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Starting your search for high school over the summer? Check out Vianney's Admissions Timeline for important dates and events open to grade school aged students.

Vianney Soundcheck caught up with Team USA men's volleyball gold medalist and Vianney alum Scott Touzinsky '00.

Vianney Third Baseman Matt Brown added to his growing list of awards, this time being named MCC Player of Year for 2013.

Vianney's juniors reflect on the social service projects they are involved with as the school year winds down.

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2013

The Vianney Griffins Volleyball Team captured the Missouri Class 3 State Final with a two-game sweep of Westminster Christian Academy.

Up next for Vianney are the Seckman Jaguars in the State Sectional Game, on Tuesday, May 21. The game will be played at Seckman starting at 4:15 p.m.

UPDATED: Here is the interview with Vianney Junior Matt Mueller, who was a co-State Golf Champion in Class 4.

Vianney students and staff participated in the 4th Annual Service Day on Tuesday, May 14th.

Vianney Online interview with Class of 2013 Valedictorian Drake Cantu, who is headed to West Point this summer.

Senior Matt Brown sets Vianney baseball HR Record

Vianney will hold its annual Mother-Senior Son Mass on Friday, May 10th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Matthias Church, located at 796 Buckley Road.

Vianney students and staff hosted a Special Olympics event on Monday, May 6th. More than 150 Vianney students participated as volunteers

Vianney held Class Reunions for the classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003 on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

The Vianney band Concert on May 5th will be available on LIVE STREAM

Congratulations to all those honored at the 2013 Honors Convocation.

The alumni classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, and 1983 gathered at Vianney on April 27, 2013 for a great reunion night. The classes of 1988, 1993, 1998, and 2003 will meet on May 4, 2013 at Vianney.

On Monday May 6th at 6:30 in the Leadership Center Vianney will host its annual Architecture Night. This is a unique learning experience for the architecture students at Vianney. The spring semester students will be presenting their projects to a panel of professional architects who will judge them on creativity and authenticity.

Vianney seniors continue a tradition started in 2009 by biking a 3-mile stretch from Ronnie's Plaza along Lindbergh to school during morning commute.

Vianney's Baseball team jumped to No. 5 in the local rankings. Coach Scott Brown joined GriffinRadio on Blogtalk Radio to talk about the season.

Please join us for the sixth annual Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Memorial Golf Tournament at Riverside Golf Course on Friday, May 31st. All proceeds from this event benefit the Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Memorial Scholarship established at Vianney High School.

The Vianney Alumni Association is wrapping up its fund raising challenge to all alumni. The Association will match any gift made to the Griffin Fund in April up to $5,000.

Vianney Baseball improves to 16-5 with a big win over MCC rival SLUH, 3-2, in the annual Paint It Pink game at Vianney.

Longtime Vianney teacher Jerry Stevison honored for service to Griffin Track Program.

Griffin Volleyball Gears Up for Paint It Pink Night on Friday, May 3rd when the teams take on Kirkwood at Vianney.

Vianney honored the 2013 Chess Champions at an all-school assembly.

The freshman retreat that was postponed on Thursday, April 11th has been rescheduled for Monday, April 29th.

Senior Matt Brown who was named the winner of the 2013 Rising Star Award presented by the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall-of-Fame.

Vianney Baseball Coach Scott Brown is a 1984 graduate and the current Assistant Principal for Student Development. He gives to the Griffin Fund because he sees on a daily basis how the support helps deserving students.

Make plans to join us for the last Griffin Theatre production of the 2012-2013 school year - 42nd Street.

Congratulations to Vianney baseball seniors Alex Hoffman, Jim Brady and Ryan Wood, who signed National Letters of Intent to play collegiate baseball. Alex will be attending Truman State University and Ryan will be attending University of Indianapolis. Jim will be attending Lindenwood University

A selected group of Juniors and Seniors in AP Biology had a chance to meet a noted expert, entrepreneur and author in the area of biomechanical research.

Congratulations to Vianney's own Brother Walter Ebbesmeyer, who is celebrating 70 years of professed life. Brother Wally will be honored at a special Jubilee Mass on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Our Lady of the Pillar.

Vianney senior Sean O'Brien (pictured at right) is scheduled to sign a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at the University of Central Missouri.

