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The Broken Arrow Group

Paeling Camotes, the eldest of the Camotes brothers, fashioned a ranch-type sign with a rope wound to read Broken Arrow, inspired by the 1950 James Stewart cowboy-indians movie. Pretty soon, high school age barkadas hang out at the Camotes "ranch" and started to call themselves originally as Archers but later went back to use Broken Arrow itself. It's no wonder the core group were Carcar Academy Class 1958 classmates Carling and Ping Echavez, Cival Nacario, Tristram Rodis, Felino Umbay, etc. and the following year's Eldre Alo and Eddie Siacor among others. It was not hard to incorporate themselves with the St. Catherinians as Kitok Camotes led a singing combo patterned after the King, Elvis. And from singing to basketball--The brotherhood--and the jinks--were so infectious that the younger generation gravitated towards them, and it is to the credit of the seniors that they welcomed and nurtured the juniors, even 10 years their junior. That this camaraderie has survived 50 years is because the group truly embodies the Carcaranon spirit.*** -by Vip Aleonar***

event: 50th anniversary
venue: Baseline Restaurant, Cebu City
photos courtesy of Benedicto "Dicto" A. Yap ...email add: dikems@pldtdsl.net

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jude lydbert valencia		18-Apr-2010 02:31
Good morning to all the broken arrow group. I just want to follow up my request.. thank you...

jude lydbert valencia		11-Apr-2010 08:23
To all members of broken arrow group, please help me find my father Edilberto Siacor. I am his first born son. My name is Jude Lydbert Valencia son of Lydia D. Valencia.I am his son in his young age. I am living right now here in Cebu City and I am praying that I will meet my father someday. I am hoping that you can help me in my problem. please contact me in my email address and cellphone number. 09205659144. or judelydbertvalencia@yahoo.com or sarahvalencia17@yahoo.com... please help me find my father. thank you so much. Godbless.

Guest		11-Apr-2010 08:14
To all members of broken arrow group, please help me find my father Edilberto Siacor. I am his first born son. My name is Jude Lydbert Valencia son of Lydia D. Valencia.I am his son in his young age. I am living right now here in Cebu City and I am praying that I will meet my father someday. I am hoping that you can help me in my problem. please contact me in my email address and cellphone number. 09205659144. or judelydbertvalencia@yahoo.com or sarahvalencia17@yahoo.com... please help me find my father. thank you so much. Godbless.

Guest		14-Feb-2009 20:09
saludo jod ko aning mga senior members sa broken arrow brotherhood. most members in the late 1960's and early 1970's made a name in their respective careers. mga maayo kaayong tawo ug kasagaran sa mga original nga myembro are highly educated. dili gayud mi kadungog aning mga broken arrow men nga maoy maghatag ug gubot sa among mga kalingawan sa unang panahon. daghan mang original nga myembro aning grupoha pero wala man dri sa pictures. asa naman tu sila si Jr., Bernard, ug uban pa...apil pud unta ming mga babaye in the 60's and 70's kung mag-reunion mo kay daghan man usab mi diri sa abroad...we hope that present members of this brotherhood and the coming generation mga maayong tawo usab...

USA		19-Aug-2008 01:17
Wats up Carcaranon.....If you want to watch or hear the Kabkaban jingle just search in to youtube..just type..kabkaban/the kings minstrels choir....

guest		27-Apr-2008 03:20
dili diay ka taga carcar , kay bisag taud2 natang nalayo sa carcar tigaan lag pila ka minutos maka hinumdum man gyud, gawas ug na amnesia nata.

Temoi		26-Apr-2008 22:06
I looked and looked again and I couldn't pick a familiar face . I should be able to but sorry not a one. Could it be that guys when they mature look more personable than when gals mature and have a ripe look ? Oh ! It isn't fair!

Guest		21-Apr-2008 13:03
it is sad to say that we have a different scenario in carcar today 'cause it is painted with illegal drugs all over the place...

Guest		18-Apr-2008 17:51
Golden anniversary also marked the golden ages to most members..alaala 'yong mga hormonal pa siging gakos bisan ladies' choice sandwiches and mostly h2o juice ray i-bala. But everything went well 'cuz they remain cool bisan kon na gasolinahan na (chos gyod). Oh boysss do keep ur brotherhood til the end and best of luck.

Guest		13-Apr-2008 17:39
Fifty years? Sus, katiguwang na god diay ninyo! (paduding- one of the group's favorite terminos) Aw, nato diay... kay katalirongan ra man ta! He!he! Vicky

Guest		13-Apr-2008 17:34
Sayang kaayo that Noy Kait's house has been demolished. It would have been a perfect venue for occasional Broken Arrow informal reunions. Saksi gyud to sa mga "kabuang" ug ka alegre sa grupo, as well as sa kalasing sa mga boys after a drink or two. Vicky

Vilma Cong Divinagracia		12-Apr-2008 15:46
Broken Arrow is as historical as Carcar itself. A perfect blend of the elite and the grassroots, and of pure brotherhood. My late brother Boy and my sisters were involved in Broken Arrow activities through many years. I remember jam sessions held in our house. I remember the vinyl records, mayonnaise sandwiches, pineapple juice, and katol night lights just like it was just yesterday. Fifty years?! You guys look pretty handsome for your age. Vilma Cong Divinagracia

Guest		11-Apr-2008 05:33
broken arrow's contribution to carcar were thrilling the crowds in basketball games after the novenas at San Jose Chapel, Luan-luan, San Vicente Ferrer, Cogon and mostly at the basketcourt in between the Sta Catalina church and the convent during the novenario for the fiesta. in the 70's the broken arrow junior "archers" did a first in carcar when they played an exhibition basketball game against the carcar sexy belles captained by lucy (lucio abala). on hot summer nights the beauties of carcar were romanced by the broken arrow boys with serenades. the parties or the jam session as it was called then that they held during summer and christmas breaks were well attended by the ladies who were favored with the haranas. but one of the biggest contribution of the broken arrow/archers to the town's economy was the groups promoting and patronizing the local wine industry giving income to the coconut pilots. though the members in their pursuit for a living to support their families are scattered around the country and the world and only a few have remained in carcar, they have been keeping in touch with each other by reunions. a reunion was held in new jersey (was it late 1999 or 2000) and twice in carcar in late 1990's. a grand reunion in may of 2004 was a 2 days affair and attended by the balikbayans. last march 31, 2008 reunion marked the 50th year of the broken arrow boys international. dicto/ apr 11,2008

Vip		04-Apr-2008 16:31
Paeling Camotes, the eldest of the Camotes brothers, fashioned a ranch-type sign with a rope wound to read Broken Arrow, inspired by the 1950 James Stewart cowboy-indians movie. Pretty soon, high school age barkadas hang out at the Camotes "ranch" and started to call themselves originally as Archers but later went back to use Broken Arrow itself. It's no wonder the core group were Carcar Academy Class 1958 classmates Carling and Ping Echavez, Cival Nacario, Tristram Rodis, Felino Umbay, etc. and the following year's Eldre Alo and Eddie Siacor among others. It was not hard to incorporate themselves with the St. Catherinians as Kitok Camotes led a singing combo patterned after the King, Elvis. And from singing to basketball--The brotherhood--and the jinks--were so infectious that the younger generation gravitated towards them, and it is to the credit of the seniors that they welcomed and nurtured the juniors, even 10 years their junior. That this camaraderie has survived 50 years is because the group truly embodies the Carcaranon spirit.

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