SHANAHAN NEWS
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End of Year Testing ScheduleBest of luck to students as they prepare for final assessments. This is their opportunity to demonstrate all they have learned this year. Please review the End of Year Testing Schedule for more details regarding special schedules and early dismissals on exam days.
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Thank You to Bishop Shanahan
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Bishop Shanahan Wins PA Governor's STEM Regional Competition
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Congratulations to the Bishop Shanahan High School STEM Team on their Grand Championship at The PA Governor’s STEM Regional Competition! This annual STEM competition challenges teams to answer needs of Pennsylvanians, while also exploring STEM careers and developing communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills. This year’s theme is “Improving Pennsylvania Through STEM.” Bishop Shanahan won the completion with its project – CASS –Computerized Autonomous Suppressant System.
CASS can be used to replace existing means of fire suppression, which typically cause more damage than the fire itself, through the utilization of a safe, chemical powder suppressant. The official presentation team was comprised of a group of Bishop Shanahan High School seniors: Brendan Pappas, James Spaulding, Evelyn Snyder, Gabriel Nichols and Catherine Flick, and faculty advisor John P. Janasik, PhD. |
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Cheerleading Tryouts on 5/23 & 5/24
Cheer tryouts for current 9,10,11 graders will be held on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24th from 6 to 8 PM in the Main Gym. You must attend both sessions! Contact Mrs. Riccardo with any questions @ nriccardo@shanahan.org |
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Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade
Thank you to all of the students of the BSHS Liturgical Choir and all those who came out to the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade this past weekend as we honored Sister Maureen! Sister Maureen L. McDermott IHM PhD, BSHS Principal (2001- 2015), and Chief Academic Officer and Superintendent of Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (2015 - 2021), was honored posthumously at the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 13th as part of the St. Patrick's Ring of Honor. The Ring of Honor recognizes those who have given exemplary service in and to the Irish Community of the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. Prior to the parade, Mass was celebrated at Saint Patrick Church. The Bishop Shanahan Liturgical Ensemble was invited to join with the Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band to provide the music for the Mass. |
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#STEM and M&Ms
The BSHS STEM Pathways class has started their work on constructing a machine that will sort M&Ms by color. Their first step is to design and construct the outer workings of the machine from cardboard. |
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Chester County Science Research Competition
BSHS students recently competed in the Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC). The CCSRC is dedicated to encouraging, supporting and developing scientific inquiry and discovery through individual and team science projects conducted by elementary, middle, and high school students. The CCSRC helps students' understanding and accomplishments in science and technology, and will prepare them to become the leaders of tomorrow as well as successful citizens in our technologically advancing society. Way to go, Eagles! |
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World Affairs Club at Global Economic Forum
The BSHS Global Affairs Club recently attended the 2022 Global Economic Forum hosted by the World Affairs Council in Philadelphia. The forum is a high school simulation program focused on the creation, presentation, and marketing of policy solutions to pressing issues facing the global community. In school-based groups, students compete with their peers for fictitious funding from the World Bank. Students create policy proposals prior to attending the program and present these solutions to a panel of judges who ultimately award the fictitious funding to the best policy solution paired with the strongest presentation from student delegates. Shanahan students were assigned the regions of Northern Africa and the Middle East, with Education Equality as their committee. |
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Battle of the Bands
BSHS recently hosted the Battle of the Bands Show Case. The show was hosted by Student Council President, Jack Boncek, and Senior Class Officer, Ella McGrory. The show consisted of ten acts, with all proceeds going to Shanahan's tuition assistance fund. Thank you to all of the performers for sharing their talents, to everyone who came out to cheer them on, and to the supporters of the raffle baskets! Photos by Teresa Englehardt '22 |
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Vote in Viewer's Choice Art Contest
Be sure to cast your vote HERE for Shanahan students as part of the Wharton Esherick Museum's Viewer's Choice contest. The print with the most "likes" will receive a prize and be voted into the show by YOU! Voting runs through March 9th at 5PM. BSHS students include:
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Ash Wednesday Liturgy
The BSHS community gathered together on March 2nd to celebrate the Ash Wednesday Liturgy. In his homily, Fr. Donia reminded us that ashes are not a decoration, but a declaration that we are human, that we are sinners, and that we have work to do! |
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Academic Bowl Finishes Season Strong
Congratulations to the BSHS Academic Bowl, its varsity team, and its seniors of Grace Watson, Marissa London, Mollie Naugle, and Gabriel Nichols. The varsity team had a great season, finishing in 8th place overall in Chester County. At their most recent competition, they made it to the second round of the semifinals, defeating Phoenixville High School and Devon Prep in the first round. |
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Forensics Team Update
The BSHS Forensics Team recently competed in the Forensics University Spring Classic Tournament. Mary Kate Delaney placed third in Varsity Humorous Interpretation; and Gabriella Palmer placed first in Varsity Dramatic Interpretation, Varsity Poetry, and Varsity Prose, and fourth in Varsity Program Oral Interpretation. The Forensics Team hopes to continue their winning streak as they move to compete in the National Qualifying Tournament in two weeks! Congrats and keep it going, Eagles! |
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Corporal Works of Mercy Olympics
One of Father Chiriaco's theology classes recently held its annual Corporal Works of Mercy Olympics. Students were challenged to act out the Corporal Works of Mercy while collaborating with their peers in teams of three, while striving to defeat the best time frame. |
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Now Hiring: Coaches!
