Shattuck-Saint Mary's facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shattuck-St. Mary's |
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1000 Shumway Avenue
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| Type | Private, Day & Boarding, College-prep |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Episcopal |
| Established | 1858 |
| President | Matt Cavellier |
| Faculty | 95 |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 407 total (2020) |
| Average class size | 11 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Campus | 250 acres (1.0 km2) |
| Color(s) | Maroon, Black, and White |
| Athletics conference | MSHSL – Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Sabres |
| Newspaper | The Spectator |
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Shattuck Historic District
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Shattuck Historic District from the southeast
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| Location | Shumway Ave |
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| Area | 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Built | 1869–mid-1950s |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Rice County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003018 |
| Added to NRHP | April 6, 1982 |
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Shumway Hall and Morgan Refectory--Shattuck School
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U.S. Historic district
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Morgan Refectory (left) and Shumway Hall (right)
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| Location | Off Shumway Ave. |
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| Built | 1887 (Shumway Hall), 1888 (Morgan Refectory) |
| Architect | Wilcox & Johnston |
| Architectural style | Gothic/Romanesque Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001023 |
| Added to NRHP | April 4, 1975 |
Shattuck-St. Mary's (also known as Shattuck-St. Mary's School or SSM) is a school in Faribault, Minnesota. It's a boarding school where both boys and girls learn together. The school is connected with the Episcopal Church.
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History of Shattuck-St. Mary's
The school started in 1858 as a church mission and a place to train future priests. Within ten years, it grew a lot. It included the Shattuck Military Academy, St. Mary's Hall for girls, and later, in 1901, St. James School for younger boys.
In 1974, the three schools joined together to become Shattuck-St. Mary's. They also stopped all military programs. Today, SSM is famous for its special programs called "Centers of Excellence." These programs focus on subjects like engineering, bioscience, music, and sports such as hockey, soccer, figure skating, and golf. About 80% of the students live at the school.
SSM also had an international campus in Forest City, Malaysia, which opened in 2018. In June 2024, this school changed its name to Forest City International School and is no longer connected with SSM.
Special Programs and Achievements
SSM has special learning areas called "Centers of Excellence." These cover many fields, including bioscience, engineering, music, and sports like figure skating, golf, ice hockey, and soccer.
Hockey Success at SSM
SSM is very well known for its hockey teams. They have won an amazing 36 national championships from USA Hockey!
- Boys Prep (U-17/U-18): 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2023, 2024.
- Girls Prep (U-19): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024.
- Boys High School: 2022, 2023, 2024
- Girls High School: 2023
- Boys U-16: 2015, 2016.
- Girls U-16: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2024.
- Boys U-14: 2014, 2016, 2021
Soccer Achievements
SSM's soccer program has also done very well. In the 2012–13 season, the Boys U17/U18 team finished first in their division. They even made it to the national finals, but lost in overtime.
Unique Discovery on Campus
In 1871, a biology teacher at St. Mary's discovered a rare flower called the dwarf trout lily right on the school's campus. This flower is now protected by both federal and state laws.
Learning at Shattuck-St. Mary's
The school has two main parts: the Upper School and the Middle School.
Upper School Programs
The Upper School is for students in grades 10–12, and also for those taking a postgraduate year. It's located on the Shattuck campus. Students here can join a Center of Excellence, play sports, get involved in arts, take honors classes, and get help with college applications. They also work on leadership and community service projects.
Middle School Programs
The Middle School program is for students from grades 6–9. It is located in St. Mary's Hall, which is less than half a mile from the Upper School.
BioScience Program
The BioScience Program is a hands-on learning experience. Students study how the body works (anatomy and physiology) and learn about medical problems (pathophysiology). They also discuss important social and ethical questions in medicine. This program has its own special lab classrooms in Fayfield Hall.
Engineering Program
The Engineering Program started in the fall of 2014. It is also in Fayfield Hall. Students have access to an engineering lab with cool tools like a 3-D printer and a laser cutter. There's also a space for building and testing things, and a studio for architectural design.
Arts Programs
The school offers many different arts courses. Students can take part in yearly theater and dance shows. There are also musical groups like vocal choirs and chamber wind ensembles.
Pre-Conservatory Music
The Pre-Conservatory Program is for serious and talented musicians. Students get lots of time to practice on campus. They also take weekly lessons with expert teachers at universities in the Twin Cities. The program includes music theory classes and many chances to perform as a soloist or in a group. People have called this program "Prodigy High" because of how successful its students are.
Vocal Performance
The Vocal Performance Program includes classes at school. Students also get training through special programs like Minnesota Opera's Project Opera and the Hennepin Theater Trust's Spotlight Program.
