St. John's Jesuit High School
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| Mottos | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam ("For the Greater Glory of God") |
|---|---|
| Established | 1965 |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic |
| School type | Private / Jesuit |
| President | Fr. Donald Vettese, S.J. |
| Location | Toledo, OH, USA |
| School Colors | Vegas Gold and Blue |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Mission | To Develop "Men for Others" |
| Homepage | www.sjjtitans.org |
St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy
5901 Airport Highway - Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 865-5743
St. John's Jesuit High School is a private all male Jesuit college-prep high school in Toledo, Ohio with an enrollment of over 800 students. Although it was founded as a college in 1898 in downtown Toledo, it was closed during the Great Depression and was reestablished as a preparatory school in 1965 in South Toledo. It is known for its academic excellence, outstanding college admissions program, excellent local and foreign service program, and diversity in types of student activities. St. John's Jesuit has been the area's forerunner in technological developments, facility updates, and in providing the best possible environment for its student body in all areas: academics, athletics, music, art, spiritual life, and social life.
Plans for a $4.5 million renovation to the school's commons and surrounding area, set to begin in April of this school year, outline a student union type atmosphere for the commons with a new music wing and renovated auditorium.
The main administrators are President of Advancement Donald Vettese, S.J.; Vice President of Advancement Michael Downing; Principal Tim Malone; Associate Academic Principal Cherie Bischoff; and Associate Principal Bryon Borgelt.
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[edit] School Trademarks
[edit] The School Patron
The School Patron is St. John Berchmans, a Belgian Jesuit who lived in the seventeenth century. His life and beliefs as a Jesuit were featured not so much by unusual, dramatic actions as by the loving practice of fidelity to God in day to day living. John's distinctive mark of sanctity lay in his appreciation of and participation in the ordinary aspects of life. He is an ideal patron, as John demonstrates that one does not have to be a star to be outstanding. Being faithful to work, being willing to involve oneself in activities, being available for others -- accomplishing all this without great fanfare is a very real way to success.
[edit] The School Seal
The School Seal is a modification of the coat of arms of the Loyola family -- the family of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius Loyola. In the 15th century the Loyola knights were identified by a coat of arms consisting of two shields. The one shield depicts a cauldron suspended by a chain between two wolves. The wolves, plentiful in the Basque hills of Spain, mark the family as Basques. The cauldron is a symbol of hospitality -- a home which welcomes all. The bands on the opposite shield stand for the Loyola brothers who fought against the invading French in 1321.
[edit] The School Colors
The School Colors are Blue and Vegas Gold and are hailed in both school songs: the Alma Mater and the Fight Song. Symbolically, the blue represents filial piety and the gold stands for integrity. Ideally, these virtues of devotion and uprightness will be evidenced in every loyal member of the St. John's Jesuit Community.
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[edit] Athletics
The basketball program has been a continuing threat in the City League under the direction of Coach Ed Heintschel, and the Titan football program is rising in prominence under Coach Doug Pearson. The Titans have won the Toledo City-League All Sports Trophy 25 times in the last 33 years. The most of any high school in the city league
[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association Championships
[edit] Music
The SJJ Music Department has recently become the model of excellence. With and outstanding men's chorus and select vocal ensemble and the area's largest private school marching band, symphonic band, Jazz Machine, and Jazz Ensemble.
[edit] Choral Music
The Choral Music Department at St. John's includes a curricular men's chorus and an extra-curricular select men's vocal ensemble.
[edit] Instrumental Music
The Instrumental Music Department at St. John's includes the area's largest private high school marching band and a symphonic band. The Department also includes one of the best jazz programs in the area. The SJJ Jazz Machine is a select ensemble open to all music students at St. John's and the Jazz Ensemble is open to any student at SJJ. Additionally the Department has a pit orchestra for the annual spring musical, a pit concert band for the SJJ Commencment Exercises and several small Jazz Combos and Concert Band Chamber Ensembles.
Students in the band and chorus additionally participate in the OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) Solos and Ensembles Adjuticated Event where they are judged based on their performance.
St. John's Music Department Homepage
[edit] College Counseling
St. John's is known for its amazing college counseling program. Last year alone the Class of 2006 received $12.7 million dollars in scholarships from colleges around the world.
St. John's College Counselling Homepage
[edit] "World As One" Program
The SJJ World As One program is an international student exchange program. Some students come from other Jesuit schools from around the world. Others come from other schools in the world who experience the Jesuit community for the first time.
[edit] "World As One" Mission Statement
St. John's Jesuit "World As One" program cultivates and establishes international relationships in a Christ-centered supportive learning environment. Students develop an understanding and respect for one another's beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures, creating a life-long community that values and continuously advocates justice and peace in the world.
St. John's "World As One" Homepage
[edit] Mission Statement
St. John's Jesuit
Develops Christian Leaders.
Each Student Achieves His
Greatest Potential
In A Diverse
Christ-Centered Atmosphere
Distinguished By Academic
Success And Service As A
Man For Others.
[edit] Alma Mater
Hail to you O St. John’s High
Cherished moments never die
True to you we’ll always be
Our hearts filled with loyalty
Praise all ye Titans
Her glory proud and bold
Guide us onward alma mater
Hail the Blue and Gold
[edit] Fight Song
All hail! Titans, proud and strong
Fight on and victory will come your way
To you we raise our song
You've got the spirit to win the day
So let's see those colors bright,
Roll on, ye Titans, so brave and bold
Fight, team, with all your might
For St. John's Blue and Gold
[edit] St. John's Jesuit Academy
The St. John's Jesuit Academy was started as a pilot program, with its first class of 30 seventh and 30 eighth graders during the 2004-2005 school year. The program has been very successful, and neighboring high schools such as Central Catholic are investigating similar programs.
[edit] External links
- St. John's Jesuit High School Website
- St. John's Music Department Homepage
- Virtual Tour of St. John's
- St. John's Academy Homepage
- St. John's College Counselling Homepage
