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Seattle Preparatory School, popularly known as Seattle Prep, is a Jesuit high school located on the north slope of Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington, United States. It is operated independent of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle. Until 1974, it only admitted boys. Image File history File links Prep. ... Image File history File links Prep. ... The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... Capitol Hill Capitol Hill is the second most densely populated neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, United States, after Belltown (the north part of downtown). ... Seattle redirects here. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is an ecclessiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States and is led by an archbishop which pastors the motherchurch in the City of Seattle, Cathedral of Saint James. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ...

Early history

Seattle Prep was founded in 1891 by two Jesuits, Father Victor Garrand and Father Adrian Sweere, as the School of the Immaculate Conception. Its original location was St. Francis Hall at the corner of 6th Avenue and Spring Street in downtown Seattle, and the school offered both high-school and college-level classes. In 1898, the school changed its name to Seattle College and moved to First Hill, at which point the high school split off as Seattle College High School and moved to its present location. Seattle College High School changed its name to Seattle Preparatory School in 1933; Seattle College changed its name to Seattle University in 1948. The school's motto is "Virtus in Arduis" or "virtue in all work." Additionally, the school incorporates the Jesuit motto of "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam" which means, literally, "For the Greater Glory of God." The schools mascot is the Panther. Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ... Downtown Seattle, from top of Space Needle (looking south) Map of downtown Seattle Downtown is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. ... College (Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an educational institution. ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... First Hill is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, named for the hill on which it is located. ... Year 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Centennial Fountain, designed by George Tsutakawa. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Curriculum

Seattle Prep is still closely tied to Seattle University, and not just by their common Jesuit heritage (both schools are still managed by the Jesuit Order). Seattle Prep has an innovative curriculum arrangement with Seattle University wherein students of Seattle Prep can qualify for admission to Seattle University after three years of education at Seattle Prep under the Matteo Ricci College program, named after the 16th Century Jesuit missionary to China Matteo Ricci. Students admitted to Seattle University under the Matteo Ricci College program can acquire a Bachelor of Arts degree after three more years, thus reducing the combined study requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree to six years, versus eight years in a traditional four year high school and a traditional four year college. Students can then elect a course load at Seattle University with electives which can qualify for a second bachelor's degree with an additional year of study (it is not uncommon for a student to acquire two bachelor's degrees through this program of study, such as one in the humanities and another in the sciences.) This unique curriculum arrangement is fully accredited and has received several awards, including recognition from the prestigious Academy for Educational Development as "one of the twelve most successful educational innovations" in America. Matteo Ricci College, part of Seattle, Washingtons Seattle University, allows students from Seattle Preparatory School and select other area high schools to graduate with a bachelors degree in humanities or teaching after as little as three years in high school and three years in college. ... Matteo Ricci. ...

Not all Seattle Prep students elect or are able to pursue the Matteo Ricci program. Instead many pursue a traditional four year course of study at Seattle Prep and then pursue other arrangements (entrance into a four-year college, or a two-year college).

Seattle Prep emphasizes its curriculum for college preparation. Its literature and humanities courses are known as Collegio. Collegio combines the study of literature and social studies into a single interdisciplinary course. Art is taught in AAD (Artistic/Aesthetic Development) and freshman physical education is taught in PPD (Psychological-Physical Development).

A wide variety of extracurricular activities are offered at Seattle Prep including Chess Team, Mock Trial, Dance Team, Yearbook, Newspaper, ASB, Photography Club, Global Justice Coaltion, Community Service Club, Philisophy Club, and Drama.

Physical structure

In the 1950s, McDonnell Hall was added to the existing Adelphia Hall, and in the 1960s, Peyton Hall was added across the parking lot from McDonnell and Adelphia Halls. The McHugh Gymnasium was built in front of Adelphia Hall in the 1970s, a result of the school's first major fundraising campaign. Funds from this campaign were used to remodel the third florr of Adelphia Hall for improved science facilities. During this time the library, which them became known as Loyola Library, was moved to Peyton Hall. the first thing that was invented was the automatic DILDO. Education grew explosively because of a very strong demand for high school and college education. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ...

