Newsletter May 2014

2014

IN THIS ISSUE:

ISM turns 95

on March 4, 2015!

Vicky SyCip Herrera

Scholarship Foundation

Incorporation

How to donate

Community Art Auction

AMR Inauguration

Dr. Daryle & Dannie

Russell Reception

Yolanda Update

The end of the school year is around the corner and

yet we’re so excited to start the new term! Why?

You guessed it! Because we will be turning NINETY

FIVE, on March 4, 2015! Read on and find out what

sort of activities will be in store for all of you. We

invite everyone back to Manila to be a part of such a

momentous occasion!

Indians and Bearcats! Our Alumni Community is growing! The Class of 2014 is about to graduate and I would like to welcome them into the fold. We have such an inspiring and connected community so keep your letters, updates, and photos coming. School Year 2014-2015 marks ISM’s 95th Year of Service. Mark your calendars as we will be hosting a series of activities that will hopefully get you and your classmates reconnected. March 4th, 2015 is our target date. This means Spring Break in Manila for those travelling from abroad! Join us for the big birthday bash! Our team is already working on partnering with hotels, resorts, tour companies and Alumni -owned establishments to make this trip to Manila amazing. If you would like to be a partner let us know. Be sure to stay tuned in for details in the next Newsletter. In the meantime, send us your business information for the Alumni Business Directory, special memories and top picks for your favorite P.E. Moment and Pinoy Expressions! I would also like to take this opportunity to thank AISAAM and the Jeepney Gang for their continued support of the ISM Alumni Office. We have a number of REUNIONS on the horizon so please spread the word and sign-up for the events:

Eighties Eruption 4 All (August 1-3, 2014) - San Diego, CA

CHUNDER 2014 (September 30, 2014) - Australia/New Zealand Sentimental Journey VIII (September 19-22, 2014) - Washington D.C.

Class of 1989 25-Year Reunion (October 24, 2014) – Manila Class of 2004 10-Year Reunion (December 2014) – Manila

I am also writing to congratulate Rose Sagun '05 and Maica Cruz '03. Rose has been promoted to our Deputy Director of Advancement and Maica will be taking over the day-to-day operations of our Alumni Office. Congrats to Rose and a big Welcome to Maica! MABUHAY!

Stephanie Hagedorn '90 Director of Admissions & Advancement

Alumni Corner

VSH Foundation Trustees

Atty. Jose Antonio Bernas ‘78 President

Ms. Lolita Lee Sy ‘79

Vice-President/Treasurer

Ms. Victoria Sycip-Herrera ‘68

Mr. Menardo Benjamin Jimenez Jr ‘81

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Mr. Ray Arthur Dempsey ‘69

Mr. Eduardo Francisco

School year 2010-2011 marked Vicky’s

final year as High School guidance

counselor and in commemoration of her

service to the community, the Vicky

SyCip Herrera Scholarship Fund was

established.

Vicky SyScip Herrera Scholarship

Foundation was officially incorporated

on May 16, 2014.

What better way could there be of

recognizing Vicky’s unique contribution

to the school!

Vicky SyCip Herrera

Foundation

Incorporation

Last April 23rd, the ISM community came together at the Fine Arts Theater Mezzanine to bid for a cause! Now on its second year, the Community Art Auction featured over 150 art pieces donated to raise funds for the benefit of the Vicky SyCip Herrera Philippine Scholarship.

A big thanks to all the students, parents, faculty and staff, alumni and friends of ISM who dropped by. Among those in attendance were Washington Z. Sycip, Ed Francisco, Bong Bernas '78, Butch Jimenez '81, Carolyn Que Pe Ching '92, Voltaire Veneracion '91, Scott Judy '01, Nico Jose '05, and Mark Wilson '78.

This event would not have been possible without the generous donations made by the ISM Community. To name a few - Kuh Ledesma (Mother of Isabelle Gonzales '01), Ricky Yabut '78, Inna Lao '13, Jacinto Sotto '72, Joel Jimenez '82, and Winnie Wong '09 through her foundation, Future Faces.

L-R: Vicky

takes a look at

art on display.

