Saint Joseph's Academy, referred to as SJA, is a

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established in 1914 by

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(CICM) offering Kindergarten to Grade 12.

History

St. Joseph's School was founded in 1914 by

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missionaries Fr. Jose van Runenkelen and Fr. Victor Zaiel of

(CICM) established next to the St. Joseph Parish Church (where the famous

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is housed) to foster literacy in the parish community. The school, which started as a grade school, eventually included

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and was renamed to St. Joseph's Academy. The school was recognized by the American colonial government of the

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on July 27, 1916 and is its recognized legal foundation day. St. Joseph's Academy is the first

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private school of

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and other neighboring towns. The first batch of grade school graduates of the academy was produced in 1922. Grand Centennial Celebration St. Joseph's Academy celebrated its Grand Centennial year in 2016, bringing together the men and women who walked the halls of their beloved school through the decades. SJA continues to thrive amidst changes and challenges, bringing 21st Century Learning closer to the hearts and minds of Josephian 21st Century learners.

Notable alumni

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(tv series and movies). * Gisella Francesca Alvarez-Bautista (Class of 1997) - Former actress and TV personality. She is the younger sister of Gio Alvarez. She is a former Star Magic artist (tenure: 1992–1997). She is notable for the TV series ''Ang TV'' and

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tv series. Guila won the Best Child Performer award (16th Metro Manila Film Festival - 1990) for the film ''Ama Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan.'' *

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(Class of 1993) - Former actor and TV personality. He is the brother of Gio Alvarez. Luigi was a former Star Magic artist (tenure: 1995–1997). He is notable for the TV series ''Ang TV''. *

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(Class of 1995) - Award-winning web designer. One of the blogging pioneers in the Philippines. *

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(Class of 1997) - Philippine mapping advocate, explorer, and independent researcher. Winner of the 1st Philippine Animation competition. *

Armando Salarza Armando V. Salarza is an internationally acclaimed concert organist, harpsichordist, conductor and the titular organist of the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas City, Philippines.

(Class of 1984) - Notable organist and conductor of Las Piñas Boys Choir. *

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(Class of 1994) - Comic book artist and

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References

External links

Official Website of St. Joseph's Academy of Las Piñas
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Joseph's Academy Educational institutions established in 1914 Elementary schools in Metro Manila High schools in Metro Manila Schools in Las Piñas 1914 establishments in the Philippines