mrs. Mohler

I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna dance
[I'm gonna] live my life, la, la, la, la
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna enjoy
live my life, la, la, la, la
 
Sometimes rain comes
to clean wounds
Sometimes just a drop
can overcome the drought
 
And why cry, for what?
If it hurts bad, forget it
And why suffer, for what?
If life is like this, you must live it
 
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna dance
live my life, la, la, la, la
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna enjoy
live my life, la, la, la, la
 
I'm gonna live in the moment
to understand the fate
I'm gonna listen in silence
to find the way
 
And why cry, for what?
If it hurts bad, forget it
And why suffer, for what?
If it hurts bad, forget it
 
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna dance
live my life, la, la, la, la
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna enjoy
live my life, la, la, la, la
 
My people!
 
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna dance
Why mourn? Why suffer?
Start dreaming, laughing
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna dance
Feel and dance and enjoy,
you only live once
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna dance
Live, always keep moving forward
Don't look back
 
My people, you only live once
 
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna dance
live my life, la, la, la, la
I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna enjoy
live my life, la, la, la, la
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