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March 5, 2010 - To what we saw on the pictures, the homecoming seems successful. I saw a lot of familiar faces  especially those who  I call lucky that were able to travel all the way from the US to attend and come home to our dear alma mater. My wife and I are very jealous. We talked and decide to commit ourselves to the next grand homecoming. I know I missed all the fun and most of all I miss Jobeth already. She use to call me all the time during the day and bother me. She is such a very nice person.
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This is a message from our friend Lito Martin, last Feb 27, 2010:

Oini ing bayu kong e-mail address... abmartin23@rogers.com. 
 
By the way, me and my family are going home this coming April 16. Sayang, I was not able to attend our reunion- next time ...next year? 

We will stay there for 3 weeks . It is also our Sta. Monica Fiesta on May 4th. We would like to invite our batch mates to our fiesta. I'm thinking of doing our small get-together on May 2nd (Sunday) at our house in Sta. Monica- para dacal tamung oras mag-tsismisan. Datang kayu ne.

 Miss na miss ko ne ing balen tamu ampon deng batchmates tamu. Siguro dacal na ing milyaring pamag-bayu qng lugar tamu since we left in 1994! Wow, how time flies... but somehow because of the website you keep me informed on what's going on qng GNC batch 75.
 
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Thank you to the following for their latest financial contribution to the site: Jobeth L. Vitug, Jun Inlong, Arnel Samonte,Benny Yapyuco, Beth V. Campbell, Rosita Navarro, Seng David, Cynthia Halili, Noel Pantig, Remi N. Montgomery, Ola dela Fuente.

Special thanks to Jobeth for coordinating and personally bringing donations for the website and for our Batch '75 Group from friends abroad. Accounting from Bernadeth and Joyce will be posted as soon as possible.

 

March 3, 2010- Beth V. Campbell and Juanita will be on their way home March 4, so, Doc Larry decided to set this day, March 3, for a dinner with our Balikbayans in their home in San Roque Dau, Lubao, as the despedida party. We are happy to see beautiful Juanita and Beth Campbell arrive earlier than the rest of our Balikbayans. 

Beth and Deth

Juanita and Asela

Cynthia with the boys at the back, visible are Ram and Rico

Right to left: Rose Manalang, Seng, Joyce, and Perla

Carlos and Ram

Batch 75 friends with gracious hosts: Doc Larry and Dra. Agnes. Front Row Seated L-R: Leonida, Susan, Charito and daughter, Aila. Standing L-R: Bong, joyce, Dra. Agnes,Angie, Del, Doc Larry

Seng, Cynthia, Carlos and wife Rose soon arrived, with their tan. They were telling us, they just dropped their bags from their Davao trip and rushed to the affair at Larry and Dra. Agnes' home.

Doc Larry made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. More than what is expected manyaman ing hinanda nang Doc Larry and Doctora Agnes. Ating steamed gule with tagilo, itu, kare-kare, barbecue,at dakal pa.

Chit Ocampo provided entertainment to the tune of "I Will Survive" courtesy of the videoke. We did not think she could sing so well. Of course, we all know how she can dance.

TO BE CONTINUED.....

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March 1, 2010 - Dakal a minta king dinner king Sasmuan. It was a relaxing atmosphere at Sister Remy's home. It is a beautiful multi-storey house with a warm ambience. Remy was a great host. We tremendously thank her for inviting everybody over.

As expected, there were the crabs and the shrimps, Sasmuan is so famous for. There was so much food, with Susan Razon Quiambao bringing palabok while Chat Miguel Tuazon's  low-cal tacos seems to be a mainstay favorite. Ating sisig, kalame, tibuk-tibuk, pastillas, prutas,etc. Basta, dakal a pamangan! Everyone enjoyed ing kwentuhan and pamangan.

      Host Remy Navarro Montgomery (inset) with her batch 75 friends, from left to right: Boy, Noel Canlas, Doc Larry, Remy, Joyce, Rose, Normita, Ester, and Rico and Bernard in front

Tyu la di Chat with husband Abel Tuazon, Uldarico and wife. There was also Angie Zapanta, Ola, Bernadeth,Susan and Q, Joseph, Larry, Noel Canlas, Noel Pantig, Romeo (Minto), Bernard,Lou Cervantes, Joyce and husband, Alex, Leonida Obando, Normita, Ester, Rose and friend Boy, Jobeth, Beth Campbell, Junita, Perla, Dory.

Jobeth, as generous as ever, shared everyone her pasalubong. She seems not to run out of it as she also had pasalubong during the Feb 27 Homecoming.  Girls had cosmetics while the boys were surprised to receive white shirts. Thanks Jobeth.

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We moved again, after dinner, at Beng's Mother's wake. This was the last night of vigil before the interment.