Calling all Vianney Alumni! It's reunion time as several classes will gather at Vianney on Saturday, April 27th beginning at 6 p.m. for their respective reunions. The event will be held in the Vianney Commons area.

The Vianney President's Reception planned for Thursday, April 18th has been moved from Brother Mel Meyer's Art Gallery to the school's Media Center due to the threat of inclement weather on Thursday.

Vianney Seniors Nicholas Allen and Patrick Noble were recently honored by the Old Towne Fenton Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Congratulations to Vianney's Scholar Bowl, which team placed second in the district meet held on Saturday, April 13 at Mehlville High School.

Alumni Challenge: Jim Gansner, Class of 1990 on why he gives to the Griffin Fund

The Class of 2017 Moms' Wine and Cheese Party that had been scheduled for tonight, Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Vianney has been CANCELLED. A new date for the Moms Wine and Cheese event has not yet been determined.

Vianney Football Senior Alex Burton signs Letter of Intent to play football at St. Ambrose University.

Welcome home and congratulations to Ed Bauer and David Petersen, who led the Vianney Chess Team to Nashville, TN and brought home Vianney's 2nd National Championship!!!

Congratulations to Vianney Senior Brendan Keller, who has been selected as St. John Vianney's 2013 Post-Dispatch Scholar-Athlete.

John Schenk '12 featured in the April 8-14, 2013 edition of the St. Louis Review for his work in starting Teens 2 Teens. The group, which he founded, is a faith-based, peer-to-peer mentoring ministry that serves teens facing hardships.

In case you missed it, the Vianney Alumni Association has issued a challenge to all alumni. The association has announced it will MATCH alumni gifts made from April 1st through April 30th, up to $5,000, made by those who did not participate in the annual fund last year.

Vianney Principal Dr. Tim Dilg's article on school leadership was recently published in the National Catholic Education Association's Momentum magazine. The article, entitled "Leading for Excellence" focuses on traits Catholic school leaders need to embrace to build excellent communities.

St. John Vianney wishes to congratulate alumnus Brian Kohlberg '99 who was recently honored by the South County Rotary Club.

Vianney's Tim Booth and Nick Allen were recently honored by the Affton Elks Lodge, earning college scholarships from the Lodge.

Vianney is pleased to welcome Mr. Rob Staggenborg, APR as the new Director of Communications.

Senior Matt Brown and his father, baseball coach and assistant principal Scott Brown, were recently featured on Channel 5 as Vianney baseball season begins.

Griffins postseason run prompts Team of the Week Recognition

Sam Reynolds Receives the Archbishop May Service Award

Junior Tanner Cochran was recentyl featured on Stltoday for his role in this year's historic run to the MSHSAA Final Four.

Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Tab Vianney Seniors for All-State Honors

Through their charitable generosity and dedication to service Vianney students have recently finished a project supporting the Marianist Missions in Africa.

The Golden Griffins opened the 2013 season this weekend with wins over Oakville and St . Mary's.

Vianney Basketball Finishes Historic Season Fourth In State

Frank Cusumano from KSDK Channel 5 recently featured Vianney players and Coach Kevin Walsh in a special segment on Vianney's journey to the final four. Watch the full story here.

Senior Ryan Murphy has been selected for the Missouri Scholars 100 program, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students in the graduating class of 2013.

Vianney hosted a special Career Day this past Friday, with opportunities for students to hear the career paths of their teachers, participate in a Catholic College Fair, and hear special presentations from local career and college advisors. The highlight of the day was the afternoon - when Griffin alumni, along with other Vianney family, came back home to share their stories with current students.

During the week of March 4th through 8th, the Gold Circle chapter of the National Honor Society conducted their annual Food Drive. Students collected over $900 and more than 640 food items. All proceeds from this annual event benefit Operation Food Search.

Griffins advance to first Final Four in school history

A recent research analysis featured in The Regional Economist, a publication of the Federal Reserve Bank, suggests that "Catholic high school graduates earn a statistically significant ... wage premium" when compared to other school types.

Vianney limits Troy to six points in fourth quarter

Vianney's Night of the Griffin, one of the most successful yet!

Golden Griffins Conclude an Outstanding Racquetball Season

Griffins wore green to welcome Nottingham CAJT HS to Vianney, and cheered for the visitors in a basketball game against their own classmates from the Letterman's Club!

