26/05/2020
Dear NHI Family:
It is with sadness to let you all know, that Ma'am Edith (Expedita Baclohan Polinio) finally succumbed to her illness, early this morning. She was suffering from breast cancer soon after her retirement from NHI in 2017.
During her retirement, we held a testimonial dinner for her at Sabin Resort Hotel in Ormoc City, together with some members of the BOT and the full work-force for the incoming SY of 2017-18, where she was recognized and honored for her 35 years of faithful service to the institution.
She first served as a classroom teacher teaching Advanced Algebra and other Math subjects when she started in the SY 1982, later on teaching Science and AP Subjects which she was really good at, and later became our School Librarian until her retirement. She was a passionate and staunch supporter of the Path Finders team.. ready to fight anytime. 😊💪
She was also an alumna of NHI, thus, her loyalty to the institution is unquestionable. Despite receiving low compensation (compared to those working in the government institutions) and the reality of her own financial needs, she remained serving our institution with passion and commitment. She was one of those considered as "terror" teachers, but no one could deny that she was one of the best teachers NHI ever had.💞
We extend our deep sympathy to her immediate family, and to the Baclohan clan (most if not all, graduated from NHI) originally from Brgy. Tugbong. We pray for God's comfort to embrace you in this time of grief, esp in the midst of this pandemic where we could not observe our usual tradition of honoring the dead and extending our condolencies to the bereaved family. Please know that you are in our hearts and thoughts.💜🙏
Fare thee well, Ma'am Edith! May God in his grace and mercy, bid thee "Welcome" in His paradise.🙏🙏