Bishop Guilfoyle High School
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Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a grade 9-12 private
, Roman Catholic high school
designed to provide a comprehensive Catholic, career focused education in Altoona, Pennsylvania
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
. As a ministry of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, the school challenges young men and women to strive for excellence in the total development of the Christian
individual. The school works in collaboration with parents, whom it acknowledges as the primary educators of their children, to enhance their growth. It is a community that is founded and bonded across the generations by a rich tradition of Catholic identity and values.
The school's goal is to provide a relevant, challenging, and value-centered education rooted in the Catholic faith. Through Gospel
values, it educates its students to acquire critical thinking and problem solving strategies for lifelong learning that will place its graduates at the center of society. Through academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, all members of the community engage in mutual growth and fulfillment.
Numerous masses
, retreats and services are available to assure the school's commitment to the Catholic heritage. The academic curriculum at Bishop Guilfoyle includes classes, honors classes, AP classes and dual enrollment classes affiliated with three post-secondary institutions. Coursework in career focus areas provide the students with insight as to what they may wish to peruse as a career.
Extracurricular programs include interscholastic sports, music, drama, forensics, yearbook, student council, and a variety of club activities. It has over 9,000 successful alumni and the class of 2007 was no exception. Approximately 90% of that class went on to higher education being offered over $2 million in academic scholarships.
on the Saint Francis University
campus. The Lady Marauder's capped off their season by winning the single A state championship at the Bryce Jordan Center
. Their final overall record was an impressive 31-1. The Lady Marauder's then won the single A state championship again during the 2008-2009 season, finishing with a 31-1 record. The Lady Marauders returned to the Bryce Jordan Center during the 2009-2010 season to play for their third single A state title in four years after winning the LHAC Championship and District 6 title. They defeated Northern Camberia 49-29 to win the state title and cap off a undefeated, 30-0, season.
In 2011, the Bishop Guilfoyle Girls Volleyball
team won the District 6 Championship on November 5th. This was the first time they won it since 2000. It was the 3rd time in school history. Led by 9 seniors, the Girls Volleyball team then went to the State Championship Tournament in York, Pennsylvania
at Central York High School. They made it all the way to the semi-finals which was held on Saturday, November 12th and lost to Clarion High School. They ended their season as the 3rd best team in the state of Pennsylvania
, which was the farthest a Bishop Guilfoyle Volleyball team has ever gone in history.
The 2011 Girls Volleyball team is listed below:
Number, Name, Position, Year, Height
1 McKenna Elder DS Sr. 5-2
2 Alexis Hicks MH So. 5-9
3 Taylor Johnsonbaugh RS Fr. 5-7
4 Natasha Rasmussen OH So. 5-5
5 Alyssa Luther S Sr. 5-6
6 MacKenzie Weyant RS Fr. 5-6
9 Kaitlyn Yahner S Sr. 5-6
11 Kayla Conrad MH Jr. 5-7
13 Alyssa Rhone OH Sr. 5-4
14 Brynee Baughman S Fr. 5-5
15 Juliana Burke RS So. 6-0
16 Jennifer Patterson OH So. 5-8
17 Lindsie Welteroth OH So. 5-7
18 Logan McIntosh L So. 5-5
20 Emma Baughman OH Sr. 5-7
21 Olivia Vellone RS Sr. 5-5
23 Rachel Potopa OH Jr. 5-4
25 Annie Dombrowski OH So. 5-9
29 Nicole Kiser DS Fr. 5-3
31 Payne Sherry OH Sr. 5-5
33 Mya Montrella MH Fr. 5-6
43 Allison Bearer RS Sr. 6-0
53 Jess Welteroth OH Sr. 5-9
54 Bridgette O'Leary MH So. 5-9
Freshman=Fr. Sophmore=So. Junior=Jr. Senior=Sr.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, Roman Catholic high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
designed to provide a comprehensive Catholic, career focused education in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania
-History:A major railroad town, Altoona was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1849 as the site for a shop complex. Altoona was incorporated as a borough on February 6, 1854, and as a city under legislation approved on April 3, 1867, and February 8, 1868...
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is a Roman Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. It was established in May 1901 as the Diocese of Altoona; on October 9, 1957 the name changed to the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. It consists of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon and...
