Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School

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Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School
Motto: Knowledge, Virtue, Productivity
Established June 7, 1993
Type Public High School, Coeducational
Principal Bro. Isidro B. Villaflor, SFO
Faculty 65
Students 1,768 Students (S.Y. 2006-2007)
Location Philippines Macopa Street, Basak Pardo, Cebu City, Cebu Philippines
Oversight Cebu City Division
Campus Urban
Colors Green and White
Newspaper Pen Reflections (English Version) and Bidlisiw (Filipino Version)
Year Levels 1th to 4th High School
School Hours 7:20 AM to 3:40 PM
Average Class Size 41
Website under construction

The first national high school in the south of Cebu City was opened in June 7, 1993 and acquired its name as Cebu City Don Carlos A. Gothong Memorial National High School - Basak Extension through DECS Order No. 5, series of 1989. This was made possible through the joint effort of the then Department of Education, Culture and Sports now Dep-Ed, Division of Cebu City headed by Dr. Dolores P. Abellanosa and Cebu City Government with Hon. Alvin B. Garcia as Mayor. The first principal was Dr. Matilde Mayonila.

The school started with 300 first year students with 50 students per section. There were eleven pioneer teachers namely Mrs. Lilibeth Tujan, Mrs. Ruby Enriquez, Mrs. Agnes Alfajardo, the late Mrs. Agustita Gabrera, Mrs. Fermencita Pacaña, Mrs. Josefina Bacalso, Miss Teresa Baril, Mr. Ricardo Diola, Mr. Mario Gabuya, Mr. Severino Panton and Mrs. Evelyn Hinon.

The school became independent with national funding last October 9, 1993. The following year, in 1994, the school acquired its new name, the Basak National High School. Through Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution in 2004, Basak National High School was converted into Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School.

This school's namesake was the representative of Cebu's 3rd district instrumental as the author and sponsor of the bill of creating the City of Cebu and was enacted into a law as Commonwealth Act No. 58 by the Philippine Congress on October 20, 1936. He is also known as the "Father of the Cebu City Charter".

The school mainly serves the entire portion of Basak Pardo and Basak Pardo. It also serves the nearer barangays around it like Mambaling, Punta Princesa, Tisa, Kinasang-an Pardo, and Quiot.

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[edit] Area demographics

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Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School

Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School is situated in two barangays of Cebu City:

Barangay Basak San Nicolas, headed by Barangay Captain Hon. Mario Susaya together with his eight councilmen, Barangay Secretary and Barangay Treasurer; has its boundaries:

  • North: Barangay Mambaling
  • South: Barangay Basak Pardo
  • East: East Coast facing the Bohol Islands
  • West: Barangays Tisa and Punta Princesa

The other barangay is Barangay Basak Pardo, headed by Barangay Captain Hon. Roberto Cabarrubias together with his eight councilmen, Barangay Secretary and Barangay Treasurer; has its boundaries:

  • North: Don Vicente Rama Memorial Elementary School
  • South: Cebu International Lumber
  • East: Shoreline
  • West: Southwestern University (Basak Campus)

[edit] History

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Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School Garden

The Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School (formerly known as the Basak National High School) was established in 1987 under the name of Cebu City Don Carlos A. Gothong Memorial National High School-Basak Extension. Then, it was renamed into Basak National High School on July 1993.

In 2003, the school was renamed into Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School in honor of the former Cebu City Mayor and resident, the late Senator Vicente Rama.

At the present, the school is being administrated by Principal Isidro B. Villaflor.

The school is a fast-growing community of students and one of the biggest public schools in the south of Cebu City. The facilities of the school are adequate and its curriculum is inline with the Department of Education's curriculum.

It has an active Supreme Student Government which monitors and mediates school activities. The latter also assists the school official in all events within the school.

[edit] School mission

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Students of DVRMNHS
   
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Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School, a general high school public institution, commits itself to a culture of excellence in public service. Believing that the most important resource of our country is its people, we make the task of educating the students our singular mission.

