Above, a group of young girls known as the Luzviminda Glam Girls, appropriately dressed for the evening, danced and entertained.
Richard Froese South Peace News
The Luzviminda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization hosted a Valentine’s Gala Feb. 15 at the High Prairie Legion Hall.
The celebration featured traditional Filipino food, singing, dancing, fun and games for all ages, and plenty of prizes.
About 200 people attended the event, says new president Gilda Morrison. She was one of 22 officers who took the oath of officers. Others include vice-president Pauleen Sabas, executive secretary Marjorie Arevalo, recording secretary Jess Stecik, financial secretary Hazel Somera-Duque, treasurer Nilda Dube, assistant treasurer Russel Tabula, financial advisor Wilhemina Somera, public relations officers Hyna Zier and Josephine Francisco, auditors Aileen Garcia, Erica, Rowena Anquiles, Jaime Tesorero and business managers Bernard Tolentino, Roel Sabas, Marlon Martin, Jefrill Tapangco, Kevin Duque, Rene Virtucio, Arnel Tabula and Alejandro Garcia.
Officers on the new board of directors of the Luzviminda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization for 2025 take the oath. In the front row, left-right are Marjorie Arevalo, Rowena Anquiles, Aileen Garcia, Nilda Dube, Hazel Somera-Duque, Russel Tabula, Barry Sharkawi (inducting officer), Pauleen Sabas, Gilda Morrison, Erica Pagkatipunan, Josephine Francisco and Jess Stecik. In the back row, left-right, are Kevin Duque, Rene Virtucio, Jaime Tesorero, Arnel Tabula, Rey Injog, Alejandro Garcia, Marlon Martin, Jeffril Tapangco, Bernard Tolentino and Roel Sabas. Missing in photo is Hyna Zier.Several people won special prizes during the evening. Left-right, are Georgia Halldorson for Princess of the Night, Kamoule Sharkawi for Prince of the Night, Nathan McDonald for King of the Night, Jennifer Lamouche for Queen of the Night, Rob and Shelly Mourre for Best Dancers, Darla Stout for Best Dress and Judith Villa for Face of the Night.Some of the Valentine Dancers strike a pose after they perform. Left-right, are Darla Stout, Josephine Francisco, Hyna Zier, Marjorie Arevalo, Gilda Morrison and Pia Wong.Jess Stecik, front right, leads a group of women known as the Valentine Dancers.Local singers Diana Palisoc, left, and Max Simogan, entertained the crowd at the gala.Local singers Veronica Espina, left, and Rey Injog entertained the crowd at the gala.Plenty of Filipino food was on the buffet table for dinner! Left-right, are Noriel Pagkatipunan, Marilyn Pagkatipu- nan, daughter Erica Pagkatipunan, Darla Stout and Tehya Stout.
