UPRHS 1983: Dear Ruralite:

Speaking of productions at Rural, ka-batch Nimfa Bandian shared the following letter to all of us. Thanks, Nimfa! Go, Rural and Ma'am Palacpac! Break a leg!

Dear Ruralite,

MUTYANG RURAL AY ATING IBANDILA!

This year our Alma Mater will stage its Centennial Production, PEGARAW da musical on September 24-26 at D.L. Umali Hall, College, Laguna. It is our salutation to the centennial celebrations of UP (2008), UPLB (2009), and our kick-off for UPRHS’ 80th year (2009)! This play is based on Bonifacio P. Ilagan’s "May Isang Kalabaw". Edward Perez, a six time Palanca Awardee, will direct it..

This project is a continuing endeavor to achieve excellence in our school, just as it was in your days! From the academic classroom to the performing arts arena, the students are given this opportunity to hone their various talents. They, too, are brought to develop the value of oneness inworking together for a common goal. This is also an avenue opened to students to have the happy memories of having served the community through wholesome entertainment. Furthermore, through this play our school hopes to create among the UPLB constituents a deeper awareness on the value of individual and corporate involvement in endeavors like the building up of UP Los Banos.

Also, it is an important experience among the faculty, staff and students in generating funds for the scholarship program of our school. Attached with this letter are the forms and the ads for the production. The deadline for your individual or company logo is on September 10, 2008, for the presswork.

We will be very happy to have your supportive heart in this activity of ours. (Please pass this to our fellow alumni who could be reached thru e-mail). We believe you are one with us to say:

“KARUNUNGAN AY LAGING MALAYA AT LAGANAP SA MADLA!”

Sincerely yours,

Ma’m Sophie T. Palacpac

Production Manager

Gregorio Y. Ardales

Principal

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While we are on the subject of carabaos, the beasts of burdens, the BOBs...

Carabao item # 1:
411 from the Philippine Carabao Census in 2006 c/o the Bureau of Animal Industry of the Philippines. And remember, Carabao owners, register your carabaos this year, cuz Lord knows, we need to keep track of them babies: