Power Memorial Academy
Private school in New York, New York, USA / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Power Memorial Academy (PMA) was an all-boys Catholic high school in New York City that operated from 1931 through 1984. It was a basketball powerhouse, producing several NBA players including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,[1] Len Elmore,[2] Mario Elie,[3] Chris Mullin,[4] as well as NBA referee Dick Bavetta and a record 71-game winning streak. Its 1964 basketball team was named "The #1 High School Team of The Century".
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Power Memorial Academy | |
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161 West 61st Street , 10023 | |
Coordinates | 40°46′17.53″N 73°59′9.33″W |
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School type | Private Catholic High school |
Motto | Pro Christo Rege |
Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic Church |
Founded | 1931 |
Status | closed |
Closed | June 1984 |
Oversight | Archdiocese of New York |
Grades | 9–12 |
Gender | Boys |
Number of students | 750 |
Campus | urban |
Color(s) | Purple, gold, silver and red |
Athletics conference | Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) |
Affiliation | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
Website | powermemorialacademyalumniassociation.com |
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