Because of the threathening weather for Thursday, February 25, O'Hara's "Open House" has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Questions about the "Open House" and admissions should be directed to our admissions director, Mrs. Patti Arnold (610-544-3800 (x. 1870) or pattiarnold@cohs.com

O'Hara's Annual Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Mass will be at 10:00 AM in our auditorium, St. John Vianney Hall. Breakfast will follow immediately after in the school's cafeteria.

Guest Speaker will be educator, entertained and local playwright, Larry McKenna '69.

"Spirit of O'Hara" award winners this year are:

Mrs. Dottie Donohue

Mrs. Dottie Nardella

Mrs. Kathy Ryan

Please plan on joining us to honor these fine women for their service to O'Hara.

For information call the President's Office at 610-544-3800 (1814). 

Congratulations to our Home and School Association and the Class of 2010 on a very entertaining and successsful fashion show. Well done!

Congratulations to O'Hara's Boys Indoor Track Team for winning the indoor track championship. Well done to the team and their coaches.

PRIDE-EXCELLENCE-TRADITION

At the Fall 2009 meeting, the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools formally voted to grant Cardinal O'Hara High School: ACCREDITATION.

"An accreditation institution is an educational organization that meets all MSA Standards for Accreditation, adheres to applicable MSA policies, and meets the requirements of the self-study protocol used. The institution agrees to adhere to the requirements for maintenance of accredition, and there are no outstanding issues related to the Standards or requirements of the protocol that would require monitoring or on-site visists beyond the normal expected eveents required by the protocoal utilized."

Congratulations to everyone involved in our self-study and the entire O'Hara Community.

Senior Julia McGrath was profiled by the Catholic Standard & Times as representative of almost 2000 archdiocesan Community Service Corps members who participate in Operation Santa Clause. Collecting, wrapping, and distributing toys is part of a yearly ritual accomplished by these "elves."

As Julia stated: Operation Santa Clause is just and amazing experience. The celebration of Christmas is, according to Julia, a reminder that "He is here. He is real and He is with us every day."

Congratulations to Julia, her family and all the dedicated CSC participants in Operation Santa Clause.

Congratulations to our girls' volleyball team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship over Archbishop Carroll 3-1.

The girls have won the Catholic League title 9 out of the last 10 years.

Congratulations to the team, their coaches and their moderator.

Well done!!!

Congratulations to O'Hara's Girls' Cross Country Team and thier coaches on winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Cross Country Championship.

The team did an outstanding job running to the title on a very muddy course. Congratulations on representing our school so well by living O'Hara: PRIDE-EXCELLENCE-TRADITION.

Well Done!

Congratulations to our Girls' Tennis Team on winning their second straight Philadelphia Catholc League Tennis Team Championship.

The girls' defeated Archbishop Carroll 4 to 1 for the win.

Congratulations! Well Done!

Appointed second president of Cardinal O'Hara in June 2001 Appointed sixth principal of O'Hara in 1993

Additional Experience: Principal: Archbishop Kennedy High School (1987 to 1990; 1992-1993)

Assistant to the Secretary of Catholic Education, Office of Catholic Education: Head of the Government and Community Affairs Division (1990 to 1992)

Assistant Principal for Student Services: Cardinal O'Hara High School (1983 to 1987)

Member:Secondary School System's Presidents' Finance Committee (2001 to the present)

Member: Pastoral Education Advisory Committee of St. Charles Seminary (2000 to 2005)

Chairperson: Middle States Association Validation Teams

2007: St. Raymond HS-Bronx, NY

2005: Bishop Hannan HS-Scranton,PA

2005: Holy Trinity HS-Hicksville, NY

2004: Bergen Catholic HS-Oradell. NJ

2003: Msgr Scanlan HS-Bronx, NY

2002: Holy Cross HS-Queens, NY

Member: Archdiocesan Appeal Board (1993-2001)

Adjunct Faculty and Guest Lecturer: Delaware County Community College, Villanova University, St. Joseph's University, Immaculata University, Delaware Valley College, Manor College, East Stroudsburg University

Periodically Dr. McCusker asks the students of O'Hara: "What have you done for your school today?" What have you done to make O'Hara a better place?

Students are also reminded to respect themselves and each other, and to be responsible for all their actions. Live O'Hara PRIDE-EXCELLENCE-TRADITION!!!