St. Peter's Boys High School
Mission & History
Mission Statement
St. Peter's Boys High School is a parish Catholic school that seeks to nurture a mature man who achieves his fullest academic potential, reflects Christian values in his daily life throughout the community, and recognizes his civic responsibilities as a member of the larger world community. Through academic, religious, and co-curricular programs, the school fosters a connection between the diverse student body and the community that promotes a lifelong intellectual curiosity, compassionate service to others, and continued spiritual growth.
History of St. Peter's
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1839
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St. Peter's Parish Dedicated
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1917
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St. Peters Boys High School built at Richmond Terrace. Arrival of 3 brothers to run the High School Department
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1920
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Brothers withdrawn due to war-time losses in personnel. High School continued by Father Farrell and local priests
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1930
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Return of Brothers in large enough numbers to expand school
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1937
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Present campus and building at Clinton and Henderson dedicated for use as a Junior College by the Brothers of Manhattan College
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1943
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Junior College closed and Boys High moved to present site
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1965
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New gymnasium-auditorium built with gift from New York Archdiocese
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1969
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Closing of St. Peter's prevented by widespread community rallies and protests
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2000
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Project 2000 added new laboratory facilities, computer center, library and administrative offices
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2008
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Enrollment is 800 students, with a Staff of 6 Christian Brothers, 2 Sisters of St. Joseph, and 37 Lay Teachers
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Alma Mater
We young men, all loyal to ST. PETER'S
Grateful for the wisdom of the past.
Now go forth with faith in the future
True to ALMA MATER to the last.
We'll not fear nor'ere be troubled
We'll stand firm our hope held high
like our Baner flying so freely
BLUE and GOLD against the sky.
"Grace unto you and peace be multiplied;
Give to us the love that's yours to lend"
KEEP US LOYAL...FAITHFUL FOREVER, SONS OF ALMA MATER TO THE END.
Wave above us deep within the heavens
Golden banner touched with Blue
Stand ST. PETER'S foundly in our memory
God has surely shared His love with you.
Fight Song
Here's to the EAGLES, onward forever
High flying spirit, pull it together.
Men of PETER'S, we call for you
Cheer us on to victory for the Gold and the Blue.
Shout it all over and raise up your hands
Give out our power and ring out our stands.
We'll never stop until we're right on top
Until the Eagles are flying again.
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