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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	Dr. Madonna Helbling
Chaplain	Fr. Chuck Baptiste
Grades	9-12
Color(s)	Maroon and White
Team name	Spartans
Accreditation	Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Yearbook	Generations
Tuition	$7,800
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.

Academics

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

Encourage Critical Thinking Skills and Creativity

The Academic program at Quigley Catholic High School offers students a variety of instructional resources and methods that meet their various academic needs to encourage critical thinking skills and creativity. Additionally, each Quigley Catholic High School student has a plan for success through the numerous programs developed by the Guidance Department.

A Comprehensive, Challenging, College Preparatory Curriculum

To prepare students fully for a post-secondary education, Quigley Catholic High School equips students with the tools they need for success—a comprehensive, challenging, college preparatory curriculum with three levels of classes to meet the individual student’s abilities. A small class size average of 20 students allows for individualized attention while specialty classes are consistent with society’s competitive climate. The staff to student ratio allows the faculty to have its finger on the student pulse at all times. This is a huge factor in a positive school environment.

College Credits That Are Transferable

The Quigley Catholic High School curriculum furnishes students with a solid core education. Additionally, Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer an extra challenge for students excelling in different areas. QCHS is partnered with Carlow University, LaRoche College and the University of Pittsburgh to provide classes that satisfy QCHS requirements, and allow students to potentially earn 29 college credits that are transferable to most colleges and universities. A significant percentage of upperclassmen are enrolled in the Honors Programs.

Parents Stay Updated

MMS Gradebooks is a real-time online portal for monitoring student grades, which are entered by each teacher. Both parent and student have access to MMS Gradebooks, and it is password protected to ensure privacy. MMS Gradebooks allows even the busiest parent to stay updated on their child's grades.

99% Matriculate to College

99% of Quigley's graduates matriculate to college. Recent graduates have been awarded an average of $69,000 per student in non-need based grants and scholarships. Our graduates are accepted to many prestigious schools, including: West Point, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Notre Dame, John Carroll University, MIT, Case Western Reserve, Fordham University, Harvard University, Allegheny College, Duquesne University, Saint Vincent College, and New York University, to name a few.

Staff

Administration

• Dr. Madonna Helbling - Principal
• Mr. George Lion - Administrative Assistant
• Sr. Bridget Reilly, O.S.B. - Director of Guidance
• Mrs. Barbara Brown - Business Manager
• Mr. Michael Rubino - Director of Development
• Mrs. Rita McCormick - Director of Admission

Faculty

• Mrs. Janet Bonislawsky - Math and Science
• Mrs. Beverly Dierdorf - English
• Mr. Larry Gorwick - Math and Science
• Mr. Robert McLane - Math and Science
• Mrs. Karen O'Bryan - Fine Arts
• Mr. Timothy Waxenfelter - Social Studies and English
• Mr. Mitchell Yanyanin - Librarian and Computer Classes
• Mrs. Marta Zak - Fine Arts
• Ms. Carol Zeger - Social Studies, Economics, and Foreign Language
• Mr. Edward Dubis - Social Studies
• Mr. Luke Crawford - Religion and Guitar
• Ms. Adrianne Scarsella - Spanish
• Ms. Katharine Coley - Math
• Ms. Katie Patton - Religion
• Mr. Michael Palcsey - English
• Ms. Tressa Dorman - Spanish
• Mr. George Lion - Math
• Mrs. Rita McCormick - SAT Prep Course

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.

"The Q Review"

Moderator: Mr. Michael Palcsey

The student-run newspaper maintains a managing editor, several news editors, and staff writers. It publishes once a month and reports on events in the school and community as well as issues that pertain to the typical high school student enrolled at Quigley Catholic. Editors and writers have participated in professional workshops made possible by Point Park University.

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.

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 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 and a cross country team.

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.

• Roman Catholic secondary schools in Pennsylvania
• Beaver County, Pennsylvania
• Educational institutions established in 1967