History and Significant Milestone Flashcards
The date where Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna founded the Centro Escolar de Señorit
June 3, 1907
First Board of Directors
Librada Avelino, directress;
Carmen de Luna, assistant directress;
Maria Francisco de Villaceran, secretary;
Felisa Francisco, treasurer;
Margarita Oliva, administrative;
Atty. Fernando Salas, board member.
Why did Librada Avelino chose “Ciencia y Virtud” (Science and Virtue) as the motto of the school?
it means that the institution was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the inculcation of moral excellence in its students.
Official Color of Centro Escolar de Señoritas
Color pink
The first programs of instruction in the curriculum were
kindergarten, elementary, general secondary, music and home arts course
Librada Avelino is popularly called
Maestrada Ada
a two-year high school commercial course was opened in response to the need for practical knowledge in business and merchandi
June 10, 1910
A three- year domestic science course was introduced in what year
1917
A great stride in educating the Filipino women was undertaken in June 1921 when the College of Pharmacy was established
June 1921
College of Dentistry opened in
1925
College of Liberal Arts opened
1924
a tradition in the Centro Escolar University which is celebrated a few days before graduation day
Sampaguita Interlude
When was the tradition of Sampaguita Interlude started?
1938
Why was Sampaguita was choosen as the flower of the ceremony
The flower is the traditional symbol of the ideal Filipino, and consequently, the ideal Escolarians – for its qualities: modest like the spotless whiteness of its petals; loyal and sincere like the lingering sweetness of its fragrance; firm and courageous like its green stalks and sturdy sepals.
CEU HYMN
Spanish
Dios te salve colegio querido
Gloria a ti noble Centro Escolar
Del amor a la patria santuario
De la ciencia triumfante solar
Mientras puedan el himno sonoro
Del amor a sus almas cantar
Gritaran sus alumnas a coro
Gloria a ti. noble Centro Escolar
Centro Escolar! Centro Escolar!
