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Catholic Memorial High School (Wisconsin)
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Catholic Memorial High School (or CMH) is a co-educational Catholic
high school
in Waukesha, Wisconsin
. Established in 1949, it is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association
as well as a World School in the International Baccalaureate Organization.
. Later, the dedication of the school was extended to include all graduates and former students of Catholic Memorial who had died in service to their country. With the contributions of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity, based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
, 97 freshmen began attending classes in September 1949. The last of the teaching sisters left CMH in June 2002 after more than 50 years of service. The school is now operated by a Board of Directors, comprising both lay persons and clergy.
In its first 10 years, enrollment at CMH grew to more than 500 (the capacity of the original building). In 1959, it became an Archdiocesan high school for the parishes of Waukesha County. Additions completed in 1961 included classrooms, a cafeteria, and the first gym. Six years later, the chapel, library, and theater were added. Phase I of another addition was completed in 1991. This new wing at the southwest corner of the building houses science, art, math, and foreign language facilities. In 1993, a gift from the will of Stephen Weber more than 40 years earlier was given to the school. This gift remains the school's largest donation. Subsequently, the original 1961 gym was named to honor Stephen's mother, Julia Weber. Phase II, which was started in 1997 and completed the following year, included the InPro Athletic Center, named after the company of a donor, included repairs to the original building, two computer labs, and a renovated theater. As part of this effort, the theater's stage was named "The Grasch Family Stage," in gratitude for a generous gift.
Other aims include academic excellence, appreciation of individual talents, and social responsibility, in partnerships with families, alumni, and the community
The school also offers an annual retreat to enhance what is taught and lived on a daily basis. Freshmen attend a one-day retreat with their senior peer mentor leaders to reflect on the school’s motto “Charity in All Things”. Sophomores attend an overnight retreat with junior class leaders to focus on different types of relationships. Most juniors attend a Confirmation retreat with their parishes, but CMH offers an optional retreat. Seniors attend a three-day retreat to reflect on their four years at CMH and their path after high school.
Catholic Memorial offers academic courses designed to provide students with a strong grounding in Catholicism.
24.0 Total
Catholic Memorial has been a member of the WIAA Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
since 2000, after the disbandment of WISAA, (Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association). The school competes in the Classic 8 Conference
. In 2007, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel rated Catholic Memorial’s athletic program second in the greater Milwaukee Area. The school offers the following sports:
Boys:
Girls:
State Championships, WIAA Division II(track prior to 2005 was Division I):
In 2000 girls' varsity soccer won the national championship, and Coach John Burke was named National Girls' High School Coach of the Year.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
high school
High school
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in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha...
. Established in 1949, it is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association
National Catholic Educational Association
The National Catholic Educational Association is a private professional educational association of over 200,000 educators in Catholic schools, universities, and religious education programs...
as well as a World School in the International Baccalaureate Organization.
History
In the early 1920s, St. Joseph's Parish in Waukesha County raised funds of $10,000 for a high school. This plan became reality in 1949 when Catholic Memorial High School opened as a parochial school for St. Joseph Parish. The school was named for the 23 young men of St. Joseph's who gave their lives in World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Later, the dedication of the school was extended to include all graduates and former students of Catholic Memorial who had died in service to their country. With the contributions of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity, based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc is a city in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The city is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. According to the 2000 census, Manitowoc had a population of 34,053, with over 50,000 residents in the surrounding communities...
, 97 freshmen began attending classes in September 1949. The last of the teaching sisters left CMH in June 2002 after more than 50 years of service. The school is now operated by a Board of Directors, comprising both lay persons and clergy.
