Power Memorial Academy
| Power Memorial Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
161 West 61st Street , 10023 | |
| Coordinates | 40°46′17.53″N 73°59′9.33″W / 40.7715361°N 73.9859250°W |
| Information | |
| Type | |
| Motto | Pro Christo Rege |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Established | September 1931 |
| Status | closed |
| Closed | June 1984 |
| Oversight | Archdiocese of New York |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Campus | urban |
| Colors | Purple, gold, silver and red |
| Athletics conference | Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Affiliation | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Website | powermemorialacademyalumniassociation.com |
Power Memorial Academy (PMA) was an all-boys Catholic high school located in the Manhattan borough of New York City that operated from 1931 through 1984. It was a basketball powerhouse, producing several NBA players including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Len Elmore, Mario Elie, Chris Mullin, 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".