Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School
Address
13651 Hays Road
Spring Hill, (Pasco County), Florida 34610
 United States
Coordinates 28°21′24″N 82°33′52″W / 28.35667°N 82.56444°W / 28.35667; -82.56444Coordinates: 28°21′24″N 82°33′52″W / 28.35667°N 82.56444°W / 28.35667; -82.56444
Information
Type Private, Roman Catholic
Motto Domine, dirige nos. "Lord, guide us."
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s) St. Charles Borromeo
Founded 2003
Founder Bishop Robert Nugent Lynch
School code 101850
Principal Camille Jowanna
Chaplain Father Michael Suszynski
Faculty 25
Grades 9 - 12
Gender Co-educational
Enrollment 320
Student to teacher ratio 13:1
Campus size 88.76 acres
Color(s) Blue and Gold         
Athletics FHSAA 3A
Sports Soccer, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball
Team name Hurricanes
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Affiliation Diocese of St. Petersburg
Asst. Principal Rick LeGendre
Asst. Dean for Student Growth Jenalisa Zummo
Athletic Director Jeff Swymer
Guidance Counselor Dr. Aaron Hale
Campus Minister Andy Gotsch
Website www.bmchs.com

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School (BMCHS)[1] is a private high school located in northern Pasco County, not far from Spring Hill, in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

General Information

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School was established in 2003. It is named after Charles Borromeo McLaughlin, the first Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. An avid pilot, Bishop McLaughlin would meet the pastoral demands of a large diocese by flying from event to event in order to keep pace with his schedule. This fast-paced ministry affectionately earned him the nickname of "Hurricane Charlie." Therefore, BMCHS is the home of the "Hurricanes."

The school's inaugural principal was Jane Moerschbacher, who held the position until she retired in 2007. The school's current principal is Camille Jowanna, who, as a 7th grader, received the Sacrament of Confirmation from the school's namesake, Bishop McLaughlin.

Bishop McLaughln Catholic High School is ranked as the 6th Best Catholic High School in the state of Florida for 2019, as rated by NICHE.[2] BMCHS is experiencing continued growth and is known for its high academic standards, use of technology in the classroom, growing sports program and fine arts program.

BMCHS offers various forms of financial assistance, such as variable rate tuition. Assistance is also available from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, the Mary C. Forbes Foundation, the Catholic Foundation, Step Up For Students and the McKay Scholarship.[3]

The school's athletic program is a Division 3A participating member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). BMCHS offers participation in competitive sports such as girls' volleyball, boys' football, cross-country, golf, swimming, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, boys' baseball; girls' softball, cheerleading, track & field and tennis.

Clubs and activities include Student Government, Yearbook, STEM Club, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Key Club, Teen Court, Student Ambassadors, Peer Ministry, Show Choir and Drama Club.[3]

Significant dates

January 20, 2000 - Diocese acquired the land for the future home of BMCHS.[4]

May 30, 2002 - Construction of the new BMCHS begins.

August 11, 2003 - BMCHS welcomed its first freshman class.

May 29, 2007 - Commencement was held for the school's first graduating senior class.

Notable alumni

Notable alumni and former students of Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School:

References

  1. ↑ "Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Official Website". Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  2. ↑ "2019 Best Catholic High Schools in Florida". Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  3. 1 2 "BMCHS Hurricanes Q & A". Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Warranty Deed". December 20, 2000. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  5. ↑ "MLB.com 2017 Prospect Watch". Major League Baseball.
  6. ↑ Belinsky, Hudson (April 12, 2017). "Nate Pearson Progressing as Draft Nears". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. ↑ Chisholm, Gregor (June 13, 2017). "Toronto takes hard-throwing Pearson at 28". MLB.com. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (June 12, 2017). "Blue Jays select Warmoth, Pearson with first-round draft picks". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Blue Jays officially sign first-round picks Warmoth, Pearson". Sportsnet. June 28, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  10. ↑ "2017 Draft: Signing and Bonus Tracker". MLB.com. Retrieved July 5, 2017.

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