THE DEACONS
Our nickname, “Deacons,” was adopted in the fall of 1934 for the teams of Sacred Heart Academy, the forerunner of Shanley High School, and has been used ever since.
It is especially fitting for Catholic schools since it is derived from the Greek and literally means “servants” or “those who serve” (Acts 6). The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that Jesus “made Himself the ‘Deacon’ or servant of all” (CCC 1570).
In light of our schools’ mission, identity, and nickname, we expect our students to excel in serving God and neighbor.