Josephinum Academy
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| Josephinum Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 1501 North Oakley Boulevard Chicago, Illinois, 60622 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°54′32″N 87°41′3″W / 41.90889°N 87.68417°WCoordinates: 41°54′32″N 87°41′3″W / 41.90889°N 87.68417°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Inspiring Young Women |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1890 |
| Authority | Archdiocese of Chicago |
| President | Michael Dougherty |
| Principal | Lourdes Weber |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | all-female |
| Color(s) | Purple and white |
| Athletics conference | Girls Catholic Athletic Conference |
| Team name | Cougars |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Publication | Conversation Piece |
| Website | www.josephinum.org |
Josephinum Academy is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls high school in Chicago, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago.
Background
Jopsephinum Academy was established in 1890 by the Sisters of Christian Charity. It is now a full member of the Sacred Heart Network and operated by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. [2]
Notable alumnae
- Sandra Cisneros, author (The House on Mango Street)[3]
External links
Notes and references
- ↑ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ JA. "School History". Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ↑ Spielman, Fran; Chicago native's 'The House on Mango Street' selected for One Book, One Chicago; 11 March 2009; Chicago Sun-Times; accessed 11 March 2009
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