Aurora Central Catholic High School
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| Aurora Central Catholic High School | |
| Address | |
|---|---|
| 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. Aurora, Illinois, Kane County, 60506 USA |
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| Information | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Principal | Fr. William Etheredge |
| Vice principal | Mark Krebs |
| Dean | Michael Armato |
| Enrollment |
480 |
| Student:teacher ratio | 17:1 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Classrooms | 25 |
| Hours in school day | 6 |
| Athletics conference | Suburban Catholic Conference |
| Accreditation(s) | NCA, Illinois Office of Education |
| Mascot | Charger |
| Team name | Chargers |
| School Colour(s) | Blue & Gold |
| Newspaper | Central Times |
| Established | 1926 |
| Scheduling system | Block |
| Homepage | AuroraCentral.com |
Aurora Central Catholic High School (ACC) is a Roman Catholic secondary school under the direction of the Diocese of Rockford. ACC began as two separate secondary schools in 1926. Madonna Catholic High School, a girls' school, and Roncalli High School, a boys' school, merged in 1968 to become Aurora Central Catholic. The first campus was located on the East Side of Aurora, Illinois, USA, in what is now Cowherd Middle School. The current location of the school is on Aurora's West Side at 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive. The student body as of 2007 numbered 480 students.
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[edit] Academics
Aurora Central Catholic requires 28 credits for graduation. However, because of the block scheduling system that is utilized by ACC, many students graduate with 30 or 32 credits. There is a wide range of courses and levels offered which includes honors, independent study, and Advanced Placement courses.
The Aurora Central Catholic High School Class of 2007 had ten Illinois State Scholars. This year ACC claimed that their college-bound students earned over $3.8 million in scholarship money. This amount is higher than the Class of 2006's $3.7 million, but these figures are unsubstantiated. Over 95% of ACC Graduates go on to Secondary education at various respective Universities and Colleges throughout the country. The school was recognized as one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools in the United States in 2004[1] and 2005.[2]
| Principals, 1968 - Present | |
|---|---|
| James Swann | 1968-1986 |
| Robert Stewart | 1987-1998 |
| Randy Thomas | 1998-1999 |
| Fr. William Etheredge | 2000-present |
[edit] Athletics
As of 2007, ACC was a Class A school in the Illinois High School Association class system for sports. ACC is part of the Suburban Catholic Conference. The mascot of Aurora Central Catholic is the Charger.
[edit] Football
The Charger Football team has played in the state playoffs 17 times since 1972. In 1970, before the playoff system was instituted, the Chargers were "Mythical State Champions" with a 9-0 record. In 2007, long time football head coach Michael Curry capped his 100th win at Rob Stewart field beating cross-town rival Marmion Academy. The Chargers were led to victory by Mike and Mark Adams and Kyle Edwards. Edwards was named as Toyota Athlete of the week for his heroics, including an electrifying 80 yard kick-off return. Mike Adams JR Quarterback has recently been recognized as a top 9 QB prospect in the state of Illinois for the upcoming 08 season!
[edit] Track & Cross Country
The Charger Track and Cross Country teams have experienced great success over the past 20 years by making numerous appearances at the IHSA State Finals and having over 300 state qualifiers under the direction of longtime head coach Troy Kerber. In the 2007 track season the Charger Boys and Girls teams both captured sectional titles and qualified for state in a combined 21 events. The Charger Girls also won their first SCC team title led by State Champion Hurdler Ashley Kasnick and All-State distance runner Valerie Cintron. The boys were led by Gonzaga University bound distance runner Anthony Karafiat, sprinters Steven Bohr and Nick Puscas, and jumper Anthony Kelley. The 2007 ACC Cross Country teams both placed 2nd in the SCC, with the girls winning the 2A Regional Title led by state qualifier Valerie Cintron and Jamie Nagel. The boys were led by All-SCC runner Max Gilbert. Both Track Teams are off to solid starts in 08 by placing very well in major meet competitions led by Soph Natalie Perry and Steven Bohr and Nick Puscas. Steven Bohr became the 1st Class AA State Qualifier in ACC Track history in the High Jump. SIU-Edwardsville bound Jamie Nagel was named ACC Female athlete of the year in 08!
[edit] Wrestling
In 2007 the ACC Wrestling program advanced senior standout Jesus Gonzalez to the state finals.[3]
[edit] Dance Team
The Charger Dance Team, under the direction of head coach Holly Shelton, has made numerous appearances at the state finals, as well as several UDA National Championships, carving out their own niche in the tradition of Charger athletics.
[edit] Basketball
The 2007-2008 Charger Boys Basketball Team achieved a 25-5 record under head coach Nathan Drye[4] and led by All-State candidate Mark Adams. ACC recently broke into the state rankings for 3A. The Chargers captured a 3A Regional title by defeating Glenbard South, and advanced to the 3A Sectionals to play state champion Chicago Marshall who ended the Chargers' season. Mark Adams was named ACC Male athlete of the year in 08!
Baseball
The Charger Baseball Team has reached the Regional Finals under the direction of Mike Armato and led by Kyle Edwards,Mark Adams, and Nick Cjaia
| IHSA Sectional Team Championships | |
|---|---|
| Baseball | 1981, 1983, 1984 |
| Basketball | 1977, 1991 |
| Cross Country | 1978, 1995, 1996 |
| Girls Track | 2007 |
| Boys Track | 2007 |
| IHSA Regional Team Championships | |
|---|---|
| Baseball | 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1995 |
| Basketball | 1975, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1987, 1991, 2004, 2008 |
| Boys Cross Country | 1978, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006 |
| Girls Cross Country | 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007 |
| Boys Golf | 1986 |
| Girls Softball | 1989, 1990 |
| Girls Volleyball | 1991 |
[edit] Extracurricular activities
ACC offers a wide range of extracurricular activities throughout the year, from the service-oriented to the recreational.
Joan Biebel is the Director of the school's Pastoral Ministry program that specializes in encouraging students to be involved in Christian ministry and outreach in the various communities that ACC serves. ACC also provides annual retreats for their students, including a Kairos retreat for upperclassmen.[5]
ACC is also well known for their annual spring productions presented to the community each year with many talented young actors and singers.
The ACC and Madonna Alumni have always, and continue to be a driving force in the growth of ACC.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Kevin Dunn, actor[citation needed]
- Joseph Birkett, DuPage County, Illinois, State's Attorney[6]
- Bob Kipper, Major League Baseball player and coach[7]
[edit] References
- ^ 2004 Catholic High School Honor Roll, Retrieved on April 14, 2008.
- ^ 2005 Catholic High School Honor Roll, Retrieved on April 14, 2008.
- ^ IHSA Boys Wrestling Class A Results — 2006-07, February 17, 2007. Retrieved on April 14, 2008.
- ^ IHSA Season Summaries, April 1, 2008. Retrieved on April 14, 2008.
- ^ Aurora Central Catholic - Student Clubs, Retrieved on April 14, 2008.
- ^ Michael Sneed. "Trump 'em ...", Chicago Sun-Times, 2002-06-10. Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
- ^ 1982 Draft -- June Regular Phase. Major League Baseball. Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
[edit] External links
- Aurora Central Catholic High School
- Central Times Online, ACC student newspaper website
- Running Central Catholic, ACC Cross Country & Track website
- Illinois High School Association, detailed athletics information
