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Fr. Godo’s 28th Death Anniversary Commemorated

The 28th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Godofredo Aldenhuijsen, CICM, school and parish builder, was commemorated in simple ceremonies last July 20, 2004.  PCSAA Chairman Atty. Romeo A. Bison Jr. 1979 (2nd from left) led in the wreath laying ceremony with Alex Capili 1980,  Dr. Loida Hilario (early childhood education principal), Ms. Olivia A. Demingoy (high school principal), Mr. Juanito H. de Vivar (grade school principal), and Mr. Rogelio Tabios (Araling Panlipunan coordinator).  Earlier, a short para-liturgy prepared by Ms. Edelyn Demingoy of the Center for Integral Evangelization, was held led by Mr. Reynaldo A. Mones 1971. (21 July 2004)

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PGC Elects Officers

Parents of all high school students trooped to the campus last Saturday, 17 July 2004, to meet the class advisers of their children and to elect the officers of their homeroom class.  During the meeting, the class advisers discussed the grading system and other school policies.  Later , the parents elected their class officers.  The chairmen of each class met afterwards for the election of the year-level officers. 

The 4 elected year-level officers gathered at the PGC office to elect the officers of the Parents General Council for SY2004-2005.  Under the supervision of the principal, Ms. Olivia A. Demingoy, together with her administrative council, the following were elected officers:  Reynaldo A. Mones 1971, chairman; Cholly Dumandan, vice-chairman-internal; Anne Paglinawan, vice-chairman-external; Rose Tanyag, secretary; Mary Ann Barrientos, assistant secretary; Marciano Cabral Jr GS1973, treasurer; Ricky J. Estrada, assistant treasurer and Jimmy Orobio, auditor.  Noel Co, Milagros dela Cruz, Carlos Hapin, Manolito L. Mercader 1975, Joy Orobio, Tess Orobio, and Judge William Peralta. (19 July 2004)

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Paconian is Taekwondo Champ

Eireen San Diego emerged as champion in the Sparring Category in the recently concluded 24th World US Taekwondo championship held from June 24-27, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Miss San Diego is currently enrolled in the fourth year high school of PCS. (10 July 2004)

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PCSAA Scholar Graduates Cum Laude

Manuel Pineda of Class 2001 is graduating with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in software technology from the De La Salle University-Manila.  Aside from graduating cum laude, he also received the Outstanding Leadership Award, Silver Medal for Outstanding undergraduate thesis, Sprint Gold Medal for Excellence at the College of Computer Studies recognition night, and the Best College Assembly President during the Student Council awards night. 

Pineda was the salutatorian of his class in PCS and was the recipient of scholarship grant from the PCSAA and Misys International Systems, a London-based banking software company. (24 June 2004)

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Bison is New Chair, Sales is President

Atty. Romeo A. Bison Jr. of Class 1979 was elected chairman of the board of trustees of the PCSAA for the year 2004-2005 in an election held June 23, 2004.  Jude Sales 1979 is the new president with Alex Capili 1980 as vice president.  Alex M. Casas 1972 is once again the corporate secretary assisted by Joseph Nelson Ladaban 1981.  Emily Chaluangco-Capili 1978 is the treasurer, Melanie Alcid 1981 auditor, and Maricon Yabut-Lacerna 1980 is PRO.

Edwin Francisco 1970 heads the homecoming committee.  Reynaldo A. Mones 1971 will handle the committee on education, scholarships and awards.  Marlon Hermo 1978 takes care of the Lily Fund, Ma. Luisa Candelaria 1982 is the 100 Club chairperson and Laveranti U. Zamora 1977 will raise funds for the Club Noblesse Oblige.  The Finance Committee is headed by the treasurer while the Vice President heads the Membership Committee.  Arch. Gabriel Ma. Angelo Cascante 1976 is head of the Special Projects Committee with Rey Mones and Bert Zamora as members.

The General Assembly of class representatives met last June 19, 2004 to elect the new trustees to replace the 8 who have served their second term.

Elected for a 2-year term are Joseph Nelson Ladaban 1981, Alex Capili 1980, Melanie Alcid 1981, Laverenti Zamora 1977, Marlon Hermo 1978, Maricon Lacerna 1980, Ma. Luisa Candelaria 1982, and Edwin Francisco 1979.

Completing the line-up are the holdovers: Atty. Romeo Bison 1979, Alexander M. Casas 1972, Atty. Edmund Altuna 1978, Emily Capili 1978, Reynaldo A. Mones 1971, Jude Sales 1979, and Arch. Gabriel Ma. Angelo Cascante 1976. (26 June 2004)  

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PCSAA Has 17 Scholars

The PCSAA has 17 scholars for the SY2004-2005.  These scholars are sponsored by several classes who pay the tuition fee of the students directly to the school.  Class 1971 leads with 6 scholars, followed by Class 1975 with 4, Class 1965 and 1985 have 2 each while Class 1968, Class 1969 and Class 1972 have 1 scholar each. (19 June 2004) 

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Class 1971 Spring Fling

28 members of Class 1971 and 2 of their former teachers gathered at the Marina Hills Clubhouse at Laguna Niguel in California to celebrate the 50th birthday anniversary of their US and Canada-based classmates.  This is part of the continuing celebration that started last 27 March 2004 at the Elks Club in Makati City, Philippines, where 48 members of the class and 3 teachers attended.

