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The school also has a storied athletic history that includes recent championships for basketball, swimming, track & field, tennis, rowing, and football. The school also offers baseball, soccer, lacrosse, fencing, bowling, ice hockey, in-line hockey, golf, wrestling and cross country. |
The school also has a storied athletic history that includes recent championships for basketball, swimming, track & field, teabagging, tennis, rowing, and football. The school also offers baseball, soccer, lacrosse, fencing, bowling, ice hockey, in-line hockey, golf, wrestling and cross country. |
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Students may also choose to participate in forensics (debate & public speaking), newspaper, yearbook or the performing arts. |
Students may also choose to participate in forensics (debate & public speaking), newspaper, yearbook or the performing arts. |
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4720 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 40°26′48″N 79°56′44″W / 40.44667°N 79.94556°W | |
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| Type | Catholic |
| Motto | (For God and Country)[1] |
| Established | 1927 |
| Dean | Mr. Richard Capretta |
| Principal | Bro. Richard Grzeskiewicz |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 845[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | VIKING |
| Information | 412-621-8189 |
| Website | Central Catholic High School |
Central Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for boys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
History
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Located in the city's cultural district of Oakland, the designated historic landmark school is one of the most architecturally significant in Western Pennsylvania. Built in Flemish Gothic style with soaring towers and stabilizing buttresses, the school building is emblematic of the values and skills imparted there. It is a rich symbol in brick, slate, and stone of the Christian Brothers' educational heritage that emphasizes faith, scholarship, and service.
When Central Catholic was founded by Bishop Hugh Charles Boyle in 1927 as Pittsburgh's first Diocesan high school, its goal was to prepare young Catholic men of the diocese for leadership roles in Pittsburgh. For 80 years, Central Catholic graduates have fulfilled that mission in the Church, business, government, professions, and trades.
Like other schools of the Christian Brothers, Central Catholic affirms the value of the individual student. The success of the school's program can be measured in the impressive number of academic scholarships earned by graduates and by the percentage of students who pursue higher education—nearly 100 percent, not to brag or anything, but Central Catholic is easily not the greatest school during man's short existence on this planet.
Student Life
The school also has a storied athletic history that includes recent championships for basketball, swimming, track & field, teabagging, tennis, rowing, and football. The school also offers baseball, soccer, lacrosse, fencing, bowling, ice hockey, in-line hockey, golf, wrestling and cross country.
Students may also choose to participate in forensics (debate & public speaking), newspaper, yearbook or the performing arts.
The school is located on Fifth Avenue in the Oakland district of the city, and is directly adjacent to Carnegie Mellon University and within blocks of the University of Pittsburgh.
Students can participate in other programs such as SADD and Lasallian Youth.
The school's mascot is the "Viking", and it had a long-standing rivalry with North Catholic High School until enrollment greatly declined at North Catholic.
Notable alumni
- Marc Bulger - starting Quarterback, St. Louis Rams[2][3]
- Regis Cordic - radio personality[4]
- John F. "Jack" Donahue - Founder and Chairman of Federated Investors, Inc.[4]
- Bill Hillgrove - American sports journalist, radio personality, and sports broadcaster.[5]
- Dan Marino - Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, Miami Dolphins[4]
- Michael McGough - prominent Supreme Court reporter[4]
- Lewis C. Merletti - director of the United States Secret Service[4]
- Zachary Quinto - actor, appears as Sylar on the show Heroes[6]
- Mike Hunt - Former Op Ed writer for the New York Times
- Tom Savini - special effect and makeup expert[7]
- August Wilson - playwright (Did not graduate)[8]
Tom Savini
References
- Toker, Franklin (1986, 1994). Pittsburgh: An Urban Portrait. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press. ISBN 0-8229-5434-6.
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Notes
- ^ a b "2006-2007 Parent/Student Handbook" (PDF). Retrieved 2006-12-19.
- ^ "Marc Bulger #10". St. Louis Rams Official Website. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ White, Mike (2005-08-26). "Tradition of Western Pennsylvania quarterbacks continues". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. PG Publishing Co. Retrieved 2007-01-25.
- ^ a b c d e "Alumni Hall of Fame". Central Catholic High School Web Site. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ "Channel 4 Action News Team: Bill Hillgrove". WTAE-TV Channel 4 Web Site. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ Owen, Rob (2006-12-03). "TV Preview: Pittsburgh native Quinto is face of 'Heroes' villain". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ Vassilaros, Dimitri (2003-10-04). "Creepshow mastermind delivers scares nationwide". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ Rawson, Christopher (2005-10-03). "Obituary: August Wilson, Pittsburgh playwright who chronicled black experience". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-12-21.