John F. Kennedy Catholic School (Ohio) Explained

John F. Kennedy Catholic School
Streetaddress:2550 Central Parkway Avenue SE
City:Warren
State:Ohio
Zipcode:44484
Country:United States
Coordinates:41.2169°N -80.7858°W
Religion:Roman Catholic
Oversight:Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
President:Joseph Kenneally
Principal:Alyse Consiglio
School Code:365330
Gender:Coed
Lower Age:12
Upper Age:18
Type:Private
Grades:612
Conference:Portage Trail Conference
Motto:Dedication ∙ Courage ∙ Integrity
Accreditation:Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, Ohio Department of Education
Team Name:Eagles
Colors:Navy Blue, White, Red
Yearbook:The Torch
Established:1964
Enrollment:302 (2017–18)

John F. Kennedy Catholic School, often referred to as Warren JFK, is a private, Catholic school in Warren, Ohio, United States. It is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown and is divided into two campuses: the Upper Campus for grades 6–12 and the Lower Campus for grades K–5. The school athletic teams are known as the Eagles. The current building opened in 1964 as a replacement for St. Mary High School and was known as John F. Kennedy High School. Initial plans called for the new building to be named Annunciation High School, but after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, area Catholics asked the diocese to name the new school after Kennedy. In 2007, the school expanded to grades K-12 and was renamed John F. Kennedy Catholic School by adding the former Blessed Sacrament School. A junior high school program for 7th and 8th grades was added to the high school building, which was renamed the Upper Campus, while the former Blessed Sacrament School was renamed the Lower Campus for grades K–6. Later, 6th grade was moved to the Upper Campus.[1] As of the 2017–18 school year, the school serves approximately 600 students in grades K–12, with over 300 at the Upper Campus.

Clubs and activities

From 2010 to 2014, each spring, the school put on a variety show encompassing aspects of both the performing arts and a visual art display. The show is called Kennedy Honors Excellence in the Arts, and was modeled after the Kennedy Center Honors that take place annually in Washington DC. The event showcased the talents of students in the areas of visual, vocal, instrumental and acting performance. In addition, the show paid tribute to an individual who has greatly benefited performing arts at JFK. Since 2015, the variety show has been rebranded Fiddlesticks and become almost entirely student-run.

Scholarships

Kennedy has a tuition assistance program for students in Grades K–12.[2]

Athletics

Kennedy varsity sports include:

State championships

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. News: JFK celebrates change and constancy at 50th anniversary . Sheehan, Pete . September 14, 2014 . The Catholic Exponent . . August 13, 2020.
  2. Web site: The Kennedy Experience - John F. Kennedy Catholic School. www.warrenjfk.com. October 6, 2015.
  3. Web site: Yappi Sports Football. February 12, 2007. Yappi. https://web.archive.org/web/20070113105137/http://www.yappi.com/football/StateChamps.html. January 13, 2007. dead.
  4. Web site: Track Scoreboard.