95-565: The Kiski School (formerly the Kiskiminetas Springs School and often known simply as Kiski or Kiski Prep ) is an independent, college-preparatory boarding school in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania , United States. The school, named after the nearby Kiskiminetas River , is located about 30 miles (48 km) east by north of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania. Founded in 1888, Kiski educates students in grades 9 – 12 , along with
190-560: A post-graduate (PG) year. Kiski has an enrollment of approximately 191, with international students from 23 different countries. For 2024, Niche ranked Kiski 9th-best boarding high school in Pennsylvania. In 1888, Andrew W. Wilson founded the school on a wooded hill overlooking the Kiskiminetas River separating Westmoreland County from Indiana County . The site had once been a summer resort and mineral spa . In
285-488: A student center to serve as the social hub of campus, house the college counseling office, and host events throughout the year. In 2014, the school resurfaced the running track surrounding a multi-purpose turf field . In 2015, the school renovated the Ross Athletic Center, expanding it to include a new fitness center and multi-use gymnasium. The school also expanded academic facilities in 2015 by adding
380-460: A 29–8–1 advantage in the series and had beaten West Virginia 14 straight times. Bill Kern , ex-Panther player and assistant coach, finished his naval tour of duty, and was back as head coach of the Mountaineers. West Virginia opened their season with a 13–7 victory over Otterbein . Prior to his entering the service, Mountaineer halfback Buddy Freeze, played his freshman year at Pitt. Pitt
475-523: A 6-play, 60-yard drive, capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass from George Spencer to Cecil Souders. Max Schnittker's extra point tied the score. In the third period, Spencer threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Robert Brugge and Schnittker's placement was good to give the Buckeyes the lead. In the final quarter, the Panthers offense went on an 11-play, 68-yard drive. Lou Cecconi scored on a quarterback sneak from
570-530: A Makerspace, a do-it-yourself (DIY) workshop and fabrication studio, and completing the Zeigler Science Center in 2019. In 2023, Kiski's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to open enrollment to girls. Co-education at Kiski had been considered seriously at several points between 1990 and 2020, but its implementation in fall 2024 resulted from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and
665-411: A laptop. In 2002, the school appointed Christopher A. Brueningsen as Head of School. In 2005, Kiski reinstated a day student program that allows students to attend school without residing on campus. Since 2005, five of the six dormitories have undergone significant renovations to improve their sustainability measures and amenities while maintaining student capacity. In 2009, the school constructed
760-918: A late 9-play, 60-yard drive that ended with a Bob Weltzel 6-yard run. Ed Czekaj's placement was good. Pitt was deep in Penn State territory when the game ended. The Pitt offense gained 294 yards against the #1 ranked State defense, and the Pitt defense stopped the Lions twice inside the Panther 5-yard line. The starting lineup for the game against Penn State was Leo Skladany (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), George Ranii (left guard), Henry Clougherty (center), John Kosh (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Carl DePasqua (quarterback), Robert Lee (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and William Bruno (fullback). Substitutes appearing in
855-470: A local school district and draw from the entire district instead of the closest school zone . Some offer specialized courses or curricula that prepare students for a specific field of study. In contrast, others use the label as a promotional tool without offering programs different from a conventional high school. Preparatory schools began before the Civil War , when there were no public schools above
950-589: A rapidly changing landscape for small boarding schools in the United States. A board of trustees governs Kiski. John Jacob chairs the board; Ellen Swank is the board's vice-chair. Other notable board members include: Kiski is a selective school that chooses a student body from an applicant pool. Kiski uses the Standard Application Online (SAO) to evaluate prospective students. Application Timeline Parents and students may begin
1045-637: A scale of A (outstanding effort) through F (deplorable effort) to grade a given student's efforts within a course, in addition to academic grades. Students who distinguish themselves scholastically through ability and effort may be eligible for special recognition: Honor Roll . Average of 85% or above, with no grade lower than 70% and not more than one effort grade below "C." High Honor Roll . Average of 95% or above, with no grade lower than 80% and not more than one effort grade below "C." Effort Honor Roll . At least four "A" effort grades, with no effort grade below "B." The school publishes these three lists at
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#17327825262941140-684: A school used to progress into another school. Prep schools in Japan are usually considered prestigious and are often difficult to get into. However, there are many tiers of prep schools, the entry into which depends on the university that the school leads into. Japanese prep schools started as chūgakkō ( 中学校 ) , secondary schools for boys, which were founded after the secondary school law in 1886. Later, kōtō jogakkō ( 高等女学校 ) , secondary school for girls (1891), and jitsugyō gakkō ( 実業学校 ) , vocational schools (1924), were included among chūtōgakkō and were legally regarded as schools on
