TNB Newsletter - January 2022

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Vol 42 Issue 1

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ALPHA PHI OMEGA GREATER LOS ANGELES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

January 2022

The APOGLA family celebrating the organization’s 41st anniversary and induction of incoming officers and board of directors last December 11, 2021 at Courtyard by Marriott - Baldwin Park, CA.

41ST ANNIVERSAR Y CELEBRA TION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TION,, ANO THER ONE FOR THE BOOKS ANOTHER By Art Rivera

While 2021 remained to be challenging, APOGLA stayed focused and hopeful on its programs and activities. After more than one hundred revelers attended the Roaring 20’s Thanksgiving celebration at the Valencia Northbridge Clubhouse on November 13, Courtyard Marriott Baldwin Park opened its doors to our 41st Anniversary Ball on December 11 to an excited and thrilled APOGLA family. The evening started with a sumptuous buffet dinner and as soon as everyone settled down, the crowd was serenaded by Violin virtuoso and Boeing Jet Pilot Brod Carlo Araneta. Playing his hits after hits the crowd responded with appreciative applause. The program proper began with the singing of the US and the Philippines National Anthems then, Past President Betta David set the tone for the evening with her grateful and graceful opening prayer. Vice President Jen Evangelista then delivered her welcome remarks followed by the solemn tribute to brothers, sisters and family members who passed on during the year with a special rendition by Brod Carlo of the theme from the movie Somewhere in Time. A community singing of John Lennon’s song Imagine followed as we basked in the glow of the song’s deep meaning. The APOKids Scholars were then presented by VP Jen with their Plaques of Recognition and $1,000.00 check to begin their journey into college life. Sean Erick Aralar, son of Brod Eric and Toni Aralar, graduated from Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield with a cumulative weighted GPA of 4.69. He is currently a freshman at the University of California Davis pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences (Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.) Lauren Calvario, daughter of Brod Rene and

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