Category Archives: Stories

– Class of 1927 – From Jerry McGowan, Son of Joseph McGowan, Class of ’26: My father, Joe McGowan grew up in West Philadelphia in a very strong Catholic Family. When it came time for high school, he attended West Catholic his freshman year. His father who owned a bar in Philadelphia then decided toContinue reading “Joe McGowan”

My time at Holy Spirit High School has had a huge positive impact on my life.  During my four years as a student, the faculty, staff and coaches at the school helped to not only reinforce my parent’s teachings about being a good person, they continued to expand upon that with a great education andContinue reading “AJ Russo”

– Holy Spirit Graduate, Teacher & Coach – When I began as a freshman at Holy Spirit in September of 1966, I had no idea that I would be spending most of my life here. It’s sometimes difficult for non-Spartans to truly understand what it means to be part of this wonderful family tradition. ReturningContinue reading “Scott Higbee”