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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, commonly known as SH is a Catholic school in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is the oldest Catholic school in San Francisco, founded in [[1852]]. SHCP was the first [[co-ed]] [[Catholic]] high school in San Francisco - created when Cathedral High School for girls merged with Sacred Heart High School for boys in 1987. |
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SHCP is owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and sponsored by the [[Daughters of Charity]] and the [[Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools]], commonly known as the "Christian Brothers." SHCP offers a values-based curriculum in the Lasallian/Vincentian tradition. The school prides itself on its commitment to its educational philosophy: "Enter to learn; leave to serve." Students participate in many service activities throughout their time at SHCP, but mandatory service hours are not a graduation requirement. Service activities include "van outreach" trips to feed hungry homeless, and time spent in the nearby St. Anthony's soup kitchen, as well as longer trips to impoverished areas around the country and in Central and South America. |
SHCP is owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and sponsored by the [[Daughters of Charity]] and the [[Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools]], commonly known as the "Christian Brothers." SHCP offers a values-based curriculum in the Lasallian/Vincentian tradition. The school prides itself on its commitment to its educational philosophy: "Enter to learn; leave to serve." Students participate in many service activities throughout their time at SHCP, but mandatory service hours are not a graduation requirement. Service activities include "van outreach" trips to feed hungry homeless, and time spent in the nearby St. Anthony's soup kitchen, as well as longer trips to impoverished areas around the country and in Central and South America. |
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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory enrolls approximately 1,200 students from San Francisco and its suburbs. Reflecting the diversity of the [[Bay Area]], students represent different religious, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, which include Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, African American, and Native American. Recently, SHCP partnered with the Brothers and Daughters to found the DeMarrillac Middle School in San Francisco's [[Tenderloin]] neighborhood, an impoverished urban community several blocks away from the high school. |
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory enrolls approximately 1,200 students from San Francisco and its suburbs. Reflecting the diversity of the [[Bay Area]], students represent different religious, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, which include Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, African American, and Native American. Recently, SHCP partnered with the Brothers and Daughters to found the DeMarrillac Middle School in San Francisco's [[Tenderloin]] neighborhood, an impoverished urban community several blocks away from the high school. |
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The school is located in San Francisco's Western Addition, commonly known as the [[Fillmore District]], with the two academic buildings located on the corner of Gough and Ellis streets. On the northwest corner of the intersection is the former Cathedral High School building, which currently houses freshman lockers and the history, art, and foreign language departments. The building is adjoined to San Francisco's [[Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption]], and was built at the same time, as the school's former building was razed by the [[Archdiocese of San Francisco]] to make room for construction of the Cathedral, at the intersection of Gough and Geary. |
The school is located in Cathedral Hill, which is a sub-neighborhood of San Francisco's Western Addition, commonly known as the [[Fillmore District]], with the two academic buildings located on the corner of Gough and Ellis streets. On the northwest corner of the intersection is the former Cathedral High School building, which is called the "De Paul" campus in honor of St [[Vincent de Paul]], which currently houses freshman lockers and the history, art, and foreign language departments. The building is adjoined to San Francisco's [[Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption]], and was built at the same time, as the school's former building was razed by the [[Archdiocese of San Francisco]] to make room for construction of the Cathedral, at the intersection of Gough and Geary. |
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On the southeast corner of Gough and Ellis |
On the southeast corner of Gough and Ellis lies the school's "La Salle" campus, a six story building which houses: school administration offices, the library, and the english, mathematics, science, and religion departments. The library occupies the entire sixth story, except for a small chapel and veranda, which offers panoramic views overlooking San Francisco to the west and south. Construction of SHCP's new Student Life Center completed in 2004. The brand new, $17mil structure houses a "pavillion," home to the school's basketball and volleyball teams. A lower level houses a "dining hall" which students use as a cafeteria daily. Adjoined to the new structure is a much older structure housing a significantly smaller gymnasium and cafeteria, as well as the weight room. |
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The school occupies most of this block (bordered by |
The school occupies most of this block (bordered by Gough, Ellis, Franklin, and Eddy streets), but other prominent buildings are the "Brothers' House" which houses the school's Christian Brothers community, and a house designed by renowned architect [[Bernard Maybeck]]. |
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Recently, SHCP promoted its principal, John Scudder, to the newly created position of President. Dr. Kenneth Hogarty currently serves as principal. |
Recently, SHCP promoted its principal, John Scudder, to the newly created position of President. Dr. Kenneth Hogarty currently serves as principal. |
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The athletic teams, known as the Fightin' Irish, compete in the West Catholic Athletic League. Their cross-town rival is Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, whom they battle every year for the [[Bruce-Mahoney Trophy]]. The trophy goes to the school victorious in the first scheduled league game in two of the following three sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball. The SI- |
The athletic teams, known as the Fightin' Irish, compete in the West Catholic Athletic League. Their cross-town rival is [[Saint Ignatius College Preparatory]], whom they battle every year for the [[Bruce-Mahoney Trophy]]. The trophy goes to the school victorious in the first scheduled league game in two of the following three sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball. The SI-SH rivalry is older than any other Catholic school sports rivalry in the country and the second oldest sports rivalry of any kind west of the [[Mississippi River]]. Only the [[Centennial-Central rivalry]] (Pueblo, Colorado) is older by a year ([[1892]]). Therefore, the Bruce-Mahoney is the oldest athletic rivalry west of the [[Rocky Mountains]]. The first Sacred Heart-St. Ignatius contest was a [[rugby]] game played on [[St. Patrick's Day]] in [[1893]]. The Irish won by a score of 14-4. Source: [[San Francisco Examiner]] and the [[San Francisco Chronicle]] on microfilm at the San Francisco Main Library. |
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One of the players, D.A. White, went on to be Chief of Police in San Francisco. |
One of the players, D.A. White, went on to be Chief of Police in San Francisco. |
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Revision as of 22:36, 19 July 2006
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, commonly known as SH is a Catholic school in San Francisco, California. Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is the oldest Catholic school in San Francisco, founded in 1852. SHCP was the first co-ed Catholic high school in San Francisco - created when Cathedral High School for girls merged with Sacred Heart High School for boys in 1987.
