The Stony Brook School
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| Mottos: Character before Career' | |
| Established | 1922 |
|---|---|
| School type | Private |
| Principal | Robert E. Gustafson |
| Faculty | 36 |
| Students | 336 |
| Colors
Mascot |
Blue and White
Bear |
| Location | 1 Chapman Parkway, Stony Brook, New York, 11790 |
| Website | http://www.stonybrookschool.org/ |
The Stony Brook School (SBS) is a private Christian boarding high school for boys and girls grades 7-12. It was founded in 1922 and is located in Stony Brook on the North shore of Long Island, New York.
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[edit] Mission & Vision[1]
The Stony Brook School is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7–12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. Founded in 1922 with the motto "Character Before Career," The Stony Brook School educates students in matters of the mind, body, and heart. Students are challenged to become leaders with integrity and virtue; character development is considered an essential component of the educational process.Students are presented with the truths of Jesus Christ, but are free to maintain their personal spiritual beliefs.
[edit] History
The Stony Brook School was founded by a group of Christian adults who had a vision to provide Christian secondary education. The first Head Master, Dr. Frank E. Gaebelein (1899-1983), a graduate of both New York University and Harvard University, was among the visionary Christian adults. Dr. Gaebelein served as the Head Master from 1922 until his retirement in 1963. He had a high commitment to intellectual excellence and enjoyment of the arts as reflected in his posthumously published book The Christian, The Arts, and Truth: Regaining the Vision of Greatness, (Multnomah Press 1985). Gaebelein was the son of the preacher Arno Clemens Gaebelein.
[edit] Academics[2]
The Stony Brook School offers an academic program that is challenging, comprehensive, and that recognizes the interconnectedness of academic disciplines. Students are encouraged to ask questions, to think independently, and to write well. While students are taught to work independently, they also learn to work in concert with others and with a range of educational and research technologies. The curriculum is governed principally by the requirements of college preparation and includes formal study of the Bible.
[edit] Athletics
| Boys | Girls | Coed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Cross Country, Soccer, Football | Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball | Golf, Sailing |
| Winter | Basketball, Wrestling | Basketball | Fitness |
| Spring | Track & Field, Tennis, Baseball | Track & Field, Softball | Sailing |
The mascot of the School is the Bear.
The Bears have an outstanding running tradition including the likes of Robin Lingle who was an All-American at the University of Missouri and an alternate for the 1960 Summer Olympics in the 1500m. During his time at Missouri, Lingle ran a 4:00.03 mile, narrowly missing the 4 minute barrier, which at that time had only been broken by 9 Americans.
[edit] SBS Facts[3]
2006 - 2007 School Year
- 336 students currently enrolled
- Student-faculty ratio is 7:1
- Average class size is 14
- Each class meets 5 times a week for a total of 235 minutes
- 20 U.S. states represented
- 22 foreign countries represented
- 100% of seniors proceed to college or university
- 36 faculty hold 25 Master's degrees and 2 Doctorates
- Located 50 miles east of New York City
- Situation on a 55-acre campus
- Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and chartered by the University of the State of New York
- Memberships are held with the CEEB, NAIS, NYSAIS, NACAC, NASSP, TABS, and CASE, as well as a chapter of the Cum Laude Society
[edit] Sources
- ^ Mission & Vision. The Stony Brook School. Retrieved on 2006-08-16.
- ^ Academics. The Stony Brook School. Retrieved on 2006-08-16.
- ^ SBS Facts. The Stony Brook School. Retrieved on 2006-08-16.
