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A Gift from Colegio San Pedro

A Gift from Colegio San Pedro

Probigua-America has been given a beautiful gift from Colegio San Pedro, which I will be bringing back with me when I return to Louisiana. It was made by one of the teachers there, and says on the right: “Gracias por apoyar la educacion en Guatemala“; translated to English : “Thank you for supporting education in Guatemala.”

I am pictured with the principal of the school, Mr. Pedro Zamora, who allowed me to tour all of the school to take pictures and videos to share with you all. These will be posted on our website, which is currently under construction, but will be announced soon.

** Please contact me if you are interested in a low-commitment position on our Board of Directors. We are looking for one more member. Thanks for your support!

Colegio San Pedro
Update

Organization Update (April 2021)

We have been working diligently on the legal process of becoming a 501 c3 organization, which means that in the future, any donations made to us will be tax deductible. We are forming our Board Of Directors, which will be announced soon.

Update

A Recent Graduate

Met with Denis Velasquez, who has recently graduated with a focus on architecture. Denis has studied hard, and it has paid off for him. We are confident that once the pandemic has passed, that someone will give him the opportunity to begin his career.

Proud Parents

Proud Parents

We had lunch with Maria Asuncion Socop Juarez and her mother and father. After lunch, they agreed to the interview which you see on our homepage. Here is a picture that I took with Maria’s mom and dad. I can’t imagine how proud they are of her.

Mom and Dad
New Beginnings: The Rejuvinated Colegio San Pedro

New Beginnings: The Rejuvinated Colegio San Pedro

Late November – Early December 2020: Saying Goodbye To The Old Probigua Headquarters/ Saying Hello To The Newly Added-On Colegio San Pedro
Old Probigua Headquarters

Old Probigua Headquarters

The sign that my wife Angie pointed out to me four years ago and said “that’s my Uncle’s school”. Then she explained how Mr. Rigoberto had a Spanish School which helped to support his projects throughout the country.)
Shipping Out

Shipping Out

Boxes packed up and ready to ship to Yepocapa in the Bibliobus
Taking the Bus

Taking the Bus

A late-night “load up” for an early morning trip to Yepocapa.
Inspiration

Inspiration

The walls of the old Probigua Headquarters had interesting sayings. This one was at the entrance: an open book – is a brain that talks, – closed, – a friend that waits, – forgotten, – a soul that pardons – destroyed, – a heart that cries (Hindu Proverb)
Probigua

Probigua

The last picture I took in the old headquarters. I realized that in many ways Probigua was closing a big part of its story. But we at Probigua-America are here to see that the legacy continues, and that this big move, after 30 years, will one day be seen as a time where big changes were made that made huge positive strides toward helping the people of Guatemala, as the center of Probigua was moved to the central focus of the project: the pueblo.

It seems strange that we could say that Colegio San Pedro has been “rejuvenated” in the middle of a pandemic that has forced significant challenges upon the students and the teachers. Social distancing has been strictly enforced. Classes have been held both in-person and online depending on the latest restrictions. Some families have been directly affected by the virus.

These facts cannot be underestimated. The virus has taken a toll on everyone. However, the move of Probigua’s central location from Antigua to Yepocapa has brought about some significant changes for the better at the school. Aesthetically, the beautiful plants that surrounded the old location have been placed throughout Colegio San Pedro, lending a new “ambiance” to the school. Emotionally, the teachers and students are now much closer to the director of the school, Mr. Rigoberto, who has been able to make some things better since he has been stationed there. Namely, he has installed new solar lights, has overseen the first steps in equipping the classrooms (including a large table for the teacher’s room which was funded by Probigua-America), and he has installed a more powerful internet to help both teachers and students to have reliable connections in this difficult time.

Here are some pictures of our trip to Colegio San Pedro while we were still preparing for the upcoming school year (School year in Guatemala: January-October).

Plenty of Space

Plenty of Space

The classrooms for next year’s expansion.
Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement

A plaque commemorating Probigua-Suiza’s funding of the classrooms.
Staying Busy

Staying Busy

Don Rigoberto, always at work, fixing one of the solar-powered lights.
Getting Technical

Getting Technical

The specially-constructed classroom for presentations and activities, called the “Clase de Audio-Visuales.”
A Thanksgiving Meal To Celebrate And Say Goodbye

A Thanksgiving Meal To Celebrate And Say Goodbye

November 26, 2020: A Thanksgiving Meal To Celebrate And Say Goodbye to 26 Years Located In 6a Avenida in Antigua

On Thanksgiving Day 2020 we prepared a meal for all of the staff of Probigua Spanish Academy (Probigua Spanish Academy is Don Rigoberto’s means of income. He receives no salary for his work toward completing projects in the country. As a matter of fact, he gives to the project himself some of the income he receives from the Spanish classes).

We cooked a jambalaya with roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham for all of the teachers who have dedicated their time and resources to giving the very best to the Spanish classes. We talked and laughed together, and we had a great day with friends.  

Although there was a bittersweet aspect to the realization that this would be the last reunion at this location, everyone was joyful at the opportunity to continue forward with the vision of Probigua and embrace the changes. We know that these forthcoming changes present an opportunity to refocus and to plan well.

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving