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TO CHECK EVERY FAMILY SAINTS STATUS, ONSE

INITIATES MONTHLY MEETING OF ALL FAMILY


REPRESENTATIVES
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ST. HELEN
(The Dazzler Team)
1.Jenilyn Hepgano 13.Jayzen De leon 25.Grace Guzon 37.Celeste Tan
2.Lani Visaya 14.Ma. Lea Tenorio 26.Angela Flores 38.Netzie Libo-on
3. Liezel Hinulos 15.Mary Ann Mayonado 27.Gresilda Siano 39.Mary Ann Montes
4.Analou Blanco 16.Mary Jale Labaon 28.Melinda Porras 40.Yvonnie Araza
5.Cecilia Bahian 17.Merlissa Orapa 29.Reynalyn Reytomas 41.Marivic Bonducan
6.Joylyn Sonio 18.Babylyn Buena 30.Cecile Dela Cruz 42. Dina Bueno
7.Lory Sabuero 19.Lucille Tuyor 31.Erlyn Juanes 43.Rowena Pioquinto
8.Geralyn Aras 20.Mary Grace Guibao 32.Mary Grace Montero 44. Brenda Madelo
9.Jinky Alde 21.Mildred Tapgos 33.Rose Ann Jangalay 45.Maribeth Rabago
10.Ruby Jean Ocol 22.Dolores Naigar 34.Malbe Cacharo 46.Marichu Canezo
11.Helen Gepilano 23.Annaliza Yacub 35.Mylenda Rollon 47.Ochre Amber Pillo
12.Geraldine Palenio 24. Jenepher Revesencio 36.Bernadette Maturan 48.Elmira Sauro

Way back in high school, we were


the cutest ones I could tell. Most
of us were short, childlike, and
sweet. The smartest did not come
from our family as well as the best
dancers and singers however, we
always worked as a team and as
a family. The most unforgettable
experience we had was when we
became the overall champion in
song composition for Father Al.
We were so proud of ourselves
because we knew how hard we
practiced and dedicated our time
to win for the love of our beloved
founder, Father Al. We were even
happier knowing that we were
fully supported by the whole batch
during the final competition.
Indeed, we realized that even if
we thought we were mediocre at
best, we still had a chance to be a
blessing to the whole batch. Even
up to now, though not everyone is
having equal opportunity to share
their blessings, we still work as a
team so we can still be a blessing
to others, especially to our alma
4 mater and Father Al.
ST. MONICA

THE GLITTERING MIRTHFUL TEAM

M
onica, a name imprinted in was still on earth, he was able to give free
our hearts and soul. It always education to the poorest of the poor—---
reminds us of a place we all -now must be the time to give back. It is
longed to live forever. We now our time to give with a smile on our
were once cute students who faces. This is our simple way of gratitude-
came together under one roof empty-handed. our way of being forever grateful for the
We were of different ethnicity, different miracle shed to us by FR. AL.
upbringing yet with one goal and that was to
help our parents as we all aimed to finish our We are the SANTA MONICA FAMILY
studies. OF ONSE! ALOYSIAN AT HEART! Gifted
As we get along with each other, unity to serve.
starts to grow, different talents bloom. We’ve
got rondalla members, singers, dancers and
CAT officers. We may not win in some specific
contest, but that does not hinder us to keep
aiming that before we go out of SOM we can
experience going out. We made it dude. We
had our first and last outing when we were
in fourth year. Monica excelled in sports. The
basketball team captain was in the house. We
were the champions in the Girls’ Basketball
league. In volleyball the best spiker was in the
house.
We were once called the naughtiest
family saint among others, we even let one of
our Mother sisters cry…we were sorry for that
sister for sure you can’t forget Monica because
of that.
1.Mary Grace galacio 25.mary Grace Pido
We are what we are now. Thank you to 2.Marcel Alinsunorin 26.Mishyl Cabrillos
the teachings of our best teachers and best 3.Glieziel takiang 27.Maylaine Trapal
4.Maribeth Pancho 28.Ailyn Layno
nuns. We will be forever grateful. We may 5.Rena Dignadice 29.Neolefie lawrenciana
have a temporary life together inside SOM but 6.Roxan Enayo Crebillo 30.Michelle Ann Monroy
7.Cherelyn P Vios 31.Charina Labro
the memories last forever. 8.May Ratchel Avalle 32.Mary Grace Arguelles
All through the years, as alumni, the 9.Mylene Jordan 33.Cila Paje
10.Arlene Palo 34. Jennybell Brazil
yearning to go back to where we’ve been 11.Riza Yacan 35. Richelle Friolo
able to complete our secondary education 12.Catherine Bontigao 36.Ma.Juanita Nalo
13.Karen Chet sabanal 37.Ma.Teresa aludo
has been contagious. It is in the sense that we 14. Shiela Mae Abello 38.Kareen Dionisia Rivera
wanted to be fed by the kind of food served 15.Lorie Mae Abedong 39.Maricel Cada
to us sumptuously. Might as well, how we 16.Verna Lopez 40.Minda Abaracoso
17.Ma. Cortisa B. Jumawan 41.Vernaliz Cabajes
be being well-taken care of by our dearest 18.Annie Añasco 42.Djesell Diaz
coordinators, assistant coordinators, helping 19.Vivian Villanueva m 43.Arcelie Mare
21.Majela lopez 44.Mary Grace labandria
sisters, teachers, and nuns. How lucky we 22. Geneviene Eluriaga 45.Vanessa Sulangob
were to be part of the mission of Monsignor 23.Ernalyn Vetonio 46.Cherry Ann Ogaa
John Philip Aloysius Schwartz. Truly we were
24.Rhoda Pedrosa
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his miracle. During those times that Father Al
M
ST. JOAN

ST. JOAN
We are The Sprouting Kids of
the 11th Batch Cebu. Ang mga kugi-
han og mga buotang Saint Joan

FAMILY
Family.Ranging from dif- ferent
dialects, with the multi up- bringing
of different roots and cultures we

Members
became one family in The Sisters of
Mary.Young and wild with variants
of tal- ents and skills we grow
together. Enjoying our high-school
1. Rowena Gillado 26. Janice Tagabi days we excel in different fields,
2. Cristina Ortiga 27. Claudine Ojeda we created a diversity of skills. We
3. Sheena Marie Sareno 28. Teresita Gohil got a dozen co- ordinators who
4. Annie Claire Ortega 29. Juvy Embon
5. Marites Barcenilla 30. Mary Joy Francisco
handled other family Saints. We
6. Bethyl Joy Clemencio 31. Lucille Baby Doroon got our own athletes to brag with,
7. Elvie Fat 32. Raquel Carpiso as well as CAT officers that led our
8. Jenaline Quistol 33. Charmaine Daugdaug batch as we approached our final
9. Wendy Duriman 34. Catherine Saragena year in secondary. Some did find
10. Marichu Capute 35. Jimmelyn Morales the comfort of working at an ear- ly
11. Genelyn Lera 36. Jocelyn Gerona age to extend help to their family.
12. Claire Cece 37. Reah Mimosa
13. Eleanor Alibo 38. Alma Bacuetes
Few embraced the challenge of
14. Grace Rando 39. Jovy Doinog pur- suing college.
15. Mediatrix Tickling 40. Elsie Punsion We chased our dreams. We
16. Jocelyn Sembrero 41. Marilyn Andor are fully equipped in body and soul
17. Melflores Abalos 42. Janet Dacdac to soar higher in the real world.
18. Eliza Chavez 43. Felisa Lantiangan It is almost two decades after that
19. Mari-Vie Galaura 44. Janessa Bontilao four years of togetherness.
20. Bernalyn Galgo 45. Emily Rose Acot
21. Salvacion Sebuco 46. Tedious
We have different stories to
22. Grace Madera 47. Lyn Ahat tell. One thing is for sure we are
23. Sr. Jerrilyn Taguibe 48. Willy Saņoson one because we are forever one of
24. Mayla Manlugod Venerable Al’s kids. We aged, had
25. Genelyn Talibutab our own family now and we will
8 always be Fr. Al’s miracle, Aloysians
are gifted to serve.
ST. MELANIA

ST.MELANIA (THE JOVIAL TEAM)

Our Family Saint was so-called competitive


in many aspects like bible quiz, cleaning contest,
and sports although we are not always lucky to
win the title, each and every one tried “The Best of
Our Best”! Our Som life was the best memories we
ever had though we are not family by blood in our
hearts, we are more than a family. We may have
had differences but in every corner of the campus
we successfully came up with one goal and vision.
As part of the St. Melania Family. We remain “The
Mark Wherever We are Now”. We still maintain
each other’s camaraderie and bond when we
have a chance to meet each other. Nothing has
changed as if we are still inside SOM Campus.
Being ALOYSIAN, wherever we are right now, we
still have that feeling of being “More than a family
through thick and thin”. JOVIAL TEAM FOREVER!

MEMBERS
N1.JOCELYN ABO N19. MYLA BARSAL N34. JANESSA BILBAO
N2.JOYLENE GUANZON N20. DAISY LAYSA N35 LORELYN FUERTES
N3.ROMELITA AMANTE N21. MYRNALYN PAÑA N36. SHERLY DOLERA
N4.DENNISA SALEM N22. GEREMY TABAT N37. RITCHEL BELLITA
N5.NOVA NIZ J. AUTOR N23. JENILYN ELLORANTE N38. NONAH MAE
N6.MAUREEN MALAPAJO N24. EFRELYN NILLASCA FUENTES
N7.JENILYN D. TULABING N25. JORGELYN N39. NICEFORA GARBO
N8. JULIE PALTINGCA ARMAMENTO N40. HEIDI POYALES
N9. DELIA MAGBANUA N26. PINKY TABALDO N41. JESSA MAY BACSAL
N10. KRISTY ROSS DAGPIN N27. SARAH MAY N42. MELLISA COSTUNA
N11. MARICEL BARNESO CABIGQUIS N43. ANALYN DASIG
N12. EDNELYN LERONA N28. JACKELYN N44. GILDA QUINTO
N13. JENALYN EBONALO BATIANCILA N45. RONALIZA MABINI
N14. KIM DAMASCO N29. AMELYN LESWE N46. RONILYN GAHUMAN
N15. MEDELYN REPEDRO N30. MARY GRACE N47. MARIA KLEIN
N16. JUDITH MAGNO MAGSAYON ANTONETTE BULACLAC
N17. MELODY FALCONE N31. ERLYN VEQUISO N48. LETTY EROY
N18. ROSALINDA N32. JESSA OTUGAY
BAGUHIN N33. HANNAH CADION
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ST. VERONICA

BIZZARE TEAM this school? Because we are one of the


chosen few to belong to this program.
We are the living miracles of Fr. Aloysius
(ST. VERONICA)
Schwartz.
The Sisters of Mary School truly believed
in what we call generosity at all costs. Fr.
Aloysius Schwartz had overcome all the
invincible times of begging to provide
all the things his children needed to
survive and may have a better life in the
future. His children were able to have
a comfortable shelter, decent clothing,
and compassionate people who guided
and supported us until the very end
of our stay inside the school. Prayer
is the mightiest weapon the Sisters
(nuns) taught us. We were shaped into
someone we never expected ourselves
to become. From being innocent
children to a more fearless people of
God who are willing to do and face all

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the adversities in life after leaving our
ho would have thought beloved holy abode. Even up to this
that there would be an moment The Sisters of Mary School is
institution for the poorest standing still and continuing the legacy
of the poor? An institution of Fr. Al, now known as Vulnerable
that would provide costless shelter, school, Aloysius Schwartz.
clothing, food, and a high level of education? When we first came to school we never
Let me tell you this, all of the prior privileges had anything with us except ourselves.
are real and subsisting even till now. Have We were given our own new families
me further introduce the institution I was according to when we arrived at the
talking about earlier. I firmly believe that school. We belong to a family named St.
the institution was established out of love, Veronica. We were gathered and lived
compassion, and faith. The Sisters of Mary in one room without any knowledge
School was founded on August 15, 1985, by of who each other was. Obviously,
Msgr. Aloysius Schwartz. Thousands or even attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs were
millions of children received incomparable obviously different from one another.
amounts of assistance from this genuine But because of the unending love and
institution. The school opens up the support of our so-called Mother (the
innocent minds of children who willingly nuns) and Helping Sisters (Graduates
surrender to stay inside the school for four working inside the school) we became
years. Children have been bestowed lots united and comprehended each of our
of knowledge academically and spiritually differences. It was tough at some point in
so that they could combat whatever they our lives. But then again, the teachings
would be encountering inside and outside of Fr. Al is much stronger than any
the school. Why are we so at home with other adversaries that we encountered.
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BIZZARE TEAM

Should we say our family Saint was one


of the Best? Of course, most of us belong
to higher sections at school. We were
always on top of Bible quizzes, and any
other extra-curricular activities. What’s
more? The Valedictorian of our batch,
which is Batch 2004, came from our
family Saint. What’s the reason behind
all of these? Because we embraced each
other’s flaws and imperfections and we
became one, together we conquered
every trial and tribulation that came to
our way. signature of being the product of this incredible
Inexorably we should be bidding and one of the top high schools in the Philippines.
goodbye to our Alma Mater, The Sisters We may be separated physically but our hearts
of Mary School. After four years we still beat like brothers and sisters. The teachings
successfully harvested the fruit of our of Fr. Al still remain in our soul. We are trying
labor. And now we call ourselves the our very best to live the miracle that Fr. Al wants
alumni of the Sisters of Mary. Wherever us to be. The children of God. As he was always
we go and whatever we do, nobody reminding us, “My children, You are not created
could take the marks away from us, the to be like fat little ducks waddling in the mud, but
to be like an eagle destined to rise above.”

Members
1.Rosemarie Patac 18. Josephine Baguhin 35 Lucille Sareno
2. Teo-an Hilario 19. Lilibeth Cerbas 36 Perla Cabrigas
3. Gladys Vistal 20. Elaine Rocolcol 37 Jehzel Tapao
4. Irish Mae Baguio 21. Grace Catahum 38. Adelyn Osiman
5. Jenelyn Bacabis 22. Alma Calcaben- 39. Gretchen Solano
6. Mary Rose Vilar 23. Rose Ivy Pardos 40. Jenneth Lomahan
7. Bembie Corda 24. Jerly Birol 41. Aileen Oblino
8. Necille Coyoca 25. Rosegen Ebuena 42. Jona Vera Cruz
9. Efrezel Manatad 26. Bebit Baraiman 43. Merly Callada
10. Maricel Maquilan 27. Noela Villacencio 44. Jenelyn Rivas
11. Avon Sajo 28. Janice Vistal 45. Mary Ann Baruga
12. Maricris Baliling 29. Blessilda Cabahug 46 Jovelyn Pragados
13. Venus Gamana 30 Jackielou Tafalla 47 Geraldine Bayani
14. Mary Ann Tajo 31. Sr. Lorena Cordeta 48 Teresa Bedona
15. Ritchel Pasigado 32. Roxanne Combine 49. Leonalyn Talha
16. Ronilda Manacpo 33. Airen Corpin 50. Mina Bañados
17. Jane Distrito 34. Zerra Mae Narca 11
O
ur family was the first family outing on the beach and tour around
saint in our batch as we have a the Boystown campus. Our four years
code of A-2000. Sr.Rachel our inside the campus are our unforgettable
mother's sister told us that we moments in our life, as we meet different
have the most number of taller students in people with different personalities.
our family. During our first year, we lived As a family, we experienced ups and
in the Saint Therese building on the third downs that gave us valuable lessons
floor together with the Saint Agnes family in life that we can bring outside when
and the rest are third-year students. This we graduate. We lean on each
time also is the adjustment period for all other's shoulders to lean
of us. We have doormates who want to go on, although sometimes
home as they miss their family back home we fight with each
but as time goes by, we are used to our life other. But at the end
inside the campus. We also experienced of the day, we learned
our first family outing during our first year to forgive and love our
because we won fifth place in a cleaning doormates. After 19
contest. We are happy because we have years we still miss those
the chance to go to tourist destinations in memories
Cebu. In our second and third years, we inside the
still won the cleaning contest but we don’t Sisters of
have a family outing because our campus Mary that we
bus is under overhaul. As for our prize, our cherish until this
mother's sister gave us lots of candies and very moment. We
chocolate. We share those candies and miss our mother
chocolates with some of our classmates. In sisters, helping
our fourth year, we got to have our family sisters, and
most especially
12 we miss each
other.
ST. THERESE

Members
1. Sheeny Sultan Tuyan 19. Analyn M. Laug-laug 38. Yenyen Jurumay
2. Lolita B.delos Reyes 20. Joy Patadillo 39. Maricel Acaba
3. Ma. Anna Dela Torre Cubay 21.Ginaly Obang 40. Jean Cajefe
4. Gina Racasa 22. Jobeth Manangan 41. Anecia G. Letaban
5.Remelyn I.Abarientos 23. Roscela Polison 42. Jonalyn de Luna
6. Mary Grace Pajaron 24. Baby T. Arche 43. Ritchel de Leon
7. Michelle Seva 25. Grace Humamoy 44. Lenilyn Calleno
8.Linda Veluz Cabalse 26. Analiza Mazo 45. Bibiana Caburnay
9.Jonna Mae Laude 27.Janet S Tacaisan 46. Marreta Tabay
10.Mae Flor Dellomes Espinosa 28. Marissa Pacardo 47. Cediodalyn Fernandez
11.Roselian Jamboy 29. Rowena Gutierrez Pacarat
12. Lonie D. Marikit 30.Rose Minda C. Asis 48.Rubelyn Caber Bantoy
13. Zenra Mae Mallo 31.Jenita c.Dapitan 49. Leny Mae
14.Karen Avegail Payba 32. Julie Pearl Orias De Castro 50.Josephine Quirog
Talagtag 33. Jackiefil Serrano 51.Gene Claire Soco
15.Eva Mae Alcala 34. Cleofe Dawat 52.Mercy Tampos
16.Chenny Mae Juario Arzagon 35. Ressa Fuentes 53.Junalyn Romena
17.Analu A.Premaylon 36. Abegail Lopez 54.Jholini Tapulgo Fulgencio
18.Meliden Fusingan Sembrano 37. Maribel Rusiana

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ST. LUCIA
FAMILY
MEMBERS

PACERS TEAM 1.Gretchel Cataag


2. Robielynda Alaba
3. May amor Diamante
4. Jean-jean Aday
5. Orlaniza Plando
6. Novelyn aAranas
7. Vivian Palomo
8. Jenily Diocampo
9. Sarah mae Dagohoy
10. Wilma Onez
11. Shirly Mamadua
12. Emalou Lerona
13. Shiela Vallecello
14. Pamela Arsenio
15. Stephanie Cabus
16. Libna Mate
17. Marveluz Capilitan
18. Fe Gatab
19. Dianne Apique

