St. Joseph High School (Connecticut)
St Joseph High School (Trumbull, CT) - founded in 1962 - is a self-governing institution within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. It is a co-ed school of approximately 830 students.[2]
St Joseph High School | |
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Address | |
2320 Huntington Turnpike , , 06611 United States | |
Coordinates | 41°15′42″N 73°9′54″W |
Information | |
Type | Parochial, Coeducational |
Motto | Privilege and Responsibility |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Established | 1962 |
Oversight | Diocese of Bridgeport |
President | Mr. David J. Klein |
Principal | Mrs. Nancy DiBuono |
Chaplain | Rev. Eric Silva |
Faculty | 100 |
Enrollment | Approx. 820 (2018) |
Average class size | 23 |
Campus | Suburban |
Campus size | 58 acres (230,000 m2) |
Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
Mascot | Cadets |
Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges[1] |
Publication | Amaranth |
Yearbook | Spectrum |
Tuition | $16,700 for the 2020-2021 school year inclusive of textbooks |
Website | http://www.sjcadets.org |
History
Founded in 1962, St Joseph High School was run by the Marist Brothers and the School Sisters of Notre Dame[3]. The following individuals have served as Principals: Brother Edward Caffrey, Monsignor Richard Shea, Matthew Kenney, Kenneth Mayo, James P. Keane, and Nancy DiBuono (current principal)[4]. In the 2000s, St Joes adopted the Principal/President school model; the following individuals have served as Presidents: Richard Bishop, Dr William Fitzgerald (current)[5]. In 2019, Dr Fitzgerald announced his retirement and the appointment of his successor, Mr David Klein[6].
Academics
St Joseph High School offers a variety of innovative and tech-forward programs, including: a 1:1 iPad Program, Virtual High School, Aeronautical Engineering Course, and Immersion Trips.[7]
St Joseph High School offers College Level, AP, Honors, and College Preparatory level courses.[8] Fifteen (15) advanced placement (AP) courses are currently offered at St Joes, including: English Language, English Literature, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, U.S. History, European History, American Gov't, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, French, and Spanish.[9]
Clubs/Activities
St Joseph High School offers more than 50 student clubs and organizations, including 5 National Honor Societies.[10]
Catholic Identity
St Joseph High School offers Mass each day in the Alumni Chapel located on campus[11]. The school also boasts a full-time Chaplain, Fr. Eric Silva[12].
Service
St Joseph High School students are required to complete community service: 15 hours freshman year, 20 hours sophomore year, 25 hours junior year, 30 hours senior year.[13]
Athletics
St Joseph High School is part of the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC). The school fields 49 teams in 19 sports, including: Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball, and Tennis. The school also participates in Co-Op Teams with Trumbull High School for Swimming & Diving, Ice Hockey, and Gymnastics.[14] Since 1975, SJ Athletic teams and individuals have won more than 100 Championships.[15]
In 2019, the St Joseph High School Varsity Football Team became the first team to win 3 different Class Championships (Class S, Class M, Class L) in 3 consecutive years.[16]
Notable alumni
- Dan Iassogna, Major League Baseball umpire[17]
- Julia Marino, professional snowboarder, Member of 2018 USA Winter Olympic team, 5x Winter X Games Medalist[18]
- Tyler Matakevich, Linebacker for Buffalo Bills - Former AP All-American for the Temple Owls, winner of the Nagurski and Bednarik awards.[19]
- Kevin Nealon, actor/comedian[20]
- Christy Carlson Romano, actress[21]
- Lisa Lampinelli, comedienne/actress/motivational speaker[22]
References
- NEASC-CIS. "NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools". Archived from the original on 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- "Fast Facts - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- "Our History - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Our History - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Our History - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "St Joseph High School Appoints New President". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Innovative Programs - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- "Programs of Study - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- "St Joseph High School Course Catalog Link" (PDF). St Joseph High School.
- "Clubs & Activitites - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- "Spiritual Life - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- "Faculty & Staff Directory - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- "Community Service - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- "Sports - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- "SJ Championship History - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- "No. 2 St. Joseph holds off No. 1 Hand in Class L final, wins 3rd-consecutive title". www.gametimect.com. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- "'17-'18 Alumni News and Annual Report". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- St Joseph High School Cadets (2018-02-06), Former SJ Cadet Goes for Gold! Julia Marino, USA Olympic Snowboarder, retrieved 2019-03-11
- "Alumni Athletes - St. Joseph High School". www.sjcadets.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- "Classmates.com".
- "Christy Carlson Romano". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- Reilly, Genevieve (2018-10-26). "A Chat with... Lisa Lampanelli who is debuting a new show at the Fairfield Theater". Fairfield Citizen. Retrieved 2020-01-08.