Peninsula Catholic High School

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Peninsula Catholic High School

Established 1903
School type diocesan school
President Francine Gagne
Principal Rebecca Henle
Location Newport News, VA
Enrollment 340
Colors Blue and White
Mascot Knights
Rival School Hampton Roads Academy
Homepage Official Site

Peninsula Catholic High School is a regional school of the Diocese of Richmond located in Newport News, Virginia, which offers grades 8 through 12.

It is a a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA).




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[edit] History

Peninsula Catholic High School was founded in 1903 as St. Vincent de Paul School for girls, it became co-educational in 1929 when the Xaverian Brothers closed their school for boys. It was renamed Peninsula Catholic High school in 1968 by Bishop Russell. The school opened a new facility in the fall of 1995. Since the 1984-85 school year, Peninsula Catholic has been under lay administration.

[edit] Demographics

In the 2004-2005 school year, Peninsula Catholic's 340 students were 71% Catholic and 54% Female.

[edit] Athletics/Extracurriculars

The school's mascot is a knight.

Peninsula Catholic offers Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Forensics, Golf, Pep Band, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling

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