It was a dream everyone thought was impossible.
Despite the various setbacks that hindered LPC’s 1st Grand Alumni Homecoming from becoming a reality, the “core” group of Batch ’82; namely, Atty. Jerome B. Aragones, Engr. Ariel Tirol, Cheryl Filardo de Guzman, Socorro Paño dela Torre and Ferdinand Mercado, still pushed through the challenging and arduous task.
“Now is the time. This is the time. The very first grand alumni homecoming staged in the school’s history. The theme of this year’s homecoming says it all – ’82 goes 25… Balik LPC. After 25 years, here we are, from different walks of life, wanting to show Las Piñas College that we did not fail the institution, that we never failed the institution.” Atty. Jerome Aragones, head of the Las Piñas College High School Alumni Association Inc., said.
And so, LPC’s 1st Grand Alumni Homecoming came into being.
Hosted by Batch ‘82 Silver Jubilarians, the event was held at the Las Piñas College Gymnasium last December 8. It started off with the LPC Teachers Chorale leading the National Anthem and a doxology, and a “Making of the Alumni Homecoming” flash presentation. Mrs. Leoncia Pedrajas, delivered the welcome address. Inspiring messages were given by Dr. Luz Co Uy, Dr. Helen B. Aragones and Mr. David C. Uy. Atty. Aragones also shared his thoughts and led everyone to sing the Las Piñas College Hymn. A special number was then presented by the grade school and high school teachers. The recognition of all batches soon followed and acoustic bands performed throughout the rest of the evening to provide entertainment for the crowd. The event ended with a nostalgic presentation, titled, “Alumni, Noon at Ngayon”.
