Final Report ( Student Version )

Valedictory : The Last Deal

Overview

Valedictory: The Last Deal ( The Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 ) was held last March 25, 2011 (Friday), from 5:30pm to midnight at the Grand Ballroom of the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel , Eastwood City.

This event was well attended, with about 153 Year 10 graduates, 63 partners, eight (8) Year 10 teachers, MSPTA President Betty Srimata, and the Marist President Bro. Paterno Corpuz. Five MSPTA Year 10 Parent Representatives were also present, to coordinate side activities such as registration, the distribution of souvenirs, awards and prizes. Twenty other guests were not able to attend the event.

Students may claim their FREE DVD copy of the ball videos and pictures

The Venue

The ball was an exclusive event held March 25 at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel Grand Ballroom (400 square meters, for ballrooms 1, 2, 3 including the Charlston Room).

Preparations started in the afternoon, and elegantly dressed attendees arrived starting at 6pm ( Who were the early birds? )

Two sets of photo booths were setup to give the guests ample posed formal and wacky photo opportunities.

Registration was handled by five MSPTA Year 10 Parent Representatives

The Program

Instead of the traditional fresh flowers, the graduates and guests were given bead jewelry boutonnieres and hand corsages as personal floral souvenirs. All guests were given several souvenirs: boutonniere and valedictory cap for the graduates, hand corsage and snow globe princess for the partners and glass star containing seven scrolls with the names of all 2010-2011 seniors for the teachers.

The photo and video coverage was extensive. In addition to the two photo booths, there were two roaming photographers and one videographer.

View the video coverage for the following segments:
Part 1 - Registration and Opening
Part 2 - Bro. Paterno Corpus' Speech
Part 3 - Raffle Draw Part 1
Part 4 - The Band
Part 5 - The Modern Dance
Part 6 - The Band, Raffle Draw Part 2
Part 7 - Cotillion, Awards
Part 8 - Raffle Draw Part 3, Closing
Part 9 - Dance!
Part 10 - Dance, dance, dance!

View the homeroom audio visual presentations / AVPs, prepared by the different homeroom representatives.

View the table hopping at the Ball

Raffle

To add to the excitement and fun, there was also a raffle draw. Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS (Marist School President) drew the first set of winners.

Awards

Special awards were given during the Marist School Grad Ball 2011.
Here are the awardees! Each of them received a sash and a souvenir.

Homeroom SJE had the most number of attendees during the Marist Graduation Ball 2011 was recognized and all SJE attendees given a special token. Homeroom SJE - St. Julian Eymard had 30 attendees.

Fund Raising

• The Marist School Graduation Ball Ticket sales totalled P402,250.
• The 2nd Cake Raffle Draw was held March 9, 2011 and raised P4,277 for the Ball.
• The Mineral Water Booth during the Marist Fair (Feb 10-12, 2011). Net profit was P21,405
• The First Cake Raffle was held Dec 17, 2010 and raised P3,130 for the Ball. 

Donation

Extra Gradaution Ball 2011 funds of P10,122.92 was donated to the Philippine Red Cross for the victims of typhoon Sendong.

Organizers and Credits

The MSPTA Year 10 Parent Committee has seven members

• Mary Ann Prudente
• Teresita de Guzman
• Norale Agudelo
• Susan Clemente
• Ana Rachel Zabala
• Agnes Doria
• Gloria Sta.Isabel

The Year-10 Graduation Ball committee has nine members

• Chester Mendoza
• Emir Mercado
• Reden Cuden
• Derwin Clemente
• Franz Canlas
• Joshua Dizon
• Stephen Velasco
• Huey Javier
• Luke Prudente

There were two teacher representatives

• Mrs. Ma. Teresa Garlit
• Mrs. Jenelyn Rafael

Two other teacher representatives conducted the Cotillion rehearsals.

• Mr. Jerome Maramag
• Mrs. Shellah Marie Cruz

Two members of the Marist administrative staff played very important support/coordinating roles during the grad ball.
Ms. Janeth Cantre of the Cluster 5 Asst Principal’s office
Ms. Emma Tan of the office of the Marist President

Read about event news with pictures and videos and expenses for the event at

• Marist School at Blogspot
• Marist Community
• Facebook

Claiming of Grad Ball DVD copy

UPDATE:

To all Maristas who attended the Marist Valedictory Grad Ball 2011, you may still claim/get your dvd copy of photos (from 2 photo booths and 2 roaming photographers) and edited video coverage of the event from Ms. Janet Cantre at the Marist School Cluster 5 Asst. Principal's office. This is for free, no additional payment needed!

