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'''DeMatha Catholic High School''' is a four-year [[Catholic]] [[high school]] for boys located in [[Hyattsville, Maryland]], United States. Named after [[John of Matha]], DeMatha is under the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington]] and is a member of the [[Washington Catholic Athletic Conference]].
'''DeMatha Catholic High School''' is a four-year [[Catholic]] [[high school]] for boys located in [[Hyattsville, Maryland]], United States. Named after [[John of Matha]], DeMatha is under the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington]] and is a member of the [[Washington Catholic Athletic Conference]].

==History==
In 1990, 21 girls from Regina High School were allowed to attend DeMatha for their final year of high school after their school closed.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://cnsmaryland.org/1996/10/04/catholic-high-school-celebrating-50-years-of-accomplishments/ | title=Catholic High School Celebrating 50 Years of Accomplishments | date=4 October 1996 }}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
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==Athletics==
==Athletics==


''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' recognized DeMatha as the No. 2 high school athletic program in the United States in 2005,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/vault/issue/720978/65|title = May 16, 2005}}</ref> and again in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hyattsvillelife.com/dematha-is-much-more-than-an-athletic-powerhouse/|title = DeMatha is much more than an 'athletic powerhouse' – Streetcar Suburbs News}}</ref>
''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' recognized DeMatha as the No. 2 high school athletic program in the United States in 2005,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/vault/issue/720978/65|title = May 16, 2005| date=15 May 2005 }}</ref> and again in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hyattsvillelife.com/dematha-is-much-more-than-an-athletic-powerhouse/|title = DeMatha is much more than an 'athletic powerhouse' – Streetcar Suburbs News}}</ref>
[[File:Dematha gym.jpg|right|thumb|Morgan Wootten Gymnasium]]
[[File:Dematha gym.jpg|right|thumb|Morgan Wootten Gymnasium]]


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===Arts and entertainment===
===Arts and entertainment===
* [[Peter Bay]] (1974), conductor-music director of the [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] Symphony Orchestra<ref>{{cite news |last1=Englert |first1=Joe |title=DeMatha High Continues its Long Tradition |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1988/02/25/dematha-high-continues-its-long-tradition/da4e65c6-50eb-497a-ae14-e5b8af18199e/ |work=The Washington Post |date=February 25, 1988}}</ref>
* [[Peter Bay]] (1974), conductor-music director of the [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] Symphony Orchestra<ref>{{cite news |last1=Englert |first1=Joe |title=DeMatha High Continues its Long Tradition |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1988/02/25/dematha-high-continues-its-long-tradition/da4e65c6-50eb-497a-ae14-e5b8af18199e/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=February 25, 1988}}</ref>
* [[Bob Bates]] (1971), designer of games for [[Infocom]], [[Legend Entertainment]], and [[Zynga]]
* [[Bob Bates]] (1971), designer of games for [[Infocom]], [[Legend Entertainment]], and [[Zynga]]


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===Politics===
===Politics===
* [[Adrian Boafo]] (2012) is a politician and member of Maryland House Of Delegates
* [[Justin Fairfax]] (1996) is a politician, attorney, and the former [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wilson |first1=Patrick |title=How outsider Justin Fairfax broke through the Democratic Party in bid for lieutenant governor |url=https://www.richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/how-outsider-justin-fairfax-broke-through-the-democratic-party-in/article_672c7f1d-718b-53e2-890c-0f266eb61aec.html |work=Richmond Times-Dispatch |date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
* [[Justin Fairfax]] (1996) is a politician, attorney, and the former [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wilson |first1=Patrick |title=How outsider Justin Fairfax broke through the Democratic Party in bid for lieutenant governor |url=https://www.richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/how-outsider-justin-fairfax-broke-through-the-democratic-party-in/article_672c7f1d-718b-53e2-890c-0f266eb61aec.html |work=Richmond Times-Dispatch |date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kevin Shea (administrator)|Kevin Shea]] (1972) is the former acting [[United States Secretary of Agriculture|Secretary of Agriculture]] (2021). Shea has led the USDA agency [[Animal Plant Health Inspection Services]] since 2012.
*[[Kevin Shea (administrator)|Kevin Shea]] (1972) is the former acting [[United States Secretary of Agriculture|Secretary of Agriculture]] (2021). Shea has led the USDA agency Animal Plant Health Inspection Services since 2012.
* [[David J. Schiappa]] (1980) was the Secretary for the Majority in the [[United States Senate]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Senate Tribute to David Schiappa, S.Res. 212 |url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4460990/senate-tribute-david-schiappa |website=C-SPAN |date=August 1, 2013}}</ref>
* [[David J. Schiappa]] (1980) was the Secretary for the Majority in the [[United States Senate]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Senate Tribute to David Schiappa, S.Res. 212 |url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4460990/senate-tribute-david-schiappa |website=C-SPAN |date=August 1, 2013}}</ref>


