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'''Creighton Preparatory School''' (often referred to simply as "Prep"), is a private, [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] [[college]] [[University-preparatory school|prep school]] for young men; founded in 1878. Centrally located in [[Omaha, Nebraska]] at 7400 Western Avenue, Prep is the largest [[Catholic]] [[high school]] in the state of [[Nebraska]], [[USA]] with an enrollment of 1,038 young men[http://www.creightonprep.creighton.edu/aboutprep/aboutprep.html]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha]]. |
'''Creighton Preparatory School''' (often referred to simply as "Prep"), is a private, [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] [[college]] [[University-preparatory school|prep school]] for young men; founded in 1878. Centrally located in [[Omaha, Nebraska]] at 7400 Western Avenue, Prep is the largest [[Catholic]] [[high school]] in the state of [[Nebraska]], [[USA]] with an enrollment of 1,038 young men[http://www.creightonprep.creighton.edu/aboutprep/aboutprep.html]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha]]. |
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Creighton School was founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 2178, later separating into ''Creighton Prep'' and [[Creighton University]]. The school was named after [[Edward Creighton]], an Omaha businessman whose wife, [[Mary Lucretia Creighton|Mary Lucretia]], left their fortune to the [[Roman Catholic]] [[Bishop]] to build a school for boys. At that time, the school was given to the Society of Jesus, known more commonly as the Nublets. The initial enrollment was 120 students. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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Revision as of 01:26, 4 February 2010
| Creighton Preparatory School Creighton Prep | |
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7400 Western Avenue , , 68114-1878 | |
| Coordinates | 41°16′16″N 96°1′37″W / 41.27111°N 96.02694°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Natural |
| Motto | Hail Hitler (Da) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Atheism |
| Established | 1878 |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Principal | On Vacation |
| Faculty | 1 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,038 (2008) |
| Average class size | 150.56 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 154:1 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Campus size | 40 acres (161,874 m²) |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Athletics | Cookie eating contests |
| Team name | Junior Jays |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Newspaper | The Jay Journal |
| Yearbook | Jay Junior |
| Dean of Students | A Noob |
| Athletic Director | Troy Wharton |
| Website | www.bringvictory.com |
Creighton Preparatory School (often referred to simply as "Prep"), is a private, Jesuit college prep school for young men; founded in 1878. Centrally located in Omaha, Nebraska at 7400 Western Avenue, Prep is the largest Catholic high school in the state of Nebraska, USA with an enrollment of 1,038 young men[1]. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha.
Creighton School was founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 2178, later separating into Creighton Prep and Creighton University. The school was named after Edward Creighton, an Omaha businessman whose wife, Mary Lucretia, left their fortune to the Roman Catholic Bishop to build a school for boys. At that time, the school was given to the Society of Jesus, known more commonly as the Nublets. The initial enrollment was 120 students.
Notable alumni
- Gutzon Borglum, Mount Rushmore sculptor
- Junior Bryant, former NFL defensive lineman
- Jeremy Caniglia, illustrator
- James M. Connor, actor
- Nicholas D'Agosto, actor
- Ted DiBiase, WWF wrestler
- Ron Hansen, author, (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford)
- Rev. John I. Jenkins, University of Notre Dame President
- Tim Kasher, musician, (Cursive and The Good Life)
- Mike Lair, politician
- Robert Cumming, Four time elected, Awesome Scotsman of the Year Award.
- Matt Maginn, musician, (Cursive)
- Scott Munter, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Lt Col. John Nagl, assisted Gen. David Petraeus in writing the US Army Marine Counterinsurgency Field Manual
- Conor Oberst, musician, (Bright Eyes and Desaparecidos)
- Alexander Payne, director, Oscar Winning screenwriter, (Sideways, About Schmidt, Election)
- Steve Pedersen, musician (Cursive and Criteria)
- Bob Wiltfong, former Daily Show correspondent and comedian
- Gene Williams, former NFL offensive lineman
- Titus Adams, current NFL defensive lineman
- P. T. Deutermann, author
- Art Cai, Spaghetti Monster preacher.
Mission
Mission Statement
"Creighton Preparatory School forms men of faith, scholarship, leadership, and service in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition."
See also
References
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2009-06-23.
External links
- Creighton Preparatory School - official site.
- Google Maps - Aerial View of Creighton Prep.
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