Bishop Fenwick High School (Peabody, Massachusetts)
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Bishop Fenwick High School (better known simply as "Fenwick") is a private
Roman Catholic high school
in Peabody, Massachusetts
. While located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
, the school is operated independently and with the blessing of the Archdiocese. Students at the school come from many towns and communities on the North Shore, primarily those closest to the campus such as Beverly
, Danvers
, Lynnfield
, Lynn
, Peabody
, and Salem
. Nickelodeon's All That
's Christina Kirkman
attended this school.
. It was named after Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick
. The Archdiocese of Boston, in an effort to stave off financial difficulties relinquished control of its "Central High Schools" including Fenwick, in 2003. The Archdiocese still owns the property and is involved in school governance, making appointments to the board of trustees. It is not an independent school, it is however operated outside of the financial umbrella of the archdiocese of Boston, thus making it financially independent.
It is one of the largest coed high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. Admission is by examination. Classes are grouped homogeneously and heterogeneously. Advanced Placement courses are available in French, Spanish, English Lit/Comp., calculus, biology, Chemistry, US History, World History, and US Government and Politics. Students enroll in AP and Honors courses with the recommendation of each academic department.
Bishop Fenwick High School was founded in 1959 by the late Richard Cardinal Cushing and was named for the second Bishop of Boston, Benedict Joseph Fenwick, S.J. The school was the first coeducational Catholic high school on the North Shore and was staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Bishop Fenwick High School is recognized as one of the finest college preparatory high schools in the area enrolling close to 650 students. Students travel to the 38 acres (153,780.7 m²) campus—located 20 miles (32.2 km) north of Boston—from 49 communities in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Parents seek the Fenwick experience for their sons and daughters because they want a school that offers strong academic, spiritual, and athletic programs, emphasizes self-discipline, and supports the development of moral character.
Bishop Fenwick, having just celebrated its 50th anniversary, remains committed to its original mission: nurturing young men and women the formation of spiritual values, the development of academic skills, the awakening of creative powers, and the development of cultural awareness through a comprehensive college preparatory program.
(2002) The Man Who Came To Dinner
(2003) Our Town
(2004) Lost in Yonkers
(2005) Fools
(2006) Night of the Living Beauty Pageant
(2007) The Pink Panther Strikes Again
(2008) The Crucible
(2009) You Can't Take It With You
The club's most recent musical performances include:
(2002) The Wiz
(2003) Anything Goes
(2004) Crazy for You
(2005) Godspell
(2006) West Side Story
(2007) Disney's High School Musical
(2008) Disney's Beauty and The Beast
(2009) Fiddler On The Roof
(2010) Guys and Dolls
The school's teams have won state championships in baseball (2004), football (1965, 1999, 2000), hockey, and indoor and outdoor track in boys' sports.
From 2005 to 2010, Fenwick's cross country boys team dominated the Division III league meets winning five times in a row. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 the boys had undefeated seasons.
Girls' teams winning state championships have included softball (1990, 1991,1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997) , field hockey, cross-country track (1980), and indoor and outdoor track.
The school reached its tennis peak from 2003 to 2006, in which they won the CCL title in 2005. They were lead in 2006 by their undefeated doubles team, of Jack Kaminer and Conrad Audette.
The boys golf team won the CCL title in 2008 and 2009, their final two seasons in spring golf before transferring to the fall.
Private school
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Roman Catholic high school
High school
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in Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore suburban area.- History :...
. While located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States. It comprises several counties of the state of Massachusetts...
, the school is operated independently and with the blessing of the Archdiocese. Students at the school come from many towns and communities on the North Shore, primarily those closest to the campus such as Beverly
Beverly, Massachusetts
Beverly is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 39,343 on , which differs by no more than several hundred from the 39,862 obtained in the 2000 census. A resort, residential and manufacturing community on the North Shore, Beverly includes Beverly Farms and Prides...
, Danvers
Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials, and for its famous asylum, the Danvers State Hospital.-17th century:The land...
, Lynnfield
Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Lynnfield is a wealthy town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 11,542.- History :...
, Lynn
Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:...
