Marist School (Marikina)
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| Marist School - Marikina | |
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| 50 Champagnat St., Marikina Heights Marikina City Philippines |
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| Type | Private Catholic School |
| Motto | Ad Jesvm per Mariam (All to Jesus through Mary) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Founder | Saint Marcellin Champagnat |
| President | Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS |
| Principal | Mr. Camilo O. Fernandez (IBEd Principal) |
| Grades | Preparatory - Senior HS |
| Gender | Boys |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Golden Bear |
| Newspaper | Blue and Gold, Marist Pulse |
| Affiliation | PAASCU |
| Website | [http://www.maristschool.edu.ph/ |
Marist School (Tagalog: Paaralang Marist) is an integrated school for boys. It is a private Catholic school located in the city of Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was established by the Marist Brothers--FMS(Fratres Maristae a Scolis), a group founded by the French Saint Marcellin Champagnat in the early 1970s.
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Marist Brother's School was founded by its patron saint - Marcellin Champagnat.
On June 21, 1948, four Marist Brothers from the United States arrived in the Philippines upon the invitation of Bishop Gerard Mongeau, OMI, DD to work in the schools in the Diocese of Cotabato where the Oblate Fathers have their missions. These four Brothers, headed by Bro. Maurus James Doherty, FMS took over the supervision of Notre Dame of Cotabato Boys' Department (1948). This was soon followed by Notre Dame of Marbel (1950), Notre Dame of Lagao (1952), Notre Dame of Dadiangas (1953), Notre Dame of Kidapawan (1954) and Notre Dame of Jolo (1959). Formation houses were also established as a result of the growing number of vocations joining the Brothers.
Fourteen years later, in 1962, the Brothers thought of establishing a scholasticate in Manila area in order for the young Brothers to avail of the resources of the neighboring schools and universities. It was providential that Bro. Damian Joseph Teston, FMS, who was then District Superior for Philippines at that time, received an offer from the Tuason family to buy a piece of property at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountain bordering Marikina, San Mateo and Antipolo, Rizal. The 13 hectare-property where Marist School is presently located was acquired at a give-away price on condition that a school be established to serve the growing community.
On August 3, 1964, Marist School, with a five-classroom building and ready for occupancy, opened its doors to 150 elementary pupils enrolled in Prep, Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4. Bro. Bernard J. Curtin, FMS was assigned the first school director and master of scholastics. The scholastics were professed Brothers who were undergoing post novitiate training in preparation for the teaching apostolate. The school provided the opportunity for the young Brothers to teach religion and supervise pupils' activities.
The first elementary graduation took place on April 21, 1968 wherein 35 Grade 7 and 41 Grade 6 boys received their diplomas. Fr. Horacio de la Costa, SJ , the former Jesuit Superior in the Philippines, was the guest speaker. It was on the same occasion that five Marist Brothers completed their Liberal Arts courses that entitled them to join the active ranks of working Brothers in the schools.
Mrs. Consolacion Mallonga was the first lay principal of the Grade School who took over from Bro. Alfred George, FMS in 1970.
The elementary graduates continued to the high school level. However, it was only in 1971 that the high school building was constructed to accommodate the growing number of students. The gymnasium was built in the same year to enhance their integral formation.
In April 1972, the first batch of high school students graduated under the principalship of Bro. Eugene Pius Tajo, FMS. The early years of the 70's was known as the "First Quarter Storm" characterized by student unrest and activism. In September 1972, Martial Law was declared.
Bro. Crispin Betita, FMS took the helm of Marist School in 1974 as its first president. With the help of the parents and personnel, he put up the oval, swimming pool and the concrete parking lot. The school competed in different sports leagues and joined cultural presentations. He, too, started the preparation for PAASCU accreditation of the High School and Grade School Departments. The outreach programs were also started.
After 9 years as principal and president, Bro. Crispin was succeeded by Bro. Paul Meuten, FMS, who continued the PAASCU work for the High School and earned accreditation in 1982. He was responsible in introducing computers in the curriculum and in the offices. It was during his incumbency that the Grade School science laboratory and the field house were built. Miss Christine T. Stokes was appointed the first lay person to be the High School Principal.
Bro. Paul stayed for three and a half years and was succeeded by Bro. Jesus T. Agbuya, FMS in 1986. His contribution to Marist was the re-accreditation of the High School and the formal accreditation of the Grade School in 1987. It was during his term that the high school science laboratory was constructed. Bro. Manuel V. de Leon, FMS, took over in 1988. He initiated the walling of the campus through the help of the PTA; put up the stage of the high school gym; facilitated the construction of the high school and faculty canteen, the completion of the computer and electronics laboratories, drafting room, renovation of the guidance center, construction of the tennis court, renovation of the high school Technology and Home Economics Room, construction of the high school annex and FAWEM building. It was also during his term that the grade school and high school were given re-accreditation by PAASCU.
