Creighton Preparatory School
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Creighton Preparatory School (often referred to simply as "Prep"), is a private, Jesuit
college
prep school
founded in 1878 for young men. 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 1,038 young men. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha
.
Creighton was founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 1878, later separating into Creighton Prep and Creighton University
. The school was named after Edward 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.
Recently, many new additions have been added to the school as part of the "Keeping the Promise" campaign. In 2009, a new two-story weight room, a new gym, and a new technology center were all added to the campus. The baseball field also underwent major improvements, which were completed just in time for the 2010 baseball season.
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
prep school
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...
founded in 1878 for young men. Centrally located in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
at 7400 Western Avenue, Prep is the largest Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in the state of Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
, USA with an enrollment of 1,038 young men. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha is a particular church of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in the midwestern region of the United States. Archbishop Elden Francis Curtiss...
.
Creighton was founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 1878, later separating into Creighton Prep and Creighton University
Creighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
. The school was named after Edward Creighton
Edward Creighton
Edward Creighton was a prominent pioneer businessman in early Omaha, Nebraska. The brother of John A. Creighton, the Creightons were responsible for founding many institutions that were central to the growth and development of Omaha...
, an Omaha businessman whose wife, Mary Lucretia
Mary Lucretia Creighton
Mary Lucretia Creighton was born Mary Lucretia Wareham in Dayton, Ohio. Creighton was a philanthropist who left a bequest of $200,000 in her will to found Creighton University in honor of her husband, Omaha, Nebraska pioneer banker Edward Creighton.-Biography:Edward's brother John married Sarah...
, left their fortune to the Roman Catholic Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
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.
Recently, many new additions have been added to the school as part of the "Keeping the Promise" campaign. In 2009, a new two-story weight room, a new gym, and a new technology center were all added to the campus. The baseball field also underwent major improvements, which were completed just in time for the 2010 baseball season.
Notable alumni
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, WWE wrestler - Ron HansenRon Hansen (novelist)Ron Hansen is an American novelist, essayist, and professor.-Biography:Hansen was born in Omaha, Nebraska, attended a Jesuit high school, Creighton Preparatory School and earned a Bachelor's degree in English from Creighton University in Omaha in 1970. Following military service, he earned an M.F.A...
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President - Tim KasherTim KasherTim Kasher is a musician from Omaha, Nebraska, and is the frontman of indie rock groups Cursive and The Good Life, both of which are on the Omaha based record label Saddle Creek Records. Prior to those bands, Kasher was in a band called Slowdown Virginia...
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and The Good LifeThe Good Life (band)The Good Life is an indie rock band on Saddle Creek records.Started as a solo project of Cursive's frontman Tim Kasher, The Good Life quickly grew to become its own established group. The original intent of The Good Life was to provide Tim Kasher with a vehicle to perform songs that did not fit...
) - Mike LairMike LairMike Lair is the current representative for District 7 in the Missouri House of Representatives. A Republican, Lair was elected to the House on November 4, 2008.-Personal life:...
, politician - Matt MaginnMatt MaginnMatt Maginn is a musician from Omaha, Nebraska. He plays bass guitar in the indie-rock band Cursive and is a frequent contributor on a number of Bright Eyes records...
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) - Scott MunterScott MunterScott Michael Munter is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently playing in the San Diego Padres organization. He attended St. James/Seton grade school and Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska...
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pitcher - Lt Col. John NaglJohn NaglJohn A. Nagl is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army who is regarded as an influential expert in counterinsurgency....
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, former Daily Show correspondent and comedian - Gene WilliamsGene WilliamsGene Williams is a former NFL guard who played nine seasons in the NFL from 1991–1999. He started in Super Bowl XXXIII for the Atlanta Falcons. He played his high school football at Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha NE. His team went undefeated and won the Class A state title his senior year....
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Mission Statement
"Creighton Preparatory School forms men of faith, scholarship, leadership, and service in the Catholic and Jesuit traditions."External links
- Creighton Preparatory School - official site.
- Google Maps - Aerial View of Creighton Prep.