This section of Aliguas Mangaldan is dedicated to the alumni and administrationof Santo Tomas Catholic School (STCS), Mangaldan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Until recently, it was known as STHS (Santo Tomas High School).
February 04, 2013
THE STCS 65TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING/REUNION
All roads will lead to Sto. Tomas Catholic School, formerly Santo Tomas High School, Mangaldan, Pangasinan on March 1-4, 2013, by the more than 3,000 Alumni lead by the Pioneer Class of 1948-1552, former Administration, faculty and staff for the grand celebration of its 65th Founding Anniversary with the theme “Faithful Service, ‘Fruitful Harvest”.
The Alumni Officers headed by President Bonafe De Vera- Parayno are doing their best to make the reunion successful by conducting regular monthly meeting every 3rd Saturday of the month, 2:00 p.m. at the STCS since April 2012. However in November, the body decided to have meetings twice a month to discuss status on the preparation of the various Committees. The Vice-Presidents abroad like Ms. Marie David Aquino Juino of Canada, Mr. Silvestre Moulic of USA and a lot more are doing the information dissemination, coordination and networking with our fellow Alumni abroad, and most especially to the Pioneer class of 1948-1952 until the senior years of the 1960s.
Download the full details of the preparations for STCS 65th Anniversary Grand Alumni Homecoming/Reunion.
November 30, 2012
STCS CLASS '63 TURNS GOLD IN 2013
As the Santo Tomas Catholic School ( formerly STHS ) prepares to welcome Alumni for the 65th Anniversary , Class '63 are also getting ready to celebrate their Golden Jubilee . A flyer ready to reach all Class '63ers has been sent for publication here in Aliguas Mangaldan by Cristy Aquino Abreu so all members of this class will try to be present for the celebration . So , Class '63 members , save the days of your Class Reunion ...And that goes to all ALUMNI ! SAVE THESE DAYS OF THE GRAND REUNION AND LET US ALL BE THERE ! !
May 08, 2012
February 05, 2012
STCS ALUMNI ASS'N ELECTS 2012 OFFICERS
The Santo Tomas Catholic School Alumni Association recently elected the new President of the association . Bona De Vera Parayno is the incoming President and Fe Tolentino Datuin is the outgoing prexy . Congratulation to you , Bona . We wish you success for the forthcoming activities of the association . The officers list will be posted soon .
Oath Taking of the new set of officers headed by Bona was January 27th , 2012 after the 7:00 a.m. mass in celebration of it's Foundation Day .
Message from the new President , Bona De Vera-Parayno :
Greetings..we just held our officers meeting at the school(STCS) today..In fact,we are in the process of formulating and amending our alumni by-laws .We had set up different schedules to meet our alumni especially each batch presidents and it's officers.
We are calling all batch presidents and each officers to attend the meeting on Feb.19 at 1:00 pm to assist us and share with us your bright ideas ,enthusiasm,creativity,commitment and spirit to make our 65th anniversary maintain our traditions of quality.
Yes, we are proud of our past.. proud to be a Thomasian! Alumni power-of that we have plenty!!We are encouraging all alumni here and abroad to register as early as possible...Pls.celebrate our coming 65th Foundation!!!
Thank you for joining us.. I'm eager to get started together with my co-officers because our brothers and sisters are all supportive including the previous officers..so many awaits for the big when? Well it was decided from our last meeting to be on March 2-4 2013..before our town fiesta...a 3 days affair awaits you my fellow Thomasians...we still have the parade around town and lunch picnic....our grand night and our service to the community (medical-dental mission)..We have added a "School Fair" or let me say "farmers market" if you are from the other country like U.S.A..further informations will be posted soon but not limited to class registration,fees,ads,etch..we are calling all class presidents and it's officers to attend the meeting third week of Feb. for dissemination of such events and informations to all Thomasians globally...As a management team we hope that in some small way,each of you will show some commitment to our Alma mater and may you feel pride and joy in our joint effort to achieve success in celebrating our 65th anniversary . We want to express our gratitude for your messages and we hope all of you will feel the gratitude and joy of being together again for our coming 65th Anniversary . Your cooperation is most important to make the occasion a success .
March 21, 2009
STHS CLASS '59 KEEPS THE BOND AT 50
Class '59 of the Santo Tomas High School is 50 ! A year after our dear Alma Mater celebrated it's Diamond Jubilee with a Grand Alumni Homecoming . Hopefully however , to Class '59 it's not too soon to come together again and celebrate it's Golden Jubilee . For the joys of this wonderful event and the blessings of Class '59 are many .
