Trinity High School (Manchester, New Hampshire)

Infobox_School | name = Trinity High School


imagesize = 140px
established =
motto = "Pride, Spirit, Tradition"
type = Catholic school
principal = Denis J. Mailloux
assistant principal= Steven Gadecki
faculty = 30
free_label = Team Name
free_text = Pioneers
founded = 1970
enrollment = 460
location = 581 Bridge Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
information = [phone]
website = [http://www.trinity-hs.org/ www.trinity-hs.org]

Trinity High School is a private, Catholic, coeducational high school located in Manchester, New Hampshire. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester.

As of 2008, 460 students attended Trinity High School. One teacher, Mr. Stan Gorski, has taught English at Trinity High School for over 40 years. The school also has a small music program, consisting of a non-credit student club.

Every member of the class of 2008 was accepted into college. It was the second year in a row this has occurred. [ [http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=The+college+try+is+perfect+at+Trinity&articleId=2ef04b08-1c5a-48cb-a22e-196b2970777b "The College Try is Perfect at Trinity." The New Hampshire Union Leader, July 11, 2008.] ]

History

The school opened in September, 1970, as part of a merger of three Catholic high schools in Manchester: Bishop Bradley High School, Immaculata High School, and Saint Anthony's High School. The only remaining Catholic high school in the city, Ste. Marie's, remained independent but eventually closed in 1973.

The school's college preparatory curriculum features a Catholic emphasis. Students of all faiths are welcome to attend, but classes on the Catholic faith are required of all students.

It is accredited by the [http://www.ncea.org/ National Catholic Educational Association] .

ports and extracurricular clubs

The school competes at the Class "L" level in 21 boys', girls' and coed varsity sports. The teams are known by the mascot name "Pioneers."

The school fields a FIRST Robotics Team, which competed on the national level in 2008. [ [http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=FIRST+robotics+teams+head+to+nationals&articleId=fe644097-88dc-4481-bd5c-64e4bbb2cf45 "FIRST Robotics Team Heads to Nationals" The New Hampshire Union Leader, April 14, 2008.] ]

Administration

*Principal: Denis Mailloux
*Assistant Principal: Steven Gadecki
*Dean of Students and Director of Admissions: Patrick Smith
*Guidance Director: Cynthia Raczka
*Athletic Director: Gary Leonard
*Business Manager: Priscilla Moquin
*Director of Development: Michael Connell
*Director of Campus Ministry: Joseph Malinowski

Notable alumni

*Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and Cy Young Award winner
*Mike LaValliere, former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher

External links

* [http://www.trinity-hs.org/ Trinity High School Website]
* [http://www.checkmate40.com FIRST Robotics Team Website]
* [http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Trinity+High+School%3A+A+success+story&articleId=9c393228-90b0-4d5d-94db-1409491ee3d7 "Trinity High School: A success story"] , "New Hampshire Union Leader", April 30, 2007

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