Crusader Connection: A Look Back

Crusader Connection Lancaster Catholic High School

A Look Back

On Thursday, May 23rd, the Lancaster Catholic High School community gathered together to celebrate the amazing successes that the Class of 2019 accomplished at Catholic High.

If you wish to watch the recording of the 2019 Commencement Ceremony, click here or check out the photo gallery!

Prior to Graduation, the seniors were honored with an Awards Ceremony.

Among the many awards and scholarships, one senior, Ben Ryan, was welcomed into the Armed Forces at West Point.

To read a full recap of the Graduation Awards Ceremony, click here or click here to view the recording of the event.

O Catholic High, we hail thy name, Loved guardian of our youth. O Radiant the holy �lame That lights thy lamp of truth. We pledge you our �irm loyalty, O Alma Mater dear. We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere, We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere. O Catholic High, we hail thy name, Loved guardian of our youth. O Radiant the holy �lame That lights thy lamp of truth We pledge you our �irm loyalty, O Alma Mater dear. We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere, We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere. O Catholic High, we hail thy name, Loved guardian of our youth. O Radiant the holy �lame That lights thy lamp of truth. We pledge you our �irm loyalty, O Alma Mater dear. We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere, We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere. O Catholic High, we hail thy name, Loved guardian of our youth. O Radiant the holy �lame That lights thy lamp of truth. We pledge you our �irm loyalty, O Alma Mater dear. We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere, We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere. O Catholic High, we hail thy name, Loved guardian of our youth. O Radiant the holy �lame That lights thy lamp of truth. We pledge you our �irm loyalty, O Alma Mater dear. We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere, We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere. O Catholic High, we hail thy name, Loved guardian of our youth. O Radiant the holy �lame That lights thy lamp of truth. We pledge you our �irm loyalty, O Alma Mater dear.

We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere, We'll cherish, love and honor thee And thy great name revere. O Catholic

2019 Pro�ile of a Lancaster Catholic Graduate 3.45

169

Average GPA of the Class of 2019 Seniors took an AP or Dual Enrollment class at LCHS

108

Graduates

4 National Merit Commended Students | 1 West Point Appointment | 1 PHEAA Recognition

Post-Secondary Plans

Allegheny College, Alvernia University, Arcadia University, Bucknell University, Cabrini University, Case Western Reserve University, Catholic University of America, Chestnut Hill College. Clarion University, Coastal Carolina University, Colorado State University, 4-Year Delaware Valley University, DeSales University, Dickinson College, Drexel University, Duquesne University, Eastern Mennonite University, Elizabethtown College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Emerson College, Franklin and Marshall College, Gannon University, College Georgetown University, Gettysburg College, Gwynedd Mercy University, Harrisburg Area CommunityBiology College, High Point University, 83% Houghton College, Immaculata University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ithaca College, James Business Madison University, Johns Hopkins Nursing 4%College, Lehigh University, College 2-YearLebanon University, Keuka College, King's College, La Salle University, Valley Loyola University Maryland, Marymount University, Marywood University, Mercyhurst University, Millersville University, Mount St. Mary's University, Muhlenberg Gap Year 4% College, Neumann University, New York University, Ohio State University, Trade School 3%Old Dominion University, PA College of Health Sciences, PA College of Technology, Penn State University - Abington, Penn State University - Berks, Penn State University - University Park, Radford Millersville University Force Work University, Randolph-Macon College, Rutgers University, Sacred Heart2% University, Saint Joseph's University, Seton Hall University, ShipTemple University pensburg University, Syracuse University, Temple University, Thaddeus Stevens, United States Military Academy at West Point, University Military 2% Penn University State University of Akron, University of Massachusetts - Boston, University of Notre Dame, University of Pittsburgh, of Tampa, University of Other 2% Utah, Ursinus College, Washington and Je�ferson College, West Chester University and West Virginia University

Top Majors

Top Accepted Schools

86% 4,350

Hours Devoted to Community Service by the Senior Class

Accepted to their 1st Choice School

20

Crusader Athletes will continue their athetic careers in college

A Lancaster Catholic graduate will embody: Christ, our Center and our Lord Academics, Athletics, and the Arts Truth which we seek in Love Health of Body, Mind, and Spirit Opportunities to serve others Life, Protected and Cherished as God’s Gi�t Individual gi�tedness Curiosity and Creativity to explore God’s creation Honesty Integrity Good Citizenship Humility A Lancaster Catholic graduate will

Members of the Class of 2019 were accepted to the following Colleges & Universities: Albright College Allegheny College Alvernia University Arcadia University Auburn University Benedictine College Bloomsburg University Boston College Bucknell University Cabrini University California University of PA Carlow University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Chestnut Hill College Clarion University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Saint Rose College of Wooster Colorado State University Delaware Valley University DePauw University DeSales University Dickinson College Drexel University Duquesne University East Carolina University East Stroudsburg University Eastern Mennonite University Eastern University Elizabethtown College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -Daytona Beach Emerson College Florida Gulf Coast University Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin and Marshall College Gannon University Georgetown University Gettysburg College Grove City College Gwynedd Mercy University Harrisburg Area Comm. College

High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Houghton College Immaculata University Indiana University Indiana University of PA Ithaca College James Madison University Jefferson College John Cabot University John Carroll University Johns Hopkins University Juniata College Keuka College King’s College Kutztown University La Salle University Lafayette College Lebanon Valley College Lehigh University Lock Haven University Loyola University Maryland Lycoming College Marquette University Marymount University Marywood University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences McDaniel College Mercyhurst University Messiah College Miami University (OH) Michigan State University Millersville University Misericordia University Montclair State University Moravian College Mount Aloysius College Mount St. Mary’s University Muhlenberg College Neumann University New York University Northeastern University Northumbria University Ohio State University Ohio University

Old Dominion University PA College of Health Sciences PA College of Technology Penn State University Penn State University - Abington Penn State University - Altoona Penn State University - Beaver Penn State University - Berks Penn State University - Brandywine Penn State University - Harrisburg Penn State University - Scranton Penn State University - York Purdue University Radford University Randolph-Macon College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College Robert Morris University Rochester Institute of Technology Rosemont College Rutgers University Rutgers University - Camden Rutgers University - Newark Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Vincent College Salisbury University Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Shippensburg University Skidmore College Slippery Rock University Southern Methodist University Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University Thaddeus Stevens College Towson University United States Military Academy University at Buffalo University of Akron University of Bedfordshire University of California - Irvine University of California - San Diego University of California - Santa Cruz

University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Denver University of Maine University of Maryland University of Massachusetts University of Mississippi University of North Carolina Charlotte University of North Carolina Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Bradford University of Pittsburgh Greensburg University of Pittsburgh Johnstown University of Rochester University of San Francisco University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of South Carolina Beaufort University of Tampa University of the Sciences University of the West of England University of Utah University of Vermont University of Washington Ursinus College Utica College Villanova University Virginia Tech Washington and Jefferson College Washington College West Chester University West Virginia University Wheaton College Widener University Wilkes University Wilson College York College of PA

Members of the Class of 2019 are enlisting/volunteering in: NET Ministries

The United States Air Force

The United States Navy

A Note from the Advancement Team Lancaster Catholic

had the honor of graduating 169 Crusaders this past week. As we celebrate our 90th Anniversary, we like to reminisce on the generations of Catholic High students and families that have graced the hallways of Old Main and upon graduation left their mark on the community.

The Lancaster Catholic Fund is the heart and soul of Lancaster Catholic! It keeps the doors open for current and future generations of students, building on the experiences and legacy of over 13,000 living Crusader alumni!

As the end of the fiscal year approaches quickly, make your donation to Lancaster Catholic today! When you make a gift to the Lancaster Catholic Fund you join thousands of alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty and staff who support the Catholic High with an unrestricted gift each year. All of those gifts – no matter the size– add up in a big way.

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Members of the Class of 2019 celebrate. (Above) Claire Wolfe, Senior Class President, leads the graduates in the moving of the tassel.

(Right)

2019 Valedictorian Sebastian Klemmer

Spring Athletics Wrap-Up Baseball - The Crusaders won their fifth-straight Section Championship en route to a 13-8-1 record. Cam Barto and Nick Breznak both signed to play Division I baseball at Pittsburgh and Radford, respectively.

Boys Lacrosse - The Cougars (a co-op with LCDS) had their best season in program history, finishing runners-up in the District and qualifying for the PIAA State Tournament for the first time.

Girls Lacrosse - Finished the regular season with nine victories and reached the semifinals of the District Playoffs, ending the year with a 10-9 overall mark.

Softball - Under the direction of first-year head coach Sam Hamaker ‘96, the Crusaders won the Section Title and earned their first District Tournament victory since 2005, finishing with a 15-9 record.

Boys Tennis - Sophomore Brendan McNamara reached the PIAA Tournament after finishing second in the District & LL League. Ross Conway ‘21 & Miles Durett ‘21 were crowned LL League Champions at No. 2 Doubles, while Conway earned the top spot at No. 2 Singles.

Track & Field - Had another successful season with many highlights, including the boys 4x100 relay team winning District Gold and qualifying for the PIAA State Track Meet in Shippensburg.

Clockwise from above left: Brendan McNamara ‘21 reached the PIAA Championships. Kaitlin Smith ‘21 pitches in the 2-0 District Tournament win over Hamburg. Calan Titus ‘20, Mike Fedorshak ‘19, Austin Sauer ‘20 & Malkam Lawernce ‘19 won District Gold in the 4x100 relay, advancing to the PIAA Meet.

Spring Musical This year’s Spring Musical, Big Fish, told the larger-than-life tale of Edward Bloom (Anthony Dominguez), a man who leads an extraordinary life—according to the stories he tells his son, Will (Kameron Garcia). When Edward’s health begins to decline, Will visits his father and tries one last time to find out the truth behind the tall tales.

This musical pulled at the hearts of all who were in attendance.

Throughout the performances, daffodils were sold to members of the audience as a way for them to interact during the song “Daffodils.” The proceeds of the flower sale went to end the fight against cancer with The American Cancer Society.

Mark your calendars for next year’s Fall Play Little Women which will take the Old Main Auditorium stage the week of November 17th and Spring Musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 2020.

Rachel’s Challenge Save the Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 More information to come early next school year about this incredible event.

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Join Us Crusader Connection Mass When: Thursday Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Lancaster Catholic Crusader Stadium Who: Current Crusader Families Why: Build Crusader Community Meet New Parents Learn About Catholic High Celebrate Our Catholic Faith

Referral Credit Incentive By now, you all know about our Referral Program: For each new family that enrolls, the referring family will receive a discount on tuition.

Today, we are unveiling our Summer ‘19 Referral Credit Incentive where we are DOUBLING the incentive to $1,000 for the first FIVE new inquiries that turn into enrolled students.

There are no limits on how many referrals a family can earn.

All you have to do is recommend Lancaster Catholic!

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If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Hockley, Admissions Director, for more information at 717-509-0313 or by emailing khockley@lchsyes.org.

Job Opportunity Lancaster Catholic is looking for a part-time seasonal Phonathon Manager.

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