History

Jerry Lacson and his bride, Heather, came to India from the Philippines (where she had gone on a scholarship to study) on November 9, 1965.  They took up temporary residence in Madras (now Chennai) and after he returned from the US (where he did his Masters), took up residence once again, in earnest.

The Lacson’s established five centers in and around the city, in Pallavaram, Vysapadi, Ennore, Kodambakkam and Kilpauk, promoting Adult Literacy and Leadership Training (after office hours).  They also worked with young men from the Northeast who came to Chennai for this purpose.  Because of the extreme heat, they sought respite, and moved to Kotagiri, the Nilgiris on May 10th, 1973, along with their two young sons, 2 ½ and 4 years old.  While there, they decided to look for a school for them, keeping their future education in mind.  But things took a turn for the better when they were challenged to start one of their own.  Thus KCS – Kotagiri Community School was born in 1974.  In time KCS became ICS – International Community School, and ICS, ICSJC – International Community School and Junior College.  Mrs. Lacson took a sabbatical to do her Ms., Ed., in the US in 1976 – 1977.

Now, well into the fifth decade of the Lacson Family’s service to India, they continue to touch the lives of children, their parents, the neighborhood – an area covering 250 villages, different parts of the nation and even the world.  They have rehabilitated a large number of widows, orphans, abused children and suicide cases, single parents, and, with God’s help, spread hope when there was none.

Their children have become adults, and they have duplicated the efforts and norms of their mentors.  Both Lacson children studied in KCS and later, ICS.  Mr. Jerry Lacson passed away January 26, 2007.  He gave most of his life in service to this country.  God always raises up His people to continue His work.  He has done so through their youngest son Rodney!

ICSJC is now being re-invented once again.  It will now come under the Victory Park umbrella.  Victory Park is dedicated to our Father!  His victory over darkness through the out pouring of His Love, Compassion and Forgiveness to all who need it.  The world is hurting and needs a lot of Love.

God gets ALL the Glory, Honor, Power and Praise.  May He be blessed greatly and may He bless greatly all who enter His Victory Park!

The world continues to change, with the great influx of technology, things are moving very quickly, we look forward to “Bringing the World to our Children, and our Children, to the World.”  Help the weaker segments of society which weigh heavily on our hearts and to bring love, hope and dignity to the hurting.  You can have a joyful part in all of this.  You are invited!