SHCP is owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and sponsored by the Daughters of Charity and the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, commonly known as the "Christian Brothers." SHCP offers a values-based curriculum in the Lasallian/Vincentian tradition. The school prides itself on its commitment to its educational philosophy: "Enter to learn; leave to serve." Students participate in many service activities throughout their time at SHCP, but mandatory service hours are not a graduation requirement. Service activities include "van outreach" trips to feed hungry homeless, and time spent in the nearby St. Anthony's soup kitchen, as well as longer trips to impoverished areas around the country and in Central and South America.
The school's motto is a combination of the Christian Brothers and Daughters of Charity mottos: "Signum Fidei, Caritas Christi Urget Nos"
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory enrolls approximately 1,200 students from San Francisco and its suburbs. Reflecting the diversity of the Bay Area, students represent different religious, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, which include Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, African American, and Native American. Recently, SHCP partnered with the Brothers and Daughters to found the DeMarrillac Middle School in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, an impoverished urban community several blocks away from the high school.
The school is located in Cathedral Hill, which is a sub-neighborhood of San Francisco's Western Addition, commonly known as the Fillmore District, with the two academic buildings located on the corner of Gough and Ellis streets. On the northwest corner of the intersection is the former Cathedral High School building, which is called the "De Paul" campus in honor of St Vincent de Paul, which currently houses freshman lockers and the history, art, and foreign language departments. The building is adjoined to San Francisco's Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, and was built at the same time, as the school's former building was razed by the Archdiocese of San Francisco to make room for construction of the Cathedral, at the intersection of Gough and Geary.
On the southeast corner of Gough and Ellis lies the school's "La Salle" campus, a six story building which houses: school administration offices, the library, and the english, mathematics, science, and religion departments. The library occupies the entire sixth story, except for a small chapel and veranda, which offers panoramic views overlooking San Francisco to the west and south. Construction of SHCP's new Student Life Center completed in 2004. The brand new, $17mil structure houses a "pavillion," home to the school's basketball and volleyball teams. A lower level houses a "dining hall" which students use as a cafeteria daily. Adjoined to the new structure is a much older structure housing a significantly smaller gymnasium and cafeteria, as well as the weight room. The school occupies most of this block (bordered by Gough, Ellis, Franklin, and Eddy streets), but other prominent buildings are the "Brothers' House" which houses the school's Christian Brothers community, and a house designed by renowned architect Bernard Maybeck.
Recently, SHCP promoted its principal, John Scudder, to the newly created position of President. Dr. Kenneth Hogarty currently serves as principal.
The athletic teams, known as the Fightin' Irish, compete in the West Catholic Athletic League. Their cross-town rival is Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, whom they battle every year for the Bruce-Mahoney Trophy. The trophy goes to the school victorious in the first scheduled league game in two of the following three sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball. The SI-SH rivalry is older than any other Catholic school sports rivalry in the country and the second oldest sports rivalry of any kind west of the Mississippi River. Only the Centennial-Central rivalry (Pueblo, Colorado) is older by a year (1892). Therefore, the Bruce-Mahoney is the oldest athletic rivalry west of the Rocky Mountains. The first Sacred Heart-St. Ignatius contest was a rugby game played on St. Patrick's Day in 1893. The Irish won by a score of 14-4. Source: San Francisco Examiner and the San Francisco Chronicle on microfilm at the San Francisco Main Library.
One of the players, D.A. White, went on to be Chief of Police in San Francisco.
Prominent Alumni Include:
Art Agnos - Former Mayor of San Francisco
Joe Cronin - Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
Kevin Gogan - NFL All-Pro Guard, Currently of the San Diego Chargers, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys
Harry Heilmann - Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
Frank Jordan - Former Chief of Police and Mayor of San Francisco
Gary Luchessi - Producer and President of Lakeshore Entertainment, Executive Producer of the Best Picture Award Winning film Million Dollar Baby
Other Individuals Associated with SHCP include:
Mike Holmgren - NFL Coach, currently of the Seattle Seahawks, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, who led his teams to three Super Bowl appearances, and one victory. (Coached SH football for two years and a combined 0-24 record)
Tobias Wolfe - Pulitzer Prize winning author, Professor at Stanford University (Taught english at SH)