Jose “Boy” M. Kalaw Jr. †
GS 1963, HS 1967, AB 1970
DECEASED
2019
DLSAA Br. Benedict Awardee
for his consistent, dedicate volunteer service and outstanding contributions to the De La Salle Alumni Association from 1993 to 2018
Being a trustee of the DLSAA and Secretary of the
Grade and High School Chapter for 25 years, Kalaw
devoted his life to the Lasallian community. During his
time with the Association, he enthusiastically served
as Board Director, Trustee, representative of the
University and the Grade and High School Chapter,
Vice President-External, Vice President, Finance and
Treasurer.
Kalaw was also part of the “We Salute Our Own”
project which sought to recognize La Salle’s banking
and finance and media achievers. This effort by
Kalaw in particular was well-regarded by the alumni
honorees.
He was also part of the Exemplary Honors Committee
in DLSAA which is in charge of choosing individuals
for the Distinguished Lasallian and Lasallian
Achievement award. Kalaw helped conceptualize and execute one of
the most successful events in alumni history called
“Proudly Green: The Musical.” It was him that came
up with the “Proudly Green” theme which was carried
over to similar events such as “Proudly Green: A Night
of Tribute.” This was celebrated during the DLSU’s
Centennial Anniversary in 2011.
Kalaw has been a Lasallian all his life , starting from
elementary all the way to his final years in DLSAA.
He took pride in his Alma Mater and lived according
to his Christian gentleman upbringing. As his family,
friends and colleagues know, Kalaw always made it a
point to regard others with respect and dignity.