Reunion Update

Dear Fellow 89ers,

What an awesome picnic we had last Saturday! Thank you to all of you who joined us. It was a full day of fun and reminiscing! For those of you who could not join us on Saturday, please join us Friday night for our 6PM Mass at Kristo Rai and 6PM to 11PM at PIC for our formal banquet, and then at Glenna's residence for the 89er After-Party from 11PM to bolachu. ;)

Daisy distributed over 50 tickets on Saturday to the banquet. Can you please turn in your payments by Wednesday so we will know how we are doing on our ticket sales? Our banquet reunion is going to be awesome. We have a lot of great prizes being donated by several companies, fantastic food, a ton of drinks, a professional photo booth, live music courtesy of Vince Torres, a slideshow presentation and complimentary DVD's (turn in your pictures by today if you haven't done so already via e-mail), among other things. Tickets are only $25 for five hours of fun!! We were able to reduce the guaranteed number of tickets to 60 and keep it at the same price. We can't go any lower, as the original deal I got was for 100 people. So please, buy your tickets. You can buy more than two tickets if you like. Your family is our family. Bring a guest or two or more as your family is our family and the more the merrier! Just be sure they are 21 and over. The most important thing here is that we come together to celebrate as one family.

Glenna Reyes is throwing an after-party for our 89ers after the banquet. We are most grateful for all the nights she has hosted us and she is once again extending an invitation to continue in on the fun. Obviously, there is a lot of planning that goes in to this as well and it would be helpful if you could let me know if you are planning on attending. I know we are feeling a bit older sometimes, but Saturday night, as Prince said, "We're gonna party like it's 1999." Glenna, thank you again for your kind hospitality, patience,and work in hosting your fellow 89ers all these nights.

Claire Dela Cruz sent a heartfelt letter and wanted to wish all of us a wonderful time. She regrets she is unable to make it as she has a work-related trip at the same time, but went ahead and sent a monetary donation. I cashed in and am heading to the Bahamas after the reunion..hehe. Claire, thank you so much and know that you are with us in our hearts and minds. Please e-mail me an updated pic of you and your family for the slideshow.

Ed Guiao and Brenda Renguul are on island and traveled so far to be with us. Thank you Ed and Brenda! I took Ed out Sunday night and was in the doghouse Monday morning. Everything is okay, as Daisy let me sleep on the couch last night. Whew!

There are so many to thank so I will save that for a separate formal letter. Please know that it's been 20 years later, but we are 20 years greater...in patience, love, understanding, and kindness. Thank you for giving what you can and for doing what you can to make our reunion a most memorable one. We are all so busy, with our family, work, and other things, but let us take a couple of nights out to come together for our 89 family.

We have had our disagreements and debates and arguments in the past, but that is normal and healthy in any family! The most important thing is that we forgive and never stop loving each other. I'm sorry to sound all mushy, but it is important to know this. If I offended anyone, I truly apologize and please know that I am as often wrong as I may think I am right and that we are all human. I will buy you a shot Saturday night and give you a hug if you let me. ;) One Family. One Love.

Remember, Mass is 6PM Friday night at Kristo Rai Church, and our banquet is Saturday night from 6PM to 11PM at PIC.

Biba Dolphins! Biba 89!

Directions to Meeting this Friday, March 20, 6PM

This Friday's meeting (March 20) will be at Glenn Palacios Reyes' home, starting at 6PM.

DIRECTION to Glenna FROM SAN VICENTE:

Immediately pass DANDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, take FIRST RIGHT {Deskansa Street}

Take FIRST LEFT on MWAREMWAR AVENUE. {No outlet for Deskansa St, so left turn is a must}

FIFTH House with red chain-link fence on the LEFT.

Thank you!!

Blast from the past...

This is an article from our old MHS newspaper! Special thanks to Jennevine for e-mailing it to me!

