Class Legacy
Forty years later...
By Violeta Kalaw
THE EPILOGUE: same vigorous group, not a dent in spirit. It was another memorable moment spearheaded by the indefatigable Noel Canlas (with lovely Alice as the power source) and Morrel Mangubat, a lone ranger... guys wearing the red pants and Caesar Palace's red napkins as scarves... gals in their lovely kimonas and red tapiz... a few more gray hairs, fine lines yet as agile and graceful as young sprinters ...did they march with the big Red Banner... CLASS 69 proudly held by Irene Dyquiangco's hubby, Florante and Angie de Vega's dearest one,Abe while the wild crew screamed and pranced with zest... and with equal energy, did they dance with unbelievable enthusiasm as Ansel Loredo-Canlas and hubby, Mel finally sighed in relief (Yes, there is a GOD !) The Baltimore Forever Young group led the Filipino medley dance performed gracefully by Lourdeline Ramos Tarampi and life partner, Sonny ,Manny de Leos and Pong Sevilla and their charming wives,Lina and Pearl, professional dancers Tony and Cel Calon, joined by the well rested energetic retirees from Florida, Jun and Nora Ingles-Miclat, ever charming New Jersey couple, Lino and Yolan Lazaro-Alcasid and the sweet duo from New York, Chop and Evelyn Pacis-Enriquez ... ... and the awards kept on coming and the claps were deafening and the room roared in unison as the RUBY JUBILARIANS STOLE THE SHOW !!!! (Move over, Cher)...
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The Generous Class
By Yoland & Lino Alcasid
Forty years is a long time; for some, it is a lifetime. But that one glorious day in April 1969 doesn't seem that long ago. That day has been forever etched in our memories. That day, 415 young and ambitious men and women marched triumphantly to receive their diplomas after five long, demanding years of medical school. That day, we left the hallowed halls of the UST College of Medicine full of determination and a little bit of trepidation, unsure of what lay ahead. But with a great deal of youthful enthusiasm and energy, we were off, full speed ahead. Eighty percent of us immigrated to the USA in the early '70s. Those who chose to stay and those who returned after training made great strides in their own specialties.
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