Bishop Dubois High School of New York City opened its doors in September 1946 with the first graduating class in 1950. The main building and Annex of the private, Roman Catholic Bishop Dubois high school was located in the Harlem area of Manhattan at 503 and 505 West 152nd St. New York City, N.Y. 10031. The Catholic school was established using the name, Bishop John Dubois, after John DuBois. The school provided education to male students and prepared them for college and provided the basis for the development of spiritual, academic, and personal qualities to promote themselves and their family, community, and society.
Principals
Rev. MSGR. Michael A. Buckley, Founding Principal, 1946–1960
Rev. MSGR. William J. Ward, Principal, 1960–1969
Rev. MSGR. William J. McMahon, Principal, 1969–1976
Yearbook
There was no yearbook produced for the class of 1976 due to the foreseen closure of the school and therefore the last yearbook was published in 1975.
Award and crest
Faculty
The faculty, teachers, and staff of the school consisted of Marist Brothers, Fathers or Roman Catholic Priests, Sisters or Nuns, lay teachers, administrative and general staff.
Notable faculty and staff
Peter Garvey, English and Religion Teacher, Guidance Councilor
Rev. Hugh A. Dardis, History Teacher and Dean of Discipline
Rev. Edward P. Hauck, Bursar
Sr. Carole Walsh, Mathematics Teacher
Father Donald T. Driscoll, a priest for forty-two years, provided guidance counseling to the students of BDHS while the school operated but his contribution after the school closed helped the alumni to organize three school reunions in 2000, 2001, and 2002. The reunions took place at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Orangeburg, New York, where Father Driscoll was a Chaplain.
In 1986, the Cardinal asked me to become Chaplain at Rockland Psychiatric Center where we had two reunions. The portrait and commemorating plaque is in the vestibule of the Chapel, and I received a standing ovation from about 500 parishioners. I will miss them. Father Driscoll
Alumni
The school was located in the upper Manhattan area and the composition of students that attended the school were from the five boroughs of New York.
Senior students marching in the Parade carrying the school flag.
Sports
Students participated in the sports offered by the school. Sports were open to all students that qualified academically. Sports that alumni participated include:
