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

Marist School Grad Ball 2013: Ballroom A Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria - Reserve a slot now!

As previously announced, the Marist School Graduation Ball 2013 will be at the Grand Ballroom A of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria Hotel beside the Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas Center on March 21, 2013, Thursday at 6pm.  It will be a grand event, with a buffet dinner,  one round of iced tea and lots of pictures. 

Click here to view pictures of Grand Ballroom A, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.

As of January 23 there are only 217 (182 students and 35 partners) confirmed/paid attendees, but we have reserved and confirmed Ballroom A  with a maximum capacity of 450 guests to give everyone a chance to join the event. We already paid hotel reservation fees of P60,000 last November 7, 2012 and another P143,402.43 last January 25, 2013. We’ll be paying the balance this February 2013 and we hope to have enough Grad Ball Ticket sales to pay the balance before the event.

We will be accepting new Grad Ball Ticket payments (P 1,900) and balance payments (for those who are not yet fully paid) until February 19, 2013. Payments can be made through the Marist Business Office. The ticket fees are non-refundable, but fully transferable.

Optional expenses (such as additional decorations, souvenir items, awards or raffle items) should be covered by funds from fund-raising activities such as the cake raffle, bottled water booth during the fair.

We strongly urge you to let our 338 Year 10 students be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event and be together with their high school friends for the last time before going different paths in their journey through college and adult life. The Graduation Ball will be their last Marist activity as students, to give thanks to their Marist teachers, to look at the past 10 years, and to wish each other good luck as they welcome new beginnings in college, and to commit to continued friendship. 

Please let our sons have this chance to participate and enjoy this unique event, a memorable finale to ten years of joys and hard work as proud students of Marist School.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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!

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).

Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

We are pleased to announce that the Marist School Graduation Ball 2011 will be at the new Eastwood Richmonde Hotel beside the Eastwood Mall on March 25, 2011, Friday from 6pm to 12am.

We have reserved the Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 350 people.

We strongly urge you to let our 302 Year 10 students be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event and be together with their high school friends for the last time before going different paths in their journey through college and adult life.

Update: Added pictures during the Valedictory The Last Deal.

Graduation Ball Survey Results

We tallied the questionnaire responses of the Graduation Ball Survey. Out of the 302 parents/guardians of Year 10 students, a total of 184 voted, all in favor of having a graduation ball. Of the 184 parents, 118 said their sons will bring partners. Voting multiple times for all acceptable budget, the most preferred budget per head is P2,000 per head (hotels such as Crowne Plaza).

In Favor	184
Not in favor	0

My son will bring a partner	118
My son will NOT bring a partner	66

Budget	Votes
P 900	52
P 1,600	47
P 2,000	59
P 2,500	54

Preferred Date	Votes
March 18, 2011	68
March 25, 2011	58
March 26, 2011	54
None	6

This early, many candidate venues are already booked for March 18, 25, and 26, 2011, so we should decide and make reservations as early as possible.

At this time, there are only three remaining feasible venues, within budget.

1. Eastwood Richmonde Hotel beside the Eastwood Mall is feasible for a MINIMUM of 200 (minimum consumable requirement) and MAXIMUM of 300 attendees (space limitations) on March 25 (also waitlisted for March 18, 2011). Cost P 2,000/head. Includes a dinner buffet with unlimited iced tea.
2. Crowne Plaza beside Robinsons Galleria at Ortigas Center is feasible for a MINIMUM of 320 attendees (minimum consumable requirements) and MAXIMUM of 500 attendees (space limitations), on March 18 and March 25. Cost P 2,000/head. Includes dinner buffet with single drink.
3. Glass Garden, a large air-conditioned indoor garden venue near SM City Marikina, is feasible for 150 to 700 attendees , on March 15, 16, or 17, 2011. Cost P 1,600/head. Includes dinner buffet with unlimited drinks.

Due to reservation requirements, we need to collect the graduation ball ticket fees early, both to pay reservation fees and to accurately confirm headcounts. With 320 to 500 confirmed attendees, we can book Crowne Plaza (subject to availability). With 200 to 319 confirmed attendees, we can book Eastwood Richmonde Hotel(subject to availability). With 150-199, or more than 500 we can book Glass Garden (and return excess fees). With less than 150 we have to revise plans.