Cathedral Preparatory School
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Cathedral Preparatory School (often referred to simply as Prep) is an all-male college prep school
in Erie, Pennsylvania
run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
and was established in 1921 by Archbishop John Mark Gannon
. The school boasts a 97%-100% college acceptance rate among graduating classes. The graduating class of 2011 was given over $8 million in merit-based scholarships.
in what is presently the Prep cafeteria. In 1953, an Auditorium and a three level classroom addition were constructed as enrollment grew. The last major addition to the school was the 1964 science wing addition at the corner of 10th & Myrtle in order to accommodate the growth of the school.
(PIAA) in PIAA District 10
. Prep has the most District Ten football championships, 17, more than any other team in District Ten. The Prep basketball team has won a total of 18 District Ten championships. The mascot of Cathedral Prep is the Rambler. Each year the Prep basketball team hosts the Burger King Classic
, which was rated the #1 four-team basketball tournament in the country in 2011.http://www.ramblerbasketball.com/mcdonalds-classic . Prep offers 13 varsity sports as well as many JV and freshman sports. On September 10, 2010 Prep officially opened the Cathedral Prep Events Center
, a new athletic complex for football.
- *Individual State Champion
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University-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie is a Roman Catholic diocese in western Pennsylvania. It was founded on July 29, 1853. It is one of seven suffragan sees in Pennsylvania that make up the Ecclesiastical Province of Philadelphia, which is headed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.-...
and was established in 1921 by Archbishop John Mark Gannon
John Mark Gannon
John Mark Gannon was an American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Erie from 1920 to 1966, and was given the personal title of Archbishop in 1953.-Biography:...
. The school boasts a 97%-100% college acceptance rate among graduating classes. The graduating class of 2011 was given over $8 million in merit-based scholarships.
History
Cathedral Prep was founded in 1921 as an all-boys Catholic high school by Archbishop John Mark Gannon of the Diocese of Erie. Archbishop Gannon’s vision was to provide a college preparatory, Catholic education for young men to strengthen the Catholic faith in Erie, and to act as a conduit for vocations. The school was originally located underneath St. Peter CathedralSt. Peter Cathedral, Erie
St. Peter Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in at 230 West 10th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania.-History:Plans for the building of St. Peter Cathedral were initiated in 1873 by Bishop Tobias Mullen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie. The cornerstone was laid in a formal ceremony held on...
in what is presently the Prep cafeteria. In 1953, an Auditorium and a three level classroom addition were constructed as enrollment grew. The last major addition to the school was the 1964 science wing addition at the corner of 10th & Myrtle in order to accommodate the growth of the school.
Academics
Cathedral Prep is one of the most exclusive prep schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The school has 578 students, with an average college acceptance rate of 98%. The program of study at Prep prepares the student for success in college. A majority of the faculty have advanced degrees in their fields. Students are required to take courses in English, history, mathematics, religion, foreign languages, science and are also required to complete 100 hours of service. Additionally, every student must take the SAT in order to graduate. Some colleges and universities attended by the graduates include Georgetown University, University of Notre Dame, Boston College, Wake Forest University, United States Military Academy, The Pennsylvanian State University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Acceptance to the freshman class at Cathedral Prep is based on the results of the mandatory Entrance Exam, elementary school transcripts, elementary school disciplinary record, and recommendations from the elementary school teachers and principal.Athletics
Cathedral Prep is a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic AssociationPennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. is one of the governing bodies of high school and junior high school sports for the state of Pennsylvania, United States....
(PIAA) in PIAA District 10
PIAA District 10
District 10 of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association is an interscholastic athletic association in Northwest Pennsylvania. District 10 is one of the PIAA's 12 athletic conferences and comprises mostly high schools in Erie, Pennsylvania and a few surrounding counties to the south and...
. Prep has the most District Ten football championships, 17, more than any other team in District Ten. The Prep basketball team has won a total of 18 District Ten championships. The mascot of Cathedral Prep is the Rambler. Each year the Prep basketball team hosts the Burger King Classic
Burger King Classic
The Burger King Classic, formerly known as the McDonald's Classic from 1983 to 2010, is a four team boys basketball tournament held every year in Erie, Pennsylvania that highlights some of the best talent the United States has to offer. Ever since it began in 1983, the tournament has been...
, which was rated the #1 four-team basketball tournament in the country in 2011.http://www.ramblerbasketball.com/mcdonalds-classic . Prep offers 13 varsity sports as well as many JV and freshman sports. On September 10, 2010 Prep officially opened the Cathedral Prep Events Center
Cathedral Prep Events Center
The Cathedral Prep Events Center is an outdoor muilti-purpose stadium in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Events Center has a official seating capacity is 1,800, but with open areas around the field, the capacity extends to 2,500 making it the second largest stadium in the City of Erie...
, a new athletic complex for football.
Pennsylvania State Championships
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Basketball | 1953, 1954, 1968, 1971, 1980, 1993 |
| Football | 2000 |
| Wrestling | 1964, (7 Individual State Champions) |
| Golf | 1982*, 1985*, 2007*, 2008 |
| Swimming | 1990, 1995*, 2001 |
| Track and Field | 1952, 1953, 2004* |
| Ice Hockey | 1984, 1997 |
| Soccer | 2001 |
| Tennis | 1984 (Doubles) |
| Baseball | |
- *Individual State Champion
Technology
Cathedral Prep is one of the few high schools in the nation to have a Tablet PC program for all students accepted into the school. All incoming freshmen are leased a Tablet PC which they will use over the four years at the school and then own upon graduation. The computers are connected to the internet via a school-wide WiFi connection.Speech and Debate
Cathedral Prep is a nationally recognized school in Speech and Debate. The team has a focus on debate. The team has 9 State Championships in Policy Debate. The team is also recognized as a national power. The team has competed in virtually every national tournament, including the National Forensic League Championship, the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament, and the Tournament of Champions having success in each.Current
Over the last decade, Cathedral Prep has undergone interior renovations to the halls and classrooms of all four floors in its main building. The project, which included the installation of new windows, ceilings, walls, lockers, lighting fixtures, carpeting, and a technology infrastructure has a projected completion cost of three million dollars. Prep has recently completed a $1 million renovation to the science wing and auditorium http://www.cathedral-prep.com/about-us/news/article/?article_id=275. On September 10, 2010 Prep officially opened the Cathedral Prep Events Center, a new athletic complex for football.Future
Prep has announced plans for a new athletic facility to be built on the former site of the EMI Foundry Building on the southeast corner of 12th & Cherry Streets. With the football field already built, there are still plans to build a gymnasium with seating adequate to house varsity basketball games (1,800 seats, a 400-seat natatorium, a new wrestling room, a weight room. The building of the new facility will be part of a $10–12 million dollar capital campaign to update the science hall and auditorium. http://erieathome.com/dct/62/id/405158/mid/148/New-Cathedral-Prep-Athletic-Complex-Starting-to-Take-Shape.aspxNotable alumni
The Prep brotherhood numbers over 13,000. Many alumni give yearly monetary support to the school. Many classrooms in the school are dedicated to those whose donations allowed their renovation, including the newly renovated $1 million auditorium. Prep alumni work in various fields. Prep alumni go on to prestigious jobs, jobs that help serve their local community, their state, and their nation.This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.