Mr. Frank Longid is an influential church elder of the Philippine Episcopal Church and a respected Igorot businessman in Metro Manila. Closing St. Mary’s School, as advised by some well- meaning individuals who believed that SMSS had outlived its usefulness and should close its doors, was never and option to Frank Longid. He shared so much of his time, talents and treasure in an effort to avert closure of the school. His “never-say-die” fighing spirit galvanized legions of alumni and friends to rally behind the resuscitation efforts to help extend the life of SMSS. Unfortunately, he died in May, 2003 without seeing the fruits of his labor of love for SMSS. See his article: “Building Fires and Digging Wells For Those Coming After Me”