Alumni Update September 13 – 19, 2021
The Silliman University Alumni Association New York-New Jersey (SUAA NY-NJ) chapter celebrated Silliman University’s 120th Founders Day last August 29, 2021 by holding a picnic at the Ross Dock Picnic Area, Henry Hudson Drive, Fort Lee, New Jersey.
The large scenic riverfront picnic area just north of the George Washington Bridge was the perfect venue to gather and bond as an alumni chapter.
Before ending her term, SUAA NY-NJ Chapter President Janette B. Abella announced that the chapter will continue to support Silliman University financially, with pledges for Silliman University Church, Silliman University Medical Center, scholarships for financially challenged students, and for the University’s Modernization of the Library.
The newly elected chapter officers for the 2021-2023 term were sworn in during the alumni gathering.
The new set of officers are the following: Dr. Nella Fe Pineda-Marcon – president; Brix Pajunar-Palin – vice president NY; Vivian Tabaranza – vice president NJ, Eppielyn Ebarle Villegas – secretary; Lucille Bael Galvez – assistant secretary; Fe Tita Dompor – treasurer; Arlene Tia – assistant treasurer; Doreen Camino Scott – auditor; Persephone Panajon-Vargas – assistant auditor; Kevin Obate – PRO; and Emma Gornez – assistant PRO.
The SUAA NY-NJ Board of Directors is headed by Janette Baloyo Abella (Immediate Past President).
The Ex Officio Members are: Moses Alcala, Samuel Tomale, Noeta Silva, Nenita Caballes Ludh, Elizabeth Lasmarias-Santos, Severlita Cortes-Orendain, Prossy Sevilleno-Dagdayan, Joy Cesario, Mola Dumalag, Flora Mae Ymalay and Emma Gornez. The Chapter’s Advisory Board Members are: Engr. Rene Tuballa, Josephine Palopo Cagara, Dr. Laura Domingo Garcia, Dr. Dely Go, Josephine Juele-Jalandoni, Dr. Evangeline Bravo Manjares, Dr. Felella Kiamco Millman, Joel Pal, Ester Taclob Suelto and Dr. Lowel Taclob.
A group photo of the SUAA NY-NJ chapter members with the George Washington Bridge at the background.
Also present during the alumni picnic were Outstanding Sillimanian Awardees, (L-R) Geologist Moses L. Alcala, Dr. Nella Fe Pineda-Marcon, Dr. Dely P. Go and Miguel C. Braganza.
New York-New Jersey Alumni Chapter Officers: (L-R) Flora Mae Ymalay, Mola G. Dumalag, Arlene Tia, Janette B. Abella, Nella Fe P. Marcon, Lucille Bael-Galvez, Brix Pajunar Palin and Eppielyn E. Villegas.
New York-New Jersey Alumni Chapter members strike another pose.
SAAI Elects New Officers
The Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI) elected new members to its board to replace those whose terms were expiring. During its first virtual Alumni Convention held last August 26, 2021, amendments to the SAAI by-laws that included a shift from Board of Directors to Board of Trustees were also discussed and approved. The SAAI Board together with the newly elected Trustees held their first meeting last September 11, 2021. During the meeting, the board elected the association’s officers for 2021-2022. Here is the list of the new set of officers and Trustees.
