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'Trinity School'
'Trinity School' is a private, co-educational day school for grades K-12 located in New York City, U.S., and a member of the Ivy Preparatory School League. Founded in 1709 in the Tower of the old Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street, the school is the fifth oldest in the United States[1] and the oldest continually operational school in New York City.[2]
Trinity will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2009.
Trinity School was founded by William Huddleston, working under the aegis of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, in 1709 as a charity school for Trinity Church. Originally open to both boys and girls, classes were held in the steeple of Trinity Church in lower Manhattan, but in 1749, Trinity moved into its own building across the street. The building burned down two months later and had to be rebuilt. Columbia University, then King's College, was founded in that building's first floor.[3] Trinity traditionally educated its students for Columbia given their close ties. Today it sends students to all of the nation's top colleges and universities.
In 1789, Trinity's 56 boys and 30 girls were under the instruction of John Wood, clerk of St. Paul's Chapel at 29 John Street. No longer a charity school, its tuition stood at seven dollars per quarter, in addition to a one guinea entrance fee.
In 1838, Trinity closed admission to girls. Girls would not be readmitted until 1971.[4] In 1889, Trinity School moved to 627 Madison Avenue (at 59th Street), and moved again a year later to 108 West 45th Street. In 1898, the trustees established the St. Agatha's School for Girls at 257 West 93d Street as a sister school for Trinity. St. Agatha's eventually closed its doors.
In 1895, Trinity moved to its current location at 91st Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Trinity currently occupies three connected buildings: 139 West 91st houses the Lower School; 115 West 91st houses the Middle School; and 101 West 91st houses the Upper School.[5]
Shortly before the completion of the new upper school building in 1968, Trinity severed its Episcopal ties with Trinity Church, and is now non-sectarian, and receives no endowment from the Church. The school does, however, retain an Episcopal priest who is paid by Trinity Church. He delivers weekly chapel services at the school, as well as the annual baccalaureate service held at Trinity Church each May.
In 1946, the Trinity-Pawling School was named in recognition of its ties to Trinity.
Trinity is the oldest continually operating school in New York State, as it remained open during the Revolutionary War, thanks to its Loyalist ties.
Trinity has a long history of community service and outreach. Starting in middle school, there's mandatory community service with notable organizations like Doctors Without Borders. While community service is not mandatory in the upper school, the majority of students continue to pursue service, even participating in larger-scale projects like Habitat for Humanity.
For over two decades Trinity has arranged a free Thanksgiving dinner for the neighborhood's elderly in the school's cafeteria. The dinner is prepared and served with help from Trinity students and faculty, and the event is paid for by donations from the Trinity community.
Every summer Trinity runs a day camp with help from students and faculty.
The ''Wall Street Journal'' consistently ranks Trinity as one of "the top three" high schools in the United States, as measured by students' admission to exclusive colleges.[6]
Trinity's Latin department is consistently ranked as or one of the best high school Latin departments in the United States. Typically roughly half of any grade's students take Latin. Trinity students are also notable for placing annually in the New York Classical Club's Annual Sight Translation competition.
Trinity's athletic facilities are numerous and include: an outdoor astroturf, two full-size gyms, one wrestling gym, lap and diving pools, weight rooms, and athletic training facilities.
For decades, Trinity has awarded a number of athletic awards each year to athletes participating in school sports. The awards are voted on by participating athletes, and there are three awards given per sport. In addition, there are two higher honors bestowed, chosen with faculty input and presented by the Headmaster. The 'JV Sportsman' award is given to the Junior Varsity athlete with the best sportsmanship. The ''Alumni Award'' is defined as the athlete that has contributed the most to their sport, and is usually given to a graduating senior. Some sports, such as soccer, have other specific special awards.
★ Baseball - 2005, 2006
★ Lacrosse - 1993, 1994, 2004
★ Soccer - 2006
★ Volleyball - 1997
★ Baseball - 2006
★ Basketball - 2007
★ Humphrey Bogart, actor
★ Truman Capote, novelist and screenwriter
★ Jennifer Connelly, actress
★ Yo Yo Ma, renowned cellist
★ James Murdoch, media executive, son of Rupert Murdoch
★ Oliver Stone, film director
★ The Basketball Diaries by Jim Carroll (1978); made into a film (1995).
★ The World of Henry Orient (1964) makes a reference to "Trinity Boys".
★ Due to rumors of a problem with drugs in the early 90's, Trinity was featured in a "school edition" of notorious strategy game Dope Wars.