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February 24, 2010 - The Pre-Homecoming Party at Bernadeth's went real great. Attendance soared high with Larry and company campaigning personally for classmates to attend. The boys' attendance was surprisingly high. We were all happy to see our Balikbayans whom we were expecting to come-JoBeth, Beth Valencia, Carlos and wife Rose, Minto and wife, Grace, Vera, Juanita, Cynthia and husbad Ric, Seng, Noel, Romy, Remy. The count is not final, but calculation is plus or minus 60.

                                  Great Crowd

Happy and excited faces came and had fun. The night was filled with reminiscing, jokes and laughter as everybody re-introduced himself.  We also had fun with the parlor games and the dancing.

                            L-R Bernard, Ram, Benji Pecson, Romy Pelagio,Joseph,Minto, Audie

Romy and Dory contestants of "Pinoy Henyo"

Larry and Audie presided the business part of the get-together and the body came up with a tentative relaxation date at  the Twano's resort for Sunday. Definitely, however, our group will be meeting at Remi's place in Sasmuan on March 1.

Sexy Girls (L-R) Bong,Perla,Lily, Juanita,Dory, Vera

 

Letty Dimalanta dribbling the ball, while groupmates Carlos Manalang , Minto and Seng eagerly awaits more instructions from Game Master Angie Zapanta. They won. 

Ticket buying  and donations by local friends and friends from abroad were done. Jobeth announced the generous contributions of our classmates from abroad for the group's fund and the website. Jun Inlong and Benny Yapyuco, whom we all missed, sent their love to the batch through their cash contributions via Jobeth.

Chit Ocampo and Noel Pantig team up for "Pinoy Henyo" with another Game Master, Ola de la Fuente.

We thank Dan and Berna for their generosity in hosting the occasion. We thoroughly enjoyed!

 

We also had the chance to condole with Beng Capati at her Mother's wake in San Roque Dau, Lubao, right after the affair.

We will be seeing each other Saturday (Feb 27) evening for the Grand Alumni Homecoming. Those who were not able to make it, just come this time and have fun with us. Let us have some fun again. See you all.

  Our friendships as classmates extended far beyond high school and college days. We have lived different lives and took different paths. Nevertheless, we do not forget. Our hearts yearn for home and the friends we once had and enjoyed our youth with. E tamu mengalingwan king milabas.

 

 

 

Note:You can leave notes and reaction in our guestbook.

 

We also welcome Selwyn Tungol from Batch '75  and his Family. He is delighted to see us all through our website. Scroll down for his great update for us all.

 

 

To the following, who are celebrating their birthdays this February 2010, may another year bring you JOY,PROSPERITY,GOOD HEALTH, and WHATEVER GOOD THINGS YOUR HEART IS HOPING FOR. Happy Birthday!!!

      • JUANITA CABAIS - 03-08
      • Cynthia Navarro/Halili - 03-08
      • Jose Tanquilut - 03-24
      • Emerson Dimalanta - 03-23
         
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Our heartfelt condolences to Beng Capati and her Family for the passing of her Mother.

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WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR THEIR DONATIONS  WITHOUT WHOM OUR SITE WILL NOT CONTINUE TO EXIST. CLICK FOR OUR ACCOUNTING REPORT 

 

THANK YOU!

 

SAN DIEGO MAY 2008 REUNION PICTURES.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations to Erica Celine Bautista Samonte, the beautiful and talented daughter of Arnel and Pearl Samonte. She graduated BS in Business Management from Ateneo University in Manila.

 

 

Joy Aiza Ramos made it to the 2009 Physician Board Exams. Congratulations to Joy Aiza and her family, especially to her parents Liza and Nick for bringing out the best in her.

 

 

 

Congratulations Rowena Rae Manabat for graduating Cum Laude BS Chemistry, Bio Chemistry, minor in Mathematics from the Pacific University, Oregon.

 

"Weng" surprised even her parents, Romeo and Grace Manabat with the academic honors she received.

 

 

 

May 2009 - Congratulations to Crystal Valencia Campbell who graduated Cum Laude  from San Diego State University - Bachelor Degree in Science, Biology.  She leaves on the 29th of June for her first tour as a US Navy Officer. She is the lovely daughter of Jaime and Beth Valencia Campbell.

 

 

CARLO MIGUEL-TUAZON, for PASSING THE B.S. Nursing Board Exams.He is Abel and Charito Miguel-Tuazon's son 

 

 

 

 

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Ola Mabanta-de la Fuente invited friends, family and classmates for her Golden Birthday at Holiday Inn on August 8, 2009. It was at 6:00 pm at the Acacia-Mahogany Function Rooms at Holiday Inn Clark. Attire was formal.

It was a successful and fun party she had. Here is her account.

"Oh boy what a birthday party ! Melasing ko keng tula at saya !
Of course there were friends who supported me. The party started with a big bang  a dance number from me and Marco ! Marco carrying  one single rose with all the chreography , habol habol nya ako , snob and then boogie , cross step and shuffle.  Complete with fog lights before the dance to the music of 'love you today than yesterday '. THAT DANCE  was  an ice breaker and the guests had loosen up. i can see Nene my sister in law and some relatives laugh their hearts out when they saw Marco doing the boogie etc.
 

