Bishop Dunne Catholic School
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| 3900 Rugged Drive Dallas, Texas, Dallas County 75224 United States |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas |
| President | Kate Dailey |
| Principal | Gabriel Moreno |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 591 (2011 - 2012) |
| Campus size | 22 acres (89,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Red and Blue |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS DPL |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | Falconer |
| Yearbook | Mitre |
| School fees | $1,620 |
| Tuition | High School - $14,910 Middle School - $9,600 |
| Director of Admissions | Charleen Doan |
| Director of Students | Walter Johnson |
| Director of Athletics | Kenneth Davis |
| Director of Technology | Deacon Paul Wood |
| Website | http://www.bdcs.org |
| http://www.blueribbonschools.com/assessments/lighthouse-school-awards.html | |
Bishop Dunne Catholic School is a college preparatory middle / high school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas (USA). In 2004, it was awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Lighthouse Award in regards for its continued academic excellence and dedication to the students of south Dallas. It is the only Catholic school with grades 6 through 12 to hold an exemplary accreditation rating from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) [1] and by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED).
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Renovation
In 2013, Bishop Dunne Catholic School received a $6 million grant from Bishop Kevin Farrell. The school has used this money to renovate infrastructure including electrical, cabling, and wiring upgrades; a completely new HVAC system; and a sprinkler system.
Classrooms have been renovated with technology teaching walls, LEEDS environmental and acoustical standards,and new ceilings and flooring. The front office areas have also been completed. The auditorium and chapel have been re-modeled.
The classrooms were completed to begin the 2013-2014 school year while the auditorium and chapel are being worked on during the school year.
History
In 1961, Bishop Dunne Catholic School began under the name Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. The Sisters of St. Mary of Namur had established two girls’ high schools in Dallas; Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy in Oak Cliff in 1901 and St. Edward’s Academy in East Dallas in 1912. At the request of the Diocese of Dallas, the Sisters agreed to close the two high schools and invite students from them to be part of a new entity, a diocesan sponsored high school.
The Sisters agreed to continue staffing the girls’ section of the institution, while the Brothers of the Sacred Heart were invited to staff the boys’ section of the school.
The school opened with the accreditation and as a continuation of Our Lady of Good Counsel, although boys were now welcome. The Sisters of St. Mary provided the principal and staff for the girls’ side and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart provided the principal and staff for the boys’ side.
In 1963, the name of the school was officially changed to Bishop Dunne in honor of Bishop Edward Joseph Dunne, the second Bishop of Dallas. In 1969, the school officially became coeducational. At that time a Brother of the Sacred Heart was named principal, and a Sister of St. Mary of Namur was named assistant principal. The Sisters remained in administrative or teaching capacity at Bishop Dunne until 1992, residing in a convent on the grounds of the school.
School Clubs and National Societies offered at Bishop Dunne: Ecology Club, Student Council, Latinos Unidos, Pre-Med Club, Animal Rescue Club, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Anime Club, Photo Club, National Art Honor Society, Pre-Law Club, Garden Club, Poetry Club, African Awareness Club, French Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, Archery Club, Praise Dance, and Yearbook Club.
Campus
Bishop Dunne is designed in a three pillar format. These compose the four main hallways of the campus. Within the school are three courtyards, two of which have been dedicated. The Vincent Langbein Memorial Garden and the Father Tim Gollob Garden Sanctuary were named after previous employees for their support and investment of the school. These gardens, which have been xeriscaped to minimize the carbon footprint of the school, function as a teaching tool for biology classes, a place of solitude for reflection, and as a patio for lunch. Also, distributed all around campus is art work from previous graduates to current students to showcase their award winning talent.
In the center of the campus is the Chapel where students may go for monthly confession. Also, theology classes hold weekly rosaries, reflections on bible readings, and solemn prayer.
Adjacent to the Vincent Langbein Memorial Garden is the cafeteria which went through renovations that saw improvements to the ventilation system and improved lighting and more recently completed expansions. The cafeteria, in efforts to promote healthy living, does not serve carbonated beverages.
The gymnasium has undergone renovations within the recent years. The improvements include professional grade wood flooring, heating and air conditioning, and bleachers. In conjunction with these additions the Orender Field House was constructed. This added a dance room, an additional weight and training room, and a locker room.
On campus there are three fields that are utilized by Bishop Dunne's sports teams. Directly behind the school is the Earl Hayes Stadium. This is where the football, soccer, and track and field teams have their games. Adjacent to the stadium is the Steve Macko Baseball Field and the softball field next to it.
Athletics
Bishop Dunne participates in TAPPS 6A competing in one of the most rigorous and demanding classes.
Currently, the following High School sports are offered:
- Men & Women's Archery
- Men & Women's Basketball
- Baseball
- Men & Women's Cross Country
- Football
- Men & Women's Golf
- Men & Women's Soccer
- Softball
- Men & Women's Swimming & Diving
- Men & Women's Tennis
- Men & Women's Track & Field
- Men & Women's Volleyball
- Men & Women's Wrestling
Currently, the following Middle School sports are offered:
- Men & Women's Archery
- Men & Women's Basketball
- Baseball
- Men & Women's Cross Country
- Football
- Men & Women's Golf
- Men & Women's Soccer
- Softball
- Men & Women's Swimming & Diving
- Men & Women's Tennis
- Men & Women's Track & Field
- Men & Women's Volleyball
- Wrestling
Bishop Dunne has won state championships in the following sports:[2]
- Baseball: 1969, 1970, 1972
- Boys Basketball: 1972, 1979
- Girls Basketball: 1975
- Cross Country: 1970, 1999, 2000, 2001
- Football: 1984, 1988, 1990, 2014
- Softball: 1984
- Boys Track & Field: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
- Girls Track & Field: 1975, 1977, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Notable Alumni
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- Roderick Lewis, NFL player
- Craig Miller, Award Winning Broadcaster. Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket - Dallas / Fort Worth
- Steve Macko, played for the Chicago Cubs from 1979 - 1980 before being diagnosed with Testicular Cancer.
Brian Williams, NFL player who was on the Super Bowl XXXI winning Green Bay Packers team, on January 26, 1997.
Mike Bacsik, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins from 1975 to 1980
