St. Christopher's School (Richmond, Virginia)
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St. Christopher's Winter "Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini" | |
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Richmond, Virginia United States | |
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| Type | Private School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Episcopal |
| Established | 1911 |
| Faculty | 150[1] |
| Grades | Jr. K - 12 |
| Enrollment | 952[1] |
| Campus size | 8.6 acres |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and Gray |
| Mascot | Saints |
| Newspaper | The Pine Needle |
| Yearbook | Raps and Taps |
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St. Christopher's School | |
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| Location | 711 St. Christopher's Rd., Richmond, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°34′49″N 77°31′16″W / 37.58028°N 77.52111°WCoordinates: 37°34′49″N 77°31′16″W / 37.58028°N 77.52111°W |
| Area | 8.6 acres (3.5 ha) |
| Built | 1911 |
| Architect | Baskerville & Sons |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Classical Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | [2] |
| VLR # | 127-5995 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 13, 2002 |
| Designated VLR | December 5, 2001[3] |
| Website | http://www.stchristophers.com |
St. Christopher’s School, founded in 1911, is a college preparatory school for boys (junior kindergarten through 12th grade) located in Richmond, Virginia. A program of coordination with nearby St. Catherine's School allows a broader selection of courses at the Upper School level, taught in coeducational classes on both campuses. The school puts emphasis on its honor code and on the importance of community, as well as educating "the whole boy" through athletics, the arts, and morning chapel.
History
Dr. Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne founded St. Christopher’s School in 1911 as The Chamberlayne School. On June 11, 1920, a system of church schools was established by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, at which time The Chamberlayne School was renamed St. Christopher's School.[4]
Headmasters
- Dr. Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne (1911–1939). Note: Dr. Robert Wylder Bugg bridged the gap after Dr. Chamberlayne's death on April 2, 1939, and before Dr. Williams was able to contractually step in at the start of the 1940-41 school year.
- Dr. John Page Williams (1940–1951)
- Dr. Robert Wylder Bugg (1951–1964)
- Warren P. Elmer (1964–1973)
- George J. McVey (1973–1997)
- David Hicks, Interim (1997-1998)
- Charles Stillwell (1998–2016)
- Mason Lecky (2016–)[5]
Athletics
St. Christopher’s School belongs to two athletic associations, the Virginia Prep League and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA). St. Christopher's has longstanding athletic rivalries with Benedictine High School, Collegiate School and Woodberry Forest School.
The wrestling program, considered one of the best in Virginia, held a current streak of 11 consecutive Prep League and state VISAA championships.[6]
Notable facilities
Academic
- McVey Hall (Lower School)
- Wilton Hall (Middle School)
- Chamberlayne Hall (Upper School)
- Gottwald Science Center
- Murrell Bookstore
- Luck Leadership Center
- Ryan Hall
Athletic
- Kemper Athletic and Fitness Center
- Bolling Field House
- Scott Gymnasium
- Knowles Field
Arts
- Playhouse Theatre (Black Box style theater at St. Christopher's School)
- McVey Theatre and Dance Studio (at St. Catherine's School)
- Grace Branch Moore Fine Arts Center (St. Catherine's)
Student publications
- The Pine Needle (Newspaper)
- The Pine Needle Online (Web-based Newspaper)
- Raps and Taps (Yearbook)
- Hieroglyphic (Arts Journal)
- The Oak Needle (Satirical Newspaper)
- Paperboy (Middle School Online Publication)
Accreditations and Memberships
St. Christopher's School is accredited or a member of the following organizations:
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)[7]
- Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)[8]
- National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)[9]
- International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC)
Notable alumni
- Penn Badgley (born 1986), actor in television series Gossip Girl
- Mason Bates (born 1977), composer
- Brent Bookwalter (born 1984), professional cyclist, Tour de France contender in 2010
- Harry Easterly (1922–2005), President of the United States Golf Association
- Henry Hager, husband of former First Daughter Jenna Bush
- Dean H. King, novelist
- G. Manoli Loupassi (born 1967), politician, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
- A. Donald McEachin (born 1961), politician, member of the Virginia Senate
- Don Mancini (born 1963), filmmaker, producer, and director
- Chris Peace (born 1976), politician, member of the Virginia House of Delegates[10] and Executive Director of Historic Polegreen Church Foundation [11]
- Robert Pratt, professional football player
- Ted Price, CEO of Insomniac Games
- James Harvie Wilkinson III, federal judge serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Martin Williams (1924–1992), jazz critic
- Monk Willis (1916–2011), LBJ political adviser, regent for the University of North Texas
- Tom Wolfe (born 1931), novelist
References
- 1 2 "St. Christopher's School". privateschoolreview.com. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ↑ http://www.stchristophers.com/podium/default.aspx?t=17646
- ↑ "St. Christopher's School - Announcing the 7th Headmaster of St. Christopher's School Mason Lecky". stchristophers.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ , additional text.
- ↑ "Pages - School Information". National Association of Independent Schools. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ↑ "Virginia Association of Independent Schools -> VAIS Schools -> Search for a School". www.vais.org. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ↑ "Institution/Organization Member Directory". www.nacacnet.org. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ↑ "Biography • Chris Peace". chrispeace.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "Home -- Historic Polegreen Church Foundation". historicpolegreen.org. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
