By Aridna Revilla de Guzman
Initially , a simple lunch or dinner meeting within the core group was planned for the coming Grand Reunion of MNHS Class '73 to be held on March 2010 .
However , due to the generosity of our batchmates , there was enough funds for a mini reunion of Batch '73 in Mangaldan on March 7, 2009 .
Through the leadership of the class Chairperson ( and Class Valedictorian ) , Marie Billote Condes , preparation for the Mini - Reunion started during the early part of October 2008.
Surprisingly , a five month's planning and preparation turned out to be very successful . Sixty batchmates attended the event .
It started at 8:00 am at NG and Beth Orara's place in front of the MNHS campus . Registration , distribution of name tags and T-shirts was followed by a light breakfast and photo shots .
At 10:00 a.m. , the Motorcade started from the MNHS campus which winded up at the Leisure Coast Resort , where the program was held . Lunch was served , followed by games and Bingo .
The MNHS Class '73 Mini-Reunion was celebrated in a unique way . A lot of door prizes ( small appliances ) plus big prizes ( Digital camera , Swiss Watch , stc. ) were given for the Bingo and Games . No one among our batchmates went empty handed except the organizers , Marie Billote Condes , Aridna Revilla de Guzman , Manny ( Boy ) Almonte , Daniel Soriano and Rolly Solis who won two prizes but he donated both to the upcoming 2010 Grand Reunion .
It was a one day celebration , a simple one with casual attires . Everyone felt so at home and they all felt so welcomed , " without borders " .
In behalf of the MNHS Classs '73 , we wish to express our million thanks to the foolowing batchmates who made this Mini-Reunion a truly fantastic and unique event : Lito Condes , Domy and Lina Visperas , NG and Beth Orara , Esong Molina , Glynis Almonte , Judith Prado , Remy Rivo , Imelda Morales , Lanie Basuel, Nelson Martinez , Dindo Idio , Ely Prestousa and Hermio Esquig and Lina Ydia Esquig . They were not able to attend due to their busy schedules yet they were so generous in supporting the event financially and materially .
And to the rest of Class '73 , THANK YOU for your presence and cooperation . Mabuhay kayong lahat . GOD BLESS YOU ALL ! ! SEE YOU ALL IN OUR 2010 GRAND REUNION ! !
Here are some of the pictures taken during the Mini-Reunion of Class '73 ...
Marie Billote Condes delivering her speech
Gloria Quiroz "claiming" her prize , a rice cooker .
Marilou Idio won a lantern and Joe Enriquez got the electric fan .
And the Swiss watch goes to Beatriz Llena .....
Picture of some special awardees including Alexander reside and Salvador de Guzman ( in wheelchair ).
Well done Class 73!!!. I can see from your faces you realy had a great time. Congratulations to the organisers and members. Cheers from Mon Orap
Posted by: Mon Orap | August 03, 2009 at 03:47 AM