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Rizal's First Year at Ateneo

The document details Jose Rizal's first year at Ateneo, highlighting his initial struggles with the Spanish language, rapid academic progress, and subsequent achievements, including becoming the top student in his class. It also covers his summer vacation in 1873, during which he faced personal challenges due to his mother's imprisonment, and his return to Ateneo for a successful second year. The latter part of the document shifts focus to a call for responsible voting and civic engagement among the youth.

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Rizal's First Year at Ateneo

The document details Jose Rizal's first year at Ateneo, highlighting his initial struggles with the Spanish language, rapid academic progress, and subsequent achievements, including becoming the top student in his class. It also covers his summer vacation in 1873, during which he faced personal challenges due to his mother's imprisonment, and his return to Ateneo for a successful second year. The latter part of the document shifts focus to a call for responsible voting and civic engagement among the youth.

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First Slide: let’s now proceed to rizals first year in ateneo.

On his first day of class in Ateneo, in June, 1872, Rizal first heard Mass at the college chapel
and prayed fervently to God to guidance and success. Before siya pumasok sa kanyang first class, he
went first sa church to ask for guidance and success and When the Mass was finished, he went to his
class, where he saw a great number of boys, Spaniards, mestizos and Filipinos na kanyang magiging
kaklase.

So, Rizal’s first professor in the Ateneo was Fr. Jose Bech, whom he
described as a “tall, thin man, with a body slightly bent forward, a harried
walk, an ascetic face, severe and inspired, small deep-sunken eyes, a sharp
nose that was almost Greek, and thin lips forming an arc whose ends fell
toward the chin.”

Second slide:

Being newcomer and knowing little Spanish, Rizal was placed at the
bottom of the class. Dahil nga baguhan pa lamang si Jose Rizal noon at hindi
pa siya gaanong marunong magsalita ng Espanyol at konti pa lamang ang
kanyang nalalaman sa wikang iyon, he was placed at the bottom of the class.
The class or the students were divided into 2 groups the “Roman Empire”
consisting of the internos (boarders) and the “Carthaginian Empire”
composed of the externos (non-boarders) and Jose Rizal was assigned to the
Carthaginian and so he was an externo.

Third slide:
After the first week, the frail Calamba boy progressed rapidly. Naging
mabilis yung progress ni Jose Rizal. he obtained marks of excellent in all the subjects and in the
examinations. He did his best in his studies and At the end of the month, he

became “emperor”. He was the brightest pupil in the whole class, and he was
awarded a prize.  He was awarded a religious prize and ofcourse Jose Rizal became proud at himself kasi iyon
ang first achievement niya sa Ateneo. So imagine from being nasa bottom lamng siya ng class noon to being an
emperor tapos nagkaroon pa siya ng reward talagang nakakaproud masasabi talaga nating matalino si rizal at
mayroon na siyang napapatunayan. And doon palang sa puntong yon, masasabi na rin nating inspirasyon na si rizal sa
mga batang katulad niya that time.

4th Slide:

To improve his Spanish upang mas madagdagan pa yung nalalaman ni


rizal sa wikang iyon, and mas mahasa pa ang kanyang kakayahan sa
pagsasalita ng wikang Espanyol Rizal took private lessons in Santa Isabel
College during the noon recesses, when other Ateneo students were playing
or gossiping. So Rizal really wanted to excel sa kanyang klase and makikita
mo talaga sa kanyan yung eagerness para matuto sa Espanyol. Imbes na
maglaro o makipagbonding siya sa kanyang mga kaklase like a normal kid, he
chose to took private lesson na makakatulong sa kanya to improve his
Spanish and He even paid three pesos for those extra Spanish lessons, but it
was money well spent. Masasabi mo namang hindi nasayang yung 3 pesos na
binayad ni Jose Rizal kasi he excelled.

5th slide:

In the second half of his first year in the Ateneo, Rizal did not try hard
enough to retain his academic supremacy which he held during the first half
of the term. Diba noong first term nila, siya ay hinirang na emperor o the
brightest student sa klase. So bakit kaya? Ano kaya yong rason why rizal did
not try hard enough to retain his academic supremacy? This was because he
resented some remarks of his professor. Ito ay dahil nagalit siya sa mga
ilang mensahe o puna ng kanyang propesor.

