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'''Marmion Academy''', formerly '''Marmion Military Academy''', is a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[high school]] for [[Single-sex education|young men]] located in [[Aurora, Illinois]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford]].
'''Marmion Academy''', formerly '''Marmion Military Academy''', is a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[high school]] for [[Single-sex education|young men]] located in [[Aurora, Illinois]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford]].


The academy is run by the Benedictine monks of [[Marmion Abbey]], located on campus. The academy has a [[United States Army]] [[Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps]] (JROTC) program that has been a part of the academy since its early years, but was not a part of the school in the inaugural year of 1933&ndash;34.<ref name="Marmion%2520Academy">{{cite web|url=http://www.marmion.org/academy/admissions.html|title=Marmion Academy|accessdate=2007-05-11|author=MA |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070328231035/http://www.marmion.org/academy/admissions.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-03-28}}</ref>
The academy is run by the Benedictine monks of [[Marmion Abbey]], located on campus. The academy is known for its leadership formation, and has both a Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program, as well a [[United States Army]] [[Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps]] (JROTC) program that has been a part of the academy since its early years, but was not a part of the school in the inaugural year of 1933&ndash;34.<ref name="Marmion%2520Academy">{{cite web|url=http://www.marmion.org/academy/admissions.html|title=Marmion Academy|accessdate=2007-05-11|author=MA |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070328231035/http://www.marmion.org/academy/admissions.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-03-28}}</ref>


The school is a part of the [[Suburban Christian Conference]].
The school is a part of the [[Chicago Catholic League]].


==History==
==History==
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*[[David P. Brenna '75]] retired Chairman, Chicago Board of Trade.
*[[David P. Brenna '75]] retired Chairman, Chicago Board of Trade.
*[[James P. Loftus, Ph.D. '76]] President, Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI.
*[[James P. Loftus, Ph.D. '76]] President, Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI.
*Stephen T. Gonczy, U.S.A, Ph.D, '65 Retired Brigadier General
*Stephen T. Gonczy, U.S.A, Ph.D, '65 Retired Brigadier General.
*Jared Meyer '09, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research fellow and author.
*Graham Glasgow '11, offensive lineman for the Detroit Lions.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:22, 10 May 2016

Marmion Academy
Address
Map
1000 Butterfield Road

Aurora
,
Illinois
60502-9742

United States
Coordinates41°48′52″N 88°17′41″W / 41.81444°N 88.29472°W / 41.81444; -88.29472
Information
TypePrivate, Day, College-prep
MottoesTo believe in God and strive for Him
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Blessed Columba Marmion
Established1933
Sister schoolRosary High School[2]
OversightDiocese of Rockford
PresidentFr. Abbot John Paul Brahill, OSB
Head of schoolAnthony Tinerella
ChaplainFr. Michael Burrows, OSB
Faculty76
Grades9–12
GenderBoys
Enrollment529 (2013)
Average class size26
Student to teacher ratio10:1
Campus size325 acres (1.32 km2)
Campus typesuburban
Fight songMarmion Loyalty
Athletics conferenceSuburban Christian Conference
MascotThe Cadets
Nickname%257C colors = Red and Blue   
Team nameCadets
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
NewspaperThe Cadet Call
YearbookRed and Blue Review
Tuition$10,300
AffiliationBenedictine
Websitewww.marmion.org/academy.html

Marmion Academy, formerly Marmion Military Academy, is a Roman Catholic high school for young men located in Aurora, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford.

The academy is run by the Benedictine monks of Marmion Abbey, located on campus. The academy is known for its leadership formation, and has both a Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program, as well a United States Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program that has been a part of the academy since its early years, but was not a part of the school in the inaugural year of 1933–34.[3]

The school is a part of the Chicago Catholic League.

History

The Marmion Academy was created in 1933 when the monks of St. Meinrad Abbey combined Jasper Academy (Jasper, Indiana) with the Fox Valley Catholic High School, which the Augustinians had just returned to the diocese of Rockford. During the Great Depression era it was difficult for students to pay their tuition as well as uniforms, so the monks, in 1935, associated with the JROTC program and changed its name to Marmion Military Academy. At the time, all JROTC uniforms were provided for by the US government. In the 1990s in order to provide more options for its student body and a return to the original spirit of the school, the monks of Marmion Abbey decided to make JROTC an optional program and to reinstitue the original name of the school, Marmion Academy. [citation needed]

At one point, there were two campuses: one for residential students and one for day students. The two merged back into the Butterfield Road campus, which had been the residential campus.[3] In early 2002, the school decided to close its residential program and started to expand its student body.[4] In 2010 the Marmion Cadets placed 2nd in state in the 6A state championship for football and 3rd in the cross country class 2A state championships.

Academics

Graduation Requirements:[5]

Marmion requires that each graduate complete 4 credits each in English and Theology; 3 credits in Mathematics; 3 elective credits; 2 credits each in a Foreign Language (4 credits recommended), Science, Social Studies, and either Military Science (JROTC) or Leadership Education and Development (LEAD); and 1 credit each in Health/Physical Education; and ½ credit in Music and Art. Marmion students are required to perform at least 15 hours of community service each academic year.

At least 23¼ credits are required for graduation.

Leadership Programs

Marmion has two reputable leadership programs, LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) and JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps). The LEAD program was started in 1994, while the JROTC has been a part of the school since 1935.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 16, 2010. Retrieved 2009-07-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ About Us – Rosary: Our sister school
  3. ^ a b MA. "Marmion Academy". Archived from the original on 2007-03-28. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  4. ^ MA. "Marmion Academy Programs". Archived from the original on 2007-04-30. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  5. ^ MA. "Marmion Academy Academics". Archived from the original on 2007-05-03. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  6. ^ [1]
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