Weirton Madonna High School
Private, coeducational school in Weirton, , West Virginia, United States
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Weirton Madonna High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Weirton, West Virginia. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
| Weirton Madonna High School | |
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| Location | |
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150 Michael Way , , 26062-3753 United States 40°24′35″N 80°33′5″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1955 |
Principal | Philip Rujak |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Colors | Navy and silver |
| Nickname | Blue Dons |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Publication | The Little Magazine (Literary Magazine) |
| Tuition | $4,500 (Catholic), $5,500 (non-Catholic) |
| Designated Pastor | Very Rev. Fr. Dennis Schuelkens |
| Dean of Students | Darrin Hicks |
| Website | http://www.weirtonmadonna.org |
Principals
- Sr. Marian James, CSJ, 1955–1957
- Sr. Rose Winefride, 1957–58
- Sr. Mary Louise, 1958–1960
- Srs. Mary Ligouri, Adelaide William, and Mary Joan, 1960–1966
- Fr. Edward Bell, 1966–1971
- John York, 1971–1978
- James Chetock, 1978–1979
- Richard Evans, 1979–1983
- Peter Basil, 1983–1987
- Theresa DeCaria, 1987–1990
- Robert Gill, 1990–1997
- Al Boniti, 1998
- Dr. Cathy Sistilli, 1998–2008
- John Mihalyo, 2008–2012
- Steven Grasser, 2012–2014
- Jamie Lesho, 2014–2022
- Philip Rujak, 2022–2024
- Jason Heckathorn 2024–Present
Demographics
As of the 2017–18 school year, the total student enrollment was 171. The ethnic makeup of the school was 97.1% White, .6% Asian and 2.3% Multiracial.[2]
Notable alumni
- Gene Trosch (1963), professional football player, Super Bowl IV champion[3]
- Joanna Bernabei-McNamee (1993), basketball coach for the Boston College Eagles[4]