On Saturday Febuary 3rd Aubrey Davila '26, Nicole, Bagniewska '24, Lily Mackin '25, and Bridget Comas '25 were a vital part to the All Catholic Chorus. At the banquet they received certificates and pins for thier dedication to their achievements and studies in vocal performance.
The St. Katharine Drexel Shrine hosted an essay contest in December, which received 234 submissions. We are so proud to share that our very own Campbell McClusky's essay won the contest! Campbell is the very first recipient of the Drexel Shrine Mission Award! She was honored during Mass at the Cathedral. We are so proud of Campbell!!
After a nearly two-year hiatus, Kiara Santos gathered with a group of five others to put out the publication again. The 22-year-old communications student was asked to lead the effort and she did.
Two ninth and two tenth grade classes benefited from the expertise of professional actors during the week of January 24th. Paul Harrold and Bill LeDent from the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater enthusiastically shared their knowledge and skills with the students.
Assistant Principal Kathleen Radebaugh met with grades 9-11 in the auditorium to introduce them to the Course Selection process for their rosters next year.
Dave Livewell is a poet, recipient of the T.S. Eliot Award, finalist for the Anthony Hecht Prize, and has been awarded fellowships by the state of New Jersey for poetry. He will be coming to read to the students, and I am about to broach the possibility of him visiting some classrooms.