| About Andrean High School | |||
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| About Andrean | Alma Mater | Mural | Traditions |
| Admissions | Crest | St. Basil Theater | 59er |
| Aerial View | Grotto | Students | |
| Mission Statement. |
| "You
shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free..." Deeply committed to this liberating teaching of Jesus Christ, we the staff at Andrean High School resolve to enable our students to achieve the degree of academic and moral excellence of which each is capable. Working with parents, church, and community, we promise to educate the whole person whose thoughts, words, and deeds will exert a positive influence on society at large. |
| About Andrean |
| School Location. Andrean High School, is located on the original 20 acre plot that fronts on 5959 Broadway in Merrillville, Indiana. Andrean is a Catholic high school belonging to the Diocese of Gary. In 1999 the purchase of the woods north of the school added approximately 25 acres for further expansion.The members of the Basilian Fathers and the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius joined with lay staff to administer and supervise the life of Andrean when the school was opened in 1959. |
| School Name. Honors Andrew Grutka, the first bishop of Gary. The idea for the school name came from Fr. Higgins C.S.B. The nickname, "Fighting 59ers." was submitted by Larry Preston a member of the premier class of Andrean High School. |
| School Colors. Red and gold, were chosen by Fr. John Burke C.S.B. Red symbolizes the martyrdom of St. Andrew and gold his glorification. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Bishop Grutka. |
| School Motto. "Magister Meus Christus" The translation is "Christ is my teacher". |
| The school
includes a library with computer access, four additional networked
computer labs, four science laboratories, a guidance complex, a student
chapel, music complex, and three art rooms. Sections of the convent
and priest residence were remodeled during the summer of 2000 to create
five new classrooms and a band practice room. In the fall of 2001,
the chapel in the priests' residence was converted into a theater
with an adjacent coffee house, Cafe 59. In the fall of the 2000, a computer lab with access to the Internet was installed adjacent to the library. In the fall of 2003, a second lab was added and our Internet connection was upgraded to a T-1 line. In the fall of 2004, a third lab was brought on line. In 2006, all classrooms were brought on-line. Teachers now report attendance and grades through the network. Parents and students can view student grade progress through the Internet by accessing Edline. In 2007 the wall between the library and computer lab was opened and glass doors were installed. We upgraded to three T-1's. Air conditioning was installed in the library. A security entrance system was installed on the exterior doors of the school. In 2008 the library and adjacent computer lab were reconfigured, painted, carpeted and redecorated. Six additional computers were added and all machines were upgraded. The student entrance at the rear of the school was redesigned. A fourth computer lab was created in the spring of 2009. A mural featuring a pictorial history of the first 50 years was unveiled at Andrean's 50th anniversary. Alumni, parents, faculty, and staff returned to celebrate and reminisce. In 2010 several wireless access points were installed throughout the school. The varsity girls locker room was renovated by a motivated group of parents. Work was started on the wrestling room. |
| Athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, training room, weight room, baseball diamond, softball diamond, football stadium, track, six tennis courts and adjacent athletic practice fields. Future plans include soccer fields. |
| Ninety-two percent of the graduates of Andrean continue their education at two- and four-year colleges and universities. Our students are recruited by over 65 colleges and universities. |
| 59er |
(Excerpt from the Acropolis May 1960, author unknown)
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