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La Salle Green Hills

One of the eighteen (18) De La Salle campuses of De La Salle Philippines, Inc.

  • Address & Directions
  • History & Memorable Moments
    • 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. Former La Salle Green Hills Principal Br Dominic (Aquinas) Berardelli remembers [Sep 4, 2007 11:31 PM]: "The Brothers purchased on 5 hectares and the owners gave us one additional hectare for free as a thank you! I felt the Brothers should have 'demanded' the entire land (and even more hectares) for FREE since, once the sign 'future site of La Salle School' went into the ground the property values for the nearby land sky rocketed. At that time there was nothing there but empty fields and cogon grass and our closest neighbor was the army Camp Crame nearby."
    • 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 De La Salle University in Manila [1911] , University of St. La Salle in Bacolod [1952], and the La Salle Academy in Iligan [1958].)
    • In 1959, the National Shrine of the Divine Child was inaugurated.
    • On August 24, 1960, La Salle Green Hills, Inc. was registered as a non-stock, non-profit corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
    • In 1962, the first La Salle Green Hills Rangers Football Team, coached by (former Br) Samuel Bueser, joined the BOFA (Boys' Football Association). Some members of the team were Jojun Abreu, Jet Agana, Sery La Rosa, Chuck Laurel, Boboy Macapagal, Rody Reyes, Johnny Sun and Jaime Ugarte.
    • In March 1964, thirty-six (36) students received their diplomas during the very first Grade School Graduation Ceremonies.
    • In the March 1964 issue [Volume IV / Number 5 / Page 5] of the (DLSC Manila) Junior Archer Magazine was this article entitled "NEW SCHOOL CURRICULUM." It read: "The new five-year high school development program of De La Salle will take effect next school-year, 1964-1965. Starting next school year all elementary graduates from La Salle Taft will take up their high school studies in La Salle Green Hills, Mandaluyong, Rizal. The grade seven graduates this year will be the last group that will be taken in the high school department of De La Salle Manila."
    • In the April 1964 issue [Volume III / Number 4] of The Green Hills Ranger was this article entitled "The Five-Year High School Plan." It read: "There is need to change the high school curriculum of De La Salle College to gear it to the needs of the time. Such a change would involve the adoption of programs in science and mathematics which are in keeping with the modern rends wothout sacrificing the language arts and the social sciences. To effect this change without envisioning a five-year secondary program is to overburden the student who at present has far too many subjects to handle in the secondary curriculum. For this reason the Christian Brothers will put into effect in August, 1964, a five-year school plan keyed to the national effort towards industrialization. [Official documents on when and why LSGH decided to go back to a four-year high school are still to be found.]
    • In August 1964, the La Salle Green Hills High School was established.
    • From 1964 to 1967, the La Salle Green Hills Rangers Basketball Team played in the AAL. The coaches were (former Br Cornelius) Peter Tejada [SY 1965-1965]; Bart Tolentino [SY 1965-1966]; and Tony Esclabanan [SY 1966-1967]. Former team member Jay Gervasio remembers [Sep 4, 2007 10:33 AM]: "Our games were quite few. I recall playing against Xavier, Lourdes, Letran, San Sebastian..."
    • During School Year 1965-1966, sophomore Hilarion "Ronnie" Henares III [LSGH68/PR1MUS] won the Voice Of Democracy, a national oratorical competition. To celebrate his triumph, La Salle Green Hills proclaimed a "Ronnie Henares Day." (According to Ronnie Henares himself [Sep 4, 2007 11:33 PM]: "I was the first and only LSGH student to win that contest as far as I know.")
    • In the summer of 1966, the first La Salle Green Hills Cadet Officers Candidate School [COCS] was conducted by Francisco "Kit" Sanz [former Corps Commander of the Preparatory Naval Training (PNT), De La Salle College Manila) with technical consultant Master Sergeant Saldana of the Philippine Marines. The training was capped by a Commissioning Ball (theme song was Chad & Jeremy's "A Summer Song") at the Valley Golf Clubhouse, Antipolo in May 1966. The first Corps Commander was Jay Gervasio [LSGH68/PR1MUS]; and the first Model Company Commander was Ramon "Tito" Sarmiento [LSGH68/PR1MUS].
