St. Charles Preparatory School
| Saint Charles Preparatory School Collegium Sancti Caroli Borromeo |
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2010 East Broad Street Bexley, Ohio, (Franklin County) 43209-1665 United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°58′09″N 82°56′51″W / 39.969231°N 82.947403°WCoordinates: 39°58′09″N 82°56′51″W / 39.969231°N 82.947403°W |
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| School type | Private, All-Male |
| Motto |
Euntes Ergo Docete Omnes Gentes (Going out, therefore, teach all nations) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Saint Charles Borromeo |
| Established | 1923 |
| Founder | Bishop James J. Hartley |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus |
| Superintendent | Joe Brettnacher |
| CEEB code | 361595 |
| Principal | James Lower |
| Asst. principals | John O'Neil Rick Ey |
| Teaching staff | 36 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | All Male |
| Enrollment | 640 (2015) |
| • Grade 9 | 180 |
| • Grade 10 | 170 |
| • Grade 11 | 143 |
| • Grade 12 | 150 |
| Average class size | 21 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Campus size | 20 Acres (Not including West Campus) |
| Color(s) |
Cardinal Red and White |
| Slogan | The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education |
| Athletics conference | Central Catholic League |
| Sports | Football, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Rugby, Golf, Swimming, Water Polo, Track, Cross Country, Baseball, Hockey, Bowling, Volleyball, Robotics |
| Mascot | Charlie the Cardinal Cardinal |
| Nickname | Cardinals |
| Team name | Cardinals |
| Rival | Bishop Watterson High School, St. Francis DeSales High School, Bishop Hartley High School (Columbus, Ohio) |
| National ranking | 1 |
| Average SAT scores | 1908 |
| Average ACT scores | 29 |
| Newspaper | The Carolian |
| Yearbook | The Spectrum |
| Tuition | $9,590 (as of the 2015-16 school year) |
| Alumni | Robert Nugent Lynch, Robert D. Walter |
| Athletic Director | Dave Lawler |
| Academic Dean | John O'Neil |
| Dean of Students | Rick Ey |
| Website | http://www.stcharlesprep.org |
Saint Charles Preparatory School is a four-year Catholic college preparatory school (a type of high school) in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It was founded in 1923 by the fourth Bishop of Columbus, James J. Hartley, as a Roman Catholic college seminary and high school. Today, it is an all-male high school serving the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus.
The school's patron is Saint Charles Borromeo, and its motto, inscribed above the front door, is Euntes Ergo Docete Omnes Gentes, a quote from the Gospel of Matthew (28:19) in the Latin Vulgate: "Going out, therefore, teach all nations." The original nickname of Saint Charles students is "Carolians", derived from the Latin word "Carolus," which means "Charles." In 1947, the students also began to refer to themselves as "Cardinals." The Saint Charles sports mascot is Charlie the Cardinal.
The school was founded in 1923 by Bishop James J. Hartley. The first classes were held at Sacred Heart School, an all-girls Catholic school, while the main school building was being built. In 1925, construction of the main school building was completed and classes were held there.
1931 saw the completion of St. Charles' gymnasium and the Our Lady Lourdes Grotto. Major renovations were made to the gym in 1951 to more than double the capacity.
A Gaelic-style chapel (called the "Lower Chapel") was added on to the east side of the school in 1937. Bishop Hartley dedicated the chapel to Mother of Mercy. A Milwaukee art company beautified the chapel with artwork in 1952.
A natatorium was built next to the multipurpose room in 1990. In 1999, the Jack Ryan Training and Fitness Facility was built adjoining to the gym.
Construction on the US$5.5 million Robert C. Walter Student Commons and the Student Services and Fine Arts Center, the largest addition to Saint Charles in its history, began in June 2005. The approximately 27,000-square-foot (2,500 m2) addition, which replaced the courtyard behind the school, was ready for graduation at the end of the following school year; however, it was not available for full use until the 2006-2007 school year. The addition houses the 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) Robert C. Walter Student Commons Area, which serves as a new cafeteria and provides ample seating space for school and community functions. The Walter Student Commons is named in memory of Robert C. Walter, father of 1963 graduate Robert D. "Bob" Walter, honorary chairman and lead contributor to the current capital campaign being conducted to finance the new addition. Bob Walter and his '63 classmate, architect Robert Corna of Cleveland, initiated the concept for the Commons nearly two years ago. Corna was the architect on the project, and based his designs off of a similar plan for Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, also an all-male school. On the columns supporting the roof are glass panes, which bear the names of all of the alumni of the school, written with laser. Behind the Robert C. Walter Student Commons Area is the 12,000-square-foot (1,100 m2) Student Services & Fine Arts Center. The ground floor anchors the north end of the atrium, and houses a new kitchen, sponsored by Donatos Pizza, and restrooms. The second floor houses offices for the guidance and counseling programs, campus ministry, and the school nurse. On the third floor is an extensive art room and gallery, with a kiln and mud rooms; and a music and choir room, with instrument storage and practice rooms; as well as offices for the respective instructors. The second and third floor connect to the original building at its rear stairwell, and to the Robert C. Walter Student Commons Area by a staircase.
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