Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Hudson Catholic Regional High School is a regional four-year co-educational University-preparatory Catholic high school in Jersey City, in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The school was established in 1964 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark,[6] and currently serves young men and young women in ninth through twelfth grades. The high school was conducted by the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the Baltimore District, later the District of Eastern North America, from its inception until 2008; the remaining Brothers were withdrawn in the summer of 2012, leaving the school entirely in the hands of the Archdiocesan education office.[7] The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1972.[4]

Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Address
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
790 Bergen Avenue

Jersey City
,
(Hudson County)
,
NJ
07306

United States
Coordinates40°43′33″N 74°4′1″W
Information
TypePrivate, co-education
MottoSign of Faith
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Saint John de la Salle
Established1964
OversightArchdiocese of Newark
PrincipalRichard Garibell[1]
Faculty24.0 FTEs[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment495 (as of 2015–16)[2]
 • Grade 9125
 • Grade 10130
 • Grade 11140
 • Grade 12100
Student to teacher ratio20.6:1[2]
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Black and
Gold[3]
Athletics13 varsity sports
Athletics conferenceHudson County Interscholastic League
Team nameHawks[3]
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[4]
NewspaperThe Commentator
YearbookThe Hawk
Tuition$10,000 (for 2019–20)[5]
Dean of Technology and OperationsPhilip Gazzale[1]
Dean of StudentsTerence Matthews[1]
Admissions DirectorMichaela Vaccari[1]
Athletic DirectorNicholas Mariniello[1]
WebsiteSchool website

As of the 2015–16 school year, the school had an enrollment of 495 students and 24.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 20.6:1. The school's student body was 36.2% Hispanic, 19.2% White, 16.6% Black, 11.3% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander and 16.6% two or more races.[2]

History

In 1958, Archbishop Thomas Boland announced a campaign to build additional high schools throughout the four counties of the Archdiocese of Newark. To help achieve this goal, he requested the De La Salle Christian Brothers to administer Hudson Catholic Regional High School for boys, one of seven such high schools owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Catholic teaching and values are integrated into each educational activity, program, curricular and extra-curricular program at Hudson Catholic.

The Bergen Avenue location of the school was formerly the site of the Jersey City Armory. In the eighteenth century the site was the home of Jane Tuers, a member of the Van Rypen family and an American Revolutionary War heroine. Today the adjacent area is known as McGinley Square.

While the school was under construction in 1964, St. Patrick's Parish hosted Hudson Catholic's first class of 143 students. In the following year, students moved into the partially completed school building. On April 20, 1968, Bishop Martin Stanton officiated at the laying of the cornerstone and the blessing of the school facilities. In June of that year, Archbishop Boland presided at the school's first commencement ceremonies and presented diplomas to 109 graduates.

2008 proposed closing

On April 11, 2008, Hudson Catholic announced that the school was to close on June 30, 2008, due to declining enrollment and a rising deficit.[8] A campaign was started to save Hudson Catholic Regional High School led by current students, alumni, faculty, and the surrounding community. On May 7, 2008, it was announced at a meeting that $500,000 was raised and the school would stay open.[9]

Post-2008

There were about 320 students in the fall of 2008.[10] The school became coeducational in 2009.[11]

The Brothers of the Christian Schools

From the time of its founding in 1964, Hudson Catholic was staffed by De La Salle Christian Brothers, a religious congregation of men in the Catholic Church who are devoted exclusively to the education of young people. The Brothers of the Christian Schools, as St. John Baptist de la Salle's followers came to be known, live in a prayerful community in a residence on campus. The "FSC" designation after the name of Brothers (as listed in the directory) is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase for Brothers of the Christian Schools. They take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They are not priests, since St. La Salle wanted them to consider teaching as their only vocation in life and as an indication of their commitment to young people. The Brothers ended their service to Hudson Catholic in July 2012.

