Issue No. 1 The Rizalian Page

March 2018

Newsletter of the Rizal High School Alumni Association of North America

* Lifetime Member ~ Annually Paid Member

Issue #1

Donations Financial Aid Program Fund Drive

Mabuhay (Long Live) Level Erlinda Asuncion Baylon ‘56* $ - 100 Dr. Ben de Lumen ‘57* - 100 Anonymous - 100 Lani Torres Galipeau ‘75* - 100

Matayog (High) Level Fe Tibay Angeles ‘66* - 50 Elnora Biralde Guieb ‘60* - 50 Elisa Averilla Reyes ‘59* - 50 Alicia Dingal Webb ‘61* - 50

Masigasig (Diligent) Level Antonia Santos Ambubuyog ‘57* - 30 Vergel Ambrosio ‘56* - 25 Erlinda Verana Beltran ‘55* - 25 Eliseo Espiritu ‘60* - 25 Josefina Fares-Marcano ‘62* - 25 Alina Trick ‘70* - 25 Conchita Sta. Iglesia Agbuya ‘51* - 20

Matulungin (Helpful) Level Elena Ramos Elamparo ‘59* - 15 Lifetime Membership Lani Torres Galipeau ‘75* - 50

Rizalian Newsletter/Website Enrique ‘Rick’ Seastres ‘56* - 15

Donate and make a difference in the lives of

young and smart graduates of RHS.

Thank you all for your generous support!

So Cal RHS Alumni 2017 Labor Day Weekend Reunion & Batch 1967 50th Anniversary

L to R - Front Row: Arturo Santos, Pio Dineros, Ms. Rosario Mantac Salvador*, Mr. Crispin dela Cruz* and Mrs. Estelita Concepcion dela Cruz * (all 3 are former RHS Faculty members), Rey Rosales Back Row: Nestor Dollente, Nestor Pua, Rosa Quiambao, Juliet Roman ‘67*, Ellen Angeles, Nati Carrington, Carmelita Lacno, Sol Bassig, Doralyn Galian, Emmie Sarno Magsajo, Gloria Crespo, Aida Dollente, Luz Juatco Far behind: Sally Santos, Erlinda Sosa, Rufina Dineros ‘67*

Doralyn Tabeta Galian ’67* acted as Master of Ceremony during the event. L to R: Rinaldo Ramos ’75* , Emmie Sarno, Nestor Pua ‘67*, Rey Rosales, Gloria Crespo, Rosa Quiam-bao, Luz Juatco, Pio Dineros and Arturo Santos.

Batch 1967 attendees: Doralyn Tabeta Gali-an*, Carmelita Coronado Lacno, Juliet Santos Roman*, Arturo Santos, Elena Tech Angeles, Rosa Santacera Quiambao, Adoration To-lentino Mount (from New York), Soledad Jimenez Bassig (from the Philippines), Na-tividad Carrington, Erlinda De Guzman Sosa, Nestor Dollente, Nestor Pua*, Luz Combate Juatco, Emerita Magsajo Sarno, Reynaldo Rosales, Rufina Dela Cruz Dineros*, Pio Dineros and Gloria Martinez Crespo.

More photos on Page 3

I am Karen Lou Mesina, a graduate of RHS class 2008, and a cum laude graduate of Jour-nalism from UP Diliman Batch 2012. I have been a grateful scholar of the RHSAA, NA from 2009 to 2012,

of the Bobby C. Eusebio Scholarship pro-gram from 2005-2012, and of the Philippine Daily Inquirer from 2010-2012. I was also a consistent dean's lister in college, to make sure I never lose any of my scholarships. I am currently working as a business journalist and production editor for Charlton Media Group (CMG), a Singapore-based B2B publi-

cation covering the Asian business sector and publishing niche trade magazines. I have been with the company for almost 6 years now, it is my first corporate role after gradu-ating. I have been sent to numerous cover-age assignments overseas, and have been so blessed with the opportunity to see and ex-perience the global scene. My boss taught me that there is a bigger world beyond what I have grown up to know in the Philippines. All I have to do is start chasing and keep chasing.

