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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| Nearest city | Faribault, Minnesota |
| 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 special school in Faribault, Minnesota. It's a boarding school, which means many students live there. It also welcomes day students who live nearby.
The school started way back in 1858. At first, it was a mission school and seminary. Over time, it grew into three separate schools: Shattuck Military Academy, St. Mary's Hall for girls, and St. James School for younger boys. In 1974, these three schools joined together to become Shattuck-St. Mary's.
Today, SSM is famous for its amazing programs called "Centers of Excellence." These programs focus on things like engineering, bioscience, music, singing, hockey, soccer, figure skating, and golf. About 70% of the students at SSM live at the school.
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What Makes SSM Special?
SSM is known for its unique "Centers of Excellence" programs. These programs let students focus deeply on a specific area they love. The main areas are bioscience, engineering, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, soccer, pre-conservatory music, and vocal performance.
SSM's Hockey Success
SSM's hockey teams are super successful! They have won 25 national championships from USA Hockey. They have also been runners-up 10 times. Here are some of their top team achievements:
- Boys Prep (U-17/U-18): National champions in 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2014. They were runners-up in 2004.
- Girls Prep (U-19): National champions in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2018. They were runners-up in 2014 and 2015.
- Boys U-16: National champions in 2015 and 2016. They were runners-up in 2004, 2007, 2011, and 2017.
- Girls U-16: National champions in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
- Boys U-14: National champions in 2014 and 2016. They were runners-up in 2003, 2005, and 2013.
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 later became national runners-up, losing in overtime.
A Rare Flower Discovery
In 1871, a biology teacher at St. Mary's found a very rare flower. It was the dwarf trout lily. This flower is now protected by federal and state laws. It was found right on the school's campus!
Learning at Shattuck-St. Mary's
SSM has different programs for students of different ages.
Upper School Program
The Upper School is for students in grades 10–12. It's located on the main Shattuck campus. Students here can join a Center of Excellence. They can also play sports, explore the arts, and get help with college planning. Older students also work on leadership and service projects.
Middle School Program
The Middle School is for students in grades 6–9. It's located in St. Mary's Hall, a short distance from the Upper School. This program helps younger students prepare for high school and college. They also do fun team-building activities and social events. Eating meals together helps create a strong, friendly community.
Global Learning Opportunities
In 2013, SSM started a partnership with Beijing Bayi School in Beijing, China. This program offered classes that prepared students for Chinese exams. It also had a traditional American curriculum with advanced courses. Students from China could also attend summer sessions at the main SSM campus in Faribault.
Blended Learning Style
SSM uses a "blended learning" style for grades 11–12. This means teachers combine regular classroom work with online activities. This gives students more time to work on their own projects. They can do independent research, develop new products, or even try internships.
BioScience Program
The BioScience Program is for students who want to work in medicine, biomedical engineering, or science research. Students learn about the human body, diseases, and important ethical questions in medicine. They also get to visit biomedical companies, research labs, and hospitals. Every student in this program gets to help with ongoing cancer research. The program has its own special labs in Fayfield Hall.
Engineering Program
The Engineering Program started in 2014. It teaches students basic and specialized engineering skills. Students can also get internships. This program is also in Fayfield Hall. It has an engineering lab with a 3-D printer, a laser cutter, and an area for building and testing things. There's also a design studio for architecture.
Arts Programs
Every student at SSM can try out different arts activities. There are introductory courses for everyone. Students who are very serious about the arts can join the Centers of Excellence.
Pre-Conservatory Music
The Pre-Conservatory Program is for talented musicians. Students get lots of time to practice on campus. They also have weekly lessons with expert teachers at universities. They learn music theory and get many chances to perform alone or with groups. This program is sometimes called "Prodigy High" because of how successful its students are.
Vocal Performance
The Vocal Performance Program helps students improve their singing. They take classes on campus. They also get training through special programs like Minnesota Opera's Project Opera.
Sports Facilities
SSM has many great sports facilities on campus. These include:
- Two and a half indoor ice rinks
- An 18-hole golf course
- A running track for all weather
- Grass soccer fields
- A large indoor field house with a full-size turf soccer field
- An outdoor turf soccer field
- Six tennis courts
- Two gymnasiums
- A weight-room
- Training facilities
Intramural Sports
Besides the Center of Excellence sports, SSM offers many other sports. These include Basketball, Baseball, Fencing, Lacrosse, Running Club, Tennis, Volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Many students who are in the Centers of Excellence also play these sports.
Hockey Center of Excellence
The Hockey Center of Excellence has several teams for boys and girls. All teams play a long season, with 50–75 games. They also play in tournaments across the United States and Canada. SSM's hockey program is known as the "Hogwarts of Hockey." Many players go on to play at top colleges, in junior leagues, and even in the NHL and 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 sport. It has five teams. Many SSM soccer players go on to play for top colleges. Some have even become professional players, like Teal Bunbury. The program is now part of MLS Next.
Figure Skating Center of Excellence
The Figure Skating Center of Excellence began in 2006. It's the first program 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 all over the world.
Golf Center of Excellence
The Golf Center of Excellence started in 2012. It allows young golfers to compete in major junior golf events. It combines school with an intense 10-month golf program. In warmer months, they practice at The Legacy Golf Course. In winter, they use an indoor facility. This indoor facility has a turf room for putting and chipping, and a video analysis room.
Famous People Who Attended SSM
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Many notable people have attended Shattuck-St. Mary's. Here are a few:
Arts and Theater
- Marlon Brando, Class of 1944, a famous actor.
- Jimmy Chin, Class of 1992, a photographer and mountain climber.
- 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
- Teddy Blueger, played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2009–2012, now a player for the Vancouver Canucks.
- Sidney Crosby, attended 2002–2003, a star player for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Brianna Decker, Class of 2009, a top women's hockey player.
- Erik Haula, Class of 2009, a forward for the New Jersey Devils.
- Jack Johnson, Class of 2005, a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche.
- Amanda Kessel, Class of 2010, a well-known women's hockey player.
- Clayton Keller, played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2012–2014, a forward for the Arizona Coyotes.
- Nathan MacKinnon, attended 2009–2011, a top player for the Colorado Avalanche.
- Zach Parise, Class of 2002, a retired forward for the Minnesota Wild.
- Derek Stepan, Class of 2008, a former forward for the New York Rangers.
- Jonathan Toews, Class of 2005, a player for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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.
- Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey, III, Class of 1961, a former attorney general for Minnesota. He is the son of former Vice President Hubert Humphrey.
- Craig R. McKinley, Class of 1970, the first four-star general from the National Guard.
- Frederick Stephen Upton, Class of 1971, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1987.
Other Fields
- Teal Bunbury, Class of 2008, a professional soccer player.
- Brent Musburger, Class of 1957, a famous sportscaster.
- Bud Wilkinson, Class of 1933, a Hall of Fame college football coach.
Other Connections
- Clifford C. Furnas, a scientist and educator, taught math and track at the school for two years.
- Andy Murray, a former NHL coach, was the head coach of the ice hockey team for one season.
