Grad Ball 2013: Nostalgia - Where It All Started

Just one more day and it's the Marist School Marikina High School Graduation Batch 2013. The 42nd Commencement Exercise on March 17, 2013 at 8am will be held at the New Marist Gymnasium. The Seniors are all excited, happy and at the same time sad. It marks the end of high school but the beginning of college life.

But wait, after graduation, there's still the Marist School Graduation Ball 2013. The seniors, rather the graduates can still get-together, party and have fun in this special occasion. The graduation ball entitled "Nostalgia: Where It All Started" will be held on March 21, 2013 at Ballroom A of the Crowne Plaza Manila  Galleria (beside the Robinson's Galleria Mall). Come early! Registration starts at 5:30pm. Photo booth sessions start at 6pm, choose from the two Photo Booths or try both. Have as many pictures as you want. Event proper starts at 7pm. There will also be two professional photographers and one videographer (of Jay Santos Photography) to cover the event.

This is the Ballroom A layout for the Marist School Graduation Ball:

These are the souvenir items, antique necklace with locket watch pendant.

Of course, you'll also enjoy a mouth watering and delectable dinner buffet.

BREADS

·         Assorted Bread Rolls
 
COLD APPETIZERS
·         Chicken Liver Paté with Toasted French Bread
·         Rosace of Tomato Mozzarella scented with Pesto
·         Vegetable Frittata

SALAD

·         Tomato and Onion Salad
·         Cucumber and Smoked Tanguingue in Yoghurt Dressing
·         Assorted Green Salad with Selection of Dressings
·         Potato Salad with Spring Onion,Pommery and Mustard Dressing
·         Marinated Cabbage with Cumin Spice

SOUP

·         Asparagus Soup with Croutons

HOT DISHES
·         Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushroom Sauce
·         Breaded Pork Chop with Gravy
·         Beef Stroganoff
·         Maya-maya fillet with Black Beans
·         Buttered Vegetables
·         Roasted Potatoes
·         Plain Rice

HOT DESSERT

·         Apple Crumble

COLD DESSERTS

·         Vanilla Surprise
·         Fresh Fruit Flan
·         Praline Frankfurter

SAUCES / COMPOTES / CONDIMENTS

·         Apple Compote
·         Chocolate Sauce
·         Fresh Cream

Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea

One round of either iced tea, softdrinks or chilled juice per guest

Grad Ball 2013 Fund Raising: Drinks Booth at MSPTA GA 2012

The Grad Ball 2013 Parent Committee had their first fund raising activity during the Marist School Parents Teachers Association (MSPTA) General Assemby which was held on July 29, 2012 at the Marist High School Covered Court. MSPTA and its President Ms. Kat Morte were generous enough to award the Drinks Booth to the Year 10 Grad Ball Committee for free to help raise additional funds for the graduation ball.

During the half day affair, we were able to raise P5,726 (net) from a gross sales of P16,271 for selling the following items:

• 144 bottles of Mineral Water
• 70 bottles of Gatorade
• 282 cans of Pepsi and Mirinda
• 128 cups of Milo drink

We would like to thank all those who helped and supported the fund raising activity in one way or another.

Marist School Graduation Ball 2013

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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 Marikina for eleven 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 propose to help organize the Marist School Graduation Ball 2013, specifically the venue, physical arrangements and food for the event.  To make the event memorable, we would like to ensure that the environment be conducive to enjoyment, that the venue be comfortable, presentable and accessible with good sounds and lights, and with sufficient food and drinks for a party atmosphere.

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

For the event, we propose that we budget tickets costs to cover only basic costs related to the event such as venue fees, sounds, lights, photo and food.

To prevent unexpected cost overruns beyond the amount originally budgeted, we further propose minor fund raising events such as cake/ load raffles during the school year to defray “luxury” expenses such as decoration, photo booths and event souvenirs.  If we have no extra funds, we simply cut back on these other items.

The event will be from 6 pm to 12 midnight before or after Graduation Day.  The Marist graduation dates are March 16, 2013 for Year 6 and March 17, 2013 for Year 10. Possible graduation ball dates are:

• March 09, 2013 Saturday before graduation
• March 15, 2013 Friday before graduation
• March 21, 2013 Thursday after graduation
• March 22, 2013 Friday after graduation
• March 23, 2013 Saturday after graduation
• March 24, 2013 Sunday after graduation

Many graduates are expected to attend, with optional partner/”date”. Highlights of the event will be dinner, program, dancing and lots of pictures.

This project will require funding of initial costs, such as deposits and reservation fees.  All venues require 30% to 50% fee to reserve the venue for the desired date, and full payment months before the event.  Most caterers similarly require 20% to 50% deposit for a reservation. For hotel venues, the food and drinks will be provided by the hotel.  For non-hotel venues, we have the flexibility to choose food caterers with unlimited drinks.

This blog is our announcement board for news and chronicles of events and activities related to the proposed project.

We now start our search for candidate venues, caterers and service providers. We similarly start to do the math for the expenses, and selling the idea to the various stakeholders: the graduating class, the parents, the teachers, Marist School and other MSPTA members.

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