W
e’re crazy, we’re hilarious, we’re 20. Rona Dordas
awesome, we’re inseparable, we 21. Gezela Poloyapoy
disagree all the time, but we’re always 22. Rowena Basul
there for each other no matter what. In 23.Christine Natad
the end, we’re best friends where ever we are. Even 24. Norangel Cuarez
though we change and we’re finding our own place 25. Marlyn tamayo
in the world , we all know that when the tears fall or 26. Teresita Naelga
the smiles spread across our faces , well come back to 27. Marivic Camban
each other because no matter where this crazy world 28. Suzelle Quinicio
takes us, nothing will ever break the bond we created. 29. Renita Pioquid
And we will always be remember those who left us 30. Analuz Manuel
early. Their memories remains in our hearts forever 31. Mary ann Estorgio
Cristine and Joanne… 32. Irish Fortaliza
We had high and lows but most of the time, we chose 33. Maricris Batarina
to remember the highs, love, peace and joy, were all 34. Mary rose Velmonte
we felt at this point of time . We were tested by time 35. Cherry mae Aguilar
but we remained as one until the end. 36.
Many times our family Saint face a lot of challenges. 37. Marilou Tonacao
Since first year , we we’re told to be dissolved as we 38. Memie Amigable
we’re not sonorganizes. We fought a lot and disagreed 39. Manilyn Ababon
on so many things, yet at the end of the day, the love 40. Joan Acangan
and the camaraderie had for each other stand the test 41. Rhea Dacpano
of time. 42. Ma. Liza Vasquez
14 43.Joanne Buktot
44. Mhea Villeza
45. Quen Veradio

ST. SUSANNA

GENIAL TEAM

T
he Sisters of Mary is a school
that promotes hope, unity,
dignity, honor, compassion,
and integrity among its
students. Perseverance is next to
success at the school where we learn
it. Students here are ready to learn
and educate themselves in order to
improve their lives, but often lack
the financial resources to do so. our diverse personalities, we discovered that by working together, we
Thousands of children have been can accomplish great things as a family. We took first place in numerous
helped to achieve their aspirations events, including the cleanest family room, bible quizzes, best in
with the support of the sisters and gardening, dance and singing competitions, and many more. However,
the founder, Venerable Aloysius with all of these victories. Because we are a family, the finest winning was
Schwartz. They have been nurtured when we felt joyful, secure, and full of fun while doing this. Together, we
to be equipped with practical skills pray and play. The success of one is the success of everyone.
that they can utilize after graduation
to achieve a better life. As alumni of The Sisters of Mary. We will always be faithful, grateful, and
united as one. It’s time to give back to our fellow students, as well as
Venerable Aloysius Schwartz and the future students and children of the sisters of Mary. We will be eternally
sisters truly believe in the philosophy of grateful for our sisters’ love for us. Our Venerable Aloysius Schwartz’s
assisting children in obtaining a higher selfless generosity and kindness will never be forgotten. With all of our
education and excelling academically, heartfelt prayers, wherever we are in our lives right now. We will never
as seen by the Philippines’ recognition forget who we are or where we came from. To all successful alumni, we
that these children are capable and may now reunite and carry-on Fr. Al’s and the sisters’ legacy. We will
have the capacity to succeed in any continue to raise our voices in order to change the lives of children
competition they participate in. The and make the world a better place. We shall live by Fr. Al’s remark, “My
school’s and these children’s prayers children, you were made not to be fat little ducks waddling in the mud,
are louder than anything because but to be eagles destined to rise above and discover the world of God,”
they are united as a team, a family, which has helped us be successful in our careers.
and as one. The children’s melodious
voices sing thanks to God, Jesus, and
Mary, the Virgin of the Poor. The
children’s voices sounded like the
voices of angels on earth, filled with
love, compassion, and innocence.

With the various personalities and


backgrounds of each child, the St.
Susanna Family, our saint, has had
many ups and downs. We struggled
at first, but eventually developed our
own strategies for getting to know
each other better. Along the way,
we discover we’ll be living together
until we graduate. As an outcome,
we discovered our core, which has 15
led us to become one of our batch’s
most successful family saints. With
ST. MARIA GORETTI

ST. MARIA GORETTI


W
ho are we? The Saint Maria Goretti stories, both happy and sad. What stood out was
Family! the fact that we were inside to become better
Let’s take a trip down memory lane… people, for ourselves and for our families. To live
We were a bunch of kids from up to being children of Father Al.
different places around the Philippines. Given that, We were the toughest kids, we were taught
we speak different dialects. Funny how one word to be very disciplined. Together we brushed
in Ilonggo or Hiligaynon would mean something and cleaned basketball courts, we cleaned beds
else in Bisaya or Waray. We never understood and folded sheets, we washed our dishes and
each other at first. This bit was a struggle. swept our floors, we were taught to draft and
How about we combine forty-nine girls in one sew clothes, we took basic electronic units, we
room, all with different big personalities, strengths were taught culinary, we gardened and planted
and capabilities? Each one getting homesick and flowers, we became student teachers to our
emotional thinking about the loved ones they left in fellow students, we jogged around the campus
order to study away from home. Each one a young as family, we played basketball, volleyball,
soul, seeking love and comfort in an unfamiliar patintero, anything. We were curious about life
place, fighting their own individual battles. Each and learning.
one coming from different backgrounds and Let’s not forget to mention we were pretty much
ways they were raised. This was way more than a a very competitive family too. As a family saint,
struggle. we would win in cheering contests, sometimes
But let me tell you this, in the whole four we would get the 1st spot, sometimes the 2nd,
years that we stayed inside the campus of SOM, we were very determined and we never gave
we were each other’s strength and we held on up. We would win cleaning contests too and we
to one another. Yes, we had little fights here and would go on family outings outside the campus
there, maybe even more than anyone could’ve as a reward.
imagined. But we were each other’s support Together, we had so much fun and we grew
system and confidant, we held each other’s hands stronger, regardless of how homesick we were,
and comforted each other when we would see constantly on the verge of just wanting to give
someone cry. We would sit together and share up and go home to our families. We would pray

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ST. MARIA GORETTI
together, and for one another.
Let’s fast forward to where we are now?
We are still sisters, a complete family of forty-nine strong and beautiful women who now consider
a group chat as our way to bond. We laugh at our memories together, we share updates of what’s
going on in our lives. We hold a soft spot in each other’s hearts. We are still warriors of Father Al.
Some of us have met again regardless of coming from different cities, visited The Sisters of Mary
campus again and bonded with the Sisters and the students, our little sisters. We relived our lives and
memories inside the campus. And we will always have this longing to go back where we came from.
We’ve grown so much too. Some of us are managing our own small businesses, some are working
abroad helping their families, we have teachers too, a chief medical technologist, online sellers, and
others are working from home. And the most fun part, many of us are enjoying married life with kids,
what’s more fulfilling than having a family you can call your own, right? We all are living in our own
definition of success.
The Sisters of Mary has been our place of love, unity, faith, hope, fun, safety and everything else
our young adult selves needed, our sanctuary, and it will always remain that. We have been outside
of that happy and safe bubble for almost two decades, and yet we still try to continue to live up to
everything that we have learned as children of Father Al. We always try to serve the Lord with Joy!
We are the Saint Maria Goretti Family. Always have been! Always will be! Forever sisters, bonded
by love wherever we may all go.

Members
1. Honey Grace Culaba 26. Maricel Urtola
2. Annelia Abad - Dansigan 27. Maricar Oranza - Acenas
3. Arlyn Anib - Gallo 28. Jenessa Beberino
4. Mary Grace de Pedro 29. Mary Eleanor Toquillo - Mahinay
5. Jovelyn Suenan - Lopez 30. Wendilyn Oclaman - Suguihan
6. Rechie Reyes 31. Mary Jane Lanante
7. Grace Gabrinez - Lauron 32. Glory Belle Howard
8. Darellyn Reponte 33. Roma Mae Pacabis - Doezema
9. Christine Muyco - Hermo 34. Meriam Abatayo
10. Mary Grace Donguinez 35. Ma. Purissima Aban
11. Precy Gonzales - Burong 36. Armalyn Derilo
12. Anna Marie Blanco 37. Juana Joilyn Tegerero - Afable
13. Sharon Enghog 38. Jobelle Ocale
14. Reissa Baynosa - Begasa 39. Melchora Mesabella
15. Edraly Bernardino 40. Menchie Nadera - Juarez
16. Bienvenida Molos 41. Maribel Dahuya - Galano
17. Mary Jene Hinampas - Dagoldol 42. Maricris Cañada - Ruiz
18. Shiery dela Cruz 43. Janeth Fajardo - Gerbolingo
19. Rosemarie Canda 44. Janice Valenzuela
20. Jean Buo 45. Joan Requioma - Suyom
21. Nisa Casanares - Banlasan 46. Precy Banac
22. Michelle Camtan 47. Leslie Mae Cabug-os
23. Mary Rose Tabilona - Ruiz
24. Eunisa Alforo - Fabrigar
48. Josephine Vallarta
49. Mabel Calda - Pecayo
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25. Elvera Abad - Alcomendras
THE MIGHTY TEAM
In 1999, recruitment and screening of student
applicants as scholars for the prestigious The Sisters
of Mary School took place in different provinces
of the Philippine archipelago. Thousands of
students took the entrance examination and got
interviewed to be qualified for the scholarship.
In 2000, about 800 students were successfully
transported from different parts of Visayas and
Mindanao to the Girlstown Compound in Talisay
City, Cebu.