Members of class '59 thank and praise the Lord for the gift of batchmates who found joy in looking for old classmates , tracing their whereabouts and connecting them to one another . Many class get-togethers have been organized which by now have become a tradition .
Through these get-togethers we batchmates were able to renew acquaintances , formed new frienships and strengthened existing ones .We shared and rejoiced over each other's accomplishments and successes which come in varied forms . We learned from one another 's mistakes and compforted each other in times of pain and loss . We were able to re-establish our links with our school and gave our generous support to its projects . Together we mourned the passing away of dear batchmates whom we learned to love and treasure . From the seemingly idifferent young boys and girls who would reluctantly acknowledge one another even with just a smile fifty years ago , we have bonded like a family . And thus , each one becoming a gift.. a grace to each other ..
To all of us members of Class '59 , may our Golden Anniversary then be a continuous celebration of life and love . May this blessed event unite us in praise and thanksgiving to our all-loving and merciful God for the love and blessings He has bestowed on us all these years . And may we look forward to many more happy and grace-filled class get-togethers while keeping the bond that make us one , strong as ever ...
By Ludivine Mir-Loresco , Chairman on Souvenir Program .
The celebration was a three-day affair which started with a mass on Feb . 28 , 2009 .
Picture was taken before the start of the mass . Photo at the top includes Fr. Joel Ynson , the Director Of STCS .
The following pictures were taken during mass at Santo Tomas Parish Church in Mangaldan .
Ludy Mir Loresco doing the reading for that day .
Bishop Jesus Cabrera with his very interesting homily .
Father Joel Ynson , Director of STCS concelebrated the mass with Bishop J. Cabrera .
Catered breakfast was served at the gym after the mass , followed by tree planting by the class .
Breakfast with Olympia Mercado , Tita Morales Quinto , Venus Jimenez Dioquino , Nieva Biala Sabado , Vivien Cera Mariano , Nora Cabrera and Marie Aquino
And the trees were planted on the grounds of their Alma Mater , STHS . We hope the mahoganies will thrive ...
Marie tried to dig the soil for the mahogany tree with the help of Fernando while class '59 members joined in the event .
Tita tried her hand in tree planting while Thelma , Cecile and Fernando looked on .
It was Serafin's turn to plant a mahogany while Diosdado , Rodrigo and Fernando watched him .
And now it is time for lunch and the Fellowship Hour ... .
It is true that we all went our separate ways after our HS graduation to follow our dreams and our quest for the unknown . It was a scary time for us . But the memories of our four years together in STHS remained intact and became one of the driving forces in our journey . The virtues that were inculcated to us by the Sisters and our mentors became the beacon that guided us through life's trials and difficulties .
One thing is certain , the bond that had been established in our batch '59 has endured the test of time . Nothing can break this bond . Petty misunderstandings and small spats may occur but we become more non-judgmental and forgiving . We have matured and mellowed . We accept each other as we are , without any questions , pretenses or egotism . SHARING in all aspects is what this reunion is all about . The quest for the unknown has become the thing of the past . We have conquered the unknown .
After all the members have shared their experiences during the "Fellowship Hour", it was very evident that most members of the class sacrificed a lot during their high school years as well as after . But look at everybody now , each is proud of what their families turned out to be ..".If there is a will , there is always a way ."
By three o'clock , we all went home to relax and prepare for the evening's event ...
The invitation and program of the evening ..
Marie and Manny as co-emcees
The luau centerpiece ( lechon ) with Serafin ( over -all Chairperson for the Golden Jubilee celebration ) , Pat Gilladoga , Marie ( Chairperson of the Hawaiian Luau Night ) , guest Cecile Ferrer Mejia , Venus , John Gilladoga ( President of Class'59 ) and Ross Mejia ( guest )
Cecilia Cabrera conducts the singing of the Phil. National Anthem and the STHS Hymn
Before dinner , the band plays their 60's songs for the dancing pleasure of the class . Ludy and Raffy take to the floor .
Over-all Chairperson Serafin Serafica and wife Rebecca enjoy the old time favorites ..
Marie dances with John Gilladoga , President of Class '59
Venus and Manny on the dance floor ...
With all the dancing , it was time to enjoy the buffet dinner .
Prayer before meals is being led by Fr. Joel Ynson , Director of STCS
Chow time for the Hawaiian clad Class '59ers and guests .Guests enjoyed the lechon ( masalangsang tan mananam ) and the catered dinner .
