Dong…otherwise known as the "Alvin Teng of P.T." because of his rough and tough basketball antics…a hyperactive Martin Nievera fan who knows all of Martin’s songs by heart and can sing them (unfortunately)…has undoubtedly sustained a lesion in the basal ganglia for when he starts to sing, he has great difficulty stopping…"ayaw paawat"…"makulit"…movie-showbiz trivia king who knows rumors about the stars by heart…has been given the distinction "Most Notorious Intern" by no less than Sir O.J….good-natured…lively…insane…sure to liven up a party by his mere presence…hardworking in his studies…a true sport…thoughtful especially when it’s your birthday…a legend in his own mind, that’s Dong.
Hardly noticed at first, but when one does, get ready for an aerobic workout!…her trademark is wearing high-heeled shoes with matching click-clack in every step she takes…discovered the C8 vertebra…mistaken for a class bully but turned out to be a class beauty…God must have given her an eccentric brain that can store and process megabytes by just one wink…a perfect secretary who does not understand her own handwriting…has a great scoliotic body and a speedy hand that can type 200 words-per-minute…our favorite leader who makes reports with added creativity…her straight –to-the-point attitude has won the respect and admiration of her co-interns…a veracious combatant of her convictions…as her name implies, she’s vivacious, wild and livewire in a paper bag…with all of these distinctions, she certainly deserves the title of "Cum Laude Naturalle".
Looks familiar?…She’s Maribel Lopez, without the assets…seductress in disguise…the only intern who can get away with a Bouffant hairstyle (verify that with this picture)…looks like brown beer in a Coke bottle…with her anemic vital statistics, nobody would think that she is athletic…she amazed everyone when she jumped half the pool for a Finals slot…placed second in the Women’s marathon with only two contestants…ever tried parachuting?…well she did it…no wonder she earned the most coveted "Super Female" title…that is, the girl with an extra "x" chromosome in medical parlance(review your physio tall guys)…she’s gutsy, but her charms are disarming…secretly sends notes to friends out of thoughtfulness…she can turn the most boring day into total chaos…her words could cut your throat but you can count on her loyalty…believe what she says, she’s CEREBRAL too…Ai-Ai has made a major breakthrough.
Obviously, Jenny’s motto is "Beautification is the key to success"…never would you see her hair disheveled for in her bag is her ever-present powder, mirror and brush…this pint-sized, 4’11" lady actually has the makings of a perfect teacher for she demands complete attention – nobody ever dares talk when she’s reporting in front of the class…and if you think honesty is a dying virtue, she’d prove you otherwise – just sit beside her during exams and you’ll understand…she lives up to her reputation as a responsible student and as an effective leader…truly a person you can count on – that’s Jenny!
One lady who is either a Leo or a Virgo is Marc…finds it hard to decide where to go, who to see, and what to eat first…goes berserk when released from her collar at the S.M. Food Center…a frustrated veterinarian, she envisions applying physical therapy on her countless pets…like a chameleon, Aking’s looks can be very deceiving…can be slim one moment and fat the next…argues that she has always maintained her weight…people say that she is the sexiest swimmer in our class (maybe, by the standards of East German female swimmers!)…Literally turns red in embarrassing situations – making her the perfect Del Monte tomato print ad model…claims her chubbiness is her sex appeal…generous with her uncontrollable laughter and giggles…one can be impressed on what she can accomplish in one sitting…empowered with the qualities needed for a future success story…maybe all of these things are not true, but that’s for us to know and for you to find out.
The embodiment of a perfect gentleman…mild in his ways…official chauffeur of the class…the gentle mannered, flute-blowing, guitar-slingin’ dude who adores gore and heavy metal music…always armed with ballpens of at least three different colors to make his cartooning more alive and gruesome…laughs loudly yet talks softly…eager to help others especially in gait training that the transfer belt has become his constant companion…people who know him claim his friendliness can penetrate osteoblasts…makes life a worthwhile experience…very responsible…easy to get along with…most likely to succeed Bach and Beethoven…but if Mettalica held a concert in the Philippines – Glenn would be the first in line to see it.
Going through PT may be a Herculean task, but Erdie, although seemingly feeble, manage to remain calm and complacent amidst it all…here’s one person who has been so blessed with inherent intelligence and photographic memory that we still couldn’t believe that he survived the first two years in PT without a notebook or a Xerox machine and even maintained a top three ranking without giving up sleep and TV…he’s the guy in the middle of the class with that totally alien habit of nodding and agreeing with every word the teacher says…(or so it seems)…this Nintendo nut is also a voracious eater with a seemingly "bottomless pit" inspite of his size…prepare to be roasted when he’s around – always gets away with the most insulting repartees…basically, Erdie is a know-it-all – ranging from the recent strips of "Funny Comics" to the latest sizzling class gossip…So the next time you ever get confused about the anatomical, physiological and neurological complexities of life, don’t hesitate to dial the Cum Laude’s number!
The person you see in this picture actually holds the record time in posing for her yearbook picture – 26.5 minutes!…the ever-frequent occupant of the women’s CR…dead-serious when it comes to class hours…she’s brainy enough to label Kumar’s Pathology a stupid book…this dreamy-eyed, Cum Laude lass from Angeles City , isn’t your round-the-mill, silent-type class nerd…don’t even expect to purse her lips when provoked for this girl can speak her mind and in rapid-fire English too…How to outsmart her? Simple, talk about the current music chart toppers or which spoon to use in a formal dinner, that should clam her up.
