Salesianum School
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1801 North Broom Street , Delaware 19802-2891 United States | |
Coordinates | 39°45′39″N 75°32′58″W / 39.76083°N 75.54944°W |
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Type | Private |
Motto | Tenui Nec Dimittam (I have taken hold and will not let go.) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic (Oblates of St. Francis de Sales) |
Established | 1903 |
CEEB code | 080195 |
President | Tom Kardish |
Principal | Rev. Chris Beretta, O.S.F.S. |
Grades | 9–12 |
Gender | Boys |
Enrollment | 915 |
Song | "In the Shadows of the Night" |
Athletics conference | Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association |
Team name | Sallies |
Rival | St. Mark's |
Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
Newspaper | The Salesianum Review[2] |
Yearbook | The Salesian |
Tuition | $19,500 (2023-2024)[1] |
Website | www |
Salesianum School is a Catholic independent school for boys located in Wilmington, Delaware. It is run independently within the Diocese of Wilmington and is operated by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.
The current enrollment is about 930 students, declining from a peak of about 1,100 in recent years, from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Salesianum has established a close connection with Lycée Saint Michel, another Oblate high school, located in Annecy, France.[citation needed] Salesianum was named one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in America by the Catholic Honor Roll in 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.[3][4][5][6][7]
Campus
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The 22-acre (89,000 m2) campus is home to the school itself as well as a gymnasium. In addition to the campus, the athletic program also makes use of Wilmington's newly constructed Abessinio Stadium, formerly Baynard Stadium, which is located directly across from the school. In 2023, the school was given a $10 million donation by alumnus Anthony Fusco to build a new athletic facility.[8]
Athletics
Salesianum School has won 185 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) approved boys' state championships,[citation needed] winning its first state championship in basketball in 2014[9] and latest one in 2023.[10]
Salesianum's historical rival is St. Mark's High School, which is located in suburban Wilmington. Their fall meeting in football is commonly referred to as "The Holy War".[11][12]
The soccer team won 11 state championships between 2002 and 2014, and in 2013 defeated
The cross country team has won 37 of the 42 DIAA state boys' championships, losing only five years between 1972 and 2013.[15]
The Salesianum swimming team has won ten consecutive state boys' championships between 2005 and 2015, and 11 of 12 from 2005-2017.[16]
History
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Salesianum (Latin for "House of Sales", referring to
In August 2012, the Wilmington/Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales published a letter stating, "Since 2004, the Wilmington/Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales has been named in lawsuits in the Superior Court of Delaware filed by 40 plaintiffs, each of which contained allegations of sexual abuse of a minor." The letter named 12
Notable alumni
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- Emmy award winning sound editor[20]
- Miguel Bezos (1963): father of Jeff Bezos[21]
- Hugh T. Broomall (1966): United States Air Force Major General[22]
- John M. Byrne, Ph.D. (1967): Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Delaware. Contributed to Working Group III of the United Nations-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 1992. The panel was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.[23][24][25]
- Super Bowl champion (XV)
- Neil Casey (2000): actor and writer[citation needed]
- Christopher Castellani (1990): novelist
- Steve Casula (2005): NCAA football coach[26]
- Paul Anthony Ciancia: terrorist shooter at Los Angeles International Airport in 2013[27]
- Cesidio Colasante (1993): NPSL midfielder[citation needed]
- James J. Connell (1957): Lieutenant commander in the United States Navy, recipient of the Navy Cross, Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame inductee[28]
- Joseph diGenova (1963): United States Attorney for the District of Columbia (1983-1988)[29]
- NBA player and 2021 NBA Champion with the Milwaukee Bucks[30]
- William M. Duffy (1936): served as the President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court, the Chancellor of the Court of Chancery, and later as a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court; co-author of The Supreme Court Until 1951: The "Leftover Judge" System and The Supreme Court of Delaware After 1951: The Separate Supreme Court[31][23]
- Charles J. Dunlap Jr. (1968): Major General, United States Air Force; professor at Duke University law school[citation needed]
- James V. Fiorelli (1958): Colonel, United States Air Force, Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame inductee[32]
- Edgar Johnson; University of Delaware swimming and cross country coach and long serving Athletic Director from 1984-2009.[34]
- David J. Kelly (1995): screenwriter[35]
- Pat Kenney: professional wrestler[36]
- Albert "Jim" Madora (1964): Major General, United States Army[37]
- Stephen Mallozzi (2019): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver[38]
- Bill Marsilii (1980): screenwriter[citation needed]
- Charlie McDermott (attended for two years, left in 2006): actor[citation needed]
- Bernie McInerney (1954): actor[citation needed]
- Anthony Monaco, M.D., Ph.D. (1977): geneticist, President of Tufts University[39]
- offensive lineman[40]
- Donald E. Pease (1963): Professor of English and comparative literature at Dartmouth College. Scholar on Dr. Seuss.[23][41]
- Bill Press (1958): political commentator and talk radio host, chair of the California Democratic Party (1993–1996)[42]
- Michael Reed (1990): NFL player, defensive back coach at Clemson University[43]
- Troy Reeder (2014): NFL linebacker, Super Bowl champion (LVI)[44]
- Kevin P. Reilly (1969): NFL linebacker[citation needed]
- Edward J. Scully (1958): Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame inductee[45]
- Andrew Szczerba (2007): NFL tight end
- Ken Szotkiewicz (1965): MLB shortstop[citation needed]
- Timothy Szymanski (1980): United States Navy vice admiral[46]
- offensive lineman[47]
- Francis D. Vavala (1965): United States Army Lieutenant General and adjutant general for Delaware
- Tom Welling (attended as a freshman in 1992): actor[citation needed]
- Victor Zwolak (1956): 1964 Olympic runner[48]
References
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- ^ "Salesianum Review". Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "The Cardinal Newman Society > Error". cardinalnewmansociety.org. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ "The Cardinal Newman Society > Error". cardinalnewmansociety.org. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
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- ^ "St. Thomas More and Salesianum named among top 50 Catholic High Schools for 2009". Hockessin Community News. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ "The Cardinal Newman Society > Error". cardinalnewmansociety.org. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ Marie, Deanna. "Salesianum Receives $10 Million Donation From Honorary Graduate". Mix 99.5 WJBR. May 8, 2023. Accessed: May 9, 2023.