6th Slide

Even if rizal did not try hard enough to retain his academic supremacy
because of some reasons He still placed second at the end of the year,
although all his grades were still marked “Excellent”. Matataas parin ang
kanyang mga grado.

Let’s now proceed to rizal’s summer vacation.

At the end of the school year in March, 1873, Rizal returned to Calamba
for summer vacation. So he decided to go home but he did not particularly
enjoy his vacation because his mother was in prison. Rizal's mother,
Teodora Alonso, is imprisoned by Spanish officials on suspicion
that she and her brother Alberto poisoned the latter's wife. To
cheer him up, para lamang mabawasan ang lungkot na nadarama ni Jose
Rizal that time, his sister Neneng (Saturnina) brought him to Tanawan with
her. Without telling his father, he went to Santa Cruz and visited his mother
in prison. Pumunta sila sa lugar kung saan nakulong ang nanay ni Rizal and as
a normal student, sinabi ni rizal sa kanyang nanay ang tungkol sa kanyang
mga matataas na grado at masayang masaya naman ang kanyang nanay
doon.
Second slide
When the summer vacation ended, Rizal returned to Manila for his
second year term in the Ateneo. Bumalik na si Rizal sa Manila to continue his
studies. This time he boarded inside Intramuros at No. 6 Magallanes Street.
Dito siya tumira and His landlady was an old widow named Doña Pepay, who
had a widowed daughter and four sons.

Second Year in Ateneo (1873-1874)


Nothing unusual happened to Rizal during his second term in the Ateneo,
except that he repented having neglected his studies the previous year
because he was offended by the teacher’s remarks. So, nagsisi si rizal na
napabayaan niya ang kaniyang pag-aaral noong first year siya na naging
dahilan kung bakit Nawala kay rizal ang kanyang class leadership at para
mabawi iyon, nagsumikap ulit si rizal sa kanyang pag-aaral. He studied
harder and made everything at bunga ng kanyang pagsusumikap sa pag-
aaral he once became the brightest pupil in the whole class. He became an
emperor again.
At the end of the school year, Rizal received excellent grades in all
subjects and a gold medal. Ito ang naging bunga ng paghihirap ni rizal sa
kanyang pag-aaral. With such scholastic honors, he triumphantly returned to
Calamba in March, 1874 for the summer vacation.
Eleksyon na naman
Gumising na tayo mga kapwa ko mamamayan
Piliin natin ang taong may sapat na kakayahan
Sa pamumuno at paglilingkod sa ating inang bayan.

Imulat mo ang iyong mga mata


Huwag papasilaw sa mga pangako nila
Nasa kamay natin nakasalalay ang ating kinabukasan
Kaya’t halina ating kilatising mabuti ang dapat na ihalal.

Ang kailangan natin ay mga mamumunong maghahatid sa atin ng pagbabago


Mga taong walang bitbit na pansariling pagnanasa sa kanilang pagtakbo
Kailangan natin ng mga mamumunong may hangaring mapagkaisa ang mga Pilipino
Mamumunong handang makinig sa mga hinaing ng mga nagsusumamo’t magpa-iral ng
nasyonalismo.

Marami na siguro kayong mga naririnig o nababasa


Mga paninira, kritisismo, at mga panghuhusga
Galing sa mga kapwa kritiko laban sa mga kandidata
Ngunit huwag basta maniniwala, maging matalino sa pagsusuri kung ito ay kasingungalingan
o tama.

May mga napupusuan na ba kayo na sa tingin niyong karapat-dapat na maihalal?


Mula sa pagkapresidente, senado hanggang sa mga mamumunong lokal?
Huwag sana tayong padadala sa kanilang mga mabubulaklak na salita o sandamamak na
pangako
Piliin natin sa halalan ang may paninidigan at prinsipyo.

Kabataan, tinaguriang pag-asa ng bayan


Mahigit sa apatnapu’t porsyento ang ang sakop natin sa susunod na halalan
Ito na ang pagkakataon upang boses natiý mapakinggan
Oras na upang ating patunayan na tunay ngang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.