In its first 10 years, enrollment at CMH grew to more than 500 (the capacity of the original building). In 1959, it became an Archdiocesan high school for the parishes of Waukesha County. Additions completed in 1961 included classrooms, a cafeteria, and the first gym. Six years later, the chapel, library, and theater were added. Phase I of another addition was completed in 1991. This new wing at the southwest corner of the building houses science, art, math, and foreign language facilities. In 1993, a gift from the will of Stephen Weber more than 40 years earlier was given to the school. This gift remains the school's largest donation. Subsequently, the original 1961 gym was named to honor Stephen's mother, Julia Weber. Phase II, which was started in 1997 and completed the following year, included the InPro Athletic Center, named after the company of a donor, included repairs to the original building, two computer labs, and a renovated theater. As part of this effort, the theater's stage was named "The Grasch Family Stage," in gratitude for a generous gift.
Aims
The school claims to provide the "highest quality education, in a Catholic culture of faith, service, and personal responsibility, for students from various backgrounds and with diverse skills". Its aim is that people should treat each other with compassion, justice, and respect. It says that it is "committed to learning and living Christian values in order to effect positive change, both locally and globally".Other aims include academic excellence, appreciation of individual talents, and social responsibility, in partnerships with families, alumni, and the community
Faith formation
Catholic Memorial High School offers the following opportunities for students to experience their faith:- Celebration of the EucharistEucharistThe Eucharist , also called Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, the Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament or ordinance...
on a school-wide basis monthly, on Holy Days of Obligation, and in daily chapel Masses - All-school prayer services during the AdventAdventAdvent is a season observed in many Western Christian churches, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. It is the beginning of the Western liturgical year and commences on Advent Sunday, called Levavi...
and Lenten seasons - Daily prayer beginning and ending each school day
- Experience with a variety of prayer forms
- Observance of the liturgical seasons
- Weekly opportunities for the sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Penance (Catholic Church)In the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the method by which individual men and women may be freed from sins committed after receiving the sacrament of Baptism...
(Confession) - Individual counseling for a wide range of concerns
- Numerous and varied social service projects
The school also offers an annual retreat to enhance what is taught and lived on a daily basis. Freshmen attend a one-day retreat with their senior peer mentor leaders to reflect on the school’s motto “Charity in All Things”. Sophomores attend an overnight retreat with junior class leaders to focus on different types of relationships. Most juniors attend a Confirmation retreat with their parishes, but CMH offers an optional retreat. Seniors attend a three-day retreat to reflect on their four years at CMH and their path after high school.
Catholic Memorial offers academic courses designed to provide students with a strong grounding in Catholicism.
Academics
Catholic Memorial is a college preparatory school that aims to educate a diverse body of students. Its curriculum is divided into 13 departments: art, business education, computer science, English, family and consumer education, fitness and wellness, mathematics, music, science, social studies, technical education, theology, and world language. To graduate, students are required to complete 24 credits, as follows:- 3.5 Theology
- 4.0 English
- 3.0 Social studies
- 3.0 Mathematics
- 3.0 Science
- 1.5 Physical education
- 0.5 Health
- 0.5 Fine/Practical arts
- 5.0 Electives
24.0 Total
International Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate Program (IB) is offered to juniors and seniors allowing them to gain internationally accepted college credits after passing the IB exams. CMH began the IB program in 2005. In 2009, 43 seniors received the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Many other students received International Baccalaureate certificates.Student life
Catholic Memorial students participate in a variety of activities, including student clubs and organizations, activities, and service. CMH has over fifteen clubs and organizations ranging in size from five students to over 105 students. Service is not required at Catholic Memorial but about 96% of the student body participates in service activities.Clubs and organizations
Drama, Forensics, History Club, International Outreach, Latin Club , Math League, National Honor Society, The Newspaper, Peer Mentors, Pro-Life Club, Rosary Club, Science Bowl, SEAS Club, Service Club, Sticky Rhinoceros-Improv Group , Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook, Operation Michael,Activities
Campus Ministry Events, Fall Fashion Show, Father-Daughter Dinner Dance, Freshman Dance, Homecoming Dance, Mother-Son Dinner Dance, Mother-Daughter Breakfast, Prom, TWIRP (The Woman Is Required to Pay), Star Search, and Walk-a-thon.Service
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Toy Drive, Lenten Drive & Activities , Liturgical Ministries, March for Life in Washington DC, Mission Trip - Panama , Open House, Operation Michael , Retreat Facilitators, Saratoga after School Program, Thanksgiving Food Drive, TOPS SoccerAthletics
Catholic Memorial’s mascot is a Crusader, the name "Crusaders" first being used by a former sports editor of The Waukesha Freeman.Catholic Memorial has been a member of the WIAA Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is the regulatory body for all high school sports in Wisconsin. Its history dates to 1895, making it the first high school athletic organization in the country...
since 2000, after the disbandment of WISAA, (Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association). The school competes in the Classic 8 Conference
Classic 8 Conference
The Classic 8 Conference, also known as the C8C, is a high school athletic conference made up of 8 teams in southeastern Wisconsin. The Classic 8 Conference is a member of the WIAA. The conference is one of the newer conferences in the WIAA, having been formed in 1997...
. In 2007, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel rated Catholic Memorial’s athletic program second in the greater Milwaukee Area. The school offers the following sports:
Boys:
- Fall: Cross country, diving, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball
- Winter: Basketball, downhill skiing, fencing, hockey, wrestling
- Spring: Golf, rugby, tennis, track and field
- Summer: Baseball
Girls:
- Fall: Cross country, diving, golf, rugby, swimming, tennis, volleyball
- Winter: Basketball, downhill skiing, fencing
- Spring: Soccer, softball, track and field, rugby
- Year Round: Poms
State Championships, WIAA Division II(track prior to 2005 was Division I):
- 2009-2010: Girls' volleyball, Boys' downhill skiing, Boys' basketball, Boys' soccer, Girls' soccer
- 2009: Boys cross country, John Luterbach, individual state champion
- 2008-2009: Girls' volleyball and Boys' downhill skiing
- 2006-2007: Girls' volleyball and girls' soccer
- 2005-2006: Girls' soccer and boys' golf
- 2004-2005: Boys' golf
- 2003-2004: Boys' basketball and girls' soccer, Boy's 4x400m relay
- 2002-2003:Girl's track:Brittany Grayson 100m high hurdles, 300m low hurdles
- 2002-2003: Boy's 4x400m relay
In 2000 girls' varsity soccer won the national championship, and Coach John Burke was named National Girls' High School Coach of the Year.
Alumni athletic achievements
- Jennifer Bennett (Class of 1989), a referee for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup
- Matt KatulaMatt KatulaMatthew Charles Katula is an American football long snapper for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as undrafted free agent in 2005...
, (Class of 2000), a long snapper for the NFL New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... - Leslie OsborneLeslie OsborneLeslie Marie Osborne is an American soccer defensive midfielder who currently plays for the Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:...
(Class of 2001), member of the 2000 national championship soccer team and the USA Women's World Cup team - Jerry SchumacherJerry SchumacherJerry Schumacher is an American coach for the sport of track and field, specializing in distance running. He has coached Olympic bronze medalist and the American women's 10k record holder Shalane Flanagan, the former men's American 10k record holder Chris Solinsky, the men's American two mile...
(Class of '88), three-time All-American and three-time All-Big Ten selection in cross country and track at the University of Wisconsin–MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonThe University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
from 1988 to 1993, Nike Oregon Project Coach - William Young, school's varsity football coach; has won the most games of any coach in the Classic 8 ConferenceClassic 8 ConferenceThe Classic 8 Conference, also known as the C8C, is a high school athletic conference made up of 8 teams in southeastern Wisconsin. The Classic 8 Conference is a member of the WIAA. The conference is one of the newer conferences in the WIAA, having been formed in 1997...
, and the 9th most games in Wisconsin high school history - Patrick Butrym (Class of '07), starting defensive lineman for the Wisconsin BadgersWisconsin BadgersThe Wisconsin Badgers are the collegiate athletic teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This NCAA Division I athletic program has teams in football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, rowing, golf, and softball...
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