Our School Seal

Lake Catholic's official school seal was designed by Sr. M. Fidelis, O.S.U. (now Sr. Diane Pinchot, O.S.U.) in 1971.

The mask represents our interaction with one another. The sun depicts the human interaction with God in the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s saving death and resurrection. The torch symbolizes our search for truth, while the olive branch represents our quest for peace. The cross and waves are the symbol of the Bishop of the Cleveland Diocese, and the interlocking rings show our partnership of life and love in the Lord. The cross symbolizes our salvation in Christ.

At the heart of school's rebrand in 2025 stands the updated school seal, which beautifully preserves the meaningful symbols first created by Diane Pinchot, OSU, MFA (formerly Sister Fidelis) in 1971. 

“Change can be challenging to a community. I have been part of the Ursuline Community for over 60 years, and I understand this challenge. I am also grateful to have been part of the original faculty and staff in the Lake Catholic Community, too,” Sister Fidelis said. "Change can also, besides being a challenge, be a sign that the community is growing and evolving with the times. I like to think of change as a sign of a living and growing community.

"When I saw the new look of the Lake Catholic Seal, I could see the symbols were really the same. What was good and meaningful about the symbols in the original design I created has been preserved and now renewed, and reflects where the Lake Catholic Community is now.

“Congratulations on keeping what is most important at the roots of Lake Catholic Community, preserving the best of the past, and renewing the commitment to meet the challenges of the times with love and courage.”

Each element continues to reflect the profound story of our faith and purpose:

• The sun symbolizes humanity’s encounter with God in the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s saving death and resurrection.
• The torch shines as a symbol of our tireless search for truth.
• The olive branch reminds us of our mission to be peacemakers.
• The cross and waves are drawn from the insignia of the Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, anchoring us in our diocesan heritage.
• The cross itself stands at the center, representing our salvation in Christ.
• The interlocking rings, now also given prominence as a standalone mark, reflect our partnership of life and love in the Lord—an enduring sign of the Lake Catholic community.

Other looks for the rebranded school seal

Sr. Diane Pinchot, O.S.U.

Sr. Diane Pinchot, O.S.U. (formerly Sr. M. Fidelis, O.S.U.) was a member of the first faculty at Lake Catholic. She accepted the challenge of organizing the art department curriculum and quickly turned the program into one of the best offered at the school. She was also a religion teacher and an integral member of the first retreat team. 

Although she left Lake Catholic after the 1974-75 school year, two important legacies  that will remain as long as the school exists can be attributed to St. Diane. She designed the school seal and the school ring. Both have withstood the test of time and remain the two symbols that best exemplify the spirit and tradition of Lake Catholic High School.