PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY NORMAL HALL: BEACON OF CHARACTER BUILDING AND SOCIAL GRACES (1913-2013)
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Keywords
dormitory, character building, teacher training, social graces, education
Abstract
Centennial anniversary is truly a feat worth recalling. The Normal Hall, the Philippine Normal University's dormitory celebrated its 100 years in 2013. This study aims to trace the historical development of the dormitory, its contribution to the formation of prospective teachers and the current challenges this edifice is facing. A historical-descriptive research revealed that the PNU Normal Hall served as a beacon of character building and social graces for the prospective teachers of the institution for the past 10 decades. At present, the centennial dormitory is facing major structural challenges – nature-caused and man-made. The Normal Hall is now an icon in the cultural landscape for its architectural design, robust structure and historical relevance, besides serving as a living testament to its involvement in the character formation and social training of its residents. It behoves the PNU administration to address the problems of the dormitory to be as relevant as ever in molding future teachers of the country.
References
A. Primary Sources
Interview
1. Atty. Lilia Garcia – former manager of Normal Hall and
President of PNU
2. Mrs. Nenita Delfino – presently serving as manager of the Normal Hall
3. Ms. Tessie Santiago – former staff at the Normal Hall
4. Mrs. Florencia Enguera – presently serving as staff
5. Mrs. Estrella Macaraya – head of the security units, once assigned at the PNU-Normal Hall
6. Prof. Noemi Zulieta- former resident counsellor
7. Dr. Glenda de Lara – presently serving as director of Auxiliary Services
8. Dr. Rebecca Nueva-Espaῆa – presently serving as VicePresident for administration
9. Prof. Nelson Garcia – former director for Physical Plant and Campus Development
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2. Bureau of Education. (1907). Seventh Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1906 to June 30, 1907. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
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6. Bureau of Education. (1913). Thirteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1912 to June 30, 1913. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
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8. Bureau of Education. (1916). Sixteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1915 to June 30, 1916. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
9. Bureau of Education. (1917). Seventeenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1916 to June 30, 1917. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
10. Bureau of Education. (1918). Eighteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1917 to June 30, 1918. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
11. Bureau of Education. (1919). Nineteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1918 to June 30, 1919. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands.
Bureau of Printing.
C. Secondary Sources
Yearbook (Torchlight)/Published Materials/Internet Sources
1. Alcazaren, Paulo. (2003, July 12). From City Beautiful to Strong Republic. The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/modern-living/213396/citybeautiful-strong-republic (Accessed March 8, 2013)
2. Alcazaren, Paulo. (2012). Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151541678044488&set=a.226285759487.174521.772454487&type=1&the ater (accessed March 8, 2013)
3. “Atty. Lilia S. Garcia” (1983). In Heads of Administrative Units, Torchlight Annual, PNC.
4. Balagot, Jose (1916). “Girl's Dormitory of the Normal School,” Torchlight College Annual, PNS, pp. 122-125.
5. Borlaza, Gregorio (1971). “History of Phil. Normal School,” PNC.
6. De Luna, Alejandra (1916). “The Junior Reception,” Torchlight 6th Session Annual of Graduating Class, PNS, pp. 63-65.
7. De Vera, Victoria Z. (1913). “Girl's Dormitory: History of the Normal School Dormitory,” Torchlight Student Annual, PNS, pp. 147-148
8. “Early Dormitories of Students in Manila,” (1916). Torchlight College Annual, PNS, pp. 144-145.
9. Hines, Thomas. (1979). Burnham of Chicago: Architect and
Planner. Chicago: University of Chicago Press
10. “Miss Ana Cabrillos” (1955). Torchlight Annual PNS.
11. “Miss Beatriz Mejica” (1967). Torchlight Annual PNC. 1967.
12. “Miss Beatriz Mejica” (1975). In Normal Hall Personnel. Torchlight Annual, PNC.
13. “Mrs. Alma H. Burton,” (1916). Torchlight College Annual,
PNS, p.10
14. “Mrs. Alma H. Burton” (1917). Torchlight 7th Senior Annual of Graduating Class, PNS, p.9.
15. “Mrs. Herminia H. Andres” (1977). In Normal Hall Staff (along with Ms. Tessie Santiago and Miss Nenita Fermo) Torchlight Annual, PNC.
