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Catholic High School Graduates Obtain Nearly $14 Million in Scholarships |
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WEST VIRGINIA—The class of 2009 from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s seven Catholic high schools have obtained nearly $14 million in scholarships and will attend more than 60 colleges and universities in West Virginia and across the U.S.
Graduates of Madonna High School in Weirton, W.Va.; Bishop Donahue Memorial High School in McMechen, W.Va.; Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, W.Va.; Notre Dame High School in Clarksburg, W.Va.; St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Huntington, W.Va.; Parkersburg Catholic High School; and Charleston Catholic High School have received a wide range of scholarships to many different colleges and universities.
Robyn Hammond, associate superintendent of diocesan Catholic schools, said she is impressed with the accomplishments of the class of 2009. “This year’s graduating class boasted a 98 percent graduation rate,” she said, “far above the average graduation rate at both state and national levels.
“In addition,” she said, “our graduates were offered nearly $14 million in scholarships collectively, clearly a testimonial to the quality of education offered in our schools. These young men and women will attend over 60 different colleges and universities across the country.”
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Catholic Schools Week 2009 Focuses on Service |
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Washington, D.C.--The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2009 celebrates Catholic schools and community service.
Catholic Schools Week is celebrated nationally the last week in January, this year Jan. 25-31. The logo for the observance shows the words “Celebrate Service” and hands reaching out and surrounding a globe. The “t” in the word celebrate is formed as a cross.
“Civic engagement is a hallmark of Catholic education,” said Karen Ristau, president of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). “The majority of elementary and secondary schools participate in service projects ranging from collecting canned goods for the homeless to rebuilding schools in the hurricane-torn gulf, so it was natural that we choose service as a major theme.”
Schools typically celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Masses, open houses and activities for students, administrators, faculty, school staff, the community and families. Additionally this year many schools will undertake new service projects.
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Sister Poitras Appointed Superintendent of Catholic Schools |
 WHEELING, W.Va.—Sister Elaine Poitras, CSC, Ph.D., has been appointed superintendent of the Department of Catholic schools of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston by Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield, bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, effective July 1.
Sister Poitras previously served as superintendent of Catholic schools of the Diocese of Rochester in New York from 2006-2008 and associate superintendent of Catholic schools of the Diocese of Manchester, N.H., from 2001-2006. She has replaced John Yelenic, who left this position in May.
“I am so pleased that Sister Poitras has joined our staff as superintendent of Catholic schools,” Bishop Bransfield said. “She is an accomplished academic leader and, considering her outstanding administrative skills and dedication to Catholic education, I am confident that our schools are poised for even greater success in the future.”
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The Bishop’s Cross, a replica of Bishop Bernard Schmitt’s pectoral cross, is given to those people whose lives and works have demonstrated their commitment to the mission which underlies and motivates the work in the Catholic schools of West Virginia. First presented in 1995, the original cross was the only cross worn by Bishop Schmitt during the time he served as Bishop of our Diocese.