Lancaster Catholic High School

Infobox_School
name =Lancaster Catholic High School


image size =120px
motto =Cor Sapiens Quaerit Doctrinam
established =1928
type =Private secondary
affiliation =Roman Catholic
district =Manheim Township School District
grades =9–12
president =
principal =Dermot Garrett
head of school =
dean =Thomas Blaszczyk
faculty =Approx. 80
staff =
students =
enrollment =Approx. 800
athletics = PIAA
*League - Lancaster/Lebanon League - Section 4 (Section 2 or 3 in some sports)
*Districts - PIAA District 3 AA (AAA for basketball)
*States - PIAA AA (AAA for basketball)
conference =
colors =Purple & Gold
mascot =Crusader
free_label =Yearbook
free_text ="Rosmarian"
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free_text2 =
location =650 Juliette Avenue
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
information =[phone]
website =http://www.lchs-yes.org

Lancaster Catholic High School is a Catholic co-educational high school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

The school is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg secondary schools and is best known for its accomplishments in scholastic writing, basketball, and marching band programs, although as of late, its football and men's tennis teams have also posted successful seasons.

Academics

The school is coeducational and runs on a traditional quarter system. As a parochial school, LCHS requires all students to take one credit (full-year course) of religious study for each year of their duration at the school. Catholicism plays a very large part of the environment at the high school from constant themes in their award-winning band shows, to monthly liturgies and to extracurricular activities.

Athletics

LCHS is a member of the Lancaster-Lebanon League as part of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association in Section 4 (Section 2 or 3 in some sports).

PIAA Sports

*Men's/Women's Basketball
*Men's/Women's Soccer
*Men's/Women's Track and Field
*Men's/Women's Cross Country
*Men's/Women's Swimming/Diving
*Men's/Women's Tennis
*Men's Golf (Open To Women)
*Men's Bowling (Open To Women)
*Men's Wrestling
*Men's Football
*Men's Baseball
*Women's Softball
*Women's Field Hockey

Non-PIAA Sports

*Men's Ice Hockey, LCHS and Conestoga Valley High School combined programs to field a Tier III in the Central Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (CPIHL).
*Men's Lacrosse teams is a joint program with J.P. McCaskey High School and Lancaster Country Day High School

Championships

LCHS has a track record for having amazing sports teams despite being a very small school. Some achievements include numerous District and State titles in girls basketball (The coach is Lamar Kauffman (26th season; 619-144). In 2003 the boys basketball team posted a record of 35-0, the greatest in state history on their way to a PIAA AAA state championship. The boys basketball team has won 8 consecutive section titles which came to an end in 2008. As of late the boys tennis teams and football teams have been successful along with unbelievable success in marching band competitions, now led by Paul Murr. As always they have competitve soccer teams. Their glory days in track and field were during the 1980s. However, in the past 6 years or so the track and field teams have captured a few section titles and have sent competitors to the Penn Relays, District and State Track Meets bringing home some great accolades.

Mission

Lancaster Catholic High School affirms that our primary purpose is to offer a superior education to all our students in the context of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in keeping with the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. We endeavor to develop the whole person spiritually, intellectually and socially, ultimately leading to the larger goals of Christianity - truth, charity, justice, freedom, peace and salvation.

Philosophy

As a Catholic co-educational diocesan secondary school, Lancaster Catholic High School offers a quality education which helps students integrate their faith with the knowledge they acquire and the skills they develop, so they may serve the community as responsible adults. Lancaster Catholic is open to all students who are capable of maintaining and willing to adhere to the academic standards and discipline policies of the school. We strive to make a Lancaster Catholic education accessible to all who support its endeavors.

We Believe

That a supportive and challenging climate affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community. That we are an institution guided by Catholic teachings and traditions.

That it is vital to provide a meaningful and diverse course of studies adaptable to the needs of an ever-changing world.

That a balanced program of academics, activities, community service and spiritual life nurtures the development of student ability and potential.

That students, guided by constructive discipline, are accountable in the educational process and are responsible for their actions.

That each student has a moral and civic responsibility to contribute to society. That education is the shared responsibility of student, school, family, church and community. That members of the professional staff are motivated, lifelong learners who strive to promote Catholic values.

That the school facilities should be accessible to all students.

That a safe, stable environment is essential to learning.

Alumni

New Policy

High School Adopts New Visitation Policy for Alumni Lancaster Catholic is blessed that so many former students choose to return to their alma mater to visit with faculty and staff. It is an indication of the wonderful bonds that develop within these walls, and it is our hope that all alumni will feel welcome to return as often as possible. In an effort to make our school more accessible for alumni wishing to visit, Catholic High has established a new policy. All graduates will be directed to the Alumni Office, where staff members in that department will coordinate the visit.

Notable alumni

*Vince DiCola, 1975
*Karen Peris, The Innocence Mission
*Don Peris, The Innocence Mission
* Michael Bitts, 1983, The Innocence Mission
* Ryan Purvis, 2004, Boston College Tight End and future 2009 NFL Draft Pick

External links

* [http://www.lchs-yes.org Lancaster Catholic website]