HGP News
![HGP rowers qualify for U.S. Nationals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653071899/holyghost/ganzacorksymdppubh0a/image3Rowing_.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653071899/holyghost/ganzacorksymdppubh0a/image3Rowing_.jpg","width":460}])
At the recent U.S. Rowing Mid-Atlantic Championships, Holy Ghost Prep senior Chris Conboy and junior Cole Smiley won the silver medal and seniors Stanley “Stash” Gondek and Joe Pintimalli took home the bronze medal in the men’s youth pairs—securing bids to the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida next month.
![Three Holy Ghost Prep seniors recognized at Archdiocese’s Honors Convocation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653049478/holyghost/hkdyi4kz6kjubkzkeo2i/ArchdioceseConvocation2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653049478/holyghost/hkdyi4kz6kjubkzkeo2i/ArchdioceseConvocation2022.jpg","width":450}])
Three Holy Ghost Prep seniors—Tyler McCord, Dominic DiFrancesco, and Sean Marshall (left to right)—were among the 130 students recognized for their academic achievements at the 42nd annual Archdiocesan Honors Convocation held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 19.
![Holy Ghost Prep announces 2022 valedictorian, salutatorian]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652805153/holyghost/ezvqp9rbkuxbp3xgevvi/051122_HGP_006valedictorian.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652805153/holyghost/ezvqp9rbkuxbp3xgevvi/051122_HGP_006valedictorian.jpg","width":450}])
Dominic DiFrancesco (right) and Santino DeRose (left) have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian for Holy Ghost Prep’s Class of 2022, respectively. (photo courtesy of Douglas Benedict/Academic Image)
![Second annual Holy Ghost Day was a success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653056083/holyghost/b7qxdiswnyshpmhascjl/HolyGhost_Day--thank_you_.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653056083/holyghost/b7qxdiswnyshpmhascjl/HolyGhost_Day--thank_you_.jpg","width":450}])
Holy Ghost Prep enjoyed a remarkable second annual Holy Ghost Day, raising $76,202.46 from 331 donors in a 24-hour period on May 12.
![Jerry Stahlecker ’83 to receive the McCloskey Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652881534/holyghost/cyhwpss5rru7gzhsk03u/unnamed_1stahlecker.jpg","width":213}])
During the 2022 commencement exercises on June 4, Jerry Stahlecker ’83, a member of Holy Ghost Prep’s Board of Trustees for the past six years and an extremely generous supporter of the school, will be honored with the Reverend James P. McCloskey, C.S.Sp.’70 Award.
![HGP's Class of 2022: Where they are headed after Ghost]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651862458/holyghost/pmj1sv3zklwh0h6cdi6v/HGP_College_shirts_Catalano_Studio_5773_RESIZEDForGS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651862458/holyghost/pmj1sv3zklwh0h6cdi6v/HGP_College_shirts_Catalano_Studio_5773_RESIZEDForGS.jpg","width":450}])
HGP’s Class of 2022 is an accomplished group of 103 students who are continuing their academic careers at 49 different schools in 17 different states.
Why HGP?
At Holy Ghost Prep, classes are small, so interaction is a given. With a 9-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, our unmatched faculty will get to personally know each student, as well as his hopes and dreams. All of our graduates go to college, so students leave Ghost perfectly equipped to make those dreams come true.
Signature HGP Programs
Forensics
Our forensics program, led by Pat McGhee, is a national power that has produced over 100 individual state champions and 27 individual national champions.
College Guidance
One of Holy Ghost Prep’s undeniable strengths is our success in finding the right fit college for each student. One hundred percent of our students go onto college—many of them to the finest colleges and universities in the country.
Robotics Program
Holy Ghost Prep’s Robotics students use the Engineering Design Process to design and build VEX robots for competition.
LEAP
Our one-of-a-kind Leadership Externship Advantage Program (LEAP) partners Holy Ghost Prep juniors with alumni who have succeeded in the professional world.
Service Immersion
HGP students learn to serve others on school-sponsored mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Tanzania, and West Virginia.
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Class of 2021 College Destinations
