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==History== ==History==
Andrew W. Wilson founded the Kiski School in 1888 on a wooded hill overlooking the ] separating ] from ], on land that had once been a ] and ]. Forty-two students had graduated from Kiski by 1894; 26 of them went to ]. The original faculty consisted of just Wilson (who had graduated from Princeton and ]), and school co-founder R. W. Fair, who taught ]. In 1888, Dr. Andrew W. Wilson founded the Kiski School on a wooded hill overlooking the ] separating ] from ], on land that had once been a ] and ]. In
Kiski’s first catalog, printed in 1888, Dr. Wilson stated that his goal was to establish “a boys’ school of high order that would prepare graduates to enter any American college or scientific school.” There were two other elements of the founding mission. First, “to train and develop the moral faculties which at this period of life are so susceptible to culture.” And second, “to afford all the comforts and as many as possible of the pleasures and advantages of home, during this period of training.”

Forty-two students had graduated from Kiski by 1894; 26 of them went to ]. The original faculty consisted of just Wilson (who had graduated from Princeton and ]), and school co-founder R. W. Fair, who taught ].


Dr. W. H. MacColl succeeded Wilson as president in 1930. J. L. Marks and ] J. J. Daub were also influential early faculty. Dr. W. H. MacColl succeeded Wilson as president in 1930. J. L. Marks and ] J. J. Daub were also influential early faculty.
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Pidgeon led the school for 45 years, during which the school underwent additions and improvements to the facilities and growth in academic reputation and the school's ]. Under Pidgeon, four new ] were built, and others renovated. A new ] building, ], ], ] center, and administrative complex were constructed. Other campus facilities include a ], ], outdoor ], field house, nine-hole ], and the Swank Student Center, which opened in 2009. The campus is ], and all students are provided with a ] computer. Pidgeon led the school for 45 years, during which the school underwent additions and improvements to the facilities and growth in academic reputation and the school's ]. Under Pidgeon, four new ] were built, and others renovated. A new ] building, ], ], ] center, and administrative complex were constructed. Other campus facilities include a ], ], outdoor ], field house, nine-hole ], and the Swank Student Center, which opened in 2009. The campus is ], and all students are provided with a ] computer.


In 2005, Kiski reinstated a ] program that allows students to attend without residing on campus. In 2005, Kiski reinstated a ] program that allows students to attend the school without residing on campus.

==Student Life== ==Student Life==
Kiski boys live two to a room in one of six dorms. Normally, there are two or more faculty members—as well as their families and pets—in each residence. Every Kiski boy eats meals with a faculty family and adheres to a coat-and-tie dress code. Kiski boys live two to a room in one of six dorms. Normally, there are two or more faculty members—as well as their families and pets—in each residence. Every Kiski boy eats meals with a faculty family and adheres to a coat-and-tie dress code.

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School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
The Kiski School
Address
1888 Brett Ln
Saltsburg, Pennsylvania 15681-8951
United States
Coordinates40°29′12″N 79°27′26″W / 40.4868°N 79.4571°W / 40.4868; -79.4571
Information
Former nameKiskiminetas Springs School
TypePrivate independent college-preparatory high school
Boarding & Day
MottoTemplate:Lang-la
Religious affiliation(s)Nonsectarian
Established1888; 136 years ago (1888)
FounderAndrew W. Wilson
CEEB code394365
NCES School ID01197887
Head of schoolChristopher A. Brueningsen
Faculty24.9 (FTE)
Grades9–12, PG
GenderAll-male
Age range14–18
Enrollment180
 • Grade 925
 • Grade 1052
 • Grade 1150
 • Grade 1253
Average class size10
Student to teacher ratio7:1
LanguageEnglish
Campus size350 acres (1 km)
Campus typeRural
Color(s)  Black
  White
SloganPreparing young men to succeed in college and in life
NicknameCougars
AccreditationMSA, NAIS, TABS, PAIS
PublicationThe Kiski School Bulletin
NewspaperKiski News
Kiski Minutes
YearbookKiskiminetan
Endowment$10 million
Tuition$48,500 (boarding)
$38,500 (day)
Websitewww.kiski.edu

The Kiski School (also known as Kiski) is a private, all-male college-preparatory boarding school for students in grades 9–12, along with a post-graduate (PG) year. Kiski, named after the nearby Kiskiminetas River, is located in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles (48 km) east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1888, Kiski is the oldest remaining non-military all-male boarding school in the United States.

Kiski has an enrollment of about 180, of which approximately 35 percent are international students.

History

In 1888, Dr. Andrew W. Wilson founded the Kiski School on a wooded hill overlooking the Kiskiminetas River separating Westmoreland County from Indiana County, on land that had once been a summer resort and mineral spa. In Kiski’s first catalog, printed in 1888, Dr. Wilson stated that his goal was to establish “a boys’ school of high order that would prepare graduates to enter any American college or scientific school.” There were two other elements of the founding mission. First, “to train and develop the moral faculties which at this period of life are so susceptible to culture.” And second, “to afford all the comforts and as many as possible of the pleasures and advantages of home, during this period of training.”

Forty-two students had graduated from Kiski by 1894; 26 of them went to Princeton. The original faculty consisted of just Wilson (who had graduated from Princeton and Pennsylvania Law School), and school co-founder R. W. Fair, who taught mathematics.

Dr. W. H. MacColl succeeded Wilson as president in 1930. J. L. Marks and Colonel J. J. Daub were also influential early faculty.

L. M. Clark was elected president of the school's board of trustees in 1941 and was appointed Head of School in 1942. Many campus additions and improvements were carried out under Clark's leadership. Upon his retirement in 1957, the assistant to the headmaster of Deerfield Academy, John A. Pidgeon, was chosen to succeed him.

Pidgeon led the school for 45 years, during which the school underwent additions and improvements to the facilities and growth in academic reputation and the school's endowment. Under Pidgeon, four new dormitories were built, and others renovated. A new classroom building, dining hall, library, fine arts center, and administrative complex were constructed. Other campus facilities include a baseball field, swimming pool, outdoor track, field house, nine-hole golf course, and the Swank Student Center, which opened in 2009. The campus is wireless, and all students are provided with a laptop computer.

In 2005, Kiski reinstated a day student program that allows students to attend the school without residing on campus.

Student Life

Kiski boys live two to a room in one of six dorms. Normally, there are two or more faculty members—as well as their families and pets—in each residence. Every Kiski boy eats meals with a faculty family and adheres to a coat-and-tie dress code.

Athletics

Kiski places an emphasis on athletics, requiring students to participate in one sport every season. Kiski has established 23 athletic teams, including:

Kiski athletics largely take place in the school's 75,000 square feet (7,000 m) Ross Athletic Center, on the high school track, the school nine-hole golf course, campus cross-country trails, or baseball and soccer facilities.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ Trescavage, Jamie. "Clark to attend Kiski Prep". Fight on State Website. Retrieved 23 February 2007.
  2. "James Clark". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  3. "About Jack". Official Website of Jack Hanna. Archived from the original on 17 February 2007. Retrieved 24 February 2007.
  5. Call, Andy (19 January 2002). "Massillon's Stuhldreher went on to become one of the 'Four Horsemen'". Canton Repository Website. Retrieved 25 February 2007.

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