Back by popular demand, the guestbook entries of old! Please enjoy.
6/30/01
the warmth of the fellowship among the dameans at the reunion was almost
palpable...there was caring and sharing of each other from make-up, clothes,
stories, jokes and most especially FOOD!!
room 228 was the designated " cafeteria " for the occasion ..if you
were
hungry and expressed it, someone will tell you, " go to room 228 ".
and sure
enough there will be food.. nanay ferrariz and manang inday gonzalez madria
will help you find a plate. manang inday brought adobo, mangga ( the really
juicy one) bing ferrariz bought a tray of puto , baby martinez brought a
large aluminum tray of fried tilapia, fried smelts and the infamous
ginamos!!! whew! until we checked out, the room, still smelt like "
whatever
" .shirley zolina victa bribed the cleaning lady with puto so she won't
mind.
it worked.. she kept saying " gracias" . inday m. felt so embarrassed
but
without those food a lot of alums would have starved....vida provided a
continuous supply of hot kanin. she brings down the rice cooker hidden in a
p[lastic bag. she brought down monggo with balunggay leaves... Bro. Willy
said, busog ako but the fried smelt,bulad and fried fish were so inviting so
Orman and him dug in...
as the old cliche' goes slightly improvised, " the closest way to anybody's
heart is through his/her stomach "
hey, bro. willy and orman, HINT, HINT, HINT for the next reunion!
may all your days be happy, your nights calm and peaceful and your hearts
full of love! God Bless.
Josie Tizon <JosieTiz1@aol.com>
USA -
Hi to all my friends in NOTRE DAME
I know i missed the event this year pero babawi ako sa inyo in our 2003 reunion
I URGE YOU TO SEE GENSAN NOW
and see by yourself.PLS BRING PLENTY OF BAON at bubusugin namin kayo ng sariling
atin GOODIES FROM GENSAN.REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS EVENT MAYBE ITS GOOD TO
SAVE NOW. ADD THIS TO UR MONTHLY BILLS,HE,HE, SEND IT THRU ORMAN MANANSALA AND
COLLECT INTEREST WHEN D TIME COMES.HE IS A BANK MANAGER IN GENSAN.
ALAM KO SUMSUMAN AKO THIS TIME KASI WE GOT STUCKED UP HERE IN FLORIDA WAITING
FOR LIZETTE DELIVERY OF HER BABY. SIGE LANG ANYWAY IM ENJOYING ALL YOUR
PICTURES.THANX PRIM,FOR PUTTING OUR DREAMS TOGETHER.IT'S JUST LIKE YESTERDAY
WHEN INDAY,FELY,ANGEL A& ME PLANNED ALL OF THESE AND NOW IT'S ALL OVER
AMERICA & PHILIPPINES.WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD TO LIVE KNOWING WE ARE STILL
AROUND VERY MUCH ALIVE AND KICKING. AM PLANNING TO HAVE A SEPARATE REUNION THIS
TIME WITH OUR OWN BATCH AND SOME FRIENDS IN NOTRE DAME WE HOPE WE CAN ARRANGE
THIS BETTER. AM LEAVING ON JULY 3 HOPE TO SEE U GUYS . MISSED U
ALL,PRIMA,ANGEL, INDAY,FELY, LANIE, NOH, TINY,BOY,DADAY, ZENY, ROD,VILMA,AND TO
ALL DAMEANS. BYE CELIA PARICA ESMA
CELIA PARICA ESMA
GENSAN CITY, PHIL. -
6/30/01
Good Day Everyone!
A week ago this Saturday we ended our beautiful, memorable, woderful,
considered to be most-treasured "Gala Night", hoping that each one of
us who attended the reunion had savored every minute of togetherness, laughter.
I wish, I wish, it didn't end at all. Are you still reminicing the 5-day affair
to remember? Chris and I still do til this writing.
Speaking of the "Fair to Remember" - I would like to thank those who
helped and donated and contributed to make this a "huge" success.
Prima, did I use the right word "huge"? For a start, I believe we did
a good job, huh? And for a paaman, I got all those left overs, like: pens,
scotch tape, cello, pieces of string, wires. So, for the next reunion you know
whom to approach for these tidbits. Thank you, thank you all who stayed behind
to man the bazaar: Inday, Tally, Nang Inday (Madria), Olivia Te, Gerry, Nena,
Binggot, Chris (my Palangga), Eillen B, and Mrs. Ferrariz and Vida B. This list
include the Chairman, Minda H., exMr. President, Angel Boloico, and of course
the brain of this fair, exMs. Secretary, Prima.
Likewise, thank you everyone for your generous donations: Binggot, Inday, Noh
and Zeny, William E, Ida E, Arsenia, Ana Fe D (our newly elected Secretary),
Minda Z, Nosy (for the foods), Baby Martinez M (for the foods), Joe L (from
China), Chris and Prime, and Nena G A, Angel and Vida, Ma'am Dorie, Bro. Willy
and Orman M. I sincerely apologize for the names I missed to mention, but deep
in Notre Dame's name you are always etched in her heart.
Well then, friends and new acquaintances, and classmates (forever)... til our
next reunion, it may happen earlier than 2003, hmmmmmmm?
Love (in Notre Dame),
Lanie Zerrudo-Gammon
Chairman - A Fair to Remember
P.S. Prime, don't forget - I have all those uniforms and the Philippine flag.
Just howl if you need them. We have more photos trickling in, one from Angel
(our group photo) - daw kanami guid sa aton tanan. Likewise, a photo taken with
Manang Goring will be up on the web soon.
Lannie Zerrudo-Gammon <lzgammon@hotmail.com>
Elk Grove, CA USA -
Hi everyone,
Great reunion, wonderful people, great fellowship. Everyone
was very helpful and supportive. Thankyou all for being there. See you in 2003.
Minda
Minda Hinco Zamzam <AZAMZAM@aol.Com>
CORONA, CA USA -
June 27, 2001
Our webbist Chris Gammon, husband of Leilanie Zerrudo Gammon, will be out of
circulation for a few days. He and his mother are helping out a friend who is
dying of cancer. Please offer your prayers for Chris' intentions. Thank you.
Prima
prima
USA -
June 27, 2001
Please send a copy of your photos to Prima (email me for my home address) to
use for the newsletter. I will make a copy for Chris to use for the website.
For now, Chris is using photos he personally took during the event. As soon as
we get your photos we will accommodate them. Thanks to everyone who
participated in Reunion 2001, to Angel and officers, to Reunion Chairman Minda
and her committee members, to the Paredes family, to Richard and Ligaya Huffman
and those who served as hosts, to the mentors, all alumni and their family,
Advent Philomels for the musical ensemble, and all our special guests. Mabuhay
Notre Dame community. Cheers, Prima
prima <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA -
june 28,2001
To the Paredes family,
We could not thank you enough all for your preparation of the home made and
delicious food. Everyone injoyed those especially made suman, empanadas the
sotanghon, puto at dinuguan and also the big yummy lechon and many more.Busog
na busog kami lahat after the "attackie!" (said by Fr. Demers). See
you in 2003 in GSC God permits.
elena tingzon gonzalez <elandyg@aol.com>
san diego, ca USA -
26 June 2001
It was indeed a 24-carat reunion. The best in the west!... For those who missed
out, well, you can eat your heart out. See you guys in 2003. I'm salivating!!!
Elmar "Tiny" Divinagracia <dg0450@webtv.net>
San Diego , California USA -
June 26, 2001
This was my "first reunion" and it was quite an experience! There
were only 2 of us from Batch 80 NDDCHS (myself and Abed Adre) but it sure was a
lot of fun having to meet fellow Notre Dameans. Even got to meet my parents'
classmates... wow! I felt young again!
Prima, Angel and the rest of the shakers - Kudos! Job well done... couldn't
thank you enough for putting it together!
Bro. Joe Damian - quite an honor to meet one of the pioneers! You even knew my
grandpa "OT Santos" (Santito). Hope to see you in GenSan 2003. I'd
love to hear more of your stories.
Bro. Paul and Bro. James - great pleasure seeing you again after 20 something
years.
Bro. Vic - I still remember when you ripped my shirt open coz I wouldn't button
it all the way. Anyway, that was then, I'm a good boy now. Nice seeing you at
the gala!
Orman & Bro. Willy - hope you had a great time. Enjoy the rest of your
stay.
To all fellow Notre Dameans - thanks for the wonderful time. Let's do it again!
Ronaldo "Jojo" Santos Jr. NDDCHS80 <RONGENSAN@aol.com>
Lakewood, CA USA -
june 26, 6:40 p.m. just got back from l.a. i stayed for a while with my
brod before flying back to new jersey. what can i say, "...definitely
lovelier the second time around." looking forward to brother damian's
subsequent chapters (limit 20 minutes each) next reunion. doc mendoza's speech
definitely evoked some teen-age suppressed memories and of course, orman's
presentation should be included in our application for 2nd mortagage to finance
the 2003 reunion in gensan. kudos to pres. angel, to chairman minda and to all
movers and shakers, last but not the least,to my "bitter" half in the
emceeing, ana fe dinopol. of course, to prima, for keeping me hooked on to
notredamegensan. this should be banned. and to those girls who keep telling me
i was so cute, why didn't you tell me this in 1965 to 1968? see ya' in
2003.------ding
magno "ding" mateo <dingmats@hotmail.com>
clifton, nj USA -
June 26, 2001
Business before pleasure:
1) If you wish to add your photos on our newsletter or website, please send a
COPY to Prima. Email me for my mailing address.
2) For $10 a month, we can create YOUR OWN WEB PAGE. Just click on
"Sponsor's Page" for more detail.
3) We can order extra copies of the Souvenir Program. If you want a copy,
please email me or tell your friend. It costs $6.25 plus $3 postage priority
mail.
4) Check our website every week for new postings/announcements.
Cheers, Prima
prima <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA -
JULY 26, 2001 Tuesday, two days after the reunion.
Am sufferring from "rws" also known as reunion withdrawal syndrome!
The only cure...visit the website.
Okay guys, keep the comments coming--positive or negative. It's the best way to
grow.
Besides, we can't let our OLD errr rather former President Angel rest yet.
Visualize this...when he reads your email/guest book entry, Angel is perched on
the armchair of this soft, black leather sofa in his living room, a cold soft
drink in one hand and a remote control on the other, 60's music in the
background. As your letter flashes on this 52 inch dvd screen in front of him,
he shakes his head in total amazement at this technological wonder, smiles in
sheer joy and contentment. His wife asked him a week ago, "Ti ano To,
maliwat ka pa sa pagkaPresident?" Before the reunion he empathically said,
"I'll crucify myself first!!". After the reunion, he says, "Siguro
kung may support gihapon...". Like I said, keep the comments coming. And
don't forget, the leader is only as good as the people he leads. And you guys
were the greatest! Prime
prima, the jetlagged but happy treasurer!
USA -
Hi, all of you out there! Just woke up to make up for the lost sleep
times the last four days I was in LA. Talk about staying up late to yak and
laugh...3 and 4 am bedtimes and waking up at 7 am! No wonder I slept so soundly
when I took a nap. Anyway, congratulations to the movers and shakers of this
event. It was truly wonderful to be there, I am still suffering from
"after the reunion blues." From the class of 1966, we need better
attendance next time, so I hope everyone can make it. There was Bessie
Demonteverde Yap, Minda Hingco Zamzam, Wilhelmina "Bing" Ferrariz,
and myself. Angeles...where were you? Anyway, I have to go back and take
another nap. Wonderful time with wonderful friends. Thanks to my hosts, Bing
and Prima. You are such good friends. Inday Tizon, take care! Love ya, people!
TALLY
Shirley Zolina Victa <tallyvic@yahoo.com;
victas@psns.navy.mil>
Silverdale, WA USA -
Congratulations to all the Officers and organizers of REunion 2001.
Angel, thanks a lot for a wonderful job. Thanks for insisting on me to attend.
I like the choir . Sariling atin and created a pinoy atmosphere. I enjoyed the
picnic too...thanks to the Paredes Family.
I am very happy how people cathcing the "UWI NA DAMEAN" fever. Your
enthusiasm challneges us to make the Golden Jubillee of NDDC more evenful. We
got a lot of suggestions which I think will make GENSAN people and our local
alumni get interested too. The more I feel your interests, the more I feel that
2 years is too long to wait for another reunion. Your support to NDDC is one of
my sources of energy to keep the school be on the level of your expectaions ...
a school that we could always be proud about. NDDC has dreams and a MISSION we
should carry it on. Thanks again and God bless.
Bro. Willy Lubrico,FMS <wlubrico@hotmail.com>
Gensan, Philippines -
I am from Class 1974 but from way out there in Cebu. The Notre Damean
Divinagracias are my husband Elmar and all his relatives. However having
attended three out of five of this organization's reunions has made me an
honorary Notre Damean. Almost, di ba Prima? Seriously now, I really enjoyed
this year's reunion. Everything was perfect except the dance music on gala
night. I loved the Power Point presentation and the choir. There were
interesting costumes including Angel's Irish tie, kuno. For all others dressed
in suits and tried to pass themselves as Italians kuno...sige na lang. They
blended well enough with the crowd.
I would like to extend special greetings to Tong and Lydia Divinagracia who
made it to the reunion this year. We did miss Celia and Noly Esma, and Cris
Dinopol this year.
As for 2003, that remains to be seen. It is painful enough to save money for
the fare and other expenses but our budget does not include ransom money. I'm
sort of kidding.
Vilma Divinagracia <divinagr@webtv.net>
San Diego, CA USA -
June 25 23:00 PDT: Kapoy naman! But it's worth seeing classmates &
alumni. It's an honor to be presented an "Alumni-In-Law" award. I am
very touched! I will miss you Prima, Angel, Noh, Ed, Elmar, Fely (thank you for
the tapa!), Zeny, Inday, Boy, & Joe. Tulug na...
Chris & Lannie Zerrudo-Gammon <LZGammon@hotmail.com>
Elk Grove, CA USA -
June 25, 2001 (EST)
Open letter to Class 67
To our classmates who did not make it to LA, you missed a real good, pardon me,
great one! Our very own Angel outdid himself not only as a President but as a
host. Thanks for coming guys...
Joe Loable -China
Helen Biadoma - Canada
Lydia Lopez Divinagracia & Josie Guab Hernando -Philippines
Josie Ferrariz Tizon - New Jersey
Noh Dalid Conrad - Ohio
California
Zeny Kinjiyo Gili - Los Angeles
Fely Akol Pedrena - San Diego
Elmar Divinagracia - San Diego
Lanni Zerrudo Gammon - Elk Grove, Sacramento area
Ed Lozano - Sta. Maria
Ed "Boy" Soriano - Stockton
Angel Boloico - Riverside gid!
P.S.
Send Zeny patadyong asap!
Celia ginsumsuman ka na naman namon kay ara ka na sa Florida wala pa magkadto!
Babawi talaga kami sa 2003 bantay ka! :)
Pare Elmar thanks for doing a friend a favor. One good turn deserves another
kuno!
Lanni and Inday - A Fair to Remember indeed!
Helen keep the laughter down esp. at 4 a.m. in room 609!
Fely, ngaa wala kita sing kan-on?
Josie hindi ka ba na sunburn sa Universal at Disneyland?
Lydia hope this is just the beginning of many reunions...
Joe, are you sure there are no worms left in that silk Ching Dynasty costume
Zeny was wearing? Yuk!
Ed and Ed - hope you made it home safe and sound.
Angel, relax ka na Brod.I will try to do the same.
Prima from Florida
prima
USA -
June 25, 2001 (EST)
Notre Dame at Disneyland in two words..."WHEW AND WOW!" Just got back
from LA an hour ago. All the way home, (4 hours of flight LA-Detroit, 3 hours
stopover in Detroit, another 2 1/2 hours Detroit-Tampa), I replayed the events
of the past ten days in my head. The pictures, crisp and in living colors, were
so heartwarming. Now I know why--in spite of the hassles of travel, expenses,
minor and major glitzes--we keep coming back for more. Tonight before I fall
asleep, I will replay those reunion memories once more and pause at each
picture frame to relive the moments again and savor the joy of forming new and
renewing old friendships. Thanks for coming everyone. P.S. Your membership fee
statement will soon be in the mail! Payback time! :) :) :) Your new treasurer.
Prima Guipo Hower, Treasurer 2001-03 <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA -
Congratulations for a job well done!!Kudos to Angel Boloico,
Prima, all the officers who made reunion 2001 an event to reckon with. Special
mention to Chris Gammon who kept us abreast of events and attendees during the
reunion. I felt like I was there, too....Best wishes to the 2001-2003
officers....big task ahead but there's nothing impossible with
NotreDameans.....happy trails, everyone!!!
Editha Tubao-Ferrer <ENFERRER@msn.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA -
Thanks for the invitation for the reunion. I really enjoyed the gala
night, the picnic, the company. Thanks for our hosts too: Jojo and gena santos,
Abed and Cyl Adre, Sol and Mon Cuenco, Shirley Cavestany, Vic and Mona Braza,
Nena and Jun Adonay, Prima and Al, Mim and Frank Riccio, Ray and baby Rogan,
henry and Susan Rogan, Clarice Javier, etc.
Meetings more alumni made me feel great. Ifeel proud being a Notre Damean
(Lagao 71) and a Filipino.
