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Quigley Catholic High School
Address
200 Quigley Drive Baden, (Beaver County), Pennsylvania 15005  United States
Coordinates	40°39′14″N 80°13′28″W / 40.65389°N 80.22444°W / 40.65389; -80.22444
Information
Type	Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	1967
Principal	Madonna Helbling
Grades	9-12
Color(s)	Maroon and White
Team name	Spartans
Accreditation	Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Yearbook	Generations
Tuition	$7,300
Admissions Director	Rita McCormick
Athletic Director	Eddie Dubis
Website	www.qchs.org

Quigley Catholic High School is located in Baden, Pennsylvania. It is the only Roman Catholic high school in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The school opened in 1967 and is named for Monsignor Thomas J. Quigley, who was superintendent of schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh until his death in 1960.

Activities

Campus Ministry

Sponsor: Mr. Luke Crawford

Faith-formation is at the heart of Quigley Catholic High School. Our Campus Ministry program seeks to help students live their faith through liturgy, prayer services, music ministry, community service and many other activities.

Forensics and Mock Trial

Sponsor: Mr. Timothy Waxenfelter

The art of Public Speaking thrives at Quigley Catholic High School through its well-known and nationally recognized Forensic and Mock Trial teams. Mr. Waxenfelter is a Triple Diamond member of the National Forensics League.

Mock Trial

The Mock Trial Team has won six Pennsylvania State Championships, making it the number one ranked team in the state. The Mock Trial team was national runner-up for the year 2002.

Forensics

The Forensics Team sends individuals to the state and national tournaments yearly.

Junior Academy of Science

Sponsor: Mrs. Jan Bonislawsky

The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is a state-wide organization which encourages scientific research for students in grades 7 through 12. The students choose a topic of interest in any field of science and then design a scientific experiment to support or refute their hypothesis. The students must follow strict guidelines utilizing the scientific method. The design and experiment is conducted over a period of months often beginning in the summer and extending into the fall semester of the school year. Students must prepare an oral report of their findings and do a presentation before a panel of judges from the scientific community. Students involved in PJAS participate in a regional competition at Slippery Rock University in the spring. Any student who wins a first place award at the regional competition then has the opportunity to advance to the State Competition which is held at Penn State University at State College, PA. There are approximately 500 students at the regional competitions and then approximately 3000 students state-wide who advance to the State Competition at Penn State. Quigley has participated in PJAS for over 20 years. Students interested in being involved in PJAS should contact Mrs. Bonislawsky as soon as possible at the beginning of the school year.

National Honor Society

Sponsor: Mr. George Lion

The local chapter of the National Honor Society is an organization designed to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of Quigley Catholic High School. The school principal oversees the operation of the NHS while the moderator is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the chapter. Membership in this local chapter is both an honor and a responsibility bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once elected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Members are elected in the second semester of their junior year.

Art Club

Sponsor: Mrs. Karen O’Bryan

Resident artist/instructor Mrs. O'Bryan is one of only a few art teachers in the area who is a “working” artist. The College in High School Ceramics program, in conjunction with La Roche College, offers students a unique opportunity to participate in the traditional ceramic Pueblo and Raku firing process.

Prom Committee

Sponsor: Junior Class Moderators

The prom committee is responsible for organizing and running the junior/senior prom.

Student Council

Sponsor: Mr. Robert McLane

Each class grade is represented with an elected president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary.

Respect Life Club

Sponsors: The Religion Department

Meetings include time for prayer, learning, discussion, and action. The Respect Life Club has raised money to host two all-school assembly presentations by pro-life speakers. The Respect Life Club members promote the March for Life among the student body.

KDKA Hometown High Q

Sponsor: Mr. Robert McLane

Three students represent Quigley Catholic High School in the popular local TV competition between Western Pennsylvania High Schools.

Japanese Club

Sponsor: Mr. Larry Gorwick

Students meet after school to study Japanese language and culture.

Student Ambassador

Sponsor: Mrs. Rita McCormick

The program is for students who are dedicated to serving and representing Quigley Catholic High School. Students wishing to represent Quigley Catholic High School by reflecting their love for our school are invited to apply to become a Student Ambassador. Selected Student Ambassadors will volunteer their time and will be expected to represent Quigley Catholic at various functions.

Academics

Quigley has been named one of the Top 50 Catholic Schools in America for four consecutive years .

Athletics

The athletic teams are known as the "Spartans". The girls sports teams are called the "Lady Spartans" and the boys sports teams are called the "Spartans".

Quigley currently has Fall, Winter and Spring sports.

Fall sports

Girl's Volleyball

Girl's Tennis

Boy's Golf

Boy's Soccer

Girl's Soccer

Winter sports

Boy's Basketball

Girl's Basketball

Boy's Hockey

Spring Sports

Girl's Softball

Boy's Baseball

Quigley also has a year-round boy's and girl's swim team as well as cheerleading.

Quigley Catholic High School Hall of Fame

Everyone remembers the hallway that passes by the rear entrance of the principals’ office and proceeds past the entrance of our beautiful chapel. Since 1991 that area of the school has become know as the Hall of Fame. Fourteen plaques hang proudly on the red brick walls honoring former graduates of Quigley Catholic High School. Along with their photographs and biographies there is an inscription that reads, “Recognizing your accomplishments in life”.

Quigley Catholic High School has many more graduates who have achieved great things in their lives. Either in their professional careers, family life or through charitable and volunteer works, Quigley Catholic graduates are leaders. Help your school keep this tradition alive. Nominate a friend or family member to be considered for this great honor by writing, calling or e-mailing the Development Department.

The current list of Hall of Fame Members are as follows:

Judge Stephanie Domitrovich (QCHS ’72)

Dr. Carol Narkevic (QCHS ‘71)

Ralph E. Progar (St. V. ‘62 )

Bishop David Zubik (St. V. ’67)

Michael J. Rubino (QCHS ’77)

Helene Paharik (QCHS ’83)

Capt. Marie Elizabeth Knafelc, MD (QCHS ‘70)

Mary Margaet Ciccozzi Maylone (QCHS ’72)

Judith Nutz Campanale (QCHS “81)

Darryl E. Jones (QCHS ’78)

Sister Ann Green (St. V. ’61)

Kevin M. Flannery (QCHS ’70)

Thomas A. Summers (QCHS “81)

Arthur H. Taylor III (QCHS ’70)

External links

• Quigley Catholic High School home page

Notes and references

1. MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Retrieved 2009-05-26.

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