FATHER JUDGE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS Volume: 59 Number: 1
Fall Issue
Crusaders Represent on Philly Pheud
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Renovations Galore at Judge
By Staff Writer
By Stephen Dooner ’15
On September 14, 2013 Father Judge was represented on Fr. Judge on Philadelphia’s hottest new game show “Philly Pheud” with host Mike Missanelli. Senior Conner Sharp and teacher Mr. Mike Campellone held their own as teachers and students from Judge, La Salle, Holy Ghost, and Villa Joseph Marie versed each other in a family fued style matchup that pitted the students against the teachers.
What does the word newness indicate? Apparently, at Father Judge, it indicates change for the better! As our school embarks upon the quest of an upcoming year, we have the privilege of encountering a variety of advancements. During the summer, faculty and staff members devoted their time and effort into making our school a more welcoming environment. Several renovation projects went into effect, guaranteeing students that Father Judge will thrive greatly during the new year. The student lockers have been repaired and refurbished, new ceilings and lights have been installed in the cafeteria and faculty dining room, and
The students pulled out the win against the teachers. The event was televised on Saturday, September 17.
You can see the entire show on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xxFpD4n87IE.
Meet our new Campus Minister, Mr. Dominick By Ryan Dooner ’15 Over the summer, students and faculty of Father Judge learned that Father Joe Wisniewski, our former campus minister, would be leaving the Father Judge community to return to ministry duties as a parish priest in Wilmington, Delaware. Therefore, our school has assigned a new campus minister, Mr. Dominick, who promises to continue to spread the inspiration and enthusiasm that Father Wiz brought to the ministry office. Mr. Dominick, who currently lives in Bucks
County, PA, is a LaSalle High School graduate who later went on to attend the University of Dayton, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and his Master’s degree in Education. Since then, he has taught freshman theology at a high school in Indianapolis, which has prepared him for his new position as Campus Minister in which he will assist in retreats, masses, services, spiritual direction and guidance. Mr. Dominick says that “the welcoming support of the students and faculty” has helped him acclimate to our
2013-2014 Executive Student Council Congratulations to the 2013-2014 School Year Student Council.
school and that, in the future; he “hopes to bring more service opportunities that will spark students’ interest in joining the ministry.” We wish Mr. Dominick the best of luck and have complete confidence that he will succeed in his new position.
Left to right: Secretary of Affairs: Michael Gibson ’14, Vice President: Vincent DeTorro ’14, President: Connor Sharp ’14 and Secretary of Assembly: Robert Elwell ’14
MS Bike Ride By Andrew Weicker ’14 On Saturday, September 28th, a bus filled with 43 Father Judge students left from school at 5:30AM to head to Egg Harbor, New Jersey for the day. Beginning that day was the City to Shore MS Bike Ride, which the students attended to help cheer on Mr. Cahill, as he rode for the entire first day, while also knocking off most of their community service hours. The students all helped prepare the quick meals and drinks for the riders at Mr.Cahill's family's rest stop: Weekend with
Bernie B and Sherri McG (ran by Friends of Bernie B and Sherri McG, which is the 11th largest team in the ride), along with cheering the riders on by yelling words of encouragement as the riders approached the rest stop and departed to continue their journey on to Ocean City. The Bike to the Shore is the 2nd largest MS race in the entire country, with over 8,000 bikers participating in this two day event. In order to ride in the event the bikers must have raised money for the foundation: $5,425 was raised by Mr. Cahill alone, $15,745
the Crusader Shop has been relocated to the school cafeteria which makes it more accessible to students. In addition, the former study hall has been transformed into a new technology and conference center and the entire school has been repainted. These renovations are only a few of the many advancements Father Judge has undergone over the summer. A new STEM Center has been established in our school, making Judge the first high school to offer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The faculty and staff are also being trained in iPad technology. Change inevitably contributes to a more vibrant, productive school year and instills within us a sense of Crusader pride!
was raised by Friends of Bernie B and Sherri McG, and over $5 million was
Published since 1954 in the Marian Year
raised by the entire foundation. October 31st is the last day of the fundraiser.
THE CRUSADER Editor-in-Chief Greg Van Buskirk ’15 Senior Writers Andrew Weicker ’14 Matt Kelly ’14 Mike McLaughlin ’14 Joe Sema ’14 Staff Sean Burns ’15 Tom Keashon ’15 Ryan Dooner ’15 Stephen Dooner ’15 Vince Pagano ’17 Noel Guerra ’16 Moderator Mr. Timothy Dailey
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