IS SHE OR ISN'T SHE

I HAVE not seen her for about fifteen years now, but I believe the woman on the float is our class valedictorian, Maria Theresa P. Aclao, who is now Mrs. Demeterio. If she is not the Maritess I know, then I plead guilty of dementia.

CONTACT NUMBERS

HERE’S a partial list of contact numbers of the members of SJA Class 1989:

Adonis Malazarte – 0905-243-3524

Editha Sabandal-Imboc –0915-4553-801

Enrile Nunez –0906-6971-311

Dennis Iballa –0928-7699-210

Loida Ruiz –0926-8567-409

Raul Moldez –0927-9754-177

Lorele Sabandal –0905-3738-467; 0927-6286-455

Melvin Poblete –0927-3720-906

Mercy Semania –0920-9536-462

Merlita Octobre –0921-7333-564

Tommy Imboc –0921-4231-479

Cheryl Sabandal –0920-6777-647

Cinderella Palabon –0906-2417-180

DONDIE MADERA FOR KAGAWAD

I JUST got a text message from Enrile “Egie” Nunez that Dondie Madera is running for a council seat in Barangay Cantutang this coming Barangay and SK elections on 29 October 2007.

I urge all our batchmates who are registered voters of Brgy. Cantutang to support Dondie’s candidacy.

THE SOURCE OF ALL THESE DATA

THIS BLOG would not have been completed had I was not able to salvage the souvenir program of the 42nd Commencement Exercises. It’s still intact in my file right now—the cover is design by Nick. For sure, the designer must be Sir Nicanor “Nick” Narona.

As of now, I am requesting the members of Class 1989 to send in pictures so that I can post them here for the visitors to browse. And also the whereabouts.

Sad not note, however, that at least one of our batchmates had joined our Creator not so very long ago. Let’s us pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Arnulfo “Nopie” Kionisala. He died in a vehicular accident in Camiguin.

CAT 1 HEADQUARTERS

HEADQUARTERS
CITIZENS ARMY TRAINING I
Saint James Academy
Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
-oOo-
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Class 1989

C A D E T S
CDT LT COL ALLAN B BACTINDON
CDT MAJ RAMON B IBALLA
CDT CAPT JOFRE P PUNAY
CDT CAPT MARIO J ALMANZOR JR
CDT CAPT RAUL G MOLDEZ
CDT CAPT FELIPE F MORIAL JR
CDT 1LT EDWIN T BONGCAWEL
CDT 2LT LEOWELYN M WALES
CDT 2LT ALLAN M LUTERO
CDT 2LT SALVADOR RODAS III
CDT 2LT MANUEL A CASTRO
CDT 2LT NOEL NARISMA
CDT MSGT MELVIN N POBLETE
CDT FSGT DENNIS A IBALLA
CDT FSGT TOMMY P IMBOC
CDT FSGT ADONIS O MALAZARTE
CDT SGT QUINLITO P ACLAO
CDT SGT WILLIAM A BERONIO
CDT SGT JOVELITO B ABORDO
CDT SGT ZALDY L SABNADAL
CDT SGT RICHARD M JUNIO
CDT CPL BERLINO E JUSAY
CDT CPL ARNULFO A KIONISALA
CDP CPL JEHIEL C MABULIS
CDT CPL EFIPANIO G MANTILLA JR
CDT CPL FIDEL B MARQUEZ
CDT CPL ARVIN V PULPUL
CDT CPL MARCOS B TILLO
CDT CPL NOLAN M GILLES
CDT CPL VIRGILIO F ORQUEZ JR
CDT CPL GERMIL S LIGATON
CDT CPL WILFREDO B GULA
CDT CPL RICKY U PAGARAN
CDT CPL REJAY D MIRO
CDT CPL EDUARDO A ARTIGO
CDT CPL UNIBERTO R SERDAN
CDT PFC JOEN P BAUTISTA
CDT PFC RENATO M CARADO
CDT PFC MAURICIO S FELICIO JR
CDT PFC JOEL D TURCAL
CDT PFC ENRILE G NUNEZ
CDT PFC JULO CHITO P RUFIN
CDT PVT ENGELBERT A ORAIL
CDT PVT RISTY V OCTOBRE
CDT PVT LARRY M OCTOBRE
CDT PVT EDUARD B MANGALO
CDT PVT DONDIE M MADERA
CDT PVT JOHNNY C CASTRO
CDT PVT JONEL C ABENION
CDT PVT ROMEO R DALUGDUGAN
CDT PVTRIC C VISTRA
CDT PVT NOEL A POBLETE

C A D E T T E S
CDTTE CAPT MARIA THERESA P ACLAO
CDTTE 1LT JEANITH D SUMALPONG
CDTTE 2LT ANNACEL P BONIEL
CDTTE MSGT LORELE L SABANDAL
CDTTE FSGT LANIE Q MAXINO
CDTTE FSGT CHERRY J MALUNAS
CDTTE FSGT CHONA P GRAVA
CDTTE SGT CINDERELLA M PALABON
CDTTE SGT ROSALINDA R MAUSISA
CDTTE SGT IMELDA R MAUSISA
CDTTE SGT BABY MAY M ESCLAMADO
CDTTE CPL ROWAN M CLARIN
CDTTE CPL ANILYN C DURAN
CDTTE CPL THELMA D MALINAO
CDTTE CPL ELIZA R MALOOY
CDTTE CPL ROSIE L OCLARIT
CDTTE CPL JUDITH P ORAIS
CDTTE CPL CHERYL L SABANDAL
CDTTE CPL EDITHA Y SABANDAL
CDTTE CPL MERCY M SEMANIA
CDTTE CPL LUCILA F SABUCIDO
CDTTE CPL LEAH SABREMA M TAMPUS
CDTTE CPL MERIAM M TURCAL
CDTTE CPL ADELE B GOBOK
CDTTE CPL LOIDA M RUIZ
CDTTE CPL WELINDA C BENOCILLA
CDTTE CPL DAISY E CANTA
CDTTE CPL JOCELYN A ORAIL
CDTTE PFC MARIA VICTORIA R AMPARO
CDTTE PFC GINA T CASTRO
CDTTE PFC LILIBETH R BAWIGA
CDTTE PFC ESTELA R BERNALES
CDTTE PFC ELEANOR R BERNALES
CDTTE PFC NONITA T DALUGDUGAN
CDTTE PFC GISELLE C BACTINDON
CDTTE PVT RUBY C ABENION
CDTTE PVT ALONA P ARONG
CDTTE PVT CHERRY JEAN M CARADO
CDTTE PVT ALMERA R ESCOBAL
CDTTE PVT DIVINA B FELICILDA
CDTTE PVT LORENA P ICHON
CDTTE PVT ALMA J MAALAT
CDTTE PVT ELSIE J MAALAT
CDTTE PVT MARILOU M NARISMA
CDTTE PVT MERLITA P OCTOBRE
CDTTE PVT LYNETTE R DAIN

SJA-PTA OFFICIALS

SJA-PTA OFFICIALS
Mr. Felipe O. Morial Sr., President
Mr. Dominador Rufin Sr., Vice-President
Mrs. Sandra P. Bactindon, Secretary
Mrs. Israelita D. Miro, Treasurer

SJA EDUCATIONAL STAFF

SJA EDUCATIONAL STAFF
Mrs. Erlina R. Ebuenga, Pilipino, Practical Arts
Mrs. Magdalena B. Marquez, Pilipino, English
Mr. Zacarias A. Dagohoy, Jr., Science, Math
Rev. Fr. Leo Deyparine, Social Ethics, Christian Education
Mrs. Gildelita C. Bernados, Social Studies
Mrs. Sandra P. Bactindon, English
Miss Roselyn R. Ebuenga, Chemistry, Math
Mr. Emilio E. Ruiz, Social Studies, Practical Arts
Mr. Henry B. Lotok, Science, CAT-1
Mr. Caesar P. Maalat Jr., Social Studies, Speech

