Trinity High School

After an incredible 39 years at Trinity High School and 45 years of dedicated service in the Diocese of Harrisburg, we celebrate the retirement of one of Trinity's most beloved educators, Miss Lisbeth Shoemaker, affectionately known by generations of students as "Miss Shoe."

Throughout her career, Miss Shoemaker served as a cornerstone of our Social Studies Department, leading as Department Chair for many years and helping shape countless students both inside and outside the classroom. Many alumni will remember her as the moderator of PALs (Peers Actively Listening), Trinity's peer mentoring program that helped build community long before the House System was established.

While she taught a variety of courses throughout her career, Miss Shoe is perhaps best known for her freshman history classes, her legendary "fun packets," and the high expectations she held for every student. More importantly, she was known for the care and dedication she showed to those students—often staying long after the final bell to provide extra help, encouragement, and support to ensure they succeeded.

The impact Miss Shoemaker has had on Trinity is immeasurable. Thousands of Shamrocks have benefited from her wisdom, guidance, and unwavering commitment to Catholic education.

If you would like to share a retirement message with Miss Shoemaker, please email your notes to [email protected] or mail them to:

Trinity High School
Attn: Miss Lis Shoemaker
3601 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Students interested in earning service hours by helping Miss Shoemaker clean out her classroom should also contact her at [email protected].

Please join us in thanking Miss Shoe for her remarkable 45 years of service and wishing her a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement! 💚☘️

Last Thursday, members of Seton House visited Harrisburg Catholic Elementary to deliver summer activity bags to kindergarten students.

This special service project was a true team effort, with all four houses working together to collect donations. Seton mentor groups assembled bags tailored for K–2 girls, K–2 boys, 3–5 girls, and 3–5 boys, ensuring each student received a fun-filled collection of summer treasures.

The visit was made even more memorable by the excitement on the kindergarteners’ faces as they received their bags. Students also joined in one of the kindergarten classes' favorite games, "Still as a Rock," creating smiles and memories for everyone involved.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our Trinity families who donated items and helped make this project possible. Your generosity allowed us to spread joy and support young students as they head into summer break.

Representing Trinity on the visit were Piper Butina '27, Ella Stager '27, Kiara DyReyes-Wuite '27, Sam Maury '27, and Jack Coble '27.

Last week, Mrs. Blayney’s Sports & Entertainment Marketing class had a special visit from two Marketing Managers with the Harrisburg Senators!

The guests spoke with students about their roles and responsibilities, how they began their careers with the Senators, and previous experiences working with other professional sports organizations. They also shared insights into their day-to-day work and the career goals they continue to pursue in the sports industry.

To commemorate Memorial Day, students in Mr. McGuire’s and Mrs. Pagliaro’s history classes had the privilege of hearing firsthand stories from six Vietnam Veterans during a special visit to the Trinity library. Students listened, asked questions, and learned about the experiences and sacrifices of those who served.

A sincere thank you to Vietnam veterans Joe Boslet, Rich Burton, Bob Kertulis, George Knoll, John Laskowski, and Patrick Owen for sharing their stories with our students. Mr. Owen also spent time speaking with Mrs. Poplaski’s AP U.S. History classes about his experiences serving in Vietnam.

We are grateful for their service and for the opportunity to help our students connect history to real-life experiences.

Mrs. Morisani’s Pre-Calculus classes have been busy wrapping up the school year with some fun and creative activities!

Students recently celebrated a belated Pi Day by bringing in a variety of pies to enjoy together during class. They also combined math and art by creating sand art designs using trigonometric graphs.

In addition, members of the U.S. Navy visited Trinity to give demonstrations and speak with students about how the mathematics they are learning in class is applied in real-world Navy careers and operations.

What a great way to end the year with creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning!

What a memorable final week for the Trinity High School Class of 2026!

Last week was filled with celebration, reflection, and special moments as our seniors closed out their journey at Trinity. Some of our graduates returned to their grade schools — St. Theresa and St. Joe’s — in their gowns to reconnect with teachers, staff, and students who helped shape their path.

On Wednesday, May 20, we celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during Senior Awards. Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Joseph Smithmyer, and our Salutatorian, Kennedy Paul, on this outstanding achievement!

We then gathered on Thursday, May 21, for a beautiful Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating faith, gratitude, and the beginning of a new chapter. The week concluded with a wonderful Graduation Ceremony on May 22 as we officially sent off the Class of 2026.

Congratulations, graduates! Thank you for the legacy you leave here at Trinity through your leadership, faith, friendships, and achievements. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see where your next chapter takes you.

Once a Shamrock, always a Shamrock!

At Trinity High School, we are blessed with educators who inspire, challenge, encourage, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students each day. Now is your opportunity to recognize one of those exceptional teachers!

We are excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Excellence-in-Teaching Award.

This award honors an outstanding teacher whose dedication, innovation, passion, and commitment to student success extend both inside and outside the classroom.

Students, parents, and fellow teachers are invited to nominate a teacher who has made a meaningful impact on their educational experience.

When submitting your nomination, consider sharing:
⭐ How this teacher has positively impacted students
⭐ Examples of their dedication, encouragement, or support
⭐ Ways they inspire learning and foster growth
⭐ Memorable moments that demonstrate their excellence

Nomination Deadline: Friday, May 29

Take a moment to celebrate a teacher who helps shape our Trinity community through their passion and commitment.

Nominate a teacher here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9YUmNhr6rbkQ40_2O1z7G0wbSWCJkELDcFX2SA_o5Na-lPg/viewform

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the exceptional educators who make a difference every day at Trinity High School!

Excellence in Teaching Award 2026 NOMINATION The nominee should: --Have attained a reputation among colleagues for successfully reaching his/her students, while encouraging the attainment of excellence; --Have significantly contributed to the improvement of the students’ academic preparation and their civic responsibility, ca...

Trinity students Joseph Bolster '26, Gavin Mann '26, Ellie Mummert '28, Ellis Niemann '26, and Manasa Sanivarapu '26 recently stepped behind the microphone to produce and record a special half-hour radio program, Trinity Today!

Recorded at the new headquarters of Holy Family Radio, 720 WHYF—located right here on Trinity’s campus in the AAC—the students shared their personal experiences and reflected on Trinity’s Five Pillars and what they mean to our school community.

Be sure to listen and hear their stories firsthand!
Listen here:

Trinity Today Episode 1 This program is all about Trinity High School in Camp Hill, PA. Producer and teacher Mike Creavey is joined by several students on this premier episode.

Freshman Rosalie Messett was recognized by the American Legion Auxiliary for her outstanding essay submission!

Rose was honored at the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 Award Ceremony on April 12, 2026, where she received a bronze medal and a monetary award for her essay. She was also invited to present her essay at the Tri-County Auxiliary Banquet held at the American Legion in Linglestown on May 2, 2026.

In recognition of her achievement, Rose was gifted a Junior Auxiliary Membership, and her essay has been submitted for publication in the National Auxiliary Magazine for the American Legion.

As we prepare to celebrate the graduation of the Trinity High School Class of 2026, we are pleased to share the livestream links for both Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation for family and friends who may not be able to attend in person.

🎓 Baccalaureate Mass
Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/live/eGlRuzQXg0E?si=qaeLjVhMmvnZ4FN_

🎓 Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/live/62aoyHZNL48?feature=shared

We look forward to celebrating these special occasions with our graduates and their families as we honor the accomplishments of the Class of 2026.

Congratulations to our seniors and their families on this exciting milestone!

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