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Hill-Murray School
Hill-Murray School is a coeducational private Catholic school serving grades 6–12. It is on a 40-acre (16 ha) site in Maplewood, Minnesota, United States, a suburb of Saint Paul. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, it was established in 1971 as a result of the consolidation of Archbishop Murray Memorial High School and Hill High School. The Benedictine Sisters founded Archbishop Murray in 1958 as a school for young women. The Christian Brothers established Hill High in 1959 as a school for young men. The Middle School was added in 1989. The student population is drawn from the Twin Cities, surrounding suburban areas, and nearby Wisconsin communities. Hill-Murray is one of only 21 Minnesota high schools accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Athletics

Hill-Murray is a member of the Metro East Conference in the Minnesota State High School League. There are 24 varsity sports teams for men and women. The athletic department is known for its boys' hockey team, led by head coach Bill Lechner. The Pioneers have won four MSHSL state championships and have a record of 277–90–15. The school's hockey rivalry with White Bear Lake has deep roots and is considered the most intense and most watched rivalry in the state, routinely drawing sold-out crowds in the thousands to Aldrich Arena.

State Championships
Season Sport Number of Championships Year
Fall Soccer, Boys 1 2023
Winter Hockey, Boys 6 1970, 1972, 1983, 1991, 2008, 2020
Hockey, Girls 2 2014, 2015
Alpine Skiing, Girls 1 2023
Spring Baseball, Boys 2 1972, 1976
Softball, Girls 1 1983
Total 10
  • Hill (1970) and Hill-Murray (1972) won Independent (non-MSHSL) State Hockey Titles
  • Hill-Murray (1972) won Independent (non-MSHSL) State Baseball Title
  • The Pioneers won state titles in several sports prior to joining the MSHSL in 1974/75

Performing arts

Hill-Murray is well known for its various performing arts programs. It has eight different bands, five choirs, and the theatre department produces six shows each year.

Performing Arts Awards and Accomplishments
Department Production/Student Title
Theatre The Great Gatsby (One Act, 2015) Section 4AA Conference Champions;

State One Act Festival Starred Performance

Academics

Hill-Murray High School Courses
Category Number of Courses
Business 7
English 12
Family and Consumer Science 4
Fine Arts 20
Learning Resources 2
Math 15
Physical Education and Health 7
Religious Studies 9
Science 11
Levels of French and Spanish 5
Social Studies 13
Technology Education 2

Community

Hill-Murray has a diverse student background, including different cultures, faiths, and economic backgrounds ($16,151 annual tuition cost for high school). The school draws students from 110 different middle and elementary schools. 10% of students are students of color, 80% are Catholic, and 96% participate in at least one co-curricular activity. The student body comes from all over the metro area, including parts of Wisconsin.

The school served grades 7-12 until the 2015–16 school year, when a 6th grade was added.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  2. ^ "The Bill Lechner file". www.startribune.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Rivalry week in Maplewood". January 12, 2014.
  4. ^ "Bears' 'miracle' wrapped in red, white, blue". March 5, 2011.
  5. ^ "School briefs: Park High, Hill-Murray honored at State One Act Play Festival". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  6. ^ Hill Murray Pioneer Hockey Alumni
  7. ^ "TMG Speakers: Lino Rulli". Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
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