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Brod Gene Samson’66 is Prez of Cabanatuan Younger Set, Northern California, USA By Gerry Abenes ‘66
It's a maneuver that never fails: gather a bunch of brods with their spouses, and the atmosphere is instantly charged with unbridled excitement.
That's exactly what happened, again, on September 13, 2008 at Sheraton's in Burlingame on the occasion of the Ninth Grand Reunion Ball of the Cabanatuan Younger Set (CYS), whose current prez is our very own Gene Samson (Spirit of '66). The CYS holds a dinner-dance every other year. It has a long history that started way back in 1939 as a way of celebrating the Cabanatuan town fiesta. The coronation of a new fiesta muse is the highlight of the event. It was also a night when Princess Laura Cademas, daughter of Gene and Geny, made her last walk as she turned over the crown to the incoming princess.
The City Mayor of Cabanatuan said in his message, "We recognize your acts of altruism directed especially to our fellow Cabanatuaneos." The altruism he referred to are the scholarships that are awarded yearly to deserving students by the CYS.
Brods all the way from LA, Salinas and Sacramento gathered in support of Brod Gene, and to beam some Betan magic into the affair. Gates were free for the brods, courtesy of Gene; what's more, (are you ready for this?) Gene has pledged a handsome amount to the UP Beta Sigma Northern California Chapter in exchange for the solid efforts of brods Nol, Dutch, Ric V, Cyrus, JR and Vee in securing the gates. Talk about getting paid to have fun!
'Way to go Gene! 'Way to go brods!
The Cabanatuan Younger Set, USA
The Prez & First Lady - Gene & Geny Samson
Proud parents Gene & Geny with daughter, outgoing Princess Laura
Orlando Samson with daughter Dinah Gerry & Lleva Abenes
Bong & Eileen Beredo Boy & Irma Ramos Dave & Mercy Villegas
Eric & Lita Punzalan Ike & Tanya Araneta Ding & Julie Cavestany
Bobby & Harlean Pascual Pogs & May Gaspay Rotsen & Marivi Lawas
Titing & Cheng Valdez Ago & Eva Romero Willie & Tess Vergara
The Stags: Vee De Vera, Manolo Banzon, Vic Gacusan, Johnny Regadio, Rick Velasco
The UP NorCal Brods & Wives get crazy and try to raise the roof
"Gene's Legion"
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