A Mother's Anecdote: A Little Sugar. A Lot of Spices.

Truly a reunion brings back the bond of friendship that was once started in high school. And even a new friendship may bloom in the process.

Thank God! With the cool gadgets around us, it made our life easier to locate school friends (and teachers) we've lost contact over the years. No matter how long, no matter how far, once the chances of getting together is just at your fingertips, no distance can block a heart’s desire of sharing those high school friendship memories to one another.

Our Lady Of Light Parish Church

We may have our differences in personality but one thing I’m sure of as to similarities, we have one big heart that made us pursue our goal as one! I see the batch members real and am genuinely interested to be of help and unite the batch. We accept and avoid insecurities. We are proud of the achievements of our batch mates; even extend to their family and kids. Most of all we communicate and try more to understand and trust each other.

There is the transparency and accountability. Btw, the committee opted not to publish on our FB page our *records and reports but members may check on how we raise funds and how we disburse the funds and where this fund goes to. Names aren't also published unless otherwise requested by the generous donor herself/himself. We may not have all the funds to help every member in need but we try!

May we continue to serve and engage Batch 85 by encouraging lifelong relationships between alumni and each other, the alumni association and the school; And to preserve our commitment to spread CCCian love by modelling conscience and compassion to help wherever we go.

Even if some of us may be unrecognized or unfairly maligned for our good deeds, the important thing is that we know in our hearts we help and do not expect anything in return. Remember, every noble work is bound to face problems and obstacles so please may this not stop you to be a blessing to everyone!

Thanks to all of us for keeping in touch, for catching up, for believing, for reaching out, for being generous. Big help, small help or just the mere presence felt either on our Facebook group page or attending short noticed -meet ups is deeply appreciated. And so we with our batch mates in USA and Canada keep the batch mini reunions alive. We deserve thumbs up! Be proud Batch 85!

I hope all the Batch mates of 1985 are healthy, happy and doing well. Please look forward to seeing everyone at our next reunion. God bless us all!