Aurea Dabu (IV-3), radiant and comely, set her heart to pursue a career in pharmacy. She graduated with a pharmacy degree from the University of Santo Tomas and worked for Associated Drugs Corporation in Manila She is married to Blanquito Dabu, a professional engineer. Their children are Edward (BSC Marketing), Antonio (BS in Architecture), Thomas (BSC Management), Ma. Theresa (BSC Management) and Bibian (BS in Pharmacy). They reside in Pasig, Rizal. She is a director of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Dardani David (IV-5) who received his doctorate degree in Medicine is a heart disease specialist in Angeles City. He is married to Aurora G. David and their offsprings are Dardani, Jr. of American Red Cross, Dana Luz, a dentist, Ma. Theresa, a CPA, Ma. Cristina, a Fine Arts graduate and Ma. Cecilia, another dentist in the family.

Eduardo S. David (IV-1), the handsome secret admirer of Zenmar had the ambition of taking Foreign Service as a professional career. He became an executive of Shanghai Banking Corporation in Manila.

Fernando David (IV-2) did not join the Navy as he aimed to but became instead as an airline pilot flying the friendly skies the universe.

Francisco B. David (IV-6) whose ambition was to become an engineer, married the former Carmen Medina and their children are Armstrong, Beverly, Cernan, Edwin, Fury and Gen.

Ireneo S. David (IV-5) whose ambition was to become an airline pilot became instead a successful merchant in San Fernando City. He is no longer with us physically. We pray for the repose of his soul!

Nadinee S. David-Layug (IV-4), the star-athlete in Track and Field, graduated in Midwifery and worked for a military hospital. She was married to the late Eugene Layug of Lubao, Pampanga. They established a flourishing retail business and an optical company in the city of San Fernando managed by her daughter, a doctor of optometry (OD). She migrated to New York City in the USA where she is still professionally employed in the health care industry. She is a Public Relation Officer of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association USA-Canada Chapter.

Neciforo R. David (IV-1), the outstanding Air Scouts leader, had the obsession to have a military career. He changed his mind and took up law and became a legal luminary in Metro Manila.

Orlando B. David (IV-3) known for his artistic drawings wanted to become a successful architect. Orling is married to Angelina M. David and they have three children namely, Rinaldi, an electrical engineer, Darni, a civil engineer and Jimmi, an architect. He is a member of the Board of Directors of PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Virgilio M. David (IV-2) whose ambition at graduation day was to be a civil engineer decided to pursue instead an illustrious military career. He graduated from the Philippine Military Academy and rose to the rank of brigadier general.

He has masteral degrees in National Security Administration from NDCP and in Business Administration from Ateneo University in Manila. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy in the USA and attended several seminars in criminal investigations. He left the service as commanding general of the Narcotics Command and served later as National Police Commissioner and chief executive officer of the Philippine Coconut Authority. He received numerous awards as a military and police officer and was honored as an outstanding alumnus of his high school alma mater. He is married to the former Eleanor Ong of Ilocos Sur with whom he has three children namely: Arvin, Virna and Narvi. They own and manage a mango plantation and fishponds in Bacolor, Pampanga. He is the Liaison Officer for Manila of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.and an officer of several socio-civic-religious-professional organizations and a PHS Centennial Awardee for his outstanding accomplishments as a military/police general.

Tirso D. Dayrit (IV-1), one of San Fernando City 's celebrated sons, married his high school sweetheart and classmate, the former Paulita Bundalian (IV-1). He graduated with high honors from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila and topped the government board examination for architects. He became a well-known architect and a successful real estate developer. He was an active socio-civic-religious leader and a strong advocate of environmental protection. He chaired the Souvenir Program and Newsletter Committee of the PHS Class 1954 Golden Jubilee Grand Reunion. He passed away on March 7, 2005 but his legacy of unselfish service to his community continues. The Bundalian-Dayrit children are Anna Marie, BS Economics, Aileen, BS Physical Therapy, Jose Pericles, BS Architecture, Maria Rowena, BS Architecture and Francis Achiles, bachelor degree in Behavioral Science. Like their parents, they are notable in their respective professions and very active in community activities.

