1940: Ateneo de Naga University was founded by the Jesuits for boys with Fr. Francis D.

Burns,
S.J as Rector.

June 1, 1947: Ateneo de Naga was granted by the DepEd full recognition as a standard four-year
high school.

October 26, 1953: Ateneo College became coeducational with the admission of five women.

1970s – 1980s: Under Fr.'s direction, Ateneo de Naga University extended its academic offerings
and physical facilities. The president of the university at the time was Jose Arcilla, SJ. As the
school marked its Golden Jubilee in 1990 this time Fr. Raul Bonoan, S.J. as president.

1991: DepEd, Culture, and Sports placed the Ateneo in its list of 18 excellent universities and
colleges in the country.

September 16, 1996: Fr. Bonoan issued a memorandum declaring the separation of the different
colleges.

November 11, 1998: The university status was granted to the Ateneo de Naga and the installation
of first university president Fr. Bonoan celebrated on Feb 20, 1999.

June 23, 2003: Ateneo de Naga High School moved out of the Bagumbayan campus to its new
ten-hectare home in Pacol.

May 14, 2004: Ateneo de Naga established itself as the premier academic institution in the
region by being the only one in Bicol with a PAASCU Level III accredited status.

2007: Ignatian Formation Center (IFC) was created and the Ignatian Formation Program
framework established.

2008: It became the only University in Southern Luzon to be granted by CHED with
Autonomous Status.

2010: It celebrated its 70th Foundation Anniversary.

2011: Ushered in leadership change for the university with Fr. Tabora’s election as president of
Ateneo in Davao, the ADNU Board of Trustees on Sept 22, 2010 elected Fr. Primitivo E. Viray
Jr., S.J. to be the third university president in Naga. He assumed office on May 11, 2011.

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2012: Opted to open a pioneering Career Academy or Senior High School which started to be
developed during the latter part of Tabora’s administration.

2015: ADNU expanded its basic education through the offering of Grade School to respond to
the growing demand of Naga City and neighboring towns for excellent Catholic basic education.
The Fr. Raul Bonoan, S.J. Building housed the grade school.

2016: ADNU opened its College of Law – Juris Doctor program as a response to the region’s
need for legal education. The newest structure in the Bagumbayan campus, the 6-storey Fr.
Godofredo Alingal, S.J. became the hub of the College of Law.

2017 - 2018: Fr. Viray was elected Provincial of the country’s Society of Jesus where ADNU
welcomed its fourth university president, Fr. Roberto Exequiel N. Rivera, S.J.

2019: ADNU was the first private university in the region to decide changing its calendar.

2021 – 2022: the university implemented limited face-to-face classes for selected subjects,
following CHED policies and Inter-Agency Task Force’s standards and protocols due to
COVID-19.

2022 – 2023: A new course offering which are the Bachelor of Science in Architecture.

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2004:

 Birth: I was born on December 23, 2004 in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

2009 – 2010:

 Prep and Kindergarten: I enrolled at Barangay San Francisco, Naga City, and Naga
Seed Montessori for prep and kindergarten.
 Zoo tour: My school went to the Albay Legazpi Zoo and I’m with my aunty Beth which
is the day I saw all different kinds of animals that I can only see in the Zoo.
 Graduation (Kindergarten): this is the first time I experience an event with all my
classmates where we will perform and acknowledge on the stage.
 Birthday Party (Classmates): Whenever my classmate’s birthday, there is always a
plastic container that contains candies, marshmallows, toys, etc.
 Time to go home (Kindergarten): When it’s time to go home, my teachers always make
us watch a Teletubbies afterwards we will sing and dance from it.

Ma’am Janela – my very first teacher in prep school, taught me things, especially how to draw
the flag of the Philippines.

Ma’am Dona and Joy – they are the ones who taught me how to sing and dance, such as nursery
rhymes, and they always laugh and look happy when I dance in front of them when I was in
Naga Seed Montessori.

Lolo Mel – he is the one who always give me a free ride in his car to go to school. Sadly, he is
now resting in peace.

2013:

 Holy communion: My first holy communion as a Roman Catholic.

2011 – 2016:

 Elementary: I studied at Naga Central School 1 as an elementary student.

 Intramurals: I joined the sepak takraw and athletic sports which it held in grandstand
near the Camarines Sur National High School.

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  Planetarium: Me and my classmates experience this dome tent where it shows us the
different kinds of planets and species in the ocean.
 Flag ceremony: Every flag ceremony, me and my classmates are racing who will be the
one that will raise the flag to the top.
 Playground: I always play street games with my friends such as tingga, tarayaan, karate
base, etc.

