Archbishop Hoban High School
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Archbishop Hoban High School is a Catholic, coeducational, comprehensive high school located on 55 acres in East Akron, Ohio. Archbishop Hoban High School was founded in 1953 by the Brothers of Holy Cross and named in honor of then-archbishop Edward Hoban of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
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[edit] The Mission
We are a comprehensive Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition. We celebrate our diversity, value each person, and welcome one another with the hospitality of Christ. As a family of learners rooted in gospel values, we empower each student to grow spiritually, to mature intellectually, to reach out in service, and to accept community responsibility. Within an orderly learning environment, we are committed to challenging each student –- in mind, spirit, and body –- to become a compassionate individual, a lifelong learner and a responsible steward of God's creation.
[edit] Statement of Philosophy
Archbishop Hoban High School is a private coeducational Catholic high school in the Diocese of Cleveland sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross. In the spirit of the Venerable Father Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the school's vision is to develop in its graduates the competence to see and the courage to act.
Chartered as a comprehensive school, Hoban strives to ensure equity and diversity. It serves students with a variety of abilities and backgrounds and unites them into a community where the gifts and talents of each person are appreciated. To meet the varied needs of its students, the school offers a comprehensive course of studies as well as a wide array of athletic opportunities and cocurricular activities.
Father Moreau believed society has a greater need for people of values than for scholars. Hoban's mission is to provide an educational atmosphere centered in gospel values, high expectations and achievement. The school respects the principles of democracy and acknowledges the God-given freedoms of each person.
The gospel calls Christians to a deeper love of God and one another. Through their studies, students develop a knowledge of their faith and of the scriptures. They are motivated to a life of prayer, spiritual growth and participation in worship and the sacraments. An active campus ministry program and a program of Christian service instill a sense of compassion and a willingness to reach out in service to the needy and less fortunate.
A curriculum of studies tailored to the student's individual needs encourages students to reach their full academic potential. An orderly, yet creative learning environment fosters students' growth. Course work challenges students to become effective communicators, analytical and complex thinkers, and effective problem solvers.
Father Moreau taught that education of the heart is as important as education of the mind. Hoban is a Christian community where educators in the faith lead students to mature physically, academically and spiritually. The school's graduates have learned to care for themselves, for others, and for God's creation.
[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys Basketball - 1989
- Boys Track and Field - 1992,1993
- Girls Basketball – 1988
- Girls Softball – 1983,1984,1986,1987,1991,1992
- Girls Volleyball – 1980,1990,1991,1992
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Butch Reynolds - Olympic gold and silver medalist in track and field.
- Bob Neidert - Former University of Notre Dame linebacker.
- Chuck Mesko - Former Penn State University defensive back and former Archbishop Hoban High School career record holder for rushing.
- Tyrell Sutton - current starting running back for Northwestern University and the state of Ohio's career rushing leader (9,426 yards).
- David Kovacs - 2006 Green Party Candidate for the Ohio State Board of Education.