1235-592: A shift from 10 p. m. to 1 a. m. because classrooms are not vacant until then. The more disgruntled of this group have petitioned Chancellor Rufus Fitzgerald for relief." On May 2, the spring session ended with the Blues beating the Whites 36–0 in the final scrimmage game. On August 18, the Panthers opened a three-week fall practice at The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA . This was the first time they had practiced off-campus since their days at Camp Hamilton (1913–1936). Among
1330-527: A tie, a blue blazer, and dress shoes for special school events. Upon graduation, the school awards students a black and white striped tie . The 350-acre campus overlooks the small town of Saltsburg, PA, 30 miles east of Pittsburgh, PA. Athletic Complex The Carroll "Beano" Cook Outdoor Athletic Center is the school's outdoor athletic complex. The Orr Track and Field consists of an outdoor track and turf field lined for football, soccer, and lacrosse. Ross Athletic Center The Ross Athletic Center (RAC)
1425-544: A touchdown, and Don Maechtle converted three of five extra points. Illinois finished the season ranked #5 in the AP poll with an 8–2 record. They won the Western Conference Championship and beat UCLA in the 1947 Rose Bowl . Even though the Panthers lost 2 starters early in the game to injuries (end Leo Skladany and running back Bobby Lee), Coach Fesler was pleased with the overall effort. He told
1520-437: A year in 2014). Some prep schools are affiliated with a particular religious denomination. Unlike parochial (Catholic) schools , independent preparatory schools are not governed by a religious organization, and students are usually not required to receive instruction in one particular religion. While independent prep schools in the United States are not subject to government oversight or regulation, many are accredited by one of
1615-566: Is affiliated with the Cum Laude Society and National Honor Society , which recognize academic achievement. The school's teachers grade students each quarter. The head of school individually meets with students to report their academic progress after each grading period. Quarterly grade reports are available to both students and parents online. Students receive percentage grades for each marking period based on academic performance. The school also assigns each student an "effort grade" on
1710-528: Is bound to cause us plenty of trouble." Harry Keck of the Sun-Telegraph reported that Pitt Coach Fesler would be next in line for the Ohio State head coaching position if anything happened to Bixler. Fesler was a 3-time All-American football star, and also played baseball and basketball for the Buckeyes. Coach Fesler used the same starting lineup as the previous week for his homecoming game. For
1805-482: Is predominately a boarding institution, it has a small day student population. The school accepts day students living within a short driving distance of the campus. Post-Graduates Kiski accepts postgraduate students who have already achieved their high school diploma and pursue additional secondary education before college. PG students can compete in the school's athletics program and participate in school activities. Naval Academy Foundation Kiski partners with
1900-459: Is right." Coach Fesler made four changes to the Pitt starting lineup: Leo Skladany replaced Walt Cummins at left end; Henry Clougherty replaced Lee Ward at center; Carl DePasqua replaced Lou Cecconi at quarterback; and Matt Gebel replaced Gene Gaugler at fullback. Leo Skladany's brother Tommy played halfback for Temple. An all day rain contributed to a sparse crowd and scoreless tie. Neither team came close to scoring. The Panthers offense drove to
1995-452: Is sometimes based on specific selection criteria , usually academic, but some schools have open enrollment. In 2017, 5.7 million students were enrolled in US private elementary or secondary schools, constituting 10% of total school enrollment. Of those, 1.4 million students were enrolled in a secular (nonsectarian) school. Public and charter college preparatory schools are typically connected to
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#17327825262942090-718: Is the school's 75,000-square-foot athletic center. The RAC includes the Jacob Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, a soccer, lacrosse, tennis, and baseball training area, and an indoor walking track. The RAC also includes weight and cardio training rooms, athletic training and health suite, Basketball court , wrestling and baseball room, and the McCutcheon Natatorium . The Ross Athletic Center also houses athletic department offices and film/meeting rooms. It features upgraded locker equipment rooms and storage areas. The athletic center's façade keeps with
2185-535: The Great Depression . The effects of this ban led Fred Lewis Pattee , a Penn State professor, to compare the university's team to Kiski's. Pattee remarked that the Penn State football team 's schedule that year should not include any team "harder than Kiski." William H. MacColl succeeded Wilson as president in 1930. James L. Marks Sr., who served as dean , and Colonel John J. Daub, who worked as
2280-596: The Sun-Telegraph that when the team came in the locker room: "They told me they were sorry they couldn't hold up the whole way and promised to win one for me next week. They have the right spirit." The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Illinois was Leo Skladany (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Lee Ward (center), William Coury (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Carl DePasqua (quarterback), Robert Lee (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and Lindaro Lauro (fullback). Substitutes appearing in
2375-467: The Sun-Telegraph : "What I do with my Sundays off is my own business." On February 4, Clark Shaughnessy resigned as Pitt coach and accepted the coaching job at the University of Maryland (replacing Paul Bryant ). The Pittsburgh Panthers, had an 0–17 record against the nine-team Western Conference since they de-emphasized the program. However, they still held hope that they would be invited to be
2470-619: The United States Naval Academy to prepare candidates for the Naval Academy. USNA candidates enroll in Kiski's postgraduate program, complete five to six core classes, and participate in athletic programs and other extracurricular activities. The school has been enrolling Naval Academy Foundation candidates since the late 1960s. Kiski provides a college preparatory curriculum in mathematics, science, world languages,
2565-545: The Western Conference win streak versus Pitt to 19 games. Hank Stram booted a last second field goal to win the game 10–8. At the end of the scoreless first quarter, the Boilermakers gained possession on downs at the Pitt 43-yard line. Purdue advanced the ball to the 6-yard line at the close of the quarter. On the third play of the second period, Purdue back Bob Pfohl scored on a 1-yard run. Hank Stram added
2660-492: The grammar school or elementary level anywhere in the US. Their graduates were not ready for college study, so many colleges set up "preparatory academies" to prepare them for college study. The preparatory division could dwarf the college enrollment, as at New York Central College . There were also preparatory schools unaffiliated with colleges, especially for girls, such as the Columbia Female Academy. At
2755-402: The 13–18 age range. Little financial aid other than loans is available. Prep schools can be day schools , boarding schools , or both, and may be co-educational or single-sex . Currently, day schools are more common than boarding, and since the 1970s, co-educational schools have been more common than single-sex. Unlike the public schools which are free, they charge tuition ($ 10,000 to 40,000+
2850-765: The 2-yard line. The center snap on the extra point was fumbled and Pitt trailed by 1. The Panthers defense then gave up another touchdown pass from Spencer to Brugge, which iced the game for the Buckeyes. The Panthers were now 0–21 against the Western Conference since Sutherland was forced to resign. The starting lineup for Pitt against Ohio State was Leo Skladany (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Henry Clougherty (center), John Kosh (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Carl DePasqua (quarterback), Robert Lee (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and William Bruno (fullback). Substitutes appearing in
2945-586: The 21st century, some trial cases connecting public junior and senior high schools are seen in each region, too, broadening the education for college entrance. As the Japanese government provides grant-in-aid to private schools, the tuition is 5,000–10,000 US dollars per year, even if it is a private school. In the United States , there are public , private , and charter college-preparatory schools that can be either parochial or secular . Admission
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3040-539: The 22. Three plays later Cecconi scored from the 1-yard line, and then he booted the placement to tie the game. The Panthers played the second quarter in Illinois territory but were unable to score. Pitt end Walt Cummins dropped a pass on the 1-yard line; Illini quarterback Tommy Gallagher intercepted a Pete Fuderich pass on the goal line; and Mike Roussos missed a 23-yard field goal. After intermission, Buddy Young, Art Dufelmeier, Paul Patterson and Chick Maggioli each scored
3135-521: The Army drafted starting halfback James Robinson and center Jim Stopford. Starting tackle George Johnson played baseball, and one prospect did not make grades. The Sun-Telegraph reported that: "The abrupt letdown in interest has been caused partly by the dissatisfaction on the part of some players with their jobs at the school and partly by the fact that some candidates realized that they were not of varsity caliber..." "Some players holding janitorial jobs work
3230-487: The Fighting Illini for the second year in a row. The Illini led the series 3–0, and had out scored the Panthers 95–36. Illinois coach Ray Eliot had a veteran squad that was favored to win the Western Conference title. His analysis: "We are the most overrated team in the United States. There are 20 teams around who can knock us off." The Illini used both rail and air service to get to Pittsburgh. Seven members of
3325-592: The Hoosiers 'will be ripe for a pickin' unless we're ready to play our best football." The Panther traveling squad rode the train to Indianapolis ; ate breakfast at the Claypool Hotel; chartered a bus for the final 55 miles to Bloomington ; and headquartered at the Graham Hotel. Coach Fesler used the same lineup that started against Purdue to play the favored Hoosiers. The Panthers scored first, but
