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|enrollment =c. 650 | |enrollment =c. 650 | ||
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'''John Carroll Catholic High School''' is a private high school located at 300 [[Lakeshore Parkway]] in [[Birmingham]]. The school's motto is "''Pro Deo et Patria''," meaning "For God and Country." Enrollment in 2005 was approximately 650 students. The principal is [[ | '''John Carroll Catholic High School''' is a private high school located at 300 [[Lakeshore Parkway]] in [[Birmingham]]. The school's motto is "''Pro Deo et Patria''," meaning "For God and Country." Enrollment in 2005 was approximately 650 students. The principal is [[Ronald Steele]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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When Archbishop [[Thomas J. Toolen]] was assigned to the former [[Mobile-Birmingham Diocese]] in [[1927]], he sought to establish Catholic high school in [[Birmingham]]. At a testimonial dinner for Archbishop Toolen, [[John Carroll]] started [[The Friends of Catholic Education]] to raise funds to do so. The school was named after Carroll in recognition of his leadership and dedication to the project. | When Archbishop [[Thomas J. Toolen]] was assigned to the former [[Mobile-Birmingham Diocese]] in [[1927]], he sought to establish Catholic high school in [[Birmingham]]. At a testimonial dinner for Archbishop Toolen, [[John Carroll]] started [[The Friends of Catholic Education]] to raise funds to do so. The school was named after Carroll in recognition of his leadership and dedication to the project. | ||
The original campus was built on [[Highland Avenue]], just east of where the [[Red Mountain Expressway]] would eventually be built. Construction, estimated at $250,000, was begun in November [[1946]]. The school opened for students on September 8, [[1947]]. Additional facilities were added through the 1950s. | The original campus was built on [[Highland Avenue]], just east of where the [[Red Mountain Expressway]] would eventually be built. Construction, estimated at $250,000, was begun in November [[1946]]. The school opened for students on [[September 8]], [[1947]]. Additional facilities were added through the 1950s. | ||
In the late 1950s, the school obtained land on [[Montclair Road]], across from the future site of [[Trinity Medical Center]], for their athletic facilities including a football field. These facilities were completed in [[1961]]. | In the late 1950s, the school obtained land on [[Montclair Road]], across from the future site of [[Trinity Medical Center]], for their athletic facilities including a football field. These facilities were completed in [[1961]]. | ||
===Move to Wildwood=== | ===Move to Wildwood=== | ||
Bishop [[Raymond Boland]] held a press conference on [[December 9]], [[1989]] to announce plans to build a new facility for John Carroll Catholic High School next to the [[Wildwood]] development on Lakeshore Parkway. Although most of Wildwood is in [[Homewood]], the new John Carroll facility is just within the Birmingham city limits. Construction began on [[April 8]], [[1990]] and the new school opened in August 1992. The new campus includes athletic facilities on-site. | Bishop [[Raymond Boland]] held a press conference on [[December 9]], [[1989]] to announce plans to build a new facility for John Carroll Catholic High School next to the [[Wildwood]] development on Lakeshore Parkway. Although most of Wildwood is in [[Homewood]], the new John Carroll facility is just within the Birmingham city limits. Construction began on [[April 8]], [[1990]] and the new school opened in August [[1992]]. The new campus includes athletic facilities on-site. | ||
The original school buildings on Highland Avenue were demolished in 1996. The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham sold the 7.5-acre property to Bayer Properties, Inc. in 1997 for $2.1 million. Bayer then built [[The Crescent]] office building, which opened in August 1999, on a portion of the property. A | The original school buildings on Highland Avenue were demolished in [[1996]]. The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham sold the 7.5-acre property to Bayer Properties, Inc. in [[1997]] for $2.1 million. Bayer then built [[The Crescent]] office building, which opened in August [[1999]], on a portion of the property. A housing development called [[Highland Crescent]] was later built on the area of the site closest to [[Highland Avenue]]. | ||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
