Colegio Ponceño

Colegio Ponceño
Blue Ribbon School
Website	www.copin.net

Colegio Ponceño is a Roman Catholic,

History

The school was founded in 1926 as Colegio Ponceño de Varones, by Miss Maria Serra Gelabert, a Catholic

From 1930 to 1968 the school was directed by the Marianist Brothers. In 1968, the Piarist Fathers (Padres Escolapios) took over its administration, called by Msgr. Juan Fremiot Torres Oliver, Bishop of Ponce.^[5]

Under the Piarist administration the school's name was changed to "Colegio Ponceño" upon becoming a

and is administered by the Piarist Fathers Province of the United States and Puerto Rico. The school is owned by a Parent's Board of Trustees founded by the Bishop of Ponce.

Location

The school was originally located on Luna Street in downtown Ponce.

in Ponce, where it boasts one of the largest campuses and most modern school facilities in the Island.

Accreditation

Colegio Ponceño is accredited by the Puerto Rico Department of Education and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a permanent member of the College Board, serving as test center for the ATP of the College Board. It was recognized in 1991 and 1992 as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School.^{[citation needed]}

Mission

Since its establishment, the school has upheld high

pedagogical standards and excelled in preparing students for higher education, both in Puerto Rico and the United States mainland. In every graduating senior class, Colegio Ponceño has consistently produced students who have gone on to become successful professionals in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, and business, among others. Among its alumni are many outstanding civic, political, sports, and religious leaders in Puerto Rican society.

Directors

• Rev. P. Luis Cruz, Sch.P. (2021-
• Rev. P. José A. Basols, Sch.P. (2017-2021)
• Rev. P. Emilio Sotomayor, Sch.P. (2015-2017 )
• Rev. P. Fernando Torres Lanause, Sch.P. (2008- 2015)
• Rev. P. Juan Cabrerizo, Sch.P. (2007-2008)
• Rev. P. José A. Basols, Sch.P. (2003-2007)
• Rev. P. Juan Cabrerizo, Sch.P. (1995-2003)
• Rev. P. José A. Basols, Sch.P. (1983-1995)
• Rev. P. Emilio Calcena, Sch.P. (1982-1983)
• Rev. P. José M. Clavero, Sch.P. (1976-1982)
• Rev. P. José Mateo, Sch.P. (1969-1976)

Trivia

The school mascot is a Crusader ("El Cruzado") and the school main holidays are the feasts of Our Lady of the Pillar and of Saint Joseph Calasanz. The school colors are purple and gold ("Púrpura y Oro").

Notable alumni

• Juan "Pachín" Vicéns^[7]
• Luis Torres Nadal^[8]
• Debora Seilhamer^[9]

References

External links

• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colegio Ponceño
• Copin.net Colegio Ponceño's website (in Spanish)
• Colegio Ponceño in 1940

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