Jacquelyn D. Addog
Filipino, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)

Cynthia S. Bangaan
General Science & Biology

Detty M. Balokey
Social Studies, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)

Echanes A. Cadiogan
Christian Education

Jane T. Casilio
Filipino, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)

Roger P. Gawidan
Music, Art, Physical Education & Health (MAPEH)

Edith L. Polilin
English, Teacher in Charge

Alfredo F. Gallardo
English, School Organ Adviser

Rosalina A. Tabag
Math

Norman B. Tamulong
Science & Technology, Librarian, Treasurer

Sylvia K. Yongaan
Physics, Math

Leah W. Aluyen
Soquib, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Auditor

Freda B. Andogan
Soquib, Besao, Mt. Province

John C. Antiyag Jr.
Ambagiw, Besao, Mt. Province
Curriculum Auditor

Ryan B. Aquin
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Vivian Isabel B. Aquin
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Janice L. Basiyo
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Business Manager

Ezra D. Begalan
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province

Michelle Faith M. Bete
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province
Student Body Organization, Assistant Secretary

Novilyn G. Bomal-o
Agawa, Besao, Mt. Province

Valentina T. Bosigen
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province

Camille D. Botengan
Catengan, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Vice President

Winston M. Botengan
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Pisces, Vice President

Charlotte B. Bugnosen
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province

Fallen B. Bugnosen
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province
Student Body Organization, President

Ghia B. Buking
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Pisces, Assistant Treasurer

Jan Michael B. Buking
Soquib, Besao, Mt. Province

May Ann S. Cadaweng
Besao East, Besao, Mt. Province
Science Club, President

Raquel S. Calalanoy
Banguitan, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, President

Joy B. Cawayan
Agawa, Besao, Mt. Province

April Rose T. Cestona
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province

Arlyn B. Dagdag
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Roslyn A. Dang-awen
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province

Lilyn M. Dasoy
Tamboan, Besao, Mt. Province

Zaldy B. Dokey
Padangaan, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Pisces, Press Relation Officer (PRO)

Jun C. Dumaliw
Soquib, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Treasurer

Irma Grace S. Eg-an
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Micah T. Eming
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province
Curriculum Vice President

Benson B. Gawidan
Catengan, Besao, Mt. Province

Nena C. Gawidan
Catengan, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Assistant Secretary

Gayle E. Gawigawen
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province
Sunset Associate Editor

Joven C. Gayagay
Agawa, Besao, Mt. Province
Student Body Organization, Sergeant at Arms

Dane B. Guzman
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province
Curriculum Treasurer

Leah B. Ibayan
Soquib, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Pisces, President

Shane S. Javier
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Jeffrey S. Jose
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province

Joy P. Kidangen
Laylaya, Besao, Mt. Province

Menard D. Kilito
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province

Kathie Ren I. Lacsigen
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province
Science Club, Treasurer

Chester O. Lomong-oy
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province

Tirzah Lyn B. Longay
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Marky T. Lubiano
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Press Relation Officer

Noel T. Lubiano
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province

Lorena T. Lumagto
Lacmaan, Besao, Mt. Province
Student Body Organization, Business Manager

May B. Malag
Gueday, Besao, Mt. Province

Aiza S. Miller
Payeo, Besao, Mountain Province

Jersica C. Naoy
Lacmaan, Besao, Mt. Province

Hope C. Ocden
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Helen Mayette Joyce M. Odlus
Lacmaan, Besao Mt. Province

Aszhare A. Olat
Besao East, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Pisces, Treasurer

Desiree C. Olat
Besao East, Besao, Mt. Province

Darvy L. Otinguey
Padangaan, Besao, Mt. Province

Kathleen B. Padalla
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province
Sunset Editor in Chief

Nellie L. Palangeo
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Business Manager

Aira P. Pandoyos
Laylaya, Besao, Mt. Province

Gay B. Pascual
Padangaan, Besao, Mt. Province
Curriculum President

Madeline S. Pasingan
Patiacan, Ilocos Sur

Mary Ann W. Pasiwen
Catengan, Besao, Mt. Province

Jomie Lee C. Pednga
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province
Science Club, Secretary

Charleston B. Pekas
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province

Cheryl D. Piluden
Besao East, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Secretary

Luciano M. Piluden
Soquib, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Pisces, Auditor

Ronnie P. Pladio
Banguitan, Besao, Mt. Province

Greg L. Reyes
Kin-iway, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Business Manager

Janice Rosaria B. Sabelo
Padangaan, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Pisces, Auditor

Dorotheo B. Santong Jr.
Besao East, Besao, Mt. Province
Section Libra, Business Manager

May Ann G. Saulo
Catengan, Besao, Mt. Province

Grace C. Sinaoy
Banguitan, Besao, Mt. Province
Student Body Organization, Secretary

Divina O. Sinnay
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province

Aprille D. Soliba
Lacmaan, Besao, Mt. Province

Delailah B. Songaben
Padangaan, Besao, Mt. Province
Sunset Reporter

Phillip S. Songaben Jr.
Besao West, Besao, Mt. Province
Corp Commander

Joseph N. Tingalon
Payeo, Besao, Mt. Province

Jane T. Casilio
Libra Adviser

Sylvia K. Yongaan
Pisces Adviser

Class History

Freshmen – Year 2000 was a very memorable year for us. It was a transition period because we were about to start our high school lives. We were curious about our future. So we wrote a song entitled ”High School Life,” which when sung brings the listener along memory lane.

The school year started in June. We were a class of 81 students: 37 males and 44 females, divided into two sections–Section Leo under Mr. Roger Gawidan and Section Taurus under Mrs. Lioba Achawon.

It was our first time to have classmates coming from different barangays. At first, we were shy with one another but as days passed by, we all became friends.

In October 2000, we conducted a program to celebrate Tribal Filipino Month. This was our first time to hold a program which made us happy and excited but at the same time, nervous. Delailah Songaben, our curriculum President, was our leader.

At the end of the school year, we realized that being a high school student is more difficult than it is to be an elementary pupil. However, we were very happy to finish our first year at St. James’ High School.

All of us did our best. 81 of us who started in June 2000 finished the first year in March 2001. The school year closed with Kathleen Padalla and Gay Pascual garnering first honors. The following received other awards: Delailah Songaben 2nd; Zaldy Dokey and Roquel Calalanoy-3rd; Grace Sinaoy-4th; Sean Kalnog-5th; Ghia Buking-6th; Lorena Lumagto-7th; Kathie Ren LAcsigen-8th; Falen Bugnosen-9th; and Chester Lomong- oy and Gayle Gawigawen-10th.

Sophomore – The following year, we were happy to be together again. While some of our original classmates left, 11 new students joined us. They were Manuel Macayba, Grisham Bacwaden, Madegyem Badongen, Jeffrey Jose, Joven Gayagay, Lilyn Dasoy, Renierose Delegencia, Aszhare Olat, Aira Pandoyos, Madelin Pasigen and Janice Sabelo.

Our class was composed of 85 students. Miss Prima Langbao was our adviser for section Aquarius and Mrs. Cynthia Bangaan for section Virgo. Our Araling Panlipunan teacher, Mr. Johnny Baguiwen left Besao to join with his wife in Canada. He was replaced by Mr. Basilio Agpad.

Our class had many notable achievements during the year. John Antiyag won the second place award in the Sci-damath competition held in Bontoc. Likewise, Gay Pascual received the 5th place award. Delailah Songaben also joined the quiz bee on Philippine History in Bontoc on September 28, 2001. She was ranked 3rd and was able to join the Regional Quiz Bee held in Wangal, Benguet on October 19, 2001. She ranked 8th place. Some of our classmates also joined the NAMCYA: Ryan Aquin, Divina Sinnay, May Ann Cadaweng, Tirzalyn Longay, Vivian Longay and Dane Guzman. They won 1st prize in the District Level held at the Besao Open Gymnasium and they represented our town in the Division Level competition in Bontoc. Again, they won 1st prize, enabling them to join the regional finals held in Baguio, in which they won top honors in the Regional and National NAMCYA.

On January 2002, our batch launched a program “Values Education” headed by Kathleen Padalla, our curriculum president. In the process, some of us realized that we were good actors and actresses, while others discovered their aptitude for singing and dancing.

