John A. Coleman Catholic High School
John A. Coleman Catholic High School was a private, Roman Catholic high school in Hurley, New York. It was under the control of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York until 2001. From its inception in 1966 until its closing in 2019, Coleman Catholic contained grades 9–12.[2]
| John A. Coleman Catholic High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
430 Hurley Avenue , , 12443 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°55′59″N 74°2′36″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Respect, Responsibility, Religion |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1966 |
| Closed | 2019 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | White, Green and Gold |
| Athletics | Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf, Volleyball |
| Athletics conference | Mid-Hudson Athletic League |
| Team name | Statesmen |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Tuition | $7,000. (2017–18) |
| Website | www.colemancatholic.org |
Background
The building that is now the former John A. Coleman Catholic High School is located in Hurley, New York. Coleman Catholic was established in 1966 and since 2001 had operated independently from the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. The school was known for its musical theater program, as well as accomplished athletics teams.
At one time it had over 600 students, but the enrollment figures declined and by 2001 it had 182 students. In 2001 the school was threatened with closure, but remained open after it agreed to remain independent of the archdiocese.[3]
Coleman Catholic closed down officially on August 31, 2019.
Athletics
Coleman Catholic was a member of the Mid-Hudson Athletic League (MHAL) and competed in Division 4 along with the high schools of Millbrook, Rhinebeck, and Webutuck. Other MHAL member schools are Dover, Ellenville, Highland, Hyde Park, Marlboro, New Paltz, Onteora, Pine Plains, Red Hook, Rondout Valley, Saugerties, Spackenkill and Wallkill. The MHAL is within Section 9 the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).
Kingston Daily Freeman Player of the year Ryan Johnson 2005
Coleman Catholic is the only Class D team in the MHAL.
Coleman participated in Varsity, JV, and modified sports, including Soccer (Boys/Girls); Basketball (Boys/Girls); Baseball (Boys); Softball (Girls); Golf (Boys); Track (Boys/Girls); Cross Country (Boys/Girls); Tennis (Boys/Girls); Volleyball (Girls).
Coleman Boys Basketball was a Class C team as of the 2014–15 season.
Coleman Girls Basketball was a Class B team as of the 2012–13 season.
Here are past Championships won by Coleman Catholic:[4]
League Championships
Boys' Basketball: MHAL 1983–84, 1984–85; MHAL Division IV 2007–8, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13
Girls' Basketball: MHAL 2009–10; MHAL Division IV 2007–2008, 2008–2009, 2011–2012
Baseball: MHAL 1977, 1982; MHAL Division IV 2005
Boys' Cross Country: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1987, 1989
Girls' Tennis: MHAL 1988, 2003, 2004, 2005
Field Hockey: MHAL 1980, 1981, 1985
Golf: 1973, 1976, 1977, 1989
Section 9 Championships
Boys' Basketball (Class C): 1983–84; (Class D): 1984–85, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14
Girls' Basketball (Class D): 2003–04, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, (Class C): 2011–12, (Class B) 2012–13
Baseball (Class B): 1977, 1982, 1983; (Class D): 1992, 1995, 1998, 2012, 2013, 2014
Boys' Cross Country (Class B): 1974, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981; (Class D) 2007
Girls' Cross Country (Class D): 2006, 2007, 2010
Boys' Outdoor Track and Field (Class D): 2001, 2002
Girls' Outdoor Track and Field (Class D): 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Volleyball (Class D): 1991, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2012
Girls' Tennis (Singles): Dawn Brownlie; 1988; Dana Postupack; 2003, 2004, 2005
Girls' Soccer: 2010, 2011,
State Regional Championships
Boys' Basketball (Class C): 1983–84; (Class D) 1984–85, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14
Girls' Basketball (Class D): 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11 (Class C): 2011–12
State Championships
Girls' Tennis (Singles): Dana Postupack; 2003, 2004, 2005
Girls' Basketball (Class D): 2008–09, 2010–11
Boys' Baseball: 1977, 2012
Theater
In the fall of 2010, John A. Coleman was among the first high schools in the country to be given the rights to perform the musical, The Phantom of the Opera, in its entirety. This accomplishment was so significant that it received international coverage in BroadwayWorld.com.[5] The Broadway company of "Phantom of the Opera" took an interest in the Coleman production and invited the cast to see the Broadway show as their guests. After the show the student-actors were invited into the stars dressing rooms to meet and discuss the show. The Coleman student-actors were then taken on a tour of set, the backstage, and technical workings of the Majestic Theater.[6] The spring 2011 Coleman production of The Secret Garden also attracted the attention of the Broadway community; the Coleman cast traveled to New York City where it met and sang from the show for original Broadway cast members.[7]
References
- MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- "School Website".
- Werthamer, Cynthia (2001-05-02). "COLEMAN SURVIVES: High school to stay open; St. Peter's less fortunate". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- "Coleman Catholic Championships".
- "Coleman Among First Schools to Produce Phantom of the Opera". Broadway World.com. Broadway World. Retrieved 2011-09-18.
- "Photo Flash: High School PHANTOM Cast Visits Broadway Production". Broadway World.com. Broadway World. Retrieved 2011-09-18.
- "Photo Flash: Original Broadway Cast of The Secret Garden Reunites". Broadway World.com. Broadway World. Retrieved 2011-09-18.
