Vol. 10, No. 17, January 1, 2007
LCHS
student Jim Darell Ang was among the Philippine team of the Mathematics
Trainers' Guild (MTG) that bested some 81 contingents worldwide during
the December 1-8, 2006 India International Young Mathematicians' Convention
in City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, India.
Jim Darell Ang was bronze medalist in the relay competition who contributed to the Philippine team's harvest of eight gold, five silver, three bronze medals, and four merit awards. The other Iligan whiz kid was Rosauro Dividina of the Integrated Developmental School, MSU-IIT, who won the gold medal in the mathematics competition. Jim Darrell is the son of Jimmy Ang (Batch '83) and Joy Ang. He was under the tutelage of Sun Lay Dy and Jude John Mana Jr. He also trained in the Training Program of the Math Trainers' Guild, Iligan Chapter, c/o Laila Bernaldez.
LCHS
wins in Math Olympics
LCHS students captured the top plums in the 2006 Division Level Mathematics Olympics sponsored by the Department of Education on Dec. 14, 2006. In the Individual Competition, Kenn Carlos Dy (1st Yr.) won the championship; Ann Catherine Co (2nd Yr.), 2nd place; Kevin Bryan Dy (3rd Yr.), 2nd place; and Pao-Ju Chi (4th Yr.), 4th place.
In Team Competition, the 2nd Year Team (composed of Reggielloyd Aguilar, Jim Darrel Ang, and Chastine Gayle Co) was adjudged champion; 1st Year Team (Czarine Chichel Chiu, Abigail Jane Ling, and Kevin Bill Taongan), 4th place; 3rd Year Team (Karen Andrea Chua, Jason Louie Lim, and Ted Bryan Yu), 2nd place; and 4th Year Team (Al Natividad, Ben Alfie Oliverio, and Stanyniel Tomada), 4th place. In the Math Trail, the following students placed fourth, namely Johanna Cristine Dy, Irvin Michael Kuan, Stefie Marie Lee, and Kenneth Jon Yu.
LCHS bags championship in spelling bee
LCHS student Sarah Grace Uy won the championship in the high school level of the 1st Mother Ignacia Battle of the Brains Inter-school Spelling Bee on Dec. 7, 2006. The contest was sponsored by the St. Michael's College. Sarah Grace was coached by Michelle Jeanne Caracut. In the intermediate level, Keren Jollia Nuneza was adjudged 3rd runnerup. Her coach was Marchie Nadonza. In the primary level, Maizon Kleos Narita was adjudged 1st runnerup. Her coaches were Tomasita Celiz and Maricris Tejada.
Appeal
for help
By Roger Suminguit (Batch '73)
To all alumni: We a have an alumnus who up this time is still
in the hospital trying to recover from a recent operation. His health condition
is still under observation. He was suffering from an illness that requires
medical attention. His Name is Dominador "Doming" Tan (Batch '71). He is
working as store manager of Iligan State Shoe Emporium, Quezon Ave., Iligan
City. He is appealing for financial help from all kindhearted alumni.
Any help extended may be coursed through our LCHS-AA Treasurer Teresita
U. Racines, cell no. +639177163387. Thank you very much!
Ang Suan Em, 94
Ang Suan Em passed away at noon on Dec. 14, 2006, in her residence at Pala-o, Iligan City. She was 94. She was the mother of Chiao Hua Dy-Young (deceased), Batch '54; Dy Shek Tong, Batch '56; Elita Ong-Lai, Batch '62; Ong Ching An (deceased), Batch '63; Aurora Ong-Sy, Batch '66; Mike Lee, Batch '66; Susan Ong-Chan (deceased), Batch '67; Santiago Ong, Batch '70; and Linda Ong-Galenzoga, Batch '72. She was laid to rest at the Iligan Chinese Cemetery on Dec. 20, 2006. We request our pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of her soul.