Please send more pics from the good ol days of big hair and mullets to edpropst@gmail.com

MHS Class of 89 Meeting, March 7, 2009

CLASS OF 1989 – 2OTH YEAR REUNION

MEETING MINUTES

March 7, 2009

VENUE: Glenna SP. Reyes Residence, Dandan

ATTENDEES:

Glenna SP Reyes, Lumi Bermudes, Ricky Sanchez, Elizabeth Dlc. Concepcion, Gernadine Camacho, Erlinda Villagomez, Leona Sablan, Audybert Lizama, Jeffrey F. Castro, Mary P. Rangamar, Omar Manacop, Ed Propst, Kimo Rosario, Jenn Rosario, Edsel Mendoza, Vincent Torres, John Urumelog,

Meeting was called to order at 8:40pm. Edwin Propst chaired the meeting.

1. Hotel solicitations
1. Elizabeth to get price quote from Aqua Resort for next meeting.
2. Gernadine Camacho to get price quote from Palms Resort for next meeting.
3. Glenna volunteered her residence for the “after- party party” – June 13, 2009.
   
2. Family BBQ – Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Minachom Atdao pavilion, Kilili Beach Park
1. Ray Tenorio will donate tents and tables for the BBQ.
2. Vince Torres was selected for the entertainment committee. He will shoulder the expense for the band.
3. Lummi Bermudes was selected for the games committee.
4. Liz Concepcion was selected for the food committee.
5. Lummi suggested the BBQ should be catered , but it was decided that Greg Calvo will still BBQ. $20 minimum per person for BBQ donation.
3. Fundraising
1. Lummi suggested we do a lunch. Purchase the lunch at $3 per box and resell for $5.
2. Edwin suggested a beach cleanup – get sponsors.
3. A golf tournament was also suggested .
4. The goal for the fundraising is to give back to the school. Lummi suggested using the fundraising money to purchase a marquee board for the school. She will look into how much it will cost. Whatever the fundraising makes, 80% goes to the school, and Lummi suggested the 20% goes to family BBQ expenses. Vince added that the goal of the fundraising should be to use the money to pay for those classmates who otherwise would not attend due to financial reasons. However, Edwin suggested that the focus of the fundraising should be for the school.
5. Lummi suggested that the family BBQ is a must DO. A night out, possibly at PIC, is an option.
6. Kimo suggested the fundraising goal be $4000.
4. Family Mass
1. The reunion mass will be held at Christo Rai Church- June 12, 6:00pm.
2. Attire: black & grey

3. The cost of the special mass is $200. Choir is optional. Erlinda will inquire about the choir. Kimo will donate $100 to the mass.

4. A listing of fellow classmates that have passed on:

• John Aldan
• John Camacho
• Lee Camacho
• Ken Babauta
• Jose Mettao
• Reyna Mettao
• Gina George
• Yvonne Taitingfong
• Dennis Lizama
• Grace Aldan
• Ana Lourda Ressurection

5. Liz Concepcion will present a fruit basket and Edwin will present the wine offertory .
6. The money envelope will be given to the priest.

5. Bank Account
1. Edwin suggested opening a bank account for the funds.
2. Glenna was elected Treasurer. He volunteered to set up an account at Bank of Guam.
3. Edwin and Vince will be co-signatories.

6. Miscellaneous
1. Kimo suggested a group photo be published in local papers and other media. This may encourage other classmates to attend the meetings. Edwin volunteered to shoot the group photo.
2. It was suggestion program booklet be printed. Ed will donate the layout and John Oliver will do the publishing.
3. Edwin suggested a get together at the Propst Party Pit after the mass.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm

MHS Class of 89 Meeting, February 20, 2009

February 20 MHS class of 89 Minutes

Our third MHS Class of 89 Reunion took place on Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Propst Residence in Susupe.

Present: John Bolis Gonzales, Jesse S. Palacios, Ed Propst, James C. DLGuerrero, Omar Manacop, Daisy M. Propst, Gernadine Camacho, Glenna SP. Reyes, Elizabeth Concepcion, Vincent Torres, Jenn Rosario, Kimo Rosario, Edsell Mendoza, Erlinda A. Villagomez, and Leona DLG. Sablan.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Leona Sablan moderated and recorded the meeting. The minutes of 2/6/09 was approved.

Family barbeque:

Jesse confirmed that the Minachom Atdao pavilion at Kilili Beach Park is reserved for the family barbeque on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Hotels:

Edwin distributed the proposal from PIC. The venue will be at Charley’s (min. guarantee 100) from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; $24 per person for 100 people and $23 per person for 150 people, includes unlimited refills of wines, draft beers, and sodas.