★ Trinity School Homepage
★ Trinity School Network
★ Trinity Church
1. Currivan, Gene. (1971). ''TRINITY SCHOOL WILL ADMIT GIRLS; Institution Founded in 1709 Plans Change Next Fall.'' New York Times. Feb 12. pp. 35.
2. Trinity School viewbook, p. 4: http://www.trinityschoolnyc.org/pdf/general/viewbook.pdf
3. Trinity Church schoolhouse
4. Currivan, Gene. (1971). ''TRINITY SCHOOL WILL ADMIT GIRLS; Institution Founded in 1709 Plans Change Next Fall.'' New York Times. Feb 12. pp. 35.
5. Google aerial satellite image of the Trinity campus
6. College Bound News. "Admissions Watch." Vol. 18 No. 9, citing the April 2, 2004 ''Wall Street Journal''. May, 2004. See http://www.collegeboundnews.com/03-04issues/may04.html#anchor514965 or view the full ''WSJ'' rankings from its archives at http://webreprints.djreprints.com/wsj_tuition_040104.pdf
'Trinity School'
'labore et virtute'
''(labor and virtue)''
| Established | 1709 |
|---|---|
| School type | Private, Day |
| Religious affiliation | None (formerly Episcopalian) |
| Headmaster | Dr. Henry C. Moses |
| Location | New York City |
| Enrollment | 986 (K-12) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Tiger (for swimming the Tuna and for water polo the Tigershark) |
| Homepage | trinityschoolnyc.org |
'Trinity School' is a private, co-educational day school for grades K-12 located in New York City, U.S., and a member of the Ivy Preparatory School League. Founded in 1709 in the Tower of the old Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street, the school is the fifth oldest in the United States[1] and the oldest continually operational school in New York City.[2]
Trinity will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2009.
History
Trinity School was founded by William Huddleston, working under the aegis of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, in 1709 as a charity school for Trinity Church. Originally open to both boys and girls, classes were held in the steeple of Trinity Church in lower Manhattan, but in 1749, Trinity moved into its own building across the street. The building burned down two months later and had to be rebuilt. Columbia University, then King's College, was founded in that building's first floor.[3] Trinity traditionally educated its students for Columbia given their close ties. Today it sends students to all of the nation's top colleges and universities.
In 1789, Trinity's 56 boys and 30 girls were under the instruction of John Wood, clerk of St. Paul's Chapel at 29 John Street. No longer a charity school, its tuition stood at seven dollars per quarter, in addition to a one guinea entrance fee.
In 1838, Trinity closed admission to girls. Girls would not be readmitted until 1971.[4] In 1889, Trinity School moved to 627 Madison Avenue (at 59th Street), and moved again a year later to 108 West 45th Street. In 1898, the trustees established the St. Agatha's School for Girls at 257 West 93d Street as a sister school for Trinity. St. Agatha's eventually closed its doors.
In 1895, Trinity moved to its current location at 91st Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Trinity currently occupies three connected buildings: 139 West 91st houses the Lower School; 115 West 91st houses the Middle School; and 101 West 91st houses the Upper School.[5]
Shortly before the completion of the new upper school building in 1968, Trinity severed its Episcopal ties with Trinity Church, and is now non-sectarian, and receives no endowment from the Church. The school does, however, retain an Episcopal priest who is paid by Trinity Church. He delivers weekly chapel services at the school, as well as the annual baccalaureate service held at Trinity Church each May.
In 1946, the Trinity-Pawling School was named in recognition of its ties to Trinity.
Trinity is the oldest continually operating school in New York State, as it remained open during the Revolutionary War, thanks to its Loyalist ties.
Outreach and community
Trinity has a long history of community service and outreach. Starting in middle school, there's mandatory community service with notable organizations like Doctors Without Borders. While community service is not mandatory in the upper school, the majority of students continue to pursue service, even participating in larger-scale projects like Habitat for Humanity.
Thanksgiving dinner
For over two decades Trinity has arranged a free Thanksgiving dinner for the neighborhood's elderly in the school's cafeteria. The dinner is prepared and served with help from Trinity students and faculty, and the event is paid for by donations from the Trinity community.
Day Camp
Every summer Trinity runs a day camp with help from students and faculty.
Rankings
The ''Wall Street Journal'' consistently ranks Trinity as one of "the top three" high schools in the United States, as measured by students' admission to exclusive colleges.[6]
Trinity's Latin department is consistently ranked as or one of the best high school Latin departments in the United States. Typically roughly half of any grade's students take Latin. Trinity students are also notable for placing annually in the New York Classical Club's Annual Sight Translation competition.
