22/01/2023
KALIBO, AKLAN. The 6th Grand Alumni Homecoming of Estancia Elementary School conducted through the partnership of EES Faculty and Staff and the EES Alumni Association held on January 7 – 8, 2023 was indeed a success. This was themed, “ Remembering with Gratitude, Reunited with a Cause”. Through the leadership of the EES School Principal 1 Mrs. Jacquelyn M. Chu and the EES Alumni Association President Hon. Rommel A. Deslate, the Barangay Kagawad of Barangay Estancia, the alumni of Estancia Elementary School went back to EES Covered Court for a celebration. It was a 2-day activities and it was started with a holy mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Alfaro and was followed by the Sadsad sa Kalye around Poblacion Kalibo, an expression of thanksgiving and to pre-celebrate the feast Sr. Sto. Niño de Kalibo. During the second-day activity, Hon Mayor Juris B. Sucro, the Municipal Mayor of Kalibo, Mrs. Arlyn I. Regalado, the Public Schools District Supervisor of Kalibo II and Hon. Daisy C. Andrade, the Punong Barangay of Estancia was invited as guest for the induction of newly elected offices of EES Alumni Association, awarding of the EES Outstanding Alumni and the Search and Coronation of the Mr. and Miss Alumni 2023. Mrs. Arlyn I. Regalado, who inducted the new set of officers, expressed her appreciation to all alumni for coming back in the school to show and give support to their Alma Mater. “I believed that you left your heart in your elementary school, the EES”, said Mrs. Regalado in her inspirational message. Nine among the alumni received a certificate of award as Outstanding Alumni, they were, Mr. Teodulfo I. Soledad, Jr. of Batch 1987, Dr. Wilhelm M. Enriquez of Batch 1952, PCMS Nelsie F. Villaruel of Batch 1986, Dr. Mary Jean Y. Merlan o f Batch 1975, Ms. Chevi D. Villanueva of Batch 1982, PCPT. Benny Jones M. Mendoza of Batch 1982, Engr. Christian Bonn E. Meren of Batch 1999, Mr. Edilen M. Ibunes of Batch 1984, and Ms. Maria Theresa Mamay of Batch 1984. They were chosen based on their outstanding accomplishments and contributions in their chosen field of endeavor that has brought pride and honor to EES. Hon. Mayor Juris B. Sucro sent Ms. Ms. Carla Suñer Doramal as his representative and to deliver his message during the event. Mrs. Cely Melgar Nepomuceno and Mr. John M. Ibunes of Batch 1980 was crowned Mr. and Ms. Alumni 2023, Ms. Liezel Modesto and Mr. Dave Villanueva of Batch 1989 as First Runner Up, Ms. Ms. Pinky Occena and Mr. Vicente Villanueva as Second Runner-Up, Ms. Maricel Ronase and Mr. Arthur Jizmundo as Third Runner-Up, and Ms. Michelle Garcia and Mr. Richard Reyes as Fourth Runner-Up. The event was hosted the EES Teachers, Mr. Morefe Q. Flores and Mrs. Flordelyn Z. Malic. / Morefe Q. Flores
