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A Note from the Outgoing Alumni Association Board

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ALUMNI HAPPENINGS

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS

President, Jason Longoria ’96

It has been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve as the President of the Alumni Association for the past two years. I would like to thank all the Alumni Board Directors that gave so much of their time, talent, and treasure. Together, we have accomplished so much and given many hours of service back to our Central Catholic. In addition, during my term as President, the Alumni Association has donated more than $130,000 to the School for to meet various needs, including:

 More than $44,000 toward scholarships for deserving students

 Nearly $20,000 for SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP Test Prep coursework for the entire student body

 $42,000 for new Button Band uniforms

 And $35,000 toward our 5-year $250,000 pledge to help build the Central Catholic Convocation Center and Mother Adele Chapel.

I am also thrilled to announce that Mr. Alex Ojeda ’96 was elected to serve as the Alumni Board President for 2018-2020. He and his team have amazing plans to grow the Association and its visibility to the larger San Antonio community. Please keep Alex and the rest of the Alumni Board of Directors in your prayers as they work to continue the mission of Central Catholic and the Alumni Association!

With a loyal heart, Jason Longoria ‘96

Judge John Specia, Jr. ’67 Receives Saint Ives Award for Patron Saint of Lawyers

Retired District Judge John J. Specia, who once served as a commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, will be honored by Catholic Charities of San Antonio on Wednesday at Club Giraud, 707 N. St. Mary's St.

Specia, who oversaw the 225th District Court in Bexar County for almost 19 years, received the Saint Ives Award on June 13, 2018. The Saint Ives Award Reception, named for the patron saint of lawyers, benefits Catholic Charities’ legal arm, Caritas Legal Services.

Specia is best known for his child welfare work on behalf of abused and neglected children, those in foster care and in childcare, as well as in the prevention of abuse. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary’s School of Law, and Central Catholic High School class of 1967.

On June 8, 2018 Central Catholic High School held a Blessing and Commencement Ceremony for the new Convocation Center! This special day fell just two days before the June 10th Beatification of Blessed Mother Adele, of whom the new chapel is named for. The highly anticipated groundbreaking event was attended by more than 200 alumni, current students, faculty, staff, family members and members of the San Antonio community.

This $12 million project will include a new regulation sized basketball court, practice courts, a weight room, locker rooms for every varsity sport, and the Mother Adele Chapel & Reflection Garden! This project is part of a master plan that began 40 years ago, in fact, most of our Marianist Brothers have mentioned that they themselves have been waiting for this day for many years.

We would like to thank the Capital Campaign committee, led by Mr. Bob Elizondo ’62, for their tireless efforts over the past few years and for always keeping the Marianist faith at the center of their work.

With a little over $3 million dollars to go, there’s still time to get involved! All donations will go directly toward the new Convocation Center and building an endowment for expenses of the new facility. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated and will help Central Catholic continue our mission.

The Central Catholic Convocation Center is scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2019.

Watch the Sports2Nite coverage of the groundbreaking HERE.

We have raised $9.9 Million of our $12 million goal!

With the support from all of our alumni & friends like you, together, we can meet our goal!

If each alumni gives $$, we will reach our goal and begin to build an endowment for the Convocation Center.

Your contribution will help us leave a legacy for future generations of Central Catholic students and will help us honor our Marianist foundations and clergy. Our time is NOW.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - VISIT OUR WEBSITE HERE!

For questions about the campaign or if you would like to inquire about naming opportunities please contact: Mr. Jason Longoria ’96 Director of Advancement jason.longoria@cchs-satx.org, 210.225.6794 x 246

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We are humbled by the many families who have considered and said “yes” to Central Catholic for the 2018-2019 school year. We want to thank all of our families – returning and new – for entrusting Central Catholic with your sons' education. It is because of our families that Central Catholic remains a prestigious landmark in San Antonio and a symbol throughout South Texas of teaching excellence.

Over the last few years Central Catholic has experienced positive enrollment growth and this year is no exception. It is exciting to share that we will have 160+ incoming freshmen in our Class of 2022! These young men are coming to Central Catholic from over 40 different middle schools, and they are ready to bring their intellect and talents to a remarkable brotherhood. In addition to our freshmen, we will have transfer students and international students joining us in the upcoming school year. We are happy to be welcoming these students and their families into our community!

Whether you are an alumnus, parent, or friend of Central Catholic, there are many ways you can help us continue our enrollment success. Central Catholic is still accepting admissions applications for 2018-2019 and soon will begin the admissions events for the Class of 2023! If you know of any families who could benefit from joining the Central Catholic family, please give their contact information to Bethany Herman, Director of Enrollment. Thank you for your constant support!

- Bethany Herman, Director of Enrollment

Central Catholic has had the unique opportunity to pilot an International Student Program. This program adds diversity to the student population and aligns with the Marianist charism. We are people of community joined together in service to others. What better way to provide service than to welcome a visiting student into your home! In anticipation for future international students, there is a request for potential host families. A host family has the responsibility of providing a student with a safe, supportive and loving home for an academic year.

As a student joins your family, he would be encouraged to participate in all aspects of family life. This personal learning experience fosters the exchange of ideas and provides a student with exposure to the cultural and social environment of the home. A host family is compensated to cover day-to-day food expenses and accommodation expenses. If your family is interested in being a host family, please contact Bethany Herman, Director of Enrollment, for more information.

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