Below are the words to Father Judge High School's (Philadelphia, PA) “Here’s to the Crusaders” fight song.
Here's to Our Crusaders,
Onward to Victory
We're out to wun boys
Ever Loyal - ever loyal will be
Here's to Our Crusaders,
Onward to Victory,
For the Glory of Old Father Judge
We'll Win them All,
For the Glory of Old Father Judge
We'll Win Them All.
And here's the lyrics to Father Judge High School's Alma Mater
Raise up our banner Red and Blue on high
Crusaders ever marching on to victory
We shall never falter till the Quest is won
Here we stand the Red and the Blue!
All the world behold our triumph reigning
We of JUDGE forever are prevailing
Hail Forever, Alma Mater
Let our Banner Fly!
Father Judge High School was established in 1954 by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a school for young men in the Holmesburg area of Northeast Philadelphia. It was entrusted to the administration of the Oblates of St. Francis De Sales and a dedicated faculty of lay men and women. The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The school is an institutional member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school newspaper came into existence on October 11, 1954. It was named The Crusader which was additionally selected as the school mascot. The first play, Jenny Kissed Me, was presented in the fall of 1955 and also our first dance with the melodious Crusaders furnishing the music.
On September 10, 1955, John Francis O'Hara, C.S.C., Archbishop of Philadelphia, dedicated the school building. This was the start of Judge's second year that would continue to see many firsts.
The football team entered interscholastic competition on September 13, 2023 against Reading Central Catholic High School. Jack Lawn coached the team. Sports quickly became a vital part of Father Judge High School. Students, without a coach, organized the first soccer team. The first Catholic League title won by the Crusaders was in 1956 in swimming. In 1957, the swim team captured the city title as well.
Read more about the history of Father Judge High School at FatherJudge.com.
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