Ed- No. 3 in series

Ed- No. 2 in series (continued from No. 1)

Ed - No.1- in series of 10

Do you remember…

We had a classmate who was kind, warm, trustworthy, and very hardworking.   He always scored high in his exams and quizzes, and resulted in stellar grades!  He has continued his positive outlook throughout his professional and retired life. 

It is noteworthy that he has maintained his relationships with former classmates and can be counted on for furthering the bonding that has started with Team Class 61.

I was thrilled that Ed Buenaflor submitted a piece to share through our Class blog.  He shares with us his thoughts, beliefs and viewpoints on a range of things.  It will be issued in 10 installments, the first one is appended below. 

Do you have any comments on this piece, whether you agree with him, or have gained something from reading it, or any reaction at all?  Your feedback counts!

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Ed O. Buenaflor

Ed has just sent in the following correction to a blog entry, as follows:

I have held the rank of a Master Chief Data Systems (DSCM E-9 USN Ret) Retired as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S.Navy as a Lieutenant (LT USN Ret) with the designator of 6180 - an LDO designator as  Electronic Material Officer for combatant U.S. Navy Ships - carriers, cruisers, destroyers, et al. LDO designates a field as a specialist rising from Enlisted USN Status to USN Commissioned Officer status, in this case, a specialist in NTDS (Naval Tactical Data Systems) and Electronics Readiness Maintenance, responsible for the electronics combat readiness of the ship and shore stations assigned.

It would be so nice if a little bit of attention could be given by our other fellow Klasmeyts for their inputs, so that Our Blog could be more accurate, more napinpintas, more lively... sigh.  No laeng koma mabalin... 

The composite photo above was composed by me, and so any faults or errors are mine.

Many salamats, Ed O.  And more power to you... (110 or 220v??)

City High in the Sky

To get a better view, please click on the photo.

Attending Elementary Schools in Baguio

 

Baguio is full of good memories, of years gone by – while we were just mga batang musmos, or when we attended elementary school in short pants or bakyas, or when we spent teen years in pain and in sweetness, at City High, and beyond.

Old Baguio Central School, or Central School to many, always had a good standing and reputation among elementary schools:  great teachers and principals, pupils on the upswing, numerous awards, a good vegetable garden, an outstanding heritage building. It was probably the first public elementary school in Baguio, established in 1923 in one room of Mateo Carino’s residence with 25 students, constructed and destroyed in WWII but rebuilt in 1949.

 It is also known to many, as "that elementary school abay iti City Hall". Its immediate past principal, Dr. Consolacion Paz-de Guzman, is "one of us".  She was so cooperative during our Golden Homecoming, it was a success in most part due to her and extending the school's facilities to us for our bonding sessions!  The school authorities also had the good sense to use the building as an evacuation point for flood victims in recent floods in the area.

This is now 2013, the “fast forward” from 1957.  It would be so wonderful, if other Class 61’ers can put on paper, the “Napanantayo” side of our elementary school classmates?  Our memory lane window is getting narrower each year, so please share, please spend a little time and effort to trace, to research if possible, and to write down what we know about classmates (or about yourself!) who were in the congruent areas of elementary and high school (Mrs. Subido and Mr. Calica taught us what congruent was, in geometric terms!).

We all transitioned quite well from our beloved Baguio schools.  Do let others know a bit about you, through this Class 61 blog.  Photos would be more than welcome!

Rudy L. has kindly and patiently crafted together the following.  Many many salamats, Rudy.

Balagot

Arthur graduated with a degree in Agriculture Science, 1967, University of the Philippines at Los Baños (UPLB).  He pursued his career focused on livestock farms to become the President of Philgern Vetcare Trading  Corporation, based in the City of Dagupan, Pangasinan, which distributes animal health products to piggery, poultry, and other livestock farms, which include pet clinics.

Buenaflor

Eduardo dedicated his lifetime career with the U.S. Navy.  He left the naval service with the highest rank of Master Chief.  He is happily retired - enjoying family in the U.S. commuting between San Diego, California and managing his landholdings in Alaminos, Pangasinan.

Bugaoan

Diana pursued a career in the medical field and is currently retired and living in Daly City, a Filipino suburb of San Francisco, California.

Cristobal

Joselito works with the U.S. government in a supervisory capacity.  He spends most of his leisure time as an accomplished drummer of his musical group.  He lives in Hacienda Heights, a town in the County of Los Angeles, California.

Lambino

Rodolfo had a short stint as an auditor and tax advisor with the prestigious Sycip, Gorres and Velayo, CPA’s.  He relocated to the U.S. and served in various capacities as Manager of Sales Services for a major records company and subsequently with publishing houses in the NYC area.  He is now retired and gracefully managing his five grandchildren become civic leaders of the future.

Lavarias

Delma is currently an Independent Executive Office Professional.  She came from Texas Instruments (Philippines) as head of Office Personnel.  She is currently active in organizing civic and charitable organizations.

Medina

Louella is an Educator/Vice President in St Louis University and currently resides in Baguio.

Tabangin

Raymond pursued his law career in Baguio Colleges; and went on to become a Fiscal in La Union.  He maintains his residence in Baguio. (A must:  See recent shots of Raymond at his son's very cool wedding, in Ryan Tabangin's Facebook!)

Villanueva

Warlito worked with the U.S. government in various supervisory capacity, initially in Detroit, Michigan and finally relocated in Richmond, California.  He spends his time of retirement fishing between Baguio (Burnham Lake?) and the San Francisco Bay Area.

A beautiful, lovely wedding!

A blushing bride.  A handsome groom.  Proud parents.  A church lovingly decorated with Baguio flowers.  A park-like backdrop, with a white Christmas tree and stately pine trees (the ones left remaining).  A superb ballroom and flawless dancing by the couple. 

Watch all of these, in your Facebook, or borrow someone else's FB to watch this really beautiful video. Not to be missed!!! Congratulations and best wishes to  Ryan Ray Tabangin and Hana Espejo Tabangin. And to the proud Class 61 Papa, Ray!