Let’s all celebrate SESAA’s fifteenth anniversary with triumphant joy and thanksgiving! Triumphant joy, because we have survived and conquered the odds that tested our will to transform our vision and dreams into reality. Today, the San Esteban community is enjoying the fruits of our labor and sacrifices – scholarships, incentive and recognition awards for the youth here and in our hometown, mutual/death aid to members, a link to the San Esteban website, and financial assistance for worthwhile community endeavors.

     We thank our officers, members, advisers, and all who have supported us. Your trust, persistence, and commitment made SESAA what it is today! Above all, we do not forget to give thanksgiving to our Lord for He has made all things possible for all of us!

     Fifteen years ago at the founding of the SESAA, I was a new immigrant, had nothing to offer, not even a car to use; but, the thirty-nine other founders did not accept that as an excuse. My brother Everlino volunteered to drive me to meetings. What did I have at the time? Nothing but the best of intentions for my beloved townmates and relatives – from the abundance of my heart!

     The San Esteban Schools Alumni Association must continue as an association with a good heart. It survived because its officers and members served from the bottom of their hearts, and were willing to put service to others above their personal pride and convenience.

     Congratulations to all of us. We made it!