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*[[Drew Pizzulo]] (born 1982), critically acclaimed singer / songwriter and male model.<ref>[http://www.betarecords.com/drew.pizzulo Drew Pizzulo Beta Records profile], ''[[Beta Records]]'', accessed [[August 11]], [[2009]]</ref>
*[[Patrick Schmitt]], Former Democratic State Senate candidate in [[Westerly, Rhode Island]]
*[[Patrick Schmitt]], Former Democratic State Senate candidate in [[Westerly, Rhode Island]]
*[[John Pizzarelli]] (born 1960), jazz Guitarist/Singer.<ref>[http://www.jazzreview.com/articledetails.cfm?ID=3069 John Pizzarelli interview], Jazz Review. Accessed [[May 16]], [[2007]]. "JazzReview: Where did you go to high school? John Pizzarelli: Don Bosco High School, Ramsey, New Jersey."</ref>
*[[John Pizzarelli]] (born 1960), jazz Guitarist/Singer.<ref>[http://www.jazzreview.com/articledetails.cfm?ID=3069 John Pizzarelli interview], Jazz Review. Accessed [[May 16]], [[2007]]. "JazzReview: Where did you go to high school? John Pizzarelli: Don Bosco High School, Ramsey, New Jersey."</ref>
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*[[John P. Wallace]], President, [[NBC]] Owned & Operated Television Stations <ref>[http://www.donboscoprep.com/group_profile_view.aspx?id=c9159ae4-bc0b-41d9-8cb9-0ccbbd293b8a], Don Bosco Preparatory High School President's Gala Announcement. Accessed [[October 20]], [[2007]]. "John P. Wallace, '84, President, NBC Owned & Operated Television Stations."</ref>
*[[John P. Wallace]], President, [[NBC]] Owned & Operated Television Stations <ref>[http://www.donboscoprep.com/group_profile_view.aspx?id=c9159ae4-bc0b-41d9-8cb9-0ccbbd293b8a], Don Bosco Preparatory High School President's Gala Announcement. Accessed [[October 20]], [[2007]]. "John P. Wallace, '84, President, NBC Owned & Operated Television Stations."</ref>
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*[[Drew Pizzulo]] (born 1982), critically acclaimed singer / songwriter and male model.<ref>[http://www.betarecords.com/drew.pizzulo Drew Pizzulo Beta Records profile], ''[[Beta Records]]'', accessed [[August 11]], [[2009]]</ref>
*[[Bryan Miller]], spent two years at Don Bosco before playing for USA Junior hockey team; current St. Louis Blues defenseman
*[[Bryan Miller]], spent two years at Don Bosco before playing for USA Junior hockey team; current St. Louis Blues defenseman
*[[C. J. Nitkowski]] (born 1973), MLB pitcher.<ref>[http://archive.sportingnews.com/baseball/players/5411/index.html C.J. Nitkowski plauer profile], ''[[Sporting News]]'', accessed [[February 26]], [[2007]]</ref>
*[[C. J. Nitkowski]] (born 1973), MLB pitcher.<ref>[http://archive.sportingnews.com/baseball/players/5411/index.html C.J. Nitkowski plauer profile], ''[[Sporting News]]'', accessed [[February 26]], [[2007]]</ref>

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Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Address
Map
492 North Franklin Turnpike

Ramsey
,
(Bergen County)
,
New Jersey New Jersey
07446

 United States
Coordinates41°04′19″N 74°08′09″W / 41.072038°N 74.135707°W / 41.072038; -74.135707
Information
TypePrivate, All-Male
MottoMolding Men Today To Lead Tomorrow
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1915
PresidentFr. Louis Molinelli SDB
PrincipalJohn Stanczak
Grades9–12
Campus size35 acres
Color(s)Maroon and White   
Athletics conferenceNorthern New Jersey Interscholastic League
Team nameIronmen
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
NewspaperIronman
YearbookBosconian
Admissions DirectorBrian McAleer
Athletic DirectorNunzio Campanile
Websitewww.donboscoprep.com

Don Bosco Preparatory High School (Don Bosco Prep) is a private, Roman Catholic secondary school for young men, grades 9 through 12. Founded by the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is attended by eight hundred seventy-five students from over 100 towns throughout the New York metropolitan area. The school is situated on a thirty-five acre campus in Ramsey, New Jersey, United States.


Accreditation

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The National Catholic Educational Association, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society and The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Location

Don Bosco Prep is located in the Borough of Ramsey, New Jersey. The institution draws students from a wide geographical region, including Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex and Sussex counties in New Jersey as well as Rockland and Orange counties in New York. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark.

