Shattuck-Saint Mary's

'''Shattuck-St. Mary's (also known as Shattuck-St. Mary's School, Shattuck, or simply SSM''') is a coeducational Episcopal-affiliated boarding school in the city of Faribault in the U.S. State of Minnesota. Established in 1858 as an Episcopal mission school and seminary, within a decade the school grew to include Shattuck Military Academy, St. Mary's Hall for girls and later (in 1901) St. James School for younger boys. In 1974, the three schools dropped all military programs and combined as Shattuck-St. Mary's. It is now known for its Centers of Excellence programs in engineering, bioscience, pre-conservatory music, and vocal performance, as well as hockey, soccer, figure skating, and golf. Approximately 70% of its students are boarders.

SSM opened an expansion school at the Beijing Bayi School in Beijing, China in 2013, but ended the partnership in 2016 over disagreements regarding control and funding. Another campus was planned to open in Suzhou in 2017.

In 2018, SSM opened its first dedicated international campus in Forest City, Johor, Malaysia. In June 2024, the school rebranded as Forest City International School and ended its association with SSM.

National recognition
SSM categorizes education areas in a classification the school calls "Centers of Excellence," comprising bioscience, engineering, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, soccer, pre-conservatory music, and vocal performance.

SSM has won 25 USA Hockey national championships and has been runner-up 10 times among five of its top teams:
 * Boys Prep (U-17/U-18): National champions in 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2014. Runners-up in 2004.
 * Girls Prep (U-19): National champions in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Runners-up in 2014 and 2015.
 * Boys U-16: National champions in 2015 and 2016. Runners-up in 2004, 2007, 2011, and 2017.
 * Girls U-16: National champions 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
 * Boys U-14: National champions in 2014 and 2016. Runners-up in 2003, 2005, and 2013.

SSM's soccer program has also had success in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy league. In the 2012–13 season, SSM's Boys U17/U18 team placed first in its division, and later became national runners-up, losing to the New York Red Bulls in overtime. In the 2013–14 season, the team placed second in its division.

In 1871 a St. Mary's biology instructor initially discovered a federal- and state-listed endangered species, the dwarf trout lily, on the school's campus.

Academics
The Upper School, which includes students in grades 10–12 as well as postgraduates, is located on the Shattuck campus. Opportunities include commitment to a Center of Excellence, extracurricular sports, the arts, the honors program, college counseling, and senior leadership and service projects. Located within St. Mary's Hall, less than half a mile from the Upper School, the Middle School program provides students from grades 6–9 with an identity distinct from that of the upperclassmen. Middle School curriculum includes solid preparation in the major disciplines for high school and college work. In addition, a number of team-building activities and social events, as well as family style seating for lunch, help foster a strong, supportive community.

Global education
In 2013, SSM embarked on a three-year partnership with Beijing Bayi School which culminated in the creation of a satellite campus known as SSM-Bayi in Beijing, China. The program offered classes preparing students for the Chinese Huikao examinations as well as a traditional American curriculum featuring Advanced Placement courses and preparation for SAT tests. SSM-Bayi students also had the opportunity to attend summer sessions at the main SSM campus in Faribault. The first contract between the two school lasted until 2014.

Blended Learning
In the past several years the school has made a foray into blended learning for grades 11–12, a model of education that allows teachers to combine classroom work with online elements. The extra time not spent in the classroom allows students to pursue independent research projects, product development, and internships.

BioScience
The BioScience Program is an experiential academic program for students who intend to pursue a career in medicine, biomedical engineering, or scientific research. The program's curricula includes studies of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and also of social and ethical dilemmas in the medical field. In addition, the BioScience Program offers off campus experiences at biomedical companies, research labs, hospitals, and colleges, and each student is involved in ongoing cancer research. The program is housed within Fayfield Hall, which features laboratory classroom space dedicated solely to BioScience education.

Engineering
In the fall of 2014, SSM opened the Engineering Program, which primarily consists of foundational and specialized engineering classes, as well as internships organized by the student and Program Director. The program is housed within Fayfield Hall, which includes access to an engineering lab equipped with a 3-D printer, laser cutter, and a mechanical assembly and testing area, as well as an architectural design studio.

Arts
Every student has the opportunity to explore interests in a wide variety of the arts through introductory courses, and advanced study is available through the Centers of Excellence. Alongside these two programs, arts opportunities include the full scale, triannually performed theater productions, as well as Arch Dance Company, theater groups Players and The Dramatic Association, Elements of Sound vocal ensemble, chamber wind ensembles, and AP art courses.

Pre-Conservatory Music
The Pre-Conservatory Program offers serious and talented musicians ample practice time on campus, weekly lessons with Master Teachers at universities in the Twin Cities, courses in music theory, and numerous performance opportunities as a soloist and ensemble member. The program has been referred to as "Prodigy High" due to its success, and has been compared to music programs at top private arts schools.

