St. Vincent - St. Mary High School
| St. Vincent-St. Mary High School | |
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| Headmaster | Mr. David V. Rathz |
| School type | Private, co-ed, college preparatory |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Location | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Mascot | The Fighting Irish |
| School newspaper | "The Leprechaun Gold" |
| School yearbook | "The Phoenix" |
| School literary magazine | “The Beehive” |
| School colors | Green and Gold |
| Enrollment | 650 students |
St. Vincent - St. Mary High School is a private, coed, Catholic high school located in Akron, Ohio. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The school is commonly abbreviated SVSM, St. V-M, ASVSM, or STVM. However, the school's official abbreviation is STVM.
Mission statement
In the spirit of the Gospel, we are committed to educate the whole person, to lead and serve; enlightening the mind, developing the body, touching the heart, and inspiring the soul.
Academics overview
The school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, including three tracks (basic, college preparatory, and Honors/AP) for all core academic courses. The school offers nine Advanced Placement courses and strong fine arts programs in music, drama/theatre, and visual art, with a dance program in the planning stages. The school's foreign language offerings include five years of Spanish and French, and four years of Russian. In addition, the school offers a variety of elective courses from which to choose, allowing students much control in determining their course of study above and beyond the school’s graduation requirements.
Administration
The current headmaster is Mr. David Rathz, who is responsible for all academic aspects of the school. Mr. Tim Castrigano serves as the CFO and development director, responsible for all the school's financial aspects. Mr. Burke Stephens (V63) is the current dean of students, and Ms. Carol Gill (M67) is the Academic Advisor.
History
St. Mary High School opened in 1897 and graduated the first class in 1901.
St. Vincent High School opened in 1907.
Both schools were founded by Rev. Dr. Thomas F. Mahar.
The two schools merged in 1972.
As of 2006, STVM has graduated 5,698 student since the merger, and over 16,000 since 1901.
Athletics
STVM has a rich history of competitive and championship caliber athletic teams.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys Basketball – 1929*, 1984, 2000, 2001, 2003
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- Boys Baseball – 1986, 1989 [6]
- Boys Football – 1972, 1981, 1982, 1988 [7]
- Boys Golf – 1927**
- Boys Individual Cross Country - 2001 (Anthony Mion), 2002 and 2003 (Matt Buzek)
- Boys Track and Field - 2002 (Anthony Mion - 2 mile), 2003 and 2004 (Matt Buzek - 2 mile), 2005 (4 x 800 Relay)
- Boys Wrestling – 2001 [8]
- Girls Basketball – 1979, 1980, 1995
- Girls Softball – 1979, 1984 [9]
"*" 1929 Basketball title won by St. Mary High School prior to merger with St. Vincent.
"**" 1927 Golf title won by St. Vincent High School prior to merger with St. Mary
National Titles
- COA National Cheerleading Champions, Small Mount Division - 2000, 2001
Notable alumni
- LeBron James (1999-2003), Current professional basketball player for NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers
- Donatas Zavackas, professional basketball player of BC Šiauliai, that played for EuroLeague's Pallalcesto Amatori Udine
External link
Notes and references
- ^ a b OHSAA. Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Basketball D3. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Basketball D2. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Basketball AA. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Basketball A. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Baseball. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Football. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Softball. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
| High Schools in the Diocese of Cleveland |
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| Archbishop Hoban High School, Akron • Beaumont School, Cleveland Heights • Benedictine High School, Cleveland • Cleveland Central Catholic High School, Cleveland • Elyria Catholic High School, Elyria • Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills • Holy Name High School, Parma Heights • Lake Catholic High School, Mentor • Magnificat High School, Rocky River • Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School, Chardon • Our Lady of the Elms High School, Akron • Padua Franciscan High School, Parma • Regina High School, South Euclid • St. Edward High School, Lakewood • Saint Ignatius High School, Cleveland • St. Joseph Academy, Cleveland • St. Martin de Porres High School, Cleveland • St. Peter Chanel High School, Bedford • St. Vincent - St. Mary High School, Akron • Trinity High School, Garfield Heights • Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, Cleveland • Walsh Jesuit High School, Cuyahoga Falls |
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