FAP Recipient Grad Update

Karen Mesina, RHS 2008

Inside Stories - Pres. Message / FAP Recipient Grad & 2017 Teodora Awardees………. .………………………..Page 2 Cont. So Cal RHS Alumni Reunion/Batch ’67 50th Anniversary………………………..…………Page 3 Alumni Travels………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 4-5 History & Travels / What’s New With You?.....………………………..................................................Page 6 In Memoriam / Tickets Sample / Poem - Spring Day One……………………………...………….Page 7

* If you need more Raffle Drawing Tickets to buy or sell, please email ealanstephens@gmail.com or call 510-589-6079 and leave a message.

* Mail your election ballot to: Bel Raimundo 33515 2nd St., Union City, CA 94587. It must be received on or before Saturday, May 26, 2018 in order for it to be valid. Envelope must be sealed and will be opened and counted during the Board of Directors Meeting.

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President’s Message By Estrella Alan-Stephens ‘61* Hello Fellow Alumni and Friends,

Hopefully, by the time you received this newsletter, you are all enjoying spring. Cali-fornia had a disastrous year due to northern

and southern wildfires. Then after these devastating wildfires, some residents experienced hail, some parts of snow, storms with gusty winds and heavy rain along with mudslides. But California residents who suffered from these calamities will continue to survive the pitfalls contributed by nature and so the grass will soon be greener again.

I am glad to announce that our fundraising event is back here in Fremont, California. We will have a Spring Dance on June 16, 2018, at the St. James Parish Hall. Those members who reside from out-of-town can be a part of this fundraising by helping us buy or sell raffle drawing tickets. The door tickets are $40 per person and the raffle tickets are $10 per booklet of 10 tickets.

Cash prizes are as follows: 1st prize - $500; 2nd prize - $300; 2 - 3rd prizes - $100 each; 10 Consolation prizes - $25 each. Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win. Door prizes will also be raffled off dur-ing the event. (See Page 7 for the sample of tickets) Payment and raffle ticket stubs must be received by May 26, 2018, oth-erwise before the drawing starts.

Now that Philippine government is offering free college tui-tion fees for state and local schools but our underprivileged students still need fund to purchase books, school supplies/projects and pocket money for transportation. We will solely depend on the sale of these tickets to support these students under our Financial Aid Program.

In addition to the Spring Dance program, a new set of direc-tors for 2018-2020 will have their oath taking. Service awards will be given to lifetime members with 20 years of service. We hope alumni especially from Southern California to join us for fun and fellowship.

Due to the increased of stamps and printing cost, we will start cost cutting on our July issue. We will send you the newslet-ter via email using your email address in our members’ direc-tory or you can print it from our website -www.rhsaana.org. We will send copies to those who requested to receive it by postal mail. Paid members, please send me your current email address at ealanstephens@gmail.com.

This is an election year. This newsletter includes an election ballot for paid members to vote a new set of Board of Direc-tors for 2018-2020. Please mail this ballot to Bel Raimundo at 33515 2nd St., Union City, CA 94587; it must be received on or before Saturday, May 26, 2018. Include your donation, ticket payment, ballot or raffle drawing stubs in the envelope provided. A member nominating a write-in candidate should get the written or verbal acceptance or agreement of the nominee to serve on the board prior to the counting of bal-lots.