These official photos and video of the event were done by LYF ND FOTO Digitial Imaging and Photography while the photo booths were provided by their partner iFlick Photo Booth.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

To all Maristas who attended the Marist Valedictory Grad Ball 2011, you may claim/get your dvd copy of photos and video on Monday, May 30 from 11am to 12nn in front of the MSPTA office or near the Main Gate. This is for free, no additional payment needed!



Get your copy and see yourself, your partner, your friends having fun at their best, most serious and wackiest moment.

Also, please join the poll and vote (see right side of blog) - "What did you like best in the Marist Graduation Ball 2011?'
-- Company of friends and mentor
-- Venue
-- Food and Drinks
-- Photo Booth
-- Program
-- Souvenirs
-- Raffle

Marist Grad Ball DVD copy

ANNOUNCEMENT:

To all Maristas who attended the Marist "Valedictory" Graduation Ball 2011, you may claim/get your dvd copy of photos and video on Monday, May 9 from 11am to 12nn in front of the MSPTA office.

Table Hopping

Table hopping at the Marist School Graduation 2011 Valedictory,
click here to view the slideshow

Valedictory - The Last Deal - The Video Coverage

Marist School Graduation Ball 2011
Valedictory - The Last Deal
March 25, 2011
Grand Ballroom, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, Eastwood City

Part 1 - Registration and Opening


Part 2 - Bro. Paterno Corpus' Speech


Part 3 - Raffle Draw Part 1


Part 4 - The Band


Part 5 - The Modern Dance


Part 6 - The Band, Raffle Draw Part 2


Part 7 - Cotillion, Awards


Part 8 - Raffle Draw Part 3, Closing


Part 9 - Dance!


Part 10 - Dance, dance, dance!

Homeroom Audio Visual Presentations

AVPs, prepared by the different homeroom representatives, presented during the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 Valedictory - The Last Deal held last March 25, 2011 at The Grand Ballroom of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, Eastwood City.

BBR (Brother Basilio Rueda)


SJE (Saint Julian Eymard)


SLR (Saint Lorenzo Ruiz)


SMC (Saint Marcellin Champagnat)


SPC (Saint Peter Chanel)


VBA (Venerable Father Alfano)


VBF (Venerable Brother Francois)


Happy memories to treasure!!! Marista forever!

Valedictory Raffle Draw Winners

To add to the excitement and fun, there was also a raffle draw during the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 - Valedictory : The Last Deal.

Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS (Marist School President) draws the first set of winners.

(In photo are Mrs. Susan Clemente, Mr. Ronchester Mendoza, Mrs. Betty Srimata, Mr. Joshua Dizon, Bro. Paterno Corpus and the hosts, Mr. Stephen Velasco and Mrs. Teresa Garlit)


And the raffle draw winners are:

1 Samsung Champ Cellphone for Mr. Huey Javier of SMC



(In photo are Mrs. Susan Clemente, Mrs. Ana Rachel Zabala, Mrs. Theresita de Guzman, the winner Mr. Huey Javier holding the box of Samsung Champ Cellphone, Mr. Joshua Dizon, Mr. Stephen Velasco and Mrs. Teresa Garlit.)
1 Nikon CoolPix S2500 Digicam for Mr. John Renz Enriquez of BBR

(In photo are Mrs. Susan Clemente, Mrs. Theresita de Guzman, Mrs. Ana Rachel Zabala, Mr. Joshua Dizon, the winner Mr. John Renz Enriquez holding the box of Nikon CoolPix Digicam, Mr. Stephen Velasco and Mrs. Teresa Garlit.)

