Seton Hall Preparatory School
| Seton Hall Preparatory School | |
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120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey , | |
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| Type | Private, Day school |
| Motto | Hazard Zet Forward (Despite hazards, move forward) |
| Established | 1856 |
| Headmaster | Msgr. Michael E. Kelly |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 950 |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Pirate |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | The Pirate |
| Yearbook | Tower |
| Website | www.shp.org |
Seton Hall Preparatory School, commonly termed Seton Hall Prep (The Prep, to locals), is a Roman Catholic boys' high school of the Archdiocese of Newark, located in the suburban community of West Orange in Essex County, New Jersey. Founded in 1856 with an original enrollment of 5 boys, Seton Hall Prep was originally located on the campus of Seton Hall University. It was later moved to its present location which was, at the time, West Orange High School. Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey. The Prep provides an academic environment to approximately 950 young men from over 120 communities[citation needed].
Seton Hall students follow a college preparatory program, with four-year requirements in the English language, mathematics, and theology. After completing a traditional core program during the first two years, students may establish a curriculum geared to their college and career plans from a wide selection of courses in science, history, language, fine arts, English and physical education. College-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses are available in twelve areas[citation needed].
The Seton Hall Preparatory School Pirates participate in the twenty-member Iron Hills Conference.
The Prep is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.
Diversity
Central to Seton Hall's experience is the diversity of the student population. Students come from ten counties. Drawing students from 105 towns, even Staten Island, the Prep draws its student population from points as far afield as Jamesburg and Edison and White House Station, to Chester and Denville, to Lyndhurst and Montville, to Pompton Plains and Kinnelon, at the same time as from 53 families from Newark and 77 from West Orange itself[citation needed]. The second largest group of boys comes from the East Hanover and Florham Park area[citation needed].
Offerings
The Prep offers an extensive co-curricular activities program, with numerous academic, service, performance, cultural, publication, and recreation clubs and activities. Additionally, the Prep offers fifteen interscholastic sports, most with accompanying sub-varsity level teams. The main campus, immediately accessible to Interstate 280 and several bus and train routes, is augmented by a nearby 44 acre (178,000 m²) site, providing auxiliary athletic facilities currently being developed with two new practice and game fields .
Philosophy
Seton Hall takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical.Seton Hall community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition[citation needed]. In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities. Consequent to its Catholic identity, the Prep seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of the school include:
- Mike Glita - bassist of Senses Fail
- Bill Bellamy- actor, comedian
- Brandin Knight - Pittsburgh basketball player, NBA athlete, 2001-02 Big East Player of the Year
- Brevin Knight- Stanford basketball player, NBA athlete. Charlotte Bobcats
- Arthur Serratelli - bishop, Diocese of Paterson, NJ
- Tom Verducci - Sports Illustrated baseball writer
- James Zazzali - Chief Justice New Jersey Supreme Court
- Ted Leo - Singer and guitarist of Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
- Eric Duncan - Yankees Player
Alumni killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks
- Robert Mayo (‘72)
- Thomas F. Hughes (‘73)
- John M. Pocher (‘82)
- Donald W. Robertson (‘84)
- Thomas P. Knox (‘87)
- Scott W. Cahill (‘89)
- Brett T. Bailey (‘91)
- Gregory Milanowycz (‘94)
- Matthew C. Selitto (‘96)