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Ignatius Opens for Business
Saint Ignatius High School (college) is opened for the first time by Fr. Henry Behren S.J. in 1886. -
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Saint Ignatius History and Legacy
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Jug is Born
JUG evolves from breaking rules to emphasizing honor,gentlemanly conduct,strength of character, and good manners -
First Football Game Played
The first organized football game is played and won againt Loyola High School 68-0. -
Ignatius Colloege Changes Name to John Carroll
John Carroll moves to University Heights and Ignatius is just changed to a high school. -
1925
Ignatius' mascot is named the Golden Tornadoes. The name later changes to the Wildcats. -
Alma Mater Debuts
The Alma Mater of Saint Ignatius High School, composed by Jack Hearns, is debuted by the Ignatius Band at the first football game of the season. -
Fight Song Written
The Fight Song for Saint Ignatius is written by History teacher Joe Wood. This fight song is kept for the next 68 years and counting. -
Pedro Arrupe Visits
Fr. Pedro Arrupe S.J. visits the Saint Ignatius High School campus and mingles with the students. -
Fountain Pens and Homework
"You have to do your homwork in fountain pen, but there is not to be one fountain pen on campus at any given time. If you are found with one you will be jugged," says the president Rev. Frank Grdina S.J. -
Forced Volunteer Work Established
Sophomore Service is Established and Mr. Healey coins the phrase," Forced Volunteer Work." -
Arrupe Started
Arrupe Partnership started to help neighborhood children with homework and other extracurricular activities. -
Blue Ribbon School
Saint Ignatius is named one of two highschools throughout the country who have one the prestigious award given to them by the US Department of Education.
