AU History

World War Years (1941-1942)

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December 8, World War II brought the Japanese to Tuguegarao. The school was taken over by the occupation forces and the Sisters evacuated to Tuao where they organized classes and taught catechism.




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In June, the Sisters returned to Tuguegarao and resumed classes throughout the Japanese occupation in makeshift bamboo and nipa classrooms.