Waterpark College
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Motto | Virtus Sola Nobilitat 'Virtue is its own Reward' |
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Established | 1892 |
Type | All-male Secondary |
Affiliations | Roman Catholic Christian Brothers |
Headmaster | Mr. Thomas A. Beecher |
Founder | Christian Brothers |
Chaplain | Siobhain NĂ Rhian |
Location | Waterford, Ireland |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Crimson, Plum and Black |
Main Sports | Rugby |
Website | www.waterparkcollege.com |
Waterpark College is a secondary school in the city of Waterford, Ireland. The school was established in 1892 on the banks of the River Suir, and still provides a secondary education to boys from Waterford City, County and the surrounding area. Its Principal Thomas A. Beecher has held his position since 1990. Societies within the college include a Debating Society, a Chess Society, an Arts and Literature Society and a dedicated Library Council. Sports are also very strong in the school, with a strong history in the area of rugby.[1]
[edit] Headmasters
- Br. Breathnach
- Br. Gravin
- Br. Kavanagh
- Mr. Maurice O' Connor
- Mr. Thomas A. Beecher (1990-present)
[edit] Notable Alumni
- John Hearne - Chief Architect of the Irish Constitution (1937).
- Martin Cullen - TD and Minister for Social & Family Affairs.
- Brian Havel - Dean of Law in DePaul University, Chicago.
- Mario Rosenstock - Comedian, political satirist and creator of Today FM's "Gift Grub"