Dear Mrs. Verdadero (letters for Mrs. Judith Verdadero)

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

For the evening of the tribute, we'll put together a little booklet with letters, stories, and pictures submitted for Mrs. Verdadero. Do write her a note, long or short, add your picture if you can, include your maiden name if you're married,

Here's my letter:

Dear Mrs. Verdadero,

I remember you were strict and businesslike, very well organized in class. (I'm glad you never stopped me from reading while you were lecturing though. I was reading so much I actually am not exactly sure what subjects I had under you.I remember history and English) I never did homework but when you assigned us to do reporting in class, I enjoyed doing the research and could not think of doing less than my best work for you. Was I afraid of you? I wouldn't have dared to read novels and other books while you were lecturing, had that been the case. I did my best work for teachers who appreciated independent thinking and research, who didn't confine us to our textbook or write tests that needed answers lifted verbatim from notes and books. I did my best work for teachers who heard me when I suggested that there might be other answers. Did I ever lead a gripe session against you, Miss? I won't be surprised if I did. In high-school, our class seemed inclined to complain about everyone. Even so, of my high-school years, what I remember is that in your classes, I learned. Thank you so much Miss. It is truly my privilege to be the first of many who have put our hearts together to give you this tribute as a way of thanking you and giving you a thousand LCCian hugs in return for all the love that you lavished on us. We will miss seeing you in all the old familiar places, Miss. We do want you to know that you will always be in our hearts and we will keep you in our prayers.

Love and a big hug,
Andrea Lizares (HS Class '73)

[Corazon Basio (HS Class '83)]

Dear Mrs. Verdadero,

It was so nice to see you during our reunion last September. I was so surprised that you still remembered me! I wish I can be there personally when they give you this tribute.

I will always remember that time when I went back to school after my Mom's funeral. You were the only one who asked how the funeral went & how my family was doing. That was the only time I heard you talked in Ilonggo.

I wish you good luck & good health!

Love always,
Corazon Basio (HS Class '83

[Amela Mirpuri-Ucol (HS '73)]

Andrea,

Attached is a PowerPoint slide I put together on behalf of HS Class 1973 California residents. Please edit the list of classmates as needed, you may know of more who are here than I do.

Thanks,
Amla

[Amela Mirpuri-Ucol (HS '73)]

HiAndrea,

Here's the pdf file for Mrs. V. I'll be praying for the success of the event.

Regards,
Amla

[VICTOR PIANSAY Batch '80 High School]

Dear Mrs. Verdadero,

We were in the 3rd year at that time. I was a member of the choir headed by Mrs. Verdadero. we have a scheduled practice at the afternoon at the Music Lab. Our Classroom at that time is beside the Music Lab by then. At that time, the boys were all addicted to table tennis that we even played at the College Groundfloor which is prohibited to elementatary and high school students. We forgot the practice. One of our female classmate fetch us & called our attentention that it is time for the practice. Pabungol-bungol lang kay nami pa hampak sa bola mo. after 20 min. a second classmate of ours, of course female, kay man most of the boys are playing ping pong, gahulat pa maisip sang score para kabulos man. Amo man gihapon pa dungol man eh. Maybe 30 minutes past we've decided to go and pratice. We were about to go up the stairs and behold! Mrs. Verdadero was waiting upside, with raging eyes, hands clasping together, and wearing a red face like a volcano ready to explode. But, we didn't hear a single word. She waited us all to go up and one by one find its proper place in the riser. He went in front of us. From there, she explode with the first word. ( Sorry I can't write it here he..he) PUNY------TA. Ha...Ha....Everybody was standing on their feet like ice, melting. I would never forget that.
The practice went smoothly as nicely. I saw a smile on the face of Mrs. Verdadero. One thing for sure that Mrs. Verdadero teach us the importance of discipline. Thank you again MOM.

[Ma. Lydia Paco]

Our dearest Mrs. J. Verdadero,
We are glad to know how you are and where you are retiring. Today we celebrate you... though we can't be there to hug and kiss you, you are in our thoughts. As one of our great and brilliant teacher, we look back with appreciation and gratitude, for you have touched our human feelings, as you gave us love, made us think we are interesting and very important. You've taught not just knowledge but, life itself.
May God continue to preserve your simple, gentle and humble heart. A heart who shares in someone's sorrow, the one who feels glorious in self-giving and tender in compassion. A heart faithful and generous---- born to help others, usefulness never measured.

