The 4th Foundation Night

The following was a taken from MEDICUS NEWSLETTER published in 1986. It described the 4th Foundation Night Activities, written by our Sis Ma. Carmen Edaugal.

Dressed in their best formale and nicest smiles, everyone came anticipating a truly unforgettable night. The brods were all dashing as the sis were all gorgeous. As if it was a Golden Globe Awards Affair, rather, a FAMAS Night (let's patronize our own !)

The whole affair was video-taped and Cris and Bobby tried their very best to be seen in video most of the time but I think, Monette instructed the cameraman to focus only the "focusable". The successful one was Ronald "McDo" de Ramos, who snatched the view for sometime as he recited the Medicus Creed after Rochi Marcelo lead the singing of the National Anthem. The opening remarks was given by the OC of the Sorority, Jennifer Sy and the introduction of the guest, Dean Quito was done by the OC of the Fraternity, Art Onglao. The affair was excellently emceed by Au Fabian and Rhoderick Poblete who made a great pair as their attires complemented very well.

The Sampaguita Hall of the Hyatt was full of cigarette smoke before Dean Quito spoke. But when the Dean, during her very inspiring talk, mentioned how obvious it was that she failed in her anti -smoking campaign, everybody put off their lighted cigarettes except for one whom I've seen. (don't worry, Manny, I won't tell her).

The message of the founding members given by Brod Angel C. Araneta was very touching and reminiscent of the past Medicus Nights and this was followed by the award giving (ala Grammy). Plaques were given to the recipients of the Best Neophyte Award: (Soro) Ma. Cecilia Cuevas and (Frat) Diosdado Limjoco and the Most Outstanding Dominus Award: (Soro) Ma Carmen Edaugal and (Frat) Hassan Irshaid. Certificate of Merit were also given to those who haven't had any abscences during the meetings last year. And since Cris Gonzales was one of the awardees, he had the chance to show his (once in a blue moon) dashing form over the cameras. The Best Dressed Award, the most exciting of the awards and which included cash rewards was given to Araceli Loyola and Bethuel Curameng.

The Unang Hirit Raffle Draw was also held during the night and it was Dean Quito who drew the winning tickets. The said raffle was a very successful fund-raising project organized by Monette Soriano and Manny Sunga.

An indeed delightful part of the affair was the slide projection and of the pictures of the past Medicus Activities. It was exciting to have seen those captures happy moments and candid poses of our brods and sis. Another winsome part was the intermission number rendered by the MEDICUS Band composed by: Gilbert Quimosing, Elvis Verso, Ronald Fetalvero, Archie Lumibao, and singers Ricky Dela Cruz and Roderick Poblete. They sounded like professionals (passion readers? of course not). And the sorority had their own share of talents and breath taking at that. By exhibiting their graceful dancing forms, they caught everybody in awe. The dancers were; Jen Sy, Grace Salamanca, Au Fabian, Mary Ann Chua, Tina Fernandez and Maureen Flores.

The intermission number of the new batch: Ne Plus Ultra and Esprit De Corps was a special treat, truly exciting. And if the others would permit, I should say incomparable (take note Vincula). What with a Babette Villaruel as guest whom nobody recognized and imagined to be the genius looking and serious type - Noel Perez. Everybody almost died laughing at the antics of Marissa Ruffy and Alex Santos who played Elvira Manahan and Kuya Ceasar, respectively. They did not forget to thank their bar host, Gold Mountain and the waiter, Simon as played by Celso Demaala. The Village People: Manny de Lara, Alvin Santos, Jojo San Gabriel, Jun Solis, and Roderick Poblete would have left a Macho image if not for a deviation to very feminine steps when the refrain of the YMCA was played. When Rhuena Cablayan with a very big cross pendant and with very dark shades came out on the stage, no one doubted that she was playing Madonna. But when Dado Limjoco suddenly entered with raised brows, exposed navel and wild dancing, it took some time before tha audience guessed that he was playing Boy George. He looked more like a member of the Kiss Band. On the other hand when Joli Frias came out on a tight fitting, strikingly colored, satin pants, everybody's guess was correct - Imelda Papin. Arnel Bondoc amusingly commented, "madudulas and langaw sa pants niya". Two very healthy sisters, Tess Chan and Doree Villamar played scintillating roles as Dona Delaila and Dona Buding, respectively. Finally, the skit ended with a song from a pregnant Pops played by Aracely Loyola and Martin, played by Norman de Leon. Other members not included in the skit presented a dance number. moreover Rochi marcelo and Zuphia Alcaide rendered a duet.

The highlight of the event was of course the Final Acceptance of the Ne Plus Ultra and Esprit De Corps. It was a very solemn and touching event where each of the new members were symbolically accepted by the pinning to them of their Medicus Pins.

At around 12 midnight, the dancing started and that's another story. . . I don't wish to squeal secrets revealed during the dancing specially during the romantic, sweet, slow dance. MEDICUS people are truly love-susceptive creatures, Oh well . . .

Written By:

Maria Carmen Edaugal 1986