Course offerings

Courses currently available include: Algebra I*, Geometry*, Algebra II/Trigonometry*, Pre-Calculus*, Statistics, AP Calculus AB and BC, Composition, American Literature*, British Literature*, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, AP Latin, Latin, French, Italian, German, Spanish*, World History*, AP United States History*, AP European History, AP United States Government and Politics, Biology*, Chemistry*, Physics*, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics B, Astronomy, AP Psychology, Economics, Criminal Justice, Film Studies, Intro to Law, Sociology, Musical Arts, Theology, Anatomy and Physiology, Fine Arts, Visual BASIC, and Computer Science

* an honors version of the class is available

Athletics

The athletic teams are nicknamed the Ironmen and the school colors are maroon and white. In 2008 they were ranked as the number nine sports program in the nation by Sports Illustrated.[2]

One of two fountains on the Ramsey, NJ campus.
Mary, Help of Christians Chapel in St. John's Hall is the center of religious activity on campus.

The school was recognized as the Group A winner of the NJSIAA ShopRite Cup in 2006-07. The award recognized the school for achieving a tie for 3rd in Boys Soccer, 1st in Boys Cross Country, 1st in Football, 2nd in Wrestling, 2nd in Boys Indoor Track and Field Relays, a tie for 3rd in baseball, 2nd in boys golf, a tie for 3rd in boys lacrosse and 2nd in boys track and field.[3]

Fall

The Prep fields football, soccer and cross country teams in the fall.

The cross country team has won the New Jersey State Championship for 2007, placed third at the Nike Northeast Regional Race, and placed 10th at Nike Team Nationals in Portland, Oregon. They also recently ended Christian Brothers Academy's 11-year winning streak at the state group championships, and in 2005 the freshman cross country team ended the 19 year streak of CBA in the NJCTCs.[4]. More recently the squad finished sixth in the country at Nike Cross Nationals.

The soccer team were state runners-up in 2009 and is a perennial competitor for the state title. The team won the county championship in 2007 and were ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 4 in country.[citation needed]

There is also a fall crew team, started in 2006, and they hope to expand upon the reputation and success that DBP has gained in spring rowing.

Don Bosco Prep's football program is a competitor for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group IV championship almost every year, appearing in every state championship game since 2002. Since Don Bosco first started playing pigskin, the Ironmen have won 11 state championships (1968, 1970, 1973, 1983, 1984, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008). Don Bosco Prep has been boosted by regular season competition with perennial powerhouses such as Bergen Catholic High School and Saint Joseph Regional High School. The football team ended the 2002 season ranked No. 8 in the nation in USA Today’s “Super 25” ranking of the best high school football teams in the country[5], and was ranked 2nd in the nation in the 2003 season.[6] In 2006, the Ironmen finished the season ranked No. 7 in the nation.[7] In 2002, 2003, and 2006, the football team won the Star Ledger Trophy as the best team in New Jersey[citation needed] and ended the season in each of those three years ranked number 1 in the East by USA Today.[8][9][10]

On September 27, 2008, the nationally-ranked football team traveled to California where they defeated powerhouse De La Salle High School 23 - 21 on national television, the winning margin coming with 10 seconds left on a 19-yard field goal.[11]

Winter

Don Bosco currently fields eight varsity athletic teams in the winter including the three-time defending Bergen County Champion basketball team, a hockey team, wrestling, and bowling programs. DBP also has swimming and fencing teams, a ski racing team and an indoor track & field program. Don Bosco's ski team has won the league championship five years in a row, and always has a strong showing in the state race.

The swimming program was only introduced three years ago but has climbed the ranks to place third this year in its league. This year the Don Bosco Swim Team is expected to take first among its rival teams. On January 5, 2008, Don Bosco swim team beat Bergen Catholic High School, in a 98-72 win for the Ironmen that was the first time Bergen Catholic has lost in 23 years at a duel meet."Don Bosco swim team makes history", The Record (Bergen County), January 5, 2008. Accessed January 12, 2008.</ref>

The Bosco hockey squad is expected to be a strong contender for state championships in the coming years under the direction of Greg Toskos (the program's all-time leading scorer) and Matt Nielson. This comes shortly after the departure of Gene Katz. Toskos played for the Ironmen hockey team in the early 1990s, when the team was recognized as a state-powerhouse. In 1994, the program experienced its best year, posting a 27-3 record and reaching the state finals where they lost to Christian Brothers Academy.

Don Bosco's fencing team is a perennial powerhouse, finishing the 2007 season second in the league and placing 8th in the state. Each of the team's squads also had an impressive showing at States, as the épée team placed 6th, the saber 10th, and the foil 15th.

The wrestling team won the 2007 Non-Public North A state sectional championship with a 32-28 win against rival Bergen Catholic High School.[12]

Spring

The school offers seven varsity sports in the spring season including baseball, golf, lacrosse, outdoor track, tennis, and volleyball. The Ironmen are the defending state champions in spring track after a win in 2006. The baseball team won the county title in 2006, 2007, and 2008. The 2008 squad posted a record of 33-0 and won the non-public A state championship. They were ranked No. 2 in the nation by USA Today. The lacrosse team is a perennial powerhouse, as are the golf and volleyball teams. The golf team finished undefeated in 2009 and was ranked within the top 5 teams in the state.