3420-418: The Hoosiers came from behind and kept the Western Conference win streak over Pitt alive with a 20 to 6 victory. In the opening period, Carl DePasqua threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Bill McPeak to cap a 7-play, 69-yard drive. Lou Cecconi's placement sailed wide. The Hoosiers answered with a 5-play, 56-yard drive of their own. Hoosier fullback Pete Pihos ran in from the two-yard line, and Charley Armstrong added
3515-478: The Illini squad arrived by train and the remaining twenty-nine members flew by chartered plane. Starting end Joe Buscemi and reserve halfback Jack Pierce did not make the trip. Guard Alex Agase was a consensus All-American. Coach Fesler had only three lettermen in his starting lineup – Jack Durishan, Leo Skladany and William McPeak. McPeak and Durishan were named co-captains. The 120 member Pitt Band performed for
3610-507: The Panthers and Temple Owls played for only the fourth time. Pitt led the series 2–1. The Owls had a 0–1–1 record, after tying SMU (7–7) and losing to Georgia (35–7). Since there was a hotel strike in Pittsburgh, second-year coach Ray Morrison brought his team to Pittsburgh in special B. & O. Pullman cars that served as their headquarters. Coach Morrison was cautiously optimistic: "We're in good shape physically and our mental attitude
3705-490: The Panthers eked out a 7–6 victory. The Hilltoppers completed 5 of 20 passes and had 5 intercepted. Pitt out-gained Marquette 263 to 169, but lost 5 fumbles. Marquette scored in the second period on a 46-yard pass play from Carl Schuette to Bob O'Hagan. George Gallo's placement went wide and Marquette led 6–0 at halftime. In the third period, the Panthers gained possession on the Hilltoppers 48-yard line. A pass play advanced
3800-405: The Panthers had 9 players on the injured list (Lindaro Lauro, Leo Skladany, Jack Smodic, Bob Lee, Mike Roussos, Bill Hardesty, Frank Capello, Romeo Galiffa and John Banbury), Notre Dame was heavily favored to win their home opener. Notre Dame beat the Panthers 33–0. The Panther offense managed to gain only 42 total yards and 4 first downs. Their defense surrendered 257 yards rushing and 211 through
3895-488: The Panthers played Ohio State. Coach Wes Fesler's alma mater was their last Western Conference opponent for the season. The Buckeyes led the series 7–2–1, and had won the past 6 in a row. First-year Coach Paul Bixler's Buckeyes were ranked #12 with a 3–1–2 record. The Buckeye line was anchored by Warren Amling , consensus All-American tackle. Coach Paul Bixler was concerned with Pitt's 5–4–2 defensive alignment: "That unorthodox defense 'Fes' has been throwing at his opponents
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3990-659: The Panthers traveled to South Bend to play the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame for the fifteenth time. Notre Dame led the series 8–5–1, and the Irish had outscored the Panthers 138–9 in the previous 3 games. Pitt and the Irish were 2–2 in the four games played at South Bend. Fourth-year coach Frank Leahy's squad was 1–0 on the season, having beaten Illinois 26–6 in their opener. The Irish lineup had 4 All-Americans – quarterback Johnny Lujack , tackle George Connor , guard John Mastrangelo and center George Strohmeyer . Since
4085-412: The Pitt football program. Earlier, his three assistant coaches had threatened to leave if he was going to be retained. Shaughnessy answered the committee by pointing out the problems with the Pitt football program: inconsistencies in Pitt's football code; a schedule too hard for the material recruited; his staff of assistants were not good teachers and could not carry out assignments they were given. He told
4180-469: The Quad. It features an ample green space where Kiski students play Disc golf or view outdoor movies . Swank Student Center The Swank Student Center (SSC) is near the main classroom building, the library, and the residence halls. The student center is the hub of campus life and a place for students' social interactions, personal interests, and leisure activities outside classroom hours. The SSC contains
4275-588: The September application process for the following year's admission. The school requires each applicant to visit the campus and have an interview. Kiski's Admission Committee begins meeting in February each year to review applications for the next school year. The school generally notifies candidates of admission decisions by March 10 every year. The school typically requires parents to submit enrollment contracts and deposits by April 10. Day Students While Kiski
4370-556: The Staters to win 14–7, and make it three in a row over their in-state rival. In the second quarter, the Panthers managed a 6-play, 66-yard drive with Bill Abraham scoring from the 2-yard line. Bill Coury was good on the placement and Pitt led 7–0 at halftime. After a scoreless third period, the Panthers advanced 78 yards in 9 plays early in the final quarter. Lou Cecconi completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Leo Skladany and Coury's extra point upped Pitt's lead to 14–0. The Lions scored after
4465-721: The Temple 34-yard line in both the second and third periods. The Owls offense drove to the Panthers 27-yard line in the first quarter and the 40-yard line in the final period. The remainder of the game was a field position battle as the teams combined for 29 punts. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Temple was Leo Skladany (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Henry Clougherty (center), William Coury (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Carl DePasqua (quarterback), William Bruno (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and Matt Gebel (fullback). Substitutes appearing in
