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The Raul Sunico Concert
JULY 2016
Contents:
1 Melodies & Memories:
The Raul Sunico Concert
4 Message from the
President
5 Editorial
6 Know your CHSAF &
Class RepresentaGves
7 Update on Adopt-a-
Scholar Program
8 Sister Victricia, Personal
Message
10 Requiem Mass
11 The Spirit Lives On!
12 Lifestyle
14 WE mother
25 Nostalgia
27 From Across the Seas
30 Alumni Social News
33 Opinion
34 Ablaze in the Spirit
35 Commencement
Address
36 CHSM RecollecGon
37 Our E-mail ConnecGon
38 CongratulaGons to..
Prayer Corner & Into
Eternal Life
Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no.
2 by Rachmaninoff; Etude in E, op.
10 no. 3 by Chopin; Waltz in C-
sharp minor, op. 64 no. 2 by
Chopin; Liebestod by Wagner/Liszt;
Liebestraum by Liszt; Buhat by
Velarde/arr. Sunico; Usahay/
Matudnila by Gonzales/Zubiri/arr.
Sunico; Bayan Ko by de Guzman/
arr. Sunico; Phantom of the Opera
Medly by Webber/arr. Sunico; and
Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin
Dr. Raul Sunico
"Some people call it serendipity
but some of us call it the silent
workings of the Holy Spirit ably
assisted by our three sainted
and blessed founders, St. Arnold
Janssen, Blessed Mother Maria
and Blessed Mother Josepha
that this event unfolded so
seamlessly. It was at the
opening of Lenore RS Lim’s art
exhibit on February 11, 2016
when Fr. Erno Diaz, the moving
force of the San Lorenzo Ruiz
Global Ministry (SLRGM), with
Dr. Raul Sunico in tow, told us
that they have a benefit concert
in search of a venue. Without a
second thought, Med de Jesus
(of CHSNAF), Tita Sicat, Yola
Albano and I, jumped at the
opportunity to showcase our
school and offered our Paraclete
A u d i t o r i u m a s a m o s t
appropriate venue.”
…Deanna Go Bio
San Lorenzo
Ruiz
Interpreted by
“Pando” the artist
Initial meeGngs were
held with the San Lorenzo Ruiz
Global Ministry (SLRGM) group
to determine if a joint
producGon was feasible. The
new CHSAF Board approved
our involvement, and plunged
h e a d o n i n t o i t s fi r s t
fundraiser. The date of the
concert, April 17th, was just a
month away with Holy Week
promising to delay all work.
Daisy Montesa, CHSAF President, together with some
Board members and the office staff, allocated the
concert Gckets by batch, hoping that the alumnae
will come on board for the causes of the concert.
This fund-raising event served two purposes: (1) to build
up CHSAF's Scholarship Fund for the anGcipated
increase of parGally subsidized students from the public
schools under the new K to 12 program; and
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(2) to enthrone statues of San Lorenzo
Ruiz in major airports in the world,
thereby propagate devoGon to him
among the legions of Filipino OFWs and
migrant workers.
With the intenGon of keeping costs down,
the SLRGM commiiees took care of most
producGon details such as the arGsts, media
promoGons, Gckets, lights and sound crew,
refreshments, etc. A CHSAF commiiee
handled all the on-site arrangements:
ensuring the grand piano, lovingly tended
by Sister Guada was at its peak condiGon;
staging the campus grounds so it was
airacGve and inviGng; planning and
preparing the exhibit set-up for arGst Pando
Manipon; creaGng the look and feel of old –
of leisurely listening to melodies at the lanai
on a late Saturday alernoon; providing the
arGsts and commiiee members the
appropriate place to rehearse and to
accomplish their work.
April 17th started with a Holy Mass in the
chapel by SLRGM’s Fr. Erno Diaz for the
success of the concert. We then held our
breath as guests started arriving. The
garden under the mango tree and the wide
space just outside the auditorium doors
served as a social hub for alumnae and
guests to gather and mingle, exchange
pleasantries, and take pictures. Non-
alumnae (friends of SLRGM) were pleasantly
surprised to see that our campus is large,
charming, peaceful and ‘alive!’ A guest
said he felt he was in a cocoon, away from
the tumult of the world outside.
The masterful rendiGons of Dr. Raul Sunico
of his chosen pieces were enchanGng. His
skill is best appreciated with eyes closed
and a heart sensiGve to the nuances of his
music. No page turner here, he knew all his
pieces by heart. There was no quesGon in
anyone’s mind that night – he is a master
of his cral.
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In lieu of their presence at the
concert, the following CHSNAF
members stepped up to the plate
and donated a total of $4,655
Ana Marie de Jesus
Aurora Tan-Abanilla
Cecil Tan
Ma. Paz (Chickie) Alvir
ChrisGna MarGnez-del Rosario
Darlene Exconde-Milo
Deanna Go Bio
Dulce Varela-Guevara
Eleanor G. Valencia
Ellen Young-Gomez
Ilo Echevarria-Wallenstein
Josefina Tan-Domingo
Lily Ledesma
Lina Suarez-Umali
Lorie Rualo-MarGn
Remedios de Jesus
Noemi Bueser-Fauer
Olivia Dizon-Bugge
Tita Dizon
Pilar Jovellanos-Stark
T H A N K Y O U!
Ambassadors of Light
Repertoire of Mr. Rogelio Peñaverde, Jr.
included: Granada by Lara; Some Enchanted
Evening by Rodgers, Madaling Araw by San]ago;
Someone to Watch Over Me by Gershwin;
Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas by Cruz; and This is the
Moment by Wildhorn
Rogelio Peñaverde, Jr.
Through the
efforts of the
SLRGM
members, this
statue of San
Lorenzo Ruiz
was enthroned
in the Cagayan
de Oro airport
on April 25,
2016 – the first
beneficiary of
the concert.
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![members of the different CHSAF Boards,
starGng with the set headed by Yolanda
M. Albano who was CHSAF president
when I came in 2010. She was followed
by Isabelita S. Palanca, then by Maria
Theresa A. Llave, and now, Daisy V.
Montesa, as CHSAF presidents. It was in
the last two years that seven of the
CHSAF Board members: Ma. Theresa A.
Llave, Grace S. Mascenon, Angeles V.
Madrid, Yolanda M. Albano, Lorraine Y.
Sylianteng, Guillermina M. Ong, and
Antonieia A. Brion commiied
themselves to pursue the dream of
keeping the legacy that is HGC/CHSM
alive to con.nue its mission – the
mission of the Spirit of Jesus in the
Archdiocese. Three other alumnae-
Cynthia L. Picazo, Carmen D. Padilla, and
Deanna Go Bio as representaGve of the
CHS North America FoundaGon
(CHSNAF), later joined the group that
organized themselves as the Holy Spirit
Alumni Management CorporaGon.
HSAMC has taken another alumna, Dr.
Jesusa Marco as CHSM President. To all
May the Holy Triune God Live in Our Hearts
A Personal Message
From Sr. Victricia Pascasio S.Sp.S. HS-53 AB-57/BSE-64
June 14, 2016
Since Jesus promised: "I will
send you the Holy Spirit, the
Paraclete Who will teach you
ALL things whatsoever I have
taught you," I pray that the Holy
Spirit will teach us to live in
constant awareness of the
Indwelling Triune God, especially
of the Life-Giving Spirit who is
truly alive in our hearts! May we
value what is most important in
life, RELATIONSHIP – right
relaGonship with God, with self,
with others, and with creaGon.
Right relaGonship helps us build
community, impels us to work
for jusGce and peace and widens
the circle of communion.
As I have come to the end of six
beauGful years, experiencing the
love and commitment of fellow
alumnae for our dear CHSM, as
well as for those who have less
in life, I wish to express my
hearwelt “THANK YOU” for the
grace of having worked with the
Dear Fellow Alumni, Loving greeGngs in the Spirit of Jesus!
This would have been a Pentecost as well as a Thank You leier. Late though it is, it
sGll carries the Holy Spirit-inspired message I have for you. Before the Pentecost
novena, the words of Archbishop Jeremias Harty came to mind. To Sisters Gereona and
LaeGGa, the first two SSpS Sisters who arrived in Manila in May 1913 to start the school,
he said: "I asked for the Holy Spirit Sisters because I want the Holy Spirit to be
beber known in the Archdiocese." In my prayer, I asked the Holy Spirit: "How do you
want us to know You?” The answer from within: "I want to be known as the Love-Gil of
the Father and the Son." And that is what the Holy Spirit really is – Love-Gil – the
intense LOVE between the Father and the Son, poured into our hearts!
Sr. Victricia was part of the SSpS community in CHSM from 2010 through 2016. As
Moderator for CHSAF, Sr. Victricia saw the school through its recent major milestones. Her
mission has been ‘re-envisioned’ to a new apostolate but we still look to her for vision and
encouragement. See her also in the FEATURES-MOTHER section of this issue.
the CHSAF Board members during these six
years, the members of HSAMC, and of course,
to the officers of CHSNAF and the different
Chapters in the US and Canada for their
conGnuing support for CHSM over so many
years, my deep graGtude!
As the alumnae were gearing toward the
celebraGon of the Centennial Year of CHSM,
CHSAF launched then a special project: “100
Scholars for 100 years.” That effort to support
those who have less opportuniGes in life to get
quality educaGon, has been sustained by the
different sets of CHSAF Board. A number of
these scholars have finished College and High
School with honors.
I wish to thank Vicky P. Garchitorena,
Centennial Commiiee Chairperson; Gloria
(Dodit) O. Reyes, 2014 Centenary
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May we value what is most important
in life, RELATIONSHIP – right relationship
with God, with self, with others,
and with creation.
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![F E A T U R E S - MOTHER
WE mother (v.)
Above all, our parents insGlled in all of us an abiding
love, faith and closeness to God. Their favorite moio
which is ingrained in our hearts was:“More things are
wrought through prayers than this world dreams of.”
Mama was a living example of Divine Providence.
In her own words, “Aler my husband’s death, I did
my best with God’s help to be a father and mother to
my children. Six children were lel to my care, two
studying in college, and four sGll in High School. For
income, I received orders of food so I did not have to
leave the house to work. With God’s Divine Providence
and Divine Mercy, I was able to make the six finish
their courses. Deo graGas!”
When I myself became a mother, Mama became more
of a friend to me. I realized that a mother’s love is the
purest of all earthly loves, and having a good and kind
mother is a blessing unequalled. This is what I try to
live by – to my 2 daughters and to my 2 grandkids.
Truly, a mother’s love just lives on and on! v
The German nuns asked her to teach H.E. a`er
gradua]on. In 2009, she was in CHS for her 70th year
jubilee. She is now 97 years old. Seated are alumnae
daughters Ma. Guillermina Lopez-Austria (HS-60), and
Ma. Carmen Lopez-Cuisia (HS-63) on the right.
In the ordinariness of her life, my mother was an
extraordinary person. She claims not to be as
intelligent as her siblings who graduated with honors.
But God balances things in life. She was an achiever as
a homemaker and an excellent cook!
My siblings and I grew up with the smell of aromaGc
home-cooked viands waling through our house. Long
before the age of fast foods and restaurant dining,
Mama found herself in the food business by accident.
She giled a friend with her home-made putong ube
which found its way to the famous couturier, Ramon
Valera. And as they say, the rest is history.
Being second and third in a family of 10 siblings,
Minna and I had our share of responsibiliGes; we
learned the value of hard work and discipline early on
in life. We took care of the markeGng, the household
chores and the child care every summer. We were
Mama’s liile elves, helping with orders for putong
ube, chicharron, ukoy, pancit luglog, pancit molo and
other naGve delicacies. It is no surprise that we, as
well as the rest of our siblings, have turned out to be
good cooks like Mama.
I inherited Mama’s thoughwulness. She remembered
everyone’s birthday and always sent food she cooked
as a gil. She knew everyone’s favorite dish and would
lovingly prepare this for them. Her birthday was
always a full-day affair, open house from breakfast
unGl dinner. Family and friends just dropped by any
Gme of the day, and would be served food that Mama
herself painstakingly prepared. Remember, this was
before the Gme of “home delivery” and “to go“ items.
Hidelisa Renee Jacinto-Lopez
AA-37/BSHE-1939
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![Seated with Mamang is
Yolanda Lazaro-Alcasid,
CHS Tarlac HS-61
Lel to right standing
Bernadeie I. Lazaro,
CHSM HS-63
BSChemistry-68
Marcy Lazaro-
TolenGno, CHSM HS-72
Mercedes Lazaro-Zano,
CHSM HS-73
Brothers are Benjamin,
Edgar, and Jose who
passed away in 2010.
SOLEDAD ILAGAN-LAZARO
is 93 years old, graduated from St Scholas]ca’s College
Manila, HS 1940 and the University of Santo Tomas,
BS Pharmacy 1951.
We would like to share our foreword in a biographical
book that we dedicated to our mother on her 90th birthday
in 2013. It summarizes our own relaGonship with her and
how she has influenced us, her seven children - four
daughters are College of the Holy Spirit alumnae while three
sons are graduates of the neighboring San Beda College.
“Rooted in faith, sustained by faith, Mamang, as we
fondly call her, accepts the trials and tribula]ons in
her life in the same way she embraces the joys – in
prayer. Indeed, in the early years, having been
widowed at a young age, she faced challenges. Many
seemed insurmountable. Yet, in our eyes, she
remained steadfast in her quiet resolve to do the
tasks and commitments ahead of her. Most notable
of these was, almost singlehandedly, raise her
children as good Chris]ans.
To our dear Mamang, who by example has taught us
how to live in prayer, who is our cheerleader and
strongest support at all ]mes, our greatest prayer
warrior, whose faith in God is like no other and whose
love for her children knows no bounds, we dedicate
this book, with love and gra]tude. We love you.”
“ Faith makes all things possible…love makes all things easy.”
… D.L. Moody
F E A T U R E S - MOTHER
WE mother (v.)
Josefina MarGn-Calucag, 94, is the oldest
CHS alumna in Ontario, Canada. She
turned 95 last October 25th. "Mama Pin" is
a product of Holy Ghost College, Laoag
where she earned her high school diploma,
and HGC Mendiola where she earned her
Bachelor of Science in Elementary
EducaGon degree in 1941.
Josefina MarGn started her teaching career
in HGC, Laoag but returned to her
birthplace, Solsona, Ilocos Norte, when
World War II broke out. She married Jose
Calucag, a townmate, on June 6, 1943.
Mama Pin bore eight children who in turn
produced 16 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.
Mama Pin taught in three different
elementary schools in Solsona, and by the
Gme she lel for Canada in 1982, she was
the principal of Taludtod Elementary
School for both the elementary and the
high school which she started.
JOSEFINA MARTIN-
CALUCAG BSEd-41
“Dad reGred as City Auditor of Laoag City and
Mama, although she was only 61 then,
decided to reGre too, to keep him company.
She didn't stop working when she came to
Canada. She taught her grandkids and then
acquired nursing skills to look aler Dad, who
became bedridden for a year. Dad’s passing
followed the demise of our brother, Father
Joe Calucag, SVD, director of Albay’s Divine
Word College. Mama was the strength of the
family," shared daughter Josefina, also a
graduate of HGC Laoag.
Josefina credits her mother's HGC educaGon
for her strong character, "Even if she now
forgets other things, Mama never forgets to
pray, she surrenders to God, the source of
her strength.” v
This article contains
excerpts from the October
2015 issue of the WE, the
Alumnae written by
Marissa Roque. The
Editorial Board sees the
relevance of including
Mama Pin’s story in this
Feature.
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![F E A T U R E S - MOTHER
WE mother (v.)
ISABEL ORDOVEZA-FAUSTINO
January 20, 1926 NINETY AND COUNTING!
By Virginia Faus]no-Cogon HS-62/BFA-67,
Evelyn Faus]no-Ador Dionisio HS-63, and Patricia Faus]no-Cebrero HS-67
Our mother is the youngest of the
fi v e c h i l d r e n o f D o m i n g o
Nepomuceno Ordoveza and Carmen
Carmelo Ordoveza. She finished high
school at St. ScholasGca's College.
Her studies were interrupted when
World War II broke out. She met
dad, Vicente Fuentes FausGno, during
the Japanese occupaGon. They
married in St. Vincent de Paul Church
in Ermita on October 7, 1944. She
was 18 and Dad almost 24. Sadly,
aler 71-1/2 years of being happily
married, our Dad passed away on April 13,
2016. He was 95 years old.
Mom is called Tita by her friends. Tia Tits
or Tita Tita by the younger generaGon,
and Isabelita by her relaGves. Her seven
grandchildren call her either Mamata, or
Mommy, or Lola, the laier by her only
granddaughter, twelve-year old Keira
Grace who lives in the United States. Her
first great-grandson, ten year old Soloman
who lives in Canada calls her UGta! Her
second great-grandson Brandon, nineteen
months old also living in Canada, has yet
to give her a name.
In her younger years, Mom loved to knit
and crochet. Now in her senior years, she
is content following telenovelas on TV
while enjoying her guilty pleasures, such
as chippies and coffee crumble ice cream.
She would say, “Never mind, I’m ninety!”
Mom knows the importance of good
grooming. She olen checks the make-up
and perfumery secGons at Rustan for the
latest products. Her walk-in closet is like a
cosmeGcs store with products reminding
her of her fashion-modeling days. Evelyn
remembers taking Mom to her high
school programs in the early 1960s. Her
performing classmates asked Mom to fix
their makeup for the show. Therealer,
Mom became the much-requested
makeup arGst for the school programs
and would be known as ‘Glamorous
Mommy.’
Reminiscing all these liile vigneies about
Mom, we have to acknowledge that she
did a great job as a mother and
grandmother, in partnership with Dad,
who was a good father, grandfather and
provider. Proof of this accomplishment is
that none of the children went astray. v
By Cris]na L. Tolen]no BSC-75 who is married to her childhood sweetheart and town-
mate Dr. Antonio de los Reyes. Ching worked for 26 years at the United Na]ons in New York
City where they also raised their two children. A`er re]ring from the UN, she now sits as
President of their family-owned Rural Bank of Pinamalayan. Her mother, Lorna (a den]st
by profession), is now 90 years old and resides in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro.
Mama is my inspiraGon to always dream big
and work hard for my goals. She is always
my guide to reach my full potenGal. She has
taught me what is right and what is wrong,
and what I should do when I make a bad
decision. Most of all, she teaches me how to
be compassionate and loving, to shape my
values and personality.
It’s important to have someone like that in
your life; it will help you become the best
person you can be. Aler all, she is our mom,
and she only wants the best for us. v
All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my
angel mother.
- Abraham Lincoln
I would be lost without my mother.
What I owe her is incalculable. Mama
keeps me calm. Whenever something
becomes too much for me, she is there
calming me down — giving me a hug
and telling me it’s going to be OK.
She can even prevent me from
hypervenGlaGng by finding and
solving the smallest problem
bothering me. No maier what the
scenario is, my mother always makes
me feel beier.
And she does all this with a smile —
even when I forget to say thank you.
She understands I’m my own person,
even if I’ll always be her liile girl.
LORNA LEANO TOLENTINO
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![F E A T U R E S - MOTHER
WE mother (v.)
Except for weak legs that restrict her
mobility, it is fascinaGng to see my mother
at almost 90 years of age beaming with
hope each day, with normal hearing and
eyesight, good appeGte, and vivid memory.
These are condiGons unlikely at her age.
She suffered a stroke nine years ago. Aler
kidney failure she underwent hemodialysis;
six months later, her kidneys bounced back
to normal which surprised all her doctors.
Her unwavering faith in the Almighty and
deep devoGon to the Blessed Mother are
sources of her remarkable physical and
inner strength.
She was a businesswoman but foremost, an excellent homemaker and cook
with a BSHE degree that honed her cooking skills. We used to feast over
lechon de leche stuffed with paella when the dish was unknown. Mom
taught us to be frugal about everything except food. She delighted in serving
us good food in abundance. She firmly believed, as I do now, that family Ges
are strengthened during meal Gmes.
She had a knack for gardening that complemented her passion for cooking.
In our younger years, she grew almost everything we ate – eggs right from
our backyard’s mini poultry and salad with fruits from the trees she herself
planted around our house. They were literally
fruits of a mother’s love and labor. Life
seemed so wonderful then when we sat at
the dining table with crisp table cloth and
slept on beds with fragrant and starched
linens.
Among many others, she taught us the values
of hard work and honesty. As a teenager
during the war, she learned life the hard way.
She aiributes her strong character to that
experience.
Among her good qualiGes that I admire most
is her generosity. Moved by the suffering and
massive deaths in Capiz brought about by the
cholera epidemic aler the war, at a very
young age of 21, she offered to the
government a piece of land to be used as a
hospital site. To this day, the hospital stands
and is the only terGary hospital across more
than five towns and two provinces. Later on,
we learned, that she also gave land to some
landless relaGves and friends. Through my
mother’s examples, I have become a beier
person and have learned to appreciate the
things that truly maier in life. v
Looking to expand my horizons, I le` the Philippines in 1968 for West Germany. I met
Claudio Pilar, my husband of 41 years, whose father was then a member of the Diploma]c
Corp at the Philippine Embassy. We migrated to Toronto, Canada in 1973 where we raised
two sons. A`er working for the Royal Bank of Canada for 34+ years, I re]red in 2008.
Emilina Leano Baldos was born to Judge
Melecio Leano and Puning Mondoneado
of Boac, Marindoque in 1923. She has two
siblings, Delia Alino (deceased) and Dra.
Lorna TolenGno.
She was married to the late Dr. Pio
Remigio Baldos, former Mayor of the
town of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro.
Emilina is a loving mother to six children:
Antonio, Josefina, Maria Corazon, Eduardo
(deceased) Manuel and Maria Lourdes.
Emilina is a homemaker first and foremost,
and a teacher by profession. A devout
Catholic, known for being a very kind,
loving, caring and giving person. She
served as Mayor of our town and Vice
Governor of the Province of Oriental
Mindoro. v
By daughter PINKY SISON AB-83, married with 4 children (daughter Cris]na CHSM HS-08)
A product of the Colegio de Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Iloilo City where her social skills were
developed and her spiritual life enriched, she believed in good Catholic educa]on. Hence, I was
interned at CHSM for its remarkable quality of educa]on and the SSpS philosophy of discipline.
ROSARIO ARBOLEDA-SISON
EMILINA LEANO BALDOS
By MA. CORAZON BALDOS-PILAR AB-67
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CHS North America Foundation, Inc.
25th
Anniversary Conference and Grand Reunion
September 29 – October 2, 2016
Hilton McLean Tyson’s Corner, McLean, Virginia
FROM ACROSS THE SEAS
CHSNAF News - the Seas
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![CHSM Employees Gather for its Annual Recollection
By: Felicitas “Jeff” R. Vito (BSE-94)
SCHOOL NEWS
Inspired by Pope Francis’ Misericordiae
Vultus ("The Face of Mercy"), the CHSM
annual employees’ recollecGon centered on
the theme, “Mercy and Compassion in
Educa]on.” The one-day recollecGon was
held last May 11, 2016 at the Veritas et
Caritas Hall. It was facilitated by Rev. Fr.
Lino “Linus” Nicasio, SVD, parish priest of
the NaGonal Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus.
He is a well-known homileGcs and a
celebrated retreat facilitator here and
abroad.
The talks of Fr. Nicasio revolved around the
themes of mercy, forgiveness, and solidarity.
He shared with the group 10 concrete and
pracGcal ways to witness God’s mercy and
compassion on a daily basis.
1. Don’t gossip. Pope Francis says when we
gossip, we “are doing what Judas did,” and
“begin to tear the other person to pieces.”
2. Finish your meals. The Pope says: “We
should all remember... that throwing food
away is like stealing from the tables of the
poor, the hungry! I encourage everyone to
reflect on the problem of thrown away and
wasted food to iden]fy ways and means
that, by seriously addressing this issue, are a
vehicle of solidarity and sharing with the
needy.”
3. Make .me for others. The Jesuit who
got the leger, Fr. James Mar]n, says Francis
inspires him “to be more generous in my
own life with my ]me.”
4. Choose the more “humble” purchase.
The Pope preaches against materialism.
“Certainly, possessions, money, and power
can give a momentary thrill, the illusion of
being happy, but they end up possessing us
and making us always want to have more,
never sa]sfied. ‘Put on Christ’ in your life,
place your trust in him, and you will never
be disappointed!”
5 . M e e t t h e p o o r “ i n t h e
flesh”. Dona]ng to charity is not enough,
we need to be in contact with the poor.
Commitment to the poor, he says, must
be “person to person, in the flesh.”
6. Stop judging others. “If we, each
doing our own part, if we do good to
others, if we meet there, doing good, and
we go slowly, gently, ligle by ligle, we
will make that culture of encounter: we
need that so much. We must meet one
another doing good.”
7. Befriend those who disagree.
Dialogue. It is the only way for
individuals, families, and socie]es to
grow, the only way for the life of peoples
to progress, along with the culture of
encounter, a culture in which all have
something good to give and all can
receive something good in return. Others
always have something to give me, if
we know how to approach them in a
spirit of openness and without
prejudice.”
8. Make commitments, such as
marriage. “I ask you, instead, to be
revolu]onaries, to swim against the
]de; yes, I am asking you to rebel
against this culture that sees
everything as temporary and that
ul]mately believes that you are
incapable of responsibility, that you
are incapable of true love.
9. Make it a habit to “ask the
Lord”. Pray. Ask the Lord, and he will
show you the way.
10. Be happy. Pope Francis’s first
encyclical is called the Joy of the
Gospel. This says it all. Francis says,
“The Chris]an sings with joy, and
walks, and carries this joy." This joy
should translate to love of neighbor.
The whole morning session was filled with insighwul
sharing and delighted laughter caused by Fr.
Nicasio’s huge sense of humor and anGcs. In the
alernoon, the parGcipants were given the
opportunity to experience the Father’s
uncondiGonal love and mercy through the
Sacrament of ReconciliaGon with the confessor, Fr.
Anselmo “Änsel” Nicasio, SVD. The recollecGon
ended with the celebraGon of the Holy Eucharist.
Snacks was served at the Mother Maria Hall.
Aiendees dined together with joy in their hearts
and hopeful aspiraGon to be beier persons afire
with the spirit of communion and solidarity.
Employees lel the place with much opGmism,
courage and readiness to meet and embrace the
opportuniGes and challenges of the new school year
2016-2017.
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This document provides details about a benefit concert held by the CHSAF/CHSNAF and SLRGM to raise funds for their scholarship programs and to install statues of San Lorenzo Ruiz in major airports. The concert featured performances by pianist Dr. Raul Sunico and tenor Rogelio Peñaverde Jr. and was held at the Paraclete Auditorium on the CHSM campus. Over 600,000 pesos was raised from ticket sales and donations to support scholarships. The event was a success thanks to the efforts of the CHSAF board and volunteers as well as the SLRGM.
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- 1. A CHSAF/CHSNAF &SLRGM Benefit Concert rdv The Raul Sunico Concert JULY 2016 Contents: 1 Melodies & Memories: The Raul Sunico Concert 4 Message from the President 5 Editorial 6 Know your CHSAF & Class RepresentaGves 7 Update on Adopt-a- Scholar Program 8 Sister Victricia, Personal Message 10 Requiem Mass 11 The Spirit Lives On! 12 Lifestyle 14 WE mother 25 Nostalgia 27 From Across the Seas 30 Alumni Social News 33 Opinion 34 Ablaze in the Spirit 35 Commencement Address 36 CHSM RecollecGon 37 Our E-mail ConnecGon 38 CongratulaGons to.. Prayer Corner & Into Eternal Life Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2 by Rachmaninoff; Etude in E, op. 10 no. 3 by Chopin; Waltz in C- sharp minor, op. 64 no. 2 by Chopin; Liebestod by Wagner/Liszt; Liebestraum by Liszt; Buhat by Velarde/arr. Sunico; Usahay/ Matudnila by Gonzales/Zubiri/arr. Sunico; Bayan Ko by de Guzman/ arr. Sunico; Phantom of the Opera Medly by Webber/arr. Sunico; and Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin Dr. Raul Sunico "Some people call it serendipity but some of us call it the silent workings of the Holy Spirit ably assisted by our three sainted and blessed founders, St. Arnold Janssen, Blessed Mother Maria and Blessed Mother Josepha that this event unfolded so seamlessly. It was at the opening of Lenore RS Lim’s art exhibit on February 11, 2016 when Fr. Erno Diaz, the moving force of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Global Ministry (SLRGM), with Dr. Raul Sunico in tow, told us that they have a benefit concert in search of a venue. Without a second thought, Med de Jesus (of CHSNAF), Tita Sicat, Yola Albano and I, jumped at the opportunity to showcase our school and offered our Paraclete A u d i t o r i u m a s a m o s t appropriate venue.” …Deanna Go Bio San Lorenzo Ruiz Interpreted by “Pando” the artist Initial meeGngs were held with the San Lorenzo Ruiz Global Ministry (SLRGM) group to determine if a joint producGon was feasible. The new CHSAF Board approved our involvement, and plunged h e a d o n i n t o i t s fi r s t fundraiser. The date of the concert, April 17th, was just a month away with Holy Week promising to delay all work. Daisy Montesa, CHSAF President, together with some Board members and the office staff, allocated the concert Gckets by batch, hoping that the alumnae will come on board for the causes of the concert. This fund-raising event served two purposes: (1) to build up CHSAF's Scholarship Fund for the anGcipated increase of parGally subsidized students from the public schools under the new K to 12 program; and Con]nued next page
- 2. Con]nued from front page (2) to enthrone statues of San Lorenzo Ruiz in major airports in the world, thereby propagate devoGon to him among the legions of Filipino OFWs and migrant workers. With the intenGon of keeping costs down, the SLRGM commiiees took care of most producGon details such as the arGsts, media promoGons, Gckets, lights and sound crew, refreshments, etc. A CHSAF commiiee handled all the on-site arrangements: ensuring the grand piano, lovingly tended by Sister Guada was at its peak condiGon; staging the campus grounds so it was airacGve and inviGng; planning and preparing the exhibit set-up for arGst Pando Manipon; creaGng the look and feel of old – of leisurely listening to melodies at the lanai on a late Saturday alernoon; providing the arGsts and commiiee members the appropriate place to rehearse and to accomplish their work. April 17th started with a Holy Mass in the chapel by SLRGM’s Fr. Erno Diaz for the success of the concert. We then held our breath as guests started arriving. The garden under the mango tree and the wide space just outside the auditorium doors served as a social hub for alumnae and guests to gather and mingle, exchange pleasantries, and take pictures. Non- alumnae (friends of SLRGM) were pleasantly surprised to see that our campus is large, charming, peaceful and ‘alive!’ A guest said he felt he was in a cocoon, away from the tumult of the world outside. The masterful rendiGons of Dr. Raul Sunico of his chosen pieces were enchanGng. His skill is best appreciated with eyes closed and a heart sensiGve to the nuances of his music. No page turner here, he knew all his pieces by heart. There was no quesGon in anyone’s mind that night – he is a master of his cral. Con]nued next page In lieu of their presence at the concert, the following CHSNAF members stepped up to the plate and donated a total of $4,655 Ana Marie de Jesus Aurora Tan-Abanilla Cecil Tan Ma. Paz (Chickie) Alvir ChrisGna MarGnez-del Rosario Darlene Exconde-Milo Deanna Go Bio Dulce Varela-Guevara Eleanor G. Valencia Ellen Young-Gomez Ilo Echevarria-Wallenstein Josefina Tan-Domingo Lily Ledesma Lina Suarez-Umali Lorie Rualo-MarGn Remedios de Jesus Noemi Bueser-Fauer Olivia Dizon-Bugge Tita Dizon Pilar Jovellanos-Stark T H A N K Y O U! Ambassadors of Light Repertoire of Mr. Rogelio Peñaverde, Jr. included: Granada by Lara; Some Enchanted Evening by Rodgers, Madaling Araw by San]ago; Someone to Watch Over Me by Gershwin; Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas by Cruz; and This is the Moment by Wildhorn Rogelio Peñaverde, Jr. Through the efforts of the SLRGM members, this statue of San Lorenzo Ruiz was enthroned in the Cagayan de Oro airport on April 25, 2016 – the first beneficiary of the concert. COVER STORY 2
- 3. Congratula.ons to HS-74 and HS-68 for selling the most number of Gckets; to CHSAF Commiiee members; to CHSM FaciliGes Hazel Lerio, and Fine Arts Faculty Rosalie Cheng for grounds & stage set-up; and our manangs and manongs for the various help needed to keep the grounds impeccable. Special thanks also to Sister Guada and Sister Ginky. Special thanks to SLRGM officers and to Fr. Erno Diaz for their seamless cooperaGon with our CHSAF group. As the evening drew to a close, happiness filled our souls. Guests milled around, hesitaGng to leave, not wanGng the euphoric feeling to pass. A sensaGon of lightness of spirit engulfed those who worked Grelessly to make the concert a success. The choral group “Ambassadors of Light” was composed of visually impaired singers accompanied by their equally impaired pianist. They proved that God’s gils can be used to overcome shortcomings. Rogelio Peñaverde, Jr., a tenor within the opera circuit of New York, injected a welcome contrast with his excellent delivery of Philippine and Broadway classics. Part of our media exposure was through the newspaper columns of our SVD priests Fr. Orbos and Fr. San Luis. The exposure resulted, among others, in a new conGnuing gil from an alumna, thank you! Some comments received about the Paraclete Auditorium – the Audi looks freshly painted, the old-Gme seats newly varnished; and air-condiGoned na! The Concert used 2 of CHSM’s valuable assets: an auditorium with good acousGcs and the pracGcally brand- new Steinway grand piano. COVER STORY Class HS-62 Ticket & RegistraGon Commiiee, from lel: Clara Jean Fadul-Arce, Jorgina Monfort, Susan (Chuchay) Veneracion-Andrada and Carolyn (Lalyne) Ingles-Chrans, all HS-74, and Sister Bernadeie Oppus Class HS-63 Oscar and Corazon Fernandez- (HS-65) Noble, Gicer and Teresa MarGnez (HS-55) -Sicat, and Yolanda Manding- Albano (HS-68) 3 To God we offer thanksgiving. He presented a purpose and an opportunity to give Him glory. With His guidance, the challenges were met in unity, with dedication and devotion. v
- 4. PRESIDENT Daisy Villasis-Montesa HS-68/BSChem-73 1st VICE PRESIDENT Teresa G. Soliman BSC-72 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Rosemarie Miranda-Lim HS-74 SECRETARY Ma. Luz E. Gabriel HS-72/BSC-76 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Ma. Edwina S. Meily HS-79/BSBio-83 TREASURER Clara Jean Fadul-Arce HS-74 ASSISTANT TREASURER Ma. Corazon Mendoza-Akol BSPhys-69 BOARD MEMBERS Evelyn Perez-Dumdum HS-66/BSC-70 Mildred Duero-Romero BSC-81 Natalia P. Francisco HS-62 Gladys Huang-So HS-67 Ma. Almira Tolosa-Duremdes HS-71/AB-75 Johannah Nisce-Trinidad HS-75 Imelda Lopez-Santos HS-69 Remedios S. Dizon HS-63 EX-OFFICIO Maria Theresa Abeleda-Llave HS-73 MODERATOR Sr. Eden Panganiban,S.Sp.S. AB/BSE-71 FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD Message from the President CHS Alumnae Founda.on Board of Trustees 2016 – 2017 Thank you to all who supported our first fund raising event for this year – an alernoon concert of fine music enGtled Melodies and Memories. Because of your tremendous support we were able to fill a greater part of the Paraclete Auditorium. A total of a liile over 600,000 pesos net was raised from Gcket sales and donaGons which will be used for scholarship. Since the Gme for selling Gckets was only about 3 weeks, the response was just remarkable. Thanks to the alumnae who bought Gckets but could not aiend. The Gckets were donated to the Sisters and other people who enjoyed the alernoon of culture. Thank you all for your generosity. The Adopt a Scholar program which was conceived in 2010 started with only four scholars. By 2013 for CHSM’s centennial celebraGon, the number of scholars reached 100. More than half of them have graduated. No new scholars were admiied the past 2 years unGl the certainty of CHSM’s future was assured. It is the hope of CHSAF to conGnue supporGng deserving scholars in the belief that in so doing we can move families out of poverty and more dreams for a beier tomorrow can be realized. This incoming school year marks the start of senior high school. CHSM will welcome graduates of public schools in its senior high school program. By 2018, this first batch of senior high school students would have graduated and new collegiate courses would have started. We will then reopen our doors to College scholars who will be supported for four years and high school scholars for six years. Fundraising events will be organized from now on to build the scholarship endowment funds. This school year also marks the start of CHSM under new management by the Holy Spirit Alumnae Management CorporaGon (HSAMC). Many improvements in faciliGes and academic programs have began and a great extent of the work has been done to welcome Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2 and 3 pupils. Invite your friends’ and relaGves’ liile children to study at CHSM for a chance to study in state-of-the-art faciliGes, where the environment is aestheGcally pleasing, academically moGvaGng and socially enriching. Other acGviGes are lined up this year to engage you in different events and allow you to bond with former classmates and friends. I hope that you will be able to parGcipate in these acGviGes. We will endeavor to make these acGviGes informaGve, instrucGve, fulfilling, and enjoyable. We look forward to sharing with you the happiness of living a life of giving. Daisy Villasis-Montesa President, CHSAF Board of Trustees 4
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- 6. FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD CHSAF acknowledges with sincere graGtude to all the Class representa.ves who facilitate cooperaGon and unity among us with their relentless efforts and hard work. 1938: Adelina Santos-Rodriguez 1942: Rosie Osmena-Valencia 1944: Patria Castro-Beltran 1946: Henedina Tanchangco- Mendoza 1947: Aida Rapatan-Saldua 1948: Filomena Reyes-Carlos 1949: Pacita Icasiano-Habana 1950: Lydia G. Tansinsin 1952: Angeles Oledan-Guevara 1953: Amelita Dayrit-Guevara 1954: Erlinda Cantada-Calma 1956: Nenita Lee-Tan 1957: Linda David-del Rosario 1958: Nancy Lim-Ty 1959: CrisGna Anzures-Castaneda 1960: Veredigna Santos-Laxamana 1961: Cynthia Lorenzo-Picazo 1962: Elenita Ramos-Lainez 1963: Bernadeie I. Lazaro 1964: Remedios Garcia-Alfonso 1965: Rosalou Soriano-Lamson 1966: Carolina de los Santos-Guina 1967:Gladys Huang So, Ma. Victoria Eustaquio-Anonuevo 1968: Josefina P. Cacnio 1969: Luz N. Cotoco 1970: Esperanza Z. Ablaza 1971: Ma. Almira Tolosa-Duremdes 1972: Angeles V. Madrid 1973: Grace Songcuya-Mascenon 1974: Rosemarie Miranda-Lim Kathryn de Jesus-Bellosillo 1975: Ma Cynthia S. Cabrera 1976: Emy Fernando, Suzanne Pagulayan-Sy 1977: Victoria Torres-del Rosario Ma. Belen Elvira S. Tiongco 1978: Isabel Antonia Yuseco- San Pablo 1979: Edwina S. Meily; Teresa Villa-Real-Yumul 1980: Ma. Regina Tiongco-Legaspi; Sandy Yuseco-Cortez 1981: Ma. Jesusa Malig-Ayson 1982: Ma. Rosario S. Mendoza CHSAF started as Holy Ghost College Alumnae AssociaGon in the late forGes. For more than sixty years the HGCAA/CHSAF has significantly assisted the SSpS mission in the Philippines by supporGng the different projects of the school with the help of its loyal and mission-oriented members. Over the years, the CHSAF Board of Trustees had mobilized itself and the different batches of alumnae to support the school in terms of faciliGes and the scholarship program. At CHSM’s Centennial anniversary in 2013, more than 100 students were benefivng from the scholarship funds collected from generous alumni and donors. The Plan for the funds is to cover all the scholars from 1st year through graduaGon. The 2016 CHSAF Board wishes to thank all alumnae and their families and friends who so generously support all its endeavors. Hearwelt thank you to all class representaGves who unceasingly encourage and bond their classes. May we draw inspiraGon from the Holy Spirit to conGnuously open our hearts and minds so that others may also achieve their dreams of becoming a social asset and be producGve members of the church and the civil society. v v v v By Daisy V. Montesa Board of Trustees and Class Representa.ves 2016 CHSAF Board of Trustees Lel to right, front row: Maricon Akol (in white), Teresa Soliman, Daisy Villasis, and Baby Lim. Middle row: Amy Duremdes (in teal), Dolly Gabriel, Mel Santos, Joy Trinidad and Evelyn Dumdum. Back row: Jean Arce, Mildred Romero, Weena Meily, Tess Llave, Gladys So, Tita Dizon and Tellie Francisco. 6 Know Your CHSAF
- 7. UPDATE on ADOPT-A-SCHOLAR PROGRAM By Yolanda M. Albano HS-68 FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD The CHSM Adopt-a-Scholar Program started in 2010 with four scholars supported by HS Class-68, Guillermina M. Ong (HS-68/BSC-72), Mary Lou Tiong-Lee (HS-69/ BSMT-74), and Lorraine Young- Sylianteng (HS-73). This started a campaign to raise more funds for scholarships. Because of the heartening response from the alumnae, the number of scholars reached the target of 100 by the Gme CHSM celebrated its 100th year in 2013. More than half of these scholars have since graduated. The Holy Spirit Alumni Management CorporaGon (HSAMC), which has taken over the management of CHSM effecGve May 1, 2016, is starGng to rebuild CHSM. Foremost among its moves are: a) the opening of Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, & 3; b) the acceptance of senior high school students from public high schools; and c) the ConGnuing EducaGon Program which will be launched soon, offering short courses outside of the regular basic educaGon, college, and post-graduate programs Current Outlook: a) The remaining College and High School scholars are pledged (mostly by alumnae) to be supported unGl they graduate as long as they meet the requirements of the program. The two extra years of senior high school were not part of the original program in 2010. b) We are posiGvely looking at increases in enrolment henceforth. With this, we expect that more students will apply for scholarships. c) The government grants vouchers for accepGng 11th grade students from Public Schools. The vouchers are not enough to fully cover the cost of their educaGon. DonaGons are therefore needed for the a) two extra high school years, b) projected increase in enrolment, and c) financial support for the senior high students from public schools. It is heartening to note that as of School Year 2015-16, the total amount of scholarship funds remiied to CHSM has reached P17,847,238.51. The total is broken down as follows: 2010-11 - P 240,000.00 2011-12 - 885,738.23 2012-13 - 5,120,417.66 2014-15 - 4,660,097.92 2015-16 - 2,876,904.98 For the past two schoolyears, we have not accepted new scholars given the uncertainGes about the school. The amounts remiied have declined, as a number of the scholars have graduated and no new scholars were taken in. We are commiied to support the current scholars unGl they graduate. Moreover, we must consider the new scholars starGng this schoolyear, for which addiGonal funds are certainly needed. Thus, the existing pool of scholarship funds must be replenished and increased, to continue and sustain the project. Let us all make a difference in someone’s life! Your dona.on to the Scholarship Fund is one concrete way. We are deeply grateful to all the benefactors of the Adopt-a-Scholar Program. We would not have been able to raise the P17.85 million without your wholehearted support. - To those who have pledged and have conGnued to fulfil their support, thank you very much. - To those who have pledged but may have forgoien or overlooked to send their remiiance, this is a gentle reminder to fulfill your commitment. - To others who may wish to add to our coffers and help a needy student realize his/her dream for a beier life, we are knocking on your kind hearts to remit your donaGons in whatever amount you are most able. Send your donaGons directly to the CHSAF Mendiola office or deposit to BPI Account No. 2261000337 of the CHS Alumnae Founda.on Inc. Scan or take a photo of your deposit slip and email it to chsafsecretariat2@yahoo.com so your donaGon will be acknowledged by Ms. Cora Parco. Check donaGons should be payable to CHS Alumnae Founda.on, Inc. For CHSNAF members, your respecGve chapters can receive your donaGons. Please specify “for the Scholarship Fund.” Visit chsnaf.org for informaGon. v Note: : The complete list of scholars and donors will be published in the next issue of the “WE, the Alumnae.” 7
- 8. members of the different CHSAF Boards, starGng with the set headed by Yolanda M. Albano who was CHSAF president when I came in 2010. She was followed by Isabelita S. Palanca, then by Maria Theresa A. Llave, and now, Daisy V. Montesa, as CHSAF presidents. It was in the last two years that seven of the CHSAF Board members: Ma. Theresa A. Llave, Grace S. Mascenon, Angeles V. Madrid, Yolanda M. Albano, Lorraine Y. Sylianteng, Guillermina M. Ong, and Antonieia A. Brion commiied themselves to pursue the dream of keeping the legacy that is HGC/CHSM alive to con.nue its mission – the mission of the Spirit of Jesus in the Archdiocese. Three other alumnae- Cynthia L. Picazo, Carmen D. Padilla, and Deanna Go Bio as representaGve of the CHS North America FoundaGon (CHSNAF), later joined the group that organized themselves as the Holy Spirit Alumni Management CorporaGon. HSAMC has taken another alumna, Dr. Jesusa Marco as CHSM President. To all May the Holy Triune God Live in Our Hearts A Personal Message From Sr. Victricia Pascasio S.Sp.S. HS-53 AB-57/BSE-64 June 14, 2016 Since Jesus promised: "I will send you the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete Who will teach you ALL things whatsoever I have taught you," I pray that the Holy Spirit will teach us to live in constant awareness of the Indwelling Triune God, especially of the Life-Giving Spirit who is truly alive in our hearts! May we value what is most important in life, RELATIONSHIP – right relaGonship with God, with self, with others, and with creaGon. Right relaGonship helps us build community, impels us to work for jusGce and peace and widens the circle of communion. As I have come to the end of six beauGful years, experiencing the love and commitment of fellow alumnae for our dear CHSM, as well as for those who have less in life, I wish to express my hearwelt “THANK YOU” for the grace of having worked with the Dear Fellow Alumni, Loving greeGngs in the Spirit of Jesus! This would have been a Pentecost as well as a Thank You leier. Late though it is, it sGll carries the Holy Spirit-inspired message I have for you. Before the Pentecost novena, the words of Archbishop Jeremias Harty came to mind. To Sisters Gereona and LaeGGa, the first two SSpS Sisters who arrived in Manila in May 1913 to start the school, he said: "I asked for the Holy Spirit Sisters because I want the Holy Spirit to be beber known in the Archdiocese." In my prayer, I asked the Holy Spirit: "How do you want us to know You?” The answer from within: "I want to be known as the Love-Gil of the Father and the Son." And that is what the Holy Spirit really is – Love-Gil – the intense LOVE between the Father and the Son, poured into our hearts! Sr. Victricia was part of the SSpS community in CHSM from 2010 through 2016. As Moderator for CHSAF, Sr. Victricia saw the school through its recent major milestones. Her mission has been ‘re-envisioned’ to a new apostolate but we still look to her for vision and encouragement. See her also in the FEATURES-MOTHER section of this issue. the CHSAF Board members during these six years, the members of HSAMC, and of course, to the officers of CHSNAF and the different Chapters in the US and Canada for their conGnuing support for CHSM over so many years, my deep graGtude! As the alumnae were gearing toward the celebraGon of the Centennial Year of CHSM, CHSAF launched then a special project: “100 Scholars for 100 years.” That effort to support those who have less opportuniGes in life to get quality educaGon, has been sustained by the different sets of CHSAF Board. A number of these scholars have finished College and High School with honors. I wish to thank Vicky P. Garchitorena, Centennial Commiiee Chairperson; Gloria (Dodit) O. Reyes, 2014 Centenary Con]nued on next page… May we value what is most important in life, RELATIONSHIP – right relationship with God, with self, with others, and with creation. 8 MESSAGE BOARD
- 9. I wish to thank HS-66, Golden Jubilarians this year, who under the leadership of Carolina de los Santos- Guina, launched on Homecoming Day, the VERITAS (Values EducaGon Renewal: Inspiring Truth, Awakening Spirituality) Project, their Legacy Gil. It is a five-year project to train teachers in the six SSpS schools, in competency- based values educaGon. Hopefully, the “Gil that ConGnues to Give,” as the Jubilarians described the Project, will go beyond SSpS-run schools. I quote from the brochure since it has captured in a nutshell the Core Values of the school as characterisGcs of the Trinitarian relaGonship. It states: "The VERITAS Project is rooted in the Trinitarian Spirituality - • the communion of THREE PERSONS in ONE GOD (Unity) • each Person aiributed with a disGnct quality in relaGon to creaGon and its centerpiece - humankind: to the Father, CreaGon; to the Son, RedempGon, and to the Holy Spirit, SancGficaGon (Uniqueness) • co-equal Persons, relaGng with each other in LOVE (Equality). This LOVE manifested in the Trinity indwelling in every person, underlies the absolute dignity of the human person in whose heart God dwells, and hence May the Holy Triune God Live in Our Hearts A Personal Message (conGnuaGon) Homecoming Chairperson; Evelyn Garcia Dator, ProducGon Coordinator of the Centennial Coffee Table Book; and all who have worked Grelessly for the Centennial CelebraGons, as well as the Chairpersons of the different Jubilarian Classes from 2010-2016 who made our annual Homecomings truly memorable. You all know who you are! Maraming, maraming salamat! The CHSM SSpS communiGes of 2010-2013 and 2013-2016 wish to express our deep graGtude to Dr. Felina Co-Young, who out of her great love for her Alma Mater and her covenant with the Holy Spirit, took upon herself the difficult task of shepherding CHSM at the Gme of the greatest crisis in her 100 years of existence. The Holy Spirit indeed has blessed the sacrifice. CHS can live on. A very dedicated alumna who has served CHSAF quietly over three decades deserves very special THANKS. Ma. Roxana Mendoza Belardo, HS-55/ AB-58/BSE-59 started the compilaGon of an alumnae directory in 1988, during the diamond jubilee year of CHSM. That loving service of updaGng that directory she conGnues to do to this day. In the course of the years, she had become the POST Office, receiving noGces of significant happenings in the life of alumnae. Having been Editor of the WE for many years, she developed the prayer corner to keep us all in communion. On the occasions of death of alumnae or their dear ones, she sends a note of condolence on behalf of the CHSAF Board. And very olen she is a gentle presence to many an alumna who needs a listening ear over the phone. Roxane, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! We, your fellow alumni salute you for your faithfulness and love! MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM I would like to renew my acGve membership to the CHS Alumnae FoundaGon. Enclosed is the amount in cash/check for: P500.00/US$12.00 (One-year membership) _________ P1,000.00/US$24.00 (Two-year membership) ________ Sent by: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________ Tel. No. _________________ (Note: Pls. make your checks payable to: CHS ALUMNAE FOUNDATION and mail c/o The Alumnae Office, 163 E. Mendiola, Manila. If you have already renewed your membership for the current year, please ignore this message.) 9 MESSAGE BOARD • the inspiraGon for the Trinitarian Mission to promote jusGce and uphold the rights of the poor, the marginalized and the disadvataged (Sense of Mission) • as the means of sharing the experience and joy of God's love (community). During this extraordinary Year of Mercy and beyond, may we, HGCians/ CHSians and many more through our Trinitarian Mission Spirituality, grow in our faith in the indwelling Triune God and consequently in our respect for persons. May we help promote RESPECT for LIFE, especially human life; and live out our Trinitarian Mission Spirituality even if only through educaGon through our scholarship program especially for students from public schools. Once again, maraming, salamat! I move on to my new mission. Welcome our former Provincial Superior Sr. Eden Panganiban, SSpS, who is missioned to CHSM as the new Alumni Moderator and member of the Board of Directors of HSAMC. God bless you abundantly! In the love of the Holy Spirit, Sincerely, Sister Victricia Pascasio, SSpS
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- 11. JUBILARIANS The SPIRIT LIVESON ! On February 5, 2017, the College of the Holy Spirit Manila will again welcome its Alumnae for a Grand Homecoming Celebra.on. This year’s celebraGon is spearheaded by the Golden Jubilarians – HS Class-67. Ma. Victoria Eustaquio-Anonuevo (Marivic) leads the Golden Jubilarians in preparing for this grand event. She explains that the overall theme “THE SPIRIT LIVES ON” is very appropriate because the more recent developments in the school prove that indeed the Spirit lives on. The Alumnae conGnue to support the school’s mission of educaGng the youth with the highest standards ingrained with ChrisGan values. The day starts with the RegistraGon at 8:00am followed by the celebraGon of the Holy Mass in the Auditorium at 10:00am. At 11:00am we will hear the President’s Report, followed by lunch at the Gym and/or the Social Hall. The Program at the Auditorium will start at around 2:30pm. We have a lot in store for everyone including a full photo and video coverage of the acGviGes. We are also offering booths for anyone interested to sell their goods and food. This will provide a variety of food choices for us, our families and friends plus the opportunity to showcase the products of our alumnae. If interested, please contact Pilar Paz- Jimenez, HS-67 at 0919-526-9525. In order to defray the expenses for our various projects to benefit the school such as improvements in infrastructure and support for the faculty and scholars as well as the event itself, we are coming up with a Souvenir Program and invite our alumnae to support us by way of adverGsements and sponsorships. Our co-jubilarian class representaGves were given copies of the solicitaGon leier and adverGsing contracts. You can contact them or Ma. Victoria Gonzales, HS-67 at 0917-893-1413. HS-67 is fully supported by their co-jubiliarians: HS-52, HS-57, HS-62, HS-72, HS-77 and HS-82. The College Golden Jubilarians are likewise joining in the celebra.on. If you graduated on a jubilee year, notwithstanding your degree, contact the CHSAF Alumni Rela.ons and College Homecoming Integra.on Commibee headed by Corazon Mendoza-Akol ( B S P h y s i c s - 6 9 ) a t 0 9 1 7 - 5 3 2 - 8 6 6 0 a n d / o r macorazon.akol@gmail.com. v 11 Located at the Mother Josepha Building ( formerly high school building ) of the CHSM is an original artwork called “Jesus with Children.” The Maestro, Fernando Amorsolo, created the stained glass design in 1931 for the school he entrusted his daughters to study. A limited number of plates were made in commemoraGon of the CHSM Centennial. The few remaining plates are now available at a discounted price while supply lasts. Price is P1,000.00 each plus shipping and handling. The plate is 10.5 “ x 10.5” in size and comes with a CerGficate of AuthenGcity. “JESUS with CHILDREN ” By Fernando Amorsolo Stay in touch with your Class Reps for further details. See you all on Feb. 5, 2017 for a day of fun, good food and of course the priceless moments shared with friends and family! By Socorro Barredo-Sagun HS-67/BSC-61 Save on shipping cost by gevng your plates from the CHSAF office. Contact Ms. Cora Parco at 735-5986 or 0927-271-9325. If you prefer to have your plate sent by courier service, 1) make your deposit of P1,265 per plate to CHS Alumnae Founda.on Inc. BPI Account No. 2261000337. 2) Scan or take a photo of your deposit slip, include your name and delivery address, and 3) email to chsafsecretariat2@yahoo.com so payment will be acknowledged and shipment scheduled. For further details please text Mel Santos at 0917-842-4444 The WE is published digitally and read by thousands of alumnae all over the world. Send personalized greeGngs? Do you have a product to market, professional services to offer, restaurant or establishment to promote? Use the WE ! Rates: P1,000-half page, P500-quarter page
- 12. Lifestyle All my life, I’ve been working hard to stay fit. I’ve seen how ailment and medical expenses can incapacitate and impoverish even the relaGvely wealthy. I’ve done the rituals to prevent enslavement to the medical scourges that come with age. I’ve tried diet crazes, yoga, swimming, pumping weights, treadmill, engaging personal trainers, to name a few. But let me cut to the chase. Of all the fitness programs I’ve tried, nothing beats Zumba. I am lucky to belong to a barangay with a serious sports program that includes Zumba fitness classes conducted by licensed intructors four Gmes a week. Why Zumba? Here are a few facts validated by instructors: Par.cipants can burn between 500 – 1,000 calories per hour The bursts in short, intense dance moGons interspersed with slower acGon as recovery periods are known to burn the most calories, compared to the boring constancy of the treadmill. It improves flexibility, balance, tone, posture and endurance. Dance movements are so designed to move every joint and muscle of your body. Aside from hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo, squats and lunges are also included. It is fun, improves mood and confidence. Exercising has never been this enjoyable. I’ve even found myself lilGng to the latest hits even outside of classes. There are segments where intructors ask you to shout or cheer, acGons intended as stress relievers. Of course calories burned depends on how you expend energy. In the beginning I moved conservaGvely and was out of breath in a while. Now I can proudly say I can match energy with the younger set. Needless to say, always listen to your body. If you feel dizzy or unwell, rest or stop if necessary. But test your limits and improve bit by bit. You will sweat a lot so rehydrate olen. Drink a liile amount 15 minutes before you start but not earlier. v Good health and a happy quality of life, everyone! Briefly, Zumba involves dance aerobic movements accompanied by energeGc music. It could be inGmidaGng when you see young people jumping, twerking, galloping to the LaGn beat. Luckily, the Zumba program sponsored by our barangay—Barangay BF InternaGonal- airacted more oldies like me. Our oldest member is an 81-year-old lady who has no major medical complaint. The youngest one is 11—he had hypertension and his doctor recommended exercise. I’m going 66 in September. I’m an incorrigible foodie and would like to remain so for as long as I can. But I do want to enjoy a good quality of life. In other words, I want to have my cake and eat it too. The more you give, the more you lose. Don’t worry if you are not graceful. No one will noGce you because all eyes and aienGon are trained on following the instructor and execuGng one’s own movements. WHY ZUMBA IS FOR EVERYONE Author at left with red headband and Christine Maliwat HS-71/AB-75. Behind is 11 year old Allan. Instructor setting the energy pace. By Carolyn M. Esposo-Espiritu HS-69 Strategic CommunicaGons Consultant LIFESTYLE – F I T N E S S 12
- 13. Lifestyle One definiGon of fine art is "a visual art considered to have been created primarily for aestheGc and intellectual purposes and judged for its beauty and meaningfulness, specifically, painGng, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, graphics, and architecture.” LIFEstyle is anew section of the WE, the Alumnae. The Editorial Board intends to showcase our alumnae in different lifestyles. In this issue, we begin with ART (that shares the soul) and FITNESS (that keeps the body healthy.) There are 7 fine works of art in this collage. Test your knowledge and post your guesses in the CHSAF Facebook. No “googling” please. Reprinted in part from the Manila Bulletin, May 16, 2016 By Angelo G. Garcia Images by Pinggot ZuLueta When it comes to framed artwork, most Filipinos are only familiar with painGngs on canvas or drawings on paper. There are, however, many other methods to make art that can be displayed on walls. One of them is printmaking. This technique is actually more complicated and arduous than most. It requires knowledge in plate making (engraving on metal, copper, or polymer plates), lithography, screen prinGng (silkscreen), and other such methods. Known Filipino printmaker Lenore RS Lim has mastered the art of printmaking. The New York-based arGst has been in printmaking since the 1980s, when she decided to focus on the art form. Since then she has exhibited her works around the world —US, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Japan, and the Philippines, among others. At an exhibit at the Philippine Center in NYC, a Filipina noGced her work and referred her to then Museum of Modern Art president (now president emerita) Agnes Gund, a woman known for launching arGsts and for her modern art experGse. Gund iniGally bought two artworks from Lenore at that exhibit. That opened a lot of doors for Lenore including receiving the Jackson Pollock-Lee Krasner FoundaGon Grant. The grant funded her projects and allowed her to work at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop studio with master printmaker Devraj Dakoji. “With the grant, I was able to hire an assistant and work with a master printmaker. Having a studio and help, I was able to make bigger artworks,” she says. In recent years, she has been coming back to the Philippines for her solo exhibiGons. Last February 2016, she showcased her works in an exhibit called “Layered Life.” What she likes about printmaking is how the arGst can make mulGple ediGons of his work. While these are not mere copies, uniqueness sGll stems from each piece. More than creaGng art, she knows that giving back is what creates a true arGst. Apart from her exhibits, she comes home every two years for her workshops. Under the Lenore RS Lim FoundaGon, she imparts what she has learned in printmaking to young arGsts and aspiring printmakers in the country. “When I was studying at the School of Visual Arts, I was contemplaGng on taking a masters degree in Fine Arts. My computer teacher asked me if I intended to teach. I told him no.” Then he said, ‘Then, you don’t need it. Your work will speak for yourself.’ And that became my guide as an arGst. v ‘When you buy a piece of art, you’re not just buying a piece of paper or canvas with paint, you buy the soul of the arGst.’ Lenore (HS-63) took art classes with Sister Araceli while in high-school. Lenore was President of CHSNAF in 2003. She now divides her time between Manila, HongKong, Vancouver and New York. LIFESTYLE – A R T S 13
- 14. WE mother (v.) The Epitome ofMotherhood Mother Teresa of Calcutta www.merriam-webster.com/ dictionary/mother Definition of mother. 1 a: a female parent, b: a woman in authority; specifically : the superior of a religious community of women 2 : source, origin <necessity is the mother of invention> 3 : maternal tenderness or affection Dictionary.com Mother verb (used with object) Give origin or rise to To care for or protect like a mother Cambridge Dictionaries Online mother verb (PARENT) To treat someone with kindness and affection and try to protect that person from danger or difficulty Yourdictionary.com Mother verb To be the source of; create or produce; to act as mother to, as in nourishing & protecting F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE the Alumnae starts a special Feature with this issue. We question: Who have WE become? What are WE contributing to society? What kind of legacy do WE leave behind? We are all without question living under the wings of the Holy Spirit, having been molded by the Sisters and a school dedicated to His service. We are His special children. With His guidance, we determine our path… our way to fulfillment. * * * * * We the Alumnae will uncover some of these ordinary and exemplary lives – the best we have become. 14 gnes Bojaxhiu was only twelve years old when she first felt a calling to a religious life. Six years later, in 1928, she set off to join the Sisters of Loreto in Dublin. She took the name Sister Mary Teresa after Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. A year later, Sister Mary Teresa traveled to Darjeeling, India, for her Novitiate period. Her First Profession of Vows was in May 1931; her Final Profession of Vows, on May 24, 1937. On September 10, 1946, while riding on a train to the Himalayan foothills, Mother Teresa was told by Christ to abandon teaching in order to work among the poorest and sickest in the slums of Calcutta. in January 1948 she finally received approval to pursue this new calling. After six months of basic medical training, she voyaged for the first time into Calcutta's slums with no more specific goal than to aid "the unwanted, the unloved, the uncared for.” After several years of deteriorating health, Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997 at the age of 87. She was beatified in October 2003. By the time of her death, the Missionaries of Charity numbered more than 4,000—in addition to thousands more lay volunteers—with 610 foundations in 123 countries around the world. Mother Teresa stands out as a great humanitarian of the 20th century. Summing up her life, Mother Teresa said, "By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus.” On December 17, 2015, Pope Francis issued a decree recognizing a second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa. This cleared the way for her canonization in 2016. v www.biography.com A FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 15. F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Sr. Lucy Lee,OLM Lucia G. Lee HS-63 Romans 8 verse 28 “To those who love God, everything works unto God.” Sr. Velia Cristine, S.Sp.S. Dulce Y. Javier HS-53/CSS-54 The call to a vocaGon was felt even in early high school; this was further enriched by the influence of the German Sisters. My five years with the SSpS in Holy Ghost College laid a strong solid foundaGon for the kind of person I became. Many of us HGCians, aler leaving school, excelled in many aspects because of the values of discipline, integrity, and hard work ingrained during our formaGve years. Founda.on is strong, mentors are genuine. On many occasions, when we were given examinaGons, the teacher would walk away from the classroom. Our integrity and honesty were put to the test. We always passed with flying colors – a testament to the virtues and habits ingrained as second nature in us. Aler leaving HGC, Dulce went on to different schools, and to the United States for her Masters degree in History. She had a full varied life, ”a self-made person.” She finally entered the convent at the age of 28, absolutely sure of her path to Christ. HS-53 produced three vocaGons: Sr. Victricia, myself – Sr. Velia, and Sr. Hermenegildis, SSpSAP (Ma. Myrna Cabral.) A reason for Sr. Velia’s vocaGon was to express graGtude for the many blessings she has received. She has served in CHSM, Tarlac, Bohol, Malolos, Tagaytay and Baguio; and in Occidental Mindoro at the Divine Word College. I had always wanted to enter the convent. My mother was very religious but my father was adamant that I should not become a nun. He was very tradiGonal Chinese. For five years I lived in Chicago and worked at Mt. Sinai Hospital. A friend and I looked for a community to join as far as Canada. We both applied at the Our Lady’s Missionaries (OLM). Although she was not accepted, I was! For missionary work, I was assigned to: - Manitoba, Northern Canada for pastoral work with naGve Canadian Indians. - Mindanao near Cagayan de Oro for work with the very poor, taught livelihood classes, gave communion to the elderly & housebound, prepared others to be layministers, exposed some people to the poverty that existed around them. - Nigeria, Africa for pastoral work and livelihood projects - Brazil for 18 years of pastoral work at a hospital. I had to learn to speak and write Portuguese. Now I am with the aging community in Toronto where I serve lunch and hold weekly bingo sessions which the old Sisters look forward to. The local community is also aging so I help in the Senior Centers by giving jewelry-making classes to keep them occupied and useful. v Our Lady’s Missionaries (OLM) – founded for missions with the poor outside of Canada. Sisters now live mainly in Toronto. Their ministries include support for refugees, the homeless, the sick and elderly, as well as activities that promote the role of women in the church, anti-trafficking efforts, justice, peace and integrity of creation and interfaith dialogue. 15 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 16. F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Corazon’s high school religion teacher, Sr. Encarnacion, helped awakened her love for the missions – she saved her allowance and made sacrifices for the SVD missions in Mindoro. The enlightenment to enter the convent came during a retreat at CHSM. This displeased her father tremendously. While a novice in 1964, she reconciled with her father before he passed away. Sr. Marie Rose said her first vows In 1966. She had no inclinaGon to teach and use her Liberal Arts degree from UST. So while a junior Sister, she went for her BSC degree in CHSM. None other than a high school classmate - Elisa Del Mundo was her teacher in AccounGng. HS-55 is blessed with 3 SSpS vocaGons – Grace Antonio, now Sr. Anesilde; and Alice Mendiola, now Sr. Mary Lourdes. In addiGon, Josephine Buencamino is now Sr. Josephine, FMM. Sr. Marie Rose is very grateful for her right decision to enter the religious life; there has b e e n n o r e g r e t s , b u t t o t a l “agradecimiento” (thanksgiving) to the Lord for giving her the mission to serve. v Sr. Marie Rose (Corazon Goy) celebrated her Golden Jubilee as an SSpS Sister last April 30, 2016 aler serving the Lord for 50 years – in the Philippines and conGnuously the past 37 years in ArgenGna. She feels blessed to share her experiences. She arrived in ArgenGna in September 1979. AdapGng to the food, harsh winter, customs and culture of a new country was not easy; but with God’s grace, she survived the trials and hardships of mission life. Sr. Marie Rose has always been assigned school administraGon work, specifically the treasurer’s office. She is presently assigned to the Colegio Espiritu Santo, Buenos Aires. There are 4 SSpS communiGes in educaGon service in the province of ArgenGna South where there are 2 other Filipina Sisters: Sr. Mary Stephanie SSpS (Teresita Rualo) and Sr. Michaela. The government gives 80 to 100% subsidy to the schools but limitaGons are imposed. Classes in Catechism, English and Computer and Internet Technology; and building and grounds maintenance are paid for by the school. The government also mandates that tuiGon is free for 10% of the student populaGon. Sr. Marie Rose S.Sp.S. Corazon A. Goy HS-55, BSC-69 Sr. Victricia S.Sp.S. Ma. Norma G. Pascasio HS-53 AB-57/BSE-64 Sr. Victricia was part of the SSpS community in CHSM from 2010 through 2016. As Moderator for the CHSAF, she saw the school through some of its major milestones – that of installing the 1st lay President, the Centennial of the school, and the turnover of CHSM to lay-alumnae management. The school and the alumnae are so fortunate and blessed that Sr. Vic was with us then, holding hands with us in prayer. located along the west perimenter of the University of Santo Tomas. As a new area of the SSpS ministry, “…their aim is to provide a home away from home and to help boarders and staff develop as responsible Christians and become instruments of transformation in their families and society…” (from LED by the SPIRIT by Coylee Gamboa) Sister Victricia accepts the challenge as an instrument of God’s love and compassion. v A CHSM/SSpS thoroughbred, Sister Vic exemplifies the best of all the teachings the nuns and she herself preach and live by: living in the Spiritand compassion for the less fortunate. She has relentlessly worked with and for the Mangyans of Oriental Mindoro in their pursuit of reclaiming their ancestral lands and preservation of their heritage. Sister Victricia is now in her new mission at the Holy Spirit Ladies’ Residence & Center for Youth Ministry 16 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 17. F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Sr. Joanna S.Sp.S.AP Suzebe P. Magpayo BSChem-77 Message from a Brother-Priest, Fr. Teodoro Magpayo In this Year of Mercy, we should realize God has called us in spite of not being totally deserving of our Call, but due to His mercy, He gives us the chance to respond. On behalf of my sister, many thanks for the opportunity to write this message and I hope some young people will get to know more about this vocaGon and will be inspired and discern to join if ever called by the Lord. v www.sspsapgeneralate.com Sr. Mary Consuelo, one of the first three Filipina Columban Sisters in the Philippines was a grand-aunt who was consciously or unconsciously influenGal during our growing up years in Pampanga. She led my oldest sister, Suzeie, and myself to join the religious life. My sister was a second mother to me, caring and watchful. As a young boy, I was allowed to bring Suzeie’s stuff to her dorm in CHS and have fond memories of meeGng Sisters Auxilindis, Celindis, Maria Liria and Rosalinda who were then the moving forces of the Science department. Aler graduaGon, Suzeie worked in the Ship Repair Facility of the Subic Naval Base as a laboratory chemist, and in the Department of Health. When I decided to enter the priesthood, I considered the Dominicans (UST where I graduated,) and the Jesuits (San Jose Seminary.) Recalling a good retreat with an SVD priest, Suzeie suggested I go to the Christ the King Seminary (SVD). Many years later, I was ordained an SVD priest on December 9, 1989, over a year before our father passed away. Filipino parents customarily want their children around in their old age. With me away as a missionary priest, it was difficult for our parents to accept Suzeie’s call for a vocaGon. But God calls us in mysterious ways and in the most unexpected moments of our lives when we are in the midst of 'something’ - he called fishermen in the midst of busy work – tending their nets and boats (Peter & co.); he called tax collectors in the midst of counGng funds (Maihew). Suzeie heeded God’s call and is now SR. JOANNA MARIE SSpSAP. Like me, she joined the Arnoldus family – of the brother priests of the SVD, the SSpS Blue sisters, and the SSpSAP Pink sisters. She has been in the Convent communiGes of the Pink Sisters in Quezon City, Baguio, Tagaytay and is currently in residence in Mandaue City. As a witness to this ‘secluded life’ where I stayed for 10 days conducGng a retreat, the seclusion has a community spirit. Aside from the regular chores assigned, they respond to the needs of the community where they are – through prayer peGGons and enhanced liturgical celebraGons. Footnote: Sr. Joanna and Fr. Ted have a middle sibling who cared for their parents and gave them the ultimate joy of grandchildren. Fr. Ted is a musician, active in church music ministry. Music is a passion that led to his vocation as a parish priest. He requested a release from the SVD. When finally granted in 2014, he started work as a diocesan parish priest in California. His new parish assignment starting July 2016 is the St. Pius Church in Redwood City, CA. The monas.c life is a life of prayer… a life of silence, reflec.on and contempla.on; not to escape from the world but to be secluded in prayer. We hear the Lord best In the silence of our hearts. 17 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 18. WE mother (v.) Apart from the religious Sisters giving care and protection as mothers, there is the mothering that starts when life is conceived, and continues beyond time. This is the enveloping love and concern a mother gives, as a hen to her chicks. In this section of the WE, we give tribute to those who have mothered selflessly for a lifetime – our oldest alumnae- mothers, and the oldest mothers of alumnae. Dr. Esperanza I.de Castro by Ma. Perpetua Socorro (Sokit) de Castro-Landsberg HS-67 When I was a liile girl, I thought my mother was the most beauGful lady in the world and the greatest mother of all. She turned 100 years in March 2016. She sGll is the most beauGful woman in the world and the greatest mother of all! Mom came from a liile town in Placer, Masbate. When she was 11, playing in her front yard, she heard a voice saying, “Esperanza, Esperanza, … Poise.” She didn’t know what it was nor where it was coming from. She looked around and saw a bird on a tree, and this Gme, she saw the bird literally saying, ”Esperanza, Esperanza… Poise!” Not knowing what “Poise” meant, she ran home to look for the meaning of the word: Poise (noun) calm confidence in a person’s way of behaving; a dignified, self-confident manner or bearing; composure; self- possession. Looking back, my Mom says it was Nature’s way, through a bird, to prepare her for what she was to become. My mother finished high school in three years and graduated class valedictorian. She went on to study medicine at University of Santo Tomas and became the first lady physician of Masbate. She moved to Manila, met and married a lawyer, Pacifico P. de Mother is the heart of the family, the light of the home, the source of all our joy, healing, and strength. She is my most powerful influence and greatest inspira.on in life! v Castro, and had five children – me being the youngest and only girl. Mom went to University of the Philippines and earned her cerGficate in Public Health. Soon aler, she worked as Municipal Health Officer of Mandaluyong, where she founded the Mandaluyong Medical Society which has become an integral part of the Philippine Medical AssociaGon. She moved on to become the Provincial Health Officer of Pasig, and finally, the City Health Officer of Quezon City. She was also one of the founders of Family Planning of the Philippines. And who would expect that one day, she was going to be the wife of one of the JusGces of the Supreme Court! At UST’s 400th year celebraGon in 2011-2012, my mother was the oldest living alumna and was awarded a plaGnum medal. 18 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 19. F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Above all, our parents insGlled in all of us an abiding love, faith and closeness to God. Their favorite moio which is ingrained in our hearts was:“More things are wrought through prayers than this world dreams of.” Mama was a living example of Divine Providence. In her own words, “Aler my husband’s death, I did my best with God’s help to be a father and mother to my children. Six children were lel to my care, two studying in college, and four sGll in High School. For income, I received orders of food so I did not have to leave the house to work. With God’s Divine Providence and Divine Mercy, I was able to make the six finish their courses. Deo graGas!” When I myself became a mother, Mama became more of a friend to me. I realized that a mother’s love is the purest of all earthly loves, and having a good and kind mother is a blessing unequalled. This is what I try to live by – to my 2 daughters and to my 2 grandkids. Truly, a mother’s love just lives on and on! v The German nuns asked her to teach H.E. a`er gradua]on. In 2009, she was in CHS for her 70th year jubilee. She is now 97 years old. Seated are alumnae daughters Ma. Guillermina Lopez-Austria (HS-60), and Ma. Carmen Lopez-Cuisia (HS-63) on the right. In the ordinariness of her life, my mother was an extraordinary person. She claims not to be as intelligent as her siblings who graduated with honors. But God balances things in life. She was an achiever as a homemaker and an excellent cook! My siblings and I grew up with the smell of aromaGc home-cooked viands waling through our house. Long before the age of fast foods and restaurant dining, Mama found herself in the food business by accident. She giled a friend with her home-made putong ube which found its way to the famous couturier, Ramon Valera. And as they say, the rest is history. Being second and third in a family of 10 siblings, Minna and I had our share of responsibiliGes; we learned the value of hard work and discipline early on in life. We took care of the markeGng, the household chores and the child care every summer. We were Mama’s liile elves, helping with orders for putong ube, chicharron, ukoy, pancit luglog, pancit molo and other naGve delicacies. It is no surprise that we, as well as the rest of our siblings, have turned out to be good cooks like Mama. I inherited Mama’s thoughwulness. She remembered everyone’s birthday and always sent food she cooked as a gil. She knew everyone’s favorite dish and would lovingly prepare this for them. Her birthday was always a full-day affair, open house from breakfast unGl dinner. Family and friends just dropped by any Gme of the day, and would be served food that Mama herself painstakingly prepared. Remember, this was before the Gme of “home delivery” and “to go“ items. Hidelisa Renee Jacinto-Lopez AA-37/BSHE-1939 19 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 20. F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Corazon Sto. Domingo-Lao HS-51 Corazon and her family have lived in Southern California since 1990. She sends her regards to her HS class 1951 classmates and would love to hear from them. Her Viber contact number is +1951-347-9372 and her Facebook account name is Cora Jaime Lao. v Ate Cora (as she is fondly called by friends and relaGves) graduated from Holy Ghost College HHigh School in 1951. Born on May 30, 1933, she married the late Jaime Lao, a prominent philanthropist and businessman from Moncada, Tarlac. A generous, kind and loving person, Corazon does not hesitate to help her relaGves and friends in dire financial need. She is deeply religious and is always happy to give moral and spiritual advice to those who seek her help. They have pracGced the value of giving back to the Lord all their lives by helping others. Corazon and Jaime have been blessed with 10 accomplished children and 17 grandchildren. They believe that all the blessings from the Lord is a reward for all the good deeds that they have done and shared with others. who turns 103 in August, is mother to 5 daughters, all of whom are CHSians: Zenaida Juson (BSHE-58), Josefina Juson- Ochoa (AM-57/BM-59), Carmelita Juson-Barrego, M.D. (HS-59), Ma. Cecilia Juson-Hautea (HS-71/ BSC-75), Ma. Asuncion Juson-Hermoso (HS-73/BSC-77) All five daughters, who are aunGes and mothers them- selves, remember their school days with fondness. At family gatherings, it is not unusual for an anecdote or two about carefree (and for one aunGe in parGcular, mischief-filled) school days to be recounted for t h e b e n e fi t o f t h e grandchildren. Although these stories were of fun Gmes spent in the company of friends and schoolmates, the siblings also remember how the strict discipline and “tough love” of their teachers (both German and Filipino alike) lel an indelible mark on their lives. Indeed, many years aler the academic lessons have been forgoien, the siblings all agree that the character formaGon at CHS was a valuable part of their educaGon. For this gil of educaGon, they likewise conGnue to be grateful to their Nanay and Tatay. While the three eldest daughters were interns, the youngest siblings remember that their parents used to make the daily commute from Bulacan to Manila in order to bring them to and from school. During the course of the day, Nanay and Tatay worked hard as entrepreneurs in Sta. Mesa. Then, aler a hard day’s work, and while waiGng for the girls’ dismissal Gmes, Nanay made it a point for the couple to regularly visit various churches in Manila to hear mass. Finally, aler many years of Nanay and Tatay’s hard work, determinaGon, and prayers, all five siblings were able to successfully finish their studies at CHS. To Nanay’s five daughters, her greatest legacy consists of two things: her Greless work ethic, and most especially, her unfailing Faith in the providence and mercy of God. v By granddaughter Monica Haute Clockwise from top right: Carmelita, Cecilia, Asuncion, Josefina, Nanay Pin and Zenaida JOSEFA (Pita) JUSON 20 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 21. Seated with Mamang is Yolanda Lazaro-Alcasid, CHS Tarlac HS-61 Lel to right standing Bernadeie I. Lazaro, CHSM HS-63 BSChemistry-68 Marcy Lazaro- TolenGno, CHSM HS-72 Mercedes Lazaro-Zano, CHSM HS-73 Brothers are Benjamin, Edgar, and Jose who passed away in 2010. SOLEDAD ILAGAN-LAZARO is 93 years old, graduated from St Scholas]ca’s College Manila, HS 1940 and the University of Santo Tomas, BS Pharmacy 1951. We would like to share our foreword in a biographical book that we dedicated to our mother on her 90th birthday in 2013. It summarizes our own relaGonship with her and how she has influenced us, her seven children - four daughters are College of the Holy Spirit alumnae while three sons are graduates of the neighboring San Beda College. “Rooted in faith, sustained by faith, Mamang, as we fondly call her, accepts the trials and tribula]ons in her life in the same way she embraces the joys – in prayer. Indeed, in the early years, having been widowed at a young age, she faced challenges. Many seemed insurmountable. Yet, in our eyes, she remained steadfast in her quiet resolve to do the tasks and commitments ahead of her. Most notable of these was, almost singlehandedly, raise her children as good Chris]ans. To our dear Mamang, who by example has taught us how to live in prayer, who is our cheerleader and strongest support at all ]mes, our greatest prayer warrior, whose faith in God is like no other and whose love for her children knows no bounds, we dedicate this book, with love and gra]tude. We love you.” “ Faith makes all things possible…love makes all things easy.” … D.L. Moody F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Josefina MarGn-Calucag, 94, is the oldest CHS alumna in Ontario, Canada. She turned 95 last October 25th. "Mama Pin" is a product of Holy Ghost College, Laoag where she earned her high school diploma, and HGC Mendiola where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary EducaGon degree in 1941. Josefina MarGn started her teaching career in HGC, Laoag but returned to her birthplace, Solsona, Ilocos Norte, when World War II broke out. She married Jose Calucag, a townmate, on June 6, 1943. Mama Pin bore eight children who in turn produced 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mama Pin taught in three different elementary schools in Solsona, and by the Gme she lel for Canada in 1982, she was the principal of Taludtod Elementary School for both the elementary and the high school which she started. JOSEFINA MARTIN- CALUCAG BSEd-41 “Dad reGred as City Auditor of Laoag City and Mama, although she was only 61 then, decided to reGre too, to keep him company. She didn't stop working when she came to Canada. She taught her grandkids and then acquired nursing skills to look aler Dad, who became bedridden for a year. Dad’s passing followed the demise of our brother, Father Joe Calucag, SVD, director of Albay’s Divine Word College. Mama was the strength of the family," shared daughter Josefina, also a graduate of HGC Laoag. Josefina credits her mother's HGC educaGon for her strong character, "Even if she now forgets other things, Mama never forgets to pray, she surrenders to God, the source of her strength.” v This article contains excerpts from the October 2015 issue of the WE, the Alumnae written by Marissa Roque. The Editorial Board sees the relevance of including Mama Pin’s story in this Feature. 21 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 22. F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) ISABEL ORDOVEZA-FAUSTINO January 20, 1926 NINETY AND COUNTING! By Virginia Faus]no-Cogon HS-62/BFA-67, Evelyn Faus]no-Ador Dionisio HS-63, and Patricia Faus]no-Cebrero HS-67 Our mother is the youngest of the fiv e c h i l d r e n o f D o m i n g o Nepomuceno Ordoveza and Carmen Carmelo Ordoveza. She finished high school at St. ScholasGca's College. Her studies were interrupted when World War II broke out. She met dad, Vicente Fuentes FausGno, during the Japanese occupaGon. They married in St. Vincent de Paul Church in Ermita on October 7, 1944. She was 18 and Dad almost 24. Sadly, aler 71-1/2 years of being happily married, our Dad passed away on April 13, 2016. He was 95 years old. Mom is called Tita by her friends. Tia Tits or Tita Tita by the younger generaGon, and Isabelita by her relaGves. Her seven grandchildren call her either Mamata, or Mommy, or Lola, the laier by her only granddaughter, twelve-year old Keira Grace who lives in the United States. Her first great-grandson, ten year old Soloman who lives in Canada calls her UGta! Her second great-grandson Brandon, nineteen months old also living in Canada, has yet to give her a name. In her younger years, Mom loved to knit and crochet. Now in her senior years, she is content following telenovelas on TV while enjoying her guilty pleasures, such as chippies and coffee crumble ice cream. She would say, “Never mind, I’m ninety!” Mom knows the importance of good grooming. She olen checks the make-up and perfumery secGons at Rustan for the latest products. Her walk-in closet is like a cosmeGcs store with products reminding her of her fashion-modeling days. Evelyn remembers taking Mom to her high school programs in the early 1960s. Her performing classmates asked Mom to fix their makeup for the show. Therealer, Mom became the much-requested makeup arGst for the school programs and would be known as ‘Glamorous Mommy.’ Reminiscing all these liile vigneies about Mom, we have to acknowledge that she did a great job as a mother and grandmother, in partnership with Dad, who was a good father, grandfather and provider. Proof of this accomplishment is that none of the children went astray. v By Cris]na L. Tolen]no BSC-75 who is married to her childhood sweetheart and town- mate Dr. Antonio de los Reyes. Ching worked for 26 years at the United Na]ons in New York City where they also raised their two children. A`er re]ring from the UN, she now sits as President of their family-owned Rural Bank of Pinamalayan. Her mother, Lorna (a den]st by profession), is now 90 years old and resides in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. Mama is my inspiraGon to always dream big and work hard for my goals. She is always my guide to reach my full potenGal. She has taught me what is right and what is wrong, and what I should do when I make a bad decision. Most of all, she teaches me how to be compassionate and loving, to shape my values and personality. It’s important to have someone like that in your life; it will help you become the best person you can be. Aler all, she is our mom, and she only wants the best for us. v All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. - Abraham Lincoln I would be lost without my mother. What I owe her is incalculable. Mama keeps me calm. Whenever something becomes too much for me, she is there calming me down — giving me a hug and telling me it’s going to be OK. She can even prevent me from hypervenGlaGng by finding and solving the smallest problem bothering me. No maier what the scenario is, my mother always makes me feel beier. And she does all this with a smile — even when I forget to say thank you. She understands I’m my own person, even if I’ll always be her liile girl. LORNA LEANO TOLENTINO 22 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 23. F E A T U R E S - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Except for weak legs that restrict her mobility, it is fascinaGng to see my mother at almost 90 years of age beaming with hope each day, with normal hearing and eyesight, good appeGte, and vivid memory. These are condiGons unlikely at her age. She suffered a stroke nine years ago. Aler kidney failure she underwent hemodialysis; six months later, her kidneys bounced back to normal which surprised all her doctors. Her unwavering faith in the Almighty and deep devoGon to the Blessed Mother are sources of her remarkable physical and inner strength. She was a businesswoman but foremost, an excellent homemaker and cook with a BSHE degree that honed her cooking skills. We used to feast over lechon de leche stuffed with paella when the dish was unknown. Mom taught us to be frugal about everything except food. She delighted in serving us good food in abundance. She firmly believed, as I do now, that family Ges are strengthened during meal Gmes. She had a knack for gardening that complemented her passion for cooking. In our younger years, she grew almost everything we ate – eggs right from our backyard’s mini poultry and salad with fruits from the trees she herself planted around our house. They were literally fruits of a mother’s love and labor. Life seemed so wonderful then when we sat at the dining table with crisp table cloth and slept on beds with fragrant and starched linens. Among many others, she taught us the values of hard work and honesty. As a teenager during the war, she learned life the hard way. She aiributes her strong character to that experience. Among her good qualiGes that I admire most is her generosity. Moved by the suffering and massive deaths in Capiz brought about by the cholera epidemic aler the war, at a very young age of 21, she offered to the government a piece of land to be used as a hospital site. To this day, the hospital stands and is the only terGary hospital across more than five towns and two provinces. Later on, we learned, that she also gave land to some landless relaGves and friends. Through my mother’s examples, I have become a beier person and have learned to appreciate the things that truly maier in life. v Looking to expand my horizons, I le` the Philippines in 1968 for West Germany. I met Claudio Pilar, my husband of 41 years, whose father was then a member of the Diploma]c Corp at the Philippine Embassy. We migrated to Toronto, Canada in 1973 where we raised two sons. A`er working for the Royal Bank of Canada for 34+ years, I re]red in 2008. Emilina Leano Baldos was born to Judge Melecio Leano and Puning Mondoneado of Boac, Marindoque in 1923. She has two siblings, Delia Alino (deceased) and Dra. Lorna TolenGno. She was married to the late Dr. Pio Remigio Baldos, former Mayor of the town of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. Emilina is a loving mother to six children: Antonio, Josefina, Maria