It was April 2000, when we first met each


other in the Sisters of Mary premises. We were
on the 4th Floor of the St. Therese Building along
with the other family saints at that time bearing
the code 00G in every personal property that
was given to each of us. We started as 44 girls
in the family but eventually became 48 because
additional members from dissolved families were
distributed.

The first year of our stay in the Sisters of Mary


was the sturdiest year yet the most memorable
one. It was the toughest because it was the year
when we started to learn to accept and build
rapport as one family to the fact, we had individual We’ve shed a lot of tears for so many struggles
differences, unique characteristics, and attitudes but we’ve exhibited a million smiles in every little
as we came from different areas of the Philippines, victory we enjoyed and committed.
we spoke different dialects and we were raised
by different people in different and unique ways. There are a lot of words that can describe
However, our differences did not hinder us from the St. Paula Family of the 11th Batch of The
learning to accept and love each other. First Year Sisters of Mary Girlstown School in Talisay City,
was also the most memorable because it was at Cebu. First, we’re favored since each member of
this level when we started learning to live the our family was gifted with unique talents. Some
values that Father Al wanted each of us to have. of us are singers, dancers, composers, instrument
It was in this year when we experienced our first players, volleyball players, basketball players,
victory as we were declared the First Place in chess players, and scrabble players. We’re valiant
the Cleaning Contest for the First Year Category. warriors because we never surrendered to any
We have experienced our first field trip to Barili circumstances that our family faced. Lastly, we
Cebu, the first reward we gained as a prize for are mighty because we were able to successfully
the cleaning contest. serve God with joy in our hearts. Despite the
hardships that each one of us faced, we were able
First-year to fourth-year were full of colorful to conquer everything. We made every struggle
and unforgettable memories. There were times a stepping stone to committing our endeavors in
we got discouraged, failed, and got frustrated. life. That’s how mighty our family is.
But, there were a lot of times when we were
encouraged, we succeeded, and felt contented.
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ST. PAULA

Members
1. Cristine Joy Iconas 18. Yvonnie Tibug 35. Girlie Valle
2. Camela Balansag 19. Gerlie Suello 36. Rexona Dionsay
3. Lenie Isibido 20. Jerame Villar 37. Raquel Gayoso
4. Odena Sampiano 21. Vivian Calamba 38. Nena Dellosa
5. Christy Mendoza 22. Cris April Garcia 39. Mary Desire Obzunar
6. Hersheylou Miral 23. Margielona Florencio 40. Emelita Solis
7. Shandra Gimeno 24. Estrellieta Polmo 41. Ma. Giselle Cuazon
8. Juvie Paluga 25. Candelaria Capilitan 42. Angel Fernandez
9. Analyn Tuastomban 26. Liezl Lendio 43. Lea Mag-usara
10. Almera Albacia 27. Janice Cordora 44. Enregina Desiree
11. Jollybel Parreno 28. Marichu Sugala Sayson
12. Maria Villajos 29. Aira Rose Crencia 45. Jacqueline Endab
13. Geraldine Estenote 30. Mercy Estapia 46. Jinky Camagos
14. Rhea Monzolin 31. Jessa Galabo 48. Amy De La Cruz
15. Jumabeth Almine 32. Manilyn Yrabon 49. Lorie Grace Catalogo
16. Bernaluz Abenoja 33. Marichu Vequiso 50. Lora de Lara
17. Venus Deriada 34. Mailene dela Pena 51. Coney Cumayas

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ST ANNE FAMILY
(THE JOLLY TEAM)

St. Anne the JollyTeam, noisy, talkative, we


are like that but we are kind, hardworking,
intelligent and we are always united even
though we are always reprimanded every
now and then still we remain steadfast we
don’t easily give in to any obligations and
hardships we had. We are the first family.
Who won the cleaning contest in our first
Andrade
first place in the bible quiz, all our achieve-
ments inside the SISTERS OF MARY
SCHOOL will remain in each and every
member of our family st. Our every up and
down…laughter and loneliness but still we
are intact for love and unity….

Members
1.Arcelie Tura 18. Hazel Betalac 35. Ailen Daguil
2. Jazel Sangahan 19. Aireen Longares 36. Mary grace
3. Christine Baylon 20. Janice Solis Fegarido
4. Ma. Brenda Guiritan 21. Joan Tablac 37. charlene Sandy
5. Dian rose nitcha 22.Analyn Castillo Clarido
6. Jocelyn Branzuela 23 Glory Puyong 38. Myren Fortunado
7. Jeserel Lustria 24.Mary joy Taclima Entrina
8.. Gerlie Dumpor 25. Melba Nabas 39. Mary jane morales
9. Ruche Lacsao 26 Ritchel anggana 40. Juliet Lagarto
10. Rehina Lancita 27. Antoniette Itlanas 41. Reynalyn Reynaldo
11. Daryl Macaranas 28. Jessa Ocno 42. Flordeliza angana
12. Nerissa Facturan 29. lizel mae Tutor 43. Daisy mae Lao
13. Concepcion Ombaña 30. Jelyn Bacquero 44.Cherry mae Eroy
14. Jenelyn Omero 31. Emelita Lucob 45. Mary ann Alaga
15. Rowena Flores 32. Iris Tugbong 46. Lyn lyn Hobayan
16. Lord Jean Mar Almine 33. Fanny Hayahay 47. Maricar Casarigo
17. Marnel Mejia 34. Jemelou Villarin 48. Remie Tacanloy
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ST. SUSANNA

ST. SABINA FAMILY


(The Brilliant Team)

22 years ago, we became a part of a


prestigious school in Cebu in which we
were nurtured and molded to become a
better version of ourselves. This School
gave us hope and still gives hope at the
moment to the children like us who most
needed their help.

It is founded by our beloved Venerable


Aloysius Schwartz who gave his whole life
helping the poorest of the poor children by had misunderstandings sometimes but we resolved it
giving them shelter and everything they immediately through an open forum.
need but most especially the education
they needed to reach their dreams and Now as part of the Alumni, We are forever grateful and we
goals in life. Not only that, but with the will always remember that each one of us was once a poor
help of the Sisters and their Catechism, our child who was given the opportunity by the Sisters of Mary
spiritual life learning widened. to be one of their scholars. Thanks for all the help Father
Al, wherever you are, We know you are watching over your
The Saint Sabina Family back then was children. We are very happy to be part of the community.
a very competitive family. Not bragging It’s time for us to give back. Your legacy will continue from
about it because we really are. We even generation to generation with the help of the Sisters and
had an outing at that time as a reward and the Alumni. We love you Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.
experienced the outside world together. It From the Saint Sabina Family.
was the most awesome and unforgettable
experience ever. We were not a perfect
family but were struggling to be. We

MEMBERS
F1.Miraflor Avan F16. Cristita Pastoril F30 Gilme Ponte F44 Edeline Tangca
F2.Marjorie Marilao F17.Rena Ladica F31 Apple Mae Labial F45 Melissa Montes
F3.Zorayda Hari-on F18.Rachel Mocoy F32 Erlinda Sanchez F46 Anna Marie
F4.Shiela mae Oronce F19.Flordelez Salubre F33 Jenny Liza Salvador
F5.Elen Amboang F20.Maricel Bulawin Dalanta F47 Jhonry Blando
F6.Floramae Penuela F21.Ellen Rose Fruto F34 Marilyn Agustin F48 Nessa Bermoy
F7.Lecil Babano F22. Mailyn Reyes F35 Jelyn Arnejo F49 Vicky Tipase
F8.Karleen Baguio F23.Dianne Ibabaw F36 Evita Entino F50 Jackeilou Ergen
F9.Niza Fe Becoy F24.Judelyn Talacero F37 Ria Fe Reyes
F10.Marichiel Tapales F25.Jeann rose F38 Anavel
F11.Mischel Mamento Camillan Magundaya
F12.Mae Joy Loro F26.Iris Anora F39 Lhowen Labrador
F13.Gretchen Cosgafa F27.Adelyn Labita F40 Maria Fe Lazarra
F14. Marjorie Perono F28 Jemnesa F41 Nerisa Serrano 21
F15.Mona Liza Saragoza F42 Clarossa Alcain
Hollero F29.Clara Pacoma F43 Jocelyn Luway
ST. ANGELA
Members
C1 Claudette Gerodias C16 Lorna Camine C32 Conie Cumayas
C2 (+Analiza) C17 (+Janet Constantino) C33 Claire Noquera
C3 Junalen C18 Jhona Faye Buylay-og C34 @Lorie Grace Catalogo
C4 Lora Lara C19 Bernadeth Naying Legal C35 Mary Ann Baruga
C5 Bebelyn Balbontin Paderes C20 Beverlyn Pari-an C36 Mercy Tampos
C6 (Cherry Decolongon) C21 Jackie Ergen Illorin C37 Gina Llarrenas
Josephine Vallarta C22 Contessa Joy Huele C38 Jovelyn Jacla
C7 Letty Calvez Eroy C23 Jinky Camagos C39 Geraldine
C8 Marinel Baday C24 Grace E. Gallentes C40 Leslie Mae Cabug-os
C9 Sheila Ayco C25 Jholini Tapulgo C41 Mabel Calda
C10 Janice C26 Eha Macabalos C42 Margie
C11 Marj Bade C27 Maylaine Beto C43 MARY GRACE LAGARAS
C12 Gretchen Emeterio C28 Josephine Quirong C44 Cristina Pardillo
C13 Chona Asperin C29 MARGIE B. GARONG C45 Mena Bañados
C14 Amy Dela Cruz C30 Mefrel Maybanting C46 Aise Perante
C15 Rosemarie Bedayo C31 Gene Claire Soco

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St. Agnes

The Cyber’s Team


1. MARIDEL ESPARTERO 19. JENNIZA BALILI 35. MARIEL TABON
2. ERNA ALCULAR 20. VIOLETA MANALO TABON
3. FREMELIANE BALBIDO 21. DIVINA GANE 36. JUDITH BACAYCAY
4. IRENE ANONG 22. ANGELINE GAMBOL 37. ROSALIE ABARACOSO
5. GLADYS HANGAO 23. MARILYN DORERO 38. ROSEL DACUYASAN
6. GRACE REGALADO 24. REMARIE DUMANIG 39. MERCIDITA TABURA
7. MARILYN SONGCOG 25. SHIELA MAE CASTRO 40. DYNIE PEARL TEJERO
8. ANALIZA LALUCAN 26. ROSALIE TALAMOR 41. NORIE JANE TABAL
9. JONALYN GARDOSE 27. ANNIE ROSE MANA 42. GRACE SABANA
10. ELLEN QUINTO -AY 43. ALFA CORAZON
11. ELSA LIMBAG 28. MARICRIS ABECIA CIUBAL
12. ELIZA DAYLUSAN 29. RIZZA GALARIO 44. ANALIE RESTAURO
13. ALONA PINGANON 30. MANELYN BAYER 45. KAREN JUBAY
14. CRISTINA JUGALBOT 31. MIRALUNA PRIETO 46. GINA LLANERAS
15. EDAH MAE REPONTE 32. JENNIFER CABILES 47. MEFREL MAYBANTING
16. ESTER PACIFICAR 33. LOVELY FRETCHIE
17. CLARISSE JOY ORBIGO OLODIN
18. ANNIE ROSE CANON 34. MARY ANN VILLEGAS

The cyber’s team... we believe that


no family is perfect. We argue, we
fight, and we even stop talking to
each oth- er at times, but in the
end, family also excess in acting
remembering those days we have a
lot of actors and ac- tresses. Even in
sports we have the hunks players,
Bible Quiz, and even in cleaning
contest sometimes we won or lose,
but in the end, we be- lieve that no
matter how hard the situation is as
long as there is unity and love of a
family you will really
succeed. 23
An Aloysian at heart


T
he moment we stepped into the four corners of Sisters of Mary School
Boystown in Minglanilla Cebu, our mind was full of reservations as
to how our life would be for four long years. As time goes by, we
are grateful to the almighty father for he gave us intelligent, hard-
working, disciplined, and talented brothers. That is why the Saint


Peter Family have excelled for 4 years in Sisters of Mary in cleaning contests,
bible quiz, sports, etc. It has produced CAT Officers, Helping brothers, student
teachers, and honor students. The Name Pedro will always be part of our lives.
The most precious memory that we will always cherish in our life. Thank you,
Sisters of Mary, most especially to the nuns who taught us values spiritually,
mentally, physically, and intellectually for it brought us to where we are right
now. As young professionals, we always follow the values taught by Fr. Al.

We are the St. Peter family of ONSE, an Aloysian at heart gifted to serve

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ST. PETER

Members
1.Ricky Mercadal 14.Apolinar Boticial 26.johnel belonguil 38. Jerry Navarro
2.Andy Ampong 15.Francis Gallendo 27.Reynold Tacadao 39. Pablo alerta
3.Louie Longos 16.Jefferson Cabahug 28.Ramil Cubita 40. Glen Alcones
4.Ian Gulmatico 17.Dan ryan Birad 29.Jerold Nim 41.Fidel Balagat
5.Mark Noel Tabligan 18.Rolie Batucan 30.Edilberto Capol 42. Victor Jabagat
6.Bernardo Tambule 19.Beviano Cada Marianas
7.Federico Acutim 20.Junifer Delideli 31.Jacky albores
8.Nelbert Santaco 21.Jufer burgos 32. Ronel langga
9.Vincent Caboverde 22.Jomar caballes 33. Al Fabula
10.Jobert Tahum 23.Gerald rey Timbal 34. Helbert Juen
11.Wilson Moratal amang 35. Jeomar Gihapon
12.Erwin Estrilles 24.Judyl Puspus 36. Harold baya
13.Junard Mallorca 25.Rey Gica 37. Ian John Arancillo

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The best of the best

ST. MARK FAMILY

T
he St. Mark Family is the
best of the best, humble
and friendly with joyous
souls and hearts. Our bond
is one of brotherhood,
and we have no boundaries in our
relationship. We are intact and firm.
We have been together for many
years and distance and time cannot
separate us. In our batch, we are the
shyest and cutest family. However,
there are many talented individuals in
our midst. From the first year through
the fourth year, our family won the
billiards championship. We’ve got our
own narrative to tell.
We all have our misunderstandings. Even
It’s always worth remembering
for minor and insignificant things, we quarrel.
that we only get two chances to go
We cried and sweated together. All of this,
‘OUTING’ over the years. One was
however, is just a test, similar to how gold is
while we were in our freshman year
tested in fire. Each of us in the St. Mark Family
of high school when we won the
has a unique story to tell. The descriptions
“Cleaning Contest”. The second time
presented here are merely one’s broad
was in our fourth year, when we
impression or point of view. Our stories, as
came in third place in a Bible quiz.
well as theirs, may be included in the pages
We tried several times and failed each
of our book. Some of us have yet to share our
time. However, we never gave up!
personal experiences.
It’s not about the competitions we
Some of us now have our own families.
participate in every week or month;
Some of us continue to be who we are,
it’s about how we live together as
savoring our lives while we still can. We are
brothers. It is only our camaraderie
presently doing our utmost to provide for our
that we have. We were able to
families. But, as The Sisters of Mary taught
join together as one despite our
us, always stay modest and simple. Lastly, St.
disparities in languages, dialects,
Mark’s book is still open. There are more tales
heights, weights, strengths, and
to be told; a fresh chapter in everyone’s lives
weaknesses.
to be written.

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ST. MARK

Members
1. Jay Asotic 16. Marcelino Bañados 31. Sherwin Escoro
2. Rowel Buscato 17. Severo Marial 32. Norcejun Lagang
3. Johnny Carbajosa 18. Bryan Dayupay 33. Anthony Moslares
4. Federico Mondin Jr 19. Darren Decolongon 34.Rey Emmanuel Gubat
5. Jolem Villar 20. Argie Sabroso 35. Luigie Lumbre
6. Gilbert Villamor 21. Jovie Pajemolin 36. Mark Abugan
7. Peter Avila 22. Leonardo Bolanio 37. Richard Nemis
8. Joel Obina 23. Joey Arizaleta 38. Claudio Galendez
9. Romar Socobos 24. Elvin Halina 39. John Josef Servidad
10. Nestor Comajes 25. Jumar Banoelos 40. Renan Capalar
11. Gil Garciano 26. Ruben Lagamayo 41. Juanito Redoña
12. Darwin Moratal 27. Charlie Esperanza 42. Jaime Lagradante
13. Joseph Oliva 28. Julie Evis Peso 43. Stephen Nabuna
14. Rejey Pepito 29. Noel Jardin
15. Romar Regacho 30. Apostar Lastino

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ST. DOMINIC

S
T DOMINIC F. WAS A COMPETITIVE in
sports fields like basketball, billiards, we
even hit the championships for every
game we’ve completed. We did our best
to encourage our team to stand out
among other teams. Our life inside the Sisters of
Mary School was the best memory. We have no
hassle, no dramas and we learned more values of
being individuals. We may not consider ourselves
a family in blood but after 4 years of living as one
Family Saint considered us family. Even when
we have our own lives now still we find ways
to reminisce our memories way back S.O.M time,
we still feel the bonds as true brothers thru thick
and thin of our daily lives ....We are grateful to
be part of an Aloysian family and proud to be
part of ST DOMINIC F. THAT WE STAND US ONE
FAMILY YESTERDAY TODAY AND TOMORROW
FOR ITS HAVE BEEN OUR FOREVER MARK
WHEREVER and WHO WE ARE NOW.

