Marian Central Catholic High School

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This article is about the school in Woodstock in McHenry County. For the school in Chicago Heights, see Marian Catholic High School.
Marian Central Catholic High School
Address
1001 McHenry Avenue
Woodstock, Illinois
United States
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Information
Type Private, Coeducational, Diocesan
Motto Via Veritatis
(The Way of Truth)
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1959
Superintendent Andy Edmondson
Principal Charles Rakers
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 734 (2009-2010)
Average class size 23.8
Student to teacher ratio 14.2:1
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Columbia Blue, White, Red               
Athletics conference East Suburban Catholic Conference
Mascot Hurricane
Nickname Canes
Team name Hurricanes
Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Average ACT scores 24.5 (2008)
Publication The Muse (literary magazine)
Newspaper The Crown
Yearbook The Memoriam
Director of Activities and Discipline Chuck Maveus
Athletic Director Drew Potthoff
Satellite Image Satellite Photo of Campus
Website www.marian.com
School Crest

Marian Central Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Woodstock, Illinois, United States. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford.

According to the School's mission statement, "Marian shares with parents and the parishes of the McHenry Deanery in the teaching mission of the Church, and preparing students for a life of intellectual pursuit." The school's curriculum provides students with a college preparatory education "infused with Catholic Christian values, designed to promote religious, spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development." Marian was one of only five Catholic high schools in Illinois among the top 50 in 2005.[citation needed]

History of Marian Central Catholic High School

Marian is a Rockford Diocesan Central Catholic High School is an educational institution with its own Articles of Civil Incorporation in the State of Illinois and is under the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Bishop of the Diocese of Rockford. In the United States, there are three forms of governance for Catholic High Schools: private, parochial, and diocesan. Private schools typically are schools operated by religious orders of priests, brothers, or sisters. Parochial schools normally are operated by a single parish or two or three parishes. Diocesan schools are operated by a diocese and are directly under the authority of the Bishop of the Diocese. Marian Central is a cooperative venture of all seventeen Roman Catholic parishes in McHenry County. It is financially supported by the participating parishes.

Athletics

Marian has won the following state team championships: girls volleyball (2015 Class 3A State Champions), girls cross country (1998 Class A State Champions), and football in the 1980s when the team won 4 State Championships. Marian also is the high school of current Green Bay Packers left tackle Bryan Bulaga (Class of 2007).

Boys

  • Fall: Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer
  • Winter: Basketball, Wrestling
  • Spring: Baseball, Tennis, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Bass Fishing

Girls

  • Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance Team, Cheerleading
  • Winter: Basketball, Dance Team, Cheerleading
  • Spring: Soccer, Softball, Track & Field

Student Clubs and Organizations

Academic

  • French Honor Society
  • Math Team
  • National Honor Society
  • Scholastic Bowl (IHSA Recognized)
  • Spanish Honor Society
  • Tri-M Honor Society
  • W.Y.S.E. Team

Art

  • Art History and Studio Art Club

Non-IHSA Athletics

  • Fencing Club
  • Outdoor Club
  • Intramural Floor Hockey

Politics and Debate

Literary/Writing

  • Literary Magazine
  • "The Crown" Student Newspaper
  • "The Memoriam" Yearbook

Music

  • Jazz Band
  • Jazz Choir
  • Madrigal Choir
  • Pep Band
  • Pit Orchestra
  • Spring Musical
  • Tri-M Honor Society

Drama and Stage Performance

  • Fall Play
  • Spring Musical
  • Theater Club
  • Variety Show

Social Service

  • Class Council
  • Key Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Student Council
  • Operation Snowball
  • Project Hope
  • National March for Life
  • Eucharistic Ministry

Notable Alumni

See also

References

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External links

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