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School Song

The school song was copyrighted in 1951 with words and music by an anonymous Sister of St. Francis. It was later renewed for the 50th Anniversary in 1988 with acknowledgment of the true author, Sister Francis Marie Yocum, OSF.

Viva Catholic High
Our voices tuned by joyous love
Catholic High, we sing your praise,
And to you pledge our loyalty
Through the length of days.
Our Mother fair you'll always be
Guiding us right,
To celestial glory
And the King of Light

CHORUS:
Catholic High, your grateful daughters promise
Ever to uphold
Principles of truth and honor
As our lives unfold.
We will strive beneath your sparkling banner
Green and Gold to glorify;
Steadfast to our motto,
Viva Catholic High.

Alma Mater fair, we're proud of you,
And your graceful portals blessed
To keep our "light e'er shining"
We will do our best
Knowledge found in you a true ally;
Your name and fame
Echo forth your virtues
And your worth proclaim.

School Seal

Our seal has a triple significance. The crossed arms of Christ and St. Francis surmounted by the cross are taken from the coat of arms of St. Francis. The open book and glowing lamp are symbols of knowledge, while the five-petalled rose is a tribute to His Excellency Archbishop Michael J. Curley.

In the center of the shield is engraved the motto, Lux Tua Luceat, an excerpt from St. Matthew 5:16 - "So let your light shine before all that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."