Post Homecoming Concert Update

"Great Concert!", "Gary V is not just a great singer, he is a total entertainer", "Super Sulit!", "Ang galing niya grabe!", "It's the most memorable concert I've ever attended."

These were just some of the comments of alumni who attended the homecoming concert in St. Jude last night.

The concert was hosted by Judenite Tim Yap, who made the crowd feel at home with his own memories of growing up in St. Jude. The prep, grade school and high school performances were also a joy to watch, as it brought back memories for all alumni of their time in St. Jude.

Gary Valenciano performed and literally connected with Judenites in a jam packed auditorium. The concert was full of surprises from Gary V having to change his pants in the middle of the concert after having ripped it, to his 19 year old son Gabriel Valenciano making a surprise LIVE appearance on stage to her 14 year old daughter Keanna performing a virtual duet with her dad.

In a concert that was supposed to have ended at 10pm, Gary gave in to the audience's request for more by extending the concert 3 times...singing songs for at least another hour...people were waving neon lights as he sang, there were songs like "I will be here." where the audience sang there hearts out and spontaneous dancing erupted when he started singing songs from the 80's like "Every Breath You Take" by Sting and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears...

Alumni from batch 73 to 2007 were treated to their brand of music, something that nobody in the crowd expected.

This night is one for the history books, as judenites it felt good to be back home. The alumni association raised P1.7M for the school's renovation project in the process.

Thank you for all your support! Welcome home Judenites!

Gary V invites Judenites to watch his concert September 22!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZbPyZbn5I

Gary V guest at St. Jude homecoming show - Philippine Star

(This press release came out last September 8, 2007 at the Entertainment section of the Philippine Star. - download here)

The St. Jude Catholic School Alumni Association (SJCSAA) will celebrate its first grand alumni homecoming with a concert titled Bringing the Judenites Home on Sept. 22, 6p.m. at the Fr. Peter Yan Hall in St. Jude Catholic School, with Gary Valenciano as special guest.

Proceeds from the project will go the Fr. Peter Yang Memorial Fund which supports the Teacher's Retirement fund and Msgr. Tchou's Medicine fund.

The project also raises funds to augment the school's renovation and facility upgrade so that it may continue its founders legacy of excellence and discipline.

The homecoming is presented by Batch 1978, Skechers Time and Seaoil. Sulpicio Lines is major sponsor while the minor sponsors are Batch 1977, Asian Eye Institute, Cathay Pacific Steel Corp., Compass Internet, Enderun College and Philippines Airlines.

(Tickets are available at the school's cashier's office, tel. no. 735-6393 and the SJCSAA Secretariat in Greenhills. For details call or text Jasmine Corral at 0922-8426391.)

In photo are (from left) Fr. Ricky Miranda, Alumni Affairs St. Jude, Jasmine Gemora SVP Operations Manila Genesis; Irene Mamangon, Corporate Marketing Services Manila Genesis; Francis Glenn Yu, president SJCSAA; Margaret Koh, VP Socials SJCSAA; and Grace Chua, director, SJCSAA Board.

Memories of a Judenite by Cheryl Chan

So, as promised to fellow SJCS alumni, Francis, below are some of the things that I remember about being in SJCS, in no particular order.

• Father Chu's eccentric enforcement of the boy's haircut: it was either get a haircut after the first warning at your own barber or have it a la Father Chu's style "hardly there bangs". Crew cuts were the standard or the "Chinese bowl cut" else no sideburns, no long bangs like the ones from F4 (it was the "in" thing to have it done at that time).
• Teacher nail length inspections before entering the classrooms: the nice thing about this is that it's for good hygene. We would have our handkerchiefs over the four fingers and be checked/commented on by our respective advisors about its acceptable/unacceptable length and having a handkerchief. Here's the clincher - sometimes the teather forgot to check both hands' thumbs where a lot would let those nails grow long...it was the cool thing to do at that time. But then again, the teachers got wiser later on since they require us to flip over and show her both thumbs aside from our fingers. If you have been caught more times for not maintaining your nail length, handkerchief, etc - you could be required to stand outside of the classroom...basically our version of the "walk of shame".
• Ms. Salta's doubt that I did my homework on my own: in kindergarden, I was in the morning session. Ms. Salta was my classroom advisor. Penmanship is a very important lesson at that time, and you have to agree, SJCS does take handwriting to another level at times. I submitted a script writing assignment, which she doubt that I did the homework exercise on my exercise book in class. She made me stay after class and miss the school bus because of it. When the maid who was to meet me at the bus stop saw that I wasn't on it and learned that I was retained after class, my mom had to go to school to see what's wrong. (Not sure if my brother told my mom about it or something...) Get this, she was so fuming mad with whatever. When she found me and confronted Ms. Salta, they had a bit if slugging of words, as what I could remember. They made me go a test writing. I remember it was fairly close to the example in the book...I think Ms. Salta claims that I traced the assignment down to the curves and that I didn't not do it. (Fair enough that she would think that because I think there were some assignments in the past that I wasn't able to do but I distinctly remember that I did that particular assignment.) My actual handwriting had a bit of slant that was not on the exercise book but good enough to get me off the hook of tracing and not doing the work on my own. That was one weird experience.
• High school Chinese History combined with two or three classrooms...it was hilarious and cool but I definitely love that Li Shi class for what it's worth. "Daga" and "Kabayo" (sorry - can't remember their Chinese names anymore) were really good at what they do in all fairness. I enjoy their story telling a lot. Their exams are fair...just never liked the pop quizzes we had.
• Grade 6, Wu Lao Shi - making sure we contribute a lot for the SVD Missionary Charity Cause. The class that contributes the most, gets to win a free trip to Puerto Azul (at that time, it was the best)...all expenses paid, of course. She wanted her vacation, we were eager to go on one. :P Those brown evelopes were really deadly with you having to write your amount every day upon submission.
• Saturday Mass: when you are part of the program or even our weekly Saturday mass. It was really a good excuse to be part of the religious organization since you get to leave a bit earlier than everyone else. Everyone wanted to be part of JCE (Judenites Choral Ensemble), CLC, etc. These orgs had the smartest, most popular, etc members...kind of like the "elite crowd". It was cool enough to know the guy/gal who directs the people during communion...or even having their hand on your shoulder during when in the communion line.Another one is when the priest would raise the wine/bread chalice (during Consecration) for all to see and normally we would look at it as a sign of respect and bow our heads when it is brought back down...but there would be the weirdo ones (including me at times...just for sheer mischievousness), who would do the other way around - look down when the wine/bread chalice is up and look up when the priest has set down those items on the table. I guess I'm still snickering as I remember this. :P
• Mr. Gelido's classes were great...I think I got it well since I was excused from coming-in on Thursdays. Mr. Gelido's very strict but very supportive at the same time. I was always known in school through my brother, who paved the way for Thursday exemptions - to be replaced by golf training instead. My brother was one of my biggest fan...building me up in front of Mr. Gelido.
• One cool thing I can remember about SJSC was you were treated a celebrity for the day if you came in with make-up or dolled-up for a particular program. You didn't have to say anything, people will just know and find you so "in" and important. :P You were part of the program in school...enough said.
• The dreaded "Conduct C" and standing at the steel bridge for all the school to see...those are the extreme punishments.
• Father Yang's jolly face...he was always the smiling one. It's wonderful to see it on a really bad day in school...during programs.
• Line-up to use the phone at the Administration's Office...because one has forgotten something from home or they need to be picked up from school due to school cancellations or illness.
• Hot beef/chicken noodles or spaghetti at the school canteen. I was one of the lucky ones that runs by tabs since my mom deposited some money with them and I can basically get anything from them and they just deducted the amount from the deposit. I love their fried chicken with banana ketchup.
• Teacher's Day Flowers and Gifts...it's one big flower fest. One would feel really guilty for not having anything for one's teacher. Teachers are the pure celebrities during these times. Another crazy gift giving day was Christmas but that includes other good pals.
  Writing long notes and passing them to classmates/friends in the same or even another class became the style too. I realized how much writing I did and how creative we would fold our papers from rumaging old letters that I've kept all this time.
• Waiting outside of the teacher's office to wait for your teacher to come back from lunch...it's was the only airconditioned place in the whole school at that time, aside from the principal's and administration's office. No, our classrooms were cooled from the two stratigically placed electric fans.

Have you seen Gary V Live?

Have you ever seen a Gary V concert?

No?

Man! You don't know what you've been missing! He's not just a great singer, he is a great performer, he's electrifying...no wonder even after 25 years in the industry they still call him "PURE ENERGY".

Watch the YouTube video below that shows Gary V. with Regine Velasquez...come and see him live September 22!

WIN a FREE concert ticket! Write to us about your most unforgettable experience as a Judenite!

Share with us your most unforgettable experience as a Judenite and WIN a free Gary V concert ticket if we publish it in this blog.

Let us know the favorite hang out place of your barkada, the most whacky memory that you or someone you know has about the school.

Memories about Msgr. Tchou blowing his whistle during recess or Teacher's Day flowers, or Passion Play bloopers, or MVP performances at the Sportsfest, white ladies at night or the infamous year you got your Conduct C....whatever the memory or experience share it with us.

Send your story to bringingthejudeniteshome@gmail.com NOW and share a SMILE, a LAUGH, a small JOY with your fellow alumni.

It's TIME to COME HOME.

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Hey Judenite - It's Time to Come Home.

Hi Judenites, how long has it been since you've last visited the halls of your alma mater St. Jude? Whether it is one year or twenty years, it's time to come home. It's time to heed that tug in your heart to visit, to meet with old classmates, say hello to your teachers and visit your favorite place in school (the canteen, auditorium, your old classroom) or to see how the school has changed and to be part of its future once again.

The school is in the process of rebirth, one that we as alumni will no doubt want to participate in and support, our homecoming includes an opportunity to see the school renovation projects during the school tour.

So what are you waiting for, the Grand Alumni Homecoming Concert is the perfect excuse for you to visit, listen to Gary Valenciano perform and reminisce with your friends and family the years of your youth, the years that you spent preparing for all those school activities like the sportsfest, the cheering competition, the passion play, the JS prom and the school fair.

What does Gary V. have to say about it? Babalik ka rin! Listen Now...

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1st Grand Alumni Homecoming Concert

The Alumni Association is officially 10 years old and we are celebrating it with our 1st Grand Alumni Homecoming Concert this September 22, 2007 Saturday at the school auditorium. We have invited Mr. Pure Energy himself - Gary Valenciano to welcome back all alumni. Program starts at 4:00pm with the unveiling of the Fr. Peter Yang statue, followed by a tour of the school. Cocktails will be served at 5pm while the concert will start at 6:30pm.

To make this event more meaningful, we are working with our Alma Mater to help raise funds for two very important causes. First is the alumni association's Fr. Peter Yang Memorial Fund which was created after the death of Fr. Yang to help support the activities of the alumni association such as the Teachers' Retirement Fund and Msgr. Tchou's Medicine Fund. The other is the Saint Jude Catholic School Building Renovation Project. Our school is more than 40 years old and is in need of major renovations to provide the new generation of judenites with the latest facilities, as she continues the legacy of Fr. Yang of both excellence and discipline well into the 21st century.

Regular ticket prices are P2,500, P2,000, P1,500 and P1,000. Call us for special VIP seating.

To reserve tickets, to sponsor the concert or if you would like to know more about the homecoming, you can e-mail us at bringingthejudeniteshome@gmail.com.

Re-connect. Build Your Network. Grow Your Business.

Such are the guiding principles of your alumni association as we provide you with the 2nd edition of our alumni business directory.

Dubbed 'Network Guide: Your Line to Business and Career Growth', it will provide contact details of all 34 batches comprising more than 6,000 alumni including business information. We believe that St. Jude Catholic School graduates share a common heritage and values and as a result prefer to do business with fellow alumni.

The directory will serve as your 'networking' reference with old friends as well as with prospective business partners. It may also open your doors to better business opportunities and jobs!

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to sign up and be a part of the 2nd edition directory. Full page (color) ads are P25,000, half-page (b&w) ads are P15,000 and quarter-page (b&w) ads are P10,000.

Don't be left behind! This is a unique opportunity to 'RE-CONNECT' with co-alumni, build NETWORKS and FUEL your business and career growth.

Reserve a space now! (click here to download reservation form) Please fax completed forms to 531-6462.

*Reservations are on a first come first serve basis

*Reservations are only until August 31, 2007

For more information, contact Jasmine Corral at 723-5272 local 809 or 09228426391. Or e-mail us at: bringingthejudeniteshome@gmail.com or sjcsalumni@hotmail.com.

Gary V. Sponsorship Packages

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Concert Seating Plan

Great news! Now reserving tickets has never been easier with the concert seat plan below:


Click on the following links to show seating plans:

1. Orchestra - (click on this link to show orchestra seating)


2. Balcony - (click on this link to show Balcony seating)
   

The seating plans are colored to show ticket prices according to the legend below:

Buy your tickets now, call us at 7235272 local 809 and ask for Jasmine Corral.

A Brief History of the Saint Jude Catholic School Alumni

In 1973, Saint Jude Catholic School produced her first batch of high school graduates. Now, 34 years later, our Alma Mater continues to be the source of the best minds and the brightest talents, with alumni achievers in all skills and professions, spanning the globe and shining with Judenite pride.

The Saint Jude Catholic School Alumni Association was established in 1998 to bring together alumni and focus our efforts and resources toward worthwhile causes. Over the last 10 years, we have rebuilt the foundations on which our alumni association can continue to grow and prosper.

With the help of almighty God and the intercession of our patron saint, we have organized many successful charity, sports and social events. Together with our school administrators and staff, we work towards the improvement and advancement of our school system. Our scale and sustained presence enables us to build active links with other civic and alumni associations, facilitating cooperation for co-sponsored events and cross-development of all sectors of involvement.

Emerging from the hard work and dedication of our alumni is a more disciplined, well-managed association, with a tighter focus on creating sustainable growth and continuing leadership. We will continue to aspire to grow by being better, not just bigger. By our dynamic spirit, we will thrive.

We are Saint Jude Catholic School Alumni and we stand united.

We are Judenites and we stand proud.

Welcome home, Judenite Alumni!