Maryknoll College of Panabo
Maryknoll College of Panabo Inc. is a private, Catholic school in the city of Panabo, Davao del Norte. The school was associated by the Maryknoll Congregation also called the Maryknoll Sisters. Previously Dominican, the current patron of the institution is St. John Vianney. The school is the largest private school in the city of Panabo in terms of enrollments.
| Maryknoll College of Panabo Inc. | |
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| Address | |
National Highway Cor. Tadeco Road, Panabo City, Davao del Norte | |
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1960 |
| Principal | Rev. Fr. Emerson B. Delos Reyes, Ed.D. |
| Website | http://www.maryknollpanabo.edu.ph |
History
The school started out as a two-story building housing for classrooms, a library, a science laboratory, offices and a convent at the second floor. The first principal was Sister Rhoda, who left two years later and was replaced by Sister Mary Concepcion. that time, the school was named St.Mary's High School.
Today the school has plenty of buildings and teachers. It now has a gymnasium for entertainment, sports and recognition purposes. The 2nd three-storey building is situated in front of the Gaisano Grand Panabo and behind the city's market. While the fully air conditioned six-storey building which is currently occupied by the seniors is still queued on construction.
Notable alumni
- Thor Dulay , Filipino Singer and The Voice Philippines Semifinalist.
- Jasmine B. Lee, Philippine-Born Korean proportional representative of the South Korean National Assembly.
- Darwin Sauler, or "Darla" is a writer, known for Gandang Gabi Vice (2011), The Legal Wife (2014) and Kris TV.