2002 NEWS Diary

Click for SBCHS75 2002 Christmas Ball information.

Magic Chef Bubut G. prepared crab puffs for the event. Raffles and games were held with good prizes! Santa Claus was there too! (picture to follow)

Here's the cast, standing (L-R): Bong Desales (partially cut), Mario Katigbak, Andy Hirang, Pepito Iturralde, Eddie Lorenzo, Juntee Santos, Rey Umali, Ricky Robrigado, Jay Taracatac, Benjie Parungo, Toti Guevarra (aka joel banares), Rusty Blas, Bebet Gaudinez, Gil Magbag, Dan Bables, Jito Arreza, Hector Blanco, Rabbi Solis, Pancho Alejo (singiting from batch '74), Pris Martinez, Bobby Gadia (partially hidden)

Seated (L-R): Abet Mariano, Roy Abesamis, Butch Reyes, Chiboo Lamug, Bong Payawal, Ipe Sanvictores, Ira Maniquis, Flex Cabasa, Jess Gonzales

TOTAL: 29 batchmates

We will be having our SBCHS75 Christmas Party cum Batch Meeting on December 4 at Jess Gonzales' house (thanks Jess for accommodating us once again).

Date/time: December 4 (Wednesday), 6:30 pm (scheduled early in December to avoid conflicts with your other Xmas parties). Surprises for early birds.

Venue: Jess's residence in QC

Agenda: Food, drinks, games, fun, fun fun. Serious side: Charter change to lower number of board memnbers and election of new board members, update of membership directory & other matters.

Damage: None (you may want to bring your own drinks --but softdrinks and beer will be available).

Door prizes: Call for batchmates who have spare corporate give-aways for our raffle and prizes for our games.

Contest #1: Please bring any HS memorabilia -- pictures, clippigs, newsletteds, old class photos (GS & HS), old basketball shirts, class T-shirts or what have you -- prizes for the top 3 best memorabilia.

Contest #2: Prizes for those who can bring with them newly-found batchmates. Judge: Bebet Gaudinez (membership committee).

Special call to our batchmates from out-of-town LUZVIMIN and balikbayans who may be here on Dec. 4 --this is a once in a blue moon chance for us to see each other.

Please text our batchmates specially those who do not have internet access.

RSVP by email at [email protected]

ROY ABESAMIS

Draft Minutes of the Meeting of the SBCHS75FI Board of Directors held on 15 October 2002 at Magellan's Galley, 2nd Flr.SMC Properties Center, San Miguel Ave., Mandaluyong City. By Atty. Jito Arreza.

Present:

Gabby Consulta-Pres., Bebet Gaudinez-Treasurer, Jito Arreza-Secretary, Ira Maniquis, Alex Depante, Andy Hirang, Ipe Sanvitores, Roy Abesamis

Absent:

Rey Umali, Gabby Go, Alla Arroyo, Ricky Robrigado, Joseph Quebral, Mike Reverente, Jessie Gonzales

Also Present:

Mario katigbak-Asst. Treasurer

1. The meeting started at8:45 a.m. and was presided by Pres. Gabby.

2. The fund custodians made a report on the financial status of the Foundation. As of 1 October 2002, the total amount in the Foundation's name is broken down as consisting of a Topsaver Account and a regular savings account.

3. As regards the proposed football scholarship of Fr. Lukas, Mario K. reported that he was able to discuss the matter with Fr. Lukas who suggested that the Foundation shoulder the "other fees" that each player/student will have to pay. The Board agreed to cover the "other fees" of two (2) players/students. This will be officially given to the school for this purpose.

4. With regard to the Malaybalay project, Mario K. likewise reported that Fr. Savio, is still in the U.S. It was also disclosed that the Choir for which the funding was originally intended has been disbanded and Fr. Ed Africa is not in Malaybalay anymore. It was therefore agreed that the US boys should be asked on whether or not to continue pursuing the proposed funding for the Malaybalay project and try to get in touch again with Fr. Savio. Mario will again be the lead person on this one.

5. Mario K. also reported the investing the fund in retail bonds does not give a higher rate of interest as interst rates are down for all types of bonds. Thus, after much deliberation on the matter the Board also agreed to allocate from the fund a sum to enable the Treasurer and Asst. Treasurer to buy U.S. $ to be deposited in a time deposit account in the depository bank.

6. Pres. gabby informed the group of the solicitation letter from the SBCAA for funds for the Alumni Office. AYA was tasked to draft a reply stating that we are constrained by our rules to use only the interest earnings from the fund and that we have already allocated the said amount for the football scholarship.

7 Bebet was tasked to secure from the Alumni office a copy of the SBC Alumni Directory so that the batch directory can be updated.

8. It was also agreed that the Christmas party be held on Wednesday, 4 dec. 2002 at Jessie Gonzales' place in New manila. Roy Abesamis was tasked to plan and coordinate with Jess. Attendees will be asked to bring food for the purpose (pot luck).

9. Batch 73 and the Alumni Ass. ar jointly holding a golf tournament on November 15 at Valley Golf. Andy suggested that our batch participate with one flight (4 members) to be sponsored by SMC (Ira) and the Foundation sponsor four (4) other batchmates willing to play at P6T (P1500 each). It was thus agreed that the Foundation pay for the four willing batchmates who will be playing. It was also suggested that we sponsor a golf tournament early next year to raise funds for our projects. Andy and Alex were tasked to make plans.

10. Finally, AYA raised the issue of the need to amend the composition of the Board. It was agreed that the members of the Board will be limited to eleven (11) and will be elected at random (no class distinction) so that those willing to actively serveand participate can do so. The election will be held during the Christmas party. AYA was tasked to take care of the mandments of the articles and by-laws to reflect the changes.

!!. Finally, the next meeting of the board is set on 15 January 2003 at the same time and venue. The Board thanked the host, Ira, anew for the venue and the breakfast.

SBCHS75 attendees were Bubut, Joseph, JoPad, Sonny A., Sonny V., Dr. Euge, Al A., Jocel, who flew in from S.F., and of course Brown D. Better halves present were Menchie, Zelda, Belen, Darlene and Gigi. HS'81's Raj Dialani donated a large amount of prizes including scooters, boom boxes, camera, bicycle, etc. He also gave away fan coolers for the kids. Unfortunately, no one from HS'75 won major prizes, although Bubut did win a ladies bracelet.

Food was abundant, with 2 lechons donated. After the picnic, we proceeded to Da Patio in La Mirada, where the leftover lechon was cooked into paksiw by Menchie, while Belen prepared a shrimp dish. It then turned into a Poker night, with the tong pot making the big winning for our X'mas party fund raiser!

Madeline in evening gown. Monique in evening gown. Valerie in dressy casual attire.

The models with proud fathers. Model wannabes from SBCHS75 w/ Vic and Connie Zamora of SBCAASC.

Geo and his angels. Models Monique, Jessica, daughter of SPCM-HS75's Marissa Maceda-Jaramillo, Madel, and Lourdes Narvaez.

Madeline Alejandre, Monique Vergel de Dios and Valerie Yu were recruited and trained by choreographer and events coordinator George Sityar. A collection of pictures during the show are available at renowned West Covina couturiere Tatoy Benaraw's Webpage. An added note: Tatoy is Butch Corci's aunt!

Present: Gabby Consulta-President, Rey Umali-VP, Bebet Gaudinez-Treasurer,Ira Maniquis, Alex Depante, Ipe Sanvictores, Andy Hirang, Mario Katigbak, Joel Banares, Do Bonoan.

After deliberation on whether the Fund should be a perpetual fund or to disburse the same totally for purposes to be agreed upon, the Board decided to treat the same as a perpetual fund. Disbursements will be made for worthy projects to be decided by the Board. It will be replenished from proceeds from future fund raising activities. In the meantime, Mario K. was directed by the Board to look for ways to maximize the returns/interests that can be generated from the Fund.

On the matter of requests from batchmates who may be in need of financial assistance, the Board agreed that the fund will not be used for the purpose due to the fact that the priority of the requests will be hard to determine and may in fact lead to a misinterpretation of whatever decision the Board may take in such cases. Thus, it was agreed and resolved that when requests for financial assistance are received, the Board and the members shall provide whatever amount is raised on a voluntary basis (pass the hat).

It was also agreed that the principal amount of the Fund will not be touched. Only the interests generated from it will be used to support the projects approved by the Board.

As regards the worthy projects to be supported by the Fund, the Board agreed and resolved to support the football scholarship program of Fr. Lukes. For the purpose, the Board appropriated a maximum of P50,000.00 for the said football scholarship for the schoolyear which amount is sufficient to pay the miscellaneous expenses for three (3) players (Fr. Lukes had quoted P16T per player). Mario K. will coordinate with Fr. Lukes on the matter to effect the funding for the football scholarship.

