Archbishop McNicholas High School
| Archbishop McNicholas High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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6536 Beechmont Avenue , United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°5′10″N 84°22′37″W / 39.08611°N 84.37694°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, parochial, archdiocesan |
| Motto | That Youth May Attain Full Stature in Christ |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1915 (St. Joseph) 1951 (McNicholas) |
| Authority | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati |
| Principal | Patty Beckert[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Enrollment | 650 (2015–16[1]) |
| Color(s) | Hunter green, gold, and white |
| Athletics conference | Greater Catholic League Central |
| Nickname | McNick |
| Team name | Rockets |
| Rival | Badin High School (Hamilton, Ohio) Roger Bacon High School |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [2] |
| Newspaper | Milestone |
| Website | http://www.mcnhs.org/ |
Archbishop McNicholas High School is a parochial high school in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The school was opened in 1951 and named in honor of John T. McNicholas, fifth bishop and third Archbishop of Cincinnati.
In 1915 St. Joseph Academy was opened as a day and boarding school operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille. In 1950 Archbishop McNicholas designated the academy would become the first co-ed parochial high school in Cincinnati. Archbishop McNicholas died defore the school was opened and his successor, Archbishop Karl J. Alter approved on January 15, 1951 that the school be named for Archbishop McNicholas.
The school was purchased from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Medaille by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati on July 1, 1998.
The geographic district of McNicholas High School is on the eastern side of Hamilton County and extends into Clermont and Brown Counties. 19 Catholic parishes have "feeder" elementary schools where students come from within the district.
Academics
The curriculum is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. 97% of the students attending McNicholas High School further their education in post-secondary schools and colleges. It is required that students have one Religion focused class during attendance at McNicholas.
Turning Point Campaign
A culmination of many different listening sessions and surveys resulted in the realization Archbishop McNicholas High School was in dire need to expand and update campus facilities.
In 1970, a gym was constructed. An auxiliary gym was constructed in 2006. The TurningPoint Capital Campaign set out with the goal of generating $3.5 million necessary to address immediate and crucial needs of the school.
Project Paradise
After many years of anticipation McNicholas High School Rockets have a home football field. The Penn Station stadium is behind the school in the area known by all alumni as "Paradise". Addition phases will be completed as funds allow. The first phase includes the turf field, a 400-meter all weather track, a scoreboard and goal posts, bleachers and a press box.
In the final phase the school will build new restrooms and a concession stand. Eventual plans include the installation of permanent stadium lights, a “field house” with locker rooms, weight room, and a meeting room. [3]
See also: McNicholas Project Paradise Website
Athletics
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
Other athletic accomplishments
- Girls Dance Team state champions - 2007, 2008: Performed in 2009 Orange Bowl[7]
National Championships
- Girls Dance Team - 2008 and 2009 [4]
Notable alumni
Notable alumni include:
- Larry Cipa (1969) - football player (NFL)
- Bryan Cupito (2002) - football player (NCAA)
- Kevin Huber (2005) - football player, Cincinnati Bengals
- Tom Mooney - educator, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers
- Jean Schmidt - former US House Representative for the second district of Ohio.
- Pat Tabler (1976) - baseball player (MLB)
- Bob Wiesenhahn (1957) - basketball player (NBA and Cincinnati Bearcats - National Championship Team)
References
- ^ a b "Catholic High School open house listing". The Catholic Telegraph. Vol. 184, no. 10. Archdiocese of Cincinnati. October 2015. p. 12.
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
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- ^ a b c OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Archived from the original on 31 December 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Girls Basketball". Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
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