my RIZALIN iATENEO MUNICIPAL « A bitter rival of the Dominican-owned College of San Juan de Letran. « Formerly the Escuela Pia (Charity School) for poor boys in Manila established in 1817. * In 1859, the name was changed to Ateneo Municipal by the) Jesuits and later became the Ateneo de lanila, + Ateneo was located in Intramuros, within the walls of Manila. » Uniform: ‘hemp-fabric trousers’ and ‘striped cotton coat”. The coat was called rayadillo.RIZALENTERS ATENEO oe * June 10, 1872 - Jose went to Manila to take the entrance examinations on Christian Doctrine, arithmetic, and reading at the College of San Juan de Letran, and passed them. + Father Magin Ferrando, college registrar of Ateneo Municipal, refused to admit Jose because (1) he was late for registration and (2) he was sickly and undersized for his age. * Upon the intercession of Manuel Xeres Burgos, he was admitted at Ateneo. » He boarded in a house on Caraballo Street. RIZALIN ATENEO aS880 JESUITS SYSTEM OF EDUCATION * Jesuits trained the character of the student by rigid disci instruction. ine, humanities and religious * Students were divided into two groups: 1,.Roman Empire - consisting of the internos (boarders) with red banners. 2.Carthaginian Empire - composed of the externos (non-boarders) with blue banners. « Each of these empires had its rank. Students fought for positions. - Ist best: Emperor - 2nd best: Tribune -3rd best: Decurion -4th best: Centurion -5th best: Standard-bearer RYENEO C USTRIZAL’S FIRST YEAR IN ATENEO «72-1873 « Rizal's first professor in Ateneo was Fr. Jose Bech. * He was an externo (Carthaginians), occupying the end of the line. But at the end of the month, he became ‘emperor’ of his Empire. * Rizal took private lessons in Santa Isabel College during noon recesses to improve his Spanish language. * He placed second at the end of the year, although all his grades were still marked ‘Excellent’. RIZALIN ATENEOSUMMER VACATION 1873 * Rizal didn't enjoy his summer because his mother was in prison, so Neneng (Saturnina) brought him to Tanawan. « After summer, he returned to Manila and now boarded inside Intramuros at No. 6 Magallanes Street.RIZAL’S SECOND YEAR IN ATENEO #2721874 ne * Rizal lost the class leadership. But he learned and even studied harder, once more became ‘emperor’. PROPHECY OF MOTHER'S RELEASE * Dona Teodora told her son of her dream the previous night. Rizal, interpreting the dream, told her that she would be released from prison in 3 month's time. TEENAGE INTEREST IN READING * The first favorite novel of Rizal was The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. « Rizal also read non-fiction: - Universal History by Cesar Cantu RIZALIN - Travels in the Philippines by Dr. Feodor Jagor ATENEORIZAL’S THIRD YEAR IN ATEN EO 1875-1876 Seee « June 16, 1875- He became an interno in Ateneo. Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez - Inspired him to study harder and write poetry. - Rizal described him as ‘model of uprightness, earnestness, and love for the advancement of his pupils’ « Hereturned to Calamba with 5 medals and excellent ratings.RIZAL’S LAST YEAR IN ATENEO 1876-1877 * Rizal became the pride of the Jesuits. * March 23, 1877- Rizal, 16 years old, received from his Alma Mater, Ateneo Municipal, the degree of Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors. RIZALIN ATENEO USTRIZAL’S EXTRA -CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN ATENEO + He was an active member, later secretary, of Marian Congregation. + Heis also a member of the Academy of Spanish Literature and the Academy of Natural Sciences + He studied painting under Agustin Saez, a famous painter, and sculpture under Romualdo de Jesus ie + He continued his physical training under his sports-minded Tio Manuel. SCULPTURAL WORKS IN ATENEO POEMS WRITTEN IN ATENEO DRAMATIC WORK IN ATENEO + He carved animageof The Virgin + Mi Primera Inspiracion- first + Father Sanchez