Sports at Shattuck-St. Mary's
SSM has great sports facilities on campus. These include two and a half indoor ice rinks, an 18-hole golf course, a running track, grass soccer fields, and an indoor field house with a full-size turf soccer field. There's also an outdoor turf soccer field, six tennis courts, two gyms, a weight room, and training areas.
Intramural Sports
Besides the special Center of Excellence sports, students can also join many other sports teams throughout the year. These include Basketball, Baseball, Fencing, Lacrosse, Running Club, Tennis, Volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Many students from the Centers of Excellence also join these intramural sports for at least one season.
Hockey Center of Excellence
The Hockey Center of Excellence has five boys' teams (ages U14 to U18) and three girls' teams. All teams play a long season, usually 50–75 games, plus tournaments. Since the late 1990s, the program has been very successful, winning 36 national championships. ESPN even called the school the "Hogwarts of Hockey." Many players from SSM go on to play in college, junior leagues, and even the NHL or the Winter Olympics.
Soccer Center of Excellence
The Soccer Center of Excellence started in 2005. It's one of the most recognized soccer programs in the country that combines school and sports. The program has five teams: two girls' and four boys'. More SSM soccer players sign to play for top college teams than from any other high school. The school has also produced professional players like Teal Bunbury. The program is now a competitive member of MLS Next.
Figure Skating Center of Excellence
The Figure Skating Center of Excellence began in 2006. It's the first program of its kind that combines elite figure skating training with school in a boarding school setting. It helps skaters balance their training, competitions, and studies. Skaters from this program compete both in the U.S. and internationally, often in national championships for their home countries.
Golf Center of Excellence
The Golf Center of Excellence started in 2012. It allows young golfers to compete in important junior golf events. It combines a strong academic program with an intense 10-month golf training schedule. In the spring and fall, practices are held at The Legacy Golf Course. In winter, they use an indoor facility with a putting green, a video analysis room, and locker rooms. This year-round training helps young golfers from the Midwest get the experience and exposure they need.
Famous Former Students
Arts and Theater
- Marlon Brando, Class of 1944, a famous actor.
- Jimmy Chin, Class of 1992, a photographer and mountain climber.
- Alfonso Pichardo, Class of 1991, singer–songwriter for the band Moenia.
- Adelaïde Alsop Robineau, St. Mary's Hall Class of 1884, a ceramist and artist.
- Wendy Shon, attended 2007–2010, a member of the K-pop group Red Velvet.
- Townes Van Zandt, Class of 1962, a singer-songwriter.
Ice Hockey Players
- Teddy Blueger, plays for the Vancouver Canucks.
- Ty Conklin, Class of 1994, played for the Detroit Red Wings.
- Sidney Crosby, attended 2002-2003, a star forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Brianna Decker, Class of 2009, played for the University of Wisconsin.
- Patrick Eaves, Class of 2002, played for the Anaheim Ducks.
- Erik Haula, Class of 2009, plays for the New Jersey Devils.
- Jack Johnson, Class of 2005, plays for the Colorado Avalanche.
- Amanda Kessel, Class of 2010, played for the University of Minnesota.
- Jocelyne Lamoureux, Class of 2008, played for the University of North Dakota.
- Monique Lamoureux, Class of 2008, played for the University of North Dakota.
- Ryan Lindgren, played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2011–2014, plays for the New York Rangers.
- Nathan MacKinnon, attended 2009–2011, a star player for the Colorado Avalanche.
- Ryan Malone, Class of 1999, played for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- Kyle Okposo, Class of 2006, plays for the Florida Panthers.
- Zach Parise, Class of 2002, played for the Minnesota Wild.
- Derek Stepan, Class of 2008, played for the New York Rangers.
- Jonathan Toews, Class of 2005, played for the Chicago Blackhawks.
- Blayre Turnbull, Class of 2017, plays for the Toronto Sceptres.
- Macklin Celebrini, attended 2020-2022, drafted first overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2024.
Military and Politics
- Esther Agbaje, Class of 2003, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- William Benton, Class of 1917, a former U.S. senator.
- Deming Bronson, Class of 1911, a Medal of Honor recipient.
- Manton S. Eddy, Class of 1913, a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army.
- Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey, III, Class of 1961, former attorney general for Minnesota.
- Frederick Stephen Upton, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Other Notable Alumni
- Teal Bunbury, Class of 2008, a professional soccer player.
- Brent Musburger, Class of 1957, a sportscaster.
- Thomas Siebel, Class of 1971, a successful businessman.
- Bud Wilkinson, Class of 1933, a Hall of Fame college football coach.
Other Notable Connections
- Clifford C. Furnas, an athlete, educator, and public servant.
- Andy Murray, a former head coach of the ice hockey team.
- Walter D. Douglas, a passenger on the RMS Titanic.