The Board also agreed and resolved to donate a certain amount from the fund to the Malaybalay cause. Mario K. will likewise contact the Benedictine priests for the purpose and get back to the Board on how this will be implemented.

In reply to the Board's decision, Fr. Lukas sends this note:

greetings bros...

una, salamat at inyong binigyan ng pansin ang aking hinihiling na tulong...

atty. jito's 'minutes of meeting' marks the start of another opportunity for '75ers to be of service.

gentlemen of the '75 board, saludo ako sa inyo,and to those who made themselves available. 'talagang-ginawan' ninyo ng paraan kahit madaling-araw na meeting!! "IPAGPATULOY NATIN...ang nasimulan nating magandang layunin."

...the beneficiaries are two players from sta. barbara,iloilo. both players are expected next semester(2nd) this schoolyear.

i do hope the favorable response for my request will enkindle the spirit of SBChs'75 anew. 'ORAS LAMANG ANG KATAPAT NG ATING HINAHARAP!'

...for SAN BEDA, OUR COUNTRY AND GOD!!

PAX

lk

Check out Anne's Shower page to get a glimpse of the party for Ronan - that's the baby's name! And here is a glimpse of how he may look like with daddy's features!

Sonny & Zelda Alejandre were missed (they were visiting an ailing aunt in St. Louis, MO) and Doc Euge de Guia who was busy doing his rounds.

As always, food was abundant :Shrimp, Pork chops, Chiken wings, Sausage, Ginisang mongo, dinuguan (cooked by JoLu), sisig, lumpiang shanghai, pansit guisado, lechon kawali (Mon O's specialty), fresh tossed salad, desserts from Leah (turon na saging & pudding), coffee cake from Bunny (bagay na bagay sa kapeng barako), deep fried fish, and a huge birthday cake for all the July birthday celebrants from Geo.

Red, who is a Christian minister has been staying with his family in West Covina for the past month. He will be going to South Dakota to continue his studies. He blessed the food and the event with a simple prayer.

Wally just came from a reunion with the Northern California SBCHS75'rs where they held a dinner for the newly weds Jim & Nanette Carreon last July 10th. JoLu & Wally drove over 6 hours from San Jose to Los Angeles. Wally is on his way to Costa Rica on a job related trip. He currently resides in Texas.

The evening was marked by the usual sharing of recent and not so recent stories, told over a glass of wine, ice cold San Mig beer or soda. The weather was pleasant, a respite from the summer heat wave. While some left early at around 11 pm, most stayed untill 3 am playing black jack and mahjong or just enjoying the cool & starlit summer night at Da Basement's deck.

Chalk up another wonderful evening at Da Basement, with good friends & their family sharing great food, drinks and fellowship!

Next event - July 27th 2002 at The Lion's Den in Chatsworth, California (Joseph Yu's place) for the baby shower party in anticipation of Anne & Butch Corcino's bundle of joy!

- Caes Anonas

Last night was a very memorable evening for those who were gathered at Johann's Goldilocks party room. The food was great. The company was up to par with Bedan standards. The special guest was beaming throughout the evening, generating warmth from within all of us in contrast to the pea soup fog and cold wind outside the building.

Those who showed up in the den of lions included the following:

Louie Braceros (74), Jun Urbano (75), Bunny Gayon (75), Ed Corpus (75), Gilbert Cruz (75), Johann Yuzon (75), Joji Pulido (75), Jojo Lucero (75), Wally Buhay (75), Boni Hilario (76), Ephraim Jose (76), Eugene Navarrete (76), Levi Baranda (76), Eric Corpus (76), Johann Canilao (77), Ric Aure (77), Rudy Roque (77), Ramy Abad (78), Anna Improgo, Jette Jose, Nanetter Ruhter and yours truly.

What is there to tell? Aside from the usual "you look familiar, pare" and "hulaan mo kung sino ako" to the more mundane "pare, mukha yata nag gain ka ng kaunti" and the "ma'am, you don't look a day over sixty." Joji showed us an original TSAKIT2 shirt which was pretty impressive because it survived all these years. Eyeballing the shirt, though, made me wonder if it was washed a little too long in hot water or did he really fit that shirt in high school?

