St. Joseph High School (Trumbull, Connecticut)

Infobox_School2 | name = St. Joseph High School


established = 1962
type = Parochial
head_name = Principal
head = Mr. Ken Mayo
students = Approx. 850
mascot = Cadets/Hogs
colors = Maroon, Gold
free_label = Colors
free = Maroon, Gold
city = Trumbull
state = Connecticut
country = United States of America
website = http://www.sjcadets.org

St. Joseph High School is a private Catholic high school in Trumbull, Connecticut. A four-year, coeducational college preparatory school, St. Joseph was founded in 1962 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. The school is made up of approximately 850 students, of which about 86% are Catholic. The campus covers 25 acres. Most students who attend this school are from Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut. The school has a full-time professional faculty of 69, 14 being St. Joe's graduates themselves. 80% have advanced degrees.

Athletics

St. Joseph's is widely known for its sports programs. The varsity basketball team has has won many conference championships, and over 15 state championships. Formerly led by coach Vito Montelli, who recently was elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame, he has also has been the coach of the McDonald's All American Basketball Team. His teams have also been ranked in the top 25 in the country. The football program also boasts many state championships. They have won 10 state championships and 20 conference titles. St. Joseph's has not won a championship in any Division one or LL sports.

*Swimming/diving
*Soccer
*Lacrosse
*Baseball
*Basketball
*Softball
*Tennis
*Football
*Cross country
*Cheerleading
*Dance Team
*Volleyball
*Bowling
*Hockey
*Indoor Track
*Outdoor Track
*Golf

Clubs

*Student Council
*Publications
*Amaranth | Cadet Courier | Spectrum Yearbook
*Service Organizations
*Freshman Guides | Student Ambassadors
*American Red Cross Chapter
*Animal Volunteer Club
*Asian Club
*Campus Ministry
*Chess Club
*Debate Club
*Drama Club
*English Club
*Future Teachers of America
*Guitar Club
*Habitat for Humanity
*History Club
*Irish Club
*Language Clubs(Italian Club | Spanish Club | French Club)
*Math Club
*Model UN
*Movie Club
*Music Clubs
*Jazz Band | Chamber Orchestra | Jazz Singers
*Pep Club
*Ping Pong Club
*Portfolio Club
*S.A.D.D
*Science Club
*SJ Today
*Technology Club
*Women's Self Defense
*Men's Self Defense

[ [http://www.sjcadets.org/New%20SJHS%20Web%20Site/Student%20Life/clubsandactivities.html Clubs and Activities ] ]

Notable alumni

*Kevin Nealon, actor/comedian
*Chad Upshaw, TE Carolina Panthers
*Lisa Lampanelli, actor/comedian
*Jim Ferris, broadway actor

References

External links

* [http://www.sjcadets.org/ St. Joseph High School (official site)]