REMEMBERING THE HIBBARDS. Floral offerings deck the statue of Dr. David Hibbard, Silliman's founder and first president, after the August 10 commemoration of his and his wife Laura's arrival in Dumaguete to lay the foundation of Silliman University. The Hibbards set foot on Dumaguete on August 10, 1901 and in 18 days opened Sillman Institiute. PHOTO BY Al Remuel B. Tubongbanua
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