Joan is known for her unfatiguable zygomaticus smile…always a natural high(maybe because she is from Baguio), she enchants everyone with her infectious laughter which reverberates through the solid dome of the P.T. arena…constantly kidded as the fat version of Cheenee De Leon, Joan is the nomad of the Med building, forever searching for the beauty and excitement the Medicine population has to offer…a library mainstay who seeks words of wisdom with an undercover inquiry for info about her "chosen ones"…fancies finger-biting as her favorite pastime…"Best Penmanship" awardee…a bewitchress casting spells of mystery, sensitivity and simplicity, making her the reigning secretary of the P.T.S.C…can find good things in other’s misery…never sees the world in gray and black…truly a consoler of the afflicted…otherwise called Zany Joanie…she’s real naughty and incredibly owns a myriad of stock knowledge …one often wonders, "Maybe it’s in her blood chemistry?"
The lovely lady you see in the picture is an understatement of the actual beauty within her… a woman of contrasts, she can be very sentimental one moment, outrageous the next…a perfectionist and hardworker, she’s set on finishing Med School with no distractions on the side, e.g.,her idea of socializing is having appointments only with her dermatologists and orthodontist…a.k.a. Vanni-ty…would rather die than ruin her Kris Aquino-like complexion…walking from Cardinal Santos to her New Manila home is her idea of keeping fit…ultraconservative…dared ask Sir OJ for marriage if he attempted to touch her…can make the thriftiest Chines trader blush all over…but very generous with words of comfort…honesty is her best policy…now Vanessa has made herself known as someone with more than a lot to say.
Veron is quite a mystery…silent, soft-spoken and serious, she is one person who knows how to make use of her time wisely…her day’s activities always seem to be carefully planned out…it is really admirable that she is one of the very few who has found the time to be devoted and to be of service to God, inspite of the burdens of being a P.T. student…talk about athletic prowess, aside from being a swimmer – she managed to land a place in an Intercolor Marathon…Those who’ve had the chance to get to know Veron would tell you that underneath all the mystery is a pious, hard-working and righteous young lady – truly remarkable indeed!
Jovi…the self-proclaimed gigolo of our class…delights in show of strength, like arm wrestling which he always wins, one way or another…everyone looks up to him because of his fatherly image…has numerous extra-curricular activities which gives people impression that he is a syndicate middleman with a black Crown ’78 model, dark glasses, his YSL attaché case and generous tips…once tried to exempt himself from an Anatomy test with "I’m gong to Hongkong" as a lame excuse…cinematic storyteller complete with sound effects and scripted adlibs…basketball playing coach who doesn’t practice defense…has an uncanny ability , like that of gazelle…Dr. Lim’s favorite student…the P.T. office’s pain-in-the-neck…stands out for exquisite taste for the finer things in life…always goes for the best even in his romantic attachments…and like wine that has matured through the years, this Jovi has come of age.
"Wild Thing" as he fondly calls himself…is an adventurous, pressure-filled, kinky dude who always knows how to make things happen the way he wants it…the "bad joke" bandit…"Bring out the beer!" he usually blurts out…but he is not that wild thing as he projects himself…one of the few remaining "Young Guns", he hasn’t caught up the right lass to reach out to his …dreams (gotcha!), though there may be one or two gals swirling around his mind…Discipline may be one of his inherited qualities – it’s just that his priorities sometimes goes on the blink…an articulate individual with a bedroom voice, there is never a dull moment with this 6-foot conglomeration of coolness…when patience 3qwms to be weakening on him, intelligence may well make up for it…shows tenacity to exempt exams with his rigid study habits…working under pressure is a lifestyle for him…he knows when to buckle up and when to burst…tall, dark, and ….oh well, he manages to be gentle when the occasion calls for it…with this kid, the word wild may yet have a new meaning.