Cresenciana Deang-Pabustan (IV-6) earned her diploma in Midwifery. After passing the national government licensure examination for midwifery, she dedicated sixteen years of service in the Philippines and twenty four years in Canada . She is married to another class member, Eduardo Pabustan (IV-2), a degree holder in Industrial Education from the Philippine College of Arts and Trades and a recipient of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from FEATI University in Manila . The Deang-Pabustan family migrated to Calgary , Alberta , Canada and raised three sons and a daughter. The Deang-Pabustan children who all completed their education in Canadian institutions of higher learning are Chito, Architecture, Eduardo Jr, Social Science, Chona, Insurance Underwriting and Credo, Petroleum Technology. All of them are successful in their respective careers.

Adoracion Dizon-Manese (IV-6) known for her feminine charisma, unassuming attitude and kindliness completed a secretarial course at the Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) in Manila. She worked for the Bureau of Forestry in Arayat, Pampanga where she met her husband, Sammy Manese. They settled in Suisun City, California and raised four successful daughters namely, Grace, a BSN graduate and a Registered Nurse; Holly Joy, another BSN graduate and a Registered Nurse; Jane, who received an Associate in Arts diploma and works as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Eileen Leigh who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and Communication Arts from the San Francisco State University (SFSU). Adoracion or Doreen as she is now popularly called, retired as a supervisor from Grove Valve and Regulator Company in northern California while her husband, Sammy, who served twenty one and a half years in the U.S. Coast Guards and retired in August 1976 continued another career in the U.S. Postal Service, eighteen and a half years thereafter retiring for good on January 31, 1996, grand total of over 40 years federal service. Sammy and Doreen who love dancing, cruising and traveling are also blessed with nine beautiful grandchildren.

Romeo Lacson Dizon (IV-1) completed his Bachelor of Science in Entomology from the University of the Philippines in Los Banos, Laguna where he became also a member of the faculty. He received an East West Center Scholarship from the US State Department for his Master of Science at the University of Hawaii and a research scholarship from the US Department of Agriculture for his Ph D at the Pennsylvania State University . He is married to retired professor and Dean of the UP College of Home Economics , Angelita R. Mendoza-Dizon. Their children are Tricia, BA Mass Communication, Melissa, BA Clothing Technology and Michael, BS Physics. Romeo is employed as Asia Pacific Regional Manager of Velsicol Chemical Corporation in Metro Manila. He is affiliated with the Rotary Club of Makati North, American Chemical Society, Pests Management Council of the Philippines and the Entomological Society of the Philippines. He was recognized on February 12, 2008 as a PHS Centennial Awardee in the field of Science and Technology.

Romeo G. Dizon (IV-2) aimed to become a lawyer. He is a faculty member of the University of the Philippines in Dilliman, Quezon City . He is an advocate of social justice and a pillar of the movement to uplift the welfare of the poor and the needy.

Catalino Domingo (IV-3) graduated from the School of Medicine of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila . He was a premier medical doctor and health consultant at Clark Development Corporation. He was a long-term mayor of the progressive Municipality of Mabalacat , Pampanga. He was married to Dr. Dolores C. Domingo. Their children are Arlyn, a medical doctor and Arnel, a degree holder in Computer Science. He was a former president of the Pampanga Medical Society and was chosen as one of the Most Outstanding Municipal Mayors in 1994 by President Fidel V. Ramos. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the PHS Class 1954 Golden Jubilee Grand Reunion.

Nicostrato Ermitano (IV-2) who set out to be an architect followed the footstep of his dad and became a geodetic engineer (surveyor). He married the former Corazon Dizon and their marriage produced three sons and a daughter namely, George, Gilbert, Gerry and Ma. Cecilia.

Espiridion Estacio, Jr. (IV-3) whose ambition was to become a businessman married Carmen L. Estacio. Their children are Catherine, BS in Industrial Engineering and Rowena, BS in Occupational Therapy.

Asuncion Evangelista-Arrieta (IV-1) who could have been chosen as Miss Congeniality for her feminine sweetness, modesty and kindness, graduated from the University of the East with a bachelor degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting and Auditing. She married Tomas Arrieta, a lawyer. They migrated to the windy city of Chicago, Illinois where they raised their three successful sons namely: Ferdinand, Joselito and John. She practiced her accounting and auditing professions for many years in Chicago. She maintains her CPA licensure in the Philippines and in the State of Illinois. She is the Vice President for the US Midwest of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association USA-Canada Chapter.

Natividad Flores-Coronado (IV-3) had also the aspiration of becoming a high school teacher. She is married to Emmanuel M. Coronado and their children are Corazon, BSC, Ruth and Cynthia, BSC. She was a co-chairperson of the Invitation Committee of the PHS Class 1954 Golden Jubilee Grand Reunion.

Ernesto D. Gagui (IV-1) whose ambition was to become an agriculturist is married to Jaena Z. Gagui. Their children who are all college graduates are Jacqueline, Emerson and Jennifer.

Florentina Garcia-Manganti (IV-3) unassuming and congenial earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education from Far Eastern University in Manila. She retired in 2001 from the Bureau of Public Schools after thirty five years of dedicated service as a classroom teacher. A widow, her marriage produced two daughters, Gina and Mirafe Manganti. She resides in Lubao, Pampanga.

Iluminada Garcia-Cruz (IV-4), affectionate, well-disposed and elegant, aspired to become a teacher but became a prosperous beautician. She was married to her late classmate, Garner Cruz, who became a vice president of Mercury Drug Corporation. Their children are Amir, Ruena, Cresencia, Garner and Geraldine. Luming is now retired in Oxnard, California.

Purificacion Garcia-Cruz (IV-4), personable and amicable, wished to become a teacher. She is married to Fernando M. Cruz and their children are Frederick, BS in Civil Engineering, Pilar, BS in Commerce and Ferdinand, BS in Industrial Engineering. She co-chaired the Finance and Invitation committees of the PHS Class 1954 Golden Jubilee Grand Reunion and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Rosita B. Gomez-Pelegrin (IV-6) who pursued a Nursing career is now a widow. She has a son named Ranito who graduated with a bachelor's degree in Commerce.

Alicia Guevara (IV-7), charming and a typical modern Pilipina, became a Midwife and married Pamfilo Batac, a member of PHS Class 1954.

Ramon T. Guiao MD (IV - 1) is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He graduated from the UP College of Medicine in 1962.  He is married to Ester Bigornia, UP College of Nursing ' 62. He completed his surgical residency training in Cleveland , Ohio where he stayed to practice General Surgery until his retirement in 1998.  He keeps busy playing golf and staying involved in the Free Clinic for the working poor which he started in a Cleveland suburb. He and Ester have 3 children - Maria, (BS Georgetown, JD Marquette University), now a law practitioner for Winston & Strawn law firm in Chicago, Illinois; twin sons:  Fr. Ray a Jesuit Priest, now a vice president for Mission and Music Director at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio; and Ron a Westpoint Graduate ' 85, and Case Western Reserve University Medicine is now an Orthopedic Surgeon and connected with the University of Wisconsin.

Wilfredo C. Guzman (IV-1), a sports writer and avid basketball fan, completed his bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of the East Manila and became a notable insurance executive. Willie and his wife, Rosa L. Guzman have three children namely; Joel, BS in Electrical Engineering; Rubi, a registered nurse and Juancho, Information Technologist. Willie and Rosa migrated and retired in Cerritos, California.

