IN THIS ISSUE:

95 years for 95

For the benefit of Vicky

Sycip Herrera Philippine

Scholarship Foundation

Community Art Auction

Mini ISM Reunions

Eighties Eruption 4 All

San Diego Reunion

Class Notes

Service at ISM

September

2014

Indian & Bearcats, Kamusta! Couldn't make San Diego? Walang problema! Celebrate with us in MANILA on March 4, 2015 as we turn 95! Get another chance to reconnect and rekindle with old friends and visit the place you once called home with the following schedule of events:

November 20, 2014 Community Art Auction 6 PM - FAT Lobby, ISM

February 8-14, 2015

American School 1950's & 1960's Manila Reunion - Return of the Indians Part II Please contact Alumni organizers

Jackie Rodriguez '57 or David Nigel '57 for details

February 26, 2015 95 FORE 95 Alumni Golf Tournament

Canlubang Golf & Country Club 9:30 AM Tee-Off

March 4, 2015 95th Birthday Reunion 71 Gramercy, Makati

Watch the sun set over Manila! Open bar starts at 5:00 PM

To make the most of your stay here, we will be organizing a number of day trips! To name a few, Intramuos, Taal Valcano and Corregidor. As well as island tours like Boracay, Cebu, Bohol and El Nido. We are partnering with hotels, resorts, and Alumni-owned establishments like Stilts to make this trip to Manila amazing so please bring your families along too! We're so excited and hope you are too! Stay tuned to your inbox and here for updates! Contact us at ism95@ismanila.org. Kita-kits! Maica Cruz ’03 Alumni Coordinator

Donada Fort Bonifacio

We are more than just a school.

How can you give back?

to the community

95 Years of SERVICE

IS Manila celebrates Be part of the legacy.

Make a minimum donation of $95

Donate Art Auction pieces

Sign up for Alumni Golf Tournament on 02.26.15

Attend 95th Birthday Reunion on 03.04.15

To donate, contact ism95@ismanila.org

In commemoration of Vicky SyCip Herrera's service to our community, we have established the Vicky Sycip Herrera Philippine Scholarship Foundation in her honor. Many of you will know of this program, which seeks to fund local students of exceptional ability but whose parents lack the financial capacity to fund an education at IS Manila. These students all pass through an elaborate selection process.

Since 1967, our Filipino Scholarship Program has changed the lives of over 150 students – and often the lives of their families as well. The list of accomplishments and achievements of these Scholars is remarkable.

Although the Scholars have gained immeasurably from an ISM education, it is worth noting that they have also given back to the School.

Listen to Vicky’s own assessment of the value that they have added:

“I was aware of the Filipino Scholarship Program when it started way back in 1961; this was when

the first batch of Scholars started in what was then called Junior High (Grade 7). They graduated in

1967, and the second batch of scholars was in my class of 1968. Since then, I’ve had the honor of

getting to know just about every Filipino Scholar in 44 graduating classes – and oh, how they’ve

raised the bar at ISM – not just in the classroom but in extra-curricular activities as well! The

Scholars have played a huge role in making our School the success it is today.”

What better way could there be of recognizing Vicky’s unique contribution to IS Manila than to help expand our Scholarship program in her name! We ask each of you to make a contribution to this cause such that we can establish an endowment fund large enough to provide for the continuing tuition and support of an additional, truly deserving Filipino Scholar. Not only will your generosity open up a life-changing pathway to an international school education and beyond, it will also help keep Vicky’s legacy alive for future generations of students.

Your support of the 95 for 95 campaign will go a long way in ensuring that Vicky's legacy lives on and that a wonderful program such as the Vicky SyCip Herrera Scholarship continues to produce talent that is reflective of the school's enduring commitment to excellence.

Proceeds from all our events benefit the Vicky SyCip Herrera Philippine Scholarship Foundation.

To donate, contact ism95@ismanila.org

Vicky SyCip Herrera ‘68 Portrait by Niccolo Jose ‘05

Gathering of former faculty at Vicky Herrera’s (’68) home

over the summer.

Class of 1994 celebrating their 20th reunion over dinner

at Geisha, Bonifacio High Street.

Mini Reunions

ISM reunion at One Way Restaurant, Makati.

Class of 2003 reuniting in NYC!

It’s a girl’s night out in DC for these 2005 ladies.

Over 120 ISM alumni and guests descended on the picturesque shores of San Diego for three days of whirlwind fun, reminiscing, and rekindling our green-and-gold school spirit. Alumni from the class of 1968 all the way to 2005 were in attendance. On Friday night, a sumptuous Mabuhay Cocktail Mixer was held on the garden grounds of the hotel, followed by a live auction and raffling of Philippine pasalubongs, and capped off by dancing until the wee hours of the morning. Alumni kickstarted Saturday morning on Mission Beach where an authentic Pinoy feast, complete with lechon, lumpia, and Balut for the brave, was on offer. The evening capped off with a delicious American dinner and taking of class photos, plus a special ceremony for special alumni who were given special recognition for their efforts. The Class of 1982 won the special award for the Class with the Most Attendees with sixteen alumni from their ranks. Alumni throughout the weekend attested to the lasting friendships and the unique bonds of being an ISM Indian; wherever you are in the world, being an ISM alum becomes an instant connection! Alumni who came from overseas, including Mike

It was truly a weekend to remember! For those who missed out on all the fun, join fellow alums in Manila on March 4, 2015 as we celebrate the 95th anniversary of our alma mater. See you there or be square!

Jeepney Gang represent!

Our BIG thanks to the

super organizers of the

Eighties Eruption,

Alex Kahl '81 &

Salim Miro '82!

They have wonderfully

organized the reunion

attended by the most

spirited alumni. Thank

you also to all alumni

volunteers and sponsors

who have taken time

and effort to make the

Eruption happen.

We thank you ALL for

continuing to strengthen

alumni ties!

Maraming salamat po!

L-R: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) group, Former & Present Military group, 1980’s group, Mrs. Veaudry,

former faculty, Class of 1985, 1970’s group, Mix group, Class of 1983, Class of 1985, Class of 1984 and Class of 1986

Class Notes

Congratulations Class of 2014

Welcome to the Alumni Community!

Mary Brings Farquhar ’61, 1st

from right

Photo by Willy Perez

First screened in 2012, “Rescue in the Philippines” is a documentary about how eight individuals helped 1,300 Jews escape Nazi tyranny during World War II and immigrate to the Philippines. The rescue was arranged by the five Frieder brothers together with first Philippine President Manuel Quezon, Paul McNutt and Dwight Eisenhower.

President Aquino is joined by Mary Brings Farquhar, American School Manila Class of 1961 who made the trip from San Francisco, Nini Quezon-Avanceña, daughter of the late President Manuel Quezon, and descendants of the Frieder brothers during the special screening at Malacañang on August 7, 2014.

Paul Soriano ’00

Congratulations to Peter Harken ’55 and Olaf Harken ’57 for their upcoming induction to the

National Sailing Hall of Fame!

The Harken brothers will be inducted on September 28, 2014 at the Detroit Yacht Club.

Read more about Peter and Olaf here.

United States

We’re so proud of our Alumni Community that made their rounds in

the arts! We have churned up so many actors, directors, and musicians

through these halls.

Audie Gemora ‘77

Denny Dillon ‘69

Angus McFadyen ‘81

Tami Monsod ‘80

Rony Fortich ‘95

Roni Ziemba ’76 featured here over her selfless act of love – giving half her liver to save an ex-boyfriend from a rare autoimmune disease.

Tzu Chi Foundation is an international

humanitarian organization with a special

consultative status at the United Nations

Economic and Social Council. ISM has had a long

relationship with the organization. Starting out

as a Saturday Service partner through the

Chinese Cultural Club, it later became a

consistent HS International Community Actively

Responding to the Environment (ICARE) and MS

Classroom Without Walls (CWW) partner. (To

learn more about the ICARE and CWW programs

please visit the ISM Service Learning website

here.)

On Saturday, May 17th, over 50 ISM parents,

alumni and their children got to see firsthand Tzu

Chi's work in the Philippines. Mr. Neil Woods,

Service Learning Coordinator, shared activities

from Saturday: "We learnt about benefits of

recycled materials and how they turn a whole

range of waste materials into useful products.

Furthermore, we saw how the center provides

livelihood programs and skills training for locals

and grows organic food for the community. We

learnt how Tzu Chi provides free medical and

dental care to impoverished people as well as

food and medical relief at times of disaster. Later

the groups crushed cans, prepared plastic bottles

for recycling and made craft items from recycled

materials."

It was definitely a Saturday morning well spent

at Tzu Chi. To learn more about Tzu Chi

Foundation, visit their website here. This annual

community Saturday service event is open to the

all members of the ISM community, including

alumni.

Spending Your Saturdays:

Service at ISM