| St. Anthony's High School Home of the Friars |
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| Address | |
| 275 Wolf Hill Road South Huntington, Suffolk, New York, 11747 United States |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Deus Meus Et Omnia (My God and My All) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Franciscan |
| Established | 1933 |
| School code | #696 |
| Principal | Bro. Gary Cregan,O.S.F |
| Faculty | ~150 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2625 (2011) |
| Average class size | 30-35 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Slogan | Capture the Heart and the Mind Will Follow. |
| Mascot | The Friar |
| Team name | Friars |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | 'The Paduan' |
| Yearbook | 'The Anthonian' |
| School fees | $600.00 Registration Fee (2010-2011) |
| Tuition | $8,500.00 (2011-2012) |
| Enrollment Exam | C.H.S.E.E |
| Dean of Faculty and Academic Dean | Bro. Robert Gabriel |
| Dean of Student Activities/Prefect of Freshmen | Bro. Joshua DiMauro |
| Deans of Students | Mrs. Lorraine Becker/Mr. Vincent Winus |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Paul Washington |
| Athletic Director | Mr. Donal Buckley |
| Website | http://www.stanthonyshs.org |
St. Anthony's High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory private high school (grades 9-12) located in South Huntington, New York on Long Island. The school was founded in 1933 by Brothers of the Franciscan order on the principle, “Capture the heart and the mind will follow.” The school motto, featured prominently on its crest, is "Deus Meus Et Omnia," which in Latin means "My God and My All".
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The school was originally founded as St. Anthony’s Juniorate by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, New York in September 1931. At the time, it was designed to be an all-boys preparatory boarding school for prospective novitiates.
On August 31, 1933, ground broke on the Juniorate's new facility in Smithtown, New York. Students interested in the Juniorate attended St. Francis Preparatory School, which was then located in Brooklyn. The ground-breaking marks the founding of St. Anthony's and appears on the school's crest. The school never expanded to more than 50 or 60 pupils at one time during the early years. The first five students graduated in June 1935.[2]
In 1949, the Franciscan Novitiate moved from Smithtown to Wyandanch, New York.[2]
In 1958, the Juniorate expanded into a day school to serve the boys of the nearby towns. Anticipating this change, the school admitted no freshmen for a period of one year and changed its name to St. Anthony's High School. The school began to grow in size to its current population of nearly 2,400.[2]
In June 1969, the school's juniorate program was terminated. Following the end of the program was a substantial increase in the percentage of lay faculty members and the presence of nuns.
On December 5, 1983, Most Reverend John R. McGann announced that, as part of extensive changes in the educational plans of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, Holy Family Diocesan High School, South Huntington, New York, would close in June 1984, and St. Anthony’s High School will re-locate in the Holy Family facility. The two schools were athletic rivals and were forced to blend into one school.[2]
Following this, the school began to admit young women. St. Anthony's is currently located in this former Holy Family location at 275 Wolf Hill Road in South Huntington. [2]
On November 1, 2006 construction began on a Romanesque-style Chapel in the former senior courtyard. This is the first of many projects that make up the school's Strategic Planning Process, a multi-phase construction plan tailored to meet the growing population and needs of the Saint Anthony's student body. In 2007, construction began on a new Student Center, an added building to the school's campus for athletics and other extracurricular activities.
The basic curriculum at St. Anthony’s includes required courses in Theology, English, Social Studies and Physical Education (4 years); Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language (3 years); Health, Art, Music or Drama (1 year). Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered to students who qualify, with electives in all disciplines. Most students graduate with a New York State Advanced Regents diploma after successfully completing the Regents examinations. In cooperation with St. John's University, students are permitted to apply for St. John's University credits, or Long Island University, C.W. Post campus. These students must meet the requirements of St. John's University to be granted these credits.
The "St. Bonaventure Certificate" is awarded to those students who attain an overall average of 94.50% or above in their courses for the year. The "Duns Scotus Certificate" is given to those students who attain an overall average between 89.50% and 94.49% in their courses. In recognition of the academic achievements of our students during the first, second, and third quarters of the school year, students who attain an average of 89.50% or above will be placed on the Honor Roll and an Honor Certificate will be mailed to them at the end of each quarter.
Msgr. Peter J. Nolan Academic Scholarship Awards: Each year, the five highest ranking students from each year - Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes are awarded scholarships based on final numerical averages, for a total number of fifteen scholarships.
Entering freshmen must take the Catholic High School Entrance Exam offered selected high schools. To apply as a transfer student, interested parties must telephone the school for an application. The school rarely accepts transfers for the senior year.
Students are required to maintain a 75% average in order to graduate. An average of 80% is required to obtain a letter of recommendation to any college. Most St. Anthony's graduated attend four year colleges such as Yale University, Harvard College, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Fordham University, New York University, University of Notre Dame, Boston College, Manhattanville College, Loyola College in Maryland, Boston University, University of Scranton, Providence College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Fairfield University, Stonehill College and Cornell University. (Rochester Institute of Technology) An approximate 95% of the class of 2008 received grants and/or scholarships valued at over $30 million dollars.
All students must wear the official school uniform to school.
Senior & Junior Boys (Classes of 2012 & 2013) Gray uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Black uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform gold and black dress tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Senior & Junior Girls (Classes of 2012 & 2013) Gray box pleated uniform skirt worn to the knee, Black uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Sophomore & Freshman Boys* (Classes of 2014 & 2015) Black uniform slacks, worn at waist-level, Grey uniform blazer, with the embroidered school emblem, Either long or short-sleeved, white oxford, button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the slacks, with cuffs, neck and collar buttoned, Uniform black and gold patterned tie, Uniform black belt, Black socks only and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
Sophomore & Freshman Girls* (Classes of 2014 & 2015) Black knife pleated uniform skirt worn to the knee, Gray uniform blazer, embroidered with school emblem, Either long or short sleeved white oxford button-down uniform shirt, fully tucked into the skirt, with cuffs and collar buttoned, and if desired, the top button only left open, Plain beige nylons only, with no design, and White Cross, black uniform shoes only.
In the past decade, St. Anthony's has won 19 league titles, plus some state championships. St. Anthony's' usual opponents include Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High School. It has been ranked as the number 1 sports program in New York state by Sports Illustrated.
The most lauded team at Saint Anthony's High School in the last 2 decades has been the Varsity Football team. The Friars have won 9 of the last 10 championships including 7 in a row from 2001-2007. This run has been orchestrated by head coach Rich Reichert. He has been so successful, the path leading to Cy Donnelly field from the parking lot has been designated "Reichert's Way".
St. Anthony's hockey team has also exhibited recent success. The team has won 7 straight county championships and won the New York State championship for New York State Amateur Hockey Association teams in the 2007-08 season. St. Anthony's hockey applied and was awarded membership to the Catholic High School Hockey League, part of the CHSAA, with members such as Iona Prep, Fordham Prep, Monsignor Farrell High School, Chaminade High School, and Archbishop Stepinac High School, for the 2008-09 season. In the 2009-10 season, the varsity hockey team won the CHSHL championship beating defending champion Monsignor Farrell. Since joining the CHSHL, the JV team has also won three consecutive championships in the 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons. The Varsity Mens Lacrosse team had always been in the top 25 schools in the nation. They have won the CHSAA crown the past two years, 2009-2010. The Girls Varsity Swim team has been a powerhouse winning five championships since 2005 including the 2010 championship. They won 4 straight championships from 2004-08.
In 2008 the Boys Varsity Soccer team went undefeated to a league and state championship title. All ten of their graduated seniors went on to a D1 soccer school including Providence, UConn, St.Johns, Fordham Prep, and the University of Delaware.
In 2010 the Boys Varsity Swimming and Diving team won their first league championship concluding their first undefeated season. Dan McBride was named coach of the year. The team then placed 4th at States and was the top Catholic School.
Dozens of extracurricular activities enable students to pursue widely varied interests and talents, and to involve themselves in community service. The high school's instrumental and choral programs have performed in the great Cathedrals and Basilicas of Europe and the United States.
Other activities include Stage Crew, Support Our Troops, Intramurals, S.A.D.D., Jazz Band, S.A.L.T. (St. Anthony's Leadership Team), Art Club, Gregorian Schola, C.A.R.E. (Caring Adolescents Reaching the Elderly), the Kolbe Retreat Society, Science Club, Catholic League, Legion of Mary, Chess Club, Math Club, Ski Club, Mission Awareness, Mock Trial, Step Team, Sailing Team, Comedy Club, Student Council, Creative Writing, Model UN, Newspaper Apprentice, Table Tennis, DECA, National Honor Society, TAU, Equestrian Club, Meditation Club, Tech Service Club, Foreign Language Club, Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang, Ultimate Frisbee, Pit Orchestra, United Cultures Club, Gaelic Society, Pro-Life, History and Government Club, Saint Anthony's Student Ambassadors(S.A.S.A.), Weightlifting, H.O.P.E. (Help Our Planet Earth), DDR Club, Cycling Club, the Order of the Phoenix, Cooking Club and Fashion Club.
The school has five publications including The Anthonian (yearbook), The Paduan (newspaper), The Friar Scoreboard (sports newspaper), Shades of Gray (literary magazine), and The Visionary (video yearbook).
As part of the Strategic Planning Process, St. Anthony's is currently under construction. In the Fall of 2006, St. Anthony's completed its construction of its Field Turf field and new Mondo track. The new track is one of the few tracks at a high school level to have colored hand-off zones for relays. The Our Lady of the Angels Chapel was dedicated in September 2008, and the Student Center was dedicated in May 2009. The 120,000-square-foot (11,000 m2) Student Center includes a 5 lane indoor mondo track, wrestling room, locker rooms, chorus and band rooms, three art studios and a dance studio. St Anthony's also completed the construction of a brand new astro-turf baseball field with adjacent bullpen and batting cages behind the new dugouts in 2009.
There are many traditions in St. Anthony's. One is a cloister in the center of the Academic wing, which is reserved for seniors. There is also a tradition for the Upperclassmen to tell Freshman that there is a pool located on the fourth floor. This is, however, false due to the fact that the fourth floor is home to the friary.
The pep rallies at St. Anthony's are packed with traditions. First off, Senior classes stand at the top of the bleachers for the whole rally. They conduct chants of random faculty member's names (usually popular or odd teachers), start "the wave" and get the freshman (who sit on the floor) to stand up with the chant of "Stand up Freshman! Towards the end of each pep rally five names are chosen at random (one from each grade then one from the whole school) and whomever is chosen receives a cash prize. Yet many people chose not to go and claim their prize. At the "homecoming" pep rally in the fall the Homecoming King and Queen are crowned. They "knight" the varsity football players as the "Homecoming Guard" after the announcement is made.
A relatively new tradition is the praying of the Angelus at the beginning of seventh period every day which began in the fall of 2009.
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