St. Scholastica's College, Manila
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Dalubhasaang Saint Scholastica ( Benedictine Sisters ) | |
Academic affiliations | |
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President | Sister Mary Christine Pinto OSB |
Administrative staff | 800 |
Students | 9,856 |
Location | Leon Guinto Street, Singalong , , 14°33′51″N 120°59′47″E / 14.56418°N 120.99638°E |
Campus | Urban Area 36,655.50 square metres (3.665550 ha) |
Alma Mater song | Let's Cheer for St. Scholastica |
Colors | Blue and White |
Nickname | Scholastican |
Sporting affiliations | WNCAA, WCSA Manila Athletics |
Website | www |
Saint Scholastica's College, also referred to by its acronym SSC or colloquially St. Scho, is a private
Although Saint Scholastica's College is an exclusive school for women, admission of male students in the
History
The college was founded by five young German sisters: Mother M. Ferdinanda Hoelzer, OSB, Sr. Petronilla Keller, OSB, Sr. Cresentia Veser, OSB, Sr. Winfrieda Mueller, OSB, and Novice Alexia Ruedenauer on December 3, 1906 at the request of Apostolic Delegate Monsignor
A year after the college opened, it moved to a property in San Marcelino Street in Manila which was later occupied by St. Theresa's College (Manila) and where Adamson University now stands. The school was then housed in an old military barracks.
On December 14, 1914, the college was moved again to another site in Singalong Street where the college presently stands. The latest campus is bounded by Estrada Street on the north, P. Ocampo Street on the south, Singalong Street on the east and Leon Guinto Street on the west.
The land, about 3 hectares (30,000 m2) was bought for the amount of two cents per square meter. The college was ravaged by World War II where its school buildings were all destroyed. Reconstruction of the buildings began in 1946 and took nine years to restore.
In 2024, the campus' five main buildings, namely the St. Scholastica Building, St. Cecilia's Hall, St. Hildegard Building, St. Benedict Building, and St. Scholastica's Chapel, were designated as "Important Cultural Properties" by the National Museum of the Philippines.[2]
The St. Scholastica's College was plot setting for the episode 'Class Picture' of the 2008 horror film Shake, Rattle & Roll 10.
Academics
Academic linkages
The college is a member of the South Manila Inter-Constitutional Schools along with De La Salle University, Philippine Women's University, Philippine Christian University, Adamson University, Philippine Normal University, and the St. Paul University Manila. The students of the member schools may take accredited subjects in their chosen school for cross-enrollment. The college is also part of the Women's Consortium Colleges which includes Miriam College in Katipunan, Assumption College San Lorenzo in Makati, La Consolacion College Manila in Mendiola, St. Paul University Quezon City, and the College of the Holy Spirit Manila in Mendiola.
Notable alumnae and students
- Benigno S. Aquino Jr.
- Margaux Salcedo - Undersecretary of the Department of Budget and Management[3] and columnist[4] of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
- Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel- Senator
- Alisah Bonaobra - Singer
- Fille Cainglet-Cayetano- Former player of Ateneo de Manila University's varsity volleyball team the Lady Blue Eagles
- Dzi Gervacio - Former player of Ateneo de Manila University's varsity volleyball team the Lady Blue Eagles
- Mika Reyes - Former player of De la Salle University's varsity volleyball team the Lady Spikers.
- Aia de Leon - vocalist, Imago
- Andrea del Rosario- actress
- Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz - Miss Universe (1969), later became an actress and television personality
- Pia Guanio - TV host
- Barbie Almalbis-Honasan - Singer
- Toni Leviste - equestrian
- Maria Clara Lorenzo-Lobregat - former Mayor and Congresswoman of Zamboanga City
- Kitchie Nadal - Singer, composer
- Cecilia Muñoz-Palma - first woman Supreme Court Justice of the Philippines
- Tina Monzon Palma - Program Director, ABS-CBN Bantay Bata163; Newscaster, ABS-CBN
- Miss International 1970
- Mikee Quintos - actress, singer
- Maria Ressa (til third grade) - CEO & Executive Editor, Rappler; Former ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Dept head; Former Jakarta bureau chief, Nobel laureate, CNN International
- Josephine Cojuangco-Reyes - President, Far Eastern University (1985-1989), Vice President - Hacienda Luisita
- Dulce Saguisag - politician, former Secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development
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- Nancy Binay - Senator
- Abigail Binay - Mayor of Makati
- Patricia Lasaten - Keyboardist, Ben&Ben[5]
- Agnes Reoma - Bassist, Ben&Ben[5]
- Bong Coo[6] - Athlete; Philippines' first athlete recognized by the Guinness World Records.
- Amalia Fuentes - actress, businesswoman[7]
Buildings
- Saint Cecilia's Hall
- St. Hildegarde Building
- St. Joseph Hall
See also
- St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina, Metro Manila
References
- ^ edukasyon.ph/schools/st-scholastica-s- college-manila Saint Scholastica's College, Manila, edukasyon.ph. Accessed September 5, 2022.
- ^ "St. Scholastica's College campus hailed as 'Important Cultural Property' by National Museum". GMA. February 11, 2024.
- ^ "DBM Central Office". www.dbm.gov.ph. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "Margaux Salcedo Archives | Inquirer Business". business.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ a b Pat and Agnes, retrieved 2020-06-27
- ^ "St. Scholastica's College Notable Alumnae".
- ^ "Juancho and Amalia in 2 Sampaguita films".
External links
- Media related to St. Scholastica's College, Manila at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website