FLORA A. YLAGAN  HIGH SCHOOL

 The Flora A. Ylagan High School was organized as an annex of Quezon City High School.  A pre-fab building that was built adjacent to Pinyahan Elementary School.  The Head-Teacher-In Charge squatted in one of the rooms in the elementary school.  That was in 1970, 35 years ago.

The Herculean task of getting started was quite challenging. Despite all odds, the school commenced with Mrs. Severina Gonzales as first Head Teacher In-Charge. Nine teachers pioneered the maiden operation of the school. Like a child learning to walk, the school pursued its goal and struggled to improve its physical facilities.

            Three years later it became an independent school by virtue of resolution no. 949, s. 1973, introduced in the city council by councilors Stephen Sarino, Jesus Perlas and Ronald Kookooritchin upon recommendation of then city schools superintendent Comemoracion Concepcion and approved by then QuezonCity Mayor Amoranto and was named Flora A. Ylagan High School.Dr. Flora Amoranto Ylagan was an educator having devoted fifty years of her life to teaching.  She founded one of the leading schools for teachers, The National Teachers College, NTC.

            Mrs. Lumen G. Velasco became the second Head Teacher-In Charge from 1972 – 1974 During her administration, another building with three classrooms was constructed. This housed the library, property room and the practical arts room. Likewise, a makeshift canteen was constructed.

From 1974 – 1976, Mrs, Hera D. Elegado became the Head Teacher In-Charge. During these years, the makeshift canteen improved and two makeshift rooms were added. A male school head took over the position of Head Teacher In-Charge from 1977 – 1980 in the person of Mr. William S. Barcena Through his initiative, two more makeshift rooms were added which greatly eased the problem of classroom congestion. In February 1980, Mrs, Soledad J. Dilao was detailed as Supervisor In-Charge. Through she stayed only for five months, she did a notable accomplishment for the school, the construction of the school gate through the trash-to-cash project. The late Miss Aurora B. Taguba was the first school principal to be assigned to Flora A. Ylagan High School. She was the administrator from 1980 – 1981. It was during her term when the school received an award as the second cleanest school in Quezon City. Mrs. Virginia J. Avila came in as principal from 1981 – 1984. It was at this juncture when Flora A. Ylagan High School was beleaguered by a sort of tug-of-war with affluent families who claimed possession of a large chunk of the school site. Some rooms had to be demolished with the awarding of a portion of the school site to the claimant families. Two new buildings were constructed during her time – the new Home Economics building and additional rooms to replace the demolished rooms.

The tedious task of seeking a permanent site and school building for Flora A. Ylagan High School had begun. On August 15, 1984, Dr. Corazon D. Fontillas took over as Department Head In-Charge. Faced with the reality of contending with the “freeze” on constructing new buildings and/or repairing existing ones. She doggedly pursued the task began by her immediate predecessor. It is to her credit that the P.T.A. Officers, notably the president, Mrs. Elizabeth Macabinquil were very supportive of her goal of expanding and of acquiring a permanent site and buildings for Flora A. Ylagan High School students. Her administration witnessed the transformation of Flora A. Ylagan High School from a Depressed, deprived, Underserved (DDU) school to an improved one.

November 5, 1987 shall always remain vivid memorable, and framed in the minds and hearts of bonafide teachers, students, and parents of Flora A. Ylagan High School. After 17 years of experiencing the swirl of dust in summer and the pool of murky water on rainy days, the long cherished dreams of having a permanent school site and a new building has now become a reality.

On December 22, 1989, Mrs. Victoria L. Velasco was assigned as a school. She successfully implemented the DECS’ guidelines on the conduct of the graduation ceremony for school year 1989 – 1990. As administrator, she emphasized to all teachers that the effectivity and efficiency of the performance of all school personnel are hinged upon the total development of the students.

