- Notre Dame Preparatory School (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
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For other schools of the same name, see Notre Dame High School (disambiguation).
Notre Dame Preparatory Soccer School Address 171 South Street
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, (Worcester County), 01420
United StatesCoordinates 42°34′35″N 71°47′59″W / 42.57639°N 71.79972°WCoordinates: 42°34′35″N 71°47′59″W / 42.57639°N 71.79972°W Information Type Private, Coeducational, Day/Boarding school Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Established 1952 Grades 7–12/PG Enrollment 42 (2009) Average class size 4 Student to teacher ratio 6:1 Color(s) Black and White Nickname Crusaders Tuition $24,500 (Boarding); $5,000 (Day) Website School Website Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic high school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester. The population of the school is average 32–42 students. It is a small sized boarding and day school. The school is primarily known for its basketball program which has developed college and professional players as well as a private college prep school.
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Background
Notre Dame Preparatory School was established in 1952 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. [1]
Notable alumni
- Michael Beasley (1989–) forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team. Beasley declared for the 2008 NBA draft after leading the Big 12 in scoring (26.2) and rebounding (12.4) during his freshman season. He was named the league's Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. A first team All-American, Beasley was second in the voting for the 2008 John R. Wooden Award given to college basketball's top player.
- Derrick Caracter (1988–) power forward/center for the Los Angeles Lakers. Transferred to Notre Dame during his junior year.[2]
- Marcus Douthit (1999) Forward-Center who played for the Providence Friars. Douthit was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004 NBA Draft.[3]
- Paul Harris (1986) – Basketball player for Syracuse University.
- Shawn James – professional basketball player[4]
- William (Will) Anthony Blalock 1984– Professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons.
- Ryan Gomes (1982-) Basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Lazar Hayward (1986-) American basketball player who currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
References
- ^ NDPS. "Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Ma.". http://www.ndpschool.com/. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ Goodman, Jeff. "Heralded recruit struggles with expectations", USA Today, November 16, 2005. Accessed November 30, 2007.
- ^ "Former Friar Marcus Douthit selected in the NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers". Providence College Official Athletics Site – Men's Basketball. http://www.friars.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062504aaa.html. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
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External links
Categories:- High schools in Massachusetts
- Private schools in Massachusetts
- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Massachusetts
- Schools in Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Educational institutions established in 1952
- Massachusetts school stubs
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