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Everest Collegiate High School and Academy
Everest Collegiate High School and Academy
Address
	5935 Clarkston Road; Clarkston, Michigan 48348; United States
Coordinates	42°45′2″N 83°23′36″W / 42.75056°N 83.39333°W
Information
Type	Private
Motto	Semper Altius; (Always Higher)
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	1991 (Academy); 2008 (High School)
Founder	Lorenzo Gómez LC
President	Mike Nalepa
Principal	Gregory Reichert; Susan Ender;
Chaplain	Fr. Thomas Salazar
Grades	PK-12
Enrollment	111 (High School) (Fall 2016)
• Grade 9	27
• Grade 10	28
• Grade 11	34
• Grade 12	22
Campus	Four buildings
Campus size	90 acres (360,000 m2)
Campus type	Suburban
Color(s)	Black and Gold
Fight song	Go, Everest!
Athletics conference	Catholic High School League (CHSL)
Team name	Mountaineers
Accreditation	K-8: M.N.S.A.A.; 9-12
Publication	The Mountaineer
Website	www.everestcatholic.org

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Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a private, Roman Catholic PK-12 college-preparatory school offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a 90-acre (360,000 m²) campus,^[1] in Independence Township, Michigan, United States, near Clarkston.^[2] The high school opened to 9th grade students in 2008 and students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12th grade for the 2017–2018 school year.^[3] It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.

In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.^[4]^[5] In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.^[6]

Curriculum and affiliation

Founded by father Lorenzo Gómez LC, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a formula developed by the Legion of Christ, a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church.^[7] The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development, spiritual formation, and apostolic projects.^[3]^[8]

Everest has two sister schools: Pinecrest Academy (Atlanta) and The Highlands School (Dallas).^[3]

Everest Schools

The Everest Schools are made up of the following:

Pre-Kindergarten: 3 & 4 year old Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten
Lower Elementary School: Kindergarten, Grades 1–2
Upper Elementary School: Grades 3–5
Middle School: Grades 6–8
High School: Grades 9–12

International Program

Everest Academy has an International Students Program where students from 6th to 12th grade reside and study for at least one year. There is an average of 10 international students per grade from 6th to 8th grade. In total there are an average of 45 international students per school year.

Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.

The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.^[9]

State championships

Boys' Golf: 2016, 2017

In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.^[10]

In June 2017, the Everest Collegiate boys' golf team repeated as MHSAA Division 4 state champions at Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Golf Course.^[11]

References

^ McDonald, Jennifer S. (November 2007). "Single-sex schools grow in popularity". C&G News. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ "Home". Everest Collegiate High School and Academy. Retrieved 2020-05-02. Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348 - Compare full address with: "Zoning Map" (PDF). Independence Township, Michigan. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
^ ^a ^b ^c RC. "Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School". Regnum Christi website. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced Archived 2012-09-22 at the Wayback Machine
^ "The Cardinal Newman Society".
^ "The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program". U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
^ E.A. "Integral Formation: A Formula for Success". Everest Academy and High School website. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ NCE. "Integral Formation". National Consultants for Education, Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ "Academies". Oak International Academies. Archived from the original on 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
^ "Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title". MLive. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
^ "Everest Collegiate repeats as Division 4 golf state champs". MLive. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-25.

External links

Official website

[c-and-g-1] McDonald, Jennifer S. (November 2007). "Single-sex schools grow in popularity". C&G News. Retrieved 2009-08-12.

[2] "Home". Everest Collegiate High School and Academy. Retrieved 2020-05-02. Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348 - Compare full address with: "Zoning Map" (PDF). Independence Township, Michigan. Retrieved 2020-05-02.

[Everest_Academy_in_Michigan_to_Open_High_School-3] RC. "Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School". Regnum Christi website. Retrieved 2009-08-12.

[4] Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced Archived 2012-09-22 at the Wayback Machine

[5] "The Cardinal Newman Society".

[BlueRibbon-6] "The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program". U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 2017-01-11.

[Integral_Formation:_A_Formula_for_Success-7] E.A. "Integral Formation: A Formula for Success". Everest Academy and High School website. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-12.

[Integral_Formation-8] NCE. "Integral Formation". National Consultants for Education, Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2009-08-12.

[Oak-9] "Academies". Oak International Academies. Archived from the original on 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2012-10-18.