ISM

parents Butch

Jimenez '81

and Tricia

Jimenez

L-R: VSH Scholars, Joaquin Mayo '19, Josh Heredia Miller '17 and Savion Garcia '18

Student leaders Benjamin Jimenez '14 and Joy Yuen '14

Opening remarks by Atty. Bong Bernas

'78, VSH Foundation President

Skyline by ISM parent Anne Grete Pedersen

and Fight the power by Reilly Rae de Vera ‘14

Donated art by students and ISM alumni alike. To name a few,

Kuh Ledesma (Mother of Isabelle Gonzales ’01) and Nico Jose ‘05

Events & Reunions

Last February 18, 2014, community members and guests gathered in the newly renovated Amelita Martinez Ramos (AMR) Hall. Current and former faculty, alumni, and parents attended the much-anticipated inauguration. The hall is completely new and refurbished with retractable seating. Tri-M Music Honor Society members treated guests with a musical show. The AMR Hall is dedicated to the longest serving member of ISM’s faculty and administration. When ISM found a new home at Fort Bonifacio in 2002, Mrs. Ramos and her family made a generous contribution to the development of the Performing Arts facilities, reflecting her own love for music as well as her abiding commitment to the school. Along with husband, former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, Mrs. Ramos is an Honorary Member of the ISM community.

Amelita Martinez Ramos

(AMR) Inauguration

Mrs. Ramos along with her husband President Fidel V. Ramos

Angel Ramos ’76 paying tribute to her mom, Ming. Former faculty members, Idoy Limcaoco, Arnold McKenzie and Vicky Herrera ‘68

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Last April 7, 2014, alumni and former

faculty gathered on campus to welcome

Dr. Daryle and Dannie Russell who were

visiting Manila after a long absence. Dr.

Daryle Russell was a well-loved HS

Principal and later became Asst.

Superintendent. He was a well-loved

fixture at ISM from 1972 to 1982.

Guests included Albert Padilla '75, Bon (Farolan) Ferreira '83, Carla (Arguelles) Ramsey '80 , Dr. Carolyn Butler '75, Daboy del Carmen '79, Dan Lee '77, Jos Ortega '78, Jose Bernas '78, Maribel (Sarino) Lazo '79 and Phil Adamson '74. Former colleagues including Ike Estalilla '69, Angel Huang, Arnold MacKenzie, Jeff Hammett and Sylvia "Penny" Farolan were also present.

Dr. Daryle &

Dannie Russell

Reception Albert Padilla ’75, Dr. Daryle Russell, Phil Adamson ’74,

Daboy Del Carmen ’79 and Atty. Bong Bernas ‘78

Dannie Russell, Phil Adamson ’74 and Albert Padilla ‘75

Lourdes De Leon & Dr. Daryle Russell Ike Estalilla ’69 & Chris Hagedorn ‘91

Jeff Hammett, Audie Gemora ‘77 and Carla (Arguelles) Ramsey ‘80

Kayoko

Miyazaki

Ehara ’80

with

Washington

Sycip in Kyoto

during an

Asian

Business

Council

Meeting.

Class Notes The Young STAR features Natashya Guttierrez ’06 in

their 18th Anniversary write-up, “18 CANDLES: 18 girls

we love”.

“Natashya is not afraid to dig for the truth, even when the roads are dangerous and messy. Investigative journalist for the online news site Rappler she is constantly reshaping public discourse and reinstating truth in media with the other.”

Move over Instagram? Congratulations

to Mok Oh ’88 for developing the Moju

App which creates animated photos that

appear in 3D. It can also be used to

create timpe-lapse images, with added

camera filters.

Read more about the feature at

www.dailymail.co.uk

Jeric Soriano ’74 extends an invitation to,

With Love, All Things are Possible on May

28, 2014 at the Monochrome, Nuvali.

Henry Strzalkowski ’72 invites all Manila-based

Alumni to Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the

Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World

starting May 9 until July 13, 2014.

Dear ISM Community Members

and Friends around the World,

We are extremely happy to report

that the ten classrooms at the

Central Estancia Elementary

School have been completed. On

May 13, 2014 a small ceremony

was held in one of the large bright

classrooms in the newly

renovated building that may also

serve as an evacuation center

should the need arise.

Yolanda Update # 6 May 20, 2014

Left: Grade 2 students and teachers pose with ISM representatives, Ayala Land representatives, and local government officials. Right: ISM Superintendent David Toze addresses the Estancia community.

In attendance were members from the local government, Hon. Mayor Rene Cordero,

and from the Department of Education, Dr. Jerlie M. Fecundo, alongside Ayala Land

Foundation representative Ms. Joy Grace Sanciang with Estancia Central School

Principal Dr. Gerry J. Tingson, ISM Superintendent, David Toze, Director of Operations

and Security, Mike Flynn, Service Learning Coordinator, Neil H. Woods and the Director

of Admissions and Advancement, Stephanie H. Hagedorn ’90.