Ruben Hipolito (IV-5) retired from the United States Navy with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He married the former Adelaida Cruz, a registered nurse and a beauty queen from Quezon Province. They have four daughters namely; Rhida - an accountant, Lisa - a Social Services Officer, Lori - a research scientist who earned a Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology, Erika - a Physical Therapist and a son, Edgar who has a Bachelor of Science in Management and works as an executive of a Fortune 500 corporation. All of the Cruz-Hipolito siblings completed their professional studies in American universities. Ruben and Adelaida own and operate profitable franchise retail stores in Southern California. Active in socio-civic activities, Ben sits in the Board of Directors of three Kapampangan associations in Los Angeles , California. He is the Vice President for US Southwest of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association USA-Canada Chapter.

Grace Hizon-Herrera (IV-5) known for her poise, beauty and "Betty Grable" legs, planned to become a nurse but took up banking and finance instead. She and her late husband, Armand Herrera, worked for many years as bank executives at Philippine National Bank. Their marriage was blessed with five children.

Jesus de Jesus (1V-4) got his bachelor's degree in Commerce and migrated with his family to Canada.

Pablo Jimenez (IV-1), famous for playing the violin, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila. He retired as a successful insurance executive in Seattle, Washington . He is married to the former Cita Deang and they have two sons namely, Jay, an Urban and Regional Planning graduate from the University of Washington and Neil, who received a degree in Business Management from the same state university in Washington. He is the Vice President of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association USA-Canada Chapter.

Edna Eden Juat (IV-2) planned to pursue a professional career as a flight stewardess. Some classmates say that she migrated to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Violeta Kabiling-Miranda (IV-2), another role model for a modern Pilipina, followed the footsteps of her dad to become an educator. She was married to the late Rodolfo B. Miranda, a basketball star at PHS. Their children are Teresa, an Asian Studies degree holder who became a flight stewardess, married a German national and settled in Germany; Jun a BSC graduate and Joel, also a BSC degree recipient. Jun and Joel reside with their respective families in Tennessee USA. Violeta who is the energetic Secretary of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association budgets her time in residing in the Philippines and visiting her children in Germany and in the USA.

Remedios Lacsamana-Bautista (IV-3), the graceful dancer, became a teacher. She is married to her classmate, Ricardo Bautista and raised their family in Metro Manila.

Elena Labao (IV-2) whose ambition was to become a physician enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas . She was one of the most beautiful members of The Big 6 Gang of IV-2 who were known for their exotic beauty, gracefulness and poise in performing Chinese folk dances. Some of her friends say that she resides now in Olongapo City.

Emmanuel Lacsina (IV-2) graduated from the Institute of Medicine at Far Eastern University in Manila in 1963. He migrated to the USA and married the former Verlane C. Hubbard, a teacher. They have five children (Anita, Ivetta, Deanna, Victor and Nicholas and five grandchildren (Madelyn, Wyatt and Avery Dunlap, Garrett and Colin McKay). Emy is a forensic pathologist in Tacoma, Washington.

Eligio F. Lacson ((IV-4) planned to engage in Commerce. He is married to Rosita G. Canlas and their children are Mophel Rico, a dentist, Marlon, BS Commerce, Milton, BS Commerce, Myronne, BS Industrial Engineering and Melchor, BS Commerce.

Pacifico Lagman (IV-3) was a noted architect, an award-winning artist and a real estate developer in Southern California. He died in December, 2003 after a long and lingering illness.

Simeon Lagman (IV-1), another mechanical engineer, worked for several years for CALTEX. He recently retired and established his engineering consulting firm in Metro Manila. He is married to Leonila Sunga Lagman and their children are Annie who has BS degree in Management, Kidie, a dentist and Arthur, a degree holder in Marketing.

