Marist School (Marikina)
| Marist School (Marikina) | |
|---|---|
| Motto |
Ad Jesum per Mariam (Latin) All to Jesus through Mary / Fornicario Mater Summum (Latin) Supreme Mother Mary |
| Established | August 3, 1964 |
| Type | Private School |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Marist Brothers (Roman Catholic) |
| President | Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS |
| Principal | Mr. Camilo T. Fernandez (IBEd Principal) |
| Grades |
Kinder to Grade 6 (Primary Education) 1st Year to 4th Year High School (Secondary Education) |
| Location |
Marikina City, Metro Manila,  Philippines |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Golden Bears |
| Newspaper | Blue and Gold, Marist Pulse |
| Website | maristschool.edu.ph |
Marist School (Tagalog: Paaralang Marist) is a Catholic school for boys located in Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines established by the Marist Brothers in 1964. The school currently holds a level III accreditation from PAASCU and is considered to be the largest educational institution to date in Marikina City.[1] This was the second school founded by the Marist Brothers in the Philippines; the first one was the Notre Dame of Cotabato in Cotabato City in 1948.
History
In 1964, the school was established by Marist Brothers of the Schools, or Institutum Fratrum Maristarum a Scholis (FMS), was founded by the French Saint Marcellin Champagnat on January 2, 1817 at La Valla, Saint-Chamond, Loire, France.[2]
The school system adopted the Integrated basic education (IBED) in 1998-1999, headed by a school principal and five (5) cluster assistant principals.
Academics
PAASCU Accreditation
Marist School is accredited by PAASCU every five years. Currently Marist has a level III accreditation from PAASCU. The highest possible accreditation for basic education.[3]
Physical Education
Marist School Athletic League
The Marist School Athletic League ran from its inception in 1967 to academic year 2012, when it was closed due to doping allegations. The 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, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Chess, Table Tennis, and Badminton. Classes or sections order their own uniforms bearing their class name. Awards are given out at the August opening ceremony for different categories such as best uniform, best muse, and best banner for each year level.
Sports Facilities
Marist School is the first school in Marikina City to have a swimming pool and was also the first in the country to be shut down due to a HIV/AIDS outbreak. It is the only school also in Marikina to have two tennis courts, a track and field oval, a football pitch, a baseball field and seven basketball/volleyball courts—three Courts in the old High School gym, three Courts in the Grade School gym and one in the new gymnasium near the field.
Religion
The Church celebrates 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 a month until the school year ends.
The Corpus Administration
| # | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Br. Paterno Corpus, FMS | School President |
| 2 | Mr. Camilo Fernandez | IBED Principal |
| 3 | Marjorie Raneses | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal |
| 4 | Luzviminda Jaban | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal |
| 5 | Ela Luces | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal |
| 6 | Chona Manalili | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal |
| 7 | Charissa Gregorio | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal |
Past Administrators
Directors
| # | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Br. Bernard Curtin, FMS | 1964–1970 |
| 2 | Br. Eugene Pius Tajo, FMS | 1970–1973 |
| 3 | Br. Herbert Daniel Dumont, FMS | 1973–1975 |
| 4 | Defunct (Currently called President) |
1975–Present |
Presidents
| # | Name | Nominal Address | Term in office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Br. Crispin Betita, FMS | Brother Crispin | 1975–1982 |
| 2 | Br. Paul J. Meuten, FMS | Brother Paul | 1982–1986 |
| 3 | Br. Jesus Agbuya, FMS | Brother Jess | 1986–1988 |
| 4 | Br. Manuel De Leon, FMS | Brother Manny | 1988–2003 |
| 5 | Br. Teodulo Fernandez, FMS | Brother Ted | 2003–2006 |
| 6 | Br. Paterno Corpus, FMS | Brother Pat | 2006–present |
Principals
| # | Name | Position | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christine Stokes | IBED Principal | 1998–2008 |
| 2 | Mr. Camilo Fernandez | IBED Principal | 2008–Present |
| 1 | Mariquita Delgado | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal | 1998–2007 |
| 2 | Ella Luces | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal | 2007–2008 |
| 3 | Marjorie Raneses | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal | 2008–Present |
| 1 | Imelda Cruel | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal | 1998–2000 |
| 2 | Julio Melad | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal | 2000–2010 |
| 3 | Luzviminda Jaban | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal | 2010–Present |
| 1 | Lucrecia Tabayoyong | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal | 1998–2008 |
| 2 | Ella Luces | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal | 2008–Present |
| 1 | Inocencia Pelagio | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal | 1998–2007 |
| 2 | Chona Manalili | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal | 2007–2010 |
| 3 | Aileen Tiu | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal | 2010–2011 |
| 4 | Chona Manalili | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal | 2011–Present |
| 1 | Flora Villanueva | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal | 1998–2004 |
| 2 | Camilo Fernandez | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal | 2004–2008 |
| 3 | John Benjamin Balatbat | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal | 2008–2010 |
| 4 | Charisse Gregorio | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal | 2010–Present |
Notable alumni
- Cesar V. Purisima - Secretary, Department of Finance
- Gen. Emmanuel Bautista - Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Jose Rafael E. Diaz - San Mateo, Rizal Mayor (Since 2007)
- Miro Quimbo - Marikina City Congressman (2nd District) (Since 2010)
- Marion Andres - Former Marikina Vice Mayor (2001-2010)
External links
- Marist School Website
- Marist High School Class of 1983 Facebook site
- Marist Golden Bears Facebook Page
References and notes
- ↑ Marist School Marikina
- ↑ Institutum Fratrum Maristarum a Scholis (FMS)
- ↑ PAASCU Accreditation Accessed April 3, 2009
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