“I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to come home hysterically crying with a splinter from the wood chips in the Preschool and I feel blessed to have experienced Mrs. Garcia in the Lower School and been forced to sit on “the wall” during recess. I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity in Middle School to kneel down in my skirt and see that I had pulled it down enough to just barely touch the top of the soda can. I am not even saying that in reference to skirts being taken away from the girls before we even got to high school, because quite frankly, I think we looked phenomenal and rather empowered in our knee-length Bermuda shorts and khaki pants. “What I am saying is that I feel fortunate to have had my St. Margaret’s time extend past four years. It has made the so-called “St. Margaret’s bubble” even smaller and the community closer, but regardless of how many years you’ve been here; everyone graduating today is equally a part of this wonderful bubble. “Though at times many of us felt that we could never escape the sounds of bagpipes, the St. Margaret’s bubble has been the greatest thing to ever happen to us as we enter into the next metaphorical chapter of our lives. “Despite all looking the same we were able to seek refuge in the lyrics of one of our generation’s greatest musical accomplishments, “Teach Me How to Dougie.” In Cali Swag District’s critically acclaimed work of art, they say, ‘You just do you, and I’ma do me (all day).’ Being trapped in this oasis of plaid forced us to express our own individuality by looking within and expressing our originality through thought, opinion and knowledge. We did us. “The students of the Class of 2012 always sought for ways to make the community here a better place, instead of looking for something better. This Tartan bubble encouraged us to learn more about ourselves and to dig deeper to figure out what kind of people we want to be once we leave St. Margaret’s. “This sort of growth takes place for most people during college, but the community here has allowed us to be one step ahead. “Our teachers, deans, advisors and administrators are the ones who helped us make this step ahead and we owe
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A l m a M at e r Hail to St. Margaret’s, gladly we praise you, Thy namesake from Scotland, a legend of love. Home of friendship, school of our learning, Trusting in God who guides from above. Thy halls and courtyards, church and highlands Source of knowledge, wisdom, and truth; Though we may travel the world with its treasures We’ll cherish these memories of our youth. Refrain: So give me the school of the Tartan and the cross, The valley and the river. To God sing thanks and praise, We shall serve you all our days, St. Margaret’s of Scotland forever. Hail to St. Margaret’s, birthplace of scholars, Seeking the good in all women and men. Proud of the crimson and blue of our colors, A banner of courage and peace o’er the glen. As swallows return to San Juan Capistrano, Their history inscribed on the parchment of fame, We hold a light to a noble example, That others might follow and honor God’s name. Refrain: So give me the school of the Tartan and the cross, The valley and the river. To God sing thanks and praise, We shall serve you all our days, St. Margaret’s of Scotland forever. Music adapted from a traditional Scottish melody. Lyrics by 1982 faculty and staff.