HEADS OF MDSHSS (1893 - Till Date)
A glorious journey of visionary principals and headmasters who shaped the history, discipline, values and academic excellence of MDSHSS.
Sri Dr. Jacob John
PrincipalDr. Jacob John is the Principal of MD Seminary Higher Secondary School and a distinguished educationist with more than three decades of dedicated service in the field of education and public administration.
Born on 30 May 1971, Dr. Jacob John holds a Doctorate in Political Science from Mahatma Gandhi University, with his research focusing on the sustainability of women empowerment through the Kudumbasree programme in Kerala.
He is a University Rank Holder, having secured Second Rank in the M.A. Political Science examination of the University of Kerala.
Dr. Jacob John began his teaching career in 1992 under the Corporate Management of Catholicate and MD Schools, serving as UPSA, HSA, and HSST over a period of two decades.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jacob John has received several prestigious awards and recognitions including the State Teacher Award from the Government of Kerala.
As a leader, Dr. Jacob John has initiated and guided numerous large-scale social and educational projects across Kerala including construction of more than 600 houses for the homeless and various NSS initiatives.
Dr. Jacob John firmly believes that education is not merely about academic achievement, but about shaping responsible, compassionate, and socially committed citizens.
Email : jacobthattakkatt@gmail.com
Phone : 9495083238
Principal : MD Seminary HSS Kottayam
Sri John Mathew
PrincipalSri Biju K Thomas
PrincipalSri Reji Abraham
PrincipalOur principal Assumed charge as principal of MDSHSS in April 2006. Right from induction to the post, he has envisaged the comprehensive development of the school.
He has focused attention on moulding a well disciplined and value based student community.
He took initiative to retain and nurture NCC and NSS Units in the school which in turn could invite goodwill to the institution from various quarters.
Sri. K Philip Varghese
HeadmasterOur head master assumed charge as Head master of MDSHSS in 2010. The school was able to come up with great success stories in both curricular and extra curricular activities with Philip sir at its helm.
We achieved exemplary results in March 2013 with 99% in 10th class.
Rev.Fr. V A Mathew
H MSri. P. S Jacob (Jacob Kuttiyil)
H M 2005-06, Head Master 2006-2007Our former head master and principal, was a spirited personality who exuded confidence in every enterprise he has undertaken.
Energetic, pleasing and a humanitarian to the core he could perceive the need of the time. ‘Snehabhavanam’ – ‘Home for the Homeless’ project, was his brainchild.
His Endeavour has yielded fruits, won accolades from all walks of life and the school is now on the path of completing the eighth house, thanks to the benevolence of God Almighty.
Sri. C K Mathai
PrincipalOur former head master took charge as the principal of MDSHSS in the year 2001. He was a visionary and an excellent administrator who could guide the school through the formative periods of the Higher Secondary Section.
The school attained the present infrastructure during his tenure thanks to his foresighted efforts and perseverance.
He was instrumental to start the construction work of Higher Secondary Block that is completed on 2005. The classes and the labs have shifted to new block. He also started a store so that students and the staff could buy consumables at low prices.
Smt. Marius Sleeba
Second Lady HeadShe was the second lady Head. she worked as principal from 2000 to 2001. During her time the plan for the higher secondary block was finalised.
Sri V John Kurien
PrincipalHe served as principal from 1999 to 2000.
Sri. K O Varghese
HeadmasterDuring his tenure higher secondary section was started. He was dearly known as "Pasha Sir" among his teachers.
Sri. P G Philip
HeadmasterHe served as headmaster from 1995 to 1996.
Sri. C A Baby
HeadmasterHe served as headmaster from 1994 to 1995.
Sri. K K Abraham Puthenkavu
HeadmasterHe served as headmaster from 1990 to 1994. During his time the construction of centenary block was started and completed which now addresses as High School section and the Auditorium.
Sri K C Thomas Chiranchira
HeadmasterDuring his time Master John A Kongalath came 9th place in SSLC examination 1990.
Sri. K C Chacko
HeadmasterHe served as headmaster from 1988 to 1989.
Sri K M Mathew Vazhoor
HeadmasterHe served as headmaster from 1987 to 1988. during his time the school NCC unit was awarded for the best Ceremonial Parade trophy.
Sri K John Mathews Thumpamon
HeadmasterHe was named as "Mani Muthu" by His Holiness Moran Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews I Catholicos for his hard work.
he was instrumental in the extension work of "Itticheria Block".
Sri. K M Mathew Thiruvilla
HeadmasterHe started to give Rank Badges to Meritorious students in termly and annual examinations. He was elected to the Kerala University academic counsel during 1976--1980.
Smt. Annamma Idicheria
First Lady PrincipalSmt. Annamma Idicheria is the first lady Principal of this school, who took office in 1977 and continued till 1982. her husband is Ex-MLA Sri. E M George.
During her tenure, students had won many outstanding awards and trophies, notable is two students winning medals in Southern India Science Fair conducted at Hydrabad in 1982.
Rev. Fr. M M Jacob (His Grace Yacoob Mar Polycarpos)
HeadmasterHis grace was also a former student of this school. he built Mar Augen Boarding Home.
Fr. M M Jacob was ordained as bishop His Grace Yacoob Mar Polycarpos on May15th 1978. After fulfilling his mission he returned to heavenly abode on 1987.
Sri. C U Mathew
HeadmasterDuring his time school lost major land properties for the starting of Baselius college in1964 and the school was relocated to present location. he had endeavor many pains to revitalize the school to gain its lost glory.
Sri. K C John
HeadmasterDuring his time school was elevated as higher secondary in 1958.
Sri. V G George
HeadmasterHe served as headmaster from 1943 to 1949.
Sri. V J Itticheria
HeadmasterThe buildings,ground were given to Baselius College were built during his tenure. During his time greats Olympian Abdul Salle, Col. Godavarma Raja studied here.
Sri. K V Chacko Kaiyyalath
HeadmasterThe school has conceptualized the expectations of its founder His Grace Pulikkottil Joseph Mar Dionasios II a visionary whose mission was the upliftment of the poor and down trodden through the medium of education.
Rev. Fr. P T Gheevarghese (His Grace Gheevarghese Mar Ivanios)
PrincipalSyro Malankara (Catholic) rites (popularly known as 'Reethu Sabha) was formed from the Jacobite-Orthodox church by the bishop Mar Ivanios, who was known in the Orthodox church as 'Badhani Methran' in 1930.
Majority of its members are from the Jacobite-Orthodox church. Its "Thaksa" is the same as the mother church and the MarThoma church.
In 1926 a Jacobite Episcopal Synod held at Parumala empowered Archbishop Mar Ivanios to enter into negotiations with Rome to effect a reunion with the Catholic Church under the expressed condition that the ancient and venerable tradition of the Malankara Church should be kept intact.
The Holy Father Pope Pius XI graciously accepted the condition and welcomed the reunion.
Sri. K C Mammen Mappilai
HeadmasterHe served as Headmaster from 1901 to 1909. it is he who has made the Malayalam daily :Malayala Manorama to its current status.
His Grace Vattasseril Gheevarghese Mar Dionasios
First Principal of MDSHSSMDSHSS is very fortunate to have his grace as its first principal. During his tenure Sri.Subramanya Iyer (1893--1894), Sri. P V Philip Kochu Paret (1894--1895), Sri. Thomas Varughese Kozhi Mannil (1895--1900), Sri. G Alexander Master (1900--1901) served as headmasters of this school.
Mar Dionasios Geevarghese was born in Vattaserill family at Mallapally on October 31, 1858. He was ordained deacon by H.H Peter III, the Patriarch of Antioch, on October 12, 1876 and priest by Mar Gregorios Gheevarghese of Parumala on January 18, 1880.
He served the church as a Malpan (teacher) at Parumala Seminary and later at Old seminary. In 1903 the church elected him as the successor to the then Metropolitan of Malankara, Mar Dionasios Joseph II.
He effected the Restoration of the office of Catholicos of East which existed in Persia. This was in September 15, 1912. Thus the Malankara Church became truly autocephalous and was able to regain the independence enjoyed by the church in early centuries. He was the chief architect of the Constitution of Malankara.
After fulfilling his mission he returned to heavenly abode on February 23, 1934. He was officially declared a saint by H.H Moran Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II on February 23, 2003.
