Moeller High School

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Archbishop Moeller High School
Location
Sycamore Township, Hamilton County, Ohio
USA
Coordinates 39°13′10″N 84°21′27″W / 39.219487, -84.357491Coordinates: 39°13′10″N 84°21′27″W / 39.219487, -84.357491
Information
School district Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Affiliation(s) Roman Catholic, Marianist
Principal Mr. Blane Collison
Students 939 (2006–07)[1]
Faculty 68 teachers[2]
Type Parochial, all-male, college preparatory
Grades 9–12
Campus Suburban
Athletics conference Greater Catholic League South
Motto Nova bella elegit Dominus[3][4]
Mascot Crusader[4]
Color(s) Blue and gold[4]         
Established Fall 1958[5]
Publications The Crusader, Templar, Squire
Tuition $8,990.00 (2007–08)[6]
Homepage Moeller High School

Archbishop Moeller High School (often known as Moeller, pronounced /ˈmolɚ/) is a private, all-male, comprehensive, college-preparatory high school in the suburbs of Cincinnati, in Hamilton County, Ohio. It is one of six all-male Catholic high schools in the Cincinnati area and one of two that is run by the Marianist order as a part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Established in 1958 and opened in 1960,[5] Moeller quickly gained a reputation for its athletic excellence, winning seven state football championships and five "mythical" national football championships in its first 24 years, led by coach Gerry Faust, who went on to become head football coach at the University of Notre Dame.

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[edit] History

Archbishop Moeller High School was established in Fall 1958 when Archbishop Karl J. Alter appointed Monsignor Edward A. McCarthy and Brother Paul Sibbing, S.M., to supervise the planning and construction of a new high school near Montgomery, Ohio. Funds for the school were provided by Catholic parishioners in the Cincinnati area as part of the Archbishop's High School Fund Campaign. Archbishop Alter named the school Archbishop Moeller High School to commemorate the fourth Archbishop of Cincinnati, Henry K. Moeller.[5]

Moeller High School opened its doors in September 1960, along with La Salle High School, a fellow Cincinnati Archdiocesan school. Marianist Brother Lawrence Eveslage, S.M., was appointed the first principal, and the faculty consisted of Marianist priests and brothers as well as laity. Moeller High School's first class graduated in 1964. Since then, over 6,000 graduates have become Moeller High School alumni.[5]

When it opened its doors in 1960, Moeller High School received students from over 15 parishes in the northeastern part of the Greater Cincinnati area, drawing from Roger Bacon High School and Purcell Marian High School, two other all-male comprehensive Cincinnati Archdiocesan schools. Moeller High School now accepts students from beyond its traditional boundaries, using a three-tiered system of enrollment.[7]

[edit] Academics

Former Dean of Academics Michael R. Rakel describes Moeller High School's academic mission:

"Dedicated to the teaching mission of the Catholic Church, Archbishop Moeller High School is a Christ-centered community, focused on faith formation, academic achievement, and personal growth. Under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Moeller is a comprehensive college-prep high school in the Marianist tradition."[8]

Starting with the freshman class of 1999, Moeller High School adopted a new laptop program. All freshmen are required to lease laptops through the program to assist in education.[9] Leasing costs are included as part of school tuition, causing Moeller's tuition to be one of the highest in the state. The laptops are equipped to use the new network installed in the school, and teachers are able (and encouraged) to use the laptops to do more in the classroom. Common uses for the laptops include writing papers, doing research (using both the Internet and the school's reference systems), and presenting projects. Many textbooks have been replaced by electronic versions.

Overall, this change has been accepted by students, family and staff, although some issues still remain. Since the laptops are the responsibility of the student, they also become a distraction, as many students use them to watch movies, play games, or browse the Internet for non-educational purposes. Quite a number of countermeasures have been installed to counteract this, including web filtering from WebMarshal, EyeGuard (a monitoring program for administrators) and other products. However, these meausures are seen by many students as a mere joke, as maintained by the school newspaper, The Crusader.

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Politics

[edit] Sports

Baseball:

Basketball:

  • Byron Larkin – college basketball player, Xavier University's all-time leading scorer
  • Bobby Brannen – University of Cincinnati, professional basketball player in Europe and Australia
  • Mike Monserez – former NCAA All-American basketball player at the University of Notre Dame[14]
  • Mike Sylvester – professional basketball player
  • Josh Duncan - Former Basketball Standout at Xavier University

Football:

Lacrosse:

[edit] Notable faculty

[edit] Athletics

The Moeller Crusaders have a long and distinguished history of athletic success. Many of their athletic accomplishments are due to the football and baseball teams. During the 1970s and 1980s, the football team won several national titles and many other championships. The baseball team, under the direction of head coach Mike Cameron has produced many stars, some of which have moved on to Major League Baseball. Among these graduates are Barry Larkin, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Adam Hyzdu. The basketball team has achieved recent success since the mid-1990's. Since 1992, Moeller had won/shared 9 conference titles. Since 1999 Moeller Basketball has won 3 State Titles while going to 4 State Final Fours. In 2004, led by 5 starters who would go one to play NCAA Division I basketball, Moeller reached as high as the top 10 in USA Today's national poll. Since 2000, the Moeller Basketball Program has sent more than a dozen players on to play NCAA Division I Basketball. The wrestling team at Moeller is also known for being one of the premier programs in the state, as well as the nation.

Moeller High School's athletic teams – with the exception of boxing, lacrosse, and skiing – are sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and compete in the Greater Catholic League South, along with Elder, St. Xavier and La Salle High Schools. The Greater Catholic League, more commonly known as the GCL, is often considered one of the premier high school conferences in the country.

Recently, Moeller unveiled plans to build a multipurpose stadium on campus (named Gerry Faust Athletic Complex with an 8-foot bronze statue honoring him at the entrance); however, the plan faced strong criticism from neighboring homeowners, and Moeller's request to change the zoning regulation was denied. Moeller has appealed.[17]. As of March 2008, the football field portion is fully completed and ready for immediate use. Moeller's football team currently plays in the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium. Moeller High School's gymnasium, featuring two JumboTron screens, was named one of the top places for high school basketball by USA Today.

[edit] State titles

Moeller has won a number of state championships sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

OHSAA team championships
OHSAA individual championships
  • Dave Schipper – Swimming, 50 Yd Freestyle (1973, 1974)
  • Ed Anderson, Paul Franer, Mike Matanguihan, Ralph Moher – Swimming, 200 Yd Medley Relay (1981)
  • Scott Gregory – Swimming, 100 Yd Freestyle (1988)
  • Steve Busse, Scott Egbers, Scott Gregory, Tim Morrisey – Swimming, 400 Yd Freestyle Relay (1988)
  • Steve Busse – Swimming, 50 and 100 Yd Freestyle (1989)
  • Tom Zinkan – Wrestling, 130 lb. (1991)
  • Scott Ostholthoff – Wrestling, 189 lb. (1992)
  • Tom Zinkan – Wrestling, 140 lb. (1993)
  • Neil Lykins – Golf (1998)
  • Nick Lukens – Wrestling, 171 lb. (2000)
  • Joe Zinkan – Wrestling, 140 lb. (2001)
  • Ryan Lukens – Wrestling, 189 lb. (2003)
  • Brian Howell – Swimming, 200 Yd I.M. (2007)
  • Germane Lindsey – Wrestling, 140 lb. (2007)
  • Frank Becker – Wrestling, 285 lb. (2007)


Non-OHSAA championships
  • Lacrosse (2) – 1992, 1993 (Ohio High School Lacrosse Association)
  • Volleyball (5) – 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2007 (Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association)

The 2007 title went to the second team in Ohio high school men's volleyball history to go undefeated.[citation needed]

[edit] The Crusader

Moeller's student-run newspaper, the Crusader, published quarterly, is consistently recognized as being one of the top in the region. It features eight pages, four of which have full color, and a variety of content, including news, features, sports and cultural information. The small staff, led by one advisor, is responsible for reporting, writing and designing the information. All content must be approved by the school's administration before it may be published.

In 2007, The Crusader won First Place with Special Merit, the highest honor a high school newspaper can receive from the American Scholastic Press Association. The contest judged The Crusader on writing, layout and visual quality. The award is credited to the both the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 Crusader staffs as the contest judged a combination of two issues from both school years.

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Archbishop Moeller High School. School Profile. Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
  2. ^ Archbishop Moeller High School. Faculty Information & Website Links. Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
  3. ^ Latin: "The Lord has chosen new wars" (Judges 5:8)
  4. ^ a b c Archbishop Moeller High School. Symbols of Moeller. Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
  5. ^ a b c d Archbishop Moeller High School. History. Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
  6. ^ Archbishop Moeller High School (2007-09-06). Financial Aid & Tuition. Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
  7. ^ Archbishop Moeller High School. Enrollment Policy – Class of 2009. Archived from the original on 2005-03-11. Retrieved on 2006-05-16.
  8. ^ Archbishop Moeller High School. Academic Program (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
  9. ^ Guido, Anna. "Moeller: Anytime, anywhere learning", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Gannett Company, 2002-06-25. Retrieved on 2007-09-08. 
  10. ^ Office of Congressman John Boehner. U.S. Representative John Boehner (OH-8). Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
  11. ^ "Tracking", Moeller Magazine, Archbishop Moeller High School, Spring/Summer 2005. Retrieved on 2007-12-12. 
  12. ^ a b "SCOUTING; The Home Team", The New York Times, The New York Times Company, 1986-08-20. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. 
  13. ^ a b Archbishop Moeller High School. Career Hitting Records. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.
  14. ^ Player Bio: Mike Monserez. CSTV. Retrieved on 2007-08-30.
  15. ^ Knight, Andy. "Meet UC's Doug Rosfeld", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Gannett Company, 2000-12-08. Retrieved on 2007-09-08. 
  16. ^ a b c d e Archbishop Moeller High School (2007). Moeller Directory. Retrieved on 2007-08-09.
  17. ^ Sycamore Township, Ohio. Updated MOELLER Information.
  18. ^ a b c OHSAA. Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.
  19. ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Baseball. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
  20. ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Basketball D1. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
  21. ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Football. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.

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