St. James College of Parañaque explained

St James College of Parañaque
Motto:Our Symbol is Quality Education
Type:Private, non-sectarian Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established:1987
Closed:2012
Founders:Jaime T. Torres
Myrna Montealegre-Torres
Chairman:Myrna M. Torres
President:Mache Torres
Chancellor:Dr. Norma Abracia
Address:Dr. A. Santos Ave.
Country:Philippines
Coordinates:14.4568°N 121.0338°W
Pushpin Map:Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Metro Manila##Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
Colors:Maroon and White
Free Label:Alma Mater song
Free:St. James School Hymn
Free Label2:Patron saint
Free2:St. James the Greater

St. James College of Parañaque (S.J.C.P.) was a private, non-sectarian academic institution in Parañaque, Metro Manila which operated from 1987 to 2012. It was established by Jaime T. Torres, a successful businessman involved in brokerage, real estate and agricultural development business, and Myrna Montealegre-Torres, a former educator at the St. Jude Catholic School and Stella Maris College.

History

Opened in 1987 as St. James School of Parañaque, it was the second branch of the St. James College System (established in 1971) which includes other schools in Quezon City, Metro Manila and Calamba, Laguna. The school was located at 8408 Dr. A. Santos Avenue (more popularly known as Sucat Road) in Parañaque. Its chancellor and dean of education is Dr. Norma M. Abracia, and its principal is Nilda Sergio.

In March 2012, the school ordered its closure and was demolished to give way for SM City BF Parañaque. The front portion was converted into an open parking space and is currently occupied by AutomobiliCo Car Shop, while the rear buildings of the campus are still intact. All documents such as Form 137, Transcript of Records, certification, diploma for alumni are processed/transferred at the Quezon City campus.

Founding and patron saint

Being devout Catholics, school founders Jaime and Myrna Torres found themselves adhering to the path that St. James, their patron saint, had taken. St. James the Greater was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, and the patron saint of Spain.

In commemoration of his Feast Day every July 25, several activities were held on campus.

Academics

St. James College offered the following academic programs:

Basic Education

College of Hospitality Management

College of Education

College of Arts

Facilities

College hymn

I.O hail, hail, hail to theeOur dearest patron saintSt. James, our Alma MaterLife and love for you.

II.We sing our lovely joyShower us your holy careHail to thee, our dearest saintSt. James, our Alma Mater, (Repeat I and II)

III.We sing our song for youHail to thee our patron saint,St. James, our Alma MaterWe sing our song divinelyHail to thee, hail to theeOur patron, dear St. James

(Repeat III)

SJCP 20th anniversary celebration

St. James College of Parañaque celebrated their 20th anniversary November 22 - 30, 2007. Activities included a torch parade, family day, high school and grade school field demonstrations, a float parade, and a variety show. Since it was raining, the float parade and variety show was moved to December 6.

Many booths were opened inside the campus for the celebration.