The Aklan College (now Aklan Catholic College) will celebrate its 60th Founding Anniversary on February 11, 2006. The College aims to make this celebration not just grand but also a product of united effort of the Administration, Management, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff. It is high time for ACC to wave its banner high to the community that its prestige radiates not only from the involvement of its in-house resources but also from the participation of the alumni from all over the world.

The Committee on 60th Foundation Day, spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Arnaldo U. Crisostomo, called upon a consultative meeting with alumni last September 17, 2005 to involve them in the preparation of the celebration. Among those who attended were Dr. Christie Laurente, Mr. Edwin Autencio, Ms. Josette Mabasa, Ms. Rhea Ismael, Ms. Chrislyn Tang, Mr. Rocky Abello, and Mr. Peter Rian Casidsid. The program started with a viewing of a video clip, aptly entitled, "Revisiting the Past." The alumni shared the impact of the video, claiming that it created a mixed feeling of nostalgia and happiness of seeing the good old days. Indeed, it is true that "…of the memories, the most painful to remember are the happy ones." There was a realization then that these moments in time spent with Aklan College (now Aklan Catholic College) must perpetually continue, no matter how many years have passed. Consequently, an inspiration to do more for the Alma Mater did transpire to every alumnus/alumna who attended. They participated in the brainstorming on activities that could be taken to make the event successful and more meaningful not only for the alumni but also for the whole community of the College.

Thus, the theme of the celebration, "Six decades and still counting…a dream, a life… a legacy" and its corresponding logo were determined through the concerted effort of the alumni and the members of the Committee. Indeed, there is excitement to build a dream for the aspirations of the College, the desire to bring life and move to action the fulfillment of the dream, and the pleasure to hand down the gift of youthfulness and love for education to the next generation.

A Grand Alumni Homecoming then will be celebrated on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, the College Patroness. As of press time, the Committee, together with the alumni, is making plans and strategies in order to disseminate the information and to call on all alumni of Aklan College for a big and joyous celebration, i.e., the homecoming.

To all Aklan College alumni, be counted. This is our moment to give luster to our dear Alma Mater and relish memories of the past. Let us enkindle in every heart of our fellow alumni the willingness to come together for the best interest of our school… for Aklan College (now Aklan Catholic College) needs its sons and daughters.