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Ia is a bear. Sure, she may look cute and cuddly but she
is ferocious! She will deceive you by posing in a very
endearing manner but once you get close to her, out comes
her sharp claws and teeth!
As you can see, this kind of bear is very rare. She is both
a lover and a fighter. She has lots of friends who go with
her through thick and thin and a family that supports her
through everything. This bear is also short-tempered. Try
not to get her angry with you or she’ll rip you in pieces.
Jethro E. Bugayon
AB Management Economics
If there’s a jack of all trades, then she could be the jill!! Ask
her something and surely she has a ready answer. This
one’s a tough troubleshooter, she has ready solutions for
whatever problems.
Crizelle L. Chan
AB Management Economic
It starts out as a blur from the distance. All you can hear
is a loud vrooom as you see the plate WMU 624 disappear
around the corner. That’s Jeff the racer, driving to school.
He parks his car at the far end of the east car park, waits
a minute for his turbo to cool down, then heads for class.
Once he enters his class, he becomes Jeff the student, who,
like other Ateneans, has to worry about deadlines, exams,
and the hustle and bustle of everyday school life. As the
day ends, he grabs a couple of drinks with his buddies,
catching up, telling jokes, and sharing laughs. Here, we see
Jeff the friend, always reliable, always there. At the end of
the day, as Jeff retires back to his room, he becomes the
person anyone hardly sees. Jeff becomes the thinker, the
dreamer, and the doer. While Jeff’s day may have already
ended, he knows deep inside that his life has just begun.
Jeff never rests with mediocrity still in sight. He has a
drive and a passion and this is what pushes him towards
excellence, pushes him to succeed.
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Kristine J. Chuacokiong
AB Management Economics
Make your pecs dance and think that it’s cool. Always be
angry. Have swimming pool issues. Be a clumsy, blundering
jock, “Miss, isang BK. ‘Yun o, ‘yung Burger King,” and trip
over yourself in all your flat-footed glory, but by no means
be just any Johnny Bravo. Be a nerd—be readily responsible;
rarely, if not never, want to cut or come to class late; always
have Thursday’s assignment finished by Monday; mutter
things to yourself; trade a night out with friends for a date
with your newest video game acquisition; tend to your
mongo plants like they were ornamental. Head straight to
the gym after class. Envision yourself: “I am Superman; I
am the Hulk; I am a big brick wall.” Listen to “Eye of the
Tiger” while doing your cardio workout. Break out into
an arm-pumping (bicep-popping) dance with graceless
propensity. Last of all, always have a barbell with your
morning cup of coffee.
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But this chica has so much more than her driving skills
going for her. Though not an expert with computers nor
camera timers, she has absolutely no problems in bringing
out the best in people. She is a daughter that would make
any parent proud, an exemplary student, and a one-of-
a-kind friend. Her genuinely pleasant demeanor and
naturally cheerful aura have rightfully earned her a place
in the hearts of many. Her friends know that they are truly
special just because they have her in their lives.
Adrian P. Dabao
AB Management Economics
Sa wakas!
Salamat kay Lord. Alay ko sa Kanya ang aking buhay.
Para kay Ma at Pa, hindi sapat ang pasasalamat.
Masusuklian ko rin ang pagpapasensiya at pagmamahal
ninyo sa akin balang araw.
Sa mga kaibigan, kalaro at kainuman…tuloy lang ang
ligaya!
Sa mga taong nagmahal, minahal, patuloy na nagmamahal
at minamahal, salamat. Kasa-kasama ko kayo hanggang
sa aking pagtulog. Kita-kita na lang tayo sa panaginip.
Mabuti na lang, may teatro at may musika! Salamat din
at naimbento ang radyo at gitara, mga kasama sa aking
pag-iisa.
Mabuti na lang at hindi nauubos ang umaga, puwede pang
mangarap at magpatawa!
Simula pa lang ng lahat.
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Gene Jasmine C. Dy
AB Management Economics
Jaimeangelo P. Ferrer
AB Management Economics
Kristine M. Flores
AB Management Economics
Her friends will surely remember her for her exploding, yet
very endearing kakulitan. She always has a crazy blooper to
share that leaves everyone laughing. A jolly person by nature,
she always sees the good and beautiful in every situation.
Above all, Kitin is undoubtedly one of the best people you will
ever get to meet. She has a genuine concern for everyone
around her and would run the extra mile to ensure your
happiness. Friends simply can’t resist but love her. As such, she
truly brightens up the life of everyone around her.
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Dean V. Fonacier
AB Management Economics
Minnie L. Fong
AB Management Economics
Kathryn T. Genson
AB Management Economics
Lauren Niña A. Go
AB Management Economics
Marianne C. Guiang
AB Management Economics
Who would have thought that the once shy & quiet girl
will soon shine her own light? Mars has managed to keep
herself on track—high grades & the company of friends. She
is willing to help solve problems whether it is about family,
love, or school (esp. math problems). She shares her talents
to those who need them. Give her any accounting or eco
problems & she’ll have the answers. Simply amazing!
But amidst all these, she keeps a child’s heart delighting
over shallow joys that paints a smile on her face. She’s a
constant tong-its & pusoy dos buddy. She sings whatever’s
on her mind & gives new lyrics to songs. Most of all, Mars is
someone who would stick it out with a friend through good
& bad times—ask Bessie, her lifelong friend. She laughs &
cries with you & does not care if you don’t conform to the
majority. Who cares? As long as we’re happy! She surely
has a way with people; she has covered both ends of the
spectrum with the people she’s befriended—from the cono
type to the jologs (dats us! fab5+max)
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She is not what she seems. Shy yet noisy. Reserved yet
outgoing. Once you see this girl, you think that she’s all
serious and smart but she’s one of the craziest and “sabog”
person that you’ll ever meet. When you’re with her, it’s
like transporting back in time and being a kid again. She’s
a great person to be with when you’re stuck in traffic
because you’ll never get bored or hungry. Moments with
her are all fun and wacky. She always has food in her bag
or car. The best gift to give her is a megaphone that can
be attached to her car so that when she shouts or says
something to the people crossing or driving, she shall be
heard. She shouts out all types of animals when she gets
shocked. Apparently, there is such a thing as a “butiking
baboy”. For her, everyone’s name is “baboy”.
There are two movie characters that describe this girl well.
If South Glen South has Josie Geller, ADMU has Carmela
Javellana, the inquisitive and hardworking student who
studies even if she has to go through teary eyes and
sleepless nights. She is the dedicated worker who meets
deadlines come hell or high water—that is why she will
always be a “Dean’s lister” by heart.
Want to know who she is? Facts as of 2005: blue and green
colors, sleeps during mornings and awake at nights, doesn’t
eat breakfast, draws (copies actually), sings out of tune,
whistles in tune, loves any kind of music, somebody, what
a wonderful world, only listens to the melody, Japanese
anime, especially bishonens, slam dunk, gundam seed,
fruits basket, now and then, here and there, reads any
book, Dragonlance Heroes, Tracy Hickman, Margaret Weis,
Raymond Feist, Anne McCaffrey, Harry Potter, The Little
Prince, fanfiction, cats, hamsters, animax, Star movies
Chinese, Frasier, soggy fries, spicy, siomai with sauce in Le
Ching, green tea frap or tea or juice, coffee, coffee jelly,
taho but the manong always isn’t there!!! Rather wear
sandals than rubber shoes, bracelets, necklaces, anklets,
silver or gold, always drops her cell phone so she doesn’t
repair the screen anymore, uses fudge rather than swear,
“square” in the psych test, hates roaches... Now you know
her!!!
694
There are still some good things left in this world. For
Nelwyn, these include A’s and B+, love stories, dreams
of bonfires by the beach, the hilarity of being “malas”,
shopping, apple pies and her boo. Always bangs the door
and scatters papers around the room, she makes her
presence known. After all, she has a naturally captivating
smile that radiates from her face. Who can forget the
countless memories of her stumbling and falling on
staircases albeit with much laughter and fun? Her loyalty
to friends is unwavering. She embraces everything for love.
And she won’t look back, but will keep going forward. She
has continually evolved, shedding some of her previous
persona to reveal someone totally different from the one
used to be. With an occasional sigh here and there, with a
sparkle in her eye and a lazy grin on her face, Nelwyn has
a casual way of gracing your life with undeniable warmth
that only her friends are fortunate enough to witness. Yes,
there are good things left in this world. For us, Nelwyn is
one of them.
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Wilmore A. Llamas
AB Management Economics
Antonio Miguel C. Lu
AB Management Economics
Anyone who sees Tonz for the first time would immediately
perceive him as reserved. What these people don’t know is
that he’s the complete opposite. Fun-loving, witty, jovial,
and gregarious, he gets along really well with all sorts
of characters—the old, weird, serious, and quiet. With his
thoughtful and caring acts, he can surely win anyone’s
friendship in no time. He’s like a child with mischief
sparkling in his eyes and his childlike charm makes him
more lovable to the people around him. With all the goals
he aspires in life, he knows exactly how to get it. Nothing
can keep him from fulfilling his dreams. He is someone
who fought every battle that came his way, not caring if
he won or lost, but how he turned out in the end. He knows
what spells the difference, what makes him survive is the
strength that comes from within. Despite all the perilous
tides of life, when one had to choose either to sink or swim,
he chose to walk on top of the water instead.
