Moeller High School

Archbishop Moeller High School
Moeller's school seal and logo[1] Nova bella elegit Dominus[1][2] Latin: "The Lord has chosen new wars"
Address
9001 Montgomery Road[3] Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County, 45242  United States
Coordinates	39°13′12″N 84°21′30″W / 39.22°N 84.35833°W / 39.22; -84.35833Coordinates: 39°13′12″N 84°21′30″W / 39.22°N 84.35833°W / 39.22; -84.35833
Information
School type	Private Comprehensive, Parochial, College-preparatory high school
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	Fall 1958[4]
Founded	1959[citation needed]
Opened	September 1960[4]
Status	Open
School district	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Authority	Society of Mary
CEEB Code	361033[5]
President	William Hunt[6]
Principal	Blane Collison[6]
Grades	9-12
Gender	Male
Enrollment	925[7]  (2011-2012)
Average class size	22.4[7]
Student to teacher ratio	16:1[7]
Campus type	Suburban
Houses	6 houses
Color(s)	Blue and gold[1]
Slogan	"What can gold do for you?"
Song	Crusaders' Anthem[1]
Fight song	Blue and Gold Fight Song[1]
Athletics conference	GCL South
Mascot	Crusader[1]
Rival	St. Xavier High School
Accreditation(s)	Ohio Catholic Accrediting Association[7]
Publication	The Squire
Newspaper	'The Crusader'
Yearbook	'The Templar'
Tuition	$10,590.00 (2011–12)[8]
Website	http://www.moeller.org/

Archbishop Moeller High School (known as Moeller, pronounced /ˈmoʊlər/, US dict: mōl′·lər) is a private, all-male, college-preparatory high school in the suburbs of Cincinnati, in Hamilton County, Ohio. It is currently one of five all-male Catholic high schools in the Cincinnati area.

Established in 1958 and opened in 1960,^[4] Moeller quickly gained a reputation for its athletic excellence, winning seven state football championships and five national football championships in its first 24 years, led by coach Gerry Faust.

History

Archbishop Moeller High School was established in Fall 1958 when Archbishop Karl J. Alter appointed Monsignor Edward A. McCarthy and Brother Paul Sibbing, S.M., to supervise the planning and construction of a new high school near Montgomery, Ohio. Funds for the school were provided by Catholic parishioners in the Cincinnati area as part of the Archbishop's High School Fund Campaign. Archbishop Alter named the school Archbishop Moeller High School to commemorate the fourth Archbishop of Cincinnati, Henry K. Moeller.^[4]

Moeller High School opened its doors in September 1960, along with La Salle High School, a fellow Cincinnati Archdiocesan school. Marianist Brother Lawrence Eveslage, S.M., was appointed the first principal, and the faculty consisted of Marianist priests and brothers as well as laity. Moeller High School's first class graduated in 1964. Since then, over 6,000 graduates have become Moeller High School alumni.^[4]

When it opened its doors in 1960, Moeller High School received students from over 15 parishes in the northeastern part of the Greater Cincinnati area, drawing from Roger Bacon High School and Purcell Marian High School, two other all-male comprehensive Cincinnati Archdiocesan schools. Moeller High School now accepts students from beyond its traditional boundaries, using a three-tiered system of enrollment.^[9]

Academics

Laptop program

Starting with the freshman class of 1999, Moeller High School adopted a new laptop program. All freshmen are required to lease laptops through the program to assist in education.^[10] Leasing costs are included as part of school tuition. The laptops are equipped to use the new network installed in the school, and teachers are encouraged to use the laptops to do more in the classroom. Common uses for the laptops include writing papers, doing research (using both the Internet and the school's reference systems), and presenting projects. Many textbooks have been replaced by electronic versions. Starting with the class of 2012, students began leasing Tablet PCs rather than standard laptops, allowing them to take notes within OneNote without needing to type.

Quite a number of countermeasures have been installed to counteract misuse of the computers, including web filtering, to monitor how students use their computers.^{[citation needed]}

Notable alumni

Media

• Paul Keels – play-by-play announcer for Ohio State University football and basketball on WBNS-FM

Politics

• John Boehner – U.S. Congressman for Ohio's 8th congressional district and 61st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives^[11]
• Frank Brogan - Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
• Tom Raga – Ohio State Representative, former Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
• Bob Schaffer – U.S. Congressman for Colorado's 4th congressional districtColorado State Senator 1987-1996, Chairman of the Colorado State Board of Education.
• Joe Uecker – Ohio State Representative (R–66)

Sports

Baseball

• Buddy Bell – former third baseman and manager^[12]
• David Bell – son of Buddy Bell; professional baseball player
• Mike Bell – son of Buddy Bell and brother of David Bell; former third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds^[13]
• Andrew Brackman – professional baseball player
• Ken Griffey, Jr. – former outfielder/designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox
• Adam Hyzdu – professional baseball player
• Barry Larkin – former shortstop^[12] for the Cincinnati Reds
• Stephen Larkin – brother of Barry Larkin; minor league baseball player
• Bill Long – professional baseball player
• Len Matuszek – major league outfielder and first baseman^[13]
• Eric Surkamp - professional baseball player

Basketball

• Byron Larkin – college basketball player, Xavier University's all-time leading scorer^[14]
• Mike Sylvester – college and pro basketball player, University of Dayton

Football

• Doug Williams – Lexington All-American and professional football NFL Houston Oilers offensive tackle
• Bob Crable (1978) – Notre Dame All-American and professional football linebacker
• Russ Huesman – head college football coach for the Chattanooga Mocs
• Greg Jones – linebacker, New York Giants; All-American at Michigan State
• Mark Kamphaus – Arena Football League quarterback, Albany Firebirds
• Michael Muñoz – college football offensive lineman; son of Anthony Muñoz
• Rob Murphy – 2 time All-American, Ohio State professional football offensive lineman, NFL- 6 years CFL 6 years currently with Toronto Argonauts
• Doug Rosfeld – former University of Cincinnati and NFL football player for the Cleveland Browns; now a history teacher at Moeller^[15][16][17]
• Matt Tennant – 2010 5th-round pick of the New Orleans Saints out of Boston College
• Tom Waddle – professional football player for the Chicago Bears. Radio personality on ESPN 1000 AM in Chicago
• Greg Hudson — Assistant Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach — Florida State University
• Rico Murray - Undrafted free agent signee by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Notable faculty and staff

• Bob Crable (2000–2007) – Notre Dame All-American and professional football linebacker; later head coach and religion teacher at Moeller^[18]
• Geoffrey Girard – fiction writer; now teaches English at Moeller^[16]
• Gerry Faust – head football coach at Moeller; later head coach at the University of Notre Dame and University of Akron
• Tim Rose (1964–1966) – assistant coach at Moeller; later head football coach at Miami University

Athletics

The Moeller Crusaders have a long history of athletic success. During the 1970s and 1980s, the football team won several national titles and many other championships.^[19] The baseball team, under the direction of head coach Mike Cameron, has produced many stars, some of which have moved on to Major League Baseball. Among these graduates are Barry Larkin, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Adam Hyzdu. Mike Cameron retired after the 2007 season and assistant coach Tim Held took over. Held took the 2008 team to the final four in his first year at the helm. It was the school's sixth final four appearance. The basketball team has achieved recent success since the mid-1990s. Since 1992, Moeller had won/shared 9 conference titles. Since 1999 Moeller Basketball has won 3 State Titles while going to 4 State Final Fours. In 2004, led by 5 starters who would go on to play NCAA Division I basketball, Moeller reached as high as the top 10 in USA Today's national poll. Since 2000, the Moeller Basketball Program has sent more than a dozen players on to play NCAA Division I Basketball. The wrestling team at Moeller is also known for being one of the premier programs in the state, as well as the nation.^{[citation needed]}

The lacrosse team have won two state titles and have been a constant force in the state and midwest. The team had a good run of success in the early to mid 90's but has since found it to come by as the competition level has increased. Nonetheless they maintain their position as one of the top five teams in the state every year.^{[citation needed]}

Moeller High School's athletic teams – with the exception of boxing, lacrosse, skiing, and volleyball – are sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and compete in the Greater Catholic League South, along with Elder, St. Xavier and La Salle High Schools.^{[citation needed]} The Greater Catholic League, more commonly known as the GCL, is often considered one of the premier high school conferences in the country.^{[citation needed]}

Recently^[when?], Moeller unveiled plans to build a multipurpose stadium on campus (named Gerry Faust Athletic Complex with an 8-foot bronze statue honoring him at the entrance); however, the plan faced strong criticism from neighboring homeowners, and Moeller's request to change the zoning regulation was denied. Moeller has appealed.^[20] As of March 2008, the football field portion is fully completed and ready for immediate use. Moeller's football team has played in University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium as their home field over the last several years, but starting in 2009, they began using Lockland Stadium instead.^[21] Moeller High School's gymnasium, featuring two JumboTron screens, was named one of the top places for high school basketball by USA Today.^{[citation needed]}

OHSAA team championships

• Football - 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985^[22][23]
• Baseball - 1972, 1989, 1993, 2004, 2009^[23][24]
• Basketball - 1999, 2003, 2007^[23]

Non-OHSAA championships^{[citation needed]}

• Lacrosse – 1992, 1993 (Ohio High School Lacrosse Association)
• Volleyball – 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009 (Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association)
• Rugby - 2010

The 2007 title went to the second team in Ohio high school men's volleyball history to go undefeated.^{[citation needed]}

Social justice

Moeller High School is dedicated to advocating Social Justice both in Cincinnati and the World. Through programs such as:

• March for Life
• Matthew 25 Ministries
• Moeller Advocates For Common Hope (formerly known as Moeller Advocates For Community Housing) (M.A.C.H.1)
• Unified for UNIFAT

School publications

The Crusader

Moeller's student-run newspaper, The Crusader, is consistently recognized as being one of the top in the region. It features eight-to-twelve pages, two of which have full color, and a variety of content, including news, features, sports, and cultural information. The Journalism I and Journalism II classes are primarily responsible for reporting, writing, and designing the paper. Students outside of these classes are also encouraged to submit story ideas and content. All content is approved by the school's administration before it is published. In 2009, The Crusader moved from a quarterly to a monthly publication.

In 2008, The Crusader won First Place^{[clarification needed]}, the second highest honor a high school newspaper can receive from the American Scholastic Press Association.^[25] The contest judged The Crusader on writing, layout, and visual quality.

The Squire

The Squire is a student literary journal that features stories, poems, and essays written by Moeller students. It is currently printed annually, and all students may submit to The Squire at anytime. The magazine also features student artwork. Selected works for publication are chosen by Moeller's Creative Writing Club, who also edit and publish the journal each year.

WMOE

Moeller has recently begun a weekly 30-minute Web broadcast as an offshoot of The Crusader student newspaper. The "radio program," titled WMOE, is produced entirely by the students of Journalism I and Journalism II, and features interviews, news, editorials, sports, reviews, and features on Moeller, as well as local and world news.

House system

In 2005, Moeller instituted a house system. There are six houses: Zaragoza, Zehler, Eveslage, Quiroga, Pilar, and Trinity. Each house name has something to do with the Marianist order. The six houses are also divided into mentor groups, which is like a homeroom class, consisting of about twenty students, five from each grade. This allows interaction between grades.

The six houses also compete every year in areas such as grades, detentions, service, and competitions such as the Crusader Games.

References

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2. ^ Judges 5:8 4
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12. ^ ^{a b} "SCOUTING; The Home Team". The New York Times (The New York Times Company). 1986-08-20. http://www.nytimes.com/1986/08/20/sports/scouting-the-home-team.html. Retrieved 2007-10-05. 
13. ^ ^{a b} Archbishop Moeller High School. "Career Hitting Records". http://www.moeller.org/Page.aspx?pid=202. Retrieved 2007-10-19. 
14. ^ Tifft, Doug (2009-04-15). "Eight days later: at last, it’s Mack". The Xavier Newswire (Xavier University). http://www.xavier.edu/newswire/editions/090415/front.cfm. Retrieved 2009-04-29. 
15. ^ Knight, Andy (2000-12-08). "Meet UC's Doug Rosfeld". The Cincinnati Enquirer (Gannett Company). http://www.cincinnati.com/sports/120800_rosfeld.html. Retrieved 2007-09-08. 
16. ^ ^{a b} Archbishop Moeller High School (2007). "Moeller Directory". Archived from the original on July 6, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070706050218/http://www.moeller.org/Home/FacultyStaff/MoellerDirectory/tabid/621/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2007-08-09. 
17. ^ Curnutte, Mark (08 May 2001). "Quarterbacks are quick study". The Cincinnati Enquirer. http://bengals.enquirer.com/2001/05/08/ben_bengals_qbs_are.html. Retrieved 24 October 2011. 
18. ^ Groeschen (2001-08-24). "Moeller coach Bob Crable draws spotlight". The Cincinnati Enquirer (Gannett Company). http://www.cincinnati.com/preps/2001/08/24/pre_moeller_coach.html. Retrieved 2011-09-13. 
19. ^ Ruibal, Sal (2004-10-05). "Cincinnati schools play catch up with Moeller". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2004-10-05-moeller_x.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-21. 
20. ^ Sycamore Township, Ohio. "Updated MOELLER Information". Archived from the original on 2007-10-05. http://web.archive.org/web/20071005071208/http://www.sycamoretownship.org/zoning_moeller.html. 
21. ^ "Directions to Home Fields". Moeller High School. Archived from the original on 2009-11-11. http://www.webcitation.org/5lDLVex7I. Retrieved 2009-11-11. 
22. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Football". http://www.yappi.com/football/StateChamps.html. Retrieved 2009-01-23. 
23. ^ ^{a b c} OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". http://www.ohsaa.org/. Retrieved 2009-06-07. 
24. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". http://www.yappi.com/baseball/StateChamps.html. Retrieved 2009-01-23. 
25. ^ "Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic Yearbooks, Magazines and Newspapers". Archived from the original on 2009-03-12. http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asan.com%2Faspa1.htm&date=2009-03-12. Retrieved 2009-03-12. 

External links

• Official website
• "Moeller Basketball Gym"