WELCOME TO GENSAN BY 2003. I am very happy that the GEnsan fever is catching up
for the GOLDEN JUBILLEE of NDDC.
bro. willy <willy_l@hotmail.com>
gensantos, philippines -
JUNE 24,01
Hi Everyone,
Hep Hep Hurray to our 5th reunion!. It was really an affair to remember beyond
forgetting, it was a huge success we made it again.More power to us.
Congratulations to all newly elected officers. Thanks to the mentors and the
prime movers.Hopefully we can do another one affair to remember in "UWI NA
DAMEAN "in GEN SAN THIS COMING 2003.Lets pray for peace.
elena tingzon gonzalez <elandyg@aol.com>
San diego, ca USA -
Hey YA'LL! Shoutouts from Georgia. We're back home and we had the
greatest time. Thank you to all our officers who helped put this schindig
together. You guys are the best! Seeing everybody again, old and bald, was just
the greatest. I look forward to seeing you guys older, balder and fatter next
reunion. Just kidding, you know I love all of YA'LL. See you in GenSan!! ^_^
ToToNg <Neztor1406@aol.com>
Powder springs, GA USA -
NDDFG Batch '92 salutes everyone attending the reunion. Hi to my dad Milo
Santos and my Tita Gloria Plateros Santos. Have fun everyone and don't stay out
too late.
Marikit Santos-Asberry <luhvleeh@yahoo.com>
Phoenix, az USA -
have fun tomorrow everybody!! i wish i can make it there but can't...
i'll try though =)
Kenneth Mark Falconitin - NDDC-HS <integ2nv@importlive,com>
Vtwon , CA USA -
Abaw gid kanami tani nga maka attend sang reunion dira sa America labi na
gid sa disneyland peru estrikto gid ang US embassy. Nagpa interview ako and the
white man told me that I am not very rich that I might not come back to the
philippines. Te na disapprove gid ang akon nga visa. Tani ang mga americano
indi man tagaan sang visa para nga indi man sila makakadto dire sa philippines.
Te, kumusta nalang kamo dira. Have a good time nalang and enjoy! My regards to
Mickey Mouse nalang.
Lando Quinto <lqq33@mandy.com>
Koronadal , Soth Cotabato Filipinas -
June 20, 2001
susan guatlo-acosta
<lbpsssg@gsc.weblinq.com>
gen. santos city, Philippines -
Nice and simple homepage......
Rodel
G. Frugalidad <rodsgf@davao.net>
Davao City, DVO Philippines -
Kumusta ang mga bogoy sa Lagao. Maayo kay nakalakat ako sa Canada, kung
indi bogoy gihapon ako! Karon pahampang-hampang lang ko sing golf diri,pero
nagakaon bulad gihapon. Ginapala kag ginapiko ang dolyar diri. Sin-o ang
nagakinahanglan sang dolyar kay wala gid ako sing ihatag. God bless all Notre
Dameans especially me! Kano
Franklin
Zolina, the sister of Shirley Zolina Victa <jingb@webtv.net>
Vancouver , BC Canada -
June 20, 2001 - Hong Kong
Great website! We're proud of you, Auntie Prima! Can't make it to this year's
reunion but who knows, 2003 would be the year for many of us - Auntie San
included! I’m helping you spread the news to fellow ND Polomolok alumni and
lower batches like me:):):)
Have fun in Disneyland!
Hazel May B. Guillero <bing@mapua.com>
Chai Wan, Hong Kong -
Happy reuinion everyone. I am sure everyone is excited about what to wear
for the reunion. I hope all countries are represented and that everyone have a
fine time. It is a small world indeed. We will visit the website to get
information of transpire there. Again happy reunion everyone.
Susan G. Guipo <alumni@marista.nddc.edu.ph
>
General Santos City, RP Philippines -
17 June 2001
(PDT)
Sharing with all Notre Dameans on this father's day a quote by David Mckay.
" THE MOST IMPORTANT THING A FATHER CAN DO TO HIS CHILDREN IS TO LOVE
THEIR MOTHER". Happy loving and happy father's day to all!!
Tiny Divinagracia '67 <dg0450@webtv.net>
San DIego , Ca USA -
June 17, 2001 [PDT]. Thanks everyone for your nice comments. This site
has had nearly as many visits the first half of June as it did the entire month
of May. I'm glad to see the word is spreading so well. If all goes well, I'll
be adding pictures DURING the reunion, so wherever you are, please come back
and look for new goodies!
Chris Gammon <Chris_Gammon@hotmail.com>
Elk Grove, CA USA -
Beautiful website. Your the best Prim and Chris. Prim thanks a lot for
retrieving our resevation at the Hotel, maybe with out your advocacy we would
be homeless in Disneyland... hu hu hu, but no matter what, be homeless or with
address, rain or shine in the forecast we will still be there loyal to our Alma
Mater. I can't wait to see our fellow Notre Dameans ...I'm so excited, I don't
have any special oostume of any country, I don't care as long as we see each
other there, I have been ready since Labor Day.. see yah.
Ma.Elena Tingzon Gonzalez
<elandyg@aol.com>
San Diego , cA USA -
More power to Notre Dame Gen. San Alumni. See you soon in June 2001 at
DisneyLand. Mabuhay!!!
andy gonzalez <elandyg@aol.com>
san diego, ca USA -
It's a pleasure to be among Pilipino Notre Dame Alumni
Imelda Biadoma Capellen <bng32@netscape.net>
Houston, Tx USA -
Squared away and neat website. Good luck on your reunion and god bless.
Happy father's day to all!
Ron Santori <rsvp75@aol.com>
GenSan, Philippines -
Greetings from the Philippines. I would really want to join you folks in
LA but unfortunately I cannot convince the U.S. Consul that I am coming back to
the Philippines. Nevertheless I wish you all a happy grand reunion. My gretings
to Alice Rivera, Fe Reyes, Tony Pacheco and all my classmates batch '60 NDL and
'64 NDDC and my Elementary classmate Nilo Santos. My greetings to all those who
will attend the LA Reunion especially to Eileen. I am so disappointed not to be
there but I am there in Spirit.
susan G. Guipo <alumni@marista.nddc.edu.ph>
general santos, RP USA -
Hi Folks!