Vocal Performance
The Vocal Performance Program consists of classes on campus and training through Minnesota Opera's Project Opera program and the Hennepin Theater Trust's Spotlight Program.

Athletics
On-campus athletic facilities include two and a half indoor ice arenas, an 18-hole golf course, an all-weather running track, grass soccer fields, a domed indoor field house with a full-size turf soccer field, an outdoor turf soccer field, six tennis courts, two gymnasiums, a weight-room facility, and training facilities.

Intramural sports
Along with the Center of Excellence sports, numerous interscholastic sports opportunities are offered in a three-season program and include Basketball, Baseball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Spring League Hockey, Running Club, Tennis, Volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Many Center of Excellence athletes are able to cross-over into these intramural sports for at least one semester a year.

Hockey
The Hockey Center of Excellence comprises four midget teams, two bantam teams, and three girls' teams. All teams play a seven-month schedule, averaging 50–75 games a season, with tournament play throughout the United States and Canada. Since the late 1990s, the program has had a considerable amount of domestic and international success, including a total of 24 USA Hockey National Championships. The school has also gained a reputation as the "Hogwarts of Hockey," and being "to hockey what Harvard is to law." Players go on to compete at the highest levels of collegiate and Junior League Hockey, and in numerous cases, the NHL and the Winter Olympics.

Soccer
Started in 2005, the Soccer Center of Excellence is one of three more recognized soccer residential programs in the country, and the only one to fully combine school and sport. The program has five teams: two girls' and four boys'. More SSM soccer players sign to play for NCAA Division I colleges than any other high school in the country, and the school has produced professional players, such as Teal Bunbury The program is now a competitive member of MLS Next.

Figure skating
Founded in 2006, the Figure Skating Center of Excellence offers the first elite figure skating program integrated with academics in a boarding school environment, and provides a balance between training, competing, and schooling. Skaters compete domestically and internationally, often in national championships in their home countries.

Golf
Founded in 2012, the Golf Center of Excellence allows athletes to compete in American Junior Golf Association and Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) events, and combines an academic setting with an intensive 10 month golf program. During the spring and fall, practice sessions take place at The Legacy Golf Course, and during the winter an indoor facility is used, including a turf room with a putting and chipping green, a video and putting analysis room with JC Video software and TOMI putting system, and locker rooms. Training through the winter combined with travel to tournaments and events in warmer climates provides experience and exposure to young golfers from the Midwest, where such opportunities are limited.

Arts and theater

 * Marlon Brando, Class of 1944, expelled prior to graduation.
 * Jimmy Chin, Class of 1992, photographer and mountain climber, expelled during senior year.
 * William Blake Herron, Class of 1981, author.
 * Alfonso Pichardo, singer/songwriter synthpop band Moenia, Class of 1991.
 * Adelaïde Alsop Robineau, influential ceramist and artist. St.Mary's Hall Class or 1884
 * Wendy Shon (손승완, RR: Son Seung-wan), member of K-pop girl group, Red Velvet, attended 2007–2010.
 * Townes Van Zandt, singer-songwriter, Class of 1962.

Ice hockey

 * Ben Barr, head coach, Maine Black Bears ice hockey
 * Teddy Blueger, Vancouver Canucks forward. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2009–2012.
 * Casey Borer, Carolina Hurricanes, St. Cloud State, class of 2003.
 * Brendan Brisson, Henderson Silver Knights player as a prospect of the Vegas Golden Knights. Son of Pat Brisson. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2016–2019.
 * Jeremy Brodeur, Maine Mariners goaltender. Son of NHL and Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2011–2014.
 * Natalie Buchbinder, PWHL Minnesota defenseman, class of 2017.
 * Ryan Caldwell, formerly of the New York Islanders and Phoenix Coyotes, class of 1999.
 * David Carle, Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey coach
 * Noah Clarke, formerly with Los Angeles Kings, class of 1997.
 * Ty Conklin, Detroit Red Wings, University of New Hampshire, class of 1994.
 * Joe Corvo, Ottawa Senators, class of 1995.
 * Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, attended 2002–2003.
 * Oscar Dansk, Stockton Heat goaltender under contract with the Calgary Flames. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2007–2010.
 * Brianna Decker, University of Wisconsin class of 2009.
 * Clair DeGeorge, PWHL Minnesota forward, class of 2017
 * Ben Eaves, Dallas Stars, Boston College, drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins, class of 2000.
 * Patrick Eaves, Anaheim Ducks, Boston College, class of 2002.
 * Emerson Etem, Arizona Coyotes, class of 2009
 * Alexander Fallstrom, Harvard College drafted by Minnesota Wild, class of 2009.
 * Aerin Frankel, PWHL Boston goaltender, class of 2017.
 * Alyssa Gagliardi, Cornell University, class of 2010.
 * Conor Garland, Moncton Wildcats, Vancouver Canucks player, played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's in 2010–2011 season.
 * Erik Haula, University of Minnesota forward for the New Jersey Devils, class of 2009.
 * Isaac Howard, Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs men's ice hockey forward, Tampa Bay Lightning first round draft pick. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2019–2020.
 * Jack Johnson, University of Michigan, Colorado Avalanche, class of 2005.
 * Amanda Kessel, University of Minnesota class of 2010.
 * Dominique Kremer, PWHL Minnesota defenseman. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2012-2015.
 * Clayton Keller, Arizona Coyotes forward. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2012–2014.
 * Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks forward prospect. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2015–2019.
 * Jocelyne Lamoureux, University of North Dakota class of 2008.
 * Monique Lamoureux, University of North Dakota class of 2008.
 * Lee Jin-gyu 2018 Winter Olympics, Team Korea player, class of 2019
 * Ryan Lindgren, New York Rangers defenceman. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2011–2014.
 * Nathan MacKinnon, CHL hockey player Halifax Mooseheads, Colorado Avalanche, 1st overall pick 2013, attended 2009–2011.
 * Ryan Malone, formerly of the Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Cloud State, class of 1999.
 * Ian McCoshen, Henderson Silver Knights defenceman. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2009–2010.
 * Jacob Micflikier, ice hockey player
 * Brady Murray, Los Angeles Kings, HC Lugano, University of North Dakota, class of 2003.
 * Sarah Murray 2018 Winter Olympics, Team Korea Head Coach, class of 2006.
 * Maureen Murphy, PWHL Montreal forward, attended 2014-2017.
 * Kyle Okposo, Florida Panthers, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey, class of 2006.
 * Jordan Parise, EC KAC, University of North Dakota, class of 2001.
 * Zach Parise, University of North Dakota hockey, retired Minnesota Wild forward, class of 2002.
 * Brette Pettet, Djurgårdens IF forward, class of 2017.
 * Rem Pitlick, Montreal Canadiens forward. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2011–2014.
 * Peter Ratchuk, former NHL defenseman and current Winnipeg Jets scout. Class of 1996.
 * Mackie Samoskevich, Florida Panthers first round draft pick. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2016–2019.
 * Derek Stepan, former New York Rangers forward, University of Wisconsin hockey, class of 2008.
 * David Toews, former ECHL forward, University of North Dakota, class of 2008.
 * Jonathan Toews, University of North Dakota hockey, Chicago Blackhawks, class of 2005.
 * Blayre Turnbull, PWHL Toronto forward. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2009-2011.
 * Oliver Wahlstrom, New York Islanders forward. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2014–2016.
 * Cameron York, Philadelphia Flyers defenceman. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2015–2017.

Military and politics

 * Esther Agbaje, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, class of 2003.
 * William Benton, former U.S. senator and former chairman of the board and publisher of the Encyclopædia Britannica, class of 1917.
 * Todd Blodgett, member of White House staff (Reagan-Bush) 1985–1987. Served on Bush-Quayle '88 campaign committee. Also worked with the FBI.
 * Deming Bronson, Medal of Honor recipient. Class of 1911.
 * Halstead Dorey, major general in the Army; recipient of Distinguished Service Cross; class of 1893
 * Manton S. Eddy, lieutenant general, United States Army, class of 1913.
 * Daniel W. Hand, U.S. Army brigadier general
 * Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey, III, former attorney general and state senator for Minnesota, son of former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, class of 1961.
 * Major James L. Jones Sr., early pioneer of amphibious reconnaissance, class of 1930.
 * Craig R. McKinley, the first officer from the National Guard to achieve the grade of a four-star general, and past President of the Air Force Association, class of 1970.
 * Richard Moe, former Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States under Walter Mondale, and former president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, class of 1954.
 * Frank Tompkins, Colonel in the United States Cavalry and recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross. Class of c. 1886.
 * Frederick Stephen Upton, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 6th congressional district since 1987, family founded Whirlpool Corporation. Class of 1971.
 * Russell W. Volckmann, brigadier general, U.S. Army; guerrilla leader, Philippine resistance; founder, U.S. Army Special Forces; class of 1930.

Other

 * David Abidor, soccer player
 * Teal Bunbury, New England Revolution, class of 2008.
 * Frederick Mears, American civil and railroad engineer.
 * Frank Rosebrook Millspaugh, Bishop of Kansas, class of 1869.
 * Brent Musburger, sportscaster, class of 1957.
 * Thomas Siebel, chairman of First Virtual Group and former founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Siebel Systems, class of 1971.
 * Bud Wilkinson, 3-time consecutive national champion in football (quarterback) at University of Minnesota; Hall Of Fame college football coach, University of Oklahoma; class of 1933.

Other notable associations

 * Clifford C. Furnas athlete, educator, public servant, and scientist taught mathematics and track for 2 years at the school.
 * Andy Murray, former head coach of the ice hockey team for the 1998–99 season.
 * Walter D. Douglas passenger on the RMS Titanic.
 * Craig Norwich/ NHL Alumni/ Former Head Coach