    • In 1966, the very first La Salle Green Hills Student Council was established. Its first president was Jose "Josy" Salces [LSGH68/PR1MUS] who's now based in Madrid, Spain practicing law.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • In the summer of 1967, the first "combined" (i.e., with players from LSGH and DLSC Manila) NCAA La Salle Junior Basketball Team was formed. The twelve (12)members from LSGH were (Co-Captain) Jay Gervasio [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Miguel Bilbao [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Raffy Rillo [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Santi Torroba [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Joey Hernandez [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Tito Pronstroller [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Rody Reyes [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Lito Tanjuatco [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Bobby Yatco [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Nonong Santillan [LSGH69/SEGUNDUS], Butch Araneta [LSGH69/SEGUNDUS] and Rene Policarpio [LSGH70/TERTIUS]. The remaining three slots were filled in by members from DLSC Manila -- (Captain) Ambie Santos, Chema Jordana and Vic Rothenberg. Coach was Licerio "Jun" Alicante, Jr. (former DLSC seniors basketball team captain); Sports Moderator was (former Br) Samuel Bueser; and the two Team Managers were Butch Villaruz [LSGH68/PR1MUS] and Greg del Rosario [DLSC Manila]. Former team member Lito Tanjuatco remembers [Tuesday, September 4, 2007 3:34:01 PM]: "(T)he St. Benilde gym was not yet built at that time. As such, we were practicing in the cement courts and as Jay (Gervasio) would recall we all had a good tan and had the darkest complexion in the whole NCAA. Later on we would have Friday practices at DLSC, the now demolished Brother Athanasius Gym. That required all of us travelling from LSGH (immediately after our 2:35 dismissal) to practice in Taft at 3:30 or 4:00."
    • In 1967, the construction of a 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.)
    • In February 1967, the first ever La Salle Green Hills Juniors' Prom was held at the Sulo Restaurant (in front of the old Coronado Bowling Lanes), Makati Commercial Center. Live music was provided by the original Moonstrucks featuring Toto Ealdama.
    • In August 1967, the first La Salle Green Hills Seniors' Smoking Lounge, located at a makeshift loft in the covered area (now known as FMAC), opened. Seniors were required to present a one-time written permit from their parents in order to enter the lounge.
    • In February 1968, the first ever La Salle Green Hills Junior-Senior Prom (attended by LSGH69/SEGUNDOS and LSGH68/PR1MUS) was held at the Plaza Restaurant, Makati Commercial Center.
    • In March 1968, the first ever La Salle Green Hills Graduation Ball was held at the then brand new Manila Hilton along United Nations Avenue. Live music was provided by The Hi-Jacks and The End.
    • 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].
    • On April 25, 1968, LSGH68/PR1MUS, the first high school class, graduated from La Salle Green Hills. The ceremonies were held at the La Salle Green Hills Football Field and the commencement address was given by Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Br J. Lucian FSC (then the Brother Provincial) handled the "Awarding of Honors" [Luis Stuart and Johnel Teopaco were valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively]; while Br Thomas Cannon FSC handed out the diplomas signed by Br Hugh Damian (Principal), Mr. Alfonso Villanueva (Assistant Principal) and Br Thomas Cannon (President).
    • 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. Dated April 25, 1968, First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos wrote in the preface of the annual: "Best wishes to the first graduates of the High School Department of La Salle Green Hills!"
    • 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], Jay Gervasio [LSGH68/PR1MUS], Celso Villegas [LSGH69/SEGUNDUS], Tony Atayde [LSGH70/TERTIUS] and Virgil Villavicencio [LSGH71/QUARTUS].
