I was very happy to help usher for the Velada of Batch 86. For many years I have been just hearing about Velada but never really knew what it was all about. I never attended any velada yet till last Sunday and what a nice experience. Thank you Malu for inviting us over to help out but more to watch and see your special day with your batch!
AC HS BATCH ’86
We arrived early and Malu ( Batch President ) was there to meet us. She gave us a backstage tour 🙂 She is so cute!
Everyone getting ready for their show. All of them are the stars of the evening. I am trying to imagine the many long hours they put into making this great performance. The rehearsals and of course the fun, the bonding and the reuniting of batchmates! I would probably be nervous but they all seemed so excited to perform
I took a peek at the program! Wow! This is MAJOR! 🙂 I was only able to stay for half of the show and thanks to Carmella and Malu for all the videos and photos I am able to complete my feature
What I also liked about Velada day is seeing all the friends, family and Assumption nuns and teachers coming to watch! It’s not only a reunion of the Batch but also seeing other Assumptionistas who are friends, moms or sisters and it’s a great feeling to know that many of us are all from Assumption sharing the same vision and values of Saint Marie Eugenie! It’s so much fun!
A beautiful theme! How powerful the Assumption plaid is. It’s the plaid that binds us Assumptionists together not only as one batch but as one big family that help each other and join our hands together when needed
It seems everyone is in a Velada high now! And It’s because each and everyone was a STAR in their show.
Congratulations Batch ’86 on a great performance!!!
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I enjoyed watching the older batches!! I missed Tessa’s performance because I had to get ready for her Ball!
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Words from by Malou Gamboa, Batch President
It literally took countless rehearsals, planning sessions, trips to Divisoria, and “secret practices” to make our Velada as successful as it was. But it was a fun and joyful ride throughout because of the generosity and perseverance of a core group of girls.
Leading our Dream Team is Monette Quiogue, the brains behind our Velada, whose talent and hard work shone with every strike of her keyboard and click of her mouse. Monette put into 3 words how we felt about our Assumption education: Power of Plaid! She also tirelessly prepared all collaterals, articles, compiled photos and write-ups from all the girls. Monette certainly holds the record for the one who slept the least and the one who endeared herself to all. Still ahead for her is the daunting task to publish our Souvenir Program by December which she has already started on with vigor and excitement. Tina Henson, our star performer, was one of the first to dive in deep into all Velada preparations. She made sure we had rehearsal rooms, chic and cheap costumes, and showed us HOW to dance!
Natalie Manalo-Dalupan kept us all organized and on-track with her high attention to detail. She also made sure that we started our day right by arranging a moving and solemn Holy Mass.
Angelica Cervantes-Dychiao had the most headaches as Over-all Chair of Velada Day. She patiently coordinated all details among the many sponsors and the school administration to ensure that everything went like clockwork.
Being on top of everything became such a joy because of having my right hand, Carmella Gana, ready and eager to help each step of the way in record time. She made everything possible and fun – from choosing the perfect colors for our costumes, to putting on the charm to get much needed donations from family, friends, exes, future in-laws and even strangers. Caterers, photographers, photos were all given to me with just a bat of our (false) eyelashes.
It took a village to make our Velada a success. Each girl truly contributed in her own special and unique way. I would like to especially mention the following batchmates who, from Day 1, embraced the Velada preparations with great enthusiasm and verve! Gina Torres-Evangelista,
Mia Tambunting-Padilla,
Nini Honorio-Lacson, Mia Paterno-Rodriguez, Lia Lesaca, Barbie Torres, Loudette Roman-Tanjuatco, Lynet Villa-real, Valerie Mayor-Sotto, Menchit Aldeguer-Fajardo, Michelle Henson-Tanjuatco, Becky Escalona-Pio de Roda and Pia Barbin-Sycip.
These girls rallied, charmed and cajoled their respective classmates to raise funds, participate and make the most of our 25th year Jubilee. Proof of this is the fact that we only had 40 girls during our first rehearsal in August but were over 90-strong on Velada Day!
Our girls came from near and far. Mabelle Soriano Lemen and Baby Garcia Rabat from Davao, Lally Baes Arceo and Rosanne Rojas Gonzaga from Bacolod, Maru Garcia Payr from Monaco, Ronna Puno Ayala from St. Louis, Missouri, Maribel dela Cruz Peiffer,
Nini Honorio Lacson from California, Pauline Grau Amoranto from Chicago, Pearl Jacob from Stockholm, Terette Andaya from Washington, D.C., Marixi Buhay Salud, Trina Boquiren Mangila, Anna Rose Carreon and Ria Sanchez Sta. Maria from Singapore, TG Gaviola Robertson from New York.
A big Thank You also goes out to the people whose hard work, creativity, and patience know no bounds: our Director, 4-time Palanca awardee Floy Quintos, our choreographers, Andrew Ferraris, TinTin Limjap, Cecil Martinez, Lisa Martinez, Ellezer Canlas, our Music Arranger Juan Miguel Salvador, Lights Designer Butch Cruz, Costume Designers Twinkle Zamora and Rajo Laurel for Laurel et Ross, Vocal Arranger Vicky Salvador, Production Manager Chevy Salvador, Stage Team Bobbit Macapagal, Joy Ani and Olga Natividad, Technical Director Paul Domine, and Music Spinner Janice Dee who made us all look great!
Assumption High School Class of 1986 also wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to our 59 sponsors and 273 Advertisers. Their generosity will truly bring joy and much needed assistance to the 3,000 students of the 8 Assumption Mission Schools all over the country.
Photo and video credits:
Mon Lindo, Tinee de Guzman, Joey Rico and Joey Benedicto
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