Calvert Hall College High School
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Calvert Hall College High School (also known as Calvert Hall or CHC) is a Catholic college preparatory high school
for boys located in Towson, Maryland
, United States
. Its mission is to make their students "men of faith, men of intellect, and men of integrity." It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
.
The school was established in 1845 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
as a private Catholic college preparatory high school for boys and is the oldest Christian Brothers school in the United States
. The third oldest, St. John's College High School
in Washington, D.C.
was founded by Christian Brothers from this school in 1851.
Among its academic offerings is the McMullen Scholars program, a four-year advanced level curriculum requiring extra coursework in Latin, Humanities, and a senior independent project. Additionally, a program for assisting students with learning differences exists (the La Salle program).
, in the annual Turkey Bowl football game at M&T Bank Stadium
in Baltimore. Before M&T Bank Stadium
was opened, the game was played at Memorial Stadium
.CHC participates in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association
'A' conference in all its sports, along with the Baltimore Catholic League
for basketball.
Calvert Hall is best known for its dominance in Baseball
, Cross Country
, Water Polo
, Lacrosse
, Rugby
, American football
and more recently, Hockey
. The Calvert Hall baseball team has won the previous conference championships, and, on March 18, 2008 moved up to the #1 team ranking by USA Today
in high school baseball. On April 7, 2008, the school's Carlo Crispino Baseball Stadium was dedicated. Named after an alumnus of that name who donated $1 million for the state-of-the-art facility, the stadium has a covered grandstand and FieldTurf
, designed by Cal Ripken. Other former Baltimore Orioles
attending the ceremonies were Bill Ripken
and Billy Hunter
.
The water polo squad has won every MIAA championship with the exception of the inaugural game in 2000, which was won by the Gilman School
and in 2009 when they lost to Loyola Blakefield. Calvert Hall Varsity water polo has gone undefeated in the MIAA for the last seven years. Calvert Hall has also had success in the Eastern Prep Championships of water polo, winning the last three, at the Lawrenceville School
in New Jersey.
Calvert Hall is also represented in tennis, cross country, lacrosse, track and field, soccer, volleyball, hockey, indoor track, outdoor track, golf, wrestling, swimming, basketball, and by their competitive marching band.
The Calvert Hall basketball team ended the 1982 season as National Champions, defeating Dunbar High School
in a triple overtime thriller.
The Calvert Hall hockey team has won the MIAA
championship the past three seasons (2008–2010) in addition to winning the MAPHL Maryland State Championship in 2009.
The Instrumental Music Department features 3 Jazz Bands and a Jazz Combo, 3 Concert Bands, and the Marching Band.
The Band is overseen by the Director of Bands, in addition to an Associate and Assistant Director.
The Calvert Hall College High School marching band first began marching competitively in 1998. During their second competitive season, they qualified for the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships (ACCs) as the 25th band out of 26. They placed 17th at ACCs on November 13, 1999. The band was a finalist at the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship in 1999 and from 2001–2007, including 2 years as Silver Medal Finalists.
The band has captured titles in the USSBA, BGA BCS, and TOB. The CHC marching band was named the 2004 & 2005 Tournament of Bands Group IV Chapter V Champions.
In 2008, the band's tenth year of competition, the band moved out of the TOB circuit and into the USSBA circuit, where the band was named the USSBA Maryland State Champions with an undefeated Maryland State Champion Colorguard.
In January 2009, The band was selected in the Bowl Games of America’s Band Championship Series National Competition as one of twelve bands. The band was named the Bowl Games of America’s Band Championship Series National Champions presenting their show "Facing your Fears."
In 2010, the band was awarded its 2nd USSBA Maryland State Championship, sweeping all of the captions. Which marked the Band's 3rd State Championship, and second in the USSBA Circuit.
This past year the band was awarded its 4th State Championship Title at the USSBA Maryland State Championships.
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The 33 acre (134,000 m²) campus (left diagram) consists of three academic buildings: Keelty Hall, George Young Hall, and the Marion Burk Knott Center for the Performing Arts.
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....
for boys located in Towson, Maryland
Towson, Maryland
Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 55,197 at the 2010 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Its mission is to make their students "men of faith, men of intellect, and men of integrity." It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The archdiocese comprises the City of Baltimore as well as Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington Counties in Maryland...
.
The school was established in 1845 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...
as a private Catholic college preparatory high school for boys and is the oldest Christian Brothers school in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The third oldest, St. John's College High School
St. John's College High School
St. John's College High School in Washington, D.C., established in 1851, is the second oldest Catholic Christian Brother's school in the United States, and the oldest JROTC school. It was founded by Brother John of Mary, F.S.C., and two other Christian Brothers in St. Matthew's parish, 15th and G...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
was founded by Christian Brothers from this school in 1851.
Among its academic offerings is the McMullen Scholars program, a four-year advanced level curriculum requiring extra coursework in Latin, Humanities, and a senior independent project. Additionally, a program for assisting students with learning differences exists (the La Salle program).
Athletics
In one of the oldest catholic school rivalries in the country, Calvert Hall faces its arch-rival, Loyola BlakefieldLoyola Blakefield
Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, college preparatory school established by the Society of Jesus, to educate men for others. The ideal Loyola graduate is a man of integrity who, because he strives "to find God in all things," is open to growth, dedicated to academic excellence, religious, committed...
, in the annual Turkey Bowl football game at M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of...
in Baltimore. Before M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of...
was opened, the game was played at Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)
Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road...
.CHC participates in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association
Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association is a boys' sports conference for private high schools generally located in the Baltimore metropolitan area but extending to various other regions, including the state's mostly rural Eastern Shore. The MIAA has 27 member schools and offers...
'A' conference in all its sports, along with the Baltimore Catholic League
Baltimore Catholic League
The Baltimore Catholic League , locally known as the Catholic League is a competitive basketball association composed of private Catholic high schools in the Baltimore, Maryland geographic area.- History :...
for basketball.
Calvert Hall is best known for its dominance in Baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, Cross Country
Cross country running
Cross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
, Water Polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
, Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
, Rugby
Rugby football
Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...
, American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
and more recently, Hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
. The Calvert Hall baseball team has won the previous conference championships, and, on March 18, 2008 moved up to the #1 team ranking by USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
in high school baseball. On April 7, 2008, the school's Carlo Crispino Baseball Stadium was dedicated. Named after an alumnus of that name who donated $1 million for the state-of-the-art facility, the stadium has a covered grandstand and FieldTurf
FieldTurf
FieldTurf is a brand of artificial turf playing surface. It is manufactured and installed by the FieldTurf Tarkett division of Tarkett Inc., based in Calhoun, Georgia, USA. In the late 1990s, the artificial surface changed the industry with a design intended to replicate real grass...
, designed by Cal Ripken. Other former Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
attending the ceremonies were Bill Ripken
Billy Ripken
William Oliver Ripken is an American radio personality for XM Satellite Radio, a studio analyst for MLB Network's "MLB Tonight," and is a former infielder in Major League Baseball from –...
and Billy Hunter
Billy Hunter (baseball)
Gordon William Hunter is a retired American shortstop, coach and manager in Major League Baseball.A slick-fielding, light-hitting shortstop from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the right-handed-batting Hunter was originally signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. With his path to the majors blocked by Pee Wee...
.
The water polo squad has won every MIAA championship with the exception of the inaugural game in 2000, which was won by the Gilman School
Gilman School
Gilman School is a private preparatory school for boys located in the Roland Park neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1897 as the Country School for Boys, it was the first country day school in the United States. Gilman enrolls approximately 978 students, ranging from kindergarten to...
and in 2009 when they lost to Loyola Blakefield. Calvert Hall Varsity water polo has gone undefeated in the MIAA for the last seven years. Calvert Hall has also had success in the Eastern Prep Championships of water polo, winning the last three, at the Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville School
The Lawrenceville School is a coeducational, independent preparatory boarding school for grades 9–12 located on in the historic community of Lawrenceville, in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, U.S., five miles southwest of Princeton....
in New Jersey.
Calvert Hall is also represented in tennis, cross country, lacrosse, track and field, soccer, volleyball, hockey, indoor track, outdoor track, golf, wrestling, swimming, basketball, and by their competitive marching band.
The Calvert Hall basketball team ended the 1982 season as National Champions, defeating Dunbar High School
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (Baltimore, Maryland)
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a public secondary school located in Baltimore, Maryland.-History:Dunbar opened in 1918 as the Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, No. 101. It was named in memory of Paul Laurence Dunbar, an African-American poet, who had died ten years earlier...
in a triple overtime thriller.
The Calvert Hall hockey team has won the MIAA
MIAA
MIAA may refer to:* Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association, defunct college athletic conference* Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, high school athletic conference for private schools in the Baltimore Metro area...
championship the past three seasons (2008–2010) in addition to winning the MAPHL Maryland State Championship in 2009.
Band
In existence for nearly 50 years, the Band performs numerous times during the year including local parades, home football games, and the Turkey Bowl.The Instrumental Music Department features 3 Jazz Bands and a Jazz Combo, 3 Concert Bands, and the Marching Band.
The Band is overseen by the Director of Bands, in addition to an Associate and Assistant Director.
The Calvert Hall College High School marching band first began marching competitively in 1998. During their second competitive season, they qualified for the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships (ACCs) as the 25th band out of 26. They placed 17th at ACCs on November 13, 1999. The band was a finalist at the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship in 1999 and from 2001–2007, including 2 years as Silver Medal Finalists.
The band has captured titles in the USSBA, BGA BCS, and TOB. The CHC marching band was named the 2004 & 2005 Tournament of Bands Group IV Chapter V Champions.
In 2008, the band's tenth year of competition, the band moved out of the TOB circuit and into the USSBA circuit, where the band was named the USSBA Maryland State Champions with an undefeated Maryland State Champion Colorguard.
In January 2009, The band was selected in the Bowl Games of America’s Band Championship Series National Competition as one of twelve bands. The band was named the Bowl Games of America’s Band Championship Series National Champions presenting their show "Facing your Fears."
In 2010, the band was awarded its 2nd USSBA Maryland State Championship, sweeping all of the captions. Which marked the Band's 3rd State Championship, and second in the USSBA Circuit.
This past year the band was awarded its 4th State Championship Title at the USSBA Maryland State Championships.
Campus
- Keelty Hall contains administrative and guidance offices, classrooms, science labs, the chapel, Cardinal Shop and a cafeteria.
- George Young Hall houses four computer labs, TV Studio, Art Studio, classrooms, and George Young library.
- The Marion Burk Knott Center contains the McManus theatre, two lecture halls, practice areas for instrumental and vocal music, and production areas for theatre.
- In addition, the campus includes Alumni Memorial Gymnasium, Paul Angelo Russo stadium, the Carlo Crispino Baseball Stadium, The Carlo Crispino Center, containing Hucht pool, weight rooms, wrestling room, and a second auxiliary gymnasium, practice fields, the Shaughnessy tennis courts, Bocce Ball courts, and the Christian Brothers' residence.
- The Carlo Crispino Stadium, for baseball, was completed on April 7, 2008.
Notable alumni
- American Joe Miedusiewski, Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland House of DelegatesThe Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
, District 46, (1975–1988), Public Affairs Director, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes - John WatersJohn Waters (filmmaker)John Samuel Waters, Jr. is an American filmmaker, actor, stand-up comedian, writer, journalist, visual artist, and art collector, who rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films...
, Filmmaker - Dwight Shultz, Actor
- Gary NealGary NealGary Neal is an American professional basketball guard for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association . Neal attended Aberdeen High School and Calvert Hall College High School in Maryland then played college basketball at La Salle University before tranfserring to Towson University...
, Guard for the San Antonio SpursSan Antonio SpursThe San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association .... - Juan DixonJuan DixonJuan Dixon is an American professional basketball player. Dixon led the University of Maryland Terrapins to their first NCAA championship in 2002 and earned Most Outstanding Player honors at the 2002 Final Four.-Early life:...
, Former NBA Player, Most Outstanding PlayerNCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding PlayerAt the conclusion of the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball championships , the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player. The MOP need not be, but almost always is a member of the Championship team, especially since the third place game was eliminated after 1981...
for the 2002 NCAA Champion Maryland TerrapinsMaryland Terrapins men's basketballThe Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition... - Duane FerrellDuane FerrellDuane Ferrell is retired American professional basketball player.-Early life and college career:...
, Former NBA Player - Mel Kiper Jr., ESPNESPNEntertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
analyst - George Young, Former New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
General Manager - Samuel J. PalmisanoSamuel J. PalmisanoSamuel J. Palmisano was president and chief executive officer of IBM, which as of 2009 was the largest IT company in the world and 45th largest company overall. He was elected chairman in October 2002, effective January 1, 2003, and has served as CEO since March 2002. Before he became CEO,...
, Chairman, CEO, and President of IBMIBMInternational Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas... - Kevin HuntleyKevin Huntley (lacrosse)Kevin Huntley is a professional lacrosse player with the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League. He plays the attack position...
, professional lacrosse player, played for Johns Hopkins and scored winning goal against Duke in championship game, also a Calvert Hall graduate - James H. Collins Jr. founder of the Jazz group Fertile GroundFertile groundFertile Ground is an American soul jazz band led by James H. Collins Jr. The group was founded in Baltimore, Maryland and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.- History :...
Composer and Jazz Musician - Thomas RobertsThomas RobertsThomas Roberts may refer to:*Sir Thomas Roberts, 4th Baronet , English MP*Tom Roberts , Australian artist*Tom Roberts , director of the film In Transit*Thomas Roberts , American news anchor...
, dayside anchor and occasional prime time fill-in on msnbcMSNBCMSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States available in the US, Germany , South Africa, the Middle East and Canada...
. - Jarell Dorsey, American sprinter Middle Tennessee State University.
Mascot and logos
As of late August 2006, Calvert Hall uses a stylized Cardinal head as its mascot on sports attire. This logo is official Calvert Hall property and is copyrighted. The logo can be found on midfield of Paul Angelo Russo Stadium, and on the court in Alumni Memorial Gymnasium. The Calvert Hall seal is used as a logo on letterheads and the school's website.External links
- Calvert Hall official website
- Calvert Hall on Google Street View