This school year’s Cream of the Crop were: Delailah Songaben-1st; Kathleen Padalla- 2nd; Gay Pascual-3rd; Grace Sinaoy-4th; Lorena Lumagto-5th; Raquel Calalanoy-6th;Chester Lomong-oy-7th;Kathie Ren Lacsigen-8th;Leah Ibayan-9th; and Jomie Lee Pednga-10th.

Out of the 85 sophomores, 78 of us proceeded to third year.

Junior – In June, 75 students enrolled as juniors. Menard Kilito, Dominic Baaten, Valentina Bosigen, Arlyn Dagdag, May Ann Saulo, and Reggie Tade became our new classmates.

Mrs. Detty Balokey was our adviser for section Gemini while Mrs. Rosalina Tabag for section Aries.

During our junior year, there were several notable achievements. Grace Sinaoy and Kathleen Padalla joined the Earth Science in Baguio and were able to grab 11th place. Kathleen Padalla, Gayle Gawigawen and Delailah Songaben attended the PRESSCON that was held in Kadaclan, Barlig. Kathleen won 6th place in news writing English while Gayle Gawigawen was the champion for sports writing in English.

On February 7, 2003, the Junior-Senior Promenade was launched. We felt so ignorant because we had never attended this event before. Zaldy Dokey received the “key of responsibility” from Billy Liwan.

71 of us continued on to 4th year. Kathleen Padalla received top honors with Gay Pascual 2nd, Delailah Songaben 3rd, Grace Sinaoy 4th, Lorena Lumagto 5th, Kathie Ren Lacsigen 6th, Chester Lomong-oy 7th, Raquel Calalanoy 8th, Leah Ibayan 9th, and Jomie Lee Pednga 10th.

Seniors – In our final year, there were 73 of us. Mrs. Sylvia Yongaan was our Pisces section adviser and Mrs. Jane Casilio for section Libra.

Aiza Miller, Roslyn Dangawen, Joy Kidangen, and Nena Gawidan joined our class and Shane Javier had returned.

Deacon Echanes Cadiogan replaced Rev. Charles Buking as our new chaplain and C.E. teacher.

Kathleen Padalla won 2nd place in the Science Super Quiz Bee held in Bontoc. Gayle Gawigawen won the 2nd place in sports writing in English during the PRESSCON held in November 2003 held in school. Kathleen Padalla and Delailah Songaben joined the Science Fair in Bontoc and both won 6th place. Our math team composed of Jomie Lee Pednga, Gay Pascual, and Kathleen Padalla grabbed 2nd place in the Math challenge held in Sagada. Gay Pascual and Kathleen Padalla also joined the Math Quiz Bee in Bontoc–Pascual won 4th place while Kathleen Padalla took 2nd place.

On February 14, 2004, Arlyn Dagdag and Winston Botengan were declared as Miss and Mr. JSP. May Ann Cadaweng and Philip Songaben were proclaimed King and Queen of Hearts. Lorena Lumagto, Dane Guzman, Joven Gayagay, and Kathleen Padalla were hailed as Valentine Pairs.

Our Seniors night was held on March 26–an opportunity for all of us to be together. Phillip Songaben Jr. and Arlyn Dagdag were awarded the title Miss and Mr, Seniors Night. Meanwhile, the award for Miss Wisdom was given to Kathleen Padalla.

Finally, the school year ended with Kathleen Padalla as the Valedictorian, Gay Pascual as Salutatorian. Delailah Songaben ranked 3rd, Grace Sinaoy- 4th, Lorena Lumagto- 5th, Raquel Calalanoy- 6th, Chester Lomong-oy- 7th, Jomie Lee Pednga- 8th Leah Ibayan-9th and Kathie Ren Lacsigen-10th.

Prepared by:
Delailah Songaben
1st honorable mention

1913 – 1920.
Deaconess Ann Hargreaves – Administrator
Mrs. Elizabeth Pucay, Guisad, Benguet – Weaving Instructor
Mrs. Barbara Moldero, Benguet – Teacher
Mr. Andress Dacio, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur – Teacher
Mr. and Mrs. Melchor Pimentel, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur – Teachers
Mr. Clement Irvin, Mankayan, Benguet – Teacher
Mr. Juasn Copalao, Bagnen, Bauko – Teacher
Mr. Riviera, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur – Teacher
Mr. Eusebio Botengan Sr., Kin-way, Besao – Teacher
Mrs. Lilla Botengan, kin-iway, Besao – Loom Weaving Instructor

1926 – 1941
Rev. Vincent Herbert Gowen – Bainbrigde Island, Washington – administrator
Rev. Francis Campbell Gray and Mrs. Gray, Hawkensville, Georgia, USA
Rev. James B. Kollin, Kin-iway – Teacher
Rev. Luke F. Bagano, Liwan, Taabuk – Teacher
Mr. Carlos Bacwaden, Kin-iway, Teacher
Mr. Didaco Olat, Catengan, Besao – Teacher
Mr. Santiago Paddalla, Besao Proper – Teacher
Mr. Manuel Ambucay, Payeo, Besao – Teacher
Mrs. Diana Telagen, Catengan, Besao – Pre- School Teacher
Mrs. Esther B. Sagalla, Kin-iway, Besao – Teacher

Teachers who served after the war at Saint James’ School and Outstations

Mr. Bernardo Dagwag – 1947-1948, Tamboan, 1952 – 1953, St. James’ School
Mr. Ramon Gulian 1958 – 1960
Mr. Bartolome Baldas -1960-1961
Mr. Richard Lebeng – 1962- 1963
Mrs. Mary Bete Pan -1958- 1961
Mr. Venancio Butay – 1962- 1964
Mrs. Caroline Ambasing – 1962 -1964
Mrs. Gloria Bantog – 1962-1964
Miss Chistina Sap-at – 1961 – 1964
Mrs. Dominga Callisen – 1963- 1964
Mrs. Lillian Mabiasan – 1967 – 1970
Mr. Lucas Buned – 1969 – 1971
Mrs. Emeteria P. Balawis 1970 -1971
Mrs. Evylyn B. Masway – 1972 – 1974
Mr. Sotero Viernes -Substitute
Mrs. Detty M. Balokey Substitute
Mrs. Asuncion Tiwaken – Substitute 1959

1965 – 1966

John L. Botengan Sr. – Head Teacher
Pacita B. Estangki
Elizabeth Taoing
Philip Estangki
Graduation Speaker – Francis Busacay
Alejandro R. Tauli – Priest-In-Charge
Archie C. Stapleton – Headmaster
Albert Abeya – Treasurer

1966 – 1967

John L. Botengan Sr. – Principal
Pacita B. Estangki
Philip Estangki
Elizabeth Taoing
Arthur Doyodoy
Anselmo Pekas

Rev. Robert Pekas – Rector
Albert Abeya – Treasurer

1967 – 1968

Same Teachers plus:
Sylvia Kollin
Lillian Karlot
Leo Aragon – Treasurer

1968 – 1969

Same Teachers plus:
Lucas Buned
Esteban Tiwaken
Graduation Speaker – Ist Graduates – Juanito T. Aquin

1969 – 1970

Same Teachers plus:
Luke Bagano – Rector
Graduation Speaker – Galo Weygan

1970 -1971

Same Teachers plus:
John Pasiwen
Rosmarie Antonio
Emeteria Pogeyed
Paul Sagayo – Rector

1971 – 1972

Same Teachers plus:
Helen Cadiogan
Flora Pacio
Evelyn Bete
George Gayagay – Treasurer
Graduation Speaker – Francis Busacay

1972 – 1973

Same Teachers plus:
Alfred Aquin
Leaves Gayagay

1973 – 1974

Same Teachers plus:
James Pocais
Anselmo Pekas – Treasurer
Graduation Speaker – Engr. Rufino Bomasang

1974 – 1975

Same Teachers minus Evelyn Bete
Plus Richard Dacwag
Esteban Tiwaken – Treasurer
Abraham Pimo-on
Sylvia Yongaan returns to teach

1975-1976

Same Teachers plus:
Joseph Pimoon – Assist. Rector
Graduation Speaker – James Pooten

1976-1977

Same Teachers plus:
Mary Amado
Christian Lagyop
Zosima Yamoyam
Elsie Dampo
Edith Polilin
James Pocais
Richard Dacwag
Placida Gaab
Graduation Speaker – Andrew Tauli
Rector- Miguel Yamoyam
Assist. Timothy Dalingay
John Botengan Sr. was moved to the Diocesan Office, Bontoc

1977 – 1978

Same Teachers plus:
Moses Kodangos
Detty Balokey
Charles Carino
Diana Telagen
Rector Miguel Yamoyam
Assist. Timothy Dalingay
Graduation Speaker – Christina Degawan

1978 – 1979

Same Teachers plus:
John Botengan – Principal
Peter Banagui
Assist. Rector – James Ancheta
James Copanut – Christian Education
John Mantias – Treasurer/ Registrar

1979 – 1980

Same Teachers Plus:
Edith L. Polilin – returned after one year maternity leave
Minus – John Mantias

1980 – 1981

Minus James Ancheta
Plus Brent Alawas

1981 – 1982

Minus Brent Alawas and Peter Banagui
Plus Jennifer Eg-an

1982 – 1983

Plus Innocencio B. Estangki

1983 – 1984

Plus Norman Tamulong

1984 – 1985

Same Teachers

1985 – 1986

Plus Bernice See
Minus Johny Baguiwen

1986 – 1987

Minus Pacita Estangki who retired
Plus Adellaide Aquino and Modesto Gaab

1987 – 1988

Minus Philip Estangki
Plus; Raymond Basilio, Carolyn Deleso, Esther Bal-o, and Norman Tamulong

1988 – 1989

Plus Thomas Patinglag
Minus James Pocais

1989 – 1990

John Botengan Sr. Retired
Sylvia K. Yongaan headed the school as Teacher-In-Charge
Wilson Dasing joined the staff
Mary Amado resigned

1990 – 1991

Same teachers
Minus Wilson Dasing
Graduation Speaker – Bartolome Baldas Sr.

1991 – 1992

Same Teachers
Minus Thomas Patinglag and Jennifer Gawigawen
Graduation Speaker – John Botengan Sr.

1992 – 1993

Same Teachers
Plus Jane Tabas Casilio and Meriam Pednga
Minus Esther Bal-o Rodrigo and Raymond Basilio

1993 – 1994

Same Teachers

1994 – 1995

Same Teachers
Plus Manuel Agnaonao
Graduation Speaker Congressman Victor Dominguez

1995 – 1996

Same Teachers
Plus Ambrose Compala (substitute) and Greg Nacatab Jr. A Seminary Intern

1996 – 1997

Rev. Pablo S. Dicdican became the school Administrator .
Same teachers but after the Dantay Tragedy the following teachers volunteered in January to substitute for those in the hospital and the deceased.
Modesto Gaab,
Billy Botengan,
Thomas Patinglag,
Joy Bacwaden, and
Cynthia Feliciano
Deacon Lioba Achawon became the School Chaplain.
Jeffrey Sangayab, Rector.
Honorable Maximo Dalog Graduation Speaker.

1997 – 1998 (Opening of the Free Public High School)

Edith L. Polilin headed the school as Teacher-In-Charge
Minus Greg Nacatab, Rosmarie Cestona who transferred to the public school,
Zosima Yamoyam resigned.

New Teachers:
Cynthia Bangaan, Science and PEHM Major
Rosalina Tabag, Math Major
Alfredo Gallardo, English Major
Graduation Speaker – Attorney Floyd Lalwet

1998 – 1999

Same Teachers
Plus William Botengan
Sylvia Yongaan Returned to teach
Detty Balokey – School Treasurer
Graduation Speaker – Atty. Bartolome Baldas Jr.

1999 – 2000

Same Teachers
Plus – Roger Gawidan
Minus – William Botengan
Graduation Speaker – Harvey Gaab Sr.

2000 – 2001

Same Teachers plus:
Osmen Balokey Jr. (substitute)
Prima Langbao (substitute)
Graduation speaker – Honorable Johnson Bantog

2001 – 2002

Same Teachers plus:
Basilio Agpad
Minus – Johnny Baguiwen

2002 – 2003

Same Teachers plus:
Jaquelyn Addog
Charlston Buking Sr. – Chaplain
Elizabeth Paatan and Leah Santong Computer Teachers
Mila Parocha Agpad (substitute)
Graduation Speaker – Dr. Edward Dogui-is