The Star Herald: Catholic High School Students Excel
Friday, June 15, 2012
In May and June, a total of 1306 students graduated from Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Camden, with over $112 million in scholarships and grants awarded to students.
A total of 1,290 of the graduates (99%) will attend college in the fall. Some others will go on to serve in the U.S. military.
The schools boasted several National Merit Award recipients including two National Merit Finalists and 10 National Merit Scholarship Commended students, as well as many other scholarship awards and special recognitions.
1,062 graduates came from high schools connected to the diocese: Gloucester Catholic (Gloucester), St. Joseph (Hammonton), Sacred Heart (Vineland), Wildwood Catholic (Wildwood), Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill), Paul VI (Haddon Township) and Holy Spirit (Absecon).
Also, 244 graduates were enrolled in two private Catholic schools: Bishop Eustace Preparatory School (Pennsauken) and Our Lady of Mercy Academy (Newfield). Data from St. Augustine Preparatory School, a private Catholic high school in Richland, is not included in these figures.
