St. John's High School (Massachusetts)
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- This article describes a school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. For the similarly named school in Danvers, Massachusetts, see St. John's Preparatory School.
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| Concordia Res Parva Crescunt
(In Harmony Small Things Grow) |
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| Established | 1898 |
| School type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic |
| Headmaster | Michael Welch |
| Location | Shrewsbury, MA, USA |
| Campus | Suburban, 125 acres |
| Enrollment | 1000 |
| Faculty | 70 |
| Average SAT scores (2006) |
610 Math 610 Verbal 582 Writing |
| Athletics | 16 Interscholastic sports |
| Color(s) | Red, White |
| Mascot | Pioneer |
| Conference | Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Assocation |
| Homepage | www.stjohnshigh.org |
St. John's High School is a private Catholic boys' high school located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The school was founded by and is currently sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.
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[edit] History
The Xaverian Brothers' association with Worcester dates back to September 1894, when a pioneer community of four Xaverians arrived to formally open Saint John's Parish Grammar School for Boys. In 1898 a three-year high school curriculum was introduced. A fourth, or senior year, was added in 1906, when Holy Cross College dropped that institution's college prep or high school senior course to concentrate solely on college level work.
In December 1953, John Cardinal Wright, who was then Bishop of Worcester, transferred the high school property under the new title of Saint John's Preparatory School of Worcester to the Xaverian Brothers. This event coincided with the centennial celebration of the Brothers' arrival in America in 1854. The school population in 1954 consisted of eleven Brothers and 354 students. The brothers purchased a large acre estate in neighboring Shrewsbury. This acquisition was the first step in the expansion of Saint John's to a regional high school serving all of Worcester County. In 1959, one hundred twenty-five acres at the foot of Main Street hill were purchased, and Pioneer Field came into being. In 1962, all classes had transfered to the Shrewsbury location. A gym and cafeteria were added in 1963 and 1964.
From an enrollment of slightly over 100 and a staff consisting of four Brothers, Saint John's has emerged during the last ten decades as a regional, private, catholic, college-preparatory school with a student body of over 1000 and a staff of twelve religious and sixty dedicated lay men and women who share in administrative and teaching roles
[edit] Campus
St. John's campus is located on the former Dunmorlan estate on Main Street in Shrewsbury. The campus of one hundred twentyfive acres contains several academic buildings, athletic fields, a chapel, and the Xaverian Brother's Residence. The principle academic building is Brother Conal Hall. The Ryken Center, constructed in 1999 at a cost of 5.2 million dollars, houses the Science department, Black Box theater, McCarthy Library, and Remillard Hall. Flavian Hall houses the foreign language department. The Coaches Pavilion is the school's gymnasium, which was renovated in 2005. In 2006, the Salem Student Commons was constructed, housing the school's cafeteria.
[edit] Academics
St. John's is a four-year college preparatory school. Students are tracked into several levels, Advanced Placement, Honors, College Prep I, and College Prep II. Along with traditional courses, students are required to take courses in Religious Studies including an Introduction to Religious Studies, Introduction to Biblical Literature, and Christian Morality and Justice. Seniors are offered electives such as Bioethics, World Religions, Creating a Christian Lifestyle, or Community Service. St. John's offers twenty Advanced Placement courses and each year students take approximately 700 AP exams. St. John's graduates annually go on to attend top ranked universities [College Attendance].
[edit] Athletics
St. John's enjoys a storied athletic tradition. Teams frequently win conference and state championships in sports ranging from football to rowing.
[edit] Alumni
- Tim Murray - Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
- John Andreoli ('78) - Former NFL and USFL football player
- Ron Darling - World Series winning pitcher for the New York Mets
- Matt Amorello - former head of Massachusetts Highway Commission
- Daniel Grabauskas ('81) - General Manager MBTA
- Michael Ritchie - Artistic Director Los Angeles Center Theatre Group
- John F. Smith, Jr. - Former CEO/Chairman General Motors
[edit] External links
- School Website www.stjohnshigh.org