[Golf-10] "Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title". MLive. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 2017-01-11.

[Golf_Repeat-11] "Everest Collegiate repeats as Division 4 golf state champs". MLive. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-25.

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 | state               = [[Michigan]]
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+| country             = United States
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+| pushpin_map         = Michigan#USA
 | religious_affiliation = [[Roman Catholic]]
 | principal           = {{ubl|Gregory Reichert|Susan Ender}}
 | chaplain            = Fr. Thomas Salazar
 | president           = Mike Nalepa
+| founder             = [[Lorenzo Gómez LC]]
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+| established         = 1991 (Academy)<br />2008 (High School)
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-'''Everest Collegiate High School and Academy''' is a [[private school|private]], independent, [[Catholic]] [[school]] offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a {{convert|90|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus in [[Clarkston, Michigan]],<ref name="c-and-g">{{cite news|url=http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-16-08/XF-EXTRA_EDUCATION.asp|title=Single-sex schools grow in popularity|last=McDonald|first=Jennifer S.|date=November 2007|publisher=C&G News|accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref> United States. The high school opened to [[Ninth grade|9th grade]] students in 2008 and students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12th grade for the 2017-2018 school year.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School">{{cite web|url= http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?id=20474&se=364&ca=119&te=782|title=Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School|accessdate=2009-08-12|publisher=Regnum Christi website|author=RC}}</ref>  It is located within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit]].
+'''Everest Collegiate High School and Academy''' is a [[private school|private]], [[Roman Catholic]] PK-12 [[college-preparatory school]] offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a {{convert|90|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus,<ref name="c-and-g">{{cite news|url=http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-16-08/XF-EXTRA_EDUCATION.asp|title=Single-sex schools grow in popularity|last=McDonald|first=Jennifer S.|date=November 2007|publisher=C&G News|access-date=2009-08-12}}</ref> in [[Independence Township, Michigan]], United States, near [[Clarkston, Michigan|Clarkston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everestcatholic.org|title=Home|publisher=Everest Collegiate High School and Academy|access-date=2020-05-02|quote=Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348}} - Compare full address with: {{cite web|url=http://cms2.revize.com/revize/independencetwp/Zoning%20Map%202019.pdf|title=Zoning Map|publisher=[[Independence Township, Michigan]]|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref> The high school opened to [[Ninth grade|9th grade]] students in 2008 and students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12th grade for the 2017–2018 school year.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School">{{cite web|url= http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?id=20474&se=364&ca=119&te=782|title=Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School|access-date=2009-08-12|publisher=Regnum Christi website|author=RC}}</ref>  It is located within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit]].
-In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922223651/http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ |date=2012-09-22 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEDHonorRoll/Award/2014RecognizedSchools.aspx]</ref> In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education
+In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922223651/http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ |date=2012-09-22 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEDHonorRoll/Award/2014RecognizedSchools.aspx|title = The Cardinal Newman Society}}</ref> In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education
-Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.<ref name="BlueRibbon">{{cite web|url=https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/16mi178pv_everest_collegiate_high_school_and_academy.html|title=The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>
+Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.<ref name="BlueRibbon">{{cite web|url=https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/16mi178pv_everest_collegiate_high_school_and_academy.html|title=The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program|access-date=2017-01-11|publisher=U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>
 == Curriculum and affiliation ==
-Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a formula developed by the [[Legion of Christ]], a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church.<ref name="Integral Formation: A Formula for Success">{{cite web|url=http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |title=Integral Formation: A Formula for Success |accessdate=2009-08-12 |publisher=Everest Academy and High School website |author=E.A. |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222203744/http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |archivedate=December 22, 2008 }}</ref>  The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development, spiritual formation, and apostolic projects.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School" /><ref name="Integral Formation">{{cite web|url= http://www.nceducation.org/integral_formation.html|title=Integral Formation|accessdate=2009-08-12|publisher=National Consultants for Education, Inc.|author=NCE}}</ref>
+Founded by father Lorenzo Gómez LC, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a formula developed by the [[Legion of Christ]], a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church.<ref name="Integral Formation: A Formula for Success">{{cite web|url=http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |title=Integral Formation: A Formula for Success |access-date=2009-08-12 |publisher=Everest Academy and High School website |author=E.A. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222203744/http://www.everestacademy.org/article.php?id=645 |archive-date=December 22, 2008 }}</ref>  The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development, spiritual formation, and apostolic projects.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School" /><ref name="Integral Formation">{{cite web|url=http://www.nceducation.org/integral_formation.html|title=Integral Formation|access-date=2009-08-12|publisher=National Consultants for Education, Inc.|author=NCE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727045331/http://www.nceducation.org/integral_formation.html|archive-date=2009-07-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 Everest has two sister schools: [[Pinecrest Academy (Cumming, Georgia)|Pinecrest Academy]] (Atlanta) and [[The Highlands School]] (Dallas).<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School" />
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 The Everest Schools are made up of the following:
 *Pre-Kindergarten: 3 & 4 year old Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten
-*Lower Elementary School: Kindergarten, Grades 1-2
+*Lower Elementary School: Kindergarten, Grades 1–2
-*Upper Elementary School: Grades 3-5
+*Upper Elementary School: Grades 3–5
-*Middle School: Grades 6-8
+*Middle School: Grades 6–8
-*High School: Grades 9-12
+*High School: Grades 9–12
 == International Program ==
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 Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.
-The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.<ref name="Oak">{{cite web|url=http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|title=Academies|accessdate=2012-10-18|publisher=Oak International Academies}}</ref>
+The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.<ref name="Oak">{{cite web|url=http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|title=Academies|access-date=2012-10-18|publisher=Oak International Academies|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122110018/http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|archive-date=2016-01-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-== Awards ==
+== State championships ==
-Everest is recognized as one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society, making the list in 2012 and 2014.
-Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.
-== State Championships ==
 '''Boys' Golf: 2016, 2017'''
-In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.<ref name="Golf">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7525380806524042014/division-4-boys-golf-roundup-clarkston-everest-collegiate-wins-first-title/|title=Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=MLive}}</ref>
+In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.<ref name="Golf">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7525380806524042014/division-4-boys-golf-roundup-clarkston-everest-collegiate-wins-first-title/|title=Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title|date=11 June 2016|access-date=2017-01-11|publisher=MLive}}</ref>
-In June 2017, the Everest Collegiate boys' golf team repeated as MHSAA Division 4 state champions at Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Golf Course.<ref name="Golf Repeat">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-670628510156750006/everest-collegiate-repeats-as-division-4-golf-state-champs/|title=Everest Collegiate repeats as Division 4 golf state champs |accessdate=2017-08-25|publisher=MLive}}</ref>
+In June 2017, the Everest Collegiate boys' golf team repeated as MHSAA Division 4 state champions at Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Golf Course.<ref name="Golf Repeat">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-670628510156750006/everest-collegiate-repeats-as-division-4-golf-state-champs/|title=Everest Collegiate repeats as Division 4 golf state champs |date=10 June 2017 |access-date=2017-08-25|publisher=MLive}}</ref>
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
-* {{Official website|http://www.everestcatholic.org}}
+* {{Official website|http://www.everestcatholic.org/}}
 {{Oakland County, Michigan High Schools}}
 {{Regnum Christi}}
 {{Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit}}
+{{authority control}}
 {{DEFAULTSORT:Everest Collegiate High School and Academyl}}
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 [[Category:Schools in Oakland County, Michigan]]<!--K-12-->
 [[Category:High schools in Oakland County, Michigan]]
-[[Category:Private middle schools in Michigan]]
+[[Category:Private K–12 schools in Michigan]]
-[[Category:Private elementary schools in Michigan]]
 [[Category:Regnum Christi]]
 [[Category:Legion of Christ]]

v t e Regnum Christi and the Legionaries of Christ
Organizations	Regnum Christi Legionaries of Christ Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi ECyD
Key people	Álvaro Corcuera Luis Garza Sylvester Heereman Marcial Maciel Velasio de Paolis Br. Anthony Freeman
Houses of formation	Center for Higher Studies Novitiate and College of Humanities Sacred Heart Apostolic School
Universities	Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum Institute for the Psychological Sciences Anahuac University Network Universidad Anáhuac Cancún Anahuac Mayab University Universidad Anáhuac México Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Schools	Pinecrest Academy Everest Collegiate High School and Academy The Highlands School Irish Institute Clear Water Academy Cumbres Institute Oaklawn Academy
Other activities	Youth clubs Conquest Challenge
Scandals and controversies	Controversies surrounding the Legion of Christ Sexual scandal of Marcial Maciel