Nanette was the reason most of us were there. She had the glowing look of a newly wed and Jim, her other half, was soaking up the atmosphere, not to mention the food, like a sponge. Everyone else had a story to tell, not just about Nanette, but also about Annie and Jette and the others, present or absent. Groups were huddled together, scattered throughout the room. Heads were thrown back in laughter as the memories were pulled from the distant recesses of the mind, flooding the room with good will and love.

Ephraim, or Eddie Boy as we know him, came up to me and asked me if I was married and what number wife I was working on. At first I was taken aback not knowing if he was serious. An answer stammered out of my mouth that I was still married to my first wife. I then inquired why he asked that question, of all questions. Without skipping a beat, he turned his head and gestured at some of the Bedans in one corner and said, "See them over there? They're upgrading." That just about floored me!

It was that kind of atmosphere that permeated the room... relaxed but not fancy free. The batch boundaries didn't exist for we were all Bedans touched by Nanette and Annie and Jette during our formative years of life leaving a lasting impression which we will probably carry to our graves.

The party ended not before Nanette was presented with some token gifts. She gave us a very gracious compliment when she told her family that she had to make time to see her boys after all these years. She also mentioned that she teaches at the International School in Taipei, Taiwan teaching high school kids, just like us when we had her as our teacher. She is still touching lives like she touched ours. She never forgets to mention to her present students about us who she taught and guided over twenty-five years ago. Come to think of it, does she tell her students this to impress upon them her prodiguous amount of teaching experience or is she telling them "I still look good after all these years!" Either way, both are true! Jun Urbano's comment holds true for Annie and Jette and Nanette... not a day over sixty! Truthfully, though, not a day over thirty! Thanks to us, their fountain of youth!

Hugs and kisses all around at the end of the evening. No one wanted it to end. It was nice to see Wally this neck of the woods. I wonder if he was still trying to get Jojo's malabanos na mga binti unwrapped from who knows where? Thank you to Gilbert who chauffered the Ruhters. Thank you to all those who showed up from near and far. Thank you to the spouses who accompanied their other halves. It gave the gathering a more familial presence.

From the warm, almost stuffy, atmosphere inside Goldilocks to the windy, damp fog of a typical summer's night in Daly City, we made a bee line to our cars. Waving our hands good-bye to each other, I couldn't help thinking, maybe, just maybe, we could do this again someday just to experience the Bedan spirit once more.

It was a blast from the past!

Olet Abad

...here is an excerpt from an e-mail from our beloved Mrs. Nanette (Carreon) Ruther:

To all of you, my sons, take care and learn to enjoy your lives...your family first and friends..and stay connected to your faith. By now you all have seen how many twists and turns have made us what we are . I hope you are happy with who you have become . I am very happy with my life. You have all been part of my joy!

Love,

MOM Nanette

We had a blast in Vegas. Thanks in most part to Butch Halog's hospitality. Butch, thank you for the van to shuttle batchmates around. Thanks for the delicious dinner treat on Friday night (did'nt realize, lobsters and talaba tastes good together, saan bang lugar yung pinagdalhan mo sa amin?). Thank you for making yourself always available to drive us around. Most importantly, thank you for your time. We know you took off from work to be with us. A true Bedan and a gentleman you are. We owe you so much.

Newly found batchmates who attended were Ding Q. and Danny J. with their lovely spouses. Not much changed with these two through the years. Hope Caes will have pictures soon. Wala akong dalang kamera.

Norman's wife, Marie and his 2 children were there. Although, we saw them only in the hospitality room Friday. Norman told me she purposely stayed away to give him more time to reminisce with us. WallyBu, hope you finalize your deal to move in LA. You know you are welcome here. Danny L., thanks for hurrying back from Arizona to be with us during the ball. Puyat ka pa from the night before reminiscing with us under the stars tapos maaga ka pa pumasok the following day. Bilib na ko talaga sa iyo kahit wala kang kibo sa email. Jolu, what can I say, always the life of the party. Never a boring moment with you around. Hope you stay healthy and wealthy. To Fred, sure glad to see you again. On our way to Vegas, Raffy and I were in agreement that we will surely see you because Tarsi will be there. True enough, you were there and stayed with us during the wee hours in the morning of the ball. Watchout Fred, we might just take you on your approval to party in your house.

Thank you to the SBCAASC for the successful reunion. Sikat na sikat ang mga officers, sayang Seph, you were not there to savor the success.

To all SBCHS75 Socalers, thanks for a wonderful time. Sayang yung mga hindi nakapunta you missed a truly grand reunion. More kwentos in our next get together.

Last but not the least, thanks to the wives for their understanding and support. Thanks for putting us forward (even just for that weekend). Thanks for knowing when to keep your distance, afterall, Vegas is just 5 hours away while Vegas with classmates and Bedans is 3,4,5 who knows how many years away... Thank you , Thank you, thank you!!!!!

SonnyAlej

Tsakit 40

from Vic Zamora, SBCAASC Advisor, on SBCHS75's Las Vegas Reunion participation:

Sonny V.,

Your group had a wonderful time and they were the noisiest, of course! But I am very thankful to you, even if you did not go, because you are instrumental in getting them to go. I would like you to know that I feel indebted to your group but as most of them have said to me personally, the reunion was worth the time, effort and money because they had an opportunity to see each other again specially those from other states and also the other batches and years.

Pax,

Vic

We also celebrated Father's Day a night earlier for those Dads in us. Funny though that some kids were left at home or not interested...

And of course, we celebrated L.A. Lakers Day !!! It was a 3-peat win for our home team.

May 18 - It was another rousing success for the crass of SBCHS75-So.Carr. In an atmosphere that rivars an episode in Iron Chef, cerebrants Joseph Yu was cooking tempura, whire Mae Cendana prepared the sushi, and our Magic Chef Butch G. commandeered the Hibachi grirr as he cooked the Teriyaki steak and chicken.

Iron Chefs Josephsan and Maesan take a break.

Gerogesan holds the cake for May cerebrants Butchsan, Josephsan, Maesan, and Jimsan, as Karaoke bar emcee JoPadsan looks on.

Jan. 18 - The Turn Around Party, was held at Da Den. Present were Fr. Lukas' 10 children. One of them is bold, and the other's bored, and the rest of them are....beautiful !!!

Ang mga nagwagi sa Mutya ng Lion�s Den:

1. Most feminine mannerism/features � Madame Woo Yu

2. Most beautiful in a dress/ accessories � Diwata (Dwight) Sityar

3. Most alluring � Cecil Anonas

4. Most likely to be courted by a man � Rhona Corcino

5. Most likely to be mistaken as a lesbian � Josefina Padua

Ang mga nagwagi sa Kilabot ng Lion�s Den:

1. Most masculine mannerism/features � Samson Anonas

2. Handsomest in male garb/accessories � Arnie Gobbers-Corcino

3. Most alluring � Arnie Gobbers-Corcino

4. Most likely to be courted by a woman � Arnie pa rin

5. Most likely to be mistaken for a gay man � Darren ni Josefina

Most photogenic � Cecil Anonas at Carlo Sityar

Best Personality/ Mr. or Ms. Congeniality � (double ties) Diwata/Madame Woo at Samson A./ Melchor Guitarte

Best Costume � Diwata at Arnie

Those were the official winners, but we have two more categories to add:

1. Most likely to turn-around � Josefina P. Love na love niya yung �Poetry Man� and kept dancing like a gypsy queen. Inalis na yung damit, ganoon pa rin sumayaw. Nahipan ng hangin.

2. Most likely to be exhibitionists if they turn-around � Cecil A. and Rhona C. We have lots of pictures to prove this !!! Thongs and all !!!

Also, Alanis A. for the twitching boobs show! Naka see-thru!

Our judges: Georgina Sityar, wearing a Catholic student outfit ala Molly Shannon, but looks like Carol Burnett. Joyce Lucero, in a Nielsen-look alike outfit, minus blonde hair and cleavage. Mae Cendana, SBCHS75 Honorary member and entertainer. Thanks, Jamie Halog for driving from L.V., and of course Madame Woo, our hostess for the night who did her best to empty her bar's bottles. Below is a picture of Fr. Lukas' 10 children.

Dec. 28, 2001, Da Basement: The Last Hurrah for the Year 2001 was held in honor of Fr. Lukas, who has once again visited us. As usual, it was a riotous event, with some food for thought from our good Fr. Luke! Surprise guest that night was former batchmate, Sonny Zarate, who is taking a break from his new home in New York. Ay shah, 2001, good-bye! Now on to more FUN in the coming year.