Newport Central Catholic High School

Newport Central Catholic High School
To succeed you must believe, and we believe.
Address
13 Carothers Road Newport, Kentucky, (Campbell County), 41071  United States
Coordinates	39°5′11″N 84°28′59″W / 39.08639°N 84.48306°W / 39.08639; -84.48306Coordinates: 39°5′11″N 84°28′59″W / 39.08639°N 84.48306°W / 39.08639; -84.48306
Information
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Founded	1896
Oversight	Diocese of Covington
Principal	Bob Noll
Faculty	approx. 71[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	approx. 430[1]  (2010)
Color(s)	Royal Blue & Gold
Nickname	Thoroughbreds
Accreditation(s)	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [2]
Athletic Director	Rob Detzel
Website	http://www.ncchs.com

Newport Central Catholic High School (NCC) is a coed private secondary school in Newport, Kentucky and part of the Diocese of Covington. It is located in the center of Newport overlooking the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio Valley. Founded in 1896 with a Roman Catholic affiliation, it serves students in grades 9-12 in the Northern Kentucky area, mostly from Campbell County. The mascot is the Thoroughbred, and the school colors are royal blue and gold.^[1] NCC is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Demographics

In 2009–2010 school year, the total student population was 425. 97% were white and 3% were students of color. 25% of students are on some form of financial aid.^[1]

Athletics

Newport Central Catholic became a member of the Greater Cincinnati League in the 1940s^[3] but left after the 1970 season.^[4]

Notable alumni

This list includes alumni both of Newport Central Catholic and the two institutions that merged to form the modern school—the all-boys Newport Catholic High School and all-girls Our Lady of Providence High School.

• Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics basketball player and NBA MVP, 1973 - Named One of the Top Fifty Players of all time - Named to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1996), In 1990, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. — Newport Catholic, 1966
• Larry Staverman, NBA basketball player with the Cincinnati Royals, Chicago Zephyrs/Baltimore Bullets, Detroit Pistons — Newport Catholic
• Frank Jacobs, Kentucky "Mr. Football" Award winner, 1986, Notre Dame football and baseball player — last player to score a touchdown for Notre Dame in a National Championship game. Holds Notre Dame Record for most home runs (season). Newport Central Catholic, 1987
• Tricia Macke, TV anchor, WXIX-TV (Cincinnati) - Newport Central Catholic, 1987

External links

• Official website
• Girls' soccer

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/11234#Editor
2. ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/?. Retrieved 2009-06-23. ^{[dead link]}
3. ^ "History". Greater Catholic League. 2006-06-14. http://www.gclsports.com/contentPage.aspx?sec=12. Retrieved 2010-09-13. 
4. ^ Ernst, Ryan (2005-08-18). "Mr. NewCath" (PDF). The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. p. S7. http://timwaynecurtis.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/kyfoot6-7.pdf. Retrieved 2010-09-13.