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- 1. Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneode Manila (1872-1877)
- 2. Escuela Pia –1817 Ateneo Municipal Ateneo De Manila
- 3. Rizal Enters theAteneo – June 10, 1872 Jose was accompanied by Paciano, went to Manila. He took the entrance examinations on Christian Doctrine, Arithmetic, and Reading at the College of San Juan de Letran and passed them. His father, who first wished him to study at Letran, changed his mind and decided to send him to Ateneo instead.
- 4. At first, FatherMagin Ferrando, who was the college registrar, refused to admit him for two reasons: 1. he was late for registration 2. he was sickly and undersized for his age However, upon the intercession of Manuel Xerez Burgos, nephew of father Burgos, he was reluctantly admitted at the Ateneo.
- 5. Jose was thefirst of his family to adopt the surname “Rizal”. He registered under this at the Ateneo because their family name “Mercado” had come under the suspicion of the Spanish authorities. Paciano had used “Mercado” as is surname at the College of San Jose and he was known to the authorities as Father Burgos’ favorite student and confidant.
- 6. The students weredivided into two groups: The Roman Empire – internos – boarders The Carthaginian Empire – externos – non-boarders The best student on every empire is called the emperor, the second best is the tribune, the third best is the decurion, the fourth best is the centurion, and the fifth best is the standard bearer.
- 7. Rizal’s First Yearon Ateneo (1872-73) Being a newcomer and knowing a little spanish, he was placed at the bottom of the class. He was an externo, hence he was assigned to the Carthaginians, occupying the end of the line. After the first week, Jose progressed rapidly. At the end of the month, he became an emperor. He was the brightest pupil in the class and he was awarded with a prize. He was so much proud of it because it is his first prize won in Ateneo.
- 8. Jose spent hisnoon recess money and time for a Spanish lesson. Instead of playing and gossiping he spent his money and time well. In the second half of his first year in the Ateneo, Rizal did not try hard enough to retain his academic supremacy. This was because he resented some remarks of his professor. He placed second at the end of the year, although all this grades were excellent.
- 9. Summer Vacation –1873 His Sister Neneng (Saturnina) brought him to Tanawan but since he’s really longing for his mother, he visited her in Santa Cruz instead of feeling the heat of the summer. Jose told his mother about his achievements at school and as a return, his mother hugged her favorite son.
- 10. Second Year inAteneo – 1873-74 Nothing unusual happened to Rizal during his second term in the Ateneo. He studied harder to regain his lost class leadership and again, became an emperor. At the end of the school year, Rizal received excellent grades in all subjects. (Sana all T-T ) With scholastic honors, he triumphantly returned to Calamba in March, 1874 for the summer vacation.
- 11. Prophecy of Mother’sRelease Rizal waste no time to visit his mother in jail. He cheered up Donya Teodora with his excellent grades and funny happening of his life in Ateneo. In the course of their conversation, Donya Teodora told Jose about her dreams, but Jose interpreted his mother’s dreams that She will be released 3 moths soon. Jose’s prediction became true. Donya Teodora thought that his son was like Joseph in the Bible who has the ability to interpret dreams.
- 12. Third Year inAteneo – 1874-75 Nothing unsual happened. Rizal still has his excellent grades with a great motivation which is seeing his mother as a free woman. However, he only got one medal, which is latin. He did not get the other medal for spanish because he wasn’t that fluent enough. He was beaten by a spaniard who, naturally can speak spanish with fluency and with right accentuation. After the school year, Jose went for a summer vacation. He himself wasn’t that proud by his scholastic work.
- 13. Fourth Year inAteneo – 1875-76 On June 16, 1875, he became an interno in the Ateneo. One of his professors this time was Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez a great educator and scholar. He inspired Jose to study the hardest and to write poetry. Jose considered the proffesor as the best proffesor in the Ateneo. Jose also wrote something for the proffesor and described him as a model of uprightness, earnestness and love for the advancement of pupils.
- 14. Fourth Year inAteneo – 1875-76 At the end of the school year, he topped al his classmatesin all subjects and won five medals. He returned to Calamba for his summer vacation and proudly offered his medals and excellent ratings to his parents. He was very happy for he was able to able able able to repay his father’s sacrifices.
