Fr. Barry J. Allaire, who has been serving as principal at Walsh since the spring of 2006, will be assigned to the newly-created position of director of religious affairs after the completion of the current school year. Fr. Allaire, a teacher and administrator at Walsh for the last 25 years, will focus on the religious direction of the school while emphasizing the Catholic Church’s mission to students and the greater community. He will continue to have a positive impact and presence at Walsh, McFarland said.
Fr. Allaire will continue to teach various levels of religion, the classical languages and related courses.
The board of trustees also announced that it is currently in the process of finding a successor to Father Allaire. The new principal will be hired to concentrate on the day-to-day administration of the school, Mr. McFarland said.
The board of trustees also announced that it is currently in the process of finding a successor to Father Allaire. The new principal will be hired to concentrate on the day-to-day administration of the school, Mr. McFarland said.
Potential candidates for the position are asked to send a resume and cover letter to Archbishop Walsh High School, 208 N. 24th Street in Olean, N.Y. The new principal’s appointment will be effective immediately.
