Internet Newsletter of the Alumni of Lanao Chung Hua School Vol. 3, No. 10, August 2, 1999, Iligan City, Philippines SPECIAL ISSUE GRAND HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS Criteria for top alumni selection, program of activities now available The criteria for the selection of outstanding LCHS alumni achievers have been approved by the LCHS-AA Board of Directors. The set of criteria was drafted by the awards committee headed by Vy Beng Hong.  Meanwhile, the tentative program of activities for the grand homecoming has been completed by the program committee headed by Rodolfo Yu. The criteria and tentative program are published in this issue for the information of all LCHS alumni concerned. About this special issue This issue is a Special Edition.  Every once in a while, the Spectrum comes out with a special edition to disseminate important announcements and major news breaks for the benefit of its readers. This week's special edition is issued primarily to disseminate two items of significance to LCHS alumni: (1) The criteria for the selection of outstanding alumni achievers; and (2) Preliminary program of activities of the grand homecoming. The affair is exactly a year away today. Henceforth, between now and grand homecoming day, more special editions will be issued to disseminate top-priority circulars of the Reunion Committee as the need arises.

EDITORIAL STAFF Charles O. Sy, Editor Henry L. Yu, Associate Editor Correspondents: Iligan - Johnny Chen, Alfred Lai II, Teresita Racines & Vinson Ngo. Cebu - Igdono Caracho. Metro Manila - Marie Janiefer Lee. Canada - Peter Dy & Mike Lee. Australia- Leonardo Tan. U.S.A. - Ernesto Yu, Alex Rodriguez, & Aurora Tansiokhian Founded Aug. 1, 1968. Published fortnightly since its revival on April 15, 1997. Distributed free to LCHS alumni, friends and supporters worldwide. Postal address: LCHS Alumni Association, Lanao Chung Hua School, Pala-o, Iligan City, Philippines. Website: http://www.iligan.com/~lchs/alumni/ For subscription, contact: Johnny Chen, Tel. No. (063) 221-3883. E-mail: johnchen@iligan.com For submission of manuscripts, E-mail: charlesy@cnms.net 52 WEEKS to Grand Homecoming

Deepest sympathy to Maning Te
Sat, 24 Jul 1999 20:11:36 -0600

Our deepest sympathy to Maning Te and his family on the sudden death of his beloved wife, Chin-Chin. May the words of our Lord Jesus Christ console and give solace to the bereaved members of the family in their moments of sorrow and grief: "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and every one who lives and believes in me will never die."

Jesus & Melania Dy, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 21811034@3web.net

Please extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Bro. Maning Te & family.

Fraternally,
Bro. Greg & Sis. Mary, GJ & Girlie Dy, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A., gregdy@juno.com

The Spectrum is great. It's fantastic. The staff deserves to be congratulated for the wonderful work. It's not just communicating but also keeping us abreast with our hometown, our alma mater, our school mates, and friends. Keep the good work going!  I'm doing fine here in Taiwan. I spend my daily life in the Emergency Department or at home. Let me give you a bird's eye view of our ER. The floor area is about three forth the size of the entire block where our store was once situated in Iligan City. We have our own operating room, CT-scan, X-ray, ICU, observation room, pharmacy, laboratory, conference room, and four stations for examining patients with different cases, like surgical, medical, pediatric, severe trauma and severely ill adult and pediatric patients. Total patients seen in the ER per day (on straight 24 hrs. basis) is 250 to 300. It is really a very sensitive, very tense and very exhausting place to stay. I'm now on my seventh year in the ER. I thank God for all the blessings He has given me.

Antonio Leo Te, M.D. (Batch '69), Tai-Lam, Taiwan, tonite@ms1.timenet.net

The following batch listing is supplied by the Reunion Steering Committee based on available school records and other individual resources. If you notice any names missing, please bring them to the attention of the Steering Committee or the Spectrum.

BATCH 1983:  Marlon Acedo; William Young Chio; Albert Chiu; Jennifer Co; Genevieve Co; Steward Co; Nilda Dagondon; Juvy Dy; Jimmy Mecina; Vinson Ngo; Samuel Padayhag; Maria Josiefel Quimbo; Eduardo Sia; Frederick Siao; Jorlyn Sy; Ronald Sy; Eric Taladua; Johnny Tamala; Judy Tan; Anthony Tan; and Yugine Taongan.

BATCH 1984:  Elena Booc; Robert Booc; Virginia Chan; Judith Chu; Gina Chun; Willy Dy; Reynaldo Grepaldeo; Josefina Guiritan; Ester Tan; Maria Elena Siao; Mary Jocelyn So; Edward Sy; Jose Tan Jr.; Rogelio Jose Lee Trinidad; Geraldine Yu; and Elaine Zabala.

BATCH 1985:  Catherine Bodiongan; Helen Booc; Ferdinand Camacho; James Camacho; Alvin Congmon; Charina Dy-Carlos; Dominic Siao; Elviro Elviro; Jefferson Taladua; Cristy Tan; Yuvern Taongan; and Jo Ann Marie Ylanan.

