Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School

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Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School
District Broward County Public Schools
School type Private School
Religious affiliation Catholic
Opened August 1960
Location Hollywood, Florida, USA
Enrollment 2005-2006 875 students
Grades 9-12
Campus surroundings Suburban
School Mascot Lions
School colors Scarlet White and Blue
School Hours 8:00 AM to 2:35 PM
Average Class Size 21

Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School (CM) is a private, Roman Catholic, school located within Hollywood, Florida on Chaminade Drive, near Nativity Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Miami. Covering high school and college preparatory curricula, it runs from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. The school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1973 and is also a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

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Mission Statement: Chaminade-Madonna, Catholic and Marianist in its identity, educates the heart and soul as well as the mind and body. It is a family-like community in which individuals of all backgrounds shape and share their faith, achieve excellence, and become caring participants and leaders in the service of community, church and those in need. (from school website)

In response to the growing population and the need for quality schools, the Archdiocese of Miami invited the Marianists and the School Sisters of Notre Dame to establish a school for boys, Chaminade High School, and a school for girls, Madonna Academy. Under the direction of Br. Joseph Spehar, S.M., and Sister Eugene Marie, SSND, Chaminade High school and Madonna Academy opened their doors to the South Broward and North Miami Dade communities in 1960.

In 1963, Br. Donald Gaskill, S.M. was appointed principal of Chaminade High School to continue to establish the Marianist traditions of education as well as reach out to the local communities.

Br. Michael Galvin, S.M., appointed principal in 1969, was primarily responsible for obtaining accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Chaminade High School was accredited for the first time in 1973.

With the continued success of the school, Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M., appointed in 1973, began construction of the Chapel and Library.

The school’s fifth principal, Br. Donald Winfree, S.M., supervised the construction of the Strickroth Classroom building, named in honor of Br. John Strickroth, S.M.

Fr. Chris Conlon, S.M., appointed in 1982, was the principal during the 25th anniversary celebration. In this same year, Br. John Campbell, S.M. was appointed the school’s first President. As president of the school, Br. John's primary responsibility was the financial and spiritual well being of the school.

In 1986, Br. Raymond Purcell, S.M., succeeded Fr. Chris. Facing declining enrollment and financial difficulties, in 1988, the Archdiocese of Miami, the Superior General of the Marianists and the School Sisters of Notre Dame agreed to merge Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy.

In August of 1988, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory was established as a coed high school. Long time Chaminade High School teacher, counselor, and administrator, Robert Minnaugh as principal, was charged with forming the new vision, combining the traditions of Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy. Fr. Dan Doyle, S.M., was named the first president of the new school. Fr. Dan was instrumental in the success of the merger.

Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M. succeeded Fr. Dan Doyle as president in 1992. In that year, Chaminade-Madonna was honored by the Department of Education with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award. In 1994, Br. John Campbell, S.M., was appointed president. During Br. John Campbell’s tenure as president, he worked diligently with Mr. Minnaugh to complete construction of the Einstein Building and the renovation of Marianist Hall.

Mrs. Ann McGrath was appointed interim principal in 1998.

Mr. Patrick Snay was appointed principal in 1999. Mr. Snay and Br. John Campbell led the school to a growth in enrollment, as well as academic and athletic success. They were instrumental in establishing the Learning Center for students with mild learning disabilities as well as laying the groundwork for the construction for the multimillion dollar renovation of the athletic facilities.

The school’s current president, Fr. John Thompson, S.M., was appointed in 2002. Fr. John’s initial responsibility was to bring to fruition the construction of the athletic fields. The newly renovated athletic complex was completed in December 2004. He is currently leading the school through its first Capital Campaign to be highlighted by the construction of a new Fine Arts Center.[citation needed]

The school’s current principal, Ms. Gloria Ramos, was appointed in July 2003 and is leading the school to a new level of academic excellence.

The school offers remedial classes and both honors and AP courses to its students.

Chaminade-Madonna's theatre department puts on two major productions each year - a play in the fall and a musical in the spring.

The school also offers a week called "Spring Session" in February. This week, which usually begins President's Day Monday, involves both on- and off-campus activities. Students may choose from trips to New York City, Washington D.C., tour of Florida colleges, Colorado, New Orleans or Europe, among other places, as well as activities/courses such as extreme sports, driver's education, and animal rescue. On-campus courses in the past have included scrapbooking, mural painting, Lord of the Rings trivia, bioethics, balloon sculpture, history of blues, introduction to fencing and cooking.[citation needed]

The Chaminade-Madonna Athletics Department offers a Weight Training "Perfect Competition" program for their Football players under tulage of Head Coach Mark Guandolo.[citation needed]

[edit] School Information

  • Enrollment (2006- 2007 school year)

875 boys and girls grades 9-12.[citation needed]

  • School Colors

Scarlet, White, and Blue

  • School Mascot

The Lion - teams carry two names, the Lions and the Lady Lions.

  • School Motto

Ad Mundum Meliorem - Toward a Better World

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[edit] Notable Alumni

Athletics


Music

  • Cyrus Bolooki - New Found Glory, Drummer
  • Patricia Urribarri - singer and songwriter, her song "Estupido" topped the charts in Venezuela
  • Robbie Hazen - singer and songwriter, attends University of Notre Dame
  • Willmore Stuart - Rapper in Idie Rap Group Crossfire; signed to Cranium Sounds

"Broadcasting"

  • Chris Myers - FOX sportscaster/commentator
  • Joe Zagacki - voice of University of Miami

"Entertainment"

  • Veronica Gamba - Playboy playmate

A large percentage of graduates from Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory have or currently are serving as enlisted personnel and officers within the United States Military.

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