Sergio Laus (IV-6) whose ambition was to be a CPA is a self-made multi-millionaire who accumulated his wealth from his auto dealership and other business enterprises. He is married to Rosy N. Laus and their children are Homer, a Bachelor of Science in Management degree holder, Joel, Jeaurice and Cherry, all recipients of Bachelor of Science degrees in Commerce. Sergio is a director of the PHS Class1954 Alumni Association and an officer of several socio-civic organizations.

Hilario Limson (IV-5) whose aspiration was to become a priest was a long time resident of San Diego, California before he departed from this world.

Lourdes de Leon (IV-2), intellective, pretty, modest but self-assured was undecided on graduation day on what professional career she would pursue. She finally attended the prestigious University of the Philippines . She was one of the most beautiful members of The Big Six Gang of IV-2 who were known for their exotic beauty, gracefulness and poise in performing Chinese folkdances. Her memorable high school experiences included the unanimous choice of the Graduation Committee of Teachers in designating her to represent the motherland (Filipinas) during the Cadena de Amor Festival on April 1, 1954.

Pedro Lingad Jr (IV-6) planned to become a priest but he was not chosen for the priesthood. He pursued instead a degree in Education and taught for many years in public schools and retired as a Division Coordinator in Pampanga. He and his first wife, the former Fe Pabustan have five children. His marriage with his second wife, Juanita Manaloto is blessed with a daughter.

Amado B. Lugue, Jr. (IV-1) who originally contemplated of becoming a lawyer took up Medicine at the University of the Philippines and at the University of the East in Manila . He is a renowned medical doctor in Clearfield , Pennsylvania specializing in orthopedic and rehabilitation medicine. His wife, Carmela Sala Lugue is also a prominent medical doctor. Their son, Warren George is a Business Administration graduate and their daughter, Carmelita Jasmine is a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the Vice President for US East Coast of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association USA-Canada Chapter.

Isabelita V. Lugue-Lorenzo (IV-1), glamorous and very talented, is a prosperous business entrepreneur in Metro Manila.

Wilfredo Lumboy (IV-2) whose initial desire was to be a signal officer graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree. He engaged in business and building construction specializing in iron works. He is married to Rosita Dayrit-Lumboy. There are six Dayrit-Lumboy siblings namely, Wilson, a Civil Engineer, William, a Mechanical Engineer, Wilhelmina, a Commerce graduate, Wilma, a graduate in Finance, Rosalinda, a Nutritionist and Rosario, a graduate in Computer Science. As a past president of the PHS Class 1954 Golden Jubilee Grand Reunion, he is now an adviser of the same organization.

Purita Macapinlac-Carreon (IV-2), soft-spoken and alluring, completed her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics at the University of the Philippines and was employed by the Department of Agriculture as a Home Management Technician from July 1964 to October 1981. She migrated with her family in Honolulu , Hawaii and worked for First Assembly of God, Greeters of Hawaii, ABC Discount Stores and for Happy Playmates Preschool Children Center from November 1981 to January 2003. She moved to Seattle , Washington in March 2004 and retired from ABC Discount Stores. She was married to Alan Carreon of PHS Class 1955 and they have seven magnificent children, namely, Armi, Ariel, Aylene, Annilee, Alan, Jr., Ayres and Allen.

Armando Q. Madamba (IV-1) graduated from the Philippine Military Academy. He also attained the degrees of Master in International Affairs (1970) and Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (1971) from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1987-88 he attended the Naval Command College course for Senior International Officers of the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island . He retired as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the rank of Vice Admiral. After his retirement from the military service, he served as Philippine Ambassador and Executive Director of Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in its Secretariat in Singapore. Budge, as he is popularly known has been appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as a director of Clark Development Corporation. He was recognized on February 12, 2008 as a PHS Centennial Awardee for his outstanding accomplishments in the naval service. He is married to Alma Lloren Madamba, a beauty from the City of Pines. They have two lovely daughters, Michelle and Pamela who graduated from prestigious universities.

Basilisa Magtoto-Mendoza (IV-2), lovely and affectionate, aimed to be a teacher. She retired from the Bureau of the Internal Revenue after many years of service. She is a director of the PHS Class 1954 Golden Jubilee Grand Reunion. She is a director of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Gabriel Magtoto (IV-3) was an officer of the Philippine National Police Force in San Fernando, Pampanga. We pray for the repose of his soul!

Marciano Magtoto (IV-3) planned to take up Commerce. He is a corporate executive in Manila.

Josefina L. Malang-Hsiao (IV-1), friendly, smart and kindhearted, earned her Master of Science degree in 1961 at the University of the Philippines in Los Banos, Laguna. She took up graduate studies in her field of science from 1962 to 1972 in West Germany and she migrated with her husband, James Hsiao, to San Francisco , California in 1973. She worked as a manager at St. Luke's Hospital until 1983. She retired as a senior EEG Technician at Kaiser Permanente in the bay area and established her own home care enterprise. She is the Secretary of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association USA-Canada Chapter.

Eligio Mallari (IV-6) married the former Marcelina Isip of Class 1955, a master teacher and a successful businesswoman. Their marriage produced two daughters namely Marissa, BS Commerce at MLQU and Maricelle, BS Zoology at UP and LLB at MLQU. Eligio completed his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM) at Manuel L. Quezon University and his masteral degrees in Public Administration and Business Management at De La Salle University. He is a celebrated legal counsel and a businessman dealing in real estate development and construction business. He was a consultant of the National Housing Authority and the Philippine House of Representatives. He has a presidential appointment as a 2001-2008 Human Rights Commissioner of the Philippines . He is an officer of several law practitioners associations and served as past president of the Philippine Trial Lawyers Association, Inc. and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines - Pampanga Chapter. As a former president PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association, he serves as an adviser of the same organization and a PHS Centennial Awardee in the field of government service.

Rosario Manalili-Apostol (IV-3), the stunning PMT Corps Sponsor is a prosperous business entrepreneur. She owns and manages a food processing company specializing in food what Pampangans are famous for. Her marriage with her late husband, Xavier Apostol II produced six successful children (Rita Xarina, a BSC degree holder, Julius Xeres, a graduate in Mass Communication, Maria Rosario, H.R.A., Maria Lourdes, a Speech and Drama graduate, Maria Rita, a graduate in Advertising and Enrique who completed a degree in Commerce. Nette's four daughters inherited her beautiful physical attributes and pleasing personality. Two of them were chosen as Mutya ng Pilipinas (Miss Philippines). She is a frequent global traveler visiting her children and relatives in Europe and in the USA . She is the Assistant Secretary of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Nicodemus Manarang (IV-3), an award-winning artist, graduated with a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas in the city of Manila He owned an advertising company and art shops in the Philippines prior to his migration to California in 1973 where he established art galleries in San Francisco, California and in Phoenix, Arizona. He married the former Fidela Salas from his hometown of San Fernando, Pampanga. They have three sons (Joseph Nixon, BS Management, Augusto Norman, BA Computer Graphic Arts, Anthony Nun, BS Accounting major) and two daughters (Maria Fe, BS Management and Anna, BS Accounting major). He operates an antique business doing repairs, restorations and reproductions in Vallejo, California . He is the Vice President for US Northwest of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni ssociation USA-Canada Chapter.

Felicisimo C. Manalastas (IV-2) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of the East and retired as an auditor at the Philippine Commission on Audit. He is married to Josefina Bognot Manalastas and they have three children namely Madelaine Barbara , BS Computer Engineering, Mary Michelle, BS in Industrial Engineering, and Menardo, BS in Communication Engineering. He is the auditor of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Teodoro Maniago (IV-1) who planned to enter the legal profession became an accountant, a banker, a real estate broker and a business entrepreneur in southern California. He married a co-graduate, the former Francisca Castro (IV-3), a long-term registered nurse of Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The four Castro-Maniago children graduated with distinction from American universities and very successful in their respective professions. He retired as a senior accountant at the University of Southern California. Ted crossed already the Great Beyond. We pray for the repose of his soul!

