St. Anthony's High School (New York)
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| St. Anthony's High School | |
| Address | |
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| 275 Wolf Hill Road South Huntington, New York, (Suffolk County), 11747  United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°48′45″N 73°23′19″W / 40.8125°N 73.38861°WCoordinates: 40°48′45″N 73°23′19″W / 40.8125°N 73.38861°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Deus Meus Et Omnia (My God and My All) |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic; Franciscan |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Anthony and St. Francis |
| Established | 1933 |
| Principal | Br. Gary Creagen O.S.F |
| Asst. Principal | Brother Joshua DiMauro, Vincent Winus, Lorraine Becker, Brother Philip Herte |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | approx. 2,400 (2008) |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Slogan | Educate the heart and the mind will follow. |
| Mascot | The Friar |
| Team name | Friars |
| Rival | Chaminade Flyers |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Newspaper | The Paduan |
| Yearbook | The Anthonian |
| Dean of Faculty | Brother Robert Gabriel |
| Athletic Director | Donal Buckley |
| Website | stanthonyshs.org |
St. Anthony's High School is a Roman Catholic private high school (grades 9-12) located on Long Island, New York in Suffolk County's South Huntington. The school was founded in 1933 by Brothers of the Franciscan order on the principle, “Educate the heart and the mind will follow.” The school motto, featured prominently on its crest, is "Deus Meus Et Omnia," which in Latin means "My God and My All"
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[edit] History
The school was originally founded as St. Anthony’s Juniorate by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, New York in September 1931. At the time, it was designed to be an all-boys preparatory boarding school for prospective novitiates.
On August 31, 1933, ground broke on the Juniorate's new facility in Smithtown, New York. Students interested in the Juniorate attended St. Francis Preparatory School, which was then located in Brooklyn. The ground-breaking marks the founding of St. Anthony's and appears on the school's crest. The school never expanded to more than 50 or 60 pupils at one time during the early years. The first five students graduated in June 1935.[2]
In 1949, the Franciscan Novitiate moved from Smithtown to Wyandanch, New York.[2]
In 1958, the Juniorate expanded into a day school to serve the boys of the nearby towns. Anticipating this change, the school admitted no freshmen for a period of one year and changed its name to St. Anthony's High School. The school began to grow in size to its current population of nearly 2,400.[2]
In June 1969, the school's juniorate program was terminated. Following the end of the program was a substantial increase in the percentage of lay faculty members and the presence of nuns.
On December 5, 1983, Most Reverend John R. McGann announced that, as part of extensive changes in the educational plans of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, Holy Family Diocesan High School, South Huntington, New York, would close in June 1984, and St. Anthony’s High School will re-locate in the Holy Family facility. The two schools were athletic rivals and were forced to blend into one school.[2]
Following this, the school began to admit young women. St. Anthony's is currently located in this former Holy Family location at 275 Wolf Hill Road in South Huntington. [2]
On November 1, 2006 construction began on a Romanesque-style Chapel in the former senior courtyard. This is the first of many projects that make up the school's Strategic Planning Process, a multi-phase construction plan tailored to meet the growing population and needs of the Saint Anthony's student body.
In the Spring of 2007, construction began on a new Student Center, an added building to the school's campus for athletics and other extracurricular activities.
[edit] Curriculum
The basic curriculum at St. Anthony’s includes required courses in Theology, English, Social Studies and Physical Education (4 years); Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language (3 years); Health, Art, Music or Drama (1 year). Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered to students who qualify, with electives in all disciplines. Most students graduate with a New York State Advanced Regents diploma after successfully completing the Regents examinations.
In cooperation with St. John's University, students are permitted to apply for St. John's University credits. These students must meet the requirements of St. John's University to be granted these credits.
[edit] Awards & Academic Achievements
The "St. Bonaventure Certificate" is awarded to those students who attain an overall average of 94.50% or above in their courses for the year. The "Duns Scotus Certificate" is given to those students who attain an overall average between 89.50% and 94.49% in their courses.
In recognition of the academic achievements of our students during the first, second, and third quarters of the school year, students who attain an average of 89.50% or above will be placed on the Honor Roll and an Honor Certificate will be mailed to them at the end of each quarter.
Msgr. Peter J. Nolan Academic Scholarship Awards: Each year, the five highest ranking students from each year - Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes are awarded scholarships based on final numerical averages, for a total number of fifteen scholarships.
[edit] Requirements
Entering freshmen must take the Catholic High School Entrance Exam offered selected high schools. To apply as a transfer student, interested parties must telephone the school for an application. The school rarely accepts transfers for the senior year.
Students are required to maintain a 75% average in order to graduate. An average of 80% is required to obtain a letter of recommendation to any college. Most[citation needed] of St. Anthony's graduating seniors choose to attend college with most students four-year universities such as Harvard College, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Fordham University, New York University, University of Notre Dame, Boston College, Manhattanville College, Loyola College in Maryland, Boston University,University of Scranton, Providence College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Fairfield University,Stonehill College and Cornell University. An approximate 95% of the class of 2008 received grants and/or scholarships valued at over $30 million dollars.[citation needed]
[edit] Uniforms
All students must wear the official school uniform to school.
Senior & Junior Boys (Classes of 2009 & 2010) Gray uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Black uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform gold and black dress tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Senior & Junior Girls (Classes of 2009 & 2010) Gray box pleated uniform skirt worn to the knee, Black uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Sophomore & Freshman Boys (Classes of 2011 & 2012) Black uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Grey uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform black and gold patterned tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Sophomore & Freshman Girls (Classes of 2011 & 2012) Black knife pleated uniform skirt worn to the knee, Gray uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
[edit] Athletics
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In the past decade, St. Anthony's has won 19 league titles, plus some state championships[citation needed]. St. Anthony's' usual opponents include Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High School. It has been ranked as the number 1 sports program in New York state by Sports Illustrated <http://huntington.news12mytown.com/article.aspx?id=6709&c=SO>
St. Anthony's has also had many notable athletes as well.The football team won 7 championships in 7 years from 2001-2007. In 2008, Iona Prep ended the Friars dynasty. Many great players have lead the team. In 2001, Race Canyon at OL was the team leader, he was at Penn state.In 2002 QB Alex Palumbo, who played at Utica, Led the team to an impressive undefeated record of 11-0 which hadn't been accomplished since 1995}. In 2003 Alex Fletcher and Matt Hahn were the leaders. Hahn started 2 years at Penn State University as fullback and Fletcher played center for Stanford. Both were picked up via free agency in 2009, Fletcher by the New Orleans Saints and Hahn by the Oakland Raiders. In 2004, Frank and Jon Scappaticci, both whom played at Army were key for the team. In 2005 Brandon Brown, Vinn Pannarelli, Rony Jean-Mary and John-Kevin Dolce were physically dominating. Brown is at Fordham and Dolce is at UVA. The 2006 team was full of extremely talented athletes and weapons on both sides of the ball, and consisted of an entire senior class with the most heart to ever come through St. Anthony's and lead them to an undefeated season. In 2007 the team made up of Scott Vallone, James Brady, and Austen Felcher lead an impressive group of seniors. Vallone is at Rutgers, and Brady is the starting Quarterback at Georgetown and Felcher is starting at Dartmouth along with two of his teammates.Bryan Foti former special teams standout is currently announcing basketball games at the State University of Plattsburgh. In 2008 the team was headed by star prospect Nicholas Ferrara who is currently the starting kicker at Maryland and also two RB's Nick Mercurio and Atiq Lucas.
St. Anthony's hockey team has also exhibited recent success. The team has won 7 straight county championships and won the New York State championship for New York State Amateur Hockey Association teams (non-sanctioned club teams, i.e. there is no limit on number of games played) in the 2007-2008 season, beating Niagara Wheatfield High School in the championship game 6-3[citation needed]. (The season prior, 2006-2007, the team lost to New York State power, St. Mary's High School (Manhasset, New York), 5-1 in the championship game.) St. Anthony's hockey applied and was awarded membership to the Catholic High School Hockey League, part of the CHSAA, with members such as Iona Prep, Fordham Prep, Monsignor Farrell High School, Chaminade High School, Archbishop Stepinac High School, etc., for the 2008-2009 season.
