Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School
| Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School | |
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Brookville, New York United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Lutheran (Christian) |
| Established | 1960[1] |
| Principal | Denis Scannell |
| Head of School | Dr. Andrew Gove[2] |
| Enrollment | 610 total (co-educational) |
| Campus | Main Building, Mansion, Chapel and Performing Arts Center, Visscher Gymnasium, Ammerman Center for the Arts, Culpepper Prayer Chapel, Upper Hallway, Lower Hallway |
| Color(s) | Red, Black, and White |
| Mascot | Crusader |
| Accreditations | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
| Newspaper | Charger |
| Yearbook | Legenda |
| Website | longislandlutheran.org |
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School is a Lutheran college preparatory school in Brookville, New York. Founded and built in 1960 on a 32-acre estate, Long Island Lutheran, commonly known as LuHi, has a student body of approximately 600 students in grades 6-12, with students coming from more than 50 school districts throughout Long Island and New York City. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[4] and is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools.[5]
Academics
Students follow a liberal arts curriculum, which includes required courses in English, mathematics, the natural and physical sciences, social studies and government, foreign language (students can choose between Spanish and French), business, religion, the fine arts, physical education, and health. Electives courses, ranging from Entrepreneurship to Creative Writing, are also offered in all departments. LuHi also offers 13 Advanced Placement courses. Classes are scheduled using a four-day block scheduling system, which includes a weekly school-wide chapel service held in the Chapel/Performing Arts Center.
LuHi students generally perform significantly better than average on standardized high school achievement and college admissions tests. The class of 2012 scored an average of 1690 (out of 2400) on the SAT; nearly 200 points higher than the New York State average and more than 230 points greater than the national average. The top 10% of the class tallied an average cumulative score of 2154. LuHi students also perform better on the ACT than the New York state and national average.[6]
Service learning is an important part of the LuHi experience. Students participate in many service activities throughout the year including coat, food and book drives, an annual Christmas Party to benefit the residents of Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Habitat for Humanity Builds, service trips to Nicaragua, Mexico, and other countries, as well as a meal packing event to benefit local food pantries and the Andrew Grene School in Haiti. LuHi also offers 25 high school clubs and 14 middle school clubs.[7]
Athletics
Long Island Lutheran fields 17 high school and 11 middle school sports teams, most of which compete in the Private Schools Athletic Association (PSAA) or the Independent Private and Parochial Schools Athletic League (IPPSAL).[8] However, the boys and girls varsity basketball teams and the varsity football team currently compete as independents. LuHi is known for its highly successful boys and girls basketball programs. The boys team has won seven New York State Federation Championships,[9] while the girls team has won three Federation titles.[10] In March 2011, the boys team won the Class A NYS Federation Championship and the girls team won the Class B NYS Federation Championship, making LuHi only the second school in the history of the tournament to win both the boys and girls titles in the same year (Christ The King Regional High School won both in 2010). A table listing the NYS Federation Championships won by the boys and girls basketball teams is provided below.
| Sport | Number of Championships | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | 7 | 1981, 1982, 1994, 1997, 2009, 2011, 2012[11] |
| Girls Basketball | 4 | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Summer programs
In addition to its scholastic activities, Long Island Lutheran hosts a Summer Program during the summer months. LuHi Summer Programs offers a wide variety of programs throughout four 2-week sessions including sports schools, arts & education programs, and all-around programs, which allow campers to participate in a wide range of recreational activities.
Notable alumni
- Reggie Carter, 1971, former shooting guard for the New York Knicks and St. John's University[12]
- Bill Chamberlain, 1968, former small forward for the Phoenix Suns, the Memphis Tams (ABA), the Kentucky Colonels (ABA), and the University of North Carolina[13][14]
- Tom Covington, 1987, former tight end for Georgia Tech;[15] 1990 Division 1 FBS National Champion with Georgia Tech; eleventh round draft pick (300th overall) of the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFL Draft[16]
- Kentan Facey, 2013, forward for University of Connecticut; 2014 NCAA National Champion with Connecticut; 2012-3 Gatorade New York Boys Basketball Player of the Year[17]
- Drew Nicholas, 1999, former shooting guard for the University of Maryland; 2002 NCAA National Champion with Maryland; 2-time Euroleague Champion (2009, 2011) with Panathinaikos; 2005-06 Alphonso Ford Trophy winner as the Euroleague top scorer[18]
- Shamar Stephen, 2009, defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings;[19] seventh round draft pick (220th overall) of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014 NFL Draft;[20] former defensive tackle for the University of Connecticut[21]
