Jump to content

Christian Brothers Academy (New Jersey): Difference between revisions

Add links
Coordinates: 40°20′12″N 74°8′19″W / 40.33667°N 74.13861°W / 40.33667; -74.13861
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m tidying up
Line 64: Line 64:


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
During the 1983-84 academic year, Christian Brothers Academy was recognized with the [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|Blue Ribbon School]] Award of Excellence by the [[United States Department of Education]],<ref>[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF)], [[United States Department of Education]]. Accessed May 11, 2006.</ref> the highest award an American school can receive.<ref>[http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17475750&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department], ''[[Journal Inquirer]]'', November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. '''It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve'''."</ref><ref>Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; ''[[The Washington Post]]''. September 29, 2005 '''"For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."'''</ref> Christian Brothers Academy is known for being one of the best academically challenging private Catholic preparatory schools in the country. The school consistently sees its graduates attend a range of well-respected colleges and universities. Recent members of the senior class are reporting acceptances to the Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, University of Chicago, Duke University, University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Michigan, George Washington University, Colgate University, and an impressive array of other schools.
During the 1983-84 academic year, Christian Brothers Academy was recognized with the [[FAg For life Program]] Award of Faggness by the [[United States Department of Education]],<ref>[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF)], [[United States Department of Education]]. Accessed May 11, 2006.</ref> the highest award an American school can receive.<ref>[http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17475750&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department], ''[[Journal Inquirer]]'', November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. '''It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve'''."</ref><ref>Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; ''[[The Washington Post]]''. September 29, 2005 '''"For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."'''</ref> Christian Brothers Academy is known for being one of the best academically challenging private Catholic preparatory schools in the country. The school consistently sees its graduates attend a range of well-respected colleges and universities. Recent members of the senior class are reporting acceptances to the Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, University of Chicago, Duke University, University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Michigan, George Washington University, Colgate University, and an impressive array of other schools.


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 19:15, 21 January 2010

For other schools of the same name, see Christian Brothers Academy.
Christian Brothers Academy
Address
Map
850 Newman Springs Road

Lincroft
,
(Monmouth County)
,
New Jersey New Jersey
07738

 United States
Coordinates40°20′12″N 74°8′19″W / 40.33667°N 74.13861°W / 40.33667; -74.13861
Information
TypePrivate, All-Male
MottoReligio Mores Cultura
(Religion, Morals, Culture)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic,
De La Salle Christian Brothers
Established1959
FoundersMr. John C. Henderson
Mr. Peter E. Fleming
Dr. George A. Sheehan
CEEB code310-693
PresidentBr. Frank Byrne
PrincipalBr. James Butler
ChaplainRev. John Folchetti
Faculty70 [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment937 [1] (2006-07)
Student to teacher ratio12:1 [1]
CampusSuburban
Campus size157 acres (0.64 km2)
Color(s)Navy and White[3]    
Athletics conferenceShore Conference[3]
NicknameColts[3]
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
PublicationArister (literary magazine)
NewspaperThe Academy Torch
YearbookPegasus
Tuition$11,150
Vice PresidentBrother Ralph Montedoro
Athletic DirectorJohn Przygocki
Campus MinisterTimothy Sewnig
Websitecbalincroftnj.org

Christian Brothers Academy (also known as CBA or "The Academy"), located in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, New Jersey, is a private, all-boys college preparatory school with a focus on Christian education run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, founded by St. Jean-Baptiste de la Salle. The school was originally a farm owned by the prominent Whitney family of New York City, and home to their renowned Greentree Stables. The land was eventually given to the Christian Brothers for the purpose of teaching. The school opened for the first time in September 1959 and was blessed by the Bishop of Trenton on October 11, 1959. Christian Brothers Academy operates independently from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton and is governed by a board of trustees.

As of the 2006-07 school year, the school had an enrollment of 937 students and 59.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.7.[1]

Awards and recognition

During the 1983-84 academic year, Christian Brothers Academy was recognized with the FAg For life Program Award of Faggness by the United States Department of Education,[4] the highest award an American school can receive.[5][6] Christian Brothers Academy is known for being one of the best academically challenging private Catholic preparatory schools in the country. The school consistently sees its graduates attend a range of well-respected colleges and universities. Recent members of the senior class are reporting acceptances to the Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, University of Chicago, Duke University, University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Michigan, George Washington University, Colgate University, and an impressive array of other schools.

