Conwell–Egan Catholic High School
Private, parochial school in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, United States
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Conwell–Egan Catholic High School is a coeducational, Catholic high school in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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611 Wistar Road , 19030 United States 40°9′44″N 74°50′59″W | |
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| Type | Private, parochial |
| Motto | Character, Excellence, Commitment |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1957 |
| Oversight | Archdiocese of Philadelphia |
School code | 691-671 |
| President | Matthew Fischer |
Principal | Joshua Bower |
| Faculty | 43 (2025) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | coeducational |
| Colors | Royal blue and white |
Athletics conference | Philadelphia Catholic League |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Publication | The Secret Rose (literary magazine, defunct) |
| Yearbook | Aerie |
| Website | www |
History
The modern Conwell–Egan was formed in 1993 when the all-girls Bishop Conwell High School was closed and merged into the existing facilities of the all-boys Bishop Egan High School in Fairless Hills.[2]
Athletics
The boys' basketball team won the PIAA Class AA State Championship on March 21, 2015.[3]
Notable alumni
- Keith Armstrong (born 1963, class of 1982), Tampa Bay Buccaneers special teams coordinator[4]
- Jim Cawley (born 1969, class of 1987), former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania[5]
- Brian Fitzpatrick (born 1973, class of 1992), 2-term U.S. House Representative (PA-8 (2016-2018), PA-1 (2018–Present))[6]
- Mike Fitzpatrick (1963–2020, class of 1981), 4-term U.S. House Representative (PA-8)[7]
- Larry Marshall (born 1950, class of 1968), defensive back, kick returner and wide receiver for NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles[8]
- Joe McEwing (born 1972, class of 1990), former professional baseball player, current Chicago White Sox 3rd base coach[9][10]
- Leo Rossi (born 1946), actor, star of such films as The Accused, Relentless and Analyze This
- Mark S. Schweiker (born 1953, class of 1970), former Governor of Pennsylvania[11]
- Steve Slaton (born 1986, class of 2005), All-American football running back, Heisman Trophy finalist, College Football Hall of Fame Miami Dolphins running back[12]
- Thomas G. Waites (born 1955), actor and playwright, star of such films as The Warriors, The Thing and And Justice for All
- Bob Zupcic (born 1966, class of 1984), outfielder who played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox[10]