The CSB Experience 4: Jamers of Benilde (Class of 2011)

Never thought I'd be writing a piece about this again after nearly four years. But with only less than 3 days to go before graduation, I think now is a good time to update this list especially that I've met quite a few more Jamers since I made I wrote that last piece. In the past four years, I've already met and seen Jamers come and go in the halls of CSB: Ace, Liana, Maan, Carol, Bilog, Nikko, Albert, Nicky, Erwin, and Revo.

So far by July 2, some of us will be leaving school as well:

1. Justin Santos-Possibly someone the movie industry should watch out for. I heard he'sa really good visionary, a director, a filmmaker. I've seen the trailer of his video thesis online and you could tell that he has the makings of being the next Gerry de Leon. We'll have to wait and see.

2. Angelica Punto-ONe of the nicest people I've met both in high school and in college. Who knew that she would end up as one of SJA's best products? Getting top honors sure is no easy feat for her but she did.

3. Francis Calayag-Calayag is my fave chef, well...so are Nikko P. and Joseph but simply because I've been a regular to the three peep's version of Chef's Station (whether it's based on AKIC, Main or SDA). I see him being head chef of his own 7-star hotel restaurant.

4. Fred dela Peña-Fred is possible the most lovable persons you'd wanna meet. he was supposed to take up MMA like me and a few others but he chose to take another direction in his college life, Industrial Design. If he can make a working object that actually works and made from scratch, I'll bet my money to make him come up and assemble piece of appliances for me hehehe. Just kidding.

5. AJ Rosit-This is one day I haven't seen much throughout my entire stay in CSB until lately when we shared the same advisor for our respective thesis and we worked together for our exhibit. Who can forget that both of us joined a particular contest which I would rather not remember? Hehehe.

So these are the people officially out along with me by July 2. Next is a list of people who have yet to get their final calling until later on.

1. Janeen Amores-The first ever Jamer I've met from Batch '10 who ended up in Benilde. I knew her way ebfore since we used to to the defunct St. Cecilia Music Studio in SJA. She may be petite but she can sure make kuwento so commuting along the LRT with her will certainly be a chatfest!

2. Mica Siochi-The last name reminds me of a certain someone but nonetheless, I've known Mica back in grade school when we were members of AKAP. We're connected not only through that club but also through my brother Jorge, Mica's batchmate. Being a very supportive meber of her own org, I see her taking on her leadership skills to the next level.

3. Carlo Alcala-How we've met was quite interesting knowing that he's from Janeen's batch which I never really expect that anyone from there aside from her would ever recognize me considering I was in the senior batch back in HS when they came in. Eventually, I got to know him a little bit better when we were both volunteers for this year's Frosh Orientation Program. Being a sophomore MMA student, I expect him getting the hang on late nights working on projects and long nights making bonding sessions with his PC (as with the rest of his MMA brethren). Good thing he has the suport of his college friends to back him through the highs and lows.

4. Joseph Alipo-on-Okay...I didn't expect this guy to last this long knwoing the duration of his course is shorter than my own but given that he's an athlete, I guess he has to give time for his extra-curricular commitments. He's the latest in the string of SHRIM Jamers who served food for me during their time at the Chef's Station. One of my last meals in Benilde would be a dish made by him.

5. Russel Plata-Never knew him much back when we were in Grade School but it was nice knowing him when we both ended up as classmates in 2DANIM2. I believe he still has a couple of terms or less to go before graduation so wishes of luck to him.

6. Mich Cruz-Another batchmate of Jorge, she recognized me when she learns about my last name which connected me to my brother. We met during my first tenure as a volunteer for the FOP a year ago. All I could say is she knows how to move to it!

7. Amanda Villanueva-Surprise Benildean Jamer of the year. I know she went to a different university but I was told she just made the move to the other side of Taft so I guess that's added points for the Blazers in boosting up their chances on the volleyball front. She actually saw me earlier today when I was getting something to drink inside the Main Caf so mainly she's the inspiration behind the post actually lolz.

So sad that I will be leaving what has been my home for 4 years but all good things must come to an end. But one thing's for certain, the SJA presence in CSB will continue to be felt for a long time.

For God, For Country, For Saint James!