Hill-Murray School
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Hill-Murray School is a coeducational private Catholic school serving grades 7-12. It is located on a 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) site in Maplewood
, Minnesota
, a suburb of Saint Paul. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
, it was established in 1971 through the consolidation of Archbishop Murray Memorial High School and Hill High School. Archbishop Murray was founded in 1958 by the Benedictine Sisters
as a school for young women. Hill High was established in 1959 by the Christian Brothers
as a school for young men. The Middle School was added in 1989.
The student population is drawn from the Twin Cities, surrounding suburban areas, and nearby Wisconsin
communities. Hill-Murray is one of only 21 Minnesota high schools accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
.
. There are twenty-four Varsity sports teams for men and women.
Maplewood, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,947 people, 13,758 households, and 9,190 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,017.5 people per square mile . There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 808.5 per square mile...
, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, a suburb of Saint Paul. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the United States. It is led by the prelature of an archbishop which administers the archdiocese from the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis...
, it was established in 1971 through the consolidation of Archbishop Murray Memorial High School and Hill High School. Archbishop Murray was founded in 1958 by the Benedictine Sisters
Benedictine Sisters
Benedictine Sisters may refer to any of the following Benedictine religious orders:*Benedictine Sisters of the Reparation of the Holy Face*Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration*Benedictine Sisters of Elk County...
as a school for young women. Hill High was established in 1959 by the Christian Brothers
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...
as a school for young men. The Middle School was added in 1989.
The student population is drawn from the Twin Cities, surrounding suburban areas, and nearby Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
communities. Hill-Murray is one of only 21 Minnesota high schools accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
.
Athletics
Hill-Murray is a member of the Classic Suburban Conference in the Minnesota State High School LeagueMinnesota State High School League
The Minnesota State High School League is a voluntary, non-profit association for the support and governance of interscholastic activities at high schools in Minnesota, United States. The association supports interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs for member schools...
. There are twenty-four Varsity sports teams for men and women.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Winter Winter Winter is the coldest season of the year in temperate climates, between autumn and spring. At the winter solstice, the days are shortest and the nights are longest, with days lengthening as the season progresses after the solstice.-Meteorology:... |
Hockey, Boys Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... |
3 | 1983, 1991, 2008 |
| Spring Spring (season) Spring is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The specific definition of the exact timing of "spring" varies according to local climate, cultures and... |
Baseball Baseball Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond... , Boys |
1 | 1976 |
| Softball Softball Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand... , Girls |
1 | 1983 | |
| Total | 7 | ||
- Hill (1970) and Hill-Murray (1972) won Independent (non-MSHSL) State Hockey Titles
- The Pioneers won state titles in several sports prior to joining the MSHSL in 1974/75
Notable alumni
- Steve JanaszakSteve JanaszakSteven James Janaszak is a retired American ice hockey goaltender who played three games in the NHL with the Minnesota North Stars and Colorado Rockies between 1980 and 1982.-Amateur career:...
, professional ice hockey player, 1980 Olympic "Miracle On Ice" Team - Craig Johnson, professional ice hockey player
- Tom QuinlanTom QuinlanThomas Raymond Quinlan is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. Quinlan spent parts of four seasons in the major leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins. He is the older brother of Robb Quinlan, an infielder who currently is a Free Agent.Quinlan...
, baseball player for the Minnesota Twins & Toronto Blue Jays - Robb QuinlanRobb QuinlanRobb William Quinlan is a former Major League Baseball utility player. He plays first base, third base, corner outfield, catcher and designated hitter....
, professional baseball player for the Anaheim Angels from 2003-2010. Currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.