THE LEGACY THAT TRANSPIRES EVERYTHING

Long ago, Mameltac was a forested area good for hunting. One day, an old man was giving his carabao a bath when a Spaniard riding on a horse passed by. Mud splashed all over the face of the old man who got him so angry that he shouted “Peltac, peltac, peltac!”. Upon returning home, the Spaniard recorded his adventure and remembered the man’s shouting of “Peltac, peltac, peltac!” which is means in English “splash with mud”. From that time on, the place was called “Mameltac” to signify the incidence. It was in 1980. A well-known local figure and a resident of the barangay,Dr. Quintin Balcita Sr. never flinched in sharing a portion of his wealth by donating a piece of land to the people where classrooms will be built .It was named La Union National High School Mameltac Extension and started its operation in 1981-1982, with 1 room only, having 28 students and 5 teachers from La Union National High School Mr. Valeriano Q. Lopez, the late principal of La Union National High School, was approached by Dr. Quintin Balcita Sr. and presented the location to him. Both men believed in Education that La Union National High School – Mameltac Extension should be created and it did because of these two strong - willed men who worked to achieved their common goal to provide education accessible to Saoay, Bato, Namtutan, Dallangayan Oeste and Este, Abut, Bangcusay, Biday, Pagdaroan, and San Juan, La Union. In year 1981, where Mrs. Adelina P. Duclayan headed, the secondary school occupied one room within elementary school campus being constructed back then. As years went by, enrollment had increased and more rooms were needed. Some rooms in elementary and the barangay chapel were then utilized as rooms for the expanding population of the high school. La Union National High School teachers were assigned to teach in La Union National High School – Mameltac Extension. A new set of teachers came every year. Mr. Nelson Martinez became the second Teacher-In-Charge of the school because Mrs. Adelina P. Duclayan was promoted as Principal I. In his year, he solicited 5 sets of teacher’s table from the Provincial School Board. In February 1998, the independence of Dr. Quintin Quintin Balcita Sr. National High School became a reality. It was no longer called La Union National High School – Mameltac Extension through the order of the House of Representatives and the Senate through the help of Hon. Victor C. Ortega, Congressman of the first District of La Union. Dr. Quintin Balcita Sr National High School was named after the late Dr. Quintin Balcita Sr. for donating his lot for the love of his fellow barangay. School year 2000 was the surge of its enrollment. Mrs. Emerciana Almojera being the third Officer – In – Charge of Dr. Quintin Balcita Sr. National High School catered two sections for each year level. The school had acquired modern equipment such as computers. The faculty room and principal’s office were constructed. Seven classrooms and a small canteen were established. November 2006, Mrs. Myrna M. Buenafe, Principal II sat as the school’s new principal since Mrs. Almojera was promoted to Education Program Supervisor position in the City Schools Division of San Fernando. In July 3, 2007, the history of the school was changed into a tragic scenario when it was razed by fire. The faculty room, library, school canteen and the computer room including the computer units, books, school records, files and all documents were burned. Students started occupying again vacant spaces in the school site as a place for their classes. December 2007, the Department of Education founded the construction of a two-storey building with four classrooms. Department of Public Works and Highways constructed three more classrooms the following year through the Congressional Fund. The same year, the request to the Office of the Governor through the Loren Legarda Fund for the reconstruction of the three classrooms (formerly rooms for grades 9 and 10) affected by the fire was approved. Year 2009, two more classrooms from the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce were constructed. Furthermore, the makeshift building (now used as the Principal’s Office) was renovated by the Holcim Philippines. Thanks to the numerous donors and stakeholders of the school, DQBSNHS recovered slowly but surely. The school now has nine rooms dedicated for instruction, a Faculty Room, a Principal’s Office, a Student Center audio-visual room, a canteen and a library. BHC Educational Foundation and Christ the King College, Saint Louis College and some individuals provided the books and reading materials in the library. In Ma’am Buenafe’s term, the School won as Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer for three consecutive years. Also, the school was awarded for having the most Functional Library for the Small Schools Category for the School year 2010-2011. Mrs. Vina R. Nisperos served as the Officer – in - Charge from October 2011 to July 2013. In 2011, the school emerged as a Hall of Fame Awardee for being a consistent Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer and for maintaining an exemplary performance during the yearly observance of the Brigada Eskwela Project. Moreover, the school was a recipient of ten computer units from the Department of Education, Regional Office I in February 2012. The computer laboratory room is dedicated for TLE classes with integration of ICT lessons. The school also won as Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer for Hall of Famer Awardee (Small Schools Category) in National Level. In August 1, 2013, Mr. Arnulfo M. Apilado took charge as the school principal until June 30, 2017. During his term, the Deped Central Office turned over 50 computer units. In 2016, the construction of a three - storey building for the Senior High School began. The school started the implementation of Senior High School offering General Academic Strand (GAS) and Technical Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) Track with specialization in Housekeeping and Front Office Services. Aside from that, the school also received equipment that were suitable for the students’ use. Dagitab, the former name of School Publication was changed into Bigkis with Mark Francis E. Munar as its adviser. The two - storey Junior High School building was completed. The school won as the Best Brigada Implementer, Medium School Category and bagged 3rd Place in the search for Best Disaster Risk Reduction Corner under program of Philippine National Red Cross (Provincial Level). DQBSHS also received books and other reference materials from Project HELEN through the Holcim Philippines. In year 2014, there is also one classroom that was constructed. June 30, 2017, Mr. Arnulfo M. Apilado retired from his service. At this time, Ms. Maria Rhea C. Reyes took charge as the officer-in-charge of the school. During her term, fences were reconstructed and the principal’s office was renovated. The following commendations were also received: •The school was hailed as the First Senior High School first batch in the entire City of San Fernando Implementer of Immersion academically. •Teachers were sent to Seminars (Nationals, Regionals and Division Level) •Award winning in the different areas in Division Schools Press Conference. In January 25, 2019, one of the most admired leaders in the Schools Division office assumed the school as OIC – Principal in the name of Dr. Diosdado I. Cayabyab, CESO VI, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent. He became the father of the school even though he was busy working in the division office. He requested in the Province of La Union to have a covered court for the school. He also led the school in the different projects of the teachers. During the leadership of Dr. Cayabyab, the school received the following awards •2nd Place in Brigada Eskwela Division Level •Teachers were sent to Seminars (Nationals, Regionals and Division Level) •Award winning in the different areas in Division and Regional Schools Press Conference. •Award winning in the Division Schools Press Conference •Implementer of Immersion award in the City Division In January 20, 2020, Mrs. Miriam O. Aurelio became the principal. She served Bangbangolan National High School for more than 5 years. She also served La Union National High School for more than a year as Principal of the Senior High School and OIC of the Junior High School. For less than a year of staying at DQBSNHS, she became the mother to all of us. These are the achievements of the school under Mrs. Aurelio’s care: •Award winning in the National Science Quest •Mr. Munar was awarded as Most Outstanding School Paper Adviser •Consistent Exemplary Performance in the LIS/EBEIS •Teachers were awarded in their outstanding performance in their fields. With the leadership of the current principal and with the collaboration of each faculty members, the school will improve all of its services to cater the needs of our learners. In April 2023, Dr. Rodrigo Panit, Jr., became the Principal of the school, assisted by the Officer-in-Charge Head Teacher, Ms. Heidi C. Luna. During their leadership, the school’s mantra, “DQBSNHS haven of holistic learners and transformative leaders” and its hashtag #BastaQuintinianHappyYan were created. This mantra underscores the institution’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who excel academically, socially, and personally. This also serves as the school’s identity and vision of producing holistically developed, and productive members of the society. Moreover, DQBSNHS aims to cultivate students who are not only knowledgeable but also equipped with leadership skills, ethical values, and a sense of social responsibility. The #BastaQuintinianHappyYan reflects the vibrant and supportive community within the school, celebrating the joy and pride of being a Quintinian. It signifies a culture where students thrive in an environment that fosters happiness, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging, making the educational journey both fulfilling and impactful.