Rizal attended Ateneo de Manila from 1872-1877 where he excelled academically. He graduated with highest honors at age 16 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Ateneo, Rizal engaged in various extracurricular activities like painting, sculpture, gymnastics and writing poetry. He showed great promise in his studies and was regarded as a model student and pride of the Jesuits. His time at Ateneo helped lay the foundation for his future accomplishments.
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Chapter 4 on the Life and Works of Jose Rizal by Zaide
Rizal attended Ateneo de Manila from 1872-1877 where he excelled academically. He graduated with highest honors at age 16 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Ateneo, Rizal engaged in various extracurricular activities like painting, sculpture, gymnastics and writing poetry. He showed great promise in his studies and was regarded as a model student and pride of the Jesuits. His time at Ateneo helped lay the foundation for his future accomplishments.
Rizal attended Ateneo de Manila from 1872-1877 where he excelled academically. He graduated with highest honors at age 16 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Ateneo, Rizal engaged in various extracurricular activities like painting, sculpture, gymnastics and writing poetry. He showed great promise in his studies and was regarded as a model student and pride of the Jesuits. His time at Ateneo helped lay the foundation for his future accomplishments.
187) Chapter 4 – The Life and Works of Jose Rizal Before Ateneo • 4 months after Gom-Bur-Za • Doña Teodora still in prison • Jose was only 10 years old when he went to Manila for entrance exam. • Ateneo de Manila was still inside Intramuros Rizal Enters the Ateneo
• Jose was 11 years old.
• Initially denied because (1) Late registration and (2) Undersized. • First used surname “Rizal” due to suspicion of Spanish authorities related to Padre Burgos. Jesuit System of Education • More advanced that any of the other colleges in that period. • Students had two groups: The “Roman Empire” and the “Carthagian Empire” • Each group had Top 5 students each with “Emperor” corresponding to the highest position. • Ateneo students wore coat material called the rayadillo Rizal’s First Year in Ateneo (1872-1873) • Newcomer and knows little Spanish – placed at bottom of the class. • After 1 month, became the “Emperor” of the Carthagian Empire. • Took private Spanish lessons in Santa Isabel College during recess. • Lost title of “Emperor” during second half because of negative remarks from a professor. Summer Vacation (1873) • Did not enjoy vacation because mother was in prison. • He went to Santa Cruz in secret and visited his mother. Second Year in Ateneo (1873- 1874) • Regained title of “Emperor” once again. • Received excellent grades in all subjects and a gold model. • After second year, Jose visited his mother once again where she told him her dream. • Jose interpreted her dream and told her that she would be released from prison in 3 months’ time. • Doña Teodora was indeed set free in 3 months. Teenage Interest in Reading • The Count of Monte Cristo • Universal History • Travels in the Philippines Third Year in Ateneo (1874- 1875) • His mother visited to tell him of her freedom. • Only one medal – Latin. Fourth Year in Ateneo (1875-1876) • He became an interno. • Awarded five medals • Met Professor Paula Sanchez Last Year in Ateneo (1876-1877) • Returned to Manila once again in 1876. • Highest grades in all subjects. • Jose now known as the pride of the Jesuits. Graduation with Highest Honours
• He received excellent remarks from all his
subjects in his 5 years in Ateneo de Manila. • Graduated at 16 years old and earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts with highest honours. Extra-Curricular Activities in Ateneo • Secretary of a religious society, the Marian Congregation • Member of the Academy of Spanish Literature and Academy of Natural Sciences which were very exclusive organizations. • Studied painting under Agustin Saez • Studied sculpture under Romualdo de Jesus • Engaged in gymnastics and fencing Sculptural Works in Ateneo
• Carved an image of the Virgin Mary on a
batikuling. • Carved the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for Fr. Leonart but was forgotten and placed on the door of the dormitory. Anecdotes on Rizal • According to Felix M. Roxas, Jose showed his patience and forgiveness when he was hit by a book in the face and showed no signs of bitterness. • According to Manuel Xeres Burgos, Jose also risked his life helping a kid get his kite by climbing the high cathedral tower. Poems Written in Ateneo • Mi Primera Inspiracion (My First Inspiration) • Felicitacion (Felicitation) • El Embarque: Himno a la Flota de Magallanes (The Departure: Hymn to Magellan’s Fleet) • El Combate: Urbiztondo, Terror de Jolo (The Battle: Urbiztondo, Terror of Jolo) Rizal’s Poems on Education and Religion • Jose showed high regard for education and devotion to the Catholic Faith. • “Through Education our Motherland receives light” • “The intimate alliance between religion and good education” • “To the Child Jesus” • “To the Virgin Mary” Dramatic Work in Ateneo
• Submitted his manuscript of the drama
entitled “San Eustacio, Martir” (St. Eustacio, the Martyr) to Father Sanchez. First Romance of Rizal • Segunda Katigbak, a pretty 14-year old at a time when Jose was 16 years old. • Painted the image of Segunda Katigbak • Very apparent that they loved each other but Segunda was engaged to marry Manuel Luz. • Jose failed to propose! He expected to see Segunda pass by Calamba but the steamer did not pass due to strong winds