St. John's College High School
| St. John's College High School | |
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| Address | |
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2607 Military Road, NW Chevy Chase, Washington DC 20015 United States |
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| Coordinates | 38°57′44″N 77°3′17″W / 38.96222°N 77.05472°WCoordinates: 38°57′44″N 77°3′17″W / 38.96222°N 77.05472°W |
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| Type | Private, Military |
| Motto |
Religio, Scientia (Latin) (Religion, Knowledge) |
| Religious affiliation(s) |
Roman Catholic (Lasallian) |
| Established | 1851 |
| President | Mr. Jeffrey Mancabelli |
| Principal | Christopher Themistos |
| Faculty | 75, with 70% hold a master’s degree or higher |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 1,200 (2016) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Campus size | 30 acres (120,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Scarlet and Gray |
| Athletics conference | WCAC |
| Accreditation | MSA |
| Dean of Students | Courtney Hall |
| Dean of Academics | Shannon Egan |
| Admissions Director | Susan Hinton |
| Athletic Director | Brian Griffin |
| Head of JROTC Program | CSM McConnell |
| JROTC website | JROTC website |
| Website | St. John's College High School |
St. John's College High School in Washington, D.C., established in 1851, is the second oldest Catholic Christian Brother's school in the United States, and the oldest Army JROTC school. It was founded by Brother John of Mary, F.S.C., and two other Christian Brothers in St. Matthew's parish, 15th and G Streets.
The second oldest Christian Brothers school in the United States, St. John's College was established for young men by Brother John of Mary, F.S.C., and two other Christian Brothers in St. Matthew's parish, 15th and G Streets NW. The three men had been members of the faculty of Calvert Hall College, Baltimore, since its founding in 1845.
A JROTC program, that is now optional, was established in 1915 under the guidance of the United States Army and Major J. Dupray. In addition to regular classroom instruction, cadets participate in regional and national competitions as members of Raiders, the Drill team (called the "McGovern Rifles", see Notable alumni below) and rifle team (Marksmanship club) and Color guard. The Regiment participates in many events each year, such as the annual Cherry Blossom Parade, and Presidential inaugurations (including the 2005 Inauguration of George W. Bush). As of 2005[update], 50 percent of the students participate in the JROTC Program.
Because of space limitations, the Brothers moved the school to Carroll Hall at 10th and G Streets NW in 1866 at the invitation of Father Walter. In 1868, the Brothers returned to St. Matthew's parish at the request of Father Charles White, who had built a new school named St. Matthew's Institute at the corner of 16th and L Streets NW.
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