Mater Dei is an elementary school for boys grades 1 through 8, conducted by Catholic laymen, in Bethesda, Maryland.
| Mater Dei School | |
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 The Mater Dei School | |
| Location | |
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9600 Seven Locks Road , 20817 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°0′51″N 77°9′42″W / 39.01417°N 77.16167°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school |
| Motto | Work hard, play hard, pray hard and be a good guy. |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1960 |
| Founder | Robert W. Barros |
| Headmaster | William G. McMurtrie[2] |
| Grades | 1-8 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrollment | 228[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Griffins |
| Tuition | Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $23,275 |
| Website | www.materdeischool.net |
History
editMater Dei was founded in 1960. Founder Robert W. Barros III, who was headmaster until 1985, modelled the school after Saint David's School, an all-boys Catholic school in New York City.[3] It opened with 55 students at a campus on Churchill Road in Silver Spring, Maryland, but moved to its present location in 1964, having expanded to 172 students.[4]
Controversy over allowing women on the school's board of trustees ended with an election in which five men and three women ran for five spots. Once elected, Edward Bennett Williams stepped down in order to give his spot to a woman by default.[5] His son, Edward "Ned" Williams, later became Mater Dei's headmaster.[6]
Demographics
editDuring the 2018-19 school year, Mater Dei's 230 students were 91% white, 6% black, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, and 1% multiracial. 88% were Catholic.[7]
Notable alumni
edit- Mark Shriver, '78, politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates and member of the Kennedy family.[8]
- Brett Kavanaugh, '79, United States Supreme Court Justice.
- Christopher Jarzynski, physicist who created the Jarzynski equality.[9][10]
- C. J. Kemp, '95, former professional lacrosse player.[11]
- Marcus Mason, '99, former NFL player.[12]
- George Huguely, '02, murderer.[13]
- Markel Starks, '06, professional basketball player.[14]
- Nate Britt, '09, professional basketball player.[15]
- Kris Jenkins, '09, professional basketball player known for hitting a buzzer-beating shot to win the 2016 NCAA men's basketball championship for Villanova.[15][16]
- Scotty Washington, '11, NFL player.
- Anthony Cowan, '14, basketball player.[17]
- Hunter Dickinson, '16, basketball player.[18]
References
edit- ^ "Mater Dei School". National Association of Independent Schools. Archived from the original on March 12, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "Mater Dei School, Inc". Archdiocese of Washington. Archived from the original on March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ R. D. (April 14, 1968). "Russian is for all ages at this boys' school". The Washington Post and Times-Herald. ProQuest 143610803.
- ^ R. D. (September 20, 1964). "Schools are outgrowing their buildings". The Washington Post and Times-Herald. ProQuest 142154178.
- ^ Saul P. (April 20, 1980). "A Dreadnought of the Bar". The Washington Post. p. 1 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Headmaster comes back home". Gazette.Net. December 17, 1997. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "2018-2019 Strategic Data Portfolio" (PDF). Archdiocese of Washington. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (September 17, 1999). "Mark Shriver avoids cashing in on his family's political history, but it's a legacy he can't escape". Gazette.net. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ Sauve, Frances (December 28, 1978). "People". The Washington Post. p. 1 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "CHRISTOPHER JARZYNSKI". University of Maryland. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ Swezey, Chris (March 19, 1999). "The Only Hoyas for Giblin Are Little Hoyas". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ McKenna, Dave (May 14, 2014). "Why Rich Lacrosse Parents Are Making Their Kids Repeat A Grade". Deadspin. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ Nakamura, David; Yanda, Steve; de Vise, Daniel (May 23, 2010). "The complex life of murder suspect George Huguely". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^ "Player Bio: Markel Starks (2010–2014)". Georgetown Basketball History Project. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ a b Barr, Josh (February 24, 2011). "Gonzaga's sophomore trio goes the distance together". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ "Kris Jenkins - Men's Basketball Coach". Villanova University Athletics. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Spotlight, Basketball. "One On One Feat. Anthony "Mister" Cowan (DC Assault)". Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "6'11" Center Hunter Dickinson Receiving Division I Attention". youth1.com. February 22, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2020.