Bishop Dubois High School

Bishop Dubois High School was a private Catholic high school in New York City from 1946 until 1976.

History

Bishop Dubois High School of New York City opened its doors in September 1946 with the first graduating class in 1950.
The main building and Annex of the private, Roman Catholic Bishop Dubois high school was located in the Hamilton Heights area of Manhattan at 503 and 505 West 152nd St. New York City, N.Y. 10031.
The main building of the school consisted of four floors located at 503 West 152nd Street. The building was extended with an additional two floors located at 505 West 152nd Street to provide a gymnasium and more classrooms above.
The Catholic school was established using the name, Bishop John Dubois, after John DuBois.
The secondary school provided education to male students and prepared them for college and provided the basis for the development of spiritual, academic, and personal qualities to promote themselves and their family, community, and society.

Principals

Rev. MSGR. Michael A. Buckley, Founding Principal, 1946–1960
Rev. MSGR. William J. Ward, Principal, 1960–1969
Rev. MSGR. William J. McMahon, Principal, 1969–1976

Yearbook

There was no yearbook produced for the class of 1976 due to the foreseen closure of the school and therefore the last yearbook was published in 1975.

Faculty

The faculty, teachers, and staff of the school consisted of Marist Brothers, Fathers or Roman Catholic Priests, Sisters or Nuns, lay teachers, administrative and general staff.

Alumni

The school was located in the upper Manhattan area and the composition of students that attended the school were from the five boroughs of New York.

Notable alumni

Jack Keane, class of 60, retired four-star General, former Vice Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer of the Army from 1999 until 2003, also served on the Board of Directors of MetLife.
George Carlin, a well-known comedian, attended the school.
Kenny Rankin picture is in the 1955 year book, p. 42.; he would have graduated in 1957 but he moved back to Canada.
Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Representative of New York's 13th District.

Closure

The last graduating class of Bishop Dubois High School was the class of 1976.
List of closed schools in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York

Activities

Students participated in activities sponsored by the school. Activities were open to all qualified and interested students. These activities included:

School Plays
School Dances
The Yearly Senior Boat Ride
The School Prom
The Yearbook Committee
The Senior Retreat

Sports

Students sports offered by the school. Sports were open to all students that academically qualified.
Sports that alumni participated include:

Basketball, Varsity and JV
Track
Baseball
Bowling