Vianney faces Kirkwood tonight in Class 5 District 5 Championship, while Cor Jesu plays Webster Groves in the Girls Final on Saturday.

Tough defense keys victory over red hot Pioneers

Nick Alexander wins high-point honors and breaks 30-year record at the USA Swimming Ozark Region Division 1 Championships at the St. Peters Rec Plex, earning him Ozark Region Swimmer of the Year award.

The cast list for Griffin Theater's production of 42nd Street is now available

Vianney's annual Lenten Blood Drive will be this Thursday, Feb. 28th, from 8:am until 1:30p.m.

Due to pending, severe, winter weather, St. John Vianney High School will be closed on Thursday, February 21st. Some events have been rescheduled

Incoming freshmen need an updated physical, and part of the form requires parents to read through information related to concussions. That information is available here.

St. John Vianney High School is PROUD to announce that Paul Day has agreed to become the next Head Football Coach of the Vianney Golden Griffins.

Jack Lyons received the Distinguished Achievement for Excellence in Science Award from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Vianney students were featured in a KSDK story covering local opinions of Pope Benedict's upcoming resignation.

The winter production of Griffin Theatre, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, had a successful run on January 31 to February 3 in the Activity Center.

Come get your Griffin Gear this Saturday morning from 11 am - 1 pm!

Vianney alum Erik Ustruck re-signed with professional soccer club Orlando City.

Vianney participated in the Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout downtown, bringing the entire student body to watch the basketball Griffins take down Lindbergh, 37-8.

Sean O'Brien named Athlete of the Week and finalist for the McDonald's High School All-Star Game.

Sean and Patrick McVey, twin wrestlers at Vianney, are featured on KSDK Channel 5 News.

Science teachers and students from Vianney were asked to judge the St. Gerard Science Fair for 3rd-5th graders.

Students, Faculty and Staff were honored at the annual Marianist Awards Assembly, which featured seven of the 10 major award winnners being on the Swim Team!

Students from St. John Vianney will display their artwork this weekend in the Archdiocesan Student Art Exhibit at South County Mall.

St. John Vianney Wrestling painted it pink Wednesday at their "Take Down Against Cancer". Check out the full story, as well as coverage by KMOV News 4.

The newly-formed Vianney Robotics club competed in a qualifying round of the Missouri FIRST Technology challenge last weekend.

Vianney raised more than $7,000 to benefit cancer patients through its 4th annual Paint it Pink basketball game.

Missouri state high school football and basketball officials have the opportunity each season to recognize student hosts who perform exceptionally well in welcoming officials and opposing teams, answering questions and helping ensure well-run contests. Vianney is proud to have received an exceptional number of kudos from officials.

Vianney is proud to recognize senior Brendan Keller as the winner of the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Model of Justice Award.

Vianney basketball coach Kevin Walsh was featured Dec. 27 in a story on KSDK Channel 5.

Vianney is proud to have a number of Griffins named to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch All Metro teams for the fall 2012 season.

Vianney's Student Council, or "StuCo," is spreading holiday cheer with its annual 12 Days of Christmas festivities.

Vianney is proud to recognize junior Jack Lyons as recipient of the Distinguished Achievement in Science Award for 2012-2013.

Griffins, staff and parents stepped up to give the gift of life at our Advent Blood Drive Dec. 11.

The Vianney basketball team snared the championship of the Fox Tournament, dominating O'Fallon Christian High School 72-41.

The new Vianney Robotics Team currently is working on their robot and program in preparation for competition.

Junior running back Markel Smith was named to the All-State First Team by the coaches' association.

Vianney is proud to recognize Coach Kevin Walsh on his 200th win as our varsity basketball coach.

Three members of the Class of 2014 were selected as winners of the Annual Catholic Appeal essay contest.

Members of the Class of 2012 returned to Vianney Nov. 21 for a free lunch and a chance to pick up their yearbooks.

Griffins filled baby bottles with cash to help support the Thrive ultrasound van.

Every member of the Vianney faculty and staff has made a contribution to our annual fundraiser.

Griffins Matt Brown and Jack Klages signed letters of intent Nov. 14 to play baseball for the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri - Columbia, respectively. Brad Woodson signed Nov. 16 to play basketball for the University of Central Missouri.

