Rosary Academy (Fullerton, California)
{{Short description|High school in the United States}}
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{{Use American English|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox school
| name = Rosary Academy
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| image =
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| location =
| address = 1340 North Acacia Avenue
| city = Fullerton
| state = California
| county = (Orange County)
| zipcode = 92831
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|33|53|2.5|N|117|53|53|W|type:edu_region:US-CA|display=inline,title}}
| religion = Roman Catholic
| president =
| head = Shawna Pautsch
| ceeb = 051007
| type = Private, all-female
| system =
| fees =
| tuition = $16,385 (registered in Catholic parish);
$17,315 (other students);
$23,835 (International Rate)
| endowment =
| campus = Two-story
| conference = CIF Southern Section
Pacific Coast Conference (California)
| motto = Forward. Thinking. Women.
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| accreditation = Western Association of Schools and Colleges{{cite web|url= http://www.acswasc.org/directory_search.cfm|title=WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools|access-date=2009-06-05|author=WASC-ACS}}
| rival =
| mascot = Royals (Crown)
| team_name = Royals
| colors = Red and gold {{color box|red}}{{color box|gold}}
| newspaper = The Royal Reporter
| established = 1965
| status =
| closed =
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| enrollment = 370
| enrollment_as_of = 2018-2019
| website = {{URL|www.rosaryacademy.org}}
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Rosary Academy is a Roman Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school located in Fullerton, California, United States.
Owned and operated by the Diocese of Orange, it is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association. Rosary's brother school is Servite High School. Both schools had links to the now-defunct Cornelia Connelly High School.
Rosary offers a needs-based scholarship program as well as scholarships in various areas to incoming freshman students.
History
The school was opened as Rosary High School in 1965 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and was originally administered by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. In 1976 it came under the direction of the Diocese of Orange upon its creation.{{cite web|url=http://rosaryhs.org/about/history.jsp?rn=7027847|title=Rosary Academy: History|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727223055/http://rosaryhs.org/about/history.jsp?rn=7027847|archive-date=2011-07-27}}
The school began significant reorganization starting the 2014-15 school year, including a new organizational structure, new curricular and marketing programs, and the renaming of the institution as Rosary Academy the following year.{{citation|url=https://www.rosaryaccreditation.org/educational-improvement-plan|title=Chapter IV: Educational Improvement Plan|work=Rosary Academy WCEA E3 Accreditation 2018|access-date=September 11, 2020}}
= Stage collapse =
On March 8, 2014, the theater stage in the associate Servite High School collapsed during the performance of a stage play, injuring 25 young students.[http://www.rosaryhs.org/ourpages/auto/2014/3/9/36567488/Rosary%20High%20School%20Red%20_%20Gold%20Communication.pdf Official statement] The group of Rosary actors were performing the comedy Theatrical at the time the collapse.[http://www.rosaryhs.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=364627&id=0 Red & Gold - update for families] 250 persons had been on the platform.[http://www.servitehs.org/page.cfm?p=507&newsid=932 Official Statement regarding March 8th at Servite High School]
Notable alumnae
- Tayshia Adams{{cite web|url= https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/39908403/7-2008-newsletter-pspdf-rosary-high-school/19|title=Rosary High School Class of 2008|work=Rosary Royal Summer 2008|access-date=August 9, 2021}} (class of 2008) - is an American television personality. She received national recognition after appearing as a contestant on season 23 of The Bachelor, the sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise. On November 5, 2020, Adams replaced Clare Crawley as the Bachelorette on season 16 of The Bachelorette.Wagmeister, Elizabeth (November 5, 2020). [https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-bachelorette-tayshia-adams-replaces-clare-crawley-episode-four-spoilers-1234823929/ "‘The Bachelorette’ Executive Reveals Why Tayshia Adams Replaced Clare Crawley (EXCLUSIVE)"], Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- Ashleigh Aitken, politician{{Cite web|url=https://laist.com/news/politics/anaheims-new-mayor-on-housing-disney-and-the-future-of-angel-stadium|title=Anaheim’s New Mayor On Housing, Disney And The Future Of Angel Stadium|date=December 16, 2022|website=LAist}}
- Stephanie J. Block, actress, singer, and podcaster, best known for her work on the Broadway stage
- Tara Campbell (class of 2011) - Mayor of Yorba Linda, California{{cite web|url=https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/744/Council-Member-Tara-Campbell|title=Council Member Tara Campbell|work=Yorba Linda City Government|access-date=August 9, 2021}} from 2018–2019, youngest elected female mayor in California history.Ceres, Pia (March 4, 2019). [https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tara-campbell-californias-youngest-ever-female-mayor "Tara Campbell Is California's Youngest-Ever Female Mayor"], Teen Vogue. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- Kaitlin Cochran{{cite web|url=https://www.rosaryacademy.org/apps/news/article/1070755|title=Kaitlin Cochran '05 will be inducted into the ASU Hall of Fame|work=Rosary Academy|access-date=August 9, 2021}} (class of 2005) - softball four-time NCAA All-American, United States women's national softball team World Cup of Softball gold medalist
- Natalie GoldaMiller, Jeff (August 17, 2008). [https://www.ocregister.com/2008/08/17/with-silver-and-bronze-down-golda-chases-water-polo-gold/ "With silver and bronze down, Golda chases water polo gold"], Orange County Register. Retrieved August 9, 2021. (class of 2000) - United States women's national water polo team two-time Olympic medalist, two-time World Champion, Pan-American Games gold medalist, two-time NCAA All-American, Peter J. Cutino Award winner
- Chelsea Gonzales (class of 2013){{cite web|url=https://www.rosaryacademy.org/apps/news/article/887353|title=Chelsea Gonzales '13 made her international debut for the Mexican National Softball Team|work=Rosary Academy|access-date=August 11, 2021}} played infield{{cite web|url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/baseball-softball/athlete-profile-n1306739-gonzales-chelsea.htm|title=Tokyo 2020 GONZALES Chelsea|work=Olympics.com|access-date=August 11, 2021|archive-date=July 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717033918/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/baseball-softball/athlete-profile-n1306739-gonzales-chelsea.htm|url-status=dead}} for the Mexican National Softball Team in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo (played in 2021).{{Cite news|date=July 27, 2021|url=https://www.12news.com/article/sports/olympics/softball-players-tied-to-arizona-loses-bronze-for-team-mexico-canada/75-762dd490-2303-4cd5-b392-45a5212aa4cc|title=Team Mexico softball loses bronze medal to Canada at Tokyo Olympics. These 5 players have ties to ASU, U of A|work=12 News|access-date= June 2, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.rosaryacademy.org/}}
{{Fullerton, California}}
{{Orange County, California Schools}}
{{Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange|state=collapsed}}
{{Girls' schools in California}}
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Category:Educational institutions established in 1965
Category:Catholic secondary schools in California
Category:Girls' schools in California
Category:High schools in Orange County, California
Category:Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange