Silay Institute

Infobox Secondary school
name = Silay Institute, Inc.

motto =
established = 1925
type = Private, co-educational College
affiliation =
president = Engr. Manuel L. Legaspi
students = approximately 1200
staff =
accreditation =
colors = Grey and White
campus = Urban
city = Silay City
state = Negros Occidental
country = Philippines
athletics = NOPSSCEA
mascot =
website = [http://www.silayinstitute.edu.ph Silay Institute Official Website]

Silay Institute, Inc., also known as Silay Institute and informally referred to by its acronym SI, is a private, co-educational institution of learning located in Silay City, 14 kilometers north of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines. It is the only school in the city that offers formal college education.

History

The school, originally conceptualized as a high school, was established in 1925 after a group of concerned citizens had a survey conducted regarding the feasibility of opening such a school to serve the children of the locality, who after graduating from primary education, had no opportunities for acquiring secondary education. ["Faculty and Administrative Manual", Silay Institute, Inc., p.1, 2007]

A local doctor, Dr. Luis Gamboa, initiated plans for establishing the school; he later became its first President. Another local resident, Ramon Legaspi, secured the necessary government permits, drew up the first curriculum and procured instructional materials for the institution.

The original incorporators were:

* Placido Esteban
* Dr. Luis Gamboa
* Ramon Legaspi
* Carlos L. Locsin
* Aurelio Locsin
* Jose C. Locsin
* Carlos Ledesma
* Alfonso Severino
* Estanislao Sanchez

Mission

"Silay Institute is an institution committed to provide quality Christian education that is relevant and accessible to all."

Courses

* Basic Education
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
* Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majors in
** Business Management
** Information Management
** Management Accounting
* Bachelor in Elementary Education
** General Curriculum
** Major in English
* Computer Secretarial
* Computer Technician
* Data Encoder

Alma Mater song

by: Romeo I. Perales

Alma Mater, Alma Mater
The Silay Institute
Alma Mater a tribute of praise
To thy glory and fame we raise

To thy glory, to thy glory
To thy glory and fame we raise

In all our lands our voices raise
To hymn thy name and sing thy praise
Thy wonder the people will know
Thy worth to the school we'll show

Dear Alma Mater our hearts we lay
Dear Alma Mater we're loyal to thee
Thy motherly love in us will bring
In life to thy standard will cling

.I. Loyalty March

Silay Institute Alma Mater dear
Oh pride of Negros hall of fame
To you we raise our voices loud and clear
To praise your honored name

In true abiding faith and loyalty
We stand united all
To spread your glorious name throughout the land
S.I. our beloved school

So faithfully we'll treasure evermore
The truth and knowledge you impart
And all your loving cherished memories
Will live within our hearts

Although the changing years may come and go
We may be far or near
We will remember you beloved school
S.I. Alma Mater dear.

ee also

* St. Theresita's Academy
* Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School

External links

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References