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Not to be confused with Marion Junior-Senior High School.

Marian High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school preparatory college for girls in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[3]

History

Marian High School, founded in 1959, is sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 2014, Marian High School fired Barbara Webb, a lesbian chemistry teacher, for becoming pregnant via IVF. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Academics

Accredited by the North Central Association,[2] the academic program provides college preparatory classes, 26 honors classes, and 16 Advanced Placement courses.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 493 girls enrolled in 2013-14 was:[1]

  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 1.4%
  • Black - 5.7%
  • Hispanic - 1.4%
  • White - 89.1%
  • Multiracial - 2.2%

Athletics

The interscholastic athletic teams, known as the Mustangs, participate in the Catholic High School League. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[9]

*Basketball
    • MHSAA - 1988, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2014, 2015[10]
    • CHSL - 1986, 87, 88, 92, 93, 96, 97, 2001, 02, 08, 09, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22[11]
  • Field Hockey
    • CHSL - 2002, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23[12]
  • Cross Country
    • CHSL - 2000, 01 [13]
  • Golf
    • CHSL - 1992, 93, 94, 2002, 10, 11, 19, 20[14]
    • MHSAA - 2019, 2020[15]
  • Lacrosse
    • CHSL: 2007, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16[15]
    • MHSAA: 2001 [15]
  • Skiing
    • CHSL: 1992, 93, 94, 2002, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22 [15]
    • MHSAA - 2010, 2011, 2014[16]
  • Soccer
    • CHSL: 1987, 88, 89, 90, 2003, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22[17]
    • MHSAA - 2003, 04, 09,10,12,17,18, 19, 21[18]
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
    • CHSL - 1975, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 2004, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
    • MHSAA - 2010, 13,16 [21]
  • Volleyball
    • CHSL - 1978, 79, 87, 95, 2001, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22[citation needed]
    • MHSAA - 2009, 10, 20, 21, 22[15]
  • PomPon
  • Figure Skating

Notable alumni

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Marian High School". ed.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "Bloomfield Township Street Map." (Archive) Bloomfield Township, Oakland County. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.
  4. ^ "Lesbian mom calls firing from Marian High 'sad'".
  5. ^ "The baby who cost her mom her job".
  6. ^ https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/nation-world-news/fired-marian-teacher-discusses-her-baby-s-future/article_2ce51aba-c0dc-5882-8336-4050968f105e.html [dead link]
  7. ^ "Backlash at Catholic high school over firing of pregnant gay teacher". TheGuardian.com. September 26, 2014.
  8. ^ "Lesbian Marian teacher says pregnancy cost her a job".
  9. ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  10. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Basketball - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  11. ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
  12. ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
  13. ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
  14. ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
  15. ^ a b c d e f "Marian High School State Championships". marian-hs.com.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  16. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  17. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  18. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  19. ^ "Team Champions - Girls Swimming & Diving - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  20. ^ "EGR, Pioneer and Marian pull away for 2022 girls swim and dive state titles". mlive.com. November 21, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  21. ^ "Team Champions - Girls Tennis - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.

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