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The Official Publication of the UST High School Class of 1977 Alumni Association, Inc.Vol. 5 No. 13 March 2006
Batch moves for moremeaningful USTHSAA
Batch President Rocky Siasoco and former President ApedSantos attended the Board Meeting of the USTHS AlumniAssociation (USTHSAA) last March 4, 2006 at Alfredo’sSteak house along Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City.
The session gave them the opportunity to meet with JoelCruz, President of Batch ’82 who is in the thick ofpreparations regrouping their class for the General AlumniHomecoming (GAH) next year. Reported to have beenelected batch Vice Presidents during their organizationalmeeting last Feb. 27, 2006 were Emil Padilla and renownedsinger Jamie Rivera. Batch 1982 are the Silver Jubilariansnext year. It is the biggest class to graduate from UST HighSchool with ten sections for boys and eleven for girls.
Silver Jubilarians traditionally bring in the most number ofalumni for any GAH. It is the usual gauge for the successof this event. The Class of 1977 currently holds the highestpercentile record in attendance for any Silver Jubileecelebration when it broke standing records during that affairin EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in 2002. The batch wants toensure the 2007 GAH will be meaningful for the Class of1977 which will celebrate its Pearl Anniversary in the sameyear. Its two scholars will simultaneously graduate also in2007. One is running for magna cum laude and destined tobe University Student Council President.
Rocky Siasoco gave a well applauded prepared talk in frontof the Board on the vision of Batch ’77 for the motherassociation. USTHS Guidance Counsellor Olive Mapanaowas present during the meeting. She presently serves asAlumni Affairs Coordinator.
The talk centered on the need to establish a primary visionaway from merely organizing yearly GAHs. It suggested
to promote the 400th anniversary of the University whichwill be celebrated in 2011with the mother associationengaging in socio-civic activities with all high school alumniparticipating.
CLASS MOURNSPASSING OF BERNABE
Constantino Bernabe (426) diedof diabetic complications lastFebruary 23, 2006 in SanFernando, Pampanga. Therewas no viewing in accordancewith his wishes.
‘Constan’s’ diabetic conditionbegan way back fifteen yearsago. It affected his kidneys. Hewas required to undergo regulardialysis since three years ago.
His tight economic predicament prevented him fromundertaking the procedure and died from kidneycomplications. con’t. on page 2
“Constan” Bernabe
Mail to:
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www.usths77.org
BATCH MOVES.....In order to achieve this vision, the batch proposed a matrixform of organization where a Managing Chairman and notthe President, nor the Board organizes GeneralHomecoming Celebrations. Hence, the President and theBoard will be tasked to manage the organization towards amore meaningful mother Alumni Association that will servethe interest of all its alumni.
The batch, as Pearl Jubilarians in 2007 offered supportfor the Class of 1982 to be appointed Managing Chairmanof the 2007 GAH celebrations. Batch ’77 also offered itsservices to the Board and manifested its willingness to beappointed Executive Producer of the show during that event.It also encouraged the Board to establish an AlumniSecretariat to track all alumni even before they could leavethe campus after graduation. To date, the Alumni office in
CLASS MOURNS...His remains were cremated Feb. 25 at Eternal GardensMemorial Park in Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City.Batchmate Broderick Tiongson went to the ceremony. Hischildren are abroad. The batch offered perpetual prayersfor the eternal repose of his soul.
Donations are being accepted by the batch Treasurer tohelp place Constan’s cremated remains in its final restingplace. Money can be deposited direct to the General FundAccount of the USTHS Class of 1977 (RCBC SavingsBank – Amoranto Branch under S/A# 1050-02877-9). Theclass maintains a separate account for its scholarshipprogram.
Incidentally, batchmate ReneBunales reported that Joaquin‘Bong’ Padillon (423) died sevenyears ago from heart failure. Thebatch also mourned with Iyoh andNonot Villamayor III on the passingof the latter’s mother. Also grievingis batchmate Angie Medina-Santoswith the passing of her husbandRobert who suffered cardiac arrestwhile undergoing dialysis.
TEACHERS’ NIGHT ATHOMECOMING
Golden Jubilarians 1956 and the 1981 Silver Jubilarianshosted the General Alumni Homecoming last February 18,2006 at the Manila Hotel with ‘HANDOG NAPASASALAMAT SA ATING MGA GURO’ as its theme.Coming in full force was batch ’61 that celebrated its 45th
year. It was ‘Teachers’ Night’ as present and former mentorsof the batches were awarded plaques of appreciation.
The presentation of Batch ’81 centered on ‘the way wewere’ theme. Performers were costumed in their old highschool uniforms. The Golden Jubilarians performed a livelydance number. Live Band entertainment was by Onda Latinaendorsed by batch’81 singer Bimbo Cerrudo with musicfrom the ‘70s and ‘80s.
In showing their gratitude for the recognition, the formermentors performed a surprise number and danced to thetune of the Big Brother theme. Miss Agripina Manapat,Mrs. Ada Bernal-Beley, Miss Bel Viray and Miss CarissaCasas led the group. Among others, five former USTHSprincipals attended: Mrs.Evangelina Teodoro (now 80-something), Mrs. Jacinta Constantino, Mr. Mariano Carpio,Mrs. Emy Tumang-Vitug, Mrs. Editha Fernandez. Other former teachers Miss Margarita Cruz, MissesAbesamis, Brion and Tendero, Mr. Danny Concepcion andMr. Ulpiano ‘Coupon-Bond’ Agalabia graced the occasion.Mr. Gregorio Platon and Mr. Alfredo Gongora were theretoo, among those who still actively teach at USTHS.
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Joaquin ‘Bong’Padillon
FINAL PUSH IS ON
The batch has launched its last and final leg of fund-raisingfor the scholarship program. It intends to complete theP100,000 required for the last two semesters of its twoscholars as soon as possible. Both are scheduled to graduate
in schoolyear 2006-2007. Donations collected in excessof that required will go to the general fund of the association.Current year contributors and solicitors alike are nowpublicly acknowledged in the official batch websitewww.usths77.org. dubbed as the ‘2006 Scholarship FundMoney Well.’ Dianne Asuncion-Villarosa and MarleneSalazar-David have joined efforts with Maricar Grospe-Cabading in this solicitation drive.
Batch President Rocky Siasoco wants to complete thefunding requirement early in order for them to concentrateorganizing numerous matters pertaining to the PearlAnniversary celebrations, particularly the production of theMTV. It will also be busy formulating the Uniform Customsand Practices Act that will be submitted to help govern theadministration of the Alumni Association.
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USTHSAA IN AMERICACALLS FOR REUNION
The USTHS Alumni Association of America announcedthat the 2006 UST High School Grand Alumni Reunion(USA) will be held at Sunset Gardens - 3931 East SunsetRd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 Tel No: (702) 456-9986 onJuly 15, 2006. The cost is $85.00/ person [buffet styledinner with hosted open bar]. Interested parties may [email protected].
Hotel accommodations at a special group room rate of$119/night have been arranged with the brand new SouthCoast Hotel and Casino located at: 9777 Las Vegas BlvdSouth Las Vegas, NV 89123 Phone: Toll Free 1-866-796-7111. South Coast will block20 rooms on the night of the event. Twelve (12) rooms willhave 2 queen size beds available and eight (8) rooms with1 bed [king or queen]. The hotel offers a family-orientedatmosphere with 64-lane bowling center, child care facility,video arcade, and movie theater complex.
All those interested in getting room reservations must booknot later than June 15, 2006 to get the $119/special roomrate. As part of the fundraising campaign and itscommitment to support the objectives of the USTHS AlumniAssociation of America, organizers have Veritas Yearbooks(one copy per Batch year)for sale. Available yearbooksare as follows: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982,1984, 1985, 1986 and 1990. These yearbooks are for salefor $30.00++. Also for sale are USTHS Alumni Associationkey chains by La Bruyere. This stylish, modern key chainshows off the Alumni Logo right at your fingertip anddesigned in silver with matt-gold trim. Only limitedquantities left. Price: $10++.
DONATION FROMDOWN UNDER
Marlene Salazar-David brought home the beef from Aus-tralia during her 9-day tour when she met up withbatchmates for dinner last Feb. 12, 2006 in Sydney. Con-tributing to the scholarship fund were Jun Acance, ErickOpena and Tina Quizon-Cochico. Cecil Adan-Dionio wasalso present during the treat while Bobby Galsim beggedoff due to conflict with his family schedule.
(l-r) Erick Opena, Marlene, Cecil Adan, Jun Acance and TinaQuizon. Inset is Bobby Galsim.
Marlene at the World famous Sydney Opera House
DOT ORG WEBSITE ENHANCED
Batch Webmaster Mon Villongco, Assistant Director forGraduate Admissions at the New York Institute ofTechnology, labored in coordination with Batch PresidentRocky Siasoco to put the batch website in order andsuccessfully re-launched the site in a totally new formatlast January 2006. It includes links to the Message Board,a complete file photo of the 1977 Veritas, a compilation ofthe past and latest newsletter and Pearl Anniversary teasers.More tabs are due in the forthcoming months. Due forreformatting next is the batch Message Board currentlybeing worked out with Ruben Samson. Rlyn Alvarez-Stamatelaky and Ami Rosales-McCrory provide constantcommunication links via VOiP between Manila, New Yorkand California. The website is currently funded by CoraSalud-Mariano.
(l-r) Rlyn and Ami
Visiting Emony Villespin in Artesia, California last Feb. 18, 2006 with (seatedleft) Wilmer Baliton and Nando Catama (r). Behind is Ruben Samson (1) and
Luis Robles (r).
Cora Salud-Mariano
Mon Villongco
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TEACHERS’...The current USTHS Father Regent, Rev. Fr. Ed Aligan,and current HS principal, Ms. Eden Tolentino,were guests of honor. Fr. Aligan gave the latebatchmate Miloy Cabansag the last sacramentswhile in the course of doing priestly duties atthe San Juan de Dios Hospital in Manila duringMiloy’s last few days.
Batch President Rocky Siasoco and formerPresidents Marlene Salazar-David and ApedSantos attended the event with Larry Aluning,Custer Castillo and Alex Salvador.
The affair sadly coincided with the College ofEngineering reunion. It affected the attendance of otherjubilarian classes celebrating this year. Obviously felt wasthe timid attendance of Pearl Jubilarian Batch ’76 thatoccupied only less than two tables. It came in full forcefive years ago for their Silver Jubilee.
(l-r) Danny Concepcion, Art Gongora, Greg Platon and Mariano Carpio
(seated l-r) Rocky Siasoco, Marlene Salazar-David and LarryAluning
(standing l-r) Custer Castillo, Aped Santos, Belle Viray, NormaCollantes and Isabel Casas
(l-r) Jesusa Brion, Ermelina Tumang-Vitugand Ester Roxas
(l-r) Helen Samillano and Merlita Abarquez
The presence of other jubilarian classes, if there were any,was not noticeable. Sadly missed also was the traditional
noise-making ‘batch calls’ that recognize theattendance of all batches present during the night.The show also missed the traditional calling of theoldest batch and alumnus present. The show’sconcept was commendable, although overalltechnical direction could have been better executed.
A Scholarship grant was awarded. There wereraffles from the Alumni Association and give-awayitems from Manila Hotel. Complimentary’Aficionado’ perfumes courtesy of Joel Cruz fromBatch ’82 were also handed out. Beer was openbar.
USTHSAA President for the year is Baltazar Endriga ofthe CCP. Vice-Presidents Mitos Araneta of Batch ‘56 andQuiel Delgado of ‘81 actively managed the affair with theparticipation of other committee members.
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(the following are parts 5-7 previously posted in the batch message board www.usths77.com. Parts 1-4 was publishedin the January 2006 issue of this newsletter.-ed)
The year…2007. The tunnel of flowers is white in fact. The dress of the lady in a pearl colored gown glitters as the rayof lights now directly hit her. Two mascots at the end wait as she approaches. It is a design made by an award winningbatchmate from a contest previously held.
She finally reaches the end and was advised to momentarily stop. In front of her was an unaided videocam fixed atopa tripod. She thought it was there just to capture and document her presence. On second thought, what else could it befor?
The color of rays began to suddenly change. The white flowers became candy red, so with her pearl colored gown. Itshifts to powder blue and everything else changes with it, too! She briefly stooped her head in amazement to check onherself as she revel on what more exciting enhancement will be done to her. The magic of this lights show excites andshe could no longer hide her delight.
She suddenly notices that nobody among the crowd looks at her. They are all staring at two separate angles and shecuriously glanced to where they were focused. Two giant frames that initially looked like backdrops in the likeness ofa pearl opens....that pearl backdrop is opening!!!
The pearl or, actually the clam is now completely open. You can see water still dripping from around this fantasticgiant sea creature. A scream is suddenly heard, “Oh, my GODDD! It’s me on those two giant screens!”
Indeed, she saw herself in disbelief. It has finally dawned upon her on what that video camera was for. OOOOOHs!and WOWWWs! are now being heard everywhere. Some begin to ask who that lady is. Is she from 87?
Letters of the alphabet shoot print in quick, rapid succession as her name pops up electronically on the same screen.Some still cannot remember. Even before people can begin to open and scan their 30-year old Veritas, her old highschool picture now comes into view. There are now three substances on those giant screens: her present likeness, hername and her old high school photograph.
She is now instructed by the two mascots to exit the archway of flowers. Slowly and gently she walks through aguided pathway back to her table. She passes by one table after the other, her enchanting self still perched on the giantscreen. She can see that at the corner of her eyes.
She now feels very conscious of herself as people clap in wondrous delight. Another unaided camera hangs above,digitally manipulated from what looks like the arm of a crane, following her every move from high above thosescaffoldings. Men approach to steal a kiss, those thirty year fantasy of theirs suddenly coming to fruition. Alas! “Ifinally got that kiss!”
As she walks by, a power dresser and former high school ladies’ man now looms in the dark tunnel, about to reveal hismachismo.
But people are not yet done with the lady. They just can’t seem to release their hold on her. Tightly fit, V-shaped infront down to her belly-button, her dress seemed to be her own god’s twin creation. It reveals an unbelievable displayof slightly covered, still upright breasts. Without makeup, the face remains flawless even with the passing of time, herback a velvety persuasion. The behind is full of life, more discernible with nay signs of panty lines. Her belly ismarvelously curved, analogous to the ‘sakto’ of Coke. At forty-six, she is the living antonym of aging, a carefullymanufactured article of passion, and skill.
PEARL: THE PREQUELBy Rocky Siasoco
(This fictional multi-part series is one of the Alumni Association’s promotional effortsfor the Pearl Anniversary celebrations. It is not an anticipated account of what will
happen in 2007 – author)
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I have attended numerous General Alumni Homecomings(GAH) since the late ‘90s. Boards are elected yearlyprimarily only to organize the next big event. RockySiasoco’s discussion with me on how the mother AlumniAssociation must function led us to a more aggressiveposture before the body.
The recent experience of the present Board, where turnoverof accountabilities to them was delayed, is a signal that amore organized and visionary form of association must beconvened soon. Rocky and I are very thankful that batches
Editor’s CornerBy Aped Santos
The Mother AlumniAssociation
’56 and ’81 took the initiative in organizing the Feb. 18,2006 affair. Just the same, rituals were missed here andthere. Elections for the incoming Board of Directors,traditionally done on the very night of every GAH did noteven happen.
It will not be long before we encounter a weak group offuture Silver Jubilarians lacking in organization and reunionexperience. Kakaloka yan !!! This is a disaster waiting inthe wings if the mother Alumni Association does notestablish even a Secretariat of its own. Furthermore, Rockysays that the incoming Board of the Alumni Associationmust gain recognition beyond organizing parties. It mustcommit itself to the ideals of its Thomasian pledge. Thiscan be done by undertaking various humane socio-civicactivities. If it chooses not to commit to this, the least itcould do is track its alumni and not leave that job to theindividual batches. Afterall, they may serendipitouslyregroup, or tragically fail to find batchmates at all!
The University’s trunkline is 409-1611 . It will celebrate
its 400th year in 2011. Does the USTHSAA still have
time to stand up and be recognized? Batch ’77 thinks so.And our Batch President says “let ‘77 lead the way!”
Banawe cor. Tirad Pass, Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City (frontingSt. Theresa’s College and National Orthopedic Hospital)
2006 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDMONEY WELL
This is a publication of all current contributors to thescholarship fund. Unless expressly implied to remainanonymous, all donors are named herein. As a matter ofstanding policy, the amounts given will not be disclosed.As a general rule and in appreciation of its efforts, solicitorsare also acknowledged. All money generated in excess ofthat required for this purpose will go to the general fund ofthe USTHS Class of 1977Alumni Association. As such,contributors to the general fund are also included here.However, for this particular intention, the total displayedis for scholarship program purposes only. The batch israising P100,000.00.
(Next page, Pls.)
BATCH MOVES...the high school is only being used by an Alumni Club offourth year, senior students with an unwieldly club natureand life expentancy.
Whenever elected, the batch of 1977 will accept thePresidency of the USTHSAA for the year 2006-2007 inorder to ensure the implementation of its vision for themother association.
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UST High School Class of 1977 Alumni Association, Inc.Manila, Philippines
FINANCIAL STATEMENTJanuary 1-February 28, 2006
Beginning Balance P 18,574.37
Add: Donations P 12,766.00 Excess Xmas Party Funds 8,607.70 Interest Earned 21.74 21,395.44
Less: Promotions and Publication 1,720.00 Communications 1,272.00 Representation Expenses (flowers/mass cards) 1,220.00 (4,212.00)
Balance as of end February 2006 P 35,757.81=========
Mary Torres Marlene Salazar-David
Iyoh Sordan-Villamayor Rocky Siasoco/Marlene Salazar-David
Nonot Villamayor III Rocky Siasoco /Marlene Salazar-David
Susie Santiago-Salumbides Iyoh Sordan-Villamayor
Lory de la Cruz Iyoh Sordan-Villamayor
Dudu Wilwayco-Garcia Iyoh Sordan-Villamayor
Marivic Velasco-Fernandez Iyoh Sordan-Villamayor
Roy Roque Marlene Salazar-David
Jocelyn Tan-Perez Marlene Salazar-David
Jun Acance Marlene Salazar-David
Tina Quizon-Cochico Marlene Salazar-David
Erick Opena Marlene Salazar-David
Thorek de Castro Marlene Salazar-David
Myra Gonzales-Bruno Marlene Salazar-David
DONOR SOLICITOR DONOR SOLICITOR
(as of March 15, 2006) P 28,342.77
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MTV IN THEWORKS
An MTV (movie/television) will be pro-duced by the batch Organizing Commit-tee for the Pearl Anniversary Celebra-tions. It will be the souvenir materialfor the occasion. All batchmates maynow begin sending individual photo-graphs in whatever pose they would likeit published. The batch is also solicitinggroup pictures or videos from 1973 on-wards, provided it has some relevanceto the batch. The producers of this ma-terial will choose those suitable for pub-lication in an MTV that will be shown,and sold during the 30th Anniversary Cel-ebrations. Please mail materials in CDform by contacting the following: ApedSantos at [email protected],Mariliz Fontanilla [email protected], Mon Villongco [email protected], Otto Mallari [email protected], Tina Quizon [email protected]. All materialsmust be in Manila on or before May 1,2006.
retrospective
mourning
funny
nostalgic
responsible
skilled
impersonating artistic
moonlights
bonded
hilarious
river of energyriver of energy
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