Marian High School (Michigan)
Marian High School | |
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Address | |
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7225 Lahser Road , 48301 | |
Coordinates | 42°32′4″N 83°15′46″W / 42.53444°N 83.26278°W |
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Type | Private, All-Girls |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Established | 1959 |
President | Heather Greig Sofran '96 |
Principal | Stacey Cushman |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 370 (2023-2024) |
Student to teacher ratio | 15 |
Color(s) | Mustang Blue and Strong Yellow |
Athletics conference | Catholic High School League and Michigan High School Athletic Association |
Nickname | Mustangs |
Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Publication | The Marian Monitor |
Yearbook | The Marian Way |
Affiliation | Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, MI |
Website | www |
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Marian High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school preparatory college for girls in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[3]
History
[edit]Marian High School, founded in 1959, is sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 2014, Marian High School fired Barbara Webb, a lesbian chemistry teacher, for becoming pregnant via IVF. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Academics
[edit]Accredited by the North Central Association,[2] the academic program provides college preparatory classes, 26 honors classes, and 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Demographics
[edit]The demographic breakdown of the 493 girls enrolled in 2013-14 was:[1]
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 1.4%
- Black - 5.7%
- Hispanic - 1.4%
- White - 89.1%
- Multiracial - 2.2%
Athletics
[edit]The interscholastic athletic teams, known as the Mustangs, participate in the Catholic High School League. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[9]
- Field Hockey
- CHSL - 2002, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23[12]
- Cross Country
- CHSL - 2000, 01 [13]
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- CHSL - 1975, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 2004, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
- MHSAA - 2010, 13,16 [21]
- Volleyball
- CHSL - 1978, 79, 87, 95, 2001, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22[citation needed]
- MHSAA - 2009, 10, 20, 21, 22[15]
- PomPon
- CHSL: 2006, 21, 22[citation needed]
- MAPP C/D: 2024[citation needed]
- Figure Skating
- MIHS: 2012, 13[citation needed]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Mary Kay Henry, Class of 1975; International President of SEIU
- Madison Packer, Class of 2010; Professional ice hockey player
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ a b "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Marian High School". ed.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ a b "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Bloomfield Township Street Map." (Archive) Bloomfield Township, Oakland County. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.
- ^ "Lesbian mom calls firing from Marian High 'sad'".
- ^ "The baby who cost her mom her job".
- ^ https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/nation-world-news/fired-marian-teacher-discusses-her-baby-s-future/article_2ce51aba-c0dc-5882-8336-4050968f105e.html [dead link]
- ^ "Backlash at Catholic high school over firing of pregnant gay teacher". TheGuardian.com. September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Lesbian Marian teacher says pregnancy cost her a job".
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Basketball - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
- ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
- ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
- ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
- ^ a b c d e f "Marian High School State Championships". marian-hs.com.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Team Champions - Girls Swimming & Diving - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "EGR, Pioneer and Marian pull away for 2022 girls swim and dive state titles". mlive.com. November 21, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Team Champions - Girls Tennis - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.