Catholic Memorial High School
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Waukesha, Wisconsin, (Waukesha County) 53186 United States |
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| Coordinates | 43°0′9″N 88°13′13″W / 43.00250°N 88.22028°WCoordinates: 43°0′9″N 88°13′13″W / 43.00250°N 88.22028°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto |
Caritas in Omnibus (Charity in All Things) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1949 |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee |
| President | Very Rev. Paul Hartmann, M. Div., J.C.L. |
| Principal | Dr. Thomas Noonan |
| Faculty | 80 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 685 (2014-2015) |
| Color(s) | Marian Blue & Pontifical Gold |
| Athletics conference | Classic 8 Conference |
| Mascot | Crusader |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | The Crusaders |
| Yearbook | The Knight |
| Athletic Director | Matt Bergan |
| Retired Football Coach | Bill Young |
| Website | http://www.catholicmemorial.net |
Catholic Memorial High School (or CMH) is a co-educational Catholic high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Established in 1949, it is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and is a World School in the International Baccalaureate Organization.
In the early 1920s, St. Joseph's Parish in Waukesha County raised $10,000 for a high school. In 1949, Catholic Memorial High School opened as a parochial school for St. Joseph Parish. The school was named for the 23 men of St. Joseph's who died in World War II. Later, the dedication of the school was extended to include all graduates and former students of Catholic Memorial who have died in service to their country. With the contributions of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity, based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 97 freshmen began attending classes in September 1949. The last of the teaching sisters left CMH in June 2002 after more than 50 years of service. The school is now operated by a Board of Directors, comprising both lay persons and clergy.
In its first 10 years, enrollment at CMH grew to more than 500 (the capacity of the original building). In 1959, it became an Archdiocesan high school for the parishes of Waukesha County. Additions completed in 1961 included classrooms, a cafeteria, and the first gym. Six years later, the chapel, library, and theater were added. Phase I of another addition was completed in 1991. This new wing at the southwest corner of the building houses science, art, math, and foreign language facilities. In 1993, a gift from the will of Stephen Weber more than 40 years earlier was given to the school. This gift remains the school's largest donation. Subsequently, the original 1961 gym was named to honor Stephen's mother, Julia Weber. Phase II, which was started in 1997 and completed the following year, included the InPro Athletic Center, named after the company of a donor, included repairs to the original building, two computer labs, and a renovated theater. As part of this effort, the theater's stage was named "The Grasch Family Stage" after its donors.
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