Marian High School (Framingham, Massachusetts)

Marian High School
Address
273 Union Avenue Framingham, Massachusetts, (Middlesex County), 01702  United States
Coordinates	42°17′10″N 71°25′19″W / 42.28611°N 71.42194°W / 42.28611; -71.42194Coordinates: 42°17′10″N 71°25′19″W / 42.28611°N 71.42194°W / 42.28611; -71.42194
Information
Type	Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	1956
Principal	Sr. Catherine Clifford, CSJ
Vice principal	John Foscaldo
Asst. Principal	Stephen Flynn, John Foscaldo
Chief custodian	Ray Daigle
Grades	9–12
Average class size	15-20
Color(s)	Blue and Gold
Slogan	"Ad Jesum per Mariam"
Athletics conference	Catholic Central
Team name	Mustangs
Rival	Keefe Tech
Accreditation(s)	New England Association of Schools and Colleges[1]
School fees	$250
Tuition	$8,700
Academic Dean	John Conaty
Admissions Director	Susan Merson
Athletic Director	Daniel MacMillan
Website	http://www.marianhigh.org

Marian High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Framingham, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, and has been run independent of the Diocese since 2004. The Marian community "welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and is committed to fostering the growth and development of each individual in an environment of respect and accountability".^[2]

Background

Marian High School was established in 1956. Marian is known for its superb education for a reasonable price. Marian is the best high school in Framingham, attracting many of its own residents.^{[citation needed]} Recognized in top private schools in Boston Magazine. Their mascot and sports team name is the Mustangs.^[2]

Extracurricular activities

The school competes in ice hockey, basketball, soccer, track, baseball, softball, golf, lacrosse and volleyball.

• The Div.VI Marian Mustangs football team won the state Super Bowl three times in 1992, 2001, and 2002.
• The Div. III girls' soccer team won the state Championship in 1999.
• The girls' basketball team won the state Championship in 1996 and 2006.
• The girls' softball team won CCL League Champions and were state Tournament Semi-Finalists (Div. III) in 2005.
• The boys' baseball team captured the Division III state championship in 2003.
• Both boys' and girls' indoor track teams did not lose a conference meet from 1995-2006 and has produced many state champions, medal winners and collegiate athletes.
• The men's baseball team won the Div. III state Championship in 2003.^[2]
• In 2011, the girls' volleyball team had an undefeated regular season. (18-0)

The Marian Mainstagers drama club is an award-winning theater group under the direction of Stephen D. Flynn. The club performs annual musicals, plays and competition pieces. In the summer of 2011, the Mainstagers were chosen to represent Massachusetts in a drama competition in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Notable alumni

• Peter Cronan, former NFL player for the Washington Redskins and the Seattle Seahawks and current color commentator for Boston College's football radio
• Lida E. Harkins, Massachusetts state representative
• Christa McAuliffe, Challenger astronaut^[3]
• Brian Moran, former Virginia state delegate; 2009 candidate for Governor of Virginia
• Jim Moran, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th District; older brother of Brian
• Kevin McMahon, Class of 1978, currently the role of Elphaba's father in Wicked.

External links

• Official site

References

1. ^ NEASC-CIS. "NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools". http://cis.neasc.org/cis_directory_of_schools. Retrieved 2009-07-28. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} MHS. "Marian High School Mission and History". http://www.marianhigh.org/about-marian/mission-and-history. Retrieved 2008-03-30. 
3. ^ Corrigan, Grace George (2000). A Journal for Christa: Christa McAuliffe, Teacher in Space. University of Nebraska Press. p. 40. ISBN 0803264119.