Newport Central Catholic High School
Encyclopedia
Newport Central Catholic High School (NCC) is a coed private
secondary school
in Newport, Kentucky
and part of the Diocese of Covington. It is located in the center of Newport overlooking the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio Valley. Founded in 1896 with a Roman Catholic affiliation, it serves students in grades 9-12 in the Northern Kentucky
area, mostly from Campbell County. The mascot is the Thoroughbred
, and the school colors are royal blue and gold. NCC is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association
(NCEA).
and 3% were students of color. 25% of students are on some form of financial aid.
Private school
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secondary school
Secondary school
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in Newport, Kentucky
Newport, Kentucky
Newport is a city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States, at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers. The population was 15,273 at the 2010 census. Historically, it was one of four county seats of Campbell County. Newport is part of the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Metro Area which...
and part of the Diocese of Covington. It is located in the center of Newport overlooking the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio Valley. Founded in 1896 with a Roman Catholic affiliation, it serves students in grades 9-12 in the Northern Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
area, mostly from Campbell County. The mascot is the Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
, and the school colors are royal blue and gold. NCC 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...
(NCEA).
Demographics
In 2009–2010 school year, the total student population was 425. 97% were whiteWhite American
White Americans are people of the United States who are considered or consider themselves White. The United States Census Bureau defines White people as those "having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa...
and 3% were students of color. 25% of students are on some form of financial aid.
Athletics
Newport Central Catholic became a member of the Greater Cincinnati League in the 1940s but left after the 1970 season.Notable alumni
This list includes alumni both of Newport Central Catholic and the two institutions that merged to form the modern school—the all-boys Newport Catholic High School and all-girls Our Lady of Providence High School.- Dave CowensDave CowensDavid William Cowens is a retired American professional basketball player and NBA head coach. At 6'9", he played the center and occasionally the power forward position. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991...
, Boston CelticsBoston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
basketball player and NBA MVP, 1973 - Named One of the Top Fifty Players of all time - Named to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1996), In 1990, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. — Newport Catholic, 1966 - Larry StavermanLarry StavermanLarry Joseph Staverman was an American professional basketball player and coach. A 6' 7" forward from Villa Madonna College , Staverman was drafted in the 9th round of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals...
, NBA basketball player with the Cincinnati RoyalsSacramento KingsThe Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
, Chicago Zephyrs/Baltimore BulletsWashington WizardsThe Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
, Detroit PistonsDetroit PistonsThe Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
— Newport Catholic - Frank Jacobs, Kentucky "Mr. Football" Award winner, 1986, Notre Dame football and baseball player — last player to score a touchdown for Notre Dame in a National Championship game. Holds Notre Dame Record for most home runs (season). Newport Central Catholic, 1987
- Tricia Macke, TV anchor, WXIX-TVWXIX-TVWXIX-TV channel 19 is the Fox Broadcasting Company affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio. The station's city of license is Newport, Kentucky, across the Ohio River...
(Cincinnati) - Newport Central Catholic, 1987