SJA ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

SJA ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mrs. Emeliana E. Borces, Principal
Rev. Fr. Leo Deyparine, School Chaplain/Treasurer
Mrs. Sandra P. Bactindon, Librarian
Dr. Teodorico A. Esclamado Jr., School Physician
Dr. Fe R. Ligtas, School Dentist

PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

PLEDGE OF LOYALTY
In reverence of my Alma Mater
I pledge myself to live up to her standards
to maintain her tradition and to strive for
ideals, knowing fully well that thereby
I shall best serve my country and shall only
then deserve to be called a true and worthy child
of my Alma Mater, SAINT JAMES ACADEMY.
So help me GOD.

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
1989-1989
Section A
President Jofre Punay
Vice-President Raul G. Moldez
Secretary Cinderella M. Palabon
Treasurer Baby May M. Esclamado
PROs Allan B. Bactindon, Felipe Morial Jr.
Muse Giselle C. Bactindon
Prince Charming Jehiel C. Mabulis
Class Motto WITHOUT GOD, WE ARE NOTHING
Class Colors Pink & Blue
Adviser Mr. Zacarias A. Dagohoy Jr.

Section B
President Dennis A. Iballa
Vice-President Mario J. Almanzor Jr.
Secretary Lynette R. Dain
Treasurer Eleonor R. Bernales
Auditor Richard M. Junio
PRO Enrile G. Nunez
Sgt-at-Arms Uniberto R Serdan, Mauricio S. Felicio Jr.
Muse Mariela Zabala
Prince Charming Dondie Madera
Class Colors Pink & Blue
Adviser Mrs. Gildelita C. Bernados

RECOGNITION PROGRAM and JUNIORS-SENIORS PROM

RECOGNITION PROGRAM and JUNIORS-SENIORS PROM
March 18, 1989
7:00-12:00 PM, Public Stage

PART I – RECOGNITION PROGRAM
1. Processional
-The Board of Trustees
-The Administration
-The Faculty
-The Graduating Class

2. Prayer Rev. Fr. Leo A. Deyparine
3. The Philippine National Anthem Sound System
4. Recognition of the Senior Class Mrs. Emeliana e. Borces
5. Class History Chona Grava, First Honorable Mention
6. Dance Annacel Boniel, Coach
7. Class Prophecy Cinderella Palabon, Second Honorable Mention
8. Vocal Solo “One Moment in Time” Mercy Semania
9. Class Will and Testament Raul Moldez, Third Honorable Mention
10. Monologue Ma. Theresa P. Aclao
11. Presentation of Donation Jofre P. Punay
12. Acceptance of Donation Mrs. Emeliana E. Borces
13. Pinning of Corsage to Parents Graduating Class

Mrs. Gildelita C. Bernados
Emcee

PART II – JUNIOR & SENIOR PROM
1. Processional “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Juniors & Seniors
2. Candle Ceremony:
a. Little Candle
b. Reality
3. Bequeathal Speech Ma. Theresa P. Aclao
4. Acceptance Gilda Culpa
5. Alma Mater Song
6. Parting Songs: “Farewell” Fourth Year; "Good Luck, Good Health” Third Year
7. Inspirational Talk Hon. Emeliana E. Borces
8. GRAND FINALE

PART III – JS BALL
* * *Dance, Dance, Dance

mrs. sandra p. bactindon
emcee

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Males
ABENION, Jonel C., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ABORDO, Jovelito B., Santander, Cebu
ACLAO, Quinlito A., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ALMANZOR, Mario, J. Jr., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ARTIGO, Eduardo A., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BACTINDON, Allan B., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BAUTISTA, Joen P., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BERONIO, William A., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BONGCAWEL, Edwin T., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
CARADO, Renato M., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
CASTRO, Johnny C., Laca, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
CASTRO, Manuel A., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
DALUGDUGAN, Romeo R., Dinahugan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
FELICIO, Mauricio S. Jr., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
GILLES, Nolan M., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
GULA, Wilfredo B., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
IBALLA, Dennis A., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
IBALLA, Ramon B., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
IMBOC, Tommy P., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
JUNIO, Richard M., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
JUSAY, Berlino E. Jr., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
KIUNISALA, Arnulfo A., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
LIGATON, Germil S., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
LUTERO, Allan M., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MABULIS, Jehiel C., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MADERA, Dondie P., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MALAZARTE, Adonis O., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MANGALO, Edward B., Tangkaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MANTILLA, Efipanio G. Jr., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MARQUEZ, Fidel B., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MIRO, Rejay D., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MOLDEZ, Raul G., Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MORIAL, Felipe F. Jr., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
NARISMA, Noel A, Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
NUNEZ, Enrile G., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
OCTOBRE, Larry M., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
OCTOBRE, Resty V., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ORAIL, Engelbert A., Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ORQUEZ, Virgilio F. Jr., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
PAGARAN, Ricky U., Buenavista, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
POBLETE, Melvin M., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
POBLETE, Noel F., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
PULPUL, Arvin V., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
PUNAY, Jofre P., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
RODAS, Salvador P. III, Buenavista, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
RUFIN, Julo Chito P., Sto. Rosairo, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SABANDAL, Zaldy L., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SERDAN, Uniberto R., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
TILLO, Marcos B., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
TURCAL, Joel D., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
VISTRA, Ric C., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
WALES, Leowelyn M., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte

Females
ABENION, Ruby C., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ACLAO, Ma. Theresa P., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
AMPARO, Ma. Victoria R., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ARONG, Alona P., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BACTINDON, Giselle C., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BARCELON, Annabelle U., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BAWIGA, Lilibeth R., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BENOCILLA, Welinda C., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BERNALES, Eleanor R., Buenavista, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BERNALES, Estela R., Buenavista, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
BONIEL, Annacel P., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
CANTA, Daisy E., Dinahugan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
CARADO, Cherry Jean M., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
CASTRO, Gina T., Dinahugan Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
CLARIN, Rowan M., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
DAIN, Lynette R., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
DALUGDUGAN, Nonita R., Dinahugan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
DURAN, Anelyn C., San Agustin, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ESCLAMADO, Baby May M., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ESCOBAL, Almera R., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
FELICILDA, Divina B., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
GOBOK, Adele B., Cantutang, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
GRAVA, Chona P., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ICHON, Lorena P., Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MAALAT, Alma A., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MAALAT, Elsie A., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MALINAO, Thelma D., Laca, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MALOOY, Eliza R., Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MALUNAS, Cherry G., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MAUSISA, Emilda R., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MAUSISA, Rosalinda R., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
MAXINO, Lanie, Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
NARISMA, Marilou M., Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
OCLARIT, Rosie L., Laca, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
OCTOBRE, Merlita P., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ORAIL, Jocelyn A., Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
ORAIS, Judith P., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
PALABON, Cinderella M., Sto. Rosario, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
RUIZ, Loida M., Buenavista, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SABANDAL, Cheryl L., Buenavista, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SABANDAL, Editha Y., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SABANDAL, Lorele L., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SABUCIDO, Lucila F., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SEMANIA, Mercy M., Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
SUMALPONG, Jeanith D., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
TAMPUS, Leah Sabrena M., Poblacion, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
TURCAL, Meriam M., Sta. Sofia, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte

HONORS AND MODEL STUDENTS

GRADUATED WITH HONORS
(1988-1889)
Valedictorian Ma. Theresa P. Aclao
Salutatorian Jofre P. Punay
First Honorable Mention Chona P. Grava
Second Honorable Mention Cinderella M. Palabon
Third Honorable Mention Raul G. Moldez

