22nd ANNIVERSARY BALL: A Tribute to Mommy...

The event was held at the Eastern Treasure Cuisine last September 30, 2006, which started at about 8:00 in the evening. Academician May Grace Decena and one of the advisers- Mr. Rogel L. Limpiada hosted the event. This years theme: “A Blast from the Past…A tribute to Mommy Acads at 22: A Scholastic Journey to Excellence”, with its aim to pay tribute to its dearest adviser Mrs. Evelyn R.P. Mercado.

The opening was instigated by the President Mark Jayric Tiñana, then the invocation by Academician Dan Victor Adriano and one of the incoming members Joan Rochell Aman followed by the National Anthem by Academician Rizza Lynn L. Espos.
An Associate member- Mr. Ramon Y. Atienza Jr. gave his welcoming remarks, followed by the Acknowledgement of Guests by one of the executive board members Victoria Agnes Jocson and an Associate member- Ms. Myla O. Calmorin.

After that, a multimedia presentation of the organizations milestone was shown. Academician Stephen Roy Aguilar introduced the Guest Speaker, after a brief
introduction. Then the program proper started with Guest Speaker Ms. Ronnalene R. Florido an associate member of the organization as well. After the inspiring talk, dinner was set. The Presidents time followed afterwards, Mr. Mark Jayric Tiñana discussed the past activities and achievements of the organization to the 19 associate members who were present, 2 advisers, and to the present executive council as well as to the incoming members.

After that, the variety show took place showcasing Acads hidden talents, in honor to pay tribute to Mommy Evelyn R.P. Mercado, with a surprise serenade, dance number and song number from the academicians as well as the introduction to Academic Clubs New Hymn- “Academician Forever” followed by a multimedia presentation specially prepared for our dearest adviser after which was the awarding ceremony and acceptance of the 12 incoming members. A response from Mommy Evelyn R.P. Mercado followed, once again giving inspiration to each and every present member, associate and this time the newly accepted batch of academicians. A message from one of the founding members of the organization – Mr. Marlon Manzano followed and then the closing remarks from the chairperson of the activity- Academician Kathleen L. Subito. Devotion, followed by Mathew Joshua Tan and the closing part by the president.

Once again the Academicians were successful in fulfilling their aim to pull out a memorable event. They have fulfilled their goals of having an acceptance ceremony, variety show, launching the new hymn, a multimedia presentation, gathering as many associate member as they can, and the highlight of Academic Clubs 22nd anniversary ball- the tribute to Mommy Evelyn R.P. Mercado.