Wahlert Catholic High School

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Wahlert Catholic High School
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Address
Wahlert Catholic High School
2005 Kane Street

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52001-0538

Coordinates 42°31′8″N90°42′17″W / 42.51889°N 90.70472°W / 42.51889; -90.70472
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established1959
School district Holy Family Catholic Schools
Oversight Archdiocese of Dubuque
PrincipalMariah Reeves
Grades 912
Enrollment526 [1]  (2007-2008)
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Royal blue, Gold and White    
Athletics conference Mississippi Valley Conference
Team nameGolden Eagles
NewspaperThe Gleaner
YearbookHarvest
Athletic directorTom English
Website School webpage

Wahlert Catholic High School is a private Roman Catholic high school in Dubuque, Iowa, United States, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque.

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History

During a meeting on June 17, 1955, Archbishop Leo Binz and the pastors of the Dubuque Catholic parishes came to the conclusion that new high school facilities were needed to replace the existing high schools; Loras and St. Columbkille. [2] [3] These facilities were deteriorating, and also would not meet the demands of the post-World War II baby boom. As a result, it was decided to build a new central high school. In July, another meeting was held to determine a location for the new school. Harry Wahlert, who owned the Dubuque Packing Company, donated $250,000 towards the construction of the school. Area parishes were also asked to contribute to the funding. The total cost of construction was approximately $3,250,000.

A parcel across from the intersection of Kane and Chaney Streets near the west end of Dubuque was selected as the site for the school. When construction was finished, it measured over 222,000 square feet (20,600 m2). In February 1959, the archdiocese announced that the new school would be named in honor of Harry Wahlert. In August the school was officially opened, and the first classes began in September. In 2005, construction commenced on the Mazzuchelli expansion, which utilized the west wing of Wahlert and a new addition next to the school. This facility opened in 2006, and now serves as the central middle school for all Dubuque residents in the Holy Family Catholic Schools.

Campus

Wahlert Catholic High School is located at 2005 Kane Street on the east side of Dubuque, Iowa. The campus is 50 acres (200,000 m2) in size, with its main entrance near the corner of Kane Street and Chaney Road. The three-story building and its grounds accommodate a chapel, running track, tennis courts, soccer field, and baseball field. The Wahlert portion of the campus occupies the eastern wings of the main building, while Mazzuchelli Middle School occupies the far western wing.

The main gymnasium was renovated in early 2013.

Athletics

Wahlert High School offers opportunities for participation in 19 interscholastic athletic activities. Many of these sports include freshman, sophomore, and junior varsity levels of competition. Sports currently offered to boys include football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, bowling, golf, tennis, track, soccer, baseball, and swimming (co-op with Dubuque Community Schools). Sports offered to girls include cross country, swimming, volleyball, basketball, bowling, golf, tennis, soccer, and softball. Wahlert's varsity athletic teams compete in the Mississippi Valley Conference. [4]

Performing arts

Wahlert has two competitive show choirs: "Impulse" (varsity) and "Impact" (prep). [17] The school also hosts its own competition, dubbed the "Key City Classic". [18]

Notable alumni

See also

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