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 $25.00 per year; national dues are $25.00 per year. (A dues statement is attached for your convenience.) When the card is completed it should be sent, along with a check for $50.00 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 Flynn Baldwin Ms. Stacey Cawley Bethel Park Mrs. Alice Ursin Bishop Canevin Mrs. Rita Yunker Central Catholic Br. Kevin Dalmasse, Mr. Todd Rooney CAPA Ms.Erin Breault Fox Chapel Mr. Mark Matusiak Keystone Oaks Mrs. Cindy Mentzer Mars Mr. Robert Case Moon Ms. Judy Shuster, Ms. Tracey Spinelli North Catholic Ms. Beth Young North Hills Mr. Rich Schiavoni Oakland Catholic Ms. Kelly Coleman Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Ms. Jessica Cerchiaro, Ms. Theresa Long Peters Township Mrs. Lyn Crouse Quigley Mr. Tim Waxenfelter Seton LaSalle Ms. Lauren Hess Sewickley Ms. Ginny Connolly Shady Side Mrs. Mary Krauland, Ms. Sherri Hallgren St. Joseph Sr. Mary Catherine Blooming Upper St. Clair Mr. Rich Platts, Mr. David Watson, Mr. Ben Edwards West Allegheny Mr. Mike Shaffer, Mr. Mike Quinn, Mr. Mike Vattimo
Diocesan Board 2011 - 12 Member Position Term
ExpirationBeth Young Mary Krauland Stacey Givens Cawley Alice Ursin Tim Waxenfelter
Last updated December 28, 2011
