Gibault Catholic High School
| Gibault Catholic High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
501 Columbia Avenue , United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°30′39″N 90°9′24″W / 38.51083°N 90.15667°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1966 |
| President | David Gregson [1] |
| Assistant Principal | Haley Kovarik [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 161 Student (2025-26) [4] |
| • Grade 9 | 32 [4] |
| • Grade 10 | 42 [4] |
| • Grade 11 | 48 [4] |
| • Grade 12 | 39 [4] |
| Colors | Maroon, navy, and white |
| Nickname | Hawks [2] |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
| Newspaper | The Talon |
| Website | gibaulthawks |
Gibault Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Waterloo, Illinois. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville.[5]
History
Gibault Catholic High School was established in 1946 as SS Peter and Paul School. It was given its current name in 1966 in honor of Fr. Pierre Gibault.[6]
Academics
Gibault Catholic High School has 10 departments: Business, English, Fine Arts, Math, Physical Education, Practical Arts, Religion, Science, Social Studies, and World Language.[7] Gibault also offers college credits through the Saint Louis University's 1818 Advanced College Credit Program.[8][9]
Athletics
In 2023, the Boys Basketball team won its first state championship, defeating Scales Mound for the Class 1A State Title.[10]
In 2013, the Boys Baseball team won its first state championship, defeating Putnam County for the Class 1A State Title. Later, they would go on to defeat Henry-Senachwine and secure the Class 1A State Title in 2023 as well, winning 8-0.[11]
Gibault won three consecutive state championships in soccer between 2005 and 2007.[12]
Notable alumni
- John Rheinecker — MLB baseball[13]
References
- ^ a b "Faculty & Administration".
- ^ "IHSA School Directory".
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "About Us".
- ^ "Schools". Catholic Diocese of Belleville. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ GCHS. "The Gibault Story". Archived from the original on August 6, 2007. Retrieved May 11, 2007.
- ^ "Course Offerings". Gibault Catholic High School. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ "College Credit". Gibault Catholic High School. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ "1818 Advanced College Credit Program". www.slu.edu. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ "IHSA Boys Basketball Champions & Runners-Up". www.ihsa.org. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "IHSA Baseball Champions & Runners-Up". www.ihsa.org. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "IHSA Boys Soccer Champions & Runners-Up". www.ihsa.org. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "John Rheinecker Stats".