McAuley High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)

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McAuley High School is an all-girls private, Catholic high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.[1]

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[edit] Background

McAuley High School opened in 1960 (with Freshmen only). The first graduating class was in 1964. The school was opened to serve young women in 10 parishes in the Cincinnati area. The school is named in honor of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy.[2]

The Class of 2006 graduated 217 students. The school currently enrolls 780 students.[2]

[edit] Awards and recognition

During the 1999-2000 school year, McAuley High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education[3][4], the highest award an American school can receive.[5][6]

A joint vocal ensemble from McAuley and LaSalle High Schools, won the Overall Grand Champion Award at the 2006 Nashville Music Festival in April.[7]

The Varsity bowling team traveled to the state championships in 2007 and 2008, finishing in 5th place both years. The 2007-2008 final overall record for the Mohawks was 21-1. The Mohawks were also GGCL Champs and took 3rd place in the Holiday Classic held at Western Bowl on December 15, 2007.

[edit] Accreditation

McAuley High School is accredited by the State of Ohio and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. school mascot "hoehawks"

[edit] Administration

Core members of the school's administration include:[2]

  • Principal - Cheryl Sucher
  • Assistant Principal - Kelly Grote
  • Assistant Principal - Connie Kampschmidt

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Mission & Beliefs, accessed February 23, 2007
  2. ^ a b c McAuley High School Handbook 2006-2007. Retrieved on 2007-02-21.
  3. ^ Two area schools earn blue ribbons: McAuley High, Christian Academy cited for excellence, Cincinnati Enquirer by Sue Kiesewetter, September 22, 2000
  4. ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), accessed May 11, 2006
  5. ^ CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department, Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."
  6. ^ Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; The Washington Post. September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."
  7. ^ McAulry High School Annual Report 2005-06, accessed February 23, 2007

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