Marist High School (Illinois)
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| Motto | Education for Time and Eternity |
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| Established | 1963 |
| Type | Private secondary (Parochial/Roman Catholic) |
| President | Br. Richard J. Carey, FMS |
| Principal | Mr. Larry Tucker |
| Students | 1,801 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Colors | Red and White with Black as an accent |
| Mascot | Redhawks |
| Newspaper | 'Sentinel' |
| Website | http://www.marist.net/ |
Marist High School is a coeducational, college preparatory Roman Catholic secondary school located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. The school was founded by and continues to be affiliated with the Marist Brothers.
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[edit] History
The school opened on September 9, 1963 with 320 young men enrolled as the charter class. The school would be a male only institution until the 2002-03 school year, when girls were admitted for the first time. The full transition to a coeducational institution was completed in the 2005-06 academic year.
In the mid 1990s, the school community decided to begin a transition from its original mascot and nickname, "Redskins", to a less controversial one. "Redhawks" became the new mascot and nickname beginning in the 1997-98 school year.
Starting in 2003, the school launched a multi-year fundraising campaign to advance needed upgrades to the school's physical structure, as well as to provide for the school's financial foundation. technology upgrades, and to continue financial assistance to students.
[edit] Athletics
Marist competes in the East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC). Known more for academics than athletics, Marist has finished in the top four in several IHSA sponsored state championship series. Among them:[1]
- Basketball (girls) - 4th place in 2007-08
- Baseball - State Champions in 1977-78; 3rd place in 2000-01
- Cross Country (boys) - 3rd place in 1996-97; 4th place in 1982-83; 4th place in 1983-84
- Football - 2nd place in 1986-87
- Volleyball (boys) - State Champions in 2001-02; 4th place in 1995-96
- Wrestling - State Champions in 1982-83, 1986-87; 2nd place in 1996-97; 3rd place in 1984-85, 1988-89, & 1990-91
The varsity wrestling team has won twenty-seven consecutive conference titles dating to the 1980-81 season, which is claimed by the school to be an American high school record.
While not sanctioned by the IHSA, Marist won the Kennedy Cup, the oldest hockey prize in Illinois high school hockey, as a part of their Chicago Catholic Hockey League Championships in 1991,1994 and 1995.[2]
Also not sanctioned by the IHSA, but rather the UPA, Marist Ultimate Frisbee took 2nd in state in 2007. The club's inaugural year was in 1999.[citation needed]
- Rivalries
Since its founding, Marist has enjoyed a natural rivalry with another nearby all-male high school, Brother Rice. While not exclusive to football, the annual game between the two schools is often the most notable event in the rivalry. When Marist became a coeducational school, the local all-female high school in the neighborhood, Mother McAuley became a natural rival.
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[edit] Activities
The Marist band, founded by Frank J. Manna, and now directed by Rocco Carioto, is somewhat unique in that it is not only an activity, but also an Honors academic class. The Marist band has won numerous honors and awards, and has traveled across the country to perform in parades and shows such as the Rose Bowl parade, the Cotton Bowl, the Peach Bowl, the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade and many other events.[3]
In addition to performing half-time shows at football games and various parades, the band performs a Christmas Concert and Spring Concert each year.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Tom Gorzelanny - Major League Baseball pitcher, Class of 2000[4]
- Steve Chamraz, reporter at St. Louis' KMOV TV. Class of 1993.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Marist Athletic Records at IHSA.org
- ^ Kennedy Cup information at USAHockey.com
- ^ Marist Band Information page
- ^ Tom Gorzelany's information page at mlb.com
- ^ Steve Chamraz bio on KMOV
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