Catholic Memorial High School

For the Massachusetts school, see Catholic Memorial School.
Catholic Memorial High School

Caritas in Omnibus
Charity in All Things
Address
601 East College Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin, (Waukesha County), 53186
United States
Coordinates 43°0′9″N 88°13′13″W / 43.00250°N 88.22028°W / 43.00250; -88.22028Coordinates: 43°0′9″N 88°13′13″W / 43.00250°N 88.22028°W / 43.00250; -88.22028
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1949
Oversight Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee
President Very Rev. Paul Hartmann, M. Div., J.C.L.
Principal Dr. Bob Hall, Ed. D.
Faculty 80
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 775 (2008-2009)
Color(s) Royal blue and gold         
Athletics conference Classic 8 Conference
Mascot Crusader
Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Newspaper The Crusader
Yearbook The Knight
Athletic Director Greg Gamalski
Website http://www.catholicmemorial.net

Catholic Memorial High School (or CMH) is a co-educational Catholic high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Established in 1949, it is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association as well as a World School in the International Baccalaureate Organization.

History

In the early 1920s, St. Joseph's Parish in Waukesha County raised funds of $10,000 for a high school. This plan became reality in 1949 when Catholic Memorial High School opened as a parochial school for St. Joseph Parish. The school was named for the 23 young men of St. Joseph's who gave their lives in World War II. Later, the dedication of the school was extended to include all graduates and former students of Catholic Memorial who had died in service to their country. With the contributions of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity, based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 97 freshmen began attending classes in September 1949. The last of the teaching sisters left CMH in June 2002 after more than 50 years of service. The school is now operated by a Board of Directors, comprising both lay persons and clergy.

In its first 10 years, enrollment at CMH grew to more than 500 (the capacity of the original building). In 1959, it became an Archdiocesan high school for the parishes of Waukesha County. Additions completed in 1961 included classrooms, a cafeteria, and the first gym. Six years later, the chapel, library, and theater were added. Phase I of another addition was completed in 1991. This new wing at the southwest corner of the building houses science, art, math, and foreign language facilities. In 1993, a gift from the will of Stephen Weber more than 40 years earlier was given to the school. This gift remains the school's largest donation. Subsequently, the original 1961 gym was named to honor Stephen's mother, Julia Weber. Phase II, which was started in 1997 and completed the following year, included the InPro Athletic Center, named after the company of a donor, included repairs to the original building, two computer labs, and a renovated theater. As part of this effort, the theater's stage was named "The Grasch Family Stage," in gratitude for a generous gift.

Faith formation

Catholic Memorial High School offers the following opportunities for students to experience their faith:

The school also offers an annual retreat to enhance what is taught and lived on a daily basis. Freshmen attend a one-day retreat with their senior peer mentor leaders to reflect on the school’s motto “Charity in All Things”. Sophomores attend an overnight retreat with junior class leaders to focus on different types of relationships. Most juniors attend a Confirmation retreat with their parishes, but CMH offers an optional retreat. Seniors attend a three-day retreat to reflect on their four years at CMH and their path after high school.

Catholic Memorial offers academic courses designed to provide students with a strong grounding in Catholicism.[2]

Academics

Catholic Memorial is a college preparatory school that aims to educate a diverse body of students. Its curriculum is divided into 13 departments: art, business education, computer science, English, family and consumer education, fitness and wellness, mathematics, music, science, social studies, technical education, theology, and world language. To graduate, students are required to complete 24 credits, as follows:[3]

24.0 Total

International Baccalaureate Program

The International Baccalaureate Program (IB) is offered to juniors and seniors allowing them to gain internationally accepted college credits after passing the IB exams. CMH began the IB program in 2005. In 2009, 43 seniors received the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Many other students received International Baccalaureate certificates.

More than 200 CMH students have earned the IB Diploma. The 2014 group of IB Diploma seniors is the largest in the history of the school.

Student life

Catholic Memorial students participate in a variety of activities, including student clubs and organizations, activities, and service. CMH has over fifteen clubs and organizations ranging in size from five students to over 105 students. Service is not required at Catholic Memorial but about 96% of the student body participates in service activities.

Clubs and organizations

Drama, Forensics, History Club, International Outreach, Latin Club, Math League, National Honor Society, The Newspaper, Peer Mentors, Pro-Life Club, Rosary Club, Science Bowl, SEAS Club, Service Club, Sticky Rhinoceros-Improv Group, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook, Operation Michael,

Activities

Campus Ministry Events, Fall Fashion Show, Father-Daughter Dinner Dance, Freshman Dance, Homecoming Dance, Mother-Son Dinner Dance, Mother-Daughter Breakfast, Prom, TWIRP (The Woman Is Required to Pay), Star Search, and Walk-a-thon.

Service

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Toy Drive, Lenten Drive & Activities, Liturgical Ministries, March for Life in Washington DC, Mission Trip - Panama, Open House, Operation Michael, Retreat Facilitators, Saratoga after School Program, Thanksgiving Food Drive, TOPS Soccer[4]

Athletics

Catholic Memorial’s mascot is a Crusader, the name "Crusaders" first being used by a former sports editor of The Waukesha Freeman.

Catholic Memorial has been a member of the WIAA Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association since 2000, after the disbandment of WISAA, (Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association). The school competes in the Classic 8 Conference. In 2007, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel rated Catholic Memorial’s athletic program second in the greater Milwaukee Area.[5] The school offers the following sports:

Boys:

Girls:

State Championships, WIAA Division II(track prior to 2005 was Division I):

In 2000 girls' varsity soccer won the Wisconsin State and NSCAA National Championship, and Coach John Burke was named National Girls' High School Coach of the Year.

Notable alumni and faculty

References

  1. ↑ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  2. ↑ Faith Formation, Catholic Memorial High School.
  3. ↑ Learning, Catholic Memorial High School.
  4. ↑ Get Involved, Catholic Memorial High School.
  5. ↑ Boehler, Dave. “Setting a sports standard: Arrowhead earns top honors again.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 24 June 2007.
  6. ↑ Mark Gundrum, Wisconsin Historical Society
  7. ↑ Oregon Track Club
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