Throw Back Thursdays @ Archbishop Wood

A message from the Garofalo sisters, aka the Santa Sewing Sisters!

"THANK YOU to everyone for your continued support of our Uniform Santa projects! Every penny raised goes directly into the scholarship fund, so that we can continue to carry on our sisters legacy at Archbishop Wood.

Gerri Garofalo graduated from Archbishop Wood High School in 1968 as an accomplished student and athlete. She was a dedicated teacher at her alma mater inspiring her students to not only do well academically but to achieve their fullest potential to succeed in life. She is fondly remembered by her family, coworkers, and close friends. The Gerri Garofalo scholarship is a $2,500.00 funded grant awarded each year to two (2) rising senior students.

GREAT NEWS! There are still current and original uniform Santas available for purchase, if you are interested, please contact Gabrielle Garofalo Snyder via email at dngsnyder1@verizon.net and put "Wood Santas" in the subject line of your email! THANK YOU!"

AWHS PRAYER GARDEN

The Archbishop Wood Prayer Garden is a beautiful sanctuary to pray, meditate, and reflect. 

Personalized stone pavers, benches, trees and plants provide a lasting tribute for alumni, family, friends, faculty, members of the community, and corporate donors. Special occasions such as birthdays, graduation, marriages, anniversaries and retirement may also be honored. 

All donors will receive an invitation to the annual Alumni Mass and Breakfast which is held in the spring to bless the tributes and memorials.



For more information click here or please contact Kristin Conran at 215-672-5050 ext. 227 or by email at kristin.conran@archwood.org

Archbishop Wood High School President Gary Zimmaro has announced the hire of Brian Goettner as the Archbishop Wood Football Head Coach. Coach Goettner has been an integral part of the Wood Football Program over the past few years, most recently serving as the Interim Head Coach since September. Coach Goettner has extensive high school coaching experience, as well as coaching experience spanning the college level to the CYO level.

An educator for the past 15 years, Coach Goettner prides himself on his ability to bring a winning, exciting and disciplined atmosphere to the Wood Football Program. “After a thorough process with a lot of qualified applicants, Coach Goettner’s values and vision for our Wood Football Program set him apart as we navigated through the hiring process,” Athletic Director Susan O’Neill said.

Coach Goettner has a passion for the program and a keen understanding of its current landscape, as well as the high standard of excellence that is associated with the Wood Football Program. We look forward to Coach Goettner’s leadership of our young men, both on and off the field, and we invite all members of the Archbishop Wood Community to join us in supporting our Wood Vikings and our new head coach.

“I am honored and grateful to be named the next head football coach at Archbishop Wood. It’s a blessing to be given the opportunity to lead such a historic program. I'm looking forward to getting started,” said Coach Goettner.

Coach Goettner is a graduate of West Chester University, and he earned a Masters in Education from Eastern University. He resides in Hatboro with his wife and 2 children.

Mrs. Tamburini is happy to report that her Art 1 & 2 students are a colorful bunch with their latest project of "Rainbow Portraits."



Students used a rainbow light to illuminate their faces and these beautiful creations were the result. Don't they just stop you in your tracks?!

Great work Vikings!