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HIS T OR Y INTRODUC TION

At Catholic Memorial High School, we expect our students to
achieve more than they ever imagined. We challenge each
young adult who enters our doors to continuously grow

academically, emotionally and spiritually.

Our exemplary academic programs compel students to elevate

themselves intellectually. Our championship-level athletics,
award-winning theatre program and various extracurricular
activities drive students to perform at their very best.

Our School History We inspire and educate in faith. It is through these faith-based

principles our students develop as leaders, as scholars and
as contributors to society.

This is how we help our students rise to every challenge and
overcome every obstacle. Here, students become the
Catholic Memorial High School was founded by the determined parishioners of
very best version of themselves, fully prepared for
St. Joseph Parish who in the early 1920’s began raising funds for a future high
lifelong success. And at Catholic Memorial,
school. Their goal of providing a high quality Catholic education for the area’s we expect nothing less.
youth remained strong and unwavering and their hope became a reality in 1949

when CMH opened its doors. The school was named in gratitude as a memorial
to the 23 young men of St. Joseph’s who gave their lives for their country in

World War II. Later, the dedication of the school was extended to include all
graduates of Catholic Memorial who have died in service to their country.

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