Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School
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Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School (C-M) is a private Marianist school located within Hollywood, Florida
on Chaminade Drive, in front of Nativity Catholic School in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
. Covering high school and college preparatory curricula, it runs from 9th grade to 12th grade.The school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
since 1921 and is also a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
to establish a school for boys, Chaminade High School, and a school for girls, Madonna Academy. Under the direction of Bro. Joseph Spehar, S.M., and Sister Eugene Marie, SSND, Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy opened their doors to the South Broward
and North Miami-Dade communities in 1960.
In 1963, Bro. Donald Gaskill, S.M. was appointed principal of Chaminade High School to continue to establish the Marianist traditions of education, as well as reach out to the local communities. He would remain until 1969, with the appointment of Bro. Michael Galvin, S.M.. He was primarily responsible for obtaining accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
. Chaminade High School was accredited for the first time in 1973. In 1973, Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M. was appointed principal. Under his administration, construction of a school chapel and library was completed. The school’s fifth principal, Bro. Donald Winfree, S.M., supervised the construction of the Strickroth Classroom building, named in honor of Bro. John Strickroth, S.M.
In 1982, Fr. Chris Colon, S.M., was appointed principal. This same year, Bro. John Campbell, S.M. was appointed the school’s first President. Within this position, his primary responsibility was the financial and spiritual well being of the school. In 1986, Bro. Raymond Purcell, S.M., succeeded Fr. Colon as the leader of the school. Facing declining enrollment and financial difficulties, in 1988, the Archdiocese of Miami, the Superior General of the Marianists and the School Sisters of Notre Dame
agreed to merge Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy.
teacher, counselor, and administrator, Robert Minnaugh was named Principal and charged with forming a new vision. Fr. Dan Doyle, S.M., was named the first president of the new school. Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M. succeeded Fr. Doyle in 1992. In that year, Chaminade-Madonna was honored by the Department of Education
with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award
. Four years later, Bro. John Campbell, S.M. was appointed president. During Bro. Campbell’s tenure as president, he worked diligently with Mr. Minnaugh to complete construction of the Einstein Building and the renovation of Marianist Hall (which contains the department chair offices).
In 1998, Robert Minnaugh announced his retirement. Long time Assistant Principal Mrs. Ann McGrath was named the interim principal through the 1997/1998 school year. Under some criticism, Mr. Patrick Snay was appointed Principal in the Summer of 1999. Known for having some of the best non-sport related extracurricular activity programs within Broward County, including an award winning Key Club
program, debate
team and an award-winning professional theatre company, under Principal Snay's leadership, the school's focus turned to the development of an award winning sports program. This included the construction of a several million dollar sports complex, increased scholarship availability and other improvements that led the achievement of an award winning program. In addition, the Learning Center was established to help students suffering from mild learning disabilities.
In 2002, Fr. John Thompson, S.M., was appointed President of the school. His initial focus turned to bringing to fruition the construction of the multi-million dollar athletic fields. The newly renovated athletic complex was completed in December 2004. He led the school through its first Capital Campaign to be highlighted by the construction of a new Fine Arts Center, a project that had initially been proposed in 1998.
In July 2003, Ms. Gloria Ramos was appointed Principal of the school.
In the Fall of 2007, the House System was implemented. The House System complements the formal system of classroom education by organizing students into small groups to develop leadership skills and foster the Marianist commitment to community.
On May 15, 2007; Coach Mark Guandolo resigned as the athletic director and head football coach one year after his son graduated from C-M and took the head coaching job at distant Cypress Bay High School
. Guandolo had unprecedented success as the football coach with a record of 81-13 and two state championships over 7 years.
In July 2008, Father Larry Doersching, SM, was appointed President.
In 2009, The Chaminade-Madonna Football team sprung recent controversy over Florida's "Mercy Rule" after defeating Pompano Beach High School's football team 83-0. Quarterback Jerrard Randall and Junior Curtis Evans led the team to the controversial victory but all the starters were taken out after the first half. The Lions Football Team finished the 2009 regular season undefeated and were District and Regional 2B Champions.