16. Neoclassical Art and Architecture (unknown). https://sites.google.com/a/clintonpublic.net/serenbetzp/ne oclassical-art-and-architecture
17. Nieva, Gregorio (1911). “How was the Idea of a Permanent Phil. Normal Hall was Conceived,” Unpublished Manuscript
18. Olayta, P.O. (1913), “History of the Phil. Normal School,” Torchlight College Annual, PNS, pp. 12-17
19. “Prof. Clarita Diñoso” (1974). In Normal Hall Personnel. Torchlight Annual, PNC.
20. “Prof. Clarita Diñoso” (1975). In Normal Hall Personnel. Torchlight Annual, PNC.
21. Rodell, Paul A. (2002). Culture and Customs of the Philippines. Connecticut: Greenwood Press
22. Souvenir Handbook on PNC's Golden Jubilee Celebration. August 31 – September 02, 1951. Manila. Philippines. PNC. 1951
23. “The American Contribution to Phil. Education: 1898-1998” (1998). United States Information Service/ Phil. Centennial Commission.
24. “The Main Building in 1928” (1928). Torchlight Annual, PNS, p. 1.
25. “The Normal Hall,” (1915). Torchlight College Annual, PNS, p. 4
26. Umali, Mercedes L. (1914). “Dormitory Life,” Torch Light
College Annual, PNS, pp. 167-169
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D. Research Journals
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http://www.citized.info/pdf/other/Character_Formation_Re port.pdf\ (accessed January 15, 2013)
2. Bremner, G.A. (2010). Fabricating Justice: Conflict and Contradictions in the Making of the Hong Kong Supreme
Court, 1898-1912. Harbin to Hanoi: The Colonial Built
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1912&source=bl&ots=lqdfIH6olJ&sig=EHb0uQk0GH4d4P9mI6 2VlORdya8&hl=fil&sa=X&ei=0746UbqOFYqaiAfD2IGYDQ&ve d=0CDcQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Fabricating%20Justice% 3A%20Conflict%20and%20Contradictions%20in%20the%20M aking%20of%20the%20Hong%20Kong%20Supreme%20Court
%2C%201898-1912&f=false (accessed January 15, 2013)
3. Cabalfin, Edson. (2005). Conquest and Resistance:
Intersections of Colonialism and Modernity in TwentiethCentury Philippine Architectures. Paper presented in Modern Asian Architecture Network 5th International Conference. http://www.academia.edu/772612/Conquest_and_Resista nce_Intersections_of_Colonialism_and_Modernity_in_Twenti eth-Century_Philippine_Architectures (accessed January 20, 2013)
4. Claassen, J.M. (2009). Yonder Lies Your Hinterland: Rhodes, Baker and the Twisted Strands of the South African Architectural Tradition. Akroterion Vol. 54. http://akroterion.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/28 (accessed January 15, 2013)
5. Decoster, David and Riker, Harold. (2008). The Educational Role in College Student Housing. The Journal of College and University Student Housing, Vol. 31. USA. http://www.tarleton.edu/housing/Documents/EducationalR oleinCollegeStudendHousing.pdf (accessed January 20,
2013)
6. Feldman, K.A., and Newcomb, T.M. (1969). The impact of college on students (Vol.I). San Francisco, CA
7. Garcia, Enrico and Ong, Remedios. (2010). The Centenary of the Philippine Normal University's Main Building: A Landmark in Philippine Education (1910-2010). PNU-GEOGRAFIKA. Manila
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Interview
1. Atty. Lilia Garcia – former manager of Normal Hall and
President of PNU
2. Mrs. Nenita Delfino – presently serving as manager of the Normal Hall
3. Ms. Tessie Santiago – former staff at the Normal Hall
4. Mrs. Florencia Enguera – presently serving as staff
5. Mrs. Estrella Macaraya – head of the security units, once assigned at the PNU-Normal Hall
6. Prof. Noemi Zulieta- former resident counsellor
7. Dr. Glenda de Lara – presently serving as director of Auxiliary Services
8. Dr. Rebecca Nueva-Espaῆa – presently serving as VicePresident for administration
9. Prof. Nelson Garcia – former director for Physical Plant and Campus Development
B. Documents
1. Barrows, David P. (1906). Sixth Annual Report of the Director of Education for the Fiscal Year 1906 to the Secretary of Public Instruction. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
2. Bureau of Education. (1907). Seventh Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1906 to June 30, 1907. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
3. Bureau of Education. (1908). Eighth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1907 to June 30, 1908. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
4. Bureau of Education. (1911). Eleventh Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1910 to June 30, 1911. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
5. Bureau of Education. (1912). Twelfth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1911 to June 30, 1912. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
6. Bureau of Education. (1913). Thirteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1912 to June 30, 1913. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
7. Bureau of Education. (1914). Fourteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1913 to June 30, 1914. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
8. Bureau of Education. (1916). Sixteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1915 to June 30, 1916. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
9. Bureau of Education. (1917). Seventeenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1916 to June 30, 1917. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
10. Bureau of Education. (1918). Eighteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1917 to June 30, 1918. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands. Bureau of Printing.
11. Bureau of Education. (1919). Nineteenth Annual Report of the Director of Education: July 1, 1918 to June 30, 1919. Manila: The Government of the Philippine Islands.
Bureau of Printing.
C. Secondary Sources
Yearbook (Torchlight)/Published Materials/Internet Sources
1. Alcazaren, Paulo. (2003, July 12). From City Beautiful to Strong Republic. The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/modern-living/213396/citybeautiful-strong-republic (Accessed March 8, 2013)
2. Alcazaren, Paulo. (2012). Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151541678044488&set=a.226285759487.174521.772454487&type=1&the ater (accessed March 8, 2013)
3. “Atty. Lilia S. Garcia” (1983). In Heads of Administrative Units, Torchlight Annual, PNC.
4. Balagot, Jose (1916). “Girl's Dormitory of the Normal School,” Torchlight College Annual, PNS, pp. 122-125.
5. Borlaza, Gregorio (1971). “History of Phil. Normal School,” PNC.
6. De Luna, Alejandra (1916). “The Junior Reception,” Torchlight 6th Session Annual of Graduating Class, PNS, pp. 63-65.
7. De Vera, Victoria Z. (1913). “Girl's Dormitory: History of the Normal School Dormitory,” Torchlight Student Annual, PNS, pp. 147-148
8. “Early Dormitories of Students in Manila,” (1916). Torchlight College Annual, PNS, pp. 144-145.
9. Hines, Thomas. (1979). Burnham of Chicago: Architect and
Planner. Chicago: University of Chicago Press
10. “Miss Ana Cabrillos” (1955). Torchlight Annual PNS.
11. “Miss Beatriz Mejica” (1967). Torchlight Annual PNC. 1967.
12. “Miss Beatriz Mejica” (1975). In Normal Hall Personnel. Torchlight Annual, PNC.
13. “Mrs. Alma H. Burton,” (1916). Torchlight College Annual,
PNS, p.10
14. “Mrs. Alma H. Burton” (1917). Torchlight 7th Senior Annual of Graduating Class, PNS, p.9.
15. “Mrs. Herminia H. Andres” (1977). In Normal Hall Staff (along with Ms. Tessie Santiago and Miss Nenita Fermo) Torchlight Annual, PNC.
16. Neoclassical Art and Architecture (unknown). https://sites.google.com/a/clintonpublic.net/serenbetzp/ne oclassical-art-and-architecture
17. Nieva, Gregorio (1911). “How was the Idea of a Permanent Phil. Normal Hall was Conceived,” Unpublished Manuscript
18. Olayta, P.O. (1913), “History of the Phil. Normal School,” Torchlight College Annual, PNS, pp. 12-17
19. “Prof. Clarita Diñoso” (1974). In Normal Hall Personnel. Torchlight Annual, PNC.
20. “Prof. Clarita Diñoso” (1975). In Normal Hall Personnel. Torchlight Annual, PNC.
21. Rodell, Paul A. (2002). Culture and Customs of the Philippines. Connecticut: Greenwood Press
22. Souvenir Handbook on PNC's Golden Jubilee Celebration. August 31 – September 02, 1951. Manila. Philippines. PNC. 1951
23. “The American Contribution to Phil. Education: 1898-1998” (1998). United States Information Service/ Phil. Centennial Commission.
24. “The Main Building in 1928” (1928). Torchlight Annual, PNS, p. 1.
25. “The Normal Hall,” (1915). Torchlight College Annual, PNS, p. 4
26. Umali, Mercedes L. (1914). “Dormitory Life,” Torch Light
College Annual, PNS, pp. 167-169
27. William Edward Parsons: 1872-1939 in Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library 1939-40. p. 67-68
D. Research Journals
1. Arthur, James and Revell, Lynn. (2005). Character Formation in Schools and the Education of Teachers. Canterbury Christ Church University.
http://www.citized.info/pdf/other/Character_Formation_Re port.pdf\ (accessed January 15, 2013)
2. Bremner, G.A. (2010). Fabricating Justice: Conflict and Contradictions in the Making of the Hong Kong Supreme
Court, 1898-1912. Harbin to Hanoi: The Colonial Built
Environment in Asia, 1840-1940. Editor: Laura Victor and Victor Zatsepine http://books.google.com.ph/books?id=V0N2sD_MrK0C&pg =PA151&lpg=PA151&dq=Fabricating+Justice:+Conflict+and +Contradictions+in+the+Making+of+the+Hong+Kong+Supre me+Court,+1898-
1912&source=bl&ots=lqdfIH6olJ&sig=EHb0uQk0GH4d4P9mI6 2VlORdya8&hl=fil&sa=X&ei=0746UbqOFYqaiAfD2IGYDQ&ve d=0CDcQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Fabricating%20Justice% 3A%20Conflict%20and%20Contradictions%20in%20the%20M aking%20of%20the%20Hong%20Kong%20Supreme%20Court
%2C%201898-1912&f=false (accessed January 15, 2013)
3. Cabalfin, Edson. (2005). Conquest and Resistance:
Intersections of Colonialism and Modernity in TwentiethCentury Philippine Architectures. Paper presented in Modern Asian Architecture Network 5th International Conference. http://www.academia.edu/772612/Conquest_and_Resista nce_Intersections_of_Colonialism_and_Modernity_in_Twenti eth-Century_Philippine_Architectures (accessed January 20, 2013)
4. Claassen, J.M. (2009). Yonder Lies Your Hinterland: Rhodes, Baker and the Twisted Strands of the South African Architectural Tradition. Akroterion Vol. 54. http://akroterion.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/28 (accessed January 15, 2013)
5. Decoster, David and Riker, Harold. (2008). The Educational Role in College Student Housing. The Journal of College and University Student Housing, Vol. 31. USA. http://www.tarleton.edu/housing/Documents/EducationalR oleinCollegeStudendHousing.pdf (accessed January 20,
2013)
6. Feldman, K.A., and Newcomb, T.M. (1969). The impact of college on students (Vol.I). San Francisco, CA
7. Garcia, Enrico and Ong, Remedios. (2010). The Centenary of the Philippine Normal University's Main Building: A Landmark in Philippine Education (1910-2010). PNU-GEOGRAFIKA. Manila
8. Marshall, June (2001). Character Education in Preservice Education: One Institution's Response. Journal of College and Character, Vol. 2, Issue 9 http://journals.naspa.org/jcc (accessed January 20, 2013)
9. Pettipas, Leo. (2012). Tache Hall: Celebrating a Century of Residence Life at the University of Manitoba. http://www.umanitoba.ca/campus/housing/images/1_Chapter1_071612.pdf (accessed January 20, 2013)
10. Rinn, Anne. (2004). Academic and Social Effects of Living in Honors Residence Halls. Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nchcjournal/173 (accessed January 20, 2013)
11. Farage. Enrique Vivoni. Architecture of Power: From Neoclassical to Modernism in the Architecture of Puerto Rico, 1990-1950 http://www.cmu.edu/ARIS_3/text/text_vivoni.html (accessed January 20, 2013)
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Cruz, M. A. M., Martin, E. L., & Garcia, E. B. (2015). PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY NORMAL HALL: BEACON OF CHARACTER BUILDING AND SOCIAL GRACES (1913-2013). The Normal Lights, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.56278/tnl.v8i2.27
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