Creighton Preparatory School

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Creighton Preparatory School (often referred to simply as "Prep"), is a private, Jesuit college prep school for young men; founded in 1878. Centrally located in Omaha, Nebraska at 7400 Western Avenue, Prep is the largest Catholic high school in the state of Nebraska, USA with an enrollment of 1,035 young men[1].

Creighton School was founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 1878, later separating into Creighton Prep and Creighton University. The school was named after Edward G. Creighton, an Omaha businessman whose wife, Mary Lucretia, left their fortune to the Roman Catholic Bishop to build a school for boys. At that time, the school was given to the Society of Jesus, known more commonly as the Jesuits. The initial enrollment was 120 students.

In 2004, the Catholic High School Honor Roll announced the selection of Creighton Preparatory School as one of the most prestigious 50 Catholic secondary schools in America[2]. The school is an Omaha leader in both academics and athletics. Its football team has won 27 state Class A titles (the first in 1932 and the last in 2004). In addition, its Academic Decathlon team is a regular contender for the national championship. The Science Bowl Team is currently state champion (2007) and will compete in Washington D.C. this spring for the national title. In addition, the Concert Band is regarded highly in the state and fills many All-State band chairs each year.

Famous alumni include University of Notre Dame President John I. Jenkins, WWF wrestler Ted DiBiase, Oscar Winning director Alexander Payne, musicians Conor Oberst and Tim Kasher, Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum, former Daily Show correspondent and comedian Bob Wiltfong artist and illustrator Jeremy Caniglia, National Gui Association President (NGA) Don Shimminot, and Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Munter

[edit] External links

• Creighton Preparatory School - official site.
• HighSchoolSports.net - Athletic Info.
• Google Maps - Aerial View of Creighton Prep.

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