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I always liked Dinbo. I’ll remember him for being the nice,
soft-spoken guy I know. He’s one of the few people I never
doubted. He never got on my nerves, he was never hostile
to anyone around him.
Aileen P. Macasaet
AB Management Economics
Nicolo Y. Maniquis
AB Management Economics
Flexible, grabe kung mag laugh trip, survivor! She just might
rival the Energizer Bunny, but she has her down moments
too. But that’s a rarity, especially when you talk fast enough
for your words to take flight by themselves. Fun to be with,
game for everything, gregarious, very independent. Si Ken
ay totoo at walang halo ng pagkukunwari. Kung ano ang
nakikita mo sa kanya ay ganoon siya.
Emil D. Nucum
AB Management Economics
She puts her past against her chest, closes her eyes and
leans back as a tear takes its time to course down her
cheeks only to settle on her lips, red as passion itself,
without a doubt both fulfilled to have lived and blissful to
have loved.
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Rebecca A. Paguio
AB Management Economics
The first thing that you will probably learn once you get
to know Becca is that she really is not a 13-year-old nene.
She is a no-nonsense type of person who sets her mind
on things she wants to accomplish. She is actually more
mature than most people her age. Becca truly is the perfect
example of how a petite frame can pack a big punch.
At first, it’s hard to get to know this person for she tends to
be shy around new people. But once you do, you’ll realize
it’s so easy to love her because of her sweet nature. The
best of both worlds—you get exactly this when you’re with
her. Ajang, as close friends call her, is a mixture of the old
and new, of the naive and sophisticated, of the prim and
the brash. She portrays a quality of truly talented people:
a procrastinator at heart yet manages to produce the most
excellent results in the end. She sometimes seems lost and
jaded but in truth, she is amusingly urbane and mature. She
is one lady who knows how to carry herself splendidly well.
Despite all the challenges she faced, she has yet remained
as composed and unscathed. With the sort of smile that is
a little bit timid, quite demure and absolutely contagious,
she brings a breath of fresh air everywhere she goes and
makes people feel young with her beautiful outlook in life
and carefree attitude. The world is yours Jang!
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Karen C. Reyes
AB Management Economics
This girl may float like a butterfly but she stings like a bee.
She will sting any man’s heart not only with her hypnotic
beauty but also with the lasting sweetness that she gives.
Tamara R. Ruiz
AB Management Economics
—Gigi, Kim, Tercel, Nancy, Cat, Regina, Tara, Trina, Miki, Fifi,
Chay, Joemar, Gino, Madelle, and sabre friends—
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Alexander C. Samson
AB Management Economics
I’ve always joked that Lara would be the one to wear the
pants in her family. That’s just how she is—outspoken but
always well-spoken, a natural leader who knows when it’s
better just to play the part of the hard worker. You just can’t
point out where her strength comes from—the confidence
that pulls her out of the most cruel of winters. Indeed,
inside this girl is an invincible summer. But beyond her
strengths, Lara hides a charming vulnerability most often
seen only by the closest of friends. Whether it’s on the
topic of love or the next project deadline, her sometimes
frantic approaches have always been refreshing. We’ve all
grown with Lars, there’s no other way to put it. We’ve seen
her turn from the animated girl she was in OrSem to the
graceful but still occasionally frantic woman she is today.
A day with Lars is a roller coaster ride with its fair share of
spills and thrills. But always in the end you step out ecstatic
and satisfied. Then you begin to ask yourself, can I ride
again? Thanks for the years Lars, we love you!
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Marianne Camille C. Sy
AB Management Economics
Ornel Jayson K. Sy
AB Management Economics
Kristoffer L. Tiansay
AB Management Economics
Catherine T. Tsang
AB Management Economics
Look Carlo Valdez in the eye and what do you see? The
silent and conspicuous rumor mongrel who knows so
much about almost anyone and everything? Maybe. The
Chubi del Rosario-looking stud sought after by many girls,
even boys, for his killer smile and toned physique? Could
be. A true-blooded Atenean driven by the spirit of Magis
in leading oral presentations and arranging organization
projects? True enough. A friend who will always stick it
out with you through thick and thin and will be there for
you especially at you lowest point? Most certainly. Carlo
has transcended mere definitions of the word “friendship”
proving his sincerity to everyone—people, dogs, or what
have you. Just by listening to your problems, lending you
a ride or simply plain fooling around, Carlo does not let his
friends down in drinking sessions, basketball games, work-
outs, and outings. And at the end of it all, all his friends can
look at him in the eye and sigh with gratitude. “Now that’s
what friends are for.”
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Katrina F. Villanueva
AB Management Economics
Elvie C. Weeguanco
AB Management Economics
Meg K. Yap
AB Management Economics