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JPLSHS BATCH '76
JOSE P. LAUREL Sr. HIGH SCHOOL
Salalilla St. Project 4, Quezon City, Philippines
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Batch '76 started their secondary education at Jose P. Laurel Sr. High School in 1972, a few months before the declaration of Martial Law by then president Ferdinand E. Marcos. Majority of the class came from Vito Belarmino and Pura V. Kalaw Elemenary Schools, all located within the same vicinity in Barangay Milagrosa, Project 4, Quezon City, where they received their primary and intermediate education.

Students were given the option to take one of the following educational program: College Preparatory and Vocational.In the College Preparatory program, students are prepared for higher education in colleges and universities wherein focus was given to science and mathemetics subjects. The Vocational program on the otherhand gives focus on trades and skills development to prepare students for immediate employment after high school.
The Baccalaureate Services for the graduating Class of 1976 was conducted on March 17, 1976 at 8:00AM in the Miraculous Medal Parish Church in Project 4. Recognition Day program followed at 3:00PM of the same day.The Commencement Exercises was held a day after March 18, 1976 at 8:00 in thre morning at the JPLSHS Quadrangle. The theme for  Class '76 was "Involvement of Youth in National Development". 
Awards and Recognition for JPLSHS Graduating Class 1976
Graduating Honor Students:
College Preparatory                                                           Vocational
Benjamin A. Balmores, Jr.     - Valedictorian
Anna Maria M. Dario             - Salutatorian
Daye C. Pineda                        - 1st Honorable Mention
Romeo M. Gacad                    - 2nd Honorable Mention
Sisenando T. Lampa              - 3rd Honorable Mention
Arbin A. Acosta                       - Valedictorian
Eduardo P. de Guzman           - Salutatorian
Mario C. Banaga
                    - 1st Honorable Mention
Cleto R. Agcaoili                     - 2nd Honorable Mention
Felino S. Jarino                     - 3rd Honorable Mention
Awards:
Daye C. Pineda                              - JPLSHS Model  Student
Benjamin C. Balmores                 - Insular Life Educational Foundation "Insular Life Award" (College Prep)
Arbin A. Acota                                - Insular Life Educational Foundation's  "Insular Life Award"(Vocational)
Daye C. Pineda                             - National Teachers College's  "Laurel-Infantado Award"
Anna Maria C. Dario                    - Gerry Roxas Educational Foundation's "Gerry Roxas Leadership Award"
Other Outstanding Students (Departments, Club, and other School Organizations):
Allan de los Trinos                                                           - Mananalumpati ng Taon
Sylvia L. Morales                                                              - Dramatic Talent of the Year
Susan Sanchez                                                                  - Orator of the Year
Romeo M. Gacad                                                               - Editor of the Year
Adoracion Pilares                                                             - Outstanding FHP Member
Benjamin A. Balmores, Jr.                                               - Outstanding Hi-Y Member
Raymond R. Pelayo/Romeo M. Gacad                             - Outstnading SCANs of the Year
Arnel Barawed                                                                   - Most Valuable Player of the SCA\
Armadeo M. Blado/Jerson . Balanay/Felino S. Jarino - Most Valuable Vocational Students
Undergraduate Honor Students:
           THIRD YEAR
Bernadette Zamora     - 1st Honor
Narciso Mallari          - 2nd Honor
Dolores Octaviano     - 3rd Honor
             SECOND YEAR
Tita Obinario           - 1st Honor
Richard Usuguen      - 2nd Honor
Nonita Tomada        - 3rd Honor
            FIRST YEAR
Alex Racho           - 1st Honor
Lucia Mortero      - 2nd Honor
Liwayway Cruz   - 3rd Honor
The Recognition Day program was emceed by Ms. Daye C. Pineda with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem led by Mrs. Cecila Clemeno (music teacher). A short talk was given by Mr. Arbin Acosta followed by a dance number performed by selected IV-marangal students. Medals and ribbons were handed  by Atty. Jose Ferrer (PTA President) for graduating honor students,, Mr. Pablo Cacatian (Bgy Chairman-Bgy. Milagrosa) for undergraduate honor students, and Atty. Johnny Regalado (President-International Tourism Training School) for special awardees.

Valedictory Speech was given by Mr. Benjamin A. Balmores, Jr. expounding on the involvement of the youth in national involvement consistent with the commencement theme. A musical number performed by selected students headed by Ms. Esther Llanes and an inspirational talk given by Atty. Johnny Regalado followed thereafter. Closing remarks was given by the school principal Mr. Ernesto C. Anunciacion followed by the singing of the Quezon City Hymn conducted by Ms. Ruby Eustaquio.
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