Chapter 4: Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo de Manila (1872-1877) Flashcards
After the execution of GOMBURZA where did Jose studied?
Ateneo de Manila formerly Escuela Pia (Charity School) for poor boys in Manila, 1817.
When did Pepe went to Manila? What did they do?
June 10, 1872 with Paciano, Pepe took examination for the College of San Juan de Letran, and passed.
After Don Francisco’s sudden change of mind, where did Pepe applied? How?
With Paciano, they applied at Ateneo Municipal.
Why did Fr. Magin Ferrando refused to admit Pepe?
- Late for registration, and
- Sickly and undersized for his age, 11 yrs. old.
With whose help Pepe was admitted?
Upon intercession of Manuel Xerez Burgos.
How was the education in Ateneo de Manila?
Advanced. Trained by rigid discipline and religious instructions.
Students are divided into two groups:
Red: Roman Empire, Internos (boarders) & Blue: Carthaginian Empire, Externos (non-boarders).
Their uniform is called?
Rayadillo
Who’s Pepe’s first professor?
Fr. Jose Bech
When was his first day in Ateneo?
June, 1872
Why did Pepe did not enjoy his first vacation?
March 1873, since his mother is still in prison. With the help of Saturnina, Pepe went to his mother in prison.
How was his second year in Ateneo (1873-1874)
Nothing much. Regain his “emperor”, excellent grades and a gold medal.
Prophecy of Mother’s Released
Pepe interpret his mother’s dream as she will be released from prison in three months. His prophecy became true. Barely three months and Doña Teodora was released.
Pepe’s first favorite novel
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas
Book in which he persuaded his father to buy it for him.
Cesar Cantu’s historical work, Universal History.
German scientist-traveler who visited the Philippines in 1859-1860
Dr. Feodor Jagor, Travel in the Philippines.
Jagor’s prophecy about the Spanish defect colonization.
Spain would lose the Philippines to America.
Why did Jose did not make an excellent showing in his studies in third year in Ateneo?
He won only one medal, in Latin. Failed to win medal in Spanish, beaten by a Spaniard.
When did Jose became interno in Ateneo?
June 16, 1875. Fourth year in Ateneo.
“Best professor in Ateneo”
Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez
Graduation with Highest Honors
March 23, 1877, Jose was 16 yrs. old received the degree of bachelor of Arts, with highest honors.
Extra-Curricular Activities in Ateneo
Secretary of the Marian Congregation. Member of Academy of Natural Sciences.
Advised him to stop communing with the muses and focus more to practical studies.
Fr. Jose Villaclara.
Sculptor works in Ateneo
The Virgin Mary, The Sacred Heart of Jesus
