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| - | == La Salle Green Hills ==
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| - | One of the eighteen (18) De La Salle campuses of De La Salle Philippines, Inc.
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| - | * '''Address & Directions'''
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| - | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Salle_Green_Hills 343 Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila]. Located on what used to be [http://rektikano.vox.com/library/post/why-green-hills.html green hills] in a nice luxury subdivision off Ortigas Avenue just west of EDSA. Their web address is http://www.lsgh.edu.ph/ and offers a lot of information for any alumni, prospective student and current students.
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| - | ** GPS Coordinates [http://tools.wikimedia.de/~magnus/geo/geohack.php?params=14_35_49.00_N_121_03_19.44_E_type:landmark 14°35′49.00″N, 121°03′19.44″E]
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| - | * '''History & Memorable Moments'''
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| - | ** In 1956, the De La Salle Brothers of then '''De La Salle College Manila''' acquired a 6-hectare piece of land in the then undeveloped Green Hills area.
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| - | ** In July 1959, '''La Salle Green Hills''' opened its doors to two preparatory sections and one section each for grades one and two. (LSGH is the fourth oldest La Salle campus in the Philippines, after the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_University-Manila De La Salle University] in Manila [1911] , [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_St._La_Salle University of St. La Salle] in Bacolod [1952], and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Salle_Academy-Iligan La Salle Academy] in Iligan [1958].)
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| - | ** In 1959, the '''National Shrine of the Divine Child''' was inaugurated.
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| - | ** On August 24, 1960, '''La Salle Green Hills, Inc.''' was registered as a non-stock, non-profit corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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| - | ** In March 1964, the very first Grade School graduation took place.
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| - | ** In August 1964, the High School was established.
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| - | ** In 1966, '''The Lazette''' (a ''portmanteau'' of "La Salle" and "Gazette"), the first LSGH high school newspaper, was published and moderated by Br Rafe Donato FSC. (Its first editor-in-chief, Enrique Y. Teehankee [LSGH68/PR1MUS], topped the Philippine Bar Examination in 1976, probably the very first LSGH alumnus to do so.) In the December 20, 1966 issue of The Lazette [Volume I Number 4], the editorial box lists the following members of the "Board of Editors": Cliff Peronilla Jr. [Associate Editor]; Mike Enriquez [Managing Editor]; Joey Hernandez [Sports]; Paul Pascal and Popoy Diokno [Photography]; Jay Gervasio and Adie Pena [Art]; Ronnie Henares [Features]; and Alan Dakay, Dick Scheerer and George Bocobo [Contributing Editors], all from LSGH68/PR1MUS.
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| - | ** On December 12, 1966, '''Xanadu''', LSGH's first literary magazine, came off the press. It was edited by Luis Stuart, Jose Mari Leuterio and Richard Scheerer, all from LSGH68/PR1MUS.
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| - | ** In 1967, the construction of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:LSGHcampus.jpg dome-shaped structure] in the school grounds began. (The '''St. Benilde Hall''' was completed in 1969. Nicknamed "siopao" by the students then, the gym/cafeteria has become the most recognizable building in the campus.)
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| - | ** From March 26 to 31, 1968, '''CUE''', the high school drama guild, presented its first production, "The Fantasticks," directed by Br Rafe Donato FSC. The cast was composed of George Reith [the mute], Mike Enriquez [Hucklebee, the boy's father], Louie Stuart [Bellomy, the girl's father], Susan Jardiolin [Luisa, the girl], Joseph Borgaily [Matt, the boy], Johnel Teopaco [El Gallo, the narrator/bandit], Richard Scheerer/Gerry Abella [Henry, the old actor] and Sixto Flores [Mortimer, the man who dies].
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| - | ** On April 25, 1968, the first high school class ['''LSGH68/PR1MUS'''] graduated from La Salle Green Hills.
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| - | ** In 1968, '''SCOPE''', the first La Salle Green Hills high school annual was published. Featuring pencil sketches (instead of the standard B&W photographs) of the 188 graduating seniors and a 45 RPM vinyl disc containing original songs, the four-volume edition encased in a black slipbox was conceptualized by Br Rafe Donato FSC.
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| - | ** In 1968, the '''La Salle Green Hills Greenies''' (formerly La Salle Green Hills Rangers) entered the NCAA as the Junior Reps of then De La Salle College Manila, taking over the slot of the latter's phased out High School. Some notable past members of the basketball team are Mike Bilbao [LSGH68/PR1MUS], [http://rektikano.vox.com/library/post/a-more-meaningful-and-relevant-dlsaa.html Jay Gervasio] [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Celso Villegas [LSGH69/SEGUNDOS], Tony Atayde [LSGH70/TERTIUS] and Virgil Villavicencio [LSGH71/QUARTUS].
