St. Xavier Commercial School
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| Saint Xavier Commercial School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | |
| Coordinates | |
| Information | |
| Authority | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Affiliation(s) | Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur |
| Gender | Predominantly female |
| Type | Private |
| Grades | 9–10 |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Francis Xavier |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Closed | 1960 |
St. Xavier Parish Commercial School, officially The Convent School, was a private secondary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1904 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, it remained open until 1960. It was associated with St. Francis Xavier Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Fr. Francis J. Finn, S.J., served as its first director.[1]
The school was located on Sixth Street downtown, between Sycamore and Main Streets. It offered "a two-year course of study—primarily for women—in the business arts", including "stenography, book-keeping, and typesetting". Boys from St. Xavier High School also took typing classes there; once the Commercial School closed, the high school moved to Finneytown and the parish remained at the downtown location.[1]
Tuition was $50 a year during the 1950s.[1]
[edit] Notable students
- Mildred Howard (attended 1953) – Republican candidate for United States President, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Hauck, Karl; Mark D. Motz. "The Legacy of St. Francis Xavier Is Alive and Well in Cincinnati: St. Xavier High School" (PDF), Partners Magazine, Chicago Province, Society of Jesus, Fall 2006, pp. 23–24. Retrieved on 2007-06-08.
- ^ Mildred T. 'Millie' Howard. Project Vote Smart. Retrieved on 2008-03-12.
