TCQC Pangkat’82 Family
Looking back in 1982, we had a total of 10 sections, 5 held in the morning and 5 in the afternoon. There were a total of more or less 500 students in our batch. Of course no one knows everybody. We never bother to say hi or give everyone a smile. Though we often bump into each other in the canteen, library, bookstore, corridors, gym, and hallways or even in jeepneys and buses, yet, we never know their names. We’re not interested anyway. We’re satisfied with our classmates, team mates and sets of friends we already had. Most of us would tell that the days spent in high school were the best days in our lives. Those are days that will remain unforgettable. It was in high school that we learned to compete for excellence both in academics and by being part of the sports team, leading in the student council, and joining the scouts and other school organizations.
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We fell in love, had our hearts broken, and formed lifelong friendships. High school was the time we learned the harsh and wonderful lessons of life. Back in April 1999, we created a core group which would initiate the preparation for the first ever reunion of our batch: The TCQC Pangkat’82, with Director Noel Cabacungan chosen as the officer in charge of the group. The first reunion was held at Quezon City Sports Club in October of the same year with the theme “Y82 Facing Y2K.” 100 plus Pangkat members attended. Another reunion was held in 2000 at Retro Bar in Roces Avenue. In 2006, the officers created a Yahoo Group in preparation for our upcoming Silver Jubilee and hosting of the TCQC Grand Alumni Homecoming. This was an effective way of communication especially to those based abroad. Our hosting last 2007 was
attended by 120 plus Pangkat members. Last July 12, 2011, the TCQC Batch ‘82 30th Anniversary Facebook account was created. It was the beginning of a more exciting get-together. Thanks to the power of this social networking site, more of our batch mates have been found; membership in this account grew to 201. We were reconnected, even those whom we haven’t seen for almost 30 years. We were also able to communicate with our teachers. Time had passed and it’s been over 30 years and apparently, it is not the same as it is used to be. Students who were once separated by sections are now united and connected. Our 30th anniversary reunion was held last December 22, 2012. It was really a fun and memorable experience. We were reunited with my batch mates, even the ones we didn’t know personally during our high school days. Since then, we continuously communicate with each other. No matter how far we’ve gone in life, we find ways to make our paths cross. All we can say, the Pangkat’82 members have become one High School section... ONE BIG FAMILY!!
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