Rice Memorial High School

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Rice Memorial High School
Image:Rice_Memorial.jpg
Location
Burlington, VT, USA
Information
Religion Roman Catholic
Principal Rev. Bernard W. Bourgeois
Enrollment

465[1]
Faculty 41[2]
Average class size 20[3]
Student:teacher ratio 1:13
Average SAT scores (2006) 1599[4]
Type Parochial
Athletics 17 Interscholastic Sports
Mascot Green Knights
Color(s) Green/White
Established 1959
Homepage Rice homepage

Rice Memorial High School is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school in South Burlington, Vermont. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington. It serves students throughout Northern and Central Vermont. The new school and buildings were named for Bishop Joseph Rice who had established Cathedral High School in 1917.

The goal of Rice Memorial is to provide a challenging program that emphasizes academic excellence as well as personal and spiritual growth. Rice tries to encourage students to become a constructive member of society. The school's mission is to educate the whole person (mind, body, and soul).

Tuition is $7,550 annually.[5]

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[edit] History

It was opened on February 1, 1959 by Bishop Joyce. Previous to this the school was known as Cathedral High School and was located in Burlington, Vermont. Rice Memorial High School was built to replace the decaying building of Cathedral High School. On the day it became Rice Memorial High School, the students marched from the old Cathedral High School to the new high school.

The school equally recognizes the graduates of both schools, Cathedral/Rice, as a "joint" alumni.[6]

[edit] Students

The student body is less than 450 students, approximately 2/3 of whom are Catholic. Nineteen courses are offered in the Honors and Advanced Placement programs. In 2006, 64% of students scored 3 or higher on Advanced Placement exams. The average SAT score is 1599, and 90% of students graduate to 4 year colleges.

[edit] Faculty

The average faculty member has 17 years experience, and 68% of the faculty have advanced degrees.

[edit] Principals

  • Fr. Bernie Bourgeois 2006- [7]
  • Dr. Alan Crowley (1976) 2003-2006[8]
  • Msgr. Wendell Searles[9]

[edit] Athletics

About 80% of the students participate in interscholastic athletics.[10] There are 32 athletic teams that compete in 17 different sports.

The school's prime rival is cross-town Burlington High School.[11]

Rice Memorial's nickname is the Green Knights; the name replaced the Little Indians.

The school's colors are Green and White.

[edit] Recognition

State Championships:

  • Division I Boys' Ice Hockey (1994, 1995)
  • Division I Girls' Soccer (1999)[12]
  • Division I Boys' Baseball 1954[13]
  • Division I Boys' Basketball (2000, 2007)
  • Division I Girls' Basketball (2000, 2001)[14]
  • Girls Tennis Division I - 1985 and 1988[15]
  • Division II Boys' Soccer (1994, 2001)[12]
  • Division II Girls' Track & Field (1994)
  • Division II Girls' Soccer (1989, 1997)[12]
  • Division II Boys' Track (2003)
  • Division II Football 1983, 1988, 1989[16]
  • Division III Football (2004)[16]
  • Division II Boys' Lacrosse (2005)
  • Division III Boys' Swimming (2007)
  • Division I Scholar's Bowl (1984, 1986)

Regional Championships:

  • Division I Scholar's Bowl (2005)

[edit] Notable Alumni

  • Albert Audette (1949?) - Representative to Vermont Legislature from Chittenden 2001- [17]
  • James P. Leddy (1960) Vermont state senator, Chittenden 1998-2006
  • Peter Welch (1965) - Representative. U.S. Congress 2006-
  • Michael Pearo (1958) - 400th win as Boy's Baseball Coach[18]

[edit] Other Notes

The school holds "Stunt Nite", an annual talent competition between the Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. This was held on the weekend after Thanksgiving. This formerly two day competition was moved to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

The school has a store, "Knight's Corner", that serves students' educational as well as nutritional needs before and after school.

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Rice Memorial High School - History
  2. ^ Rice Memorial High School - History
  3. ^ Rice Memorial High School - Just the Facts
  4. ^ Rice Memorial High School - Just the Facts
  5. ^ http://ricehs.org/riceweb/RicePDF/Tuition%20Payment%20Plan.pdf
  6. ^ http://ricehs.org/riceweb/RicePDF/Alumni%20Newsletter/Spring_2006_vol7_no4.pdf
  7. ^ http://ricehs.org/riceweb/RicePDF/Alumni%20Newsletter/Spring_2006_vol7_no4.pdf
  8. ^ http://ricehs.org/riceweb/RicePDF/Alumni%20Newsletter/Spring_2006_vol7_no4.pdf
  9. ^ http://ricehs.org/riceweb/RicePDF/Alumni%20Newsletter/Spring_2006_vol7_no4.pdf
  10. ^ Rice Memorial High School - Just the Facts
  11. ^ Journal Of The Vermont Senate
  12. ^ a b c Vermont Principals Association accessed January 5, 2008
  13. ^ Vermont Pricipals Association accessed January 5, 2008
  14. ^ VBCA Info accessed January 5, 2008
  15. ^ Vermont Principals Association accessed January 5, 2008
  16. ^ a b Vermont Principal's Association accessed January 5, 2008
  17. ^ Header
  18. ^ Burlington Free Press.com | Sports

[edit] External links


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