The Haddon Heights High School Marching Band and Color Guard - one-third students from Merchantville - won the USBands State Championship on November 3rd. They also were awarded Best Guard, Best Percussion, Best Visual, and Best Effect with their show, Keys of Life. This is the 2nd year in a row winning they have won the title and look forward to the Independence Class Championships sponsored by the The Cavalcade of Bands, a non profit organization composed of over one hundred member schools coming together to compete on the interscholastic level at West Chester University next Saturday, November 9th.

Merchantville PTA congratulations to the Haddon Heights Indoor Color Guard teams and the Haddon Heights High School Indoor Percussion Group on their performances at the South Jersey Region 1 Championships. The color guard High Voltage (High School) placed Silver, and the percussion group placed 4th with their amazing 2019 program, “Contagious.”  All the teams worked hard and long hours this season and deserve a big HOORAY for their achievements. Both teams have quite a few former Merchantville School students as members. We salute their hard work and dedication this season.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, the President of Camden County College, Mr. Donald A. Borden, and staff will be presenting to Haddon Heights High School juniors and seniors on various collegiate topics. Throughout the year, the High School administration has reached out and met with student leaders and discussed several concerning issues that our upperclassman are facing during this transitional phase of their lives. Mr. Borden and his colleagues will present on the registration process, course selection, time management, the importance of a structured daily living schedule, getting involved, and meeting new individuals. They will take questions, as well, from the students. Garnet Country is excited and proud to have members of our local community college present and to help prepare our students for their next step of their lives.

Camden Catholic offers a wide array of summer experiences for students in grammar and middle school. Each camper is required to complete a medical form, provide immunization records, and receive parent permission in order to participate. Summer Programs fees range from $150-450 and include: Theater, Theatre Tech Camp, High School Theatre Ensemble, Fine Art, Expressive Drawing & Painting, Digital Art, Study Skills, High School Placement Test (2 sessions) and High School Transition.

Camden Catholic High School mourns the passing of one of our greatest honorary alumni, Coach Jim Delaney, former football coach and faculty member. Coach Delaney is revered among generations of alumni for his legendary coaching style, mentorship and inspirational leadership. He coached the Irish to 62 wins in a total of 13 seasons and is the all-time leader in football wins for the green and white. His 1966 team went 9-0, winning the SJ Parochial A Title, one of only three undefeated football teams in school history. Delaney also is the only Camden Catholic football coach, other than Tom Kenney, to have five consecutive teams with winning records, and six straight non-losing seasons. His 1979 Parochial A Championship team was recently inducted into the Camden Catholic Hall of Fame on April 14, 2019. At the time of their win in '79, Coach Delaney had remarked "Camden Catholic's Fighting Irish is a prime example of how an impossible task can be accomplished with the effort and determination of the team and the support of the school."

T.H.E. Council organized a women's personal care drive at Camden Catholic High School for Joseph's House of Camden as a part of their Women's History Month efforts. Thanks to those who contributed to the cause, we will help make some women more comfortable and provide much needed items to them in the coming months. T.H.E (Together Honoring Everyone) Council is a student driven group with the intent to celebrate racial and cultural diversity at Camden Catholic. T.H.E. Council is moderated by faculty members and includes participation from students in each grade level. As our world continues to evolve, Camden Catholic students, faculty, staff and administration need to continue to encourage our community’s well-being, and help to foster collaborative learning among our many diverse students in pursuit of our school’s mission: to educate lifelong learners and leaders in a global society in the Catholic tradition.