2017 RHSAAI Teodora Awardees 1. Robel M. dela Paz - Class 1987, Engineer Professional Excellence

2. Benjamin V. Ramos - Class 1979, CPA Professional Excellence

3. Sylvia Bernardino - Class 1973, Pediatrician Professional Excellence

4. Maria Theresa G. Concepcion - Villar - 1974, Director, Office of Internal Affairs, PUP Education and Youth Development

5. Agnes H. Yasay - Class 1979, Faculty Consultant Education and Youth Development

6. Ma. Luzviminda S. Cruz Tsai - Class 1966, Teacher Humanitarian and Community Service

7. Reynaldo C. De Jesus - Class 1987, Businessman Business Entrepreneurship

8. Agapita E. Mercado - Class 1977, Businesswoman Business Entrepreneurship

John Paul Dancel ‘17 B.S. Accountancy, PUP Thank you RHSAA, NA Directors, Financial Aid and Select Committee and members for continuously sup-porting us students having financial difficulty. I hope to pass the Board so I can give back all the favors you've done for me and help those students like me. Thank you and God Bless!

2017 FAP Graduate

2017-2018 2nd Semester Financial Aid Program Recipients

1. Edselle Estabillo, Batch 7 - PUP - Civil Eng. - 5th yr/ graduating

2. Gabrille Elizabeth Bigol, Batch 7 - PUP - Secondary Educ - 4th yr/graduating

3. Rica Maye Aquino, Batch 7 - UP Diliman - BS Statis-tics - 4th yr/graduating

4. Judy Ann Lipata, Batch 7 - TIP - Civil Eng. - 4th yr 5. Mile Bongon, Batch 7 - PUP - BS Biology - 4th yr 6. Jerome Kim Belo, Batch 7 - PUP - Elec. Eng. - 4th yr 7. John Arvin Javier, Batch 7 - UP Los Banos - BS Ap-

plied Math - 4th yr 8. Ma. Verson Nica Suminig, Batch 7 - PUP - BS Bank-

ing & Finance - 3rd yr 9. Alyssa Basalo, Batch 8 - PUP - BS Comp Eng. - 4th yr 10. Charlstenne Villamaria, Batch 8 - Ateneo - BS Ap-

plied Math - 4th yr

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L to R - Seated: Jose Casarino (Beth’s spouse), Beth Galang-Casarino, Cynthia Adraneda-Galarpe, Art Galarpe (Cynthia’s spouse), Martina Ramos (Rinaldo’s spouse) Standing: Rinaldo Ramos ‘75*, guest, Eugene Santos ’70*, guest, guest, guest and guest

L to R - Seated: Guest, Guest, Mrs. Estelita dela Cruz ‘54*(Faculty), Luz Combate Juatco Standing: Ellen Trice ‘63*, Gloria Crespo, Dor-alyn Galian ‘67*, Juliet Santos Roman ‘67*, Rinaldo ‘Ennie’ Santos ‘75*, Erlinda Sosa Far behind: Guest

Batch 1967 Table L to R - Seated: Elena Tech Angeles, Arturo Santos, Rufina Dineros ‘67*, Soledad Jimenez Bassig, Dory Tolentino Mount, Erlinda Sosa Standing: Rosa Santacera Quiambao, Natividad Carrington, Pio Dineros, Doralyn Galian ‘67*, Gloria Crespo, Sally Santos Far behind: Beth Casarino, Rey Rosales, Rey Sarno, Emelita Magsajo Sarno, Tony Galian

Batch 1967 Celebrates their Golden Anniversary - Sept. 3, 2017 - Buena Park, CA

L to R - Seated: Annie Jose ‘70*, Elizabeth Galang-Casarino‘70, Felix Santillan‘70, Rolando Abejuela‘70, Hen-ry Tanyag‘70, Fred Keen (Zeny’s spouse, Zeny Rodil-Keen, Nilo Garcia‘70 Standing: Ellen Trice ‘63*, Nancy Reyes-Rapadas’70, Rosario Mantac-Salvador (RHS Faculty), Pre-cious Yong (Eugene’s spouse), Eugene Santos ‘70*, Remedi-os Legaspi’70, Olive Joquico (Danny’s spouse), Danny Joquico, Rebecca Concepcion, Lucia Buena-Sara, Cynthia Adraneda-Galarpe‘70F Far behind: Mrs. Estelita dela Cruz ‘54*, Guest

L to R: - Sol Bassig. Marilyn Pua, Nestor Pua ‘67*, Rey Sarno, Doralyn Tabeta Galian ‘67*, Arturo Santos, Carmel-ita Coronado Lacno, Rufina dela Cruz Dineros ‘67*

L to R: Evelyn Tan ‘63* and Emy Santos ‘64

Batch 1967 pre-reunion dinner at Emmie Sar-no’s home with Sol Jimenez Bassig from the Philippines and Dory Mount from New York. L to R: Emmie Sarno, Nestor Pua*, Rey Rosales, Art Santos, Rufina Dineros*, Carmelita Lacno, Sol Bassig, Doralyn Galian*, Sally Santos, Juliet Roman*, Pio Dineros (on top), Erlinda Sosa, El-len Angeles, Marilyn Pua, Rosa Quiambao Seated: Guest, Dory Mount, Gloria Crespo, Na-tividad Carrington

Line Dancing led by Rinaldo ‘Ennie’ Santos ’75* (holding a microphone)

Batch 1967 Group L to R - Front row: Nestor Pua*, Pio Dineros, Arturo Santos, Standing: Rosa Quiambao, Marlyn Pua, Rufina Dineros*, Sol Bassig, Luz Juatco, Doralyn Galian*, Juliet Roman*, Sally Santos, Erlinda Sosa, Gloria Crespo

Photo and caption credits: Rinaldo Ramos ‘75*, Juliet Roman ‘67*, and Eugene Santos ’70*

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Josie Santos-de Grano ‘74* and the Vintage 74

Josie de Grano, Susan Camacho, Nida Reyes and Auring Bernardo of Vintage 74 at the Grand Canyon, more bonding after the RHSAA, NA 25th anniversary reun-ion last Sept. 2016.

Alumni Travels

Vintage 74 Gloria, Nida, Josie and Mely enjoyed the Ontario and Quebec, Canada Tour last August 2017, one stop at Kingston, Ontario where 1000 islands can be found.

Josie Santos-de Grano holiday in 2016 in Talisay, Ba-tangas with RHS III-12 family bonding, overlooking Taal Volcano, nice to be home once in our lifetime.

In Amsterdam with the Basili-ca of St. Nicholas in the back-ground.

Danny ‘66* and Jojo at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France

At the Fram Museum in Oslo, Norway

Danny ‘66* Basmayor and wife Jojo got onboard the Navigator of the Seas of Royal Caribbean on a 10-day North Sea Cruise on October 20, 2017.

Rey ‘61* & Ester Dimalanta Balingcos ‘63* with friends at one of the ports of call in Manzanillo, Mexico in a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Dec 08 - 28, 2017

Photo Credits: Josie Santos-de Grano ‘74*, Rey Balingcos ‘61* and Danny Basmayor ‘66*

Aurora A. Bernardo ‘74*

Jan. 28, 2018 - Visiting Rizal High for the first time after 45 years. In front of the new Seniors Building and oval with my Class ‘74 batchmates Jocelyn Monsalud Pineda and Cesar Reyes.

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Sept. 2, 2017 Mini Reunion of Rizal High School Alumni held at Ed and Nieva Escall's Residence

Dolly ‘60* & Hermie Tolerba's Arrival in Melbourne Nov. 24, 2017- After a suspenseful waiting time, they finally made it to re-start their Tour of Australia commencing in Melbourne. Their arrival was a luck of time - on the eve of our 50th wedding cele-bration making them one of our important presents.

Overseas alumni who came; Norma Santiago-Middleton ‘60* from SF Cal & Josie Purug-ganan-Mapile ‘65 from Wil-mington, North Carolina. Due to Hurricane Harvey, Dolores

(Dolly) Purugganan-Tolerba ‘60* from Sugarland, Texas was not able to come. She came later with her husband Hermie on November 24, 2017. Just to note - the Purugganans are sisters and the Francos are siblings. More Melbournian's RHS were expected but unable to attend. L-R-Seated: Zenaida Franco-Gallardo ‘63, Norma Santiago-Middleton ‘60*, Nieva Franco-Escall ‘59*, Josie Purugganan-Mapile ‘68 Standing: Edgardo Escall ‘60*, Benny Galutera ‘60, Ruben Franco ‘65.

