November 2022 Alumni News |
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Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 29, 2022, for
GIVING TUESDAY!
As part of the holiday season, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, is set aside as the National Day of Giving. This is the perfect time to make your contribution to the O’Hara Fund!
Why is giving to the O’Hara Fund so important? Because your contribution of any size:
- Helps us provide financial aid to over 65% of our students
- Helps support our outstanding athletics programs
- Helps advance our performing and fine arts curriculum and performances
- Helps expand our extracurricular activities offerings
- Helps GUARANTEE 100% of our students receive an outstanding education
No gift to the O’Hara Fund is too small, because every gift tells our students that you are invested in their education … and in them!
Our goal is to raise $35,000 this Giving Tuesday. We cannot do that without your help! We know that times are hard right now, which is why your generosity will have an even bigger impact on the students you are supporting. And because the holidays are such a busy time, we are promoting Advanced Giving, meaning we will count all gifts made from November 15th, through midnight on Tuesday, November 29th, toward our goal!
“An investment in education is an investment in a mind. An investment in Catholic education is an investment in the mind and the soul.” Author unknown
Make O’Hara part of your Giving Tuesday plans.
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CLICK HERE to learn more about PA’s EITC/OSTC tax credit program.
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The Creedon Memorial Scholarship |
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This year, the Creedon Memorial Scholarship, established in loving memory of Brent Creedon '99, was awarded to two deserving O'Hara seniors. Finnegan Plummer is a senior on O'Hara's ice hockey team, and Gianna Monzo is a senior on the girl's soccer team. Both athletes are extremely honored to be awarded this gift from the Creedon family and friends of Brent.
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Congratulations to our 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees! |
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Cardinal O'Hara Golf Classic 2022 |
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The Cardinal O’Hara Golf Classic, played in memory of Bob McCaffrey ‘68, was a rousing success. 114 golfers and 16 dinner guests enjoyed a beautiful day at Llanerch Country Club. Pictured are the McCaffrey Cup winning team of Bob McGowan ‘10, Bob McGowan ‘71, Jim Antista and Mike McGowan ‘15. |
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O’Hara’s Instrumental Music program personifies our school motto, “Pride-Excellence-Tradition”, while cultivating character and forming life-long friendships. For over 30 years, the Band Parents Association has organized our renowned annual Fall Craft Fair which helps make our band program possible. Please join us on Saturday, November 19th from 10 AM to 3 PM and Sunday, November 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM in our school cafeteria. Shop for unique, hand-crafted gifts while supporting local artisans and the O’Hara Band & Guard! |
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Bye Bye Birdie Show Reunion |
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It’s been 40 years since Conrad Birdie graced the stage at Cardinal O’Hara, but he is back this fall … which calls for a celebration and a reunion!
If you were part of the 1982 production of Bye Bye Birdie as a cast member (lead, chorus or dance), stage crew, orchestra, makeup club, or costume club, you are cordially invited to join us for a Theater Alumni Reception before the Saturday, December 3, 2022, performance.
The reception will take place in the Alumni Conference Room from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, with food and drinks provided. There will also be a special recognition of all show alumni in the audience that evening and refreshments provided during the intermission as well.
Please click here to purchase your tickets to see Bye Bye Birdie and to register for the reception. Your RSVP is needed before November 30th.
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Purchase your tickets today for our fall production of Bye Bye Birdie by clicking here Tickets will also be sold at the door of each performance. Rock & Roll icon, Conrad Birdie, is drafted into the army, breaking the hearts of millions of American teenagers. His manager Albert and his clever secretary Rosie are planning an extraordinary-farewell-publicity stunt. Will everything go according to plan? Find out on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 7PM and December 4th at 2PM on the O’Hara stage!
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Upcoming Class Reunions:
Class of 1977
45 year Reunion
November 19, 2022
Barnaby's Havertown
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Class of 1982
40 year Reunion
November 25, 2022
Holiday Inn at Drexelbrook
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Class of 2016
6th year Reunion
November 25, 2022
Off the Rail
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Class of 1992
30th year Reunion
November 26, 2022
Springfield Country Club
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Class of 2002
20th year Reunion
November 26, 2022
Penn Oaks Golf
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Class of 1973
50 year Reunion
October 27, 2023
Springfield Country Club
Details Coming Soon
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The Alumni Association is looking for class reunion committees to plan and organize a reunion for the classes of 1992, 1997, and 2007. If you are interested in planning your reunion, contact John Caramanico at jcaramanico@cohs.com.
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Rev. Msgr. Daniel Kutys '72, Rev. Anthony Mongiello '72, Rev. Thomas Higgins '72 and Rev. Steven Giuliano '72
On Saturday, October 15, at 5:00 p.m., Rev. Msgr. Daniel Kutys, Rev. Anthony Mongiello, Rev. Thomas Higgins, and Rev. Steven Giuliano, all members of the Class of 1972, celebrated mass in the chapel for over 30 of their former classmates prior to their Class Reunion at The Drexelbrook later that evening.
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Theresa Shank Grentz '70
Congrats Theresa Shank Grentz for being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. To read a great article about Theresa's impressive basketball career from the Philadelphia Inquirer click here
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Dr. Kimberly Boudwin '01
We were fortunate to welcome back Dr. Kimberly Boudwin to come speak to our STREAM students and share her many academic, professional, and personal experiences that contribute to her success, including how she was instrumental in the restructuring and rebranding of the former SPCA into the Providence Animal Center. Our STREAM students loved hearing all about her experiences that led her to become a Vet.
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Mike Larkin '19
Former O’Hara golfer Mike Larkin’19 who is attending Pennsylvania State University as a Platt-Evans Scholar was pegged to caddie at the BMW Championship Pro-Am at Wilmington Country Club. His caddying assignment was none other than the world’s #1 golfer Rory McElroy. What a loop!
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Marie Noon '19
Marie Noon class of 2019, field hockey goalie, came to support her cousin Laura Angelopulos, class of 2025, field hockey goalie who is carrying on the legacy.
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Jenna Spaeder '12, Nicole (Paolucci) Nelson '94, and Moire (Boston) Pellegrini '08
At O'Hara's recent senior night for Field Hockey three of our former alums and coaches named in the banner came back to celebrate O'Hara field hockey and the Seniors. It was a great night for O'Hara Field Hockey.
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Trish McFarland '88 and Denise Dillon '92
Both were named 2022 Power Women of the Main Line and Western Suburbs. Trish is the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever female president. She has helped so many businesses already and is planning to help those still in need today. Denise is an outstanding women's basketball coach and a role model to so many. From being the head coach at Villanova University to becoming the head coach at Drexel University, Denise is ready to lead her 2022-23 team to a victory. We are proud to call Trish and Denise #Lions4Life. To read the full article about these powerful women, click here
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O'Hara congratulates two of their own who were inducted into the DELCO Athletes Hall of Fame! |
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1. Mathematics Long-Term Substitute Teacher (LTS). Cardinal O'Hara is seeking a LTS for our highly collaborative and team-oriented Mathematics Department. The Roster includes Algebra I, Statistics and Pre-Calculus. All teachers also work a service period and have a daily prep period. Lunch is provided daily free of charge. Teachers and students use MacBook computers and have many programs available to assist with instruction, assessment, and management.
The position begins early December and continues at least through March, 2023. All interested parties should send cover letter and resume and unofficial transcripts to Principal Eileen Vice at evice@cohs.com.
2. Cardinal O'Hara is seeking a Ministry Volunteer to assist in the Ministry Office 1-2 days per week. The volunteer would work with Campus Minister Father Taglianetti and the Ministry team to support the general operations of the office. Interested parties should email Principal Eileen Vice at evice@cohs.com.
More jobs to come!
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Remind your classmates, family and alumni friends to update his or her information.
- Have you moved?
- Need to change your mailing address or email address?
- Changed your last name?
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