San Francisco Inter-batch Reunion
8 Dec, San Francisco CA, hosted by
Michelle Cendaña-Bond SPCM HS'80. Coordinators: Mae Cendaña SPCM HS'75 and
Sisters -- Lisa '78, Audrey '79, Michelle '80, Chacha '82, and Monique (SPS
Makati GS'82).
Special guests: Sr Mary George and Sr
Nieves. Attendees -- Ampy de Villa Puckett '65, Manots Galvez '65, Caroline
Gochoco '75 (w/ husband Gary and daughters Alyssa and Kaitlyn), Erika Miranda
'75, Mae Cendaña '75, Hyginia Lorenzo '77, Malu Alvarez '77, Mina de los Reyes
'77 (w/ husband Sujit and daughter Tara Rani), Doll Punsalan '77, Cecille San
Jose '77, Nene Encabo '77 (whose boys -- husband and sons -- came to pick up
later), Marigin Choa '77, Dodie Salonga '77 (w/ husband Eddie and kids Jonathan
and Dominique), Kathleen Niguidula '78, Sophia Rola '78, Micor Ordono '78 (with
kids KD, Michelle an Joey), Audrey Cendana '79 (with son, Tommy), Michelle
Cendana '80 (our hostess w/ husband, Dave), Cha-cha Cendana '82 (w/ kids Nikko,
Madie and Colin), Monique Cendana (SPS Makati GS'82)..
L-r: Mae Cendaña HS’75, Erika Miranda
HS’75, Cecille San Jose HS’77, Malu Alvarez HS’77, Manots Galvez HS’65 watch
SPC Centennial video.
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From:
"Mae Cendaña"
Date:
Sat Dec 14, 2002 6:02 pm
It
was another fabulous day in San Francisco last Sunday when Sister George and
Sister Nieves came to visit the Paulinian SF BABES. Food was overflowing
(thanks to everyone) and there was never a dull moment!
The
reunion started at 2 pm with registration, refreshments and networking. At 4
pm, we gathered by the deck to take a group picture. Afterwards, we watched the
video prepared by Chiqui Escareal '79, Nadine Niguidula '79 and Sunny Escareal
'75 about St. Paul's centennial celebration.
At
4:30 pm, Sister George spoke about their trip and their plans to put up alumnae
chapters in the US. Sister Nieves talked about the 100th celebration in 2004.
Ampy Puckett (65) told everyone about the SPCM Globalink. Also on hand was
California Senator Tom Torlakson who came to show support of the Paulinian
spirit.
Around
5:00 pm, we passed the mic and asked each Paulinian to introduce herself by
stating her name, her batch year and her most memorable Sister George moment or
high school anecdote. It was hilarious. ;-)
One
Paulinian and her friends were caught stomping their feet while climbing the
stairs and were asked by Sister George to repeat what they did --- 10 times!
After hearing all the stories, Sister George said "Naku, habit ko pala
yun???"
Of
course, there were also girls who had GOOD records. Or maybe, they were just
smooth...or smart...sige na nga;-) We ended our program with a beautiful
rendition of the Paulinian Hymn. Later, the Sisters collected our reunion
update forms and donations.
Those
who stayed till 8 pm were entertained by Audrey, Michelle and Cha-cha Cendana
who sang "Tilibum", "Saan Ka Man Naroroon Sinta",
"Ring, Christmas Bells" and "Dahil Sa'Yo" in a capella. Do
I hear a fundraiser/concert brewing up? As Erika Miranda '75 said, "Did
you hear Sister's George's voice? That was a not a request...that was a
command!" 'Nay!
Mae and Erika
with Sr George and Sr Nieves.
At 8
pm, Erika and I brought the Sisters to Hyde Street where they stayed for the
rest of their trip with Ms. Elli Ward.
Thanks
to all those who attended the reunion --- we had so much fun!
It
was great to see you all and don't forget...sa uulitin...
Happy
holidays!
Mae
Cendaña
From:
Doll Punsalan SPCM HS'77
Date:
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 01:56:28 EST
We had
a great time at the reunion. It turned out so well and I think Sr. George and
Sr. Nieves had a rewarding day with us. The Cendaña sisters (who hosted the
reunion) entertained us with their great voices in singing. I must say, I
thought I was just going to stay for a little while but ended up staying until
Sr. George and Sr. Nieves got tired from all of us. I admire them both, with so
much traveling they have been doing, they manage to show no exhaustion at all
considering their age. I will be sending some photos from the reunion soon. I
just haven't loaded it up yet (hopefully in the next few days) so we can share
with everyone. And also, their fundraising was successful for that day. It
seems that everyone participated and was generous with their contributions.
Acknowledgments
to all attendees from Batch 65,75,77,78,80 ( did I miss anyone?) and most of
all the Hostess- Michelle Cendaña. I shall name everyone who attended when I
have made the photo attachments.
doll
punsalan
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