Moeller High School

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Archbishop Moeller High School
Nova bella elegit Dominus[1][2]
Address
9001 Montgomery Road[3] Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County, 45242  United States
Coordinates	39°13′10″N 84°21′27″W / 39.219487°N 84.357491°W / 39.219487; -84.357491Coordinates: 39°13′10″N 84°21′27″W / 39.219487°N 84.357491°W / 39.219487; -84.357491
Information
Type	Parochial, all-male, college preparatory
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Established	Fall 1958[4]
School district	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Authority	Society of Mary (Marianists)
CEEB Code	361-033[5]
Principal	Blane Collison
Faculty	68 teachers[6]
Grades	9–12
Gender	Male
Students	939 (2006–07)[7]
Campus	Suburban
Color(s)	Blue and gold[2]
Athletics conference	Greater Catholic League GCL South
Mascot	Crusader[disambiguation needed][2]
Publication	Squire
Newspaper	The Crusader
Yearbook	Templar
Tuition	$8,990.00 (2007–08)[8]
Website	www.moeller.org

Archbishop Moeller High School (known as Moeller, pronounced /ˈmoʊ.lər/) is a private, all-male, comprehensive, college-preparatory high school in the suburbs of Cincinnati, in Hamilton County, Ohio. It is currently one of five all-male Catholic high schools in the Cincinnati area and one of two that is run by the Marianist order as a part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Established in 1958 and opened in 1960,^[4] Moeller quickly gained a reputation for its athletic excellence, winning seven state football championships and five "mythical" national football championships in its first 24 years, led by coach Gerry Faust, with his famous saying JMJ (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) who then went on to become the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame. The current head coach at Moeller is John Rodenberg.

Contents 1 History 2 Academics 2.1 Laptop program 3 Notable alumni 3.1 Politics 3.2 Sports 3.2.1 Baseball 3.2.2 Basketball 3.2.3 Football 3.2.4 Lacrosse 4 Notable faculty 5 Athletics 6 Social Justice 7 Fight Song and Anthem 8 School Publications 8.1 The Crusader 8.2 The Squire 8.3 WMOE 9 House System 10 Notes and references 11 External links

[edit] History

Archbishop Moeller High School was established in Fall 1958 when Archbishop Karl J. Alter appointed Monsignor Edward A. McCarthy and Brother Paul Sibbing, S.M., to supervise the planning and construction of a new high school near Montgomery, Ohio. Funds for the school were provided by Catholic parishioners in the Cincinnati area as part of the Archbishop's High School Fund Campaign. Archbishop Alter named the school Archbishop Moeller High School to commemorate the fourth Archbishop of Cincinnati, Henry K. Moeller.^[4]

Moeller High School opened its doors in September 1960, along with La Salle High School, a fellow Cincinnati Archdiocesan school. Marianist Brother Lawrence Eveslage, S.M., was appointed the first principal, and the faculty consisted of Marianist priests and brothers as well as laity. Moeller High School's first class graduated in 1964. Since then, over 6,000 graduates have become Moeller High School alumni.^[4]

When it opened its doors in 1960, Moeller High School received students from over 15 parishes in the northeastern part of the Greater Cincinnati area, drawing from Roger Bacon High School and Purcell Marian High School, two other all-male comprehensive Cincinnati Archdiocesan schools. Moeller High School now accepts students from beyond its traditional boundaries, using a three-tiered system of enrollment.^[9]

[edit] Academics

Dean of Academics Chris Wilke describes Moeller High School's academic mission:

“

Dedicated to the teaching mission of the Catholic Church, Archbishop Moeller High School is a Christ-centered community, focused on faith formation, academic achievement, and personal growth. Under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Moeller is a comprehensive college-prep high school in the Marianist tradition.[10]

”

[edit] Laptop program

Starting with the freshman class of 1999, Moeller High School adopted a new laptop program. All freshmen are required to lease laptops through the program to assist in education.^[11] Leasing costs are included as part of school tuition. The laptops are equipped to use the new network installed in the school, and teachers are encouraged to use the laptops to do more in the classroom. Common uses for the laptops include writing papers, doing research (using both the Internet and the school's reference systems), and presenting projects. Many textbooks have been replaced by electronic versions. Starting with the class of 2012, students began leasing Tablet PCs rather than standard laptops, allowing them to take notes within OneNote without needing to type.

Quite a number^[specify] of countermeasures have been installed to counteract misuse of the computers, including web filtering, to monitor how students use their computers.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Politics

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• John Boehner – U.S. Representative from Ohio's 8th congressional district, House Minority Leader^[12]
• Tom Raga – Ohio State Representative, 67^th District, former Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
• Jim Raussen – Ohio State Representative, 28^th District
• Bob Schaffer – U.S. Representative for Colorado
• Joe Uecker (1973) – Ohio State Representative, 66^th District^[13]

[edit] Sports

[edit] Baseball

• Buddy Bell – professional baseball player^[14]
• David Bell – professional baseball player
• Mike Bell – former third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds^[15]
• Andrew Brackman – professional baseball player
• Ken Griffey, Jr. – professional baseball player
• Adam Hyzdu – professional baseball player
• Barry Larkin – professional baseball player^[14]
• Stephen Larkin – brother of Barry Larkin; minor league baseball player
• Bill Long – professional baseball player, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox
• Len Matuszek – major league outfielder and first baseman^[15]

[edit] Basketball

• Byron Larkin – college basketball player, Xavier University's all-time leading scorer^[16]
• Mike Monserez – former NCAA All-American basketball player at the University of Notre Dame^[17]

[edit] Football

• Bob Crable – Notre Dame All-American professional football linebacker; Moeller Religion teacher
• Doug Rosfeld – former University of Cincinnati and NFL football player^[specify]; now a history teacher at Moeller^[18][19]
• Tom Waddle – professional football player for the Chicago Bears. Radio personality on ESPN 1000 AM in Chicago
• Greg Jones^{[disambiguation needed]}  - linebacker at Michigan State; 2007 Freshmen All-American and 2008 All-Big Ten First Team.

[edit] Lacrosse

• Zach Gagel – professional lacrosse player, Chicago Machine
• Pat Kennedy – professional lacrosse player, Chicago Machine

[edit] Notable faculty

• Geoffrey Girard – fiction writer; now teaches English at Moeller^[19]
• Doug Rosfeld – former University of Cincinnati and NFL football player^{[specify][18]}; now a history teacher at Moeller^[19]

[edit] Athletics

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The Moeller Crusaders have a long and distinguished history of athletic success. During the 1970s and 1980s, the football team won several national titles and many other championships.^[20] The baseball team, under the direction of head coach Mike Cameron, has produced many stars, some of which have moved on to Major League Baseball. Among these graduates are Barry Larkin, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Adam Hyzdu. Mike Cameron retired after the 2007 season and assistant coach Tim Held took over. Held, led by seniors JR Reynolds (Ohio U), Greg Williams (Marshall U), Brent Suter (Harvard U) and Patrick Curtin (Tiffin U), took the 2008 team to the final four in his first year at the helm, it was the school's sixth final four appearance. The basketball team has achieved recent success since the mid-1990s. Since 1992, Moeller had won/shared 9 conference titles. Since 1999 Moeller Basketball has won 3 State Titles while going to 4 State Final Fours. In 2004, led by 5 starters who would go on to play NCAA Division I basketball, Moeller reached as high as the top 10 in USA Today's national poll. Since 2000, the Moeller Basketball Program has sent more than a dozen players on to play NCAA Division I Basketball. The wrestling team at Moeller is also known for being one of the premier programs in the state, as well as the nation.^{[citation needed]}

The lacrosse team has also garnered a great deal of respect over the years as they have won two state titles and have been a constant force in the state and midwest. The team established its rich tradition in the early to mid 90's but has since found success harder to come by as the competition level has increased, but the Crusaders have been able to maintain their position as one of the top 5 teams in the state every year.^{[citation needed][neutrality disputed]}

Moeller High School's athletic teams – with the exception of boxing, lacrosse, and skiing – are sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and compete in the Greater Catholic League South, along with Elder, St. Xavier and La Salle High Schools.^{[citation needed]} The Greater Catholic League, more commonly known as the GCL, is often considered one of the premier high school conferences in the country.

Recently, Moeller unveiled plans to build a multipurpose stadium on campus (named Gerry Faust Athletic Complex with an 8-foot bronze statue honoring him at the entrance); however, the plan faced strong criticism from neighboring homeowners, and Moeller's request to change the zoning regulation was denied. Moeller has appealed.^[21] As of March 2008, the football field portion is fully completed and ready for immediate use. Moeller's football team currently plays in the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium. Moeller High School's gymnasium, featuring two JumboTron screens, was named one of the top places for high school basketball by USA Today.

OHSAA team championships^{[citation needed]}

• Football - 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985
• Baseball - 1972, 1989, 1993, 2004, 2009
• Basketball - 1999, 2003, 2007

Non-OHSAA championships^{[citation needed]}

• Lacrosse  – 1992, 1993 (Ohio High School Lacrosse Association)
• Volleyball  – 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009 (Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association)

The 2007 title went to the second team in Ohio high school men's volleyball history to go undefeated.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Social Justice

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Moeller High School is dedicated to advocating Social Justice both in Cincinnati and the World. Through its programs such as:

• Moeller Advocates For Community Housing (M.A.C.H.1)
• Unified for UNIFAT

[edit] Fight Song and Anthem

Fight Song

Cheer, Cheer, for our Moeller High

With loyal voice we cry!

Onward go Crusaders,

Drive to your goal, be bold

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

Proudly our colors on high

The blue and gold must fly!

Marching to victory for Moeller High!

Anthem (Alma Mater)

We, Men of Moeller High

Crusaders till we die,

Flying our Banner of Blue and Gold

Fearless as knights of old,

Courage in deeds untold

And true to thee our Moeller High

[edit] School Publications

[edit] The Crusader

Moeller's student-run newspaper, The Crusader, is consistently recognized as being one of the top in the region. It features eight-to-twelve pages, two of which have full color, and a variety of content, including news, features, sports and cultural information. The Journalism I and Journalism II classes are primarily responsible for reporting, writing and designing the paper. Students outside of these classes are also encouraged to submit story ideas and content. All content is approved by the school's administration before it is published. In 2009, The Crusader moved from a quarterly to a monthly publication.

In 2008, The Crusader won First Place, the second highest honor a high school newspaper can receive from the American Scholastic Press Association.^[22] The contest judged The Crusader on writing, layout and visual quality.

[edit] The Squire

The Squire is a student literary journal that features stories, poems, and essays written by Moeller students. It is currently printed annually, and all students may submit to The Squire at anytime. The magazine also features student artwork. Selected works for publication are chosen by Moeller's Creative Writing Club, who also edit and publish the journal each year.

[edit] WMOE

Moeller has recently begun a weekly 30-minute web broadcast as an offshoot of The Crusader student newspaper. The "radio program," titled WMOE, is produced entirely by the students of Journalism 1 & Journalism II and features interviews, news, editorials, sports, reviews and features on Moeller, as well as local and world news.

[edit] House System

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In 2005, Moeller instituted a house system. There are six houses: Zaragoza, Zehler, Eveslage, Quiroga, Pilar, and Trinity. Each house name has something to do with the Marianist order. The six houses are also divided into mentor groups, which is like a homeroom class, consisting of about twenty students, five from each grade. This allows interaction between grades.

The six houses also compete every year in areas such as grades, detentions, service, and various competitions such as the Crusader Games.

[edit] Notes and references

[edit] External links

• Official Website
• "Moeller Basketball Gym"