John Gilladoga , Rebecca A. Serafica , Rosie Serafica , Sister Andrea , Maura and Marina Vergara are seated . Standing are Rosie Barrozo Perez , Serafin Serafica and Marie Aquino .
Guest Cecile Ferrer Mejia poses with former classmates ( STHS First year ) Cora Cabrera , Marie Aquino , Marina Vergara , Rosie Barrozo , Cristina Malabuet and Veronica de Vera .
Some of the tables where members of Class '59 are seated .. Rosa Daroy , Mercedes Biador Veronica De Vera , Estrella Cuison , Cora Cabrera , Gleceria ( Molina ) and husband Cesar Radoc .
Seated for dinner are guests Cora J. Aquino and her daughter Ashley , class members Venus J. Dioquino , Marie Aquino , Nieva B. Sabado and husband Raul .
Lilia A. Coronel sits with other guests Ross and Cecile , Pat Gilladoga , Lito Quinto , Marie , Lita , ( Lito's wife ) and Rebecca .
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Most Class '59 members during the Hawaiian Luau : Seated are Corazon Abrazaldo Riovaldez , Emerita Barrozo , Gilda B . Bautista and Marina Vergara . Standing behind are John Gilladoga , Vivien Cera Mariano , Rodrigo Tibig , Rosario Barrozo Perez , Norma Roca Quinto , Cristina Malabuet Cornel , Yolanda Frianela Cabiles , Veronica Magno Caluza , Gleceria Molina Radoc , Jovencia Embuido Eslava , Margarita D. Aquino and Manuel Biason .
A song medley is being presented by Estrella , Vivien , Thelma , Enriqueta , Gleceria , Veronica , Marina , Veronica M. , Yolanda , Norma , Jovencia , Mercedes , Corazon A ., Gilda , Corazon C., Emerita , Rosa , Olympia and Cecilia as the guitarist .
What is a Hawaiian Luau without the Hula dancers ? The " dancers " in grass skirts are Diosdado de Guzman , Manny Biason , Rodrigo Tibig and Serafin Serafica who did a Hawaiian interpretation of " Hukilau " song . Kudos for a "job" well done . Mely Tibig led the pack ..
Lilia A. Coronel , Director of Cherished Moments School , shares her ideas on " Bonding " as the Guest Speaker .
Marie and Venus do the hula interpretations of the " Lovely Hula Hands " and " The Little Brown Gal " .
Time out for "dance for all " . On the dance floor are Lito and Lita Quinto , Rodrigo and Mely , Ludy and Raffy , and Marina and partner .
Time to acknowledge the hard-working , behind -the-scenes individuals . Serafin presents Olympia Mercado , who is the treasurer and the "detective " who tracked down Class '59 members , a Plaque of Appreciation .
Ludy expresses her gratitude as she receives her plaque of appreciation for an excellent job she did as Chairperson of the Class '59 Golden Jubilee Souvenir Program ..
Manny and Marie presenting Lily A. Coronel a Plaque Of Appreciation for being the Guest Speaker of Class '59 .
Another dance for all . This time the dancers are Nieva and Raul , Manny and Naida , Lito and Lita , Veronica M. and partner .
Thelma and Mercedes showed that they still can enjoy dancing without male escorts .
The lack of male members of Class '59 did not bother Estrella and Enriqueta . Dancing " g to g " is the way to go nowadays .
Marie and Venus giving their interpretation of the Hawaiian Wedding Song .
Musical Chairs , a parlor game became a part of the program .
The chairs are getting fewer ...finally a winner emerged .
Statue dance was also a part of the games . Winners were given cash ..
In between dances , door prices were drawn . Prices of cash and goods were donated by Serafin Serafica , Marie D . Aquino , Enriqueta Morales Quinto and Venus Jimenez Dioquino .
The night ended with a closing remarks from Diosdado de Guzman , Vice-President of Class '59 for the Philippines . The Chairpersons and the members of the committee wish to express their gratitude for the cooperation of all Class '59 involved in this event .
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MARCH 1 , PICNIC AT THE PTA RESORT IN MABILAO , SAN FABIAN , PANGASINAN
Inspite of the late night , all the Class '59 members attended the early Sunday Mass at the Parish Church .. First group to arrive at the resort was Tomas Espiritu , his wife Concepcion and company . Next group was Marie and Venus ( with sister Cora and Alex ) who did not stay long . By 12:00 noon , almost all have arrived . Last to arrive were Olympia and her husband who were designated to cook pinapaitan and kaldereta ( goat ) . Food was in abundance . Lou S. Biason , the widow of Class'59er Dionie and a resident of Marikina made it to the picnic .