Clubs

Don Bosco Prep offers clubs and activities for student involvement. These include: [citation needed]

  • Paintball Team/Club
  • Pro-Life Club
  • Venture Crew
  • Debate Team
  • Mock Trial
  • Theater Programs
  • French Club
  • Mission Club
  • Ambassadors Club
  • Model United Nations
  • Model Congress
  • Student Government
  • Concert Band
  • Youth Ministry
    St. John Bosco, the "Friend of the Young and the Poor," is the patron saint of Don Bosco Prep.
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Jazz Trio
  • Liturgical Choir/Chorus
  • Art Club
  • Business Club
  • German Culture Club
  • Italian Club
  • Amnesty International
  • Yearbook (The Bosconian)
  • Newspaper (The Ironman)
  • Peer Mediation
  • Hacky Sack Club
  • Frisbee Tub (Half team half club)
  • Outdoors Club
  • Archery Club
  • Computer Club
  • Bagpipe Band
  • Chess Club
  • Anime Club (The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture)
  • Nurse Club
  • French Club
  • Writing Club

Concert Series

In order to raise awareness of arts at Don Bosco Prep, the music department and alumni have begun a series of concerts. Some of these concerts feature religious or classical music and are included in the "Mary, Help of Christians Chapel Concert Series." Other concerts, organized by the alumni association, present more contemporary music. Billed artists have included:

Notable alumni

Athletes

  • Bryan Miller, spent two years at Don Bosco before playing for USA Junior hockey team; current St. Louis Blues defenseman
  • C. J. Nitkowski (born 1973), MLB pitcher.[17]
  • Michael Mullin- Team USA Bowler (1999-2002), 1 PBA Tour Television Appearance

References

  1. ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Retrieved 2009-07-31.
  2. ^ Brown, David. "Jersey has unique barriers to balance", The Standard-Times (New Bedford), June 25, 2008. Accessed August 6, 2008. "Earlier this year, Sports Illustrated ranked Don Bosco the No. 9 high school sports program in the country."
  3. ^ Fourth Annual ShopRite Cup: 2006‐2007 Final Standings, NJSIAA. Accessed June 2, 2008.
  4. ^ Don Bosco Prep halts CBA's streak at 11, The Star-Ledger, November 12, 2006
  5. ^ USA TODAY's prep football Super 25 for 2002, USA Today, accessed December 30, 2006
  6. ^ USA TODAY's prep football Super 25 for 2006, USA Today, accessed December 30, 2006
  7. ^ USA TODAY's prep football Super 25 for 2006, USA Today, accessed December 30, 2006
  8. ^ Super 25 prep football regional rankings: 2002, USA Today, December 24, 2002
  9. ^ Super 25 prep football regional rankings: 2003, USA Today, December 22, 2003
  10. ^ Super 25 prep football regional rankings: 2006, USA Today, December 26, 2006
  11. ^ Staff. "Don Bosco nips De La Salle with last-second field goal", USA Today, September 28, 2008. Accessed October 1, 2008.
  12. ^ 2007 Team Wrestling Tournament - Non-Public, North A, NJSIAA. Accessed July 24, 2007.
  13. ^ "Real-life treasure hunter: Author of Thieves of Baghdad to speak at Jubilee Center fundraiser", Hudson Reporter, June 25, 2006.
  14. ^ Drew Pizzulo Beta Records profile, Beta Records, accessed August 11, 2009
  15. ^ John Pizzarelli interview, Jazz Review. Accessed May 16, 2007. "JazzReview: Where did you go to high school? John Pizzarelli: Don Bosco High School, Ramsey, New Jersey."
  16. ^ [1], Don Bosco Preparatory High School President's Gala Announcement. Accessed October 20, 2007. "John P. Wallace, '84, President, NBC Owned & Operated Television Stations."
  17. ^ C.J. Nitkowski plauer profile, Sporting News, accessed February 26, 2007
  18. ^ Silverstein, Tom. "Prep school holds Grant in high regard for starting strong tradition on gridiron", Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, January 15, 2008. Accessed June 15, 2008. "Running back Ryan Grant (above, below) starred at Don Bosco High School in Ramsey, N.J., in 1999-'00."
  19. ^ Lawlor, Christopher. "Don Bosco (N.J.), No. 5 De La Salle win at Herbstreit Challenge", USA Today, September 17, 2006. Accessed May 16, 2007. "Quarterback Matt Simms, whose father Phil played for the New York Giants...
  20. ^ Bierman, Fred. " PLUS: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL; Don Bosco Defeats Bergen Catholic", The New York Times, November 13, 2000. Accessed May 16, 2007. "Toal ranked fourth on the team in tackles with 53 (32 solos) last season. It was a noticeable drop from two years ago. He had arrived from Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J., as the school's most coveted football recruit, was second on the team in tackles with 77 (37 solos), and earned Big East Rookie of the Year honors."
  21. ^ Zagoria, Adam. "Teel ready to take reins for RU", Herald News, July 25, 2006. Accessed May 16, 2007. "Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano believes Teel, who led Don Bosco to back-to-back state titles and 24 straight wins, has progressed enough to take over when the season begins Sept. 2 with an ABC regional game at North Carolina."
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