Corazon, Eduardo (deceased) Manuel and Maria Lourdes. Emilina is a homemaker first and foremost, and a teacher by profession. A devout Catholic, known for being a very kind, loving, caring and giving person. She served as Mayor of our town and Vice Governor of the Province of Oriental Mindoro. v By daughter PINKY SISON AB-83, married with 4 children (daughter Cris]na CHSM HS-08) A product of the Colegio de Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Iloilo City where her social skills were developed and her spiritual life enriched, she believed in good Catholic educa]on. Hence, I was interned at CHSM for its remarkable quality of educa]on and the SSpS philosophy of discipline. ROSARIO ARBOLEDA-SISON EMILINA LEANO BALDOS By MA. CORAZON BALDOS-PILAR AB-67 23 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 24. FEATURES - MOTHER WE mother (v.) Rosie was a loving daughter to her parents, former President Sergio Osmena, Sr., and Esperanza (Titay) Limjap Osmena, loving wife to our father, Dr. Elpidio I. Valencia+, loving mother to Sergie, Mariza and Lia, loving mother-in-law to Carlos and CrisGna, and loving grandmother to Gio, Jana and Miguel. Mom conGnues to remain acGve—indulging in her passions: her family; her advocacies – the Mother Butler FoundaGon that helps seminarians, of which she was Chairman, and has been a member since the 1950s; the Mother Butler Mission Guilds of which she was NaGonal President; and her needlepoint. On several walls of her living room hang Mommy’s various peGt pointe (needle point) frames – religious, sGll life, sceneries – all evenly sGtched, all so beauGfully done. And while she no longer fishes, the three 30-29 kilo Pacific Sailfish caught in Cagayan hanging in our living rooms are a tesGmony to her fishing prowess, being one of the first fisher- women members of the Philippine Game Fishing AssociaGon. Growing up, we accompanied Mommy to the CHS reunions, as she was an acGve member of her close-knit CHS Class of 1942. I was told that because their graduaGon was just aler LiberaGon, the school invited our grandmother, Doña Titay, who was then the First Lady, to be the Guest of Honor for their graduaGon. At that Gme, they were living in Malacanang, not too far from Holy Ghost College. ParGcularly on the years marking their jubilees, Mommy and her classmates would make sure they parGcipated, usually with a song and dance number. On their 25th (Silver) Jubilee, we were perched on huge Mondrian- abstract colored squares, set on the stage. There was also a Nestor Torre directed-tribute to the Our mother, Rosie Osmena Valencia, is the heart and soul of our family! Modest and always supporGve, she conGnues to be a vibrant and enduring presence not only in our family but also among her relaGves and friends. God be praised! Mommy has just completed her 92nd birthday! We hope the Good Lord will conGnue to bless us with many many more years with her. ROSIE OSMEÑA VALENCIA HS-42 Woman as student, mother and grandmother. Even as they celebrated their 50th (Golden), 60th and 65th Jubilees, the HS-42 ladies were always so game, so graceful and so energeGc on stage, invesGng months of pracGce and weeks of fellowship lunches trying to memorize their dance steps. Mommy formulated a “codigo” – memorize the assigned dance steps while playing the music on casseies (lately on CDs) even while sivng in the car. Mommy is a true blessing. She is the quintessential Mother, a good Mentor, a true friend. Thank you Lord for Mommy Rosie! v By Mariza Valencia del Rosario Quotable Bible Passages 1 Phil 9-11 (Paul writes to the Philippians to value the things that matter) My prayer is that your love may more and more abound, both in understanding and wealth of experience, so that with a clear conscience and blameless conduct you may learn to value the things that really matter, up to the very day of Christ. It is my wish that you may be found rich in the harvest of justice which Jesus has ripened in you, to the glory and praise of God.” 24 FEATURES – M O T H E R
- 25. NOSTALGIA NOSTALGIA Send your old pictures to we.thealumnae@gmail.com This new sectionwe shall call – NOSTALGIA to inspire you, the Alumnae, to look back in your memory bank and reminisce the carefree times of your youth. And then, the inevitable questions may arise: “Where has the time gone?” “We were young once, weren’t we?” “We looked so innocent then!” “Where is (name) now? We were so close then. I should find out where she is.” “Is the campus still the same?” “Maybe I should visit the school.” Photos A,B & E (next page) were taken in the early 1980s. A B These pictures will be posted in the CHSAF Facebook account. Make your guesses and comments there. Let’s keep the communication moving. If you don’t have a FB account, open one. Ask your grandchild to open one for you! This HS class is in the early 1950s C This reminiscing should then trigger you to action. Your old friends miss you, the campus awaits you, and your Alma Mater needs you. 25
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- 27. PNW (Pacific NorthWest) A SPRING BLOSSOMS Event – was held May 30, 2016 in Foster City, California. Part of the group is shown lel to right: Medy Bello-Villar, Dodit Mendoza, Myrna Canizares, Leonora Basilio and Linda del Rosario. It was an occasion to honor heroes like the local policeman, fireman, EMT, etc. who were presented with paper Sping Blossoms. Children & granchildren came and took part in a flower parade and May Flower Offering to the Blessed Mother. Alumnae, family and guests came in spring colored ouwits to match the season. Net proceeds will fund PNW’s projects WHEELCHAIR and CHS projects. FROM ACROSS THE SEAS FROM ACROSS THE SEAS HS-69 SPIRITS FLY HIGH IN LOS ANGELES By Lynn Bartolome-Hegi HS-69 May 2016 A group of HS-69 classmates (and an “adopted classmate“ from HS-68) living in Greater Los Angeles meet quarterly to jointly celebrate birthdays and fete classmates visiGng California. Tesha Pantaleon-BauGsta, Alma Buan, ChrisGe Tangco-Castro, Presy Pugeda-Emperado, Amy AGenza-Hume, Susan Jose-Laconico and Angie Garcia-Linnberg welcomed New York resident Olga Malvar-Achacoso and Switzerland resident Lynn Bartolome-Hegi with a Thai spread at Saladang in Pasadena. The last Gme Olga and Lynn saw Tesha and Presy was graduaGon, a good 47 years ago. The fun conGnued three days later with indoor sky diving for three of the sixty-somethings at iFly on Universal Walk. Carlota Sison-Capulong drove almost two hours to join the group. Susan de Leon-Barlis (San Diego) and Lou Yuvienco- Pecho (Las Vegas) were both down with the flu and missed the insanity. 27
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- 29. R E GI S T R A T I O N F O R M Name Mrs/Ms/Miss Last Name First Name Maiden Name Address Home Phone Cell Phone City/State/Zip Office Phone E-mail Address Class Year (ex. HS68, BSC70) Chapter E V E N T S Cost per person **Early Bird** Registration Between now and 8/30th Amount Due [ ] I am attending Conference and Gala $ 214.00 $ 199.00 $ [ ] I am attending Gala Only (Saturday, Oct 1) $ 110.00 $ 95.00 $ [ ] I am bringing #__guest(s) to the Gala Name of Guest(s): $ 110.00 $ 95.00 $ Registration Fee Per CHSNAF Member $ 10.00 TOTAL AMOUNT* $_____________ *Check payable to CHSNAF should be mailed, with this registration form, to: CHSNAF, c/o Violet Vergel de Dios 2606 Chriswell Place, Herndon, VA 20171 Check box, if paying by Paypal or credit card, and mail completed form to same address. Payment may be made on the CHSNAF website: http://chsnaf.org/donations.html. Click the Donate button and, before completing payment, click on “Special Instructions to the Seller” button and type “Conference Registration” along with any other information to properly account for your payment. Alumnae Signature: Date: For more info: Mary Anne 2016CHSNAFReunion@gmail.com or Dulce heydulce@gmail.com NOTE: To make your hotel reservations use the link below. Rates are: Single or Double is $99+ Triple $109+ Quad $119+ 12% tax THRU 8/30/16 https://aws.passkey.com/event/14279669/owner/3114104/home?mobile=true&dw=768 CHS North America Foundation, Inc. 25th Anniversary Conference and Grand Reunion September 29 – October 2, 2016 Hilton McLean Tyson’s Corner, McLean, Virginia FROM ACROSS THE SEAS CHSNAF News - the Seas from Across FROM ACROSS THE SEAS 29
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- 32. HS-57 classmates recently entertained Remedios Zabarte at the Shangri-la Hotel restaurant. Seated (L-R) are: Consuelo Sanchez-Guerrero, Thelma Exconde-Gana, Flora Cecilia Santos, guest, and Remedios Zabarte-Lorken; standing: Carmen Contreras-Labrador, Linda David-Del Rosario, Victoria Santos-Bonifacio A wedding event on June 25, 2016 reunites alumnae of AB Comm Arts 2011. In the photo are the bride, Jamie Catrina Tiu and her groom Roland Marabur. Also in the photo from lel to right are her classmates: Apryn Jenneve De Guzman-Venturina and Ma. Socorro (Shariz) Ricarte. Photo taken during the christening of Andrea Avila’s son, Francis Frederick which served as a reunion for AB Comm Arts 2011. From L-R: Rei Fajutag-Icaro, Andrea Francesca Avila, Ma. Victoria BauGsta. Seated: Michealla Carolina Arenas (ABCA-12). 32 ALUMNI SOCIAL NEWS the text, "No confirmaGon, no hopia!" Radiantly looking with their box of hopia were as follows; Standing: Vicky Jugo-LiGatco, Inday Jopson-Espadero, Carina Querubin-Latosa, Kate Aguila-de Villa, Cynthia Cheng-Alejo, Tess Centeno-Mejillano, Esther Jose- Capistrano, Lillian SanGllan-Gelvezon, Olive Villacorta- Sales, and Josen Bacareza-Fernandez. Seated behind: Evelyn Golangco-Cu-injieng, Bangge Chua-Uy, Lulu Nepomuceno del Rosario-, Rosalou Soriano-Lamson, Adelina Ong-Coquinco, Cecilia Lugay-Bahrami. Seated in front: Aida AnGporda-MarGn, Butching Yoingco- Manuel, Dina Casis-Barilea, Tiks Carrillo-Gillego. Kate Aguila de Villa also brought naGve eggs for classmates from her Palindan Farm! Class 65 is really so blest with generous classmates! Get together was held last May 10, 2016, at Mr. Choi Garden, Robinson's Magnolia. Note: The girls seated in front were all well disciplined by Ms. Malacaman.. to seat properly and not to cross their legs! Class 65 get together for Adelina Ong, our Hopia Queen! We call her the Hopia Queen because their family is the pioneer of the famous hopia (Kim Chong Tin) in Quiapo. Classmates came in a heartbeat when they got
- 33. Aler years of rigorous training, she competed in the 1956 Melbourne Games and won her first Olympic medal, a bronze in the 4 x 100 m relay. Rudolph truly made her mark, however, at the 1960 Rome Olympics when she became the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympics. Aler her record-breaking performance, she was widely honored as "the world's fastest woman." Olympian Wilma Rudolph, was born in 1940. A model of resiliency and determinaGon, Rudolph contracted polio as a young child and wore a leg brace for years, in addiGon to surviving scarlet fever, whooping cough and measles. At age 12, finally free of her brace, Rudolph commiied herself to athleGcs and quickly excelled in track and field. "The recent research about women and negoGaGon isn’t preiy. Olen, women don’t negoGate for what they deserve. But what if we raised girls to help them both master negoGaGon skills and navigate the challenges? Would that help us raise a generaGon of women who are more likely to succeed by the Gme they need to ask for what they’re worth?” Aside from negoGaGng skills, parents and teachers can help foster skills such as how to re-direct the negaGve self-talk that girls and women frequently use to undermine themselves. it's helpful to encourage girls to be asserGve and step out of the "prescribed gender stereotypes box" where they are taught that being 'good' requires adopGng a passive communicaGon style. "CulGvate the thought that when they ask for something they have to have a reason why.” 13 year old Aisholpan Nurgaiv is breaking new ground in a 2,000-year-old tradiGon: she is the only known female golden eagle hunter in Mongolia. Among the Kazakh people, for generaGons, this has been reserved for boys. Caroline Paul was one of the first women in the San Francisco Fire Department, and the most common quesGon she was asked was “Aren’t you scared?” This quesGon was never heard directed to her male colleagues. Apparently, fear is expected of women. In her book, she explores the “uncomfortable truth” on how parents react to girls versus boys when it comes to risk and the troubling impact it can have on girls' development. Fundamentally, "we think our daughters are more fragile, both physically and emoGonally, than our sons.” Many studies have shown that physical acGvity – sports, hiking, playing outdoors – is Ged to girls’ self-esteem. Yet, girls are olen warned from doing anything remotely risky, outside their comfort zone. Soon many situaGons are considered too scary, when in fact they are simply exhila- raGng and unknown. Fear becomes a go-to feminine trait. To counter this tendency to foster girls' fearfulness, Paul states “We must chuck the insidious language of fear (Be careful! That’s too scary!) and instead use the same terms we offer boys – of bravery and resilience. We need to embolden girls to master skills that at first appear difficult, even dangerous. When I worked as a firefighter, of course I was scared. So were the men. But fear wasn’t a reason to quit. I put my fear where it belonged, behind my feelings of focus, confidence and courage.” STRONG CONFIDENT CURIOUS and GOD-LOVING daughters & granddaughters Give them positive examples & role models L E TU S R A I S E BriGsh paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey was born in 1913. Along with her husband and research partner, Louis Leakey, they made numerous important anthropological discoveries which helped significantly advance our understanding of human evolu- Gon. In 1948, Leakey discovered the first fossilized Pronconsul skull, and in 1979 the Laetoli footprints, the first line of hominid fossil footprints. During her long career, Leakey discovered 15 new animal species and 1 new genus. She died in 1996 at the age of 83 aler a lifeGme of being “compelled by curiosity.” During pioneering astrophysicist Beatrice Tinsley’s short but incredibly producGve career, she authored or co-authored nearly 100 scienGfic papers on the evoluGon of galaxies and made numerous groundbreaking contribuGons to the astronomical understanding of how galaxies change and evolve over Gme. rsd O P I N I O N 33
- 34. She stands proud after more than 100 years. Her integrity as an institution is intact, her countenance, is one of fortitude, stability. She lives for Truth in Love. Her mission, crystal clear, as the eyes of the first five German S.Sp.S. sisters from Tayum, Abra who, on June 17, 1913, first set foot on then 663 Legarda Street, Manila, and eventually settled on the Mendiola Property in 1922. True to the essence of her work as educator, my Alma Mater, College of the Holy Spirit Manila (CHSM) continues to be life- giving, character-forming, values-centered. As her graduate of more than 30 years ago, I still feel CHSM is my second home. It has always been. If I were to live my life over again, I’d still spend my school years in CHSM. We all want our children live a better quality of life. And to achieve this, we spend time looking for a school, that is, going places, surfing the net, inquiring from friends, asking reliable people. In my case, and I’m sure It’s true with many other alumnae, we didn’t have to go far. I remember asking mom and dad why they brought me to CHSM. And they were both proud to say, “Your Lola Meily (Josefa Manuel, HS-30) and tita Alice, tita Nena, and tita Tina, all went to Holy Ghost College. You, too should go to CHS!” And so, that was how my paternal matrilineal ancestry passed on their legacy of being schooled the S.Sp.S. way to me. Today, one doesn’t have to go far to look for a good school for their children. CHSM has evolved with time, and developed its educational structure to fit institutional requirements for the formation of globally competitive students through values formation and quality education. CHSM believes that education is all about having the right environment, proper values and personal relationships. At CHSM, tradition and global competitiveness go hand in hand. FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD Ablaze in the Spirit (Random thoughts on my Alma Mater) By: Ma. Edwina S. Meily (HS-79/BSBio-83) And because CHSM is K-12 ready, it offers its Senior High School strands – the Academic Track (Accountancy, Business and Management Strand; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Strand), Arts and Design Track ( Media, Visual and Digital Arts Strand), and the Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track (Culinary Arts and Tourism Strand). CHSM invites all interested Senior High School entrants to prepare for the real world while developing skills and learning in practice and will make them College-ready, employable and entrepreneurial. Because CHSM recognizes every child’s unique talents and allows these to grow and develop to their full potential, CHSM is now opening its Nursery to Grade 3 levels. CHSM believes in nurturing creativity and innovation in Basic Education, and so, music and art are employed to encourage participation of children. Yes, CHSM stands proud of its legacy of Veritas in Caritate. And we, the alumnae of our beloved Alma Mater stand proud too of its gifts to us and to future graduates. What we have received from her in the past, we pass on to the future. Because we believe in the S.Sp.S. sisters’ legacy of being true to their mission of education. For more information please contact: Mrs. Raciel Ann B. Sta. Maria (02) 7356021 ___________________________________________ References: Gamboa, Coylee (2011). Led by the Spirit, SSpS Philippines: A Journey of a Hundred Years 1912-2012. Quezon City, Philippines: SSpS Rosary Province. HGC/CHS: Through 75 Years, 1913-1988. Manila: College of the Holy Spirit Manila Alumnae FoundaGon, Inc. 1988. 34 FEATURE
