St. John Central High School (Bellaire, Ohio)
| St. John Central High School | |
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%2C_a_chalice%2C_and_a_clover-_2014-05-29_15-59.jpg) The St. John Central crest, featuring an eagle (St. John the Evangelist's symbol), a chalice, and a clover "Strong Tradition - Bright Future" as of 2011. | |
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3625 Guernsey Street Bellaire, Ohio, (Belmont County), 43906 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°1′9″N 80°44′35″W / 40.01917°N 80.74306°WCoordinates: 40°1′9″N 80°44′35″W / 40.01917°N 80.74306°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Saint John the Evangelist |
| Established | 1857 |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville |
| Superintendent | Paul Ward |
| Principal | Kim Leonard |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | Kelly green and White[1] |
| Song | Alma Mater...words by Anthony Picchi (Retired SJC Band Director) |
| Fight song | Notre Dame Victory March |
| Athletics conference | Ohio Valley Athletic Conference[1] |
| Mascot | Fighting Irish |
| Team name | Fighting Irish[1] |
| Rival | Bridgeport Bulldogs |
| Newspaper | Irish Inquirer |
| Yearbook | The Centralite |
| Website | http://www.stjohncentralhs.org |
St. John Central High School is a private, Catholic high school in Bellaire, Ohio. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville. Their nickname is the Fighting Irish. They also have a symbol of an eagle. They are members of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Girls Track and Field - 2007*, 2008 [2]
- Boys Cross Country - 2008
- *tied with Gilmour Academy.
Cross Country
The St. John men's Cross Country team has won seven consecutive OVAC class A/AA titles (2003 to 2009) under the guidance of head coach Jeremy Midei. During that period they have won the over-all OVAC title six times (2007: 2nd to eventual WV Large School State Champions Wheeling Park). The team has also won the past four OHSAA division III eastern district titles, and OHSAA division III Central Regional titles, as well as capturing the 2008 OHSAA division III state title which is the latest major accomplishment of the school.
Football
The Fighting Irish have won the OVAC Championship a number of times in their storied football history, most recently in 2001. That year, under the leadership of head-coach Steve Daley, the Irish compiled an 8-2 record, including a 20-13 victory over defending West Virginia State Champion Wheeling Central and a victory over OVAC class rival Toronto that clinched the championship. Despite this feat, the Fighting Irish missed the state playoffs by .10 of a point. Many players received post-season honors, including 3rd team all-state running back Joey Vavra (1,000+ yards rushing) and 1st team all-state Linebacker Scott Gretchen. Gretchen would receive some D-1 interest the following year for his hard-nosed play and love for the game. The Irish had many failing seasons to follow. They were brought success in 2012 by Jason Merryman. In 2013, the Irish, under Jeff Paolina, finished 0-10. Jose Davis became the head coach in 2014 and resigned after a short stint with the Irish after being 7-11 in two years. The Irish are now coached by Gary Krol.
References
- 1 2 3 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ↑ Ohio High School Athletic Association. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
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