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"Founded in 1961 as a school for boys, Padua Franciscan became co-educational in 1983 and is now the largest private, co-educational secondary school in northeast Ohio. Today, it is one of less than twenty high schools officially chartered by the State of Ohio as college-preparatory. Padua is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as well as the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Agency. An Ohio corporation, Padua was founded by the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart of Saint Louis, Missouri, and it bases its educational philosophy on the life and spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi. As a school in the Franciscan tradition, its mission is to develop the unique talents of each student, while giving them the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. Padua's very reason for existence is based on values rooted in the life and spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi. These values clearly remind us of the unique talents possessed by each individual as a creation of God. This spiritual approach to all living things has endured for nearly 800 years, and would become the tenant of thought for many great educators, from Saint Anthony of Padua (patron saint of Padua Franciscan) to Saint Ignatius. As a school in the Franciscan tradition, it is our mission to develop the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical characteristics of young people during their critically formative years. It is our goal to instill in these men and women the skills necessary for a lifetime of learning, giving them an appreciation for others and those less fortunate, and developing in them a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As we look to position Padua Franciscan High School for 21st Century, we remember our Franciscan heritage. Like Saint Francis of Assisi, at Padua Franciscan we believe that one does not impact society through large groups, but rather on a person-to-person basis. In this tradition, we look to finding positive ways to meet challenges and seek to respond to the individual needs of students with careful planning and compassion."

Contents 1 Mission Statement 2 Distinctions 3 Alma Mater 4 Athletics 5 Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships 6 Bibliography

[edit] Mission Statement

Padua Franciscan High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school, rooted in and committed to the traditions and values of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi, educates young men and women within a community where all are challenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a lifelong commitment to Christ in holiness and learning.

[edit] Distinctions

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Padua Franciscan High School has again been named as one of the nation’s top 50 Catholic high schools by the Catholic High School Honor Roll. Founded in 2004, the Honor Roll is a project of the Acton Institute, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This national competition measures school strength in the areas of academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education. Padua also received this distinctive award in 2004. According to the Catholic High School Honor Roll, the top 50 designation recognizes schools that embrace a vibrant Catholic identity and instill an appreciation of the social, political, and economic dimensions of the world that students will engage. All Catholic high schools in the United States were invited to apply by completing three surveys. Only two other Ohio high schools (in Toledo and Cincinnati) were ranked in the national top 50. Padua is the only school in the state to receive the award more than once.

[edit] Alma Mater

To Padua Franciscan School
Unending loyalty we give to thou,
That by her noble creed and rule,
With honor we will always live.

In Holiness and Learning,
Your loyal students serve you,
With grateful voices pledging,
Alma Mater we will be true.

[edit] Athletics

Boys' sports include the following: Cross country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Tennis, and Track. Girls' sports include the following: Cross country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, and Track.

The school also has a fine music program that far exceeds any athletic activities that may go on.

[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

• Hockey - 1988,1989,2006

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[edit] Bibliography

Quoted material from http://www.paduafranciscan.com