John Carroll's school colors are kelly green and white. Athletic teams are known as the Cavaliers. The school is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and currently competes in the 5A division. The football team won the state championship in division 3A (then the second-highest division) in 1973. | John Carroll's school colors are kelly green and white. Athletic teams are known as the Cavaliers. The school is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and currently competes in the 5A division. The football team won the state championship in division 3A (then the second-highest division) in 1973. | ||
From [[July 12]] to [[July 16]], [[2022]] the school hosted the [[Flying disc at the 2022 World Games|flying disc]] competition of the [[2022 World Games]]. | |||
== Principals == | |||
* Father [[Desmond Regan]], 1969-1970 | |||
* [[David Chauvette]], -2009 | |||
* Father [[John McDonald]], 2009-2016 | |||
* Father [[Robert Sullivan]], 2016-2022 (president) | |||
* Father [[Jon Chalmers]], 2022 (president) | |||
* [[Ronald Steele]], 2023- | |||
==Notable graduates== | ==Notable graduates== | ||
* [[Pat Sullivan]], [[Samford University]] head football coach | * [[Trace Armstrong]], professional football player (Class of 1984) | ||
* [[Johnathan Austin]], [[Birmingham City Council]] member (class of 1997) | |||
* [[Tom Banks]], professional football player | |||
* [[William Bell]], [[Mayor of Birmingham]] (class of 1967) | |||
* [[Lanier Brown]], attorney | |||
* [[Glenny Brock]], former editor of ''[[Birmingham Weekly]]'' (class of 1995) | |||
* [[DeMarre Carroll]], professional basketball player | |||
* [[Rose Fiorella]], [[Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame|AHSAA Hall of Fame]] volleyball coach | |||
* [[Abe Gustin]], founder of Applebee's International | |||
* [[Earl Hilliard Jr]], [[Alabama House of Representatives]] | |||
* [[André Holland]], actor | |||
* [[Benny LaRussa]], owner of [[Jack's]] restaurant chain | |||
* [[Joseph Marino]], Apostolic Nuncio for Bangladesh (class of 1971) | |||
* [[Ed McMahon]], attorney and sustainable development expert | |||
* [[Neil Rafferty]], state representative (class of 2003) | |||
* [[John Rolen]], chef de cuisine at [[Bottega]] restaurant | |||
* [[John Scalici]], percussionist (class of 1974) | |||
* [[Alexander Shunnarah]], attorney | |||
* [[Ronald Steele]], [[Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team]] (class of 2004) | |||
* [[Pat Sullivan]], [[Samford University]] head football coach (class of 1967) | |||
* [[Eric Wieschaus]], Nobel Prize for Medicine | * [[Eric Wieschaus]], Nobel Prize for Medicine | ||
* [[Lou Zaden]], owner of [[Lou's Pub]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*"Developer Buys Old John Carroll School Site." ''The Birmingham News'' 29 July 1997. | *"Developer Buys Old John Carroll School Site." ''The Birmingham News'' 29 July 1997. | ||
*Milazzo, Don. "Bayer has plans for $15M condos at The Crescent." ''Birmingham Business Journal'' 21 Jan. 2000. | *Milazzo, Don. "Bayer has plans for $15M condos at The Crescent." ''Birmingham Business Journal'' 21 Jan. 2000. | ||
* Embry, Neal (Feburary 2023) "Chalmers assumes new role as president at John Carroll" {{HS}} | |||
* Short, Cody (June 22, 2023) "John Carroll legend Ronald Steele named school's first Black principal" '''AL.com''' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Private high schools]] | [[Category:Private high schools]] | ||
[[Category:Catholic | [[Category:Catholic schools]] | ||
[[Category:1947 buildings]] | [[Category:1947 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:1947 establishments]] | |||
[[Category:1992 buildings]] | [[Category:1992 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Highland Avenue]] | [[Category:Highland Avenue]] | ||
[[Category:Lakeshore Parkway]] | [[Category:Lakeshore Parkway]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:22, 25 June 2023
| John Carroll Catholic High School | |
 | |
| Established | 1947 |
|---|---|
| School type | Private |
| District | Diocese of Birmingham |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Ronald Steele |
| Enrollment | c. 650 (2005) |
| Colors | Green and white |
| Mascot | Cavaliers |
| Location | 300 Lakeshore Parkway Birmingham |
| Website | jcchs.org |
John Carroll Catholic High School is a private high school located at 300 Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham. The school's motto is "Pro Deo et Patria," meaning "For God and Country." Enrollment in 2005 was approximately 650 students. The principal is Ronald Steele.
