Archbishop Stepinac High School
| Archbishop Stepinac High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Archbishop Stepinac High School | |
950 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, New York 10605 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°0′30″N 73°45′12″W / 41.00833°N 73.75333°W / 41.00833; -73.75333Coordinates: 41°0′30″N 73°45′12″W / 41.00833°N 73.75333°W / 41.00833; -73.75333 |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Male |
| Motto | Lumen Scientiae, Religio, Cor Amoris Patriae. (Light of Knowledge, Religion, Love of Country.) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1948 |
| CEEB code | 335940 |
| President | Fr. Thomas Collins [1] |
| Dean | Joseph Cupertino |
| Principal | Paul Carty |
| Athletic Director | Mike O’Donnell |
| Chaplain | Fr. Timothy Wiggins |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red, White and Blue |
| Slogan | "Pride In Our Past, Faith In Our Future." |
| Athletics conference | NYCHSAA |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country / Track & Field, Wrestling |
| Team name | Crusaders |
| Rival | Iona Preparatory School |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[2] |
| Publication | The Phoenix (literary journal) |
| Newspaper | The Crusader |
| Yearbook | The Shepherd |
| Tuition | $11,500.00 (2017–2018)[3] |
| Website | stepinac.org |
Archbishop Stepinac High School is an all-boys Roman Catholic high school in White Plains, New York, that was operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York until the 2009–2010 school year when it became independent. It was founded in 1948 and named for Aloysius Stepinac, who was at the time Archbishop of Zagreb, Croatia, then part of Yugoslavia.
Contents
1 History
2 Program
3 Athletics
3.1 Football
3.1.1 2015
3.1.2 2016
3.1.3 2017
3.1.4 2018
3.2 Basketball
4 Major Bowes Auditorium
5 Notable alumni
6 References
7 External links
History
Archbishop Stepinac High School opened in 1948 with a capacity of 1,360 students. It began with freshman and sophomore years and reached its full complement in 1950. The school was established subsequent to fundraising by the Catholic parishes of Westchester County, under the leadership of Cardinal Francis Spellman, the Archbishop of New York, and the educational officials of the Archdiocese. The initial purpose of the school was to establish a full educational program with a diversity of subject choices leading to a well-rounded student. In addition to the college preparatory program it offered a general course for boys who wanted to finish their education with high school and enter a trade. Boys were taught by an all-male faculty, almost entirely religious in makeup. In its early years the administration of the school was in the hands of diocesan priests, assisted by religious brothers and an occasional layman. Students from the school were used as extras in the 1972 film Child's Play directed by Sidney Lumet. In many sports, Stepinac has many rival schools that include Iona Prep, Fordham Prep, Holy Cross, St. Francis Prep, Holy Trinity, St. Anthony's, Chaminade, Monsignor Farrell and White Plains Senior High School (traditionally for the annual post-season football "Turkey Bowl" on Thanksgiving Day).
In 2014, Stepinac Varsity Football team won the AAA Championship in the CHSFL. The School has won lower division championships, but it was the first time the school was League champion since 1955, when it shared the title with Saint Francis Prep.[4]
Archbishop Stepinac's wrestling team also won the Catholic league championship during the 2013–2014 season and the 2014–2015 season.
Program
The current administration and faculty of Stepinac is a mix of religious (priests) and lay men and women. The high school draws its students predominantly from Westchester County[5] and has evolved into a college preparatory school. The school offers a College Prep program, Honors program offering 22 AP classes, and starting in the 2016-2017 school year, an honors academy designed to give students a head start in their respective field.[6] Stepinac utilizes a library of digital textbooks that can be accessed by students on a variety of devices and is vastly less expensive than buying individual textbooks.
Athletics
Football
2015
On November 28, 2015, the Stepinac Crusaders football team defeated the Monsignor Martin Conference champion Saint Francis High School of Buffalo 42-28 at Grand Island High School to capture first state championship.[7] The victory marked the end of a 12-game undefeated season.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | @ Newburgh Free Academy (Newburgh, NY) | (W) 31 - 0 |
| 9/19 | Iona Prep (New Rochelle, NY) | (W) 48 - 6 |
| 9/26 | @ Holy Cross (Flushing, NY) | (W) 20 - 13 |
| 10/3 | @ Monsignor Farrell (Staten Island, NY) | (W) 34 - 28 |
| 10/10 | Cardinal Hayes (Bronx, NY) | (W) 43 - 21 |
| 10/17 | St. Anthony's (Melville, NY) | (W) 49 - 32 |
| 10/24 | @ St. Peter's (Staten Island, NY) | (W) 52 - 6 |
| 10/31 | Chaminade (Mineola, NY) | (W) 41 - 7 |
| 11/8 | AAA Quarter Finals Chaminade (Mineola, NY) | (W) 50 - 3 |
| 11/15 | AAA Semi Finals St. Peter's (Staten Island, NY) | (W) 49 - 7 |
| 11/21 | AAA CHSFL Cardinal Hayes (Bronx, NY) at Fordham University | (W) 20 - 12 |
| 11/28 | State Champ @ St. Francis (Athol Springs, NY) | (W) 42 - 28 |
[8]
2016
| Date | Opponent | Time | Site | Result | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept 9 | Cornwall | 7:00 PM | Stepinac H.S. | Win | 28 | 12 |
| Sat, Sept 17 | at Iona Prep (NL) | 1:30 PM | Iona Prep H.S. | Win | 42 | 34 |
| Sat, Sept 24 | at Cardinal Hayes | 3:00 PM | Rooftop Macombs Park | Win | 42 | 24 |
| Sat, Oct 1 | Holy Cross | 3:00 PM | Stepinac H.S. | Win | 42 | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 7 | at St. Anthony's | 7:00 PM | St. Anthony's H.S. | Loss | 23 | 38 |
| Sat, Oct 15 | Monsignor Farrell | 1:30 PM | Stepinac H.S. | Loss | 20 | 23 |
| Sat, Oct 22 | St. Peter's | 1:30 PM | Stepinac H.S. | Win | 27 | 20 |
| Sat, Oct 29 | at Chaminade | 2:00 PM | Chaminade H.S. | Win | 41 | 17 |
| Sun, Nov 6 | AAA QF v. Chaminade | 1:00 PM | Stepinac H.S. | Win | 44 | 21 |
| Sat, Nov 12 | AAA SF at Msgr Farrell | 12:00 PM | Monsignor Farrell H.S. | Win | 20 | 10 |
| Sat, Nov 19 | AAA Ch. vs Cardinal Hayes | 5:00 PM | Mitchel Ath. Complex | Loss | 39 | 41 |
| Thur, Nov 24 | at White Plains | 10:30 AM | White Plains H.S. | Win | 49 | 32 |
[9]
2017
Stepinac concluded their 2017 season by winning the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) New York State Football Championship. On Saturday November 25, 2018, Stepinac beat Canisius High School, the Champions of the Monsignor Martin Conference, 49-28, in West Seneca, NY, to bring home the New York State Championship Plaque. This was the second time in three years that the Crusaders have won the New York State Catholic High School Football Title. Stepinac (10-2) started out slow, behind 14-9 at the half., but the Crusaders outscored Canisius, 26-0, in the third quarter to put the game away. Stepinac quarterback Michael Nicosia completed 10-of-18 passes for 195 yards and three touchdowns. Nicosia ended his Crusaders football career as the All-Time Leading Passer in Stepinac history. Nicosia has recorded over 5,000 yards passing in his two years playing varsity football.
