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I say THANK YOU
The Search for Mr. and Miss High School highlighted St. Joseph School Family and Foundation Day on March 15, 2008.
As the chairman of the search committee, I was so thankful to all people who in one way or another helped in making the event successful.
First I would like to thank our major sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lim of TIBIAO Bakery, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Melivo of Hari Royal Marketing, Mr. Jessraf Palmares of BAYANTEL-Iloilo, Nation Printing Company, Mrs. Lyn Lopez of Options, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Abella, Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Pigason of Buto't Balat Restaurant, Miss Sarmen Kuan, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Lou Calungcagin of Iloilo Wheels, Mr. and Mrs. Rommel Locsin Sr. of R and D Marketing, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gabalda of NIG Marketing, Dr. Joy Uycongco, Engr. and Mrs. Makev Eric Yturralde, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Losañes of Chicken Sari-Sari and Kobe Motor Parts, Mr. Willy Co of Light Tops Studio, Mr. and Mrs. Ali Gamboa of Gems Electronics, Mrs. Norma Cua-Locsin of Molo-Petron and Mrs. Louise Cordova of Afriques.
Also to our minor sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Geronimo Apura, Sr. of PHILUSA Corp., Mr. Jose Ong, Mr. and Mrs. Bong Garcia of Romac Visayas Services, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Espinosa of VJS Sounds, Dr. Yule Garcia-Quiampang of Skinetics Medical Day Spa, Atty. Mae Laserna, Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Tirol, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Igbante of Kodak Developing Center, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jarantilla of Vienna Kaffehaus, Jeremiah Claudine Calacal, Ken Patrick Ladero, Kyle Joshua Mondragon, Shanelle Sita Stewart and Sean Kaiser Conte.
I'll take this opportunity to say my gratefulness to last year's Mr. and Miss High School for making themselves available that night, Jason John Catalan and Rapunzel Grace Lim.
Kudos to the three charming hosts: Jeremiah Claudine Calacal, Juan Gabriel Guevara and Abby Aguiling.
To all Josephians who rendered intermission numbers: Lorenzo Miguel Hojilla, Rika Maeda, Katrina Ramos, AK Catañeda, selected Grade IV pupils, dancers of Annie Divinagracia-Sartorio School of Performing Arts, Grade V parents and pupils, selected students of Fourth Year St. Thomas, selected PAC members, Krixxia Bas, Mr. and Miss High School 2007 contestants and of course, the teachers and selected pupils of SJS who were every dashing in their fashion show number.
My warmest appreciation to our five able judges, Prof. Roger Dellosde (Chief Judge), Miss Fritzie Inayan, Mr. Cesar Sequito, Miss Edel Carmela Subong, and Mr. Bombette Marin.
To members of my committee, T. Ann, T. Claire, T. Lea, and T. Agnes and to all Josephian teachers, thank you! Yes, congratulations to all of us for a job very well done!
And to the 14 contestants, congratulations to all of you! And to the parents, thank you for your support all through out the competition.
Lastly, thanks to Mrs. Garcia for her undying support and for believing in my capacity to chair the search twice in a row. Thank you!
Today, March 19 is the birthday of our dear school directress. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. MARIA LOURDES JOSEFINA ILAGAN GARCIA! God bless you and your family. WE LOVE YOU Ma'am JIG!