"So how’s the weather up there?"…Even with the head high above the ground, Joy is really a down-to-earth person…this girl who wants to play "funny bones" once in a while, has a real gift for numbers…managed to get a flat one in Algebra, Physics, Biostat…she’s an extrovert with the right priorities…an avid FEN viewer, she will definitely freak out once the US Bases phaseout…if you fell asleep on a boring lecture – don’t worry, just borrow Joy’s notes and you’ll be okay – if you can read through her Braille-like handwriting…the Quickie Queen’s favorite word: "Bilis, bilis, bilis!"…To all those who know Joy intimately, we present this dilemma: "Hollywood or Bust? – Hollywood!!
What else do you know about Jun M. aside from his prowess in the volleyball courts and dancefloor?…for one he is equipped with the deadly combination of large eyebags, crooked teeth and pouting lips…always sports the "suplado look"…as if his valuable McDonald’s bag got lost…a jester at heart, he just can’t wait to put the Boyoyongs out of business…if humor was a Nobel category, Jun will certainly earn the prize hands down…favorite expressions: "NAKAKAINIS!", "TA" and "EEHKADIRI"…fancies Datsun pick-ups during rush hours and sweet talks his way to hitching a ride…eternally craves for M&M peanuts…human appetizer…instantly activates salivary glands with his description galore of anything edible…hangs in there when the going gets rough…motto: to make other people laugh and be happy…a moody modern-day sentimentalist…goes out of his way to comfort the depressed …the amusing jester is now a faithful ally.
Barrio lass turned Woman-of-the-world…the most beautiful and sought-after girl of the class who carries a whole cosmetic array in her bag…Her motto in life: "Hindi na baleng bagsak, maganda naman!"…The luckiest girl in the batch who snagged a Medicine student under her enchanting spell…What’s her secret?…It must be her fragile, naïve, "probinsiyana" effect together with her witty and unpredictable humor, that makes even patients and Clinical Supervisors fall for her captivating charms…will forever be remembered for that "quizzical look" she gives you after you’ve delivered a joke, coupled with - "Ano "yon? Pakiulit"…Anna is indeed a shoulder to lean on for encouragement – a truly prized friend…a bright and beautiful bombshell from Bulacan, there is definitely more to Anna than meets the eye.
"Robin Padilla" in the flesh…had a complete turn-about when he met his match in an ex-Paulinian…Cho is a walking time bomb…ticking away with his dead-drop gimmicks…he makes all the "alaskadors" in the world look mediocre…let him catch you unawares and you’ll regret being with him in the same room…he’s not all that bad, he’s just a joy tripper…he touches people with his endearing ways…a thin and wiry-bodied guy, his winning form goes hot and wild in a ballgame…can afford to doze off during lectures in a typical catatonic pose…armed with enough power-packed brain cells to be an Anatomy exemptor and Thera-ex take-one gunner…unassuming and smart, Pocholo did prove that he is THE dark horse of our class…he is truly a colleague worthy of respect.
Now don’t let your guard down…this photo might con you…once tagged as the most "mahinhin" of our class - is now the "cowboy" from the vast P.T. country…outsprints a bullet…it isn’t surprising that she is the favorite leading lady of our class’ Robin Padilla…her voice, reminiscent of Tina Monzon-Palma, she shouldn’t cower you…. that’s speaking with authority…has a regular Jane Fonda workout to keep her whistle-bait figure…she’s definitely no shrinking violet…naturally endowed with Amazon-like strength…a lady least likely to be a damsel in distress, making guys resent women’s lib’s even more…wooed by many (egoys)…tames down when her best "friend" is within range…Gifted with a lot of patience, this girl just wouldn’t give up on anything, except cooking perhaps…a conscientious student who never fails to study, Carn is decidedly one tough cookie.
Unlike the literary genius born hundred years ago, this Shakespeare doesn’t sport a heavy mustache, is not bald (well, not yet and doesn’t write plays, he directs them…excelling in the performing arts, he was privileged to capture the lead role in the highly acclaimed "M. Butterfly" and moreover, one can see him showing what life is all about as Kuya Choy of "Pinpin" fame…this guy really prioritizes well – he manages to participate in the theater despite his studies and still come out the victor in both fields…being quite frank did not prevent him from winning the admiration of his co-interns…and what an operatic voice!..Capable of breaking the sound barrier, not to mention the chandeliers nesting atop the lobby of the Main Building…he can dance well, too…he is the perfectionist who lives in the fast lane…the model discipline and hardwork…in a nutshell, Shakes is undoubtedly amazing.
Willow, the name he is not known for (personally, we call him "Armand" for short)…the only guy who has the esoteric mind astonishingly abyss-like to amply encompass and digest the myriad of data dispensed to us as a component of our quad – annual tenure in this lyceum of rehabilitation…has the uncanny ability to simplify and qualify incomprehensible information to terms coherent to ordinary novitiates – and vice-versa…dreams of being able to teach in a prestigious university abroad and be famous…hobbies include: mental computation of 5-10 digit numbers (under time-pressure), playing the guitar, sketching and telling jokes (he can be normal at times)…favorite subjects include…(what the heck, he’s good in all of them!)…loves to eat leftovers stuck to his braces for merienda…Armand, that adorable, funny guy…weird in his own stylish way yet remarkably logical in dealing with adversities…with his short stature, his obsession for perfection, and powerful psyche, the world has yet to deal with this compact conglomerate of creative genius…Indeed, the title Magna Cum Laude was tailor-made for him.
As a singer Arnie idolizes Gary V., as a dancer he bows down to Bobby Brown – in fact, this micrographic jitterbug with a hypermobile cervical vertebrae can often be seen sidewinding to any disco tune in and out of the classroom…he has a knack for bumping this innocent island along Roxas Blvd…otherwise known to Mr. Lu as Count Paman, he is a zealous believer of Filipino time…but for the most part Arnie is an intelligent and learned person who is determined to excel academically…in fact, he even manages to be a grand slammer when it comes to exemptions…one of the founders of the S.B.’s…he is so sociable and convivial that he has managed to have a fans club in every year level…he can be very serious if you want him to at one time and be the most hilarious and outlandish as another…affectionate, thoughtful, and sensitive, Arnie is the type who’ll die for a friend.
No, you’re not looking at a GQ Mag cover, but on the innocent picture of Chipoy…this angelic face is the ever "devilish" alaskador of our class…he just never makes it through the day without a victim…don’t look at him or you’’ be his next prey…his name spells F-U-N…delights in long drawn out jokes with no punchlines…clowns around by showing his hyperextensive thumbs and tongue-to-nose trick…he’s got a style distinctly his own…United Colors of Benetton (an ex-Green Archer wearing red underwear!?!)…Inspite of his happy-go-lucky image, he knows when to get serious…his PRO seat in the PTSC and name in exemption list will attest to that…you can count on him for a sure win in swimming and volleyball…his bedroom voice turns holy on Sundays as a choir member…but whatever this frustrated model wants to project…all that we can say is that he is simply great…let him watch R.S. Francisco’s version of "M. Butterfly" 10,000 times, but never let him shake your hand or else…
Manny…the man of extremely few words…his "depth-defying" silence amazes everyone, including the mute…being present when Manny talks is an absolute privilege…his intelligence and sensitivity are inborn that memorizing dictionaries and encyclopedia were his favorite childhood hobbies…a natural attention-getter when reporting in class, he is the envy if numerous teachers…his high-falluting vocabulary could not make Teodoro Valencia rise from the grave…his conditioning exercise stint at the NOH was a centennial event…hangs out in Greenhills when not making Origami….blessed with clear Chinese complexion, he insists he doesn’t use Bioderm skin ointment…easily spotted in a crowd with his equinus gait, but easily missed owing to his telegraphic cadence… a group work genius, we just can’t do without him…before you certify him as a loyal lover of solitude, wait until you discover the true Emmanuel…this guy has a lot to say, and Oh! – don’t forget his smile.
