Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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Central Catholic High School
Pro Deo et Patria [1]
For God and Country
Address
4720 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, (Allegheny County), 15213
 United States
Coordinates 40°26′48″N 79°56′44″W / 40.44667°N 79.94556°W / 40.44667; -79.94556Coordinates: 40°26′48″N 79°56′44″W / 40.44667°N 79.94556°W / 40.44667; -79.94556
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic,
Lasallian
Established 1927
Principal Bro. Richard Grzeskiewicz
Asst. Principal Vincent Ciaramella
Edward Bernot
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 845[1] (2008)
Color(s) Blue and Gold         
Team name Vikings
Accreditation(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools [2]
Publication Harlequin
Newspaper The Viking
Yearbook Towers
Tuition $7,800
Dean of Students Richard Capretta
Admissions Director Brian Miller
Athletic Director Charles Crummie
Website pittcentralcatholic.org
View from Fifth Ave

Central Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for boys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

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[edit] History

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Located in the city's cultural district of Oakland, the designated historic landmark school is one of the most architecturally significant in Western Pennsylvania. Built in Flemish Gothic style with soaring towers and stabilizing buttresses, the school building is emblematic of the values and skills imparted there. It is a rich symbol in brick, slate, and stone of the Christian Brothers' educational heritage that emphasizes faith, scholarship, and service.

When Central Catholic was founded by Bishop Hugh Charles Boyle in 1927 as Pittsburgh's first Diocesan high school, its goal was to prepare young Catholic men of the diocese for leadership roles in Pittsburgh. For 80 years, Central Catholic graduates have fulfilled that mission in the Church, business, government, professions, and trades.

Like other schools of the Christian Brothers, Central Catholic affirms the value of the individual student. The success of the school's program can be measured in the impressive number of academic scholarships earned by graduates and by the percentage of students who pursue higher education—nearly 100 percent.

Central Catholic High School offers a variety of academic courses. With more than 15 Advanced Placement courses, and 30 honors courses, Central Catholic focuses on developing men with strong intellectual capabilities. This school is noted for the strength of the English and Mathematics departments; as indicated by students' achievement on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT),and the number of students who are recognized in academic competitions (essay contests, quiz bowls, etc.) throughout the city and surrounding counties. They are a school that strives to prepare students for the academic rigors of college life; helping them to develop the abilities to think critically, write concisely, read analytically, and speak effectively.

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The school also has a storied athletic history that includes recent championships for swimming, track & field, tennis and football. The school also offers basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, fencing, bowling, ice hockey, in-line hockey, golf, crew, cross country and volleyball.

Students may also choose to participate in forensics (debate & public speaking), newspaper, yearbook or the performing arts.

The school is located on Fifth Avenue in the Oakland district of the city, and is directly adjacent to Carnegie Mellon University and within blocks of the University of Pittsburgh.

The school's mascot is the "Viking", and it had a long-standing rivalry with North Catholic High School until enrollment greatly declined at North Catholic.

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b "2006-2007 Parent/Student Handbook". http://www.pittcentralcatholic.org/aboutus/2006%20-%202007%20Handbook.pdf. Retrieved on 2006-12-19. 
  2. ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". http://www.css-msa.org/search.php/. Retrieved on 2009-05-23. 
  3. ^ "Marc Bulger #10". St. Louis Rams Official Website. http://www.stlouisrams.com/Team/Players/47603/. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. 
  4. ^ White, Mike (2005-08-26). "Tradition of Western Pennsylvania quarterbacks continues". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PG Publishing Co.). http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05238/558775.stm. Retrieved on 2007-01-25. 
  5. ^ a b c d "Alumni Hall of Fame". Central Catholic High School Web Site. http://www.pittcentralcatholic.org/alumni/halloffame.html. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. 
  6. ^ "Channel 4 Action News Team: Bill Hillgrove". WTAE-TV Channel 4 Web Site. http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/wtaenewsteam/301750/detail.html. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. 
  7. ^ Owen, Rob (2006-12-03). "TV Preview: Pittsburgh native Quinto is face of 'Heroes' villain". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06337/742543-237.stm. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. 
  8. ^ Vassilaros, Dimitri (2003-10-04). "Creepshow mastermind delivers scares nationwide". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_158240.html. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. 
  9. ^ Rawson, Christopher (2005-10-03). "Obituary: August Wilson, Pittsburgh playwright who chronicled black experience". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05276/581786.stm. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. 

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