Mr. Scott McGuire, a dedicated volunteer and father of a Vianney senior, and Mr. Charlie Walsh, a long-time Vianney teacher, were honored Nov. 13 at the annual Father-Son Banquet.

Freshman Nick Alexander earned a third place finish in the 100 meter backstroke and an 8th place in the 200 meter individual medley at the State Championship meet Nov. 10.

Vianney was pleased to welcome hundreds of prospective students and their families for Open House Nov. 4.

Vianney students had the opportunity to tour an ultrasound-equipped van and to see first-hand a tool of the pro-life movement in St. Louis.

Vianney was honored to welcome St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson as celebrant of our All Saints Day Mass.

The 200 medley swim relay and cross country runner Eddie Albarran have qualified for state competition.

The football Griffins delivered a big win for fans at homecoming, nailing a 40-21 victory over Fort Zumwalt South.

Vianney was pleased to welcome back members of the State Champion soccer teams from 1982 and 1992.

The football team volunteered their Saturday to wash cars to benefit the Down Syndrome Society of Greater St. Louis.

Four Griffins recently were chosen for the year-long Youth Leadership St. Louis program.

Join us at Vianney Oct. 19 for Homecoming festivities!

Incarnate Word School was the big winner at Vianney's annual Academic Decathlon competition for middle school students Oct. 8.

The Griffin Swimming and Diving team furthered the season's success with a solid third place finish at the Rockwood Summit Invitational.

More than 40 Vianney students participated in a prayer vigil Sept. 27 at Planned Parenthood in St. Louis.

Vianney welcomed more than 630 Catholic elementary school teachers Sept. 28 for the fifth installment of our Academic Speaker Series.

Vianney students raised nearly $700 to benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer.

Freshman swimming dynamo Nick Alexander has been named "Athlete of the Week" by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Vianney is pleased to announce that senior Ryan Murphy has been named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

The academic program at Vianney has been ranked among the top 50 at Catholic high schools across the country.

Vianney hoopsters serve dinner at Hope Lodge, and members of Vianney's soccer and swimming and diving teams help with the Special Needs Soccer Association.

A note from a fellow Catholic who encountered our boys in a restaurant made for a great start to the week.

Freshman Nick Alexander is the first member of the Griffin Swimming and Diving Team in 25 years to qualify for state competition in three events.

Vianney cross country and swim relay records were crushed over the weekend as Griffins took on tough competition.

Vianney was pleased to welcome Griffins and their grandparents for the 2012 Grandparents' Mass Sept. 9.

The fall Honors Convocation recognized scores of Vianney students for their achievements during spring semester 2012.

Vianney parents and students are encouraged to attend these free on-campus events Sept. 12 and Sept. 20.

Vianney is pleased to welcome Ms. Molly Walsh as the new Director of Constituent Relations.

Following a great season-opener, junior Markel Smith is named a Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week.

The Vianney swimmers and divers broke four school records at their first meet, and will be sending at least two to state competition.

Vianney dives into Google Apps for 2012-2013 school year.

Senior Mike Witwer recently earned the rank of Captain in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol.

The Griffins emerged victorious over Francis Howell North 39-20.

Link Crew upperclassmen help new Griffins learn the ropes.

Important physical upgrades set the stage for a great new school year at Vianney.

Vianney teachers were involved in two days of intensive and lively training to jump-start the new school year.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named Vianney a finalist for large-school Athletic Program of the Year.

Congratulations to baseball players Teddy Rule, Matt Brown and Petey Spradlin!

Seven students plus chaperones visited Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and Switzerland.

The heavyweight was 39-11 his senior season.

The camp helps the newest Griffins get ready for Vianney life.

Kevin Henschel and Ryan Garside snagged an impressive finish at the state championship meet.

Members of the Class of 2013 have spent two weeks volunteering at agencies across the St. Louis area.

Vianney marked its 52nd commencement on May 19.

Some 350 underclassmen gave back to St. Louis on May 15 as part of the third annual service day sponsored by the Vatterott Foundation.

Zakary Krekeler is valedictorian of the Class of 2012. Paul Scheipeter and Josh Giegling are salutatorians.