Maryvale Preparatory School
| Maryvale Preparatory School | |
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| Address | |
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11300 Falls Road Lutherville, Maryland, (Baltimore County) 21093 United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°25′48″N 76°41′8″W / 39.43000°N 76.68556°WCoordinates: 39°25′48″N 76°41′8″W / 39.43000°N 76.68556°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1945 |
| President | Tracey H. Ford |
| Upper School Head | Victor Shin |
| Middle School Head | Amy N. Belz |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Enrollment | 410 |
| Campus size | 115 acres (0.47 km2) |
| Color(s) | Red and Grey |
| Team name | Lions |
| Rival | Notre Dame Prep |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | Miscellany (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | The Grey Towers |
| Dean of Students | Jessica Vitrano Randisi |
| Athletic Director | Theresa Moeser |
| Website | http://www.maryvale.com |
Maryvale Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent school for girls in grades six through 12. Affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Maryvale combines tradition with the latest trends in technology and education to offer an invaluable 21st century, college preparatory learning experience. Maryvale is located in Lutherville, Maryland. It is also a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore.
After purchasing Wickcliffe Castle from Dr. Walter Wickes, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur opened Maryvale Trinity College Preparatory School on Sept. 9, 1945 with only 12 boarders and eight day students. In June 1954, the school began its transition to a day school only, with the last of its boarders graduating in 1956. In 1976, the school finished its evolution, becoming a day school for young women in grades six through 12. It has a long tradition of affiliation to the Virgin Mary. The combined Middle and Upper Schools have approximately 410 students. The current president of the school is Tracey H. Ford.
Maryvale, a Catholic independent girls' school serving grades six through 12, affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, provides an environment in which each student can reach her academic, spiritual, physical and civic potential in a loving, supportive and diverse community. Building upon its unique and special heritage, Maryvale's mission is to provide an exceptional education that responds to change and prepares young women for life.
Students have the option of purchasing the school ring in silver, gold or white gold with a square garnet stone. On one side is engraved the graduating year of the student above a lion, the school's mascot; the other side has engraved the school's name above the Maryvale crest. Students can have their names or initials engraved on the inside of the ring. Students are presented with the Maryvale ring in December of their junior year, in conjunction with the holy day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. A common tradition among students is to have their ring "turned" while on their finger a certain number of times between receiving it at the Ring Ceremony and attending the Junior Ring Dance. For example, a student in the class of 2011 would have their ring turned 111 times, symbolizing her affiliation and dedication to her class.
O Maryvale, we sing to thee, Whose every slope and tree, In noble mein praises God, As born of favored soil He trod. We hail thy towers grey and lofty, Thy wings of stone so strong. Thy Mary image greeting all who come, Who for her blessing long.
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