Letters
of condolences
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:30:52 -0800 (PST)
To Tonga, Po-Hua, Giok-Hua, Mike, Santy & Linda: We are deeply
saddened by the untimely demise of your beloved mother. She was like a
mother to us and we will forever treasure her warmth and our many wonderful
memories of her in our hearts. In her heart we know she also knows she
was blessed to have lived up to the ripe old age of 94. May the Lord give
you strength and consolation in your hours of bereavement.
--Nelson Sy, Lydia Sy-Chona, Charles Sy, and Jane Sy-Limtin,
Cebu, Philippines; email: syanlok@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:59:55 -0700
Tonga, Po-hua. Giok-hua, Mike, Santy and Linda: There are never
the right words to express the sadness we feel for such a loss of your
beloved mother. Everything which happens is part of God's eternal plan.
But blessing come in many ways that sometimes we can't see. Our love is
with you during this difficult time.
--Peter, Tita, Peterson & family, Princess & Phillip,
Edmonton, Canada, email: pdy@telusplanet.net
Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:49:23 +0000
Our prayers for the eternal repose of the soul of Ang Suan Em. May
she rest in peace in God's loving hands.
--Henry L. Yu and family, Cebu, Philippines; email: hvty@skyinet.net
Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:04:30 +0800
Condolence to the Bereaved Family of Ang Suan Em.
--Racines Family, Iligan, Philippines; email: csm-tur@sulat.msuiit.edu.ph
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:56:07 -0800 (PST)
Tonga, Po-hua. Giok-hua, Mike, Santy and Linda: Our prayers for the
eternal repose of the soul of your beloved mother Ang Suan Em. May she
rest in peace in God's loving hands.
--Boy & Lorna Te and family, Taiwan, email: tonite52@yahoo.com
Letter of thanks
Thu, 21 Dec 2006
We wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all those
who sent flowers, offered mass cards, offered requiem masses and church
services, condoled with us, and shared their sympathaties with us in our
moment of grief and sorrow. We also thank the good Lord for giving
our mother 94 years of wonderful and treasurable life with us.
--Family of the late Ang Suan Em, Iligan, Philippines
LCHS
address
Friday, December 22, 2006 12:17:22 PM
To Roger Suminguit: Komusta? I got your email address from the
Spectrum website. I need a little help from you. What is the present address
and phone number of the present Chinese school in Iligan now? If you could
furnish me the info ASAP I really appreciate it. So the name has changed
from Lanao Chinese School to Lanao Chung Hua School. I wonder if they can
still find my record there. Thank you.
--Samuel Lee Cabahug, email: engedi2000@yahoo.com
[Hi Samuel. I'm fine naman. Muzta ka na & your family? It's been a long time we have not seen each other. You can reach me always thru my e-mail address. The Lanao Chung Hua School address is: Lluch Park, Barangay Pala-o, Iligan City 9200. Telephone Nos. (063) 221-3782, 221-3706 & 223-5460. I hope we can keep in touch always for our 3rd Alumni Grand Homecoming in 2008. The schedule will be announced in the Spectrum soon. Thanks for reconnecting us. --Editor]
The
best prayer
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:18:06
Life may not be what you planned. Frustrations
are hard to understand. But God reigns above. So smile and
offer your love. The best prayer is: "Thy will be done." Merry Christmas!
--Johnson Lim (Batch '70), Manila, Philippines,
forward SMS +639155167051
Party frenzy
CHRISTMAS
PARTY FRENZY. As in all the years past, last December was a season
of seemingly endless partying. Aside from the Misa de Gallo, holding Christmas
parties has become a tradition in our way of celebrating yuletide.
Last Dec. 20, seen gracing the annual Christmas party of the LCHS employees
were LCHS school director Henry Siao, Lanao Filipino Chinese Chamber
of Commerce president Robert Co, and LCHS Alumni Association 1st
VP Suniel Lim. They were there as special guests of the affair.