4560-677: The air. Johnny Lujack threw 2 touchdown passes (one each to Bob Livingstone and Jim Mello). Terry Brennan and Jim Mello each scored two touchdowns. Fred Earley converted three extra points. Notre Dame finished the season ranked number 1 in the AP poll with an 8–0–1 record. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Notre Dame was Walt Cummins (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Lee Ward (center), William Coury (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Louis Cecconi (quarterback), William Bruno (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and Eugene Gaugler (fullback). Substitutes appearing in
4655-560: The arts, English language, history, electives, and programs in health and wellness, ethics, and personal development. Kiski offers a range of honors, advanced, and independent study courses. Kiski's STEAM , the school's ninth-grade science course, focuses on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Kiski's Leadership and Character Development Program provides experiences that range from Maker workshops to explorations of sustainability and community service work. The school also organizes trips to Gettysburg and Washington, D.C. The school
4750-575: The assistance of his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and close friends. Notably, Alexander James Inglis 's first professional job was as a Latin teacher at the school during the 1902–1903 school year. On May 6, 1905, the Psi chapter of the Gamma Delta Psi fraternity, a high school fraternity, was founded at the school. Kiski's athletics program was of some renown in the early 1900s. In 1929, collegiate football scholarships were banned nationally amid
4845-545: The ball to the 35-yard line. Then, Carl DePasqua completed a pass to Leo Skladaney for the touchdown. Cecconi converted and Pitt led 7–6. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Marquette was Leo Skladany (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Henry Clougherty (center), John Kosh (right guard), Wilbur Forsythe (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Carl DePasqua (quarterback), William Bruno (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and Robert Teitt (fullback). Substitutes appearing in
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#17327825262944940-441: The continuing hotel strike, the 37 squad members (minus seven injured first stringers) were housed in their Pullman cars. Injuries again played havoc with Coach Fesler's starting lineup. Linemen Bill Coury and Bob Plotz had sore shoulders and were replaced by Wilbur Forsythe and John Kosh. Fullback Matt Gebel, in the hospital with a head injury, was replaced by freshman Robert Teitt. Thanks to Lou Cecconi's successful extra point,
5035-404: The defending Western Conference Indiana Hoosiers hosted the Panthers. The Hoosiers led the series 3–0, and had outscored the Panthers 85–7. Coach Bo McMillin's , Hoosiers were ranked #20 in AP poll with a 3–3 record. Fullback Pete Pihos , quarterback Ben Raimondi and center John Cannady received All-American mention. McMillin told his squad: "the Panthers are 'corn-cob rough' and predicted
5130-570: The end of each academic quarter. The school accords special privileges to students who have earned a place on one of these lists. The school confers the academic title of valedictorian upon the member of the graduating class with the highest cumulative weighted grade point average based on coursework completed at Kiski during the junior and senior years. The valedictorian has the opportunity to deliver an address at Commencement. Every candidate for graduation must complete twenty credits, including: Each evening from 20:15–21:45, Monday through Thursday,
5225-483: The extra point and Pitt led 14–7. Next, Panther back, Bill Bruno, intercepted a pass that gave Pitt possession on the Panther 46-yard line. Three plays later Bruno ran 41 yards for the touchdown. Cecconi's placement was blocked, but Pitt led 20–7. An interception by Pitt center Henry Clougherty gave Pitt possession on the West Virginia 21-yard line. On the fifth play Cecconi scored on a 7-yard scamper and then added
5320-454: The extra point and Purdue led 7–0. The Panther offense stalled and quarterback Carl DePasqua's punt rolled out of bounds on the Purdue 2-yard line. Pitt end Leo Skladany tackled Purdue quarterback Bob DeMoss in the end zone for a safety. Late in the fourth quarter, the Pitt offense drove 64-yards in 10 plays for the go-ahead touchdown. Bill Bruno went through right tackle from the 4-yard line for
5415-423: The extra point to finish the first half scoring at 27–7. Bill Abraham scored Pitt's final touchdown on a 6-yard scoring run in the third period. Cecconi's placement was blocked. Coach Fesler was delighted but cautious with his praise: "We're still a long way away and our tackling wasn't as good as it should have been. But you have to hand it to the boys for how they refuse to fold up when the opposition jumps off to
5510-426: The extra point. The Mountaineers were offsides on the ensuing kick-off and had to rekick. Lou “Bimbo” Cecconi fielded the ball on his 3-yard line and raced 97 yards for the touchdown. Ralph Short's placement tied the game. Then the Panther defense forced a punt, and Pitt gained possession on the West Virginia 48-yard line. On first down Pitt quarterback, Carl DePasqua, threw a touchdown pass to Bill Abraham. Cecconi added
5605-461: The final AP Poll : No. 1 Notre Dame (0–33); No. 5 Illinois (7–33); and No. 20 Indiana (6–20). Pitt was ranked at No. 43 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946. On January 31, with a three year record of 10–17, Coach Shaughnessy was requested by a faculty committee led by Professor R. A. Sherrill, faculty chairman of athletics, to sever his ties with professional football, and concentrate his efforts on improving
