Notre Dame Preparatory School (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
Encyclopedia
Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private
, coeducational Roman Catholic high school
in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
. The population of the school is average 32–42 students. It is a small sized boarding and day school. The school is primarily known for its basketball
program which has developed college and professional players as well as a private college prep school.
.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, coeducational 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 Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg is the third largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,318 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is home to Fitchburg State University as well as 17 public and private elementary and high schools.- History :...
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States. The geographic boundaries of the diocese are the same as those of Worcester County, Massachusetts, the geographically largest county of the...
. The population of the school is average 32–42 students. It is a small sized boarding and day school. The school is primarily known for its basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
program which has developed college and professional players as well as a private college prep school.
Background
Notre Dame Preparatory School was established in 1952 by the Brothers of the Sacred HeartBrothers of the Sacred Heart
The Brothers of the Sacred Heart are a Catholic religious congregation founded in 1821 by the Reverend André Coindre . Its Constitutions were modeled upon those of the Jesuits, while its Rule of Life was based upon the Rule of Saint Augustine. Its members bind themselves for life by simple vows of...
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Notable alumni
- Michael BeasleyMichael BeasleyMichael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous...
(1989–) forward for the Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesThe Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
basketball team. Beasley declared for the 2008 NBA draft after leading the Big 12 in scoring (26.2) and rebounding (12.4) during his freshman season. He was named the league's Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. A first team All-American, Beasley was second in the voting for the 2008 John R. Wooden Award given to college basketball's top player. - Derrick CaracterDerrick CaracterDerrick Caracter is a power forward–center for the Los Angeles Lakers.Caracter grew up in Fanwood, New Jersey. He played high school basketball at St. Patrick High School as a freshman, and attended Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School as a sophomore, to team with fellow SPF native, and subsequent...
(1988–) power forwardPower forward (basketball)Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
/centerCenter (basketball)The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
for the Los Angeles Lakers. Transferred to Notre Dame during his junior year. - Marcus DouthitMarcus DouthitMarcus Eugene Douthit is an American-Filipino basketball player who graduated from Providence College. After his stint with the Providence Friars, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004 NBA Draft...
(1999) Forward-CenterForward-CenterForward–center is a basketball position for players who play or have played both forward and center on a consistent basis. Typically, this means power forward and center, since these are usually the two biggest player positions on any basketball team, and therefore more often overlap each...
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. Douthit was drafted by the Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the 2004 NBA Draft2004 NBA DraftThe 2004 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2004 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York and was broadcast live on ESPN at 7:00 pm . In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible...
. - Paul HarrisPaul Harris (basketball)Paul Harris is an American professional basketball player who recently played for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association...
(1986) – Basketball player for Syracuse University. - Shawn JamesShawn JamesShawn James is an American professional basketball player. He is currently with Maccabi Tel Aviv, for whom he plays the center and forward positions.-Basketball career:...
– professional basketball player - William (Will) Anthony Blalock 1984– Professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons.
- Ryan GomesRyan GomesRyan Anthony Gomes is an American professional basketball forward with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association....
(1982-) Basketball player currently with the Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles ClippersThe Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. - Lazar HaywardLazar HaywardLazar Miller Hayward is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He was a college standout for Marquette University.-High school career:...
(1986-) American basketball player who currently plays for the Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesThe Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
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