Notre Dame High School (West Haven)
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Notre Dame High School (NDWH) is a private
, Roman Catholic
, all-male college preparatory school located in West Haven, Connecticut
, a coastal suburb of New Haven, Connecticut
.
, the same order that established the University of Notre Dame
. The school's name derives from the French notre dame, meaning "our lady". Situated on a hill, the school originally comprised several buildings, one of which is Harugari Hall (now in the possession of the neighboring University of New Haven
). In 2007, the school announced its plans to expand and upgrade its facilities while keeping to the current footprint, citing an increased need for technology in the 21st-century classroom. Construction began in the summer of 2007. Notre Dame High School plans to expand the school as well as remodel some classrooms, the media center, and the auditorium. It is expected to be completed by 2011.
, Notre Dame is operated independently by the Congregation of Holy Cross
. The school is run day-to-day on a Headmaster
-Principal model. Notre Dame draws a diverse student body from across the New Haven County area and beyond. Its sister school is Sacred Heart Academy, located in Hamden, Connecticut
.
Notre Dame recently made the change to a trimester
academic schedule. The teaching faculty is composed predominantly of laypeople, though there are still a handful of Brothers
. Both "extended study" and "semester at college" programs are available to qualified students during their senior year
.
. Its gym
nasium is decorated with several league and state championship banners and the names of All-State athletes. Most recognized is the sport of track and field
, for which there are over 11 All-State banners and nine state championship banners.
. Since 1951, Notre Dame's Green Knights and Hamden's Green Dragons have met in the annual "Green Bowl" game on Thanksgiving Day.
Green Bowl Results:
Green Bowl Summary:
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...
, Roman Catholic
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...
, all-male college preparatory school located in West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 52,721.-History:...
, a coastal suburb of New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven is the second-largest city in Connecticut and the sixth-largest in New England. According to the 2010 Census, New Haven's population increased by 5.0% between 2000 and 2010, a rate higher than that of the State of Connecticut, and higher than that of the state's five largest cities, and...
.
History
Notre Dame High School was founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy CrossCongregation of Holy Cross
The Congregation of Holy Cross or Congregatio a Sancta Cruce is a Catholic congregation of priests and brothers founded in 1837 by Blessed Father Basil Anthony-Marie Moreau, CSC, in Le Mans, France....
, the same order that established the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
. The school's name derives from the French notre dame, meaning "our lady". Situated on a hill, the school originally comprised several buildings, one of which is Harugari Hall (now in the possession of the neighboring University of New Haven
University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private university that combines a liberal arts education with professional training. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Henry C...
). In 2007, the school announced its plans to expand and upgrade its facilities while keeping to the current footprint, citing an increased need for technology in the 21st-century classroom. Construction began in the summer of 2007. Notre Dame High School plans to expand the school as well as remodel some classrooms, the media center, and the auditorium. It is expected to be completed by 2011.
Administration and academics
Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of HartfordRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford is a particular church of the Latin Rite in Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut. The archdiocese includes about 700,000 Catholics, more than 500 priests, 216 parishes and almost 300 deacons. This is roughly one-half the population of...
, Notre Dame is operated independently by the Congregation of Holy Cross
Congregation of Holy Cross
The Congregation of Holy Cross or Congregatio a Sancta Cruce is a Catholic congregation of priests and brothers founded in 1837 by Blessed Father Basil Anthony-Marie Moreau, CSC, in Le Mans, France....
. The school is run day-to-day on a Headmaster
Head teacher
A head teacher or school principal is the most senior teacher, leader and manager of a school....
-Principal model. Notre Dame draws a diverse student body from across the New Haven County area and beyond. Its sister school is Sacred Heart Academy, located in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant." Hamden is home to Quinnipiac University. The population was 58,180 according to the Census Bureau's 2005 estimates...
.
Notre Dame recently made the change to a trimester
Academic term
An academic term is a division of an academic year, the time during which a school, college or university holds classes. These divisions may be called terms...
academic schedule. The teaching faculty is composed predominantly of laypeople, though there are still a handful of Brothers
Congregation of Holy Cross
The Congregation of Holy Cross or Congregatio a Sancta Cruce is a Catholic congregation of priests and brothers founded in 1837 by Blessed Father Basil Anthony-Marie Moreau, CSC, in Le Mans, France....
. Both "extended study" and "semester at college" programs are available to qualified students during their senior year
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
.
Athletics
Known as the "Green Knights", Notre Dame High School's athletes boast a rich tradition of success with notable football, swimming, hockey, and track programs. The school is a member of the Quinnipiac Division in the Southern Connecticut ConferenceSouthern Connecticut Conference
The Southern Connecticut Conference is a high school athletics conference in Connecticut. The conference comprises schools located along the Long Island Sound...
. Its gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
nasium is decorated with several league and state championship banners and the names of All-State athletes. Most recognized is the sport of track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
, for which there are over 11 All-State banners and nine state championship banners.