We assist the students to discover his/her full potential in a child-centered and value-driven teaching-learning environment and thereby, enable him/her to create his/her own destiny in global community. We prepare him/her to become a responsible citizen and an enlightened leader who loves his/her country and is proud to be a Filipino.

   
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[edit] School vision

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Students of DVRMNHS
   
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We provide an environment...

Where teachers and principals achieve the desired learning outcome not only because they are empowered, competent and accountable, but because they care;

Where the principal exercise visionary leadership responsive to emerging learning needs of the school and community; ensure adequate resources; promote appropriate technology; create and sustain a conducive climate to enhance learning; and

Where the family, the community and other institutions actively support our efforts.

We affirm the right of every Filipino child especially the less advantaged to benefit from such a system.

This is our vision. With God's help, we dedicate all our talents and energies to its realization.

   
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[edit] Goal

   
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To provide students with curricula and programs which meet the school academic expectations and meet the needs of the students of different abilities, interest, motivations, and needs in order to become life-long learners.
   
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[edit] Curriculum

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Students pose for a picture

Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School, offers the Basic Education Curriculum as a prescribed by the Dep-Ed Central Office:

  1. Filipino
  2. English
  3. Science
  4. Math
  5. Makabayan composed of:
  • MAPEH
  • Araling Panlipunan
  • Values Education
  • Technology and Livelihood Education

In a recent development, it has been said that DVRMNHS will introduce the Science-High Curriculum by the next School Year 2007-2008 and onwards.

[edit] School uniform policy

The school requires school uniforms, together with their respective school I.D., with black leather shoes and white socks.

  • For Boys: White polo (either plain or embroidered with the school logo) with short sleeves and black slacks.
  • For Girls: White blouse with short sleeves also, a ribbon and pleated skirts. The skirts are usually long, for about 3-4 inches below the knee, while the shortest is 2 inches before the lower knee.

Students may also be allowed to wear special shirts such as class shirts or certain clubs they may belong to in the school.

[edit] Academe

[edit] Personnel

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Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School

The principal who is the head and governed with all the duties manages the school and responsibilities as mentioned in Republic Act 9155, the Basic Governance of 2001. He is assisted with an assistant principal who is tasked to assist the Principal in carrying out his duties and functions in the right session.

Since the principal as the assistant principal can't manage to work, year leaders in every level are created which serves as extension arms to the Head and Assistant Head of School.

The current principal is Mr. Isidro B. Villaflor.

The current assistant principal of DVRMNHS is Mr. Gerome O. Misa.

[edit] Teachers

Some of the teachers were awarded with NEAP scholarships. Three of whom graduated their Master's Degree in various fields in science and mathematics at De La Salle University, Manila, one finished in Ateneo de Manila with Master's Degree in mathematics. One passed the screening test in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

The school has the following organized groups to develop and improve the talents and expertise of students with special interests:

Organized Groups Teacher Coordinators
Young Writers Club "Pen Reflections" Mrs. Diosdarlina L. Cabreros
Science Club Mrs. Rosennie A. Cabag
Just Say No Club Mrs. Anecita N. Ponce
Teachers/Students Dance Troupe Mrs. Melina G. Ignacio
School's Choir Ms. Mary Jane M. Deligero
Boy Scouts of the Philippines Mr. Raul P. Constantino
Girls Scouts of the Philippines Ms. Irene C. Ramos
Organized Sports/Athletics Mrs. Maria Evelyn B. Go
Arts Club Mrs. Gerisa C. Bacalla
Samafil Mrs. Josefina A. Bacalso
Matrix Club Mrs. Imelda C. Alegam

[edit] Faculty

Here is the complete list of all the teachers (whether regular or special) of Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School:

