Delone Catholic High School
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Delone Catholic High School is a private
, Roman Catholic high school
in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
.
Father Cyril J. Allwein was appointed the first principal of Delone Catholic High School. The Sisters of Saint Joseph were joined on the faculty by the Sisters of Mercy and, in 1941, by the Sisters of Christian Charity.
In 1952, the high school was accredited by the Middle States Association under the direction of Father William R. Lyons, Principal 1948-1977. Two additional wings were added to the original building in 1955 and in 1962. A chapel, bearing the title, "Our Lady, Queen of Peace," was constructed in 1966. The Lawrence B. (Sonny) Sheppard Memorial, a gymnasium complex, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Sheppard in memory of their son, was built in 1968.
Delone Catholic High School continues to serve the youth of parishes in Hanover, McSherrystown, Littlestown, Spring Grove, Abbottstown, New Oxford, Bonneauville, Gettysburg, Fairfield, Westminster, Emmitsburg, Reisterstown, Taneytown, and Glyndon.
Join in our heartfelt praise
To our high school, let us sing
To our high school, let us sing
To our high school, let us raise our loyal song.
Ne'er can our spirit die
Ne'er can thy blessings end
May all thy sons defend thy spotless name.
Our colors red and blue
Ever to you be true
True to our colors bright
O, Delone High.
, and the Treaties of World War II. A rededication ceremony was held on September 16, 2009. Joe Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Centers, gave the keynote address.
State Championship in 2002-03, 2003–04 and 04-05, all in PIAA section AA. The team took the 2004 title with a 46-33 win over Bishop Guilfoyle High School
in the tournament final. In 2004-05, Delone won the state championship with a 47-43 win vs. Westmont Hilltop High School at the GIANT Center
in Hershey, Pennsylvania
.
The boys basketball team won the 1988-89 Class AA State Championship with a 68-61 win over Brentwood High School.
Sprinter Maggie Borden was 2001 and 2002 state champion in the 400 meters, and was named Division B Track and Field Player of the Year.
Wrestler Tony Koontz won the PIAA Class AA Wrestling State Championship in the unlimited weight class in both 1983 and 1984. Dana Gingrich won the 2003 State Championship in the 130 lb. weight class.
The football team's annual game against cross-town rival Hanover High School
is Pennsylvania's third-longest prep football series. The Squires now own a 42-28-5 lead in the 74-year-old rivalry with Delone taking 23 of the last 29 meetings.
Delone Catholic's Track and Field team of '09 was the first track team to win a District Championship. They Received their Trophy on May 16, 2009.
In 2009, Andrea Staub placed 2nd and 3rd at the PIAA Swimming Championships. Andrea Staub has become Delone Catholic's 1st ever D1 Swimmer to sign with Louisiana State University.
In 2010, Tyler Small won the PIAA Class AA Wrestling State Championship in the 125 lb. weight class.
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....
in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania
McSherrystown, Pennsylvania
McSherrystown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,038 as of the 2010 census.The headquarters of the popular Teddy Bear manufacturer Boyds Bears as well as the oldest operating family-run cigar manufacturer in the U.S. , F.X...
. It is located in the Roman Catholic 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...
.
The History
Delone Catholic High School is a regional high school named for Charles J. Delone, Esquire, a prominent Catholic attorney of Hanover, who donated the land and the funds for the construction of the original building. The facilities that had been the education center for elementary and high school had been destroyed by fire in 1938 which precipitated Mr. Delone's generous donation. The cornerstone of the new school was laid in 1939 and the new building was dedicated by Archbishop Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States, on September 2, 1940. As a tribute to Mr. Delone, the school bears his name and its athletic teams have adopted his title "Squires" and "Squirettes."Father Cyril J. Allwein was appointed the first principal of Delone Catholic High School. The Sisters of Saint Joseph were joined on the faculty by the Sisters of Mercy and, in 1941, by the Sisters of Christian Charity.
In 1952, the high school was accredited by the Middle States Association under the direction of Father William R. Lyons, Principal 1948-1977. Two additional wings were added to the original building in 1955 and in 1962. A chapel, bearing the title, "Our Lady, Queen of Peace," was constructed in 1966. The Lawrence B. (Sonny) Sheppard Memorial, a gymnasium complex, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Sheppard in memory of their son, was built in 1968.
Delone Catholic High School continues to serve the youth of parishes in Hanover, McSherrystown, Littlestown, Spring Grove, Abbottstown, New Oxford, Bonneauville, Gettysburg, Fairfield, Westminster, Emmitsburg, Reisterstown, Taneytown, and Glyndon.
Mission statement
Delone Catholic High School exists to educate and challenge students spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and aesthetically within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. This challenge will inspire students to experience Jesus Christ personally and to "Be Doers of the Word."The Alma Mater
Come raise your voicesJoin in our heartfelt praise
To our high school, let us sing
To our high school, let us sing
To our high school, let us raise our loyal song.
Ne'er can our spirit die
Ne'er can thy blessings end
May all thy sons defend thy spotless name.
Our colors red and blue
Ever to you be true
True to our colors bright
O, Delone High.
Freedom Shrine
Delone Catholic exhibits one of the first Freedom Shrines, donated by the Hanover Exchange Club and dedicated on March 26, 1957. The Freedom Shrine displays a variety of documents, including The Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg AddressGettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address is a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and is one of the most well-known speeches in United States history. It was delivered by Lincoln during the American Civil War, on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery...
, and the Treaties of World War II. A rededication ceremony was held on September 16, 2009. Joe Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Centers, gave the keynote address.
Athletics
The girls basketball team won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic AssociationPennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. is one of the governing bodies of high school and junior high school sports for the state of Pennsylvania, United States....
State Championship in 2002-03, 2003–04 and 04-05, all in PIAA section AA. The team took the 2004 title with a 46-33 win over Bishop Guilfoyle High School
Bishop Guilfoyle High School
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...
in the tournament final. In 2004-05, Delone won the state championship with a 47-43 win vs. Westmont Hilltop High School at the GIANT Center
GIANT Center
The Giant Center is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a census-designated place in the Harrisburg metropolitan area. It is home to the Hershey Bears ice hockey team, the longest-existing member of the American Hockey League since 1938...
in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey is a census-designated place in Derry Township, Dauphin County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The community is located 14 miles east of Harrisburg and is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hershey has no legal status as an incorporated municipality...
.
The boys basketball team won the 1988-89 Class AA State Championship with a 68-61 win over Brentwood High School.
Sprinter Maggie Borden was 2001 and 2002 state champion in the 400 meters, and was named Division B Track and Field Player of the Year.
Wrestler Tony Koontz won the PIAA Class AA Wrestling State Championship in the unlimited weight class in both 1983 and 1984. Dana Gingrich won the 2003 State Championship in the 130 lb. weight class.
The football team's annual game against cross-town rival Hanover High School
Hanover High School (Pennsylvania)
Hanover Senior High School is located in Hanover, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Hanover Public School District. The current Principal Andrew Samuelson, while the Assistant Principal is Eric Lehman...
is Pennsylvania's third-longest prep football series. The Squires now own a 42-28-5 lead in the 74-year-old rivalry with Delone taking 23 of the last 29 meetings.
Delone Catholic's Track and Field team of '09 was the first track team to win a District Championship. They Received their Trophy on May 16, 2009.
In 2009, Andrea Staub placed 2nd and 3rd at the PIAA Swimming Championships. Andrea Staub has become Delone Catholic's 1st ever D1 Swimmer to sign with Louisiana State University.
In 2010, Tyler Small won the PIAA Class AA Wrestling State Championship in the 125 lb. weight class.
External links
- School Website
- Delone Catholic High School on National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
, U.S. Department of Education