Honoring Saint Hubert High School on the occasion of their 70th Anniversary.

WHEREAS, Saint Hubert High School officially opened on September 8, 1941, and was the fourth diocesan girls' high school in Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, Since opening its' doors 70 years ago, Saint Hubert is still the largest Catholic girls' high school in Philadelphia, drawing students from over 50 elementary schools throughout Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties and Southern New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, In addition to being a neighborhood institution in Tacony, the school has over 30,000 alumnae, including educators and students, government officials, physicians, healthcare workers, lawyers and corporate professionals, just to name a few; and

WHEREAS, Today Saint Hubert offers cutting edge academic education, with technology incorporated into every aspect of the curriculum. The school is a completely wireless campus, offering many amenities such as text books on-line and internet access available in every room of the school; and

WHEREAS, Saint Hubert still offers one of the only full-symphonic orchestras in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In addition, over 98 percent of their students pursue their education after graduating; and

WHEREAS, Saint Hubert is also home to the largest women's athletic program in Philadelphia, with 14 varsity sports and 6 intramural sports. Each year, Saint Hubert produces over 90 All Catholic athletes who receive scholarships to Division 1 and 2 colleges and universities because of their scholastic and athletic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, The power and determination of Saint Hubert students and their alumnae was never more evident than earlier 2012, when it was announced that Saint Hubert was scheduled for closure. During that period, the school managed to overcome insurmountable odds, raising over $1.3 million dollars, much of it through small donations, staving off closure and ensuring its' place as an elite learning institution for girls for years to come, epitomizing the true meaning of Bambi spirit; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor and commend Saint Hubert High School on the occasion of their 70th Anniversary.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Sister Mary Smith, President and the students and teachers of Saint Hubert High School, as further evidence of the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body.

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