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{{Infobox school
| name = Everest Collegiate High School and Academy
| name = Everest Collegiate High School and Academy
| image =
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| caption =
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| streetaddress = 5935 Clarkston Road
| motto = Semper Altius
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| motto_translation = Always Higher
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| city = [[Clarkston, Michigan|Clarkston]]([[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Township]])
| address = 5935 Clarkston Road
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| city = [[Clarkston, Michigan|Clarkston]]
| state = [[Michigan]]
| state = [[Michigan]]
| county = ([[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]])
| zipcode = 48348
| zipcode = 48348
| country = [[United States of America]]
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{coord|42|45|2|N|83|23|36|W|region:US-MI|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|42|45|2|N|83|23|36|W|region:US-MI|display=inline,title}}
| religion = [[Roman Catholic]]
| pushpin_map = Michigan#USA
| religious_affiliation = [[Roman Catholic]]
| dean_of_students = Richard Cross
| principal = {{ubl|Gregory Reichert|Susan Ender}}
| principal = {{ubl|Gregory Reichert|Susan Ender}}
| chaplain = Fr. Thomas Salazar
| chaplain = Fr. Thomas Salazar
| president = Mike Nalepa
| president = Mike Nalepa
| type = [[Private school|Private]], [[Single-sex education|Gender-specific education]]
| founder = [[Lorenzo Gómez LC]]
| type = [[Private school|Private]]
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| established = 1991 (Academy)<br />2008 (High School)
| grades = [[Pre-Kindergarten|PK]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| grades = [[Pre-Kindergarten|PK]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| campus = Four building campus
| campus = Four buildings
| campus size = {{convert|90|acre|m2}}
| campus_size = {{Convert|90|acre|m2}}
| campus type = [[Suburban]]
| campus_type = [[Suburban]]
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| athletics_conference = Catholic High School League (CHSL)
| sports_offered = Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Competitive Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track, Tennis, Volleyball
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| conference = Catholic High School League (CHSL)
| fight_song = Go, Everest!
| fight_song = Go, Everest!
| motto = Semper Altius
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| motto_translation = Always Higher
| accreditation = K-8: M.N.S.A.A.; 9-12
| accreditation = K-8: M.N.S.A.A.; 9-12
| team_name = Mountaineers
| team_name = Mountaineers
| colors = [[Black]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]] {{color box|black}}{{color box|gold}}
| colors = [[Black]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]] {{Color box|Black}}{{Color box|Gold}}
| publication = The Mountaineer
| publication = The Mountaineer
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| established = 1991 (Academy)<br>2008 (High School)
| enrollment = 111 (High School)
| enrollment = 111 (High School)
| enrollment_as_of = Fall 2016
| enrollment_as_of = Fall 2016
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| grade11 = 34
| grade11 = 34
| grade12 = 22
| grade12 = 22
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| website = {{URL|www.everestcatholic.org}}
| free_label1 = High School Principal
| free_text1 = Gregory Reichert
| free_label2 = Admissions Director
| free_text2 = Sue Lowney
| free_label3 = Athletic Directors
| free_text3 = Ann Lowney and Pat Lowney
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| homepage = {{URL|http://www.everestcatholic.org/}}
}}
}}

'''Everest Collegiate High School and Academy''' is a [[private school|private]], independent, [[Catholic]] [[school]] offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a {{convert|90|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus near [[Clarkston, Michigan]],<ref name="c-and-g">{{cite news|url=http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-16-08/XF-EXTRA_EDUCATION.asp|title=Single-sex schools grow in popularity|last=McDonald|first=Jennifer S.|date=November 2007|publisher=C&G News|accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref> United States. The high school opened to [[Ninth grade|9th grade]] students in 2008. Students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12th grade for the 2017-2018 school year.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School">{{cite web|url= http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?id=20474&se=364&ca=119&te=782|title=Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School|accessdate=2009-08-12|publisher=Regnum Christi website|author=RC}}</ref> It is located within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit]]. In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced]</ref><ref>[http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEDHonorRoll/Award/2014RecognizedSchools.aspx]</ref> In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education
'''Everest Collegiate High School and Academy''' is a [[private school|private]], [[Roman Catholic]] PK-12 [[college-preparatory school]] offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a {{convert|90|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus,<ref name="c-and-g">{{cite news|url=http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-16-08/XF-EXTRA_EDUCATION.asp|title=Single-sex schools grow in popularity|last=McDonald|first=Jennifer S.|date=November 2007|publisher=C&G News|access-date=2009-08-12}}</ref> in [[Independence Township, Michigan]], United States, near [[Clarkston, Michigan|Clarkston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everestcatholic.org|title=Home|publisher=Everest Collegiate High School and Academy|access-date=2020-05-02|quote=Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348}} - Compare full address with: {{cite web|url=http://cms2.revize.com/revize/independencetwp/Zoning%20Map%202019.pdf|title=Zoning Map|publisher=[[Independence Township, Michigan]]|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref> The high school opened to [[Ninth grade|9th grade]] students in 2008 and students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12th grade for the 2017–2018 school year.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School">{{cite web|url= http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?id=20474&se=364&ca=119&te=782|title=Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School|access-date=2009-08-12|publisher=Regnum Christi website|author=RC}}</ref> It is located within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit]].
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Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.<ref name="BlueRibbon">{{cite web|url=https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/16mi178pv_everest_collegiate_high_school_and_academy.html|title=The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>