, Peabody
Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore suburban area.- History :...
, and Salem
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
. Nickelodeon's All That
All That
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's Christina Kirkman
Christina Kirkman
Christina Sally Kirkman is an American teen actress and comedian. She was best known for her role in All That in season 9.-Early life:Kirkman was born in Melrose, Massachusetts and she is an only child...
attended this school.
Background
Bishop Fenwick was established in 1959 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de NamurSisters of Notre Dame de Namur
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is the name of a Roman Catholic order of religious sisters, dedicated to providing education to the poor.The order was founded in Amiens in 1803, but the opposition of the local bishop to missions outside his diocese led to the moving of headquarters to then...
. It was named after Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick
Benedict Joseph Fenwick
Benedict Joseph Fenwick, S.J. was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. A Jesuit, he served as Bishop of Boston from 1825 until his death in 1846.-Early life and education:...
. The Archdiocese of Boston, in an effort to stave off financial difficulties relinquished control of its "Central High Schools" including Fenwick, in 2003. The Archdiocese still owns the property and is involved in school governance, making appointments to the board of trustees. It is not an independent school, it is however operated outside of the financial umbrella of the archdiocese of Boston, thus making it financially independent.
It is one of the largest coed high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. Admission is by examination. Classes are grouped homogeneously and heterogeneously. Advanced Placement courses are available in French, Spanish, English Lit/Comp., calculus, biology, Chemistry, US History, World History, and US Government and Politics. Students enroll in AP and Honors courses with the recommendation of each academic department.
Bishop Fenwick High School was founded in 1959 by the late Richard Cardinal Cushing and was named for the second Bishop of Boston, Benedict Joseph Fenwick, S.J. The school was the first coeducational Catholic high school on the North Shore and was staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Bishop Fenwick High School is recognized as one of the finest college preparatory high schools in the area enrolling close to 650 students. Students travel to the 38 acres (153,780.7 m²) campus—located 20 miles (32.2 km) north of Boston—from 49 communities in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Parents seek the Fenwick experience for their sons and daughters because they want a school that offers strong academic, spiritual, and athletic programs, emphasizes self-discipline, and supports the development of moral character.
Bishop Fenwick, having just celebrated its 50th anniversary, remains committed to its original mission: nurturing young men and women the formation of spiritual values, the development of academic skills, the awakening of creative powers, and the development of cultural awareness through a comprehensive college preparatory program.
Drama Club
The Bishop Fenwick Drama Club has been a well-respected and vital part of the school's artistic landscape. Each year, the Club presents both a fall play as well as a musical in the spring. Most recently, Fenwick audiences have been entertained with spectacular performances of such well-known plays as:(2002) The Man Who Came To Dinner
(2003) Our Town
(2004) Lost in Yonkers
(2005) Fools
(2006) Night of the Living Beauty Pageant
(2007) The Pink Panther Strikes Again
(2008) The Crucible
(2009) You Can't Take It With You
The club's most recent musical performances include:
(2002) The Wiz
(2003) Anything Goes
(2004) Crazy for You
(2005) Godspell
(2006) West Side Story
(2007) Disney's High School Musical
(2008) Disney's Beauty and The Beast
(2009) Fiddler On The Roof
(2010) Guys and Dolls
Athletics
Bishop Fenwick High School's Athletic Program is a co-ed program consisting of twenty-six different sports. On a yearly basis over fifty percent of Fenwick students take part in at least one sport.The school's teams have won state championships in baseball (2004), football (1965, 1999, 2000), hockey, and indoor and outdoor track in boys' sports.
From 2005 to 2010, Fenwick's cross country boys team dominated the Division III league meets winning five times in a row. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 the boys had undefeated seasons.
Girls' teams winning state championships have included softball (1990, 1991,1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997) , field hockey, cross-country track (1980), and indoor and outdoor track.
The school reached its tennis peak from 2003 to 2006, in which they won the CCL title in 2005. They were lead in 2006 by their undefeated doubles team, of Jack Kaminer and Conrad Audette.
The boys golf team won the CCL title in 2008 and 2009, their final two seasons in spring golf before transferring to the fall.