Jenn reported that the venue at Fiesta Resort will be at the poolside area from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; $18 or $20 per person includes iced tea; $3 corkage fee per person if we provide our own drinks; and $70 tent fee.

John reported that the venue at World Resort will be at the Taga Ballroom from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; $20 per person (if more than 100 people, price will be lower) includes Miller draft beer and iced tea.

Proposals from Aqua Resort (Elizabeth) and Palms Resort (Gernadine) will be available at the next meeting.

Vince generously committed to shoulder the cost of entertainment. Further discussions about entertainment will take place at the next meeting.

Family mass celebration:

As agreed, the family mass will be on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Kristo Rai. The attire is white. Erlinda will coordinate and arrange the family mass celebration.

Old business:

Announcement of our meetings and events will be handled by John (radio and television media) and Glenna (print media).

Kimo advised to start forming committees leading up to the reunion.

New business:

It was suggested that we hold one big fundraiser. The classmates were asked to think of fundraising ideas. Edwin suggested using a small percentage of the fundraising proceeds to cover some of our reunion costs. As previously agreed upon, all proceeds should go to MHS. Send your fundraising ideas or suggestions to edpropst@gmail.com. Ideas and suggestions will be shared at the next meeting.

Edwin volunteered to design the layout of our evening program. John offered donate the program.

Next meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2009, 6 p.m. at the residence of Glenna SP. Reyes in Dandan.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

MHS Class of 89 Meeting this Friday, 6PM

Just a friendly reminder about our upcoming MHS Class of 89 meeting this Friday, 6PM, Propst residence in Susupe. For more info, please call 483-7361. Special thanks to Erlinda for the pics from our last meeting!

Details from MHS Class of 89 Reunion Meeting, February 6, 2009

February 6 MHS Class of 89 minutes

Hafa Adai Fellow 89ers! Our second MHS Class of 89 Reunion meeting took place on Friday, February 6, 2009, at the Propst residence in Susupe.

In attendance were:

Gernadine Camacho; Elizabeth DLC Concepcion; Esther Sablan Seman; Daisy Manglona Propst; Omar Manacop; Jesse Palacios; Rick Sanchez; Greg Calvo; Marvin Seman; Kimo Rosario; Jennifer Palacios Rosario; Erlinda Ada Villagomez; Leona Deleon Guerrero Sablan; and Ed Propst.

Meeting was called to order at 7:15PM. Ed Propst moderated the meeting. Esther Seman volunteered to be the recorder.

Everyone was thanked for coming, and encouraged to bring at least one fellow 89er to our next meeting so that we will have a bigger turnout.

The 89 blog spot was announced (http://mhsclassof89.blogspot.com/) and everyone was encouraged to look for high school photos to add the the blog and for an 89 slideshow at our reunion.

The official date for our reunion was approved by all in attendance. The date is set for Saturday, June 13, 2009. The date is significant since it will mark exactly 20 years to the day that we graduated.

It was suggested that we hold a potluck-style family fun day picnic a week before the reunion. Everyone agreed. Saturday, June 6, 2009 is set for the 89 family barbecue. Greg Calvo was nominated to be the chairperson and graciously accepted. The event will be held at the Minachom Atdao at Kilili Beach Park. Jesse Palacios volunteered to reserve it with Parks and Rec. Greg Calvo will put together committees and lay out plans and assign duties at out next meeting.

The attire for our class reunion on June 13 will be island-formal wear. A search for a venue is ongoing. Quotes will be solicited for the following hotels with 89ers volunteering to get the info: Pacific Islands Club Saipan (Ed Propst); Fiesta Resort (Jenn Rosario); Saipan World Resort (Marvin Seman); Aqua Resort (Elizabeth Concepcion); Palms Resort, formerly known as Nikko Hotel Saipan (Gernadine Camacho).

It was recommended that once the hotel venue is chosen and agreed upon, we work on selling tickets. It was also recommended and agreed that the tickets will be non-refundable. It was recommended that given the state of the economy, we find a reasonably priced venue.

