SAINT PAUL’S ACADEMY HISTORY
SAINT PAUL’S ACADEMY was built and founded by Fr. He opened the First Year High School Academic Course in 1966. In 1969, Fr. Mauricio Lidwino took over the mission. During his third year in 1971, the government issued the RECOGNITION to operate the complete high school course. Jose Waterschoot, CICM took over in 1975. His untiring commitment led to the beautification
and improvement of the school. Saint Bernadette Ladies’ Dormitory was built and expansion of school building was done. His disciplinary ways became a memorable legacy to students who were under him. In 1997, he left Sayangan and Rev. Joseph Paduyao, a Diocesan priest took over. He continued the works of the Belgian priests and constructed the bleachers at the covered court. In 2003, Fr. Claudio A. Banasan continued to shepherd the school. He expanded the bleachers at the covered court and has done some renovations too. In 2005-2006, Fr. Benedict Castaňeda became the director of the school. He also untiringly served the institution. On May 2006-May 2009, Fr. Felimon W. William took over. From 2009-2011, Fr. David M. Cabuten continued to propel the school; from 2011-2012 Fr. Roland P. Buyagan became the director and from 2012 to April 2014, Rev. Marlon M. Urmaza took charge and did his best to help improve the school. Currently, Rev. Rizalino K. Wales heads the school. The initial enrollment for first year was 72. When the four year course was completed in 1969-1970, St. Paul’s counted a total enrolment of 158 students until it has increased through the years. Since the foundation of this institution up to the present, several principals, came and they are the following:
1966- 1970-Miss Carmen Dimiag
1970-1973-Sister Carmel Fianza
1973-1974-Sister Belen Burgos
1974-1976-Sister Marcela Agang-ang
1976-1977-Mr. Andres Dimoc
1977-1979-Sister Betarice Tait
1979-1982-Sister Carmel Fianza
1982-1984-Sister Belen Burgos
1984-1987-Mrs. Caridad Iguban
1987-1993-Sister Lilia Canol
1993-1996-Sister Valeria Dubao
1996-1998-Sister Marcela Agang-ang
1998-2005-Mrs. Susan S. Esteban
2005-2006-Mr. Esteveron Rothel Wales
2006-2009-Mrs. Maria Joy A. Bayacsan
2009-2011-Mr. Walter D. Tondo
2011-2013-Mrs. Esteban
2013- present-Mr. Israel B. Dao-anis
