St. Philip Catholic Central High School
| St. Philip Catholic Central High School | |
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| Address | |
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20 Cherry Street Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek, Michigan, (Calhoun County), 49017-3904 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°19′15″N 85°10′43″W / 42.32083°N 85.17861°WCoordinates: 42°19′15″N 85°10′43″W / 42.32083°N 85.17861°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1863 |
| School district | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools |
| Superintendent | Margaret Erich |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 143 |
| Hours in school day | Vicky Groat |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Fight song | On Saint Philip |
| Athletics | Football, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Track, Cross Country, Tennis |
| Athletics conference | Southern Central Athletic Association |
| Nickname | Fighting Tigers |
| Team name | Fighting Tigers :(battle creek enquirer 2013) |
| Rival | Climax-Scotts High School |
| Accreditation | Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools |
| Athletic Director | Vicky Groat |
| Website | http://bcacs.org/high-school.htm |
St. Philip Catholic Central High School, located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo, is a Roman Catholic high school in Battle Creek, Michigan. Enrollment is around 163.
The Curriculum
The curriculum at St. Philip Catholic Central High School surpasses national standards and state requirements. Students graduate with 24 academic credits, accomplished through courses offering four to five years of English, Theology, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.
Additionally, electives are available in Fine Arts, Computer Technology, Physical Education, and Choral & Instrumental music.
In the fall of 2006, used Apple laptop computers were issued to each incoming freshman. The school began issuing iPads instead of laptops beginning in the fall of 2012.
Sports
The Fighting Tigers compete in Class D, Division 8 of the MHSAA. The school offers the following sports: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Men's Track, Women's Track, Volleyball, Men's and Women's Swimming with Battle Creek Central, and Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, and Men's Soccer with Calhoun Christian.
St. Philip's is associated with the South Central Athletic Association (SCAA) beginning with the school year of (2009), transferring out of the Saint Joe Valley.
The most recent Class D state Titles came in Girls' Cross Country (2006), and Volleyball (2007-W, 2007-F, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). Over the years they have won 23 state titles, 13 state runners-up, 58 regional crowns, and 77 district championships.Ava Strenge has also won[1] a cross country title in 2014.
Noted alumni
- Don Kent, American professional wrestler
- Mike Reilly, Major League Umpire
- Colin Andrews, Hand Model
References
- ↑ "Track & Field and Cross Country Statistics". Athletic.net. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
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