MODEL STUDENTS IN COOPERATION
Baby May Esclamado, IV-A
Eleanor Bernales, IV-B

MODEL STUDENTS IN BEHAVIOR
Chona P. Grava, IV-A
Nonita Dalugdugan, IV-B

MODEL STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE
Salvador Rodas III, IV-A
Eleanor Bernales, IV-B

BEST GROOMED
Jovelito Abordo, IV-A

MOST AMIABLE
Cinderella Pabaon, IV-A

MOST DILIGENT
Ma. Theresa P. Aclao, IV-A
Nonita Dalugdugan, IV-B

MOST DEPENDABLE
Jofre P. Punay, IV_A
Loida Ruiz, IV-B

MODEL STUDENTS IN LEADERSHIP
Raul G. Moldez, IV-A
Ricky Pagaran, IV-B

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
Artist of the Year Allan Bactindon
Actress of the Year Baby May Esclamado
Class Declaimers Ma. Theresa P. Aclao, Annacel Boniel
Singers of the Year Lorele Sabandal, Mercy Semania, Melvin Poblete
Orator of the Year Ma. Theresa P. Aclao

42ND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

42nd Commencement Exercises
SAINT JAMES ACADEMY
(Founded 1946)
Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
March 20, 1989
7:00 P.M., Padre Burgos Public Stage

[DEDICATION: Graduation, the day of incomparable happiness, which turns the odds and hardships we had encountered into victory. To our parents and teacher, we dedicate this commencement exercises. THE GRADUATING CLASS, 1988-1989]

THEME: REVIVAL OF MORAL VALUES

1. Processional March
The Guests
The Board of Trustees
The Administration
The Faculty
The Graduating Class

2. The Philippine National Anthem Mrs. Sandra P. Bactindon

3. Invocation Rev. Fr. Leo Deyparine

4. Welcome Address Jofre P. Punay, Salutatorian

5. Presentation of Candidates for Graduation Mr. Zacarias Dagohoy Jr.

6. Confirmation of Graduation Mrs. Emeliana E. Borces, Principal

7. Awarding of Diplomas:
a) Academic Rt. Rev. Vicente Dayagbil Sr., Board of Trustee
Assisted by: Mrs. Emeliana E. Borces
b) CAT-1 Mr. Henry B. Lotok, Commandant

8. Introduction of the Guest Speaker Mrs. Emeliana E. Borces, Principal

9. Commence Address Hon. Oscar K. Tan, M.D., Provincial Governor

10. Congratulating the Graduates, Pinning of Corsage by Parents and Giving of Flowers

11. Giving of Insular Life Medal to the Valedictorian Rt. Rev. Vicente Dayagbil Sr., Board of Trustee

12. Presentation of Mercury Drug Medal Mrs. Emeliana E. Borces, Principal
a) Excellence in Science Chona Grava
b) Excellence in Math Chona Grava

13. Pinning of Ribbons on Deserving Graduates by Parents

14. Words of Gratitude Ma. Theresa P. Aclao, Valedictorian

15. Announcement of Honors and Outstanding Students by Class Advisers and Pinning of Ribbons (I-III)

16. Acceptance of the Graduates to the Alumni Assn Mr. Ricardo E. Borces, Alumni President

17. Commencement Song The Graduates

18. Pledge of Loyalty Ma. Theresa P. Aclao

19. Recessional

MRS. GILDELITA C. BERNADOS
Emcee

WELCOME

WELCOME to the unofficial website of Class 1989 of Saint James Academy, (now Saint James College of Padre Burgos), Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte.

In this blog, you will learn to know who are the members of SJA Class ’89, their whereabouts now after the lapse of almost two decades, and the highlights of our stay in the portal of our beloved Alma Mater.

This website is made possible by the support and assistance of our batchmates—with special mention to Melvin Poblete, Adonis Malazarte, Jofre Punay and Lorele Sabandal-Morial—who provided me with the latest details of every graduate of Class ‘89.

Happy browsing.

The Blog In-charge