Women’s History Month Q&A with Morgan Delp, ‘11
Morgan Delp is in her first year as the Dean of Academics at her alma mater. A 2011 graduate, Delp was a four-year letterwinner on the girls’ tennis team, helping the Fighting Irish capture City League championships as both a junior and senior, the first ever in program history. Individually, she also won back-to-back singles titles each of her final two years. Upon graduation, Delp attended Hillsdale College and earned a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in journalism. She then returned to CCHS and taught history and journalism at her alma mater from 2015-19. At the same time, she served as Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach for the Fighting Irish and helped guide them to a state runner-up finish in 2018. Most recently, Delp secured a master’s degree in non-profit administration from the University of Notre Dame in 2020 before assuming her current role at CCHS.
What advice would you give to women in your respective field?
Rely on the Queen of Heaven, the greatest woman to ever live, when times get tough and you feel discouraged in your career. Her constancy is worth more than any advice I could give.
Tell us about a woman you look up to & why.
I look up to St. Jane Frances de Chantal. After losing three of her six children in childbirth, and then her husband shortly after, she did not give up on God's plans for her. She remained faithful and became devoted to helping those in need who all others in her community dismissed. She would eventually find the Visitation nuns, who exemplify, above all other values, humility and meekness. Her example of seeking to do God's will in every situation will always stick with me.
What does Women’s History Month mean to you?
Women's History Month is a time to reflect on the uniqueness of women in God's plan for the human family. This month is a time to recognize the contributions women have been making to their families and communities since the beginning of time. It's a time to recognize those women who stand up for what is right today, despite societal and cultural pressures to believe a certain thing, act or look a certain way, and follow a certain line of thinking.
What do you love about Central Catholic High School?
I love Central Catholic's students. I love that young men and women come together every day to grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. I love that young men and women are challenged by and challenge each other, side by side, in the classroom, that they cheer each other on in competitions, that they enjoy each other's company at dances and other events, and that they pray together and support one another each and every day. We are so blessed!!!