Cheverus High School is a private, Jesuit, college-preparatory school in Portland, Maine. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Cheverus High School was founded in 1917 as a Diocesan school and was named after French Roman Catholic Cardinal Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus. The Society of Jesus took over responsibility of the school in 1942.
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Campus
The school is located on property overlooking Portland's Back Cove. It consists of two buildings: the main building and Loyola Hall (named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola). Most math and science classes are taught in the main building, while English, history, theology, and fine arts classes are taught in Loyola Hall. The sports facilities are in the Rev. John Keegan Gymnasium, which connects to the main building. Also, the campus includes Boulos Stadium and Shea Field.
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History
Originally named The Catholic Institute High School, it was renamed Cheverus in 1925 after the first bishop of Boston, Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus. Cheverus was first located on Free Street, moved to Cumberland Avenue in 1946, and then moved to its current location on Ocean Avenue in 1952. Cheverus was originally run by diocesan priests. In 1942, the Society of Jesus assumed responsibility of the school.
In 2000, the school became coeducational.
In 1998, nine male alumni claimed that they had been molested while attending Cheverus. Two former faculty members were accused. The school confirmed the abuse and apologized to the victims. The victims also accused both Cheverus High School and the Portland Diocese of hiding information, and that they had previously known about the abuse.
Settlements to victims have reached a cumulative seven figures, with ongoing counseling additional.
Academics
Cheverus offers 12 AP classes, and has an honors option for most of its courses. Students must take 25.5 courses in 4 years, including at least 4 mathematics courses, 4 English courses, 4 theology courses, 3 science courses, 3 foreign language courses (continuing within the same language), and 3 social studies courses.
In 2005, the schools' average Verbal SAT score was 575, and the average math score was 576.
Dress code
Both male and female students are required to wear a suit coat, a button-down uniform shirt, and dress shoes. Male students must also wear a tie and dress pants, while females may wear either skirts or dress pants.
Notable alumni
- Joseph E. Brennan, former governor of Maine
- Ian Crocker, Olympic swimmer
- Garnet Hathaway, NHL player
- John Joubert, serial killer
- Dick Joyce, Major League baseball player
- Charles J. Loring, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient, namesake of Loring Air Force Base
- John O'Leary, Mayor of Portland, Maine, and U.S. Ambassador to Chile 1998-2001
Notable faculty
- Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State of Maine (1979-1988)
- John McLaughlin, political commentator (The McLaughlin Group)
References
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