Loreto Manio-de la Rosa (IV-3), very calm and captivating, had the aspiration to become a teacher. She is married to Romeo de la Rosa and their children are Jaime, BS in Biology, Romeo, Jr, BSC, Nonito, BS in Civil Engineering), Raul, BS in Electrical Engineering and Maria Leticia, BS in Chemistry. She is a director of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Zenaida P. Marin (IV-1), incredibly talented, sociable and very friendly, received her doctorate degree in dental medicine (DMD) at the University of the Philippines. She migrated to the USA and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at New York University. She also pursued post graduate studies in Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University. She had a thriving dental practice for many years in New York. She is a clinical professor at the College of Dentistry of New York University. She serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association USA-Canada Chapter.

Florentina Mendoza-Garcia (IV-4) planned to be a midwife. She was married to the late Tirso C. Garcia. Their children are Lucila, BSC major in Accounting, Ilona, BS Civil Engineering, Henry, BS Architecture undergraduate, Lourdes, BSC undergraduate and Nany, BS Psychology.

Abelardo C. Miranda, Jr. (IV-1), the wonder boy in Physics who graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila made his millions in business, real estate development and agriculture. He was married to the former and late Teresita Genuino who bore him a daughter, Ma. Theresa, a graduate in Business Management from De La Salle University and a successful businesswoman specializing in import-export merchanidise. He is now married to the former Ma. Luz Lising, a CPA and their marriage is blessed with an only son, Abelardo III who earned also a BS in Business Management at De La Salle University and is employed as a marketing executive of Phillip Morris Corporation. Abelardo Jr. is the Executive Vice President of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association and an officer of several socio-civic-religious-professional organizations.

Ofelia Miranda-Domingo (IV-6) whose ambition was to be a nurse is married to George Domingo. Their children are Grace, Gilbert, Godfrey, Glen, Rosario and Divina.

Rosario R. Miranda-Gajo (IV-1), amicable and intelligent, received her bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila. She and John Gajo, an engineer, are joined in matrimony. She and her family moved to Belleville, New Jersey where she was employed in a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical firm. She and her husband enjoy their retirement in their new ranch in Iloilo.

Belen M. Morales-Espinoza (IV-1), very reserved and an epitome of a modern Pilipina - articulate and very smart, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. She is a former treasurer, member of the Board of Trustees and a professor of management at the University of the Assumption in San Fernando City . She is married to former San Fernando Councilor and Pampanga Provincial Board Member Agapito Espinoza, a CPA and valedictorian of PHS Class 1953. The happy couple has a farm and an orchard in Lubao, Pampanga. The Morales-Espinoza children are Maria Agnes, MD from UERMMC specializing in cosmetic surgery in the Philippines, Abel, MS in Chemical Engineering from University of Southern California and a Ph D in Chemistry from University of Pennsylvania and works as a plant director in California, Beda, MS in Mechanical Engineering from Dartmouth College and a MBA from UC Irvine and he is employed as a chief mechanical engineer in California, Leo, BS Electrical Engineering, 5th Placer in government board examination for electrical engineers and MBA from the University of the Philippines and works as the head of the information division of a company located in Hague, Netherlands, Maria Lourdes, BS Management and MBA from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and she is a director for the Asian Region based in Hongkong, Elmer, a medical doctor, EENT/Surgeon in the Philippines and Ma. Gaye Agatha, BS in Economics from UP and MBA at Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and is connected with US AID based at the Ateneo University in Manila. Belen is the current president of the PHS Class 1954 Alumni Association.

Conrado Morales (IV-4) who wanted to be a pilot joined the United States Navy. He married Encarnacion Palanca of PHS Class 1955 and made their permanent residence in the USA.

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