Bishop Kenny High School

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Bishop Kenny High School
Address
1055 Kingman Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida, (Duval County), 32207
 United States
Coordinates 30°18′33″N 81°38′26″W / 30.30917°N 81.64056°W / 30.30917; -81.64056Coordinates: 30°18′33″N 81°38′26″W / 30.30917°N 81.64056°W / 30.30917; -81.64056
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Established 1952
Oversight Diocese of St. Augustine
President Rev. Michael Houle
Principal Todd Orlando
Asst. Principal Mary DeSalvo
Faculty 93
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 1,425
Campus Suburban, Riverfront
Color(s) Red, Black and White             
Slogan "Preparing young people for college and for life"
Team name Crusaders
Rival The Bolles School
Accreditation(s) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1]
Average SAT scores 1040
Average ACT scores 23.1
Newspaper The Shield
Yearbook Crusader
Academic Dean Deborah Coultrip
Dean of Students Dave Williams
Athletic Director Robert West
Website www.bishopkenny.org

Bishop Kenny High School is a Catholic high school in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine.

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[edit] History

In 1952 three area Catholic high schools were consolidated as Central Catholic High School. In 1953 Central Catholic was re-dedicated and named for Bishop William John Kenny, the third bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine.[2][3]

In 1989, Father Michael Houle was named President of Bishop Kenny and over the last 10 years more than $8.5 million dollars have been raised and invested to improve the school.[4]

[edit] Dress Code

A uniform is required. Girls' uniforms include a white button-down Oxford style collared shirt, either short or long sleeved, a pleated plaid skirt of maroon and grey, close-toed and backed shoes, either brown or black, and white socks, either knee or cuffed. The uniform may also include a school sweater, either maroon or gray with the BKHS emblem, and a minimum of jewelry. The skirt may not come above 4" above the knee, shirt tails must be tucked in, hair may not by dyed an unnatural color, and piercings must not be excessive or on the face. Girls also have the option of tights, either grey, maroon, black or neutral.

Boys' uniforms include a white button-down Oxford style collared shirt, blue Dockers style pants, socks, either blue, white or black, a belt matching the shoes, a tie with the BKHS emblem, and appropriate dress shoes, either brown or black. The uniform may also include a plain white undershirt and school sweater, either maroon or grey with the BKHS emblem. Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times, the top collar button of shirts must be buttoned and tied tight around the neck, faces cleanly shaven, hair not extending past the tops of ears or collars, and no visible piercings or tattoos.[5]

As of Fall 2003, students also have the option of a gray or blue fleece pullover with the BKHS emblem, or a blue windbreaker with the BKHS emblem.

[edit] Traditions

Traditions at Bishop Kenny High School include "Fish Fry", a kind of hazing of freshmen. The "fry" occurs on the Friday of Homecoming week, and may include pranks on freshman, known as "fish".[citation needed]

Homecoming week also signals a week of accessorizing the uniform in a daily themed schedule, which may include "Western day", "College day", and "Color Your Class" which is a tradition.[citation needed]

Class colors are voted on by student government, but typically remain: freshmen - yellow, sophomores - orange, juniors - blue, seniors - pink.[citation needed]

Other traditions include athletic events with rivals The Bolles School and Episcopal High School of Jacksonville, freshly baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies daily, Cheesey Night (a comedy show), Yearbook Presents, and Fiesta Bar.[citation needed]

"Yearbook Presents" is a ticket-only event held during the final week of senior classes in which the Drumline[clarification needed] appears, a teacher produced skit imitating the most popular seniors is performed, and a multimedia presentation of Senior memories is shown.[citation needed]

[edit] Activities

Student organizations and clubs range from cultural and athletic to subjects pertaining to philanthropy. Some of the most popular organizations are Key Club, the Student Newspaper, the Yearbook, Chorus, Band, the Drama Club, and Student Government.[6]

[edit] Student Newspaper

The Shield is the student paper. In Spring 2009 the Florida Times Union bestowed the Henry A. Blumenthal Memorial Trophy to The Shield. This is an annual High School Journalism Awards contest for the best student newspaper in the Jacksonville area.[7][8]

[edit] State championships

In its history, Bishop Kenny High School has won 35 total state titles.[9]

[edit] Notable alumni

Jon Papelbon
Donna Deegan
Don Estridge
Virgil Roger du Pont
Alumni Notability
Jared Boice
(1999)		 Current guitarist for A New Ascension[10]
Donna Deegan
(1980)		 Current weekday anchor for WTLV/WJXX[11]
Virgil Roger du Pont III
(1989)		 Founding member and lead singer of the band The Crüxshadows
Todd Dunn
(1988)		 Former MLB Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers[12]
Philip Don Estridge
(1955)		 Computer specialist, known as "Father of the IBM PC"
Joi Williams Felton
(1984)		 Current Head Coach for UCF Women's Basketball 2007-present.[13]
Mat Gamel
(2003)		 Current MLB baseball player, and is a third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers
Carla Harris
(1980)		 Named to Fortune Magazine's list of “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America [14], and gospel singer who has performed at Carnegie Hall[15]
Yoanna House
(1998)		 American fashion model. Winner of America's Next Top Model
Pat McMahon
(1971)		 Former Head Coach for the Florida Gators baseball team, current Head Coach for the Staten Island Yankees
Darren O'Day
(2001)		 Current Major League Pitcher for the Anaheim Angels[16]
Jeremy Papelbon
(2002)		 Current Pitcher for the Boise Hawks and brother of Jon Papelbon
Jon Papelbon
(1999)		 Current MLB baseball player, and the Closer for the Boston Red Sox
Joshua Papelbon
(2002)		 Current Pitcher for the Greenville Drive and brother of Jon Papelbon
Billy Powell
(1970)		 Keyboardist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd[17]
Sam Rivers
(non-graduate)		 Current bassist, and co-founder of the band Limp Bizkit
H. James Towey
(1974)		 Current president of Saint Vincent College, and director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Jim Turner
(1993)		 Former NFL Wide receiver with the Carolina Panthers 1998-2001[18][citation needed]
Kevin Witt
(1994)		 Former MLB baseball player for the Toronto Bluejays, and the St. Louis Cardinals[19]

Darren O'Day

Sam Rivers

Joshua Papelbon

Jim Towey

Mat Gamel

[edit] Academics

[edit] AP curriculum

Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses includes the following:[20]

[edit] References

  1. ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/?. Retrieved 2009-06-23. 
  2. ^ History of Bishop Kenny High School accessed on July 13, 2008
  3. ^ Diocese of St. Augustine former bishops retrieved on May 12, 2007
  4. ^ About Father Houle
  5. ^ Dress Code requirements
  6. ^ BKHS Student Organizations
  7. ^ Jacksonville.com info about award
  8. ^ additional info
  9. ^ BKHS Athletic accomplishments
  10. ^ Boice at BKHS
  11. ^ [1]
  12. ^ The baseball cube.com accessed March 7, 2008
  13. ^ Player Bio: Joi Williams Felton :: Women's Basketball
  14. ^ Women Shaping the World: Speakers
  15. ^ Jacksonville.com<
  16. ^ Los Angeles Angels website accessed April 2, 2008
  17. ^ http://198.85.71.234/clemonsjd/cis172final/billy.html retrieved August 12, 2007
  18. ^ Jim Turner
  19. ^ Baseball reference.com accessed March 7, 2008
  20. ^ AP Courses

[edit] External links

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