Athletics
Fall★ Boys Cross Country ★ Girls Cross Country ★ Boys Soccer ★ Girls Soccer ★ Girls Tennis ★ Girls Volleyball ★ Coed Water Polo | Winter★ Boys Basketball ★ Girls Basketball ★ Boys Swimming ★ Girls Swimming ★ Indoor Track and Field ★ Collegiate wrestling | Spring★ Baseball ★ Golf ★ Boys Lacrosse ★ Girls Lacrosse ★ Softball ★ Boys Tennis ★ Outdoor Track and Field |
Athletic facilities
Trinity's athletic facilities are numerous and include: an outdoor astroturf, two full-size gyms, one wrestling gym, lap and diving pools, weight rooms, and athletic training facilities.
Athletic awards
For decades, Trinity has awarded a number of athletic awards each year to athletes participating in school sports. The awards are voted on by participating athletes, and there are three awards given per sport. In addition, there are two higher honors bestowed, chosen with faculty input and presented by the Headmaster. The 'JV Sportsman' award is given to the Junior Varsity athlete with the best sportsmanship. The ''Alumni Award'' is defined as the athlete that has contributed the most to their sport, and is usually given to a graduating senior. Some sports, such as soccer, have other specific special awards.
IVY Preparatory League Championships
★ Baseball - 2005, 2006
★ Lacrosse - 1993, 1994, 2004
★ Soccer - 2006
Independent Schools State Championships
★ Volleyball - 1997
★ Baseball - 2006
★ Basketball - 2007
Notable alumni
★ Julie Ann Blumberg (1984), television writer, ''Felicity'' ★ Jim Carroll (1968), author, poet, autobiographer, and punk musician ★ David Faber (1981), financial journalist on CNBC ★ Jim Fixx (1949), best-selling author and evangelist of running ★ Daniel Garodnick (1990), representative, New York City Council, 4th District ★ Russell Gewirtz (1983), screenwriter, ''Inside Man'' directed by Spike Lee ★ Ryu Goto (2006), acclaimed violinist, brother of Midori Goto ★ Caroline Guliani (2007), daughter of 2008 presidential candidate Rudy Guliani ★ Larry Hagman (1949), actor; played J.R. Ewing on the TV soap opera ''Dallas'' ★ Sophie B. Hawkins (1982), singer and song writer | ★ Katrina vanden Heuvel (1977), eitor of ''The Nation'' ★ Warren Hoge (1955), United Nations bureau chief, ''The New York Times'' ★ Lloyd Kaufman (1964), independent filmmaker and producer ★ Tracy Kidder (1963), author ★ Elisabeth Kieselstein-Cord (1999), designer and media personality ★ James Marcus (19??), actor ★ John McEnroe (1978), professional tennis player and media personality ★ Patrick McEnroe (1984), professional tennis player ★ Eric Schneiderman (1972), New York State Senator ★ Charles Wuorinen (1957), composer |
Notable attendees
★ Humphrey Bogart, actor
★ Truman Capote, novelist and screenwriter
★ Jennifer Connelly, actress
★ Yo Yo Ma, renowned cellist
★ James Murdoch, media executive, son of Rupert Murdoch
★ Oliver Stone, film director
Trinity in Popular Culture
★ The Basketball Diaries by Jim Carroll (1978); made into a film (1995).
★ The World of Henry Orient (1964) makes a reference to "Trinity Boys".
★ Due to rumors of a problem with drugs in the early 90's, Trinity was featured in a "school edition" of notorious strategy game Dope Wars.
External links
★ Trinity School Homepage
★ Trinity School Network
★ Trinity Church
References
1. Currivan, Gene. (1971). ''TRINITY SCHOOL WILL ADMIT GIRLS; Institution Founded in 1709 Plans Change Next Fall.'' New York Times. Feb 12. pp. 35.
2. Trinity School viewbook, p. 4: http://www.trinityschoolnyc.org/pdf/general/viewbook.pdf
3. Trinity Church schoolhouse
4. Currivan, Gene. (1971). ''TRINITY SCHOOL WILL ADMIT GIRLS; Institution Founded in 1709 Plans Change Next Fall.'' New York Times. Feb 12. pp. 35.
5. Google aerial satellite image of the Trinity campus
6. College Bound News. "Admissions Watch." Vol. 18 No. 9, citing the April 2, 2004 ''Wall Street Journal''. May, 2004. See http://www.collegeboundnews.com/03-04issues/may04.html#anchor514965 or view the full ''WSJ'' rankings from its archives at http://webreprints.djreprints.com/wsj_tuition_040104.pdf
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