Academics

Students who attend Hudson Catholic are required to take four years of both Religion and English, in addition to three years of Science, History and Mathematics. Only two years are required for a Modern Language and Physical Education. However students do take more than the required years of the school's set academic requirements. The average class size is 26 students.

The school year is divided into two semesters, each having two quarterly marking periods. Mid-terms are administered at the conclusion of the first semester in late January and Finals are administered at the conclusion of the second semester in early June.

Faculty

75% of the Hudson Catholic faculty have master's degrees, while one member possesses a Doctorate and two others a PhD. The 43 teaching faculty members share 49 Master's degrees and three members of the faculty are also adjunct professors at area colleges.

De La Salle Scholars Program

The De La Salle Scholars Program is a comprehensive and integrated 4-year program intended to provide a scholarly, liberal education. The requirements are designed to meet the special needs of the academically gifted student. Accelerated content, in-depth study, small group discussion, interdisciplinary approaches and experimental learning opportunities are integral parts of the Scholars Program.

Student participants De La Salle Scholars are a select group of students who commit themselves to the pursuit of truth and knowledge. These scholars are expected to be active learners who take responsibility for their education.

Student selection Students are selected for the Scholars Program based on their overall intellectual ability as demonstrated by their grammar school grade point average, their high school entrance test scores, and recommendations provided by a teacher and/or counselor. Eighth grade students who select Hudson Catholic Regional High School as one of their choices for secondary education and who meet the criteria will be invited to join the Scholars Program. The invitation is accompanied by a scholarship offer of no less than $1000.00.

Program requirements

  • One week pre-freshman summer program in communication, research and study skills.
  • A full Honors course load, including Honors Latin, during the first year.
  • An Integrative Seminar during the second year.
  • A Service Project during the junior/senior year.
  • A Scholars Qualifying Paper during the senior year.
  • Three years of a Modern Foreign Language.
  • A minimum of two subject area (one in humanities, one in science) at the Honors level throughout the four years, including at least one Advanced Placement course.

Program goals

  • To ensure that each student has an opportunity to develop his intellectual gifts to the fullest.
  • To enhance the opportunities for fellowship, service and leadership in a Christian community.
  • To provide guidance and mentoring to students in the appreciation of their own talents and those of others.

Extra-curricular activities

At Hudson Catholic, students are strongly encouraged to become involved in one or more of the extra-curricular activities and/or sports sponsored by the school, which include: Amnesty International, Biology Club, The Commentator, Drama Club, Filipino-American Club, French Club, Hawk Yearbook, Lasallian Youth Group, Music Club (School Choir), National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Spanish Club, Student Government, Technology Club, History Club, Anime/Manga Club, Madden Club, Ebony Club, Chemistry Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, Mock Trial,and just newly added a Forensics club.

Athletics

The Hudson Catholic Regional High School Hawks[3] compete in the Hudson County Interscholastic League, which includes private and public high schools in Hudson County and operates under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.[12][13]

In addition to intramural sports, interscholastic teams sponsored by Hudson Catholic include:[3]

  • Fall Sports: Cross Country, Football, Soccer (boys), Soccer (girls), Volleyball (girls)
  • Winter Sports: Basketball (boys), Basketball (girls), Swimming (boys), Swimming (girls), Bowling, Indoor Track and Field
  • Spring Sports: Baseball, Softball, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball (boys), Outdoor Track and Field

The boys' basketball team won the Group A state championship in 1976, defeating Holy Spirit High School in the tournament final.[14]

The Hudson Catholic hockey team won the parochial state hockey championship in 2000, defeating Seton Hall Preparatory School by a score of 2–1, and then defeated Bayonne High School by a 4–2 margin to win the Tournament of Champions.[15]

The boys wrestling team won the North Jersey Non-Public Group B state title in 2008 and 2009.[16]

In 2014, the baseball team won its first state title, finishing the season with a 19–10 record and defeating St. Joseph High School by a score of 7–0 in the Non-Public B tournament championship game.[17]

Guidance counseling

Br. David S. Baginski, FSC Guidance Center is an integral part of the Hudson Catholic campus. Located on the first floor, the Guidance Center is one of the busiest rooms on the campus. Contained within are two Counseling Offices, the College Placement Office and The Learning Center for Compensatory Education and Supplemental Instruction.

A full-time counselor runs the College Placement Office. In addition to the various catalogs, brochures, and viewbooks that are available, the room is equipped with high-speed cable Internet which enables the students to take virtual tours of college campuses, as well as apply on-line when applicable. A TV/VCR is available to view the video library of colleges and universities.

Three counselors are assigned to the freshman, sophomore and junior classes. The counselors coordinate school programs and events such as the SAT's, college fairs, career days, financial aid seminars and study skills workshops.

Technology

As of the 2006–07 school year, Hudson Catholic is the home to 200+ Pentium computers, three computer labs, High–speed wireless cable internet, Virtual Reality Unit, Mini-networks in labs, Video microscopy, Electronic balances, Digital microscopes, Level 3 SMART classroom (Biology Lab), and ten Smart Boards.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty
  • Leonard Marshall (born 1961), defensive lineman for 12 seasons in the NFL who coached the school's football team to a 3–7 record in 2010.[25]
  • Aileen Quinn (born 1971), actress, singer and dancer best known for having played the title role in the 1982 film Annie.[26]

References
  1. Faculty and Staff, Hudson Catholic Regional High School. Accessed July 24, 2017.
  2. School data for Hudson Catholic Regional High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed October 20, 2017.
  3. Hudson Catholic Regional High School, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 11, 2016.
  4. Hudson Catholic Regional High School, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools. Accessed December 31, 2019.
  5. Tuition and Fees, Hudson Catholic High School. Accessed December 31, 2019.
  6. Hudson County Catholic High Schools, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Accessed August 11, 2017.
  7. Staff. "Brothers of the Christian Schools to Close its Community at Hudson Catholic Regional High School", Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of North America, July 5, 2012. Accessed July 16, 2012. "For forty-eight years the Brothers have been privileged to minister alongside their colleagues at Hudson Catholic as administrators, teachers, and staff. As a result of personnel restructuring within the school for the 2012–13 academic year, various faculty and staff changes will be implemented. The impact of these changes causes the Brothers to conclude that a viable Brothers' community can no longer be maintained at Hudson Catholic."
  8. Fink, Jason. "Hudson Catholic to close", The Jersey Journal, April 12, 2008. Accessed April 14, 2008. "Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City will close at the end of this school year, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Newark confirmed last night."
  9. "Answered Prayers, Alumni surpass goal by $108G to save school", The Jersey Journal. Accessed May 8, 2008.
  10. Sibayan, Reena Rose (September 9, 2008). "Hudson Catholic starts new school year after almost closing". Nj.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020. About 320 students sat gym knowing that their ranks will be bolstered next year when girls will be admitted for the first time.
  11. "A troubling decade for Catholic high schools in Hudson County". Nj.com. March 23, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  12. Member Schools, Hudson County Interscholastic League. Accessed August 11, 2017.
  13. League Memberships – 2016–2017 Archived November 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed January 10, 2017.
  14. NJSIAA Group Basketball Past Champions, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 11, 2016.
  15. Staff. "Kings of the ice: Hudson Catholic captures state hockey Tournament of Champions title", The Hudson Reporter, March 25, 2000. Accessed July 16, 2012. "The Hawks first upset Seton Hall Prep, 2–1, to capture the NJSIAA Parochial state championship. Then, two nights later, the Hawks took care of Hudson County rival and public schools champion Bayonne to take the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title as well. The Hawks' 4–2 victory over Bayonne at the Continental Airlines Arena last Monday night enabled Hudson Catholic to secure the first-ever state championship for a Hudson County school."
  16. History of the NJSIAA Team Championships, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 11, 2016.
  17. Bernstein, Jason. "Baseball state championships: Hudson Catholic shuts out St. Joseph (Hamm.) for Non-Public B title", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, June 7, 2014. Accessed December 7, 2017. "After graduating, and a long bus trip to Toms River North High School, Pilovsky pitched Hudson Catholic to its first ever state title as it defeated St. Joseph (Hamm.), 7–0, in the NJSIAA/Star-Ledger Non-Public B championship.... Going on three days rest, Pilovsky (10–2) tossed a two-hit shutout, striking out eight and walking four. It was Pilovsky's third complete-game victory for Hudson Catholic (19–7) in the state tournament."
  18. Bonamo, Mark J. "Meet Sean Connors JC police detective faces incumbent Sacco for 32nd District Senate seat", The Hudson Reporter, May 15, 2007. Accessed October 25, 2017. "A Jersey City native, Connors, 38, was born at the famous and now closed Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital. A graduate of Hudson Catholic High School, Connors attended Hudson County Community College for a year before he joined the Hudson County Police Department."
  19. Hague, Jim. "Hudson Catholic girls get a chance of a lifetimePay visit to YES Network studios and baseball analyst Curry", The Hudson Reporter, July 30, 2017. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Jack Curry, the award-winning analyst on the YES Network, covering the New York Yankees, paid a visit to his high school alma mater, namely Hudson Catholic, on the school's Career Day in February.Curry is a Jersey City native who was a recent inductee into the Hudson Catholic Hall of Fame."
  20. Villanova, Patrick. "Former Jersey Journal reporter breaks story on R. Kelly 'cult' allegations", The Jersey Journal, July 24, 2017. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Born in Jersey City, DeRogatis attended Hudson Catholic High School and began his career in journalism in the 1980s as a reporter with the Journal covering Hoboken."
  21. Sigel, Ben. "Louis King enrolls at Hudson Catholic", 247Sports.com, February 9, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2018. "Today, Schneider is reporting that King has enrolled at Hudson Catholic (NJ), but will sit out the remainder of the 2015–16 season.... He spent his first year at Roselle Catholic before transferring to Pope John for his sophomore season. King is going on his third school in as many years."
  22. Zeitlinger, Ron. "Hudson hoops great O'Koren heads Hudson Catholic 2016 HOF class", The Jersey Journal, February 2, 2016. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Hudson County basketball legend Mike O'Koren, a three-time All-American at North Carolina who played eight NBA seasons, and five others have been selected to the Hudson Catholic Hall of Fame.... O'Koren (Class of 1976), who has coached in the NBA for a number of years, is currently a senior advisor for the Rutgers men's basketball program."
  23. Hague, Jim. "Jersey City’s Super Bowl HeroDwayne Sabb’s epic journey", The Hudson Reporter, October 23, 2013. Accessed October 25, 2017. "When Sabb went to Hudson Catholic, he tried out for the baseball team, but legendary coach Joe 'Rocky' Pope cut him."
  24. Glovin, Bill. "Hoop Profiles: Jim Spanarkel", Duke magazine, March 31, 2002. Accessed October 25, 2007. Accessed October 25, 2017. "At Hudson Catholic High School, Spanarkel starred in both baseball and basketball."
  25. Stanmyre, Matthew. "Former Giants great Leonard Marshall steps down as Hudson Catholic High football coach", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, January 4, 2011. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Former Giants and Jets great Leonard Marshall stepped down this week as head football coach at Hudson Catholic High School after only one season at the school."
  26. Kaulessar, Ricardo. "Hudson Catholic goes coed; Even former child star of Annie teaching drama there", The Hudson Reporter, September 27, 2009. Accessed October 25, 2017. "The school now has a performing arts program with a variety of classes chaired by first-year teacher Aileen Quinn, longtime stage and screen actress better known as the star of the 1982 movie Annie."
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