- 15. Last Year inAteneo – 1876-77 His studies continued to fare well. As a matter of fact, he excelled in all subjects (sana all). He was the most brilliant Atenean of his time, he was truly the pride of Jesuits. Rizal finished his years in a blaze of glory. He obtained the highest grades in all subjects – philosophy, physics, biology, chemistry, languages, mineralogy, etc.
- 16. Graduation with HighestHonors Rizal’s scholastic records at the Ateneo from 1872 to 1877 were as follows: 1872-73 Arithmetic ----------------------------------------------- Excellent Latin 1 ---------------------------------------------------- “ Spanish 1 ------------------------------------------------ “ Greek 1 --------------------------------------------------- “
- 17. Graduation with HighestHonors Rizal’s scholastic records at the Ateneo from 1872 to 1877 were as follows: 1873-74 Latin 2 ----------------------------------------------------- Excellent Spanish 2---------------------------------------------------- “ Greek 2------------------------------------------------------- “ Universal Geography------------------------------------- “
- 18. Graduation with HighestHonors Rizal’s scholastic records at the Ateneo from 1872 to 1877 were as follows: 1874-75 Latin 3-------------------------------------------- Excellent Spanish 3----------------------------------------Excellent Greek 3------------------------------------------Excellent Universal History------------------------------Excellent History of Spain and the Philippines------Excellent Arithmetic and Algebra-----------------------Excellent
- 19. Graduation with HighestHonors Rizal’s scholastic records at the Ateneo from 1872 to 1877 were as follows: 1875-76 Rhetoric and Poetry----------------------- Excellent French 1--------------------------------------Excellent Geometry and Trigonometry------------Excellent
- 20. Graduation with HighestHonors Rizal’s scholastic records at the Ateneo from 1872 to 1877 were as follows: 1876-77 Philosophy 1--------------------------Excellent Mineralogy and Chemistry--------Excellent Philosophy 2--------------------------Excellent Physics---------------------------------Excellent Botany and Zoology-----------------Excellent
- 21. Commencement Day –March 23, 1877 Rizal, who was 16 years old, received a Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors. It was the proud day of his family.
- 22. Extra-Curricular Activities inAteneo He was an emperor inside the classroom, he was a secretary of a religious society, which isthe Marian Congregation. He was accepted on this member of solidarity not because of his excellent grades but because of his devotion to our lady the Immaculate Conception. He was also a member of the Academy of Spanish Literature and the Academy of Natural Sciences.
- 23. Extra-Curricular Activities inAteneo Those academies where Rizal is involved or a member to are only for the naturally gifted Ateneans when it comes to literature and sciences. He also cultivated his literary talent. Aside from writing poetry, he devoted his spare time to study painting under the famous spanish painter, Agustin Saez and Sculpture under Romualdo de Jesus.
- 24. Extra-Curricular Activities inAteneo Both art masters acknowledged him as a very talented pupil. Furthermore, Rizal, to develop his weak body, engaged in gymnastics and fencing. He started a physical training under his sports-minded Tio Manuel.
- 25. Sculptural Works inAteneo One Day, Rizal carved an image of the Virgin Mary. The Jesuits fathers were amazed of the beauty of the image. One of the fathers requested him to carve an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jose complied it and presented it to the father. The father was about to take with him the sculpture to the Spain, but since he was absent minded, he forgot to do so. The Ateneo Boarding students placed in on the door of their dormitory to remind them and all of the Ateneans about Dr. Rizal, the greatest alumnus of their alma Mater. This image played a significant part in Rizal’s last hours at Fort Santiago.
- 26. Poems Written Mi PrimeraInspiracion (My First Inspiration) - dedicated for his mother for her imprisonment and for her birthday -he wrote this when he was 14 years old, 1874
- 27. Poems Written In, 1875,inspired by Father Sanchez, he wrote more poems as such: 1. Felicitacion (Felicitation) 2. El Embarque: Himno a la Flota de Magallanes (The Departure: Hymn to Magellan’s Fleet) 3. Y Es Espanol: Elcano, el Primero en dar la Vuelta al Mundo (And He is Spanish: Elcano, the first to Circumnavigate the World)
- 28. Poems Written In, 1875,inspired by Father Sanchez, he wrote more poems as such: 4. El Combate: Urbiztondo, Terror de Jolo (The Battle: Urbiztondo, Terror of Jolo)
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