Green Bowl
Notre Dame High School maintains a long-standing football rivalry with Hamden High SchoolHamden High School
Hamden High School is a four year high school for grades 9 through 12. It is located at 2040 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut. It is part of the Hamden Public School System and is the only public high school within the town of Hamden....
. Since 1951, Notre Dame's Green Knights and Hamden's Green Dragons have met in the annual "Green Bowl" game on Thanksgiving Day.
Green Bowl Results:
| Annual | Year | Notre Dame | Hamden | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1951 | 19 | 7 | Win | |
| 2 | 1952 | 15 | 25 | Loss | |
| 3 | 1953 | 7 | 6 | Win | |
| 4 | 1954 | 18 | 0 | Win | Notre Dame's first State Championship |
| 5 | 1955 | 13 | 7 | Win | |
| 6 | 1956 | 19 | 14 | Win | |
| 7 | 1957 | 0 | 20 | Loss | |
| 8 | 1958 | 22 | 8 | Win | |
| 9 | 1959 | 12 | 6 | Win | |
| 10 | 1960 | 14 | 26 | Loss | |
| 11 | 1961 | 28 | 0 | Win | |
| 12 | 1962 | 6 | 0 | Win | Notre Dame's second State Championship |
| 13 | 1963 | 14 | 0 | Win | Longest streak in which a team did not score (3 years) |
| 14 | 1964 | 14 | 6 | Win | |
| 15 | 1965 | 36 | 18 | Win | |
| 16 | 1966 | 14 | 6 | Win | |
| 17 | 1967 | 26 | 12 | Win | |
| 18 | 1968 | 22 | 6 | Win | |
| 19 | 1969 | 22 | 20 | Win | |
| 20 | 1970 | 32 | 2 | Win | |
| 21 | 1971 | 8 | 0 | Win | Longest winning streak for Notre Dame (11 years) |
| 22 | 1972 | 6 | 7 | Loss | |
| 23 | 1973 | 6 | 7 | Loss | |
| 24 | 1974 | 0 | 35 | Loss | |
| 25 | 1975 | 6 | 21 | Loss | |
| 26 | 1976 | 6 | 7 | Loss | |
| 27 | 1977 | 7 | 18 | Loss | |
| 28 | 1978 | 25 | 26 | Loss | Longest losing streak for Notre Dame (7 years) |
| 29 | 1979 | 28 | 0 | Win | |
| 30 | 1980 | 7 | 14 | Loss | |
| 31 | 1981 | 9 | 17 | Loss | |
| 32 | 1982 | 13 | 0 | Win | |
| 33 | 1983 | 26 | 6 | Win | |
| 34 | 1984 | 6 | 7 | Loss | |
| 35 | 1985 | 21 | 18 | Win | |
| 36 | 1986 | 19 | 6 | Win | |
| 37 | 1987 | 7 | 20 | Loss | |
| 38 | 1988 | 21 | 7 | Win | |
| 39 | 1989 | 22 | 14 | Win | |
| 40 | 1990 | 0 | 21 | Loss | |
| 41 | 1991 | 14 | 14 | Tie | Notre Dame's third State Championship |
| 42 | 1992 | 26 | 6 | Win | |
| 43 | 1993 | 0 | 39 | Loss | Widest margin of loss for Notre Dame (39 points) |
| 44 | 1994 | 3 | 7 | Loss | |
| 45 | 1995 | 13 | 13 | Tie | |
| 46 | 1996 | 21 | 14 | Win | |
| 47 | 1997 | 6 | 40 | Loss | Most points scored by Hamden (40 points) |
| 48 | 1998 | 0 | 19 | Loss | |
| 49 | 1999 | 14 | 7 | Win | |
| 50 | 2000 | 27 | 6 | Win | |
| 51 | 2001 | 36 | 22 | Win | Notre Dame's fourth State Championship |
| 52 | 2002 | 0 | 33 | Loss | |
| 53 | 2003 | 6 | 7 | Loss | |
| 54 | 2004 | 26 | 0 | Win | |
| 55 | 2005 | 10 | 15 | Loss | |
| 56 | 2006 | 46 | 14 | Win | |
| 57 | 2007 | 20 | 6 | Win | |
| 58 | 2008 | 10 | 7 | Win | |
| 59 | 2009 | 31 | 15 | Win | Notre Dame's fifth State Championship |
| 60 | 2010 | 47 | 0 | Win | Most points scored by Notre Dame (47 points) Widest margin of victory for Notre Dame (47 points) |
| 61 | 2011 | 42 | 14 | Win | |
Green Bowl Summary:
- Win – 37 games (61%)
- Loss – 22 games (36%)
- Tie – 2 games (3%)
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External links
- Notre Dame High School of West Haven
- Notre Dame to expand, upgrade building (appeared in the New Haven Register on February 14, 2007)