Vol. 9, No. 4, June 6, 2005

Preparations for all activities of the 2nd LCHS Grand Alumni Homecoming are now in full swing.  This latest news was gathered from various committee reports made during the meeting of LCHS-AA officers and directors last June 1 at the Debbie's Delight owned and managed by James So (Batch '66).

The meeting also discussed the program of activities for the GAH which will include the participation of the LCHS students during the opening salvo on the first day of the GAH on July 7. Also underway are the preparation of the souvenir program and ad solicitations from various alumni suppliers & friends.  GAH flyers, notices and registration forms are now ready for dispatch.  The nomination form for the search for the outstanding alumni achievers has been circulated among alumni starting last June 6.  The officers & directors also made a courtesy call with the City Mayor last June 6.

For alumni coming from out of town, the Committee on Transportation also announced its preparations for their arrivals in several ports of call, including booking assistance or reservations with hotels of their choices, as well as transportation services for out of town alumni to venues of the 3-day GAH activities.   Homecoming alumni arriving home via Cagayan de Oro either by boat or by airplane are advised to inform the GAH Secretariat of their arrival date ahead of time.  Service vehicles will be arranged to fetch alumni upon their arrival for the GAH.  Meanwhile, the deadline for the 20% discount on GAH registration fee has been extended to June 15.  So hurry up and avail yourselves of the discount by paying your registration fee now.

INT'L DEBATE
Rodolfo Yu off to Malaysia

LCHS-AA Director Rodolfo P. Yu (Batch ’69), in photo, will travel anew to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as one of the distinguished adjudicators in the 12th All Asians Inter-Varsity Debate Championship from June 14 to 21, 2005 at the University of Malaysia.

The 11 participating countries are Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Thailand, People’s Republic of China, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines.  Rodolfo Yu, considered one of the top Asian adjudicators, has been traveling to many other countries as an adjudicator or lecturer during summer vacations.  He was in Fujian, China a couple of years back to give English lectures in one of the big Chinese universities.  The LCHS-AA is proud to have an alumnus who has distinguished himself as a debate adjudicator, English professor and lecturer in the person of Rodolfo Yu.

STAR IN A MILLION
New singing sensation from Iligan

There is a new Iliganon singing sensation who is catching the nation's music & entertainment industry by storm.   She is Nikki Bacolod (in photo) who was discovered when she joined the "Search for a Star in a Million," an ABS-CBN version of "American Idol."  Nikki was a big favorite among televiewers from the start and a strong bet to win the grand prize.  Nikki came in second in the grand finals but this has not diminished her chances for big-time stardom.  She is now under contract with Viva Entertainment where she is getting ready to record her debut album.  She will also be appearing regularly at ABS-CBN shows.

Congrats to Robert & Cristine
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Congratulations and best wishes to my good friend Robert Booc and wife Cristine!  May your new life together be showered with everlasting happiness and blessed with kids.
--Willy, Kathy & Erin Dy, Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S.A., email: willycdy@ev1.net

Announcement from GAH-2005 Award Committee

Dear fellow alumni,

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Award Committee headed by Past President Vy Beng Hong, with 1st VP James Booc, Dir. Teresita U. Racines, and Steering Committee Chair Suniel S. Lim, as members.

One of the highlights of this homecoming event is the awarding of Outstanding LCHS Alumni Achievers in their respective fields of endeavor.  This is in recognition of the exemplary achievements of our alumni.

The criteria for the award for Outstanding LCHS Achievers (work related) are focused on the field of: 1. Agriculture; 2.  Arts / Culture / History;  3. Business / Entrepreneurship / Industry; 4. Community / Humanitarian Services; 5. Economic/Finance; 6. Literature / Journalism / Media; 7. Medicine; 8. Government / Public Service; 9. Judiciary / Law; 10. Labor; 11. Military / Police Works; 12. Science & Technology; 13. Sports; and 14. Peace & Advocacy.

Published elsewhere in this issue are the criteria for the "Search for Outstanding LCHS Achievers" and the nomination form.

We, therefore, invite everybody to spread the news about this search and to fill in the nomination forms for the recognition of our top alumni achievers.

Due to lack of material time, your prompt response and submission of your nominations shall be greatly appreciated.  For more inquiries, please contact the Secretariat, tel. no. (063) 221-2422; cell no. 0918-9277641; or e-mail us at lchsgah2005@yahoo.com.  Deadline for submission is on June 20, 2005.

--GAH Award Committee, c/o Mr. Roger Suminguit, Secretary/Spectrum Editor, Secretariat Office, Tan Lam Glass Palace, Inc., Tan Lam Bldg., Quezon Ave., Ext., Pala-o, Iligan City, Philippines 9200

The Awards Committee shall grant honor & recognition to outstanding alumni who have exemplary achievements in their respective fields of endeavors and for uplifting the name of LCHS to fame & glory.

Awards Criteria:

1. He/she must be an alumnus/alumna.
2. He/she must be a duly registered alumnus/alumna with the LCHS Alumni Association on or before June 20, 2005.
3. He/she will be adjudged on the basis of his/her outstanding leadership and excellence in his/her field of endeavor.

Rules Governing Submission of Nomination:

1. The nomination shall be open to all alumni in all fields of endeavor.
2. The prospective nominee must be nominated using the prescribed form.
3. The nominator shall submit complete photocopies of the supporting documents attached to the nomination form.
4. The nominee must submit recent colored photo (2x2/passport size).
5. The Awards Committee shall validate, evaluate and assess the submitted documents based on the Awards Criteria.
6. The judgment of the Awards Committee is final and unappealable.

 Special Awards of Recognition:

1. These will be granted to LCHS Alumni Board/Bar/other Licensure Examinations topnotchers.
2. These will be granted to Honor graduates in college/university (summa & magna cum laude only) with photocopy of diploma or other related legitimate documents of the nominee.

Posthumous Award:

1. He/she may or may not be a registered alumnus/alumna.
2. The same Awards Criteria & Rules governing Submission of Nomination and Technical Requirements for attachment shall apply to this award.
3. 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.

Selection Process:

The selection process starts from an extensive preliminary screening of the nominees by the Awards Committee. The Awards Committee will make the final selection.

Deadline for Submission:
1. June 20, 2005.
2. All nominations must be with complete supporting documents and must be submitted to: The Awards Committee, c/o Mr. Roger Suminguit, Tan Lam Glass Palace, Inc., Tan Lam Bldg., Quezon Ave., Ext., Pala-o, Iligan City, Telefax No.(063) 221-2422 / Cell No. 0918-9277641

Nominee’s Name:
Address:
Name of Parents:
Batch Year:
Name of College/University Graduated:
Address of College/University:
Date Graduated:
Degree Obtained:
Academic Honor:
Summa/Magna:
Board/Bar Topnotchers:
Outstanding Achievements:
Field of Endeavor:
Documents Attached:
Diploma/Certificate/Others;
Certification by the Nominator.
Name of Nominator & Batch Year:

Igdono U. Caracho, Batch '66