Passion. Purpose. Pride. These are the three ideas Bethlehem Catholic High School established itself on in 1925, and nearly a century later, Becahi students are still proudly representing the Brown and Gold under these three characteristics.

Recently, on Oct. 16, the best and brightest of the student body gathered to be honored at an induction ceremony for the newest class of the Sursum Corda chapter of the National Honor Society. School Chaplain Father Bernard Ezaki offered a beautiful dedication of the faith to begin the ceremony, while Chapter Vice President Alice Frank, a senior, elegantly pieced together a hymn on the violin. Subsequently, thoughts on the four pillars were articulated by the Senior class officers: President Sydney Bennett; Vice President Alice Frank; Secretary Paul Taylor; and Treasurer Maya Bond.

The celebration of excellence doesn’t stop here for the Golden Hawks, as they continued the momentum by honoring the Top 10 academic students of each grade for the previous year on Oct. 22.

The opening of the 2022-23 school hasn’t just shown the academic and social excellence of the student body, but additionally adds exceptional athletic achievement into the mix in a variety of sports. Recently the girls tennis team saw great success in both league and district playoffs. The Lady Hawks brought home the EPC team silver medal while senior Cara Magliochetti and junior Lena Windhagen came together to secure the district gold medal in doubles. The dynamic duo will now be looking to keep their season alive at the PIAA state tournament.

The student body has not only made a splash on the court but on the field as well. Girls soccer’s Summer Hill, a junior, made the EPC All Stars first team after leading the team to a history-making season. On the boys side, goalkeeper and junior Jeremy Fryer leads the state in saves, procuring the momentous ranking of third in the nation.

When Becahi students aren’t busy acquiring notable achievements, they can often be found enjoying one of the many exciting events the community has to offer. On Friday, Oct. 28, the student body will be cheering on the varsity football team in its rival matchup of the year: The Holy War. Beca’s pep club, led by seniors Francesca Oberholtzer, Chris Reyes, Aidan Rompilla and Joline Bozzi, will be decked out in festive camo to cheer the boys on at home against Allentown Central Catholic. The team, led by senior quarterback Luke Thomas, has a 3-3 conference record this season.

Before the game, families are invited to tailgate in the Bethlehem Catholic gym parking lot to socialize and celebrate the opportunity to come together as a family of faith.

For students excelling in the arts, the Saint Francis Center for Renewal is hosting a craft fair Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to both volunteer and participate in a positive impact on the community and to seize the chance to display their talents.

Continuing the ever-expanding school calendar, Bethlehem Catholic invites all members of the community to join the cheerleading squad for a night to remember filled with Designer Bag Bingo. The girls will be hosting the event Sunday, Nov. 3. Attendees will be invited to play 15 regular games, with an available four supplementary special games for an added cost.

“This is not an event to miss,” says Bethlehem Catholic junior cheerleader Karley McNally.

Overall, this has certainly been a fall to remember for Golden Hawk family members, who continually excel in community participation, scholarship and above all, faith. Be sure to participate in one of the many exciting events on the school calendar to join the Bethlehem Catholic legacy.