Honoring & Celebrating the
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2021, honoring their hard work, sacrifices, and significant achievements
over the past four years of their high school career at BSHS!
over the past four years of their high school career at BSHS!
Where are You Headed, Class of 2021!?
Congratulations to the BSHS Class of 2021! We are so proud of our future graduates and want to share your accomplishments with everyone in our community! Please send a picture wearing your intended college's spirit wear or even holding your acceptance letter to social@shanahan.org. We'll share these photos on Shanahan's social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and on this webpage over the upcoming weeks!
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
BSHS proudly announces the Class of 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian: John Porter and Cara Wankmiller!
Senior Celebration
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On Friday, May 21st, the BSHS Class of 2021 gathered together at the Senior Celebration held at the Presidential in Norristown! We hope that everyone had a fun evening! Congratulations to all, including the Senior Celebration Court and the Senior Celebration King & Queen: Justin Rachfalski and Erin Field!
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Baccalaureate Masses
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Congratulations to the BSHS Class of 2021 who celebrated the beautiful Baccalaureate Mass on Wednesday, June 9th at St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown. The Shanahan community was honored by the presence of The Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, D.D. who was the main celebrant. The Archbishop shared important messages with the Class of 2021 to be grateful, to be hopeful, to be faithful, and to NEVER underestimate the power of the spirit of God moving in us, through us, and despite us. God bless you, soon-to-be graduates!!
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Car Parade
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Congratulations again to the newest graduates of Bishop
Shanahan High School, the Class of 2021! On Thursday, they prepared for graduation day by celebrating with senior yard signs and later at the Car Parade! Students and families decorated their cars and were cheered on by the faculty, staff, and administration as they drove through the car loop at BSHS. It was so much fun - nicely done, Class of 2021! |
Commencement Ceremony
Bishop Shanahan High School held its commencement exercises on Friday, June 11th at 10:00 AM in the BSHS auditorium, paying tribute to the Class of 2021. This year’s graduating class includes 258 students, all of whom were accepted to four-year colleges including the University of Notre Dame, Drexel University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Old Dominion University. The class also received more than $41,000,000 in total college scholarships, of which 30 were full tuition scholarships, and 92 were presidential scholarships. Sister Maureen Lawrence McDermott, IHM, Ph.D., the Chief Academic Officer and Superintendent of Secondary Schools, presided over the graduation ceremony.
John C. Porter, who will be attending the University of South Carolina, was the valedictorian. Cara Wankmiller, who will be attending the University of Notre Dame, was the salutatorian. During his speech, John encouraged his classmates, “You have shown resilience and determination in maintaining a sense of fraternity and fellowship this year. You have made your mark in these halls and I cannot wait to see what you accomplish in the future.”
Also at the commencement exercises, the Shanahan Medal was presented to Bishop Shanahan High School faculty, staff, and administration. This medal is awarded annually to a person or group of persons whose service, commitment, and dedication to Catholic education deserve recognition and gratitude.
John C. Porter, who will be attending the University of South Carolina, was the valedictorian. Cara Wankmiller, who will be attending the University of Notre Dame, was the salutatorian. During his speech, John encouraged his classmates, “You have shown resilience and determination in maintaining a sense of fraternity and fellowship this year. You have made your mark in these halls and I cannot wait to see what you accomplish in the future.”
Also at the commencement exercises, the Shanahan Medal was presented to Bishop Shanahan High School faculty, staff, and administration. This medal is awarded annually to a person or group of persons whose service, commitment, and dedication to Catholic education deserve recognition and gratitude.
The Class of 2021, By the Numbers:
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100% College Acceptance Rate
$41,578,720 in Total Scholarships 30 Full Scholarships 92 Presidential Scholarships |
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