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YOU BELONG @ John Bapst Memorial High School

“The unique spirit, individualism, and the communal goal of growth is why I am here at John Bapst.”

– Oscar, Eddington

WELCOME TO JOHN BAPST where students are encouraged to be themselves - always. A successful John Bapst student is one who has the motivation and willingness to work hard in pursuit of their passion. You belong here – on your good days and on your bad days – we will guide you through challenges and celebrate your triumphs with you. Our goal is to make school fun and learning meaningful, one student at a time, while helping you build skills that will take you out into the world beyond high school.

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COLLEGEPREPARATORY

At John Bapst You’ll find: LEADERSHIP | LEARNING TEAMWORK | NEW FRIENDS INSPIRING TEACHERS CREATIVITY PEOPLE WHO CARE A GLOBAL COMMUNITY

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FANTASTIC FACULTY

VARSITY SPORTS

25 AP COURSES

14 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

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MAINE TOWNS REPRESENTED

16 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

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AWESOME SCHOOLMATES

academics At John Bapst, there are as many pathways to excellence as there are students and you can choose your own!

DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES PROGRAM Students do cutting edge research and individualized projects, coupled with great courses. This honors program allows students to shine in areas they are most passionate about. Our Distinguished Graduates have been published in scientific papers, they have discovered new species, and they have even become actual rock stars. If you are ready to pursue your passion and show the world what you can do, you belong here – we have a path for you!

HUMANITIES AND ARTS The world, both past and present, is open for our students to discover and explore. If you love language, music, art, or theater, you belong here – we have a stage for you!

OUTSTANDING STEM PROGRAM Our students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or math (or any combination of them) find that we have superb teachers and opportunities to build, explore, and discover the natural world. John Bapst offers over fifty STEM courses, including robotics, engineering, and research.

If you love hard science and labs, you belong here – we have a lab for you!

“I love John Bapst

because of the amazing connections I’ve made with all of my teachers.”

– RUBY, BANGOR

“There is a rich culture of excellence that is demonstrated by John Bapst, whether on the field, in the classroom, or in the community.

I chose to come to John Bapst to be in a supportive and challenging environment, where I could pursue my interests and goals.”

– ETHAN, HAMPDEN

I feel like I belong at John Bapst because, even though I came not knowing many people, I immediately was inundated with offers of friendship and support.

– ADA, HOLDEN

Courses As an independent school, John Bapst is free to focus on the individual learner. One-on-one course scheduling and college counseling are always available.

Students find academic expectations that match their level of ability – a varied program of core, honors, and Advanced Placement classes. Along with exciting classroom instruction, our teachers are also available before and after school to work with students individually.

ELECTIVES THAT MATCH STUDENT INTERESTS Anatomy and Physiology I & II Artificial Intelligence Astronomy I & II Business Finance Comparative World Cultures Computer Programming Contemporary World Issues Creative Writing Cultural Anthropology Economics

Engineering I & II Field Biology Game Development Introduction to Philosophy Local Ecology Marine Science Multivariable Calculus Robotics I & II U.S. Constitution and Street Law Yoga

25 AP COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM AP Art History AP Biology AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) AP Chemistry AP Chinese AP Comparative Government AP Computer Science AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition AP Environmental Science AP European History AP French AP Human Geography AP Latin AP Macroeconomics AP Music Theory AP Physics

AP Precalculus AP Psychology AP Spanish AP Statistics AP Studio Art AP US History AP US Government

THE ARTS

SPORTS

CLUBS

John Bapst students display their energy and talent in performances at assemblies, two art shows and concerts, and the fall play and spring musical. Students can find a spot in the arts at John Bapst – either on stage or behind the scenes.

John Bapst has a proud athletic tradition dating back to the 1930s. The sports program promotes growth, leadership, and teamwork as students get involved, learn what it means to play a role on a team, and improve their skills. In addition to interscholastic sports, intramurals are also offered.

Through the many clubs and activities, John Bapst offers new adventures and opportunities that enhance every student’s development.

ART OPTIONS

MUSIC OPTIONS

AP Studio Art Art Club Basic Design Ceramics and Sculpture Digital Drawing and Painting Drawing Painting Photography

Chamber Orchestra Concert Band Concert Choir Guitar and String Studio Jazz Band Music Theory Piano Spring Musical Pit Band Treble Choir

THEATER OPTIONS Beginning Drama

FALL

SPRING

Cheering Cross-Country Field Hockey Football Golf Soccer

Baseball Lacrosse Softball Tennis Track & Field

WINTER

Badminton Basketball Snowboarding Table Tennis Volleyball

Alpine Skiing Basketball Cheering Diving Ice Hockey Indoor Track Swimming Wrestling

INTRAMURALS

Art Club Badminton Club Book Club Chess Team Chinese Club Civil Rights Team Coding Club Debate Club French Club Frisbee Club Gaming Club Guitar Club Japanese Club Junior Classical League Key Club Literary Magazine Math Team Mock Trial

Model UN National Honor Society Outing Club Philosophy Club Photography Club Political Discussion Club Residential Life Council Robotics Team Science Club Spanish Club Student Ambassador Student Environmental Action Committee Student Senate Tai Chi Club Yearbook

“John Bapst transcends the conventional high school experience. It’s a school where bonds are created through shared experiences.”

– ALEX, HO CHI MINH CITY

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

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John Bapst graduates are accepted at some of the finest schools.

IVY LEAGUE Brown • Columbia • Cornell • Dartmouth • Harvard Penn • Princeton

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES American • Bentley • Boston College • Boston University Case Western • DePauw • Duke • Emory • Fordham George Washington • Georgetown • Georgia Tech • Husson • Johns Hopkins • McGill • New York University Notre Dame • Northeastern • Northwestern Pepperdine • RIT • RPI • Stanford • Syracuse • Tufts USC • Vanderbilt • Vassar • Villanova University Washington University - St. Louis

LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES Amherst • Bates • Bowdoin • Colby • Dickinson Middlebury • Mount Holyoke • Oberlin College Smith • Wellesley

ART AND MUSIC SCHOOLS Art Institute of Chicago • Berklee College of Music Fashion Institute of Technology Los Angeles College of Music New York Film Academy • Pratt Rhode Island School of Design

Ringling College of Art & Design Savannah College of Art & Design

PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES British Columbia • Cal Polytech • Edinburgh Florida • Illinois • Indiana - Bloomington King’s College London London School of Economics • Maine Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan State North Carolina - Chapel Hill • Ohio State • Penn State Purdue • Rutgers • San Jose State Stony Brook University • Texas Texas A & M • Toronto UC - Berkeley • UC - Davis • UC - Irvine UC - Los Angeles • UC - San Diego UC - Santa Barbara • Vermont • Virginia Virginia Tech • Washington • William & Mary Wisconsin • Worcester Polytech

TECHNICAL AND SPECIALTY SCHOOLS Eastern Maine Community College Johnson & Wales Maine Maritime Academy Southern Maine Community College

APPLy NOW!

Visit johnbapst.org/admission/how-to-apply APPLICATION MATERIALS

“Transitioning from a very small school to a very big school the staff here at Bapst made me feel very welcomed and accepted!”

– Carmella, indian island

• John Bapst Online Application • Transcript Release Form (John Bapst will request school records directly from your current school) • Teacher Recommendation (optional) • Photo (optional) • Interview required for students transferring from another high school • Rolling admissions • The priority deadline for application is mid February for 9th graders • Decision letters are mailed to priority applicants by mid March • Email admission@johnbapst.org for additional information

Wherever you want to go, we will help you get there!

SCAN AND APPLY TODAY!

John Bapst does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability in its admission process or programs.

JOHN BAPST MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | 100 BROADWAY | BANGOR, ME | 04401 | 207-947-0313 | JOHNBAPST.ORG

I love John Bapst because it is a place where you can play sports and participate in fine arts!

– sophia, VEAZIE

Thanks to Jonah Bean ‘24 for some of the photos used in this publication.

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