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DWCUAA
The Association is based in Lakewood, California. It is comprised of alumni living outside the Philippines
mostly in the United States, Canada, and Europe. There are also alumni still living in the Philippines and listed here but
with email addresses.
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History of DWCUAA
October 10, 1998 marks the very first time that the Divine Word College of Urdaneta,
Pangasinan alumni in the United States gathered together for a potluck with one purpose in mind. The purpose of which was
to organize the first DWCU alumni reunion in the United States.
The potluck was held in Lakewood, California. Nancy Garcia, class 1973 and Lorenzo Suyat,
Jr., 1972 coordinated the event. Alumni from California and out of town like Washington and Texas attended the event. It was
well attended and was a tremendous success. It was a great experience when we were able to reminisce and rekindle old friendship
with former high school classmates and schoolmates. It made you wish the day would not end.
During the potluck, it was decided that the First Alumni Reunion would be held on July
3, 1999 in Southern California most likely in the Los Angeles area. Coordinators were appointed to cover different regions
of the United States where alumni might be living in. It was also decided that the name of the group should be Divine Word
College of Urdaneta Alumni Association. An interim set of officers was appointed to get this project going. Segundo Manzano,
class 1970 was appointed President. Jaime Rosales, 1970 and Lorenzo Suyat Jr. were appointed first and second Vice Presidents
respectively. Nancy Garcia was Secretary while Johnny Soriano was Treasurer. Different committees were also formed
to meet the challenges of organizing the reunion.
Johnny S. Soriano is acknowledged as the prime mover
of this project. He started the ball rolling. During his years in military service, he diligently compiled names of alumni
living outside the Philippines. From a mere sheet of paper his list of alumni has grown so big that it continues to grow up
to this day. It was always his wish to have a reunion in the United States. It was a huge task not knowing what aches and
pains will come his way. He had spent so much time, effort and money to accomplish his goal. But with great support and encouragement
from the different alumni, he went ahead and made sure that this potluck and the reunion will come into reality. The potluck
was a great success. The reunion will no doubt become a huge success due to the huge support and encouragement of the alumni
and their families.
Potluck photos
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Officers
Nancy Garcia, Class 1973
President
Zenaida De Vera-Roque, 1973
Ed Garcia, 1976
Glenn Dela Cruz, 1983
Marlene Calimquim-Pearce, 1984
Vice Presidents
Marilou Aradanas-Castillian, 1973
Secretary
Elizabeth Banaga-Ross, 1979
Gina Soliven-Rafanan, 1981
Assistant Secretary
Lorna Sarmiento-Gemino, 1973
Treasurer
Edgar Del Castillo, 1975
Assistant Treasurer
Arsenio Consolacion, 1970
Auditor
Nanita Consolacion-Ildefonso, 1973
Assistant Auditor
Panchito Manipon, 1972
Rhodetto Magat, 1974
Ronald Mones, 1977
Conrado Macaraeg, 1979
Sergeants-at-Arms
Conrado Del Castillo, former teacher
Segundo Manzano, 1970
Jaime Rosales, 1970
Lorenzo Suyat Jr., 1972
Johnny Soriano, 1972
Rufo G.F. Bruan III, 1972
Manolo Castro, 1975
Renato De Vera, 1977
Board of Advisers
Nancy Garcia, class 1973 is our President.
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