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National Signing Day

Yesterday, Wednesday, February 1, 2012, eight McDevitt students joined thousands of other high school students on National Signing Day to declare their intent to participate in a collegiate athletic program. Here is a list of the students, their sports and the programs they will be competing for:

Girls:
Ieisha Jackson – Track & Field – California University of Pennsylvania
Kelsie Maloney – Girls' Soccer – West Virginia University
Adrianna Vukmanic – Track & Field – Lehigh University

Boys (All Football):
Tyler Conde – West Chester University
Brock Dean – University of Maryland
Pat Narus – Lafayette University
Shawn Seif – Kutztown University
Noah Spence – Ohio State University

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McDevitt's 2^nd Annual Mini-Thon

On February 11, 2012, Bishop McDevitt is hosting a seven-hour event to benefit the Four Diamonds cancer research fund. At the event, students will partake in many different activities and competitions including dodge ball, ping-pong, Just Dance, volleyball, cornhole, and so much more. New for this year, hairdressers will be present to cut hair for Locks of Love. McDevitt girls have been growing out their hair in order to donate it to Locks of Love to make wigs for cancer patients. The goal this year is to raise as much money and support for the Four Diamonds Fund as possible. The event will be held on Saturday, February 11^th from 3 – 10 PM at McDevitt. Please encourage your children to register and support Four Diamonds! Through events similar to McDevitt's Mini-Thon, we are coming closer to better treatment and cures for childhood cancer. F.T.K.! (For The Kids)

If you are interested in registering your McDevitt student or sponsoring the event, please fill out the forms, by clicking this link. Forms may be mailed with payments to Bishop McDevitt High School or may be brought to the event on February 11^th. For more information, please contact the school at 717-236-7973.

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Bishop McDevitt Mourns the Loss of
Rev. Msgr. Leo N. Bierster

The Reverend Monsignor Leo N. Bierster, 85, formerly of Hershey and Harrisburg, died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Saint Joseph Home for the Elderly in Totowa, NJ. He was born August 22, 1926 in Mount Carmel, son of the late Leo and Kathryn (Ruffing) Bierster. He graduated from the former Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Catonsville MD, and received his Masters of Theology from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Philadelphia. He received his Masters of Education from Villanova University. Monsignor Bierster was Ordained May 10, 1952 at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg by Bishop George L. Leech, DD. He was appointed an Honorary Prelate (Monsignor) on October 19, 1972 by Pope Paul VI. Monsignor Bierster's assignments included: Parochial Vicar at the former Saint Peter Church in Mount Carmel, 1952-1954; Principal of York Catholic High School, 1954-1964; Principal of Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, 1964-1965; Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Harrisburg, 1970-1977; and finally, Pastor of Saint Joan of Arc Church in Hershey, 1977-2002. Upon the occasion of his Golden Jubilee of Ordination in 2002, he retired as Pastor of Saint Joan of Arc Parish where he served for 25 years. In retirement, he resided at the Bishop Dattilo Priests' Retirement Center in Harrisburg until November 2009. In his final years, Monsignor was cared for by the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Surviving are his sisters: Margaret Bierster, and Rosemary (Rudolph) D'Onofrio, both of Saint Joseph Home for the Elderly in Totowa, NJ; Sister Catherine De Notre Dame, LSP (Loretta Bierster), of Baltimore, MD; Ann (Joseph) Liffey of Brooklyn, NY; and his brothers: Thomas Bierster, of Buford, GA; and James (Gertrude) Bierster of Boca Raton, FL and William (Frances) Bierster of Staten Island, NY; 22 nieces and nephews, and 44 great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents, Monsignor was preceded in death by his sister, Therese Venezia.

Copied from PennLive.com Obituaries

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Feel The Power

Jon Pritikin, holder of a Guinness World Record and competitor on the World’s Strongest Man contests, came to Bishop McDevitt High School today to address the student body.

Using feats of strength such as bending a steel bar, ripping a telephone book in half, and breaking a baseball bat, he captivated the students' attention. Through the assembly Jon spoke to the students about bullying and self-worth. He told them about his life story and inspired everyone in the room to meet his challenge. Jon challenged the students to be heroes. He asked them to never let anyone eat alone in the cafeteria again. “Heroes help people going through a tough time. There is a time in your life when you can help someone and be their hero. Don’t be mean to people.”

Jon encouraged the students throughout the two assemblies. Students were given time to ask questions in front of everyone and even privately. All of the students were very receptive and moved by his story.

To join Jon’s Facebook page or to see photos of the students with Jon after the assembly, please visit the following sites. www.feelthepower.org or search for Jon Pritikin on Facebook. To see pictures from the McDevitt assemblies, click here or on the above photo.

More information about his visit will be published in the next issue of the Twin Towers in January 2012.