Nerinx Hall High School
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Nerinx Hall High School is a private
all-girls Roman Catholic high school
in Webster Groves, Missouri
, and is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis
.
. These pioneers spread their missionary work from Kentucky to Missouri. They began teaching and educating young women in the Lockwood family home. The first graduation class was in May 1925. The institution is named after Father Charles Nerinckx
. By 1954, enrollment had increased so much that the school was transferred to the red brick building next to the Lockwood house where it still resides today. The gym was constructed in 1947. In 1933 the Lockwood house was put back to use as the bookstore, developmental offices and classrooms.
The institution believes that by challenging the students in the subjects and beliefs taught she will be better able to apply them to her future. In order to do so the pupil must do three things. She must have self-discipline to master the skills, be able to confidently analyze materials, and engage in learning for not only herself but also the entire community.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
all-girls Roman Catholic high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Webster Groves, Missouri
Webster Groves, Missouri
Webster Groves is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 22,995 at the 2010 census. The city is named after New England politician Daniel Webster....
, and is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is the Roman Catholic archdiocese that covers the City of St. Louis as well as the following Missouri counties: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Perry, Saint Charles, Saint Francois, Ste. Genevieve, St...
.
History
Nerinx Hall began with three women, Mary Rhodes, Ann Havern and Christina Stuart, the founders of the Sisterhood of LorettoSisters of Loretto
Sisters of Loretto or the Loretto Community is a Catholic religious institution, which, according to their mission statement, "strive[s] to bring the healing Spirit of God into our world" and is committed "to improving the conditions of those who suffer from injustice, oppression, and deprivation...
. These pioneers spread their missionary work from Kentucky to Missouri. They began teaching and educating young women in the Lockwood family home. The first graduation class was in May 1925. The institution is named after Father Charles Nerinckx
Charles Nerinckx
Rev. Charles Nerinckx was a Roman Catholic missionary priest who migrated from Belgium to work in Kentucky. He founded the Sisters of Loretto religious order.-Early life and education:...
. By 1954, enrollment had increased so much that the school was transferred to the red brick building next to the Lockwood house where it still resides today. The gym was constructed in 1947. In 1933 the Lockwood house was put back to use as the bookstore, developmental offices and classrooms.
Purpose
Nerinx Hall is grounded in the belief that educated, empowered and caring young women are vital to today’s world and the future. In the four years a girl spends at Nerinx there are three main priorities: a woman must know herself and her world, diversity enriches while trust empowers, and all people are called to action.The institution believes that by challenging the students in the subjects and beliefs taught she will be better able to apply them to her future. In order to do so the pupil must do three things. She must have self-discipline to master the skills, be able to confidently analyze materials, and engage in learning for not only herself but also the entire community.
Extra Curricular
At Nerinx there is a large variety of things to get involved in. The students are highly encouraged to join clubs, teams, and participate in fine arts because it is a strong way to enrich their interests and interact with others. The 30 clubs provided vary from academic to service to leadership. Nerinx, more commonly known in the athletic world as home of the Markers, offers thirteen sports for the young women to participate in: swimming, soccer, track & field, lacrosse, diving, softball, field hockey, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country, basketball and racquetball. In the 2010-2011 school year the girls had many athletic achievements. The golf team received 7th place in state, the cross country ream took 2nd at sectionals, the tennis doubles team qualified for state, cross country brought home 5th place at state, and the JV racquetball team won 1st place in the state tournament.Heagney Theater
The Heagney Theater was completed in the summer of 2007 and is the largest expansion project the school has seen since 1954. This addition to the school has four classrooms, a new music room, and a brand new state of the art theater. The theater seats 371 people and has an orchestra pit, scene shop and dressing rooms. The addition also holds two art labs and the fine arts department office.Notable alumnae
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