Congratulations to Our 1997 Graduates!
Maria Teresa S.J. Abada
B.A. (Honors); M.A. (Demography, Sociology)
Pursuing a Ph.D. Program in Sociology, University of Alberta.
Parents: Allan & Rhoda S.J. Abada
M. Grace Garcia Cooke
B.A. With Distinction; Bachelor of Laws
Student-at-Law with Lister & Associates
Parents: Francisco & Maida Garcia
Maria Rhoda B. Granado
B.Sc. in Computer Interaction System
Devry Institute of Technology
Raymond Recto
B.Sc. in Physical Education & Recreation (Athletic Therapy)
To practice profession
Parents: Peter and Lita Recto
Ronald Ray T. Tupas
B. Sc. (BioChemistry)
Pursuing Graduate Studies in Environmental Sciences in Civil Engineering, University of Alberta
Parents: Rey and Nellie Tupas
Outstanding Youth continued...
Mariel Dagot is in grade 10 at the Old Strathcona Academic High School; obtained Academic Honors in all subjects. Graduated valedictorian in sixth grade, first place winner with perfect score in a nation wide Gauss Math contest in junior high. Participant in school debates, the Drama Department; directed a student video production. School representative to the science olympics. Sports participant in the school's curling and volleyball teams. Active volunteer with Red Cross Blood Center, the Good Samaritan Society, The Alberta Lung Association. Parents: Tony and Chit Dagot.
Michele Marie Santiago is a grade 10 Honors student at ArchBishop MacDonald High School. Recipient of Top Honors in invidual subjects in grades 7,8,9. Special awards in High Q (ITV), in Geography Challenge of the Royal Geographic Society; Recipient of PRISM Award (Writing 1993); YTV achievement for writing. Writer, The Philippine Canadian Times, Young Canadian Ambassador to the World Cup in Washington DC, 1995. Piano student of Dr. Ernesto Lejano; studying for her ARCT with the Conservatory of Music (Toronto). 1997 winner in the Edmonton Music Festival in the 16 years and under solo piano class. City of Edmonotn Representative to the Provincial Music Festival, 1997. Studied Acting and Ballet and appeared in commercial and film television, in professional musical theaters. Volunteer performer in Dance Troupes and various performances at city hospitals and civic functions. Parents: Dr. Jaime & Rachelle Santiago; GrandParents: Professors Isagani Santiago and Merci Santiago.