5700-427: The first time in three years. The Panthers extended their winless streak against the Western Conference to eighteen games by losing to the Illini 33–7. Illinois star running back Buddy Young scored on a 46-yard dash around the left side of the Pitt defense on Illinois's second play from scrimmage. Pitt answered after Louis "Bimbo" Cecconi intercepted a Julius Rykovich pass on the Illini 37-yard line and returned it to
5795-407: The following clubs, among others: During the academic day, meals, and school assemblies, all students must wear a coat and tie following a school dress code . Students must wear a sport or suit coat, dress shirt, tie, belted trousers, leather dress shoes, and dress socks. Students must wear a white dress shirt for formal evening meals. Students must wear gray dress pants with a belt, a white shirt,
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#17327825262945890-680: The fourth academic quarter, the faculty and matriculating prefects elect students to serve as prefects for the next school year. Kiski prefects answer to a senior prefect known as the Head Prefect, the student body leader. The Cougar Cup The school participates in a "Cougar Cup" competition each school year. Each student is assigned to be either a member of a Loyalhanna team or a Conemaugh team . The year-long competition includes both athletic and academic challenges. Clubs Clubs at Kiski are largely student-organized and vary from year to year. The school has historically seen students organize
5985-670: The game against Indiana was Leo Skladany (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Henry Clougherty (center), William Coury (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Carl DePasqua (quarterback), Robert Lee (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and William Bruno (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Walt Cummins, William Mihm, William Goelz, Martin Rosepink, Mike Roussos, Morris Harris, John Kosh, Ralph Coleman, Sam Haddad, Jack Smodic, Louis Cecconi, John LaFrankie, Lindara Lauro and Ralph Short. On November 9,
6080-592: The game against Purdue was Leo Skladany (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Henry Clougherty (center), John Kosh (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Carl DePasqua (quarterback), Robert Lee (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback) and William Bruno (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Walt Cummins, William Mihm, Wilbur Forsythe, Martin Rosepink, George Ranii, Sam Haddad, Gene Gaugler, Jack Smodic, Louis Cecconi, Bob Hum, John LaFrankie, Len Radnor and Lindara Lauro. On November 2,
6175-436: The game for Pitt were John Gregg, William Mihm, Schneider, Morris Harris, Michael Roussos, William Hardesty, Martin Rosepink, Dan Cerrone, Joseph Massey, Henry Clougherty, George Ranii, George Johnson, John Kosh, Ralph Coleman, Sam Haddad, Romeo Gallifa, Carl DePasqua, Peter Fuderich, John LaFrankie, Jack Banbury, Ralph Short, Michael Sprock, Peter Daley, Robert Teitt, Joe Rubino, Eugene Gaugler and Leonard Radnor. On October 5,
6270-417: The game for Pitt were Leo Skladany, William Mihm, John Gregg, Wilbur Forsythe, Morris Harris, Martin Rosepink, John Kosh, George Johnson, George Ranii, Ralph Coleman, Henry Clougherty, Sam Haddad,Leonard Radnor, Carl DePasqua, Ralph Short, Michael Sprock, Peter Fuderich, John LaFrankie, Victor Pepper, Joe Rubino, Chester Radnor, Matthew Gebel and Robert Teitt. On October 12, in front of 2,500 rain-soaked fans,
6365-407: The game for Pitt were Walt Cummins, John Gregg, William Mihm, Frank Capello, Morris Harris, William Hardesty, Michael Roussos, Dan Cerrone, George Ranii, George Johnson, John Kosh, Earl Sumpter, Henry Clougherty, William Bruno, Louis Cecconi, Peter Fuderich, Michael Sprock, Jack Pepper, Ralph Short and Peter Daley. The Panthers and Mountaineers met for the 40th time on September 28. The Panthers held
6460-492: The game for Pitt were Walt Cummins, Martin Rosepink, Wilbur Forsythe, George Ranii, Frank Kosh, Sam Haddad, Lou Cecconi, Joe Rubino and Robert Teitt. On October 19, the Panthers played the Marquette Hilltoppers for the first time. Coach Frank Murray's Hilltoppers had a 2–2 record. Marquette was ranked the fifth most effective passing team in the country, having completed 57 of 108 tosses for 721 yards. Due to
6555-475: The game for Pitt were Walt Cummins, William Mihm, John Gregg, Mike Roussos, Martin Rosepink, George Ranii, Joseph Massey, Sam Haddad, Jack Smodic, Louis Cecconi, Jack Banbury, Robert Lee, Matt Gebel and Len Radnor. On October 26, Coach Cecil Isbell and his Purdue Boilermakers, with a record of 1–3–1, were Pitt's opponent. Purdue led the series 2–0, and had held the Panthers scoreless in both contests. Purdue guard Dick Barwegan received All-America mention, but
6650-414: The game for Pitt were Walt Cummins, William Mihm, Martin Rosepink, Wilbur Forsythe, William Coury, Ralph Coleman, Sam Haddad, Lee Ward, Louis Cecconi, John LaFrankie, Lindara Lauro and George Matich. On November 23, Pitt's final game of the season was against Bob Higgins' Penn State Lions who sported a 6–1 record. Pitt led the series 26–17–2, and was on a 2-game win streak over the Lions. The Lions led
6745-410: The lead." The starting lineup for the game against West Virginia was Walt Cummins (left end), Jack Durishan (left tackle), Bernard Barkouskie (left guard), Lee Ward (center), William Coury (right guard), Robert Plotz (right tackle), Bill McPeak (right end), Louis Cecconi (quarterback), William Bruno (left halfback), William Abraham (right halfback)) and Lindaro Lauro (fullback). Substitutes appearing in
6840-403: The more than 100 prospects that made the trip were 56 discharged veterans, 65 freshmen, and 20 lettermen (9 of whom played the previous year). 15 more students were in summer school and would join the team upon its return to campus. The squad trained twice a day, were housed in tents and ate at a nearby boys' camp. On September 21, the Panthers, led by Wes Fesler, opened their season against
6935-752: The nation in defense by giving up only 139.6 yards per game. Coach Higgins' roster had 15 veterans of previous Pitt versus Penn State games. Due to the ongoing hotel strike, the Lions stayed in Ligonier, PA until Saturday morning. The Pitt band members each volunteered to house a Penn State band member, so the Nittanies would have their own band in attendance. Three Panther linemen were playing their final game for Pitt. Tackles Jack Durishan and Martin Rosepink plus guard George Ranii were on track to graduate. Coach Fesler started Ranii at right guard in place of Bernie Barkouskie. The Panthers scored first and held off
7030-528: The new system (6-3-3) took effect in 1947. Many shingakkō are six-year schools . Many have their origins in kyūsei chūgakkō and kōtō jogakkō , or ones attached to universities. Japanese pupils who aspire to a prep school education take written examinations in sixth grade in each prep school. Unlike six-year prep schools, the top municipal senior high school (three-year schools) in each school zone and some high-ranked private senior high schools (ditto) are also regarded as shingakukō ( 進学校 ) . In
7125-404: The pleasures and advantages of home, during this period of training ." Forty-two students had graduated by 1894; 26 attended Princeton University . The original faculty consisted of just Wilson (who had graduated from Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania Law School ) and school co-founder R. William Fair, who taught mathematics. Wilson led the school through its first four decades with
7220-483: The point after to give Indiana the lead. Indiana added another touchdown before halftime on a Mel Groomes 2-yard run inside tackle. Armstrong added the point after and Indiana led 14–6. The final score came in the third quarter on a 68-yard punt return by Bob Cowan. The Panthers managed to play the final period in Indiana territory, but were unable to capitalize due to fumbles and penalties. The Pitt starting lineup for
7315-416: The same level as a school for boys. However, graduates from those two types of schools had more requirements for college entrance. In the modern period, many Japanese secondary schools were five-year schools, except for during a short term from 1943 to 1946. The social status of chūgakkō , or kyūsei chūgakkō ( 旧制中学校 ) , secondary schools for boys under the old system, did not disappear even after
7410-471: The school requires all students to engage in academic pursuits. The evening study time allows students to visit their teachers' homes for extra help and general coursework assistance. Kiski encourages students to seek out teachers, most of whom live on campus. Kiski emphasizes athletics , requiring students to participate in one sport every season. Kiski has established 23 athletic teams, including: Winter Spring Kiski athletics predominantly occur in
7505-500: The school's Inventionland curriculum, where students build, market, and pitch ideas for inventions, emphasizing graphic design , engineering, public speaking , and patent researching. Yukevich Quadrangle The Yukevich Quad is the center of the school's campus. Old Main, Zeigler Science Center, Heath Classroom Building, MacColl Dorm, Swank Student Center, Pidgeon Library, and the Rogers Fine Arts Center border
7600-450: The school's registrar , were also influential early faculty and administrators . By 1937, the school had four administrators and ten faculty, teaching mathematics, history, Latin , English language, Spanish language, German language, geometry , French language, science, and instrumental music . At this time, the school used a preceptoral system , in which the school sorted students into four houses. The school assigned each group to one of
7695-545: The school's 75,000 square foot (7,000 m²) Ross Athletic Center, on the high school track, nine-hole golf course, campus cross-country trails, or baseball and soccer facilities. Prefects Kiski's student governance relies upon prefects . Prefects act as resident assistants as well as the school's student leadership . Prefects are assigned to live in the dormitories of first- and second-year students. Among other responsibilities, prefects counsel younger students and help dorm heads with evening study hall and lights-out. During
7790-522: The school's college counseling office, campus bookstore, snack bar, radio station, TV gaming rooms, and a large fire pit on the back patio. College-preparatory school A college-preparatory school (usually shortened to preparatory school or prep school ) is a type of secondary school . The term refers to public , private independent or parochial schools primarily designed to prepare students for higher education . In Japan, college-prep schools are called Shingakukō ( 進学校 ) , which means
7885-437: The school's first catalog, printed in 1888, Wilson stated that the goal was to establish "a boys' school of high order that would prepare graduates to enter any American college or scientific school." There were two other elements of the founding mission. First, "to train and develop the moral faculties which at this period of life are so susceptible to culture ." Second, "to afford all the comforts and as many as possible of
7980-479: The school's four principals and officers for personalized academic counseling. L. Montgomery Clark was elected president of Kiski's board of trustees in 1941 and was appointed Head of School in 1942. Kiski carried out many campus additions and improvements under Clark's leadership. In 1946, Wes Fesler , coach of the Pitt football team , conducted a fall training camp for the team on the campus. John A. Pidgeon, who
8075-518: The school's physics and STEAM courses as well as biology and life sciences . The building provides a transitional space for teachers to move from lecture to experiment with movable classroom furniture. Makerspace The Makerspace is located in the MacPhail (formerly known as Heath) Classroom Building and provides a suite of hand tools and consumable materials, including a CNC router , laser cutter , and 3D printers . The Makerspace plays host to
8170-444: The score, but Lou Cecconi was wide on the point after. The Panther defense held and gained possession with little time left on the clock. Halfback Lindaro Lauro fumbled and Purdue recovered on the Pitt 43-yard line. A DeMoss pass to John McKay took the ball to the 10-yard line. Two plays gained 4 yards, then Stram booted a 19-yard field goal as time ran out. Purdue finished their season with a 2–6–1 record. The Pitt starting lineup for
8265-475: The second straight game the Panthers scored first but could not hold on, and were defeated 20–13 by the Buckeyes. After a scoreless first quarter, Ohio State back Alex Verdova fumbled a Carl DePasqua punt and Pitt guard Bernie Barkouskie recovered on the Buckeye 19-yard line. On first down, Lou Cecconi threw a touchdown pass to Bill McPeak and Bill Coury added the extra point for a 7–0 lead. Ohio State answered with
8360-485: The six regional accreditation agencies for educational institutions. 1946 Pittsburgh Panthers football team The 1946 Pittsburgh Panthers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Pittsburgh as an independent during the 1946 college football season . In their first and only year under head coach Wes Fesler , the Panthers compiled a 3–5–1 record and were outscored by 136 to 88. Three of their losses were to teams ranked in
8455-503: The tenth member. On March 12, Chancellor Rufus Fitzgerald announced the hiring of Ohio State grad Wesley E. Fesler as the 18th head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh. Fesler told The Press : "I knew I was being considered but I didn't think anything would be done so soon. Naturally, I'm happy and mighty pleased. I've already picked two of my assistants, Charles Hartwig and Mike Milligan ." By April 3, Fesler's staff
8550-529: The time, men and women did not study together at any level, and there were no women's colleges . Some of the female preparatory schools became women's colleges after the Civil War. Free high school level education for all became available in the later 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then, the surviving "prep schools" in the US are primarily private, elite institutions that have very selective admission criteria and high tuition fees , catering to students in
8645-468: The traditional Kiski campus-wide appearance, but the inside is modern. Turley Dining Hall Turley Dining Hall is the school's dining facility. Kiski students and faculty gather in Turley for meals. Students and faculty eat together in a family-style setup. This long-standing school tradition reflects the school's early preceptorial structure. Zeigler Science Center Zeigler Science Center (ZSC) houses
8740-418: The two notable members of the squad were future coaching greats, Hank Stram and John McKay . Coach Fesler lost three backfield members of his squad prior to the game, but overall, the Panthers were in their best condition of the season. Fullback Matt Gebel quit due to recurring headaches. Wingbacks Jack Banbury and Mike Sprock were not happy with their progress and turned in their uniforms. Purdue extended
8835-467: Was a heavy favorite (10–20 points) but two starters were injured. Coach Fesler replaced Leo Skladany with Walt Cummins at left end and Bobby Lee with Bill Bruno at left halfback. The final score (33–7) was a repeat of the previous week, but this time Pitt was the victor. The opening quarter was scoreless. Five touchdowns were scored in the second period. West Virginia scored first on a 28-yard Russ Combs to Charley Helenski touchdown pass. Charley Becca added
8930-479: Was complete with the addition of Dick Fisher, Lyal Clark and Ralph Fife . On March 20, Coach Fesler welcomed over 100 candidates to his six-week spring practice session. Dr. Ralph Shanor returned from the Navy to his team physician position. Jimmy Dimitroff was appointed student manager and was assisted by Velt Castrodale. By April 10, only forty candidates remained on the squad. The coaches cut 15 deemed as unfit, and
9025-494: Was then Deerfield Academy 's assistant head of school , succeeded Clark upon retirement in 1957. Kiski undertook additions and improvements to the facilities and grew its academic reputation and endowment under Pidgeon's 45-year leadership. Under Pidgeon, Kiski built four new dormitories and renovated others. Kiski also constructed a new classroom building, dining hall , library, fine arts center, and administrative complex . Since 1998, Kiski has provided every student with
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