It was recommended and agreed that we also have a Class of 89 Mass. It was agreed and the date was set for Friday, June 12, 2009, at Garapan’s Kristo Rai Church. Erlinda has volunteered to get information from Kristo Rai and to confirm our Celebration Mass.

With regard to fundraising activities, it was recommended and agreed that any fundraiser gives all of its profits to Marianas High School and not to our reunion. Alumni members are always encouraged to give back to their schools. Everyone is encouraged to put away $10 each month to save up for the reunion.

Other topics discussed:

• Invite former advisors and teachers.
• Reminder to go to mhsclassof89.blogspot.com and to e-mail Ed pictures of high school days. Ed will also volunteer to scan in pictures.
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Next meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2009, at 6:00PM. We also can have it at someone else’s place for future meetings, so if anyone would like to volunteer their house for future meetings, please e-mail me at edpropst@gmail.com. The next meeting will be moderated by Leona Dlg. Sablan.

For future meetings, all 89ers are asked to bring their favorite drink or drinks and chasers or snacks for our next meeting. Biba potluck!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10PM, but we stayed and partied on for another 3 hours. Hey, we may be older, but we can still party!

Special thanks to Esther Seman for taking awesome notes. You rock!

Please remember to mark the following dates on your calendar:

• Saturday, June 6, 2009. MHS Class of 89 Family Fun Day Picnic. Minachom Atdao. Time and details to be announced later.

• Friday, June 12, 2009. MHS Class of 89 Mass. Kristo Rai Church, Garapan. Details to be announced later.

• Saturday, June 13, 2009. MHS CLASS OF 89 REUNION. Venue to be announced later. Adult-only affair.

NEXT MEETING IS FEBRUARY 6 AT 6PM

Hafa Adai Fellow 89ers,

Our next meeting has been set for Friday, February 6, at 6PM, at the Propst residence in Susupe. We would like to move our future meetings to other fellow 89ers homes, so if you would like to volunteer your residence, please call me at 483-7361.

Thank you and BIBA 89!

Ed Propst

Setting a DATE for the Reunion

89ers: Kimo, Jenn, Leona, Daisy, Erlinda, and Jesse

We had our first MHS Class of 89 20 year reunion meeting last night. Attendance was meager, but it didn't stop us from having a good time reminiscing about the good ol' days!

Since we graduated on June 13, it was suggested that we hold our reunion on the same day, which happens to fall on a Saturday. Many who are off island need to plan, so setting a date is most urgent. Please share with us your thoughts on this proposed date and make comments below.

Our next meeting will be on Friday, February 6, at the Propst residence in Susupe, but we can also hold it at someone else's house if they would like to volunteer their place. For more info, please call 483-7361.

Go 89ers!

Regards,
Ed Propst

MHS Class of 89 First Unofficial REUNION Meeting...

Please join us for our first MHS Class of 89 meeting!

PLACE: Propst Party Pit in Susupe (behind Island Farmer's Market)

WHEN: Tuesday, January 20, 6PM

For more info, please e-mail me at edpropst@gmail.com or call me at 483-7361. Please pass the word...

BIBA 89!

Hey 89ers! Are we gettin' older, or just better??? REUNION TIME!

Hafa Adai and Tirow Fellow MHS 89ers!!! Can you believe it? It's been almost 20 years since we donned our blue graduation gowns and received our high school diplomas. We were so close back then, and I know, deep down inside, we still are...

But before we go down Nostalgia Lane, let's get on with our first blog topic -- REUNION! We're planning our MHS Class of 89 20th Year Reunion and we want to hear from you. I'll be keeping you posted on our first planned meeting, and I want you to give us your input. You may not be on island, but your voice will be heard.

I would like to post pics of all of us on this MHS 89 blog, including a briefing on where you are at, what you've been doing and what you are currently doing, how many kids you have, and your favorite memory of the MHS Class of 89. I want to hear from you!

Please feel free to click on the "comments" section below and share with all of us what's going on with you. I will start off with the first one. You can also e-mail me some pics and your info at edpropst@gmail.com.

Let's go 89!!! Take care and God bless!

Regards,
Ed Propst
MHS Class of 89 Vice-president / former mullet head