I'd been informed by whiz kid, Prima, that the costume you wear during the
reunion gala night will be of your own choice. We can even go
"native" if we want to. Well, with the forecasted temperature that
day and with L.A.'s humidity (not to mention the smog) I'm prediciting a
scorcher. I was actually contemplating wearing a g-string to keep me cool and
looking native at the same time. MY wife said that I don't have the rear to
show, so I might as well forget it. At any rate, will it be rain or sunshine,
you can count on me. I will be there. I AM READY TO RUMBLE!
Tiny Divinagracia <dg0450@webtv.com>
San Diego , Ca USA -
June 15, 2001
FYI ONLY
10 Day forecast from Weather Channel for Anaheim, Ca
Jun 16, Sat Partly Cloudy 80F daytime 64F night
June 17, Sun Mostly Cloudy 81F 63F
June 18, Mon Cloudy 80F 63F
June 19, Tues Cloudy 81F 64F
June 20, Wed Cloudy 81F 64F
June 21, Thur Cloudy 80F 63F
June 22, Fri Cloudy 81F 64F
June 23, Sat Cloudy 80F 63F
June 24, Sun Mostly Cloudy 79F 63F
Mass on Sunday at the Park before picnic...Fr. Bert Demers.
A song goes, "IT NEVER RAINS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA..." LET'S KEEP
OUR FINGERS CROSSED.
prima, secretary
USA -
June 15, 2001
WE NEED YOUR HELP. We are updating our Alumni Directory for mailing
purposes--newsletter, updates, memos, notices.
If you wish to be included, please email Sol Santos Cuenco, NDL74 at
solemama@yahoo.com or primah@juno.com.
Include name (maiden name for ladies), home address, and Alma Mater/year you
graduated. Optional:telephone or email address.
We have over 400 names of NDGenSan alumni and former mentors in our directory.
For copy, just email request.
If you know of schoolmates/classmates in other countries who may not have heard
of our alumni association, please tell them about us and our website. Thanks.
See you in LA soon!
Prima, Secretary <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA -
I just want to welcome the delegation from General Santos City. Wish I
could join you Bro. Willy, Orman, Noel, etc. I miss you all. Enjoy your stay in
the states! Have a great time everyone!
Mimi Nuñeza-Riccio <friccio@rcn.com>
Somerset, NJ USA -
It's all systems go from the Philippine side. Bro. Willy and myself will
take separate flights to L.A. on June 18 while Noel Custodio's group will be
leaving on June 20. See yah all, guys!
Orman O. Manansala <manansala.oo@ibank.com.ph>
Gen. Santos City, Philippines -
Good job on your website! I am very proud of you, Manang Prima!
Lourdes Diaz-Johanson <mdiaz@indiana.edu>
Bloomington, IN USA -
June 13, 2001
ARE YOU READY TO HAVE FUN YET? "ALL MY BAGS ARE PACKED", HOW ABOUT
YOU? DON'T FORGET THESE ACTIVITIES AND VENUE:
JUNE 21, THURSDAY--WELCOME ALUMNI/REGISTRATION
LOBBY OF QUALITY HOTEL
TOURS ON YOUR OWN
7 PM HAPPY TOGETHER/FELLOWSHIP
JUNE 22, FRIDAY WELCOME/REGISTRATION
2 PM A FAIR TO REMEMBER
7 PM A NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT
JUNE 23, 2001 8:30-9:30 A.M. OFFICER'S MEETING
10:00-12:00 Meeting/Election Officers
AFTERNOON FREE
5:00 PM GALA REGISTRATION
5:45 SEATING ASSIGNMENTS
6:30 PROGRAM BEGINS
DINNER WILL BE SERVED PROMPTLY
JUNE 24, 2001 SAN JUAN PICNIC AT A PARK
ONE MILE FROM QUALITY HOTEL
HAVE A SAFE TRIP EVERYONE. Prima
Prima Guipo Hower, Secretary <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA -
Congratulations to the association. I'm delighted to meet up with you
after all these years. I taught at NDDC (elementary, high school and college)
in: 1963-1965 (Bro. Peter Damian in those days!)and again (high school &
college) in 1975-1976. After 37 wonderful years in the Philippines, I arrived
in the U.S., in May 2000, to take up ministry to the sick and dying as a
hospital chaplain. May God bless our alumni and alumnae.
Bro. James Adams, FMS <jefajr@aol.com>
New York, NY USA -
Hello, fellow Notre Dameans. Greetings from Concord, CA. I hope to see
many of you in Anaheim for our 2001 reunion. I was a student at Notre Dame of
Lagao in the years 1967/68/71/73 and graduating highschool in 1974. So far I've
met up with former classmates Pilar Palacios Pe, Lourdes Gomez Aranda, Beedoy
Farnandez and former teacher (ex) Bro. Romulo. We would very much want to hear
from other 1974 former classmates. Mabuhay!
Sol Santos Cuenco <solemama@yahoo.com>
Concord, CA USA -
TO ALL NOTRE DAMEANS....SEE YOU AT DISNEYLAND BECAUSE I'M GOING TO
DISNEYLAND TOO... TO SEE MICKEY..... ON JUNE WE GOT TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC....
& IT'S A SMALL WORLD FOR ALL OF US. HE HE HE HE.....REGARDS TO FABIAN
JAVIER JR... THERESA FALGUI...DEMOSTHENES SOGUILON...JOSE NAPOLEON
NIERE...& TO ALL THE BAD BOYS OF NOTRE DAME GEN. SANTOS.
Ceferino Bartulaba <fren0@msn.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA -
Job well done!!! My hat's off to "website" whiz kids, Chris and
Prima "Prime Time" Hower. With this website, you guys certainly made
the world a little more smaller than it used to be (no wonder mother earth is
over crowded ha! ha!) but nevertheless, you two made an outstanding job. I am
looking forward to seeing my high school buddies at the reunion. Engr Cris
Dinopol, Dr Rey Velasquez, Don Noli Esma, Pretty Boy Roger Catapang and the
rest of NDD class '67. Mabuhay and may our lives be like a roll of toilet paper...
long and useful!!!
Tiny Divinagracia '67 <dg0450@webtv.net>
San Diego , Ca USA -
Hail, Hail Notre Dame! and all Notre Dameans all over the world.
Maria Luisa Victoria Diaz Cadiz Andrion <abba@mozcom.com>
General Santos City, Philippines -
SALUTE!! PRIM AND CHRIS FOR A JOB WELL DONE IN CREATING THIS WONDERFUL
WEBSITE.. AND HELLO TO ALL NOTRDAMEANS, ESPECIALLY TO THE ONES WHO LOGGED IN.
PRIM, I KNOW OF SOMEONE IN CINCY THAT WENT TO NOTRE DAME OF MALALAG. HER NAME
IS MARIA BUT DON'T KNOW HER LAST NAME. I SPOKE TO HER ONCE COUPLE MONTHS AGO
AND TOLD HER ABOUT THE REUNION BUT HAVEN'T HEARD FROM HER SINCE THEN. IT WILL
BE NICE IF HER AND I CAN GET TOGETHER. SO THERE'LL BE TWO OF US FROM OHIO..
OKAY, REGARDS TO ALL AND SEE YOU AT THE REUNION...CAN'T WAIT!!!
NOH KINJYO DALID-CONRAD <NOHCONRAD@USA.NET>
CINCINNATI, OHIO USA -
CONGRATULATIONS!!! GREAT WEBSITE !!
Edith Plecis <Erplecis@aol.com>
Bronx, NY USA -
Great Job, Prima.I can't make it to the reunion this time. Still have
classes in college. I am a graduate of Notre Dame of Marbel, Girls'Dept and the
College. Marbel Graduates were guests the last time you had the reunion in New
Jersey. I know this will be another successful event. Kudos to all behind this
celebration.
Wishing you all great SUCCESS !!!!!!!!:)
Edith Plecis <Erplecis@aol.com>
Bronx, NY USA -
Nu shi men/Xian shen men,
Wei da de Zhong Guo. Hui geng qiang da.
Wo zai Zhong Guo guong zuo le 17 nian. Wo heng gao xing.
Translation (roughly hehehe):
Wo ai ne,
Joe
Ladys and gentlemen,
Greetings from the Midle Kingdom.Which is progressively
getting stronger. I have now worked in China for 17 years.
I'm happy here.
I love you all,
Joe
Jose Loable <loable@beijing.oilfield.slb.com>
Tianjin, PR China -
OK TALAGA! NAKITA KO NA RIN ANG MGA NOTRE DAMEANS! KAYA LANG IILAN LANG
YATA ANG KILALA KO. DI BALE, SEE YOU ALL THIS JUNE.
ARTEMIO C. FAUNI, JR. <ONIO51@AOL.COM>
CARSON, CA USA -
Good job! Great way to keep in touch. More pictures please.
Janet Zolina-Racela <jracela@yahoo.com>
Richmond, BC Canada -
JUNE 6, 2001
Interesting stats....Our guest book had been signed by alumni from seven
countries--Philippines, Canada, Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan,
United States...and nine states of the U.S.--California, Florida, Washington,
Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Like Malut Diaz
said, "It's a small world...with the website, smaller world!". It
sure is fun watching the world get smaller. Let the fun continue...see you in
California soon. Cheers, Prima
Prima Guipo Hower, NDL67, NDDC71
USA -
Small world.... and with this website, smaller world!!!! Proud to be a
NotreDamean!!
Malut Diaz <mdiaz@doleasia.com>
Paranaque, Philippines -
THANKS TO ROD SOTO FOR INFORMING ME ABOUT THIS SITE. TO ALL NOTRE
DAMEANS, DON'T FORGET TO VISIT LAS VEGAS.... VIVA LAS VEGAS. SEE YOU IN GENERAL
SANTOS NEXT REUNION.... VIVA GEN. SANTOS......
Wilbert C. Calumpong <fxwhisky@aol.com>
Buena Park, CA USA -
June 5, 2001
Congratulations to my wife Prima and to Chris Gammon for a great job on this
website. Greetings to my students at NDDC. I enjoyed reading the guest book.
Alvin Hower, Peace Corps Volunteer, NDDC instructor 1969 - 1971
Tampa, FL USA -
Enjoy the reunion in L.A.!! Hail Notre Dame !
Len Zabala-Masanga <masanga@home.com>
Mississauga, On Canada -
Beautiful site! Congratulations!
Paano naman kaming mga taga-kabilang ibayo - NDMU, NDU,and other NDs in
Cotabato City, Sultan Kusarat Province, and Cotabato Province? Buti pa ang mga
taga-Jolo invited! Am an NDU Grad Batch '89 (Acctg).
My wife Elsa (Bacerra)is from NDD for Girls. I taught for almost 2 semesters at
NDDC Acctg Dept - will this qualify me?
Ms Janet Racela referred me to this site. Kudos to all NDans!
P.S. NDU Batch '89, I would like to hear from you!
Joseph Noveno <otep44@hotmail.com>
Burnaby, BC CA -
Great site! Nice to find a place to get updated on what other fellow
Notre Dameans are up to these days. Who would have thought we'd have this
capability 30-40 years ago when we were in high school? Keep the news coming
and thanks to the efforts of everyone involved in setting up this site.
Shirley Zolina Victa <tallyvic@yahoo.com,
victas@psns.navy.mil>
Silverdale, WA USA -
CHECK THIS OUT! Filipinas Magazine, June 2001 issue, page 14.
Announcement of our Class Reunion. Note correct email address...primah@juno.com
(with h for hower). Thanks.
