Central Catholic High School (Bloomington, Illinois)
| Central Catholic High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1201 Airport Road Bloomington, Illinois, 61704-2534 United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°29′35″N 88°55′22″W / 40.49306°N 88.92278°WCoordinates: 40°29′35″N 88°55′22″W / 40.49306°N 88.92278°W |
| Information | |
| Type | private |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1928 |
| Oversight | Diocese of Peoria |
| Principal | Joy Allen |
| Chaplain | Fr. Pilon |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Slogan | Our difference is our strength. |
| Fight song | Notre Dame Victory March (CCHS Version) |
| Athletics conference | Corn Belt |
| Team name | Saints |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | 'Straight From the Saints' |
| Yearbook | 'Centrix' |
Central Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Bloomington, Illinois, and serves approximately 400 students from around the Bloomington-Normal area.[2]
Students are required to perform 10 hours of community service per semester, and the service is intended to be connected to one of the Catholic Works of Mercy.[3] [4]
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[edit] History
CCHS began as St. Mary High School, built by Holy Trinity Parish around 1886.[clarification needed] Trinity High School opened on September 3, 1928 and became Central Catholic High School when it was taken over by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria in 1968. The school was later moved to Airport Road, beginning classes on August 25, 2003.
[edit] Athletics
The Central Saints won the class 4A state football championship in 2008, meaning the school has now won state football championships in 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A, becoming the first school in Illinois state history to win titles in four different classes.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Josh Brent is a nose tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Michael Hoomanawanui is a tight end for the St. Louis Rams.
[edit] References
- ^ 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]
- ^ IHSA School Fact Page, Accessed 2008-11-26.
- ^ Central Catholic High School Student-Parent Handbook, 2008/2009, page 16. Accessed 2008-11-08.
- ^ Central Catholic High School Student-Parent Handbook, 2008/2009, page 18. Accessed 2008-11-08.
[edit] External links
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