Members
Dignofer Butron 14.Ambrosio Candole 27.Ariel Castillo
2.Jhon Cristian Yucor 15.Niño Vergara 28.Roderick Rosario
3.Johnrey Palo 16.Leonil Franciso 29.Elvic Pastoril
4.Johnson Talaban 17.Pedro Capon 30.Marley Arpon
5.Christopher Bohol 18.Marlon Fernandez 31.Marvin Aller
6.Ronald Cari 19.Rhian Matas 32.Louie Memorial
7.Jojo Origenes 20.Susano 33.Raymond Villaflor
8.Roberto Clarin Aventurado 34.Dominic Casiao
9.Joseph 21.Renante Buntod 35.Jayvie Dicimio
10.Gamaliel Galicto 23.Arniel Salise 36.Macky Padayao
11.Arnold Dinuyo 24.Levie Guerrero
12.Jeffrey Cardona 25.Jomel Ebonalo
13.Jovelito Labandria 26.Regie Roa
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ST. LAWRENCE

L
awrencians to be called. We are in a himself to a vow of priesthood and we are proud
family of brothers wherein we stand as to say he was the kindest and most diligent fellas
one team being together for four long of our family. Three of our fellows actually joined
years in a wonderful and well-known him but the call was just for him.
congregation called SOM. Being there for I’m proud to say also that our CAT commandant in
4 long years was full of fun, struggles, motivation, our batch was from our family and that is Kuya Gone
and challenges. We are molding ourselves to be Gerong, our very supportive Kuya. We also thank
a better one through the help and support of our our beloved sister in charge who really stands as
caring nuns and teachers. our mother for their perseverance and patience in
St. Lawrence was one of the solid families of the taking care of us. Mentioning sister Candelaria in
11th batch. Home of champions because we our 1st year, sister Angelita in our 2nd, sister Rizza
mostly lead in terms of sports and any contests in 3rd, and sister Maureen in 4th whom I shall say
and it’s because we’re bringing the spirit of unity “the last woman standing”hahaha..saying thank
and cooperation in all we do. There were times we you is not enough for their kindness to us. Above
seemed to be rude, created fights between our all, we raise our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to
fellow brothers but still in the end we embraced our beloved fr. Al who made this for us. He raised
the spirit of brotherly love. We are very proud to us from poor to rich in spirit
share that we have our fellow brother who is now Thank you our dear alma mater, you’re one of the
on his career in serving the Lord and his people best things that happened in our lives. LONG LIVE
in Jamaica. Bro Nowel Rebamonte dedicated ALOYSIANS!

MEMBERS:

1. Stephen Talaid 12. Larry Maceda 23. Wilmar Orbita 34. Juvelito Padel
2. Brent Sampaga 13. Archie Doblon 24. Epitacio Minao 35. Lexter Menor
3.Apolonio Balbada 14. Archie Barredo 25. Bernardo Miras 36. Inocencio
4. Rolly Boy Salde 15. Junrey Madridano 26. Gonie Gerong Fandagani Jr
5. Celistino Albaira 16. Anthony Anoche 27. Jimmy Magbanua 37. Renante Saturenas
6. Randy Elipe 17. Salong Buat 28. Dante Tagolgol 38. Angelo Matildo
7. Elvis Martinez 18. Randy Abogado 29. Rowen Salvador 39. Rowen Marcelino
8. Jarrel Delataura 19. Nowel Rebamonte 30. Oliver Fulgencio Salvador
9. Ernesto Marte 20. Jose Reil Abarico 31. Marlon Regodo 29
10. Renan Matondo 21. Arnold Jinon 32. Michael Anabeza
11. Nestor Labata 22. Rolyn Galleto 33. Marlon Bangoy
ST. PAUL FAMILY

A
llow us to share a short story exhortation
about St. Paul. He was born In the year 2000, there were 45 young
Saul of Tarsus, being both a people, “missionaries on their own ‘’,
Jew and a Roman citizen. He coming from different places wrapped by
became a powerful persecutor their mission, to finish their studies. They
of those who accepted Jesus Christ as their were given the privilege of free education at
Lord and King. Saul was not motivated by the High School level in The Sisters of Mary
malice, but by the belief that he was working School, Boystown, Minglanilla, Cebu. They
against an enemy of his Jewish faith. Left their respective families to embrace the
As he was en route to Damascus to pursue big opportunity and have the same goal,
his persecutions, a bright heavenly light to study and to help. Those young people
suddenly enveloped him, and he fell were blessed and were chosen to carry the
helplessly to the ground. A voice asked, name of St. Paul and were called Paulinians
“Saul, Saul, why do you persecute thou me?” Brothers, it was us.
In response, Saul asked two questions: “Who During our first stay, it was very difficult.
art thou, Lord?” and “Lord, what wilt thou Indeed, groups were created under one roof.
have me to do?” This is because we were not comfortable
Having been struck blind, Saul was assisted being one another having different dialects
into the city by his companions. and different lifestyles. Some of our brothers
Saul became a great defender of the faith, escaped, and one of them was sent back
a dynamic teacher of righteousness, and home due to illness, so sad. But life won’t
a fearless preacher to the world. He went end there. Time passed, and we were able
first to the Jews in their synagogues, then to overcome the kind of situation through
subsequently made three missionary the help of our sister-in charge and helping
journeys, carrying the message of the brother through their encouragement and
resurrected Christ to many peoples. While patience. They assigned us to daily activities
on a mission to the gentiles, he became by a pair or group in different areas, though
known as Paul. His love for and interest in others preferred to work alone for cleaning.
his converts found him returning to oversee Through this, unity and understanding
their progress and writing them letters of towards each other were developed. We

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excelled in the cleaning contest. In fact, we The Year 2003 would be our last year inside
ranked up in 2nd or 3rd place every year. The Sisters of Mary. Some of us decided to
We participated in indoor and outdoor work and some left and continued to study.
sports activities. Showing up our individual We are happy to see our brothers who
talents like singing, dancing, and playing got an opportunity to work in different
musical instruments. Some of us were companies. We feel so loved. However,
chosen to compete outside with other school graduation day came which we called the
campuses. day full of sadness. Knowing that it would
We were so lucky because The Sisters of be the last day seeing us together. Yes, we
Mary did not just enhance our talents but claimed victory over the past years! But the
imparted us knowledge in different areas of memories that we had for those years for
living like drafting, machining, knowledge sure will be missed and longed for. But,
about computers, and others. They equipped we don’t want those to be called literally
us with all the knowledge that they knew “Bridge underwater” because wherever we
they would use in the future. Bound with go and whatever we are right now. We are
prayer and dedication which they planted still Paulinians Brothers. TO GOD BE THE
and are now rooted in our hearts. GLORY!

Members
1. Welbert acol
2. Vincent Pareja
3. Jevan Zozobrado
4. Edwin Dupa
Members
16. John Villarete
17. Marlon Pitogo
18. Remund Lachica
19. Chan Espero
31. Jerome Niese
32. Jovel Pesito
33. Roderick Manipon
34. Roger Manimog
5. Boushame Tabar 20. Mark Narbonita 35. Jomar Ayuda
6. Junriel Cabatas 21. Melvin Lasdoce 36. Marlon Paciencia
7. Edward Cabrera 22. Michael Edjic 37. Marjhon Cardoniga
8. Edwin Pedragosa 23. Nicolas Porazo 38. Rene Palapar
9. Angielo Galagar 24. Remier Dela Pena 39. Ian paul Pascual
10. Henry Patrick Basal 25. Rodrigo Sibonga 40. James Neri
11. Ivanne Cabanalan 26. Ryan Villanueva 41. Joel Gulfo
12. Jaysen Lazaga 27. Virgilio Lungay 42. Lordan Cabanban
13. Jeofrey Bahian 28. Warren Embajador 31
14. Jerome Reponte 29. Inocencio Verola
15. Jesseirey Maglayon 30. Emilio Sauro
ST.ANDREW FAMILY
The Everlasting Connections of People, Not in Blood, Races,
Friendships,But in Attitude, Religion and Belief” We believe that not
only friendship, blood, but races can also develop connections between
humans, and can make it stronger every time. But in our family saints, we
believed that a strong connection can be developed between attitudes,
religions, and beliefs. We came into the school with no one knowing us,
but only ourselves. We enter the Sisters of Mary School with no friends,
no blood connections nor are we not of the same race. But all of that
changed when we are being developed by the day, in the use of our one
reli- gion, and belief. And as time went by we developed one attitude,
and it became stronger than a relationship with our blood, race, and
friends out there. We grow more than brothers, and until now even for
a very long time we still have a connection with each other. We have
been in many troubles but we are still much better now with the use of
multi- media. Let us say that we are too far from each other but in the
use of multimedia, we are still one. And we hope until the time will stop
us, to communicate with. I start this essay with nothing to say, but for
the sake of our younger brother, who is still looking for their destiny.
Don’t stop dreaming about something. Sisters of Mary is a very good
start for you, no one ever school outside can ever do the same way
what the school is. To the records, Sisters of Mary School is the number
one school about something. Sisters of Mary is a very good start for you,
no one ever school outside can ever do the same way what the school
is. To the records, Sisters of Mary School is the number one school in the
Philippines, in terms of discipline. And we are proud of it, being one of
the alumni. As we are part of the Sisters of Mary School. We go into so
many trials inside. We treat each other like we are true brothers, mistake
of one mistake of all, the problem of one prob- lem of all, and enemy of
one enemy of all. We have this rule that any incident or activity inside
the family saint, remains inside the family. Any pain and sacrifice of each
brother of the family were felt by all the members of the family. We are
stronger than true brothers than true family. We believe in one brother,
one family. And through one religion and one faith, one God, and with
one and only founder Father Al. We cannot forget our founder. He is
the way that we were able to unite even though we came from not
the same races, religions, families, and cultures, but were able to unite,
as one family. We have many troubles as time goes by. We have to do
one work, one play, one study. We believe that not rac- es friendships,
nor blood, can be able to unite the people but also can unite through
religion and beliefs later through faith.
MEMBERS
1.JESSIE BOY TIMAGOS 15Ronel Anotado 30Joery Alpas
2.JOSEPH HENRY DURANO 16Gerald Eder 31Junifer Badal
3.JASON BARILLO 17EDGAR Diego 32Edcris Cabarubias
4.FILJHON RUSSIANA 18Eduardo Rivera 33Daniel Baisa
5EDGAR DIEGO 19Gilbert Superticioso 34Eric Alfiche
6Rammel Lamery 20Wilbert Billiones 35Wilden Meradores
7Jason Cabello 21Jay R Fernando 36Jeffrey Cañete
8Renan Padernilla 22Jay R Bactul 37Zachart Oville
9Jessie Ponce 23Jerson Limot 38 Bernard Panis
10Rommel Paghubasan 24Jimly Lucero 39 Marianito Fabia
32 11Pacholo Mogello
12Owen Harlo Magallanes
25Joerydie Palmes
26Marcelo Faelden Jr.
40 Roland Cimafranca
41 Gilbert Geraldizo
13Roden Zamora 27Nelmar Montederamos 42 Pengie Colas
14Raffy Garcia 28Larry Carbonilla
14Allan Latoja 29Ronald John Moster
ST. TIMOTHY
FAMILY

