About the Susan Black Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship Fund

Susan Black Fitzpatrick was a Camden Catholic High School alumna whose warmth, kindness, and unselfish spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Active in the music and theatre programs at CCHS, Susan was everything a good person could be, not driven by a need for recognition or applause, but by a quiet, genuine care for every person around her. She was the kind of soul that Camden Catholic has always strived to form.

On June 23, 1998, Susan suffered a tragic accident. Her son Jeffrey Christian was delivered via emergency C-section, and Susan passed away the following day from her injuries. By the grace of God and the unselfish love and protection of his mother, Jeffrey was born perfectly healthy, a miracle that he survived, and a living testament to the selfless spirit that defined Susan's entire life.

In the years that followed, Susan's husband, family, friends, and Camden Catholic faculty came together to ensure her memory would never fade. The Susan Black Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship was established in her honor and has been awarded every year since, now celebrating its twenty-seventh year.

Each year, the scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who was active in the Arts Department and who best exemplifies the character traits that defined Susan: respect for others, genuine kindness, humility, helpfulness, and a spirit that brightens every room. The recipient is nominated by CCHS faculty and selected by a committee of Susan's family and friends.

"She always sought to see the goodness in everyone and everything. Her memory lives on in all the lives that have been touched by her kind, respectful and giving spirit."
— Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Your contribution, no matter the size, directly funds this annual award and ensures that Susan's legacy of kindness continues to inspire Camden Catholic students for years to come.

About the 1887 Education Foundation

The 1887 Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose sole focus and mission is to support, secure, and enhance the rich tradition and legacy of Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, NJ. The Foundation's broad-based initiative provides funding to build the future of Camden Catholic in the areas of capital improvements, long and short-term financial support, community awareness, student financial aid, and investments in athletics, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

About Camden Catholic High School

Camden Catholic High School, the flagship high school in the Diocese of Camden, has been educating diverse learners since 1887, creating innovative leaders steeped in the Catholic tradition of mercy. Camden Catholic is the proud alma mater of over 15,000 graduates, and recent graduating classes have earned tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships and grants.

Susan Black Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship Fund

Keep Susan's Spirit Alive — Support the Next Generation of Camden Catholic's Finest