Then there was  this avp i made specially for the event ' entitled pretty woman" from memories of childhood  until 5o years old ! a song was rendered by cute Bjao a son of my friend 'fly me to the moon ' !  followed by Marina's song 'Iingatan ka .'  There were 50 well wishers who made their short but meaningful speeches. Gosh I was in near tears when they spoke only good words for me (of course ).
 

My mommy greeted me but with a  word welcome hahaha, nag-practice pa naman kami ng sasabihin nalimutan nya !
 

The most applauded was my speech i guess where i went stammering with my signature ala german style talking ! I could not wear my eyeglasses kaya i read my speech , i said page 2  AND page 3 complete with period and everything.
There was a tear jerker also when i saw mommy's eyes,staring at me with  pride and joy. And i thank the Lord  that she s still around to witness my 5oth bday! Thanks to a lot of people , friend, etc. most especially Marco  who is my major sponsor by the way ! hahaha
There were 248 guest total. I realized the people i have touched  (naks ). Also the most if not the "mostest" special number was the fashion show conceptualized by Tina Pineda my events coordinator,  12 women of substance paraded  dressed to the nines with their matching jewelries ( of course my  creations ). Women who were my friends, valued clients, and some relatives. Line dancing, ballroom dancing, cake ceremony. I was so happy that we slept at 4 am in the morning.I realized that  neither time nor distance made a difference in building a relationship called friendship.
 

Food was superb also. My goodness I could go on and on and on, but right now i am still in euphoria, i havent been sleeping for the last 2 days na !
 

Some say they had  an impromptu entertainment from me ! hahaha
we miss you guys from the USA- my friends,but surely you made my birthday really great i felt  so special that night !
By the way if you have time please log in the face book ! there s an article written by norman songco also my friend from guagua, thanks  for that beautiful life GOd gave me ! regards and i misss you all  mwah!"
 

Note: Ola is sharing her pictures during her golden year celebration soon. Meantime, she is sharing some of her grade school photos. Here are kiddie pictures of Nerissa, Grace, Perla, Larry Audie, Liza, Reuben,Josie, Rommel, Aurora, Dory................. Click for More

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Beth Campbell

WONDERFUL TIME

March 8, 2010 -  I just want to say thank you very much to all of you for making our homecoming a very memorable one.  All of you are wonderful.  It was very different feelings I can’t describe in words.  I felt so blessed to have all of you in my life.  We became brothers and sisters with all that wonderful memory of our high school days (okay maybe they were not all wonderful then but they are now) and we are going to treasure these for the rest of our lives.  My thanks to everyone especially to Doc Larry, Mila and Dette and Dan.   All I can say is I miss you already.  I am still not in tune here in States my mind still in PI with all of you.  Thank you again.  Love you all.

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A Warm Adieu

March 5, 2010- JUST WANT TO BID OUR CLASSMATES WHO CAME ALL THE WAY FROM USA , CANADA AND MIDDLE EAST. A WARM ADIEU ! YOU MADE US VERY HAPPY IN YOUR HOMECOMING.I HOPE YOU HAD FUN IN THE SAME WAY WE DID! WE LOVE TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE COMING YEARS!THANKS FOR THE HAPPY MEMORIES, LAUGHTER AND JOY YOU BROUGHT US( WE LOCALS) WE LL MISS YOU ! TILL WE MEET AGAIN ! TAKE CARE AND HOPE YOU ALL REACH YOUR RESPECTIVE HOMES SAFE AND SOUND, RECHARGED AND HAPPY THAT FOR SOMETIME IN YOUR LIFE YOU HAD THIS FAMILY, OUR GNC HS 1975 ! MAY THE GOOD LORD KEEP YOU ALL CLOSE TO HIS HEART FOREVER. .. MWAH !

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It Was A Grand Homecoming For Everyone

Arnel Samonte took this picture of High School Batch '75, on February 27 during the GNC Grand Alumni Homecoming. Arnel has uploaded more pictures in his Facebook.

It was a successful affair hosted by the High School Jubilee Batch 1984. There were almost 60 alumni from Batch 75 who attended the Homecoming.

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(Click here for Arnel's Facebook)

Ola sent us this pictures on the Grand Homecoming Night 27 Feb 2010

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March 9, 2010 - Hello to everyone! I am just wondering if there are batchmates that made Korea their home.Do you know of anyone? I will be in Seoul next week, so it will be wonderful if I can see them and maybe talk to them (for my "Potpourri").

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March 7, 2020 - It has been a long time since Joyce has askedme to be a literary contributor to our web magazine. Although interested, I was hesitant to say “YES” for a number of reasons, but the lack of time and experience are the foremost justifications. I thought that in order to be aneffective and successful communicator, one has to have the educational background in any field of Literature plus a considerable amount of stock knowledge on life’s various facets.

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Bambi is a GNC Alumnus and trying her hand in business. Her native bags come from Bicol and are beautiful with contemporary designs. Visit her shop!

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