The year 1991 witnessed the emergence of a new administration with the coming in of no less than a General Education Supervisor In-Charge, Mrs. Teresita V. Dimagmaliw. She pursued the policy of the previous administrator and maximized the utilization of school resources. The improvement of the school facilities as well as classroom management were her priorities. School year 1992 – 1993, a new landscaped school grounds with cemented pathways and a permanent stage hallmarks her administration.

Miss Thelma S. Cruz, General Education Supervisor was the officer In-Charge of the school from September 1992 to June 1993. Like her predecessors, she was mindful and cognizant in the maintenance of quality education through improved teaching strategies, and through the use of appropriate and relevant instructional materials and facilities. After ten months she was recalled at Quezon City Division Office.

On June 14, 1993, Mrs. Florfina N. Torres assumed as Head Teacher III In-Charge of the school. Upon her assumption she anchored her administrative-educational plan on two basic aspects. The first aspect is to adhere strictly to the educational guidelines set by the Department of Education Culture and Sports that is to provide quality education. The second aspect is to maintain the physical facilities development and continue adding more school rooms for the ever growing students’ population.

In December 1993, the one-storey two-room building, in whose construction was started by Mrs. Teresita B. Dimagmaliw had been fully constructed, together with the one-storey three-room building constructed upon the assumption of Mrs. Florfina N. Torres.

January, 1994 was a lucky month and year of the Flora A. Ylagan High School, as well as her new school administrator. Mrs. Florfina N. Torres assumed the position as secondary principal II of the school, while at the same time, the school was awarded by the Quezon City government a three-storey twelve-room building. The construction of the building started in March, 1994 and was inaugurated on February 28, 1995.  The Mathay Hall has caused the acceptance and accommodation of more enrollees without incurring the problem of over crowding of students in all year levels.

The current term of Mrs. Florfina N. Torres has established enviable milestone on education achievements, propelled to the development of highly-competitive students and quality graduates. 

Mrs. Angelita G.Regis was assigned as Head Teacher In-Charged on August 6, 1998. Early on, it became readily apparent that her stewardship of FAYHS was action-oriented. Before long everyone noticed the remarkable changes: facilities were improved in the school clinic, the H.E Practice House, the Guidance Center, and the Principal’s office. More significantly the result of the Division Achievement Tests, the academic/skills competitions, and even the CAT and athletics indicated improved performances last school year, making it a banner year for FAYHS. As a dynamic school administrator, Mrs. Regis gives premium to the repair and maintenance of school facilities.

Miss Amelia B. Yapit was assigned as Principal of the school as of 2000 up to her retirement on October, 2005.  She implemented discipline and strict rules and regulations as well as spearheading the repainting and renovation of the school buildings.  She also initiated the construction of FAYHS 2.5M Multi-Purpose Hall and Covered Court through the generosity of Cong. Nanette Castelo Daza contracted out by the National Housing Authority, which served as the venue for school programs, used as a basketball court, athletics competitions, presscons, or even classrooms.  The graduating students of batch ’04 were the first to use it.  It was also during her stint that Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. awarded the 1.9M contract for the fencing of FAYHS vicinity near V. Luna road.  A covered fastwalk was constructed in front of the school to protect the students from rain and heat, a project of then Barangay Captain Leoncio Cabato.

Mrs. Victoria A. Mortel was assigned as principal in November 15, 2005.  She envisioned to put FAYHS among the top 10 performing schools in the Division of Quezon City.  True to her promise, FAYHS ranked 3rd in the National Achievement Test (NAT) and 5th in the Division Achievement Test.  She implemented the Alternative Learning System (ALS) for out of school youth and drop outs of the community.  She also organized the School Governing Council (SGC) to tap the linkages with Government Organizations (GO), Non Government Organizations, Alumni, parents and barangay leaders.  Through her effort, FAYHS gets a free supply of potable water, a project of Lingap Eskwela Program sponsored by Manila Water Company.  She also initiated the improvement of the physical facilities of the school and renovation of comfort rooms.                   

            At present the school has 3 buildings with 22 classrooms and a covered court