Dominican Academy
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44 East 68th Street New York City (Upper East Side, Manhattan), New York 10065 United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°46′8″N 73°58′.5″W / 40.76889°N 73.966806°WCoordinates: 40°46′8″N 73°58′.5″W / 40.76889°N 73.966806°W |
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| Type | Private, All-Female |
| Motto |
"Veritas" (Truth) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1897 |
| President | Sr. Margaret Ormond, O.P. |
| Principal | Dr. Nicole Grimes |
| Faculty | 26 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 216 |
| Color(s) | Blue, White and Gold |
| Slogan | "Where Smart Girls Become Intelligent Women" |
| Athletics | Basketball, Cross-Country, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, and Volleyball |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | The Muse (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | Student Prints |
| Yearbook | The Dominican |
| School fees | $650 |
| Tuition | $16,200 |
| Admissions Director | Madeleine Metzler |
| Website | www.dominicanacademy.org |
Dominican Academy is a Catholic college preparatory school for girls founded by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs (now Dominican Sisters of Peace). It is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
The Mansion at 44 East 68th Street was built in 1921 as the private residence of Colonel Michael Friedsam, the former president of the B. Altman and Company and one of the premier art collectors in America at that time. The five-story building fashioned in limestone was designed by Frederick Frost, with wrought ironwork by Samuel Yellin. Friedsam's collection contained numerous masterpieces by artists such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Jan Van Eyck, and Botticelli. Many of the original architectural elements, including carved marble fireplaces, stained glass windows, and ornate woodwork, are still in place today creating a unique environment for learning.
Upon Friedsam's death, his collection, valued at a whopping $10,000,000 (in 1931), was split between the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum. The house itself went to Friedsam's close friend, Benjamin Altman of B. Altman and Co., under the provision that it be used for educational purposes. At that time, Altman sold the building to the Dominican Sisters for $1. Dominican Academy has seen hundreds of young women thrive in its hallowed halls.
At first, the only staircase in the building was the main red staircase. However in 1956, the chapel was destroyed by a fire which led to the Dominican Sisters taking many more safety precautions and building an extra black staircase on the opposite side of the building.
The Library, which previously held part of Colonel Friedsam’s extensive art collection, has over 7,000 books with special art, literature, and classics collections. The library subscribes to more than 60 magazines and newspapers.
The Science Lab was renovated over the summer of 2010, underwritten by the generosity of the Reunion Class of 1958 and the family of a beloved deceased alumna. Computers are readily available in the library, computer room and throughout the building for student use.
Established in 1897, Dominican Academy is named for its founders, the Dominican Sisters. The Dominican Sisters of Peace continue to sponsor the school. The president of Dominican Academy is Sr. Margaret Ormond, O.P., former prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, and a graduate of Dominican Academy. The current principal of Dominican Academy is Dr. Nicole Grimes, who joined the Dominican Academy family in 2014 and became principal in 2015.
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