Cardinal Ritter High School
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Cardinal Ritter High School is a private
, Roman Catholic high school
on West 30th Street in Indianapolis
, Indiana
. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
. It was founded in 1964 and serves the west side of Indianapolis. It is named after Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter. The current principal is E. Jo Hoy. The current President is Greg Perkins.
Building on the values exemplified in the life of Cardinal Joseph Ritter, Cardinal Ritter High School has always been dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of students and fostering within them the values that Cardinal Ritter stood for throughout his life. He possessed a love for God and His Church, a belief in social justice and service to others, and the will to hold each student to the highest standards of excellence and achievement.
4400 Living Alumni
13:1 student to faculty ratio
52% Male – 48% Female
80% Catholic – 20% Other Faiths
63% Caucasian – 37% Minority
11,849 hours of community service performed by students each year
98% of students go on to attend college
43% of 2010 graduates received Academics Honors Diplomas
509 college credit hours earned through Dual Credit Courses
$127,000+ saved with these Dual Credit hours
3 academic learning levels
100+ classes offered, including AP classes throughout 9 academic departments
6 adjunct university professors teaching 11 college courses
52% of Cardinal Ritter teachers have a Masters Degree
85% students participate in at least one co-curricular activity
$3.3 million in scholarships offered to the class of 2010
The Cardinal Ritter High School student body is made up of 37% minorities. It's the most ethnically diverse Catholic High School in the state of Indiana according to figures provided by the Indiana Department of Education.
2. A Cardinal Ritter student shows school pride and enthusiasm for learning and competing.
3. A Cardinal Ritter student acknowledges everyone's right to learn and never is reason for that learning to stop.
4. A Cardinal Ritter student is respectful of teachers, students, and themselves.
5. A Cardinal Ritter student adheres to all the rules found in the student handbook.
6. A Cardinal Ritter student follows the dress code at all times.
7. A Cardinal Ritter student, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, is always reverent and respects Catholic faith traditions.
8. A Cardinal Ritter student is honest and truthful.
9. A Cardinal Ritter student is always a positive example to others, both in and out of school.
10. A Cardinal Ritter student understands that "Excellence is Expected."
Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the parishes of the West
Deanery to provide a comprehensive educational program to
students of diverse socioeconomic, racial and religious
backgrounds by challenging them to grow spiritually,
intellectually, socially, athletically and artistically, as we foster
the unique gifts of each student. We consider personal growth,
wholeness and holiness central to our ministry. As followers of
Christ, we encourage our students to be open and responsive to
God’s call
The Cardinal Ritter High School Marching Raiders are directed by Eddie Guanajuato along with the assistance of Mike Ramos. The band competes every year at the State Fair Band Day for the Indiana State Fair
, along with playing shows at all home football games at Marian University on Friday nights.
We are the Ritter Raiders,
We strive for victory
In everything we conquer
As all our foes will see
We are the Ritter Raiders
So shout it very loud
It’s R-A-I-D-E-R-S
For Raider VIC-TO-RY!
Arrrgghh!
('78)
Devin Moore
('04)
Private school
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, Roman Catholic high school
High school
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on West 30th Street in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
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, Indiana
Indiana
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. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis is a division of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It was originally erected as the Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana on May 6, 1834, and encompassed all of Indiana as well as the eastern third of Illinois...
. It was founded in 1964 and serves the west side of Indianapolis. It is named after Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter. The current principal is E. Jo Hoy. The current President is Greg Perkins.
History
Cardinal Ritter High School opened its doors in 1964, thus beginning its rich tradition of diversity and spirituality. This west side Catholic school was named after Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter. Born in 1892 and ordained a priest in 1917, Cardinal Ritter became best known for his work in desegregation. In 1938, he ordered all of the Catholic schools in the diocese to integrate, a full sixteen years before the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. He was appointed the first Archbishop of Indianapolis in 1944. Just two years later he was appointed Archbishop of St. Louis.Building on the values exemplified in the life of Cardinal Joseph Ritter, Cardinal Ritter High School has always been dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of students and fostering within them the values that Cardinal Ritter stood for throughout his life. He possessed a love for God and His Church, a belief in social justice and service to others, and the will to hold each student to the highest standards of excellence and achievement.
Quick Facts
595 students enrolled in grades 7-124400 Living Alumni
13:1 student to faculty ratio
52% Male – 48% Female
80% Catholic – 20% Other Faiths
63% Caucasian – 37% Minority
11,849 hours of community service performed by students each year
98% of students go on to attend college
43% of 2010 graduates received Academics Honors Diplomas
509 college credit hours earned through Dual Credit Courses
$127,000+ saved with these Dual Credit hours
3 academic learning levels
100+ classes offered, including AP classes throughout 9 academic departments
6 adjunct university professors teaching 11 college courses
52% of Cardinal Ritter teachers have a Masters Degree
85% students participate in at least one co-curricular activity
$3.3 million in scholarships offered to the class of 2010
The Cardinal Ritter High School student body is made up of 37% minorities. It's the most ethnically diverse Catholic High School in the state of Indiana according to figures provided by the Indiana Department of Education.
Student Code of Conduct Policy
1. A Cardinal Ritter student is prepared for classes and therefore takes responsibility for his/her learning.2. A Cardinal Ritter student shows school pride and enthusiasm for learning and competing.
3. A Cardinal Ritter student acknowledges everyone's right to learn and never is reason for that learning to stop.
4. A Cardinal Ritter student is respectful of teachers, students, and themselves.
5. A Cardinal Ritter student adheres to all the rules found in the student handbook.
6. A Cardinal Ritter student follows the dress code at all times.
7. A Cardinal Ritter student, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, is always reverent and respects Catholic faith traditions.
8. A Cardinal Ritter student is honest and truthful.
9. A Cardinal Ritter student is always a positive example to others, both in and out of school.
10. A Cardinal Ritter student understands that "Excellence is Expected."
Mission Statement
Cardinal Ritter is a Catholic High School entrusted by theArchdiocese of Indianapolis and the parishes of the West
Deanery to provide a comprehensive educational program to
students of diverse socioeconomic, racial and religious
backgrounds by challenging them to grow spiritually,
intellectually, socially, athletically and artistically, as we foster
the unique gifts of each student. We consider personal growth,
wholeness and holiness central to our ministry. As followers of
Christ, we encourage our students to be open and responsive to
God’s call
Community Involvement
In 2008, service to the west side expanded to include the new "Rittertown" initiative. Through "Rittertown", Cardinal Ritter High School expanded its Service Learning Program beyond the campus boundaries and into the community surrounding the school. The entire Cardinal Ritter High School family came together with the Mayor of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Colts, and the City of Indianapolis' Peace in the Streets - Stop the Violence campaign. The idea of "Rittertown" is to make this community a better place for its residents to live and to elevate the legacy of Cardinal Joseph Ritter to its proper place. The students help to make this a reality with service projects in the community, including beautification projects in area parks, visits with the elderly at local nursing homes, and English as a Second Language classes for adults in the area. "Rittertown" helps to continue to elevate the legacy of Cardinal Joseph Ritter in the city of Indianapolis.Marching Raiders
| Marching Themes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Songs |
| 2006 | Star Wars | Opening Theme, Cantina Band, Darth Vader March Star Wars Music Star Wars music The music of Star Wars consists of the scores written for all six Star Wars films by composer John Williams from 1977 to 1983 for the Original Trilogy, and 1999 to 2005 for the Prequel Trilogy. It includes the Star Wars: The Clone Wars music written by Kevin Kiner... |
| 2007 | Commercials | Get Ready, Any Way You Want It (Journey) Any Way You Want It "Any Way You Want It" is a popular song performed by Journey released on the album Departure as the opening track, as a single in 1980 and was rerecorded with Arnel Pineda and Deen Castronovo for their 2008 album Revelation. The song was written by frontman Steve Perry and guitarist Neal Schon.... , Holiday (Green Day) Holiday (Green Day song) 7" picture discVinyl Boxset* Live tracks recorded September 21, 2004 at Irving Plaza, New York-Music video:The first half of the video takes place in a car , where Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool are partying around the town... |
| 2008 | Guitar Hero! | Back In Black (AC/DC) Back in Black (song) "Back in Black" is a song by AC/DC, appearing as the first track on side two of their 1980 album, Back in Black. Known for its opening guitar riff, the song was AC/DC's tribute to their former singer Bon Scott... , Too Much Time on My Hands (Styx) Too Much Time on My Hands "Too Much Time on My Hands" is the second single release from Styx's 1981 triple-platinum album Paradise Theatre and reached #9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #2 on the Top Rock Tracks chart for one week... , Come On Feel The Noise (Quiet Riot) |
| 2009 | Seek And Ye Shall Find | Radar Love (Golden Earing) Radar Love "Radar Love" is a song by the Dutch rock band Golden Earring. Music critic Bill Lamb rates this among his "top 10 driving songs" due to its lyrics about driving all night and its pulse-quickening, up-tempo beat. The single version of "Radar Love" reached #13 in the US... , Livin On A Prayer (Bon Jovi, Celebration Celebration (song) "Celebration" is a song released in 1980 by Kool & the Gang from their album Celebrate!. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 7, 1981 and held that position until February 20, 1981. Late in 1980, the song had also reached number one on both the Billboard Dance and R&B... |
| 2010 | You Figure It Out | Frankenstein (The Edgar Winter Group) Frankenstein (song) "Frankenstein" is a rock instrumental by The Edgar Winter Group from their album They Only Come Out at Night.In live performances of the song, Edgar Winter further pioneered the advancement of the synthesizer as a lead instrument by becoming the first person ever to strap a keyboard instrument... , Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin) Immigrant Song "Immigrant Song" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It was released as a single from their third album, Led Zeppelin III, in 1970.-Overview:... , Jump (Van Halen) Jump (Van Halen song) "Jump" is a song by the American rock group Van Halen. It is the only single the group released in their career to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was released in 1984 as the second track on the album 1984... |
The Cardinal Ritter High School Marching Raiders are directed by Eddie Guanajuato along with the assistance of Mike Ramos. The band competes every year at the State Fair Band Day for the Indiana State Fair
Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair is an annual fair held in Indianapolis, Indiana, usually in the month of August. The first fair was held in 1881 and the 2009 fair had the highest number of attendees at 973,902....
, along with playing shows at all home football games at Marian University on Friday nights.
CRHS Bowling Team
In the 2009-2010 Bowling season, Kevin Locke bowled the three highest scores of his career to jump from the 16th ranked spot to the regional qualifying spots. This involved an intense tiebreaker that he won in a two frame bowl-off. This qualified him for the Sectional tournament, which he won in a stunning upset. In the Regionals, he missed the qualification from Semi-State by 9 pins. He is considered to be one of the greatest bowler to grace the halls of Cardinal Ritter High School.School Fight Song
Fight! Fight! Fight!We are the Ritter Raiders,
We strive for victory
In everything we conquer
As all our foes will see
We are the Ritter Raiders
So shout it very loud
It’s R-A-I-D-E-R-S
For Raider VIC-TO-RY!
Arrrgghh!
Notable Alumni
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('78)
Devin Moore
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