The class plans to support the scholarship program of the PCSAA and the faculty development programs of the School.  They also started to lay the groundwork for the PCS US Alumni Foundation. (3 May 2004)

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Dux Awards Given to Graduates

The PCSAA gave 10 medals to 8 outstanding seniors and 2 medals to two grade 6 students during the recognition rites for each department.  Now on its seventh year,  the leadership award is given to one grade 6 student from each department — boys and girls.  Patrizia Jin J. Maclan and Reyann Jhorel P. Lapuz were this year’s Dux Leadership awardees.

In the high school, 9 awards are given representing each subject category.  This year  Mary Esther Reyes, class valedictorian for the girls department led all awardees with a record-setting 3 medals, one each for English, Mathematics and Science.  She was nominated for 5 awards including Religion and MSEPP.  Two leadership awards were given this year.  Arianne Dagdag, and Ernanie Rafael, secretary and president, respectively of the Students Council, were recognized for exemplary leadership.  Ms. Dagdag, the third generation Paconian in the family, is the class salutatorian for the girls department.  Mr. Rafael also received the leadership award in grade 6 in the year 2000.

The awardees were nominated by the subject area coordinators and the principals and interviewed by a panel composed of some members of the PCSAA Committee on Education, Scholarship and Awards. (2 April 2004)

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Reyes, Majometano Lead Graduating Seniors

Mary Esther S. Reyes and Brimen Son P. Majometano led 599 high school seniors as class valedictorians in the graduation ceremonies held at the PCS grade school grounds last March 30, 2004.  Majometano was part of the team that won the seniors division of the Young Minds Quiz Wiz last November 2004.  Arianne R. Dagdag and Eli Earl R. Romanos are the class salutatorians.  Others in the top honors list are Honeylou Chun and Claude Cyrel C. Cruz, first honorable mention; Charmaine Ibañez and Romeo Ramirez, second honorable mention; and Kristine Prologo and Renan Mongaya, third honorable mention.

59 seniors graduated with first honors, 65 with second honors, 38 received the Best in Religion medals and 12 were proclaimed Outstanding in Conduct. (27 April  2004)

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Golf News

The 3rd Rev. Fr. Godofredo Open Golf Tournament was held last March 20, 2004 at the Club Intramuros Golf Course in Manila.  Francisco Garcia 1965 won the overall championship with Msgr. Domingo A. Cirilos Jr. emerging as Class “A” champion.

The PCS Alumni Golfers Association (PCS AGA) held its 2nd Chairman’s Cup Fellowship Golf Tournament at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club in honor of Lt. Gen. Rodolfo C. Garcia 1964, AFP Vice Chief of Staff.  Norberto Garcia 1977 was declared overall winner.

The 2nd Director’s Cup in honor of the PCS School Director Msgr. Cirilos will be held on November 2004.

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Alumni Speak at Graduation & Recognition Rites

Dr. Cristina Elma of Class 1989 and Tirso Raymond Gutierrez of Class 1985 were speakers during the recognition rites and the graduation ceremonies of the high school and the grade school, respectively.  Dr. Elma is now a surgeon specializing in obstetrics and gynecology while Mr. Gutierrez is a assistant vice-president of a bank.

During the same ceremonies, the graduates took their oath of induction to the PCS Alumni Association.  Architect Gabriel Ma. Angelo Cascante Class 1976  and PCSAA Trustee inducted the Grade 6 students while Mr. Reynaldo A. Mones Class 1971, PCSAA Trustee and Chairman of the PCSAA Committee on Education, Scholarship and Awards, inducted the high school seniors. (31 March 2004)

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HS, GS Students Given Honors

In separate ceremonies, graduates and undergraduates received their medals and certificates last March 29, 30 and 31, 2004.  The graduating seniors held their recognition ceremonies after the baccalaureate mass held last March 29, 2004 at the JCS Auditorium.  The graduating grade six students had their recognition rites last March 25 also at the JCS Auditorium.  High school undergraduate students were recognized last March 31 at the JCS Auditorium together with the non-teaching staff and the faculty members.  In all occasions, the School Director, Msgr. Domingo Cirilos Jr. handed to the students, teachers and non-academic personnel medals, certificates and plaques of recognition. (20 March 2004)

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Chanco, 75

Ms. Emiliana P. Chanco, teacher of various subjects in PCS including Spanish and Practical Arts, passed away last March 26, 2004.  Her cremated remains are now laid in the crypt in the parish church of Paco.

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F. Garcia Wins Fr. Godo Cup 2004

19 alumni and 30 guests that include an American, 3 Koreans and 2  Japanese played in the 3rd Rev. Fr. Godofredo Open Golf Tournament last March 20, 2004 at the Club Intramuros Golf Course.  Francisco “Jun” Garcia of Class  1965 won the tournament with a gross score of 71 in a Molave scoring system. PCS School Director Msgr. Domingo A. Cirilos Jr is the champion in Class “A”.  For a complete list of winners, go to www.pcsaga.0catch.com. (20 March 2004)

Class 1971 Struck Gold

The members of Class 1971 held its reunion in the Philippines last  March 27, 2004 at the Elks Club in Makati City.  It was attended by 49 of its members, 2 of which flew in from the US and Canada.  The class, headed by Mr. Bobby Calanog, has been planning for a grand party to celebrate the birthday of those who will be turning 50 years old this year and next.  This is the reason why the reunion is aptly called “We Struck Gold”.