The Pittsburgh Catholic Forensic League consists of Catholic, private and public high schools located within the geographical region of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. In addition, because the diocese of Greensburg does not currently have enough schools to form a league of its own, schools within that geographical framework are included with the diocese of Pittsburgh.
Schools that are members of the local league automatically register to become part of the National Catholic Forensic League. Rules governing the national league apply to the local league as well.
In order to join the local and national leagues, the director of forensics at the interested school should contact the diocesan director, Ms. Beth Young. (412 321-4823 x229) Upon indicating an interest in joining the league, the school will receive a data card that needs to be completed and signed by the principal of the school. Local dues are $20.00 per year; national dues are $20.00 per year. When the card is completed it should be sent, along with a check for $40.00 payable to Beth Young, to the following address:
Beth Young CFL |
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North Catholic High School |
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1400 Troy Hill Road |
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Pittsburgh PA 15212 |
Because of the national membership registration deadlines, the local registration deadline is November 1 for returning schools and November 25 for new schools. Once a school has registered for the local league, it is entitled to send competitors to the diocesan tournament where students qualify for competition at the national tournament. Speech and debate qualifiers are held on the first Saturday of March; student congress qualifiers are held on the first Sunday of March. The Grand National Tournament is held in various cities of the member leagues over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Aquinas Mr. Mike Burchill Baldwin Mrs. Virginia Cawley Bethel Park Mrs. Alice Ursin Bishop Canevin Mrs. Rita Yunker Central Catholic Mr. Todd Rooney Fox Chapel Mr. Mark Matusiak Keystone Oaks Mrs. Cindy Mentzer Mars Mr. Robert Case North Allegheny Mrs. Sharon Volpe North Catholic Ms. Beth Young North Hills Mr. Rick Schiavoni Oakland Catholic Ms. Kelly Coleman Peters Township Mrs. Lyn Crouse Quigley Mr. Tim Waxenfelter Seton LaSalle Mrs. Donna Salsbury Sewickley Ms. Ginny Connolly Shady Side Mrs. Mary Krauland St. Joseph Sr. Mary Catherine Blooming Upper St. Clair Mr. Rich Platts Vincentian Ms. Beth Walters
Diocesan Board 2009 - 2013 Member Position Term
ExpirationBeth Young Ginny Cawley Stacey Givens Cawley Alice Ursin Tim Waxenfelter
Last updated February 28, 2010
