Rice High School (New York)
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Rice High School was a private
, Roman Catholic high school
in the Harlem
neighborhood of New York City, United States. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
. Rice High School, established in 1938 in Central Harlem by the Congregation of Christian Brothers is a Catholic, college preparatory school that exists to educate young men by developing spiritual, academic, and personal qualities that will allow them to make a difference in their families, communities, and society at large.
It held its final graduation ceremony on 27 May, 2011.
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1. Evangelize youth within the mission of the Church:
2. Proclaim and witness to Catholic identity:
3. Stand in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice:
4. Foster and invigorate a community of faith:
5. Celebrate the value and dignity of each person and nurture the development of the whole person:
6. Collaborate and share responsibility for the mission:
7. Pursue excellence in all endeavors:
Private school
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, 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 the Harlem
Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan, which since the 1920s has been a major African-American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658, it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands...
neighborhood of New York City, United States. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York covers New York, Bronx, and Richmond counties in New York City , as well as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties in New York state. There are 480 parishes...
. Rice High School, established in 1938 in Central Harlem by the Congregation of Christian Brothers is a Catholic, college preparatory school that exists to educate young men by developing spiritual, academic, and personal qualities that will allow them to make a difference in their families, communities, and society at large.
It held its final graduation ceremony on 27 May, 2011.
The Rice Mission Statement
Rice High School, established in 1938 in Central Harlem by the Congregation of Christian Brothers is a Catholic, college preparatory school that exists to educate young men by developing spiritual, academic, and personal qualities that will allow them to make a difference in their families, communities, and society at large.Background
Rice High School, established in 1938 in Central Harlem by the Congregation of Christian BrothersCongregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
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- Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the Department of Education.
- Fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Excellent admission rate into college, 100% acceptance rate for graduating seniors.
- College scholarships exceed $4,600,000.
- Well-prepared, experienced and diverse faculty provide a rigorous academic education in a nurturing atmosphere.
Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education
Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education calls Educational Ministry Sites and Those Working in Them to:1. Evangelize youth within the mission of the Church:
- Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ
- Permeate all curriculum, activities, and all other aspects of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother education with the Gospel message of Jesus
- Encourage young people to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ
- Provide opportunities for liturgies, retreats, vocation awareness workshops and daily prayer
2. Proclaim and witness to Catholic identity:
- Give priority to religious instruction with opportunities for faith development and theological understanding
- Participate in the sacramental life of the Church and model a living faith through the use of rituals and symbols
- Foster devotion to Mary and the communion of saints
- Ensure that Catholic identity permeates all endeavors: all classes and activities, procedures and policies, services and programs
3. Stand in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice:
- Promote policies and structures that reflect a climate of concern for the disadvantaged
- Include education and advocacy for peace, justice, global awareness, and care for the earth
- Prepare students to work toward the creation of a just society
- Encourage ministry experiences that work with and serve the poor and marginalized
- Support mission areas at home and abroad
- Establish tuition and scholarship policies that open educational opportunities to the poor and disadvantaged
4. Foster and invigorate a community of faith:
- Provide a disciplined, safe atmosphere in which students are free to grow and take responsibility for their own learning and for the life of the community
- Sustain compassionate, respectful relationship among all stakeholders
- Be in union with the Church through commitments to service and formation of community
- Encourage faculty and staff to give daily witness to their integral role in communal faith formation
- Embrace the human condition and welcome God’s healing
5. Celebrate the value and dignity of each person and nurture the development of the whole person:
- Value the diversity of the human family and seek to reflect diversity among the students, faculty and staff
- Promote respect for each individual as created in the image and likeness of God
- Promote strong programs for personal, professional and pastoral care
- Offer co-curricular activities and programs that are important to a student’s holistic education
- Strive to provide just remuneration for faculty and staff.
6. Collaborate and share responsibility for the mission:
- Empower all members of the community to share in the mission
- Work with parents who are the primary educators
- Collaborate with Edmund Rice Christian Brother ministries on local, regional, and international levels
- Foster a deeper understanding of the vision of Blessed Edmund
- Promote active participation in governance by boards and diocesan officials
7. Pursue excellence in all endeavors:
- Promote a strong academic curriculum and cultivate a desire for excellence
- Develop an educational culture that fosters the growth of the whole person, higher-order thinking, and life-long learning
Activities
Students are urged to participate in an activity sponsored by the school. Activities are open to all qualified and interested students. These activities include:| Science Club | Math Club |
| Yearbook | Student Government |
| Investment Club | Chess Club |
| Newspaper | Photography |
| National Honor Society | Art Club |
| Tutoring | Culinary Arts Club |
| Spanish Heritage Club | Campus Ministry Team |
Notable alumni and staff
- Dean MemingerDean MemingerDean Peter Meminger is an American basketball player and coach. Meminger starred at Rice High School in New York City. He attended Marquette University, where he played for coach Al McGuire...
, basketball player and coach, Class of 1967 - Tom Gorman, baseball player and umpire, former coach at Rice
- Felipe LópezFelipe López (basketball)Luis Felipe López is a retired Dominican professional basketball player.He starred in United States high school and university basketball. López then played for four seasons in the National Basketball Association , but with far less success...
, basketball player, Class of 1994 - Kenny SatterfieldKenny SatterfieldKenneth "Kenny" Satterfield is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. At point guard, he previously played for the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers...
, basketball player, Class of 1999 - Andre BarrettAndre BarrettAndre Rashawd Barrett is an American professional basketball player. Since 2004, he has played for numerous teams in both the NBA and its affiliate league, the D-League...
, basketball player, Class of 2000 - Keydren ClarkKeydren ClarkKeydren "Kee-Kee" Clark is an American professional basketball player. He is 1.80 m in height and he plays at the point guard position...
, basketball player, Class of 2002 - Russell RobinsonRussell RobinsonRussell Robinson, Jr. is an American basketball player with JSF Nanterre in French Pro A. Prior to his move to Europe, Robinson played with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League, where he wore number 11. Robinson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons,...
, basketball player, Class of 2004 - Edgar SosaEdgar Sosa (basketball)Edgar Sosa is a Dominican basketball player. He arrived in Italy in 2010 after completing his U.S. college career with the University of Louisville Cardinals....
, basketball player, Class of 2006 - Curtis Kelly, basketball player, Class of 2006
- Trevon Charles basketball player, class 2006
- Kemba WalkerKemba WalkerKemba Hudley Walker is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats. Walker grew up in The Bronx, New York and graduated from Rice High School in 2008. With the Huskies basketball team at Connecticut, Walker was the 2nd leading college basketball scorer in the United States...
, basketball player, Class of 2008 - Lamont "Momo" Jones, basketball player, Class of 2008
- Denis Cochran Fikes, Track and Field Star, Class of 1970
- Durand ScottDurand ScottDurand Scott is a guard for the University of Miami. As a senior at Rice High School in New York City, he beat out Lincoln High School's Lance Stephenson for Daily News NYC High School Player of the Year after his Rice team defeated the Railsplitters in the semi-finals.Scott, who is 6'3" and...
, basketball player, class of 2009 - Mark Wilson, basketball player, Class of 2001
- Jan Vincent Agay, Steiner Sports Collectibles, Class of 2001
- Chris Fouch, basketball player, Class of 2008
- Phillip Alnswick-Tobias, UN Department of Public Information, Class of 2000
- Antaun Barnett, New York Life Insurnce Co., Class of 2000
- Leopold Myrie, Omnicom Media Group, Class of 2000
- Bristol Cole Francis, Rice's Last Valedictorian, Class of 2011
- Jerome Jordan,basketball player, 2011