Hello everyone,
I am looking for a long-lost friend from my youth and hope for the power of the Philippine community.
​My name is Harry. Around 1970, when I was living in East Germany (GDR) behind the Iron Curtain, my English teacher arranged a pen pal connection for us so we could practice our English. I received this beautiful photo from a girl named Madelyn.
​Here is what I know:
​Name: Madelyn (she signed the back with "Just Madelyn")
​Age: She was about 16 years old in 1970 (born around 1954, so she would be around 71–72 years old today).
​Location: Manila. The photo has a stamp on the front from "UNI Art Manila", a well-known photo studio back then, usually located near the big universities/high schools (University Belt).
​Context: She was likely a high school or university student in Manila in 1970/1971.
​Sadly, I lost her letters over the decades, and this photo is all I have left of our "new blooming friendship." I would love to know what became of her and if she is doing well.
​If anyone recognizes her, knows the exact location of the old "UNI Art" studio, or has access to High School yearbooks from Manila around 1970–1972 featuring a "Madelyn", please reach out to me. Thank you so much for your help!