It was in 1991 that Marist School was given national recognition when its President was made a recipient of a prestigious award, The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines, for his contribution in the field of education. Bro. Manuel, besides being president of Marist School , is an active officer of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines and a member of the Marist International Education Commission based in Rome, Italy.
In response to the demand of the Mission Statement, Marist School opened a special program for the poor by allowing young boys and girls to study in high school by attending classes in the late afternoon shift. The education of these students is subsidized by the income of the school supplemented by the contributions of generous sponsors such as the alumni and other civic minded individuals and organizations. During summer vacation, the school offers an "Operation Headstart" wherein slow learners and public school pupils are given remedial instructions in basic learning skills.
Another innovation introduced in the school system was the adoption of the Integrated Basic Education (IBED) in 1998-1999, headed by a school principal and five (5) cluster assistant principals.
Marist School is accredited by PAASCU every five years. Currently Marist has a level II accreditation from PAASCU
Marist School Athletic League or MSAL is an annual and year-round sport competition. All classes of the same level compete in events such as Volleyball, Basketball, Chess, Table Tennis, and the like. Classes or sections order their own uniforms bearing their class name (Ex: Marangal, Earth, Haniel, Mt. Kanlaon, Aguinaldo, Narra, Dapitan, St. Peter ) and their class student number at the back. (Ex: 27, 28, 32, 25)
Marist School is the first school in Marikina City to have a swimming pool. It is the only school also in Marikina to have 2 tennis courts, a track and field oval, a football pitch, a baseball field and 2 basketball courts.
Marist School's flag pole had always been displaced. It was removed from the guardhouse area in 1998 to pave the way for the construction of the Church of the Our Lady of Magnificat. Then, in 2004 it was installed on the rotunda area beside the old Business Office building. But was displaced again so as to give the bronze statue of Saint Marcellin Champagnat a rightful place. As of today, it is located in the northwest part of the parking area.
Kiosks are scattered throughout the campus and a little amphitheatre, in the fashion of the Banaue Rice Terraces, was built beside the High School Faculty Building.
The Church celebrate Mass every Sunday for the faithful community of Marikina Heights. Students are often asked to do the readings and the offertory. Students take turns serving as sponsors once in a month until the school year ends.
| # | Name | Position |
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| 1 | Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS | Brother President |
| 2 | Mr. Camilo Fernandez | IBED Principal |
| 3 | Marjorie Raneses | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal |
| 4 | Julio Melad | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal |
| 5 | Ella Luces | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal |
| 6 | Chona Manalili | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal |
| 7 | John Benjamin Balatbat | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal |
| # | Name | Term |
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| 1 | Bro. Bernard Curtin, FMS | 1964-1970 |
| 2 | Bro. Eugene Pius Tajo, FMS | 1970-1973 |
| 3 | Bro. Herbert Daniel Dumont, FMS | 1973-1975 |
| 4 | Defunct (Currently called President) |
1975-Present |
| # | Name | Nominal Address | Term in office |
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| 1 | Bro. Crispin Betita, FMS | Brother Crispin | 1975-1982 |
| 2 | Bro. Paul J. Meuten, FMS | Brother Paul | 1982-1986 |
| 3 | Bro. Jesus Agbuya, FMS | Brother Jess | 1986-1988 |
| 4 | Bro. Manuel De Leon, FMS | Brother Manny | 1988-2003 |
| 5 | Bro. Teodulo Fernandez, FMS | Brother Ted | 2003 -2006 |
| 6 | Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS | Brother Pat | 2006 - present |
| # | Name | Position | Term |
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| 1 | Christine Stokes | IBED Principal | 1998-2008 |
| 2 | Mr. Camilo Fernandez | IBED Principal | 2008-Present |
| 3 | Margarita Delgado | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal | 1998-2007 |
| 4 | Ella Luces | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal | 2007-2008 |
| 4 | Marjorie Raneses | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal | 2008-Present |
| 5 | Imelda Cruel | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal | 1998-2000 |
| 6 | Julio Melad | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal | 2000-Present |
| 7 | Lucrecia Tabayoyong | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal | 1998-2008 |
| 8 | Ella Luces | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal | 2008-Present |
| 9 | Inocencia Pelagio | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal | 1998-2007 |
| 10 | Chona Manalili | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal | 2007-Present |
| 11 | Flora Villanueva | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal | 1998-2004 |
| 12 | Camilo Fernandez | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal | 2004-2008 |
| 7 | John Benjamin Balatbat | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal | 2008-Present |
- Alwyn Uytingco - ABS-CBN Talent
- Marion Andres - Marikina Vice Mayor
- Donn Carlo Favis - City Councilor, Marikina City
- JoJo Alejar - Host, The Medyo Late Night Show (Qtv/RJtv29)
- Aurelio Paolo Nalica IV - Scientist
- Jhong Mesina- Philippine Allstar dance group
- Jeffrey Hidalgo - singer
- Marist Pulse (grade school official publication)
- Blue and Gold (high school official publication)
- Marist Health Gazette
- The Marist School PTA Newsletter
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