St. Anthony High School (Illinois)
St. Anthony of Padua High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Effingham, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. St. Anthony was established in 1874 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It is the only Catholic high school in a 50-mile radius.[1]
| St. Anthony of Padua High School | |
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| Address | |
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304 E Roadway Ave Effingham , Illinois 62401 | |
| Coordinates | 39°7′43″N 88°32′20″W |
| Information | |
| Type | private, parochial |
| Motto | "Musa sapientum fixa Tempus" ("Press on to the goal") |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Founder | Mr.Anthony |
| Oversight | Diocese of Springfield |
| CEEB code | 141-745 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 209 (2018-2019) |
| Average class size | 16 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Color(s) | Red, White and Royal Blue |
| Athletics conference | National Trail Conference |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Team name | Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs |
| Tuition | 1st Child: $4,890 2nd Child: $3,667 3rd Child: $2,750 4th + Child: $0 |
| Affiliation | St. Anthony of Padua Church St. Anthony Grade School |
| Website | www |
 St. Anthony High School | |
Academics
St. Anthony offers a comprehensive curriculum where students are encouraged to discover and develop their individual talents and potential.
The journey you will make over the next four years is characterized by mental, physical and emotional changes. SAHS students’ academic and athletic achievement is truly remarkable, and we want you to be part of this success. St. Anthony delivers a curriculum program that ensures success and gets you a head start on your college career.
Each year, over 98% of the senior class continues their education at colleges and universities locally and across the nation. Courses for college level credit are available through our strong Advanced Placement program and dual credit with Lake Land College. St. Anthony High School offers the most AP classes in a five county area. Our AP coursework includes Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, & English. Dual enrollment classes through Lake Land College include Composition, College Algebra, and Finite Math.
Diverse curriculum such as the Effingham Community CEO program, Health Occupations, and Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance allow you to customize your course schedule to fit your interests and goals. In addition, SAHS offers modified classes for those who may need academic assistance in certain areas.
SAHS is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCACASI)> SAHS is a member
Athletics
St. Anthony of Padua competes in the National Trail Conference (NTC) and is also a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The teams compete as the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The Bulldogs were awarded the Program of the Year by the Decatur Herald & Review after the 2016–17 school year.[2]
The school sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in bass fishing, bowling, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track & field. Young men may also compete in baseball, while young women may also compete in cheerleading, softball, and volleyball.
The following teams have competed in the IHSA sponsored state tournaments or meets:[3]
| Team | State Champions | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | State Qualifier | Sectional Championships | Regional Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Baseball | 2011-2012 | 1991-1992 | 1990-1991 | 1979–80, 83–84, 85-86 | 7 | 14 | |
| Boys Basketball | 2016-2017 | 1977-1978 | 1955–56, 69–70, 90-91 | 6 | 23 | ||
| Girls Basketball | 0 | 4 | |||||
| Bass Fishing | 2010-2011 | 1 | N/A | ||||
| Competitive Cheerleading | 2008–09, 09–10, 12–13, 13–14, 14–15, 15-16 | N/A | N/A | ||||
| Competitive Dance | 2012-2013 | 2013–14, 14–15, 15–16, 18-19 | 1 | N/A | |||
| Boys Cross-Country | 1976–77, 77–78, 78–79, 90–91, 2004–05, 06-07 | 6 | 3 | ||||
| Girls Cross-Country | 1989–90, 2006–07 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| Boys Golf | 2001–2002, 2002–2003, 2009–2010, 2018-2019 | 2006–2007, 2010-2011 | 2008-2009 | 1977–78, 1999–2000, 00–01, 03–04, 06–07, 07–08, 11–12, 12–13, 13–14, 14–15, 17-18 | 7 | 20 | |
| Girls Golf | 2007–2008, 2008-2009 | 2006-2007 | 1975–76, 76–77, 2005–06, 09–10, 16–17, 17-18 | 3 | 11 | ||
| Boys Tennis | 8 | N/A | |||||
| Girls Tennis | 13 | N/A | |||||
| Girls Volleyball | 6 | 10 | |||||
| Girls Softball | 0 | 4 | |||||
| Soccer | 0 | 3 | |||||
| Scholastic Bowl | 2000-01 | 1999-2000 | 2 | 7 |
The following individuals have won a state title at an IHSA State Tournament or meet:
| Name and Class | Sport/Event | Year of Championship |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Smith (1980) | Track: 880 Yard | 1978-1979 |
| Kim Richardson (1990 | Track: High Jump | 1989-1990 |
| Mike Imburgia (2004) | Golf | 2001-2002 |
| Mike Imburgia (2004) | Golf | 2002-2003 |
| Danielle Grunloh (2006) | Track: Shot Put | 2005-2006 |
| Matt Feldhake (2008) | Cross Country | 2006-2007 |
| Jaclyn Jansen (2008) | Golf | 2007-2008 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Cross Country | 2013-2014 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Track: 1600 Meter | 2013-2014 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Cross Country | 2014-2015 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Track: 3200 Meter | 2014-2015 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Track: 1600 Meter | 2014-2015 |
| Andrew Gardewine (2015) | Track: 800 Meter | 2014-2015 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Cross Country | 2015-2016 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Track: 3200 Meter | 2015-2016 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Track: 1600 Meter | 2015-2016 |
| Kristin Slaughter (2017) | Track: Pole Vault | 2015-2016 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Cross Country | 2016-2017 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Track: 1600 Meter | 2016-2017 |
| Anna Sophia Keller (2017) | Track: 3200 Meter | 2016-2017 |
| Kristin Slaughter (2017) | Track: Pole Vault | 2016-2017 |
| Ty Kinkelaar (2017) | Track: Discus | 2016-2017 |
Extra-Curricular Programs
St. Anthony offers a variety of different extra curricular activities such as:
- Christian Service Program
- Christian Athletes for Christ (Formerly the Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
- Spanish Club
- Spanish Scholar Bowl
- History Club
- Scholar Bowl
- Chess Club
- Chorus
- Band
- Pep Club
- Student Council
- National Honor Society
- WYSE (World Youth Science and Engineering)
- Trap Shooting
Contact
St. Anthony High School
304 E. Roadway Ave.
Effingham, IL 62401
- Phone: 217-342-6969
Office Hours:
- Monday-Friday
- 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
References
The Fleet™
- SAHS. "St. Anthony High School General Information". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- Review, BILL WELT Herald &. "St. Anthony goes the distance". Herald-Review.com. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
- SAHS. "IHSA Team Information". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2011-11-19.