The following pictures show the joy and camaraderie of former classmates . The Mayor of San Fabian , Mayor Mojamito Libunao , dropped by to greet the class for their Golden Jubilee Celebration .
Are these the same faces as last night ? They shoud be , being in the same class '59 . Sitting down are Enriqueta , Estrella Marie , Mercedes , Rosa and venus . Standing are Virginia ( Aida ) Thelma , Ludy , Cecilia , Serafin , Yolanda , Veronica M ., Marina , and Veronica de V.
Well , Naida and Nieva just joined the group ...
Seated are Rogelio , Alicia , Cora , Rose and her granddaughter . Standing are Cresencio , Teofilo , Raffy ( seated ) , Johnny M. and Rosie ..
Augusto is trying to practice for the Mangaldan "Idol" while Cora , Fernando , Petronilo and Rudy wait for their turns .
Chow time .. See those broiled ( or are they fried ? ) chickens ? I think Amado Carlos caught them single-handedly ! ! Olympia tries to sure everybody will have enough to eat ....Definitely ! !
By three o'clock , everybody was ready to head home .. There will be another picnic ... a day after today ...
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March 4th , 2009 ... Hundred Islands , here we come ...........
It was very early in the morning when started to head for Lucap , Alaminos to get the boats for Hundred Islands . We did not board the two boats until we all bought ourselves hats for the hot sun . We also took the opportunity to take some pictures while the sun was not yet at it's peak .
These are the Class '59 members who were able to join the Hundred Islands trip . Seated in front are Venus , Corazon , Nieva , Serafin , Vivien , Fernando , Cresencio and Adolfo . Seated in the 2nd row are Teresita , Cecilia , Emerita Cristina , Marina , Enriqueta , Ludy , Rosa , Mercedes, Marie , Estrella ,Gilda , Rosie , Manny and Olympia .
Venus , Marie , Rebecca and Serafin stayed for another photo ..
The same class '59 members but not all gals are wearing their newly -bought hats ...
Boarding the boat is no longer so easy . The fear of falling overboard gripped us but we managed . We had two boats , each carrying 16 persons .
The short boat tour started at about 8:00 a.m . so there were not strong waves ..
Looks of anticipation showed in all of us .. Nieva , Teresita , Marie , Tita , Manny , Naida , Venus , Rosa , Mercedes , Gilda , Marina , Estrella and Rosie .
Do you know what time this is ? It was about 10:00 A.M. but we were ready to eat our lunch .. Yes , lunch ! ! Do you know what Manny cooked ? Bisokol ( escargot ) and pising . He gave a short lesson on " how to suck a bisokol " Mangaldan style . We have all your hearts ( or shall I say stomachs ) desire in this picnic . Agaylay karakel lamet na panangan , so we started eating lunch quite early .
Hey , Manny and Serafin , are you trying to push or are you pulling the boat ? Naksel kayo amon maong so are you trying to prove your strength ?
The lure of the water was too much to ignore .. Unfortunately , our bikinis were left at home ..
Manny and Serafin really made a lot of splashes . They were quite ready to bare their bodies .
After a bit of exploring the fivesome decided to take time out for another " oraca ". Ludy , Venus , Marie , Eva and Rebecca love the place .
Another discovery by Eva , Vivien and Marie ; the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes , which sits on a cliff overlooking the water .Truly a breath taking view ..
Is'nt this a fantastic picture with the small islands as a background ? Manny looks tired after his romp in the water . By now , you must know the names of those class '59ers in the picture , don't you ?
Here are the guys , Arturo Ferrer , Dr. Raul Sabado , Fernando Rivo , Raffy Loresco , Cresencio Caballero , Adolfo Yonson and Serafin Serafica ..
And here are some of the gals ; Rosie , Tita , Ludy , Olympia and Marina ...
After a hearty merienda at 12:00 noon and a lot of chika chika , the class was ready to head back home ." Simpet abong la " before the big waves will invade the sea .
The whole three - day experience of our Golden Jubilee celebration was much more than we expected . The "bonding" which is our theme have grown stronger . We have enjoyed each other's company tremendously...
And as we prepare to go to our homes and to the old grind , remember that we have added more SOUVENIRS WITHIN OUR CLASS ' 59 WHICH TIME WILL TURN INTO OUR TREASURES . GOD BLESS US ALL .. MAY WE HAVE MANY MORE HAPPY CLASS ' 59 REUNIONS AS YEARS GO BY ...
By Marie Aquino Junio
December 30, 2008
STCS Class ' 59 Celebrates 50th year In 2009
Fifty years after graduating from the Santo Tomas High School , Class '59 members are celebrating their Golden Anniversary back at their Alma Mater in Mangaldan , Pangasinan . Members of the class are requested to get in touch with the class coordinators either in Mangaldan , USA or Canada .
The celebration will be a two day affair , February 28 and March 1 , 2009 . I am printing the tentative program and activities during those days ...
GENERAL PROGRAM
FEB. 28 , 2009
1. THANKSGIVING MASS ..........................................................7:00 a.m.
2. BREAKFAST........................................................................8:00 a.m.
3. GETTING REACQUAINTED .......................................................9 :00 a.m.
4. LUNCH .............................................................................12:00 NOON
5. PARLOR GAMES /BINGO/ VIDEOCADE ( OPEN TO CLASS '59 FAMILY MEMBERS,
CHILDREN AND APOS ).............................................................2:00 p.m.
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MARCH 1, 2009
1 . PICNIC ..............................................................................9:00 a.m.
2 . RETURN FROM PICNIC ..........................................................3:00 p.m.
3. EVENING GET TOGETHER ....................................................... 8:00 p.m.
HAWAIIAN ATTIRE AT THE STCS GYM
PROGRAMME WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE
CLASS ' 59 ers , PLEASE DO COME .....SEE YOU ALL IN 2009 ! ! ! !
CONTACT PERSONS :
MANGALDAN :
LUDIVINE MIR .... 75-523-5881 , DIOSDADO DE GUZMAN ....... 75-523-5869
USA :
SERAFIN SERAFICA .....714-693-3072
CANADA :
MARIE AQUINO JUNIO ......604-921-6845
April 29, 2008
The Heat is On for STCS and Class '75 Forever
by Anne Evangelista-Buaron
The euphoria of the STCS (60th) Diamond Jubilee and Grand Alumni Homecoming last March 1-3, 2008 is still being felt by most alumni who attended.
In a way, Class ‘75 played a proactive role to make our grand reunion a success; like posting the Advisories on the updates and preparatory activities at the Pangasinan.org.–Mangaldan/STHS & Aliguas Mangaldan websites, which have contributed to a lot of attendance. Atchi Marie Junio had vividly written the highlights of the celebration at the Aliguas, which connects our kabaleyans around the globe. She is not only an STCS outstanding alumnus, but more importantly co-owner and founder of this very popular website, with Sir Djoma de Guzman; hence they both deserved our warmest congratulations.
Relative to this and in response to the prodding of some batchmates who are envious with the other Batches, because they can’t find any B’75 picture posted in the Aliguas, I am sharing therefore our experiences in three parts; Before, During and After the momentous event.
I. BEFORE – PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES
Some Class ‘75 alumni excitedly met at the STCS, Feb. 28, pm. to brainstorm and finalize the preparation for the 3-day activity. After a simple dinner, visited our balikbayan couple and batchmates from Hawaii, Tito and Virginia Gutierrez- Cendana in Salaan. With the power of text messaging, our dear friend and benefactor Bona and husband Melchor Parayno, who just arrived direct from the USA (despite very tired and jet lag), also joined us in reminiscing our HS memories as evidenced by the two photos:
Standing (L-R) Virginia Gutierrez -Cendana, Anita Evangelista-Buaron and Bona de Vera-Parayno. Seated: Nora De Vera-Gonzales and Glorina Cervantes- Aquino.
Standing (L-R) : Larry Segundo, Julio “Twit” Fernandez, Perfecto Cendana III, Maximino Castro, Anne Evangelista-Buaron, Andres Laluan, Rufino Aquino, Rodrigo Visperas, Bona De Vera-Parayno and Rolando De Vera. Seated (L-R) Arnulfo Bautista, Nora V. Gonzales, Genaro Bautista, Virginia Cendana & Glorina C. Aquino.
The next day, Feb. 29 p.m., we met again at the school to rehearse for the Alumni Socio-Cultural Presentation on the much awaited day,
March 1.
The photo shows the C ’75 macho boys gamely but seriously practice the version of Hagibis’ “Katawan”
Two pictures of C’75 rehearsing the presentation of their chorus and national song, “ Kung Sama-Sama...” If We Hold On Together”
While rehearsing, saw some alumni of Batch ‘59 and about to practice also. I excitedly approached no other than Atche Marie Junio of Aliguas to meet her personally for the 1st time. Sayang, missed to capture with a picture together that rare moment.
After the rehearsal, our very generous TFC batchmate/ninong Genaro S. Bautista, Navy Reserved, USA brought a lot of pasalubongs for all of us, contained in 2 big balikbayan boxes. They consisted of branded shirts, tshirts, maong pants, slacks, perfumes, lotion, soaps, jewelries, bags, watches, sunglasses, wallets, rubber shoes, etc. Batchmates who weren’t present were also given their shares when they visited him at the ancestral home of his wife, Aida Gatinga near Romana Peanut Brittle.
And now... a time of gift giving and distribution of pasalubongs... me
Principal Arnold all smiles with his presents, . ..the printed polo he’s wearing and a nice t shirt on hand.
Noli Bautista fits his pasalubong of printed polo and shows to Ninang Bona, (another very generous batchmate)the brand of t- shirt (orig) given by Gene. When all the contents of the 2 boxes were emptied... It’s time to thank Ninong Gene ... and poses for prosperity....
A wacky and joyful shot...One more happy pose
Time to partake simple dinner of pansit and softdrinks. Pic shows Rosemarie Ferrer- Magtangob and husband, Josie Jimenez-Petilla, Daniel Cabanilla, etc.
II. DURING -THE BIG DAY – STCS Diamond Anniversary,
March 1,2008, First Day
Class ’75 before the Thanksgiving Mass
B ‘69 with my brother director Ces M. Evangelista. Five alumni of Batch ‘67 including my Kuya Angel M. Evangelista. Sorry I didn’t get the names of the others.
Queuing up for the Holy Communion . . . Bonafe de Vera - Parayno with husband Melchor, accepting the Plaque of Appreciation from Fr. Joel Ymzon, STCS Director, as major donor and sponsor for the construction of the STCS Gymnasium.
With the support of hubby Rodel M. Buaron and son Reinard.
AFTER THE MASS...THE MUCH AWAITED MOTORCADE!!
Hello from Class ’75 ! Class ’65 with my Atche Rose, Rosario M. Evangelista.
Class ‘73 with my Atche Julie M. EvangeIista-Sierra
Class ‘ 75 posed at the gym after the motorcade . . .
It’s time to eat for lunch! We have the privileged to have 3 Sisters and 1 Father as our guests, but very sorry, didn’t get their names. On the table are Anne, Fe Suque-Maramba, Armando Ydia , Sister? and Sister ?, Father Carino, Andres Laluan and Sister ?. Am really very sorry, Sisters.
The second photo above shows Gil Abrazaldo, Nora Carmen Aquino, Nora Gonzales, Glorina Aquino, Josefina Petilla, Merlinda Evangelista, Luz Bautista and Susan Torralba.
A posed by the guys... Twit Fernandez, Alfredo Costes, Rufino Aquino, Nicanor Abalos, Ernesto Natavio, Gerardo Abrio, Boy Visperas, Larry Segundo, Bernardo Tandoc and Maximino Castro .
Right photo is the group of Alex Bautista, Jose Oca, Arnulfo Abe, Diosdado Surait, Santiago Cerezo, Romulo Martinez and Ernesto Natavio.
Leticia Villanueva, Jose Oca, Cenon Pulanco and Rodrigo Cabanisas.
Above right, a happy shot with B’75 Jose Oca, Lydia Tibig, Leticia Villanueva, Anne, Nora, Rose, Rogelio Evangelista, Twit Fernandez, Gene Bautista and Max Castro
The photo below shows B’75 on stage before the Cultural Presentation . . . . . With more C ’75 members, and calling for more.
Batch ’69 with my Kuya Cesar M. Evangelista.
Above right, this time with my Atche Gelimina M. Evangelista-Espino and Class ’61 alumni.
B’75 Noli Bautista, Connie Aquino, Anne Buaron, Jose Juanatas, Gene Bautista , Nora Gonzales , Janet Cendana.
BEFORE THE PRESENTATION.... The guys getting ready and fixing their outfits with Paz Morales-Romero assisting.
The Actual Presentation... Batch ’75 ..guys and ladies giving their best in “Katawan”,
And the Class ‘75 rendition of Kung Sama-Sama ..‘If We Hold on Together... Where we got 2nd place. Batch ‘73 got the 1st place!
Anyway, most of us have Ates or Kuyas in Batch ‘73, so we were all winners. After the program, some stayed a while in the school for more bonding, me included.
Above right, In the photo are, Standing; Josie Petilla, Susan Torralba, Paz Morales-Romero, Anne Evangelista- Buaron, Rosemarie Ferrer-Magtangob and husband. Infront are Rodrigo Visperas, Manuel Tandingan, Arnulfo Tangulig, and Nora De Vera-Gonzales. Rosemarie was our contestant to the Mrs. STCS Alumni 2008.