ELECTED OFFICERS
2021-2022
President – Jenny Lind A. Delorino
Vice President – Yasmin M. Alih
Executive Secretary – RD Marie M. Delos Reyes
Treasurer – Rosalind G. Quiamco
Public Relations Officer – April Twinkle A. Corral
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Luzon
Jenny Lind A. Delorino (2021 – 2024)
Susan May F. Calumpang (2021 – 2023)
Emma Ray A. Panaguiton ( 2021 – 2022)
East Visayas
Al Benjie C. Lozada (2021- 2024)
Rolando O. Borrinaga (2021-2023)
Clydin Abigail R. Sapong (2021-2022)
West Visayas
Thresa Mae E. Gayo (2021-2024)
Nanette L. Abuan (2021- 2023)
Placido Cesar O. Mapa(2021- 2022)
Mindanao
Angeline B. Guarin (2021- 2024)
April Twinkle A. Corral (2021-2023)
Yasmin M. Alih (2021-2022)
At-Large
Gerry D. Tan – (2021- 2024)
Elizabeth L. Engle ((2021- 2023)
Hilario Abel B. Gomez (2021- 2022)
IN MEMORIAM: Nicholas N. Lagrito (HS 1965) on January 9, 2021; Neileen Emperado-Wale (BSEED 1987) on January 17, 2021; Josephine T. Torremocha (Elem 1972, HS 1977, BSN 1982) on January 18, 2021; Rhodora Dumalagan-Cleope (BSE 1987, MA ED 1993) on January 21, 2021; Jaena Fortunata T. Laguda (LLB 1988) on January 21, 2021; Pedro C. Samson (BBA Accounting 1971) on January 22, 2021; Jian Cyber V. Credo (BSPT 2017 FS, BS Biology 2019, Doctor of Medicine 2021 FS) on January 26, 2021; Asterio M. Bequin (BBA 1968) on January 26, 2021; Linda Advincula-Arrieta (BSE 1966) on February 3, 2021; Cynthia Aniñon-Barriga (HS 1971, BBA Mgt 1975) on February 5, 2021; Nanette Anne Cajes-Tampo (BS Psych 1997) on February 19, 2021; Diosdado L. Casera (BTH 1985) on February 20, 2021; Elizabeth Francis How (Order of Horace Brinsmade Silliman 2010) on February 21, 2021; Rosita Luage-Fortugaleza (BSE 1955) on February 28, 2021; Cawilihan Tembrevilla-Zubiri (HS 1961) on March 1, 2021; Melecio T. Tibudan (AB Economics-Pol Sci 1964) on March 11, 2021; Belinda Nunez-Hizon (BSN 1978) on March 20, 2021; Jose B. Caduyac (BTH 1956, AB 1962, LLB 1974) on April 16, 2021; Russel Nida G. Piñero (BBA 1974) on April 18, 2021; Rudolph P. Taub (HS 1977, AB Pol Sci 1977 FS) on March 19, 2021; Abdulkhamar U. Hassan (AA Pre Med 1971) on April 21, 2021; Divina Del Carmen Himaya (BSEED 1950, OSA 2005 – Religious Education & Peace Advocacy, Order of Horace B. Silliman 2007) on April 25, 2021; Joel B. Tabada (BTH 1964, M. Div 1971, Master in Extension Service 1993) on April 25, 2021; Nierzam Mantilla (AB 1966) on April 25, 2021; Serafin D. Teves lll (BSN 2007) on April 29, 2021; Alberto Abellaneda (BS Chem 1961) on April 29, 2021; Mylene M. Lim (BSN 1983, Miss Silliman 1981) on April 30, 2021; Frank G. Flores (AB English 1950) on May 2, 2021; Lucio B. Mutia (BTH 1963, M. Div 1974, M. Theology 1980) on May 2, 2021; Alan Glenn S. Cordova (LLB 2003) on April 30, 2021; Manuel M. Utzurrum, Jr. (HS 1948) on June 3, 2021; Vironica Evangelista (BSE 1950) on June 6, 2021; Joseph A. Elmaco (LLB 1982) on June 7, 2021; Lorda Ortezuelo-Carupo (BSED Music 1976) on June 21, 2021; Myrna Luga- De Jesus (BSN 1961) on July 15, 2021; Clotchie Yap-Enriquez (HS 1967) on July 15, 2021; Adela Ethel Raterta-Ranada (Elem 1965, HS 1969) on July 22, 2021; Emeterio Molas, Jr. (BSME 1988) On July 24, 2021; Eugene Dave Geanga (ECS 1986, Elem 1992, HS 1996, BBA Mgt 2000) on July 29, 2021; Jeffrey R. Grapa (HS 1981) on August 1, 2021; Yolanda P. Bausa (BSE 1968, B. Divinity 1971) on August 1, 2021; Rowelda Solis-Derayunan (HS 1981, BBA 1985) on August 4, 2021; Joaquina Teresita C. Campoy (BBA Mgt 1983) on August 8, 2021; Rolando V. Magdamo (Elem 1948, HS 1952, BSE 1956) on August 16, 2021; Narciso C. Majarocon, Jr. (HS 1957, BS 1961) on August 24, 2021; Zenaida P. Lumba (AB 1964) on August 26, 2021; Ruth Santos-Baesa (ACS 1959, Secretary Biology Dept.) on September 1, 2021; Vince Joshua C. Bulandres (BSME 2021) on September 10, 2021; Edgar M. Tan (BBA Mgt 1984) on September 14, 2021; Rosemarie Ruth Buot-Yandell (AB Music 1957) on September 15, 2021; and Priscilla Lasmarias-Kelso (AB English 1961, OSA 2004 – in Education) on September 15, 2021.