The 2009-2010 school year marked Chaminade-Madonna’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee. The celebration began in August 2009 with a C-M family liturgy, anniversary cake cutting ceremony, and an aerial photograph of C-M students, faculty, and staff forming a “50.” C-M traditions and events throughout the school year continued to commemorate the rich history of Chaminade High School, Madonna Academy, and Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory over the past 50 years. The 50th Anniversary Jubilee culminated with the 50th Jubilee Celebration Mass, celebrated by former Archdiocese of Miami Archbishop John C. Favalora, and C-M Family Picnic on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
In October 2010, Chaminade-Madonna was voted the "Best School in Hollywood" in the "Best of Hollywood" contest sponsored by the Hollywood Gazette.
In July 2011, Mrs. Teresita Vazquez Wardlow was appointed as the new Principal of the school. She is a class of 1981 alumna of the high school.
600 boys and girls grades 9-12.
Scarlet, Blue, and White
Scarlet represents the blood of the martyrs and their courage in spreading the word of God throughout the world. White stands for goodness, the totality of a world at peace that includes all colors, creeds, and races. Blue is the color of Our Lady. The three colors together represent the colors of the former schools.
The outermost circle contains the name of our school, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, Hollywood, Florida, which is the result of the consolidation of the two schools founded individually in the year 1960. Father Chaminade, a French priest, founded the Marianists, and Madonna refers to Our Lady. Encircled within is a globe signifying the world in which we live. Centermost is the letter “M” standing for Mary, the Madonna, who is the protectress of the Society of Mary. Radiating out from the center are semicircular arrows reflecting our desire to share throughout the entire world the knowledge and love that Mary has for her son, Jesus. The school’s motto, Ad Mundum Meliorem, stands atop the globe expressing this desire.
As Lions we roar so proud and strong. And raise our voices in this our song.
Daughters of Madonna in white and blue, Sing praise to Mary beautiful, good, and true.
The Sons of Chaminade in scarlet and blue, Give laud to Your name, so holy are You.
Now scarlet, blue, and white are we, Chaminade-Madonna we’ll always be.
“Toward a better world” will ever be our goal, In love, in truth, in heart, in soul.
Alma Mater hear our cry: Hail! Chaminade-Madonna on high!
Athletics
Music
Broadcasting and journalism
Hollywood, Florida
-Demographics:As of 2000, there were 59,673 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of...
on Chaminade Drive, in front of Nativity Catholic School in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
The Archdiocese of Miami is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Miami,...
. Covering high school and college preparatory curricula, it runs from 9th grade to 12th grade.The school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
since 1921 and is also a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
History
Mission Statement: Chaminade-Madonna, Catholic and Marianist in its identity, educates the heart and soul as well as the mind and body. It is a family-like community in which individuals of all backgrounds shape and share their faith, achieve excellence, and become caring participants and leaders in the service of community, church and those in need.1960 - 1988
In response to the growing population and the need for quality schools, the Archdiocese of Miami invited the Marianists and the School Sisters of Notre DameSchool Sisters of Notre Dame
School Sisters of Notre Dame is a worldwide order of Roman Catholic nuns devoted to primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. Their life in mission centers on prayer, community life and ministry...
to establish a school for boys, Chaminade High School, and a school for girls, Madonna Academy. Under the direction of Bro. Joseph Spehar, S.M., and Sister Eugene Marie, SSND, Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy opened their doors to the South Broward
Broward County, Florida
-2000 Census:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,623,018 people, 654,445 households, and 411,645 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,346 people per square mile . There were 741,043 housing units at an average density of 615 per square mile...
and North Miami-Dade communities in 1960.
In 1963, Bro. Donald Gaskill, S.M. was appointed principal of Chaminade High School to continue to establish the Marianist traditions of education, as well as reach out to the local communities. He would remain until 1969, with the appointment of Bro. Michael Galvin, S.M.. He was primarily responsible for obtaining accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
. Chaminade High School was accredited for the first time in 1973. In 1973, Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M. was appointed principal. Under his administration, construction of a school chapel and library was completed. The school’s fifth principal, Bro. Donald Winfree, S.M., supervised the construction of the Strickroth Classroom building, named in honor of Bro. John Strickroth, S.M.