Sept. 2, 2017— RHS Alumni and Friends Reunion in Melbourne, Australia hosted by Ed and Nieva Escall

Left Photo: After a long separation Norma reunited with her Mel-bourne first cousin Corazon Santiago-Aranguren (on your right). Not too long after Norma has left Australia, sadly Cora passed away on November 22, 2017 after her long battle with can-cer. Right Photo: Nieva Escall, Norma Middleton and Ed Escall in Melbourne..  

Ed, Nieva, Dolly and Hermie (left to right) at Ed and Nieva’s 50th wedding anniversary party.

Dec. 07, 2017 - Hermie and Dolly up close with a Koala.

Nov. 27, 2017 - Our so nice pic-ture with imaginary penguins around us - Philip Island Penguin Express.

Dec. 03, 2017 - Sunday 4.5 mile Skyrail cable car ride.

Dec. 07, 2017 - Visited Featherdale Wildlife Park - It’s an Australian zoo in Doonside, west of the Sydney CBD. It spe-cializes in Australian native wildlife and birds, as well as reptiles and marsupials.

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What’s New With You Compiled by Estry Alan-Stephens

History and Travel By Dr. Priscilla M. Quinn ‘61* Looking back in the past while taking a tour in the present time gives me much pleasure. Visiting places, I have come across in stories and essays about the Filipino patriots before the turn of the century offers a glimpse on their lives and activities when they actively sought Philippine inde-pendence from Spain while living away from their homeland. Whether it is a short weekend getaway or a long trip of several days, a couple or three of the books written by Ambeth R. Ocampo, a historian of the Philippines in the post-EDSA period, are tucked in my luggage. Dr. Serafin Quiason, Jr. in his introduction of Ocampo’s third book published in 1993, described his essays as having “solid re-search, peppered with spicy historical tidbits and bristling with arresting details.”

The itinerary of the Western Mediterranean cruise that my hus-band and I recently took included ports of call in Olympia, Corfu, Crete and Athens in Greece, Marseilles in France, Genoa in Italy, Malta and a three day visit in Barcelona, Spain. As we walked along the Old Port in Marseille, the story of Juan Luna y Novicio (1857-1899), Filipino painter, sculptor and political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century, came to mind as it was in the port of Marseilles where he boarded a French mail steamer on his journey home to the Philippines upon hearing the murder of his brother General Antonio Luna (1866-1899). Accord-ingly, he arrived in Hong Kong on December 4, 1899, but he felt ill and died three days later of an apparent heart attack. Some Filipino writers and historians have posed the question on Luna’s death; heart attack or poisoning? Some referred to emotional stress brought on by several deaths in his family; a sister and the assassination of his brother, General Antonio Luna which contrib-uted to Juan Luna’s death. On the other hand, there are references to revenge as a suspected motive because earlier on while living in Paris in 1892, Juan Luna, in a fit of jealousy, murdered his wife, Paz Pardo de Tavera and her mother Dona Juliana Goricho, and wounded Paz’ brother, Felix Pardo De Tavera. As there were trag-edies in Juan Luna’s life there were also times for celebration of his notable works as an artist such as Spoliarium which won the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts and El Pacto De Sangre (The Blood Compact) which is now displayed in the Malacanang Palace.

While enjoying the sights and sounds, the vibrant life, and diverse cultures that are present in modern day Barcelona, my thoughts wander into the time when Marcelo Hilario Del Pilar (1850-1896), Filipino writer, lawyer and journalist was living in this city. M.H.Del Pilar, pen name Plaridel, along with Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal, and Graciano Lopez-Jaena, became known as the leaders of the Reform Movement in Spain. In one of his essays Ambeth R. Ocampo reflects on the angst felt by Marcelo H. Del Pilar who, in 1888, had to leave his wife and children in his home-land to escape prosecution for his anti-friar writings. Ambeth Ocampo described Del Pilar’s letter dated February 4, 1890 to his family written in Tagalog as “heart-wrenching.” In the letter, Del

Pilar shared the sad situation of living in a house that did not have heating and the freezing temperature made the condition worse. He wrote how to keep himself from shivering in the cold winter weather while living in Barcelona, he would put on sever-al layers of clothes “waistcoat, morning coat, overcoat, shoes and cap then jumped back in bed wrapping myself with two blan-kets.” It was suggested that Del Pilar’s health deteriorated due to poor diet and freezing weather. The Filipino journalist, writer, and lawyer who succeeded Graciano Lopez-Jaena as editor of La Solidaridad in 1889 died penniless on July 4, 1896 and was bur-ied in a pauper’s grave. In 1920 the remains of Marcelo H. Del Pilar were returned to the Philippines. Somehow, when I relate past events and people to places my husband and I visit, travel experience becomes more meaningful and awakens in me a strong desire to learn more about the histo-ry of the Philippines and about the people that made history dec-ades before my time.

In February 26, 2018, I had a lunch blowout and bonding with my ‘57 batchmates to celebrate our 60th anniversary reunion at Gerry’s Grill in Metro Manila, Phil. Dr. Florencio Reyes (standing 3rd from left, Corazon Ramano (next to Dr. Reyes and Leonides Saguisag (sitting, 3rd from left).

Dr. Florencio Reyes ’57*

Dr. Priscilla & Aubrey Quinn

Ben de Lumen “57*, PhD, UCB, Professor Emeritus Founder and CEO, Narra Biosciences, LLC

My company, Narra Biosciences, LLC, (www.narrabio.com) named after the national tree of the Philip-pines - sturdy, resilient and ever growing, is in discussion with the company in Hanoi, Vietnam, in relation with a sublicensing (from the Tagalog word “lunas” for cure) - discovered in my laboratory at UC Berkeley. I will be spending a few weeks in Hanoi as a consultant for technology transfer.

We are also in the process of selecting a manufacturer of lu-nasin product (pills, cream, lotion) in the Philippines for the global market. The selection of the Philippine manufacturer hopefully, would create new jobs and contribute to the Phil-ippine economy.

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In Memoriam

Erlinda Asuncion Baylon, a lifetime member, class 1956, 76, passed away Feb. 24. She was born in Pasig City, Phil-ippines. Erlinda has a Master of Arts in the University of SF. She was a Master Teacher for Vallejo City Unified. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Manuel Baylon; children, Lea, Mervin and Lizelle Baylon; in-laws ,

Chris (Lea) Calacsan and Casey (Mervin) Biuso; siblings, Ange-lito and Guillermo Jr.; five grandchildren, Sela Grace, Elea-nor, Finley, John, Charlie and Saki. Preceded death by par-ents, Guillermo Sr. and Consolacion and sister, Angelita.

She loved swimming, knitting, traveling, reading, gardening, her grandchildren and church. During our Crab Feed Fest in Fremont, Ca. Linda and Manny have volunteered to prepare and cook spaghetti which both had mastered a savory taste for guests to have a second refill.

Inurnment at All Soul’s Cemetery, Vallejo, Ca. We will miss Linda for her support in our Financial Aid Program & other RHSAA, NA fundraising activities.

Back Row: Guillermo Asuncion, Jr (Brother), Rudy Barretto (Cousin), Angelito Asuncion (Brother), Eveyln Crespo (Cousin), Loreta Scobee (Cousin), Olivia Salazar (Cousin), Kathy Arendain (Niece), Nap Salazar (Husband of Cousin) Front Row: Jocelyn Bacani (Cousin), Andy (Boyfriend of Jazelle), Jazelle (Niece), Manuel Baylon (Husband), Lizelle Baylon (Daughter)

Relatives gathered after saying farewell during Erlinda Asuncion Baylon's funeral mass to celebrate her life. A lunch reception followed in Vallejo, CA.

