Mother Nofa..."Matriarch"!

If St. Teresa's Convent were defined as a family, the Late Mother Nofa would be the family's Matriarch. The first time I heard the name Mother Nofa, my mother was recounting her days as a student at STC. Mother Nofa was both her Principal and Teacher. So it came as no surprise that my mother was filled with pure nostalgia when I showed her this picture of Mother Nofa. Seeing the picture had her reliving moments with Mother Nofa at STC. I imagine many graduates or students who studied under the tutelage of Mother Nofa feel the same way.

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A Boy named Michael

As the caption on the picture indicates, Mothers Patern and Fergus are seen here with boarders at what was then known as St. Teresa' Compound. There are 2 little boys in this picture because at the time, STC enrolled boys in elementary. And who knew that this gem would feature the affable Archbishop Michael Francis. The story this picture tells is as much about him, as it is about STC. I have no idea when this picture was taken, but the most striking image is a cuddly little Michael Francis, at probably age 5. For many of us who first met him when he was Father MIchael Francis, this image surely tells us where he got his start. RIP Archbishop Michael Francis.

Sister Flor...Ah yes, Sister Flor

I heard the name Sister Flor so many times from my sister and friends at STC that sometimes I felt she was my teacher/Principal. Sister Flor was the iconic Principal of St. Teresa's Convent Elementary School probably from the late 60s and the mid 70s. Please correct me if my estimation is wrong. Sister Flor was so revered at STC that I suspect she instilled more fear in the girls than anything else. In fact, there was a time I didn't realize her name was Sister Flor for Florentino. I thought the girls were saying "Sister Flog" for the "gentle spanking" (LOL) they would get from her whenever they stepped out of line. Whatever my impression, I know this much: Sister Flor's students remember her with affection and love.

Please share your memories of Sister Flor with us in the comments section.