In support of North Catholic, a rally was held on the front steps of the school tonight. One of the highlights of the evening was a banner that was hung on the fence outside of the school. (see photo below).
In attendance were current students, alumni, coaches, teachers and even people who work in the offices at North Catholic. We even had people who never attended North, nor had a family member attend our school, but who came out to show their support for the school that we all know and love.
The “No Surrender” banner that was hung was signed by all who attended as a sign of solidarity. We are sending a message to anyone who will listen, that North Catholic is worth saving.
Greg Smith ('82) signs banner (above)
Mike McBride ('81) signs banner (above)
The banner was provided by our soccer coach, Jerry Brindisi (see photo below). It will be hung at every soccer game this year. And, don’t be surprised if it shows up at a football game or two along the way.
Soccer coach, Jerry Brindisi
In the spirit of “No Surrender”, we will continue to keep our message on the front burner. Many in our community feel that we got a raw deal in the closing of North, and the message needs to get out to the masses. DO NOT GIVE UP! To use the message of our motto, take hold and never let go! Now is the time to raise you voice. Now is the time to pray. Now is the time to let people know how you feel about the decision to close North Catholic. We can’t afford to surrender. WE ARE NC!!
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The problem with North was the brand was talked down since the first time the Archdiocese tried to close it in 1992. Alums & others have put in valiant efforts to eep it open, but there was always the spectre of "it's going to close when you are a student there" put into the minds of potential students. The irony is that North was allegedly in the third year of a five year grace period where the Archdiocese siad it would not be closed. Interesting to note that the pledge was publicized & the Archdiocese did not disavow it. Now the Archdiocese says there never was a pledge. CEP tried to place a disciplinary public school at Wheatsheaf & Pike (about three blocks from North) in the early 2000's. North's Administration was originally against the plan, but withdrew their opposition when asked to by the Archdiocese. It was the persistent effors by the Morthers' & Fathers' Association, along with local elected officials, who were able to stop the school which was reloczated to Front & Luzerne. BTW, both North & Dougherty are in excellent locations for possible retail development.
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