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Established 1926
Religious Affiliation Catholic
School type Parochial
President Fr. Dave Belt
Principal Jeff Bellar
Location Norfolk , NE , USA
School Colors Red and Black
Mascot Knights
Homepage www.norfolkcatholic.org



Norfolk Catholic Jr./Sr. High School is a parochial Roman Catholic High School located in Norfolk, Nebraska , USA . The school is affiliated with Sacred Heart Parish , a parish of the Archdiocese of Omaha . Founded in 1926 by four Franciscan Sisters from Rochester, New York under the direction of Father Daniel Moriarity, the school was originally located at 6th St. and Madison Ave. In 1961 , a separate three-year high school was formed at the current location (24th and Madison Ave). The 9th grade became part of the high school in 1976 .

The school's mascot is the Knight and its colors are red and black.

Norfolk Catholic students score consistently above the national averages on the ACT Exam . The school is also renowned for its very successful Football and drama programs, tied for the most drama championships in Nebraska, and the fourth-best number of football playoff appearances among all Nebraska schools. The school also boasts 29 individual state champions in Nebraska's Speech competition.


MISSION STATEMENT

Be it known to all who enter here, that Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present Teacher in its classes, the model of its Faculty and the inspiration of its Students. Catholic Education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded.


NEBRASKA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (34)

  • Drama ( One Act Play ) - 1975, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 2004

  • Football - 1983, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005

  • Golf (Boys) - 1973, 1974, 1976

  • Golf (Girls) - 2001, 2005

  • Speech - 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988,

  • Wrestling - 2005, 2006



NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES

  • Drama - Outstanding Male Perfomer (1) - Adam Krepela (1992); Outstanding Female Perfomer (4) - Mary Smejkal (1987), Kimberly Thor (1999), Cailin Roche (2004), Hillary Pile (2005)

  • Golf (Boys) - State Champion (3) - Larry Sock (1973), Randy Sock (1976), Bruce Merchant (1980)

  • Golf (Girls) - State Champion (1) - Heather Love (2005)

  • Speech - State Champions (29) - Mike Dean (1976, Entertainment), Shelly Sinclair (1977, Persuasive), Maria Loisel (1980, Entertainment), Julie Peterson (1980, Persuasive), Lynette Van Dyke (1981, Persuasive), Jean Bruckner (1982, Humorous Prose ), Joe Moser (1982, Serious Prose), Doug Pfeifer (1983, Entertainment), Lisa Schmer (1983, Persuasive), Deb Drahota (1984, Entertainment), Chris Bendixen (1987, Entertainment), Mike Murphy (1986, Serious Prose; 1988, Serious Prose), Jeff Doolittle (1991, Serious Prose), Michael Flood (1992, Humorous Prose), Oral Interpretation of Drama Team (1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990), Duet Acting Team (1982, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993)

  • Track and Field - Gold Medals (2) - Kevin Ramaekers (1987, Shot Put ; 1988, Shot Put)

  • Wrestling - State Champions (13) - Scott Prenger (1977, C112), Jeff Gillespie (1979, C126), Joe Schulte (1983, C119; 1984, C132), Kevin Ramaekers (1988, CHwt), Jeff Heimes (1990, C145), Adam Matteo (1999, C119), Jed Lewis (2001, C135; 2002, C145), Aaron Tharp (2002, C140), Caleb Mitchell (2004, C171), Zachary Adams (2006, C103), Jake Hastings (2006, C189)



NEBRASKA STATE RECORDS

  • Drama - Most Drama Championships (12)

  • Football - Most Touchdown Passes in a Game, Chris Jessen, 6 vs. Stanton (1999)

  • Football - Most Interception s in a Season, Aaron Hughes, 18 (1991)

  • Football - Most Interceptions in a Game, Aaron Hughes, 5 (1991)



NOTABLE ALUMNI

Notable Alumn i of Norfolk Catholic include: