sentences:  However Severino was an avowed nationalist, and was still governor of the province until May 1, 1901 so that his role in the creation of the school was important.Jayme was Severino's rival for governor on the election of 1899, and his house was rented for the first classrooms and dormitories for the Institute.It is possible that they were instrumental in helping the Division Superintendent and in naming the school Instituto Rizal.