P 500 SM gift certificate each for:

1. Mr. Rhoal Mica Esteban of VBF
2. Mr. Yukio Taniguchi of SMC
3. Mr. Ronchester Mendoza of VBA
4. Mr. Joelan Rala of VBA

P 200 SM gift certificate each for:

1. Mr. Jose Luis Landayan of SPC
2. Mr. Sergio Greg Pizarro of SLR
3. Mr. Charles Tibalao of BBR
4. Mr. Francis Valder of SPC
5. Mr. Khalil Disuanco of VBA
6. Mr. Marc Jeffrey Dadivas of BBR
7. Mr. Allen Zabala of VBF
8. Mr. John Karlos Bachini of SMC
9. Mr. Allison Ricabo of SPC
10. Mr. Antonio Salvador of SPC

P 100 SM gift certificate each for:

1. Mr. Matthew Gatchalian of VBF
2. Mr. Michael Querido of SLR
3. Mr. Kenn Anthony Mendoza of VBF
4. Mr. Michael Angelo Reyes of SJE
5. Mr. Ross Jose Manzano of SLR
6. Mr. Darien O'Dell of BBR
7. Mr. Ruppert Javier of VBF
8. Mr. Russell Marquez of SPC
9. Mr. Reden Cuden of SPC

(Note: We lost one P100 SM gift certificate during the event so only 9 winners were drawn.)


Bro. Paterno Corpus congratulating one of the winners, Mr. Ross Manzano while Mrs. Teresa Garlit smiles on the side.




Drawing the second set of winners.

(In photo: One of the winners, Mr. Ruppert Javier, Mrs. Mary Ann Prudente, Mr. Stephen Velasco, Ms. Tanedo, Mrs. Leandra Lambinicio, Mr. Joshua Dizon and Mrs. Teresa Garlit)

SJE - Most Number of Attendees

The homeroom with the most number of attendees during the Marist Graduation Ball 2011 was recognized and given a special token.

Homeroom SJE - St. Julian Eymard has 30 attendees. Here's their group picture during the ball.



Each received a special personalized key chain with the SJE logo.



Once again, congratulations and thank you very much for your cooperation.


Year 10 - SJE attendees for the Marist Graduation Ball 2011 Valedictory - The Last Deal:
Aguilar, Carmichael A
Bangawan, John Patrick E
Belen, Premier S
Bernabe, Gerald S
Cabungcal, Joshua G
Canlas, Franz Jeffrey C
Castrence, Aron Van M
Chua, Michael
Clemente, Chasles Derwin G
Estana, John Martin C
Estandarte, Edward Jeune
Fernandez, Ferise Jonile P
Fernandez, Jose III Catama
Folloso, Lance Brian R
Fonte, John Benedict Gonzales
Gemina, Mark Anthony L
Ichimura, Kit Jason B
Lunario, Aaron M
Malong, Mark Gil D
Marinas, John Paolo
Mendoza, Keith Nicoll S
Mijares, Carlo Angelo C
Paz, Jose Bayani III A
Picar, Israel Amadeus H
Protomartir, Aaron Francis L
Reyes, Michael Angelo Z
Santos, Mervin Greg D
Sotto, Shawn Allen C
Sucgang, Reuben Martin L
Velasco, Stephen Rajero P

Marist School Grad Ball 2011 Awards!

Special awards were given during the Marist School Grad Ball 2011.
Here are the awardees! Each of them received a sash and a souvenir.

Best Dressed Male is Mr. Michael Chua of SJE

Best Dressed Female is Ms. Julia Sucgang (partner of Mr. Reuben Sucgang of SJE)

(In photo: Mr. Joemel de Guzman, Mrs. Teresa Garlit, The Best Dressed Male Mr. Michael Chua, The Best Dressed Female Ms. Julia Sucgang and Mr. Stephen Velasco)

Couple of the Night is Mr. Carlo Mijares (SJE) and partner Ms. Pam Arabe

(In photo: Mr. Michael Chua, Mrs. Teresa Garlit, Mr. Rogelio Calica, The Couple of the Night - Mr. Carlo Mijares & Ms. Pam Arabe, Ms. Michelle Bautista and Mr. Stephen Velasco)

King and Queen of the Night are Mr. Sofronio Dulay II (SPC) and partner Ms. Luisa Roque.

The king and queen got their crown and tiara too!

(In photo: Mr. Michael Chua, Mrs. Mary Ann Prudente, Mrs. Teresa Garlit, Mr. Stephen Velasco, The King & Queen of the Night - Mr. Sofronio Dulay II & Ms. Luisa Roque and Mrs. Norale Agudelo)

Blast From The Past: Father and Son Camp-Out 2004

Remember this?!?!

