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{{Short description|Private coeducational school in Merrillville, Indiana, United States}}
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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Andrean High School
|name = Andrean High School
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|logo_size = 200px
|logo_size = 200px
|motto = ''Magister Meus Christus''
|motto = ''Magister Meus Christus''
|motto_translation = Christ is Our Teacher
|motto_translation = Christ is My Teacher
|established = 1959
|established = 1959
|type = [[Private school|Private]], [[Coeducational]]
|type = [[Private school|Private]], [[Coeducational]]
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|nickname = The Fighting 59ers
|nickname = The Fighting 59ers
|rival =
|rival =
|enrollment = 405<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/schools/201314SchoolDirectory.pdf |title=IHSAA School Directory |access-date=2017-08-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811212314/http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/schools/201314SchoolDirectory.pdf |archive-date=2014-08-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|enrollment = 408<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/schools/201314SchoolDirectory.pdf |title=IHSAA School Directory |access-date=2017-08-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811212314/http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/schools/201314SchoolDirectory.pdf |archive-date=2014-08-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|enrollment_as_of = 2016-2017
|enrollment_as_of = 2023–2024
|teaching_staff = 41.6 ([[Full time equivalent|FTE]])
|teaching_staff = 41.6 ([[Full time equivalent|FTE]])
|ratio = 14.1
|ratio = 18.1
|conference = [[Northwest Crossroads Conference (IHSAA)|Northwest Crossroads Conference]]
|conference = [[Northwest Crossroads Conference (IHSAA)|Northwest Crossroads Conference]]
|colors = Red and Old Gold {{color box|red}}{{color box|#9F8958}}
|colors = Red and Old Gold {{color box|red}}{{color box|#9F8958}}
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|country = [[United States]]
|country = [[United States]]
|coordinates = {{Coord|41|30|38|N|87|20|0|W|type:edu_region:US-IN|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates = {{Coord|41|30|38|N|87|20|0|W|type:edu_region:US-IN|display=inline,title}}
|homepage = {{url|http://andreanhs.org}}
|homepage = {{URL|http://andreanhs.org}}
|footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dcgary.org/office-catholic-schools.htm|title=Office of Catholic Schools|website=Diocese of Gary|accessdate=5 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="andrean">{{cite web|url=http://andreanhs.org|title=Andrean High School website|website=Andrean High School|accessdate=5 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="ed.gov">{{cite web|url=http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&State=18&ID=00423376|title=Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Andrean High School|work=ed.gov|accessdate=4 December 2015}}</ref>
|footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dcgary.org/office-catholic-schools.htm|title=Office of Catholic Schools|website=Diocese of Gary|access-date=5 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="andrean">{{cite web|url=http://andreanhs.org|title=Andrean High School website|website=Andrean High School|access-date=5 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="ed.gov">{{cite web|url=http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&State=18&ID=00423376|title=Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Andrean High School|work=ed.gov|access-date=4 December 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''Andrean High School''' is a [[co-educational]], college preparatory [[secondary school]] in [[Merrillville, Indiana]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary|Diocese of Gary]].
'''Andrean High School''' is a [[co-educational]], college preparatory [[secondary school]] in [[Merrillville, Indiana]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary|Diocese of Gary]].


The school was founded in 1959, and named after the first bishop of the diocese of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary]], [[Andrew Gregory Grutka|Andrew Grutka]]. Since its founding, Andrean has been staffed in part by members of the [[Basilian Fathers]] and the [[Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius]]. The school colors are red and gold in honor of the martyrdom and subsequent glory of [[Saint Andrew|St. Andrew]]. The school motto is "''Magister Meus Christus''," or "Christ is My Teacher."
The school was founded in 1959, and named for St. Andrew, the patron saint of the first bishop of the diocese of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary]], [[Andrew Gregory Grutka|Andrew Grutka]]. Through most of its history, Andrean has been staffed in part by members of the [[Basilian Fathers]] and the [[Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius]]. The school colors are red and gold in honor of the martyrdom and subsequent glory of [[Saint Andrew|St. Andrew]]. The school motto is "''Magister Meus Christus''," or "Christ is My Teacher."


==History==
==History==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The racial breakdown of the 588 students enrolled for the 2013-2014 school year was:<ref name="ed.gov"/>
The racial breakdown of the 588 students enrolled for the 2013–2014 school year was:<ref name="ed.gov"/>
*Asian - 3.6%
*Asian – 4.5%
*Black - 21.3%
*Black – 21.3%
*Hispanic - 10.7%
*Hispanic – 11.8%
*White - 57.7%
*White – 57.7%
*Multiracial - 6.7%
*Multiracial – 6.7%


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
The school's teams are the Fighting '59ers. This name comes from the address of the school, 5959 Broadway, and the year of its founding- 1959. Andrean competes in the [[Northwest Crossroads Conference (IHSAA)|Northwest Crossroads Conference]]. The following [[Indiana High School Athletic Association|IHSAA]] sanctioned sports are offered:<ref name="ihsaa directory">{{cite web|title=IHSAA 2014-2015 School directory|url=http://www.ihsaa.org/dnn/Schools/Directory/tabid/585/Default.aspx|website=ihsaa.org|publisher=IHSAA|accessdate=13 August 2015|page=27|format=pdf}}</ref>
The school's teams are the Fighting '59ers. This name comes from the address of the school, 5959 Broadway, and the year of its founding- 1959. Andrean competes in the [[Northwest Crossroads Conference (IHSAA)|Northwest Crossroads Conference]]. The following [[Indiana High School Athletic Association|IHSAA]] sanctioned sports are offered:<ref name="ihsaa directory">{{cite web|title=IHSAA 2014–2015 School directory|url=http://www.ihsaa.org/dnn/Schools/Directory/tabid/585/Default.aspx|website=ihsaa.org|publisher=IHSAA|access-date=13 August 2015|page=27|format=pdf}}</ref>
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*Baseball (boys)
*Baseball (boys)
**State champions - 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019<ref ,2019 name="ihsaa.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.ihsaa.org/TourneyInfo/TourneyInfoStatistics/FormerStateChamps/StateChampionshipsbySchool/tabid/581/Default.aspx#26471071-a|title=IHSAA State Championships by School|work=ihsaa.org|accessdate=14 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513035928/http://www.ihsaa.org/TourneyInfo/TourneyInfoStatistics/FormerStateChamps/StateChampionshipsbySchool/tabid/581/Default.aspx#26471071-a|archive-date=13 May 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
**State champions – 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019<ref ,2019 name="ihsaa.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.ihsaa.org/TourneyInfo/TourneyInfoStatistics/FormerStateChamps/StateChampionshipsbySchool/tabid/581/Default.aspx#26471071-a|title=IHSAA State Championships by School|work=ihsaa.org|access-date=14 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513035928/http://www.ihsaa.org/TourneyInfo/TourneyInfoStatistics/FormerStateChamps/StateChampionshipsbySchool/tabid/581/Default.aspx#26471071-a|archive-date=13 May 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> 2022
*Basketball (girls & boys)
*Basketball (girls & boys)
**State champions (boys) - 2019
**State champions (boys) – 2019
*Cross country (girls & boys)
*Cross country (girls & boys)
*Football (boys)
*Football (boys)
**State champions - 2004, 2013<ref name="ihsaa.org"/>
**State champions – 2004, 2013,<ref name="ihsaa.org"/> 2021
*Golf (girls & boys)
*Golf (girls & boys)
*Soccer (girls & boys)
*Soccer (girls & boys)
**State champions (girls) - 2016
**State champions (girls) – 2016
*Softball (girls)
*Softball (girls)
**State champions - 1998, 2007, 2012<ref name="ihsaa.org"/>
**State champions – 1998, 2007, 2012<ref name="ihsaa.org"/>
*Tennis (girls & boys)
*Tennis (girls & boys)
*Track (girls & boys)
*Track (girls & boys)
*Volleyball (girls)
*Volleyball (girls)
**State champions - 2017
**State champions – 2017, 2021
*Wrestling (boys)
*Wrestling (boys)
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{{div col end}}


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Drayk Bowen]] - college football linebacker and baseball infielder for the [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish]]<ref>[https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/11/25/indiana-high-school-football-drayk-bowen-andrean-fall-short-in-2a-state-final-evansville-mater-dei/69672274007/ 'One of the best to ever do it.' Drayk Bowen's stellar HS career ends with loss in 2A final]</ref>
* [[Carson Cunningham]] - college basketball coach
* [[Dawn Brancheau|Dawn LoVerde Brancheau]] – professional animal trainer
* [[Dan Dakich]] - former [[Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball]] head coach (1997-2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1070thefan.com/dakich/ |title=The Dan Dakich Show |publisher=[[WFNI]] |accessdate=December 14, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121226121846/http://www.1070thefan.com/dakich/ |archivedate=December 26, 2012 }}</ref>
* [[Luke Harangody]] - professional basketball player
* [[Mike Brosseau]] – professional baseball player{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
* [[Carson Cunningham]] – [[Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball|Incarnate Word Cardinals]] Head Coach
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* [[Sean Manaea]] - baseball player for the [[Oakland Athletics]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/baseball/college/sean-manaea-mania-is-on-the-rise/article_678c1e2d-3bf1-5cfa-9699-87144a9c7b4c.html|title=Sean Manaea mania is on the rise|work=nwitimes.com|accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Dan Dakich]] - American basketball sportscaster and former men's college basketball Head Coach
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* [[Pete Visclosky]] - member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Indiana's 1st congressional district]] (northwest Indiana)
* [[Luke Harangody]] – professional basketball player{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
*Micheal Brosseau- major league baseball player for the Tampa Bay Rays
* [[Robert “Mouse” Kolodzinski]] – college football player<ref>{{cite web |last=Hamnik |first=Al |date=2009-08-28 |title=Andrean's 50th birthday a 'family' affair in athletics |url=https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/local/andreans-50th-birthday-a-family-affair-in-athletics/article_1eced84e-844b-58da-9861-630403000a15.html |access-date=2023-07-21 |work=nwitimes.com {{!}} Northwest Indiana Times |publisher=The Times Media Co.}}</ref>
*
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* [[Sean Manaea]] – Major League Baseball player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/baseball/college/sean-manaea-mania-is-on-the-rise/article_678c1e2d-3bf1-5cfa-9699-87144a9c7b4c.html|title=Sean Manaea mania is on the rise|work=nwitimes.com|access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Rebecca Quick]] - co-host of CNBC's Squawk Box
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* [[Pete Visclosky]] – former member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Indiana's 1st congressional district]] (northwest Indiana){{citation needed|date=October 2019}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [http://www.andreanhs.com/ Andrean High School]
* [http://www.andreanhs.com/ Andrean High School]
{{Lake County, Indiana Schools}}
{{Lake County, Indiana Schools}}