Sincerely and lovingly yours,
Ma.Lydia Paco and Class '78

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

Comment by Darlene May Casiano on November 4, 2008 at 3:22pm Dear Mrs. Verdadero:
Eloquence, clarity of thought, propriety of expression and emotion in the written and oral form of communications..ay ti...si Mrs. Verdadero guid ang una nga nag hasa sa mga LCCians..an undaunting tutor for every scrawny and tongue tied high school...She pushed and cajoled everyone to english proficiency...A toast to a real educator....Ahh..never cant forget when Tiny was but a long haired pre school kid..with uniform straps falling down her shoulders and standing at one side of the big black board..while her mom's voice booms stressing the day's lectures...ahh..the little girl was just learning to write her name then...and it read like ....tihi....and just ask everyone, surely they all remember that..LOL..whoever says he or she cant remember...ay sus.....well, age does have a way of revealing itself....LOL..Thank you very much, Mrs. Verdadero...We are truly grateful!!!

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

Comment by JOHN CIOCON on November 4, 2008 at 11:04am A GREAT TEACHER and A MENTOR! no words could describe how truly grateful i am to be your student..MABUHAY ka Mrs. Judith Verdadero!!

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

From Evelyn Paco (Jo) Snedden)
My Dear Judith
I have two but very heartfelt messages for you... coming from my heart:

Hopefully, HE Up There will allow us to give each other a hug... before He calls us to come home to Him!

You take good care of yourself always... okay?

God bless you!

EVELYN (PACO JO) SNEDDEN

PS.
You, JUDITH, are greatly admired from over here in North America, for having been such a dedicated & conscientious teacher all your life!

And Ben was surely just as proud of you as anyone else!

Much love!

Evelyn

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

Comment by Rodolfo B. Castillo (Elem'69--HS'73--College'77 on November 1, 2008 at 4:19pm
Although I cannot attend it is great to be part of her tribute even through this way only. Thank you Mrs. Verdadero for being one the great teachers that help me be what I am today.

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

Comment by I T Villanueva on November 1, 2008 at 3:41am Delete Comment If it were not for the distance, I would have love to attend and honor this great teacher, mother and friend whom I consider as one of my greatest mentors in my student life. Thank you Mrs Verdadero for the inspiration you given me to become the Rotary Spelling and Gen. Info 6th semi finalist in 1981 and eventually the Spelling Bee Champion of LCC HS in 1982. Whenever there is a spelling challenge, Mrs Verdad will always be in my mind. I wish I can see her when I visit Manila again next year. I will always remember that year when LCC HS triumphed in the Negros Occ Rotary Spelling and GI Contest wherein Raymond Trespicio became the champion, Agnes Verdadero was the 2nd placer, Sharon Jane Legaspi and Tiny Verdadero and I became semi finalists. No other school came close to that record. I also remember her mentorship during the LCC HS versus St Scholastica's Academy Debate wherein Sharon Legaspi became the best debater, Cheryl Lynn Buencochillo and Maybelle Yulo became best speakers. That schoolyear 1982-83 LCC HS trumpled St Scho in the English Debate. Mrs Verdadero's teaching legacy and inspiration will be forever etched in my memory. I am very much honored to be mentored by this wonderful, eloquent, brilliant and inspiring English teacher.

Wishing her the best in life,
Irlando

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

Comment by Florante E. Marcelo on November 1, 2008 at 2:15am Wow, I would love to be there but...anyway, I'm wishing Mrs. Verdadero well. I still remember my report on her class on Social Studies during my fourth year on the builder of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Pharaoh Khufu! I have the face mask of Tutankhamun which I painstakingly made out of silver and gold tinsel paper pasted on a cardboard, and with a brown checkered bed sheet as my clothes, ha ha ha! And I've got a high grade!

Regards,

Fr. Flo'

[Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)]

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