Bishop McDevitt High School (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
| Bishop McDevitt High School | |
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| Address | |
| 2200 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, (Dauphin County), 17103  United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°16′13″N 76°51′20″W / 40.27028°N 76.85556°WCoordinates: 40°16′13″N 76°51′20″W / 40.27028°N 76.85556°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Religione Sapientia Colitur (In Religion's Garden Grows Wisdom) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1918 |
| Principal | Sister Mary Anne Bednar, I.H.M |
| Vice principal | Joseph Chiara |
| Chaplain | Fr. Raymond LaVoie |
| Faculty | 60 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 842 (2008) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Old Gold |
| Nickname | McD |
| Team name | Crusaders |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | 'The Twin Towers' |
| Yearbook | 'Pridwen' |
| Tuition | $4,425 |
| Director of Studies | Daniel Phillips |
| Director of Students | Robert Frey |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Leonard |
| Athletic Director | Tom Mealy |
| Website | www.bishopmcdevitt.org |
Bishop McDevitt High School is a private, coeducational Catholic high school of the Diocese of Harrisburg, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The school was founded in 1918 and renamed in 1957 to honor the memory of the Most Reverend Philip R. McDevitt, fourth bishop of Harrisburg and founder of the school.[2] The current school is a Neo-Gothic structure, built in 1930, and was originally known as Harrisburg Catholic High School.[3] Bishop McDevitt has an enrollment of over 850 students in grades 9th through 12th and around 60 full-time faculty.[4]
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[edit] Mission Statement
Bishop McDevitt High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory, coeducational school located within the Diocese of Harrisburg, encompasses students of diverse intellectual, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds. Bishop McDevitt strives to nurture the whole person by promoting a quality education rooted in Gospel values and creating a challenging academic environment. The school community aspires to graduate well-rounded Christian men and women committed to living moral lives of holiness, integrity, justice, and responsible citizenship.
[edit] Alma Mater
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Hail to thee our Gold and Blue; May the memory of your counsel Keep our hearts serene and true.
Hail, your noble towers rearing Upward to God’s holy throne, Signifying truth and science Of eternal wisdom born.
May your precepts fill this great land, Let them reach unto the sky. Lead your children on to heaven; Hail to thee, McDevitt High.
[edit] Athletics
Bishop McDevitt is a part of PIAA District III. McDevitt is known for its athletics especially the football team. Other sports at McDevitt include: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Coed Cross Country, Coed Track & Field, Coed Golf, Field Hockey, Boys & Girls Tennis, Wrestling, Coed Swimming, Coed Bowling, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse.
- 1995 State AA Football Champions
- 2009 State AA Boys Track & Field Champions
- 2010 District 3 Football Champions and State Runner-up
- 2011 District 3 AA Girls Track & Field Champions
[edit] Notable alumni
- Ursula Abbott (1994) - supporting roles in television (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and film (Chapter 27)
- Michael Behe (1969) - an American biochemist and one of the leading intelligent design advocates.
- Margaret Carlson, née Bresnahan (c:a 1962) - journalist
- Don Falcone (1976) - American musician
- Jeremy McCarter (1994) - Broadway drama critic for New York magazine, now culture editor for NEWSWEEK
- LeRon McCoy (2000) - NFL wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers
- LeSean McCoy (2006) - NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Jaimie Thomas (2004) - NFL offensive lineman Indianapolis Colts
- Aaron Berry (2006) - NFL cornerback Detroit Lions
- Steven Pasquale (1995) - actor, Sean Garrity on FX's Rescue Me and star of Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
- Stephen R. Reed (1967) - longest serving Mayor of Harrisburg
- Ricky Watters (1987) - former Philadelphia Eagles NFL running back
[edit] References
- ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". http://www.css-msa.org/search.php/. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- ^ "History of Bishop McDevitt". Bishop McDevitt High School. 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-08-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20060819095225/http://www.bishopmcdevitt.org/departments/history.htm. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
- ^ City of Harrisburg (2002). "Harrisburg Visitor's Guide: City Wide Sights". harrisburgpa.gov/. Archived from the original on 2007-03-14. http://web.archive.org/web/20070314153618/http://www.harrisburgpa.gov/visitors/centerCity/centralBusiness2.html. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
- ^ Private School Review (2006). "Bishop McDevitt High School profile". privateschoolreview.com/. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/23124. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
