About Us
St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth.
Academics
Our holistic college preparatory, faith-based education is tailored to our students’ needs and ambitions. SMR students receive a rigorous college preparatory, honors and Advanced Placement curriculum in a values-based environment.

Our faculty is committed to being accessible to students and parents, and has a genuine interest in the students’ success. Tutors and mentors are available in all subjects.
Admissions
We invite you to visit our beautiful 87-acre waterfront campus to learn firsthand why St. Mary’s Ryken is the best choice for your student’s high school career.
Arts
We promote student talent and leadership through a range of classes and clubs that help foster an understanding of the arts. The Fine Arts department provides the student with a better understanding of the visual and performing arts through academic study and performance.
Athletics
St. Mary's Ryken offers multiple opportunities for student-athletes to develop values such as leadership, integrity, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship. The athletics program educates student-athletes to persevere through adversity and compete with dignity and pride. Student-athletes consistently strive to be as good a person as possible both on and off the field of play. St. Mary's Ryken is committed to sponsoring an Athletics Program that provides its student-athletes with the opportunity to benefit from a well-rounded high school experience. We are proud to offer 26 varsity sports programs including 37 teams.
Student Life
St. Mary's Ryken supports a well-rounded education that includes a robust fine arts curriculum and various extracurricular activities.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is the heartbeat of SMR! As a Catholic school, SMR helps to enrich the spiritual and sacramental growth of our students through campus ministry programs and community service activities.

The Campus Ministry Department encourages and supports students’ spiritual growth and development. Students are able to seek spiritual formation through Mass, theology class, daily prayer, service opportunities, mission trips, retreats and spiritual direction.
Support Us
When you support the Annual Fund or contribute to scholarships, academics, arts and athletics, you make a difference. We are grateful for your support! To learn how you can contribute to our community with the sharing of your time, talents and treasure, contact the Advancement Office.
Your support is vital to what makes SMR extraordinary and provides the resources our students need to achieve in the classroom, create in the arts, excel in athletics and grow in faith while becoming more compassionate and caring adults.
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About SMR

Leadership

Dr. Rick Wood

President

Dr. Catherine Bowes

Principal

Brad Chamberlain

Dean of Academics

Joseph Wysokinski

Dean of Student Life

Crystal Dunkin

Dean of Faculty and Student Development

Diane Kestler

CFO

Amy Cricchi

Director of Enrollment Management

Jerrilyn Borneman

Director of Development

Duane Atherton

Athletic Director

Betsy Haley

Director of Marketing and Communications

Gregory DeStefano

Director Campus Ministry

Mike Vosburgh

Director of Facilities

Mr. Christopher Palombi

Webmaster, Director of Hockey Operations, Girls Ice Hockey Head Coach

Christine Jaffurs

Director of School Counseling , Junior Advisor

Joseph Chirichella

Community Wellness Director, PE Teacher

Brian Loewe

Director of Facilities Rentals, PE Teacher