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| DPA BATCH 76 CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The first Christmas Party for the entire Batch of DPA Class 76 was held last December 16, 2000 at the rest house of Congressman Ayong Maliksi in Bucandala, Imus, Cavite. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This was attended by 64 members. Compared to the past 3 years, we saw a dwindling attendance from Section A. I just hope that we don't get tired seeing each other. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noemi de Castro-Reyes was our balikbayan guest during the party. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The party won't be complete without the traditional parlor games, exchange gifts and raffle draw. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A million thanks to our classmates who donated some raffle prizes for the evening: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edwin Constantino | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Myra Handog-Pimentel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soledad Camaclang-Manuel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edsel Palma | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ronaldo Paras | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liza Marcial-Saavedra | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| There were so much laughter when the parlor games started! How would you imagine macho-looking guys dressed in girls' attires a-la "THALIA" (the famous star of a popular TV soap opera) in the game, "Thalia Went to the Market". Walang panama si Madonna sa mga participants! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We modified "Trip to Jerusalem"with the guys standing in circle with eggplants between their thighs. Hindi agawan ng silya, kundi agawan ng talong ang pinagkaguluhan nila. Here you would see the mischievous smiles from the guys every time their "eggplants" were touched. (He-he-he). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Of course, it would be unfair kung walang kaligayahang idinulot sa mga kababaihan, so we had to play the "infamous" Banana Eating Contest. Guess who's the expert! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On a serious and nobler cause, the class solicited some cash on the spot through Christmas carols for one of our members --- Rosalinda "Deng"Javier. She was recently diagnosed to be suffering from the big C (of the breast) . The amount collected was not that huge yet it was a big help for her. During this scene, marami ang napaluha. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The night was incomplete dahil wala ang inaasahan naming "LIFE" of the party, our dearly beloved Emely Cajigas-Casanada, the brain-child of the fund raising for this Christmas Party. It was her idea to go from house to house (select member of the class and some referrals) at mangharana. Thanks to the members of the class who went out of their way at hindi inalintana ang hamog at lamig ng gabi just to be able to raise funds for the Christmas Party. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The party ended at around 9PM, hindi rin nawala ang KODAKAN. Food and drinks were catered by Liza Marcial-Saavedra. Ang lahat at umuwi na may ngiti sa mga labi. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DEL PILAR ACADEMY CELEBRATES 51st ANNIVERSARY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Our beloved Alma Mater celebrated its 51st anniversary last February 10, 2001, coinciding with the DPA Batch 76 Silver Anniversary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The celebration started with a motorcade in the morning from 8:30AM to 10:30AM all throughout Imus. The motorcade was even covered by ABS-CBN Channel 2. Unfortunately, yours truly was not able to join this motorcade so I do not have much to say about it. However, those who were present said that it was indeed a great success. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The evening affair was held at the Imus Social Terrace from 7PM to 1AM. Batch 76 members (62 in all) were honored as the 25th year celebrants. Highlight of the evening was the candle ceremony and the singing of our Alma Mater Song led by no less than the Class 76. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage were again catered by our own Liza Marcial-Saavedra. (Mukhang lumalakas ang business ni Liza because of the DPA Class 76!) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Governor Bong Revilla was the guest speaker. He stayed for almost an hour and witnessed several presentations from some DPA alumni. Unfortunately from Batch 76, inabot ng hiya ang mga matiyagang nagpractice ng dance number at mukhang dinaga ang mga dibdib kaya hindi na natuloy ang kanilang presentasyon, Scaredy Cats! SAYANG! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subalit, nang medyo palalim na ang gabi at madilim na madilim na sa kapaligiran , halos lumindol sa dance floor nang magsayawan na po sila! YES! Who said we're getting OLDER? Bagets pa rin ang Batch 76. Sayang naman iyong live band kung walang magsasayaw so nagwala na po kami hanggang sawa. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oops!. The celebration for the DPA Class 76 Silver Anniversary does not end there. There will be a summer get-together scheduled on April 21, 2001. This is where the officers plan to paint the town red and enjoy each other's company and continue reminiscing the good old days shared together 25 years ago! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please watch out for the next update! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (LAC, 2001) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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