Washington Catholic Athletic ConferenceThe Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) is a major high school athletic league for boys, girls, and co-ed Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Washington & Diocese of Arlington located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The WCAC is widely regarded as the nation's best boys and girls basketball and football conference, with several teams in the conference ranked nationally in any given year.
United States Department of EducationThe United States Department of Education is a cabinet-level department of the United States government, originating in 1979. The department began operating on May 4, 1980, having been created after the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was split into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services by the Department of Education Organization Act, which President Jimmy Carter signed into law on October 17, 1979.
Hyattsville, MarylandCity in Maryland, United States City in MarylandHyattsville, MarylandCityAerial view of Hyattsville FlagSealNickname: HyattsvilleMotto: "A World Within Walking Distance"Location of Hyattsville in MarylandCoordinates: 38°57′25″N 76°57′5″W / 38.95694°N 76.95139°W / 38.95694; -76.95139Country United States of AmericaState MarylandCountyPrince George'sIncorporated1886Government • MayorRobert CroslinArea • Total2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2) • Land2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) • Water0.027 sq mi (0.07 km2)Elevation105 ft (32 m)Population (2020) • Total21,187 • Density7,832.7/sq mi (3,024.22/km2)Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern) • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)Area codes301, 240FIPS code24-41250GNIS feature ID0597595Websitewww.hyattsville.org Hyattsville is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
National Blue Ribbon Schools ProgramThe National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was a United States Department of Education (DoEd) award program that recognized exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures, the Department honored high-performing schools and schools that were making great strides in closing any achievement gaps between students.
John of MathaJohn of Matha (23 June 1160 – 17 December 1213) was a French Catholic priest and co-founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, initially dedicated to ransoming Christians who had been captured by marauders from North Africa.
Archdiocese of WashingtonThe Archdiocese of Washington (Latin: Archidiœcesis Metropolitae Vashingtonensis) is an archdiocese of the Catholic Church for the District of Columbia and several Maryland counties in the United States. The archdiocese is home to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The only suffragan diocese of the archdiocese is the Diocese of Saint Thomas. The mother church is the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in downtown Washington.
Washington CommandersGeneral informationFoundedJuly 9, 1932 (1932-07-09)StadiumNorthwest StadiumLandover, MarylandHeadquarteredAshburn, VirginiaColorsBurgundy, gold, white, blackFight song"Hail to the Commanders"MascotMajor TuddyWebsitecommanders.comPersonnelOwnerJosh HarrisGeneral managerAdam PetersHead coachDan QuinnPresidentMark ClouseNicknamesThe Burgundy and GoldThe 'Skins (as the Redskins)The Over-the-Hill Gang (1970s)The Fun Bunch (1980s receiving group)The Hogs (1980s offensive line)Team historyBoston Braves (1932)Boston Redskins (1933–1936)Washington Redskins (1937–2019)Washington Football Team (2020–2021)Washington Commanders (2022–present)Home fieldsBraves Field (1932)Fenway Park (1933–1936)Griffith Stadium (1937–1960)RFK Stadium (1961–1996)Northwest Stadium (1997–present)New Stadium at RFK Campus (c. 2030)League / conference affiliationsNational Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933–1949)American Conference (1950–1952)Eastern Conference (1953–1969) Capitol Division (1967–1969)National Football Conference (1970–present) NFC East (1970–present)ChampionshipsLeague championships: 5Pre-merger NFL championships: 21937, 1942Super Bowl championships: 31982 (XVII), 1987 (XXII), 1991 (XXVI)Conference championships: 5NFC: 1972, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1991Division championships: 15NFL Eastern: 1936, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945NFC East: 1972, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015, 2020Playoff appearances (26)1936, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2020, 2024OwnersGeorge Preston Marshall (1932–1965)Edward Bennett Williams (1965–1979)Jack Kent Cooke (1979–1997)John Kent Cooke (1997–1999)Daniel Snyder (1999–2023)Josh Harris (2023–present)The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Secondary schoolA secondary school, high school, or senior school, is an institution that provides students with secondary education. Some secondary schools provide both lower secondary education (ages 11 to 14) and upper secondary education (ages 14 to 18), i.e., both levels 2 and 3 of the ISCED scale, but these can also be provided in separate schools.
Catholic ChurchChristian church based in Rome
Major League BaseballNorth American professional baseball leagueMajor League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. MLB is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier baseball league in the world.Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club (Hebrew: מועדון כדורסל מכבי תל אביב), known for sponsorship reasons as Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (מכבי ראפיד תל אביב), is a professional basketball club based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The team plays in the Israeli Premier League and internationally in the EuroLeague.
Israeli Basketball Premier LeagueLigat HaAl (Hebrew: ליגת העל, lit., Supreme League or Premier League), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is a professional basketball league in Israel and the highest level of basketball in the country. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL (Basketball Super League) or ISBL (Israeli Basketball Super League). For sponsorship reasons, the league is also referred to as Ligat Winner Sal (Hebrew: ליגת ווינר סל), lit.
United States Department of EducationThe United States Department of Education is a cabinet-level department of the United States government, originating in 1979. The department began operating on May 4, 1980, having been created after the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was split into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services by the Department of Education Organization Act, which President Jimmy Carter signed into law on October 17, 1979.Hyattsville, MarylandCity in Maryland, United States City in MarylandHyattsville, MarylandCityAerial view of Hyattsville FlagSealNickname: HyattsvilleMotto: "A World Within Walking Distance"Location of Hyattsville in MarylandCoordinates: 38°57′25″N 76°57′5″W / 38.95694°N 76.95139°W / 38.95694; -76.95139Country United States of AmericaState MarylandCountyPrince George'sIncorporated1886Government • MayorRobert CroslinArea • Total2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2) • Land2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) • Water0.027 sq mi (0.07 km2)Elevation105 ft (32 m)Population (2020) • Total21,187 • Density7,832.7/sq mi (3,024.22/km2)Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern) • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)Area codes301, 240FIPS code24-41250GNIS feature ID0597595Websitewww.hyattsville.org Hyattsville is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.National Blue Ribbon Schools ProgramThe National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was a United States Department of Education (DoEd) award program that recognized exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures, the Department honored high-performing schools and schools that were making great strides in closing any achievement gaps between students.John of MathaJohn of Matha (23 June 1160 – 17 December 1213) was a French Catholic priest and co-founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, initially dedicated to ransoming Christians who had been captured by marauders from North Africa.Archdiocese of WashingtonThe Archdiocese of Washington (Latin: Archidiœcesis Metropolitae Vashingtonensis) is an archdiocese of the Catholic Church for the District of Columbia and several Maryland counties in the United States. The archdiocese is home to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The only suffragan diocese of the archdiocese is the Diocese of Saint Thomas. The mother church is the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in downtown Washington.Washington CommandersGeneral informationFoundedJuly 9, 1932 (1932-07-09)StadiumNorthwest StadiumLandover, MarylandHeadquarteredAshburn, VirginiaColorsBurgundy, gold, white, blackFight song"Hail to the Commanders"MascotMajor TuddyWebsitecommanders.comPersonnelOwnerJosh HarrisGeneral managerAdam PetersHead coachDan QuinnPresidentMark ClouseNicknamesThe Burgundy and GoldThe 'Skins (as the Redskins)The Over-the-Hill Gang (1970s)The Fun Bunch (1980s receiving group)The Hogs (1980s offensive line)Team historyBoston Braves (1932)Boston Redskins (1933–1936)Washington Redskins (1937–2019)Washington Football Team (2020–2021)Washington Commanders (2022–present)Home fieldsBraves Field (1932)Fenway Park (1933–1936)Griffith Stadium (1937–1960)RFK Stadium (1961–1996)Northwest Stadium (1997–present)New Stadium at RFK Campus (c. 2030)League / conference affiliationsNational Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933–1949)American Conference (1950–1952)Eastern Conference (1953–1969) Capitol Division (1967–1969)National Football Conference (1970–present) NFC East (1970–present)ChampionshipsLeague championships: 5Pre-merger NFL championships: 21937, 1942Super Bowl championships: 31982 (XVII), 1987 (XXII), 1991 (XXVI)Conference championships: 5NFC: 1972, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1991Division championships: 15NFL Eastern: 1936, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945NFC East: 1972, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015, 2020Playoff appearances (26)1936, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2020, 2024OwnersGeorge Preston Marshall (1932–1965)Edward Bennett Williams (1965–1979)Jack Kent Cooke (1979–1997)John Kent Cooke (1997–1999)Daniel Snyder (1999–2023)Josh Harris (2023–present)The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.Secondary schoolA secondary school, high school, or senior school, is an institution that provides students with secondary education. Some secondary schools provide both lower secondary education (ages 11 to 14) and upper secondary education (ages 14 to 18), i.e., both levels 2 and 3 of the ISCED scale, but these can also be provided in separate schools.Catholic ChurchChristian church based in RomeMajor League BaseballNorth American professional baseball leagueMajor League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. MLB is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier baseball league in the world.Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club (Hebrew: מועדון כדורסל מכבי תל אביב), known for sponsorship reasons as Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (מכבי ראפיד תל אביב), is a professional basketball club based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The team plays in the Israeli Premier League and internationally in the EuroLeague.Israeli Basketball Premier LeagueLigat HaAl (Hebrew: ליגת העל, lit., Supreme League or Premier League), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is a professional basketball league in Israel and the highest level of basketball in the country. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL (Basketball Super League) or ISBL (Israeli Basketball Super League). For sponsorship reasons, the league is also referred to as Ligat Winner Sal (Hebrew: ליגת ווינר סל), lit.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.