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| JUNE 2003 |
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Hello
Everyone!
Sylvia Zamora's Mother, who passed away last Mrach 5, 2003 Vangie Samonte-Danao's Mother Evangeline Samonte who passed away May 4, 2003.
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Thought Sharing By: Arilda Formoso Hello, Chona! It seems to me that the homecoming planning is going very well. Great job! I was just in the Philippines recently, for my only sister living there had passed away. The loss of a loved one is always hard. One is reminded of one's mortality. But one moves on with more appreciation to life and the blessings bestowed upon us. While there, I took the time to visit SPCM after 22+ years. I was rather surprised by the present surrounding--so cosmopolitan, but in a negative way. I was almost disappointed with, and overwhelmed by the present setting, but I visited the school, nonetheless. I was expecting the mischievous HS girls walking around or hanging out. Of course, that was only a wishful thought. I had gone to the chapel after a brief walk around. The lovely chapel seemed unchanged.I found time to have stood still, or so it seemed.I felt like that teenage girl in the 70's. It was a rather good experience if not an almost strange feeling. But I had to come back to reality. I visited the Alumni Assoc. Office afterward. The reception was very warm. Unfortunately, I can not remember the name of the lady who'd entertained me. She showed me the SPCM hotel which is having the finishing touch. It is quite a lovely hotel. The rooms are quite eminiscent of classical Italian and French design. Since the hotel has a nice reception room, how about a brief get together at our alma mater, as part of our homecoming? Just a thought. Take care. Sincerely, Arilda |
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