The Bishop Ireton High School Collection, 2004-2009

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
.5 linear feet
Creator:
Barbuschak, Chris
Abstract:
The Bishop Ireton High School Collection consists of .5 linear feet and spans the years 2004-2009 and consists of student newspapers, school calendars, newsletters, student directories, programs, tickets, newspaper clippings, and a prom invitation. Subjects include student life and extracurricular activities at Bishop Ireton High School; private education in Alexandria, Virginia; and the Diocese of Arlington.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Series 1: School Publications, 2004-2007, Box 1

This series contains student newspapers, school calendars, newsletters, and student directories. Subjects include The BI Word, The Cardinal Connection and Post-Flight Alumni Newsletter.

Series 2: Programs, 2004-2008, Box 1

This series consists of programs from various school happenings including sporting events, concerts, theatre performances, masses, and graduation.

Series 3: Ephemera, 2006-2009, Box 1

This series contains news clippings, a graduation ticket, and a prom invitation. Newspaper clipping subjects include Taylor Swift’s 2009 concert at the school, the Oblates’ 2008 departure, and Ireton’s football team.

Biographical / historical:

The Oblates of St. Frances DeSales founded Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia in 1964. The Oblates named the school after Peter Leo Ireton, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington from 1945 to 1958. Initially an all-boys high school, Bishop Ireton became co-ed with the closing of nearby St. Mary’s Academy in 1990. The original school building located at 201 Cambridge Road has expanded over the years and is now under the Diocese of Arlington’s control after the Oblates left the school in 2008.

Acquisition information:
Collection assembled and donated by Chris Barbuschak in December 2015.