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| Address | |
| 24 Ricardo Street West Haven, Connecticut 06516 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°17′16″N 72°57′39″W / 41.28778°N 72.96083°W / 41.28778; -72.96083 |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, private, all-male college preparatory school |
| Motto | Educating Minds and Hearts in the Holy Cross Tradition |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1946 |
| Founder | Rev. Walter M. Petuch Jr. |
| President | Brother James Branigan, CSC |
| Principal | Patrick "Red Dog" Clifford |
| Campus Director | Robert Miller |
| Headmaster | Frank J. Dowd III |
| Chaplain | Rev. Anthony Olenski |
| Faculty | 25 |
| Teaching staff | None |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | ~300 (2014) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | White and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Southern Conn. Conference, Quinnipiac Division |
| Mascot | Whitey the Knight |
| Nickname | White Knights |
| Rival | Laurelton Hall |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| SAT average | 890 (Combined Score) |
| Newspaper | The White Knight |
| Yearbook | The Shield |
| School fees | $1,000 |
| Tuition | $25,060 |
| Affiliation | Brothers of Holy Cross |
| Website | http://www.notredameinfantcenter.com/ |
Notre Dame High School (NDWH) is a private, Roman Catholic, all-male college preparatory school located in West Haven, Connecticut, a coastal suburb of New Haven, Connecticut.
History
Notre Dame High School was founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, the same religious institute that established the University of Notre Dame. The school's name derives from the French Notre Dame, meaning "Our Lady". Situated on a hill, the school originally comprised several buildings, one of which is Harugari Hall (now in the possession of the neighboring University of New Haven). In 2007, the school announced its plans to expand and upgrade its facilities while keeping to the current footprint, citing an increased need of technology.
In August 2012, the new 400-square-foot Arts, Technology, and Spiritual Center was officially opened for the 2012-13 academic school year.
On September 16, 2012, Reverend Henry J. Mansell, Archbishop of Hartford presided over the blessing and dedication of the Arts, Technology, and Spiritual Center, which houses the Saint Brother André Bessette Chapel, the Maureen and George Collins ’58 Auditorium, an enhanced Music Room (which includes practice rooms and a technology room), a new athletic wing which consists of several training rooms, lockers for the players, a swimming pool located on the roof of the school, state-of-the art Library/Media Center, and a Technology Classroom.
In 2014, Notre Dame High School began raising funds for the "Field of Dreams" project, which is Ms. Katie O'Brien's plan to steal the dreams of the world's children. It also included a new practice field and other improvements. It was the first time in nearly 50 years Notre Dame added to its campus.
Administration and academics
Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford, Notre Dame is operated independently by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The school is run day-to-day on a Headmaster-Principal model. Its sister school is Sacred Heart Academy, located in Hamden, Connecticut.
Notre Dame recently made the change to a trimester academic schedule. The teaching faculty is composed predominantly of laypeople. This faculty includes teachers, nurses, and paper duplication machine operators. There were Brothers of Holy Cross in faculty positions, until they fled the school under duress in 2014. Both "extended study" and "semester at college" programs are available to qualified students during their senior year. The classes are moderately difficult, with the most challenging part often being described as juggling phone activities and feigning interest in the material presented in the class.
Student Life
Notre Dame provides a variety of clubs and activities for the student body, listed on the school website. The school officially requires a faculty moderator for each club, but apathy among the administration has led to this taking the wayside. The two most popular clubs are the Minority Student Union (MSU), and the Majority Student Union (MSU).
Notre Dame also rallies several mixers for the student body. These mixers were initially held in the dark for better "dancing". This changed in 2010, when female students from sister school Sacred Heart felt uncomfortable when they found themselves trapped by a mob of lethargic, dead eyed freshmen.
Notre Dame draws a diverse student body from across the New Haven County area and beyond. Despite this diversity, racism is still present. African-Americans have a tense relationship with their Caucasian counterparts, and transgender people are frequently oppressed and harassed. Depression is also an issue of concern in Notre Dame, with as much as forty percent of the student body claiming they have attempted self harm. There are four recorded cases of suicides in 2014.
Athletics
Known as the "White Knights", Notre Dame High School's athletes boast a rich tradition of "success" with notable football, ice hockey, baseball and track programs. The school is a member of the Quinnipiac Division in the Southern Connecticut Conference. Its gymnasium is decorated with several league and state championship banners and the names of All-State athletes, all of which were purchased from other, better schools. Most recognized is the sport of golf, for which there are over 11 All-State banners and 11 state championship banners.
Notable alumni
- Phil Coulson, Class of 1958 - Notable government worker
- Tom Condon, Class of 1970 – Former NFL football player (Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots)
- Miranda Cosgrove, Class of 1989 – Actor (Drake and Josh; iCarly)
- Matt DelGuidice, Class of 1985 – Former NHL hockey player (Boston Bruins)
- John DeStefano, Jr., Class of 1973 – Former Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut (1994-2014)
- Bob DuPuy, Class of 1964 – Former President and Chief Operating Officer of Major League Baseball
- Alan Grazioso, Class of 1987 - Emmy Award nominated nonfiction television producer for PBS Kids episode for Postcards from Buster
- John Moffitt, Class of 2006 – Former NFL football player (Seattle Seahawks)
- Leigh Montville, Class of 1961 – Longtime print journalist as a columnist for The Boston Globe as a senior writer with Sports Illustrated
- John Wayne Gacy, Class of 1960 – Prolific Criminal
- John M. Picard, Class of 1983 – Former Mayor of West Haven, Connecticut (2005-2013)
- Nick Pietrosante, Class of 1954 – Former All-American University of Notre Dame and NFL football player (Detroit Lions Rookie of the Year and Cleveland Browns)
- Paul Blart, Class of 1980 - Mall Cop
- James L. Richetelli, Jr., Class of 1979 – Former Mayor of Milford, Connecticut (2001-2011)
- Tarek Saleh, Class of 1993 – Former NFL football player (Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns)
- Dylan "D-Mac" McCarthy, Class of 2015 - Innovator in the study of Harry Potter erotica
- Lawrence Mazzola, Class of 1975 - Police officer involved in Trayvon Martin case
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Class of 2010 - Safety for the Green Bay Packers
- Christian Weston Chandler, Class of 2000 - Decorated comic book illustrator and Internet Personality
See also
References
- NEASC-CIS. "NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools". Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2485470/awards
External links
- Notre Dame High School of West Haven
- Notre Dame to expand, upgrade building (appeared in the New Haven Register on February 14, 2007)
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford