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{{Infobox_School
|name          =Holy Family Cristo Rey High School
|name          = Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
|image          =[[Image:Holy Family Cristo Rey logo.png|150px]]
|image          = [[File:Holy Family Cristo Rey logo.PNG|250px]]
|established    =1943
|established    = 1943
|type          =Private
|type          = Private
|district      =[[Catholic Diocese of Birmingham|Diocese of Birmingham]]
|district      = [[Catholic Diocese of Birmingham|Diocese of Birmingham]]
|grades        =9-12
|grades        = 9-12
|principal      =Elbert Morrow
|principal      = Bethany Knighten
|enrollment    =171
|enrollment    = 203
|enroll-year    =2007
|enroll-year    = 2019
|colors        = blue and yellow
|colors        = blue & yellow
|mascot        = Tornadoes
|mascot        = Tornadoes
|address       =2001 [[19th Street Ensley]]
|address       = 1832 [[Center Way South]]
|city          =Birmingham
|city          = Birmingham
|website        =[http://www.holyfamilycristorey.org/ holyfamilycristorey.org]
|website        = [http://www.hfcristorey.org/ hfcristorey.org]
}}
}}


'''Holy Family Cristo Rey High School''' is a private, traditional Catholic school operated by the [[Diocese of Birmingham]], and, since [[2007]], part of the national Cristo Rey network. The school was founded in [[1943]] by the [[Holy Cross Province of the Congregation of the Passion]] and, prior to joining Cristo Rey, was known as '''Holy Family Catholic High School'''.
'''Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School''' ('''HFCRCHS''') is a private, traditional Catholic school affiliated with [[Holy Family Catholic Church]] and operated by the [[Diocese of Birmingham]] as part of the national Cristo Rey network. The school was founded in [[1943]] and is located in the former [[Center Street Middle School]] at 1832 [[Center Way South]] in [[South Titusville]]. The school currently has an enrollment of about 170 students. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and endorsed by the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus. [[Bethany Knighten]] is the principal and [[Isabel Rubio]] is president.


The school, which is affiliated with [[Holy Family Catholic Church]], is located at 2001 [[19th Street Ensley|19th Street]] in [[Ensley]] and currently has an enrollment of about 170 students. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and endorsed by the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus.
The school was founded as '''Holy Family Catholic High School''' by the [[Holy Cross Province of the Congregation of the Passion]]. School officials applied to join the Cristo Rey network in [[2005]] and undertook a needs assessment in [[2006]] before debuting as a network school the following fall. As part of the Cristo Rey network, all students in the school participate in work-study in business environments. Four students take turns fulfilling the duties of one full-time job. Their earnings are used to offset tuition.


School officials applied to join the Cristo Rey network in [[2005]] and undertook a needs assessment in [[2006]] before debuting as a network school the following fall. As part of the Cristo Rey network, all students in the school participate in work-study in business environments. Four students take turns fulfilling the duties of one full-time job. Their earnings are used to offset tuition.
In [[2019]] Holy Family moved to their present location from property leased from the Congregation of the Passion at 2001 [[19th Street Ensley|19th Street]] in [[Ensley]].


The president of the school is Father [[Alex Steinmiller]]. The principal is [[Elbert Morrow]].
==Principals==
* [[John Ippolito]], -2007
* [[Zan Raynor]], 2007-2008
* [[Elbert Morrow]], 2008-2012
* [[Sidney Moore]], 2012-2015
** [[Martha Barber]] (interim), 2015-2018
* [[Bethany Knighten]], July 2018-


==Principals==
==Presidents==
* - 2007: [[John Ippolito]]
* [[Alex Steinmiller]], –November 1, 2015
* 2007 - 2008: [[Zan Raynor]]
* [[Jon Chalmers]], November 1, 2015–
* 2008 - present: [[Elbert Morrow]]
** [[Desiree Page]] (interim), –August 15, 2022
* [[Isabel Rubio]], August 15, 2022–


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
The Holy Family Cristo Rey High School Tornadoes compete in the [[Alabama High School Athletic Association]] Class 2A. The school's boys' basketball teams have won state championships in [[1973]], [[1977]], [[1982]], [[1986]], [[1987]] and [[2002]]. Other varsity sports include girls' basketball, boys' and girls' track, cheerleading and volleyball.
The Holy Family Cristo Rey High School Tornadoes compete in the [[Alabama High School Athletic Association]] Class 2A. The school's boys' basketball teams have won state championships in [[1973]], [[1977]], [[1982]], [[1986]], [[1987]] and [[2002]]. Other varsity sports include girls' basketball, boys' and girls' track, cheerleading and volleyball.
==Notable graduates==
* [[Michael Choy]], attorney
* [[Annie Easley]], NASA computer scientist
* [[Demetrius Newton Jr]], communications instructor at Miles College.


==References==
==References==
* "Struggling Catholic high school links to national network." (December 18, 2005) Associated Press
* "Struggling Catholic high school links to national network." (December 18, 2005) Associated Press
* Ruisi, Anne (December 19, 2007) "Holy Family principal leaves after 6 months." ''Birmingham News''
* Ruisi, Anne (December 19, 2007) "Holy Family principal leaves after 6 months." {{BN}}
* Ruisi, Anne (June 18, 2007) "Holy Family set to start with new principal, new format." ''Birmingham News''
* Ruisi, Anne (June 18, 2007) "Holy Family set to start with new principal, new format." {{BN}}
* Garrison, Greg (March 28, 2009) "Birmingham, Alabama Catholic school students get work experience, tuition help through Cristo Rey program." ''Birmingham News''
* Garrison, Greg (March 28, 2009) "Birmingham, Alabama Catholic school students get work experience, tuition help through Cristo Rey program." {{BN}}
* Rebman, Stephanie (April 24, 2019) "Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School moving closer to city center." {{BBJ}}
* Woods, Ashlee (August 4, 2022) "Longtime nonprofit leader named president of Holy Family Cristo Rey." {{BBJ}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.holyfamilycristorey.org/ Holy Family Cristo Rey High School] website
* [http://www.hfcristorey.org/ Holy Family Cristo Rey High School] website


[[Category:Private high schools]]
[[Category:Holy Family High School|*]]
[[Category:Catholic schools]]
[[Category:19th Street Ensley]]
[[Category:19th Street Ensley]]
[[Category:1943 establishments]]
[[Category:1943 establishments]]

Latest revision as of 17:02, 4 August 2022

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Holy Family Cristo Rey logo.PNG
Established 1943
School type Private
District Diocese of Birmingham
Grades 9-12
Principal Bethany Knighten
Enrollment 203 (2019)
Colors blue & yellow
Mascot Tornadoes
Location 1832 Center Way South
Birmingham
Website hfcristorey.org

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School (HFCRCHS) is a private, traditional Catholic school affiliated with Holy Family Catholic Church and operated by the Diocese of Birmingham as part of the national Cristo Rey network. The school was founded in 1943 and is located in the former Center Street Middle School at 1832 Center Way South in South Titusville. The school currently has an enrollment of about 170 students. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and endorsed by the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus. Bethany Knighten is the principal and Isabel Rubio is president.

The school was founded as Holy Family Catholic High School by the Holy Cross Province of the Congregation of the Passion. School officials applied to join the Cristo Rey network in 2005 and undertook a needs assessment in 2006 before debuting as a network school the following fall. As part of the Cristo Rey network, all students in the school participate in work-study in business environments. Four students take turns fulfilling the duties of one full-time job. Their earnings are used to offset tuition.

In 2019 Holy Family moved to their present location from property leased from the Congregation of the Passion at 2001 19th Street in Ensley.

Principals

Presidents

Athletics

The Holy Family Cristo Rey High School Tornadoes compete in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A. The school's boys' basketball teams have won state championships in 1973, 1977, 1982, 1986, 1987 and 2002. Other varsity sports include girls' basketball, boys' and girls' track, cheerleading and volleyball.

Notable graduates

References

  • "Struggling Catholic high school links to national network." (December 18, 2005) Associated Press
  • Ruisi, Anne (December 19, 2007) "Holy Family principal leaves after 6 months." The Birmingham News
  • Ruisi, Anne (June 18, 2007) "Holy Family set to start with new principal, new format." The Birmingham News
  • Garrison, Greg (March 28, 2009) "Birmingham, Alabama Catholic school students get work experience, tuition help through Cristo Rey program." The Birmingham News
  • Rebman, Stephanie (April 24, 2019) "Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School moving closer to city center." Birmingham Business Journal
  • Woods, Ashlee (August 4, 2022) "Longtime nonprofit leader named president of Holy Family Cristo Rey." Birmingham Business Journal

External links

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