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June 2012


GLUNZ ... Mission and faculty members. Mr. Glunz and Dr. George W. Dunlap embarked on a fundraising effort among friends in Cebu. Government approval was secured in 1941 for Silliman to offer four years of vocational education which allowed BSE candi- dates to teach in secondary schools. In addition, this program re- placed the two-year vocational normal curriculum developed prior whose main thrust was directing shop courses towards the prepara- tion of prospective teachers of elementary gardening and industrial arts. Technical instruction continued to be given by Mr. Glunz and his staff. A professional contribution by Mr. Glunz were his pub- lished notes on “Woodworking and Construction in the Philippine Islands.” The Glunzes had reached the time for retirement in 1941 but were


caught up in the war. WW II also came at a time when building op- erations on the Silliman church and Hibbard Hall were underway. With no cash to meet the payroll, Mr. Glunz met with the laborers who were will- ing to continue until they had finished the walls and put on the roof and wait for their pay. It is re- counted that Gil Severino of the industrial de- partment was still resolutely putting up the cross on the roof of the church while Japanese planes flew overhead. The cross was placed in posi- tion and a final picture was taken on April 2, 1942. The Chapman and Glunz families then fled to the mountains form-


Pi oneer facuty of Sli a nsti te l ilmn I tu


Silliman’s early teachers were family affairs as indicated by the faculty roster: left to right - Car- los Smith (1906, arrival year), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glunz (1904), Dr. and Mrs. David Hibbard (1901), Mr. and Mrs. William McIntire (1902), and Dr. and Mrs. Henry Langheim (1901).


ing a nucleus from Silliman known as the Dalasag community. They were joined by Professor Guillermo Magdamo and his family. They were subsequently captured, imprisoned in Silliman Hall and transported with other missionaries to the internment camp in Ma- nila. The Silliman faculty members had survived starvation and the imminent danger of death alongside their captors and soon found their way back to the United States upon the liberation of Manila. Although Mr. Glunz had retired in California at age of 70, he contin- ued to be involved in the work on both Hibbard Hall and the church. Charles Glunz passed away in 1948 and Mrs. Glunz died three


years after. Their absence was deeply felt during the celebration of the first service of Silliman Church in 1950. At the time of their deaths, they were survived by their children William, Kathryn (Mrs. William Work) and Margaret (Mrs. Donald Bowman). William and Kathryn Work donated the church pulpit in memory of her parents. The stained glass window depicting Jesus, the Teacher, in the church chancel was provided by Dr. and Mrs. Pedro Ylagan in honor of


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In remembrance 


Emmanuel Janolo Narvaez, Sr. April 4, 1938—May 12, 2012


A poignant military ceremony, with U.S. Navy Corpsmen in attendance,


was held for the interment of Emmanuel “Manny” Narvaez, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, at the Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, on May 18, 2012. Manny’s casket was brought to the service chapel in a horse-drawn hearse, followed by his family and friends. After a brief service at the site, the U. S. flag was presented to Fely Nar-


vaez (nee Tan), Manny’s wife, “Taps” was played by a bugler, a nine-gun salute was given and 30 doves were released with the help of Manny’s grandchildren. Interment was private but visitation at his final resting place was allowed a few hours later. The vigil for Manny was held May 17th at El Camino Memorial in San


Diego from 4:00-8:00 p.m. attended by packed audience. SU alumnus Rev. Isaias Paniamogan conducted a service which family members and friends participated in sharing their memories of Manny. A service celebrating Manny’s life was held the next day at the Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. Eulogies were rendered by Manny’s three sons, Eddie, Jay and Eric and by his sister, Priscilla Shurney; passages from the Scriptures were read by grandsons Jeremy, Jed and Jason; and granddaughters Emily, Macie and Emma sang “What a Wonderful Day” as a tribute to their Lolo. The Rev. Brad Roth conducted the service and music accom- paniment was provided by sister-in-law,Miriam Tan Cole. Manny was born on April 4, 1938 in Cavite, Philippines, and was a


graduate of the Union High School, Class ’55. After he obtained his AA degree, he joined the U.S. Navy in order to help provide for his family and eight siblings. On his retirement from the U.S. Navy, Manny worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years. He was a member of the SU Alumni and Friends at San Diego for 20 years. A quiet and private person, Manny was very supportive of his wife who served as the President of the associa- tion for two terms and was always ready to lend a hand at the various social gatherings of the association. Manny’s father, Damiano Narvaez, was a pastor in the Philippines. Manny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Fely Narvaez (nee Tan), a


graduate of the SU College of Nursing, sons Edward (wife Carla), Em- manuel “Jay-jay” (wife Carina) and Eric, six grandchildren, and a large extended family comprising Manny’s and Fely’s siblings and their families.


Ligaya M. Simpkins


San Diego Briefs: Rev. Dr. Frank Somera correctly identified the group picture


(1966 Bachelor of Divinity class) accompanying the Elwood family feature in the May issue. He graciously donated the prize of $73 to SUAF of SD. Thanks, Frank. SUAF officers and board of directors will jointly meet Wednes- day June 20 6:00 pm at Savory Buffet on Miramar Road.


the Glunzes. It is often said that deeds counted more than words with Charles


Glunz and that “with patience and perseverance, he succeeded in establishing the Industrial Department which is a credit to Silliman Institute. He has planned and built most of the magnificent build- ings that adorn the college campus today.” References: Carson, Arthur L., “Silliman University, 1901-1950” Lauby, Paul , Udarbe, Proceso U., Lauby, Jennifer L., “Clouds by


Day and Fire by Night: The Silliman Story” Tiempo, Edilberto K., Maslog, Crispin C., Sitoy, T. Valentino, Jr., “Silliman University 1901-1976”


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