HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL
It was in 1966 when Juanito Cael, the late barangay captain, who conferred with Mr. Lorenzo Naya, the district principal, about the importance of the opening a barangay high school in the place, Plaridel. They discussed the problem about opening of a barangay high school. The Plarideliños were very much interested, that, it resulted to the construction of one classroom besides the elementary building, where the first year class was organized with 73 enrollees and was pioneered by Miss Natividad Delagente. Asuncion Merca was given a part time subject with an honorarium of Php50.00 monthly teaching Home Economics Class for first year. The following year, the second year class was opened with Mr. Juanito Sosmeñia as the adviser. Since the enrolment kept on increasing, complete secondary level was offered, where some of the elementary teachers were hired as a part time teacher like Mr. Solamo – CAT Commandant, Mr. Timoteo Manigo – Practical Arts Agriculture teacher, Mrs. Clotilde Ang – first year teacher, Tita Sumabong – second year adviser, Miss Sofronia Valeroso – third year adviser, Mr. Benjamin Dacera – fourth year adviser, and Alicia V. Manigo as a part time teacher in English. First batch of graduates were only 27 and because of the increasing populace in the school, a Marcos Type and Nursery Building of the elementary were also occupied. The first CAT unit was being established by Mr. Juanito Sosmeñia as the instructor. Benjamin Dacera became CAT Commandant of the CAT – I Unit. Plaridel Barangay High School is known not only for its well-competent teachers, well-structured classrooms, well-maintained gardens and plaza, but also maintains its rank as one of the top ten in NCEE, Leyte Division. Because of these achievements, students from neighboring barangay flocked and enrolled in our school, thus increasing the number of teachers to seven classes, thereby creating the position of a SSHT in 1981. It was the first school head position in barangay high school throughout Leyte Division through the recommendation of Mr. Francisco Muserio and Manuel Dacera, barangay captain. It was in 1981 where the Plaridel Barangay High School started its independent operation from that of the elementary with enrollment of 308. With Mrs. Victoria C. Orapa, the head of the Plaridel Barangay High School, her exemplary leadership gives the Plaridel Barangay High School more honors, glory and from that Plaridel Barangay High School became popular in the whole region. Because of its high outstanding achievements especially during the academic competition given by the division, regional and national level, the school is independent from elementary level. With the leadership of Mrs. Orapa and with the help of the PTA in 1988, a new Home Economics Building was made with the water sealed toilet and of course with connection of water faucets. There were seven kiosks constructed by the students around the big plaza that servers as a study place for the students and it also give beauty to the school. In the year 1990, two classrooms were constructed. These were given by the provincial government and presently occupied by the fourth year students. By November 1990, the typhoon Rufing struck. Temporary classrooms with “nipa” roof were blown away, thus, suspending the classes for how many days. With the aid of the province, classrooms again stood up and concreted – supervised by Paquita Yap, the barangay captain. It was in the year 1991 when the school received bountiful blessings. A four million SEDP Building was constructed. The actual start of the construction was on September 24, 1991. This was a reward from the DECS for the excellent performance both in academic and curricular activities as well as community relationship to the school. The SEDP package composes of four big classrooms, one library, one science room, and one THE room, one administration office with complete equipment and furniture. Three additional teachers were given appointment in the school year 1991-1992. Thus, summing up to fifteen active teachers for the following:
Mrs. BAIÑO - First Year I-B
Mrs. CAYON - First Year I-C
Miss S. LORETO - First Year I-L
Mrs. DAWAL - Second Year II-D
Mrs. MEODE - Second Year II-BM
Mr. C. MEODE - Second Year II-CM
Mrs. L. MOLINA - Third Year III-M
Mr. DACERA - Third Year III-D/OIC
Mrs. A. MANIGO - Fourth Year IV-M
Mr. GARCIA - Fourth Year IV-G/CAT Commandant
Mr. NUÑEZ - Agriculture
Miss N. LIBRES - Home Economics
Miss E. COLARTE - Foods
Mrs. M. TABARANZA - Canteen
