Holy Cross High School (New Jersey)
Holy Cross High School in Delran Township, New Jersey is the only Roman Catholic high school in Burlington County. Holy Cross has been fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1984.[3] The school is run under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton.[4]
Occupying a 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus, it has a wide variety of co-curricular activities, including 40 sports teams and over 50 clubs, for students to participate in. Tuition for the 2007-08 school year was $7,900. As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 699 students and 49.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.6.[2]
The student population is from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. 99% of the school's graduates go onto two and four-year colleges and universities. The school had seen a decline in students in recent years, however the school has rebounded in the past three years and freshman enrollment has increased over this time.
The school has also undergone a $3.5 million renovation, including a new roof in 2005 to replace the old one which had been in place since the school opened in 1956.[1] A renovated Gerald Finsen Media Center was built during the 2005-06 school year.
Size
The campus of Holy Cross covers around 99 acres (0.40 km2).
About 96% of the student body is involved in some type of extracurricular activity. A full-time trainer and new weight lifting facility has helped the performance of the Holy Cross Lancers on the field, court, pole vault runway, and the bowling alley.
In 2006, Holy Cross created a new, redesigned Dance Team program with a custom dance studio that was completed that summer. Holy Cross features three annual drama events: a fall play, a Christmas production, and a spring musical. The 2008-09 lineup included Noises Off in October 2008, A Festival of Lessons and Carols, in December 2008 and a spring musical that runs in April.
An entire week of games and activities lead up to the big game and the homecoming dance. "Spirit Week" draws alumni, friends, family, and the curious in general.
Holy Cross' student government format is a Student Council and is open to anyone in the student body who wishes to be involved. While the Student Council Executive Board (SCEB) has a president and other positions, it takes ideas and opinions from anyone regardless of rank. The board is responsible for many of the year's events, including formal dances, homecoming activities, etc.
Athletics
Holy Cross competes in the Burlington County Scholastic League (BCSL), sports association under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). The league consists of nineteen public and non-public high schools covering Burlington County, Mercer County and Ocean County in Central Jersey.
In 2007, the field hockey team won the Central Jersey, Group I state sectional championship with a 2-1 win over Haddonfield Memorial High School in the tournament final.[5]
The 2007 boys soccer team won the South B state sectional championship with a 1-0 win over Bishop Eustace High School in the tournament final.[6]
In 2007 the Holy Cross Football team, won the Non-Public Group II State Championship with a 17-0 win over Gloucester Catholic High School in the tournament final.[7]
During the 2007-08 sports season, Holy Cross was able to bring back a total of six state championships.
A team representing Holy Cross High School competes in the South Jersey High School Ice Hockey League. In 2007 the Lancers Ice Hockey team won the S.J.H.S.H.L. Championship defeating Cherry Hill West. This was the school's first Ice Hockey championship since 1993
In 2008 the boys spring track team won the Patriot Division championship, the South Jersey Non-Public B championship, and the Non-Public B State Championship for the first time in program history.[8]
In 2008 the girls spring track team won the Patriot Division championship, the South Jersey Non-Public B championship, and the Non-Public B State Championship for their first state title since 1991.[8]
In 2008 the Holy Cross Football team, won the Non-Public Group II State Championship with a 7-0 win over Hudson Catholic High School.[9]
Faculty
Holy Cross Principal, Dennis Guida, is currently backed by two Associate Principals, Michael Fynan, Associate Principal for Business Administration, who handles facilities, and Marie Germano as Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instructional Development.[10]
Notable alumni
- Mark Adamo (born 1962), composer and librettist with New York City Opera.[11]
- Lance Bangs (born 1972, class of 1990), filmmaker, known for the Jackass movies as well as The Lazarus Effect.[12]
- Avon Cobourne (born 1979), CFL player for the Montreal Alouettes.[13]
- Phil Costa (born 1987), NFL player for the Dallas Cowboys.[14]
- Anthony Giacchino (born 1969), filmmaker and producer.[15]
- Michael Giacchino (born 1967), Emmy Award Winner, Nominated for multiple Grammy's and an Academy Award for Ratatouille.[16][17]
- Michelle Kosinski (born 1974), NBC News Emmy-award winning foreign correspondent, based in London.[17]
- Dennis Landolt (born 1986), football player for the New York Jets.[18]
- Wali Lundy (born 1983), running back for the Houston Texans.[13]
- Gregg Murphy (born 1971), sportscaster on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.[19]
- Jerry Penacoli (born 1956), correspondent on Extra.[20]
- Gervase Peterson (born 1969), contestant on Survivor: Borneo.
- John "JR" Rickert (born 1970), sports agent for NFL, MLB, and NBA players.[21]
- Keith Saunders (born 1984), linebacker who has played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[22]
- Jeff Zaun (born 1971), former professional soccer player who played at Holy Cross for three seasons before transferring out for his senior year.[23]
References
- ^ a b About Holy Cross, Holy Cross High School. Accessed March 28, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Holy Cross High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed July 26, 2011.
- ^ a b Holy Cross High School, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools. Accessed July 26, 2011.
- ^ School Directory, Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. Accessed July 26, 2011.
- ^ 2007 Field Hockey - Central, Group I, NJSIAA. Accessed November 12, 2007.
- ^ 2007 Boys Soccer - South B, NJSIAA. Accessed November 14, 2007.
- ^ 2007 Football - Non-Public, Group II, NJSIAA. Accessed March 28, 2008.
- ^ a b Lewis, John A. "Holy Cross has historic day on track", Burlington County Times, June 1, 2008. Accessed July 26, 2011. "The sight of the Holy Cross High School boys and girls track teams celebrating together, near the close of yesterday's Non-Public B state championship meet yesterday demonstrated what it really was; two great efforts. The Lancers brought home both team trophies. Harper, who coaches the boys team, saw his squad capture the first state championship in school history. The Holy Cross girls captured their first state crown since 1991 when the Lancers won the Non-Public A title".
- ^ Minnick, Kevin. "Holy Cross a champ again", Courier Post, December 8, 2008. Accessed July 26, 2011. "Aaron Fant, Elijah Phillips and Joe Wohceichowski combined for 36 tackles, and the Lancers put together a tremendous goal-line stand late in the third quarter en route to a 7-0 victory over Hudson Catholic for their second straight Non-Public Group 2 state title."
- ^ Leadership Team, Holy Cross High School. Accessed July 26, 2011.
- ^ Staff. "Composer Mark Adamo, a Willingboro native, is the man behind `Little Women'", Courier-Post, August 26, 2001. Accessed February 14, 2011. "At the time Adamo wanted to become a playwright After graduating from Holy Cross High School in Riverside he entered the playwriting program at New York University but also took every music course his schedule allowed."
- ^ Staff. Alumni News, Holy Cross Lancer News, Spring 2011. Accessed May 9, 2011. "Class of 1990: Lance Bangs directed The Lazarus Effect which premiered on May 4, 2010 on HBO."
- ^ a b Staff. "LUNDY WINS MATCHUP OF HOLY CROSS HIGH ALUMS", The Roanoke Times, December 29, 2002. Accessed February 14, 2011. "A postgame conversation between Wali Lundy and fellow Holy Cross High School alumnus Avon Cobourne was cordial but brief Saturday."
- ^ Phil Costa, Maryland Terrapins football. Accessed March 1, 2011.
- ^ Coppock, Kristen. "Filmmaker brings ‘The Camden 28’ to the nation’s attention on PBS", Burlington County Times, September 11, 2007. Accessed May 19, 2008. "A graduate of Holy Cross High School in Delran, the self-professed history buff, who lives in Astoria, N.Y., said he was especially curious why such an important event had happened so close to his hometown, and no one he had grown up with knew about it. He wanted to change that."
- ^ Gaul, Lou. "His early interest in film scores pays off with a dream job", The Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pennsylvania), November 2, 2004.
- ^ a b "Lancers working in radio, television and the movies", Holy Cross High School. Accessed March 28, 2008.
- ^ O'Gorman, George. "Undrafted Dennis Landolt looking to make his mark with Giants", The Trentonian, August 25, 2010. Accessed February 14, 2011. "Landolt is the undrafted offensive lineman from Holy Cross High who is hoping to make the G-Men after being a starter for three years at Penn State yet not being picked in the April draft. So far the 6-foot-4, 306-pounder who was Trentonian All-Area in football and wrestling at Holy Cross and a state champion wrestler for the Burlington County school, has showed the Giants coaching staff he is versatile enough to play all three spots on the offensive line."
- ^ On The Air by Laura Nachman, Bucks County Courier Times, June 2, 2006.
- ^ Sacharow, Fredda. "Half-century strong", Burlington County Times, November 16, 2007. Accessed February 14, 2011. "Former Philadelphia newscaster Jerry Penacoli (Class of 1974) and Dennis Malloy (Class of 1975), of the Dennis and Judy Show on radio station 101.5..."
- ^ Staff. "Eagles give offensive lineman Hicks 6-year deal", Courier Post, April 17, 2004. Accessed July 26, 2011. "According to Hicks' agent, John Rickert, the deal could be worth as much as $9 million, if Hicks reaches all the incentives, including trips to the Pro Bowl.... 'Its a great deal for him,' said Rickert, a native of Delran, who attended Holy Cross High School.
- ^ Gayle, Tim. "Tide's gamble on Saunders starting to pay off", Montgomery Advertiser, September 23, 2006. Accessed February 14, 2011. "Saunders had just one after playing tight end and defensive end at Holy Cross High in Willingboro, NJ."
- ^ Staff. "The debate's over, here's South Jersey's best", Courier-Post, September 4, 1999. Accessed February 14, 2011. "After starting his career at Holy Cross, Jeff Zaun moved to Shawnee for the 1988 season and became the catalyst for the century's top team."
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