History

Christian Brothers Academy was founded in 1958, when a group of devoted laymen, including Doctor George A. Sheehan, realized the need for another Catholic high school in Monmouth County. With the approval of the Bishop, they initiated a drive to raise funds for the purchase of a piece of property. The Brothers of the Christian Schools, under the leadership of their Provincial, Brother Anthony John Halpin, agreed to staff the school and finance its construction.

The former Whitney Greentree Stables, a 157-acre (0.64 km2) farm, was purchased and one building was converted into what is now Henderson Hall. With six Brothers and 150 students, the school was opened in September, 1959; two years later the new school building was finished and ready for occupancy. The school has had seven principals since then:

  1. Brother Thomas Gironda, FSC (1959-1965);
  2. Brother Stephen McCabe, FSC (1965-1972);
  3. Brother Peter Mannion, FSC (1972-1979);
  4. Brother Andrew O'Gara, FSC (1979-1991); (Brother Andrew O' Gara left the office of Principal of CBA to become its first President.)
  5. Brother Ralph Montedoro, FSC (1991-2005);
  6. Brother Stephen Olert, FSC (2005-2008);
  7. Brother James Butler, FSC (2008-present);

Over the years, the school has undergone many additions and renovations, including the building of the Henderson Theater, three science labs, two large gyms, and extra classrooms. The school's Christian emphasis is noted by a sign in the lobby which reads: "Jesus is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes, the model of the faculty and the inspiration of its students." Before school begins and at the start of every class, prayers are offered in the Lasallian manner, beginning "Let us remember we are in the Holy Presence of God" and ending with the invocations, "St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us." "Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever!"

Academics

Small class sizes matched with rigorous academic expectations and Catholic nuance make Christian Brothers Academy a unique educational institution. The Advanced Placement Program offers the following courses: AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History,AP French Language, AP Human Geography, AP Latin Literature, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP United States History, and AP World History.

In addition to the twenty-one AP course offered at Christian Brothers Academy, the institution offers nearly ninety other courses that spread throughout the disciplines.

In order to receive a diploma, a student must successfully complete four years of each of the following: English, Health, and Theology. He must also complete three years of the following courses: History, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Science, and Physical Education. Furthermore, students are required to complete two years of Computer Science.

Students who excel in CBA and who meet particular standards of academics, service, leadership, and character may apply for entry to the National Honor Society.

Extracurricular activities

Some activities at CBA include:

Chess: The CBA chess team won the shore title in 2003, 2006 and again in 2007. In 2007, the team also won the New Jersey State Championship for the first time in its history. Title for the first time in its history. The team also placed 14th in 2007 at the U1500 at the National High School Chess Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.[7]

The school also offers the Lasallian Youth program, a way for students to perform service to surrounding areas within the context of the spirituality of the school's patron, St. La Salle.

A complete list of activities can be found on the CBA website which is run by the student body.

Athletics

The Christian Brothers Academy Colts compete in the Shore Conference, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore.[8] All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).

Baseball

Under the direction of Head Coach Martin Kenny, the Colts have been a dominant force in New Jersey high school baseball since circa 1975. Most recently, Coach Kenny earned his 600th career win over Wall High School.[9] Dozens of former Colts are currently playing NCAA Division I, II, & III Baseball.

Varsity Baseball Championships:

  • State: '77, '09
  • Parochial "A" South: '77, '01, '02, 09
  • Shore Conference Tournament: '93, '00, '01, '02, 09
  • Shore Conference "A" North Division: '92, '93, '94, '97, '00, '01, '02, 09
  • Monmouth County Tournament: '94, '97, '00
Basketball

The team has reached the Final Four of the Shore Conference Tournament in all but five years since their inclusion, and have not lost a home game to a division opponent in almost ten years. However, the Colts Neck Cougars ended that streak in December 2006 with a 33-point victory over the Colts. They were dominant in recent years, including a national ranking of #11 in USA Today's final 1999-2000 rankings.[10] The team has sent numerous players to Division I programs. Forward Dan Werner won New Jersey Player of the Year on NJ.com for 2006.[11] Coach Ed Wicelinski retired after 27 years and a 625-116 record. Geoff Billet, CBA '95 was named the head basketball coach on August 1, 2007. .[12] The team has won the NJSIAA Non-Public, South A state sectional champions in 2005 (with a 49-43 win vs. St. Augustine College Preparatory School[13]), 2006 (with a 51-47 over Monsignor Donovan High School[14]) 2007 (42-37 over Camden Catholic High School[15]).

