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Bishop Dunne Catholic School is a college preparatory middle and high school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas (U.S.). It is the only Catholic school with grades 6 through 12 to hold an exemplary accreditation rating from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) [6] and by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED).
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3900 Rugged Drive , Texas 75224 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°41′42″N 96°51′4″W / 32.69500°N 96.85111°W |
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| Type | Private college preparatory middle school and high school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Established | 1961 |
| Authority | Diocese of Dallas |
| President | Gabe Moreno[5] |
| Principal | Stephen Guerrero |
| Teaching staff | 38.3 (FTE) (2019–20)[2] |
| Grades | 6–12[2] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 422 (2019–20)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.0 (2019–20)[2] |
| Campus | Large city[2] |
| Campus size | 22 acres (89,000 m2) |
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| Mascot | Falcons |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | Falconer |
| Yearbook | Mitre |
| School fees | $1,470 |
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| Affiliation | National Catholic Educational Association |
| Website | bdcs |
Renovation
editIn 2013, Bishop Dunne Catholic School received a $6 million grant from Bishop Kevin Farrell. The school has used this money to renovate infrastructure including electrical, cabling, and wiring upgrades; a completely new HVAC system; and a sprinkler system.
Classrooms have been renovated with technology teaching walls, LEEDS environmental and acoustical standards, and new ceilings and flooring. The front office areas have also been completed. The auditorium and chapel have been re-modeled.[citation needed]
The classrooms were completed to begin the 2013-2014 school year while the auditorium and chapel are being worked on during the school year.
Campus
editBishop Dunne is designed in a three pillar format. These compose the four main hallways of the campus. Within the school are three courtyards, two of which have been dedicated. The Vincent Langbein Memorial Garden and the Father Tim Gollob Garden Sanctuary were named after previous employees for their support and investment of the school. These gardens, which have been xeriscaped to minimize the carbon footprint of the school, function as a teaching tool for biology classes, a place of solitude for reflection, and as a patio for lunch.
In the center of the campus is the Chapel where students may go to for monthly confession. Also, theology classes hold weekly rosaries, reflections on bible readings, and solemn prayer.
The gymnasium has undergone renovations within the recent years. The improvements include professional grade wood flooring, heating and air conditioning, and bleachers. In conjunction with these additions the Orender Field House was constructed. This added a dance room, an additional weight and training room, and a locker room.
On campus, there are three fields that are utilized by Bishop Dunne's sports teams. Directly behind the school is the Earl Hayes Stadium. This is where the football, soccer, and track and field teams have their games. Adjacent to the stadium is the Steve Macko Baseball Field and the softball field next to it.
State championships
editBishop Dunne has won state championships in the following sports:[7]
- Baseball: 1969, 1970, 1972
- Boys Basketball: 1972, 1979
- Girls Basketball: 1975
- Cross Country: 1970, 1999, 2000, 2001
- Football: 1984, 1988, 1990, 2014, 2018
- Softball: 1984
- Boys Track & Field: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
- Girls Track & Field: 1975, 1977, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Notable alumni
editThis article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (December 2013) |
- Mike Bacsik, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins from 1975 to 1980
- Darrion Daniels, NFL player
- Roderick Lewis, NFL player
- Steve Macko, played for the Chicago Cubs from 1979–80 before being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
- Bobby Watkins, NFL player
- Brian Williams, NFL player, won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers.
References
edit- ^ "History of Bishop Dunne Catholic School". Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Retrieved January 26, 2023.[self-published source]
- ^ a b c d e "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Bishop Dunne Catholic School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "Rank One District Forms Lookup – Bishop Dunne High School-Dallas". TAPPS. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Rank One Sport.
- ^ "The League". Dallas Parochial League. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "Welcome from the President". Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Retrieved August 14, 2023.[self-published source]
- ^ Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Archived 2014-03-06 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ TAPPS Past Champions Records Archived 2012-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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- Official website
- Catholic Schools of Dallas (a website of the Diocese of Dallas)