There were several major additions to Seattle Prep in the late 1990s. A new underground parking garage was built to replace the old parking lot, which was replaced by a grass quad. In addition, St. Ignatius Hall was erected across from Peyton and McDonnell Halls. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Quadrangle of University of Sydney In architecture, a quadrangle, or more colloquially, quad, is a space or courtyard, usually square or rectangular in plan, the sides of which are entirely or mainly occupied by parts of a large building. ...

In 2007, the PACCAR Commons were completed, including new office space in which the reception area would be located. As of March 2007, construction is underway on the Thomas Healey, S.J. Theater and Classrooms. This is the first major renovation since the addition of St. Ignatius Hall. The theatre, which would also serve the school as a location where masses would take place, also features an orchestra pit. This orchestra pit runs on hydraulics, being moved down during plays and being moved up during masses. The workout rooms and locker rooms will also be altered in this remodel. The space below the theater will be used for classroom space for the arts classes. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Notable alumni

Prominent alumni of Seattle Prep include Greg Nickels, the current mayor of Seattle, Mike McGavick, the former CEO of Safeco and former Republican candidate for the United States Senate, professional tennis player Tom Gorman, Martell Webster of the Portland Trailblazers, Bryce Fisher of the Tennessee Titans, and current Sacramento Kings basketball player Spencer Hawes. Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels Gregory J. Greg Nickels (born August 7, 1955) became the 51st and current mayor of Seattle, Washington on January 1, 2002. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Mike McGavick Michael S. Mike McGavick (born February 7, 1958 in Seattle, Washington) is a former American business executive and a graduate of the University of Washington. ... Safeco Corporation (NYSE: SAF) is a major American national insurance company. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... Tom Gorman (born December 19, 1946 in Seattle, Washington) played professional and amateur tennis in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and served successfully as Captain of the United States Davis Cup team. ... Martell Webster (born December 4, 1986 in Edmonds, Washington) is an American professional basketball player currently a member of the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. The 67 (2. ... The Portland Trail Blazers are a National Basketball Association team based in Portland, Oregon. ... The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. ... Spencer Hawes (born April 28, 1988, in Seattle, Washington) is an American basketball player who was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2007 NBA Draft. ...

Seattle Prep activities

Seattle Prep has a rich athletic tradition and has won numerous league, and state titles in many different men's and women's sports. By size, Prep is a lower-end 2A class school, but plays up in 3A classification. In 2006 the men's basketball team, led by current Sacramento Kings player Spencer Hawes, won the 3A state championship (it has also won in 2000; the women won in 2002) ^{[citation needed]}. Prep's volleyball team won three straight state titles from 2001 - 2003 ^{[citation needed]}. The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. ... Spencer Hawes (born April 28, 1988, in Seattle, Washington) is an American basketball player who was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2007 NBA Draft. ...

Seattle Prep won Mock Trial State in 2003, 2004, and 2007. Competing at the National Level, Seattle Prep has placed sixth once and sixteenth twice.

Prep men's cross country team won the title in 1966 (led by future 4th place finisher in the Montreal Olympics marathon Don Kardong), 1972 and 2000. Under current head coach Dr. John "Doc" Robertson, Prep's mens cross country teams have finished as one of the top four 3A teams for every year but one since 1996. During that span, Prep has never placed lower than second in the Metro League. 2006 saw Prep gain its first All-American in cross country, Max O'Donoghue-McDonald, who placed 15th at the Footlocker Nationals meet. Max also broke a longstanding Lower Woodland course record, clocking 15:22 for the 5 kilometer distance. Also in 2006, Prep won its first women's Metro League team title. The Minnesota State Highschool Cross Country Meet A cross country race in Seaside, Oregon. ... Don Kardong (Dec. ...

In 1998, Seattle Prep junior Patrick Fowler set the national high school 100-yard-breaststroke record in a time of 53.66, splitting a 25.05 at the 50 yard mark ^{[citation needed]}. The record still stands.

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