American School of Manila Alumni Mini-Reunions

Manila Mini-reunion

While in Manila for a month during the Christmas holidays, Andy Butler '72 had a chance to catch up with classmates and otherManila alums.

Tierry Garcia '72, Henry Stralkowski '72, Andy
and John Casey '72

Rose Hamra '72; Betsy Rohling Malca '76
and Margaret Baldwin Bigelow '71.

Manila Mini-reunion

While in Manila in May, Andy Butler (72) had a chance encounter with former faculty Mrs. Regala and also enjoyed time with Manila alums.

L-R: Rose Hamra (72), Mrs. Regala, Andy

Front: Carolyn Butler (75), Ed Nassr (?), Isa Velayo,
Illa Dempsey, and Andy

Back: Sally & Frank (70) Raab, Ray Dempsey (69)
Buddy Velayo (67)

Tampa Mini-reunion

Jeff Phillips (74), Liz Hamra (74) and Dennis Greenfield (71) and their families enjoyed Filipino food and culture at Philfest 2007 in Tampa in April.

L-R: Jeff, Jeff's son. asawa of Liz, Liz, Dennis & son

Christmas Reunions in the Philippines

While in Manila for a month at Christmas, Andy Butler '72 caught up with many PI alums.

With Simon Malca '69 at the "Mabuhay" party for
Simon's Christmas trip to the U.S, held by Andy's
sister Lynn '75.

Ed Nassr '71, John Casey '72, Jeff Cole '72 enjoying fine Cuban cigars. At far right is John's son Ben, a senior
at ISM.

Henry Strzalkolski '72 says Maligayang Pasko" from his Handle Bar near the old Makati campus.
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With sister Lynn '75 at wedding of Kathy Velayo's '65 daughter. Guests were transported on the Villa Escudero grounds by carabao-drawn carts.

Andoy, Jeff Cole '72 and Kim Powers '73 at Borocay

New Year's Eve Rendezvous in the Philippines

While in the PI for Christmas, Andy Butler '72 was at Tali Beach with some Manila alums when Phil Adamson happened upon the group and invited them to a party.

L-R: Joe Assad, Phil Adamson '74, Simon Malca '69,
Hans Kasten '74, Andy Butler '72, Milton Adamson '73

Florida 70's Alums Orlando Micro-Reunion

70's alums, most from Florida, partied in Orlando on October 14-16. Activities included evenings at Disney's Pleasure Island and Universal CityWalk (entertainment complexes) and a masarap Filipino luncheon Sunday graciously provided by Liz Hamra & hosted at Rob Forbes' bahay.

Andy Butler '72, Steve Fellerman '70, Denns Greenfield '71,
Eileen Greenfield, '73, Jeff Phillips '74, Liz Hamra '74,
Rob Forbes '73 and jeff Phillips' asawa Betty at Rob's home.

Steve Fellerman's asawa Susie, Betty & Jeff Phillips, Liz Hamra
Diana Bomar '72 and her daughter Risa "surfing" at CityWalk.

Dim Sum 2005

70's alums met for dim sum on June 26:

Front: Jagdish Mirani (75) holding son Lucas;

Rear:
infant Ruby and Tony (Alyson's daughter & asawa);
Derek aplmer (75); Debbie Guardian (76);
Alyson Palmer (76); Sally Templeton (76);
Leslie McNertney (76); and Rick Velayo (76)

Mike Lipman's ('79) Wedding

Mike's June 25 wedding included a number of alums:

Debbie Dempsey (74) and Marlan; Betty & Jeff Phillips (74)
Yolanda Powell (75); Mike Lipman; Jagdish (75) & Barbara Mirani;
Cynthia Farris (76) and Vance; Rick Velayo (76)

'70 Celebration in Cajun Country

While in New Orleans during Thanksgiving week, Steve Fellerman ('70) visited with classmates Nancy Noone and Ray Murry in their hometown of Baton Rouge. Ray hosted the mini-reunion with true Cajun hospitality by cooking up some very fine and masarp "authentic" gumbo and jambalya.

(From left: asawa Susie & Steve Fellerman, asawa Brad & Nancy Noone, and Ray & asawa Lorraine Murry.)

Debbie Dempsey's 40-something Birthday Party

Debbie Dempsey (74) celebrated a birthday in late August at a party hosted by Jagdish Mirani (75). Read about it.

Debbie, Harlan (non-AS), and Cynthia Farris (76)

Betty & Jeff Phillips (74), host Jagdish Mirani (75) and Lucas

Cathryn (78) & Michelle Palmer (79), and Mike Lipman (79)

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Joan Mashburn's July 4 / Birthday Party

Joan Mashburn (72) shared an explosive 4th with friends at a D.C. hotel suite with a view of the fireworks to celebrate her birthday a few days earlier.

Ann (78), Joan and Billy Mashburn (74)

Andy Butler (72), Diane Bomar (72), Diane Mosey (not AS)
? Herrera (not AS), & Billy Mashburn

Dan O'Bannon's (71) Christmas Party

Front: Dan O'Bannon '71; Gail Hultberg '71; Rick Terrassa '70
Lynne Farris '70; Ann Russell '70

Back: Norman Reyes '68; Kevin (Scott's son) Swiryn;
Scot Swiryn '76; Peter Taylor '69; Phil Telesco '68;
Rob Terrassa '72; Chris Larsen '68 Linda Barton '67

Jeff Phillips' (74) Summer BBQ

Standing (L-R): Berni Kus (74), Mike Lipman (79),
Dennis Mesina (72), & Lynn Lipman (75)

Seated (L-R):    Juggie Mirani (75), non alum, non-alum,
                        Cynthia Farris (76), Jeff Phillips (74)
                        Ed Fortenberry, (77), Debbie Guardian (76)
                         Sharon McClatchy (74)

                                  Read about it!

San Francisco Dim Sum (May)

Cynthia Farris (76), Ed Fortenberry (77),
Debbie Guardian (76), Jeff Phillips (74), Lynn Lipman (75),
Dennis Mesina (72), Lynne Farris (70), "Juggie" Mirani (75)

Read about it!

Mini-reunion in the Great White North

While on a business trip to Vancouver in April, Rick Velayo (76) visited with three alums.

with fellow volleyball player Robin "Ace" Stewart (79)

with Dana Jackson (79)

Susan Stewart (81) and Dana demonstrate Canadian hospitality

Sue Samara (71), Andy Butler (71), and Liz Hamra (74) spent time together during Thanksgiving. This photo was taken in NYC.

Liz Hamra (in blue) signs one of the many memorials at WTC ground zero.

Michelle Palmer's (79) 40th Birthday Bash

Michael Lipman (79), Michelle Palmer-Alvino (79),
Wayne Perkins (79), Dana Jackson (79), Lisa Wagner-Perkins (79), Melissa Staley (79), & Cindy Scholey ('77). They met at Michelle's house in Brentwood, Calif. to celebrate her 40th birthday.
(How many San Miguels are in that lavendera wash pail? <g>)

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BETTY Rules San Francisco

Derek Palmer (75), "Juggie" Mirani (75), Leslie McNertney (76),
Alyson Palmer (76) Rick Velayo (76), Sally Templeton (76), and Debbie Guardian (76) in San Francisco (July 2001)

The group attended a performance of "BETTY Rules", a play written by and starring the rock band BETTY which Alyson is in. The play debuted in San Francisco in July.

Sally, Alyson, Derek, Rick, Debbie & Juggie relaxing with...San Mig?