Mount Saint Charles Academy
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| Motto | Excelsior |
| Established | September 14, 1924 |
| Type | Parochial |
| Affiliation | Brothers of the Sacred Heart |
| President | Br. Robert R. Croteau, SC |
| Principal | Herve Richer |
| Students | 1000 (est) |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Location | 800 Logee Street Woonsocket, Rhode Island United States |
| Oversight | Diocese of Providence |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Campus | Suburban, 22 acres |
| Colors | Maroon, Navy, and White |
| Mascot | Mounties |
| Yearbook | Excelsior |
| Newspaper | The Hilltopper |
| Website | www.mountsaintcharles.com |
Mount Saint Charles Academy is a private Catholic high school located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It is best known for its legendary hockey program, which is considered one of the best in the United States.
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[edit] History
The school was founded by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1924 in Woonsocket, which was a vibrant mill town during the Industrial Revolution and pre-World War II period. The school was originally an all male facility serving both commuters and boarders. The school quickly grew and expanded. Of particular note was the 1963 construction of the Brother Adelard ice hockey arena.
In the 1970s', the school was changed to a co-educational day school, serving students from grades 7-12. The school has twice been awarded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence both in 1993 and 2000 respectively. In the year 2000, a state of the art Performing Arts Center / Gymnasium was opened.
[edit] Sports
The school is perhaps best known for its hockey program, which is considered to be one of the best in the United States[1]. The school captured the Rhode Island Class A State Hockey Championship each year from 1978 until 2003. The girls hockey team won the State Championship 2 years in a row, last in 2007. Both times against Bay View Academy. Over the years, a total of 19 alumni have been drafted by the NHL, a remarkable accomplishment for a small school in Rhode Island. Alumni include NHL players Brian Lawton, Dave Capuano, Keith Carney, Bryan Berard, Garth Snow, Brian Boucher, Mathieu Schneider, Jeff Jillson, and Paul Guay. Both Brian Lawton and Bryan Berard were drafted 1st overall in the NHL Entry Draft. The school also won back to back Division II state titles in soccer 2004 and 2005.
[edit] Fine Arts
The school's fine arts department includes Music, Art, and Theater/Drama departments. Organizations within these include the junior and senior bands, wind ensemble, junior and senior jazz bands, string ensemble, junior and senior chorus, junior drama club and class, senior drama club and class, and a junior and senior dance club. Each year the school holds a Fine Arts Day and a Meet the Fine Arts Department Night, where over 500 students can show their talents through singing, dancing, and their creativity. The music department also makes a trip to Ireland every four years to F.C.J. Secondary School in Bunclody, County Wexford. On the off years, other trips are taken, such as the Toronto Music Festival. The Senior High Drama Club produces a play every year at the local Stadium Theatre. Actor Erik Per Sullivan is currently a student.
[edit] Fine Arts Summer Camp
The school also provides a co-educational summer day program consisting of various classes in the fine arts. The program totals two weeks and is run by Mr. John Guevremont and Mr. Marc Blanchette. Assisting are counselors from the school, who are seniors, and counselors-in-training (CITs) of the school's junior class. Various local fine arts teachers are hired from around the area. The camp has two levels: the Intermediate, for children in grades four to six, and Secondary programs, for children in grades seven to ten.
