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Bingguhan 2008: July 12, 2008
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Members of Fil-Am Atlanta board and friends at the Philippine Independence Day event, June 12, 2008. L - R: Sonny de Hitta, Eden de Hitta, Mae Pascual, Grace Ragheb, Didi O'Connor, Edwina Blanco, Willy Blanco, Rosemary. Back: Willee Bonus.

Bingguhan 2008: July 12, 2008
Ralph and Didi's 40th Wedding Anniversary
Kalayaan 2008: June 12, 2008
Fil-Am 2008 Spring Picnic Photos
Annual Fil-Am Independence Day Celebration & Miss Fil-Am 2008 Pageant
June 14, 2008, 7 p.m., Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Miss Fil-Am 2008 Candidates
Christina Ceniza  | Victoria Coe  | Faye Greta  | Juneli Zabala

Class of 2008

Jongco-Aaron

Jongco, Aaron

School: University of Georgia
Degree: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education summa cum laude
Plans: Graduate school in early childhood education, University of Georgia
Parents: Nora Jongco

Elliott, Tiffany Marie

School: Georgia State University
Master of Science in Biology magna cum laude
Plans: To apply to medical schools
Parents: Lolita Elliott

Ella_Angelie

Ella, Maria-Angelie Ilde Pricilla de Gracia

School: Fayette County High School (Home of the Tigers)
Plans: Attend Georgia Perimeter College, then transfer to Emory during the middle of sophomore year to major in physical therapy
Parents: Oscar and Evangeline Ella



Lao-Athena

Lao, Athena Louise Medrana

High School: Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Major Honors:
*Valedictorian
*Region STAR Student
*Principal's Leadership Award
*Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Best All-Around Senior" Cup
*AP Scholar with Distinction
*Gregg W. Lewis Memorial Scholar-Athlete Award
*Marge Schneider Memorial Science Memorial Science Award
*2008 Northeast Georgia Teen Volunteer Award
*2008 Furman University's Emerging Public Leaders Program "Best Public
Service" Project Winner
*2007 4-H Dean's Award in Communications and the Arts
*Selected to 2007-2008 State Superintendent of Education's Student Advisory Council
*2006 Governor's Honor's Program (Latin Major)
*Captained Academic Team to 2008 Varsity State Runner-Up and 2006 Junior Varsity State Title
. *4-Year National Latin Exam Gold Medalist
*6-time All-State Piano
*3-time All-State Orchestra (Violin)
*2-time All-Northeast Georgia Tennis 2nd Team
*3-time Future Problem Solving International Team Competition Top 5
*2003 Georgia State Spelling Bee Champion and 12th in Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee
Scholarships:
*Gates Millennium Scholar
*Coca-Cola National Scholar
*National Merit Scholar
*AXA Achievement Community Scholar
*National Honor Society Scholarship State Winner
*Athens Area Human Relations Council Scholar
*Received full merit scholarship offers from: The University of Georgia (Foundation Scholarship), University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Carolina Scholarship), Emory University (Callaway Scholarship), Duke University (University Scholarship)
Plans: To major in classics and biology at Harvard University and plans to pursue career in either education or medicine.
Parents: Fred and Generosa Medrano Lao, Athens, Georgia

Zabala, Juneli Granados

School: Jonesboro High School, Jonesboro, GA
President, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Recipient of Presidential Award (Top 15%)
Plans: Attend Georgia Southern University and pursue a degree in Nursing
Parents: Jun & Beth Zabala 		Ragheb_Omar

Omar Ragheb, Outstanding Fil-Am 6th Grader

Omar was called 12 times on Honors Award Day at Sutton Middle School in Buckhead on May 21, 2008. Omar received the following:

1. All "A" Honor Roll Award
2. Outstanding Academic Achievement in Science Award
3. Excellence in French Award
4. Aristotle Award (Excellence in Challenge Language Arts)
5. Citizenship Award
6. Perfect Attendance Award
7. Earning the Highest Grade in Math Class Award
8. 2nd Place in Sigma Mathematics League Award
9. Math Fest Award
10. Excellence in Private Violin Study (Orchestra Achievement Award)
11. Dixie Classic Competition Award (Orchestra)
12. Received a medal for Excellence in Dixie Classic Competition (held in Atlanta Symphony Hall May 2008)

On a separate occasion last May 6, 2008 during the 22nd Annual Sutton Middle School Honors Banquet held at The Foundry at Puritan Mills downtown, he received a medal for High Honors in 6th Grade.
Omar is featured in American Who's Who Association Book Volume II, recognized in the 2007-2008 National Edition of Who's Who Registry of Academic Excellence.

Kalayaan 2008: June 12, 2008

Nardiello-Jon

Jon-Michael V. Nardiello

School: Sprayberry High School, Marietta
3.5+ GPA
1st place at 400 meter dash in the regional track and field meet
Third place in 400x400 relay
Plans: Study sports medicine at GA State University, Fall of 2008.
Parents: John & Ellen Nardiello

Zabala-Juneli

Juneli Zabala is Fil-Am's APAC 2008 Scholar

Juneli Granados Zabala, 17-year-old daughter of Jun and Beth Zabala of Jonesboro, Georgia, is a graduating senior from Jonesboro High School. She is a recipient of the Presidential Award (top 15% of her class).

She is an active member of The National Beta Club (president), National Honor Society, Key Club (president), Model United Nations (team leader), and Spanish Club. She has served in the Student Council as Senior President, Junior President, and Sophomore Vice-President. She played Varsity Tennis all four years of her high school career. She was in the Chamber/Elite Orchestra for 7 years and garnered the Music Director's Award. She has competed in various academic fairs, winning First Place in the State Level Science Fair, First Place in the County Level Science Fair, First Place in the Environmental Science Fair, and third Place in the Social Science Fair. She also received First Place Award in the National 4-H Competition for the State of Georgia.

Juneli has volunteered her time with different community organizations like Southern Regional Medical Center, Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, PAWS Atlanta Animal Shelter, Calvary Refuge Center for Hurricane Katrina victims, and Soup Kitchen. She has also volunteered as Elementary School Tutor and Vacation Bible School Teacher. Juneli plans to attend Georgia Southern University in the fall and pursue a degree in Nursing, following in her mother's footsteps. "Sure, doctors diagnose, but nurses heal - and there is nothing more worthy a person can do," says Juneli regarding her aspirations of becoming a nurse. Juneli enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping, traveling, playing the viola and piano, meeting new people, and making new friends whenever she can.

Kalayaan 2008: June 12, 2008

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