John A. Coleman Catholic High School
| John A. Coleman Catholic High School | |
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| Address | |
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430 Hurley Avenue , , 12443 | |
| Coordinates | 41°55′59″N 74°2′36″W / 41.93306°N 74.04333°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Respect, Responsibility, Religion |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1966 |
| Dean | Art Gould |
| Principal | Louis Tullo |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | White, Green and Gold |
| Athletics | Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf, Volleyball |
| Athletics conference | Mid-Hudson Athletic League |
| Team name | Statesmen |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Tuition | $5,695 (2009-2010) |
| Athletic Director | Peter Matturro |
| Website | www.colemancatholic.org |
John A. Coleman Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Hurley, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. The school contains grades 9 - 12.[2]
Background
John A. Coleman Catholic High School is located in Hurley, New York. Coleman Catholic was established in 1966 and since 2001 has operated independently from the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. The school is known for its academic excellence, musical theater program, and accomplished athletics teams.
Athletics
Coleman Catholic is a member of the Mid Hudson Athletlic League (MHAL) and competes in Division 4 along with the high schools of Millbrook, Rhinebeck, and Webutuck. Other MHAL member schools are Ellenville, Highland, Hyde Park, Marlboro, New Paltz, Onteora, Pine Plains, Red Hook, Rondout Valley, Saugerties, Spackenkill and Wallkill. The MHAL is within Section 9 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association or NYSPHSAA.
Coleman Catholic is the only Class D team in the MHAL. Coleman participates in Varsity, JV, and modified sports, including: Soccer (Boys); Basketball (Boys/Girls); Baseball (Boys); Softball (Girls); Golf (Boys); Track (Boys/Girls); Cross Country (Boys/Girls); Tennis (Boys/Girls); Field Hockey (Girls).
Here are past Championships won by Coleman Catholic:[3]
League Championships
Boys' Basketball: MHAL 1983 - 1984, 1984 - 1985; MHAL Division IV 2007 - 2008, 2008 - 2009, 2009 - 2010
Girls' Basketball: MHAL 2009 - 2010; MHAL Division IV 2007 - 2008, 2008 - 2009
Baseball: MHAL 1977, 1982; MHAL Division IV 2005
Boys' Cross Country: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1987, 1989
Girls' Tennis: MHAL 1988, 2003, 2004, 2005
Field Hockey: MHAL 1980, 1981, 1985
Golf: 1973, 1976, 1977, 1989
Section 9 Championships
Boys' Basketball (Class C): 1983 - 1984; (Class D): 1984 - 1985, 2006 - 2007, 2007 - 2008, 2008 - 2009, 2009 - 2010
Girls' Basketball (Class D): 2003 - 2004, 2007 - 2008, 2008 - 2009, 2009 - 2010
Baseball (Class B): 1977, 1982, 1983; (Class D): 1992, 1995, 1998
Boys' Cross Country (Class B): 1974, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981; (Class D) 2007
Girls' Cross Country (Class D): 2006, 2007
Boys' Outdoor Track and Field (Class D): 2001, 2002
Girls' Outdoor Track and Field (Class D): 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Volleyball (Class D): 1991, 2003, 2004, 2006
Girls' Tennis (Singles): Dawn Brownlie; 1988; Dana Postupack; 2003, 2004, 2005
State Regional Championships
Boys' Basketball (Class C): 1983 - 1984; (Class D) 1984 - 1985, 2009 - 2010
Girls' Basketball (Class D): 2007 - 2008, 2008 - 2009, 2009 - 2010
State Championships
Girls' Tennis (Singles): Dana Postupack; 2003, 2004, 2005
Girls' Basketball (Class D): 2008 - 2009
Boy's Baseball: 1977
Theater
John A. Coleman High School is widely known for it's prolific theater department. Run by Lise Hopson and supported by many student and parent volunteers, the theater department at Coleman has produced some well known shows as "Anything Goes", "Les Miserables", "Little Women", "Cinderella", and most recently (2010/2011) "The Secret Garden" and the world famous "The Phantom of the Opera". [citation needed]
In the fall of 2010, John A. Coleman was among the first high schools in the country to be given the rights to perform the musical, The Phantom of the Opera, in it's entirety. This accomplishment was so significant that it received international coverage in BroadwayWorld.com.[4] The Broadway company of "Phantom of the Opera" took an interest in the Coleman production and invited the cast to see the Broadway show as their guests. After the show the student-actors were invited into the stars dressing rooms to meet and discuss the show. The Coleman student-actors were then taken on a tour of set, the backstage, and technical workings of the Majestic Theater.[5] In addition, other members of the Broadway community took notice of the show, some of whom traveled up from New York City to see a performance.[6]
The spring 2011 Coleman production of "The Secret Garden" also attracted the attention of the Broadway community. As a result, Coleman organized a reunion of the stars of the original Broadway production in New York City. [citation needed] The entire cast of the Coleman production of "The Secret Garden" traveled into New York City where it met and sang from the show for original Broadway cast members Mandy Patinkin, Rebecca Luker, Alison Fraser, Daisy Eagan, and John Babcock. The student-actors then had a long question and answer period with the Broadway stars, and a chance to have their pictures taken with them.[7]
In the fall of 2011 the Coleman theater department performed "The Boy Friend", a hilarious and lively show filled with dancing and wonderful dialog. "The Boy Friend," was the show in which then 19 year old Julie Andrews made her Broadway debut.
Notes and references
- ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ "School Website".
- ^ "Coleman Catholic Championships".
- ^ "Coleman Among First Schools to Produce Phantom of the Opera". Broadway World.com. Broadway World. Retrieved 9/18/2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Photo Flash: High School PHANTOM Cast Visits Broadway Production". Broadway World.com. Broadway World. Retrieved 9/18/2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Ken Lundie to Catch Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown in PHANTOM in Hudson River Valley". Broadway World.com. Broadway World. Retrieved 9/18/2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Photo Flash: Original Broadway Cast of THE SECRET GARDEN Reunites". Broadway World.com. Broadway World. Retrieved 9/18/2011.
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