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Jose Rizal managed to balance personal challenges, such as his mother's imprisonment, with academic responsibilities by remaining focused on his studies and continuing to seek academic excellence. Even during summer breaks that were emotionally challenging, Rizal used these opportunities to visit his mother, sharing his academic achievements with her to bring some joy to those difficult times . Despite facing personal issues, he consistently excelled academically, indicated by his return to being the top student and earning a gold medal at the end of his second year at Ateneo .

Insights into Rizal's character and learning style reveal that he was sensitive to criticism, which deeply affected his motivation and academic performance. His initial inability to disregard his teacher's remarks demonstrates a personal aspect of his disposition—a high value placed on respect and recognition. This suggests Rizal was not only a diligent learner but also one who thrived in environments of encouragement and fairness, indicating his learning style was closely tied to emotional and relational factors .

Rizal's experiences at Ateneo reflected broader colonial educational policies in the Philippines, which emphasized linguistic assimilation and academic excellence as means of upward mobility for Filipinos under Spanish rule. The requirement for proficiency in Spanish, evidenced by Rizal's initial struggle and subsequent private lessons, highlights the importance placed on the colonizer's language. Moreover, the academic ranking system at Ateneo, rewarding scholarly accomplishments with titles like 'emperor,' exemplifies how colonial education systems incentivized mastery of prescribed curricula aligning with colonial interests .

Jose Rizal's academic performance during his second term at Ateneo was adversely affected by his reaction to his teacher's remarks, which led him to not strive as hard as he did in his first term. This decision resulted in him losing his academic supremacy, as he became offended by his professor's comments. Consequently, he did not maintain the same level of exertion, although he still finished second in his class, with all grades marked as 'Excellent' . However, this experience led to a sense of regret, motivating him to work harder in the subsequent year .

The socio-cultural dynamics within Ateneo, such as the division of students into "Roman" and "Carthaginian" empires based on residential status, played a significant role in shaping Rizal's academic experience. As an 'externo' placed in the Carthaginian Empire, Rizal was part of the group that included non-boarders, exemplifying the socio-cultural segmentation prevalent in that era. This environment could have influenced his academic ambitions and social interactions, driving him to distinguish himself through merit rather than his social grouping .

Rizal's summer vacation experiences contributed significantly to his overall development and formed a more mature perspective during his time at Ateneo. The difficulties he faced, such as his mother's imprisonment, likely instilled in him a sense of familial responsibility and empathy. His visit to share academic successes with his mother, despite the grim context, suggests that he learned to find motivation even in adversity, fostering resilience and a nuanced understanding of the socio-political issues related to colonial rule .

Jose Rizal's personal values, especially his commitment to self-improvement and academic excellence, manifested in his decision to prioritize learning over socializing during his first year at Ateneo. His choice to invest in private Spanish lessons during breaks, despite his peers opting for leisure, underscores his dedication to overcoming language barriers and excelling academically. Rizal's determination to improve his Spanish proficiency at personal cost reflects a strong belief in the transformative power of education .

Jose Rizal's rapid academic progress in his first year at Ateneo can be attributed to his strong determination and work ethic, as evidenced by his decision to take private Spanish lessons during recess while his peers engaged in leisure activities. Additionally, Rizal's initial placement at the bottom of the class, due to his limited Spanish, likely motivated him to improve quickly. Within a short period, his diligent efforts resulted in him achieving excellent marks in all subjects and earning the title of "emperor," signifying his position as the brightest pupil in class .

Jose Rizal's approach to learning, characterized by his seriousness and commitment to self-improvement, greatly influenced his mastery of the Spanish language. Despite being a newcomer and knowing little Spanish, he took private lessons during his noon recess, choosing to prioritize language acquisition over leisure. This proactive approach, coupled with his financial investment in extra lessons, contributed significantly to his fluency and eventual academic success .

Rizal's family and personal circumstances, particularly his mother's imprisonment, had a profound impact on his academic journey at Ateneo. The emotional burden of his mother's situation may have been both a source of motivation and distraction. Rizal's commitment to visiting her and sharing his school accomplishments highlights a drive to offer reassurance and pride during trying times, demonstrating resilience and dedication despite personal hardships. These interactions provided an emotional backdrop that likely fueled his determination to excel academically .

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