People and Events
Cheltenham school event thanks teachers, raises money
Current and former students of Presentation B.V.M. School in Cheltenham donated $1 to buy a "Thank a Teacher Apple." Each paper red apple thanks teachers past and present and helps fund the school library.
King of Prussia school aided by AOH for food drive
The local Ancient Order of Hibernians helped Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia in early April to retrieve the canned goods donated by the community and collected by the school's students.
Shanahan High School forensics team goes far at states
Fourteen members of the Bishop Shanahan public speaking team finished among the best in Pennsylvania during a competition last month. Two students were named state champions.
University students help families in Habitat for Humanity project
Students from Holy Family University and the University of Pennsylvania teamed up March 16 to build children’s swing sets and restore furniture for families in a day-long event of service dedicated to Habitat for humanity.
Roman Catholic’s mock trial team finishes 2nd in Pa.
The Cahillites competed against 326 teams in Pennsylvania before losing a 5-4 decision to Altoona Area High School in the state tournament finals March 30 in Harrisburg.
St. Basil’s students learn about Latin America at U Penn forum
Six St. Basil's seniors studied Latin America in international relations by analyzing the region from an economic, political and cultural perspective, part of the University of Pennsylvania International Relations Conference.
Roman baseball standouts commit to Division III colleges
Kyle Rogalski and Joe Myers, pitcher and shortstop, respectively, for Roman Catholic High School, will sign letters of intent to play baseball at two colleges in the Middle Atlantic Conference.
St. Hubert’s student wins poetry contest
Sarah Smolnicki of St. Hubert High School won first place, and was the only winner from a Catholic school, in the Ryerss Museum and Library Poetry Contest.
Photo of the day
Pope Francis walks with children during a meeting with Malta's President George Abela, left, during a private audience at the Vatican March 21. (CNS photo/Evandro Inetti, pool)
Aston students learn about healthy eating at home and school
During an activity March 14, seventh-grade students of St. Francis de Sales School in Aston planned and prepared a meal based on recommendations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The students also created informational displays of the nutritional value of the meal.