- Dr. Christopher Thomforde, 1965, former president of Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary, St. Olaf College, and Bethany College;[22] former center and captain of the Princeton University basketball team;[23] appeared on the February 27, 1967, cover of Sports Illustrated[24]
- Phil Weber, 1975, assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans;[25] former assistant coach for the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns; former head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce (NBA Development League);[26] former point guard for North Carolina State University[27]
- Bill Wennington, 1981, former center for the Chicago Bulls, among other NBA teams, and St. John's University; 3-time NBA Champion (1996, 1997, 1998) with the Bulls; color commentator for Chicago Bulls radio broadcasts on ESPN Radio 1000[28]
- Achraf Yacoubou, 2011, shooting guard for St. Louis University[29] and Villanova University;[30] 2011 New York Mr. Basketball;[31] 2010-11 Gatorade New York Boys Basketball Player of the Year[32]
References
- ↑ History. http://www.luhi.org/page.aspx?pid=365
- ↑ Faculty and Staff. http://www.luhi.org/page.aspx?pid=373
- ↑ Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Member Information. http://www.msa-cess.org/default.aspx?RelId=606553
- ↑ Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Member Information. http://www.msa-cess.org/default.aspx?RelId=606553
- ↑ New York State Association of Independent Schools Member Profile. http://www.nysais.org/page.cfm?p=173&start=1
- ↑ ACT & SAT Scores. http://www.luhi.org/page.aspx?pid=343
- ↑ Extracurricular Activities. http://www.luhi.org/page.aspx?pid=475
- ↑ Extracurricular Activities. http://www.luhi.org/page.aspx?pid=475
- ↑ NYSPHSAA and Federation Boys' Basketball Brackets. http://www.nysbasketballbrackets.com/
- ↑ Luhi girls capture Federation crown. http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-basketball/luhi-girls-capture-federation-crown-1.2783998
- ↑ Pate's clutch three wins it for Lutheran. http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/pate-s-clutch-three-wins-it-for-lutheran-1.3621839
- ↑ Reggie Carter. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/cartere01.html
- ↑ Lutheran’s Bill Chamberlain opened doors at North Carolina. http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/lutheran-s-bill-chamberlain-opened-doors-at-north-carolina-1.11490979
- ↑ Bill Chamberlain. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/chambbi01.html
- ↑ 2012 Georgia Tech Football Information Guide, All-Time Letterwinners. http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/geot/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/prospectus/prospectus.pdf
- ↑ NFL Draft History, 1992 Draft. http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=1992&round=round1#round11
- ↑ Long Island Lutheran High School Standout Named Gatorade New York Boys Basketball Player of the Year. http://www.gatorade.com/poy/assets/writable/14589/2012-13_BK_KFacey.pdf
- ↑ Drew Nicholas Player Bio, October 2012. http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=KNG&gamecode=23
- ↑ Minnesota Vikings Player Bio: Shamar Stephen. http://www.vikings.com/team/roster/shamar-stephen/43716405-647a-41e9-966a-9cdd2339e633/
- ↑ Former LuHi star Shamar Stephen drafted by Vikings. http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/former-luhi-star-shamar-stephen-drafted-by-vikings-1.7984626
- ↑ Huskies Sign 21 to National Letters of Intent. http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020409aab.html
- ↑ Moravian College President - Dr. Christopher M. Thomforde. http://www.moravian.edu/default.aspx?pageid=4088
- ↑ Princeton University Men's Basketball Team Record Book - All-Time Results. http://www.goprincetontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10600&ATCLID=3749695
- ↑ Sports Illustrated Vault - Chris Thomforde Cover Page, February 27, 1967. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/featured/8013/index.htm
- ↑ New assistant coach Phil Weber optimistic about Pelicans potential in Alvin Gentry system. http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-assistant-coach-phil-weber-optimistic-about-pelicans-potential-alvin-gentry-system
- ↑ Phil Weber Named Skyforce Head Coach. http://www.nba.com/heat/news/phil-weber-namedskyforce-head-coach
- ↑ Phil Weber. http://www.nba.com/coachfile/phil_weber/index.html
- ↑ Bill Wennington Bio. http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bill_wennington.html
- ↑ Former Villanova guard Achraf Yacoubou to transfer to St. Louis. http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/02/former-villanova-guard-achraf-yacoubou-to-transfer-to-st-louis/
- ↑ Lutheran's Yacoubou accepts Villanova scholarship offer. http://www.newsday.com/news/lutheran-s-yacoubou-accepts-villanova-scholarship-offer-1.1539477
- ↑ Jabarie Hinds, Achraf Yacoubou share New York's Mr. Basketball Honor. http://www.newyorksportswriters.org/blog/2011-03-10-basketball-playoffs-psal-chsaa.shtml
- ↑ Long Island Lutheran High School Standout Named Gatorade New York Boys Basketball Player of the Year. http://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/assets/writable/13101/2010-11_BBB_AYacoubou.pdf
External links
- Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School
- Private Schools Athletic Association (PSAA)
- Independent Private and Parochial Schools Athletic League (IPPSAL)
- LuHi Summer Programs
Coordinates: 40°49′2.45″N 73°33′1.75″W / 40.8173472°N 73.5504861°W