[10]
| Date | Opponent | Time | Site | Result | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sept 9 | at St. Peter's | 1:30 PM | St. Peter's H.S. | Win | 55 | 26 |
| Fri, Sept 15 | St. Anthony's | 7:00 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 38 | 19 |
| Sat, Sept 23 | Xaverian Bros. MA (NL) | 1:30 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 41 | 20 |
| Sat, Sept 30 | Chaminade | 1:30 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 34 | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 7 | at Monsignor Farrell | 7:00 PM | Monsignor Farrell H.S. | Win | 19 | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 14 | Cardinal Hayes | 1:30 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Loss | 21 | 47 |
| Sun, Oct 22 | at Christ the King | 5:00 PM | SUNY Maritime | Win | 28 | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 28 | Iona Prep | 6:00 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Loss | 34 | 38 |
| Sun, Nov 5 | AAA QF Chaminade | 1:00 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 48 | 38 |
| Sat, Nov 11 | AAA SF at Cardinal Hayes | 3:00 PM | Macombs Park Rooftop | Win | 13 | 12 |
| Sat, Nov 18 | AAA F vs St. Anthony's | 6:00 PM | Mitchel Ath. Complex | Win | 47 | 22 |
| Sat, Nov 25 | State Champ vs. Canisius | 12:00 PM | Canisius H.S. | Win | 49 | 28 |
[11]
2018
| Date | Opponent | Time | Site | Result | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sept 8 | CD East PA (NL) | 1:30 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 32 | 14 |
| Sat, Sept 15 | at Iona Prep | 1:30 PM | Iona Prep H.S. | Loss OT | 34 | 36 |
| Sat, Sept 22 | at Xaverian Bros MA (NL) | 1:00 PM | Xaverian Bros HS MA | Loss | 19 | 42 |
| Fri, Sept 28 | at St. Anthony's | 7:00 PM | St. Anthony's H.S. | Loss | 42 | 45 |
| Sat, Oct 6 | Chaminade | 6:00 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Loss | 7 | 13 |
| Sat, Oct 13 | Monsignor Farrell | 1:30 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 35 | 17 |
| Sat, Oct 20 | Christ the King | 1:30 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 52 | 26 |
| Sun, Oct 28 | at Cardinal Hayes | 3:00 PM | Macombs Park Rooftop | Win | 23 | 20 |
| Sun, Nov 4 | AAA QF vs Christ the King | 1:00 PM | Archbishop Stepinac H.S. | Win | 51 | 13 |
| Sat, Nov 10 | AAA SF @Iona Prep | 1:30 PM | Iona Prep H.S. | Win | 37 | 26 |
| Sat, Nov 17 | AAA Champ vs Hayes | 5:00 PM | Mitchel Ath. Complex | Win | 29 | 1 |
Basketball
Stepinacs basketball team captured a State Championship in 2018.[12]
Major Bowes Auditorium
The school's auditorium is named after Edward Bowes, the host of the Major Bowes Amateur Hour. The theatre hosts programs like the Annual Alumni Theatre, Annual Talent Show, the Fall Dramas, and the Spring Musicals.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
Archbishop Stepinac High School graduates include:[13]
Lou Albano – former professional wrestler & manager
Alan Alda – actor
Billy Collins – poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate
Patrick Colucci, also known as Christopher Cole – poet, author of The Closer's Song
Marty Conlon – former NBA center
Owen Flanagan – James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy at Duke University
Bob Hyland – former NFL guard
Ray Montgomery – baseball player and executive
Eric Ogbogu – former NFL linebacker
Erik Palladino – actor
Brian Sweeney – baseball player
Chip Taylor – songwriter [14]
Barry Voight — geologist[14]
Jon Voight – actor[14]
Chris Watson (born 1975) - American-Israeli basketball player
Kevin Zraly – wine critic
References
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^ Kevin Devaney Jr. (22 November 2014). "A dream realized: Stepinac wins the "AAA"". MSG Varsity.
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^ "Stepinic Crusaders Varsity Schedule 2016". CHSFL.
^ "Stepinac Wins 2017 Catholic High School New York State Football Championship". The Examiner. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
^ "Stepinac Crusaders Varsity Schedule 2017". CHSFL.
^ Thomoson, Josh. "Boys basketball: This time, Stepinac leaves no doubt about who's No. 1". Lohud. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
^ "Archbishop Stepinac High School -> Hall of Fame Inductees". Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2011-07-29.
^ abc Stern, Gary (April 26, 2007). "Stepnac inducts Voights into hall of fame". The Journal-News. White Plains, NY. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Archbishop Stepinac High School Official Website
- Stepinac Baseball Website
- Stepinac Basketball Website
- Stepinac Football Website
- Stepinac Hockey Website
- Stepinac Lacrosse Website