It's the Marist School 2011 Seniors during their Father and Son Camp-Out (Daddy's Boy) last Feb. 21-22, 2004.

Can you recognize yourself, your friends, your classmates and your dads? Do you still remember your section?

Opening. The Orange and Blue (Mt. Isarog) teams.

Opening. The Orange, White and Green Teams.

The White Team during the sack race.

The Blue team in action.

This is one of the happy Marist School memories you will remember and treasure. You were Daddy's Boy then. Now you are young adults, ready to begin a new stage in life - College.

Photo Booth!!!

This is a sample Photo Booth print during the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011. There were 2 sets of Photo Booths during the grad ball. Both were provided by IFlick Photobooth (through their partner LYF nd FOTO Digital Imaging and Photography who provided the photo and video coverage).

Nice pics, right? Dashing gentlemen and lovely ladies! How do you get this?

(In photo: Christine Carino, Luke Prudente, Jose Marie Cartagenas, Ace Cantillep, Montoya)

First, you huddle. Plan, plan, plan. :-)


Then you pose. And smile.


Look at the camera... not the monitor below.


Pose... and wait for the print.


Then you do it again. What if you didn't get to take home enough Photo Booth prints? No worry, just wait for announcements on when you can claim the DVD copy of the photobooth pics, photographers' raw photos and the video.

Cheers!

The Early Birds

This is it! It's March 25, 2011 at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel. The 3rd floor is all a buzz. It's almost time for the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 - Valedictory : The Last Deal.

Here are the early birds:


Early at 3:30pm - Joshua Dizon, Chasles Derwin Clemente and Jed Santarromana. But wait, they're in shirts, shorts and slippers. Where are the suits?!?!



Early at 4pm - Luke Prudente. In formal business attire (with blazer) but sans the suit and the partner.


Early at 5pm - Father and son tandem : Mr. Rogelio Calica and Allen Calica. All ready and registered. But why is Stephen Velasco at the registration table and still in shirt and shorts???


Early at 5:30pm - Emir Mercado and his gorgeous partner, Luke Prudente and his pretty partner, Christine Carino. Want some chocolate gold coins?

Souvenirs! Souvenirs! Souvenirs!

Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 was a blast!

In addition to all night fun, food, drinks, photo ops, the graduates and guests got to take home several souvenirs - boutonniere and valedictory cap for the graduates, hand corsage and snow globe princess for the partners and glass star containing seven scrolls with the names of all 2010-2011 seniors.

But there's more, the graduates will still get 2 DVDs - 1 containing the grad ball pictures while the contains a video of the grad ball. Just check this site for further announcements on when and where the seniors can get it.

Valedictory Black Cap for the graduates.

Boutonnieres for the gentlemen.

Hand Corsage for the ladies.

Princess snow globe for the ladies.

Star glass container of seven scrolls with the graduates names.

Graduation Ball Tickets

ATTENTION.

Tickets for the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 are still available at the Marist School High School Covered Court (venue of cotillion practice)from March 22 - 23, 2pm to 4pm.

Marist School Graduation Ball Ticket

Tickets for the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 will be distributed starting March 16, 2011.
Hurry! You can still join the graduation ball on March 25, 2011.

Ticket distribution and payment collection will be done at the High School Covered Court from 12nn to 1:30pm, March 16, 2011.

2nd Cake Raffle Draw

The 2nd Cake Raffle Draw was held today, March 9, 2011 at the High School Covered Court of Marist School Marikina.

Congratulations to the eleven (11) lucky winners of the Red Ribbon and Goldilocks Rolls.

1. Amy Velasquez - VBA
2. Rowena Faustino - SMC
3. Ma. Cecilia Libongco - SPC
4. Christopher Dolina - VBA
5. Chasles Clemente - SJE
6. JM Custodio - SPC
7. Kristine Joy Gemina - SJE
8. Connie Geluz - BBR
9. Premier Belen - SJE
10. Bryneil Cruz - BBR
11. Eleanor Rala - VBA

We would also like to thank the following sponsors/donors:

• Joy Castolo
• Emy Custodio
  
• Glena Camara
• Glo Benitez
• Dina De Dios
• Rogelio Calica
• Grace dela Cruz
• Raneses
• John Benjamin Balatbat

Special thanks to the Marist teachers: Mrs. Garlit, Mrs. Rafael, Ms. Saman, Mr. Eric de Guzman, and Mr. Aventino and the student committee head Ronchester Sigfrid Mendoza as well as the homeroom treasurers.

We were able to raise P 4,277 net.

Grad Ball Update. Buy your tickets now!

It's the Seniors' Finals. The school year is almost over. Graduation is just around the corner. Next, it's the Graduation Ball.

The Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 is on March 25, 2011, at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel Grand ballroom.

Attendees will enjoy a sumptuous dinner buffet and unlimited iced tea. There will be a photo booth in addition to the roaming photographer and videographer.

The venue can accommodate up to 350 people. As of February 28, we have confirmed attendance of about 190 students, partners and guests, so we have space for another 160.

We are still accepting new Grad Ball Ticket payments (P 2,000) and balance payments (for those who are not yet fully paid) until March 8, 2011. Payments can be made through

• the homeroom treasurers or
• through the Parent Grad Ball Committee or
• bank deposit to
  Banco De Oro bank, Concepcion branch
  Savings account number 330426435
  Account name Susana Clemente and Agnes Doria
  After depositing, please submit a copy of the deposit slip or scan deposit slip then email image to maryann@marist-community.com).

Once we reach the venue's minimum requirement of 250 attendees and balance payments have been paid/collected, we will be giving a refund.

Total grad ball ticket payments is P239,650. Pending collectible from those with balance payment is about P55,350.

Payments made :

• Nov. 6, 2010 : P 20,000.00 - 1st payment to Eastwood Richmonde Hotel
  
• Jan. 29, 2011: P 121,875.00 - 2nd payment to Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

Other expenses to be covered by grad ball ticket payments:

• final payment to Eastwood Richmonde Hotel to be computed by 2nd week of March (includes venue, buffet, drinks, mobile/sound system, lcd projector rental, electricity charge for photo booth)
• photo coverage, video coverage and photo booth
• mother of pearl boutonniere and corsage

The Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 is now in Facebook. Visit it now!

Fund Raising Update. Sell More Cake Raffle Tickets!

Buy more cake raffle tickets for more chances of winning a Red Ribbon rolls - Triple Chocolate, Chocolate or Leche Flan.

Or sell more cake raffle tickets to earn more. Remember you get half of your sales. Thus, you help raise funds for the grad ball committee while you raise extra personal funds. Hurry, sell your current raffle tickets on hand and request for additional tickets to sell from your homeroom treasurer.

The 2nd Cake Raffle Draw is on March 9, 2011 (Wednesday). You can remit payments and stubs until March 8. All paid raffle tickets (including non-winning tickets from the 1st Cake Raffle) will be included in the 2nd Cake Raffle Draw on March 9, 2011.

As of Feb. 28, here are the reported cake raffle ticket sales. These are gross sales so half actually goes to the seller.

• VBA - P1,750 (reported but not yet remitted)
  
• BBR - P1,200
• SJE - P800
  
• SMC - P600 (reported but not yet remitted)
• SLR - P330
• SPC - P200
• VBF -

Donors/Sponsors for the 2nd Cake Raffle:

• Joy Castolo - P300
  

We would like to thank the homeroom treasurers for all the help and effort in distributing the raffle tickets and collecting the payments. Please continue to extend your support and help for the grad ball.

• BBR - Emir Mercado
• SJE - Edward Estandarte
  
• SLR - Terence Ong
  
• SMC - Lorenz Correo
  
• SPC - Michael Padilla
  
• VBA - Dale Dizon
  
• VBF - Kenn Mendoza

Fund Raising Revenue Summary:

• 1st Cake Raffle - P3,130
• Bottled H2O Booth, Marist Fair - P21,405
• 2nd Cake Raffle - on-going

Expenses deducted from Fund Rasing Revenue:

• 2 pcs. Marist Grad Ball 2011 - Valedictory posters - P550 (Posted at the Marist School bulletin boards to invite more Seniors to join the grad ball.)

Other pending Expenses :

• Invitation Letter (for all seniors and guests)
  
• Tarpaulins (at least 1 for the stage backdrop and 1 at the ballroom entrance)
• Awards/Prizes
  
• Grad Ball Tickets (for all confirmed attendees)
• Additional souvenir
  

Ballroom Floor Plan - Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

Here's the 3rd Floor Ballroom floor plan of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel. The whole 3rd Floor has been reserved for the Marist School Graduation Ball on March 25, 2011.

• Registration table will be near the entrance to the ballroom just across the elevator. Attendees/Guests need to register and present their grad ball ticket at the registration table. The boutonniere and corsage will be given after registration.
• The photo booth will be located at the hallway.
• The buffet table may also be located at the hallway.
• The stage and dance floor can be at the center across the entrance to ballroom1 and 2.
  

The Dinner Buffet

Menu B is the winning Dinner Buffet. Join the Graduation Ball 2011 at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel to enjoy this delicious and sumptuous buffet with your fellow Marista graduates!

Update: Added pictures of the wonderful buffet during the Valedictory : The Last Deal last March 25, 2011.
 

Appetizer/Salad:

• Three Cheese Quesadillas
• Hawaiian Chicken Salad
• Peach Mango Salad
• Garden Greens with Assorted Condiments (Balsamic Vinaigrette, French Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing)

 

Soup:

• Seafood Chowder with Garlic Croutons, Roast Almonds and Whipped Cream
• Bread Rolls and Butter

 

Main Course:

• Beef Stroganoff
• Roast Pork loin with Caramelized Onions
• Seafood in Dill Cream
• Garlic Chicken
• Pan Grilled Fish Fillet in Teriyaki Sauce
• Tagliatelle Alfredo
• Sauteed Vegetables in Season
• Steamed Rice

Dessert:

• Brazo de Mercedes
• Black Forest Cake
• Cappuccino Cake
• Vienna Brownies
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Slices

Beverage:

• Bottomless Iced Tea
• Free Flowing Hot Coffee or Hot Tea

Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 : Valedictory - The Last Deal

Marist School Graduation Ball 2011

Title: Valedictory - The Last Deal
Theme: Wall Street
Attire: Formal

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel , Eastwood City
Date: March 25, 2011 (Friday)
Time: 6:00pm to 12:00am


Come join the party! Buy your tickets now!

Grad Ball Tickets still available at P2,000 per person. Pay to your homeroom treasurer.

Savor the sumptuous dinner buffet with bottomless iced tea and free flowing coffee and hot tea.

Then take home not just the memories but also special souvenirs:

• Boutonniere (for the men) or hand corsage (for the ladies), both made of mother of pearls.
• Instant pictures/photos of you and your date or your friends, from the photo booths. (Pictures are also downloadable from the internet.)
  

Fund Raising: Marist Fair (Feb 10-12, 2011) - Mineral Water Booth

The Grad Ball Committee had another fund raising activity during the Marist Fair last Feb. 10 - 12, 2011. MSCB and Ms. Afable were kind enough to award the Bottled/Mineral Water Booth to the Year 10/Grad Ball Committee for free to help raise additional funds for the graduation ball.

We were able to raise P21,405 (net) for selling bottled/mineral water (2,016 of 500ml bottles and 274 of 330ml bottles) during the 3-day Marist Fair. Our gross sales was P44,430!


We would like to thank all those who helped and supported the fund raising activity in one way or another. Special thanks to Reden Cuden, Chester Mendoza, Ruel Cadubla, Dale Dizon, Emir Mercado, Derwin Clemente, Franz Canlas, Joshua Dizon, Conrad de Guzman, Luke Prudente, Paulo Agudelo, Karl Mendoza and the parents - Thess de Guzman, Inday Agudelo, Susan Clemente, Rachel Zabala and Mary Ann Prudente.

We would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Agudelo for the 5 boxes of Wilkins mineral water they donated.

Marist Graduation Ball 2011 Updates!

New!

• Buffet Choices
  
• Cake Raffle
  
• Reserve your tickets now!
• Eastwood Richmonde

One of the traditions for high school graduating classes is to have a graduation ball. It is their last party in a special venue, to celebrate the joys and victories of studying in Marist School for ten years, to bid acquaintances good bye, to wish each other good luck as they welcome new beginnings in college life and to commit to stay in touch with friends. Graduation ball is their one night to remember Marist School and friends.

