Eddie…sweet, gentle Eddie…with his mythical smile and balmy eyes, no girl in and out of the class could ignore this consortium of congeniality…the only guy who manages to get all (and I mean ALL) of the girls’ affection in class without even trying…known to have spent hours of studying and "tutoring" a special friend for an exam in Comparative Anatomy even though he had already taken the exam…and then claims to have "forgotten" that he had taken the test…discovered a delightful spot on the dorsum of his right hand known to create exhilarating sensation if stimulated…well-remembered by his friends for his very accommodating attitude and owns the most celebrated "recreation joint" in town. – his house…Eddie, the guy who has neatly combined a stately appeal with an intellect above the rest…witty and VERY charming…filled with a fondness for life and a love for God…now who says myths don’t come true?
The fashion plate at small gatherings…Batman freak par excellence…even wears a Joker mask at night to prove it…a cartoon fanatic…Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan who marathons his feet at discos with the ala-Bobby Brown song and dance routine…sidelines as an interpreter for Chinese and Ilocanos…once shocked the class with his R-rated video…prone to take his studies seriously, he once axe-kicked a chair out of frustration…Karate Kid who topped his batch’s pre-eval in NOH…a loyal Xavier alumnus with a passion for cars…ambitious…practical…most likely to become the first dancing superhero…DALE!…strange as it may seem, only a few are privileged enough to value his true worth…one just has to take a peek and one will find that the adventure was more than what one bargained for.
Give way for here comes Rocky…her energy is just bursting to the hilt…most likely to be mistaken to a totem pole…never underestimate her frail physique because she really packs a walloping punch…could easily replace Joe Cantada’s sportscasting, except that she’s partial to AN ejo…the guys’ adopted little sister…always firm on asserting her femininity…a self-proclaimed diva…claims she’s got the X-factor(?)…Could it be her ‘Bette Davis’ eyes (that gets misty once you hit her soft spot) or just that luscious red lipstick…our "Alona Alegre" look-alike especially when she starts talking about politics…radical…loosens up on reading Ganong’s physio book…undecided on which title to add to her name: M.D., ATTY., plainly PTRP…but whichever it is, Region II must be proud of her.
Don’t belittle this tiny lady…she’s made U.S.T. history by being the first P.T. Student Council President…multifaceted and multitalented…glamour girl with a golden voice…charmed the lights our of Cameron Mackintosh and company…was among the 15 finalists in the Miss Saigon auditions…Paula Abdul sing-dance-height-alike…caught the fancy of her patients at Clark because of her skin tone…the only singing President, simply because Madame Imelda did not run for presidency..Respected by all.thoughtful..loving, ever reliable…exudes a wealth of confidence, but never forgets to lend an ear..smoothens out the kinks of the Institute’s wild world of activities offortlessly…always under pressure but manages to stay on top of it all..Makes time for everyone and everything…forever wearing that winning smile…THE shoulder to cry on…THE lady with a big, big heart…great things really do come in small packages.
Don’t let this photograph deceive you…exuding an aura of placidity, Christie can actually draw guffaws with her fast wit and nifty remarks…"Class Comedienne"…"Palusot Queen"…turns embarrassing scenes into instant sitcoms…a good conversationalist who easily manages to monopolize conversations…has a special appeal on the young ONCE…has a special appeal for the skinny and chinky ones…a die-hard Joe Namath fan, er’ rather for shoulder pads…even wears them under her pajamas…the only one in her family without body lipid storage centers…in dire need of SEE-food diet…blessed with 3B’s: Beauty, Brains and an abundance of Body hair!…loved by her peers for her positive outlook in life and caring attitude…a hardworker…an achiever…a Jill-in-a-box who surprises everyone with her contagious cheerfulness and warmth…simply, Christie.
Neil…the most gorgeous looking (c)hunk of meat in our class…a die-hard durian lover…a certified addict when it comes to novels, he makes it a point to finish one every week (how he manages to do that, we’ll never know)…the only person who has tried every imaginable diet in the book, but always seems to come out way too short – his love handles prove it…never studies for exams, but still manages to get exceptionally high…perpetually crams – even when paying his rent…the tenant who once slept atop a rooftop and found it surprisingly comfortable….a true blue wrestling freak, who first internalizes before the start of each telecast…considerate…hospitable…capable of understanding the most confusing of details…hates beating around the bush…finishes what he starts and accepts its consequences head on…very unique…an endangered species – that’s Neil.
Lito…the serious thinker…the deep thinker…the hopeless romantic…the only boy who manages to make everyone laugh without trying…always the prim and proper, you’d think he brings an iron in his bag to keep his uniform well-pressed…the tough ROTC Military Police Officer with a helmet and a badge that would scare the pants off any cadet – if not for his helmet which is a size or two bigger than his head…Mrs. Gabo’s (Phil. History teacher)baby…considered to be Dra. Tan’s favorite pet(?!)when he caught the Doc’s attention with his witty remarks like "Oh, why me? After all these years!"…The guy with the hairy and sexy(?) legs worthy of attention…a serious student with a penchant for perfection…intellectual and sprightly …a guy with a charm of his own…a full-blooded SB…the missing link…"Tolits" – crazy, impetuous yet remarkably composed…like all SB"s, he is truly one of a kind.
"Dennis Son from Sorsogon"…typifies a neurotic human being…proven by his unabatable anxiety to the point of breaking into trickles of sweat during shifting exams, even if he "burned the midnight oil" mastering subjects in his brain book…no wonder unbearable headaches and excruciating LBPs are his incurable companions…always caught in nerve-wracking situations…constantly tormented and worried about the "ifs and maybes" of life…one of the very few born with heart-shaped pulsating pupils…desperately seeking Sueson…Mr. Spontaneity…Dennis the Menace…a handful indeed, you’ll never know when to hug him or wring his neck in exasperation…Initiative, Disciplines, Perseverance…qualities which make him the Man…his destiny has truly been set before him.
"Ang point ko…", that’s Pina’s favorite phrase…she’ll never stop until everyone says amen to what she’s trying to prove…her point…no one still knows how she could keep her cool and still manage to talk at an admirably calm pace to the class when she’s already an hour late for it…she’s a very resourceful person, surprising everyone at how she’s able to get her hands on rare books needed for the next semester…intelligent…practical…P.T.’s "Cram Queen at anak ni DoN a Buding"…that’s Pina.
Highly aquatic…heir to King Neptune’s throne…son of Aquaman and the nephew of the Man from Atlantis…swims so well and so fast, he blows away the competition…probably evolved from the family of ELASMOBRANCHS…superiorly acrobatic…on land, he is the /Samboy look-alike (complete with knee socks)…is famous for his death-defying posture deforming trick shots…a Chinese fanatic…resembles a Yakuza chief who has eyes for beautiful girls…the chinky-eyed computer whiz who worships Tetris like it was the only computer game worthy of attention…exceptionally astounding…considered as one of the geniuses of our class who oozes with hyperstimulated brain cells enough to exempt himself from finals every semester…to top these off, his accomplishments don’t even go to his head…indeed, he has come a long way from his humble beginnings but Ivor’s accommodating and good-natured ways will be with him forever.
What an artist Jay is…almost dethroned Larry Alcala artistically and physically…manages to channel his inspirations, not to mention spice up boring lectures with his intricately detailed caricatures …he is Gemo – incurable romantic whose fun-loving attitude earned him the nickname"Teddy Bear"…very pudgy…always jolly…a member of the Muhlachs of showbiz – as NiN o…bouncing baby boy from Bulacan…KadaMAY sa problema…friendly…outgoing…the former seminarian who still yearns for the good old things in life…simple…sincere in his actions…when you meet the guy, you’ll surely thank the heavens for such a beautiful creation…for Jay was given to us to serve as an inspiration to many…and that he has already done.
An exotic food tripper, as well as a magnificent cook, John is an articulated talker who can verbalize any situation in a most ubiquitous manner…a real trivia buff – he practically goes for everything except sports and women…he would rather spend an enormous amount of money on comic books than on dates…has a collection of books the National Library would envy…he’s the only Chinese we know who hates Mathematics, but is a dragon when it comes to sales talk…Joebelle’s arch nemesis; Carla’s object of desire…a well-ROUNDED person in more ways than one – John plans to be Dr. Tiu someday…Knowing him, he’ll have no trouble getting there.
May or Ming…movie freak who has a knack for Smirnoff…famous for her sleeping spells…"engeng napay"…real trooper when it comes to fun…very adventurous to crossing the floods in EspaN a…very touchy when it comes to her hair….possesses a glittering smile and the brains to tackle everything in P.T….has the habit of clinging on to your shirt when talking to her…avid chicken lover whose "winged" appetite extends throughout the week…admirable and dependable…someone you can open up to and get sound advice…a girl who is one of the guys…someone you will cherish for the rest of your life…one couldn’t ask for more from Mira for she is already so dear…perfection personified, that’s Mira.
Tem…now you see her, now you ummh…uhhhh…where’d she go?…keeps track of the day’s event through the telephone…the "suki" of the photocopying shops in Dapitan…would rather be in the kitchen cooking than sitting in a corner studying…famous for her empanadas…always looks splendidly gorgeous you’d think she had Jun Encarnacion for a roommate…the ideal girlfriend even for the most meticulous guy around…can compete with Helen Vela when it comes to giving advice…a real comedienne in her own adorable way…generous, warm, soft-hearted…there’s never a dull moment whenever Tem’s around…uhhh…hmmmm where is she??????…Oh, she’s back!