St. Anthony's High School, Long Island
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| St. Anthony's High School | |
| Established | 1933 |
| School type | Private |
| Principal | Brother Gary Cregan |
| Location | 275 Wolf Hill Road South Huntington, NY 11747 |
| Phone | (631) 271 - 2020 |
| Enrollment | approx. 2,400 |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Yearbook | The Anthonian |
| Newspaper | The Paduan |
| Homepage | stanthonyshs.org |
St. Anthony's High School is a Roman Catholic private high school (grades 9-12) located on Long Island, New York in Suffolk County's South Huntington. The school was founded in 1933 by Brothers of the Franciscan order on the principle, “Capture the heart and the mind will follow.” This co-educational college preparatory school encourages young men and women to nurture their moral, intellectual, aesthetic and physical faculties in an atmosphere of faith, respect and encouragement. The school motto, featured prominently on its crest, is "Deus Meus et Omnia," which in Latin means "My God and My All" and symbolizes the fusion of love between Jesus Christ and St. Francis of Assisi.
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[edit] History
The school was originally founded as St. Anthony’s Juniorate by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, New York in September 1931. At the time, it was designed to be an all-boys preparatory boarding school for prospective novitiates.
On August 31, 1933, ground broke on the Juniorate's new facility in Smithtown, New York. Students interested in the Juniorate attended St. Francis Preparatory School, which was then located in Brooklyn. The ground-breaking marks the founding of St. Anthony's and appears on the school's crest. The school never expanded to more than 50 or 60 pupils at one time during the early years. The first five students graduated in June 1935.
In 1949, the Franciscan Novitiate moved from Smithtown to Wyandanch, New York.
In 1958, the Juniorate expanded into a day school to serve the boys of the nearby towns. Anticipating this change, the school admitted no freshmen for a period of one year and changed its name to St. Anthony's High School. The school began to grow in size to its current population of nearly 2,400.
In June 1969, the school's juniorate program was terminated. Following the end of the program was a substantial increase in the percentage of lay faculty members and the presence of nuns.
On December 5, 1983, Most Reverend John R. McGann announced that, as party of extensive changes in the educational plans of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, Holy Family Diocesan High School, South Huntington, New York, would close in June 1984, and St. Anthony’s High School will re-locate in the Holy Family facility. The two schools were athletic rivals and were forced to blend into one school.
Following this change, the school began to admit young women. St. Anthony's is currently located in this former Holy Family location at 275 Wolf Hill Road in South Huntington.
On November 1, 2006 construction began on a Romanesque style Chapel in the former senior courtyard. This is the first of many projects that comprise the school's Strategic Development Process, a multi-phase construction plan tailored to meet the growing population and needs of the Saint Anthony's student body.
[edit] Curriculum
The basic curriculum at St. Anthony’s includes required courses in Theology, English, Social Studies and Physical Education (4 years); Mathematics, Science, French or Spanish (3 years); Health, Art, Music or Drama (1 year). Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered to students who qualify, with electives in all disciplines. All students graduate with a New York State Regents diploma after successfully completing the Regents examinations.
A student receives a report card four times during the school year. Final grades are determined by calculating 90% of the four quarterly grades and 10% of the Regents (or Final) Exam.
In cooperation with St. John's University, students are permitted to apply for St. John's University credits. These students must meet the requirements of St. John's University to be granted these credits.
[edit] Awards & Academic Achievements
The "St. Bonaventure Certificate" is awarded to those students who attain an overall average of 95% in their courses for the year. The "Duns Scotus Certification" is given to those students who attain an overall average of 90% in their courses.
In recognition of the academic achievements of our students during the first, second, and third quarters of the school year, students who attain an average of 89.50% or above will be placed on the Honor Roll and an Honor Certificate will be mailed to them at the end of each quarter.
Msgr. Peter J. Nolan Academic Scholarship Awards: Each year, the five highest ranking students from each year - Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes are awarded scholarships based on final numerical averages, for a total number of fifteen scholarships.
[edit] Requirements
Entering freshmen must take the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. To apply as a transfer student, interested parties must telephone the school for an application. The school does not accept transfers for the senior year.
Students are required to maintain a 75% average in order to graduate. An average of 80% is required to obtain a letter of recommendation to any college. 100% of St. Anthony's graduating seniors choose to attend college with most students matriculating at four-year universities such as Fordham University, New York University, University of Notre Dame, Boston College, Loyola College in Maryland, Boston University,University of Scranton, Providence College, Fairfield University, and Cornell University. 75% of the most recent graduating class received grants and/or scholarships valued at over $25 million dollars.
[edit] Uniforms
All students must wear the official school uniform to school. Each grade wears a distinct uniform.
Senior Boys (Class of 2007) Gray uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Navy blue uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform navy dress tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Senior Girls (Class of 2007) Gray uniform skirt worn to the knee, Navy blue uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Junior Boys (Class of 2008) Gray uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Black blue uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform gold and black dress tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Junior Girls (Class of 2008) Gray box pleated uniform skirt worn to the knee, Black uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Sophomore Boys (Class of 2009) Gray uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Maroon uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform maroon and black dress tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Sophomore Girls (Class of 2009) Gray and maroon uniform skirt worn to the knee, Maroon uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Freshman Boys (Class of 2010) Black uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Grey uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform black and gold patterned tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Freshman Girls (Class of 2010) Black knife pleated uniform skirt worn to the knee, Gray uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
[edit] Athletics
In the past decade, St. Anthony's has become an athletics powerhouse. The school has won 19 league titles, plus several state championships, in the last 10 years. St. Anthony's usual opponents include Chaminade, Kellenberg Memorial High School, and St. John the Baptist High School.
The school's athletic teams are the "Friars," and team colors are black and gold. The school's mascot is a Friar on horseback. It is a member of the CHSAA.
In 2005, the school's athletic program was named "Best in New York State" by Sports Illustrated magazine.
St. Anthony's Girls Soccer is currently ranked 1st in the East Region Girls Soccer Rankings and 2nd in the nation.
St. Anthony's Boys Soccer is currently ranked 11th in the East Region Boys Soccer Rankings and 27nd in the nation.
The St. Anthony's Friars Football Team has won 6 championships in a row.
In 2005 the friars won the Boy's Basketball Class A Federation State Championship, the first time since 1978.
In 2006, the Girls Frosh/Soph Track Team won both the Winter and Spring Championship.
In 2006 the St. Anthony's Girls Volleyball team won the championship.
[edit] Activities
Dozens of extracurricular activities enable students to pursue widely varied interests and talents, and to involve themselves in community service. The high school's instrumental and choral programs have performed in the great Cathedrals and Basilicas of Europe and the United States.
Other activities include Adopt a Platoon, Intramurals, S.A.D.D., Jazz Band, SALT (St. Anthony's Leadership Team), Art, Gregorian Schola, CARE, Kolbe, Science Club, Catholic League, Legion of Mary, Chess, Math, Ski Club, Mission Awareness, Stage Crew, Mock Trial, Step Team, Comedy , Movie, Student Council, Creative Writing, Abbas Club, Newspaper Apprentice, Table Tennis, DECA, National Honor Society, TAU, Equestrian, Tech Club, Foreign Language, Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang, Ultimate Frisbee, Pit Orchestra, United Cultures Club, Gaelic Society, Pro-Life, History and Government, Public Relations Organization, Weightlifting, Help Our Planet Earth, DDR, Fashion Club, and Quiz Bowl.
The school has five publications including The Anthonian (yearbook), The Paduan (newspaper), The Friar Scoreboard (sports newspaper), Shades of Gray (literary magazine), and The Visionary (video yearbook).
