| Bishop Shanahan High School | |
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| Address | |
| 220 Woodbine Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania, (Chester County), 19335 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Quae sursum sunt Quaerite (Seek the things that are above.) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Francis Xavier |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Archdiocese of Philadelphia |
| Superintendent | Ms. Mary Rochford |
| President | Sr. Regina Plunkett |
| Principal | Sr. Maureeen McDermott |
| Asst. Principal | Dorothy Stranix John DeSantis |
| Chaplain | Rev. Matthew W. Guckin |
| Faculty | 64 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1200+ (2008) |
| Grade 9 | 300+ |
| Grade 10 | 300+ |
| Grade 11 | 300+ |
| Grade 12 | 300+ |
| Campus size | 80+ Acres |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Team name | The Eagles |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Pennsylvania Education[1] |
| Publication | Visions (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | 'Shanaviews' |
| Yearbook | 'Aquila' |
| Tuition | $6,100 (2011-2012) |
| Guidance Director | Ms. Beth Saggers |
| Athletic Director | Mr. Ted Torrance |
| Assistant Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach | Mr. Paul Meyers |
| Website | http://www.shanahan.org |
Bishop Shanahan High School is located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic school system. Named after Right Rev. John W. Shanahan, the third bishop of Harrisburg, the school is currently the only Archdiocesan High School in Chester County. Construction of the current building began in 1996, was opened in 1998, and the first class graduated from it in 1999. The school had previously been located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In June 2008, Bishop Shanahan celebrated its 50 year anniversary with the graduation of its 50th Senior Class.
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The school seal is a shield separated into thirds, emblazoned with a cross (Faith), an anchor (Hope), and a heart (Love): the three Theological Virtues. Beneath the school shield is the motto "Quae sursum sunt Quaerite." which means "Seek the things that are above."
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Chairpersons:
Religion---- Sr. Marianne Lallone Math ----- Mr. Paul Finley History ----- Mr. David McQuiston Fine Arts ----- Mr. Charles Keating English ----- Ms. Stephanie Belefonte Physical Education ----- Mr. Richard Kaufmann Science ----- Mrs. Mary Jane Ansley Foreign Language ----- Ms. Mary Ann Nies
1) Let every voice upraise A song of loudest praise; With pride let us sing And tribute bring Honor to Shanahan Ways!
2) High may our banner wave, And on our hearts engrave A pride that is just, A loyal trust. True spirits, faithful and brave!
Refrain:Our motto, "Seek the things that are found above," Will be our soaring Eagle's cry For God and Country, school and home The White and Green will fly; For loyal sons and daughters true Of Shanahan Catholic High![2]