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Cardinal O'Hara High School is a coeducational Catholic high school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school is named after John Francis O'Hara who was Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1951 to 1960. It is located in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, and was officially opened for the first time in 1963.
| Cardinal O'Hara High School | |
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| Address | |
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1701 South Sproul Road , , 19064 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°57′17″N 75°21′8″W / 39.95472°N 75.35222°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Ipsam sequens non devias (Following her, you will not go astray) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1963 |
| President | Mike Connor |
| Principal | Eileen Murphy |
| Chaplain | Rev. August Tagneletti |
| Teaching staff | 41.4 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 829[2] (2019–2020) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.0[2] |
| Color(s) | Cardinal Red and Navy Blue |
| Slogan | Pride, Excellence, Tradition |
| Song | "Alma Mater" |
| Athletics conference | Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) |
| Mascot | The Lion |
| Team name | The Lions |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | The O'Herald |
| Yearbook | Coeur de Lion |
| Tuition | $10,800 |
| Television Station | WCOH (Wake-Up Cardinal O'Hara) |
| Website | http://www.cohs.com |
History
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In 2018 the O'Hara campus began temporarily housing students from Our Lady of the Angels Regional School as that campus had experienced a fire.[3]
Administration
editPresidents
editThe position of president was established in 1993 for all archdiocesan high schools. The president is responsible for financial operations, facilities issues, fund raising, alumni relations, and external affairs.
- 1993-2001: Rev. Joseph P. McFadden
- 2001-2014: Dr. William J. McCusker
- 2014-2017: Mr. Thomas Fertal
- 2017-2020: Mr. Gerald DeFruscio
- 2021-present times: Mr. Mike Connor
Principals
editSince the establishment of the position of President in 1993, the principal's duties are concentrated on the day-to-day operations of the school.
- 1963-1969: Rev. Paul P. Maloney
- 1969-1971: Rev. Joseph C. McCloskey
- 1971-1980: Rev. James E. Mortimer
- 1980-1988: Rev. Philip J. Cribben
- 1988-1993: Rev. Joseph J. McLaughlin
- 1993-2001: Dr. William J. McCusker
- 2001-2004: Rev. Michael O'Malley
- 2004-2007: Mr. William J. Miles
- 2007-2010: Mr. George Stratts
- 2010-2013: Mrs. Marie Rogai
- 2014-2015: Mr. Peter Balzano
- 2015-pres: Ms. Eileen Murphy
Student life
edit| Big Buddy | Band (Marching Band, Pit Band, and Concert & Jazz Band) | Rosary Club | |
| Blue Haze | Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) | Sandwich Club | |
| Cappies | Genesis | Stage Crew | |
| Chester Rescue Mission | Golden Touch | Student Council | |
| Choir | Lion Ambassadors | Tech Club | |
| Color Guard | Marketing Club | Television Crew (WCOH) ("T.V. Crew") | |
| Community Service Corps (CSC) | Mini-THON (Danny Hammond Dance Marathon or DHDM) | World Affairs | |
| Delco Hi-Q | National Honor Society (NHS) | Yearbook (Coeur de Lion) | |
| Divine Providence | Newspaper (O'Herald) | Debate and Speech Club | |
| Film Club | Respect Life Group | Tabletop Games Club | |
| eSports | Robotics |
Athletics
edit| Baseball | Football | Swimming (Boys/Girls) | Volleyball |
| Basketball (Boys/Girls) | Golf | Tennis (Boys/Girls) | |
| Bowling (Boys/Girls) | Ice Hockey | Indoor Track (Boys/Girls) | |
| Cheerleading | Lacrosse (Boys/Girls) | Outdoor Track (Boys/Girls) | |
| Cross Country (Boys/Girls) | Soccer | Rugby | |
| Field Hockey | Softball | Ultimate Frisbee |
Notable alumni
editSports
edit- Corey "Philly" Brown, NFL football player
- Kristen "Ace" Clement, former NCAA basketball player
- Don Clune, former NFL football player
- Joey Crawford, retired NBA referee
- Tim Donaghy, ex-NBA referee
- Gerald Feehery, retired NFL football player
- Theresa Grentz, basketball player, member of Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
- Anthony Heygood, former NFL football player
- Tom Ingelsby, former NBA player
- Kevin Jones, NFL football player
- Tom Savage, NFL football player, quarterback of Houston Texans
- Anthony Walters, NFL football player
- Natasha Cloud, WNBA Player for the Phoenix mercury
Entertainment/TV/Film
edit- Mark Matkevich, stage, film, and television actor and artist
Military /Government/Religious
edit- Bill Adolph, member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Michael Francis Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, former Bishop of Raleigh[4]
- Joe Hackett, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 161 from 2011 to 2015
- Ronald T. Kadish, retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General
- Julia Keleher Secretary of Education in Puerto Rico and writer
- Tom Killion, member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Samuel Paparo, 64th commander, United States Pacific Fleet (2021-present)
- Joe Sestak, member of US House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on 2009-09-17. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- ^ a b c "CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL". Search for Private Schools. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Tustin, Kevin (2018-09-05). "'Angels' head to O'Hara to start year after fire". Delco Times. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ Pellerano, Angela (October 5, 2016). "New bishop to celebrate Mass for the first time in Arlington". www.arlingtondiocese.org. Retrieved November 8, 2016.