John F. Kennedy High School (Warren, Ohio)
| John F. Kennedy High School | |
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| Address | |
| 2550 Central Parkway Avenue SE Warren, Ohio, (Trumbull County), 44484  United States |
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| Coordinates | 41°13′1″N 80°47′9″W / 41.21694°N 80.78583°WCoordinates: 41°13′1″N 80°47′9″W / 41.21694°N 80.78583°W |
| Information | |
| Motto | Dedication ∙ Courage ∙ Integrity |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1964 |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown |
| School code | (365330) |
| President | Brian Sinchak |
| Principal | Staci Raab |
| Vice principal | James Boyle |
| Chaplain | Father Matthew Albright |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 335 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and White |
| Athletics conference | North Coast League |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Accreditation(s) | Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association |
| Yearbook | The Torch |
| Website | http://www.warrenjfk.com/ |
John F. Kennedy High School is a private, Catholic high school in Warren, Ohio. It is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. The school teams are known as the Eagles. The school's official colors are Blue and White (occasionally red is added to a sporting uniform but it has yet to become a school color).
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[edit] Alma mater
Oh JFK, We rise to you,
As Eagles soaring straight and true.
Proud White and Blue our colors fly,
As signs of strength high in the sky.
Your faith and courage we'll defend,
We pledge allegiance to the end.
In love and trust we will abide,
With God to bless and you to guide.
[edit] Clubs and activities
The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL)[1] and National Junior Classical League (NJCL).[2]
- Political History Club
- Science Club
- National Honors Society
- Aquatic Society
- Relay for Life
- Student Senate
- Anime Club
- Speech and Debate
- Spanish Club
- Spirit Club
As of 2010, each spring, John F. Kennedy High School has put on a variety show, encompassing aspects of both the performing arts and a visual art display. The show is called, Kennedy Honors Excellence in the Arts, and is modeled after the Kennedy Center Honors event that takes place annually in New York. The show showcases the talents of the students in the areas of visual, vocal, instrumental, and acting performance. In addition, the show pays tribute to an individual who has greatly benefited the performing arts at JFK. 2010 Honoree- Mrs. Marylne Binko 2011 Honoree- Mr. Charles Frederick Hoover
[edit] Athletics
Kennedy varsity sports include:
- Boys and Girls Soccer
- Boys and Girls Cross Country
- Football
- Boys and Girls Tennis
- Boys and Girls Golf
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Boys and Girls Track and Field
- Boys and Girls Bowling
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Underwatering Basket Weaving
[edit] Notable alumni
- Tim Ryan, politician
- Chris Columbus, film maker
- Hugh Hewitt, radio talk show host, FOX News Contributor
- Dr. Natale A. Sicuro, 1952 graduate of St. Mary High School, predecessor to JFK High School: Dr. Sicuro was President, Southern Oregon State College, Ashland, Oregon, 1979-1986; President, Portland State University, Oregon, 1986-1988; Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island, and President, Roger Williams School of Law, 1989-1993.
At St. Mary's, he was president of his class both as a junior and senior, 1951 and 1952, Wigwam Wiseman All-America quarterback, All-Ohio qb.
[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ "Executive Board Pre-File Application". OhioJCL.org - June 2007. Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. 2010. Archived from the original on June 17, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070617024347/http://ohiojcl.org/prefile.shtml. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
- ^ "OJCL Constitution". OhioJCL.org - July 2002. Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2002. http://web.archive.org/web/20020721140258/http://www.ohiojcl.org/resources/constitution.html#c31. Retrieved August 16, 2010. "... by paying both OJCL annual chapter dues and any annual chapter membership dues required by NJCL."
- ^ a b OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". http://www.ohsaa.org/. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Football". http://www.yappi.com/football/StateChamps.html. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