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| - | ** In 1971, '''The Christian Troubadours''', the forerunner of '''Kundirana''' (its name is a ''portmanteau'' of "Kundiman" and "Harana"), was formed. [In August 2007, the Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Award (a "biennial citation conferred on individuals or organizations who serve as living models of nationalism for the youth") was given to "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundirana Kundirana], an all-male singing group of high school students from the La Salle Green Hills, whose performances here and abroad include charity shows for the sick and elderly."]
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| - | ** From November 21 to 22, 1973, the first formal accreditation of the LSGH High School Department by the '''Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities''' ['''PAASCU'''] took place. (After receiving a series of 3- and 5-year accreditation grants through the years, LSGH received an unprecedented 7-year grant in 1998, the first and only high school institution to receive such. After the last PAASCU visit in September 2005, the High School of La Salle Green Hills was given another 5 year grant.)
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| - | ** In 1978, Br Roly Dizon FSC organized the '''La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association'''.
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| - | ** In 1979, the '''Adult Night High School''', which offers free Lasallian education to disadvantaged Filipinos, was established.
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| - | ** On October 28, 1979, [http://rektikano.vox.com/library/post/uno-is-the-first-la-salle-green-hills-alumni-homecoming.html UNO], the very first '''La Salle Green Hills Alumni Homecoming''' was held.
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| - | ** During the 1984 (as well as the 1986) elections, the Operations Quick Count of the '''National Movement for Free Elections''' ('''NAMFREL'''), which helped restore constitutional democracy in our country, was held in the St. Benilde Hall. (Since then, it has been used every six years for presidential election ballot counting by the NAMFREL.)
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| - | ** In 1995, the High School transferred to a building named in honor of Br Mutien-Marie FSC.
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| - | ** On August 25, 1997, the five floors of the '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mutienmariebldg.jpg Br Mutien-Marie Building]''' (consisting of classrooms, offices, multi-purpose rooms, work areas, cybersphere and reading area) were dedicated to the pioneer Brothers in La Salle Green Hills, namely: Br Alphonsus Bloemen FSC for the ground floor, Br Francis Cody FSC for the second floor, Br Denis Ruhland FSC for the third floor, Br Hugh Damian Wester FSC for the fourth floor, Br Mel Bock FSC for the fifth floor, Br Peter Graves FSC for the Reading Area, Br Vernon Poore FSC for the Science Laboratories.
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| - | ** On September 11, 1998, the '''Father Martinez Activity Center''' (FMAC), a multi-purpose gym equipped with one full basketball court, two convertible courts, wall climbing, Taekwondo and a weight room, was inaugurated.
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| - | ** In 2001, the '''Cesar A. Cruz Study Hall''' was constructed attached to the St. Benilde Hall and was dedicated to the memory of the late former High School Assistant Principal.
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| - | ** On February 7, 2004, the La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association celebrated its '''25th Alumni Homecoming'''. [http://youtube.com/watch?v=_9bJAlA__8s Video]
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| - | ** In 2004, the St. Joseph's Auditorium underwent a complete renovation and was renamed as the '''St. Joseph's Theater'''.
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| - | ** On March 18, 2007, the St. Joseph's Theater was re-dedicated as the '''Brother Rafael S. Donato Center for the Performing Arts''' (Br. Donato Center) in honor of the late De La Salle Brother. [http://youtube.com/watch?v=wtrRHhmypf4 Re-dedication Video]
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| - | ** On June 8, 2009, La Salle Green Hills will be celebrating her '''Golden Anniversary'''. [http://youtube.com/watch?v=wrYrkEoyTEM LSGH50 Video]
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| - | * '''Overview, Photographs, & Video Links'''
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| - | ** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N80Ir5l17HA Brothers Tribute Video] This video is dedicated to the 95 Christian Brothers who have served at La Salle Green Hills since 1959.
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| - | == Prospective Students ==
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| - | * '''Admissions Tips'''
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| - | ** Required Examinations
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| - | ** Deadlines
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| - | ** Average Grade School / Middle School Records of Accepted Applicants
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| - | == New & Current Students ==
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| - | * '''Campus Events'''
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| - | * '''Transportation'''
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| - | ** Carpool
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| - | ** School Bus
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| - | * '''Safety Tips'''
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| - | * '''Support Centers'''
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| - | ** Counseling
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| - | * '''Grading System'''
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| - | * '''Good Classes & Teachers'''
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| - | * '''Groups & Organizations'''
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| - | * '''College & Career Tips'''
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| - | == Alumni ==
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| - | * '''Alumni Events'''
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| - | WHAT: LSGH Batch 85 Elections & Organizational Meeting- DJ for president!!!
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| - | WHEN: September 6, 2007 (Thursday)
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| - | WHERE: 8-10 Dainty Street, White Plains, QC (Tinee de Guzman's House) Bring Beer and chicks!
