Archbishop Hoban High School

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Archbishop Hoban High School
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Address
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One Holy Cross Boulevard

Akron
,
Ohio
44306

United States
Coordinates41°3′45″N 81°29′44″W / 41.06250°N 81.49556°W / 41.06250; -81.49556Coordinates: 41°3′45″N 81°29′44″W / 41.06250°N 81.49556°W / 41.06250; -81.49556
Information
TypePrivate, Co-educational, College preparatory
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1953
OversightBrothers of Holy Cross
PresidentChris DiMauro ’99
PrincipalTK Griffith ’89
Grades9–12
Color(s)Navy blue and old gold   
Athletics conferenceNorth Coast League
NicknameKnights
NewspaperThe Visor
Websitewww.hoban.org

Archbishop Hoban High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school in Akron, Ohio, United States. It sponsored by the Catholic religious order Brothers of Holy Cross.

History[]

In the early 1950s, Archbishop Edward F. Hoban invited the Brothers of Holy Cross to staff a new high school in Akron to be named in his honor. Hoban is the third Holy Cross high school in the Cleveland Diocese, joining Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills and St. Edward High School in Lakewood. In 1953, Archbishop Hoban High School opened its doors.

Academics[]

In 1998, the U.S. Department of Education named Hoban a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Each year, Hoban students are recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Fine Arts Program[]

The Fine Arts department offers a wide range of electives spanning the areas of visual and performing arts. Throughout the years, the department has grown and developed a program of courses that follow curricula meeting the needs and National Standards for Education in the Arts.

Clubs and Activities[]

Hoban welcomes all students to explore their individual interests with a wide array of cocurricular opportunities. Student clubs and organizations provide ways for students to get involved in the life of the school, and provide opportunities for leadership and practicing organizational and teamwork skills. Through these activities, students create lifelong memories and friends.

Athletics[]

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships[]

Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association
  • Baseball 2021
  • Boys Golf 2020
  • Football - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020
  • Boys Basketball – 1989[1]
  • Boys Track and Field – 1992, 1993
  • Girls Basketball – 1988
  • Girls Softball – 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992[2]
  • Girls Volleyball – 1980, 1990, 1991, 1992[3]
  • Girls Soccer- 2015

Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association (OHSBVA)[]

Cocurricular Achievements[]

  • Mock Trial State Championships - 1994, 2006, 2011
  • Mock Trial State Runner-Up - 2009
  • Bad Luck Brian - 2012

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Yappi Sports Basketball D3". Archived from the original on 13 January 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  2. ^ "Yappi Sports Softball". Archived from the original on 13 January 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  3. ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Archived from the original on 31 December 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  4. ^ "LaTroy Lewis". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "John Neidert". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "Clay Pickering". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "Tyrell Sutton". Retrieved February 2, 2020.

External links[]

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