Power Memorial Academy

Power Memorial Academy
Address
Map
161 West 61st Street

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10023

Coordinates40°46′17.53″N 73°59′9.33″W / 40.7715361°N 73.9859250°W / 40.7715361; -73.9859250
Information
School typePrivate Catholic High school
MottoPro Christo Rege
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic Church
Founded1931
Statusclosed
ClosedJune 1984
OversightArchdiocese of New York
Grades912
GenderBoys
Number of students750
Campusurban
Color(s)Purple, gold, silver and red
       
Athletics conferenceCatholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA)
AffiliationCongregation of Christian Brothers
Websitepowermemorialacademyalumniassociation.com
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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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