010115 Gallagher_HeadshotWest Catholic Preparatory High School announces that Mr. James P. Gallagher has been selected as the next Principal of the 98-year old Catholic High School. Mr. Gallagher is the first lay Principal in the history of the School.

West Catholic Prep President Brother Richard Kestler, FSC said he finds Mr. Gallagher to be a “deeply spiritual man with a desire to bring the very best to his students.” Br. Richard adds, “Mr. Gallagher brings an enthusiasm and openness to his new responsibility” and that his “innovative and whatever-it-takes attitude will reinforce our academic profile in Philadelphia and beyond.”

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