THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL LOGO
THE DODECAGON SHIELD
The official seal of Holy Rosary Colleges Foundation is a dodecagon shield in a white and gold field – an emblem that is truly reflective of the twelve core values that serve as the groundwork and moral fiber of its academic community.
THE CROWN
The Crown of the Most Holy Rosary which is hosted as the central element of the seal is an expression of the Founder’s veneration to the Blessed Virgin Mary and a homage to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish of Calaba, San Isidro, the hamlet where the very first school building was erected.
THE HOLY ROSARY
The Holy Rosary which envelopes the Crown is a lasting symbol of faith that guides the institution in the formation of values and spirituality of all members of the academic community.
THE OFFICIAL COLORS
The official colors of the institution are Blue and Gold. The Blue (Oxford Blue) represents academic excellence, tradition, and integrity while the Gold (Yellow Gold) symbolizes opportunities, freedom, and hope.
THE INSCRIPTION
The seal of the institution bears the word, “Holy Rosary Colleges Foundation” and the year and place of its establishment.
1988-1998
The initial seal of the institution which was designed by its founder, Dr. Jose G. Rivera, Jr., with the name Holy Rosary School Foundation, was used from June 1988 until 1998. The seal, black and white in design, consist of an old-style Crown at the center with a rosary around it and its crucifix is positioned on top of the crown. This connotes that the school operates with the guidance of Christian ideologies and values. Its regular dodecagon shape represents equality among its employees and students as well.
1999-2016
At the start of the school year 1999, the institution decided to further cater the needs of higher level of education. Dr. Jose G. Rivera, Jr. decided to extend his offering of quality education to the tertiary level. The institution began its offering of Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. College students were accepted as scholars. The seal’s rosary and crucifix was still the same except for the crown. The institution’s name was also changed to “Holy Rosary Colleges Foundation”.
Color yellow, blue, and red were added to the seal. The yellow color stands for hope and optimism. The word “colleges” printed in red signifies passion and determination of the founder, Dr. Jose G. Rivera, Jr., to provide quality education and produce eminent graduates who will be able to compete globally. The blue color connotes integrity. This seal was used from 1999 to 2016.
2017-present
In the age of millenials and modernity, the institution’s new president, Dr. Clarissa S. Rivera, CPA, modernized the seal, it transcended then again to new heights. The crown’s design and seal outline, along with the colors were altered to be suited to present styles.
