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Marist School (Marikina)
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Marist School 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
. This was the second school founded by the Marist Brothers in the Philippines; the first one was the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
in General Santos City
in 1953.
, 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
).
The school system adopted of the Integrated basic education (IBED) in 1998-1999, headed by a school principal and five (5) cluster assistant principals.
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Metro Manila
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established by the Marist Brothers
Marist Brothers
The Marist Brothers, or Little Brothers of Mary, are a Catholic religious order of brothers and affiliated lay people. The order was founded in France, at La Valla-en-Gier near Lyon in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, a young French priest of the Society of Mary...
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
Marikina City
Marikina, officially the City of Marikina, known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, was former capital of the province of Manila during the declaration of Philippine Independence and one of the sixteen cities within the Manila Metropolitan Area. Marikina is part of Eastern Manila District of...
. This was the second school founded by the Marist Brothers in the Philippines; the first one was the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University is a school in General Santos City. It is a Catholic institution run by the Marist Brothers or FMS . It offers undergraduate and graduate courses as well as pre-elementary and basic education. Further, it offers a broad spectrum of academic programs through...
in General Santos City
General Santos City
The City of General Santos is the southernmost port city of the Philippines. Being a highly urbanized first class city, GenSan is one of the most populous urban centers in the country with a population of 679,588 as per census data of 2010...
in 1953.
History
The Marist BrothersMarist Brothers
The Marist Brothers, or Little Brothers of Mary, are a Catholic religious order of brothers and affiliated lay people. The order was founded in France, at La Valla-en-Gier near Lyon in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, a young French priest of the Society of Mary...
, or Institutum Fratrum Maristarum a Scholis (FMS), was founded by the French Saint Marcellin Champagnat
Marcellin Champagnat
Saint Marcellin Joseph Benedict Champagnat was born in Rozet, village of Marlhes, near St. Etienne , France...
on January 2, 1817 at La Valla, Saint-Chamond
Saint-Chamond
Saint-Chamond is a commune in the Loire department in the Rhône-Alpes region in central France.-Overview:It is situated 13 km east of the city of Saint-Étienne and approximately 45 km southwest of Lyon...
(Loire
Loire
Loire is an administrative department in the east-central part of France occupying the River Loire's upper reaches.-History:Loire was created in 1793 when after just 3½ years the young Rhône-et-Loire department was split into two. This was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon...
, France
France
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).
The school system adopted of the Integrated basic education (IBED) in 1998-1999, headed by a school principal and five (5) cluster assistant principals.
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.Marist School Athletic League
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, 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. Terrence Marquez of batch 2011 was the one who designed the official MSAL logo for the MSAL flag which is used every year for the MSAL Opening.Sports Facilities
Marist School is the first school in Marikina City to have a swimming pool. 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 | Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS | Brother President |
| 2 | Mr. Camilo Fernandez | IBED Principal |
| 3 | Marjorie Raneses | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal |
| 4 | Luzviminda Jaban | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal |
| 5 | Ella Luces | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal |
| 6 | Chona Manalili | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal |
| 7 | Charissa Gregorio | Cluster 5 Asst. Principal |
Directors
| # | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Presidents
| # | Name | Nominal Address | Term in office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
- Marion Andres - Former Marikina Vice Mayor
- Jose Rafael E. DiazJose Rafael E. DiazJose Rafael E. Diaz is the current Mayor of San Mateo, Rizal. He took office on June 30, 2007Prior to his becoming mayor, Diaz was Municipal Administrator for the San Mateo Rizal Municipal Government. Prior to that, he was a businessman, a stock broker and a financial analyst.-References:...
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Mayor (Current) - Miro Quimbo - Marikina City Congressman (2nd District)
- Jojo P. Alejar - Host Producer JojoATV
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