Bishop McDevitt High School (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
Bishop McDevitt High School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1918 and renamed in 1957 to honor the memory of the Most Reverend Philip R. McDevitt, fourth bishop of Harrisburg and founder of the school.[2] It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.
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| Address | |
1 Crusader Way , 17111 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°16′29.8″N 76°47′30″W |
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| Type | Private high school |
| Motto | Latin: Religione, Sapienta, Colitur (In Religion's Garden Grows Wisdom) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1918 |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Vegas Gold |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District 3 |
| Mascot | Crusader |
| Nickname | Crusaders |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Publication | The Larch |
| Newspaper | The Twin Towers |
| Yearbook | Pridwen |
| Website | www |
On January 7, 2013, the new Bishop McDevitt High School opened on 1 Crusader Way. It replaced the historic building at 2200 Market Street after 70 years.
In 2016, Bishop McDevitt was at the center of controversy as they did not allow Aniya Wolf, a female student, to wear a suit to prom.[3]
Athletics
Bishop McDevitt is a part of Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District 3. McDevitt is known for its athletics especially the football team. Other sports at McDevitt include: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Coed Cross Country, Coed Track & Field, Coed Golf, Field Hockey, Boys & Girls Tennis, Wrestling, Coed Swimming, Coed Bowling, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse.
- 1995 State AA Football Champions
- 2005 & 2006 District 3 Football Champions
- 2009 State AA Boys Track & Field Champions
- 2010, 2011 & 2013 District 3 Football Champions and State Runner-up
- 2010 MidPenn Champions Girls Track and Field
- 2011 District 3 AA Girls Track & Field Champions
- 2011 Conference Undefeated Title Girls Track and Field
- 2011 MidPenn Champions Girls Track and Field
- 2012 District 3 AA Girls Soccer Champions
Notable alumni
- Michael Behe, biochemist and intelligent design advocate
- Aaron Berry, NFL cornerback
- Margaret Carlson, journalist
- Larry Conjar, Notre Dame and NFL running back
- Don Falcone, musician
- LeRon McCoy, NFL wide receiver
- LeSean McCoy, NFL running back
- Jaimie Thomas, NFL offensive lineman
- Steven Pasquale, actor
- Stephen R. Reed, longest-serving Mayor of Harrisburg; was under indictment for more than 450 separate counts including more than 100 felony counts associated with his latter years in office[4]
- Ricky Watters, NFL running back
- Carmen Finestra, producer and TV writer
- Andrew Panko, professional basketball player
- Noah Spence, NFL defensive end
- Connor Maloney, professional soccer player
- Bryce Hall, NFL cornerback
References
- MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- "History of Bishop McDevitt". Bishop McDevitt High School. 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-08-19. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
- Pickel, Janet. "Bishop McDevitt student says she was forced to leave prom for wearing a suit". Penn Live. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- Matt Miller. "Ex-Mayor Reed corruption case to be back in court next week". Retrieved 2016-01-12.
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