Guests were treated to two performances by the incoming Grade 2 classes and their

teachers for school year 2014-2015, which will commence in June. Parents in

attendance expressed their deep gratitude for all those that made contributions to

support the reconstruction. A plaque in recognition of all those who have donated

through ISM now hangs prominently at the entrance of the main building.

Despite this progress, the Central School is far from being back to normal. There are

many classrooms that remain unsafe and in disrepair. The one area where ISM and the

Principal of Estancia feel needs attention is the Auditorium/Gymnasium, which, as the

photos below show, is still in a state of ruin.

State of the gymnasium as of May 2014. Super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit Estancia last November 2013.

This area serves as the sports facility for the students but is the one shaded area that

can accommodate families for graduation ceremonies and school productions. It is our

aim to rebuild this structure to serve the curricular, co-curricular and community

needs of the school.

Our Service Learning program aims to empower students to address issues of real

importance at both local and global levels. As an integral part of ISM’s Mission,

sustainability lies at the core of our school's vision. Keeping this in mind, it is our

intention to forge a lasting relationship with our students and those that attend the

Central School, which serves over 3000+ Elementary children. In school year 2014-

2015, ISM celebrates 95 years of service, and we hope to make our contribution to

Estancia Central School a special part of our celebration.

CITIBANK N.A. Account Name International School Manila Account No. US$ C/A 0756-342-029 Php C/A 0756-342-002 Bank Address Paseo de Roxas, Makati City,

Philippines Swift Code CITIPHMX

Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan was one of the worst typhoons in recorded

history – 11.3 million people have been affected. People have lost their

homes, families, and lives.

We are calling on our alumni and community members to donate

through ISM’s Disaster Relief Fund. Here’s how you can help:

BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Account Name International School Manila Account No. US$ S/A 3074-0241-48 Php S/A 3073-3730-25 Bank Address Bel-Air Polaris Branch,

Makati City, Philippines Swift Code BOPIPHMM

Donate via wire transfer to the school (Please indicate that donation is for “Disaster Relief Fund”)

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1.

HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY

International School Manila

“For this logo design, I wanted to have an

elegant but fun visual composition. I

wished to keep the composition simple

with color patterns to incorporate the idea

of celebration. The main colors were red,

blue, yellow, and green to represent the

Philippines and ISM.”

Congratulations to Jessica Cuadro ’17, one

of our Filipino Scholars for winning the

95th Anniversary logo design! She talks to

us about its conceptualization:

March 4, 2015 - Save the date

because your alma matter is turning

NINETY FIVE! Yes, that’s right, just 5

years short of a century! And to

celebrate, we’re putting together a

string of activities that will have you

walking down memory lane in a jiffy.

No matter how long ago you’ve

graduated (or not), we welcome

everyone back on campus to

commemorate such a milestone. For

those who want to make the most of

their visit, we have day trips and out

of town trips available! Celebrating

your own anniversary? We’ll

celebrate it together. If you would

like to volunteer, let us know!

Fort Bonifacio Bel - Air

Taft Donada

Calling all Indian and Bearcats alike!

We’re raising funds for the Vicky

SyCip Herrera Scholarship Foundation

in light of our 95th birthday! Which

class year can raise the most? Our

goal is US$1M! Show us your class

spirit and support an additional truly

deserving Filipino Scholar!

Recognition Levels

Summa Cum Laude: $7,500 & above

Magna Cum Laudee: $4,000 - $7,499

Cum Laude: $2,500 - $3,999

Honor Roll: $1,000 – $2,499

Educators: $500 - $999

Friends: $100 - $499

Contributors: $0 - $99

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SHARE your memories! We want to know!

Email us at alumni@ismanila.org

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line at alumni@ismanila.org

Yes, this is the "Big Reunion" you've heard so much about. Join the fun and invite all your classmates!

Maraming salamat po,

Eighties Eruption Reunion Committee http://www.eightieseruption.com/

All staff, teachers and students who attended either the pioneering American School or its successor, International School Manila are invited! No diploma required. Our motto is: "Less Bucks, No Tux" and we have a really great party planned for you! Good food, good times! Lots of sunshine and even a beach party! The Location is the Handlery Hotel & Resort at 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108

REGISTER ONLINE!

Save money and pay now!

Mabuhay to all who ever went to AS/ISM! You are invited to the Eighties Eruption 4 All!

Chris Gotianun '08 shares a great summer opportunity

with UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth