Saint Andrew's School (Boca Raton, Florida)
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| Motto | Semper Stellas Spectemus (Latin) |
| Established | 1961 and Opened 1962 |
| Type | Independent co-educational |
| Affiliations | Episcopal Church in the United States of America |
| Founder | Episcopal School Foundation (in conjunction with Saint Gregory's Episcopal Church, a local parish) |
| Headmaster | Dr. Ann Marie Krejcarek |
| Students | 1,300 |
| Grades | JK–12 |
| Location | Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
| Campus | 81 acres (330,000 m2) |
| Colors | Red, White, Green, and Black |
| Mascot | Scotty |
| Website | www.SaintAndrews.net |
Saint Andrew's School is an Episcopal school founded in Boca Raton, Florida in 1961. Currently a JK-12 day and boarding college preparatory school, the school describes its education methodology as "education of the whole child – in mind, body, and spirit"[1]. It serves 1,300 students from local, national, and international backgrounds.[1] This coeducational school is affiliated with the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.[2] The school is divided into The Lower School (Junior Kindergarten through 5th Grade), The Middle School (6th Grade through 8th Grade), and The Upper School (9th Grade through 12th Grade).[3]
Saint Andrew's School was named an International Baccalaureate World School in 2010. In addition, Saint Andrew's School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, and National Association of Episcopal Schools.[1]
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[edit] History
Saint Andrew's School, named for the patron saint of Scotland, began as a boarding high school for boys, and was founded by the Episcopal School Foundation in 1961 led by The Rev. Hunter Wyatt-Brown, Jr. who became the first headmaster. The late Alexander D. Henderson Jr., a retired Avon Products, Inc. executive, and his wife, Lucy ([Lucia Maria Ernst), provided significant private donations during the early years. The School opened on September 21, 1962, with 122 students from as far away as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and several states including Michigan, New York, and Ohio.
Girls were admitted in 1972[4] after which the school transitioned from a boarding school to a mix of boarding and day students. Saint Andrew's School added a Lower School in 2000 and a Junior Kindergarten program in 2008.
Today, the co-educational JK-12 school has over 20 buildings. Since 2003, over $27 million in new building construction and renovation projects have been completed, including the new $6.5 million Andrews Hall – The Center for Performing Arts, $6.5 million Malnik Family Athletic Center, $3.2 million Schmidt Family Science Center, and $8 million Moabery Early Years Learning Center. The School has also constructed a new headmaster's residence and erected a chickee chapel, a symbol of school heritage. The Moabery Early Years Learning Center and renovations of the Nina and Edgar Otto Lower School Campus are LEED Certified, the Moabery Early Years Learning Center LEED for Schools certified at the Gold Level.
In 2010, the Saint Andrew's School begain offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma program as an IB World School. In 2011, the School was accepted as a full international member as part of the Round Square Organization.
[edit] Leadership
The school has had eight headmasters including The Rev. Hunter Wyatt-Brown, Jr. (serving 1962–1963) and Eugene Curtis, Jr. (serving 1964–1971).[5] The current school head is Dr. Ann Marie Krejcarek (effective 2007), replacing Reverend George E. Andrews II (serving 1989–2007).
The school has two chaplains, The Rev. David Taylor and Faye Somers, who officiate at the chapel services, which are held two times per week in the campus chapel. This chapel, officially called "The Chapel of Saint Andrew the Apostle," is also home to an active parish in the Episcopal Diocese of South-East Florida under Bishop Leo Frade, who is also an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the school.[6][7]
[edit] School anthem
The Alma Mater[8]
In the state of sunshine, land of lakes and pine, Stands our Alma Mater, in her sacred shrine. Louder still and louder will her fame ring clear. With our shield to guide us, we shall have no fear. Hail to thee, Saint Andrew's Alma Mater, dear.
We shall e'er remember, Alma Mater, dear. We shall ever hail her with our voices clear. Longer still and longer may she stand in pride. May our Alma Mater ever be our guide. Hail to thee, Saint Andrew's Alma Mater, dear.
Accompanying music: The trio from Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 by Sir Edward Elgar
[edit] Notable alumni
- Tinsley Ellis – Blues Guitarist, singer and songwriter
- Corina Morariu – Tennis Player
- Morgan Pressel – Golfer
- Vincent Spadea – Tennis Player
[edit] Trivia
- The Miami Dolphins held their training camp at Saint Andrew's from 1966–1970.[9]
- The George Plimpton movie, The Paper Lion, starring Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, and Joe Schmidt, was filmed on the Saint Andrew's School campus.[10]
- The Saint Andrew’s School lacrosse program has ranked in the top 20 national teams for the last 3 years and earned recognition as the number one lacrosse program in the Southeast by LaxPower.com and InsideLacrosse.com. St. Andrews finished the 2010 season as No. 2 in the Southeast Regional rankings behind Highland Park (TX).
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Saint Andrew's School: School Information and Fact Sheet". Saintandrews.net. January 13, 2011. http://www.saintandrews.net/page.cfm?p=279. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ name="NAES"> National Association of Episcopal Schools website
- ^ name="SA1">Saint Andrew's School website homepage
- ^ The first girl to graduate was Teresa Vignau in 1969, the daughter of long time Language Department Head, Pierre Vignau.
- ^ "Saint Andrew's School website homepage". Saintandrewsschool.net. http://www.saintandrewsschool.net. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ The Net (April 2006) Official Publication of the Episcopal Diocese of South-East Florida[dead link]
- ^ "Episcopal Diocese of South-East Florida website". Diosef.org. April 19, 2008. http://www.diosef.org. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ "Saint Andrew's School website SAS Alma Mater and Prayer page". Saintandrews.net. January 13, 2011. http://www.saintandrews.net/page.cfm?p=780. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ "Historical Highlights (1965–69)". Miami Dolphins. http://www.miamidolphins.com/history/historical-highlights-1965-69. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ Charlie Sanders's Tales from the ... – Google Books. Books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=cduoe7WuPw0C&pg=PA120&lpg=PA120&dq=the+paper+lion+movie,+st.+andrew's&source=bl&ots=xCBwLOC_S5&sig=BwlKcXdgwrus_W2K4jP-xAZACvk&hl=en&ei=9FmaS-KzMYL78Aagl9GhDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=&f=false. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Saint Andrew's School website
- Alexander Henderson
- Lucia Maria Ernst
- The National Federation of American Students chapter at Saint Andrew's School
Coordinates: 26°23′09″N 80°08′44″W / 26.385707°N 80.145555°W
