John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (Manchester, Missouri)

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School

"Community, Excellence, Compassion."
Address
500 Woods Mill Road
Manchester, Missouri, St. Louis County 63011
United States
Coordinates 38°36′6″N 90°30′28″W / 38.60167°N 90.50778°W / 38.60167; -90.50778Coordinates: 38°36′6″N 90°30′28″W / 38.60167°N 90.50778°W / 38.60167; -90.50778
Information
Type Private, coeducational, Archdiocesan
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1968
School district St. Louis Catholic Archdiocese
Oversight Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis
Superintendent Dr. Kurt Nelson
President Fr. Bob Suit
Rector Fr. Bob Suit
Principal Mary Hey
Grades 912
Enrollment Around 310 (2014)
Average class size 18-20
Student to teacher ratio 10:1
Campus size 23 acres (93,000 m2)
Color(s) Green and gold         
Athletics conference Archdiocesan Athletic Conference
Mascot Celt
Team name Celts
Rival Trinity Catholic High School, Bishop DuBourg High School, Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School,and St Mary's High School
Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1]
Average ACT scores 24[2]
Newspaper Torch
Yearbook Profiles
Tuition ~$11,000
Website http://www.kennedycatholic.net

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Manchester, Missouri, United States. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis.

Background

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (Kennedy Catholic) was established in 1968 and is named after President John F. Kennedy.

General information

Currently, John F. Kennedy High School has about 310 students.

It is the only co-educational, archdiocesan Catholic High School in West County, St. Louis, Missouri.

The school has an expanding technology program and all students receive laptops.

Kennedy Catholic offers a wide variety of extracurricular options, including many athletic teams and clubs.

Kennedy recently renovated its entire campus with its first capital campaign in 40 years, raising over $1 million. The newly remodeled building includes a new entrance, commons area, cafeteria, and offices, though it still has a lack of windows.

Kennedy Catholic High School is known for its open community, where all the students feel welcome. Because of its size, students who participate in sports have a larger advantage because nearly everyone is able to participate in the sport they choose. Also, because of Kennedy's small size, students are able to have more one-on-one time with teachers and also can receive extra help and tutoring.

There is also a legend that Kennedy is haunted, and it is on the Missouri Haunted List.

Kennedy is located off of M0-141, north of Manchester Road.

Extracurricular

Kennedy offers a wide variety of student clubs and activities. Boys' sports include football, soccer, swimming, cross country, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, and track. Girls' sports include soccer, swimming, cross country, softball, basketball, tennis, golf, track, and volleyball.

Kennedy Catholic runs over 25 clubs for students, and a celebrated Theatre Program rounds out the Kennedy experience. A fall play and spring musical are produced annually. About 3/4 of the Kennedy students participate in both productions, either acting or helping with the show. The students help with publicity, lighting, building props, and sounds.

Parents' Association

The Parents' Association is the backbone of Kennedy Catholic's volunteer structure. Beside the annual Trivia Nights, Family Bingo, and Father-Daughter dances, Kennedy parents also volunteer their time to represent the school in the community. They provide the extra support needed for Open House, Back to School Nights, and the Freshman-Transfer Potluck Supper. Funds raised through Parents' Association activities provide scholarships to deserving students. Additional Kennedy projects are underwritten by parents each year.

Booster Club

The Booster Club provides additional income to the Kennedy athletic program, through the sale of the Celt Club Card and various fundraising activities. Traditionally, the Kennedy Dads are visible on Kennedy Pride Days, performing chores around the 23-acre (93,000 m2) campus and baking cookies for Open House.

Mothers' Club

The Mothers' Club meets twice monthly, serving the Kennedy community and one another through spiritual support. The Mothers' Club also helps organize and disseminate Kennedy class information. Every Kennedy mother is invited to attend Mass in the chapel each month and to participate in all-school liturgies throughout the year.

Advancement Office

Kennedy's Advancement Office is the liaison between the school and the parent organizations.

Due to the financial constraints of the current economic recession, Kennedy has instituted a tuition assistance initiative called "Celts Helping Celts." Fundraisers such as a Spaghetti Dinner, a Freshman Dance Party and a Mardi Gras T-shirt sale raise money that goes directly to families who need tuition assistance.[3]

Clubs, sports, and activities

Athletics

Boys Girls
Baseball
Basketball Basketball
Cross country Cross country
Golf Golf
Football Spirit Squad
Soccer Soccer
In-line hockey (co-ed) In-line hockey (co-ed)
Softball
Track & field Track & field
Tennis Tennis
Volleyball

Clubs

Social opportunities Academic clubs Leadership opportunities
Art Club Book Club Link Crew
Green Team Drama Club Student Ambassadors
SADD National Honor Society Student Council
Photography Torch (student newspaper) Student Tour Guides
Movie Club Profiles (yearbook) Student Escorts
Film-Making Club Focus St. Louis Leadership Team Pro-Life
Ping Pong BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) Chess Club

Notable alumni

Jay Marshall, an MLB relief pitcher for Oakland Athletics, the New York Mets, and the Chicago White Sox, graduated from John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in 2001. He played baseball through high school as well. He grew up in St. Louis, and has returned for several alumni events.[4]

Lawyer John L. Mullen is a principal at the law firm of Franke, Schultz and Mullen, with offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Overland Park, Kansas. Mullen has been named to Super Lawyers in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. He has also been named Best of the Bar on numerous occasions. He is a 1984 graduate of Kennedy High School.


Closing

In September 2016, the Archdiocese of St. Louis announced the school would be closing following the 2016-2017 school year due to declining enrollment and administrative mismanagement. [5]

Notes and references

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