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A Tribute To Our SJS 2008 Philippine Reunion Batch 57 Hosts
SJS’s 60th Year Grand Alumni Homecoming Part I
Dr. Mariano Ridon And Family
Mariano Ridon, M.D. ,(Batch 57), was born on August 19, 1941, in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He completed his primary education, graduated as first Honor, at Tapinac Elementary School in Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines. His secondary education was completed at St. Joseph School, Olongapo City, Zambales in 1957, graduated as valedictorian. Collegiate education was at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, graduated with a degree of Doctor Of Medcine in 1965 with specialties in OB-Gynecology as well as Family Medicine.
After his schooling, he had a very active life in his career and in several civic organizations, obtaining honor recognitions and awards namely:
* Most Outstanding President Physician - Phil. Medical Association, Olongapo City Medical Society 1979-1981
* Most Outstanding Olongapeno Fiesta Chairman 1986
* Most Outstanding Hospital Director - UST Medical Alumni Association - during 1990 UST Grand Alumni
Homecoming
* Most Outstanding President and Chapter - Philippine Hospital Association - Olongapo and Zambales Council
1993, 1994. 1995
* Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM)
* Top Ten Nominees in Medicine 1996
* Dept. of Education - National Category - Ulirang Ama - Ulirang Pamilya 1997 Award
* Chairman - SJS Grand Alumni Homecoming - 1998 - 50th Year Anniversary
He has been the owner and Medical Director of St. Jude Family Hospital in Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines since obtaining his medical degree up to the present time. He also has been the President of Judimar Enterprises.
He is married to Judith Pantaleon Gonzalez of Castillejos, Zambales, with whom he has seven children (2 boys and 5 girls), all are SJS alumni. His children are:
Maricel G. Ridon, M. D.
Meredith G. Ridon-Rodriguez, R. N.
Madeline G. Ridon-Tolentino, M. D.
Mariane G. Ridon-Barredo, Hospital Administration Masters Degree
Marion G. Ridon, M. D.
Maricar G. Ridon, B. S, in Physiotherapy
Reynante G. Ridon (deceased)
Sons-in-law:
Dino R. Rodriguez - Pol. Science Degree
Marvin M. Tolentino, M. D. (ENT)
Grandsons: Maron and Paulo
The 2008 SJS Faculty celebritiesWe, the SJSAA 57 express our gratitude to the following teachers who have imparted a great legacy in our lives. They were our mentors for integrity, forbearance, perseverance, enthusiasm in education, and strong determination.The sister of our very own Batch57 member, Mrs. Marita Daluz-Webster, Sis Lucia is celebrating her golden jubilee of sisterhood this year. She left behind her loving family to join the Franciscan sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in 1956. She had taught many children in different states. She was called “The Flying Nun” due to the fact that she would go to whoever needs her help wherever they may be.Sister Lucia was one of the first graduates of St. Joseph School (1949). After high school graduation, she entered the University of the Philippines where she obtain her Bachelor of Education Degree in 1953. Subsequently, she became a faculty member of SJS (1953-1956). She continued her education and completed her Masters Degree in Administration and became a principal in other schools. Later on, she became the superintendent of the Catholic Schools in El Paso, Texas. She retired from her work in 2007 but she will always be there for her family and her many friends. In June 2008, she celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a dedicated nun. This joyous celebration of life was attended by relatives and faithful friends. She did follow her dream. She did answer THE CALL.Another Jubilarian is Mrs. Trinidad Macugay-Guerrero. She was born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She completed her secondary education at the Jose Abad Santos High School which was under Arellano University during those times. She then completed her Bachelors Degree in Education at the Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines. She taught at SJS 1952 to 1958 mainly Home Economics and Physical Education. She left SJS after the graduation of Batch 58 to come to US. Whereas the Batch 58 is celebrating their golden jubilee, so is she. She got married in 1959 and continued her studies. Although she didn’t complete her masters degree in Education, she obtained a certificate on bookkeeping which became her livelihood later. After her husband passed away in 1676, she continued to work until 1986. At 84 she is in good health, loves gardening, and drives her most favorite car 2006 Jaguar. She is happy to see her former students during this reunion.Another sister of our very own Batch 57 member Dr. Mariano Ridon, Mrs. Felipa Ridon-Strominger was born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. During her primary and intermediate school years, at Candelaria, Zambales she was promoted twice and skipped grade three and grade five. She completed her secondary education at Naval Reservation Junior College in Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines as third honor. Fresh from high school and even before attending college, she was called to teach at various schools due to lack of teachers. Her brother Dr. Mariano Ridon was among her students then. She eventually completed her Bachelors Degree in Education at the University of Santo Tomas majoring in English. She taught at SJS 1954 to 1963. She got married in 1965 and had a son. They settled in different states where she taught at some of them. She and her husband stayed in the Philippines for about ten years at one time. While there, she helped the US Navy dependents in their struggle to pass the GED. She is finally settled at Las Vegas, Nevada where she has been for the last 14 years. She still mourns for her husband who passed away in May of this year.For more detailed biography, please visit :http://sjsaa57-olongapo-ph.org/jte10x10/ and http://sjsaa57ocph.blogspot.com/Submitted by Dorothy Mae Bennett, M.D. Batch ‘57
