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St. John Vianney High School
Address
Map
1311 South Kirkwood Road

Kirkwood
,
(St. Louis County)
,
Missouri
63122

 United States
Coordinates38°33′38″N 90°24′29″W / 38.56056°N 90.40806°W / 38.56056; -90.40806
Information
TypePrivate, All-Boys
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1960
PresidentMichael E. Loyet
PrincipalLarry Keller
Grades9–12
Enrollment635
Color(s)Black and Gold   
Athletics conferenceMetro Catholic
Team nameGolden Griffins
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1]
NewspaperThe Griffin
YearbookThe Talon
Dean of StudentsKevin Walsh
Admissions DirectorTerry Cochran
Athletic DirectorDan Borkowski
Websitehttp://www.vianney.com

St. John Vianney High School (a.k.a. Vianney High School, or Vianney Marianist High School) is a private, all male, Catholic college preparatory high school located in Kirkwood, Missouri. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The school was founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists), a religious order of priests and brothers who continue to run the school. The Marianists also run a number of other St. Louis area high schools including Chaminade College Preparatory School and St. Mary's High School.

History

The school is named after St. John Vianney. It opened in 1960 and has graduated a class every year since that time. In 1999, Vianney received the prestigious award from the federal government's Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Recently, Vianney has undertaken a number of building projects including new classrooms, gymnasium, and a new library.

Mission

St. John Vianney High School is dedicated to forming young men for spiritual, academic and personal excellence in the Catholic, Marianist tradition.

The Characteristics of Marianist Education are:

  • Formation in faith
  • Provide an integral, quality education
  • Educate in the family spirit
  • Educate for adaptation and change
  • Educate for service, justice, and peace

Athletics

Vianney sponsors athletic teams in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, golf, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and curling. There are also club teams for outdoor lacrosse, bowling, chess, and ice hockey.

Vianney is a member of the Metro Catholic Conference. The other members of the conference include:

State Championships

Baseball- 2004, 2006

Hockey- 1979, 1996

Soccer- 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1992

Volleyball- 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006

School mascot

The St. John Vianney High School mascot is the Golden Griffin-half lion and half eagle. The school colors, black and gold, reflect the colors of the Griffin. The school states that the Griffin represents certain virtues in all of its students.

"The Griffin represents the virtues of our students: strength, faith, fraternity, and justice. These virtues shine forth from hearts and minds formed by a rigorous academic program, an integrated religious curriculum, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities."
-from the Vianney High School website'

School fight song

The St. John Vianney High School fight song is often sung at football and basketball games as well as pep rallies. The lyrics are as follows:

" We are the black and gold of Vianney. We are the golden griffins of Vianney High. Half Lion, Half Eagle, so the griffin can roar, so the griffin can soar above the lightning and the thunder. We will win win win yeah vianney. Oh hear the din din din of our clamour and cheers. We want the world to be told about the black and the gold. Of old vianney, vianney, vianney, Hey!"

Controversy

In 2006, Vianney President Father Robert Osborne was accused in a civil lawsuit of sexual misconduct with a student.[2] The Marianist order later settled the lawsuit.[3] Father Osborne was not charged with a crime but was investigated by the Kirkwood Police.[4]

Notable alumni

Government and politics

  • Brian Wahby: Chairman of the St. Louis Central Democratic Committee[5]
  • James Shrewsbury: Former President, St. Louis Board of Aldermen[6]

Sports and Entertainment

Arts and Sciences

See also

References

  1. ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  2. ^ St. Louis Post Dispatch, February 24, 2006, C5
  3. ^ St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 27, 2007, C8
  4. ^ St. Louis Post Dispatch, October 12, 2006, C1
  5. ^ Officers of the St. Louis City Democratic Central Committee
  6. ^ a b Dillon, D. (2005) So Where'd You Go to High School? Vol. 2, Virginia Publishing.
  7. ^ Adam Piore (2008) Focus Finder, Conde Nast Portfolio.com.
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