- ^ Greene, Sean (March 8, 2014). "Salesianum wins 1st basketball championship". WDEL. Wilmington, DE. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Salesianum holds off William Penn to claim 3rd DIAA Boys Basketball Championship". March 11, 2023.
- ^ Buzby, Jon (November 12, 2009). "As season comes ends, 3 local teams hope to play on". The Newark Post. Newark, DE.
- ^ "State of Delaware - Sports". Doe.k12.de.us. Archived from the original on August 19, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
- ^ Bernstein, Jason (October 22, 2013). "St. Benedict's Prep winning streak ends at 71 games after 1-0 defeat to Salesianum of Delaware". Star-Ledger. Newark, NJ. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
- ^ Super 25 Expert Rankings for 2016-17 Boys Soccer Week 13, USA Today. Accessed May 2, 2017.
- ^ "DIAA State Boys' Cross Country DI Champions" (PDF). Delaware Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 12, 2012.
- ^ "DIAA- Boys' Swimming & Diving Champions" (PDF). Delaware Department of Education.[permanent dead link]
- The News Journal. Wilmington, DE: Gannett. December 4, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ Greenfield, Very Rev. James J. (August 2012). "Healing Letter". Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Wilmington-Philadelphia Province. Archived from the original on January 11, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "Oblates settle abuse suits, paying $24.8 million". National Catholic Reporter. Catholic News Service. August 22, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
- ^ "The Oscar goes to...Delaware's own stormtrooper?". delawareonline.
- ^ "Salesianum Jacklyn & Miguel Bezos '63 Historic Gift".
- ^ "Major General Hugh T. Broomall, Special Assistant to the Director, Air National Guard, ret". August 4, 2012.
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- ^ "John Byrne" (PDF). jbyrne.org. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Casula". umassathletics.com. University of Massachusetts at Amherst SID. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ Rubinkam, Michael; Matheson, Kathy (November 1, 2013). "NJ police: Dad called, worried about LAX suspect". The San Francisco Chronicle. Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "James Connell - 2019 Inductee".
- ^ "Trump's new lawyer credits Salesianum education for shaping his views".
- ^ "10 Donte DiVincenzo". Villanova Wildcats. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "James V. Fiorelli- 2013 Inductee".
- ^ "F. Gregory Gause".
- ^ "Edgar Johnson Announces Retirement AS Delaware Athletic Dirctor". CAA. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "This Sallies grad helped craft new 'Robin Hood' film starring Jamie Foxx". The News Journal.
- ^ "FORMER TNA, ECW STAR PAT 'SIMON DIAMOND' KENNEY FILES LAWSUIT STEMMING FROM HIS OWN CHILDHOOD ABUSE, HOPING TO HELP OTHERS COME FORWARD | PWInsider.com". www.pwinsider.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Albert Madora - Recipient -".
- ^ Greene, Sean (July 8, 2022). "Salesianum alum to make NASCAR debut Saturday inspired by father's cancer fight". WDEL 101.7FM. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "Honors and awards". Salesianum School. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012.
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- ^ "Professor Donald Pease, Guardian of Dr. Seuss | Dartmouth". November 9, 2023.
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- ^ Lang, Mike (December 19, 2013). "Salesianum's Reeder wins 2013 DeLucia Sportsmanship Award". The Dialog. Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
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- ^ BC (November 13, 2012). "Villanova Running: Vic Zwolak: Villanova's Only Individual Male XC Champion". villanovarunning.blogspot.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
External links
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