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| - | TIME: 6:30 pm
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| - | AGENDA:
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| - | 1) Election of 1985 Batch Heads
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| - | 2) Organization of Silver Homecoming Committees
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| - | 3) Election of Homecoming Committee Heads
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| - | 4) Other Matters
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| - | * '''Animo Magazine'''
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| - | ** Animo Magazine is a glossy lifestyle magazine for, by and about La Salle. Subscription for 8 issues is only P700.00. That's 7 issues plus 1 free. (Additional charge for postage outside Metro Manila is P240.00 for GMA/Luzon and P320.00 for Visayas/ Mindanao and outside the Philippines. Should you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please feel free to call 0917-8252782, 530-1725, 522-2354, 525-2839.
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| - | * '''Benefits of Joining Alumni Association'''
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| - | * '''Mailing List Directory'''
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| - | ** Visit [http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=lsgh Yahoo Groups] for over 200 LSGH groups.
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| - | *** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LSGH_Manos/ LSGH Manos] - This is a communication link for all bonafide La Salle Green Hills alumni in support of La Salle Green Hills, the Alumni Association and the Alumni Consultative Council (the progeny of the Council Of Advisers.)
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| - | *** [http://asia.groups.yahoo.com/group/lsgh68/ LSGH68/PR1MUS] is the e-group of the very first high school graduates of La Salle Green Hills.
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| - | ***This site is for the class of 1993 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lsgh93/ a lively bunch of students that once occupied the old HS Quadrangle and saw the development of the Robinson's Galleria and the EDSA Shangrila area.
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| - | * '''Chapters'''
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| - | * '''Alumni in the News'''
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| - | ** Radio and TV newscaster [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Enriquez Miguel "Mike" Castro Enriquez] [1968/PR1MUS]
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| - | ** (Ret.) Lt. Gen. [http://rektikano.vox.com/library/post/green-through-and-through.html Alan D. Cabalquinto] [1968/PR1MUS]
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| - | ** Four (4) LSGH alumni -- Mike Enriquez (1968), Gerry Ablaza (1971), Paeng Nepomuceno (197?) and Gary Valenciano (1982) -- in [http://youtube.com/watch?v=11-uWJJJNwQ Green Card TV commercial].
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| - | ** Jazz musicians/LSGH alumni [1977] Mel Villena (soprano sax and vocals), [1979] Joey Quirino (piano) and [1979] Meong Pacana (bass) jam for a cause, the One La Salle Scholarship Fund. Watch video [http://youtube.com/watch?v=m66IMY_IERY here].
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| - | * '''Brothers (Where are they today?)'''
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| - | ** Amisola, Br Dante - President, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Salle_College_Antipolo La Salle College Antipolo]
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| - | ** Berardelli, Br Dominic [a.k.a. Br Aquinas] - St. Mary's, California
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| - | ** Bloemen, Alphonsus Br [Deceased]
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| - | ** Bock, Br Mel [Deceased]
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| - | ** Boquer, Br Gus - President, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle-Health_Sciences_Campus De La Salle - Health Sciences Campus] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_University-Dasmari%C3%B1as De La Salle University - Dasmarinas]
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| - | ** Bueser, Samuel [formerly Br Samuel] - Mayor of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaminos,_Laguna Alaminos, Laguna]
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| - | ** Casingal, Br Bobby - (Acting) Dean, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_Araneta_University De La Salle Araneta University]
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| - | ** Castiglioni, Br Leon [Deceased]
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| - | ** Corrales, Joseph [former Br] - U.S.
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| - | ** Dacanay, Br Mario - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_University-Dasmari%C3%B1as De La Salle University - Dasmarinas] (Note: Watch Br Mario and other Brothers in this [http://youtube.com/watch?v=0uqq1GLA7NQ video].)
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| - | ** Diamond, Br Kevin ?
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| - | ** Dizon, Br Roly - [http://www.bethlehem.edu/ Bethlehem University]
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| - | ** [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jw5JMlqnTyw Donato, Br Rafe] [Deceased]
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| - | ** Dujunco, Br Mandy - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Hilario_Integrated_School-La_Salle Jaime Hilario Integrated School - La Salle]
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| - | ** Fernandez, Br Dodo - Brother Provincial (Note: Watch Br Dodo in this [http://youtube.com/watch?v=-59GgnJbqpk documentary] on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Hilario_Integrated_School-La_Salle Jaime Hilario Integrated School - La Salle].)
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| - | ** Franco, Br Vic - Auxiliary Provincial; President, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle-College_of_Saint_Benilde De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde]
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| - | ** Laguda, Br Ricky - President, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_Araneta_University De La Salle Araneta University]; President, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Hilario_Integrated_School-La_Salle Jaime Hilario Integrated School - La Salle] (Note: Watch Br Ricky and other Brothers in this [http://youtube.com/watch?v=3E2Kj-rqm7o video].)
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| - | ** [http://arweefsc.multiply.com/ Lopez, Br Arian] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_St._La_Salle University of St. La Salle]
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| - | ** [http://rektikano.vox.com/library/post/br-felix-returns-to-his-home-district.html Masson, Br Felix] - Mont La Salle, Napa, California
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| - | ** Moreno, Br Crisanto - La Salle Taft Brothers Community
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| - | ** Morgan, Br Harry [Deceased]
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| - | ** Oca, Br Bernie S. - President, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_Professional_Schools De La Salle - Professional Schools, Inc.]
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| - | ** Pajarillo, Br Mawel - President, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_Lipa De La Salle Lipa]
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| - | ** Panlilio, Martin [former Br] - California
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| - | ** Tejada, Peter [formerly Br Cornelius] - Alameda County Probation Department, California
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| - | ** Wester, Br Hugh Damian [Deceased]
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| - | ** Yap, Br Richie - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_Lipa De La Salle Lipa]
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| - | ** Ygoa, Jose Mari [formerly Br "Yogi"] - Madrid, Spain
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| - | * '''Teachers (Where are they today?)'''
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| - | ** Aytona, Anita [[Image:Leviste, Emmanuel.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Leviste, Emmanuel]]
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| - | ** Basa, Felipe
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| - | ** Bugayong, Natividad- Canada
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| - | ** Capco, Carmelita - Canada
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| - | ** Castillo, Filomena - Asst. Principal, High School Dept., La Salle Green Hills
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| - | ** Cruz, Cesar [Deceased]
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| - | ** David, Irineo - Math Dept., La Salle Green Hills
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| - | ** Davila, Federico
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| - | ** de la Rosa, Marilyn - LSGH Adult Night High School
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| - | ** Geronimo, Teodoro - retired; lives in Town & country Heights, Antipolo City
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| - | ** Kagaoan, Alma Rose - Asst. Principal, High School Dept.,La Salle Green Hills
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| - | ** Lacsama, Leodivico - University of Asia & Pacific, Pasig, Philippines [[Image:Lacsamana, Leodivico.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Lacsama, Leodivico]]
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| - | ** Leviste, Emmanuel
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| - | ** Manago, Ceferino [Deceased]
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| - | ** Mendoza, Estrella - retired; still in her old home in Q.C.
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| - | ** Miguel, Raul - Social Science Dept., La Salle Green Hills
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| - | ** Miranda, Minda - Personnel Director, La Salle Green Hills
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| - | ** Nunez, Luis - retired
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| - | ** Ramos Jr., Aurelio "Jun" - Currently with the [http://lsctutorial.com/default.asp Loyola Student Center]
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| - | ** Rochester, Herman - retired; now with Ateneo de Manila University
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| - | ** Rodrigo, Belen
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| - | ** Salalima, Noel - retired; lives in Samsonville, Marcos Highway, Antipolo City
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| - | ** Vicencio, Danilo
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| - | ** Zamora, Drucilla - La Salle Green Hills High School Library
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| - | * '''Bb. La Salle'''
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| - | * '''[http://www.alumni.net/Asia/Philippines/Metro_Manila/Mandaluyong_City/La_Salle_Green_Hills/ Alumni Directory]'''
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| - | == Visitors ==
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| - | * '''Hotels Nearby'''
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| - | ** [[Asia/Philippines/Metro Manila/Mandaluyong City/Holiday Inn Galleria Hotel/]]
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| - | * '''Restaurant Recommendations'''
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| - | * '''Churches/Chapels'''
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| - | ** La Salle Green Hills
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| - | *** National Shrine of the Divine Child (NSDC, Main Chapel) - Sunday masses at 10:00am and a special Christmas eve mass every December 24 at 10:00pm.
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| - | *** St. La Salle Chapel
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| - | *** High School Chapel
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| - | ** [[Asia/Philippines/Metro Manila/Mandaluyong City/Santuario De San Jose/]]
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| - | ** [[Asia/Philippines/Metro Manila/San Juan/Mary, The Queen Parish/]]
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| - | * '''Sports Facility Access'''
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| - | ** St. Benilde Gymnasium
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| - | *** 3 full basketball courts, two wooden and 1 hardcourt
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| - | ** Father Martinez Activity Center (FMAC)
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| - | *** 3 basketball courts, one full court made of Taraflex and the other two are convertible to volleyball/ badminton courts
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| - | ** Swimming Pool
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| - | ** Tennis Court
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| - | ** Track Oval
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| - | ** Baseball diamond
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| - | ** Beach Volleyball court
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| - | ** Wall climbing facility
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| - | ** Table tennis room
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| - | ** Weights room
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| - | * '''Future Campus Talks & Seminars of General Interest'''
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| - | == Other Links ==
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| - | * [http://www.lsghaa.net/ La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association]
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