Totino-Grace High School

Infobox Private School
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name = Totino-Grace High School


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established = 1966
type = Private
religion = Catholic
head_name = President
head = Brother Milton Barker, FSC
principal = Ms. Julie Michels
city = Fridley
state = Minnesota
country = USA
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enrollment = 1000
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colors = Blue, Gold
mascot = Eagle
conference = North Suburban
homepage = [http://www.totinograce.org/ www.totinograce.org] |

Totino-Grace High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Fridley, Minnesota. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Welcoming a student body that is academically, economically, and culturally diverse, they strive for equity and excellence in all programs. Recognizing the key elements of their mission as learning, faith, community, and service, they seek to provide a safe environment that places priority on mutual respect, self-discipline, and acknowledgment of the responsibility in the world community.

History

Totino-Grace was established in 1966 as Archbishop Grace High School by the Christian Brothers and The School Sisters of Notre Dame. The school was named after Archbishop Thomas Grace. In 1980, the school was renamed Totino-Grace High School in honor of benefactors Jim and Rose Totino.cite web|url=http://www.totinograce.org/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi|title=History of Totino-Grace|accessdate=2007-05-11|author=TGHS]

Athletics

Totino-Grace is known for excellence in athletics. They offer 18 different sport activities, including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheering, cross country, dance, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volley ball, weight lifting and wrestling. There are also a number of extracurricular organizations.The football team was Minnesota State Champions in 1977, 1978, 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007 in the Class AAAA division. The team also had a second place finish in 1989, and 18 total state tournament appearances.

Notable alumni

* Ralph Strangis - Voice of the Dallas Stars
* Anthony LaPanta - Twins Broadcaster

References

External links

* [http://www.totinograce.org/ Totino-Grace website]
* [http://totinograceeagles.pso.com/ Totino-Grace Sports]