Pasko sa Gapo 2009

The annual Christmas gathering of the batch was held at the Batch’s Building Project inside OCNHS last December 12, 2009 at 5pm and ended at 8pm.



36 classmates were able to attend the party and contributed with the potluck and enjoyed the exchange of gifts and raffle prizes which was donated by Nora Osana-Capiral. Present for the first time was Myrna Lavina-Fullerton, who recently retired in Olongapo City from Washington State.


Reunion committee members also collected the piggy banks distributed last year and counted the contents of each piggy bank and were deposited to the class’ bank account.




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Wishing each and everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

November 2009 Philippine-Meeting

Batch ’70 Graduates based in the Philippines had the monthly meeting also last Saturday, November 7, 2009, 4pm at Arturo Mendoza Jr.’s residence in Gallagher Street, East Bajac Bajac, Olongapo City.


There were twenty-two attendees present for the meeting.

The next meeting will coincide with the Batch Christmas Party scheduled on December 12, 2009, 4pm at the Batch's Building Project inside OCNHS.

November 2009 US-Meeting

A special meeting regarding the 40th Celebration (A Ruby Reunion) was held at Tessie Dantes-Laron’s residence at San Francisco/Bay Area last November 7 (Saturday) with the presence of Lad Mojica and Jean Mackay-Mojica from Manila.



Attendees were Tessie Dantes-Laron (with husband, Manny); Nestor Aquino (with wife Lucy); Eloi Garcia-Mercado; Sam Cajudo; Raquel Go-Mallari; Soly De Castro; Ben Vitug (with wife, Nora); and our former HS advisers; Mrs. Fuertes and Mrs. Mationg.



Philippine-based meeting will be held on Saturday, November 14, 4pm at Arturo Mendoza, Jr.'s residence in Gallagher Street, East Bajac Bajac. It is also Art's birthday on the said date

Countdown

It is only 3 months and 4 weeks until February 19, 2010.

40th Class Reunion Banners

Art Mendoza, together with Mercy Coll-Gonzales, Norma Yabut-Dar, Noelito Hernandez and Oscar Atienza, prepared a 40th reunion tarpaulin and it was posted all over Olongapo City. Strategic locations for all three-tarpaulin banners for everyone to see and be reminded of our upcoming reunion.

Cheers!

September 2009 Class Meeting

The monthly meeting was held at our Batch's Building Project inside OCNHS last Saturday, 19 Septemer 2009 with 23 alumni present.


The next meeting will be on November 14, 2009, 4pm at Arturo Mendoza Jr.’s residence in Gallagher Street, East Bajac Bajac. It is also Art's birthday on the said date.

Four Months and counting...

August 2009 Meeting

Eleven US-based Alumni was present at the August 15, 2009 Meeting with Lad Mojica held at the residence of Chito Ramos at Bullock Drive, San Diego, California.

Pledges and payments for the upcoming reunion were collected and several gave sponsorship for the Ruby Celebration.

We are pushing for the 40 pages sponsorship (full page at $100/half page at $60) to be able to produce a souvenir program for our 40th year (Ruby Celebration).

Aside for the US$100 per alumna fee for the said event if you feel like giving more or sharing more of your graces, you are welcome to do so.

All collections in the US area must be coursed to Ricardo “Chito” Ramos at 6745 Bullock Drive, San Diego, CA 92114.

Thank you very much for your generosity and see you all in our next monthly meeting on September 12, 2009 at the OCNHS Quadrangle at 4pm.

Ebeth, Eloi and Gerry

The Garcia Twins, Ebeth Cabangis and Eloisa Mercado, tendered dinner last August 6 at Gerry's Grill located at Waterfront Road, SBMA Subic.


It was a night reminiscing high school days and a prelude to the upcoming 40th reunion in February 2010.

6 months, 2 weeks and 5 days

Get ready…

February 19, 2010
· Friday
· 6pm to 10pm
· 2nd Level, Kong’s Restaurant
· This will be our assembly as well as general meeting and alumni gathering. As well as for the registration and confirmations for the Dinner/Dance and Family Day (Picnic).

February 20, 2010
· Saturday
· 6pm to 12midnight
· Grand Ballroom, Seorabeol Leisure Hotel and Restaurant
· Dinner/Dance with respective spouses/partners and guests.
· Motiff is Circa ’70.

February 21, 2010
· Sunday
· 10am to 4pm
· Family Day Picnic
· Private Beach Resort

Ruby Reunion Schedule Confirmed!

On the Loss of a Mother

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown

We condole with our dear classmates, Elizabeth Garcia-Cabangis and Eloisa Garcia-Mercado, whose mother, Mrs. Engracia "Mama Grace" A. Garcia, passed away today, July 27, 2009 in Makati City. She was 85 years old.

Mrs. Garcia’s body lies at No. 29 9th Street, West Tapinac, Olongapo City. Interment will be announced on a later date.

Let us also offer prayers for the family she left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Ebeth and Eloi: May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

July 2009 Meeting

Meeting was held last Saturday, July 26, 2009 at Norma Yabut-Dar’s residence. There were twenty attendees present for the meeting.


Next meeting will be on September 12, 2009 at the OCNHS Quadrangle to be hosted by Batch ’70 teachers and Madam Zeny Caseja.


There will be an August 2009 meeting at Chito Ramos’ residence at 6745 Bullock Drive in San Diego, California on August 15, 20009 with the presence of Engr. Lad A. Mojica.

For all Batch ’70 living within the area, hoping you will be able to attend this meeting in San Diego.

See you all in August and September!

Sympathy for Mother’s Loss

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

-Author Unknown

We condole with our dear classmate, Reynaldo “Upeng” A. Operania, whose mother, Mrs. Francisca A. Operania, passed away last Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Olongapo City. She was 87 years old.

Mrs. Operania’s body lies at Purok Uno, Manggahan Street, Sta. Rita, Olongapo City. Interment will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Olongapo Memorial Park.

Let us also offer prayers for the family she left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Upeng and Family: May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

June 2009 Meeting

Regular monthly meeting was held at Liwayway Alinea’s residence at #8 Basa Street, West Tapinac last June 27, 2009.


There were 29 alumni present during the mid-year meeting.


The next meeting will be on July 25, 2009 at 4pm at Norma Yabut-Dar’s residence located at No. 18 22nd Street, West Bajac Bajac, Olongapo City.

May 2009 Meeting

The fifth monthly meeting in preparation for the 2010 reunion was held last May 26, 2009 at Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia’s at 9th Street, in West Tapinac.




The next meeting will be on June 27, 2009 at 4pm at Liwayway Alinea’s residence located at No. 8 Basa Street, West Tapinac.

All classmates are required to wear shades of yellow for the next meeting. All classmates were asked to bring a box of juice or a bottle of 1.5L soda or P50.00 for the next meeting.

Two Weeks Notice

It was a short vacation but it was 100% activity filled with family and friends. For two weeks, two US-based alumni visited the Philippines with their respective spouses.

Ricardo “Chito” Ramos and Isidro “Sid” Mendoza, Jr., enjoyed their vacation by attending to family affairs, weddings, birthdays, Batch 70 gatherings/meetings, and island hopping.


Both couples also spent a few days at the famous Panglao Nature Island Resort in Panglao, Bohol. Au and Edith also had the time of their lives during the short vacation.


Even though their time in the Philippines was limited, all four of them still savored the Filipino hospitality.

As they went back to San Diego, Chito and Sid are now counting the days for the February 2010 Batch 70 reunion and said “we’ll have more time on our next trip to enjoy everything”.