In Cebu, seen celebrating Christmas Eve and his birthday simultaneously
was Jesus "Hesing" Dy (Batch '63), in photo at left. Hesing
hosted a small yet intimate party at his residence in Mactan, Cebu on Dec.
24. His wife
Melania (in photo at right) did a superb job
in the preparation of so many delectable homecooked dishes and delicacies
for the guests that included some relatives, a few close friends and neighbors.
It was Hesing's first birthday celebration in his new Mactan home.
LCHS
HISTORY IN VCD. The LCHS administration, in collaboration with
the LCHS Alumni Association, has produced a video CD of the history of
LCHS. The VCD (in photo) was conceived by LCHS assistant principalChristine
Veronica "Jing" Uy (in photo) as part of the celebration of the 68th
Foundation Day of LCHS. The VCD features a 9-minute pictorial slide
show of LCHS from its beginnings in 1938 up to the establishment of the
new LCHS campus in Pala-o, Iligan. The narration was done by Suniel
Lim, based on the LCHS history written by Fe Quimbo and translated
by Nelson Sy, and with narrative updates by Christine Veronica
Uy. This treasurable VCD is available for sale, the proceeds of which will
go to the renovation of the school gym. Interested parties may get
in touch with James Booc, cell no. +639176213080, or email: dimx2@yahoo.com.
IN
AND OUT OF TOWN. Spotted breezing into town in Iligan recently
was Spectrum founder and past editor Charles O. Sy (Batch
'67). After catching a flight from Cebu to Cagayan de Oro last December
18, Charley proceeded immediately to Iligan to take part in the vigil and
subsequent interment ceremonies of a close family friend, the late
Ang
Suan Em. Meanwhile, scheduled to leave Iligan is Mike Lee
(Batch '66) who returns to Edmonton, Canada on Dec. 31. Mike took
a quick leave of absence from work last Dec. 15 to fly home to grace the
wake and interment of his mother.
CONGRATULATIONS. This just in. We learned from Peter Dy that Alex Rodriguez (Batch '65) is now a full fledged M.S.N (Master in Science of Nursing). His graduation took place last December 16 in Florida, U.S.A. (in photo) Our congrats to Alex on his latest professional accomplishment.
Henry L. Yu, M.D., Batch '69
An Inventory of the Year That Was
As we ring out the old and ring in the new, let us try to look back and make an inventory of the things, people, places, and events in our lives the past 365 days of the year 2006. Let us make a real honest-to-goodness self-examination and evaluation of ourselves that we may continue doing the good things and refrain from doing the undesirables, that we may become better persons that God has always wanted us to be. Here goes:
1. How did I celebrate and start the year 2006?
2. Who were the people that I made happy by the things I said and did?
3. Who were the people that I have hurt through my words and actions?
4. Who were the people that I had misunderstanding with?
5. What are my greatest achievements?
6. Which of my plans did or did not materialize?
7. What were the occasions where I shared special moments with my family?
8. How many trips have I made? Whereto?
9. How many Sunday masses did I miss? For what reasons?
10. What were the trials that came into my life? How did I deal with them?
11. How many times did I get sick? From what?
12. What were the pleasant surprises?
13. What were the shocking news?
14. What were the nice books I've read?
15. What were the things I bought for myself?
16. Who were the people that remembered me on my birthday?
17. What promises to myself did I break?
18. Who were the people I hated or disliked most?
19. Who were the people that died?
20. How many times was I invited as sponsor (wedding, baptism, inauguration, etc.)?
21. How many times did I help the needy? Who were they?
22. What were the occasions that I got angry or lost my patience?
23. Who were the people that I asked favor from?
24. What were the mistakes I committed?
25. What were the lessons I learned?
26. Who were the people I gave my pieces of advice to?
27. Who were the people who helped me?
28. What were the things that really made me happy?
29. What were the things that really made me sad?
30. What were the good/bad things that I have done to myself?
31. What were the good/bad things that I have done to others?
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