Boylan Catholic High School
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| Boylan Catholic High School | |
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| Address | |
| 4000 St. Francis Drive Rockford, Illinois, 61103-1699 United States |
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| Coordinates | 42°19′13″N 89°5′0″W / 42.32028°N 89.083333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | private Catholic coed |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1960 |
| Authority | Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford |
| Principal | Rev. Paul Lipinski[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | green white[2] |
| Athletics conference | NIC-10 |
| Team name | (Lady) Titans[2] |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
| Newspaper | ''Titan Tribune"[4] |
| Yearbook | 'The Edge[4] |
| Tuition | $5,100–$6,077[5] |
| Website | http://www.boylan.org |
Boylan Catholic High School is a private Catholic school located in the city of Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 1960, Boylan is the only Catholic high school in Rockford, and has 1187 students at the start of the 2010-2011 school year. It is located in, and administered by, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford.[6]
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[edit] Athletics
Boylan competes in the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC-10), and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA); the association which governs most sports and competitive activities in the state. Boys teams are stylized as the Titans, while women's teams are stylized as the Lady Titans.
The school sponsors interscholastic teams for both young men and women in basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, soccer, tennis, and track & field.[7] Men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in cheerleading, softball, and volleyball.[7] While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors a dance team for young women.[7]
The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournaments or meets:[8]
- Football: 2011 IHSA 7A State Champions. 2010 IHSA 6A State Champions. Semifinals (1991–92, 92–93, 93–94, 94–95, 2000–01); 2nd place (1975–76). The 1994-95 team was voted as the second greatest team of all time in nic-9/10 history, as voted on buy a panel of judges and internet voting via the Rockford Register Star.
- Baseball: 2nd place (2002–03)
- Basketball (boys): 4th place (1991–92, 93–94, 96–97)
- Golf (boys): 3rd place (2001–02); State Champions (2002–03)
- Golf (girls): 4th place (2004–05)
- Soccer (boys): 4th place (1997–98, 2001–02); 3rd place (2007–08, 08–09); 2nd place (1998–99, 2005–06); State Champions (2010–11)
- Soccer (girls): 4th place (2001–02); 3rd place (2002–03); 2nd place (2003–04)
- Wrestling: Zach Smith 3A 215lb State Champion (2009); Blaise Butler 3A 135lb 5th place (2010), 3A 140lb 4th place (2011)
[edit] Clubs and Student Organizations
- Anime Club: The Anime Club discusses various types of Japanese Anime, mangas, video games, as well as the culture.
- Bass Fishing Club: An IHSA activity for those interest in perfecting their angling skills.
- Broadcasting Club: This group creates live streaming internet coverage of Boylan events.
- Boylan Book Club (BBC): The Boylan Book Club selects and discusses books (and movies based on books) for the enjoyment of reading. The BBC also sponsors author visits to Boylan and hosts "meet 'n greet" receptions for them and helps with the annual Book Fair at Barnes and Nobles that supports the Boylan Library.
- Chinese Club: A club for the students of the Chinese language and any others interested in Chinese culture.
- French Club: Open to students of this language to develop a richer understanding of French culture through activities and outings.
- German Club: Students of the German language, as well as students interested in German culture, may participate in the club's monthly activities, including dinners and rallies.
- Green Club: Promotes awareness of the resources in our environment through sponsoring projects.
- Italian Club: This club has the intention of giving students the opportunity to learn about and be engaged in the richness of Italian culture and history. They meet once a week to explore different topics including Italian art, music, culinary traditions, guest speakers, Italian card games, bocce, movies, field trips, tasting/making Italian treats, and dinners at local Italian restaurants.
- Key Club: Kiwanis Educating Youth is a service organization open to all. The club sponsors various projects throughout the year designed to help the less fortunate or those in need.
- Math Club/Team: The club meets prior to the regional Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics competition. A subsequent meeting takes place before the state level of this competition.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Marin Mazzie (1978) is a actress and singer best known for her work musical theater. She won the Outer Critics Circle Award, as well as having been nominated for the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Olivier Award for her role as Lilli/Katharine in Kiss Me, Kate. Mazzie has also appeared on Broadway in Next to Normal, Spamalot, and several other musicals.
- Jodi Benson (1979) is an actress best known for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. She was also featured in the Pixar Movie "Toy Story 3"[9]
- Anthony Tyler Quinn (1980) is an actor best known for his role as Jonathan Turner on Boy Meets World
- Joe Mantello (1980) is a two–time Tony Award winning director (Assassins, Take Me Out). He also directed the musicals Wicked and 9 to 5 on Broadway.[10]
- Damir Krupalija (1998) is a Bosnian professional basketball player. Krupalija played at the University of Illinois in the US from 1998 to 2002. Currently, he is a member of French's JDA Dijon Basket Club.[citation needed]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ "Contact Information". Boylan Catholic High School. http://www.boylan.org/contact/. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
- ^ a b "Rockfrod (Boylan)". Illinois High School Association (IHSA). 22 December 2009. http://www.ihsa.org/school/schools/1820.htm. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/?. Retrieved 2009-07-28.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Clubs and Student Organizations". directory. Boylan Catholic High School. http://www.boylan.org/student_services/clubs_orgs/. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
- ^ "Tuition Information". Boylan Catholic High School. 2009-10. http://www.boylan.org/registration/tuition. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
- ^ Official website - Boylan at a Glace
- ^ a b c "Athletics". Boylan Catholic High School. http://www.boylan.org/athletics/. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
- ^ "IHSA Season Summaries". Illinois High School Association (IHSA). 16 November 2009. http://www.ihsa.org/school/records/sum1820.htm. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
- ^ Gass, Rachel; Lanis, Caitlin (7 May), "Boylan Players Present "Crazy For You"", Titan Times (Boylan HS): 3, http://www.boylan.org/downloads/newspaper/v001_n001_Titan_Tribune_20070507.pdf, retrieved 3 January 2010, "Crazy For You opened on Broadway in 1992 with Boylan Alumna Jodi Benson playing the role of Polly."
- ^ Baum, Geraldine (30 April), "TV exec turns back the clock to stage '9 to 5': Taking the musical version of the film to Broadway, Showtime's Bob Greenblatt got more than a little help from his hometown friends.", Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-et-greenblatt30-2009apr30,0,5637408,full.story, retrieved 3 January 2010, "It's one thing for Hollywood High to churn out Judy Garland, Sarah Jessica Parker and Laurence Fishburne. But Boylan Central Catholic High? In Rockford, Ill ... In the school auditorium, Greenblatt met a dark-eyed teenager playing Benny Southstreet in "Guys and Dolls," among other roles. That young actor, Joe Mantello, would later conquer Broadway as both an actor and director, and be hired to stage "9 to 5" (which opens tonight on Broadway) by Greenblatt, president of entertainment at Showtime Networks and a force behind someof the edgiest shows on television."
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