Posted May 15, 2019

The archdiocesan all-girls high school and Philadelphia’s largest college, located just blocks apart, agreed to a program May 9 in which eligible Hallahan students can earn a two-year college degree. Read all about the “100 Steps” initiative here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Signing the agreement for a dual course of study between John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School and Community College of Philadelphia May 9 in Center City Philadelphia are, from left: Judith Gay, vice president of CCP; Denise Kassekert, president of Hallahan; Donald Guy Generals, president of CCP; and Sister Maureen McDermott, I.H.M., superintendent of secondary schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education. Also present at far left is Irene Horstmann Hannan, CEO of Faith in the Future Foundation, and Hallahan students at rear. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

  • Denise Kassekert, president of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School addresses Donald Guy Generals, president of Community College of Philadelphia, during the signing ceremony May 9 at Hallahan.

  • Students bow their heads in prayer.

  • Donald Guy Generals, president of Community College of Philadelphia, speaks during the signing ceremony.

  • Hallahan students pledge allegiance to the flag during the civil ceremony to sign the agreement between their school and Community College of Philadelphia.

  • Hallahan freshman student Kimberly Marti tells why she is grateful for the new partnership and to be part of the Hallahan community.