Archbishop McNicholas High School

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Archbishop McNicholas Highschool
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Information
Principal Mr. Brian Pendergest
Type Private/Parochial/Archdiosicean
Motto "That Youth May Attain Full Stature In Christ"
Color(s) Hunter Green, Gold, and White
Homepage http://www.mcnhs.org/Index.htm


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| Parochial, co-ed |- | Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic, Archdiocese of Cincinnati |- | Location | 6536 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |- | School Mascot | Rockets |- | Enrollment | 881 (As of 2006) |- | School newspaper | Milestone |- | School motto | "That Youth May Attain Full Stature in Christ" |- | School colors | Hunter Green, White, and Gold |}


Archbishop McNicholas High School is a parochial high school in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The school was opened in 1951 and named in honor of John T. McNicholas, fifth bishop and third Archbishop of Cincinnati.

In 1915 St. Joseph Academy was opened as a day and boarding school operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille. In 1950 Archbishop McNicholas designated the academy would become the first co-ed parochial high school in Cincinnati. Archbishop McNicholas died defore the school was opened and his successor, Archbishop Karl J. Alter approved on January 15, 1951 that the school be named for Archbishop McNicholas.

The school was purchased from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Medaille by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati on July 1, 1998.

The geographic district of McNicholas High School is on the eastern side of Hamilton County and extends into Clermont and Brown Counties. 19 Catholic parishes have "feeder" elementary schools where students come from within the district.

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[edit] Academics

The curriculum is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. 97% of the students attending McNicholas High School further their education in post-secondary schools and colleges.

[edit] History

"From St. Joe's to McNick"

In 1915, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Bourg established a day and boarding school for girls in Mt. Washington under the name of St. Joseph Academy. In 1950, Archbishop John Timothy McNicholas designated that the Academy would become a diocesan high school and directed that it would be the first coeducational parochial high school in the Cincinnati area. On January 15, 1951, Archbishop Karl J. Alter approved changing the name of the new co-ed institution to McNicholas High School, and in September, boys started attending classes.

The only building on the McNicholas campus was the Academy building, now called the Convent. As the student population increased, additional classroom space was required. In 1953, McNicholas Hall (now Senior Hall) and a gymnasium/auditorium were built. A connector called the "Streetcar" brought the two buildings together.

In 1956, Alter Hall was added providing ten classrooms, a cafeteria, kitchen, and a faculty room. These areas still function as originally intended with Lower Alter serving as Freshman Hall.

In 1960, St. Joseph Hall was completed adding twelve classrooms and office space used for conferences, guidance and administrative purposes. Upper St. Joe Hall still houses the Guidance Department and serves as half of Junior Hall; lower St. Joe is Sophomore Hall. As the student population swelled to more than 1,000, the "Streetcar" was converted into Marian Hall adding six classrooms. Renovations continued as a 1,600-seat gymnasium was added, a 7,000-square foot classroom area was built over Marian Hall, and the old gymnasium was converted into the Library Media Center and an audiovisual facility. The latter now serves as Studio 100 to accommodate drama and theatre classes and productions.

The Sisters of St. Joseph were members of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Bourg until 1977. The motherhouse was located in Bourg en Bresse, France. Of this congregation, there were three provinces in the United States – one each in northern Minnesota, Cincinnati, and New Orleans. In 1977, these three provinces broke away from the congregation in Bourg and took the name of their founder, Father Jean Pierre Medaille.

More changes were required to accommodate program needs in the early and mid-1990s. Upper Marian Hall was converted into classrooms for the Religion Department and renovations of Lower St. Joe classrooms provided state of the art facilities for science and photography classes.

Two of the most significant changes in McNicholas history occurred in 1997 and 1998. In 1997, the Sisters of St. Joseph turned over to McNicholas the Convent building. It is now home to the modern languages departments, art department, and the Athletic, Alumni, and Development Offices.

On July 1, 1998, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati purchased McNicholas High School from the Sisters. Through participation on the School Board and special committees and projects, the Sisters of St. Joseph remain an active part of McNicholas.

Throughout the history of McNicholas High School, many things have changed.

The mission, "That youth may attain full stature in Christ," however, has remained the same.

[edit] Turning Point Campaign

A culmination of many different listening sessions and surveys resulted in the realization Archbishop McNicholas High School was in vital need to expand and update campus facilities.

The last major infrastructure improvement to the McNicholas campus –the gymnasium- occurred in 1970.

The TurningPoint Capital Campaign set out with the goal of generating $3.5 million necessary to address immediate and crucial needs of the school.

The Master Plan for Archbishop McNicholas High School’s Campus(final decision of Turning Point Officials)


Construction of an auxiliary gymnasium to include: Practice floor space not only for basketball and volleyball but also wrestling, baseball, football, soccer and softball. Physical education class use. Relocation and expansion of weight room. Practice areas for cheerleaders and the dance team. Practice marching space for the Rocket Band.


Renovating the Media Center to include: Additional space for media center computers, equipment and books. More than 50 computer workstations for individual or classroom participation. A 20-seat technology-based presentation and teaching area adjoining the media center.


Music Appreciation Upgrades to include: Rehearsal and audition space for vocal and instrumental performances. Instrument and uniform storage. An ensemble area. A music library. Practice rooms.


Renewal of Catholic Identity initiatives to include: Creating a Catholic identity statement along Beechmont Avenue in front of the school by using signage and/or sculpture.

[edit] The Future of McNicholas- Campus, Teaching, & Values

[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

[edit] National Championships

  • Girls Dance Team - 2008

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[edit] Notable alumni

Notable alumni include:

[edit] References

  1. ^ OHSAA. Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.

[edit] External links