BATCH 1986:  Lorelie Ang; Allan Booc; Benjamin Booc; Oliver Booc; Ruben Co; Anita Cua; Joy Gotingco; Roger Jimenez; Edward Ragas; Joceyln Sia; Carlito Tan; and Ian Chua Uy.

BATCH 1987:  Finella Bernardo; Jocelyn Bernardo; Simonnette Bernardo; Elizabeth Booc; Genevieve Carlos; Jasmin Chu; Junith Chu; Janet Chun; Benedict Ratunil Co; William Delorino Cua; Minie Lim; David Warren Lim; Rowena Oblimar; Albert Pua; Marie Janiefer Quimbo; Marie Joan Quimbo; Mary Freylynn Siao; Maria Olivia Siao; Romeo Sy; Angelie Tan; Geraldine Tan; Ernest Oliver Uy; and Esperanza Valdez.  (To be continued)

Open letter to grand reunion chairpersons

It will be appropriate to trim down the number of outstanding alumni awards, basing their achievement through recognition not only by our fellow alumni themselves but also by the general public as well. This way, the selection will not be biased or be scrutinized adversely. The categories may cover humanitarian, political, education, philanthropic and community services.

I just returned from Cebu City to arrange for our annual convention of the Philippine Masonic Association of America, Inc. (PMAAI) for the coming millennium (July 28-31, 2000), to be held at the Cebu Plaza Hotel. We are expecting 400 delegates from East to West coasts. The First night is a barrio fiesta (welcome party).  Second night is Luau-Hawaiian motif.  Both nights to be attended by delegates & their family members. The third night is the Gala Night, with formal wear as the dress code, exclusive for adults.

I know our alumni grand reunion will have more numbers and programs. Thus the venues for the different activities may vary but please select some suitable places where we can feel at home. Day time activities may involve the plenary session, educational exchange, tours, and sports. And don't forget to include a picnic on the beach.

Those are only my suggestions. The ultimate decision will still have to be made by the overall chairman - with due respect.

Greg C. Dy, M.D. (Batch '58), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., gregdy@juno.com

I. Objectives
1.  To recognize the achievements of the LCHS alumni who show professional excellence in their respective field of endeavors; and
2.  To recognize the achievements of the LCHS alumni for uplifting the name of LCHS to fame and glory.

II. Award Criteria
1.  He/she must be an alumnus/alumna duly registered with the LCHS Alumni Association on or before Aug. 2, 2000, except for nominees who are deceased.
2.  He/she is judged by his/her outstanding leadership and excellence in his/her field of endeavor.

III. Rules Governing the Nominations of the Nominee
1.  Nominations shall be open to all alumni (living or deceased) of all fields of endeavor.
2.  Non-alumni can also nominate.
3.  A nominee must be nominated by at least 2 persons.
4.  Nominees must fill up the nomination form and indicate his/her willingness to attend the Grand Reunion in August 2000.
5.  In the case of nominations for post-humous awards, any immediate member of the family must indicate the family's acceptance of the nomination, and the family's willingness to attend the Award's Night in the person of a family member as representative.
6.  All entries are to be mailed or personally delivered to: The Award Committee Chair or the Secretariat.
7.  The Awards Committee shall screen all the entries before submission to the Board of Judges.
8.  The Board of Judges shall be composed of non-alumni LCHS who are distinguished independent minded personalities in various fields of endeavors.

IV. Technical Requirements of Attachments.
1.  All original attachments to the nomination form, limited to 20 pages, shall be placed in order, paged accordingly and bound together, for submission.
2.  The scrapbook shall contain documentary and supportive evidence of the nominee's accomplishments.
3.  The first page of the scrapbook should be the nomination form.
4.  The following are the fields of endeavor:

(a) Agriculture; (b) Arts/Culture/History; (c). Business/Entrepreneurship/Industry; (d) Community/Humanitarian Service; (e) Ecclesiastical/Religious Work; (f) Ecological/Environmental Conservation; (g) Economics/Finance; (h) Education; (i) Government/Public Service; (j) Judiciary/Law; (k) Labor; (l) Literature/Journalism/Media; (m) Medicine; (n) Military/Police Work; (o) Science/Technology; (p) Sports; (q) Peace Advocacy.

Note: A maximum of  five awardees will be recognized for each category as mentioned above.

V.  Special Awards
1. This will be granted to the LCHS Alumni Board/Bar/Other Licensure Examinations topnotchers.
2. This will be granted to honor graduates in college (Summa/Magna/Cum Laude). The nominator should submit a photocopy of the college diploma or other official documents evidencing the honor.

VI.  Deadline for Submission
April 30, 2000 (Monday).

VII. Selection Process
The selection process starts from an extensive preliminary screening of the nominees by the Awards Committee.  The final selection will be made by a Board of Judges composed of non-LCHS alumni, who are distinguished personalities in various fields of endeavors. Their decision shall be final and unappealable.

VIII. Notification
The winner will be duly informed as to the date of the awarding ceremony by the Awards Committee. The awardees are required to attend the Grand Homecoming ceremonies. They are also required to submit their latest photo for video or slide presentation during the Awards Day.