Roncalli High School (Wisconsin)
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Roncalli High School is a private, Catholic
high school
located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
, USA. It is owned by the Diocese of Green Bay
. Founded in 1965, Roncalli High School is named for Pope John XXIII
(né Angelo Roncalli). Roncalli offers a college-prep curriculum.
The school's mascot is the Jets, and its gymnasium is known as "the Hangar". A Fine Arts Center for the visual and performing arts is the newest addition. The Zimmer Auditorium hosts four dramatic productions and six instrumental and choral concerts each year.
Mission statement: Roncalli High School is a Christian learning community educating the whole person in the Catholic tradition, emphasizing academic and spiritual growth.
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high school
High school
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located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc is a city in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The city is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. According to the 2000 census, Manitowoc had a population of 34,053, with over 50,000 residents in the surrounding communities...
, USA. It is owned by the Diocese of Green Bay
Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay was established on March 3, 1868 by Pope Pius IX. It covers the city of Green Bay as well as Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago counties,...
. Founded in 1965, Roncalli High School is named for Pope John XXIII
Pope John XXIII
-Papal election:Following the death of Pope Pius XII in 1958, Roncalli was elected Pope, to his great surprise. He had even arrived in the Vatican with a return train ticket to Venice. Many had considered Giovanni Battista Montini, Archbishop of Milan, a possible candidate, but, although archbishop...
(né Angelo Roncalli). Roncalli offers a college-prep curriculum.
The school's mascot is the Jets, and its gymnasium is known as "the Hangar". A Fine Arts Center for the visual and performing arts is the newest addition. The Zimmer Auditorium hosts four dramatic productions and six instrumental and choral concerts each year.
Mission statement: Roncalli High School is a Christian learning community educating the whole person in the Catholic tradition, emphasizing academic and spiritual growth.