John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School is an American Roman Catholic, co-educational high school located in Somers, New York. It serves 630 students in grades 9–12 from Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam and Fairfield counties and the Bronx.John F. Kennedy Catholic High School official site.
Known as John F. Kennedy Catholic High School since its inception in 1966, it changed its name to John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in October 2020.
History The school was opened as St. Mary's High School in 1928. and had its last graduating class in June 1966.
In September 1966, the school was reopened as John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. The school was dedicated in May 1968, in the presence of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Student body In 2014, approximately nine percent of the student body was from China.Spencer, Kyle (April 6, 2024). "Catholic Schools in U.S. Court China's Youth, and Their Cash". The New York Times . Retrieved December 1, 2022.
Athletics Kennedy Catholic fields Catholic High School Athletic Association league teams in 13 sports:
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Winter Track
The volleyball team was the 2013, 2014, and 2017 CHSAA Class AA champions.
Notable alumni Eileen Dickinson – member, Vermont House of Representatives"Representative Eileen Dickinson" . Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved September 5, 2018. "She was educated at John F. Kennedy High School in Katonah, New York, and at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY." Gary Gill Hill – professional baseball player Bernadette Meehan – diplomat and former chief international officer, Obama FoundationBernadette Meehan Edwin Frederick O'Brien – archbishop and cardinal, Catholic ChurchVaillancoirt, Father Mark (February 22, 2012). "Doubly Proud, Kennedy Catholic President Witnesses Consistory". Catholic New York. Retrieved December 1, 2022. (as St. Mary's high school) Steven Santini – professional hockey playerPietrafesa, Dan (January 23, 2018). "Catholic Faith, Family Guide Santini to National Hockey League". Catholic New York. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
References
External links , The school's official website