THIRD DAY- MARCH 3- MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION
Some Observations/Insights...
The STCS Alumni Volunteer doctors, nurses and dentists were treating some patients, others were waiting for their turn, when I went to the school around 10:00 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. , no more medicines, so the patients were just given prescriptions. The Mission ended around 2:00 p.m. When I went to the school, saw Fr. Dir. Ymzon and approached him, but was surprised with his comment, “ I thought nawala na ang suporta ng Batch ’75, kasi wala pa akong nakita, unlike before.
Although batchmate Fe Suque-Maramba, Chief Nurse at the Regional Hospital was already there. I replied of course, B ‘75 is always supportive, that’s why I’m here. But told him that I want to explain the absence of Bona De Vera-Parayno, who was supposed to be the Chairperson.
As a background... The Diamond Jubilee Program and Schedule of Activities were distributed 2 weeks before the Homecoming. In the Med Dental Mission Project, nowhere can we read the name of Bona in the Committee, even as a member. Where in fact, as early as June 07 of the Alumni Meeting, when the officers decided that a Medical and Dental Mission shall be conducted, it was suggested that it was to be chaired by Bona due to the successful 1st STCS MedDental Mission in March 2007, which she sponsored, in cooperation with STCS Admin., volunteer doctors, dentists nurses, B’75, etc.. There were more than 2,000 patients treated and given free medicines. Bona readily accepted the chairmanship, and I, as the coordinator of B’75 and contributing writer for STCS at Aliguas, tried to attend the Alumni meetings at least every other month, since am based in MM. Prepared the Terms of Reference (TOR), and started our coordination with the alumni through the net, emails and texts. However, Bona learned that she wasn’t included in the Committee, so we have to cease our preparations and coordination. But for the sake of STCS, she was still very willing to shoulder half of the expenses for the medicines. That’s why, during the Cultural presentation break, she announced a meeting for the Med Dental Committee officers and volunteers after the presentation to finalize the plan. However, the meeting was also cancelled without even notifying her again, so that was the final blow/ moment.
However, during the Alumni Ball, Mrs. Fe Datuin, Alumni President approached her inquiring on the medicines. She was taken by surprised, but did not comment anymore.
After the Grand Alumni Ball, we (Bona, Manny, Principal Arnold, Noli and me) discussed about the Mission, and our final decision was..to let the Med/Dental Committee take charge, since we are not included in the Committee.
When I finished narrating to Fr. Ymzon, he said that did not know anything about it. He then invited me to tell to the Alumni Treasurer Mrs. Rosario Serafica–Cervantes and Sub- Secretary Ms. Abejero who were at the Admin. Office and they too, were surprised. If it ever reached the Alumni President, Ms. Datuin, don’t know, I just raised our sentiments.
In my job/ nature of work, I have been involved in organizing and coordinating national and international events. As I observed, the Med Dental Mission conducted was alright. However, it would have been more successful, if the Alumni Officers honoured what had been agreed and decided during meetings as stated in the Minutes of the Meeting , and let us, B ’75 did the coordination as we’ve started. Besides our efforts and sacrifices that we started were nasayang, when the Officers suddenly changed the committee without the courtesy of informing the original members. Nevertheless, we would like to congratulate the Medical Dental Committee for doing their best to make it a successful one.
POST ACTIVITIES
On the other hand, life goes on for Batch ’75. At 4:00 p.m., met again at the STCS to evaluate the 3-day STCS Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
We also agreed to have another get together on March 8, 2008 (also the town fiesta) at the Hidden Rock Resort , pot luck for the food.
After the meeting, we’re treated dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Mechor Parayno at JG’s restaurant in Mangaldan as shown in the 2 photos. . .
GOLDEN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
On March 4, 2008, a day after the Diamond Celebration, our batchmate from the USA, Genaro Bautista and his wife, Aida Gatinga -Bautista, MNHS ’74 celebrated their joint birthdays with their friends and relatives here in the Phils. at Casa de Dona Upeng (the former Mansion of Dona Upeng) . Aida, celebrated her golden birthday last Sept. 2007 in the US, while Gene will celebrate his birthday on Sept. 7, 2008, also in the US.
Below are some photos taken during the joyful event:
Aida Bautista with partner, relatives and friends started the ballroom dancing.
