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“Knowledge itself does not bring about positive values, but positive values do influence knowledge and put it to good use.”
-Blessed Basil Moreau, CSC, 1856
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Distinctly Hoban
1. Learn in the real World
Hoban students come from 100+ grade schools across 11 counties. Our diversity enriches the student experience. Students learn to have productive, respectful dialogue. They learn to not only accept others’ differences but to celebrate them. They are challenged to grow here, in a safe space, and are equipped to thrive anywhere.
2. Charge Forward
High school is a time to explore new interests, meet new friends and grow as a life-long learner. By the time you graduate, you will be amazed at the transformation and ready for the next challenge.
3. Anchored in tradition
Hoban’s long-standing traditions, such as Mum Day and our Holy Cross heritage, bind our community together. While we honor the legacy of the past, every student forges their path, leaving their unique mark.
4. Disciples with hope to bring
The early Brothers of Holy Cross were instructed to be disciples with hope to bring—catalysts for genuine change. Students educated in the Holy Cross tradition seek a transformative understanding of the world and their place within it, and they are fueled by a burning desire to bring hope to others.
Featured News
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We are proud to announce the 2026 Alumni and Friends Awards recipients:
- Distinguished Alumni Awardees
- Michaune Tillman ’89
- Matthew Putman ’93
- Hoban Knight Awardees
- Robert Yanko ’66
- Michael Considine ’77
- Friends of Hoban Awardees
- Michael Herhold
- Beverly Olson and Michelle Mann
Hoban will hold the Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Fairlawn Country Club during Come Home to Hoban Alumni Weekend.
Join us in recognizing and celebrating each award recipient, who has significantly contributed to the Hoban family, their profession and community. Tickets are required for this luncheon event. Learn more.
View the full alumni weekend schedule at hoban.org/alumni-weekend
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We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the McCool Fellows Scholar Program, created through the generosity of Diana and James ’77 McCool. In its inaugural year, two rising juniors, Max Gursky and Lucie Kenst, have been selected as the 2026 McCool Fellows.
“The McCool Fellows Scholar Program was created to recognize students who demonstrate strong academic commitment and qualities that we believe will continue to shape a meaningful and successful life: leadership, communication, critical thinking, discipline, character, resilience and the ability to inspire others,” James McCool said. “These enduring capabilities will remain vital in any future, regardless of advances in technology.”
Through a competitive application process, Gursky and Kenst were selected from a pool of applicants based on a video and essay submission and an interview with the McCool Fellows Scholar committee. Both students have received a $7,500 scholarship, which is renewable for their senior year at $8,500 to be applied to their Hoban tuition.
The finalist pool was exceptionally strong–so much so that the committee recognized two additional students whose applications, interviews, leadership and character stood out in a meaningful way. AJ Clemens and Maria Brennan were both selected to receive a one-year, non-renewable scholarship award of $2,000.
“All of the finalists represented themselves, their families and Hoban extremely well throughout this process, and we have great confidence in their continued ability to lead, serve and positively influence others,” James McCool said.
#growhere #thriveanywhere #HobanFamily #HobanAlumni #ChargeForward
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A hallmark of a Hoban education is instilling life-long learning in each student. In addition to English classes, some other courses have summer assignments. These assignments help to prepare students for the next grade level. Students should complete these assignments prior to the start of the 2026-27 school year. All rising juniors must complete the Financial Literacy course. Please note: Some classes may have assignments due during the summer months.
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This spring, Hoban announced that it will launch a new pep band in fall 2026, reviving a spirited musical tradition not seen on campus in decades. Performing at select athletic and school events, the pep band will energize the student experience and further strengthen the Hoban community.
Open to all Hoban students, the pep band will be taught by Hoban alumnus John Zazo ’15, who, as a student, was a member of Hoban’s steel drum band and played the snare drum in Hoban’s drum line. While previous musical experience and basic instrument knowledge are preferred, beginners are welcome to participate.
“We have many passionate musicians in our student body, and I want to give them another space where they have more opportunities to perform throughout the school year,” Zazo said. “Pep band is a perfect medium for such a space since we will be performing during our home games to support our student-athletes.”
An informational meeting for interested students and families will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in Hoban’s Moreau Ministry Hall. Those interested in learning more about joining the pep band are encouraged to attend. Students who are unable to attend the meeting but would like additional information should complete the interest form.
Mr. Zazo will also host a welcome meeting on Thursday, July 23, from 3–4 p.m. in Moreau Ministry Hall. Regular pep band rehearsals will take place every Thursday at 3 p.m., with the first rehearsal scheduled for Thursday, July 30.
Questions may be emailed to pepband@hoban.org.