St. Thomas More School (Connecticut)

St. Thomas More School is an all-male, private, Roman Catholic-affiliated Christian college-preparatory school in Oakdale, Connecticut, United States. The school serves grades 8–12 and postgraduate courses. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges[1] and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.[2]

St. Thomas More School
Address
45 Cottage Road

Oakdale
,
Connecticut
06370

United States
Coordinates41.511609°N 72.219382°W / 41.511609; -72.219382
Information
TypePrivate boarding school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1962
Head of schoolMatthew Quinn
Faculty28[1]
Grades8–12, PG
Enrollment130[2]
Average class size8[1]
Student to teacher ratio8[1]
Campus110 acres (45 ha)
Color(s)White and blue    
NicknameChancellors
AccreditationNAIS, NEASC, TABS
Tuition$ 56,900[3]
Websitewww.stmct.org

History

The school was established in 1962 by James Hanrahan.[4] Located on Gardner Lake, the school also includes international students from several countries;[5] St. Thomas More is a predominantly Christian school, and students from other religions are also accepted.[1]

Athletics

Sports offered at St. Thomas More include baseball, basketball, football, judo, lacrosse, sailing, soccer, tennis and wrestling.[1]

Over the years, the athletics program at St. Thomas More gained national relevance, especially in basketball, with athletes joining the school to improve their grades and get better opportunities to play at NCAA Division I level.[6][7][8] Several school alumni played at Division I and professional level.[9]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "At a Glance". stmct.org. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  2. {{cite web|title=Private School Universe Survey|url=https://www.boardingschoolreview.com/st-thomas-more-school-profile
  3. "Tuition and Fees". stmct.org. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  4. "History and Values". stmct.org. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  5. "International Students at St. Thomas More School". ctmct.org. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  6. "All within reach for Funches". Hartford Courant. December 15, 1995. p. 166.
  7. "Will ND recruiting add up?". South Bend Tribune. February 5, 2004. p. B6.
  8. Reinhart, Jeffrey (May 28, 2010). "Walck commits to St. Thomas More Prep". lancasteronline.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  9. "Alumni in the Spotlight". stmct.org. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  10. "NBA & ABA Players Who Attended High School in Connecticut". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  11. Singelais, Mark (November 10, 2015). "Memphis' Trahson Burrell not taking senior year for granted". Times Union. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  12. "Ed Cota". tarheelblue.cstv.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2006. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  13. Lawrence, Andrew (January 24, 2005). "PEAKING TOO SOON". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  14. Banning, Chuck (January 22, 2012). "St. Thomas More men have star power". The Day. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  15. Finder, Chuck (March 25, 2004). "The journey of Carl Krauser". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  16. Yantz, Tom (December 8, 1992). "MINLEND'S STRENGTH GIVES ST. JOHN'S A LIFT". Hartford Courant. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
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