Don Bosco Preparatory High School

Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Location
Ramsey , NJ USA
Information
Type	Private
Motto	Molding Men Today ~ To Lead Tomorrow
Religious affiliation(s)	Catholic
Established	1915
Directory/President	Fr. Louis Molinelli, SDB
Faculty	50
Enrollment	865
Average class size	N/A
Student to teacher ratio	N/A
Campus	Urban Fringe of Large Metro Area, 35+ acres (14+ hectares)
Color(s)	Maroon and white
Athletics	18 varsity sports
Athletics conference	Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League
Mascot	Ironmen
Website	http://www.donboscoprep.com

Don Bosco Preparatory High School, located on a 35-acre (14 hectare) campus in Ramsey, New Jersey, United States, was founded in 1915 as a private Roman Catholic secondary school for young men in grades 9 through 12. Administered by the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is founded on Catholic philosophy and St. John Bosco's system of education, based on "reason, religion and kindness."

Accredidation

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The National Catholic Education Association, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society and The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Location

Don Bosco currently enrolls approximately 865 students. The institution draws students from a wide geographical region, including Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex and Sussex counties in New Jersey as well as Rockland and Orange counties in New York.

Administration

• Director/President: Fr. Louis Molinelli, SDB
• Principal: Mr. John Stanczak
• Assistant Principal, Student Affairs: Mr. Tom DeLucci
• Assistant Principal, Academics: Fr. Louis Konopelski, SDB
• Director of Admissions: Mr. Brian McAleer

Course Offerings

Courses currently available include: Algebra I*, Geometry*, Alegbra II/Trigonometry*, Pre-Calculus*, Statistics, AP Calculus AB and BC, Composition, American Literature*, British Literature*, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, Latin, French, Italian, German, Spanish*, World History*, AP United States History*, AP European History, AP United States Government and Politics, Biology*, Chemistry*, Physics*, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics B, Astronomy, AP Psychology, Economics, Criminal Justice, Film Studies, Intro to Law, Sociology, Musical Arts, Theology, Anatomy and Physiology, Fine Arts, and Computer Science.

* an honors version of the class is available

Activities

The athletic teams are nicknamed the Ironmen and the school colors are maroon and white.

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School Seal of Don Bosco Prep

One of two fountains on the beautiful Ramsey, NJ campus

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Mary, Help of Christians Chapel in St. John's Hall is the center of religious activity on campus.

Fall

Don Bosco Prep has a football program that is a consistent competitor for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Parochial Group 4 championship. Don Bosco Prep has been boosted by regular season competition with perennial powerhouses such as Bergen Catholic High School and Saint Joseph Regional High School. The school also has consistently strong soccer and cross-country teams, both of which regularly compete on the state level. Don Bosco Prep competes in the Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League (NNJIL).

There is also a fall crew team, which was started in 2006 and looks to do well and continue to add to the tradition of the successful spring program.

Winter

The Prep currently fields wight varsity athletic teams in the winter including a County Champion basketball team, a hockey team, wrestling, and bowling programs. DBP also has swimming and fencing teams, a ski racing team and an indoor track & field program. Don Bosco's ski team has won the league championship five years in a row, and always has a strong showing in the state race.

Spring

The school offers seven varisty sports in the spring season including baseball, crew, golf, lacrosse, outdoor track, tennis, and volleyball.

The crew team, a recent addition in 2003, has been making a name for itself both locally and nationally, placing many boats in local regattas in Philadelphia and the Mercer Lake Sprints. As well as bringing home the Undine Cup, for the boys junior double at the Stotesbury Cup and at scholatic rowing nationals, for two years running.

Clubs

Bosco offers a plethora of clubs and activities for student involvement, including a debate team, a mock trial team, an award winning theater program, a mission club, an Ambassadors Club, a Model United Nations team, student government, music/band clubs, etc. Campus Ministry is also a popular option among the student body.

Notable Students and Alumni

• Matthew Bogdanos, Author , "Thieves of Baghdad" and New York City Assistant District Attorney
• Michael Ray Garvin, Cornerback, Florida State University
• John Pizzarelli, Jazz Guitarist/Singer
• Matt Simms, Son of Former National Football League Quarterback and Football TV Announcer, Phil Simms
• Mike Teel, Starting Quarterback, Rutgers University
• Brian Toal, Linebacker/Running Back, Boston College; 2003 Gatorade Player of the Year

External links

• Don Bosco Preparatory High School Website
• National Center for Education Statistics data for Don Bosco Preparatory High School