KILOS ATENISTA

Section 2: The seal of KA embodies the principles and interests under this constitution

 

2.1 The part of the seal that overlaps the blue globe is the symbol of the original Loyola Coat of Arms, which was made up of two shields, representing the Onaz and Loyola families.

 

2.1.A. The Onaz shield consisted of seven bars on a field of gold, which commemorated the Onza brothers.

 

2.1.B. The seven bars were granted to them as a mark of honor by the king of Spain, in recognition of their bravery.

 

2.1.C. The Loyola shield was more intricate. The name Loyola was represented by wolves and a pot. The words “Lobo y Olla” in Spanish means literally “wolf and pot.” The wolf in those times stood for nobility and the design, as a whole represented generosity. It seemed that the Loyolas were so generous even wolves might feast copiously after the whole Loyola retinue had been supplied from their pot

 

2.1.D. As the Onaz family was the father’s family, the original combination of the shields showed the Onaz shield in the place of honor, on the right. As the years passed, the two families came to live in one castle, that of Loyola and the Loyola shield eventually gained the position of honors

 

2.1.E. The name Loyola honors the most famous of the Loyolas, St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit order.

 

2.1.F. The crest sometimes appears with the words “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” – for the greater glory of God symbolizing the deep reverence in following Christ’s steps in one’s actions. 

 

2.2 The globe symbolizes the aim of Kilos Atenista to promote social awareness not only nationally but also internationally.

 

2.2.A. The blue shade represents development, which is the result of both self awareness and social action.

 

2.2.B. The grids denote the different initiatives towards community building through collaboration and interaction

 

2.3 The directions that cut across the globe is a symbol of various

       freedom

 

2.3. A. On Freedom

 

2.3. A.1. Freedom from ignorance: This connotes two things – self and social awareness. As KA members, self and social awareness are essential since before one can participate in community activities he or she should be very much aware of his or her competencies and potentials and the needs of his or her community so that he or she would be able to best respond to the needs of the world.

 

2.3. A.2. Freedom of speech: KA members harnesses the potentials of individuals so that the members would be able to voice out their opinions on various social issues and provide avenues where issues can be discussed

 

2.3. A.3. the students are provided with opportunities for the development of leadership talents “flying across the globe bringing good will” as what the Jesuit education stressed out to develop “men and women for others”

 

2.4. A. In between the arrow directions, 1st and 2nd - the student organization’s name is revealed – KILOS ATENISTA

 

2.4. B. 3rd arrow, it is taken from Ad majorem Dei gloriam, a Latin phrase meaning "for the greater glory of God." Magis refers to the philosophy of doing more, for Christ, and therefore for others. It is an expression of an aspiration and inspiration.

 

2.5. The globe seal is surrounded by an outer circle: Xavier University High School – Ateneo de Cagayan.