St. Joseph's College, Allahabad

St. Joseph's College, founded in the nineteenth century (1884) by the Capuchin Friars of the province of Ancona & Bologna, Italy, is the best CICSE school in Allahabad under the management of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad. The school began with a small parochial school for the Cathedral Parish located first in a rented house. The foundation stone of the nucleus of the present building was laid by Rt. Rev. Dr. Peschi on 1 January 1884. Bishop Poli called this little school St. Joseph’s Collegiate. In 1887 it was recognized as a middle school; it was recognized as ‘European High School’ affiliated to Cambridge University. In 1907, it came directly under the Bishop & the parish priest of the Cathedral. It was handed over to the Irish Christian brothers of Nainital in 1908 & they looked after till 1916 when Bishop Gamigna took it over. With a boarding of 26 students, the total went up to 63 in 1920. Another story was put up in 1922 by Rev. Fr. Camilus, OFM Cap. The coming of the new head master in 1921 in the person of Msgr. O. Hogan who graduated from the Allahabad University & trained in Oxford, put the school on the top of academic results. This excellence was continued by his successors such as Fr. A. G. Rego & still continues to be the top school of the city. The school building was further extended with the class 7th & 8th block, Chemistry Lab block put up by Rev. Fr. Augustine between 1932-1942. In the 1960s the Class IX-X block & the junior section block was built along with a large auditorium, a gymnasium & a swimming pool by Re. Fr. Cyril E. George.

The boarding was closed in 1980 & the existing buildings were converted into biology & physics laboratories along with four class rooms. In 1983 the commerce section was added by Rev. Fr. Thomas D’Souza. However, it had to be closed due to unavoidable reasons in 1985. Later, it was started again in 2006-2007 by Rev.Fr. Louis Mascarenhas. In 2007 a state of art Computer Lab was added followed by a toilet block in 2008.

In 2009, another wing ‘Jubilee Block’ was added to the junior section with a broad staircase and an elevator by the present principal Rev. Fr. Louis Mascarenhas. Presently, the college is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate, New Delhi. Accommodates more than 7990 male students offering commerce and science steams.

The motto of the College is Semper Sursum ("Always Aim high").

History

The college was founded in 1884 serving for Indian students education. Today it is ranked the Best CICSE school in Allahabad beating its foremost rival Boys' High School. Along with co-curricular activities, the college also serves its students the facility of joining any club. The college clubs are:

The current principal of the school is Fr. Rolfie D'Souza, and the current College Captain is Prakhar Pathak.

College Anthem

For St. Joseph, Our Patron, we stand
United In both head and hand.
Our Lips shall always speak of his praise
Our minds and hearts to him we raise

In praise of our college we sing
As the glad hosannas ring.
Since you have shown the way to victory
Our motto then shall always be
Semper Sursum our Alma matter,
Semper Sursum, always aim high

To St. Joseph, our patron, We pray,
Teach us to labour day by day.
Our Flagging zeal and courage renew
To keep our conv’nant ever true.

Let us unite, all Josephites,
Let us all strive for greater heights.
Love, truth and peace out guiding stars,
Will lead us on to happy hours.

Tune (As in we Stand for GOD...)

Principals

Notable Alumini

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Coordinates: 25°27′21″N 81°50′43″E / 25.4559°N 81.8452°E / 25.4559; 81.8452

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