Bishop Shanahan High School is now hiring for several coaching positions! Join our winning teams and submit your resume to rreidinger@shanahan.org! Positions include:
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Academic Bowl Update
On February 25, the BSHS Academic Bowl compete to advance to the final round of the Chester County Academic Competition! They will battle it out against 21 other schools from across Chester County. We’re so proud of our team and wish them the best of luck in semi-finals! |
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DECA at States
Congratulations to the BSHS DECA chapter for their performance at the State Career Development Conference. Amelia McDermott earned a medal for the highest role-play score in Food Marketing Services, as did Marissa Iafolla in Human Resource Management. Riley Forde and Elizabeth Wolfe earned 2nd Place for their Integrated Marketing Campaign. Julia Vito and Evie Snyder won 1st Place in their event, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making, and also earned a medal for a top test score, which gave them both scholarships. The entire BSHS DECA chapter was also acknowledged at States for completing the PA DECA Plan of Action. Way to go, Eagles! |
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All Catholic Band Festival
Congratulations to the following BSHS Fine Arts Department students who performed at the prestigious All Catholic Band Festival this past weekend: Leah Baker, Grace Della Porta, Joseph Detweiler, Avery Fetchko, Samantha Herb, Christopher Keating, Teagan O'Donovan, James Pawlowski, Vivian Schaffer, Kiera Walsh, Matthew Waterman, and Cecilia Wible. |
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2nd Quarter Honor Roll Report
BSHS has announced the Second Quarter Honor Roll Report! Congratulations to all of these studious young men and women for their commitment to academic rigor and excellence at Bishop Shanahan High School. |
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Course Selections
Your student is about to engage in the course selection process for the 2022-2023 academic year. Your role as parent or guardian and primary educator during this process is to guide your student on a path of study that will cultivate their talents and intellectual curiosities, and prepare them for success in post-secondary study, citizenship, and career. |
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Carnevale
BSHS Italian language classes prepared for Carnevale by making masks to be displayed in the main hall! Students, faculty, and staff then had the opportunity to vote for their favorite design! |
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King & Queen of Hearts
Each St. Valentine's Day, BSHS faculty, staff, and seniors nominate two senior students as "King and Queen of Hearts." This award acknowledges these students as those who exhibit the virtue of charity through their actions of kindness, generosity, and faithfulness. |
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Chester County Food Bank Donation
Canned good collected during Catholic Schools Week were donated to the Chester County Food Bank! Theresa Tomasicchio '22, Melissa Eaglehouse '23, and Grace Breslin '25 transported the 547 pounds of food! CCFB shared their thanks with our whole community and expressed their gratitude for donations like these! |
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District & Regional Choir
Congratulations to Ryan O’Neill ‘22 and Maria DiMeo ‘24 who qualified for and competed in District 12 against over 30 high schools! Ryan advanced to Regionals against more than 55 high schools and ranked into the Regional Choir. Congratulations, Ryan and Maria, we are so proud of you both! |