  1. Reginald D. Abadia
  2. Imelda C. Alegam
  3. Agnes T. Alfajardo
  4. Irene R. Angilan
  5. Gemma O. Atuel
  6. Josefina A. Bacalso
  7. Gerisa C. Bacalla
  8. Maria Laarni G. Bajamonde
  9. Ivy A. Banzon[1]
  10. Maria Fe O. Barlisan
  11. Vilma T. Bayato
  12. Maria Theresa A. Biasca
  13. Rosennie A. Cabag
  14. Diosdarlina L. Cabreros
  15. Rosario D. Calo
  16. Cyril V. Concha
  17. Flora L. Concina
  18. Raul P. Constantino
  19. Mary Jane M. Deligero
  20. Ricardo D. Diola
  21. Susan T. Enriquez
  22. Fretzie B. Estrera
  23. May O. Formentera
  24. Bernardino A. Gabiana
  25. Emily May C. Gacusan
  26. May O. Gasalatan
  27. Luz L. Geñoso
  28. Maria Evelyn B. Go
  29. Lito T. Gumulon
  30. Analie G. Hatamosa
  31. Eduardo A. Hinayas
  32. Melina G. Ignacio
  33. Leodelina C. Igona
  34. Romeo L. Labaya
  35. Mateo T. Lastimosa Jr.
  36. Joanne P. Lee
  37. Marylin C. Magalzo
  38. Arlene B. Manuel
  39. Elisea R. Mayormita
  40. Gerome O. Misa[2]
  41. Vevencia P. Naga
  42. Pastor Ali C. Najarro
  43. Roselyn D. Nguyen
  44. Fermincita C. Pacaña
  45. Maribel P. Padayogdog[3]
  46. Junnie P. Padillo
  47. Romeo J. Parilla
  48. Anecita N. Ponce
  49. Geraldine T. Puig
  50. Irene C. Ramos
  51. Judito B. Ranario[4]
  52. Jocelyn R. Remonde
  53. Sylvio H. Sabino
  54. Josephine P. Sagmon
  55. Thelma D. Sagmon
  56. Baby Rene C. Sanchez
  57. Santos A. Sayson
  58. Virgilia G. Tabasa
  59. Girlie B. Tampos
  60. Analane J. Tangente[5][6]
  61. Warren P. Verzales
  62. Maria Teresa B. Villacin
  63. Annabelle M. Villaver
  64. Juan Damasceno D. Villaver[7]
  65. Mercy S. Villegas
  66. Minerva C. Yngayo

[edit] Facilities

  • Facilities and Resources

Insufficiency of resources and school facilities are not actually an obstacle when it comes to school development rather its progress and accomplishment depend on the administrators managing the school.

  • Number of Bulidings
  1. Four 3-storey buildings with 34 classrooms.
  2. One make shift with 2 classrooms with permit to demolish.
  3. One 1-storey dilapidated building with 3 classrooms with permit to demolish.

Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School is composed of 39 classes and the available classrooms are only 34, therefore, the 2 A-High class are using the make-shift building and a dilapidated classroom which are both subject to demolition, the Special Education class are also using the make shift building, and the 1st year Prudence and the 4th year St. Ignatius are both using dilapidated rooms.

  • Other Facilities
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The Computer Lab of DVRMNHS
  1. Computer Laboratory with 24 functional computers.
  2. 3 available T.V. are used in the Library for film-showing and other instructional purposes, Computer Laboratory for instructional use and Science Laboratory for film-showing.
  3. General references like dictionaries, encyclopedias, Book of Knowledge and the like are available in the Library for research works.
  4. School Clinic provided with basic medicines.
  5. School Cooperative Canteen that serves as student's learning laboratory.
  6. Science Laboratory equipped with science apparatus like microscopes, compasses, human body, magnets, T.V. Sets, CD's for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  7. Guidance room where students' records and school data is kept.
  8. Property room is available where some school properties are placed.
  9. Civil Technology rooms; 1 for TLE teachers, and 1 for Mr. Baby Rene Sanchez.
  10. 1 room for the Alternative Learning System classes.
  11. 2 rooms for the A-High classes.

[edit] School enrollment

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Students read the school publication
S.Y. 2006-2007 in DVRMNHS Male Female Total
1st Year Level 180 263 445
2nd Year Level 211 314 535
3rd Year Level 141 253 394
4th Year Level 167 229 396
SPED Class 10 3 13
GRAND TOTAL 709 1,062 1,783

[edit] Students

Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School's National Achievement Test result was improving. During the S.Y. 2003-2004, the school got an average of 44.97%. The following year (S.Y. 2004-2005, the school achieved an average of 49.24% which is an increase of 4.27%.

The school also had an overwhelming performance in competitions. In DAMATH, the school was declared the Champion of the Cebu City Division Level. In the Science Fair, the school won 2nd in the Regional Level. The school also won 2nd in the Cebu City Division Speech Festival. In MACK-P, the school won the 1st Prize together with the Rhymes and Jingle Contest.

The students also participated in different leadership seminars and workshops in a effect to make them a more empowered students.

[edit] Class sections

The First Year Level sections are named after human characteristics.

1st Year Level

Section Adviser
I - Charity Mrs. Ivy A. Banzon
I - Faith Mrs. May O. Formentera
I - Friendship Mrs. Thelma D. Sagmon
I - Honesty Mrs. Leodelina C. Igona
I - Hope Mrs. Maria Fe O. Barlisan
I - Industry Mrs. Analie G. Hatamosa
I - Love Mrs. Maria Theresa A. Biasca
I - Modesty Mr. Cyril V. Concha
I - Obedience Mrs. Maria Fe O. Barlisan
I - Prudence Mrs. Marylin C. Magalzo

The Second Year Level sections are named after gemstones.

2nd Year Level

Section Adviser
II - Amethyst Mrs. Girlie B. Tampos
II - Diamond Mr. Mateo T. Lastimosa Jr.
II - Emerald Mrs. May O. Gasalatan
II - Garnet Mrs. Mercy S. Villegas
II - Jade Mrs. Gerisa C. Bacalla
II - Opal Mrs. Vevencia P. Naga
II - Pearl Ms. Maria Laarni G. Bajamonde
II - Ruby Mrs. Joanne P. Lee
II - Sapphire Mrs. Gemma O. Atuel
II - Sardonyx Mr. Romeo L. Labaya

The Third Year Level sections are named after chemical elements.

3rd Year Level

Section Adviser
III - Copper Mrs. Imelda C. Alegam
III - Gold Mrs. Vilma T. Bayato
III - Iron Mrs. Flora L. Concina
III - Mercury Mrs. Susan T. Enriquez
III - Platinum Mrs. Rosario D. Calo
III - Silver Mrs. Virgilia G. Tabasa
III - Uranium Mrs. Rosennie A. Cabag
III - Zinc Mrs. Annabelle M. Villaver

The Fourth Year Level sections are named after saints.

4th Year Level

Section Adviser
IV - St. Augustine Ms. Mary Jane M. Deligero
IV - St. Benedict Mrs. Arlene B. Manuel
IV - St. Catherine Mrs. Minerva C. Yngayo
IV - St. Dominic Ms. Josephine P. Sagmon
IV - St. Elizabeth Mrs. Maria Evelyn B. Go
IV - St. Florian Ms. Luz L. Geñoso
IV - St. Lorenzo Mr. Santos A. Sayson
IV - St. Ignatius Mr. Sylvio H. Sabino

[edit] Social networking

The student of DVRMNHS have greatly embraced network services such as Friendster. At least 72% of the student population of DVRMNHS are members of Friendster.

The students are also using Yahoo Messenger and MIRC especially for social networking.

[edit] Supreme Student Government

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Supreme Student Government Logo S.Y. 2006-2007

[edit] Mission

The Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School's Supreme Student Government has a mission of challenging ourselves to always strive for excellence in order to form a more united SSG and a better DVRMNHS in the following ways:

  • Creating a safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning;
  • Fostering communication between the students, staff and the administration;
  • Building school spirit and pride in our community;
  • Increase student morale and enthusiasm;
  • Remaining approachable, transparent and open-minded;
  • Informing, including and integrating all students in all matters; and
  • Building and strengthening respect and equality towards all.

By achieving these goals, we will enhance our success and establish a foundation of duty, honor and respect at Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School.

[edit] Vision

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SSG Slogan for S.Y. 2006-2007
  1. Strong Leadership and Open Government
  2. Healthy and Developed Environment
  3. Student Government Reforms
  4. Educational and Social Programs
  5. Conflicts Resolution and Reconciliation Promotion
  6. Moral Renewal and Responsibility Initiative
  7. Energy Conservation, Utilization and Teamwork
  8. Nationalism and Patriotism
  9. Real Security
  10. A Student Government that works for Everyone and Students that help the Student Government

[edit] Adviser

The Supreme Student Government Adviser of DVRMNHS is Mr. Bernardino A. Gabiana which supervises and controls the operations of the organization.

[edit] Officers

Last February 27, 2006, selected students of Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School elected the new set of Supreme Student Government officers of the school for the school year 2006-2007.

Supreme Student Government DVRMNHS
Title Name
President Kevin Ray N. Chua
Vice President Alejandro G. Tan Jr.
Internal Secretary Ivy Ross C. Apao
External Secretary Sherlyn G. Casul
Finance Manager James Dien G. Navarro[8]
Auditor Jessa Kathleen A. Ambrad
Mass Media Officer Diane A. Cubar
Mass Media Officer Geraldine Barrios[9]
Representatives
1st Year Level Councilors
Title Name
Councilor Decone S. Intig
Councilor Timothy S. Balaba
Councilor Erne Flor A. Lepatan
Councilor Celeste C. Padasas
2nd Year Level Councilors
Title Name
Councilor Eudelyn M. Encarguez
Councilor Algene T. Radaza
Councilor Lyka Rose Alcover
Councilor Jellian A. Zaragosa
3rd Year Level Councilors
Title Name
Councilor Arth C. Alfajardo
Councilor Lucille Blanco
Councilor Eduardo Empelis
Councilor Franc Nichole L. Cabreros
4th Year Level Councilors
Title Name
Councilor Noel A. Nacorda[10]
Councilor Terencel D. Pantaleon
Councilor Micah A. Mahinay
Councilor Nelodin O. Caballero
Business Managers (Appointed)
Title Name
Business Manager Jonah A. Ducay
Business Manager Archien D. Viodor
Business Manager Mary Jessa L. Dosdos

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[edit] News

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Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School

[edit] 4 Regional STEP bets win

The four DVRMNHS students who were also the contestants of the 6th Student Techonologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines - Regional Skills Development and Competition together with their coaches, Mr. Pastor Ali Najarro and Mr. Baby Rene Sanchez, were successful in their respective categories.

The event was held in the Siquijor State College, Larena, Siquijor from October 24 to 26, 2006.

The winning students are place below:

  1. Micah Mahinay for Industrial Technology Techno Quiz - 3rd Place
  2. Kevin Ray Chua for Homepage Development - 1st Place
  3. John Quiñanola for Residential Wiring Installation - 3rd Place
  4. Mary Jessa Dosdos for ICT-Assisted Project Proposal - 4th Place

Kevin Ray Chua who 1st Place in Homepage Development will be representing Region VII, together with his coach, Mr. Pastor Ali Najarro, in the 5th Student Techonologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines - National Skills Development and Competition to be held in Baguio City, CAR this November 19 to 24, 2006.

[edit] 3 young scribes win DSPC

Last October 21 and 22, 2006, the Cebu City Division Schools Press Conference was held in the Cebu City National Science High School Gym, in coordination of the Dep-Ed, where the young scribes in the entire Cebu City met.

DVRMNHS send its contestants, under the supervision of Mrs. Diosdarlina Cabreros (DVRMNHS School Paper Adviser) and Ms. Mary Jane Deligero, for the following categories in English and in Filipino like Editorial Writing, News Writing, Photojournalism, Sports Writing, Copyreading, Feature Writing, and Editorial Cartooning.

Three DVRMNHS students won the top 5 slots of the different categories, which are eligible to join the Cebu City's Division in the Regional Schools Press Conference to be held in Tagbilaran City, Bohol this November 2006. They are the following:

  1. Jonah Ducay for News Writing (Filipino) - 2nd Place
  2. Andrean Mata for Editorial Cartooning (Filipino) - 5th Place
  3. Kevin Ray Chua for Editorial Writing (English) - 2nd Place

[edit] Studs ready for the exam

This October 19 and 20, 2006, students of DVRMNHS will undertake the 2nd Periodical Examination.

First, second, and third year students will take the 2nd Periodical Exams on all the subjects.

The fourth year students will take the National Achievement Test together with 6 schools in Cebu City. Selected DVRMNHS teachers will be assigned in Camp Lapu-Lapu High School, while the teachers that will oversee the exams in DVRMNHS will be from Florencio Urot Memorial National High School.

[edit] Oct. 14 celebration

This October 14, 2006, DVRMNHS will celebrate the 13th Foundation Day of school (as an independent school with national funding) and the United Nations' Day.

The school also be launching for the search of Mr. and Ms. DVRMNHS & Ms. U.N.. On this day, it would also showcase the dances of selected countries in the world.

The organizer of this event is Mr. Bernardino Gabiana.

[edit] Studs sing Yutang Tabunon

The school principal has already agreed to sing the Philippine National Anthem in Bisaya every Friday of the week.

Last September 29, 2006, the song entitled "Yutang Tabunon" was officially sang by Samuel Talatayud, and will be sang thereafter.

This October 6, 2006, for the first time of DVRMNHS History, the DVRVMNHS Choir led by Ms. Mary Jane Deligero will sing the Yutang Tabunon.

The SSG President is also lobbying to the school Principal for the singing of the "Yutang Tabunon" as a daily routine starting January 3, 2007, the day when the students return to school after the Christmas break.

[edit] Studs win STEP 2006

Four Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School students won 1st Prizes in different categories in the Student Techonologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines Program recently held in Abellana National High School.

The STEP enhances life-long skills and support the learning competencies of the work-education and skills training program of the TEPP component of the MAKABAYAN subject.

The students who will go to Siquijor and participate in the Regional STEP Contest are the following:

  1. Kevin Ray Chua
  2. John Quiñanola
  3. Micah Mahinay
  4. Mary Jessa Dosdos

[edit] New school curriculum

According to Mrs. Diosdarlina Cabreros, the Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School will introduce, by the next school year (S.Y. 2007-2008) and onwards, a high school curriculum that will be focused on science, technology, and mathematics. Computer science subjects will be offered to all year levels. Research will be given during the second, third and fourth year levels. Earth Science will be studied during the first year, while biology will be tackled during second and third years. Physics will be taken up during the third and fourth years. Chemistry will be studied during the third and fourth years. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus with analytic geometry will be studied in the first, second, third, and fourth year levels, respectively. Statistics will be studied during the second year as part of the second-year research course and as a separate course during the third and fourth year. As part of requirements for third and fourth-year research courses, students will have to produce research papers and project proposals, which they have the option to submit it to local science fairs.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ 1st Year Level YEAR LEADER
  2. ^ Assistant Principal of DVRMNHS
  3. ^ Resigned
  4. ^ 3rd Year Level YEAR LEADER
  5. ^ 2nd Year Level YEAR LEADER
  6. ^ Resigned
  7. ^ 4th Year Level YEAR LEADER
  8. ^ Appointed in lieu of Ramil Laug-Laug who won the position
  9. ^ Returned to DVRMNHS from Liloan, Cebu. Approved appointment upon the concensus of the body.
  10. ^ Appointed in lieu of Geraldine Barrios who won the position

[edit] Source

  • School Improvement Plan of DVRMNHS for 3 years, as prepared by Principal Isidro B. Villaflor.

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