Zamboanga Chong Hua High School

pidly. Imbued with the desire for a formal Chinese education for their children, the group sought permission from Mr. Moyer, the American superintendent of schools. He granted the authority for the group to open the first Chinese school to offers free formal Chinese education. It operated with the full support of the Chinese National Party members but later was converted into a non-partisan community school in order to get the support of the entire local Chinese Community. The school was originally created to make sure all children of Chinese nationals learn Mandarin. It later directed its teachings in the enlightenment of the students to the principles of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, whose birth anniversary falls on November 12, the school's foundation day. With its conversion into a community school, it gained the support of all Chinese nationals whose financial and moral support paved the way for the school's growth. The school was originally situated along Magay when the institution had few students. As the student population grew however, it was relocated to two other locations within the city proper before finally settling to its present site on Marahui (now Gen. Vicente Alvarez Street) [2]
[edit] 90th Anniversary Celebration

On November 12, 2009, the Zamboanga Chong Hua High School celebrated its 90th anniversary. A Lauriat Night was held on November 13 and the Grand Alumni Homecoming on November 15. [3] [4]