Sorsogon National High School Explained

Sorsogon National High School, in Sorsogon City, Philippines, was established in 1903. It was formerly known as Sorsogon Provincial High School.^[1] The cornerstone was laid by Alice Roosevelt on 1905 during her visit with Howard Taft.

There was a time that students on the said school would come from different parts of the provinces.^[2]

The school's historical main building was burned down twice: once during Japanese occupation, in 1941, and again in a devastating fire in February 2014.^[3] The main building has been rebuilt while maintaining its original and historic facade. Mr. Michael M. Uy, Education Program Supervisor (EPS), currently sits as the Officer - In - Charge of the Office of the School Principal since February, 2021., 5,312 students are enrolled. A 2015 proposal to rename the school in honor of Filipino politician Salvador Escudero III met with strong opposition from alumni and other stakeholders.^{[4] [5]}

Notable Alumni:

• Bonifacio Nicolas Cristobal – A notable artist^[6] who was born on the former town of Sorsogon. He was a member of SPHS Batch 33.^[7]
• Jesus Lim Arranza – A former corps commander of Preparatory Military Training (PMT) at Sorsogon Provincial High School;^[8] became executive of different corporations including United Coconut Planters Bank.^[9]

Notes and References

1. News: Sorsogon National High School ablaze and the aftermath. Ferrer. Manny. 17 February 2014. Bicol Today. 8 September 2015.
2. Web site: Damayan-Buluseño Gazette Online Edition - Vol. XVI No. 5 (October - December 2004) Page 3. 2020-09-16. dbgazette.tripod.com.
3. News: Fire razes landmark school building in Sorsogon. 15 February 2014. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 8 September 2015.
4. News: Move to Rename Sorsogon National High School Gains Strong Disapproval from Alumni . Eduarte. Aga D.. 31 March 2015. The Philippine Examiner. 8 September 2015.
5. News: Alumni hit 'Escudero-branding' of school. 26 March 2015. The Manila Times. 8 September 2015.
6. Web site: Bonifacio Nicolas Cristobal: Rediscovering a Forgotten Great : Philippine Art, Culture and Antiquities. 2020-09-16. www.artesdelasfilipinas.com.
7. Web site: 2012-07-24. Biography. 2020-09-16. Bonifacio Cristobal. en.
8. Web site: Gamboa. Rey. Almost a part of show business. 2020-09-16. philstar.com.
9. Web site: AAA.PH Company Profile & Executives - Asia Amalgamated Holdings Corp. - Wall Street Journal. 2020-09-16. www.wsj.com.