| Quigley Catholic High School | |
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| Address | |
| 200 Quigley Drive Baden, Pennsylvania, (Beaver County), 15005 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1967 |
| Principal | Mrs. Rita McCormick |
| Vice principal | Mr. George Lion |
| Chaplain | Fr. Mike Peck |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and White |
| Team name | Spartans |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | The Q Review |
| Yearbook | 'Generations' |
| Tuition | $7,900 |
| Admissions Director | Adrianne Kaminsky |
| Athletic Director | Eddie Dubis |
| Website | www.qchs.org |
Quigley Catholic High School is located in Baden, Pennsylvania. It is the only Roman Catholic high school in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The school opened in 1967 and is named for Monsignor Thomas J. Quigley, who was superintendent of schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh until his death in 1960. Quigley Catholic High School now has a Facebook page, which can be found here.
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Quigley has been named as a top 50 Catholic High School in America for six consecutive years [1][2].
Encourage Critical Thinking Skills and Creativity
The Academic program at Quigley Catholic High School offers students a variety of instructional resources and methods that meet their various academic needs to encourage critical thinking skills and creativity. Additionally, each Quigley Catholic High School student has a plan for success through the numerous programs developed by the Guidance Department.
A Comprehensive, Challenging, College Preparatory Curriculum
To prepare students fully for a post-secondary education, Quigley Catholic High School equips students with the tools they need for success—a comprehensive, challenging, college preparatory curriculum with three levels of classes to meet the individual student’s abilities. A small class size average of 20 students allows for individualized attention while specialty classes are consistent with society’s competitive climate. The staff to student ratio allows the faculty to have its finger on the student pulse at all times. This is a huge factor in a positive school environment.
College Credits That Are Transferable
The Quigley Catholic High School curriculum furnishes students with a solid core education. Additionally, Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer an extra challenge for students excelling in different areas. QCHS is partnered with Carlow University, LaRoche College and the University of Pittsburgh to provide classes that satisfy QCHS requirements, and allow students to potentially earn 20 college credits that are transferable to most colleges and universities. A significant percentage of upperclassmen are enrolled in the Honors Programs.
Parents Stay Updated
MMS Gradebooks is a real-time online portal for monitoring student grades, which are entered by each teacher. Both parent and student have access to MMS Gradebooks, and it is password protected to ensure privacy. MMS Gradebooks allows even the busiest parent to stay updated on their child's grades.
99% Matriculate to College
99% of Quigley's graduates matriculate to college. Recent graduates have been awarded an average of $69,000 per student in non-need based grants and scholarships. Graduates are accepted to many prestigious schools, including: West Point, United States Air Force Academy, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Notre Dame, John Carroll University, MIT, Case Western Reserve, Fordham University, Harvard University, Allegheny College, Duquesne University, Saint Vincent College, and New York University, to name a few.
Sponsor: Ms. Katie Patton
Faith-formation is at the heart of Quigley Catholic High School. Our Campus Ministry program seeks to help students live their faith through liturgy, prayer services, music ministry, community service and many other activities.
Student organized, the St. Michael Prayer Group collects intentions to pray for in the box in Ms. Patton's room. The prayer group meets weekly to pray the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and always closes with the St. Michael prayer, and is open to everyone.
Sponsor: Mr. Timothy Waxenfelter
The art of Public Speaking thrives at Quigley Catholic High School through its well-known and nationally recognized Forensic and Mock Trial teams [3]. Mr. Waxenfelter is a Triple Diamond member of the National Forensics League.
The Mock Trial Team has won six Pennsylvania State Championships, making it the number one ranked team in the state. The Mock Trial team was national runner-up for the year 2002 [4].
The Forensics Team sends individuals to the state and national tournaments yearly.
Director: Ms. Laura Yoerg
Musical Director: Mrs. Marta Zak
The Quigley Musical has a history of excellence and success! Past performances include Grease, Footloose, Cinderella, Children of Eden, The Secret Garden, Bye Bye Birdie, Jesus Christ Superstar, and much, much more. Rehearsals and performances are held right at Quigley, and the school utilizes state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. The musical draws the most students of any Quigley activity, with over 70 students participating last year. However, participation isn't limited to high school students! Anyone in grade school interested in joining the show can become a Junior Cast member. The musical has also been recognized many times at the annual Mancini awards, and for the 2010 performance - Children of Eden - it received a total of nine Mancini awards.