. As a ministry of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, the school challenges young men and women to strive for excellence in the total development of the Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
individual. The school works in collaboration with parents, whom it acknowledges as the primary educators of their children, to enhance their growth. It is a community that is founded and bonded across the generations by a rich tradition of Catholic identity and values.
The school's goal is to provide a relevant, challenging, and value-centered education rooted in the Catholic faith. Through Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
values, it educates its students to acquire critical thinking and problem solving strategies for lifelong learning that will place its graduates at the center of society. Through academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, all members of the community engage in mutual growth and fulfillment.
Numerous masses
Mass (liturgy)
"Mass" is one of the names by which the sacrament of the Eucharist is called in the Roman Catholic Church: others are "Eucharist", the "Lord's Supper", the "Breaking of Bread", the "Eucharistic assembly ", the "memorial of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection", the "Holy Sacrifice", the "Holy and...
, retreats and services are available to assure the school's commitment to the Catholic heritage. The academic curriculum at Bishop Guilfoyle includes classes, honors classes, AP classes and dual enrollment classes affiliated with three post-secondary institutions. Coursework in career focus areas provide the students with insight as to what they may wish to peruse as a career.
Extracurricular programs include interscholastic sports, music, drama, forensics, yearbook, student council, and a variety of club activities. It has over 9,000 successful alumni and the class of 2007 was no exception. Approximately 90% of that class went on to higher education being offered over $2 million in academic scholarships.
Sports
During the 2006-07 basketball season, the Lady Marauder's had the honor of winning two individual championships. The first was the District 6 single A championship, achieved at DeGol ArenaDeGol Arena
DeGol Arena is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It is home to the Saint Francis University Red Flash basketball team. It opened in 1972. The 1991 Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament was held there....
on the Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University is a four-year, coeducational Catholic liberal arts university in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular...
campus. The Lady Marauder's capped off their season by winning the single A state championship at the Bryce Jordan Center
Bryce Jordan Center
Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in 1995 and is the largest such venue between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It replaced Rec Hall as the home to the Penn State University Nittany Lions men's and women's basketball team, the...
. Their final overall record was an impressive 31-1. The Lady Marauder's then won the single A state championship again during the 2008-2009 season, finishing with a 31-1 record. The Lady Marauders returned to the Bryce Jordan Center during the 2009-2010 season to play for their third single A state title in four years after winning the LHAC Championship and District 6 title. They defeated Northern Camberia 49-29 to win the state title and cap off a undefeated, 30-0, season.
In 2011, the Bishop Guilfoyle Girls Volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
team won the District 6 Championship on November 5th. This was the first time they won it since 2000. It was the 3rd time in school history. Led by 9 seniors, the Girls Volleyball team then went to the State Championship Tournament in York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
at Central York High School. They made it all the way to the semi-finals which was held on Saturday, November 12th and lost to Clarion High School. They ended their season as the 3rd best team in the state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, which was the farthest a Bishop Guilfoyle Volleyball team has ever gone in history.
The 2011 Girls Volleyball team is listed below:
Number, Name, Position, Year, Height
1 McKenna Elder DS Sr. 5-2
2 Alexis Hicks MH So. 5-9
3 Taylor Johnsonbaugh RS Fr. 5-7
4 Natasha Rasmussen OH So. 5-5
5 Alyssa Luther S Sr. 5-6
6 MacKenzie Weyant RS Fr. 5-6
9 Kaitlyn Yahner S Sr. 5-6
11 Kayla Conrad MH Jr. 5-7
13 Alyssa Rhone OH Sr. 5-4
14 Brynee Baughman S Fr. 5-5
15 Juliana Burke RS So. 6-0
16 Jennifer Patterson OH So. 5-8
17 Lindsie Welteroth OH So. 5-7
18 Logan McIntosh L So. 5-5
20 Emma Baughman OH Sr. 5-7
21 Olivia Vellone RS Sr. 5-5
23 Rachel Potopa OH Jr. 5-4
25 Annie Dombrowski OH So. 5-9
29 Nicole Kiser DS Fr. 5-3
31 Payne Sherry OH Sr. 5-5
33 Mya Montrella MH Fr. 5-6
43 Allison Bearer RS Sr. 6-0
53 Jess Welteroth OH Sr. 5-9
54 Bridgette O'Leary MH So. 5-9
Freshman=Fr. Sophmore=So. Junior=Jr. Senior=Sr.