Holy Cross College Batch 1989 (High School)

and ideals. The school was also a response to the urgent plea of many townspeople, who, due to limited financial capability, cannot afford to send their children to schools located in other towns. The permit to operate as a secondary private school was granted by the Department of Education on July 1, 1945. Full Government Recognition was awarded in 1946. The school was renamed Holy Cross College (HCC) and a permit to offer college courses was secured from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1985. Full Government Recognition was received in 1988. The High School is the pioneer department of HCC. It started with one fourth year class of six students temporarily housed at the Sta. Ana Parish Convent, through the kindness of the Parish Priest, Rev. Osmundo Calilung. The first batch of students completed their first three years of secondary course either in Arayat or San Fernando, Pampanga. They were the first successful graduates of the school in 1946. In the succeeding seven years, fairly good increase in enrolment and fast growing interest of the community was noted which encouraged the founders to double their efforts and to acquire the needed resources in putting up a bigger permanent building for the growing population. After some time, with the grace of the Divine Providence, a 7-room edifice was constructed on the lot voluntarily offered by the late Msgr. Lansangan located at Barangay Sta. Lucia, Sta. Ana. Towards the end of the school year 1954-1955, the building was successfully completed and all the needed equipment, furniture and other materials were procured. At the start of the school year 1955-1956, the school was transferred from the convent to its present site. The students enjoyed their new home. Due to tremendous increase in enrolment starting school year 1957-1958 brought about by the supportive action of the community in patronizing the school, the school administration was motivated to exert more efforts and time in generating funds for the gradual construction of more buildings with more classrooms to ease the problem on student accommodation. The following buildings with more provisions for classrooms were erected; Quonset (1959), Annex I (1963), Concrete Stage (1967), Annex II (1972), Annex III (1982), and Annex IV (1988). Along with the provisions of adequate number of classrooms and other facilities, the school management also effected an increase of qualified and competent members of the teaching force and other employees to ensure fruitful and productive operation. In the middle 80’s,a further growth in population was again noted in all departments, which inspired the school owners in being more aggressive on the development of physical facilities. Through the joint efforts and dedication of the officers and members of the incumbent Board of Trustees, a 3-room building for graders was constructed in 1989. In 1994 and 1997, two huge 2-storey buildings were erected with 23 classrooms, which undoubtedly added prestige to the school as a fast growing college. The College started with four courses: Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED), Bachelor of Arts (AB) with majors in English and Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC), with major in Business Management, and a two-year Secretarial course. The Education course paved the way for the establishment of the Pre-elementary and Elementary Department in 1994. Its primary purpose is to serve the College of Education as a laboratory as well as meet the growing need for pre-elementary and elementary education in Sta. With the blessings of God Almighty, the school is gaining success as an institution of learning. The three departments are doing well in the performance of their inherent functions. The College Department, which started with a very small population, is increasing its enrolment coming from this town and its environs. Plans are being laid down for more course offerings suited to the demands of times aside from the latest recognized education course, Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) with majors in Mathematics, English, Physical Education, Filipino, Science and Values Education (1998) and Computer Courses: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) (1999) and Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) (1995), three months Building Wiring Installation, three months Consumer Electronics, three months Computer Maintenance & Software Development Course(2005), Ladderized course for BSCS – Two Year PC Operations, Two Year Programming (2006), a six-months Professional Caregiving Course (2004), Nursing Aide, a one year course, Practical Nursing, a two-year course ( 2006), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2007) and Hotel and Restaurant Services, a two-year Ladderized course in 2007, and B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a four year course (2008) and Tourism, a two year course. The school also offers short term courses ( three month duration): Bartending (NC Level 2), Commercial Cooking, Baking / Pastry Productions, Food and Beverage Services (NC Level 2), Housekeeping, Tour Guiding and Travel Services, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Development Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management and Operation Management. The Holy Cross College, since her founding, has been living up to her avowed vision, mission and goals as an instrument in the promotion of quality education.