In 1959, an education center opened its doors in Cehegín, the public school 'Virgen de las Maravillas', which take place during this course its 'Golden Jubilee' with the same excitement the first day.
Thousands of students have attended classes during the past fifty years, some illustrious as the matador Pepin Liria, Salvador García Jiménez writer or artist Nicolas de Maya, who have borne the name of Cehegín all over the world .
But others who have had an impeccable career as a neurologist and attorney Verónica Jiménez Hernández Wonderland, directed by teachers to remember as Julio José Lorenzo (CEO of Trade and Crafts), Guillamón Santos, Carmen Pozo, Antonia Fernández Fina Loli, among others.
'The Virgin', as it is known colloquially, was one of the first centers in the Region of Murcia in implementing school meals and school transport, which toured the villages.
In addition to training and education, was always very aware of the importance of research, carrying out numerous innovative educational projects.
All this, coupled with the professionalism that exudes in each of its corners, has earned him the National Award for Physical Education and CITRUS Trophy Region of Murcia.
Therefore, the 2008/09 school year will come loaded with such activities on the occasion of celebration.
Thus, the school management and AMPA were prepared contests, book printing, participation in programs of television 7 Region de Murcia, drawing pins and t-shirts, exhibitions, lectures, theater, church services, floral tributes, participation in radio, sports, etcetera.
Without a doubt, a very special year for Cehegín and especially for anyone who, in one way or another, have had something to do with this exceptional school.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín