NEWS BITS

• The General High School Alumni Association was organized in September 8, 2007. The following were elected officers: Mr. Mario Liwag ’77, President; Amado Nazal ’81, Internal Vice President; Mr. John Pagada ’79, External Vice President; Ms Jeanne Velasco-Picars ’88, Secretary; Ms Aileen Dimagiba ’88, Asst. Secretary; Ms Annabelle Zalamea ’79, Treasurer; Mr. Eduardo Sabili ’77, Auditor; Mr. Larry Calibara ’83, Business Manager; and Ramil Lizada ’88, Press Relation Officer.
• The CAS Alumni Homecoming was held in November 27, 2007. Bishop Dixie Taclobao and Rev. Dr. Winfred Vergara attended with some other alumni. Dr. Cesar Orsal, the CAS Dean, was also present. The officers led by Mr. Bong Quiboquibo, the Vice President and Acting President of the CAS Alumni Association, were likewise present.
• The CBA Alumni Association was organized during the Kapihan sa CBA on August 21, 2007. The elected officers are: Ms Ethel Padua, President; Ms Doris Ramos, Vice President; Ms Marie Luz Gines, Secretary; Mr. Harvey Obana, Treasure; Ms Rica Ainza, Auditor; Ms Weily Sy Santos, Business Manager; and Ms Racquel Magpantay, Press Relation Officer.
• On February 9, 2008, High School Alumni Batch ’78 under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Joseli Godinez-Casino, Board of Director and Founding President of TC Torchbearers, held their homecoming at the Jade Valley Restaurant.
• The High School Alumni Batch ’79 held their homecoming at the University Canteen in February 9, 2008. There were about 50 alumni from the batch who attended this homecoming.
• Last February 2, 2008, the General High School Alumni Homecoming was held at the High School Quadrangle. It was sponsored by Wow Tatak ’83 (Batch ’83) with Mr. Noel Patrick Velasco as its lead convenor. It was attended by more that 400 alumni from all over the country and overseas.
• Other batches held their homecomings in residences of members.