Photo 01: September 26 was really scheduled to be a big day in Assumption College.
It was the Assumption Open House, an annual event wherein the school opens its doors to visitors, particularly those who are thinking of studying there.
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Photo 21: Faculty, students, parents, alumnae and staff took turns manning the receiving area…
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Photo 02: More than 600 high school seniors girls from all over Metro Manila –plus the Assumption girls who were to be their ‘ates’ during the event - braved the early morning rains to come to the Open House.
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 Photo 22: Girls from the college, high school and grade school got a chance to bond with each other as they worked together.
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Photo 03: The program started with a prayer in song by Assumption’s Voices.
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Photo 23: No package or sack proved too heavy to lift as the volunteers worked side by side.
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Photo 04: Assumption educators explained the philosophy of Assumption education to the students, parents and friends who came.
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Photo 05: The program was hosted by the head of the Marie Eugenie Theater of the Assumption and Juilliard outstanding alumna, Mrs. Ana Valdes-Lim.
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 Photo 27: St. Marie Eugenie also sent in the boys for the really heavy stuff. |
Photo 06: The high school girls got a chance to tour the campus.
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Photo 28: Whole families raided their own cabinets, pantries and went to the grocery for clothes and supplies to share.
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Photo 07: They also saw how Assumption girls are trained in the different courses.
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Photo 29: Alumnae also influenced the companies and foundations they work with to share of their resources. For instance, truckloads of water came from Coca-Cola Foundation thanks to Old Girl Cecile Alcantara…
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Photo 08: This is an on-the-spot talk show hosted by Steph Zuniga, one of the college seniors.
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Photo 30: While goods were transported in trucks of Gonuts Donuts, thanks to Sonjie Trillana and family.
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Photo 09: The Assumption Community Theater also did a quick workshop during the campus tour.
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Photo 31: Younger Old Girls were also regular volunteers, such as Joey Atayde…
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Photo 10: Professors were also on hand to welcome the high school students. In photo is Prof. Niel Tieng with his Advertising seniors who recently qualified as finalists in the PANA IMC 2009 Competition.
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Photo 32: Erin Torrejon and their friends from HS batch ‘08…
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Photo 11: The student orgs also showcased their stuff.
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Photo 33: No one was too young nor too small to make a significant contribution.
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Photo 12: Companies of alumnae, such as SM Development Corp. and BDO of Ms. Tessie Sy, supported the event by setting up booths and giving treats.
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Photo 34: Moms and sisters were running up and down the hallways getting things done.
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Photo 13: In the midst of the fun, Ondoy’s heavy rains started raging…
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Photo 35: There were also light moments, such as this shared by Sister Melania with Ms. Anna.
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Photo 14: …just as the girls were taking the free entrance exam.
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Photos 36 & 37: Plus a little playtime with college freshmen Miel Abong and Thea Gloria… alumna Maj Dizon…and high school senior Angela Pantangco…
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Photo 15: While the girls and teachers were getting concerned as the rains got harder, the show went on for a while…
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Photo 38: High school seniors pause for a souvenir shot as Mrs Chiqui Violago closes up a shipment .
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Photo 16: Since the stage and catwalk were drenched in rain…
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Photo 39: Over the week, thousands of relief packs were churned out by the Assumption San Lorenzo assembly line.
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Photo 17: The girls cleared the hallway to make an impromptu catwalk.
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Photo 40: While the alumnae’s and family council’s trucks were good for delivering to Malibay, San Simon and Pasig, Army trucks were necessary to reach Marikina.
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Photo 18: ..for a fashion show featuring Chocolate Clothing, which was co-founded by Assumption Old Girl Anna Amigo.
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Photo 41: Assumption also forwarded goods to Camp Aguinaldo for loading and distribution to hard-to-reach areas.
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Photo 19: This brought smiles to the faces of the Assumption girls.
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Photo 42: While not everyone at San Lorenzo got a chance to personally go out.
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Photo 20: …and soon-to-be Assumption girls
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Photo 43: and distribute the relief goods…
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