. Layne Kohler '22 University of Chicago, Isabella Panaccione '21 Santa Clara University, Catherine Paulson '20 Stanford University, Hailey Prahm '20 California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo JERSEY CITY In this city just across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, at a high school just a few blocks from the Holland Tunnel, Bob Hurley turned tiny St. Anthony into a basketball behemoth. As of this writing, Dec. 19, the big board on the St. Anthony 2020 web site shows 441 donors having given $395,940. He will have more time to spend with them now. It was the place where Bob and Chris would hold the hands of parents who had not gone to college themselves and help them navigate their childrens life-changing options. Student demographics reflect the Bay Area's cultural and ethnic diversity: African-American 13%, Asian 11%, Euro-American 29%, Filipino 12%, Latino 16%, Native American 1%, Multiracial/Other 17.7%.[3]. Walker, who played on the 1989 team that included Hurley's son Bobby and was considered one of the school's best, said he didn't know where he would have been without St. Anthony. Archbishop Alexander Joseph Brunett, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Oakland named Rev. Justin Sinclair '19University of Hawaii 2014 graduates will attend colleges universities including Brown University, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Cornell University, Dominican University of California, New York University, Saint Mary's College of California, University of California schools, University of San Francisco, and others. 50 jersey. Casey-Westfield 48 St. Anthony 66 Final Box Score Feb 18, 2023 @ 5:16am 71-55 (L) St. Anthony @ Altamont 304 E Roadway Ave. Effingham, IL 62401 Directions. The first is his amazingly successful tenure as boys' basketball coach at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, N.J., with more than 1,000 wins and 25 state championships since 1972, and in 2010 . He went to the school just before Wednesday's announcement and stood and listened to Hurley address the media. St Anthony High School. But thats a long way toward Hurleys $10 million goal. But its all-time high (in the early 1970s) was only about 315. Bob and Chris raised three children here, two sons who followed their father into the basketball business and a daughter who followed him into teaching. "Everybody comes to St. Anthony's for a home," Cole said. When I transferred to St. Anthony, I felt like it was God saying to me, Your life is saved.. It had 132,000 students overall in the early 1960s (St. Anthony opened in 1952). Yes, it gave players the opportunity to play basketball. Welcome To St. Anthony Catholic High School. The reasons for the decline in Catholic enrollment are numerous: demographic changes in cities as Catholics moved to the suburbs (and often choose public schools there); labor cost pressures as nuns and priests were replaced, by necessity, with lay teachers and administrators; inability to pay to keep up aging buildings; more Catholics disillusioned by the church, particularly because of priest sex-abuse scandals; and in more recent times, recessionary economic pressures on parents, and more competition from charter, magnet and other quasi-public schools promising private school benefits at no extra tuition cost. St. Anthony was a different kind of oasis. Notably, according to NorthJersey.com, the Archdiocese told St. Anthony it needed to combine its school president and principal positions to save money and keep the school afloat. If there is enough participation an A and B team will be created for boys and girls. When Walker came home after curfew one night, his mother was on the porch next to a furious-looking Hurley, who was holding a baseball bat. High School Basketball & Volleyball compete at theEnlow Center, atSt. Anthony High School. Ryan Lee '22 University California, Davis, Daniel Nava '21 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Coach), Josh Quinn '21 California Lutheran University Website by ITMG Privacy. In 2007, the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary decided to leave Saint Joseph's Community. And it was where that player could wake up to the sweet scent of Chriss pancakes wafting from the kitchen. SJND students come from over 27 public, independent and Catholic schools. St. Anthony High School Gracie Butler '21 University of Hawaii (Student Manager) If you see your name among the St Anthony High School graduates, someone is looking for you! "I think it's a big blow," Walker said of Hurley. Bowing to the inevitable, Hurley also began collecting the schools basketball trophies from their perches on shelves in the hallways and in the auditorium. In the 2011 season, the team won the BSAL breaking St. Mary's decade-long winning streak. Audrey Holden '22 Cornell University, Broke Schaffer '19University of California, Los Angeles For $46,000, you can cover the costs for one student for a full four years, and if you can get to within 100 miles of Jersey City, have Hurley lead a two-clinic for you and up to 10 friends. Ethan Watson '22 Pepperdine University, Water Polo Hurley saddened over closing of St. Anthony (1:27), N.J. hoops powerhouse St. Anthony to close, From bubble struggles to NCAA seed improvement, why these final weekend