Bust, portrait or statue of St. Charles

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Title: Bust, portrait or statue of St. Charles
Language: English
Source: The Carolinian Volume XV (Issue No. 9) October 1951
Year: 1951
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Fulltext: KNOW AN OFFICER OF THE USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BUST, PORTRAIT OR STATUE ol ST. CHARLES? Perusing the August issue of the Carolinian, I came across the Alum ni President's letter to the alumni of the University of San Carlos. He urges us to take keener interest and have more active participation in the affairs of the USCAA. His appeal couldn't have been more forceful. I am sure many other Carolinians who have read his let ter now have a livelier interest in the Association and are eager to do their share in promoting closer relations between them and the Alma Mater as well as among them selves. Let us hope that San Car los graduates, where-ever they may be or in whatever situation in life they find themselves in, will find time to tell their fellow-alumni, through the ’ Alumni Chimes," their activities, their achievements, and even their problems, or to pass on to the ’’Chimes" whatever interest ing news they have about their fellow-Carolinians. Coming down to brass tacks, he asked for suggestions as to how we can best spend the Pl,292.00 that our Association has. 1 was won dering if it would not be a good idea to donate some enduring thing for our Alma Mater. Specifically, 1 think it might be a good idea to have a bust or statue made or a big portrait painted of St. Charles Borromeo in whose honor our Uni versity has been named. If it is a bust or a portrait, it can be placed in the main hall or entrance of USC. If we decide to have a statue, it can be placed in the center of the campus or in front of the administration building, as the statue of John Harvard is in Harvard Yard. (It's funny, the campus at Harvard is still called the "Yard.") There may be other worthwhile suggestions from other USC alum ni. Let's have them all and find out at a meeting of the Association (Continued on page. 2!,) Do y ou Know . . . That Attys. Epifanio S. Hermosima and Leocadio Llanto, fullblooded Carolinians, are candidates for Mayors in the towns of Sibonga and San Fernando, respectively? That Atty. Jesus Iriarte, another prominent Carolinian is the Division Auditor for the Visayas and Min danao, and at the same time the Acting Provincial Auditor of Cebu? That Atty. Vicente O. Frias is presently with the Senate (not as Senator yet!) but as PRO to the Senate President Mariano Jesus Cuenco (a blue-blooded Carolinian non-the-less)? Atty. Frias was and still is an orator of the first calibre bringing honors to his Al ma Mater during and after his days at San Carlos on oratorical tilts. That in the progressive munici pality of Dumanjug, five young Ca rolinians are simultaneously running as Councilors: Atty. Juan Mercader, Attorneys-not-yet Pablo P. Garcia, Domingo Zozobrado, Aniceto Zozobrado and Eliseo de la Sema (Lex Circle Prexy of 1951 and current Registrar of the Colegio del Sto. Nino)? That Atty. Michael Mayol (still a bachelor!) is now head ol the Department of Surveying in the Uni versity of Southern Philippines? He was the Carolinian who topped the list of successful USC Bar candidates last year. That Mr. Mauro Tobes is still at it, I mean, a bachelor? And besides, he is the Council Tidings, official organ of Cebu's K of C, editor. That Lieutenant Ben W. Alpuerto, dashing and handsome in his San Carlos days, has long been natu ralized American citizen, is currently serving as a regular U.S. Army Officer stationed in the United States, and has been slated to mid dle-aisle with a beauteous Mis sourian bride last September 19? All Carolinians join in wishing him good luck and congratulations on his marital fling. .7. /?<,,/,/■ Secretary Pacing, as she is known to her many friends, is a Faculty member of this Uni versity, is Secretary of the USC Alumni Association, is a member of the Philippine Association of University Professors, a Pro moter of the Children of Mary, an active member of the YLAC, a member of the Board cf Directors, UST Alumni Association. Her Academic qualifications read like an honor citation . . H. S , valedictorian, Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion; A.A., with highest honors, University of Son Car los B.S.E., summa cum laude, University of San Carlos, M.A., benemeritus, University of Santo Tomas; Candidate for PhD., Uni versify of Santo Tomas. What, no gold medal with silver oak leaf?! After her doctorate she plans to travel abroad. Hobbies: Reading, tickling the black-and-white keyboard tor would you rather want it put this way: She plays the piano!) Likes pancit cantcn, lumpia frito, coke, snappy conversation, ferns and roses. Her tender side cf life: she's in love with two people yet: Papa and Mama. Her closest friends: Flora, Inday, Lily, Ely, Nitang . . She can type, take dictation by short hand, swim (she once won a 50-centavo pipe in a swimming contest among the lady faculty members), declaim with con siderable eloquence, orate, partake in dra matics, trip the light fantastic in sweet numbers, sew a frock, cook a meal. Winding up, Pacing is a tried-and-true product of Catholic education. October, 1951 Page 23 ALUMNOTES (Continued from page 23) which of the suggestions majority ol the members think the best. I hope we have started the ball rolling and let's hope other USC alumni will follow through. —Teodoro V. Madamba Administrative Asst., USIS 1 had the pleasure of reading