"by the way, boyet  told me that you guys are looking for thess samson. well, the last time i heard from her was when she was about to transfer her residence in san jose, bulacan.  i believed she's still employed at the National Home Mortgage Corporation (sa pinas). so, you might want to ask someone in pinas to check her out in that office."   -jojo auggie garcia

Reuel,

I hope the Tess Samson Courtland I know is the Tess Samson your batch is looking for (Tess was not sure what year she belonged to, I think she's
found you and you've found her) --

Teresita Flores Samson Courtland
North Grower, ON (near Ottawa) Canada
email: [email protected]

Liz Reales Selorio
Class 1964
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[email protected]
Torres High School Alumni Association (Canada) website --
http://welcome.to/TorresHigh (subject to constant updates)

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I thought we found the right Thess Samson.  But I guess we got the wrong one.  I never got a reply back on my email to Tess Samson Courtland.  I apologize for the wrong information.  But a million thanks to Perlie for the correction.  You're the best Perlie! 

Hi Val,

I'm glad to receive the August edition of KaEskwela.  Thanks for your never-ending efforts.

I've noticed that Thess Samson is still on "wanted list".  Medyo naco-confuse na ako.  I know Thess Samson lives in Imus, Cavite
with her mother, husband and children. 

To drive away my confusion, I called her at National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC).  I told her na nasa wanted list na sya ng KaEskwela.com.  She was laughing.  She gave me permission to let you know that she's happy to hear from you, guys.  Unfortunately, she is not Tess Samson Courtyard.  She is still using her maiden name:  Ma. Theresa Samson or Thess Samson.  I even joked  and asked her na nag-asawa na ba siya ng foreigner?   No, her husband is still a Filipino.    I came to know that Jojo Garcia is the ninong of their eldest.   (Jojo, regards daw, sabi ng kumareng Thess mo.) 

I requested her to visit our website so she would know what I was talking about.  She promised to do it the soonest time possible.

Brgds,

Perlie

     An email from 

Ma. Caridad, Frederick RJ and Ompong with the friendly bear from their recent trip to Anchorage, Alaska.

Rodolfo "Ompong" Nacianceno

Sir, Yes Sir,,, 

      Ako nga po si Rodolfo Nacianceno  aka  Sir OMPONG,  Batch '78 Special Science at member nga po ng Troop 85.   Kamusta rin  naman sa inyong lahat.  Mabuti naman at nakikilala mo pa ako. Noon ko pa nakuha at nalaman ang tungkol sa Kaeskwela at iba pa. I got it from Jay Po, who happens to be my Bro-in law. 
      Mga four years na rin akong naninirahan dito sa bansa ni Uncle Sam.  Dito ako nakatira sa bahay mismo ni Jay sa Virginia.  Pero me sariling bahay pa rin si Jay sa Alaska.  As of now, I am  connected with Atlantic Coast Airlines operating as United Express under the wings of United Airlines, where I worked as a Customer Service Supervisor, sa Dulles International Airport. 
      I'm happy to know bout your plans guys regarding our reunion, sana nga matuloy ito. Eh saan ba gagawin sa pinas din ba sa mismong bleachers, at gusali ng Torres? 
      Doon nga pala sa ipinadala sa akin ni Jay na email, I happen to see Rey Bisda's family picture.  You made mention bout Fenchie, how's Ben Cajiuat doing? Sila ba ang nagkatuluyan?   O sige sir balitaan mo na lang ako muli. Siyanga pala, me email add ka ba ni Fr. Eric Santos. If so pls send me his add ok. Gusto ko kasi siyang kamustahin. I do have contact with Roberto Reylado, He's in New Jersey, I will let him know of our reunion too, and get his email add as well.  See yeah, and goodluck to each and everyone of you guys !!! 

Get-together with the Bautistas, 
Gonzales and Solitarias at the Parados.

These 2 email, one from Diana and another from Tet will 
sum up the fun that was shared in this traditional yearly reunion.
 
 

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Greetings to ALL from Southern California!

It is so refreshing to see former faces once again. 
Thanks to the warm invitation from Felix & Tess
Parado.  My children & I are celebrating the twin's
4th birthday along with Riz & Dana.  We are currently
graced by the visit from Tet Castro and her family
from Ohio.   Traditionally, as I was told, these three
families make time to see each other every time Tet &
family come to visit her parents in-law in La Quinta,
CA.  Now, I feel so lucky to be a part of this. 
Unfortunately, my husband, Tony, has to work as we
ourselves have just gotten back from our vacation.