Classmates – we made an unforgettable memory

Teachers – encourage me to join many activities such as intramurals and voyadores.

Friends – they taught me good and bad things that made my elementary memorable.

2017 – 2020:

 Junior High School: I transferred at Naga College Foundation, Inc. as a Junior High
School student.
 Consistent honor student (Grade 8 – 10): This is the grade year where I experience and
realize how to be a grades conscious which help me to know my capabilities.
 Running for the position of P.I.O and Bus Man (Grade Level Officers): It’s my first
time evolving in a politics where my friends persuade me to join.
 Intramurals: I always join the try out for the basketball sports but I always fail since
there’s always a bias in choosing for the players.
 Pep-rally (Cheerdance): One time I joined cheer dance with my friends since it’s plus
points to our P.E subjects which is the reason why I said yes to them.
 Random try out for Mr. Intrams: My teacher ask my section who want to be the
representative of our section for Mr. Intrams but my close friends tripped me up where
they all chant my name.
 Nutri-jingle: It is special since I have a solo spot where I am dressed as a coconut and
created a well-known song that time which is the “Coconut nut”
 Roleplay: Whenever we have a roleplay in a certain subject, there’s always a scene that it
will never be complete when we don’t laugh too hard because of wrong script or the way
we acted it.

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  Buwan ng Wika: When it is a Buwan ng Wika, me and my friends hide the left overs so
that we will have a food when we go swimming.
 Bible Camp: When I was Grade Level Officer (GLO), we had an outdoor activity for all
the officers which it held in Panicuason.
 JMRC: Every time there’s a game of our school in basketball, it always held in JMRC
which the thing I get excited about is riding in the NCF bus.

Classmates – my classmates through this 2017 – 2010 year is different since it is the year that
taught me how every year change me in many aspects of my life.

Teachers – my teacher in this year show and made me feel like they were just like us which we
look them as our friends but in the classroom they are teachers.

Friends – some of my friends through this year are not my friends anymore due to new persons
that they meet every year.

2021 – 2022:

 Senior High School: I still studied at Naga College Foundation, Inc. as a Senior High
School student.
 Research Summit 2023: We had an research project where we created an automatic
waste segregator and it’s been the best capstone project in our school.
 NCF Swimming pool: it’s the first time we experience to use the pool of the NCF since
it’s new and we though we will never allowed to use it.
 Panicuason Tree Planting: In my biology subject, we had an tree planting activity with
our section.
 Online learning module: COVID-19 is widespread in year 2020 which is the reason I
experience a online class even though I don’t have much knowledge about online or
websites to use but afterwards I get used to it.

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What do I find personally striking in the ADNU’s time-line, how and why?

The historical timeline of Ateneo de Naga University is a tapestry that reflects resilience,
progress and a strong commitment, to excellence. What truly impresses me about ADNUs
journey is the unwavering dedication of the Jesuits and the entire university community to
nurturing education, character development and social responsibility. The timeline begins in
1940 with the efforts of the Jesuits, Fr. Francis D. Burns, S.J. who established this institution.
This founding act holds significance as it represents the birth of an establishment that has since
shaped the lives and futures of individuals. It is remarkable how Ateneo de Naga gained
recognition as a four-year school in 1947 marking a formal start to its academic legacy.

A significant milestone took place in 1953 when Ateneo College embraced coeducation
—an approach that was progressive for its time. This step, towards inclusivity laid a foundation
for an environment that values diversity and equality. The attainment of university status in 1998
was a pivotal moment, representing years of dedication and hard work. Fr. Bonoan's leadership
during this period was evidently instrumental, guiding ADNU into this prestigious league of
higher education institutions. What strikes me profoundly is ADNU's ability to evolve with the
times while staying true to its core values. The decision to implement limited face-to-face classes
amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 demonstrates the institution's
resilience and commitment to providing quality education despite adversities. Furthermore, the
leadership changes over the years, with dedicated individuals like Fr. Viray and Fr. Rivera, have
undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping ADNU's identity. Their vision and determination
have contributed significantly to the university's growth and standing.

In conclusion, Ateneo de Naga University's timeline is a testament to the power of

education in transforming lives and communities. Its ability to adapt, innovate, and uphold its
core values amid changing times is inspiring. ADNU's journey reflects a legacy of excellence,
inclusivity, and a deep-rooted commitment to nurturing not just scholars but compassionate and
responsible global citizens. As I reflect on this timeline, I am deeply moved by the resilience and

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dedication embedded in ADNU's history, and it reaffirms my belief in the transformative power
of education.