Spring Door Tickets / Raffle Drawing Tickets Samples

Front Row: Rey Balingcos ‘61*, Angelito Asuncion ‘61* Back Row: Norma Middleton ‘60*, Ellen Trice ‘63*, Estry A. ’61* Mac Bura ‘56*, Conchita Bura ‘56, Aida Calica ‘56* & Ester Balingcos ’63*

Spring, Day One

You may not shine the brightest And the sky, not the bluest You may be cold and damp like winter But, still, nothing can be sweeter

When tulips and daffodils Are in the arms of rolling hills- My daily passage to solitude and peace Under, cherry blossom trees.

Robert Calingo ‘66 20.03.17 Vancouver, Canada

Newsletter of the Rizal High School Alumni Association of North America

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Mail to: E. Alan–Stephens ‘61* at 1743 Vancouver Green, Fremont, CA 94536 or E-mail to: ealanstephens@gmail.com

POSTAGE

Project, Events and Class Reunion Schedules Saturday, June 16, 2018 / Spring Dance / A Fundraising Event of RHSAA, NA / St. James Parish Hall, Fremont CA 94536 / For Tickets, Contact: Estry - (510) 589-6709; Vener - (510) 487-3186; Bel - (510) 825-6355; Alma - (408) 960-9534; Marico - (650) 483-8306; Oscar - (707) 332-4991

To All RHS Batches, please join our 5-day Pacific Coast Cruise from Ports of Vancouver, Canada; Victoria, BC; SF to Los Angeles from Sept. 30 - Oct. 5, 2018 / Norwegian Cruise Lines / New Maiden Ship “BLISS” / Full Payment required - July 2018 / For Booking, contact Bruce Jaret (Senior Direct Groups Specialist) at 954-514-4369 / Email: bjaret@ncl.com. Those who are disembarking at SFport cancelled their booking because NCL won’t allow it.

Sat., Dec. 01, 2018 / RHS Grand Alumni Homecoming / RHS Main Campus, Pasig City / Hosts: Batches 1968, 1978, 1988 and 1993

2018 - RHS Class '68 Golden Anniversary / Contact person for Organizing Committee is Gilbert Tanyag / Email: GCTanyag@yahoo.com.ph

Co-Editor - Estry Alan-Stephens ‘61* at ealanstephens@gmail.com Co-Editor - Bel Enriquez Raimundo ‘65* at bel.raimundo@gmail.com

Website — www.rhsaana.org

Hello members in the US and Canada,

What’s New With You? Please send your article with a short write up on topics about your family/social events, hobbies, etc. and photo with caption. Remember, we still have to edit your submission subject to space limitations. Email me your article at ealanstephens@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to 1743 Vancouver Green, Fremont, CA 94536. All photos submitted will become property of RHSAA, NA. Please include a self-addressed stamped enve-lope if you want it mailed back to you. Thank you.

US & Canada Educational Grant Application

Deadline - Sept. 21, 2018 A lifetime member’s child, grandchild or sibling residing in US and Canada, who has a GPA of 3.5 in senior high school going or cur-rently in college may submit an ap-plication for an educational grant (one application per household). Minimum grant award is $250. Completed forms with passport size photo and supporting documents must be postmarked and received by September 21, 2018. Send request for forms by Email or postal mail to: Estry Alan-Stephens ’61* 1743 Vancouver Green Fremont, CA 94536 E-mail: ealanstephens@gmail.com

IN MEMORIAM Rodrigo de Leon ‘63* - USA

Jovito Raymundo ‘52* - USA Erlinda Baylon ‘56* - USA Our deepest sympathy to our Secretary/Director, Alma Misa Agustin on the loss of her husband, Reynaldo Agustin, on November 03, 2017.

May They All Rest in Eternal Peace.

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