In 1982, Fr. Chris Colon, S.M., was appointed principal. This same year, Bro. John Campbell, S.M. was appointed the school’s first President. Within this position, his primary responsibility was the financial and spiritual well being of the school. In 1986, Bro. Raymond Purcell, S.M., succeeded Fr. Colon as the leader of the school. Facing declining enrollment and financial difficulties, in 1988, the Archdiocese of Miami, the Superior General of the Marianists and the School Sisters of Notre Dame
School Sisters of Notre Dame
School Sisters of Notre Dame is a worldwide order of Roman Catholic nuns devoted to primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. Their life in mission centers on prayer, community life and ministry...
agreed to merge Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy.
1988 - Present
In August 1988, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory was established as a coed high school. Long time Chaminade High SchoolChaminade High School
Chaminade High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school for young men. Located in Mineola, New York, the school was founded in 1930 by the Society of Mary , an international Roman Catholic teaching order of priests and religious Brothers. The school is named for Father William...
teacher, counselor, and administrator, Robert Minnaugh was named Principal and charged with forming a new vision. Fr. Dan Doyle, S.M., was named the first president of the new school. Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M. succeeded Fr. Doyle in 1992. In that year, Chaminade-Madonna was honored by the Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award
Blue Ribbon Schools Program
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created in 1981 to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or significant improvements with emphasis on schools serving disadvantaged students. The program centers around a self-assessment conducted by the...
. Four years later, Bro. John Campbell, S.M. was appointed president. During Bro. Campbell’s tenure as president, he worked diligently with Mr. Minnaugh to complete construction of the Einstein Building and the renovation of Marianist Hall (which contains the department chair offices).
In 1998, Robert Minnaugh announced his retirement. Long time Assistant Principal Mrs. Ann McGrath was named the interim principal through the 1997/1998 school year. Under some criticism, Mr. Patrick Snay was appointed Principal in the Summer of 1999. Known for having some of the best non-sport related extracurricular activity programs within Broward County, including an award winning Key Club
Key Club
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
program, debate
Debate
Debate or debating is a method of interactive and representational argument. Debate is a broader form of argument than logical argument, which only examines consistency from axiom, and factual argument, which only examines what is or isn't the case or rhetoric which is a technique of persuasion...
team and an award-winning professional theatre company, under Principal Snay's leadership, the school's focus turned to the development of an award winning sports program. This included the construction of a several million dollar sports complex, increased scholarship availability and other improvements that led the achievement of an award winning program. In addition, the Learning Center was established to help students suffering from mild learning disabilities.
In 2002, Fr. John Thompson, S.M., was appointed President of the school. His initial focus turned to bringing to fruition the construction of the multi-million dollar athletic fields. The newly renovated athletic complex was completed in December 2004. He led the school through its first Capital Campaign to be highlighted by the construction of a new Fine Arts Center, a project that had initially been proposed in 1998.
In July 2003, Ms. Gloria Ramos was appointed Principal of the school.
In the Fall of 2007, the House System was implemented. The House System complements the formal system of classroom education by organizing students into small groups to develop leadership skills and foster the Marianist commitment to community.
On May 15, 2007; Coach Mark Guandolo resigned as the athletic director and head football coach one year after his son graduated from C-M and took the head coaching job at distant Cypress Bay High School
Cypress Bay High School
Cypress Bay High School is a secondary school located in Weston, Florida open for students in grades 9-12. Cypress Bay is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district....
. Guandolo had unprecedented success as the football coach with a record of 81-13 and two state championships over 7 years.
In July 2008, Father Larry Doersching, SM, was appointed President.
In 2009, The Chaminade-Madonna Football team sprung recent controversy over Florida's "Mercy Rule" after defeating Pompano Beach High School's football team 83-0. Quarterback Jerrard Randall and Junior Curtis Evans led the team to the controversial victory but all the starters were taken out after the first half. The Lions Football Team finished the 2009 regular season undefeated and were District and Regional 2B Champions.
The 2009-2010 school year marked Chaminade-Madonna’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee. The celebration began in August 2009 with a C-M family liturgy, anniversary cake cutting ceremony, and an aerial photograph of C-M students, faculty, and staff forming a “50.” C-M traditions and events throughout the school year continued to commemorate the rich history of Chaminade High School, Madonna Academy, and Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory over the past 50 years. The 50th Anniversary Jubilee culminated with the 50th Jubilee Celebration Mass, celebrated by former Archdiocese of Miami Archbishop John C. Favalora, and C-M Family Picnic on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
In October 2010, Chaminade-Madonna was voted the "Best School in Hollywood" in the "Best of Hollywood" contest sponsored by the Hollywood Gazette.
In July 2011, Mrs. Teresita Vazquez Wardlow was appointed as the new Principal of the school. She is a class of 1981 alumna of the high school.
About
The school currently offers remedial classes in numerous subjects, including both honors and AP courses to qualifying students. A unique "Spring Session" program takes place each February, allowing students to engage in numerous on and off campus activities. Such events may range from painting, to bioethics, to trips abroad. The Chaminade-Madonna Theatre Company currently produces two productions each year, down from the four produced in years past. The Chaminade-Madonna Athletics Department offers a Weight Training "Perfect Competition" program for their Football players.School information
- Enrollment (2010-2011 school year)
600 boys and girls grades 9-12.
- School Colors
Scarlet, Blue, and White
Scarlet represents the blood of the martyrs and their courage in spreading the word of God throughout the world. White stands for goodness, the totality of a world at peace that includes all colors, creeds, and races. Blue is the color of Our Lady. The three colors together represent the colors of the former schools.
- School Seal
The outermost circle contains the name of our school, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, Hollywood, Florida, which is the result of the consolidation of the two schools founded individually in the year 1960. Father Chaminade, a French priest, founded the Marianists, and Madonna refers to Our Lady. Encircled within is a globe signifying the world in which we live. Centermost is the letter “M” standing for Mary, the Madonna, who is the protectress of the Society of Mary. Radiating out from the center are semicircular arrows reflecting our desire to share throughout the entire world the knowledge and love that Mary has for her son, Jesus. The school’s motto, Ad Mundum Meliorem, stands atop the globe expressing this desire.
- School Alma Mater
As Lions we roar so proud and strong. And raise our voices in this our song.
Daughters of Madonna in white and blue, Sing praise to Mary beautiful, good, and true.
The Sons of Chaminade in scarlet and blue, Give laud to Your name, so holy are You.
Now scarlet, blue, and white are we, Chaminade-Madonna we’ll always be.
“Toward a better world” will ever be our goal, In love, in truth, in heart, in soul.
Alma Mater hear our cry: Hail! Chaminade-Madonna on high!
Facts & achievements
- 2001 - Ronald Cannella won Wrestling State Championship.
- 2003 - Won All-State FootballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
Championship. #1 Team in Florida All Classifications. - 2004 - Paul Cannella won State Wrestling Championship.
- 2005 - Varsity Boys Volleyball State Champion Runner-up.
- 2005 - Won 2A High School FootballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
Championship against South Sumter (50-15). - 2006 - Varsity FootballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
Team Ranked #2 In State of FloridaFloridaFlorida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. - 2006 - Varsity FootballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
Team Ranked #23 In United States of America. - 2006 - Varsity CheerleadingCheerleadingCheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
won National Title in competition. - 2006 - The adaptation of the 2002 novel Hoot (film)Hoot (film)Hoot is a 2006 American family comedy film based on Carl Hiaasen's novel of the same name. It was directed by Wil Shriner and produced by New Line Cinema and Walden Media. Hoot was released on May 5, 2006....
was partially filmed in this school. - 2007 - Anthony Rossi won State Wrestling Championship
- 2008 - The adaptation of the novel CANVAS was partially filmed at this school.
- 2010 - Voted "Best School in Hollywood."
Notable alumni
Entertainment- Veronica Gamba - PlayboyPlayboyPlayboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
playmate - Chris NuñezChris NúñezChris Núñez is an American tattoo artist. He is the co-owner of Love Hate Tattoos, a tattoo shop located in Miami Beach, Florida and the subject of the TLC reality television program Miami Ink....
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- Broadway costume designer
Athletics
- Jon BeasonJon BeasonJonathan Beason is an American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers 25th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:Beason attended Chaminade Madonna College...
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Music
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, drummer
Broadcasting and journalism
- Dan Le BatardDan Le BatardDan Le Batard is a Cuban-American newspaper sportswriter, radio host, and television reporter based out of Miami, Florida. Le Batard graduated from the University of Miami in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and politics. During his college career, he was a sportswriter for the...
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