Above right, Gene with batchmates and friends, from (L-R) Noli Bautista, Salome Cervito (Elem.), Bona Parayno, Anne Evangelista-Buaron, Gene Bautista, the celebrant, and Manny Tandingan.
Below left, Standing: (L-R) Manny, Gene, Fe Suque-Maramba, Nora De Vera-Gonzales, Cenon Pulanco and Salome Cervito, Seated(L-R) Christopher Bautista (Gene’s son), Bona, Anne and Paz Morales-Romero.
Above right, the handsome guys, Maximino Castro, Noli Bautista, Julio (Twit) Fernandez, Rodrigo (Boy) Visperas, Perfecto (Tito)Cendana, III, and Conrado Mangsat.
It was also a mini-reunion of Mang. Elem. School Batch ’71 with Cenon Pulanco, Twit, Fe-Suque-Maramba, Boy, Bona, Salome, Andres Laluan, Tito and Paz.
Lets Swing .. by Rodrigo Visperas and Janet Cendana Salome Servito and Julio Twit Hernandez.
MARCH 8, 2008
1. AT HIDDEN ROCK FARM RESORT, 8, 2008.. It was a day of singing, story telling ,even playing tong-its for some... The guys with Mariet, while playing tong-its...
2. FromHidden Rock, the group were invited by Joel Meneses since it was also pistay baley. Katon panangan lamet, stomach progress talaga. Then lumipat kamid abong di Max tan Mila, masasarap lamet so handa nila , naimpatso kami lan talaga. Max, Dandie Damba , (naogip la ta apoyat ed biyahe), and Rodel.
Anne and Twit while relaxing and having chit chat at Max’ place.
And now...It’s time to give Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Bonafe DeVera-Parayno...
and to Perfecto Cendana, III, etc...Thank you very much for support to Batch ’75.
DESPEDIDA:
March 14, 2008 –DAD’s Kamayan, SM Megamall
The despedida dinner of Daniel Cabanilla before his return to Australia the next day, with Dandi Bamba, Jun Tandoc, Daniel, Gil Abrazaldo, AnneBuaron and Nora Gonzales.
2. LAST TCF BATCHMATE TO LEAVE –GENARO BAUTISTA
The 2 pics were taken at Dusit Hotel lobby, Makati City on March 18, 2008, the night before Gene Bautista and family went back to the USA.
Nora, Gene, Christopher (Gene’s son) and Anne. . . .With Christopher, Anne and Gene
With this, babaleg ya salamat for spending your time to read and share with us, the Class ’75 memories on the STCS Diamond Jubilee and Grand Alumni Homecoming and beyond.. Hanggang sa muli. Muaahh...
ABOVE ALL, Thank Very Much Our LORD and SAVIOUR , for all the blessings and guidance !
(Kamay ni Hesus Shrine/Grotto, Lukban,Quezon)
- Anne Evangelista – Buaron,C75
April 22, 2008
Class 1978 in STCS 2008 Diamond Jubilee
Hi Djoma,
My name is Froilan Reside and although I was physically absent during our diamond reunion, I'm actively helping my Batch in whatever way I could most specially web related issues. In my batch behalf, I would take this opportunity to ask you favor by posting our reunion shots during the celebrated homecoming. I would also wish to extend my advance and immeasurable thanks for you and all the people who made sacrifices to make this site a reality.Mabuhay Kayo tan ABANTE MANGALDAN.
Froilan Reside / Anolid
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Class 1975 in STCS 2008 Diamond Jubilee
Gene Bautista, President of Class 1975, shares the following pictures during the March 1, 2008 reunion at the STCS campus.
March 29, 2008
Batch 1971 STCS - All Present!
I am in Manila now and will try to upload Raffy Rivera's posting (Djoma):
Hi djoma,
I don't know if i did it right,but i got some batch 71' pictures during our motorcade,you think it's good enough to be printed in Aliguas website?picture#12
sitting inside Raquel Golea, & Gloria Tandoc.standing are Elvira Cendana,Ella Soriano,Violeta Lambino &Roberto Fernandez.
#14 Rafael Rivera,Bart de Vera, Mario Biason,&Mario Calicdan.
#17BartDV.,Simeon Clata,Robert F.,Roberto Guban.,Mario Biason, Mr.M.Soco Arnel Dutong,Edelberto de Vera& Alex Tambaoan.
#18 Larry Lambino,E. dV., Crispin Padilla,Alex T., George Nabua, Unknown LeonardoGubatan.
#19 Ella Soriano &The boys
#20 The fun has just begun.
#21Batch 71' group pictures
Thank you somuch we all had such agreat time.
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