Crew

The team was founded in 2004 by Volodar Lojko, Rutgers University and CBA alumnus and former teacher of English at Christian Brothers Academy. In the founding year of the program, it won its first New Jersey State Scholastic Rowing Championships in the Novice 4+ event.[16] In the 2006 season, the team gained national recognition when its newly formed Lightweight 4+ placed 2nd at the Scholastic Rowing Nationals in Saratoga, New York.[17] The Junior 4+ won the New Jersey State Scholastic Championships in 2008. The varsity double took 2nd place at the 2008 Stotesbury Regatta, the largest HS regatta in the nation. In 2009, CBA won the senior 1x event at the New Jersey Scholastic Championships. Currently, the team is recognized as a varsity sport under the coaching of Scott Belford (also a Rutgers University alumni).

Cross Country

The Cross Country team, coached by Thomas Heath, holds the national high school record for consecutive dual meet wins, currently at 302 as of October 2009. The streak dates back to September 19, 1974. Currently, the team is 1st in New Jersey, and 5th in the United States.

Track

Coached by Karl Torchia, the track team is known for its dominance in New Jersey. With a current record of 216-4, the track program has more titles at the county, state, and national level than any other sports in the school combined.

Golf

The golf team is coached by Timothy Sewnig. The golf team won the state championship in 2005.

Soccer

The soccer team has won four state championships, in 1992, 1998, 2000, 2002. Coach Daniel Keane has over 400 victories in his career, a Shore Conference record. The 1998 recorded an undefeated season over the course of twenty-three games, and with a record of 21-0-2, the Colts were champions of four titles: A-North Champions, Shore Conference Champions, Parochial A South Champions, and Parochial A State Champions. The 2007 team won the South A state sectional championship with a 3-1 win over Gloucester Catholic High School in the tournament final.[18]

Swimming

The CBA Swim Team has been the Monmouth County and Shore Conference Champions for 19 years in a row coached by one Mr. Michael Sullivan. Additionally, they also won a state championship in 1998. Notable CBA swimmers are 2000 Summer Olympics bronze medalist Tom Wilkens, and professional baseball player Vito Chiaravalloti, who is the new varsity swim coach as of October 2008. The CBA swim team is a consistent contender in the state championship race, having gotten to the Non-public A championship for the past three years.

Wrestling

In 2005-2006, the team went 17-4 and made it to the division Finals; the Colts finished ranked 15th in New Jersey and had one state placewinner. The Colts had four district champions and advanced eight to the region 6 tournament. David Santamaria (class of 1998) placed 2nd in the New Jersey high school state wrestling tournament three years in a row; Kevin Mount (class of 1999) placed 4th in the New Jersey high school state wrestling tournament his senior year. Coach Michael Baldi recently retired after years of dedicated service. The new head coach is Michael Tomaino who received his first career victory as the head coach in the opening match of the 2006-2007 season. The team ended with a 14-10 Record with 3 twenty match winners and James Beshada set a school record of 41 single season victories.

In the 2007-2008 season, the Colt wrestlers finished second in District 22, beating state-ranked Raritan, and coming within one place of beating Ocean Township for the championship. CBA sent nine wrestlers to the Region tournament, and had 12 of 14 notch wins in districts. They finished their dual meet season with a record of 14-12, and beat traditional rival St. John Vianney 35-22 to send them to the Sectional Semi-finals of the Non-public A South NJSIAA Tournament where they lost to Camden Catholic, 35-19. Their season was capped by a 5th in the State finish by Senior Captain Joe Favia. This is the third consecutive season the Colts placed a wrestler in the state tournament.

Volleyball

Coached by Monica Slattery (Varsity). Volleyball is a relatively new sport at CBA, and has come far - the team participated in the Shore Conference Tournament in 2009.

Hockey

Coached by Ryan Boagan, the CBA varsity hockey team enjoyed a successful season and now is in the state playoffs.

The swim team has a very strong rivalry with two teams. Saint Joes-Metuchan, and Saint Augustines Prep are amongst the best teams in the state, and the Colts almost always face the two teams in the state tournament, battling it out for first, second, or third place.

