Bishop Shanahan High School
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| Bishop Shanahan High School | |
| Location | |
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| 220 Woodbine Road, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 19335 |
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| Information | |
| President | Sr. Regina Plunkett, I.H.M. (2001-) |
| Principal | Sr. Maureen Lawrence McDermott, I.H.M. (2001-) |
| Enrollment |
1400+ |
| Faculty | 64 |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Quae sursum sunt Quaerite. |
| Mascot | Mondo, the Eagle |
| Established | 1957 |
| Information | 610.518.1300 |
| Homepage | 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.
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[edit] School Seal and Motto
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."
[edit] Academics
Bishop Shanahan has the highest graduation rate in Chester County.
[edit] Sports
Bishop Shanahan High School Athletics are headed by Coach (Edward) Torrence. The school's track and field team is well known in the ChesMont league for excellent competition. Bishop Shanahan is also one of the few schools in Pennsylvania which offer an excellent Rugby team, which has won international tourneys in France, Scotland, Belgium, and the Cayman Islands. They won state championships in all sports through the years of 2003-2007.
[edit] Alumni
A number of people who have graduated from Bishop Shanahan have gone on to do great things. One such person is Matthew McGrory, member of the class of 2000 and a celebrated actor in such films as The Devil's Rejects, Bubble Boy, and Big Fish.
