Aquinas High School (Augusta, Georgia)
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| Fightin' Irish | |
| Motto | Developing Christian Leaders |
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| Established | 1957 |
| Type | Private |
| Gender | coeducational |
| Affiliations | Roman Catholic |
| Headmaster | Robert Larcher |
| Students | 320 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 1920 Highland Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Fightin' Irish |
| Yearbook | The Aquinian |
| Website | www.aquinashigh.org |
Aquinas High School is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic high school located in midtown Augusta, Georgia. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah.
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[edit] Background
Aquinas High School, a Diocesan Catholic Secondary School, opened in 1957 following the merger of Boy's Catholic High School, operated by the Marist Brothers under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, and Mt. St. Joseph's Academy, owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Aquinas, one of the first co-institutional high schools in the nation, became co-educational in 1969, as recommended by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is under the direction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah with local direction coming from the Aquinas School Board whose members are the Principal, one lay representative from each parish in the Central Savannah River Area, one priest elected by the deanery, three at-large members, and a representative of the Parents' Organization. The Board serves as policy advisors for the school.
[edit] Accreditations
Aquinas High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Georgia Association of Independent Schools, the Georgia High School Association, and the National Catholic Educational Association.
[edit] Mission
The mission for Aquinas High School is to provide an excellent Catholic secondary education.
[edit] 50th Anniversary and Expansion
On the weekend of October 5th, 2007, Aquinas celebrated its 50th year anniversary. During the anniversary festivities ground breaking for a planned expansion of the school took place. The expansion will include more classrooms and improved dining hall and kitchen facilities.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Edward J. Cashin, (1927-2007), American historian and author
[edit] Alma Mater
Gather here, True and Dear,
Sing we now of Aquinas,
Strong and Bold,
Green and Gold,
Hail we Alma Mata,
You have led us along right paths,
Ways of Truth and Beauty,
Love will grow, as we go,
Shamrocks Faithful Forever!
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