If you have not registered yet, registration forms are available. Will request
Chris Gammon to include it under the "REUNION 2001" link. Just click
and print. If you can't find it, email me.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE YOUR GALA DINNER AND PICNIC RESERVATIONS FOR YOU.
Angel needs to provide Disney hotel with an accurate headcount for gala dinner
and Flor Paredes Eugenio needs to know the number of people who are attending
the picnic. PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR GALA DINNER BY SENDING IN YOUR
REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK, NO LATER THAN JUNE 15. (PICNIC IS FREE COMPLIMENTS
OF MANANG JUANING PAREDES AND HER FAMILY.) Thanks. You will earn points towards
your Angel Wing by making our job easier :) :) :)... Prima Guipo Hower,
Secretary
Prima Guipo Hower <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA -
GIVE MY BEST REGARDS TO EVERYBODY.
Rene Zubieta <BTR253@MSN.COM>
ALSIP, IL USA -
Hello to my fellow Notre Dameans i graduated from Notre Dame Dadiangas
College Elementary Training Department in March of 1993 and spent to years in
NDDC High School Department. After my second year of high school i moved to
Canada so i never really graduated from NDDC High School and of course never
attended NDDC.
Ralph Ignacio <ritzi_24@hotmail.com>
Toronto, Canada -
HELLO CLASSMATES OF MINE!!!!I WISH TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!
NOW THAT YOU HAVE MY EMAIL,HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!
ANG GUWAPA NINYONG AMIGA!!HA!HA!HA!
NATS
NATIVIDAD GUTILBAN CHIONG <bchiong@sunet.net>
VERO BEACH, FL USA -
Thanks for your invitation, nice to hear (GSC)Dameans who are
working/making this Website.
mary grace <mgrace@web.de>
Pulheim, Germany -
THIS IS GREAT! MY DEEPEST APPRECIATION AND CONGRATULATIONS FOR THOSE WHO
HAVE MADE THIS WEBSITE A REALITY FOR ALL NOTRE DAMEANS!
DAN CASQUEJO <Dcasquejo@hq.dir.ca.gov>
GRANADA HILLS, CA USA -
nice site guys!! keep up the good work! .... still hoping to find and
meet some of my batchmates here and at the upcoming reunions!! seems like i'm
the only one graduated in the 90's here =)
Kenneth Mark Falconitin - NDDCHS82-92 <kennethf@ams.net>
Vallejo, CA USA -
can't wait to see fellow notredameans after a long, long while. we'll
sure have a good time.
maria-zenaida zabala <mazee_55@hotmail.com>
mississauga, on canada -
Happy memories;silly dreams;stupid decisions;real friends;growing-up;lost
chances but worthwhile gains-my NDL high school experience.Real proud to be a
NotreDamean.
Rachel D. Palacios <NendRdP@aol.com>
MI USA -
I salute to you my friends. (Chris and Prima) It's a small world after
all to have this communication to all alumni and friends through out the
Universe. Keep up your good work and job well done. See you at DisneyLand.
Angel Boloico - NDL'67 <JingB@webtv.net>
Riverside, Ca USA -
I'm glad that we have a vehicle to give updates among the Notre Dameans.
Chris and Prima's hard works in putting this website are worth. Notre Dameans
can surf the Website with some nostalgic feelings. Keep up the spirit of Notre
Dame.
Art U. Henares-NDL '64 <gaetanoah@aol.com>
Chino Hills, California USA -
Surfing the web specifically the Notre Dame site is getting more and more
exciting!...simply because of the astounding response from every Notre Damean
worlwide. It's truly impressive!
Ida Combatir-Estrada NDDC'69 <ice@msandr.com>
Pacifica, CA USA -
Knowing many Notre Dameans all over the world, is indeed overwhelming!
Mary Cela Nuñeza-Riccio <friccio@rcn.com>
Somerset, NJ USA -
1950-1954 Notredame Jolo. Congratulations!
Daniel Viray <Lilsometin@aol.com>
North Hollywood, California USA -
outstanding!
Anastacio and Joan hoyumpa <Soakmore@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX USA -
Congratulations for this website. I got the news from my brother, Ding. I
am a graduate of NDD'58. Anyone else in Taiwan? That is my homebase, but like
the web, my residence in up in the air, or somewhere in space. Easiet contact
is by email.
Hope you all have a happy, meaningful reunion, with renewed Notre Damian
spirit.
Cora Mateo <corama42@yahoo.com>
USA -
Susan Tan, Notre Dame Girls Dept High School. Class 1970. The Tan
Sisters, May (Vancouver, WA); Jocelyn (Trenton, NJ); Charito (Brentwood, CA);
Pearl (Vancouver, WA); Marinela (Costa Mesa, CA); and Stella (Whittier, CA) all
wish everyone a good time at the reunion. I wish I had known earlier. I will be
in the LA area at a later date (July 10-`17th)..sayang.. would have enjoyed
seeing familiar faces.. Keep in touch!
John and Susan Kuchman <kuchman2@home.com>
Vancouver, WA USA -
Great Job Prima and Chris... I just finished browsing and already I've
run across a few names that are
very familiar and I am hoping to see more... I shall be at the Disneyland
reunion and am hoping to see
familiar faces again...Am I getting anxious or what?..
Fred Gray NDL'53 <etm316@home.com>
Salem, Or USA -
congratulations on a web link for all interested
Louis Mateo <matisse98@yahoo.com>
Portland, OR USA -
Great job. I encourage all Notre Dame Gensan Alumni to join our mailing
list. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/notredamegensan
The Notre Dame of Gensan Alumni Network, formerly the NDDC Alumni List is the
exclusive and first on-line mailing list exclusively for all alumni of Notre
Dame Schools in General Santos City (NDDC, NDLG, NDDFG).
The current international list coordinator is Mr. Faustino Jerome Babate, RN
MBA. He is an alumnus of NDDC from kindergarten to graduate school.
Network member is encouraged to post relevant data and information for the
benefits of alumni. Postings can be announcements of reunions, graduations,
dinners, fellowships, sports activities, religious gatherings, etc.
