| Benedictine High School | |
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| 2900 Martin Luther King Jr Drive Cleveland, Ohio, (Cuyahoga County), 44104-4898 United States |
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| Coordinates | 41°28′49″N 81°36′37″W / 41.4803°N 81.6104°WCoordinates: 41°28′49″N 81°36′37″W / 41.4803°N 81.6104°W |
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| Type | Private, All-Male |
| Motto | Ora et labora (Prayer and work) |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1927 |
| President | Fr. Gerard Gonda '71, OSB |
| Principal | Joseph E. Gressock |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 436 (2008) |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Bengals |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Affiliations | Benedictine |
| Website | www.cbhs.net |
Benedictine High School is a private, Roman Catholic, college preparatory high school for men, located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The school serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of over 420 young men for the 2005-2006 school year. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Benedictine's sister schools[clarification needed] are Beaumont School of Cleveland Heights, and Regina High School of South Euclid.
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History
Benedictine High School was founded in 1927 by the Benedictine monks of Cleveland. The first location of the school was at East 51st Street and Superior Avenue in Cleveland. The original focus of the founders was to teach the sons of Slovakian immigrants. The school grew quickly and in 1929 it relocated to the site of St. Andrew Abbey at 10510 Buckeye Rd. In 1940, with even further enrollment expansion, the school moved to its current location at 2900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The 1950s saw more enrollment growth for the school and increased academic recognition. In the 1960s and 1970s, as the population in Cleveland shifted and the costs of Catholic education rose, school enrollment shrunk. However, at this time the school developed a focused college preparatory program, which resulted in over 96% of students going on to college. In the 1980s, to adjust to new circumstances, the school developed an extensive bus system. The system allowed for young men from all over the Cleveland area to attend Benedictine. The 1980s also brought about a capital campaign that sparked improvements in classrooms, and the building of a new church and bell tower.
Alma Mater
All hail Benedictine,
Our dear old white and blue
We pledge our loyalty,
All your sons so true
Your cherished traditions
We tenderly review
We give Alma Mater our hearts to you.
Fight Song
Go, Benedictine
Go Right Down That Field
With Our Colors Flying
We Will Never, Ever Yield.
Rah, Rah, Rah!
Go Benedictine,
Show Your Spirit True.
Fight For the Game
And Spread Our Name
Let's Fight for the
White and Blue
Academics
Accreditation:
- Ohio State Board of Education
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
To receive a diploma, students must earn 24 credits in college preparatory classes. Because of these and other academic guidelines, over 99% of graduates qualify for college. The average class size is 18 students.
One National Merit Semi-Finalist and two commended students were members of the Class of 2007.
The school offers a selection of Advanced Placement courses, including AP World History, AP English, AP Biology, AP European History, AP US History, AP Government,AP Chemistry, and AP Calculus.
Athletics
The school has met with success in baseball, basketball, football, and track & field. The school's athletic teams do not belong to a conference, and play an independent schedule. Benedictine's rivals are Lake Catholic, St. Ignatius,St. Edward, Walsh Jesuit, and University School. Benedictine recently added a men's lacrosse team which will compete in the OHSLA.
Ohio state championship teams include:
- Basketball - 1997 and 1998
- Football - 1957 (AP Poll Champions), 1973, 1980, 1981, 1996, 2003, and 2004
- Track & Field - 1997, 1998, and 2001
Other activities
Activities for students include Academic Challenge, Art Club, Band (marching, concert, and jazz), Bennet (school newspaper), Chess Club, Computer Club, Culinary Club, Drama Club, Dragonology Club, Film Club, German Club, Italian Heritage, J.S.A. (Junior States of America), Key Club, Knights of the Altar, Latin Club, Literary Magazine (The Spectrum), Magic Club, National Honor Society, Sigma Beta, Pro-Life Club, Slovak Association, Speech and Debate, Student Council, and Yearbook, among others.
Academic Challenge
Academic Challenge is a television game show in which high school teams answer questions to earn points and is broadcast on WEWS-TV. The team has appeared on the show each year from 2005 to 2008. In 2005 and 2008 the school captured the Academic Challenge title.[citation needed]
Band
Benedictine has three different official bands: marching band, concert (symphonic) band, and jazz band.
Marching Band
The Benedictine Marching Band is smaller than most other high school bands in Northeast Ohio.[citation needed] The band goes to almost every varsity football game, and also marches in several Cleveland parades, including the St. Patrick's Day and Columbus Day parades. During basketball season, many members of the band play as a pep band at home varsity basketball games, and during hockey season a small group plays at select varsity games.
Concert (Symphonic) Band
The Concert band plays two to three concerts per year, performing a variety of selections, which in the past have included Beethoven, Liszt, and Bizet.
Jazz Band
The Benedictine Jazz Band includes all students enrolled in the "Jazz Band" class and others. It performs at concerts with the concert band, and at the annual Blue and White Gala.[clarification needed]
Dragonology Club
The Dragonology Club studies the origins and habitats of dragons.
Drama Club
The Benedictine Drama Club performs several productions each school year, with help from sister schools such as Regina High School (Ohio) and Beaumont School (Ohio). Recent performances include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, One Mad Night, and Curtains (musical).
Speech and Debate Team
The Benedictine Speech and Debate Team competes every Saturday, in the winter season, at high schools across northeast Ohio.
Travel Club
The Benedictine Travel Club takes bi-annual trips to Europe.
The Bennet (School Newspaper)
The Bennet is published about eight times per year in four-page issues.
Notable alumni
Among its over 9,000 alumni, Benedictine counts:
- Anthony O. Calabrese Jr. '54 - Ohio state court judge
- Mike Easler '69 - Professional baseball player
- Bishop Roger Gries, OSB '54 - Auxiliary bishop, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
- Jack Marschall '71 - Cleveland area news anchor
- Scott Mruczkowski '00 - Professional football player, San Diego Chargers
- Chuck Noll '49 - Head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. Four time Super Bowl Champion.
- Terry Pluto '73 - Author and award-winning columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He previously wrote for the Akron-Beacon Journal.
- Kevin Ramsey '94 Governor of 1993 Buckeye Boys State Convention & CEO of Lienfax.Com
- Anthony Russo '88 - Writer, director, and producer, working on You, Me and Dupree, Welcome to Collinwood, Arrested Development, and other television shows and movies
- Joe Russo '89 - Writer, director, and producer, working on You, Me and Dupree, Welcome to Collinwood, Arrested Development, and other television shows and movies
- Alex Slemc '91 - Director of Broadcasting for the Cleveland Indians
- Jim Swingos '59 - Cleveland area restaurateur
- Jim Trueman '53 - Founder of Red Roof Inn
- Ron Trzcinski '62 - Founder of the Original Mattress Factory
- Tom Weiskopf '60 - Professional golfer
- Joe Zelenka '94 - Professional football player, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Larry Zelina '67 - only two-time MVP of the annual Charity Game, a Thanksgiving tradition, played at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Helped Ohio State win the 1968 national championship as a sophomore starter that season. Was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 6th round in 1971.
- Joseph Rondini '95- Noted Cleveland and Chicago socialite, known for his weekly column on The Cleveland Sports Report
External links
Notes and references
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/?. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
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