Cheverus High School (simply referred to as Cheverus, formerly The Catholic Institute High School) is a

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, United States. It was established in 1917 and is located in the

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. It is named after

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, the first Bishop of Boston.

History

Cheverus High School was established in 1917 as The Catholic Institute High School and renamed Cheverus Classical High School in 1925, after

, the first Bishop of Boston. It was initially located on Free Street, moved to Cumberland Avenue in 1946, and then to its present location on Ocean Avenue in 1952. The school was originally run by the diocesan clergy and the

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took over responsibility in 1942. In 1998, nine male alumni claimed that they had been molested while attending the school. Two former faculty members were accused. The school confirmed the abuse and apologized to the victims. The victims also accused both the school and the Portland Diocese of hiding information, and that they had previously known about the abuse. Settlements to victims have reached a cumulative seven figures, with ongoing counseling additional.

Academics

Cheverus offers 12

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classes, and has an honors option for most of its courses. Students must take 25.5 courses in 4 years, including at least 4 mathematics courses, 4 English courses, 4 theology courses, 3 science courses, 3 foreign language courses (continuing within the same language), and 3 social studies courses.

Notable alumni

* Joseph E. Brennan, lawyer and politician *

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, swimmer * John Joubert, serial killer * Dick Joyce, MLB player *

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, fighter pilot

Notable faculty

* Rodney S. Quinn, politician *

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, television personality and political commentator * James Talbot, rapist

References

External links

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