Jim Paredes and Boboy Garovillo, of the OPM exponent APO Hiking Society, will render a special 45-minute presentation at the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Ateneo de Manila High School Batch ’69 on March 9 at the Mariano Singson Hall of the Ateneo Grade School.
Jim and Boboy have prepared a unique show for their high school batchmates who love dubbed their celebration, 69’ers Strike Gold. Other performers that evening include solo guitarist Joey Buhain, The Flintstones, and Mixed Emotions.
These Ateneans, now in their late ‘60s, will come together to relive memories of life in the sixties with their Jesuit mentors, and share unique and unforgettable episodes in their teenage life.
Thanks to the advent of social media, getting the batch together became much easier. From a total of 242 graduates representing 7 sections 50 years ago, at least 150 have confirmed their attendance, including those based overseas, while 37 have since passed.
HS ‘69 Reunion Organizing Committee chair Ed Santos says activities will kick off with two out of town events starting with lunch and a tour of Sandy Javier’s farm in Batangas on March 5.
This will be followed by lunch and a tour of Pampanga hosted by Tito Panlilio on March 7. Both events have golf scheduled, according to Santos.
For his part, Batch President Greg Cancio disclosed that the main program on March 9 kicks off with a concelebrated mass by Ateneo Director for Alumni Relations Fr. Kits Bautista, SJ and batchmate Fr. Bingo Nespral.
“This March event will serve as a fitting preparation as we celebrate with fellow Golden Jubilarians in the Ateneo Grand Alumni Homecoming in December,” Cancio added.
For those who haven’t registered, please get in touch with Joane Balarbar at 0945 502 8592. “‹
