HOW IT ALL BEGAN

The birth of the Filipino Student Association of Saint Louis University occurred during the 1996-1997 school year. With only a handful of members, the group came together to introduce the historical and cultural background of the Philippines to an otherwise uninformed community. The original executive board and members are as follows:

Executive Board
President: Bailey Guinigundo
Vice President: Eliza Gano
Secretary: Aimee Fernando
Treasurer: Dan Magparangalan
Public Relations: J.C. Copiozo
Historian: Jenice Reyes
Advisor: Rossanna Punzalan

Members

Georgia Acuna John Acuna Paolo Acuna Jason Aquino Fidel (Ed) Arandela Theresa Bolanos Cel Bolanos Kim Bunag Jenny Carpio Rachelle Cruz Amyliza de Jesus Romina Flojo Lou Garcia

Shawnee Gruy Levrault Valerie Leonor Edwin Martin Jay Perez Kris Rafael Emil Rutaeche Ben Sampang Lindsay (Lynn) Santos Mylene Serna Terrence Tobias Romie Tolentino Vincent Zata

As the years progressed, the organization grew to what it is today. With new faces, and increasing technology at our disposal, we continue the mission initiated by the founders of the Filipino Studernt Association; to educate the public about the customs and traditions of the Philippines.