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About ND

Notre Dame High School is a private Catholic secondary school. Founded by Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1947, Notre Dame has been co-educational since 1983. Located in Sherman Oaks, California, Notre Dame has a diverse community with students from varied cultural and economic backgrounds.

Admissions

Notre Dame High School is fully accredited through 2023 by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Since our founding, Notre Dame has been granted the maximum accreditation. Notre Dame has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.

Academics

With innovative apps and learning tools, our students are encouraged to expand their way of thinking, learning skills, and communication styles while understanding their responsibility to use technology and media in a positive way. At Notre Dame, we make it a priority to equip students and teachers with the very best tools to enhance their learning experience. Our one-to-one iPad program continues to inspire new teaching and learning methods that reflect the technological advancements of the world around us.

Arts

The Visual Arts Department at Notre Dame High School provides students with a dynamic opportunity to explore and develop their creative talents in a studio setting. Steeped in drawing, painting, printmaking and photography; new technologies (ie. iPads, Apps.) are embraced to create a multidisciplinary experience. Taught by working artists, the learning process is delineated into investigating, conceptualizing, prototyping and execution phases. Students are encouraged to discover solutions that are relevant in today’s contemporary world.

Athletics

Notre Dame High School has a tradition of excellence. Our student-athletes, men and women, compete in 12 sports with 45 teams. NDHS participates in the Mission League, which is one of the best and most competitive leagues in Southern California. We pride ourselves in the philosophy that our athletes are students first. Our coaches are experienced and, in the Holy Cross tradition, encourage the development of their players as hard workers, team players and respectful people. We welcome students to participate in more than one sport and to enjoy a diverse high school experience. On behalf of the entire Notre Dame athletic family, thank you for your participation and support as we continue our great athletic tradition.

Student Life

With nearly fifty clubs, an extensive co-curricular/extra-curricular program, intramurals, a variety of Associated Student Body (ASB) led activities and events; there is ample opportunity to become involved in campus life. At Notre Dame the campus is alive with activity and spirit from before the sun rises until long after the sun sets. Students are here on campus every day of the week supporting each other, working collaboratively, developing leadership skills and building friendships.

Giving

When you give to Notre Dame High School, you partner with us in educating hearts and minds. Preparing our students with the skills and knowledge to compete in the world at large, as well as arming them with values by which to live, cannot be done without your support. Your generosity not only helps us with off-setting operational costs, but also supports the growth of our endowment to insure the sustainability of our Holy Cross educational mission.

Faith & Service

In addition to academic requirements, Notre Dame High School requires its students to complete 100 hours of community service by the time of graduation. Campus Ministry at Notre Dame High School is an integral component of the school’s mission to educate the heart as well as the mind. The objective of Campus Ministry is to provide opportunities for self-reflection and to encourage growth in relationships with God and others. All members of the Notre Dame family, regardless of faith tradition, are invited to participate in the spiritual life of the school. Our Catholic ministry recognizes and honors the diversity that exists in our faith community.

Sports Awards

List of 9 items.

2018-19

VARSITY
Most Outstanding Player – Julian Rishwain
Most Outstanding Player – Ziaire Williams
Gym Rat Award – Brandon Perez
Most Inspirational Award – Bryce Cooper
Top Scholar Award – Tyler Ganim

JUNIOR VARSITY
Most Outstanding Player – Benji Moore
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Luke Rishwain
Most Improved Player – Conlan Poindexter
Toughness Award – Oluwadamilola "Dami" Mokuolu

FROSH
Most Valuable Player – David Da Silva
Most Valuable Offensive Player – Justin Ho
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Mickey Cosgrove
Most Improved Player – Ethan Shih
2017-18

VARSITY
Most Outstanding Player – Ziaire Williams
Gym Rat Award – Julian Rishwain
Most Inspirational Award – Tyler Hawara
Top Scholar Award – Jack Abunassar

JUNIOR VARSITY
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Chance Turkmany
Most Improved Player – Tyler Ganim
Most Improved Player – Matt Sims

FROSH
Most Valuable Offensive Player – Dami Mokuolu
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Anthony Spearman
Most Improved Player – Justin Schutt
2016-17

