Bishop Hendricken High School

Bishop Thomas F. Hendricken High School
Address
2615 Warwick Avenue Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
Information
Type	Private, All-Male
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	September, 1959
President	John A. Jackson
Principal	Joseph J. Brennan
Faculty	85 full-time
Enrollment	1,020
Color(s)	Green and Gold
Athletics	Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross-Country, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Baseball, Outdoor Track, Tennis, Lacrosse, Golf, Rugby, Sailing
Mascot	Hawk
Accreditation(s)	New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Website	http://www.Hendricken.com

Bishop Thomas Francis Hendricken High School (or, Hendricken) is a Catholic, all-male, college preparatory high school located in Warwick, Rhode Island, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence.

Founded by the Brothers of the Holy Cross in 1959, and named in honor of the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, Thomas Francis Hendricken, the school's present faculty is composed of both lay and religious individuals — specifically from the Congregation of Christian Brothers, who began staffing the school upon the Holy Cross Brothers' departure in 1971, and the Sisters of Mercy.

The school's current president is John A. Jackson '71 and its principal is Joseph J. Brennan '72.

Mission

Rooted in the Catholic Faith and traditions of the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Bishop Hendricken High School is a college preparatory school community of spirited young men; dedicated, compassionate religious and lay teachers; and committed staff, involved parents and supportive alumni.

The mission of Bishop Hendricken High School is shaped by the Blessed Br. Edmund Rice's Essential Elements of a Christian Brothers Education. Br. Rice founded the Congregation of Christian Brothers in the 19th century. The Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education calls educational ministry sites and those working in them to:

I. Evangelize youth within the mission of the Church.

II. Proclaim and Witness to Catholic Identity

III. Stand in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice

IV. Foster and invigorate a community of faith

V. Celebrate the value and dignity of each person, and nurture the development of the whole person

VI. Collaborate and share responsibility for the mission

VII. Pursue excellence in all endeavors

The mission of Bishop Hendricken High School is to strengthen the relationship of all members of the community with our God — Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We do this through the development of the total human person: heart, mind, soul, and body. Our ministry in the Church calls us to:

•Invest time, energy and resources in the spiritual growth of our young men

•Provide challenging and enjoyable academic, athletic and extra-curricular activities

•Maintain a structured, caring environment based on Christian values

•Foster an atmosphere for creativity

•Encourage the development of critical thinking

•Cultivate a reference for life-long learning

•Deepen an appreciation for beauty, goodness and truth

•Create a climate for the growth of a social conscience committed to peace and justice

The Hendricken Man is conscious of his own self-worth fashioned in the image of God, confident in the power of the Gospel to meet the challenges of the future, and committed to responsible decision making in the service of the common good.

History

Born of the vision of the late Russell J. McVinney, Bishop of Providence, Bishop Hendricken High School, named for the Most Rev. Thomas F. Hendricken, first Bishop of Providence, opened its doors to some 350 students in 1959. Located on 34 acres of land in Warwick, Rhode Island, the school was staffed by the Brothers of the Holy Cross and run in their traditions as a private Catholic high school.

Two short years later, with enrollment increasing in all parochial schools, the 22-classroom building had reached its limit in some 800 students. Through the ‘sixties the school flourished, gaining recognition for achievements in sports and academics.

In 1970, the Brothers of the Holy Cross announced plans to leave Bishop Hendricken. The decision saddened the entire school community, enrollment plummeted, and it appeared likely that the school's doors would close. Loyal teachers, parents, students and alumni came together and spearheaded a campaign to save the school.

Through the intercession of Bishop McVinney, the Congregation of Christian Brothers agreed to bring their considerable talent to staff the school. The Diocese of Providence made the necessary funds available, and in September 1971, with Br. Thomas Feerick as Principal and Br. James Liguori as Assistant Principal, the school opened as usual: now as a diocesan, Catholic secondary school with the Congregation of Christian Brothers at the helm and the Bishop Hendricken High School Corporation as the governing board.

The Brothers immediately started intense recruitment efforts to bolster a dwindling enrollment. A committed Parents' Council raised crucial funds and Bishop Hendricken High School was once again on the move, stronger than ever.

To handle a burgeoning school population, in 1975 Bishop Hendricken High School took over the former Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School at Warwick Neck, which became the senior campus. In May, 1993, Bishop Hendricken was named a "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" by the U.S. Department of Education. At the same time, plans were announced to build a $2 million senior wing, allowing seniors to return to the main campus.

In the spirit of the Vatican Council II, calling for shared responsibility and participatory decision making, the Bishop Hendricken High School Corporation established a Board of Directors in 1990. In 1995, the Board of Directors commissioned the development of the first Strategic Plan for the school, "Hendricken 2020". This plan outlines an ambitious program to position the school for strength and growth. The most pressing needs identified by the Strategic Plan were summarized in two major initiatives: establishing an Endowment Fund, and physical and technological growth. The effects of that plan continue to be felt through larger facilities (as indicated below), greater resources for students and faculty, and a stronger commitment to providing financial aid to students and their families in need.

Academics

In line with its designation as a college preparatory institution, Hendricken offers rigorous instruction in the arts and sciences. The school offers Advanced Placement courses in English, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American Government and Politics, Eruopean History, United State History, French and Spanish.

Top colleges such as Harvard, Columbia, University of Notre Dame, Princeton, Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, Duke, Georgetown, Holy Cross, and Boston College — among a host of other leading liberal arts colleges — accept Hendricken students each year. Hendricken has had 133 National Merit Scholars and one Rhodes Scholar (Craig Mullaney, '96).

Each year, 99% of graduating seniors proceed to college; and receive over $10 million USD in tuition aid from the various colleges of their choice.

In 2008, Hendricken introduced the Options Program, a groundbreaking curriculum that gives young men with special needs the opportunity to benefit from a Catholic, Christian education. Options students’ core classes are conducted in small groups using a variety of hands-on activities, cooperative learning and interactive technologies to meet each student’s needs. Option students are mainstreamed in physical education, health, and an elective course of their choice. During the elective class, each Option student has a Bishop Hendricken student mentor to assist him in that class. Lastly, it includes life-skills and vocational experiences through a careers class, field trips and work experiences.

Hendricken is the fifth Catholic high school in the country to institute such a program and the first single-sex school to feature it.

Athletics

Bishop Hendricken offers a comprehensive and excellent athletic program with a total of forty (40) teams in fourteen league and two club sports. The school is a member of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) and is the only school in the league to field teams in all 14 league sports at the highest level of competition offered by the league. In its pursuit of excellence, Hendricken has amassed a legendary record of success in athletics, winning over 256 Rhode Island state championships in each of the league sports in which its student-athletes have participated over the past 32 years. One of the most prestigious teams of the Hawks, is their swim team. The team has won 22 straight state titles in a streak that started during the 1989-90 season.

Facilities

In 1997 and early-1998, the school built a new 16,000-square-foot (1,500 m²) South Gymnasium; a 5,000-square-foot (460 m²) outdoor street hockey/basketball area; a redesigned West Gate on Oakland Beach Avenue; and a 6,000-square-foot (560 m²) west wing of classrooms.

In 2006, a new 350-seat theatre was erected, as were 30,000 square feet (2,800 m²) of new classrooms (all equipped with SmartBoard technology), and a new band suite. Also that year, the school installed state-of-the-art artificial turf on their football field, the first high school in Rhode Island to do so.

Valedictorians

1962: Ronald Hadfield

1963: Edward Grugiel

1964: William Yates

1965: Peter LaSalle

1966: Robert Stokes

1967: Anthony Tessitore

1968: Jeffrey Ochsner

1969: John Tessitore

1970: James Beagan

1971: William Nasby

1972: Paul McKenney

1973: Steven Pinault

1974: John Flynn

1975: Kevin Grimes

1976: Joseph Murphy

1977: Richard Whalen

1978: Kevin Beagan

1979: William Hall

1980: Michael Conley

1981: Sanjiv Aggarwal

1982: David Richards

1983: John Murphy

1984: Craig Cerrito

1985: John Fitzpatrick

1986: Gary Pare

1987: Paul Pimental

1988: Raymond Bert

1989: Daniel Coghlin

1990: Patrick Mooty

1991: William Campbell

1992: Brian Blanchette

1993: Kevin Flaherty

1994: Bradley Ursillo

1995: Andrew Conery

1996: Craig Mullaney

1997: Ryan Arnold

1998. Chris Elion

1999: Adrien Finlay

2000: Jonathan Kieliszak and Robert Markelewicz

2001: Sushil C. Jacob

2002: Seth W. Linakis

2003: Bryan Cole

2004: David J. Corrigan

2005: Jonathan G. Roberts

2006: Christopher W. Gage

2007: Philip J. Eliades

2008: Michael A. Wahl

2009: Ryan P. Denkewicz

2010: Graham R. Duff

2011: Cameron T. Rinn

Student Body Presidents

1962: Francis F. Robbins

1963: Edward R. Lodge

1964: Fredrick T. Warburton

1965: Terrence L. Warburton

1966: Peter W. Jusczyk

1967: Charles E. Dickerman

1968: Donald R. Gordon

1969: Paul S. Koch

1970: Peter J. Harrop

1971: Joseph J. Cerrito

1972: Paul M. Joyal

1973: William M. Oliver

1974: Mark P. McKenny

1975: David G. Kinney

1976: Terrence A. Benz

1977: Richard P. Whalen

1978: Michael E. Martineau

1979: David T. Deciantis

1980: Kevin J. McHugh

1981: John G. Grzebien

1982: Leo A. Beliveau

1983: Owen B. Gilman

1984: Stephen A. Regine

1985: Richard Stravato

1986: Matthew P. Masseur

1987: Ralph J. Groves

1988: Brian A. Fielding

1989: Patrick O'Malley

1990: Jason Greenwood

1991: Dean M. DePietro

1992: Matthew R. Kelly

1993: Edmund T. Cabellon

1994: Sean Henneous

1995: Kristian Pascoli

1996: Antonio E. Fonseca

1997: Paul J. Roy

1998: Patrick A. Lynch

1999: Matthew M. Phipps

2000: Adam J. Reale

2001: Scott Quigley

2002: David Loebsack

2003: Matthew McGarry

2004: Nathanael Connors

2005: Daniel J. Lamendola

2006: Joshua D. Xavier

2007: Christopher M. Hardy

2008: Michael Morris

2009: Conor O'Rourke

2010: Mark W. Caprio

2011: Jeffrey Sabo

Men of the Year

1962: Edward McEntee

1963: William Flynn

1964: Richard Payne

1965: James Thomson

1966: Robert Stokes

1967: Peter Koch

1968: Richard Messier

1969: Gerald McCall

1970: Francis Dempsey

1971: John Jackson

1972: William Johnston

1973: Joseph Venditto

1974: Joseph Sullivan

1975: Ronald Phipps

1976: Matthew Giardina

1977: Wayne Szczsponik

1978: Joseph Impagliazzo

1979: John Caianiello

1980: Michael Conley

1981: Daniel Autiello

1982: Nicholas Giardino

1983: L. Timothy McKone

1984: Joseph Ducharme

1985: Bradley Stone

1986: Carlos Byrne

1987: David Emma

1988: Brian Clyne

1989: Patrick O'Malley

1990: Mark E. Arrigan

1991: Timothy Hensler

1992: Jason J. Hendricks

1993: Edward T. Caron

1994: Michael J. Pappas

1995: David S. Evangelista

1996: Paul A. Calner, Jr.

1997: David Curtis

1998: James A. Ball

1999: Nedzer C. Erilus

2000: Jonathan B. Kieliszak

2001: Ryan Connors

2002: Shawn E. McKay

2003: Brian J. Morris

2004: Mark P. Gorman

2005: Daniel J. Lamendola

2006: Joshua D. Xavier

2007: Robert P. Masse

2008: Michael Morris

2009: Ian D. Garrahy

2010: Jacob Sienko

2011: Nolan Kiernan

Notable alumni

• Rocco Baldelli, Tampa Bay Rays
• Will Blackmon, New York Giants^{[citation needed]}
• David Emma, NHL, Hobey Baker Memorial Award recipient^{[citation needed]}
• Steve Furness, Pittsburgh Steelers^{[citation needed]}
• Rob Gaudreau, NHL forward who played for the San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Senators from 1992-97^{[citation needed]}
• James Langevin, U.S. Congressman (D-RI)
• Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco supervisor (Class of 1980)
• Frank Caprio, Former State Treasurer of RI
• Craig Mullaney, United States Army veteran; author of The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education
• Matt Sherry, Cincinnati Bengals^{[citation needed]}
• AJ Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Chargers^{[citation needed]}
• Pete Sheppard Boston sports talk radio host