Subiaco Abbey (Arkansas)
| Subiaco Abbey and Academy | |
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405 North Subiaco Avenue , , 72865 | |
| Coordinates | 35°18′4″N 93°38′0″W / 35.30111°N 93.63333°W |
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| Type | Private, All-Male |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1887 |
| Headmaster | Fr. Leonard Wangler |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Average class size | 12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Classes offered | 10 AP |
| Color(s) | Blue and Orange |
| Slogan | America's Best Value in Boarding Schools |
| Sports | Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1], Independent School Association of Central States, Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association |
| Newspaper | Periscope |
| Yearbook | Pax |
| Graduates | 35-45 |
| Academic Dean | Cheryl Goetz |
| Dean of Men | Greg Timmerman |
| Admissions Director | Scott Breed |
| Athletic Director | Tim Tencleve |
| Website | http://www.subiacoacademy.us/ |
Subiaco Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located in Logan County, Arkansas, United States, in the Arkansas River valley. Subiaco Abbey and its associated academy are major features of the town of Subiaco, Arkansas. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock. It is named after the original Subiaco Abbey in Italy, one of the monasteries founded by St . Benedict himself.
History
In 1877, the Abbot of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, Martin Marty, negotiated with an agent of the LR&FS (Little Rock and Fort Smith) Railroad Company for 640 acres (2.6 km2) in Arkansas for the establishment of a Benedictine monastery for men and an additional 100 acres (0.40 km2) for the foundation of a monastery for Benedictine women. This agreement received the support of Bishop Edward Fitzgerald of Little Rock, Arkansas, who was in need of German-speaking priests for his diocese.
The original foundation of the abbey was made on March 15, 1878, upon the arrival of three monk-missionaries from St. Meinrad Archabbey. Due to financial and personnel difficulties, St. Meinrad Archabbey requested assistance. In the fall of 1887, the Einsiedeln Abbey, Switzerland sent eight novices and a priest-monk to Subiaco. Two of these were Brother Gall D'Aujourd'hui and Father Wolfgang Schlumpf.
In 1891, the name of the abbey was changed from St. Benedict's Priory to Subiaco. The third Abbot of Subiaco, Paul Nahlen, obtained Pope Pius XII's blessing for the construction of the present church on the campus. This act is depicted in one of the 182 stained-glass frescoes in St. Benedict Abbey Church on the campus.
Over the years, the Benedictine monks at Subiaco have pursued various spiritual, agricultural, and commercial endeavors. First were missionary works, then the establishment of Subiaco Academy, a university-preparatory school.
The abbey maintained a dairy operation, but that effort was abandoned in 1964 with an open auction of the dairy cattle.
Monastery commercial endeavors
The abbey pursues the commercial cultivation of grapes and other fruits, cattle feed crops (hay), and stands of timber.
The abbey maintains an electronic commerce website where products made at the abbey are sold. These products consist primarily of candy (Peanut Brittle) and food seasonings, a habanero sauce termed "Monk Sauce."
Beginning in 1999, the Abbey began raising a registered herd of black Angus cattle, starting with cattle donations from local ranchers. The quality of the herd is carefully controlled with a program of artificial insemination. In 2001, the cattle operation became one of the first to begin a program of ultrasound of pregnant cattle, which enables close monitoring of the breeding program and the quick sale of bulls. The program reached a milestone in January, 2005, with the first sale of registered Angus cattle, bringing an average price of more than $5500 per animal. [2]
Coury House Retreat Center
Subiaco provides accommodation for friends of the abbey, family members of academy students, and in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, anyone who comes in peace. Visitor accommodations are made at the Coury House Retreat Center, an hotel-like establishment on the campus that provides room and board to visitors—including married couples—who wish to experience the spiritual renewal and solitude of the Subiaco Abbey and campus.
Subiaco Academy
For more information Subiaco Academy
Subiaco Academy is a boarding/day school of Catholic tradition for any qualified young man in grades 7 through 12. It offers college preparatory classes, with co-curricular activities including sports, arts and music and outdoor activities including hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and kayaking.
The college placement rate for graduates is 100%.[citation needed] The academy's goal is to "challenge students to grow - mind, body and spirit".
Student Life
The Academy has a diverse student body attracting international students mainly from South Korea and Mexico.[citation needed] There are also students from China, Belarus, Spain, Thailand, and Japan. In addition, the Academy attracts students from across the United States.
A wide range of extracurricular activities are made available to students at the academy. Kayaking, Hiking, and Fishing excursions are regularly made available to all students who are able to attend. In addition, the academy owns a cabin located on Lake Dardanelle near Russellville, Arkansas to which students may go if they wish to participate in water sports. Another unique opportunity which students receive is the opportunity to participate in Renaissance Days--days on which students choose to spend the day learning about various out-of-classroom trades from faculty members. In addition, the academy offers many extracurricular activities such as Quiz Bowl, Science Club, National Honor Society, International Global Finance Club, Cultural Awareness as Subiaco Academy (CASA) Club, Jam Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choir, Praise and Worship Band, Benet Club (Studies Benedictine Monastic Life), and The Order of the Blue Arrow (Student Ambassadors). Regular trips are also made to local cities so that students may purchase necessary supplies, enjoy a meal at a restaurant or participate in any number of activities from bowling to watching movies.
Many services are offered to students in addition to extra activities. Residential Deans are located on each floor of Heard Hall and the Main Building, the residential facilities at Subiaco Academy. The deans of underclassmen students may be assisted by upperclassmen students who have demonstrated a strong responsibility and good conduct, known as Residential Assistants. Multiple study halls are available to all students. A structured study hall is offered for first-year students and those who cannot maintain sufficient grades. Structured study halls are proctored by volunteer students and teachers. An independent study hall is required of the remaining students who have demonstrated their ability to work independently. Independent study hall is held in the residence halls and is proctored by the deans, Residential Assistants and appointed faculty. A math lab is hosted on Monday evenings and is available to all students who may need assistance with any math class. The math lab is sponsored by the Mathematics department head and is run by students enrolled in advanced mathematics courses. Additional tutoring services are offered by appointed students and a teacher assistance period is scheduled during every school day.
Religion is an integral part of the student life at Subiaco Academy. In addition to a mandatory class in Theology for each year spent at Subiaco, religious activity is strongly encouraged of all students. Activities common in the Roman Catholic Church such as Altar Serving, Eucharistic Ministering and Lectoring are all available to any student who wishes to participate. Mandatory Masses are held every Sunday and Wednesday morning in the abbey church. Also, students are required to witness important religious events such as Solemn Professions and Funerals of Monks, Catholic Solemnities and other significant school events such as the Baccalaureate Mass.
Sports
The academy has a sports program consisting of football, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, and track and field.
The tennis team won the state championship in 2008.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
- Frank Stanford, poet
- Harvey Wheeler, writer and co-author of Fail-Safe
Media references
KNWA-TV, a Fort Smith, Arkansas television station, produced a half-hour report on the history of the Abbey and Academy in March 2009.[3]
See also
References
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2009-06-23. [dead link]
- ^ Bennett, David (May 19, 2005). "Subiaco Abbey's Angus herd". Delta Farm Press. Archived from the original on February 27, 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
- ^ [1] retrieved April 1, 2009 [dead link]
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