LCC Waves Vol. 1, August to November, 2008

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

Welcome to the first on-line issue of our news-magazine, LCC Waves. LCC Waves is the name of the old Alumni newsletter that was published in the 70s and 80s or earlier and later. This issue highlights selected articles, discussions and blogs from the past three months.

Message: Welcome to LCCians of the World Year after year, alumni come home to LCC for their jubilee year celebrations, they have a lot of fun with their classmates, present their numbers in our dear old auditorium, then bid good-bye and everything is so "Lumabay labay na daw aso." I thought we could do better.

News and School Updates:
Joseph Carl Albert Garin Evidente Places 10th in the Interior Design Board According to the PRC, seventy-eight out of 184 takers passed. Evidente is LCC's first top notcher in Interior Design.

Steering Committee for 90th Foundation Week Celebration is Organized LCC President Sr. Myrna Concepcion writes to LCCians about the school's initial organizing and planning activities for next year's big event. 90th Foundation Yearbook Planned Exploring the possibilities for a 90th foundation yearbook or souvenir program.
Advent Reflections
Eve Thoughts on Mary's Fiat When you hear Mary being praised for her fiat, don't you sometimes think, "How else could she have responded?" I mean this is God telling you what He plans for you and He's talking about a starring role in the all time great history of humankind. It's your chance for the biggest break of your life. Surely, you are going to say “Yes. Of course. Anytime. All the time. Anything for you, Lord.” By Andrea Lizares Si (HS Class '73)
God Gave Us Weeds, One afternoon of a particularly disappointing and exhausting week, I went on a rampage against the easiest targets, the weeds in my garden. It was good therapy, rooting out weeds as I would root out and rid myself of tiresome habits, wrong attitudes, helplessness and frustration that made it impossible for me to do productive and meaningful work. In the course of the slaughter, I fought with God and myself about the curse of being gifted and the merits of giving in to peaceful mediocrity.. . .A charming little story for discouraging times, by Andrea Lizares Si (HS Class '73).
Conquering Mountains at Mid-life A long time ago, when I was twenty seven years younger and more certain that the world was made for me to conquer or to save, a two day climb up a mountain was a severe test of body and spirit. A silver wedding anniversary and 7 children later, I've decided that my life is not about conquering or saving the world but about being there for the neighbor who needs me. This greatly reduced view should make my life's directions a lot easier to follow. Unfortunately this is not so, hence the need for a project which, though less complicated than making sense of life, would be more difficult than a two day climb.Midlife thoughts by Andrea L. Si

Dear Mrs. Verdadero Mrs. Judith Verdadero, our teacher from 1961 or earlier til retirement in 1998, taught English, Speech, History, Pilipino, Religion, Music, Science, etc. in the High-School Department. Known to many students as a terror, she pushed us to do our best and produced many champions in speech, debate, music, cheering, and various other competitions. On November 5, 2008, former students and faculty members joined for a dispedida/tribute/birthday celebration to honor our Mrs. Verdadero. This thread contains letters from students and friends, an audio-visual presentation, link to the photos of the event, and an attached copy of the "Dear Mrs. Verdadero" book which we presented as our going away gift. See also Anecdotes/Stories about Mrs. Verdadero Tribute to a Teacher Roberto Parcon (HS Class '72) relates an unforgettable experience of an unforgettable teacher, Miss Elizabeth Calvez (later, Mrs Cabuguas) - After a while, my self-appointed tormentor Ms. Beth was dragging me through dismal thorny forest & rocky river trail, up towards the 7th waterfalls of Mambucal when my chubby, immature & un-trained 7 yr old body simply refused to go any further. After fainting several times, I felt I was gladly going to meet my creator that very day at that desolate riverbed, but unfortunately, Ms. Beth kept on reviving me. That was the 1st time that my uttermost juvenile limits were tested beyond human endurance. But Ms. Beth kept on encouraging me onwards; I still couldn’t figure out how but we finally reached that falls despite fatigue, agony, dehydration, cuts and bruises on my part, while she seemed to be having the time of her life!

Under the Calachuchi
Always What does it mean, "Always"? Usually? Most of the time? As a rule? A lot? Frequently? Often? Not always "always." Not always "forever." Not always "all the time." Not always "everytime. Not always. Yet still as children "Always" meant Impetuous promise, sacred pledge, That two would be forever friends. No matter what the years, The circumstances that would tear Two hearts apart And leave them lonely In two different worlds, The bond would not be broken. Ever. Always. - A celebration of friendship by Andrea Lizares Si (HS Class '73)
LCC Wouldn't Be LCC Without Of course we have the image of our Lady of Consolacion, LCC's seal, the Song of Loyalty, the Alma Mater Song, the Calachuchi tree, the Cathedral Steps, the good old auditorium, our Augustinian sisters in black and white - timeless and imperishable all (long live the calachuchi). But for every person and for every class, there are people who left indelible impressions in our hearts and minds, impressions that are one with our memories of LCC. You don't have to say why you named these people. If you don't remember their names, just describe their positions. It should be fun to compare answers. 1. Classmates (maximum of 20); 2. Schoolmates (maximum 10); 3. Teachers (maximum 10); 4. Augustinian Sisters; 5. Administration and Employees (maximum of 10)
6. Outsiders who were always in LCC (ex. the photographer)

Eli Aragon - 1953-2008 Eli was LCC High-School's Clint Eastwood in the early 70s. This thread includes pictures of Eli in high-school and fond memories of classmates and schoolmates.

Wanted: Long Lost Friends and Classmates HS Class '73 Melly Canellada, our gradeschool valedictorian who used to live in Tangub (maybe now in the US), Jocelyn Buenaflor, our High-School Salutatorian, Haydee Lomotan, one of consistent honor students, Fely Rose Sayson (sister of Vice Mayor Taddy Sayson), Marilou Amazona, Aurora Posadas (US), Mark Dumol (had a reputation for genius but he started with us only in our third year so he couldn't graduate with honors), Remus Cordova (US), Engracio Awatin (US), Roberto Lozada (Iloilo but he never shows up for reunions), Cynthia Rose Santillana, George Uy (Manila, brother of Josephine Uy), Julieta Sales, Jessica Balibalos, Elena Uberas (married a German). Anthony and Jonali Visitacion looking for Sr. Imelda Mora and Sr. Judith Malon, Editha Tabujara looking for Ana Maria Plomantes (HS Class '71), George Velez looking for Class '72 - May Velez Manahan Celina Cordova, Cynthia Garcia, Alfie Gonzales for Class '70 - 1. Benjie Sevillo, 2. Raquel Acena, 3. Maysie Gregas, 4. Eglicerio Cenal, 5. Moises Taton, 6. Xenia Magbanua 7. Neva Go, 8. Rodolfo Divinagracia, 9. Sandra Sison, 10. Clemencia Garrido, 11.Cynthia Lo, 12. Teresita Sayson, 13. Eduardo Cuenca, 14.Concepcion Sandico, 15. Teresa Pe Benito, 16. Emilie Maravilla, 17. Nonita Honeto

Thank You for the Gift of Friendship, by Teresita Navarro Robinson (Class '67). . . In 2006, my class '66, celebrated our 40th alumni homecoming. From then on, we vowed to make the trip back home every 5 yrs to participate in the alumni homecoming celebration. Our 45th is up in 3 years, "2011."
La Lang Questions to trigger a walk down memory lane. Posted by Ann Lorraine Minerva Alejandro
Survey for LCCiansQuestions for reminiscing our LCC days, posted by Anna Palparan
Someone You Like and Someone You Love Telling the difference between liking someone and loving someone, posted by Anna Palparan. Other blogs by Anna Palparan

Technical Support:
Tips on Using This Website For new members, a few helpful tips to help you navigate your way around our website.
Arfien Digital Support Thread Various computer tutorials: How to color a pencil line art, acidlullaby, HAWK4, messa, shadowumbre, skin tutorial, anime shading, cloud painting tutorial

Buhay Negrense
Food and the Filipino Diaspora by Sophie Lizares Bodegon (Class '71) A discussion on 1. pinakamanamit nga pagakon from Negros/Philippines, 2. recreating Negrense or Filipino food overseas: why and how
Ilongo guid ka? You know you are a true blue Ilonggo if…..Your one peso is pisos, Your bathroom has at least one lugod (pumice stone) or one for every family member, Sinamak is a staple on your dining table, Your toyo is patis, You use atsuete for your adobo and refer to pinaksiw as pinamalhan, etc. Posted by Anthony and Jonali Visitacion
Saying Goodbye Emilu Mascunana Acaso's thoughts on losing a mother.
Bitchology When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a BITCH.When I stand up for those I love, they call me a BITCH.When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way, they call me a BITCH. Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart. It means I live my life MY way.It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.. . posted by Josa Kriska Ramirez Berona (HS Class 2002)

Stewards of God's Creation
No Law to Allow the Sale, Rape, or Murder of Mother Earth . . . .So now we know what tribal people who live close to the earth and are sensitive to its rhythms know. The earth is a living being and our lives are intertwined with hers. And since it is the earth that gives us life and sustains life (you can say God through the earth), it is no wonder that we say "Mother Earth." by Andrea Lizares Si (Counsel of the Coalition to Save Mt. Kanlaon).
The Origin of Gaia Tyrin (My baby's name)- - - The Gaia hypothesis is an ecological hypothesis that proposes that living and nonliving parts of the earth are viewed as a complex interacting system that can be thought of as a single organism. Named after the Greek earth goddess, this hypothesis postulates that all living things have a regulatory effect on the Earth's environment that promotes life overall., , , by Josa Kriska Ramirez Berona, HS Class 2002

LCC info and trivia
The Early History of LCC (from a friendster page from somewhere else). LCC Bacolod began with a girls school founded by the Augustinian Sisters in Sibalom, Antique in 1918.
LCCian Songbook The lyrics of "Loyalty Song", "Alma Mater Song," "Our Lady of Consolacion," "An Army of Youth," "St. Augustine."
Student Catholic Action Song: For Christ the King (AKA, An Army of Youth) The lyrics of a song that inspired LCCians in the 60s and early 70s, plus a heated discussion on whether we should continue to see Christ as a king and ourselves as an army.
Trivia Questions About LCC by Bacolod by Randdie Cuello (HS Class '96). 1. What's LCCB's motto/or three core values? 2. Who were the first three Augustinian Sisters who are considered forerunners of LCCBacolod's educational thrust?
Trivia Questions Again, by Randdie Cuello (HS Class '96)

Bulletin Board
Interim Community Rules So we can have a community of friends, here are some rules and guidelines about membership, signing up, photos and videos, joining groups, ethics, advertisements, events, the coordinators circle, and a call for suggestions.
Can Classmates or Friends Find You Here I'm not alone in looking forward to the day when we'll have thousands of LCCians here. But try finding a name or a classmate among a thousand or more names.
Need to Reduce Photo and Video Sizes Our allocation for free disk space is only 10 Gigabytes. Photo sizes should be 300 KB or less. Instead of directly adding videos to lccians.ning.com, upload these in YouTube, Friendster, or other hosts and then embed the video in your videos page.

[JESSICA BALIBALOS PAPILLON]

andrea i think i wrote something about remembering me, i was just reading about long lost classmates and my name appeared, well here i am, i'm found, he he anyway so i really love this website, hopefully, i'll be in touch with my old classmates jessica balibalos papillon, living in fort lauderdale, florida, use to live in chicago

[Darlene May Casiano, HS 73]

Hello Jessica. I just visited the website again after so many months to update myself of the March events. Ay sorry, I didnt even ask if you still remember me. Your Manang was my professor in College in my first year, she was my fav teacher. How is she and do hope she is well? Its good to see you here. I alwasy visited the site first months i signed up but my work sched is a bit constricting. Anyway, hope to be in touch again. Too bad you cant in CA to join everyone. I seen classmates from batch 73 in 2006, been to Hedda's and Wila's place with Rudy the ever helpful classmate picking me up with his family and drove all the way to Whittier. I will be joining our bacolod event on the 12. Talk to you again.

[Eustaquio O Abay II]

At 60, one prefers to think of happy rather than sad moments.
True the painful experiences tend to linger, but they too become the greatest teachers, if we learn to get up where we fall and discern valuable lessons from them.
Congratulations to Mrs. Judith Verdadero on her retirement. She was among the few who touched and influenced many in Scintilla HS 65. Our deepest gratitude and appreciation to her and her late husband, Mr. Benito Verdadero.
Mrs Luisa M Howard (formerly Reyes), stands among those who have deeply influenced LCCB students positively in a most profound way. Our prayers for her brother, Tito Don (Rodolfo Medel, Jr), who has recently passed on. He too in his own way, though not officially one of our HS teachers, has had indelible, positive influences on many of us.
One cannot help but ponder," When I go, how shall people remember me, if at all?"
After all is said and done, does it really matter?
How we respond to these somehow defines our innermost spirit and emotions. Life is a gift and it is Bliss. If it is not, we made it so.
Live, laugh and love. Every moment counts.
God Bless!
Boy Abay, Scintilla HS 65