Cardinal O'Hara High School (Springfield, Pennsylvania)

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Administration

Presidents

The 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-  : Mr. Thomas Fertal

Principals

The principal was originally the top administrator in the school. In 1993, this shifted when the presidency was introduced. Since then, the principal has handled the day-to-day operation 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-  : Mrs. Eileen Vice

Student life

There are numerous activities and clubs:

  • Band (Marching Band, Pit Band, and Concert & Jazz Band)
  • Big Buddy
  • Blue Haze
  • Cappies
  • Chester Rescue Mission
  • Choir
  • Color Guard
  • Community Service Corps (CSC)
  • Delco Hi-Q
  • Divine Providence
  • Film Club
  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  • Genesis
  • Golden Touch
  • Interact Club
  • Lion Ambassadors
  • Marketing Club
  • Mock Trial
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Newspaper (O'Herald)
  • Respect Life Group
  • Robotics
  • Rosary Club
  • Sandwich Club
  • Stage Crew
  • Student Council
  • Tech Club
  • Television Crew (WCOH)
  • Theatre
  • World Affairs
  • Yearbook (Coeur de Lion)

Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey (2010 Pennsylvania Class AAA State Champions)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Rugby
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Notable alumni

See also

References

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