games matter, Davis 3 shy of Maravich; Detroit eyes CBI bid, Son: Maravich would be 'cheering on' Davis, Vandy's Robbins out rest of season with leg injury, Sources: High Point fires Smith after one season, Davis out as Bucknell coach after 12-20 season, Grill discloses mental illness after Iowa St. exit, No. He knows he is going to Howard next year. Walker said the closing of the facility takes away one of the greatest coaches of all time. The plan affects only elementary schools, though if its successful, it can help high schools, in that Hurley says part of the struggle for St. Anthony and others is that if parents dont put their kids in Catholic elementary schools, they may well not change their mind when it comes time for high school. When St. Joseph Elementary Grammar School was built, the original school buildings became part of the girls high school, the Academy was renamed Notre Dame High School, a combined boarding and day school. Eight undefeated seasons. Many thanks were given for the contribution to the Presepio found in our Chapel. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Anay Nagarajan '20 University of Washington St. Joseph Notre Dame has a college preparatory curriculum. Despite the high-profile likes of Shaquille ONeal and Bill Parcells in his corner, Hurley figures the best chance to raise $10 million is not through big donations, but through a lot of $25 to $50 donations, hopefully from alumni. St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey is closing down. Vanessa Cabello '21 San Diego State University Effingham Country Club Golf Course. High School Softball competes at thediamond locatedon the north side ofSt. Anthony High School. Others are now in limbo. SJND boasts five former All-Americans, three of which were named to the prestigious McDonald's All-American game. [2] The Brothers of Mary (Marianists) departed in 1970. Before, during and after school, students spend hours practicing, crafting, creating, presenting and performing their work. Denaris DeRosa '22 San Jose State University, James Dinneen '19 University of California. See what they're doing now! Still, everyone at St. Anthony understands its financial pressures. Its current enrollment of about 260 is small (and goosed a few years ago by the addition of football). The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur stayed with the elementary and high schools until 1990. Grad year Athletic Support. The Concourse level of the Student Center is home to the Fine Arts Program at Saint Anthonys. Amanda Inserra '18 University of California Santa Cruz. St Anthony High School Alumni Class List The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from St Anthony High Schoolin Washington, Washington DC . The school closed in 2017. Meet some of our illustrious alumni. Anthony Landphere '19 University of Memphis, Eric Lewis '94Bowling Green StateUniversity (Coach), Carlos Lopez '18William Jewell College At Saint Anthony's, we seek students who will exceed their potential in our rigorous college preparatory program, guided by a dedicated Faculty and Staff,and a profound Faith in our Roman Catholic Values. Nearby St. Peter's Prep has a $17,000 tuition. Camilo Arquette '22 Northern Arizona University, Brent Brennan '91San Jose State University (Head Coach) Our Middle School sports utilizes the gym, football and baseball fields. Weve had a wonderful ride, and youre all the reason why, he told the assembled crowd as he left Trophy Night. Approximately 50 percent of the students live in Alameda, 25 percent live in Oakland, and 25 percent live in neighboring East Bay communities. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Snyder High School. From a world-class theatre program, to honor societies and academic clubs,to service-oriented and intramural activities, there is something for every student on our campus to proudly demonstrate their Friar Spirit. Oakland Bishop John Stephen Cummins plans were set in motion to no longer staff the parish with diocesan priests. In 1916 Father James Bernard Praught opened Saint Joseph Elementary School for the boys and girls of the parish. Hudson Mesa '21 San Jose State University, Sean Miller '20 University of Puget Sound St Anthony High School. The St. Anthony's Alumni Association will be a dynamic, member-focused organization, driven by Franciscan values and directed towards supporting the social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of all present and future alumni of St. Anthony's High School. 1906 S. 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401 Directions, 304 E. Roadway Ave. (1:27). In his 45 years as coach, Hurley and his St. Anthony Friars earned all of that and a spot in history as one of the most successful high school basketball programs in the country. McNaboe requested the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur to staff a boys elementary school. It was known as a place that provided students from an urban area a strong academic and moral education and the skills to become future leaders," he said. The 69-year-old Hurley said six conditions were met and a seventh was possible, but there was no chance the school would get 200 students for next year or have $500,000 in its bank account by September. ", "Boys' basketball: St. Joseph Notre Dame pulls out victory", "CIF boys basketball: St. Joseph Notre Dame wins Division V state crown", "Movin' On Up: Keeping track of former Bay Area prep athletes". I write about youth sports under the title: Your Kid's Not Going Pro. These include Cal, Bay Area, and NBA Hall-of-Fame inductee, two-time California High School Player of the Year, and the recipient of the Naismith Award and the National High School Player of the Year by USA Today, Jason Kidd ('92); Villanova alum Calvin Byrd ('89); and UCLA alum and Slam Magazine's High School Diary featured columnist, Ray Young ('98). And it was all the students, not just the athletes, who were the beneficiaries. Its staff was proud it got every single graduate a college acceptance, and prouder still that it managed to keep its tuition at about $6,000, with many students receiving financial aid. But it also made it possible for so many to go to college. 1000 E, Effingham, IL 62401 Directions, High School Tennis competes at the Community Park tennis courts. At the time, this was the 10th fastest mile by an American high schooler ever. Chris Oyster '20Chapman University He was named national coach of the year three times, in 1989, 1996 and 2008. In 1885, Saint Joseph's Parish was established, with Father Michael McNaboe as first pastor. It was where the occasional player could sleep on the couch for a night, or two or three nights, if there was a problem at home. Come cheer on the High School Flag Football Team! Baseball, Braden Bishop '12Minnesota Twins(AAA) Sacramento, California. St. Anthony High School, home to one of the most successful programs in high school basketball, will close its doors at the end of the school year. Our mission is to educate young men and women on their journey towards Truth. Rebecca Perez '16Army West Point (Director of Football Recruiting) 11:30 a.m. at 25 W. Lipoa St. Kihei. In 1887 Fr. Bob Hurley Sr. breaks the news that St. Anthony High School in New Jersey will close at the end of the school year. St Michaels High School. On March 27, 1881, at the invitation of Father William Gleeson, pastor of St. Anthony Church in Brooklyn, (East Oakland), Sister Marie de Sacre Coeur and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur founded an academy for girls, grades one through twelve, on a plot of land on the corner of Chestnut Street and San Jose Avenue in Alameda. Jake Randdazzo '22 Chapman University Williams had transferred to St. Anthony just before his sophomore year, the same month his best friend was killed by a stray bullet in their neighborhood. 16041 County Rd. St. Anthony High School was a four-year co-educational Catholic high school in Jersey City known for its high-powered basketball program coached by Bob Hurley, Sr. St. Anthony High School was a four-year co-educational Catholic high school in Jersey City known for its high-powered basketball program coached by Bob Hurley, Sr. Those will stay. Adrian Ealy ('92) and Stanford graduate, Justin Davis ('99) were also recipients of All-American honors. St. Anthony Catholic School has been the educational foundation for many successful San Antonians over the last century. So on Wednesday, on what was christened Trophy Night in the invitations Hurley sent out, about 100 of the Friars trophies were made available to any former player who wanted them. St. Anthony, a Catholic high school that opened in 1952, will close for good at the end of this month, a victim of the finances that have shuttered so many other parochial schools around the country. Lippi is also the all-time winningest high school coach in Northern California and currently ranks 4th in California state history. St. Anthony High School (Jersey City, New Jersey) 8 Players (Tie) St. Anthony coach Bob Hurley has some words of wisdom for his players. For our St. Anthony students that enjoy a physical challenge, we invite them to join our middle school basketball team. Cooper Foard '18 Northwestern University In men's tennis, St. Joseph Notre Dame won three BSAL Singles Championships in 2006, 2007, and 2008. 316. St. Joseph Notre Dame's mascot is the Pilot, in honor of the city's former Naval Air Station. Use our alumni search function to browse our high school directory for old high school friends. Courtney Okumura '21University of California, San Diego, Mia Puentes '21California State University, Long Beach Carsten Rawls '21 American University. Lacrosse, Lydia Foust '18 Marquette University Owen Swanson '22University of Minnesota, Crookson St. Joseph's was, at that time a "mission" church of St. Anthony's. Pilots Rashawn Fulcher ('96) and Benjamin Ortner ('01) were also Division II National Champions for Metropolitan State of Denver. He has won 28 New Jersey state titles since he took over; no other school in the nation has won as many. But more controversially, she also is involved in implementing a plan the Archdiocese previously put together called Lighting the Way. Part of the plan includes taking some control away from local parishes to run schools, instead centralizing business decisions including evaluation and hiring (and firing) of staff with the Archdiocese, thus saving the parishes money, and giving churches without schools a direct financial connection to Catholic education so their parents might consider sending their kids to a Catholic school.