In 1923, the funds to build a Catholic High School were given to
the Archdiocese by Mrs. McBride as a memorial to her husband,
William Cullen McBride, an outstanding Catholic layman. In the
words of the late Cardinal Glennon, Mr. McBride was “a man who saw
and understood the questions of his day, and even foresaw those of
the future. He realized the need for educating the hearts and
minds of youth so as to fit them for facing the problems of life.”
Under the guidance of the Brothers of Mary, McBride opened in
1925. During its 47 years, McBride rose to become a landmark and a
milestone in education. Situated on the northwest corner of
Kingshighway and Cote Brilliante Ave., this limestone educational
institution yearly molded and shaped the lives of six hundred
young men. Graduates passed through her famous colonnades each
year well prepared to meet their moral and civic responsibilities
in an adult world. For a variety of reasons, the school closed in
1971.
In 1985, as part of their 50th reunion, the graduating class of
1935 decided to rekindle the fire by establishing a McBride Alumni
Club. Our rosters now include 416 teachers and 7,353 former
“McBride Micks”. We have roughly 4,200 members, 2,500 confirmed
deceased and are still missing 1,000…the search continues.
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