The Year 10 MSPTA representatives is helping organize the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011, specifically the venue, physical arrangements and food for the event. We have reserved the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel Grand Ballroom (maximum capacity: 350 people) on March 25, 2011 for this event.

The program itself will be handled by the graduating class and their teachers.

For the event, the basic costs related to the event such as venue fees, sounds, lights, photo and food will be paid by the attendees as ticket costs.

Minor fund raising events such as the cake/cookie raffles and booth sales during the Marist fair will defray “luxury” expenses such as decoration, photo booths and event souvenirs.

The event will be from 6pm to midnight on March 25, 2011, the Friday after Graduation Day. Many graduates are expected to attend, with optional partner/”date”. Highlights of the event will be dinner, program, dancing and lots of pictures.

We are nearing our minimum targets for ticket sales and hopeful we will have enough funds to fund the basic necessities for the graduation ball event (buffet dinner, sounds and lights). However, we still need to sell graduation ball tickets to fund the hotel expenses, and cake raffle tickets to fund the photo booth, video coverage and event souvenirs. We urge YOU to campaign for additional graduation ball ticket sales, and additional cake raffle sales to make this a success.

The cake raffle sales will provide students an opportunity to earn cash ( and pay for part of their graduation ball tickets ). If we sell a lot more graduation ball tickets, we might even be able to issue refunds. If we sell a lot more cake raffle tickets, the students might be able to afford to raffle off some electronics ( an iPad perhaps? )

Let us support the Graduation Ball!
Buy Graduation Ball Tickets!
Sell Cake Raffle Tickets!

This blog is our announcement board for news and chronicles of events and activities related to the Marist Graduation Ball 2011.

More Tickets Available

We have reserved the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel Grand ballroom for the Graduation Ball on March 25, 2011.

Attendees will enjoy a sumptuous dinner buffet ( see buffet choices ) and unlimited iced tea.

The venue can accommodate up to 350 people. As of January 25, we have confirmed attendance of about 170 students, partners and guests, so we have space for another 180.

However, we count 302 graduates, potentially 302 partners, and potentially 30 teacher/school staff guests or a maximum of 634 interested parties. If everyone wants to go, we can only fit 350, so buy your tickets now!

The ticket fees are non-refundable, but transferable. As of January 25, 2011, we have only 180 tickets left.

We will be accepting new Grad Ball Ticket payments (P 2,000) and balance payments (for those who are not yet fully paid) until March 8, 2011. Payments can be made through

• the homeroom treasurers or
• through the Parent Grad Ball Committee or
• bank deposit to
  Banco De Oro bank, Concepcion branch
  Savings account number 330426435
  Account name Susana Clemente and Agnes Doria
  After depositing, please submit a copy of the deposit slip or scan deposit slip then email image to maryann@marist-community.com).

Dinner Buffet Choices

Choose a Dinner Buffet Menu for the Marist Graduation Ball 2011. Join the poll and vote now!

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DINNER BUFFET MENU A
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Appetizer/Salad:

• Potato Salad with Bacon Bits
• Mushroom Triangles
• Salad Nicoise
• Garden Greens with Assorted Condiments (Balsamic Vinaigrette, French Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing)

Soup:

• Cream of Asparagus Soup with Garlic Croutons and Whipped Cream
• Bread Rolls and Butter

Main Course:

• Pan Fried Fish Fillet in Lemon Butter Sauce
• Pork Barbecue in Hoisin Sauce
• Thai Chicken in Pandan Leaves
• Beef Salpicao
• Stir Fried Oriental Noodles with Shredded Beef
• Seasonal Vegetables in Oyster Sauce
• Steamed Rice

Dessert:

• Crema de Fruta
• Canonigo
• Assorted Cookies
• Filipino Fruit Salad
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Slices

Beverage:

• Bottomless Iced Tea
• Free Flowing Hot Coffee or Hot Tea

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DINNER BUFFET MENU B
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Appetizer/Salad:

• Three Cheese Quesadillas
• Hawaiian Chicken Salad
• Peach Mango Salad
• Garden Greens with Assorted Condiments (Balsamic Vinaigrette, French Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing)

Soup:

• Seafood Chowder with Garlic Croutons, Roast Almonds and Whipped Cream
• Bread Rolls and Butter

Main Course:

• Beef Stroganoff
• Roast Pork loin with Caramelized Onions
• Seafood in Dill Cream
• Garlic Chicken
• Pan Grilled Fish Fillet in Teriyaki Sauce
• Tagliatelle Alfredo
• Sauteed Vegetables in Season
• Steamed Rice

Dessert:

• Brazo de Mercedes
• Black Forest Cake
• Cappuccino Cake
• Vienna Brownies
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Slices

Beverage:

• Bottomless Iced Tea
• Free Flowing Hot Coffee or Hot Tea

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DINNER BUFFET MENU C
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Appetizer/Salad:

• Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
• Smoked Chicken and Egg Salad
• Waldorf Salad
• Garden Greens with Assorted Condiments (Balsamic Vinaigrette, French Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing)

Soup:

• Minestrone with Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Pesto
• Bread Rolls and Butter

Main Course:

• Rosemary Grilled Chicken
• Pork Tonkatsu Style
• Fish Fillet in Piquant Sauce
• Sauteed Beef Thai Style
• Fettuccini Putanesca
• Sauteed Cabbage with Chorizo
• Steamed Rice

Dessert:

• Apple and Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream Sauce
• Bohemia Slice
• Mocha Éclair
• Rhum Balls
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Slices

Beverage:

• Bottomless Iced Tea
• Free Flowing Hot Coffee or Hot Tea

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DINNER BUFFET MENU D
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Appetizer/Salad:

• Chicken Rolade
• Fish Sticks with Wasabi Dip
• Vegetable Macedoine Salad
• Garden Greens with Assorted Condiments (Balsamic Vinaigrette, French Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing)

Soup:

• French Onion Soup with Cheese Croutons
• Bread Rolls and Butter

Main Course:

• Roast Pork with Grain Mustard Sauce
• Seafood with Nantua Sauce
• Fish Fillet in Sweet Chili Sauce
• Beef Emince in Mushroom Sauce
• Stir Fried Egg Noodles with Shredded Beef and Mushroom
• Braised Green Beans and Young Corn with Bacon
• Steamed Rice

Dessert:

• Fruit Tartlettes
• Assorted Cookies
• Chocolate Trifle
• Cappuccino Cake
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Slices

Beverage:

• Bottomless Iced Tea
• Free Flowing Hot Coffee or Hot Tea

Fund Raising : 2nd Cake Raffle

We are pleased to announce that we have devised a way to help enterprising students raise personal funds to pay for their Grad Ball Ticket or earn extra cash in addition to helping raise funds for the Student Graduation Ball Committee. We will have a 2nd Cake Raffle to be held on Wednesday, Mar 9, 2011. Non- winning tickets for the 1st Cake Raffle last December 17, 2010 will be included the 2nd Cake Raffle draw. This 2nd Cake Raffle will have at least 10 cakes up for grabs, and if there are a lot of cake raffle ticket sales, we may be able to raffle off additional prizes.

If a student sells P1,000 worth of Cake Raffle tickets, he will be given P500 cash. The other half (P500) will go to the Grad Ball Funds to pay for other expenses (souvenirs, decorations, etc.)

This activity will help the students in many ways in addition to helping raise funds for the graduation ball committee. Students who cannot afford the Grad Ball Tickets will be given a chance to work for their own Grad Ball Tickets. Students can help their friends raise funds for Grad Ball Tickets. Enterprising students can get extra cash by working for a good cause. The students, through their graduation ball committee, will budget and spend the Grad Ball Funds
raised from the Cake Raffles.

Mechanics:
Each Year 10 student will initially receive 40 tickets worth P5.00 each ticket, which can be sold to other students, friends and parents. The more tickets they sell, the more funds they have for Grad Ball tickets, or cash. If your son would like to get more Cake Raffle tickets to sell, he must remit the ticket stubs and payment for the 40 Cake Raffle tickets already sold, and request more (up to 100 ticket increments) from any member of the MSPTA Grad Ball committee, through their Homeroom Treasurer.

Payments and raffle stubs should be remitted to your son’s Homeroom Treasurer or MSPTA Grad Ball committee until March 8, 2011. Unreturned cake raffle tickets beyond this date shall be considered sold. The 2nd Cake Raffle will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.