John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (Burien, Washington)

John F. Kennedy
Catholic High School
Address
140 South 140th Street
Burien, Washington
Burien, Washington, (King County), 98168
United States
Coordinates 47°28′42″N 122°19′55″W / 47.47833°N 122.33194°WCoordinates: 47°28′42″N 122°19′55″W / 47.47833°N 122.33194°W
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1966
Oversight Archdiocese of Seattle
Principal Michael Prato
Asst. Principal Mike Maggart
JoAnne Ludwig
Chaplain Fr. Brian Dolejsi
Teaching staff 70
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 875 (2012)
Campus Suburban
Campus size 17 acres
Color(s) Scarlet, White and Navy Blue             
Athletics conference Seamount League
Mascot Lancers
Accreditation Northwest Accreditation Commission [1]
Publication Quest (Literary Magazine)
Newspaper Profile
Yearbook Imago
Tuition $10,560
Academic Dean JoAnne Ludwig
Dean of Students Mike Maggart
Dean of Women Barbara Swann
Admissions Director Jim Mesick
Athletic Director Bob Bourgette
Website http://www.kennedyhs.org

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is a private, Catholic high school in Burien, Washington, located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle.

Profile

Kennedy Catholic was established in 1966 and is one of three Diocesan operated high schools in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle. Kennedy Catholic is formerly known as John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, but changed its name with the beginning of the 2009/2010 academic year in order to reflect its Catholic roots.[2]

Academics

The Program

When in school, students have the opportunity to earn up to 48 college credits, and are also able to be a part of the Honors Program which includes studies in Religion, the Arts, English, World Languages, Math, Social Studies and Science. All these programs are coordinated through the Aquinas Honors Department at JFK.

Mother Theresa Program

MT students take JFK classes as needed.

International program

Provides an academic year for foreign students who wish to study in the United States. Students learn the language and culture of the US and have the opportunity to become participants in the school and community. All international students attending Kennedy High School must reside in the dormitory or with a guardian or host family. No student, regardless of age, may reside alone.

Currently there are 85 students from 11 different countries attending Kennedy.

Ministries

KOOCS (Kids Offering Others Care and Support) - Cook breakfast and visit with the homeless two Saturdays per month.

St. Vincent de Paul Society - Coordinates the JFK Advent Food Drive and Lenten Rice Bowl collection, sponsors projects for the needy with other Catholic high schools, and supports the adopted Mission Church of La Guardia, Bolivia.

Way Back Inn - Provides shelter for the homeless and allows families to get back on their feet. This group works Saturdays renovating and building homes for the homeless in South Seattle.

Hunger Retreat - Students fast annually from solid food for 24 hours, get pledges for the meals missed, and donate the proceeds to eight South King County groups who help the hungry and homeless.

Human Relations Coordinators - Representatives from each class plan assemblies and programs to further understanding among the various cultures present at JFK. Senior leaders work with the Campus Ministry Office in conflict resolution when necessary.

Relay For Life- Established in the Fall of 2004, the Relay For Life team at Kennedy engages in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in the spring of each school year. Typically participating at the Green Lake Relay For Life in Seattle, the team raises money for cancer research throughout the year, selling shirts, baked goods, and car washes. They then present the money to the society at the Relay, an overnight event that occurs annually. The team is typically led by upperclassmen and involves 20-40 members each year.

Athletics

Kennedy is part of the Seamount League within the WIAA's District 3 (West Central) and has won 14 State Titles and over 145 League Titles. The Kennedy Lancers football team has produced some NCAA Division I Prospects in the last few years including University of Washington players Nate Williams and Everette Thompson. Their football team has also had University of Washington's former kick returner Paul Arnold as a student.

Men's Sports

Women's Sports

Performing arts

Choral

Drama

Instrumental

Activities

90% of students participate in a variety of school-sponsored activities/athletics. Students at JFK have the opportunity to be involved in over 40 extracurricular activities.

Intramural Sports

Honors Societies

Campus Ministry

Notable alumni

Resources

Notes and references