Sponsor: Mrs. Jan Bonislawsky
The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is a state-wide organization which encourages scientific research for students in grades 7 through 12. The students choose a topic of interest in any field of science and then design a scientific experiment to support or refute their hypothesis. The students must follow strict guidelines utilizing the scientific method. The design and experiment is conducted over a period of months often beginning in the summer and extending into the fall semester of the school year. Students must prepare an oral report of their findings and do a presentation before a panel of judges from the scientific community. Students involved in PJAS participate in a regional competition at Slippery Rock University in the spring. Any student who wins a first place award at the regional competition then has the opportunity to advance to the State Competition which is held at Penn State University at State College, PA. There are approximately 500 students at the regional competitions and then approximately 3000 students state-wide who advance to the State Competition at Penn State. Quigley has participated in PJAS for over 20 years. Students interested in being involved in PJAS should contact Mrs. Bonislawsky as soon as possible at the beginning of the school year.
Sponsor: Mr. George Lion
The local chapter of the National Honor Society is an organization designed to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of Quigley Catholic High School. The school principal oversees the operation of the NHS while the moderator is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the chapter. Membership in this local chapter is both an honor and a responsibility bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once elected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Members are elected in the second semester of their junior year.
Moderator: Mr. Michael Palcsey
The student-run newspaper maintains a managing editor, several news editors, and staff writers. It publishes once a month and reports on events in the school and community as well as issues that pertain to the typical high school student enrolled at Quigley Catholic. Editors and writers have participated in professional workshops made possible by Point Park University.
Sponsor: Mrs. Karen O’Bryan
Resident artist/instructor Mrs. O'Bryan is one of only a few art teachers in the area who is a “working” artist. The College in High School Ceramics program, in conjunction with La Roche College, offers students a unique opportunity to participate in the traditional ceramic Pueblo and Raku firing process.
Sponsor: Junior Class Moderators
The prom committee is responsible for organizing and running the junior/senior prom.
Sponsor: Ms. Katharine Coley
Each class grade is represented with an elected president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. Each Student Council is responsible for raising funds for their prom.
Sponsors: The Religion Department
Meetings include time for prayer, learning, discussion, and action. The Respect Life Club has raised money to host two all-school assembly presentations by pro-life speakers. The Respect Life Club members promote the March for Life among the student body.
Sponsor: Mr. Robert McLane
Three students represent Quigley Catholic High School in the popular local TV competition between Western Pennsylvania High Schools.
Sponsor: Mr. Larry Gorwick
Students meet after school to study Japanese language and culture.
Sponsor: Mrs. Rita McCormick and Mrs. Adrianne Kaminsky
The program is for students who are dedicated to serving and representing Quigley Catholic High School. Students wishing to represent Quigley Catholic High School by reflecting their love for our school are invited to apply to become a Student Ambassador. Selected Student Ambassadors will volunteer their time and will be expected to represent Quigley Catholic at various functions.
The athletic teams are known as the "Spartans". The girls sports teams are called the "Lady Spartans" and the boys sports teams are called the "Spartans".
Quigley currently has Fall, Winter and Spring sports.
Everyone remembers the hallway that passes by the rear entrance of the principals’ office and proceeds past the entrance of our beautiful chapel. Since 1991 that area of the school has become known as the Hall of Fame. Fourteen plaques hang proudly on the red brick walls honoring former graduates of Quigley Catholic High School. Along with their photographs and biographies there is an inscription that reads, “Recognizing your accomplishments in life”.
Quigley Catholic High School has many more graduates who have achieved great things in their lives. Either in their professional careers, family life or through charitable and volunteer works, Quigley Catholic graduates are leaders. Help your school keep this tradition alive. Nominate a friend or family member to be considered for this great honor by writing, calling or e-mailing the Development Department.
The current list of Hall of Fame Members are as follows:
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