UP North Celebrates Fraternity's 76th
(as posted in Tabets Tambayan VG)
by Gabby Moraleda
Glory, Glory Beta Sigma.
Still in disbelief, shocked and in grief over brod Johnny Regadio’s passing, UP
North brods with their spouses, graced by widows of brods, celebrated our 76th
Anniversary in Foster City CA - reaffirmed by our faith, that JR loved the
fraternity and was in our presence.
The 4-minute amateur video* recreates our traditional snake dance, culminating
in the singing of our marching song “Glory, Glory Beta Sigma” with lots of
laughs, hugs, cheers and the passionate shouts that tell it all, the very reason
why we meet and celebrate our foundation day with pride. For it is an expression
of who we are and the kind of camaraderie we have, unique in every aspect - for,
in the difficult and best of times, we are united, joined in Beta Sigma as
brothers and one family.
*Video link (pls. open in new browser):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vbEj89CGYR9ZIgZ9zjw8sE-uhvqpOU6_/view?usp=sharing
Heartwarming was the presence of brod Narsing Lapuz ‘48 (95 yo) and brod Ryan
Calma ‘98 (who came with wife Glecy and their 2 yo daughter) - 50 years apart,
both involved in Animal Science, meet for the first time. Both drove many miles
to attend our gathering.
Brod Humphrey Tumaneng (light blue shirt) made it all the way from Manila and so
did brods Ago Romero '68a (with wife Eva) and Manny del Rosario ‘66 from Los
Angeles.
Overall, it was an evening with mixed emotions - sadness filled with joy,
reflective of true and noble men - who endure, persevere and succeed.
JR is one.
Cheers.
Stalwarts of our formative years! Still going strong. L-R: Dave Villegas'55, Narsing Lapuz'48, Cecilio Felix'52 and Louie Ruiz'59.
Newly installed GP, Dr. Winston Acevedo'61, chats with Ryan Calma'98 and wife Glecy.