Reproduction welcomed, provided source and forum email address is quoted
The forum is supported and managed by the Nursing Development and Services
Cooperative (NURDESCO)
The views expressed in this forum do not necessarily reflect those of NURDESCO,
unless otherwise stated
This site is a tribute to the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Jerome Babate <babate-owner@egroups.com>
General Santos City, Philippines -
Mabuhay tayong lahat!
Hector E. Miole <jojom52@yahoo.com>
Manila, Philippines -
Great work, Prima! Can't wait to see the pictures of the previous
Reunions! Can't wait to be with the gang on June 20, 2001!!!
Orman O. Manansala <manansala.oo@ibank.com.ph>
General Santos City, Philippines -
OKEY na OKEY ang website!!!
Mabuhay ang mga Notre Dameans!!!
Ronaldo "jojo" Santos NDDHS 80 <RONGENSAN@aol.com>
Lakewood, CA USA -
Graduate Notre Dame Girls Dept., Cotabato City 1963
Florencia "Lory" Pascua-Ruperto <Joelory@aol.com>
Simi Valley, Ca USA -
Graduate Notre Dame Boys Dept. Cotabato City
Jose "Joe" Z. Ruperto <JoeLory@aol.com>
Simi Valley, CA USA -
So glad that I was directed to this website. I am a graduate of Notre
Dame Dad. Girls (1977),and Notre Dame of Dad. College (l981 undergraduate and
1997 graduate). I taught for 11 years at Notre Dame of Lagao Girls and at NDDC
for almost 9 years. Great, It feels like home!
Mary Cela Nuñeza_Riccio <maenuneza_riccio@yahoo.com>
Somerset, NJ USA -
Interesting site. Don't usually sign guestbooks but...
Leo Diaz, Lagao 84 <diazleo@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, Australia -
Graduate of Notre Dame Girls Dept. Cotabato City, Class 1960-64.
Yolanda Lim Quiambao <yquiambao@hotmail.com>
Northridge, Ca USA -
Greetings from sun-drenched Saudi Arabia. Two thumbs-up for our new
website!
Jenevieve Oquendo NDDFG89
Jenevieve S. Oquendo <wedge1925@yahoo.com>
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia -
Hi, call me "Meg". I'm a graduate of Notre Dame of Lagao,
class 1957.
Needless to say, congratulations are in order to all who
made this possible! Great presentation as well. This should
make it more reachable to the other alumni too. Let's hope
this will keep the friendship among the alumni members & guests
going....going...going...
MA. MINDA GABUTINA FUENTES <mg_fuentes@hotmail.com>
USA -
Hurrah! for Notre Dame!!! I got calls from my friends here
in California who are Notre Damians but from another province and they are
excited to join our reunion. They are
from Notre Dame of Cotabato Girls' Dept and ND University.
Vic & Mona Braza <monavi@juno.com>
Vallejo, CA USA -
Way to go. Love the webpage!!!! This will be my first
to attend our reunion and I know this won't be last time.
See you there...
John and Belen
Belen Chua McAuliffe <bmcauliffe@ameritech.net>
Livonia, MI USA -
Congratulations to the people behind this site. It is a pleasure to read
the text and to see the pictures. Being one of the "more' photogenic
persons..... Looking forward to seeing a lot of you in California (do we bring
a petromax?). God bless and MABUHAY!
Br. Paul Meuten
<hansifms@aol.com>
Bayonne, NJ USA -
maganda....
rey sf.velasquez NDDCHS67 <rsfv@mozcom.com>
gen.santos, philippines -
COOL!!! NICE SHOT!!! KEEP IT UP!!! I'M PROUD TO BE A NOTRE DAMEAN...
PIA EVANGELINE LIMJAP BONGOLTO <pie0422@hotmail.com>
General Santos City, Philippines -
Glad to find this website. We can now connect all over the world.
Congratulations to all those who made this possible. More power!
Susan G. Guipo <alumni@marista.nddc.edu.ph>
General Santos, ph Philippines -
It's a great idea to open this web site ! Looking forward to the news and
info that will be available here...
Brian, Senia & Ian <kidinthetree@aol.com>
South Lyon, MI USA -
Greetings Fellow Notre Dameans!
Welcome to our site. It's truly amazing that because of internet globalization,
the world becomes smaller for all of us. I'm impressed the way it's set up and
in a timely fashion. We, the Notre Dameans can go global now. Kudos to Chris
and Prima for the job well done!. More power to us all!
ida combatir-estrada nddc'69
pacifica, california, USA
Ida Combatir-Estrada <ice@msandr.com or
icestrada@peoplepc.com>
Pacifica, CA USA -
way to go Chris and Prim...for someone homebound like me ( temporarily at
least ) i have something to open every day and find out how others are doing..
no suggestions at this time ( i don't know any better)but i say..KEEP UP THE
GOOD WORK! PROUD TO BE A GOLD AND GREEN ALUMNI!
josie ferrariz tizon <JosieTiz1@aol.com>
USA -
at last, a website we can truly call our own. of course, the still
under-construction sign in some of the areas only makes it more intriguing. i
can't wait to inform my brothers and sisters about this site. for people like
me who have short attention span, lots of pictures will make it more fun. it
will be such a thrill to look for our selves in those pictures, no matter how
small or even if our heads, arms or legs are cut-off.
more power!
dingmateo <dingmats@hotmail.com>
clifton, nj USA -
Great Job! I enjoyed reading it. Now we can reach to our
Notre damneans all over the world. More power to this organization.
minda zamzam <azamzam@aol.com>
corona, ca USA -
This is cool!...a click away from co-alums whereabouts. Great job!
Ida Combatir-Estrada NDDC'69 <ice@msandr.com
>
Pacifica, CA 94044 USA -
Good luck with your new web site.. let us know if there is anything we
can do to assist you.
JSWD.com
Richard Witkowski <rjw@jswd.com>
W. Long Branch, NJ USA -
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