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* [[Jerrod Mustaf]] (1988) is a former NBA basketball player (1990–94).<ref name="USAToday110602"/><ref>{{cite web| title = Jerrod Mustaf| work = statistics and biographic data| publisher = Basketball Reference.com| url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mustaje01.html| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = High School: DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Maryland}}</ref>
* [[Jerrod Mustaf]] (1988) is a former NBA basketball player (1990–94).<ref name="USAToday110602"/><ref>{{cite web| title = Jerrod Mustaf| work = statistics and biographic data| publisher = Basketball Reference.com| url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mustaje01.html| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = High School: DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Maryland}}</ref>
* [[Heath Schroyer]] (1990) is the former head coach of [[University of Wyoming]].<ref>{{cite web| last = Schmoldt| first = Eric| title = Schroyer brings years of lessons| work = article| publisher = trib.com| date = 10 November 2007| url = http://trib.com/sports/college/article_a9fb0683-ed7f-57ee-a0b4-1c91f4d2569d.html| access-date = 18 November 2010| quote = Schroyer worked on his game with his father and friends from that point until it was time to go to high school. Living in Walkersville, Md., ... He chose DeMatha High School and legendary coach Morgan Wootten, even though they were 90 minutes down the road.}}</ref>
* [[Heath Schroyer]] (1990) is the former head coach of [[University of Wyoming]].<ref>{{cite web| last = Schmoldt| first = Eric| title = Schroyer brings years of lessons| work = article| publisher = trib.com| date = 10 November 2007| url = http://trib.com/sports/college/article_a9fb0683-ed7f-57ee-a0b4-1c91f4d2569d.html| access-date = 18 November 2010| quote = Schroyer worked on his game with his father and friends from that point until it was time to go to high school. Living in Walkersville, Md., ... He chose DeMatha High School and legendary coach Morgan Wootten, even though they were 90 minutes down the road.}}</ref>
* [[Kenny Blakeney]] (1991) is the current head coach of the [[Howard Bison men's basketball|Howard Bison]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Kenny Blakeney - Men's Basketball Coach |url=https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/kenny-blakeney/1184 |website=Columbia University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Mike Jones (basketball, born 1973)|Mike Jones]] (1991) is the current head coach of [[Old Dominion Monarchs men's basketball|Old Dominion University]] and was the head coach of DeMatha from 2002 to 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wang |first1=Gene |title=Maryland assistant Mike Jones to be next men's basketball coach at Old Dominion |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/29/mike-jones-old-dominion/ |access-date=1 March 2024 |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=29 February 2024}}</ref>
* [[Mike Pegues]] (1996) is a former professional basketball player and current college coach.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lourim |first1=Jake |title=University of Louisville announces full men's basketball coaching staff |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2018/04/07/louisville-basketball-coaches-staff-chris-mack-dino-gaudio-luke-murray-mike-pegues/495978002/ |work=Courier Journal |date=April 7, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Mike Pegues]] (1996) is a former professional basketball player and current college coach.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lourim |first1=Jake |title=University of Louisville announces full men's basketball coaching staff |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2018/04/07/louisville-basketball-coaches-staff-chris-mack-dino-gaudio-luke-murray-mike-pegues/495978002/ |work=Courier Journal |date=April 7, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Joseph Forte]] (1999) is a former professional basketball player, having played in the NBA and last played for [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League|Israeli Premier League]].<ref name="USAToday110602"/><ref name="Examiner Top 10"/>
* [[Joseph Forte]] (1999) is a former professional basketball player, having played in the NBA and last played for [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League|Israeli Premier League]].<ref name="USAToday110602"/><ref name="Examiner Top 10"/>
* [[Keith Bogans]] (1999) is a former NBA player (2003–14).<ref name="Examiner Top 10">{{Citation| last = McNally| first = Brian| title = Top 10 notable DeMatha alumni| newspaper = The Washington Examiner (Washington, DC, USA)| date = 9 October 2009| url = http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/Top-10-notable-DeMatha-alumni-8360470-63815657.html| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = Adrian Dantley ... Danny Ferry ... Brian Westbrook ... Paul Rabil ... Keith Bogans ... Joe Forte ... Derek Mills ... James Brown ... Sidney Lowe ... Dereck Whitteburg ...| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110816122727/http://washingtonexaminer.com/sports/Top-10-notable-DeMatha-alumni-8360470-63815657.html| archive-date = 16 August 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name="Vibe Article"/>
* [[Keith Bogans]] (1999) is a former NBA player (2003–14).<ref name="Examiner Top 10">{{Citation| last = McNally| first = Brian| title = Top 10 notable DeMatha alumni| newspaper = The Washington Examiner (Washington, DC, USA)| date = 9 October 2009| url = http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/Top-10-notable-DeMatha-alumni-8360470-63815657.html| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = Adrian Dantley ... Danny Ferry ... Brian Westbrook ... Paul Rabil ... Keith Bogans ... Joe Forte ... Derek Mills ... James Brown ... Sidney Lowe ... Dereck Whitteburg ...| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110816122727/http://washingtonexaminer.com/sports/Top-10-notable-DeMatha-alumni-8360470-63815657.html| archive-date = 16 August 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name="Vibe Article"/>
* [[Jerai Grant]] (2007) is a professional basketball player in Europe and Australia and played collegiately at [[Clemson University]].<ref name="wapo-grant">{{cite news |last1=Maese |first1=Rick |title=For hoops-playing Grant family, 'it was always good, always pushing each other' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/for-hoops-playing-grant-family-it-was-always-good-always-pushing-each-other/2015/02/24/d72490ea-b6aa-11e4-bc30-a4e75503948a_story.html |work=The Washington Post |date=February 24, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Jerai Grant]] (2007) is a professional basketball player in Europe and Australia and played collegiately at [[Clemson University]].<ref name="wapo-grant">{{cite news |last1=Maese |first1=Rick |title=For hoops-playing Grant family, 'it was always good, always pushing each other' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/for-hoops-playing-grant-family-it-was-always-good-always-pushing-each-other/2015/02/24/d72490ea-b6aa-11e4-bc30-a4e75503948a_story.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=February 24, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Jerian Grant]] (2010) is a professional basketball player for the [[Orlando Magic]] and played collegiately at the [[University of Notre Dame]].<ref name="wapo-grant"/>
* [[Jerian Grant]] (2010) is a professional basketball player for the [[Orlando Magic]] and played collegiately at the [[University of Notre Dame]].<ref name="wapo-grant"/>
* [[Victor Oladipo]] (2010) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Houston Rockets]] and was an All-American at [[Indiana University]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kravitz |first1=Bob |title=Victor Oladipo still surprising his high school coach |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/03/28/victor-oladipo-mike-jones-high-school-coach-nba-draft/2028101/ |work=USA Today |date=March 28, 2013}}</ref><ref name="wapo-2018">{{cite news |last1=Pell |first1=Samantha |title=Three DeMatha teammates are in NBA playoffs, a point of pride for a dominant team |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2018/04/26/three-dematha-teammates-are-in-nba-playoffs-a-point-of-pride-for-a-dominant-team/ |work=The Washington Post |date=April 26, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Victor Oladipo]] (2010) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Houston Rockets]] and was an All-American at [[Indiana University]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kravitz |first1=Bob |title=Victor Oladipo still surprising his high school coach |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/03/28/victor-oladipo-mike-jones-high-school-coach-nba-draft/2028101/ |work=USA Today |date=March 28, 2013}}</ref><ref name="wapo-2018">{{cite news |last1=Pell |first1=Samantha |title=Three DeMatha teammates are in NBA playoffs, a point of pride for a dominant team |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2018/04/26/three-dematha-teammates-are-in-nba-playoffs-a-point-of-pride-for-a-dominant-team/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=April 26, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Quinn Cook]] (2010) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Sacramento Kings]] and played collegiately at [[Duke University]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Graf |first1=Heather |title=Quinn Cook's journey to the NBA Finals |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/quinn-cooks-journey-to-nba-finals |work=ABC7 |publisher=WJLA |date=June 5, 2019}}</ref><ref name="wapo-2018"/>
* [[Quinn Cook]] (2010) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Sacramento Kings]] and played collegiately at [[Duke University]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Graf |first1=Heather |title=Quinn Cook's journey to the NBA Finals |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/quinn-cooks-journey-to-nba-finals |work=ABC7 |publisher=WJLA |date=June 5, 2019}}</ref><ref name="wapo-2018"/>
* [[Mikael Hopkins]] (2011) is a professional basketball player who plays for [[KK Cedevita Olimpija]] and played collegiate at [[Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball|Georgetown University]].
* [[Mikael Hopkins]] (2011) is a professional basketball player who plays for [[KK Cedevita Olimpija]] and played collegiate at [[Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball|Georgetown University]].
*[[Kameron Taylor]] (2011), is a professional basketball player for [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] and the [[EuroLeague]]
* [[Kameron Taylor]] (2011), is a professional basketball player for [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] and the [[EuroLeague]]
* [[Jerami Grant]] (2012) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] and played collegiately at [[Syracuse University]].<ref name="wapo-grant"/><ref name="wapo-2018"/>
* [[Jerami Grant]] (2012) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] and played collegiately at [[Syracuse University]].<ref name="wapo-grant"/><ref name="wapo-2018"/>
*[[Nate Darling]] (2016) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Charlotte Hornets]] and played collegiately at the [[University of Delaware]].
* [[Nate Darling]] (2016) is a professional basketball player who plays for the [[Charlotte Hornets]] and played collegiately at the [[University of Delaware]].
*[[Markelle Fultz]] (2016) is a professional basketball player for the [[Orlando Magic]], who was the first pick of the [[2017 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dilsizian |first1=Steve |title=Markelle Fultz potentially the next to continue the DeMatha to Philly pipeline |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/washington-wizards/markelle-fultz-potentially-next-continue-dematha-philly-pipeline |work=NBC Sports Washington |date=June 22, 2017}}</ref>
* [[Markelle Fultz]] (2016) is a professional basketball player for the [[Orlando Magic]], who was the first pick of the [[2017 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dilsizian |first1=Steve |title=Markelle Fultz potentially the next to continue the DeMatha to Philly pipeline |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/washington-wizards/markelle-fultz-potentially-next-continue-dematha-philly-pipeline |work=NBC Sports Washington |date=June 22, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Josh Carlton]] (2017) is a professional basketball player who plays for [[Metropolitans 92]] in the [[LNB Pro A]] and played collegiate basketball for the [[Houston Cougars men's basketball|University of Houston]].
* [[Josh Carlton]] (2017) is a professional basketball player who plays for [[Metropolitans 92]] in the [[LNB Pro A]] and played collegiate basketball for the [[Houston Cougars men's basketball|University of Houston]].
*[[Justin Moore (basketball)|Justin Moore]] (2019) is an NCAA basketball player who plays at [[Villanova Wildcats men's basketball|Villanova University]].
* [[Justin Moore (basketball)|Justin Moore]] (2019) is an NCAA basketball player who plays at [[Villanova Wildcats men's basketball|Villanova University]].
*[[Jahmir Young]] (2019) is an NCAA [[college basketball]] player who plays for the [[Maryland Terrapins men's basketball|University of Maryland]].
* [[Jahmir Young]] (2019) is an NCAA basketball player who plays at the [[Maryland Terrapins men's basketball|University of Maryland]].
*[[Hunter Dickinson]] (2020) is an NCAA basketball player who plays for the [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|University of Kansas]].
* [[Hunter Dickinson]] (2020) is an NCAA basketball player who plays at the [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|University of Kansas]].
*[[Earl Timberlake]] (2020) is an NCAA basketball player who plays for the [[Bryant Bulldogs men's basketball|Bryant University]].
* [[Earl Timberlake]] (2020) is an NCAA basketball player who plays at [[Bryant Bulldogs men's basketball|Bryant University]].
*[[Jordan Hawkins]] (2021) is a professional basketball player for the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].
* [[Jordan Hawkins]] (2021) is a professional basketball player for the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].
* [[Elijah Hawkins]] (2021) is an NCAA basketball player who plays at the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball|University of Minnesota]]


====Football====
====Football====
* [[Tom Forrest]] (1969) is a former offensive guard for the NFL's [[Chicago Bears]] (1974).
* [[Tom Forrest]] (1969) is a former offensive guard for the NFL's [[Chicago Bears]] (1974).
* [[Jeff Komlo]] (1975) is a former quarterback for the [[Detroit Lions]].
* [[Jeff Komlo]] (1975) is a former quarterback for the [[Detroit Lions]].
* [[Mike Johnson (linebacker)|Mike Johnson]] (1980) is a former All-Pro NFL linebacker (1986-1995).<ref>{{Cite journal| last = Lieber| first = Jill| title = Mike Johnson| journal = Sports Illustrated| volume = 81| issue = 19| pages = NC8| publisher = Time & Life| location = New York, NY, USA| date = 7 November 1994| url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1005926/index.htm| issn = 0038-822X| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = Detroit linebacker Mike Johnson has always been fascinated by structural design ... That search for harmony is a hallmark of Johnson's off-field interests as well. In his senior year at DeMatha High in Hyattsville, Md., he enrolled in architectural drawing classes and became engrossed in his projects.}}</ref>
* [[Mike Johnson (linebacker)|Mike Johnson]] (1980) is a former All-Pro NFL linebacker (1986–1995).<ref>{{Cite magazine| last = Lieber| first = Jill| title = Mike Johnson| magazine = Sports Illustrated| volume = 81| issue = 19| pages = NC8| publisher = Time & Life| location = New York, NY, USA| date = 7 November 1994| url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1005926/index.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110628230844/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1005926/index.htm| url-status = dead| archive-date = June 28, 2011| issn = 0038-822X| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = Detroit linebacker Mike Johnson has always been fascinated by structural design ... That search for harmony is a hallmark of Johnson's off-field interests as well. In his senior year at DeMatha High in Hyattsville, Md., he enrolled in architectural drawing classes and became engrossed in his projects.}}</ref>
* [[Tony Paige]] (1980) is a former NFL player (1984-1992).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cole |first1=Jason |title=Paige is One of Best at Job Nobody Wants |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1992-10-18-9210180207-story.html |work=Orlando Sentinel |date=October 18, 1992}}</ref>
* [[Tony Paige]] (1980) is a former NFL player (1984–1992).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cole |first1=Jason |title=Paige is One of Best at Job Nobody Wants |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1992-10-18-9210180207-story.html |work=Orlando Sentinel |date=October 18, 1992}}</ref>
* [[Steve Smith (running back)|Steve Smith]] (1982) is a former NFL running back (1987-1995).<ref>{{cite news |last1=McKenna |first1=Dave |title=Better Than the Alternative |url=https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/theater/article/13027923/better-than-the-alternative |work=Washington City Paper |date=November 14, 2003}}</ref>
* [[Steve Smith (running back)|Steve Smith]] (1982) is a former NFL running back (1987–1995).<ref>{{cite news |last1=McKenna |first1=Dave |title=Better Than the Alternative |url=https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/theater/article/13027923/better-than-the-alternative |work=Washington City Paper |date=November 14, 2003}}</ref>
* [[JB Brown]] (1985) is a former NFL cornerback (1989–99).<ref>{{Citation| last = Friend| first = Tom| title = Riggs, Redskins Run Over Dolphins| newspaper = The Washington Post (Washington, DC, USA)| date = 26 August 1989| url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1208505.html| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121105170015/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1208505.html| url-status = dead| archive-date = 5 November 2012| access-date =15 November 2010| quote = Leading by 14 with under five minutes remaining, Washington punter Rick Tuten fielded a low snap from center Ralph Tamm and had his kick smothered by rookie Louis Oliver. Cornerback J.B. Brown of Maryland and DeMatha High School recovered in the end zone.}}</ref>
* [[JB Brown]] (1985) is a former NFL cornerback (1989–99).<ref>{{Citation| last = Friend| first = Tom| title = Riggs, Redskins Run Over Dolphins| newspaper = The Washington Post (Washington, DC, USA)| date = 26 August 1989| url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1208505.html| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121105170015/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1208505.html| url-status = dead| archive-date = 5 November 2012| access-date =15 November 2010| quote = Leading by 14 with under five minutes remaining, Washington punter Rick Tuten fielded a low snap from center Ralph Tamm and had his kick smothered by rookie Louis Oliver. Cornerback J.B. Brown of Maryland and DeMatha High School recovered in the end zone.}}</ref>
* [[Bobby Houston (American football)|Bobby Houston]] (1985) is a former NFL linebacker (1990–98).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Eskenazi |first1=Gerald |title=Houston Rises in Present By Not Forgetting Past |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/16/sports/pro-football-houston-rises-in-present-by-not-forgetting-past.html |work=The New York Times |date=October 16, 1994}}</ref>
* [[Bobby Houston (American football)|Bobby Houston]] (1985) is a former NFL linebacker (1990–98).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Eskenazi |first1=Gerald |title=Houston Rises in Present By Not Forgetting Past |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/16/sports/pro-football-houston-rises-in-present-by-not-forgetting-past.html |work=The New York Times |date=October 16, 1994}}</ref>
* [[Andrew Bayes]] (1996) is a former All-American punter at East Carolina University.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Keech |first1=Larry |title=Pirates Punter Sneaks to Top of the College Ranks |url=https://www.greensboro.com/pirates-punter-sneaks-to-top-of-the-college-ranks-east/article_f146f7ae-16aa-5939-be82-78e09be57b37.html |work=Greensboro News & Record |date=December 15, 1999}}</ref>
* [[Andrew Bayes]] (1996) is a former All-American punter at East Carolina University.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Keech |first1=Larry |title=Pirates Punter Sneaks to Top of the College Ranks |url=https://www.greensboro.com/pirates-punter-sneaks-to-top-of-the-college-ranks-east/article_f146f7ae-16aa-5939-be82-78e09be57b37.html |work=Greensboro News & Record |date=December 15, 1999}}</ref>
* [[Brian Westbrook]] (1997) is a former running back for the NFL's [[Philadelphia Eagles]] (2002–10).<ref name="Examiner Top 10"/><ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Brian Westbrook]] (1997) is a former running back for the NFL's [[Philadelphia Eagles]] (2002–10).<ref name="Examiner Top 10"/><ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[John Owens (American football)|John Owens]] (1998) is a former NFL tight end (2002-2010).<ref name="Top NFL high school">{{cite news |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=DeMatha reigns with most NFL players |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-09-dematha_reigns_with_most_nfl_players-story.html |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=September 21, 2009 |quote=In addition to Westbrook, the Stags have sent to the NFL: Quinn Ojinnaka of the Atlanta Falcons, John Owens and Josh Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, Derek Wake of the Miami Dolphins, and Edwin Williams and Byron Westbrook of the Washington Redskins.}}</ref>
* [[John Owens (American football)|John Owens]] (1998) is a former NFL tight end (2002–2010).<ref name="Top NFL high school">{{cite news |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=DeMatha reigns with most NFL players |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-09-dematha_reigns_with_most_nfl_players-story.html |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=September 21, 2009 |quote=In addition to Westbrook, the Stags have sent to the NFL: Quinn Ojinnaka of the Atlanta Falcons, John Owens and Josh Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, Derek Wake of the Miami Dolphins, and Edwin Williams and Byron Westbrook of the Washington Redskins.}}</ref>
