Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School (C-M) is a private, Roman Catholic, school located within Hollywood, Florida on Chaminade Drive, in front of Nativity Catholic School in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Covering high school and college preparatory curricula, it runs from 9th grade to 12th grade. The school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1973 and is also a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
History
Mission Statement: Chaminade-Madonna, Catholic and Marianist in its identity, educates the heart and soul as well as the mind and body. It is a family-like community in which individuals of one background shape and share their faith, achieve excellence, and become caring participants and leaders in the service of community, church and those in need.
1960 - 1988
In response to the growing population and the need for quality schools, the Archdiocese of Miami invited the Marianists and the School Sisters of Notre Dame to establish a school for boys, Chaminade High School. They also requested a school for girls, Madonna Academy. Under the direction of Br. Joseph Spehar, S.M., and Sister Eugene Marie, SSND, Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy opened their doors to the South Broward and North Miami-Dade communities in 1960.
In 1963, Br. Donald Gaskill, S.M. was appointed principal of Chaminade High School to continue to establish the Marianist traditions of education as well as reach out to the local communities. He would remain until 1969, with the appointment of Br. Michael Galvin, S.M.. He was primarily responsible for obtaining accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Chaminade High School was accredited for the first time in 1973. In 1973, Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M. was appointed principal. Under his administration, construction of a school chapel and library was begun. The school’s fifth principal, Br. Donald Winfree, S.M., supervised the construction of the Strickroth Classroom building, named in honor of Br. John Strickroth, S.M.
In 1982, Fr. Chris Colon, S.M., was appointed principal. This same year, Br. John Campbell, S.M. was appointed the school’s first President. Within this position, his primary responsibility was the financial and spiritual well being of the school. In 1986, Br. Raymond Purcell, S.M., succeeded Fr. Colon as the leader of the school. Facing declining enrollment and financial difficulties, in 1988, the Archdiocese of Miami, the Superior General of the Marianists and the School Sisters of Notre Dame agreed to merge Chaminade High School and Madonna Academy.
1988 - Present
In August 1988, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory was established as a coed high school. Long time Chaminade High School teacher, counselor, and administrator, Robert Minnaugh was named Principal and charged with forming a new vision. Fr. Dan Doyle, S.M., was named the first president of the new school. Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M. succeeded Fr. Doyle in 1992. In that year, Chaminade-Madonna was honored by the Department of Education with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award. Four years later, Br. John Campbell, S.M. was appointed president. During Br. Campbell’s tenure as president, he worked diligently with Mr. Minnaugh to complete construction of the Einstein Building and the renovation of Marianist Hall (which contains the department chair offices).
In 1998, Robert Minnaugh announced his retirement. Long time Assistant Principal Mrs. Ann McGrath was named the interim principal through the 1997/1998 school year. Under some criticism, Mr. Patrick Snay was appointed Principal in the Summer of 1999. Known for having some of the best non-sport related extracurricular activity programs within Broward County, including an award winning Key Club program, debate team and an award-winning professional theatre company, under Principal Snay's leadership, the school's focus turned to the development of an award winning sports program. This included the construction of a several million dollar sports complex, increased scholarship availability and other improvements that led the achievement of an award winning program. In addition, a program was established to help students suffering from mild learning disabilities.
In 2002, Fr. John Thompson, S.M., was appointed President of the school. His initial focus turned to bringing to fruition the construction of the multi million dollar athletic fields. The newly renovated athletic complex was completed in December 2004. He is currently leading the school through its first Capital Campaign to be highlighted by the construction of a new Fine Arts Center, a project that had initially been proposed in 1998.
In July 2003, Ms. Gloria Ramos was appointed as the new Principal of the school.
In May 15 , 2007 ; Coach Mark Guandolo resigned as the athletic director and head football coach one year after his son graduated from C.M. and took the head coaching job at distant Cypress Bay High School. Guandolo had unprecedented success as the football coach with a record of 81-13 and two state championships over 7 years.
Less than a week later, Al Lang, former head coach at Hollywood Hills High School, was hired as the new football coach at Chaminade. With tremendous loses on both sides of the ball the Lions were unable to continue their recent success in the 2007 season. After losing star players such as Akeem Auguste (South Carolina), Kamar Aiken (UCF), Emeka Nwankwo (Notre Dame), and many more the team struggled under coach Lang to a 5-5 record and a hard loss in the first round of the state playoffs. On November 29, 2007 Lang and Chaminade went their separate ways and a search for a new head football coach was begun. January 29, 2008 Chaminade hires Timothy Tyrrell as head football coach. Tyrrell who had previously coached at St.Thomas Aquinas in Ohio comes to Hollywood, Florida to try and rebuild Chaminade's football program. In Tyrrell's first season as head football coach Chaminade finished with a struggling 2-8 overall record with no district wins.
In 2009, The Chaminade-Madonna Football team, starting out 2-0 this year, have sprung recent controversy over Florida's "Mercy Rule" after defeating Pompano Beach High School's football team 83-0. Oregon Commit Quarterback Jerrard Randall and Junior Curtis Evans led the Team to the controversial victory but all the starters were taken out after the first half.
About
The school currently offers remedial classes in numerous subjects, including both honors and AP courses to qualifying students. A unique "Spring Session" program takes place each February, allowing students to engage in numerous on and off campus activities. Such events may range from painting, to bioethics, to trips abroad. The Chaminade-Madonna Theatre Company currently produces two productions each year, down from the four produced in years past. The Chaminade-Madonna Athletics Department offers a Weight Training "Perfect Competition" program for their Football players. Coach Guandolo resigned and left the school on May 15 , 2007 one year after his son graduated from the school.
School Information
- Enrollment (2006- 2007 school year)
875 boys and girls grades 9-12.
- School Colors
Scarlet, Blue, and White Scarlet represents the blood of the martyrs and their courage in spreading the word of God throughout the world. White stands for goodness, the totality of a world at peace that includes all colors, creeds, and races. Blue is the color of Our Lady. The three colors together represent the colors of the former schools.
- School Seal
The outermost circle contains the name of our school, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, Hollywood, Florida, which is the result of the consolidation of the two schools founded individually in the year 1960. Father Chaminade, a French priest, founded the Marianists, and Madonna refers to Our Lady. Encircled within is a globe signifying the world in which we live. Centermost is the letter “M” standing for Mary, the Madonna, who is the protectress of the Society of Mary. Radiating out from the center are semicircular arrows reflecting our desire to share throughout the entire world the knowledge and love that Mary has for her son, Jesus. The school’s motto, Ad Mundum Meliorem, stands atop the globe expressing this desire.
- School Alma Mater
As Lions we roar so proud and strong. And raise our voices in this our song. Daughters of Madonna in white and blue, Sing praise to Mary beautiful, good, and true. The Sons of Chaminade in scarlet and blue, Give laud to Your name, so holy are You. Now scarlet, blue, and white are we, Chaminade-Madonna we’ll always be. “Toward a better world” will ever be our goal, In love, in truth, in heart, in soul. Alma Mater hear our cry: Hail! Chaminade-Madonna on high!
Facts & Achievements
- 2003 - Won All-State Football Championship. #1 Team in Florida All Classifications.
- 2005 - Varsity Boys Volleyball State Champion Runner-up.
- 2005 - Won 2A High School Football Championship against South Sumter (50-15).
- 2006 - Varsity Football Team Ranked #2 In State of Florida.
- 2006 - Varsity Football Team Ranked #23 In United States of America.
- 2006 - Varsity Cheerleading won National Title in competition.
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