    • In 1971, Br Roly Dizon FSC formed The Christian Troubadours, the forerunner of Kundirana [its name is a portmanteau of "Kundiman" and "Harana," coined in 1972 by (former Br) Mike Rapatan]. In 1985 and 1986, the Kundirana was "nationally honored (with) the Aliw Award as Best Cultural Group." 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 "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." Tenor Ramon "Montet" Acoymo [LSGH75], the dean of the University of the Philippines School of Music, has been the "group’s artistic director-vocal coach for the past 30 years." "Kundirana has performed far and wide and for people from all walks of life, including Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa."
    • 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.)
    • In 1978, Br Roly Dizon FSC organized the La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association.
    • In 1979, the Adult Night High School, which offers free Lasallian education to disadvantaged Filipinos, was established.
    • On October 28, 1979, UNO, the very first La Salle Green Hills Alumni Homecoming was held.
    • 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.)
    • In 1995, the High School transferred to a building named in honor of Br Mutien-Marie FSC.
    • On August 25, 1997, the five floors of the St 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.
    • On September 11, 1998, named in honor of the late Fr Francisco Martinez (La Salle Green Hills chaplain for several years), 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.
    • In 2001, the Cesar A. Cruz Study Hall, dedicated to the memory of the late former High School Assistant Principal, was constructed and attached to the St. Benilde Hall.
    • On February 7, 2004, the La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association celebrated its 25th Alumni Homecoming. Video
    • In 2004, the St. Joseph's Auditorium underwent a complete renovation and was renamed as the St. Joseph's Theater.
    • 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. Re-dedication Video
    • On June 8, 2009, La Salle Green Hills will be celebrating her Golden Anniversary. LSGH50 Video
  • Overview, Photographs, & Video Links
    • 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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  • Animo Magazine
    • 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.
  • Benefits of Joining Alumni Association
  • Mailing List Directory
    • Visit Yahoo Groups for over 200 LSGH groups.
      • 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.)
      • LSGH68/PR1MUS is the e-group of the very first high school graduates of La Salle Green Hills.
      • 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.
  • Chapters
  • Alumni in the News
    • Radio and TV newscaster Miguel "Mike" Castro Enriquez [1968/PR1MUS]
    • (Ret.) Lt. Gen. Alan D. Cabalquinto [1968/PR1MUS]
    • Four (4) LSGH alumni -- Mike Enriquez (1968), Gerry Ablaza (1971), Paeng Nepomuceno (197?) and Gary Valenciano (1982) -- in Green Card TV commercial.
    • 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 here.
  • Brothers (Where are they today?)
  • Teachers (Where are they today?)
    • Aytona, Anita
      Leviste, Emmanuel
      Leviste, Emmanuel
    • Basa, Felipe
    • Brillantes, Cesar
    • Bugayong, Natividad- Canada
    • Capco, Carmelita - Canada
    • Castillo, Filomena - Asst. Principal, High School Dept., La Salle Green Hills
    • Cruz, Cesar [Deceased]
    • David, Irineo - Math Dept., La Salle Green Hills
    • Davila, Federico
    • de la Rosa, Marilyn - LSGH Adult Night High School
    • Geronimo, Teodoro - retired; lives in Town & country Heights, Antipolo City
    • Kagaoan, Alma Rose - Asst. Principal, High School Dept.,La Salle Green Hills
    • Lacsama, Leodivico - University of Asia & Pacific, Pasig, Philippines
      Lacsama, Leodivico
      Lacsama, Leodivico
    • Leviste, Emmanuel
    • Manago, Ceferino [Deceased]
    • Mendoza, Estrella - retired; still in her old home in Q.C.
    • Miguel, Raul - Social Science Dept., La Salle Green Hills
    • Miranda, Minda - Personnel Director, La Salle Green Hills
    • Nunez, Luis - retired
    • Ramos Jr., Aurelio "Jun" - Currently with the Loyola Student Center
    • Rochester, Herman - retired; now with Ateneo de Manila University
    • Rodrigo, Belen
    • Salalima, Noel - retired; lives in Samsonville, Marcos Highway, Antipolo City
    • Stuart, Luis "Louie" U. - Paper-maker and artist, Tiaong, Quezon
    • Vaflor, Jerry "Jere"
    • Vicencio, Danilo
    • Zamora, Drucilla - La Salle Green Hills High School Library
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