* [[Cameron Wake]] (2000) is a former defensive end and two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year.<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Cameron Wake]] (2000) is a former defensive end and two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year.<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Dennard Wilson]] (2000) is the defensive coordinator for the NFL's [[Tennessee Titans]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Dennard Wilson |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/coaches-roster/dennard-wilson |website=Baltimore Ravens |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Quinn Ojinnaka]] (2002) is a former offensive lineman (2006-2012) and now a professional wrestler under the name "Moose" for [[Impact Wrestling]].<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Byron Westbrook]] (2002) is a former defensive back for the NFL's [[Washington Redskins]] (2007-2011).<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Quinn Ojinnaka]] (2002) is a former offensive lineman (2006–2012) and now a professional wrestler under the name "Moose" for [[Impact Wrestling]].<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Byron Westbrook]] (2002) is a former defensive back for the NFL's [[Washington Redskins]] (2007–2011).<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Josh Wilson (American football)|Josh Wilson]] (2003) is a former defensive back for the NFL's [[Detroit Lions]].<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Josh Wilson (American football)|Josh Wilson]] (2003) is a former defensive back for the NFL's [[Detroit Lions]].<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Edwin Williams (American football)|Edwin Williams]] (2004) is a former offensive lineman for the NFL's [[Chicago Bears]].<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Edwin Williams (American football)|Edwin Williams]] (2004) is a former offensive lineman for the NFL's [[Chicago Bears]].<ref name="Top NFL high school"/>
* [[Rodney McLeod]] (2008) is a safety for the NFL's [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Melnick |first1=Kyle |title=Experience at Maryland high school propelled Rodney McLeod to Super Bowl |url=https://cnsmaryland.org/2018/01/30/experience-at-maryland-high-school-propelled-rodney-mcleod-to-super-bowl/ |work=Capital News Service |date=January 30, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Rodney McLeod]] (2008) is a safety for the NFL's [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Melnick |first1=Kyle |title=Experience at Maryland high school propelled Rodney McLeod to Super Bowl |url=https://cnsmaryland.org/2018/01/30/experience-at-maryland-high-school-propelled-rodney-mcleod-to-super-bowl/ |work=Capital News Service |date=January 30, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Arie Kouandjio]] (2010) is a former offensive lineman for the NFL's [[Washington Redskins]].<ref name="wapo-kouandjio"/>
* [[Arie Kouandjio]] (2010) is a former offensive lineman for the NFL's [[Washington Redskins]].<ref name="wapo-kouandjio"/>
* [[Cyrus Kouandjio]] (2011) is a former offensive lineman for the NFL's [[Denver Broncos]].<ref name="wapo-kouandjio">{{cite news |last1=Parker |first1=Brandon |title=Cyrus Kouandjio, three years removed from DeMatha High, is potential early NFL draft pick |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/cyrus-kouandjio-three-years-removed-from-dematha-high-is-potential-early-nfl-draft-pick/2014/05/04/6f062008-d3bd-11e3-95d3-3bcd77cd4e11_story.html |work=The Washington Post |date=May 4, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Cyrus Kouandjio]] (2011) is a former offensive lineman for the NFL's [[Denver Broncos]].<ref name="wapo-kouandjio">{{cite news |last1=Parker |first1=Brandon |title=Cyrus Kouandjio, three years removed from DeMatha High, is potential early NFL draft pick |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/cyrus-kouandjio-three-years-removed-from-dematha-high-is-potential-early-nfl-draft-pick/2014/05/04/6f062008-d3bd-11e3-95d3-3bcd77cd4e11_story.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=May 4, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Ja'Whaun Bentley]] (2014), linebacker for the NFL's [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=McKenna |first1=Henry |title=Ja'Whaun Bentley is playing like a veteran so he's getting treated like one |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/09/jawhaun-bentley-is-playing-like-a-veteran-so-hes-getting-treated-like-one/ |work=USA Today |date=September 9, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Ja'Whaun Bentley]] (2014), linebacker for the NFL's [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=McKenna |first1=Henry |title=Ja'Whaun Bentley is playing like a veteran so he's getting treated like one |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/09/jawhaun-bentley-is-playing-like-a-veteran-so-hes-getting-treated-like-one/ |work=USA Today |date=September 9, 2018}}</ref>
* [[John Lovett (tight end)|John Lovett]] (2014), fullback for the NFL's [[Miami Dolphins]].
* [[John Lovett (tight end)|John Lovett]] (2014), fullback for the NFL's [[Miami Dolphins]].
* [[Cam Phillips]](2014), wide receiver for the [[Buffalo Bills]]
* [[D. J. Turner (wide receiver)|D. J. Turner]] (2016), wide receiver for the NFL's [[Las Vegas Raiders]]
* [[D. J. Turner (wide receiver)|D. J. Turner]] (2016), wide receiver for the NFL's [[Las Vegas Raiders]]
* [[Tino Ellis]](2016), cornerback for the NFL's [[Miami Dolphins]].
* [[Chase Young]] (2017), 2020 [[Heisman Trophy]] finalist, drafted 2nd overall in the [[2020 NFL Draft]], defensive end for the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref name="SportingNews">{{cite web |last1=Bender |first1=Bill |title=The making of Chase Young: How an athletic freak at Ohio State became the best player in the NFL Draft |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/chase-young-ohio-state-best-player-nfl-draft/1bek45kwrzjmq12eh3jt0xre9g |website=Sporting News |access-date=March 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303052838/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/chase-young-ohio-state-best-player-nfl-draft/1bek45kwrzjmq12eh3jt0xre9g |archive-date=March 3, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Chase Young]] (2017), 2020 [[Heisman Trophy]] finalist, drafted 2nd overall in the [[2020 NFL draft]], defensive end for the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref name="SportingNews">{{cite web |last1=Bender |first1=Bill |title=The making of Chase Young: How an athletic freak at Ohio State became the best player in the NFL Draft |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/chase-young-ohio-state-best-player-nfl-draft/1bek45kwrzjmq12eh3jt0xre9g |website=Sporting News |access-date=March 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303052838/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/chase-young-ohio-state-best-player-nfl-draft/1bek45kwrzjmq12eh3jt0xre9g |archive-date=March 3, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Anthony McFarland Jr.]] (2017), running back for the NFL's [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
* [[Anthony McFarland Jr.|Anthony McFarland]] (2017), running back for the NFL's [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
* [[Olusegun Oluwatimi|Olu Oluwatimi]] (2017), center for the NFL's [[Seattle Seahawks]]
* [[Olusegun Oluwatimi|Olu Oluwatimi]] (2017), center for the NFL's [[Seattle Seahawks]]
* [[Nick Cross (American football)|Nick Cross]] (2019), safety for the NFL's [[Indianapolis Colts]]
* [[Nick Cross (American football)|Nick Cross]] (2019), safety for the NFL's [[Indianapolis Colts]]
* [[DeMarcco Hellams]] (2019), safety for the NFL's [[Atlanta Falcons]]
* [[DeMarcco Hellams]] (2019), safety for the NFL's [[Atlanta Falcons]]
* [[Josh Wallace]] (2019), cornerback for the NFL's [[Los Angeles Rams]]
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* [[Josh Wallace]] (2019), cornerback for the [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan Wolverines]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Josh Wallace - Football |url=https://umassathletics.com/sports/football/roster/josh-wallace/13912 |website=University of Massachusetts Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[MarShawn Lloyd]] (2020), running back for the [[USC Trojans football|USC Trojans]]<ref>{{cite web |title=MarShawn Lloyd - Football |url=https://usctrojans.com/sports/football/roster/marshawn-lloyd/15770 |website=USC Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[MarShawn Lloyd]] (2020), running back for the NFL's [[Green Bay Packers]]
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* [[Kevin Winston Jr.]] (2022), Safety for the [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State Nittany Lions]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Kevin Winston Jr. - 2024 Football |url=https://gopsusports.com/sports/football/roster/player/kevin-winston-jr |website=Penn State Athletics |language=en}}</ref>


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====Lacrosse====
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====NASCAR====
====NASCAR====
* [[Coy Gibbs]] (1991) was a former [[NASCAR]] driver, former assistant coach for the [[Washington Redskins]], and was the owner of Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross. He is the son of former Redskins head coach [[Joe Gibbs]].<ref>{{Citation| last = Murray| first = Ken| title = Humphries gets second chance Redskins notebook| newspaper = Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD, USA)| date = 23 July 1991| url = http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-07-23/sports/1991204169_1_humphries-coach-joe-gibbs-rypien| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = Coy Gibbs, the son of Redskins coach Joe Gibbs and former DeMatha High linebacker, will play for the Maryland all-stars in Saturday's Big 33 game against Pennsylvania on Saturday in nearby Hershey.| archive-date = 18 September 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120918112034/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-07-23/sports/1991204169_1_humphries-coach-joe-gibbs-rypien| url-status = dead}}</ref>
* [[Coy Gibbs]] (1991) was a former [[NASCAR]] driver, former assistant coach for the [[Washington Redskins]], and was the owner of Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross. He is the son of former Redskins head coach [[Joe Gibbs]].<ref>{{Citation| last = Murray| first = Ken| title = Humphries gets second chance Redskins notebook| newspaper = Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD, USA)| date = 23 July 1991| url = https://www.baltimoresun.com/1991/07/23/humphries-gets-second-chance-redskins-notebook/| access-date = 15 November 2010| quote = Coy Gibbs, the son of Redskins coach Joe Gibbs and former DeMatha High linebacker, will play for the Maryland all-stars in Saturday's Big 33 game against Pennsylvania on Saturday in nearby Hershey.| archive-date = 18 September 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120918112034/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-07-23/sports/1991204169_1_humphries-coach-joe-gibbs-rypien| url-status = live}}</ref>


====Soccer====
====Soccer====
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====Track and field====
====Track and field====
* [[Derek Mills]] (1990) is an Olympic gold medalist in track and field at the [[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 400 metres relay|1996 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="Examiner Top 10"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Derek Mills |work=biographic sketch |publisher=Tulane University Athletic Department |year=2010 |url=http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/c-track/mtt/mills_derek00.html |access-date=15 November 2010 |quote=A native of Washington, D.C., and a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School, Mills was a four-time NCAA Champion for the Yellow Jackets. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717112110/http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/c-track/mtt/mills_derek00.html |archive-date=17 July 2011 }}</ref>
* [[Derek Mills]] (1990) is an Olympic gold medalist in track and field at the [[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 400 metres relay|1996 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="Examiner Top 10"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Derek Mills |work=biographic sketch |publisher=Tulane University Athletic Department |year=2010 |url=http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/c-track/mtt/mills_derek00.html |access-date=15 November 2010 |quote=A native of Washington, D.C., and a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School, Mills was a four-time NCAA Champion for the Yellow Jackets. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717112110/http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/c-track/mtt/mills_derek00.html |archive-date=17 July 2011 }}</ref>
* [[Caleb Dean]] (2019) is an NCAA National Champion in the [[2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships#Men's 60 meter hurdles|60m Hurdles]] and the [[2024 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Men's 400-meter hurdles|400m Hurdles]].


==Notable staff==
==Notable staff==
* [[Morgan Wootten]] is the school's former basketball coach. He coached the team to five national championships and in 2000 was inducted into the [[Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame]].<ref name="USAToday110602"/><ref>{{cite web| title = Morgan B. Wootten| work = biographical sketch| publisher = Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame| year = 2000| url = http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tag/morgan-b-wootten| access-date = 13 November 2010| quote = In over forty years of coaching at legendary DeMatha High School, Wootten won more than 1,200 games and is the most successful high school coach in basketball history.| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090831071753/http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tag/morgan-b-wootten| archive-date = 31 August 2009}}</ref>
* [[Morgan Wootten]] is the school's former basketball coach. He coached the team to five national championships and in 2000, was inducted into the [[Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame]].<ref name="USAToday110602"/><ref>{{cite web| title = Morgan B. Wootten| work = biographical sketch| publisher = Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame| year = 2000| url = http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tag/morgan-b-wootten| access-date = 13 November 2010| quote = In over forty years of coaching at legendary DeMatha High School, Wootten won more than 1,200 games and is the most successful high school coach in basketball history.| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090831071753/http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tag/morgan-b-wootten| archive-date = 31 August 2009}}</ref>
* [[Eddie Fogler]] was an assistant basketball coach under Wootten for the 1970–1971 school year.
* [[Eddie Fogler]] was an assistant basketball coach under Wootten for the 1970–1971 school year.