In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922223651/http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ |date=2012-09-22 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEDHonorRoll/Award/2014RecognizedSchools.aspx|title = The Cardinal Newman Society}}</ref> In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education
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Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.<ref name="BlueRibbon">{{cite web|url=https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/16mi178pv_everest_collegiate_high_school_and_academy.html|title=The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program|access-date=2017-01-11|publisher=U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>


== Curriculum and affiliation ==
== Curriculum and affiliation ==
Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a formula developed by the [[Legion of Christ]], a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church.<ref name="Integral Formation: A Formula for Success">{{cite web|url=http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |title=Integral Formation: A Formula for Success |accessdate=2009-08-12 |publisher=Everest Academy and High School website |author=E.A. |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222203744/http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |archivedate=December 22, 2008 }}</ref> The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development, spiritual formation, and apostolic projects.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School" /><ref name="Integral Formation">{{cite web|url= http://www.nceducation.org/integral_formation.html|title=Integral Formation|accessdate=2009-08-12|publisher=National Consultants for Education, Inc.|author=NCE}}</ref>
Founded by father Lorenzo Gómez LC, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a formula developed by the [[Legion of Christ]], a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church.<ref name="Integral Formation: A Formula for Success">{{cite web|url=http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |title=Integral Formation: A Formula for Success |access-date=2009-08-12 |publisher=Everest Academy and High School website |author=E.A. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222203744/http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |archive-date=December 22, 2008 }}</ref> The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development, spiritual formation, and apostolic projects.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School" /><ref name="Integral Formation">{{cite web|url=http://www.nceducation.org/integral_formation.html|title=Integral Formation|access-date=2009-08-12|publisher=National Consultants for Education, Inc.|author=NCE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727045331/http://www.nceducation.org/integral_formation.html|archive-date=2009-07-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Everest has two sister schools: [[Pinecrest Academy (Cumming, Georgia)|Pinecrest Academy]] (Atlanta) and [[The Highlands School]] (Dallas).<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School" />
Everest has two sister schools: [[Pinecrest Academy (Cumming, Georgia)|Pinecrest Academy]] (Atlanta) and [[The Highlands School]] (Dallas).<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School" />
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The Everest Schools are made up of the following:
The Everest Schools are made up of the following:
*Pre-Kindergarten: 3 & 4 year old Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten
*Pre-Kindergarten: 3 & 4 year old Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten
*Lower Elementary School: Kindergarten, Grades 1-2
*Lower Elementary School: Kindergarten, Grades 1–2
*Upper Elementary School: Grades 3-5
*Upper Elementary School: Grades 3–5
*Middle School: Grades 6-8
*Middle School: Grades 6–8
*High School: Grades 9-12
*High School: Grades 9–12


== International Program ==
== International Program ==
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Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.
Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.


The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.<ref name="Oak">{{cite web|url=http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|title=Academies|accessdate=2012-10-18|publisher=Oak International Academies}}</ref>
The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.<ref name="Oak">{{cite web|url=http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|title=Academies|access-date=2012-10-18|publisher=Oak International Academies|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122110018/http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|archive-date=2016-01-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== State championships ==

Everest is recognized as one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society, making the list in 2012 and 2014.

Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.

== State Championships ==


'''Boys' Golf: 2016, 2017'''
'''Boys' Golf: 2016, 2017'''


In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.<ref name="Golf">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7525380806524042014/division-4-boys-golf-roundup-clarkston-everest-collegiate-wins-first-title/|title=Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=MLive}}</ref>
In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.<ref name="Golf">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7525380806524042014/division-4-boys-golf-roundup-clarkston-everest-collegiate-wins-first-title/|title=Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title|date=11 June 2016|access-date=2017-01-11|publisher=MLive}}</ref>


In June 2017, the Everest Collegiate boys' golf team repeated as MHSAA Division 4 state champions at Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Golf Course. ">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-670628510156750006/everest-collegiate-repeats-as-division-4-golf-state-champs//|title Everest Collegiate repeats as Division 4 golf state champs |accessdate=2017-08-25|publisher=MLive}}</ref>
In June 2017, the Everest Collegiate boys' golf team repeated as MHSAA Division 4 state champions at Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Golf Course.<ref name="Golf Repeat">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-670628510156750006/everest-collegiate-repeats-as-division-4-golf-state-champs/|title=Everest Collegiate repeats as Division 4 golf state champs |date=10 June 2017 |access-date=2017-08-25|publisher=MLive}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.everestcatholic.org/ Everest Collegiate High School and Academy]
* {{Official website|http://www.everestcatholic.org/}}


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"Everest Academy" redirects here. For the Islamic K-8 school in Stafford, Texas (Greater Houston) named Everest Academy, see Islamic Education Institute of Texas.

Everest Collegiate High School and Academy
Address
Map
5935 Clarkston Road

Clarkston
,
Michigan
48348

United States
Coordinates42°45′2″N 83°23′36″W / 42.75056°N 83.39333°W / 42.75056; -83.39333
Information
TypePrivate
MottoSemper Altius
(Always Higher)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1991 (Academy)
2008 (High School)
FounderLorenzo Gómez LC
PresidentMike Nalepa
Principal
  • Gregory Reichert
  • Susan Ender
ChaplainFr. Thomas Salazar
GradesPK-12
Enrollment111 (High School) (Fall 2016)
 • Grade 927
 • Grade 1028
 • Grade 1134
 • Grade 1222
CampusFour buildings
Campus size90 acres (360,000 m2)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Black and Gold   
Fight songGo, Everest!
Athletics conferenceCatholic High School League (CHSL)
Team nameMountaineers
AccreditationK-8: M.N.S.A.A.; 9-12
PublicationThe Mountaineer
Websitewww.everestcatholic.org

Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a private, Roman Catholic PK-12 college-preparatory school offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a 90-acre (360,000 m2) campus,[1] in Independence Township, Michigan, United States, near Clarkston.[2] The high school opened to 9th grade students in 2008 and students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12th grade for the 2017–2018 school year.[3] It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.

In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.[4][5] In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.[6]

Curriculum and affiliation

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Founded by father Lorenzo Gómez LC, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a formula developed by the Legion of Christ, a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church.[7] The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development, spiritual formation, and apostolic projects.[3][8]

Everest has two sister schools: Pinecrest Academy (Atlanta) and The Highlands School (Dallas).[3]

Everest Schools

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The Everest Schools are made up of the following:

  • Pre-Kindergarten: 3 & 4 year old Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten
  • Lower Elementary School: Kindergarten, Grades 1–2
  • Upper Elementary School: Grades 3–5
  • Middle School: Grades 6–8
  • High School: Grades 9–12

International Program

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Everest Academy has an International Students Program where students from 6th to 12th grade reside and study for at least one year. There is an average of 10 international students per grade from 6th to 8th grade. In total there are an average of 45 international students per school year.

Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.

The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.[9]

State championships

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Boys' Golf: 2016, 2017

In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.[10]

In June 2017, the Everest Collegiate boys' golf team repeated as MHSAA Division 4 state champions at Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Golf Course.[11]

References

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  1. ^ McDonald, Jennifer S. (November 2007). "Single-sex schools grow in popularity". C&G News. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
  2. ^ "Home". Everest Collegiate High School and Academy. Retrieved May 2, 2020. Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348 - Compare full address with: "Zoning Map" (PDF). Independence Township, Michigan. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c RC. "Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School". Regnum Christi website. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
  4. ^ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced Archived 2012-09-22 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "The Cardinal Newman Society".
  6. ^ "The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program". U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  7. ^ E.A. "Integral Formation: A Formula for Success". Everest Academy and High School website. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
  8. ^ NCE. "Integral Formation". National Consultants for Education, Inc. Archived from the original on July 27, 2009. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
  9. ^ "Academies". Oak International Academies. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
  10. ^ "Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title". MLive. June 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  11. ^ "Everest Collegiate repeats as Division 4 golf state champs". MLive. June 10, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
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