IMPACT REPORT
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Rice by the Numbers
2023-2024
Grads
2023-2024 School Board
Jerry Tarrant '84, Chair
Jason Barron '98, Vice Chair
Maureen Webb '95, P27 Secretary
Fr. Dallas St. Peter
Fr. Tim Naples
fr. dwight baker
Alison Abry p '21
kendra bowen p ‘24, ‘25, ‘27
Kevin Lavery P '25 ‘27
michael mccormick ‘09
christina degraff murphy
danielle petralia p ‘21
Lyn Wood P '14, '16, '23, '26 COLLEGES
Mission Statement
As a Roman Catholic school, Rice Memorial High School exists to guide its students towards the realization of their God-given potential. Rice teaches students to recognize and develop their gifts by inspiring them to love learning, to serve others and to seek God through Jesus Christ and his Church.
Profile of Rice Memorial High School
Founded: 1918 | Type of School: Catholic college preparatory
2023-2024 Tuition: $13,800
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25 school year, I’m delighted to ing the 2023-2024 school year. Chittenden County and chool with academic , p , g pportunities and a warm community rooted in family values. Rice is a special place with dedicated teachers who are here to serve the students and empower them to reach their God-given potential.
This year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to accomplish some major campus improvements. Our campus upgrades this summer include: replacement of our roof - a much needed update; a technology upgrade to our server room, increasing bandwidth and improving internet speeds; and we embarked on phase 1 of our campus improvement plan of installing a multi-sport turf field. This multi-sport field was completed this September.
We are deeply grateful for our teachers for the incredible work they do each day to have a positive impact on our students and to the Rice community of alumni, parents, and grandparents who help us surpass our annual fund goals by supporting the RiceCathedral Fund! A heartfelt thank you to 632 annual fund donors who contributed over $675,000, including 103 first-time donors. Your generosity not only provides essential funding for our budget, but also allows growth in our faculty and financial aid opportunities to students who would not be able to attend Rice without the extra support. The Rice extended family is very real - a special lifelong treasured connection.
We appreciate all that you do!
FOUR PILLARS
Rice Memorial High School is a Catholic preparatory school serving young men and women in the Burlington, Vermont area for over 100 years. Our mission encourages our students to discover their God-given potential and to recognize and develop their gifts through the love of learning, service of others, and to seek God. A Rice education focuses on these four pillars: faith, academic excellence, service to others, and community.
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community
The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Vermont State Department of Education.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The Rice curriculum provides skills necessary to meet the rigors of college and career readiness.
Historically, over 90% of students pursue a post-secondary education. 17 AP classes and 16 honors classes
Rice offers the prestigious Advancement Placement Capstone Diploma, the only Chittenden County school. This program fosters critical thinking and research skills.
Rice 2024 graduates enrolled in four-year colleges, the military, technical programs, junior hockey and some continued their education in their country of citizenship.
SERVICE TO OTHERS
FAITH
Rice's students and their families embrace our mission to love learning, seek God and to serve others. It is weaved into every aspect of life at Rice and reflected in the character our students develop and how they carry themselves inside and outside of school. Our foundation is built on kindness, respect and trust. Each day begins with a moment of silence, a reading from the Bible and Rice's mission prayer. The school gathers for Mass, sacraments, and prayer at least once a month.
In keeping with the importance of faith, all students engage in the Catholic intellectual tradition through religion classes, engaged by teachers who meet each student wherever they are at on their journey of faith.
COMMUN
Rice offers a nurturing an students make con
Thebiggestchallengesandscariestchanges canhavethebestoutcomes. Ricewasthat scarystepforme. Itgavemethefreedomand supporttosucceed.
-Hannah Cunningham ‘24 Salutatorian
FINANCIALS
rice's endowed funds at the vermont catholic community foundation
A fund can be established as a legacy or scholarship oftentimes in honor and/or in memory of a classmate, family or friend at Rice. Gifts in the amount of $25,000 or more can establish a named endowment fund. Once funds are established, gifts of any size can be made.
fitzgerald fuller Fund
This fund originally was established in honor of Helena and Adam Fuller for tuition assistance by Mary E. Fitzgerald and her siblings, Eileen Thomas and Michael Fuller. In 2007, Mary established the Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund in memory of her husband Dr. John R. Fitzgerald also for aiding students with financial aid. In 2018, these two funds combined to create the Fitzgerald Fuller Family Scholarship Fund held at the Vermont Catholic Community Foundation. With Mary's passing this past year, Rice received gifts to this fund in her memory to the fund.
To view the list of Rice endowed funds, visit, www.vtcatholicfoundation.org/rice
Mary E. Fitzgerald
Visit RMHSVT.ORG for a complete list of our incredible 2023-2024 fiscal donors. Your generosity remains the driving force behind our mission, allowing our students to discover their God-given potential through a Rice education.
Special dedication for Rice Science teacher
Sharon Boardman
Good luck in your retirement! You will be missed!