requested Mary ona piece of batikuling. written poem of Rizal which him to write a drama- was dedicated to his mother. based on the prose story + Father Lleonart requested him to of St. Eustace the Martyr. carve for him an image of the» He wrote poems inspired by Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. Sanchez. + He finished that request ‘on June 2, 1876 entitled + He wrote poems on religion, San Eustacio, Martir (St. education, memories and war Eustace, the Martyr). pIZALIN ATENEO oe aSL nn Sit int | LES SLA| SGl RIZAL I ATENEOCOLEGIODESANTOTOMAS 4&® Q + UST was first called the Colegio de Nuestra Sefiora del Santisimo Rosario, and was later renamed Colegio de Santo Tomas, in honor of the foremost Dominican theologian, Thomas Aquinas. * In 1877, Rizal enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas, entering as a new college student. This period at UST played a pivotal role in shaping Rizal's perspective on the prevailing social conditions in his homeland. «His mother Teodora Alonzo strongly opposed tog continue his studies, because during that time if an Indios become well educated they could be seen as a threat by the Friars.RIZAUSINUST 1877 * Jose Rizal entered UST enrolling in the prelaw course called Metaphysics. * Rizal distinguished the supervision of Spanish Jesuits and Spanish Dominicans. - From Rizal’s experience in the hand of the Dominican Friars enlightened him about racial discrimination. It also deepened his awareness about the abuses of the Filipinos in the hands of the Spaniards. -The Dominicans preferred textbook instruction to practical training.3 be RIZAL’SINUST 1878 * Ayear after (1877), he opted for a career in Medicine and Philosophy. + Taking up Medicine is only a duty to his mother while his interest is more on Philosophy and the letters. + In 1881, after passing the board exams with the grade of “excellent” at the age of 21, he was granted the certificate of surveyor and expert assessor (Joaquin, 1996) * Rizal took three courses simultaneously, namely: Medicine, Philosophy, and literature. RIZALIN NEO aRIZA’SINUST 1879 « SZ + Liceo Artistico de Manila held two contest, one for the Penisulares and another for the Indios. - Rizal decided to submit a poem entitled, “ A La Juventud Filipina” ( To the Filipino Youth). He won 1st prize and received a silver pen. -The poem that Rizal wrote for the contest inspired the youth to develop their talents, forward looking and to brake the chain of the slavery. -He called the youth “bellaesperanzade la patria mia” (Fair hope of my mother Land). RNS aRIZAL’SIN UST 1880-1881 SD) * Liceo Artistico de Manila, in commemoration of the death anniversary of Cervantes, held a contest without discrimination. -Rizal again joined the contest and submitted an original poem entitled “ Et Consejo de los Dioses” ( The Council of the Gods). * In the last months of 1880, the Jesuits ask Rizal to participate in the preparation for the annual feast of Virgen de la Purisima. -He wrote the script for the musical play “Junto al Pasig” (Beside the Pasig). - The play can be considered a prophecy of 50 years revolution, invasion ai ull RIZALIN after invasion, defeat and civil tumult. ATENEORIZAL’S 4TH YEARIN UST S + Rizal was not able to complete the course because “he became politically isolated by adversaries among the faculty and clergy who demanded that he assimilate to their system.” * Rizal decided to leave the country to Europe to continue his studies. « Rizal left for Europe on May 5, 1882 under the name of Jose Mercado.REASONS WHY RIZAL DIDN’T ENJOY HIS STAY AT US?: oe ES, 1. Hostility of Dominican Professors to him. 2. Racial discrimination against Filipino Students. 3. Dissatisfaction with the method of instruction. REASONS WHY RIZAL PERFORMED POORLY AT UST: SERRE, 1. Medicine is not his vocation. 2. Discontentment with the system of education. 3. Distractions of youth RYENED . Distractions of youth. eee