Cardinal O'Hara High School
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| Established | 1963 |
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| School type | High School |
| Principal | William Miles |
| Faculty | N/A |
| Students | 2000 |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Location | Springfield, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, 19064 |
| Information | 610 544-3800 |
| Website | http://www.cohs.com/ |
Cardinal O'Hara High School is a coeducational Catholic High School of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school is named after John Francis O'Hara who was Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1951 to 1960. It is located in Springfield, Pennsylvania and was first opened in September 1963.
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[edit] Presidents
The position of President established in 1993 for all Archdiocesan High Schools. The President is responsible for financial operations, facilities issues, fundraising, alumni relations, and external affairs.
1993-2001: Rev. Joseph P. McFadden
2001- : Dr. William J. McCusker
[edit] Principals
The Principal was originally the top administrator in the school. In 1993, this shifted when the presidency was introduced. Since then, the principal has handled the day-to-day operation of the school.
1963-1969: Rev. Paul P. Maloney
1969-1971: Rev. Joseph C. McCloskey
1971-1980: Rev. James E. Mortimer
1980-1988: Rev. Philip J. Cribben
1988-1993: Rev. Joseph J. McLaughlin
1993-2001: Dr. William J. McCusker
2001-2004: Rev. Michael O'Malley
2004- : Mr. William J. Miles
[edit] Notable Alumni
- William F. Adolph, Jr., politician
- Gerald Feehery, professional football player
- Lt. Gen Ronald Kadish, military
- Mark Matkevich, actor
- Kevin Jones, professional football player
- Joe Sestak, Congressman-elect for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district