St. Anthony's Girls Badminton will attend championships soon, and are currently in second place, right behind Our Lady of Mercy Academy. Recently, there has been a coaching change with graduate Ryan Reilly taking over the helm for the lady Friars.
In 2008 the Boys Varsity Soccer team went undefeated to a league and state championship title. All ten of there graduated seniors went on to a D1 soccer school including Providence, UConn, St.Johns, Fordham Prep, and the University of Delaware.
[edit] Academic successes
St. Anthony's is mostly known for its athletic dominance, but recently, the school's academic team has been very successful in competition. In 2006, Dan McShane, Tim Heiman, Kieran McShane, and John Sharkey made up the team that became Long Island Champions in a local game show, News 12's The Challenge. The 2007 team advanced to the finals. The team was not selected to compete in the upcoming season.
In 1972, Saint Anthony's was the winning team on WNBC Channel 4's It's Academic program hosted by Art James. The team defeated other schools from throughout the tri-state area.
[edit] Activities
Dozens of extracurricular activities enable students to pursue widely varied interests and talents, and to involve themselves in community service. The high school's instrumental and choral programs have performed in the great Cathedrals and Basilicas of Europe and the United States.
Other activities include Stage Crew, Support Our Troops, Intramurals, S.A.D.D., Jazz Band, S.A.L.T. (St. Anthony's Leadership Team), Art Club, Gregorian Schola, C.A.R.E. (Caring Adolescents Reaching the Elderly), the Kolbe Retreat Society, Science Club, Catholic League, Legion of Mary, Chess Club, Math Club, Ski Club, Mission Awareness, Mock Trial, Step Team, Comedy Club, Student Council, Creative Writing, Newspaper Apprentice, Table Tennis, DECA, National Honor Society, TAU, Equestrian Club, Meditation Club, Tech Service Club, Foreign Language Club, Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang, Ultimate Frisbee, Pit Orchestra, United Cultures Club, Gaelic Society, Pro-Life, History and Government Club, Saint Anthony's Student Ambassadors(S.A.S.A.), Weightlifting, H.O.P.E. (Help Our Planet Earth), DDR Club, and Fashion Club.
The school has five publications including The Anthonian (yearbook), The Paduan (newspaper), The Friar Scoreboard (sports newspaper), Shades of Gray (literary magazine), and The Visionary (video yearbook).
[edit] Construction and Expansion
As part of the Strategic Planning Process, Saint Anthony's is currently under construction. The Our Lady of the Angels Chapel was dedicated in September 2008, and the Student Center was dedicated in May 2009. The 120,000 square foot Student Center will include an indoor track, wrestling room, locker rooms, choral and rehearsal practice space, three art studios, classrooms, and a dance studio.
In the Fall of 2006, Saint Anthony's completed its construction of its AstroTurf field and new Mondo track. The new track is one of the few (possibly only) tracks at a high school to have colored hand-off zones for relays.[citation needed]St Anthony's also completed the construction of a brand new astro-turf baseball field with adjacent bullpen behind the beautiful new dugouts.
[edit] Traditions
There are many traditions in St. Anthony's. One is a cloister in the center of the Academic wing. It is reserved for seniors. Another is at the beginning of seventh period of everyday the Angelus is prayed. There is also a tradition for the Upperclassmen to tell freshman that there is a pool located on the fourth floor. These are however false due to the fact that the fourth floor is home to the friary.Another tradition is when the Homecoming King and Queen are crowned they knight the varsity football players as the "Homecoming Guard".
[edit] External links
- Boys Varsity Lacrosse team beating Chaminade on May 13, 2008
- St. Anthony's High School
- The boys JV lacrosse team beating Garden City on 3-24-07
- St. Anthony's Fathers' Guild
- St. Anthony's Mothers' Guild
- SAHS Alumni Page
[edit] References
- ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". http://www.css-msa.org/search.php/. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ a b c d e SAHS. "St. Anthony's High School History". St. Anthony's High School website. http://www.stanthonyshs.org/./aboutus/history1.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