We planned to have a get together when Leah
Espino-Ponio & family were here, but it got so busy. 
My dear friends, my advise..... take time whenever you
can as chances are "I shall never pass through this
way again..."  Thanks for sharing the group picture from
Vancouver.  Looks like you had a great time together.

The memory lane via pictures and video watching of the
Fellowship Meeting from last August were truly helpful
especially with our deteriorating brain cells.  Blame
it to the so called "senior moments" or multiple
childbearing.  We have 14 children right now from ages
4-13.  Thanks to their cozy, well planned house lay
out, toys for sharing, delicious lunch, and all day
long "meriendas".  I must say, we are still having a
good time at this 7th hour of the day.

Wishing you are all here enjoying life with us.  There
is real life in simple pleasures and wonderful folks. 
God bless and looking forward to seeing one and all.

Diana Lansangan-Gonzalez
(Tony, Ysabel & Greg)

Once again, the Parado and Bautista families have
proven their graciousness and generosity in welcoming
us.  Each time we visit, we make it a point to get
together for a day.  Each meeting is as rejuvenating
and heartwarming as the one before.  Their friendship
is very special to me.  It is true that people do not
have to be related in blood.  They just have to share
a common thing, love for one another.  These people
have become part of my family.  My family and I are
blessed with having them in our lives.

The visit was even more enjoyable with having Diana
(Lansangan) Gonzalez share here generosity and
creative party planning abilities.  She provided the
games and party favors to all the children present to
help celebrate Fe and Cris Parado's' 4th birthday
party.  It was a blast.  The joke was that if you or
your child were having a birthday party, contact Diana
and she'd help organize it.  In all seriousness,
although I was not close to Diana in high school, what
I know of her now is that she is kind, thoughtful and
generous.  Christina, Michael and my niece Marissa,
have enjoyed Diana's children.  Lex, Tess, Riz, Dana
and Diana have helped me go through memory lane and
reminded me of those I may have forgotten.  Diana
brought her high school picture album and Lex played
the video of the most recent reunion  of batch '78 in
the Philippines.  I may have forgotten the names and
faces of some of our classmates and schoolmates but I
will never forget the memories they all have
contributed to who I am now. 

Three days from now, we will be back in Ohio.  This
visit to California has been great.  It is a blessing
to be able to spend time with the Parado, Bautista and
Gonzalez families.  You are God's gift to us.  May he
continue to bless you all and all your dreams come
true.

Love,
Tet (Castro) Solitaria

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Picnic in Seattle

     We also got the chance to see and meet some of our friends from Vancouver, Canada.  Beng Evangelista and Celso Galvez with their respective families took the time to see us in Seattle.  We simply had a picnic at the park for a couple of hours and catch things up with them. 

Dearest all, 

My family and I would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of 
you for the inspiring and comforting words.  This is one of the things that 
make our pain bearable.  My Dad is finally free of all the pains of this 
world and is finally being reunited with our Lord.  We love him dearly and we 
will miss him terribly but life goes on.  We all have to be strong for our 
Mom. Again, we thank you all. 

Love, 

Dana, Riz and Kids 

Once again I want to thank all of you for your prayers and remembering us in our difficult times.

Love,

Terry Javier -Abad

Thanks a lot, Paring Erick. God bless, too, to your parish and school".

Malou
 
 

val,

about those missing buddies, Fernando Celis who happens to be a cousin of mine is now connected with Allied Bank, he is the Branch Manager in North Bay Blvd. yung tabi ng dating magnolia house na kinakainan natin noong araw, remember those days?  I will try to get in touch with him to get some profile then i will send it to you.

si Moises Sta Ana naman, he works with the City Hall of Manila with Parks and
recreation Bureau. active siya sa simbahan nila (Iglesia ni Kristo) at laging naka-barong pag nagkikita kami. He is already married with one kid. when i go on vacation this coming sept, i will talk to him and ask his latest photo para makita naman ninyo.

yung iba, pag may balita, ipupukol ko na lang sa iyo.

philip