Historical Background of the School
Draped by the scenic Kanla-on Volcano and amidst the lush and verdant green sugar cane and rice fields stands the noble Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School- San Miguel Extension, an institution of learning for secondary education, catering to the needs of the poor constituents and the graduates of the (5) seven feeder schools of San Miguel Elementary School- I, San Miguel Elementary School II, Ara-al Elementary School, Ferlou Elementary School, Salamanca Elementary School. Situated (13) thirteen kilometers away from the center of the City of La Carlota, the place is very conducive for learning because of its cool and quiet atmosphere.
Barangay San Miguel and Barangay Ara-al, two of the biggest Barangay comprising the city of La Carlota is (15) fifteen and (13) thirteen kilometers away from the city proper. It is the gateway to the famous Guintubdan Natural Resort, famous of its springs and waterfalls, all of which are considered tourist attractions.
Due to the strategic location, Barangay San Miguel has become the melting of pot of all the people from all walks of life and also the center of trade and commerce. Coffee, Bananas, Root crops like cassava and sweet potatoes, fuel and charcoal from ipil- ipil trees and brought to be sold in La Carlota City. It is a fast progressing Barangay of La Carlota City that even qualify as one of the most progressive barangays of La Carlota City.
In 1967, the First National Seminar on community schools was conducted in La Carlota City sponsored by (10) ten Bureau of Education and Culture. The objective of this seminar was to create awareness among the rural populace in helping the government support its educational opportunities to many people as possible especially to the masses in the country side. Pedro Orata of Pangasinan, popularly known as the “Father of Barrio High School” stressed the importance and need of bringing the school closer to the people especially the secondary education where it is only available in urban centers.
To attain and realize this objective the First National Seminar on Barrio High Schools held at St. James Academy in Malabon, Rizal, in summer 1986. The late City Superintendent of the Schools, Mr. Jose M. Varon of La Carlota City, in his enthusiasm, eagerness and concern for education quickly acted in screening and selecting the best probable delegates to that seminar.
The selected delegates were late Mr. Vicente Manoso representing La Granja and Haguimit Area and Mr. Gil C. Aplaon representing San Miguel and Ara-al Area. Right after the seminar, the delegates for were instructed to report immediately to their respective areas of assignment to campaign for possible enrolment and to recognize possible classes ready for the opening of the classes in June 1968.
Mr.Gil C. Aplaon who was the elementary school head teacher of San Miguel Elementary School, selected Barrio San Miguel as the high school site for the convenience of facilities and qualified teachers. He was officially designated head teacher of elementary school and at the same time assistant principal of the Barrio High School.
The San Miguel Barrio High School open with two (2) classes. One (1) for the first year and another one (1) for the second year. The high school classes were handled by the elementary teachers and at the same time elementary rooms were utilized.
In the year 1969, a third year class was opened. Another full time high school teacher was added and she was the former Miss Edith Bibaoco, a resident of the place, and eventually become Mrs. Edith Lanaria- teacher of the main high school.
In the year 1970, complete classes from first year to fourth year were organized. The school was also absorbed to more teachers- Miss Ofelia C. Turiaga and Miss Ofelia Alicar. By that time, the school was ministered the new principal Mr. Belzizar R. Vista. After a year, he designated Miss Ofelia Alicar in- charge of the high school department.
Another new principal assigned to San Miguel Elementary School in the year 1973-1974 was Mr. Silverio Magbanua. In this school year, the school was still the administration of the extension of La Carlota City High School. The local government headed by the late Mayor Luis G. Jalandoni Jr., and Barangay Officials decided to transfer the high school to a separate site. So with the help of Barangay officials, the high school was transferred at the river side, the site where the school is now situated. Miss Ofelia C. Turiaga acted as the OIC of the school. Unfortunately, she left the school in 1984 and Mrs Ofelia A. Mesobre was designated as OIC by the principal Limuel I. Lapatha. As officer in-charge, Mrs Ofelia Mesobre tried her best to manage the school. She performed her duties with utmost perseverance and dedication. Little by little the school campus improved. A few numbers of classrooms were constructed adding to the existing ones.
Through the help and cooperation of the members of the faculty, barangay officials, PTCA and students, different projects such as concrete benches, tables, pathways, shed house and partial concrete enclosure were put up in the school campus.
The school had owned its site in the year 1995 though Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Velez, owner of Hacienda San Miguel and Mr. Antonio Trebol, their son-in-law who donated it. The donation of the site pave the way for the construction of the basketball court and the most significant one was the construction of JICA Building which consists of three (3) classrooms and a complete spacious laboratory room.
We also had Mr. Denny C. Castaneda, Mrs. Ruth P. Convite, Leopoldo F. Sichon Ph. D., Mrs. Bernadette B. Doronila, Erle P. Arbado, Ph. D., as the former principal of the school. Presently, we have Mrs. Rowena C. Golez, Ph. D. as the latest principal of the school with 3 Finance staff and 33 teaching personnel.
