Bishop Ireton High School

Bishop Ireton High School
Address
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
United States
Coordinates 38°48′33″N 77°4′51″W / 38.80917°N 77.08083°W / 38.80917; -77.08083Coordinates: 38°48′33″N 77°4′51″W / 38.80917°N 77.08083°W / 38.80917; -77.08083
Information
Type Parochial; Private
Motto "Advance Always in Christ"
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1964
Oversight Diocese of Arlington
Head of school Dr. Thomas Curry
Grades 9–12
Gender Coeducational
Enrollment 800
Color(s) Cardinal Red and Gold           [1]
Athletics conference Washington Catholic Athletic Conference
Nickname Cardinals
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
Newspaper The BI Word
Yearbook Flight
Website www.bishopireton.org

Bishop Ireton High School is a Roman Catholic high school located in Alexandria, Virginia. The school was founded in 1964 by the Oblates of St. Francis DeSales, and named in honor of Peter Leo Ireton, Bishop of Richmond from 1945 to 1958.[3] The school originally admitted only male students. Bishop Ireton, more commonly known as "BI" or simply "Ireton", became coeducational in 1990 after the closing of sister school, St. Mary's Academy. In 2008, the Oblates withdrew their presence from Ireton[4] and the school is now solely managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

Administration

The school is administered by a Head of School, who is supported by the Principal. Other members of the Administrative team include: the Chaplin/Director of Campus Ministry, the Senior Director of Institutional Advancement, the Director of Operations, the Director of Athletics, and the Director of Finance. The Principal is also supported by two Assistant Principals, one for Academics and another for Student Life.

Student Council Association (SCA)

The Student Council is organized in the following manner:

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors are elected by their classmates and two upperclassmen (Juniors or Seniors) are elected as student body President and one Vice President. The class officers are organized as follows:

  • One President and three or four officers for each class

The SCA meets once a week and plans important events, such as Homecoming Week, Adopt a Family, Dress Out Day Fundraisers, the Winter Ball, and the Lenten Service Drive. These students also have a role in graduation, having the privilege of going first and carrying flags and gonfalons.

Academics

The Academic Department offers three levels: CP (College Preparatory), HN (Honors), and AP (Advanced Placement).

· The school offers 22 Advanced Placement courses and 41 honors courses and two dual enrollment courses with Northern Virginia Community College

· More than 80% of Bishop Ireton faculty has advanced degrees

· The school's unique advisory program matches students and teachers in partnerships for all four years at Ireton

· For students who need personalized support,BI's Academic Enrichment Program helps students reach their potential

· Nine Ireton students have been appointed to U.S. Service Academies the last two years

· The Class of 2017 received $20 million in scholarships to colleges and universities and 100% of the class was accepted to college.

Athletics

Bishop Ireton competes in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference which is home to schools such as Gonzaga College High School, St. John's College High School and DeMatha Catholic High School although the school plays an independent football schedule. The school has had many student athletes go on to attend college on athletic scholarship. Ireton has several noteworthy rivals, including:

Among the many sports played at Ireton are football, field hockey, cheerleading, cross country, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, track and field, wrestling, ice hockey, golf, swimming & diving, volleyball, soccer, tennis, softball, rowing, water polo, and indoor track. Almost 9 out of every 10 students at Ireton will have been engaged in an athletic activity at least once in their high school career.

School Spirit

Bishop Ireton's mascot is the Cardinal and students have a tremendous amount of school spirit.

Fine and Performing Arts

Music

The Bishop Ireton Music Department offers students the opportunity to explore their passion for music. The school offers a variety of musical groups including: the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz and String Ensembles, Guitar Performers, and the Choir. In 2016, our Symphonic Wind Ensemble and members of our Concert Choir played in the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center. Each year over Spring Break, the Wind Ensemble has the honor of performing internationally. Recent trips have taken the group to France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. The 2018 tour will take the Wind Ensemble back to France. Past performance venues for Bishop Ireton Chamber Ensembles have included the White House, French Embassy, National Building Museum, Lee Fendall House, and the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Bishop Ireton's Music Department is led by Dr. Randall Eyles who is supported by Mr. Dan Kosko.

Theater

The cast and crew of Something's Afoot at Bishop Ireton High School were nominated for 13 Cappie Awards, a record high for the school.

Bishop Ireton Theatre Arts' award-winning program stages two mainstage shows each season; one play and one musical. In addition, the student-run Bishop Ireton Drama Club holds many events throughout the year including a trip to New York. Hundreds of students have passed through Ireton's drama program and many students are currently enrolled in acting, stage crafts, and costuming classes. Other drama events include the annual Evening of the Arts where student-directed one acts are displayed. Bishop Ireton's Garwood Whaley Auditorium is home to the Bishop Ireton theatre program. The 783-seat space[5] is a fully equipped theatrical venue that plays host to many other functions within the school.

Student Life

Students are provided leadership activities, opportunities to pursue their passions and all of the fun that high school provides. Each year celebrations include, Spirit Week, Homecoming, Feast Week, Winter Ball and Junior and Senior Prom. Additionally, as a school we are engaged in service to our local community, national and international partners. Student's participate in monthly Dress-out-days, regular retreats and class competitions. Our Student leaders plan retreats, school prayer services, organize tutoring for their peers and volunteer in the community.

Clubs

Almost every Bishop Ireton student participates in at least one of the nearly 60 clubs on campus. If students don't find one that inspires them, they can find an adviser, submit a proposal and start one of their own. Recently formed clubs include the Maker and Tinker Club, the Coding Club, Girls who Code, and the Fishing Club.

Dances

  • Homecoming Dance
  • Winter Ball (A semi-formal dance, in which all proceeds benefit Bishop Ireton's sister school in Haiti, Louverture-Cleary)
  • Prom (Juniors and Seniors are invited)

Senior All Night Grad Party

Events normally include swimming, laser tag, blackjack, races, obstacle courses, karaoke, and prizes. It is generally not over until 5:30 AM the following morning.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Bishop Ireton High School Football". Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  2. ↑ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  3. ↑ History of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales at Bishop Ireton
  4. ↑ "Principal, Oblates to Leave Bishop Ireton HS". Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "Online Exclusive: Whaley Auditorium at Bishop Ireton High School". Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  6. ↑ Harrington, Richard (27 April 1988). "The Making of `Muldoon'; Jon Carroll & Brian Ruberry's Musical Connection". Washington Post. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  7. ↑ Azzerrad, Michael (1993). Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana. Doubleday. p. 148. ISBN 0-385-47199-8.
  8. ↑ "Grad Glimpses". The Cardinal Connection (Winter 2009/2010): 6. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  9. ↑ "Bishop Ireton High School Announces Andrew Rodriguez, '08 wins Campbell Trophy". Bishop Ireton High School. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  10. ↑ "Kentucky Transfer Morakinyo Williams Signs With Duquesne". CBS Interactive. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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