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.
