Rice Memorial High School

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Rice Memorial High School is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school in South Burlington, Vermont. It serves students throughout Northern and Central Vermont, about one third of whom are non-Catholic. It was opened on February 1, 1959 by Bishop Joyce. Previous to this the school was known as Cathedral High School and was located in Burlington, Vermont. On the day it became Rice Memorial High School, the students marched from the old Cathedral High School to the new high school. The new school and buildings were named for Bishop Joseph Rice who had established Cathedral High School in 1917.

Rice Memorial's nickname is the Green Knights; the name replaced the Little Indians. The name change was made after polling students, public, family and alumni. The students did not identify with the Little Indian mascot and the administration, as a Catholic school, wanted to be sensitive to minorities.

The school is perhaps most well known for Stunt Nite, an annual talent competition between the Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. This was traditionally held on the weekend after Thanksgiving, however this former two day competition was moved to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This move was designed to accommodate families who travel during the Thangsgiving break. It was also an attempt to include students who live outside the Burlington area.

The school's colors are Green and White. They have a store named Knight's Corner that serves students' educational as well as nutritional needs before and after school.

State Championships in Athletics

   * Division I Boys' Ice Hockey (1994, 1995)
   * Division I Girls' Soccer (1999)
   * Division I Boys' Basketball (2000)
   * Division I Girls' Basketball (1999, 2000)
   * Division II Boys' Soccer (1994, 2001)
   * Division II Girls' Track & Field (1994)
   * Division II Girls' Soccer (1997)
   * Division II Boys Track (2003)
   * Division III Football (2004)
   * Division II Lacrosse (2005)
     Division I Boys' Basketball (2007)

External links

   * [1]Rice Memorial High School