Latest revision as of 06:40, 8 January 2025

Andrean High School
Address
Map
5959 Broadway

Merrillville
,
Indiana
46410

United States
Coordinates41°30′38″N 87°20′0″W / 41.51056°N 87.33333°W / 41.51056; -87.33333
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoMagister Meus Christus
(Christ is My Teacher)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1959
AuthorityDiocese of Gary
PrincipalJaycob Knazur
Teaching staff41.6 (FTE)
Grades9–12
Enrollment408[1] (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio18.1
Campus size47 acres (19 ha)
Color(s)Red and Old Gold   
Athletics conferenceNorthwest Crossroads Conference
NicknameThe Fighting 59ers
NewspaperThe Acropolis
YearbookThe Decussata
Tuition$8,800
Websiteandreanhs.org
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Andrean High School is a co-educational, college preparatory secondary school in Merrillville, Indiana. It is located in the Diocese of Gary.

The school was founded in 1959, and named for St. Andrew, the patron saint of the first bishop of the diocese of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary, Andrew Grutka. Through most of its history, Andrean has been staffed in part by members of the Basilian Fathers and the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The school colors are red and gold in honor of the martyrdom and subsequent glory of St. Andrew. The school motto is "Magister Meus Christus," or "Christ is My Teacher."

History

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Andrean High School first opened its doors to 337 students on September 14, 1959, creating a centrally-located Catholic High School between Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, IN and Marquette Catholic High School in Michigan City, IN. Bishop Leo Aloysius Pursley from the Diocese of Fort Wayne and Bishop Andrew Gregory Grutka from the newly formed Diocese of Gary were instrumental in its creation.

Demographics

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The racial breakdown of the 588 students enrolled for the 2013–2014 school year was:[4]

  • Asian – 4.5%
  • Black – 21.3%
  • Hispanic – 11.8%
  • White – 57.7%
  • Multiracial – 6.7%

Athletics

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The school's teams are the Fighting '59ers. This name comes from the address of the school, 5959 Broadway, and the year of its founding- 1959. Andrean competes in the Northwest Crossroads Conference. The following IHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[5]

  • Baseball (boys)
    • State champions – 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019[6] 2022
  • Basketball (girls & boys)
    • State champions (boys) – 2019
  • Cross country (girls & boys)
  • Football (boys)
    • State champions – 2004, 2013,[6] 2021
  • Golf (girls & boys)
  • Soccer (girls & boys)
    • State champions (girls) – 2016
  • Softball (girls)
    • State champions – 1998, 2007, 2012[6]
  • Tennis (girls & boys)
  • Track (girls & boys)
  • Volleyball (girls)
    • State champions – 2017, 2021
  • Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "IHSAA School Directory" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "Office of Catholic Schools". Diocese of Gary. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Andrean High School website". Andrean High School. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Andrean High School". ed.gov. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "IHSAA 2014–2015 School directory" (pdf). ihsaa.org. IHSAA. p. 27. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c "IHSAA State Championships by School". ihsaa.org. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  7. ^ 'One of the best to ever do it.' Drayk Bowen's stellar HS career ends with loss in 2A final
  8. ^ Hamnik, Al (August 28, 2009). "Andrean's 50th birthday a 'family' affair in athletics". nwitimes.com | Northwest Indiana Times. The Times Media Co. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  9. ^ "Sean Manaea mania is on the rise". nwitimes.com. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
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