YES! THANKS for the great article! I am very proud of the fact that indeed, I enjoyed being a “HALLAHAN” girl! People always think I am joking when I share the fact that our beloved mascot was MICKEY MOUSE! Great to see the continued presence of my Alma Mater after the courageous fight to keep the doors open. I will always hold a special place in my heart for both Hallahan and Mickey. I am also a Floridian now! Class of ’88
Class of ’73
I am proud to have Mickey Mouse as our mascot. I remember Karen Black was our Mickey during games. I got to be a cheerleader. Love and miss the tradition of last day of school jump in the fountain.
I’m a proud Hallahan girl. Hallahan was a unique and special place. It was a privilege to attend high school there. We loved having Mickey Mouse as our mascot.
As a 1972 graduate From J W Hallahan, I can say that Mickey Mouse energized our school’s spirit through sports, academics and Catholic sisterhood.
Forever let us hold our banner
HIGH HIGH HIGH
Theresa (Milec)Wilson Class of 72
I’m. ‘71 grad of Hallahan. My mom graduated from there in ‘41 and my daughter in ‘98. Was always proud to have Mickey as our Mascot!!!! Oh girls of the Hallahan High!!!!
I’m a 1975 Grad from Hallahan and very proud to be. Since Mickey Mouse was our mascot, I had everything Mickey Mouse. We were very proud of Mickey and thankful that Walt Disney allowed us to have the most famous Mouse as our Mascot. Unfortunately, our school was closed but Mickey will always be in our hearts along with Hallahan.
My mom Margaret E. Mason (Smith) graduated from Hallahan class of 1949 and my niece Gabby Smith graduated in 2017. They were so happy to be Hallahan sisters. Sad that the school has recently closed.
I thought it was so cool that they had Micky Mouse as their mascot! If I’m not mistaken I think the Disney Corporation tried to have them remove Micky Mouse as a mascot but they had a signed letter from Walt Disney himself giving them permission.
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School was located in Center City, Philadelphia. It was a great school and everyone was proud to have Mickey Mouse as their mascot. A male mascot in a female educational hub!
I am a 1964 graduate of the school and sad to say that this past year the school was officially closed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It was a sad time for the present students and all alumnae. However, our love of Mickey Mouse and our Hallahan will live forever in our hearts.
Grateful to Walt DIsney for this honor to cherish his friend! Thank you.
Comments for High School Boasted Popular Mascot Before Character Entered Public Domain
Kathy
My high school! I stumped Dave Smith when I asked him how Mickey came to be Hallahan’s mascot. That was on a Disboards Podcast Cruise.
YETTA
YES! THANKS for the great article! I am very proud of the fact that indeed, I enjoyed being a “HALLAHAN” girl! People always think I am joking when I share the fact that our beloved mascot was MICKEY MOUSE! Great to see the continued presence of my Alma Mater after the courageous fight to keep the doors open. I will always hold a special place in my heart for both Hallahan and Mickey. I am also a Floridian now! Class of ’88
Janet
As a ‘69 graduate of J W HALLAHAN , from the moment Mickey became our Mascot, he is held deeply in our hearts.
Barbara
My mascot Hallahan and Mickey Mouse 4ever. ’78
Marge
Hallahan 63
Robin McEwan Shaffer
Class of ’73
I am proud to have Mickey Mouse as our mascot. I remember Karen Black was our Mickey during games. I got to be a cheerleader. Love and miss the tradition of last day of school jump in the fountain.
Carolyn
Loved that Mickey is our mascot ❤️Hallahan.
KatG
I’m a proud Hallahan girl. Hallahan was a unique and special place. It was a privilege to attend high school there. We loved having Mickey Mouse as our mascot.
Sheila
Loved Hallahan & Mickey. The best mascot ever! ❤️
Class of ‘80.
Denise Baron
Gratitude for acknowledging #Hallahan #sisterhood Class of 85
Theresa Milec Wilson
As a 1972 graduate From J W Hallahan, I can say that Mickey Mouse energized our school’s spirit through sports, academics and Catholic sisterhood.
Forever let us hold our banner
HIGH HIGH HIGH
Theresa (Milec)Wilson Class of 72
Susan Royds
My Alma mater. Hallahan class of ’77.
The mouse will never die.
Cookie Sebzda Sullivan
I’m. ‘71 grad of Hallahan. My mom graduated from there in ‘41 and my daughter in ‘98. Was always proud to have Mickey as our Mascot!!!! Oh girls of the Hallahan High!!!!
Donna
I am a proud graduate of Hallahan High class of 73! Mickey Mouse and my alma mater will always have a place in my heart! 💚💙💛❤️
Deborah Ballard
I’m a 1975 Grad from Hallahan and very proud to be. Since Mickey Mouse was our mascot, I had everything Mickey Mouse. We were very proud of Mickey and thankful that Walt Disney allowed us to have the most famous Mouse as our Mascot. Unfortunately, our school was closed but Mickey will always be in our hearts along with Hallahan.
Jean Fulginiti
I am a HHS grad graduating in 1953….am so proud of that wonderful school and was happy to see Mickey as our mascot.
mary pontorno
My mom Margaret E. Mason (Smith) graduated from Hallahan class of 1949 and my niece Gabby Smith graduated in 2017. They were so happy to be Hallahan sisters. Sad that the school has recently closed.
mary
I thought it was so cool that they had Micky Mouse as their mascot! If I’m not mistaken I think the Disney Corporation tried to have them remove Micky Mouse as a mascot but they had a signed letter from Walt Disney himself giving them permission.
Margaret M Murphy
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School was located in Center City, Philadelphia. It was a great school and everyone was proud to have Mickey Mouse as their mascot. A male mascot in a female educational hub!
I am a 1964 graduate of the school and sad to say that this past year the school was officially closed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It was a sad time for the present students and all alumnae. However, our love of Mickey Mouse and our Hallahan will live forever in our hearts.
Grateful to Walt DIsney for this honor to cherish his friend! Thank you.
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