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DeMatha Catholic High School
Address
Map
4313 Madison Street

Hyattsville
,
Maryland
20781

United States
Coordinates38°57′29″N 76°56′32″W / 38.95806°N 76.94222°W / 38.95806; -76.94222
Information
TypePrivate, College-prep
MottoFaith Filled Gentlemen & Scholars
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)St. John of Matha
Established1946
FounderTrinitarian Order
School districtArchdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools[1]
PrincipalDaniel McMahon
Faculty85
Grades9–12
GenderBoys
Enrollment825
Student to teacher ratio12:1
Campus size10 acres (40,000 m2)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Red and blue    
SongDeMatha Forever!
Fight songOne DeMatha
Athletics conferenceWashington Catholic Athletic Conference
NicknameStags
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
Publication"Red & Blue Review" and "DeMatha Express"
NewspaperThe DeMatha Stagline
Tuition$21,950
Websitewww.dematha.org

DeMatha Catholic High School is a four-year Catholic high school for boys located in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States. Named after John of Matha, DeMatha is under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington and is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference.

History

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In 1990, 21 girls from Regina High School were allowed to attend DeMatha for their final year of high school after their school closed.[3]

Academics

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The United States Department of Education recognized DeMatha as a Blue Ribbon School in 1984 and 1991.[4]

Music program

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According to the school's website, the music program includes "five concert bands, three choruses, three percussion ensembles, three string orchestras, six levels of music theory, and a History of Rock and Roll class" plus "two jazz ensembles, a pep band for basketball games, a gospel choir, as well as numerous small ensembles."[5]

Athletics

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Sports Illustrated recognized DeMatha as the No. 2 high school athletic program in the United States in 2005,[6] and again in 2007.[7]

Morgan Wootten Gymnasium

Notable alumni

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Religious

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Arts and entertainment

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Television

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Politics

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Publishing

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Sports

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Football

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Lacrosse

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NASCAR

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Soccer

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Track and field

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Notable staff

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References

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  4. ^ Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 Archived 2014-06-30 at the Wayback Machine, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed December 29, 2016.
  5. ^ "Music Program". DeMatha Catholic High School. November 8, 2017.
  6. ^ "May 16, 2005". 15 May 2005.
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  8. ^ Francois, Susan Rose (December 4, 2008). "Question & Answer". Musings of a Discerning Woman. In 1990, 21 female students graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School. The students came to DeMatha after Regina HS in nearby Adelphi, MD shut down the year before and then Principal John Moylan allowed the 21 would-be seniors to attend DeMatha in a one-time-only deal. Susan Francois '90, sister of Mike '83, and the daughter of a former prominent Prince George's County politician (Francis), was one of those students.
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