the Alumni President's open letter in this section of last issue. Allow me therefore to congratulate the alumni officers. With the hope that the spir it of our Association will grow ever with the Alumni officers' unselfish leadership, I place myself, as every ■true alumnus of San Carlos, at the service of the Association. Anent the amount now in the hands of our Treasurer, I would like to suggest that the same be used for the purchase of a bronze bust or statue of St. Charles to be placed at the lobby of the Uni versity. A survey of the University will reveal that USC is bereft of a picture of St. Charles in whose honor the University of San Carlos is named and founded. A memento of his face and figure will therefore make a beautiful memorial gift to the University. It is further suggested that the members of the USC Alumni Asso ciation shall be given access to the library and other facilities after pay ment of a nominal fee for the use of such facilities. I trust that these suggestions will merit your kind consideration and the support of all its members. —Adolfo J. Palacio Calelinian ATTY. FULVIO PALAEZ: (To a student who asked for pointers for the midsemestral exam): “Just point your nose to the book." MR. CANDIDO JUMAPAO: (In his pre-election speech, belying the claim circulated by his political rival that he is not interested in becoming president of the Lex Circle). "That is not true. Since I was a first year I have been running (for the presidency) and now I am flying!" ATTY. JESUS GARCIA: (on sweepstakes): "your chance of winning the sweepstakes is more slim than dying the next day." MR. COSME MIRABUENO: (Freshman law, on being asked why the Convention chose to have the Philippine Constitution begin with the phrase "The Filipino people” instead of "We" like that of the United States!): "Well, because perhaps they wanted to camouflage the intended imitation." MR. VICENTE DELFIN: (In one of his campaign speeches for the Lex Circle presidency): "The game of’ politics is dirty. A while ago, I was intimidated." Quoted by: Artemio V. Gebona College of Law The USCAA officers have been very well pleased by the enthusias tic response given out by the letters above to the open letter of the Association's Prexy in last issue. The USCAA will appreciate very much if more letters will be received which would give more suggestions so that the officers may be able to gauge the trend of the alumni's ideas regarding so many things which should concern them. Regarding the suggestions just mentioned above on how to spend the little amount which the Asso ciation has, they are all very wise and commendable. The USCAA will be glad if the University Admi nistration would be able to read this column so that they may be able to know and be convinced by the whole-hearted interest which we, alumni of USC have for the honor and glory of San Carlos. Then we may be able to join our efforts with their's on constructive ideas which the alumni may be able to help to realize. As it is now, we would like to fan more intensely the alumni's fervor on giving more sug gestions especially on subjects which the letters above have ex pounded. Then, when a meeting will be called for the purpose of de ciding to carry out such commend able and workable suggestions we will surely realize them with the never-failing help of the University Administration. —Atty. Jesus P. Garcia USCAA President THE VINEYARD IS WIDE (Continued from page 18) "Bert, Bert, that's not so. Boy. God's acres are many — and wide. Good, full living is made up of looking for your place and working there. We can't all be corn-growers — some of us have to raise pota toes — and hens — and hogs. Priests have no monopoly on the business of glorifying God and serving Him. So many try for the priesthood — very many don't make it. But most of those, sooner or later find out what is meant for them. Many ex-seminarians are doctors, lawyers engineers, college professors, writers, farmers, sailors now. And if you are a good lawyer or a good sailor or a good farmer, you're as good as a good priest.” "He found me unfit for the one calling I feel I know 1 can do better than anything else. Well, I find the other jobs unfit for me." "There is so much work to be done — so many hands needed in the vineyard — and the vineyard is wide, my son." They had arrived at the convent now. A couple of dozen boys of all sizes came in one wild rush and clambered all over the jeep. "You're late. We've waited for you. Have you got enough nuts now. Father," was chorused in one clamorous jumble. Father Dolan was trying to sa tisfy each interrogator when a black Packard came into a screeching stop beside the jeep. A uniformed chauf feur got out and spoke in low but hasty tones to Father Dolan. "All right, just a minute now. Bert, you come in with me. I want to give you my list. Just call the roll for me. — You fellows can go home after the roll call. I don't know how long I may have to stay. Old Mrs. Moret wants me. It seems she wants the last rites — she feels she is going to die today." Father Dolan said as he and Bert went into the convent. "Mrs. Moret — again?" Bert asked with raised eyebrdws. "Haven't you ever found a good ex cuse for skipping those sessions?" "Well, it might be the 'time' has really come. I sure hate to give up today's sessions with the boys — they'll feel cheated. Oh, well, a man can't be in two places at the same time. Be sure you call the roll Bert." With which request he left the young man. Bert, with the roll-book in one hand, idly attempted to turn over (Continued on page 33) Page 24 THE CAROLINIAN