Ursuline High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. It operates as part of the Diocese of Youngstown. Founded in 1905 by the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline was an all-women's academy until 1930.
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750 Wick Avenue , , 44505-2827 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°6′35″N 80°38′35″W / 41.10972°N 80.64306°W |
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| Type | Private, parichial, coeducational |
| Motto | Soli Deo Gloria (For the Glory of God Alone) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1905 |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown |
| President | Richard Murphy |
| Principal | Matthew Sammartino |
| Faculty | 35 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 438 (2016) |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Athletics conference | Steel Valley Conference |
| Team name | Fighting Irish |
| Rival | Cardinal Mooney High School |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | The Irish Times |
| Yearbook | Ursulinian |
| Literary magazine | The Seanachie |
| Website | www |
History
editAround the start of the 20th century, Ursuline High School began service to the ministry of Catholic Education as a simple day school for girls on West Rayen Avenue. With an initial enrollment of 25 girls, the Ursuline Academy of the Holy Name of Jesus was founded, the predecessor of today's Ursuline High School. The original curriculum stressed classical studies, language skills, doctrinal religion and strict discipline.
In the years following World War I, Youngstown, Ohio witnessed an unmatched period of growth and prosperity. Likewise, the Academy flourished and outgrew its Rayen Avenue convent building. The Chauncey Andrews Estate was purchased in February 1919, thus beginning the “Wick Avenue Era,” reflective of Ursuline's current home on Wick Avenue on the north side of Youngstown. The Ursulines began a fundraising drive almost immediately upon moving into the Andrews Estate to build a new school that could accommodate 400 students. Groundbreaking was held in 1924, and in April 1925 the student body moved into a three-story brick building on Bryson Street.
The school became coeducational, admitting male students as the school's population increased.
Academics
editThe instructional program at Ursuline High School is designed for the college-bound student but is flexible enough to meet the needs of most students. Ursuline offers Honors and Advanced Placement sections in English, French, Spanish, American History, American Government, science and mathematics to challenge students who are gifted in those particular areas.
Athletics
editUrsuline High School has participated in high school athletics and has been a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for many years. Currently, Ursuline fields 17 varsity teams for both boys and girls and celebrates a long-standing athletic rivalry with Cardinal Mooney High School, another Diocese of Youngstown high school located on Youngstown's south side.
- Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
Notable alumni
edit- Pat Bilon, actor[6]
- Daryll Clark, former Penn State Nittany Lions football player and record holder
- Mike Echols, former National Football League player
- Bob Hagan, American politician
- Tim Hagan, American politician
- Paul Maguire, former American Football League player, TV sportscaster
- Pat Narduzzi, University of Pittsburgh football coach[7]
- Ed O'Neill, actor
- Darrell K. Smith, former Canadian Football League All-Star[8]
- Tony Hinchcliffe, comedian
- Jim Cummings, voice actor
- Mark Dailey, newscaster
References
edit- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Football". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball D3". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ "Pat Bilon". IMDb.com. Internet Movie Database.
- ^ "Pat Narduzzi". PittsburghPanthers.com. University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "Darrell K. Smith: All-star Argo held a touchdown record". Retrieved February 19, 2019.