Latest Edition of The Empire is now Available!
The latest edition of The Empire, the official magazine for friends, family, and alumni of Catholic High, is now available! This Winter 2023 edition includes the Annual Report for all gifts received between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, along with alumni class notes, profiles, photos, updates on student and alumni events, and so much more. You can read the digital version by clicking on the image below! |
Save the Date: 2023 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner On Friday, April 14, the Alumni Association will host the 2023 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner to introduce 10 new inductees who have made a significant impact at Catholic High and in the Philadelphia region. The cash bar opens at 5:30 pm and dinner starts at 7 pm, with the awards ceremony immediately following. Please click here to purchase your $50 ticket which includes admission and dinner. For more information and details about purchasing an ad, please click here or email Roman.SportsHallofFame@gmail.com. |
Register Today: HWZ Memorial Golf Outing
The Alumni Association will host the 12th Annual Henry W. Zakrzewski Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, April 24 at the Five Ponds Golf Club in Warminster, PA. All proceeds will benefit Roman students through the Henry W. Zakrzewski Scholarship Fund. For more details and registration, click here, scroll down to "Purchase a Sponsorship Level Today!" and select the level you would like to contribute.
If you have any questions, please contact: Joe Zakrzewski '75 at jmzakrzewski55@gmail.com or Paul Zakrzewski '87 at pzakrzewski@verizon.net Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there! |
Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) Basketball Championship
On Monday, February 27, the Varsity Basketball Team defeated Neumann-Goretti in overtime at the 2023 PCL Boys' Basketball Championship. The championship, which took place at the Palestra, included two highly talented teams with impressive rosters, aggressive defense, and competitive offense in the paint. Neither team could guarantee themselves of anything going into this game other than a competitive showdown. With just seconds left at the end of the fourth quarter, the Cahillites found themselves down by three points. Starting point guard, Xzayvier Brown '23, shot a (now no doubt historic) 3-pointer and sent the game into overtime. Ultimately, the Cahillites topped Neumann-Goretti 57-52 in a game for the ages.
Huge congratulations to the Basketball Team for bringing victory back to Broad & Vine! They also recently competed in the PIAA Class 6A State Championship against Reading High and came up just a few points short (63-56) but played a very impressive game.
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Mock Trial Team Wins City & State Championships Congratulations to the Mock Trial team on winning the Philadelphia City Championship on Sunday, March 12 AND the Pennsylvania State Championship this past Saturday, March 25! Roman's Mock Trial team continues to be one of the most successful in the country. Please consider attending the Beef & Beer and Awards Night next Saturday, April 1 at 7 pm in the gym. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds will go to supporting the Mock Trial team. For tickets or to donate an item for the silent auction, please email mocktrial@romancatholichs.com. |
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) visits Broad & Vine
On Thursday, February 23, Roman Catholic High School's Black Student Union (BSU) hosted Pennsylvania Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) in the Fuller Theater. Congressman Evans spoke to the students about his decades of experience in government and politics, what inspired him to run for public office, the importance of agriculture and healthcare, and the need to improve public services for our nation's veterans.
Congratulations to the BSU on organizing and leading this event, and thank you to Congressman Evans for taking the time to visit Broad & Vine! |
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| Support Roman Businesses!
Remember that there are dozens of small businesses in the Philadelphia region that are owned and operated by alumni, friends and family of Catholic High. Next time you are looking for restaurants, professional services, home services, and retail options, consider supporting a fellow Roman business! See the full list by clicking here.
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Roman Arena Podcast Club
The latest edition of the Roman Arena Podcast Club (S1 E16) is now available! In this episode, senior Michael Gedraitis and junior Joshua Brown discuss some of their favorite films and their significance.
Listen to the Roman Arena podcast on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. |
Save the date for the following Roman Reunion! Class of 1973 - 50th Reunion Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Venetian Club 8030 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 For more reunion details and registration, click here and keep up with Roman's social media.
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Please consider making a gift to the Roman Fund today to support our students! You can give online or Venmo your gift to @RomanCatholicHS. Thank you for your generosity! |
Legacy Giving: There are several additional ways to support Roman: Bequest: Leave money to support Roman and its students in your will with the flexibility to update your will if life circumstances change. Beneficiary designation: Provides increased flexibility over a will by using life insurance policies, IRAs, and retirement plans. By making Roman the beneficiary of your IRA, you protect your heirs from one of the most heavily taxed portions of your estate as neither you nor your heirs will be liable for income taxes once the assets are distributed to Roman. Stocks or appreciated assets: Donate securities to Roman which allows you to both preserve cash flow and eliminate capital gains tax on the transfer. Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from IRA: Are you age 70.5 or older? Give up to $100,000 per year from your IRA to Roman without paying income taxes on the distribution. This allows you to use the gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year. To learn more or if you have questions, contact John Prendergast '08, Executive Director of Mission Advancement, at jprendergast@romancatholichs.com or 215-627-5487 ext. 204.
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