Another mentionable rivalry is the rowing rivalry with Lower Merion High School (Ardmore, Pennsylvania) in the Boy's Lightweight 4+. Beginning at the 2006 Fourth Manny Flick Series Regatta, Lower Merion and CBA have been separated by extremely small margins with the win continuously going to Lower Merion. The closest margins being 0.22 seconds at the 2006 Stotesbury Cup Regatta and 1.1 seconds at the 2006 SRAA Championship. Continuing in the 2007 Spring Season and into the 2007 Fall Season, Lower Merion went on to win each of the races against CBA with the New Jersey Scholastic Championships, Philadelphia City Championships, Stotesbury Cup Regatta, SRAA and Head of the Charles. Currently, CBA's record since the inaugural 2006 Fourth Manny Flick Regatta is 0-10 against Lower Merion. [1] [2][3][4][5] [6]

Notable alumni

Notable Faculty

References

  1. ^ a b c d Data for Christian Brothers Academy, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 8, 2008.
  2. ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Retrieved 2009-07-31.
  3. ^ a b c Christian Brothers Academy, Shore Conference. Accessed March 11, 2008.
  4. ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.
  5. ^ CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department, Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."
  6. ^ Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; The Washington Post. September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."
  7. ^ 2007 National High School (K-12) Championship, United States Chess Federation. Accessed November 10, 2007.
  8. ^ School Info, Shore Conference. Accessed March 9, 2008.
  9. ^ SHORECONFERENCESPORTS.COM BASEBALL TOP 10, 5/18/07, shoreconferencesports.com, Accessed May 18, 2007.
  10. ^ Super 25 boys basketball rankings: 1999-00 Final, USA Today, accessed December 19, 2006.
  11. ^ Southeastern Conference Preview: Florida Gators, Lexington Herald-Leader, November 12, 2006. "Donovan added four promising freshmen, including New Jersey Player of the Year Dan Werner."
  12. ^ Morris, Tim. "Legendary career ends as Wicelinski steps down: Leaves CBA as one of state's most successful, popular coaches", Holmdel Independent, May 9, 2007. Accessed May 30, 2007. "With a career record of 625 wins and just 116 losses, he has a record he can match up with anyone. In his 27 years, the Colts have won nine NJSIAA South Jersey state sectional titles (including the last three consecutive) and three Parochial state championships. His teams won 14 Shore Conference Tournament titles in 20 trips to the finals in the 25 seasons the team has been in the conference. CBA won 23 A North Division titles and had an overall division record of 333-12."
  13. ^ 2005 Boys Basketball - Non-Public, South A, NJSIAA. Accessed June 4, 2007.
  14. ^ 2006 Boys Basketball - South A, NJSIAA. Accessed May 30, 2007.
  15. ^ 2007 Boys Basketball - South A, and 2009 over Holy Spirit High SchoolNJSIAA. Accessed July 25, 2007.
  16. ^ Row2k Results 2004. Accessed May 30, 2007.
  17. ^ Scholastic Rowing Association Annual Regatta (2006). Accessed May 30, 2007.
  18. ^ 2007 Boys Soccer - North A, NJSIAA. Accessed November 14, 2007.
  19. ^ John Crotty player profile, accessed December 16, 2006.
  20. ^ Tom Duerr Player Profile accessed May 12, 2007.
  21. ^ Nic LaBrocca player profile, Major League Soccer. Accessed August 20, 2007.
  22. ^ "Clijsters, Lynch wed in Belgian ceremony", Asbury Park Press, July 14, 2007. Accessed July 25, 2007. "Retired tennis star Kim Clijsters and U.S. basketball player Brian Lynch, a Belmar resident, were married Friday in a secret early morning ceremony.... Clijsters said she wanted to focus on her wedding and a new life with Lynch, a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy who went on to play basketball at Villanova and plays professionally in the Belgian league."
  23. ^ Concha, Joe. "RealHoboken Celebrity Series: An Interview with ESPN’s Tony Reali", RealHoboken.com. Accessed October 23, 2007. "One of the aforementioned shows, Around the Horn is hosted by 28-year-old Tony Reali, a Marlboro, New Jersey native and graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft."
  24. ^ Another Feather for Van Riemsdyk, accessed May 5, 2007.
  25. ^ Justice, David. "Werner provides glimpse of future", The News & Observer, December 29, 2005. Accessed May 30, 2007. "Werner, a 6-foot-7 Wolfpack recruit out of Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, N.J., scored 13 points in the first quarter and led the Colts to a 57-30 win over Phoebus of Hampton, Va."
  26. ^ Morton, Rebecca (September 10, 2009). "Small college awakened future senator to service". New Brunswick Sentinel. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
  27. ^ WILKENS DAY PARADE SLATED FOR SUNDAY IN MIDDLETOWN, Atlantic Highlands Herald, October 19, 2000.

External links

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christian_Brothers_Academy_(New_Jersey)&oldid=339198933"