T
imothinians brothers were 48 young men helping brothers, thanks to them for we were well-
with big dreams. Came together and disciplined young men. Our family saint may not have
lived under one roof for four long years the smart guys but we were very competitive, we
at THE SISTERS OF MARY. An institution conquered everyone in almost all contests. We had
that provides FREE shelter, food, and the most number of outings.
high-quality education to those deserving We graduated with great memories to take with
students. We came from different parts of Mindanao us along our journey outside the campus. Forever
and Visayas. grateful to FATHER AL, to all the nuns, and teachers
The first few weeks at the school were the most who never get tired of imparting values that molded
difficult time….a time of adjustment. But as we got us into better individuals.
along with each other unity and love started to build. We may have different paths now but the
We were proud to say that our family saint was intact brotherhood remains. Distance does not lessen the
until we graduated. We had a good relationship with love and care we have for each other.
each other until we parted ways. We are the TIMOTHINIANS, FATHER AL’S LIVING
Way back then we were handled by very strict MIRACLE …..FOREVER GRATEFUL!

Members
1. RONALD GEALON 13. REYGIE RODRIGUEZ 25. GERALD ORMOCHUELOS 37. MELBERT PAGTALUNAN
2. RAFFY MIÑOZA 14. JEROME ZABATE 26. CHRISTIAN DAVE SISON 38. ELDIE ONORAS
3. GLENDON BEDUA 15. RITCHIE ARGAWANON 27. JAN RIO GENILLA 39. WENEFRED YEKE
4. CHRISTIAN JAY LUCENA 16. JOEY BLANCHE 28. JUDY CABAYA 40. MICHAEL DUENAS
5. JESSIE MAGLACION 17. RALF JAYCARL GASPAR 29. JULIUS GLINOGO 41. JENESER VILLAREAL
6. WELMER VILLAMOR 18. ROMEO MARCIANO 30. JACINTO ABAYABAY 42. RICARDO GABILAN
7. DIOLAND JAVIER 19. JESSIE JORTA 31. DENNEVEL DINSAY 43. ARTURO AGUILAR
8. DEXTER EMIA 20. DENNIS ESTIFESAR 32. DOMINGO MENABLE 44. EMELIO SECRETARIA
9. PERGENTINO ADUBAS 21. HENCYL REY DELEGENCIA 33. JEFFERSON PAPA 45. ARNEL BONE
10. AGAPITO CULANAG 22. OSCAR ZAMORA 34. ROLLY SEGUNDINO 46. GARY PAUL SADICON
11. JOAQUIN TABANGCURA 23. LESTER PIGARA 35. ERWIN PUSO 47. JOAQUIN ABUDA
12. JETHER NAQUINBIN 24. JAPHET IPOGON 36. DENNIS MATURAN 48. VALENTINE GEALON

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A
MBROSIANS as we popularly puddings in our cabinets for the next day’s
call ourselves. We are in the breakfast.
family of young brothers For we loved each other so much, we
amidst our differences by let others go free while others went diving
places of origin across VISAYAS into sewage canals.
and Mindanao. Standing strong and proud We may not have Cadets or high-
in our almost four fruitful years of staying in ranking officers in the dorm, but we have
the most remarkable place during our high the best basketball team in the school. We
school years, the SISTERS OF MARY. Where also have tons of mad geniuses in the family
we were molded into better individuals. and hmmm we are all good-looking young
Amidst the challenges that we face based men.
on origin and culture, we remain steadfast, We got the best teachers and nuns
calm, and cheerful no matter how hard the who molded us into better individuals. As
situation was. we stepped out of SOM we brought with
Ambrosian was a kind of brotherhood us the teachings our teachers and nuns had
where we shared the same soap and the imparted to us.
same underwear. We helped each other Years passed by, it’s been almost 2
by cleaning our dorm yet 80% of the time decades since our graduation. Ambrosians
we came dead last in the cleaning contest. are now grown-up men trying to live a life
We were a resilient bunch and so we hid abiding by the teachings of FATHER AL.
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ST. AMBROSE

Members
1.Nornel Abucay 16. Jerry Rosales 31. Johnrey Ybañez
2. Rollie Monteroso 17. Jessie Espin0sa 32. Renante Cabrillos
3. Arnil Tabanao 18. Nelson Salar 33. Samuel Azura
4. Alvin Garcia 19. Mark Anthony Bano 34. Eugenio Taok Jr
5. Ant0nio Baylomo 20. Jorie Donaire 35. Jundilbert Labao
6. Diosito Rivira 21. Rogo Rosalito 36. Rowell Inovejas
7. Francis George Ilejay 22. Alvir Jay Lumahang 37. Albert Camajalan+
8. Joecil Bayog 23. Alben Tolentino 38. Florante Tapia +
9. Rodelyn Nacion 24. John Paul Orellanida 39. Nazario Calunia
10. Anth0ny Albert 25. Jick Lavila 40. Francis Brian Gil
11. Elmer Cayang 26. Michael Tampe 41. Alex Cardona
12. Ronie James Balansag 27. Mar Ian Yarso 42. Ericson Bragas
13. Ben Brian Aviso 28. Antonino Cordita
14. Jiselle Misoles 29. Rodel Nabarte
15. Remon Palencia 30. Harold Ozaraga

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ST. FRANCIS FAMILY

N
ot related by blood but will
remain brothers at heart, that’s
who we are: The Franciscan
brothers of ONSE...
We were a bunch of young
innocent men with big dreams..
living our individual families and came to live
under one roof.
When we first entered the campus we
were astonished by the surroundings full of
basketball courts. The first few weeks were not
that easy...we struggled with the language we
spoke for we came from different ethnicities...
Eventually, unity and compassion for
each started to build. We were so competitive
in many competitions. We excel especially in
Bible quizzes. We enjoyed outings, our awards
for every win.
Not all the time we’re the good ones there
are times when our naughtiness
strikes some of us used to hide puddings in our
closet for the next day’s breakfast..some of us
loved to throw garbage always cause they got
the chance to see the outside surroundings.
Some of us even got a crush on our sister in
charge of… opps.
We seldom win in the basketball league
but we excel in other aspects. We’ve got great
singers in the house. Our mother sister will
let us sing most of the time. The Rondalla
conductor is in the house ( Kuya @Albert Salazar
) and witty student teachers( Edison Benliro,
Denver Grijaldo, and Karl Leyson. We’ve got
CAT officers in the house( Roejan Von Edjan,
Marlo Hermo, and Angelito Gabule).
Utter thank you will never be enough to
express our gratitude to our dear Father Al,
to all the nuns who took care of us for almost
four years. Imparting values that molded
into better individuals. To our dear teachers
who have always been patient in teaching us
lessons academically. We are what we are now
because of you all...
We bid our goodbyes to everyone last
2003 but that does cut the brotherhood we
had. We may have different paths right now
but we continue to communicate with each
other...

WE ARE THE FRANCISCAN BROTHERS OF


ONSE, FATHER AL’s -Living Miracle...Forever
36 Grateful.
ST. FRANCIS

Members
1. ALBERT SALAZAR 16. Peter Paul Mendoza 30. Junlum Bagtong
2. RAMEL ALENSONORIN 17. Ro Von Jon Edjan 31. Francis Padernilla
3. VINCENT MONTILLA 18. Eddie Boy Derocca 32. Felife Regis
4. ANTHONY GEQUINTO 19. Jessuvid Loretero 33. Deonefe Vizen
5. ROBBY CABALQUINTO 20. Joash Sanchez 34. Marlo Hermo
6. Benjy G Latorilla 21. Junlim Bagtong 35. Ronel Perez
7. Roel Pana 22. Eddison Benliro 36. Leoter Cagape
8. Alberto Baguio 23. Dennis Saldaña 37. Angelito Gabule
9. Andrew Morales 24. Renato Emperoso 38. Jeffrey Generoso
10. Dave Sivilano Calago 39. Danilo Sexiona
11. Marlon Glinogo 25. Marc Mendoza 40. Lucio Villedo
12.Grjaldo Denver 26. Karl Leyson 41. Bernardo Tabao
13. Jason Palma 27. Vincent Asierto 42. Wilfredo Natabio
14. Jonel Ladroma 28. Bryan Aclo 43. Romeo Lavador
15. Alfredo Rivalde 29. Dominic Rebato 44. Julieto Vito

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ST. NICHOLAS FAMILY

S
t. Nicholas’s family is composed
of 41 great fighters that came
from Visayas and Mindanao.
Entering inside the portals of
The Sisters of Mary Boystown
School, we had overcome our differences
in terms of beliefs and culture. First, we
need to adjust to each other’s character.
But soon as time passed, we were molded
by virtues and characteristics to become
one solid family.One of the characteristics
we had was being cooperative. We had
won the cleaning contest because losing
it would lead us to clean the court under
the heat of the sun or have 10 rounds
of jogging around the oval. Winning
the cleaning contest allowed us to go to
beach outings and lots of packs of candies
which made us happy as young students.
Boys are boys, and we are cheating our
time, especially during prayer time. We
sometimes spend it on the 7th floor
while others sacrifice an hour of kneeling
praying at stations of the cross. We also
hide extra biscuits from our snacks that
will be reserved for tomorrow’s breakfast.
During the gardening time, some of us
climb the coconut tree which was strictly
prohibited by our sister-in-charge, while
others hide some corn to be cooked
upstairs using an improvised cooking
method as an application of what we have
learned from our electronics subject. We
also, cover one’s fault so that we won’t
be punished by our sister for her motto is
“one is for all, all is for one”. These are a
few of boys’ negative characteristics that
we miss doing all the time. Now that we
are outside the world, we long for all of
this. The strictness but loving corrections
of our mother sisters really made us better
individuals. We grow strong and firm in
battling hardship and trials in life. But
until now, through social media, we were
able to unite ourselves as one solid family.

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ST. NICHOLAS

Members

1. Joselito Gelbuena 16. Geraldie Lagoy 31. Reywel Beto


2. Mark Lexter Jurban 17. Reynol Orfano 32. Boyet Dela Cruz
3. Jeralf Rara 18. Ronicel Dante 33. Edmar Caliwan
4. Reyson Olarte 19. Jeffrey June Agbalog 34. Jeffrey Villacar
5. Jayson Mabilangan 20. Allan Aculan 35. Mark Alvin Enriquez
6. Carlo Rambo Paclibar 21. Vincent Bryan Palapas 36. Eric Merioles
7. Louis Gabio 22. Rolito Sulapas 37. Ryan Azores
8. April June Belonio 23. Rodel Cabalejo 38. Gaudioso Alconera
9. Jethro Azares 24. Jobert Alcosiba 39. Ariel Bacala
10. Mando Rosales 25. Ryan Dayon 40. Reynold Candones
11. Rey Calidguid 26. Ryan Paloma 41. Peter Flora
12. Gerald Calagahan 27. Lienard Son 42.Genbel Sindatok
13. Mc Junchie Per Lincuna 28. Aljayrick Labanon 43.Francis Ban as
14. Jevan Rey Dalangbayan 29. Mark Louie Dalumpines 44.Juvenyl Verula
15. Darwin Omilde 30. Ariel Jason Mengote 45.Evan Roy Quinagon

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ST. ALOYSIUS FAMILY
T
he St. Aloysius family, just like the a lot of troubles with our brothers and
other family saints, though came sisters in charge. We have been through a
from a diverse culture around lot of punishments. Some of our brothers
Visayas and Mindanao group as stood out bravely even to the point of
One. Each of us has different traits and being surrounded by our older batch
attitudes. Some have the willingness to brothers at the doors and threatened to
unite and some have their own ways. We be harassed. We witness our roommates
felt special because our family saint bears being dismissed due to their violations
the name of Beloved Founder Fr. Al. In which made us feel sadness. But all of
our early years, our eyes were in tears, these things we endure, maybe by the
sometimes caused by loneliness. But as the grace of God. Despite all the odds, we are
years went by, the brotherhood became still happy as we bond ourselves with our
steadfast. We do our everyday tasks: eat, closest dormmates. We spend bonding
Study, Work and Pray. Our sweat never time through music and jokes. As we are
stops for the great struggle to win in the about to graduate, some of our dormmates
Cleaning Contest. We stand out in some showcase their talents. We are proud to
indoor and outdoor games despite being present ourselves that our family gives
unlucky in the Cleaning Contest. But we more happiness to our brothers as we
never stop, until we became a winner create the ‘’ Ice Breaker”. The group was
during our last year in school. Our batch formed by St. Aloysius for the purpose
was lucky, because we are the only batch of a dance presentation but with a twist
at that time, permitted to go outside the of a unique Comedy Dance. The group
Campus. We have been permitted to swim became a name tag to St. Aloysius by the
at the beach of Tungkop with our fellow younger batch/brothers in our time. With
11th batch during our last days at the all of these things, we cannot be on our
School.Our family may not be the best own without the guidance of our Sister in
during our time. We have been through Charge and Helping Brothers.
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ST. ALOYSIUS

Members

Members
1. Norberto Cabugos Fermilan
2. Benjie Marcelino 20. Joel Augues
3. Gino Buyan 21. Gregorio Benlot
4. Shem Cahulogan 22. Carlo Caldino
5. Jimmy Radomes 23. Khan Ñunez
6. Romel Tacayon 24. Gil Tesiorna
7. Almer Tanallon 25. Tennie Tacsanan
8. Giovanne Delaganan 26. Boby Gegone
9. Dave Masibay 27. Jerry Gil Macuja
10. Julius Acendente 28. Arnel Maturan
11. Jun Carl Lagura 29. Admin Basco
12. Noel Naldoza 30. Arnold Salaum
13. Edzel Viñegas 31. Jhonny Vizcaya
14. Mar Orteguesa 32. Arnold Legantin
15. Greg Anaque 33. Renato Buscato
16. George Landawe 34. Raffy Barro
17. Mario Yap 35. Debwil Navales
18. Rusty Bogador 36. Gary Cartagena
19. Zemel Anthony 37. Feliciano Paragoso 41
ST. LUKE FAMILY
Jeremiah 29:11 Kerch charrrs...Proud to say kami ang unang
family ng ST LUKE na nkagraduate na hindi
“For I know the plans for you declares the na dissolve.
Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm ST Luke brothers were 46 young men
u, plans to give u hope and a future” who were like little ducklings waddling in
mud in the first few years inside S.O.M...AN
ST Luke brothers were 46 young men institution that provided free food, clothing,
who were like little ducklings waddling in shelter, and high quality of education.
mud in the first few years inside SOM...AN In the beginning, we always hear that
institution that provided free food, clothing, nobody’s graduated from the ST.LUKE family
shelter, and high-quality education. since batch 1 because of being hard-headed.
Sa umpisa we always hear na wala padw So we took it as a challenge because with the
nka graduate mula sa ST.LUKE family since help and discipline of our helping brothers
batch 1 dahil ang titigas daw ng mga ulo and sister in charge we won the cleaning
kaya ending ma didissolve. So we took it as a contest to the point that we don’t want to
challenge dahil nari n sa tulong at disiplina join the outings ... Proud to say we are the
ng aming helping brothers at sister in charge first ST LUKE family to graduate who never
lage kami nanalo sa cleanimg contest to the dissolve.
point ma ayaw na namin sumama sa outings
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ST. LUKE

Members

Ben Catubag
Ronald Ardonia
Robinson Angoy
Members
Roger Capul
Michael duarte
Michael Catubig
Jude Rey Rocamora
Ken Huerte
Edwin Palcutan
Richmar Mangumpit Francisco Martines Chito Bilad Brizuela
Eugenio Rivera Eddie Abaracoso Florendo Diez Yamit Jr.
Christopher Marquita Godofredo Nabor Bonifacio Melendrez
Ronnel Dinopol Ariel Nalzaro Lorry Villanueva
Julius Tutor Alfredo Lucero Francisco Martinez
Mendiola Tolero Eugene Evangelo Juben Rendon
Arjay Paler Kerch Fernandez Gino Jungco
Ramil Tampos Elmer Canlubo Jonas Cadion
Radin Rigo Jobert Doque Arnel Rodrigo
Leoner mustacisa Danny Cajelo Giovani Quilla
Leonel Carciller Jason Balaga Rick Ivan Joven
Benjy Villobos Joy Mortal Adrian Andrade
Ronald Ardonia Noimy Cebuano
Ronnel Dinopol Ronald Ardonia 43
MESSAGE
from the
MOTHER SISTER
From:
Mother Sister Angelita Canones

Fr Al says:

“Grace is never given for us alone. It is given to us so that it might flow


through us to others”.

The moment l enter the Sisters of Mary I clearly understand my purpose


and that is to humbly offer all of me as a sign of thanksgiving for all the
blessings I received especially the second and the 3rd life given to my
parents when she met a vehicular accident. I never ask a man as a partner
to have my own children, but as an aspirant of the Sisters of Mary, I am
privileged to handle the Boys of the 11th batch of Minglanilla. A mother
Sister to four Families namely
Ambrose
Luke
Lawrence
Mark
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Each family has different age gaps, different
strengths, and weaknesses but they are all
good, obedient, talented, and hardworking
thus they are loved much, love in a sense
of not spoiling them. Being with them for
8mos teaches me a lot of things though they
grow up and successfully and continuously
excelled in the different fields they have
chosen they are still my little boys whom I
always smiled at even I’m alone every time
I saw a group of children, whether they are
students, rags boys or any other street boys.

I may not have conceived you in my womb


but you will be forever my sons. I am always
Proud of you. And thanks especially to
Mother Mary through Fr. Al for meeting and
knowing you..
I do pray and leave this verse to you all
Onsenians,

1 Thessalonians 5:11-12

“ Therefore encourage one another and


build each other up, just as in fact you are
doing,” may the God who gives endurance
and encouragement give you the same
attitude of mind toward each other that
Christ Jesus had, yes establish the work of
your hands.”

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