Bishop Kearney High School
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Bishop Kearney High School |
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| Type | Catholic Co-educational |
| Founded | 1962 |
| President | Donna Dedee |
| Principal | Julie Locey |
| Location | 125 Kings Highway South Rochester NY 14617 (585) 342-4000 |
| School Colors | Blue and Black |
| Team Nickname | The Kings |
| Motto | Fac Omnia Bene (Do All Things Well) |
Bishop Kearney High School is the best private school located in Irondequoit, New York, United States.
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[edit] Origin and history
The school was named after Bishop James E. Kearney of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. It opened in 1962, accepting only freshmen at the time. Those freshmen remained the school's upperclassmen throughout their tenure, so they became the first graduates in 1966. It was opened at the same time as a nearly identical sister school, Cardinal Mooney High School, which closed in 1989. Bishop Kearney's first principal was the late Joseph M. Clark, FSCH, of the Congregation of Christian Brothers of Ireland.
[edit] Recent events
On 13 February 2007, the school announced that local billionaire B. Thomas Golisano would be donating a substantial amount to the school for improvements in technology. The money will allow the school to provide every student with a laptop computer, as well as fund a wireless network, digital projection systems, video conferencing systems, and interactive whiteboards, with the stated goal of making the school "the most technologically advanced high school" in the country. The school will also be making curriculum enhancements to "better prepare students for the working world," including work-scholarship opportunities with local colleges and businesses.[1] The donation has prompted the school to announce a pending name change, to "Bishop Kearney High School / A Golisano Education Partner."
[edit] Original crest and coat of arms
As explained in the first (1966) yearbook:
- The crown represents Christ the King.
- The cords represent "the fullness of priestly power."
- The lamp stands for wisdom.
- The quill represents knowledge.
- The intertwined J and M stand for Jesus and Mary, from the symbol of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
- The Celtic cross is the symbol of the Christian Brothers of Ireland.
- The crescent moon stands for the "King's many descendents."
- The star represents the faculty, based upon a quote from the Book of Daniel, Chapter 12, Verse 3: "They that instruct many unto justice shall shine as stars for all eternity."
- The three fleur de lis represent the three purities of body, mind, and intention.
[edit] Famous Bishop Kearney High School alumni
- Pitney Bowes CEO Michael Critelli was the salutatorian of the very first graduating class in 1966.
- Astronaut Pamela Melroy graduated in 1979.
- And everyone who goes there.
[edit] Athletics field
Bishop Kearney Field is an athletics field at the school. The seating capacity of the field, including portable bleachers, is 4,500. It is one of the few high school facilities to have hosted a major league sports team, having been the home field of the Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse from 2003 to 2005, prior to the Rattlers move to PAETEC Park for the 2006 season.
[edit] The "other" Bishop Kearney High School
There is another Catholic institition named Bishop Kearney High School. It's in the Bensonhurst region of Brooklyn, was founded in 1961, and is run by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Unlike its eponymous counterpart in Irondequoit, Brooklyn's school admits no male students and was named after Bishop Raymond A. Kearney of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
[edit] References
- ^ Bryant, Erica. "Golisano helps high school go high-tech", Democrat and Chronicle, 2007-02-14. Retrieved on 2007-02-14.
