St. Philip Catholic Central High School

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name = St. Philip Catholic Central High School


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established = 1863
type = Private
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district = Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
grades = 9-12
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principal = Kathy Grosso
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students = 138
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athletics = Football, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Track
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colors = Red and White
mascot = Tiger
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location = 20 Cherry Street
Battle Creek, MI
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country = USA
homepage = [http://bcacs.org BCACS]

St. Philip Catholic Central High School, located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo is a Roman Catholic high school in Battle Creek, Michigan. Enrollment is around 153.

The Curriculum

The curriculum at St. Philip Catholic Central High School surpasses national standards and state requirements. Students graduate with 29 academic credits, accomplished through courses offering four to five years of English, Theology, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.

Additionally, electives are available in Fine Arts, Computer Technology, Physical Education, and Choral & Instrumental music.

In the fall of 2006, new Apple iBook G4 laptop computers were issued to each incoming freshman.

The current principal is Ms. Kathy Grosso.

ports

The Fighting Tigers compete in Class D, Division 8 of the MHSAA. The school offers the following sports: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Softball, Men's Track, Women's Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Men's and Women's Swimming with Battle Creek Central, and Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, and Men's Soccer with Calhoun Christian.

St. Philip's is associated with the Saint Joseph Valley Conference until the beginning school year of (2009), and then will transfer into the SCAA.

The most recent Class D state Titles came in Girls' Cross Country (2006), and Volleyball (2007). Over the years they have won 21 state titles, 13 state runner ups, 58 regional crowns, and 77 district championships.

Noted alumnus

*Don Kent, American professional wrestler
*Mike Reilly, Major League Baseball umpire

External links

* [http://bcacs.org/ Official School website]