The first and third promotion of Bachelors of the two main centers educational of the Diocese Our Lady of La Altagracia, in Higüey, made a recognition to Mgr Juan Feliz Pepén, first bishop of the diocese and of these schools.
He bishop Pepen First he promoted the opening of the Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia School and then the Juan XXIII De la Salle School.
In 1969 both institutions They joined the room of baccalaureate to solve the shortage of teachers. For the first time, a De la Salle school welcomed women into its classrooms. Both schools had a low monthly fee that did not exceed two pesos, the daily wage of an unskilled worker.
The declaration of the Graduates He claims that these are the centers educational “who contributed most to changing the education of the young people of Higüey, promoted by the Bishopric of the Diocese Our Lady of La Altagracia”. He also highlights that they were institutions “with great impact on the education and the advancement of the society of the province of La Altagracia and its regional environment.”
A press release indicates that the first promotion of Bachelors of these institutions received their degrees in 1969 and since then, “both institutions “Educational institutions have provided hundreds of young people trained in the knowledge of science and culture, and with ethical convictions that help mark their career and services to society.” The other promotion that participated in the recognition It is the one from 1972.
- He points out that both promotions “they join together to recognize to both schools and above all to its founder Mgr Juan Felix Pepen, first bishop of the diocese, originally from this community, for his contributions to the formation of young people, dedication that has helped to change the social profile of the community, and many have shone on the intellectual, social and political stage of the nation.”
They thanked “the unforgettable msir Pepén, an exemplary Higüeyano worthy of our admiration, to the De la Salle brothers and the sisters of Cardinal Sancha. His love for the education It has marked our lives positively and has left indelible positive marks in this region, especially in Higüey and the entire province of La Altagracia.”
First Promotions
- From the first De la Salle promotion of Higüey Among others, Juan Ceballos, a doctor who was a member, is part of theinistro of Public Health; Ramon Sanchez, doctor outstanding for his social work, he was a deputy and senator for several periods; Manuel Quiterio Cedeño, journalist, recognized in 1979 as “Meritorious Son” of Higüey; Nelson Montas, outstanding architect and builder; Alberto Carpio and Miguel Espinal, renowned engineers.
Also, Patricio Ceballos, a doctor who has directed health centers; Warde Brea, who has outstanding in the industry of cinema; Victor Pepén, regional leader of the PRM, Pascual Piña, deceased, who held important positions in the Ministry of Education; Alicia Báez, prominent in the pharmaceutical activity, and Joselillo Guerrero Cedeño, architect and outstanding chess promoter.