- 35. “CHSM Graduates 2016:The Spirit of Excellence Lives On” Excerpts from the COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS delivered by Carolina T. de los Santos-Guina (HS-66) Saturday, 02April 2016 The invitaGon to address today’s Commencement Exercises has prodded me to revisit the graduaGon speech I delivered 50 years ago on this very same stage. I reflected on what I have said as a young graduate ---- the aspiraGons, the hopes, the anxieGes --- and the life journey that I have taken since then, in search of inspiraGonal messages I could share with you today. I see my role today as guiding you essenGally in some moments of reflecGon, through my own. ReflecGons help us to realize meaning. It helps us redirect our purpose. It is not from experience that we learn but from reflecGons on experience. sense that one’s life is important; and that great things lie ahead”… To live one’s idealism is to struggle with mediocrity… My years in college were tumultuous Gmes as I searched for answers to complex quesGons, and acted upon what I believed to be right. I quesGoned the pracGce of censorship of the college paper --- The VERITAS… This act of defiance was costly. But its effect was liberaGng as evident in the diversity of content and quality of discourse that subsequent issues carried… My idealism found expression outside the school’s walls --- in urban streets and rural areas. School-based social acGon graduated from community dole-outs to engagement in the dialecGcs of poverty, injusGce, oppression, and corrupGon --- the staples of student acGvism in the heady days of the 70’s. But given that these social malaise --- like festering wounds --- conGnue to persist to this day, was all the agony and struggle worth it? Was it worth the risks… and emoGonal pain…? changes that really maiered but the small --- seemingly insignificant ones by comparison --- that you can make in people’s lives. Years later, the same realizaGon would resonate. I deliberately chose to serve in the government as part of this quixoGc pursuit for societal change… and finally, the work I was doing had faces --- each one with a unique life story. My work finally had meaning. So much for idealism. There is one other aspect of my life story that I want to share with you. It is about the search for this elusive quality of excellence. GraduaGng with honors carried with it both the accolades and the responsibility of living up to self-imposed standards. The conGnuing pursuit of excellence led me to pursue graduate studies in public administraGon at Harvard… I could be a ‘straight A’ student by taking subjects within my comfort zone only to be told by my academic adviser to take subjects where I am weakest. “Play on your weakness,” he said. “When you graduate, no one will ever ask about your grades; what they will look for is a confident person ready to face challenges. That is what you should aim for.” With great trepidaGon, I succumbed to his advice and ended up taking quanGtaGve subjects --- literally plunging myself into the world of numbers… With a hely dose of diligence, determinaGon and coffee, my anxieGes gradually gave way to composure, and eventually to confidence… ConJnued on page 37 Looking back, I can only v i v i d l y r e c a l l t h e g r a t e f u l f a c e s o f farmers… or the teary eyes of a widow, once h e l p l e s s , fi n a l l y empowered to be on her own. And as I journeyed outside of the school’s portals, idealism in tow, I gradually realized that it is not the big social 35 …Heaven is the ulGmate purpose of the pursuit of excellence. Almost five decades ago, I lel CHSM’s portals, idealism in tow. This idealism was nurtured in large part during 17 years of educaGon at CSHM, from kindergarten through college. I saw the world with “a sense of enormous expectaGon, the Addressed to Dr. Jesusa Marco, President, The Board of Trustees, the HSAMC, Members of the Faculty, CHSAF, Parents, Friends and Graduates FEATURE
- 36. CHSM Employees Gatherfor its Annual Recollection By: Felicitas “Jeff” R. Vito (BSE-94) SCHOOL NEWS Inspired by Pope Francis’ Misericordiae Vultus ("The Face of Mercy"), the CHSM annual employees’ recollecGon centered on the theme, “Mercy and Compassion in Educa]on.” The one-day recollecGon was held last May 11, 2016 at the Veritas et Caritas Hall. It was facilitated by Rev. Fr. Lino “Linus” Nicasio, SVD, parish priest of the NaGonal Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus. He is a well-known homileGcs and a celebrated retreat facilitator here and abroad. The talks of Fr. Nicasio revolved around the themes of mercy, forgiveness, and solidarity. He shared with the group 10 concrete and pracGcal ways to witness God’s mercy and compassion on a daily basis. 1. Don’t gossip. Pope Francis says when we gossip, we “are doing what Judas did,” and “begin to tear the other person to pieces.” 2. Finish your meals. The Pope says: “We should all remember... that throwing food away is like stealing from the tables of the poor, the hungry! I encourage everyone to reflect on the problem of thrown away and wasted food to iden]fy ways and means that, by seriously addressing this issue, are a vehicle of solidarity and sharing with the needy.” 3. Make .me for others. The Jesuit who got the leger, Fr. James Mar]n, says Francis inspires him “to be more generous in my own life with my ]me.” 4. Choose the more “humble” purchase. The Pope preaches against materialism. “Certainly, possessions, money, and power can give a momentary thrill, the illusion of being happy, but they end up possessing us and making us always want to have more, never sa]sfied. ‘Put on Christ’ in your life, place your trust in him, and you will never be disappointed!” 5 . M e e t t h e p o o r “ i n t h e flesh”. Dona]ng to charity is not enough, we need to be in contact with the poor. Commitment to the poor, he says, must be “person to person, in the flesh.” 6. Stop judging others. “If we, each doing our own part, if we do good to others, if we meet there, doing good, and we go slowly, gently, ligle by ligle, we will make that culture of encounter: we need that so much. We must meet one another doing good.” 7. Befriend those who disagree. Dialogue. It is the only way for individuals, families, and socie]es to grow, the only way for the life of peoples to progress, along with the culture of encounter, a culture in which all have something good to give and all can receive something good in return. Others always have something to give me, if we know how to approach them in a spirit of openness and without prejudice.” 8. Make commitments, such as marriage. “I ask you, instead, to be revolu]onaries, to swim against the ]de; yes, I am asking you to rebel against this culture that sees everything as temporary and that ul]mately believes that you are incapable of responsibility, that you are incapable of true love. 9. Make it a habit to “ask the Lord”. Pray. Ask the Lord, and he will show you the way. 10. Be happy. Pope Francis’s first encyclical is called the Joy of the Gospel. This says it all. Francis says, “The Chris]an sings with joy, and walks, and carries this joy." This joy should translate to love of neighbor. The whole morning session was filled with insighwul sharing and delighted laughter caused by Fr. Nicasio’s huge sense of humor and anGcs. In the alernoon, the parGcipants were given the opportunity to experience the Father’s uncondiGonal love and mercy through the Sacrament of ReconciliaGon with the confessor, Fr. Anselmo “Änsel” Nicasio, SVD. The recollecGon ended with the celebraGon of the Holy Eucharist. Snacks was served at the Mother Maria Hall. Aiendees dined together with joy in their hearts and hopeful aspiraGon to be beier persons afire with the spirit of communion and solidarity. Employees lel the place with much opGmism, courage and readiness to meet and embrace the opportuniGes and challenges of the new school year 2016-2017. 36
- 37. Be part ofour E-Mail Connection… Send your comments, news, messages from/to classmates and teachers to chsaf.mla@gmail.com Our E-mail Connection (Ed.’s Note — This section contains messages/information received through our e-mail address: chsaf.mla@gmail.com) From: Sister Victricia Pascasio (HS-53/AB-57/ BSE-64), CHS Mendiola, May 24/16: Pope Francis: “God is love.” His is not a senGmental, emoGonal kind of love but the love of the Father who is the origin of all life, the love of the Son who dies on the Cross and is raised, the love of the Spirit who renews human beings and the world. Thinking that God is love does us so much good, because it teaches us to love, to give ourselves to others as Jesus gave himself to us and walks with us. Jesus walks beside us on the road through life.” Angelus, 26 May 2013 Prayer Lord, help us to understand more deeply what it means that you are mindful of us and care for us every day of our lives. From: Sister Victricia Pascasio (HS-53/ AB-57/BSE-64), CHS Mendiola, May 24/16: Dear Friends, Loving greeGngs! Two days before last Sunday, the Solemnity of the Blessed Trinity, we learned of the sad news that one of our S.Sp.S. sisters missioned in South Sudan was shot while driving home alone at night. She was returning to the convent. Sister Veronika Rackova is Slovakian, a doctor by profession. She brought a sick person to the hospital and on her way back she was killed. Since you are one with us in our mission, I share this with you. Please include her in your prayers. Pray too for all missionaries working in very difficult situaGons. Let us also pray for a change of heart for all persons inclined to violence and disregard respect for human lives and human rights. God bless you! Thanks for being one with us. Note: this touching short video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=UwoTE52-Y3Y&feature=youtu.be – was created ….”…to connect with her in spirit…” Click on the link to learn a little about the life and work of Sister Veronika. Sr. Veronika Rackova, S.Sp.S. 37 OUR E-MAIL CONNECTION My dear graduates, I speak to you from the heart. Aim high if you must. Aim high if you will. You will only know the limits of your potentials when you push yourself to the limits of what you can be… At the end of the day… what matters most is whether you paused along the way to help a lost stranger or a wounded beast. In the process of wriGng the closing paragraphs of this speech… I have come to the conclusion that the messages that I spoke of then, are sGll relevant today. And so, let me share these messages with you.... “The kind of world we face today is certainly far from bright. The road ahead is jagged and wearying to your young feet. But do not be afraid. There is something in you that rises to the challenge – a buoyant eagerness, an unquenchable opGmism and an unshakable faith. Do not allow the obstacles looming in the distance to thwart your idealism; instead welcome them as adventurous quests that make life exhilaraGng and meaningful. For it is only in struggling with the seemingly insurmountable that our untried personaliGes can be developed to the fullest. As you leave the gates of our Alma Mater, take with you not only her good name to cherish but her principles and values to uphold. The values and ideals of Catholic living have been nurtured in us. They are our armor and shield, which, will grow even stronger as they are further hammered into the discipline of life. As you conGnue your journey, chart new pathways for a beier world and to the one, final desGnaGon --- Heaven, our Home.” This is the ulGmate purpose of the pursuit of excellence. It is a means, not an end. Strive instead for the excellence of the spirit and let this be your mission from this day on. CongratulaGons! Thank you. …conJnued from page 35
- 38. CONGRATULATIONS TO…, PRAYER CORNER, INTO ETERNAL LIFE v the following BSMT-15 graduates who successfully hurdled the Medical Technology board exams: Marie ChrisGne C. Dimaano, Joanna Camille C. Enriquez, Ma. Nuelle Davina R. Hipolito, Kaye Ann R. KabigGng, Mary Rose L. Lagrada, Venice G. Loverez, Leonard Allan M. Mateo, Denzel Aloysius G. Naca, Ma. Gelly Ann M. Pineda, Ace Euben D. Rodriguez, and Janel A. Tañada; v Sister Anesilde (Grace J. Antonio), HS-55/BSFN-71, and Sister Marie Rose (Corazon A. Goy), HS-55/ BSC-59, who celebrated their golden jubilees as S.Sp.S. nuns on April 30, at the Holy Spirit Convent in Quezon City Congratulations To… Through our "Alumnae Prayer Community," let all of us, alumnae- sisters, pause for a minute and storm heaven with our prayers for: § the speedy recovery of Lourdes Papa-Cruz (HS-55/BSHE-59) from her second knee replacement surgery; § Sylvia Carbonell-Font (HS-50), who recently suffered a stroke and is very ill; § the successful therapy which will lead to the full recovery of Tinna Maria Bonifacio who suffered a bad stroke which affected the right side of her body; she is the daughter of Victoria Santos-Bonifacio (HS-57); Send us your prayer requests and let our "Alumnae Prayer Community" gather through this secGon in His name for you. Call Cora at Tel. No. 735-5986 or e-mail us at chsaf.mla@gmail.com. Prayer Corner Into Eternal Life 2015 Aug. 05 - Hernando de Castro, brother of Mabel d.C. Perez de Tagle (HS-62/AFA-65/BFA-68) and Milagros d.C. Bigelow (HS-67/AB-71); Aug. 16 - Remedios T. Gonzales, mother of Ma.Victoria (HS-67); Nov. 26 - Leonardo T. Gonzales, brother of Ma.Victoria (HS-67); Dec. 20 - Craig Thomas Bigelow, husband of Milagros de Castro-Bigelow (HS-67/AB-71); Dec. 29 – Dr. Jose S. Eustaquio, Jr. , father of Ana Marie Eust aquio-Moreno (HS-63); 2016 Jan. 28 - Paz Rivera-Posadas, mother of Luisa P.Rueca (HS-61/ BSFN-65), Carmen P. Tongson (HS-67/BSC-71), Rita P. Asuncion (HS-79), and Teresa P. Dimen (AB-78); Feb. 15 - Rita G. Nieto (HS-53/CSS-54), sister of Ma. Luisa Nieto- Eguaras (HS-67), Feb. 29 - George Lee, husband of Teresita Monroy-Lee (HS-67); Mar. 18 - Nestor G Leynes, father of Lillian L. Juadiong (HS-63), Lorna L. Zabala (HS-68), Leila (HS-74), and Ma. Lourdes L. Molina (HS-75); father-in-law of Honoria Maceda- Leynes (HS-66); Mar. 26 - Elvira Conde-Young (HS-65); Apr. 04 - Ma. Rebecca Zarate-Nicholson, sister of Marieia Zarate-Aquino (HS-67); Apr. 06 - Elvina V. Cepeda, mother of Josefina (d), HS-59, and Elizabeth Villafria-Tabuena (d), HS-63; Apr. 08 - Alfredo Atanacio, husband of Corazon de Leon- Atanacio (HS-57); Apr. 13 - Vicente F. FausGno, father of Virginia F. Coion (HS-62/AFA-65/BFA-67), Evelyn F. Ador Dionisio (HS-63), and Patricia F. Cebrero (HS-67); Apr. 17 - Leo Manuel Penala, husband of Violeta Garcia- Penala (HS-67); Apr. 17 - Leo Manuel Penala, husband of Violeta Garcia- Penala (HS-67); May 02 - Elizaida Ribargoso-Kawarai (HS-58/AB-62), sister of Nelinda Ribargoso-Magbag (HS-55/CSS-56); May 03 - Noemi Pilar Alandy-Nable (HS-67/BSC-71); May 04 - Jesus J. Valdes, husband of Cynthia Ongpin-Valdes (HS-52); May 10 – Imelda Ongsiako-Cojuangco (HS-42), sister of Carmen O. Reyes (d), HS-46; May 11 - Lina J. Amorsolo (HS-50), sister of Virginia A. Ballesteros (d), HS-36, Helen A. MarGniez (HS-54), CrisGna (HS-56/ABA-59), Sylvia A. Lazo (HS-57), Rosa A. Cheng (HS-62), and Emma A. Castaneda (HS-63); May 14 - Virginia Luz Santos-Galindez (HS-53/CSS-54),mother of Agnes Lourdes G. Macalinao (HS-77); sister of Flora Cecilia (HS-57/BSC-61); May 20 - Consuelo S. Meily, mother of Ma. Edwina (HS-79/ BSBio-83); May 21 - Dr. Macario A. Abad, Jr., brother of Elma Abad- Pelsang (HS-67); May 29 - Jose U. Ong, father of Guillermina (HS-68/BSC-72); Ma. Luisa O. Ang (HS-69/BSC-73), Ma. Josefina O. Maldonado (HS-72/BSC-76), and Ma. Nelia O. Velez (HS-75/BFA-79); Jun. 05 - Maria Lourdes Mendiola-Kalingo, mother of Maria Liane M. Kalingo (AB-11); Jun. 06 - Ernesto Fernandez, husband of Olivia Paglinawan- Fernandez (HS-73); Jun. 15 - Veridiana Lanuza-Dionisio (HS-58/BSC-62), sister of Editha Miriam L. Villa (HS-64/BSC-68); Jun. 28 - Ma. Stella Ty-Bustos (HS-67/AB-71), sister of Susan T. Pichay (HS-65/BSC-69), and Sylvia T. Mabasa (HS-69); Jun. 28 - Consola Francisco-Strzelewicz (HS-48), sister of Nona F. Esquivel (HS-46)and Elena F. Tiosejo (d) (HS-51/ HA-53/BSHE-56) Jun. 29 - Ramon Eguaras, husband of Ma. Luisa Nieto -Eguaras (HS-67) 38