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|name = Cheverus High School
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| name = Cheverus High School
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|motto = ''Crescamus in Illo per omnia''
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|motto_translation = May we grow in Him through all things
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| caption =
|type = [[Coeducation|Co-ed]], college preparatory
| motto = {{Langx|la|Crescamus in Illo per omnia}}
|religion = [[Roman Catholic]]
| motto_translation = May we grow in Him through all things
|president = Bob Pecoraro
| address = 267 Ocean Avenue
|principal = John Moran
| city = [[Portland, Maine|Portland]]
|streetaddress = 267 Ocean Avenue
|city = [[Portland, Maine|Portland]]
| state = [[Maine]]
| zipcode = 04103
|state = [[Maine]]
| country = United States
|zipcode = 04103
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| former_name = The Catholic Institute High School
|campus = 25 acres (.1 square km)
| type = [[Independent school|Private]], [[college-preparatory school]]
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|athletics = 28 Interscholastic
| oversight = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland]]
|colors = [[Purple]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]] {{color box|purple}}{{color box|gold}}
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|mascot = [[Deer|Stag]]
| principal = John Moran
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| picture = CheverusGym.png
| grades = 9–12
| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|Co-educational]]
|homepage = {{url|http://www.cheverus.org}}
| enrollment = 397 (2017-2018)<ref name="NCES" />
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'''Cheverus High School''' is a private, [[Jesuit]], college-preparatory school in [[Portland, Maine|Portland]], [[Maine]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland]]. Cheverus High School was founded in 1917 as a Diocesan school and was named after French [[Roman Catholic]] [[Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus|Cardinal Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus]]. The [[Society of Jesus]] took over responsibility of the school in 1942.
'''Cheverus High School''' (simply referred to as '''Cheverus''', formerly '''The Catholic Institute High School''') is a [[Independent school|private]], [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]], [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]], [[college-preparatory school]] in [[Portland, Maine]], United States. It was established in 1917 and is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland]]. It is named after [[Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus]], the first Bishop of Boston.


==Campus==
== History ==
Cheverus High School was established in 1917 as The Catholic Institute High School and renamed Cheverus Classical High School in 1925, after [[Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus]], the first Bishop of Boston. It was initially located on Free Street, moved to Cumberland Avenue in 1946, and then to its present location on Ocean Avenue in 1952. The school was originally run by the diocesan clergy and the [[Society of Jesus]] took over responsibility in 1942.<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Cheverus High School |url=https://www.cheverus.org/about/cheverushistory.cfm |website=Cheverus High School |access-date=March 26, 2020}}</ref>
The school is located on property overlooking Portland's Back Cove. It consists of two buildings: the main building and Loyola Hall (named after Saint [[Ignatius of Loyola]]). Most math and science classes are taught in the main building, while English, history, theology, and fine arts classes are taught in Loyola Hall. The sports facilities are in the Rev. John Keegan Gymnasium, which connects to the main building. Also, the campus includes Boulos Stadium and Shea Field.


In 1998, nine male alumni claimed that they had been [[Sexual abuse scandal in the Society of Jesus#Cheverus High School|molested while attending the school]]. Two former faculty members were accused. The school confirmed the abuse and apologized to the victims. The victims also accused both the school and the Portland Diocese of hiding information, and that they had previously known about the abuse. Settlements to victims have reached a cumulative seven figures, with ongoing counseling additional.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pfeiffer |first1=Sacha |title=Maine school struggles to deal with sex abuse issue |url=http://archive.boston.com/globe/spotlight/abuse/stories/031702_maine.htm |work=The Boston Globe |date=March 17, 2002}}</ref>
==History==
Originally named The Catholic Institute High School, it was renamed Cheverus in 1925 after the first bishop of Boston, [[Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus]]. Cheverus was first located on Free Street, moved to Cumberland Avenue in 1946, and then moved to its current location on Ocean Avenue in 1952. Cheverus was originally run by diocesan priests. In 1942, the [[Society of Jesus]] assumed responsibility of the school.<br>
In 2000, the school became [[coeducational]].


== Academics ==
In 1998, nine male alumni claimed that they had been molested while attending Cheverus. Two former faculty members were accused. The school confirmed the abuse and apologized to the victims. The victims also accused both Cheverus High School and the Portland Diocese of hiding information, and that they had previously known about the abuse.
Cheverus offers 12 [[Advanced Placement]] classes, and has an honors option for most of its courses. Students must take 25.5 courses in 4 years, including at least 4 mathematics courses, 4 English courses, 4 theology courses, 3 science courses, 3 foreign language courses (continuing within the same language), and 3 social studies courses.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=http://www.cheverus.org/info/AboutCheverus.asp |website=Cheverus High School |access-date=April 1, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060507144857/http://www.cheverus.org/info/AboutCheverus.asp |archive-date=May 7, 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Notable alumni ==
Settlements to victims have reached a cumulative seven figures, with ongoing counseling additional.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.boston.com/globe/spotlight/abuse/stories/031702_maine.htm | work=The Boston Globe | title=Boston Globe / Spotlight / Abuse in the Catholic Church / Scandal and coverup}}</ref>
{{See also|Category:Cheverus High School alumni}}
* [[Joseph E. Brennan]], lawyer and politician
* [[Ian Crocker]], swimmer
* [[John Joubert (serial killer)|John Joubert]], serial killer
* [[Dick Joyce (baseball)|Dick Joyce]], MLB player
* [[Charles J. Loring Jr.]], fighter pilot


== Notable faculty ==
==Academics==
* [[Rodney S. Quinn]], politician
Cheverus offers 12 [[Advanced Placement Program|AP]] classes, and has an honors option for most of its courses. Students must take 25.5 courses in 4 years, including at least 4 mathematics courses, 4 English courses, 4 theology courses, 3 science courses, 3 foreign language courses (continuing within the same language), and 3 social studies courses.<ref name=About>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cheverus.org/info/AboutCheverus.asp |title=About |access-date=2006-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060507144857/http://www.cheverus.org/info/AboutCheverus.asp |archive-date=2006-05-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[John McLaughlin (host)|John McLaughlin]], television personality and political commentator
* [[James Talbot (rapist)|James Talbot]], rapist


==Notable alumni==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* [[Joseph E. Brennan]], former governor of Maine<ref>[http://www.companymagazine.org/v221/likelytosucceed.htm Most Likely To Succeed] ''Company Magazine''</ref>
* [[Ian Crocker]], Olympic swimmer<ref>[http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2009/07/dangerous-when-wet/ Dangerous When Wet] ''Portland Monthly Magazine''</ref>
* [[John Joubert (criminal)|John Joubert]], serial killer<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5dA8AAAAIBAJ&sjid=Jy4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3678,1755520&dq=john+joubert+cheverus&hl=en Maine authorities want to interview Joubert in Nebraska] ''Bangor Daily News'', October 19, 1984</ref>
* [[Dick Joyce (baseball)|Dick Joyce]], Major League baseball player<ref>[http://www.historicbaseball.com/players/j/joyce_dick.html Dick Joyce] Historic Baseball</ref>
* [[Charles J. Loring, Jr.]], [[Medal of Honor]] recipient, namesake of [[Loring Air Force Base]]<ref>[http://origin.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=87881&catid=2 Major Charles Loring Honored At Cheverus High School] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120712231705/http://origin.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=87881&catid=2 |date=2012-07-12 }} WCSH 6</ref>


== External links ==
==Notable faculty==
{{Commons category|Cheverus High School}}
* [[Rodney S. Quinn]], Secretary of State of Maine (1979–1988)
* {{Official website|https://www.cheverus.org/}}
* [[John McLaughlin (host)|John McLaughlin]], political commentator (The McLaughlin Group)
* [[James Talbot (rapist)|James Talbot]], rapist<ref>{{cite news | last = Gray | first = Megan | date = September 24, 2018 | title = Ex-priest, Cheverus Teacher Goes to Prison for Sexually Assaulting Freeport Boy | url = https://www.pressherald.com/2018/09/24/former-priest-and-cheverus-teacher-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-abuse/ | work = Press Herald}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Portland, Maine}}
{{Portland, Maine}}
{{Jesuit Secondary Education Association}}
{{Jesuit Schools Network}}
{{Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland}}
{{Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland}}


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Latest revision as of 19:25, 25 October 2024

Cheverus High School
Address
Map
267 Ocean Avenue

Portland
,
Maine
04103

United States
Coordinates43°40′46″N 70°16′40″W / 43.679395°N 70.27776°W / 43.679395; -70.27776
Information
Other nameCheverus
Former nameThe Catholic Institute High School
TypePrivate, college-preparatory school
MottoLatin: Crescamus in Illo per omnia
(May we grow in Him through all things)
Religious affiliation(s)Jesuit (Roman Catholic)
Established1917 (1917)
OversightRoman Catholic Diocese of Portland
NCES School ID00563278[1]
PrincipalJohn Moran
Grades9–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment397 (2017-2018)[1]
Color(s)Purple and gold   
MascotStag
AccreditationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges[2]
Websitewww.cheverus.org

Cheverus High School (simply referred to as Cheverus, formerly The Catholic Institute High School) is a private, Jesuit, co-educational, college-preparatory school in Portland, Maine, United States. It was established in 1917 and is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. It is named after Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus, the first Bishop of Boston.

History

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Cheverus High School was established in 1917 as The Catholic Institute High School and renamed Cheverus Classical High School in 1925, after Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus, the first Bishop of Boston. It was initially located on Free Street, moved to Cumberland Avenue in 1946, and then to its present location on Ocean Avenue in 1952. The school was originally run by the diocesan clergy and the Society of Jesus took over responsibility in 1942.[3]

In 1998, nine male alumni claimed that they had been molested while attending the school. Two former faculty members were accused. The school confirmed the abuse and apologized to the victims. The victims also accused both the school and the Portland Diocese of hiding information, and that they had previously known about the abuse. Settlements to victims have reached a cumulative seven figures, with ongoing counseling additional.[4]

Academics

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Cheverus offers 12 Advanced Placement classes, and has an honors option for most of its courses. Students must take 25.5 courses in 4 years, including at least 4 mathematics courses, 4 English courses, 4 theology courses, 3 science courses, 3 foreign language courses (continuing within the same language), and 3 social studies courses.[5]

Notable alumni

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See also: Category:Cheverus High School alumni

Notable faculty

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for CHEVERUS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools". NEASC-CIS. Archived from the original on June 16, 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
  3. ^ "History of Cheverus High School". Cheverus High School. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Pfeiffer, Sacha (March 17, 2002). "Maine school struggles to deal with sex abuse issue". The Boston Globe.
  5. ^ "About". Cheverus High School. Archived from the original on May 7, 2006. Retrieved April 1, 2006.
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