Bishop Hoban High School

Bishop Hoban High School was a Roman Catholic high school of the Diocese of Scranton, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1971, and the new building opened in 1972 after the Agnes flood. The school was named after Most Rev. Michael J. Hoban, second Bishop of Scranton (1899-1926).Bishop Hobans colors were green and gold, and their nickname was the Argents.

The last graduating class of Bishop Hoban graduated on May 24,2007.Bishop Hoban High School closed on July 1, 2007, and became part of a consolidation of the four diocesan high schools of Luzerne County (see below). The building now houses Holy Redeemer High School. The largest high school of the Diocese of Scranton, Bishop Hoban has an annual enrollment of around 650 (grades 9 through 12) with nearly 60 faculty and administrators. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Academics

The curriculum requires four years of English and Theology, one year of Western Civilization, two years of American History, three years of Natural Science, three years of Mathematics, two years of a modern or classical language, and a physical education course each year. Many electives are also offered, such as art and music (several), Journalism, QBASIC, C++ Programming, Law Education, Accounting, Survey of Dramatic Literature, Environmental Science, and Statistics. Many AP courses are offered, in subjects such as English Literature, American History, American Government, Chemistry, Java Programming, Psychology, and Studio Art. Bishop Hoban maintains a cooperative agreement with Wilkes University to allow interested, qualified students to pursue college-level Calculus courses there during their senior year.

A large portion of the faculty hold masters degrees in their fields; one faculty member currently holds a doctorate. Over 75% have 20 or more years of experience teaching.

End of the Bishop Hoban era

The Diocese of Scranton officially announced on January 17, 2007 that Bishop Hoban would be consolidated with the three other Catholic high schools in Luzerne County (Bishop Hafey, Bishop O'Reilly, and Seton Catholic High School (Pittston)), effective July 1, 2007. [http://www.dioceseofscranton.org/News/Presentation%20of%20Final%20Document%20Lackawanna%20Wayne%20Luzerne%20%20Counties%20FINAL.pdf] . The Bishop Hoban building is now be used to house the new school, Holy Redeemer High School (announced by the Diocese January 30) [http://www.dioceseofscranton.org/News/DioceseAnnouncesNewSchoolNamesJan30th2007.asp] . This plan was originally proposed by Meitler Consultants, Inc, of Wisconsin in late 2006.

The Diocese announced on February 27, 2007 that Holy Redeemer would be led by Mr. James J. Redington, Principal, and Miss Susan W. Dennen, Associate Principal [http://www.dioceseofscranton.org/News/DioceseAnnouncesSchoolPrincipalsFeb27th2007.asp] . Mr. Redington was at the time principal at Seton Catholic, while Miss Dennen served in that role at Bishop O'Reilly. Holy Redeemer's colors are red, white, and gold, and the school nickname is the Royals. After the course registration process was completed, a list of faculty who had been chosen to teach at the new school was also released.

Bishop Hoban's final Mass was held on May 31, 2007, and was attended by alumni & former principals msgr Tressler and Mr. Majikes. Presidentof the Board of Pastors, presided and gave the homily, in which he encouraged the students to look forward to the future and to take what Hoban had taught them and bring it to the world. The ceremony also included presentations of symbols to remind the students of the Hoban legacy, and concluded with the final public singing of the Alma Mater.

2006-07 Administration

*Rev. Walter Jenkins, C.S.C., Principal
*Mrs. Ann Thomas, Vice Principal
*Mr. Michael D. Booth, Dean of Students
*Mr. James McDermott, Director of Religious Formation
*Sr. Catherine Morris, Ss. C.M., Director of Guidance
*Mr. James Higgins, Director of Athletics
*Msgr. Joseph Rauscher, President of the Board of Pastors

Principals of Bishop Hoban High School

*Rev. Gerald J. Burns (1971-1982)
*Rev. John W. Jordan (1982-1985)
*Rev. Dominick J. Lorenzetti (1985-1990)
*Mr. Frank Majikes (1990-1998)
*Msgr. David L. Tressler (1998-2004)
*"Sr. Ellen Maroney, I.H.M." (acting, 2004)
*Rev. Walter E. Jenkins, C.S.C. (2004-2007)

Alma Mater

Out of the several came this one
Taking its place, second to none
First in learning, first in esprit
First in a hopeful unity.
Our youthful hearts have standards true,
We've soaring goals in all we do,
Strong lives enriched with love our aim,
and Hoban's banner now we claim.

External links

* [http://www.bishophoban.com Bishop Hoban Website]
* [http://www.dioceseofscranton.org Diocese of Scranton Website]
* [http://www.wilkes-barre.pa.us Wilkes-Barre City Website]