In June 1946, SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE or SEC opened its doors to its first batch of students. The corporation was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 1946 , with the following Board of Trustees: Atty Emilio M Zarris (President), Mrs. Valentina T Aragon (Secretary), Mrs. Natividad H Manuel (Treasurer), Dr. Carmen T Velasquez (Board Member), Mrs. Eugenia R Mendoza (Board Me
mber), Atty. Florencia S Santos (Board Member), and Mr. Eliseo A Ocampo (Board Member). Some of the pioneering educators of SEC were Vitalino Bernardino, Roman Lorenzo, Isabelo Tupas, Vicente Garcia, Zacarias de Vera, Blas Abella, Federico Sebastian, Christy Hernandez, Mr. Leon Mediran, Eliseo Ocampo, Waldo Perfecto, Moises Pragides, Maximiano San Juan, Emilio Yasay, Feliciano Tenorio, Bituin Pablo, Corazon Almendral, Pacita Velo, Primitiva Cruz, Libertad Balmaceda, Elvira Hernandez, Juanita Teano, Simeona Arevalo, Lydia Torries, Fortunata Cruz, Paz Puruganan, Priscilla Linao.The first SEC Director was Mr. Eugenio Valentino, who gave up his government position to dedicate all of his time for the College. The enthusiasm of Director was difficult to match hence, when Director Valentino passed away in 1952, looking for his replacement took some time. Lazaro P Cruz eventually succeeded Mr. Principals in order of succession were Mr. Feliciano Castro, Mr. Juan Garcia, and Mr. Romualdo Etruiste. Lazaro Buan became the Assistant Principal of Mr. Juan Garcia.
