Allentown Central Catholic High School is pleased to welcome 12 international exchange students from six different countries this year including Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Korea, Spain and Vietnam.

Fall sports came to a close with Vikette soccer falling to Northwestern in state semifinals Nov. 12.

ACCHS students on the Lehigh University juniors rowing team also completed its fall season.

A Fall Sports Awards Mass was held Nov. 22 to celebrate the excellent season for all fall athletes. Varsity athletes received recognition and a varsity letter. Find the schedules for upcoming winter sports at: https://acchsathletics.org.

Viking and Vikette basketball season tickets are now available for purchase. Fill out the ticket order form and return it to the ACCHS athletic office by mail, email or student delivery. The form can be found by visiting: https://files.constantcontact.com/325a615f401/2b7c0299-3e71-4860-8f44-db558738cccc.pdf.

The ACCHS counseling office hosted “Career Day” Nov. 15. Over 30 guest speakers presented on a range of professions including health care, law, business, art, fashion, law enforcement, military and more. Many guest speakers were ACCHS or Catholic school alumni. Students attended three sessions to learn about careers that interest them and hear firsthand experiences.

The open house Nov. 17 was a success, with 70 families from 17 different schools visiting. If you could not attend the open house but want to learn more about ACCHS, contact Cara Meskill, director of admissions, at cmeskill@acchs.info. You can also call 610-437-4601, ext. 148 to schedule a personal tour or shadow day. Apply to ACCHS now at www.acchs.info/apply. Fill out the online application and submit your registration fee via the PayPal link.

Viking Christmas was set up in Rockne Hall during the open house Nov. 17. Representatives from multiple clubs and sports were available to share information and fundraise.

During the week of Nov. 18-22, ACCHS competed against Becahi in “Penny Wars.” Each grade had their own collecting jug in which they donated pennies to gain “points.” To decrease another grade’s score, students could put silver coins in their jugs. All money raised during this week was donated to Mercy School for Special Learning by the ACCHS BFF Club. The school that raises the most money wins the “Penny Wars.” The grade at Central Catholic with the most “points” wins a “Spirit Dress Down Day.”

The Vikings for Gold Club is spreading Christmas joy by assembling Christmas gift boxes for pediatric cancer patients. Club members worked together after school Nov. 20 to decorate gift boxes and fill them with toys.

The ACCHS Class of 1989’s 35th reunion will be 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Shanty, Allentown. To RSVP, email pezchris@yahoo.com. To pay, Venmo @Christopher-Pez. Appetizers and beverages are included.

The swim and dive team is running a Matey’s American Pizza Co. gourmet frozen pizza fundraiser. Order by Dec. 1 via the form: https://files.constantcontact.com/325a615f401/a574f507-fe9d-40ad-838f-1812575275da.pdf. The orders must be prepaid, with checks made to “ACCHS Booster Club.” The pizzas will be delivered Dec. 9. Options for 12-inch pizzas include: original gourmet, triple cheese, thick crust triple cheese, smoked provolone and mozzarella and gluten free triple cheese. Matey’s pizza has a 4-month shelf life in your freezer, so feel free to stock up. Contact Wendy Yons at wyons@acchs.info with questions.

The ACCHS Drama Club presents “Puffs,” about seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic. Come see the play 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 in Masson Auditorium. Student admission is free with a student ID.

ACCHS is currently in need of a wrestling coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Email cnosovitch@acchs.info to apply.