St. Mary opened her doors in 1897; St. Vincent followed suit in 1907. And Akron, Ohio's first two Catholic schools merged to form SVSM in 1972. Private. Coed. Catholic. 15 North Maple Street. With a credo steeped in the holistic development of its young people, this four-year college preparatory institution boasts a decorated academic tradition. In 2008 alone: * 6 National Merit Scholars * $8 million in scholarships and grants received by the graduating class * A 98% enrollment rate in four-year colleges On the school logo, a cross symbolizes the religious foundation. A torch h ...