Bishop McDevitt High School (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
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Bishop McDevitt High School is a private
, coeducational Catholic
high school
of the Diocese of Harrisburg
, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The school was founded in 1918 and renamed in 1957 to honor the memory of the Most Reverend Philip R. McDevitt, fourth bishop
of Harrisburg and founder of the school. The current school is a Neo-Gothic structure, built in 1930, and was originally known as Harrisburg Catholic High School. Bishop McDevitt has an enrollment of over 850 students in grades 9th through 12th and around 60 full-time faculty.
Hail to thee our Gold and Blue;
May the memory of your counsel
Keep our hearts serene and true.
Hail, your noble towers rearing
Upward to God’s holy throne,
Signifying truth and science
Of eternal wisdom born.
May your precepts fill this great land,
Let them reach unto the sky.
Lead your children on to heaven;
Hail to thee, McDevitt High.
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...
, coeducational Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
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....
of the Diocese of Harrisburg
Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg covers 15 counties of South Central Pennsylvania: Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union and York. The seat of the bishop is in St...
, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The school was founded in 1918 and renamed in 1957 to honor the memory of the Most Reverend Philip R. McDevitt, fourth bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Harrisburg and founder of the school. The current school is a Neo-Gothic structure, built in 1930, and was originally known as Harrisburg Catholic High School. Bishop McDevitt has an enrollment of over 850 students in grades 9th through 12th and around 60 full-time faculty.
Mission Statement
Bishop McDevitt High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory, coeducational school located within the Diocese of Harrisburg, encompasses students of diverse intellectual, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds. Bishop McDevitt strives to nurture the whole person by promoting a quality education rooted in Gospel values and creating a challenging academic environment. The school community aspires to graduate well-rounded Christian men and women committed to living moral lives of holiness, integrity, justice, and responsible citizenship.Alma Mater
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater;Hail to thee our Gold and Blue;
May the memory of your counsel
Keep our hearts serene and true.
Hail, your noble towers rearing
Upward to God’s holy throne,
Signifying truth and science
Of eternal wisdom born.
May your precepts fill this great land,
Let them reach unto the sky.
Lead your children on to heaven;
Hail to thee, McDevitt High.
Athletics
Bishop McDevitt is a part of PIAA District III. McDevitt is known for its athletics especially the football team. Other sports at McDevitt include: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Coed Cross Country, Coed Track & Field, Coed Golf, Field Hockey, Boys & Girls Tennis, Wrestling, Coed Swimming, Coed Bowling, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse.- 1995 State AA Football Champions
- 2009 State AA Boys Track & Field Champions
- 2010 District 3 Football Champions and State Runner-up
- 2011 District 3 AA Girls Track & Field Champions
Notable alumni
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