2nd Team All League - Ziaire Williams

VARSITY
Most Valuable Defensive Player - Sam Holtze
Most Valuable Offensive Player - Ziaire Williams
Newcomer of the Year - Julain Rishwain
Mr. Hustle - Tyler Hawara

JV
Most Valuable Player - Jordan Fuller
Most Valuable Offensive Player - Maxwell Moses
Most Valuable Defensive Player - Dean Osborne

FROSH
Most Valuable Player - Aidan Oliver
Most Valuable Defensive Player - Ahmir Magee
Most Improved Player - Robert Levitan
Most Improved Player - Mason Moore
2015-16

VARSITY
Top Scholar Award – Sam Holtze
Gym Rat Award – Jonathan Stretesky
Most Inspirational Award – Joe Hace
Most Outstanding Player – Chibueze Jacobs

JV
Most Valuable Offensive Player- Julian Rishwain
Most Valuable Defensive Player- Tyler Hawara
Most Improved Player- Lucas Carvalho

FROSH
Most Valuable Player – Cole Goring
Most Valuable Offensive Player – Jacob Rodriguez
Most Valuable Defensive Player – McKel Broussard
Most Inspirational Player – Ryan Hicks
Most Improved Player – Stephen Franke
2014-15

VARSITY
Most Valuable Player – Chibueze Jacobs
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Owen Manning
Rookie of the Year – Jonathan Stretesky
Hustle Award – Aaron Haigler
Hustle Award – Jeffrey Palmer
Leadership Award – Ben Buckley

JV
Best Offensive Player – Tyler Asemota
Best All-Around Player – Justin Palmer
Most Improved Player - Brendon Dunn

FROSH
Most Valuable Player – Liam Barry
Most Valuable Player – AJ Bautista
Most Valuable Offensive Player - Tyler Hawara
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Noah Taylor
Most Inspirational Player – Varak Kaloustian
2013-14

VARSITY
Most Valuable Player – Ryan Ducar
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Elijah Ellen
Most Improved Player – Aaron Haigler
Most Inspirational Player – Luca Ferrari

JV
Most Valuable Player – Gabe Rishwain
Most Improved Player – Mac Bradley
Most Inspirational Player – Stephen Fistrovic
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Brandon Hudson

FROSH
Most Valuable Player – Jonathan Stretesky
Most Improved Player – Greyson Taylor
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Deandrey Carter
Most Inspirational Player – Joseph Hace
2012-13

VARSITY
Most Valuable Player – Ryan Ducar
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Elijah Ellen
Most Improved Player – Aaron Haigler
Most Inspirational Player – Luca Ferrari

JV
Most Valuable Player – Gabe Rishwain
Most Improved Player – Mac Bradley
Most Inspirational Player – Stephen Fistrovic
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Brandon Hudson

FROSH
Most Valuable Player – Jonathan Stretesky
Most Improved Player – Greyson Taylor
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Deandrey Carter
Most Inspirational Player – Joseph Hace
2011-12

1st Team All League - Kennedy Edwards
2nd Team All League - Johnathan Bell

VARSITY
Most Valuable Player - Kennedy Edwards
Defensive Player of the Year - Jonathan Bell
Most Improved Player - Koa Farmer
Most Inspirational Player - Eliijah Ellen
Impact Rookie of the Year - Ryan Ducar

JV
Most Valuable Player - Owen Manning
Most Improved Player - Brandon Hudson
Most Inspirational Player - Devon Cadiz
Defensive Player of the Year - Darian Bryant

FROSH
Most Valuable Player - Ben Buckley
Most Improved Player - Austin Shardo
Defensive Player of the Year - Jeff Palmer
Most Inspirational Player - Hunter Woods
2010-11

VARSITY
Most Valuable Player - Jonathan Bell
Most Valuable Player - Kennedy Edwards
Defensive Player of the Year - David Brownlee
Most Improved Player - Antwon Johnson
Most Inspirational Player - Cole Kievit
Coaches Award - Matt Joye

JV
Most Valuable Player - Dino Nastasi
Most Improved Player - Austin Niehaus
Defensive Player of the Year - Darian Bryant

FROSH
Most Valuable Player - Grant Kraemer
Most Improved Player - Terrence Ellen
Defensive Player of the Year - Devon Cadiz