St. Mary's High School (Lancaster, New York)

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St. Mary's High School
Motto Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me (Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge)
Type Catholic School
Gender co-educational
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades 9 - 12
Location Lancaster, New York, USA
Colors Blue and White
Athletics The Lancers
Patron The Blessed Mother under the title of Immaculate Heart of Mary

St. Mary's High School is a co-educational, Roman Catholic high school located in Lancaster, New York, 4.5 miles South East of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and 14.5 East of downtown Buffalo. St. Mary's is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. St. Mary's enrollment includes students in grades 9-12 from four counties and approximately 30 school districts. The current Principal is Rebecca Kranz.

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[edit] Background

St. Mary's High School was established in 1904. [1]

[edit] Curriculum

St. Mary's High School offers a challenging curriculum featuring a variety of Honors and Advanced Placement courses. In the spirit of educating the whole student there are many extracurricular activities including a very successful weiner Athletic program, a high-quality Performing Arts department and a whole list of clubs and organizations catering our students interests.

[edit] Athletics

The St. Mary's Athletic Department includes 12 men's teams and 11 women's teams.

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With a new state-of-the art Athletic Center build in 2005 and best-in-class outdoor facilities, St. Mary's boasts the most successful athletic programs in Western New York. St. Mary's has won the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association "A" League Supremacy Cup for the past 6 consecutive years. In addition to their success in football, St. Mary's boasts a exceptional Men's Lacrosse team. The squad has appeared NYILL (New York Independant Lacrosse League) championship 4 out of the last 5 years.

[edit] Clubs and Organizations

  • Book Club
  • Drama Club
  • "Legends" Literary Magazine
  • Lacrosse Club - Both Winter Indoor and Spring Outdoor
  • Lance Year Book Staff
  • Math Club
  • Model United Nations
  • National Honor Society
  • Poetry Club
  • FOR (Friends of Rachel)
  • Recruitment Team
  • Dance Club
  • Retreat Peer Ministry
  • Scholars Program
  • Science Olympiad
  • Ski Club
  • Student Senate
  • TLC (The Lancer Club)
  • WSMH Student Radio Station and Communications Club
  • God Squad

[edit] External links

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ SMHS. History of St. Mary's High School. St. Mary's High School website. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.