History
Founding
When Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen was assigned to the former Mobile-Birmingham Diocese in 1927, he sought to establish Catholic high school in Birmingham. At a testimonial dinner for Archbishop Toolen, John Carroll started The Friends of Catholic Education to raise funds to do so. The school was named after Carroll in recognition of his leadership and dedication to the project.
The original campus was built on Highland Avenue, just east of where the Red Mountain Expressway would eventually be built. Construction, estimated at $250,000, was begun in November 1946. The school opened for students on September 8, 1947. Additional facilities were added through the 1950s.
In the late 1950s, the school obtained land on Montclair Road, across from the future site of Trinity Medical Center, for their athletic facilities including a football field. These facilities were completed in 1961.
Move to Wildwood
Bishop Raymond Boland held a press conference on December 9, 1989 to announce plans to build a new facility for John Carroll Catholic High School next to the Wildwood development on Lakeshore Parkway. Although most of Wildwood is in Homewood, the new John Carroll facility is just within the Birmingham city limits. Construction began on April 8, 1990 and the new school opened in August 1992. The new campus includes athletic facilities on-site.
The original school buildings on Highland Avenue were demolished in 1996. The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham sold the 7.5-acre property to Bayer Properties, Inc. in 1997 for $2.1 million. Bayer then built The Crescent office building, which opened in August 1999, on a portion of the property. A housing development called Highland Crescent was later built on the area of the site closest to Highland Avenue.
Sports
John Carroll's school colors are kelly green and white. Athletic teams are known as the Cavaliers. The school is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and currently competes in the 5A division. The football team won the state championship in division 3A (then the second-highest division) in 1973.
From July 12 to July 16, 2022 the school hosted the flying disc competition of the 2022 World Games.
Principals
- Father Desmond Regan, 1969-1970
- David Chauvette, -2009
- Father John McDonald, 2009-2016
- Father Robert Sullivan, 2016-2022 (president)
- Father Jon Chalmers, 2022 (president)
- Ronald Steele, 2023-
Notable graduates
- Trace Armstrong, professional football player (Class of 1984)
- Johnathan Austin, Birmingham City Council member (class of 1997)
- Tom Banks, professional football player
- William Bell, Mayor of Birmingham (class of 1967)
- Lanier Brown, attorney
- Glenny Brock, former editor of Birmingham Weekly (class of 1995)
- DeMarre Carroll, professional basketball player
- Rose Fiorella, AHSAA Hall of Fame volleyball coach
- Abe Gustin, founder of Applebee's International
- Earl Hilliard Jr, Alabama House of Representatives
- André Holland, actor
- Benny LaRussa, owner of Jack's restaurant chain
- Joseph Marino, Apostolic Nuncio for Bangladesh (class of 1971)
- Ed McMahon, attorney and sustainable development expert
- Neil Rafferty, state representative (class of 2003)
- John Rolen, chef de cuisine at Bottega restaurant
- John Scalici, percussionist (class of 1974)
- Alexander Shunnarah, attorney
- Ronald Steele, Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team (class of 2004)
- Pat Sullivan, Samford University head football coach (class of 1967)
- Eric Wieschaus, Nobel Prize for Medicine
- Lou Zaden, owner of Lou's Pub
References
- John Carroll Catholic High School Handbook. Accessed 1 Aug 2006.
- "A Landmark Fades Demolition To Start This Week On Old John Carroll High School." The Birmingham News 10 March 1996.
- "Developer Buys Old John Carroll School Site." The Birmingham News 29 July 1997.
- Milazzo, Don. "Bayer has plans for $15M condos at The Crescent." Birmingham Business Journal 21 Jan. 2000.
- Embry, Neal (Feburary 2023) "Chalmers assumes new role as president at John Carroll" The Homewood Star
- Short, Cody (June 22, 2023) "John Carroll legend Ronald Steele named school's first Black principal" AL.com
External links
- Official website
- John Carroll Catholic High School football history from ahsfhs.org website