Academy of the Holy Names (Florida)

The Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa, Florida, is a Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school's mission is to empower students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives. It is the oldest Catholic school on Florida's West Coast and the second oldest high school in the state.[3][4]

Academy of the Holy Names
Address
3319 Bayshore Boulevard

Tampa
,
(Hillsborough County)
,
Florida
33629

United States
Coordinates27°54′53″N 82°29′37″W
Information
TypePrivate
Motto"Esse Quam Videri"
(To be, rather than to seem.)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
EstablishedJuly 17, 1881
FounderSisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
PresidentArthur Raimo
PrincipalBridgid Fishman (ES)
Stephanie Nitchals (HS)
GradesPK to 12
GenderCo-ed (PK-8)
Girls (9-12)
Number of students950
Campus size19 acres (77,000 m2)
Color(s)Navy Blue and Gold         
MascotJaguar
Team nameJaguars
AccreditationAdvancED, Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Catholic Conference, Florida Kindergarten Council
PublicationAccord (school magazine)[1]
NewspaperAchona[2]
YearbookEchoes
Director of AdmissionsPam Doherty A'87
Athletic DirectorKevin Vargas
Assistant Athletic DirectorChris Severini
Websitewww.holynamestpa.org

Notable former students

References
  1. "Accord Magazine - Academy of the Holy Names". www.holynamestpa.org. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. "Achona – School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa". Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  3. "Mission and Vision - Academy of the Holy Names". www.holynamestpa.org. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  4. "Plaque Marks Oldest School in Tampa". Tampa, FL Patch. July 26, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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