Also known as Patty not Fatty…this 4’9" powerhouse (like the mitochondrion itself) lifts her male classmates with relative ease…winsome and cuddlesome…she’s Little Lotta in all white uniform…she always has a story to tell…she’s just like Mother Goose with a matching mother-like figure…misadventure maniac…always seem to get caught in unflattering situations in the most unlikely places…a chivalrous chef who saved the class from starvation in Pangasinan with her now famous "Sili Surprise"…an incurable romantic, her greatest fantasy is marrying an Adonis-like gentleman…writes her notes on an ancient second-hand notepad…can study for an exam , tend the family store, and entertain the neighbors all at the same time…makes everyone feel special…someone one can lean on (literally)…a never-despair, strong-hearted, let’s-go-another-mile friend…she’s really F.A.T….a Friend for All Times.
Meet the miracle worker…a dedicated member of the church…Jay’s top priority is serving the Lord…this army brat is a classic in discipline, but his punctuality is questionable…his favorite adage is "better late than never"…but he can dash to the finish line when catching up with grades…always willing to offer his help…even provided the class outing’s bus complete with bodyguards and loaded M-16’s …"Eric Quizon" of our class, who’s a killer for beautiful long-tressed Malaysians…very humble and seemingly shy he actually has an array of accomplishments: Joseph the Dreamer, Jay the Preacher, Justin the Singer…keeps his listeners on the edge of their seats with his far-from–mercurial way of talking…an endless conversationalist, he is also equipped with heavy-duty ears for lonely souls…one of the few who has a way of letting simple things become inestimable…Thank God for Jay…he’s a miracle.
Woman-child…a fresh beauty filled with the innocence of an infant…has that radiant glow reminiscent of Korina Sanchez – after the accident…was featured in Hot Line Sa Trese as boyfriend abuser…the official pambato of our class when it comes to legs…finely-shaped like an hourglass…has a vivid imagination which reveals the creativity sleeping within her…sweet talks her way asking favors that one cannot resist granting her wishes…even male Clinical supervisors kneel in awe…beware of Ressie the Radar…is active most of the time in searching for pertinent tidbits about people…capable of unearthing one’s family tree through her perseverance…frustrated stage actress…owns a unique pair of hypertrophied zygomaticus majors…the she-devil who has mastered the art of pulling strings…works pragmatically for once she’s into something, she finishes it at once…funny, outgoing…somewhat naughty but is definitely smart …a free spirit no one can yet confine.
Cathy, Rina, Vicky, Turing…names you dare not say in front of her if you expect to live till tomorrow (fortunately we, at the moment, are miles away from her)…the gutsy girl with the gritty gumption to be totally gross(-man)…the living mermaid…looks utterly stunning in her French-cut bathing suit and catlike shades walking under the glorious rays of the sun…looks more utterly stunning after she beats the heck out of the guys who had the guts to challenge her to a swimming race…a totally radical kitten who drives a red car that can put an experienced car driver to shame…very articulate and has the weird talent of speaking English in 7 different accents…Cait, such a sweet and caring friend.
Joebelle…MR, Med Founder…Mr. Seminar…the only guy who dared challenge Doc A’s "unperfectable" exams and succeed…the weirdest of the weird…has the uncanny ability to make jokes out of the most ordinary things and spill his guts out laughing…was once the object of desire of a female from Baguio…truly a "Master of Disaster"…arch-nemesis of the omnipotent John Tiu…who could forget the time he got hit by a 4 lb. Human Anatomy book?…Sticky hands? This guy has it…always managed to catch the ball as a goalie in handball – making his team the all-time winner…kind and sensitive, he manages to make his presence known to his friends with his delectable laughter…a responsible and meticulous reader, he can dissect and absorb any book and come out "fulfilled"…crazy, unrelenting yet simple and rugged…like all S.B.’s, he is definitely one of a kind!
"Ultimo Haciendera" from Bacolod, Elvie’s the only girl in class who manages to change hairstyles at least every semester…one of the chosen few who can actually use and abuse their boyfriend…famous for her massive mental blocks during Physics, Biostat, etc….a frustrated Chinese, she vehemently claims that she has 1/16 Chinese blood in her vein’s…Carla’s twin…indefatigable neighborhood storyteller, she can cook up the most ridiculous and the most intellectual conversations…always manages to amazingly save face when caught in unflattering situations… very articulate and argumentative, you can never win an argument with this cat-eyed talker…the person to look for if you need unsolicited , sensible advice…quick-witted, keen-eyed, Elvie has the mind of Plato, the perception of Rousseau, the moods of Da Vinci, the guile of Hitler, the determination of Marx and a personality that only she possesses(thank goodness!).
A petite Chinese beauty with meek chinky eyes and a beautiful smile…Emily or Ems is another classic example of beauty and brains mixed with charms…she’s the quiet type who has a kind word for everyone and vice-versa…from time to time she shocks everyone with her daring cropped hair and her rare outbursts about some obnoxious people…an award should be given to Emily for enduring the miserable life of being seated beside Elvie for three whole years…Emily’s intelligence, diligence and kindness have helped a lot of persons, especially her seatmates…That’s Emily – truly a rare gem.