Draped by the scenic Kanla-on Volcano and amidst the lush and verdant green sugar cane and rice fields stands the noble Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School- San Miguel Extension, an institution of learning for secondary education, catering to the needs of the poor constituents and the graduates of the (5) seven feeder schools of San Miguel Elementary School- I, San Miguel Elementary School II, Ara-al Elementary School, Ferlou Elementary School, Salamanca Elementary School. Situated (13) thirteen kilometers away from the center of the City of La Carlota, the place is very conducive for learning because of its cool and quiet atmosphere.
Barangay San Miguel and Barangay Ara-al, two of the biggest Barangay comprising the city of La Carlota is (15) fifteen and (13) thirteen kilometers away from the city proper. It is the gateway to the famous Guintubdan Natural Resort, famous of its springs and waterfalls, all of which are considered tourist attractions.
Due to the strategic location, Barangay San Miguel has become the melting of pot of all the people from all walks of life and also the center of trade and commerce. Coffee, Bananas, Root crops like cassava and sweet potatoes, fuel and charcoal from ipil- ipil trees and brought to be sold in La Carlota City. It is a fast progressing Barangay of La Carlota City that even qualify as one of the most progressive barangays of La Carlota City.
In 1967, the First National Seminar on community schools was conducted in La Carlota City sponsored by (10) ten Bureau of Education and Culture. The objective of this seminar was to create awareness among the rural populace in helping the government support its educational opportunities to many people as possible especially to the masses in the country side. Pedro Orata of Pangasinan, popularly known as the “Father of Barrio High School” stressed the importance and need of bringing the school closer to the people especially the secondary education where it is only available in urban centers.
To attain and realize this objective the First National Seminar on Barrio High Schools held at St. James Academy in Malabon, Rizal, in summer 1986. The late City Superintendent of the Schools, Mr. Jose M. Varon of La Carlota City, in his enthusiasm, eagerness and concern for education quickly acted in screening and selecting the best probable delegates to that seminar.
The selected delegates were late Mr. Vicente Manoso representing La Granja and Haguimit Area and Mr. Gil C. Aplaon representing San Miguel and Ara-al Area. Right after the seminar, the delegates for were instructed to report immediately to their respective areas of assignment to campaign for possible enrolment and to recognize possible classes ready for the opening of the classes in June 1968.
Mr.Gil C. Aplaon who was the elementary school head teacher of San Miguel Elementary School, selected Barrio San Miguel as the high school site for the convenience of facilities and qualified teachers. He was officially designated head teacher of elementary school and at the same time assistant principal of the Barrio High School.
The San Miguel Barrio High School open with two (2) classes. One (1) for the first year and another one (1) for the second year. The high school classes were handled by the elementary teachers and at the same time elementary rooms were utilized.
In the year 1969, a third year class was opened. Another full time high school teacher was added and she was the former Miss Edith Bibaoco, a resident of the place, and eventually become Mrs. Edith Lanaria- teacher of the main high school.
In the year 1970, complete classes from first year to fourth year were organized. The school was also absorbed to more teachers- Miss Ofelia C. Turiaga and Miss Ofelia Alicar. By that time, the school was ministered the new principal Mr. Belzizar R. Vista. After a year, he designated Miss Ofelia Alicar in- charge of the high school department.
Another new principal assigned to San Miguel Elementary School in the year 1973-1974 was Mr. Silverio Magbanua. In this school year, the school was still the administration of the extension of La Carlota City High School. The local government headed by the late Mayor Luis G. Jalandoni Jr., and Barangay Officials decided to transfer the high school to a separate site. So with the help of Barangay officials, the high school was transferred at the river side, the site where the school is now situated. Miss Ofelia C. Turiaga acted as the OIC of the school. Unfortunately, she left the school in 1984 and Mrs Ofelia A. Mesobre was designated as OIC by the principal Limuel I. Lapatha. As officer in-charge, Mrs Ofelia Mesobre tried her best to manage the school. She performed her duties with utmost perseverance and dedication. Little by little the school campus improved. A few numbers of classrooms were constructed adding to the existing ones.
Through the help and cooperation of the members of the faculty, barangay officials, PTCA and students, different projects such as concrete benches, tables, pathways, shed house and partial concrete enclosure were put up in the school campus.
The school had owned its site in the year 1995 though Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Velez, owner of Hacienda San Miguel and Mr. Antonio Trebol, their son-in-law who donated it. The donation of the site pave the way for the construction of the basketball court and the most significant one was the construction of JICA Building which consists of three (3) classrooms and a complete spacious laboratory room.
We also had Mr. Denny C. Castaneda, Mrs. Ruth P. Convite, Leopoldo F. Sichon Ph. D., Mrs. Bernadette B. Doronila, Erle P. Arbado, Ph. D., as the former principal of the school. Presently, we have Mrs. Rowena C. Golez, Ph. D. as the latest principal of the school with 3 Finance staff and 33 teaching personnel.