O'Gorman Catholic High School
Private, coeducational school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
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O'Gorman High School is a Catholic high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school was founded in 1961 and named after Bishop Thomas O'Gorman. O'Gorman is located in the Diocese of Sioux Falls.
| O'Gorman Catholic High School | |
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O'Gorman High School from the southeast | |
| Location | |
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3201 South Kiwanis Avenue , 57105 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°31′01″N 96°45′47″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | To form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence. |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls |
| CEEB code | 421175 |
| Principal | Joan Mahoney |
| Chaplain | Tony Klein |
| Teaching staff | 59.4 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.9[1] |
| Colors | Royal Blue and White |
| Song | O'Gorman Knights! O'Gorman Knights! |
| Fight song | Oh Cheer For The White & The Blue |
| Athletics conference | Metro Conference[2] |
| Nickname | Knights |
| Rival | Roosevelt High School Washington High School |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3]  Blue Ribbon |
| Newspaper | Knight Scroll |
| Yearbook | Knight Legend |
| Tuition | $5,745 (minimum) |
| Website | oghs |
History
The school opened in 1961, and high school students in the Diocese of Sioux Falls transitioned from the Cathedral School to O'Gorman.[4] From 2008 to 2011, O'Gorman underwent a major addition that added two academic wings, a new chapel, and a new performing arts center.[5]
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OGHS was named a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon school in 1985, 2005, 2014, and 2021.[6][7]
Athletics
O'Gorman is a member of the South Dakota High School Activities Association. O'Gorman started the Dakota Bowl in 1978, recognized as one of the first high school bowl games.[8]
| Sport | Year (s) |
|---|---|
| Boys Football | 1968, 1978, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1993, 2004, 2005, 2019 |
| Boys Basketball | 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017 |
| Boys Cross Country | 1994 |
| Boys Tennis | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Boys Golf | 1976, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2021 |
| Boys Soccer | 2020 |
| Girls Basketball | 1995, 2017, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Girls Cross Country | 1986, 1988, 2020 |
| Girls Gymnastics | 1992, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Girls Soccer | 2005 |
| Girls Tennis | 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Girls Golf | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2000, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
| Girls Volleyball | 1987, 1988, 1989, 2002, 2020, 2021 |
| Baseball | 2010, 2012 |
Performing arts
The school fields one competitive show choir, the mixed-gender "Ovation!".[10] Ovation! won a competition at the Mitchell Corn Palace in 2012.[11] The school hosted the first South Dakota state championship competition in 2016.[12]
Notable alumni
- Dusty Coleman - professional baseball player [13]
- Larry Jacobson - professional football player[14]
- Chad McConnell - professional baseball player[15]
- Tip Reiman - professional football player[16]
- Kevin Truckenmiller - singer[17]
- Thomas Vanek - professional hockey player[18]