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Contributions: Rev. Raymond Paramo, C.S.B. Fr. Bill Riegel, C.S.B. Dan Collins Jr. ’84 Mike Carrier ’06 Photography: Rev. John Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D. Denny Barnes ’79 Mike Rossi - http://MichaelRossiPhotography.com Nieko Ianni ’07 Mike Carrier ’06 Dan Collins Jr. ’84 Anne Ink, LLC Design & Production: Anne Ink, LLC Detroit Catholic Central High School Administration: President - Rev. John Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D. jhuber@catholiccentral.net Principal - Rev. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 dnoelke@catholiccentral.net The Aluminator is published three times every year by the Detroit Catholic Central Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. Circulation: 12,500 Submissions can be emailed to: Rev. Raymond Paramo, C.S.B. rparamo@catholiccentral.net (248) 596-3864 Submissions can be mailed to: The Aluminator Detroit Catholic Central High School 27225 Wixom Road Novi, MI 48374 To reach the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations: (248) 596-3838 Fax: (248) 596-3839 For Information: Director of Advancement Dan Collins Jr. ’84 (248) 596-3834 dcollins@catholiccentral.net Or visit us on the Web: www.catholiccentral.net On the Cover: Graduates of the Class of 2015, left to right: Kyle Dalal, Andrew Davis Donovan D’Amore, and Zach Crawford.
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In This Issue FEATURES A Message from the President Chatterbox Shamrocks in the Military CC Memories - The Mad Bowler Unmasked Alumni Association News
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LEAD ARTICLE Shining Examples of Active Alumni On Their 50th Anniversary of Graduation - The Class of 1965 Brings Us Up To Date
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TEACH US TO BE MEN The Foundation for the Future / The Campaign for CC Students
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Catholic Central - A Welcoming Place for All Faiths Calendar of Events Wedding Bells Baby Bells In Memoriam
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SCHOOL NEWS School Bells Sports Break Sports Schedule
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Many of you tell me that you begin reading your Aluminator by looking at “Chatterbox” and “The Bells.” Please don’t forget that those are the parts that we cannot include without help from you. We need you to send us updates of your milestones and accomplishments. Your travels and other activities are also of interest to your classmates. Submissions: For inclusion in the next issue of the Aluminator, all updates, articles, and photos must be received by September 30, 2015. Email submissions to: aluminator@catholiccentral.net or rparamo@catholiccentral.net. You may also mail your materials to us at: The Aluminator, Detroit Catholic Central High School, 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, MI 48374. Photographs: Original film prints are acceptable. They will be scanned and returned to you undamaged. Digital photographs should not be printed on a personal color printer. Instead, please provide the original electronic file. Digital photographs should be shot at as large a size and in as high a resolution as possible for the camera used, with care being taken to get a sharp image. This yields the best printing results. Please send the raw or uncompressed original TIFF file or high-resolution JPG as an attachment. Do not open and adjust or re-save into any other format. Photos should not be embedded into a Word document.
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Esteemed alumni and friends, Our annual commencement ceremony takes place at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. Father Donoher loved having the event there because he found it a dignified space to have a stately ceremony. I am grateful to him for having set such a high standard for graduation. Our ceremony is a wonderful celebration of our young men, and the atmosphere condones noble behavior. Our Men of CC, knowing that we have loved them and dedicated our time, energy, expertise, and faith in them over the four years of their Catholic Basilian secondary education, show us how much respect they have for their alma mater through their conduct at commencement exercises. The ceremony takes place in the afternoon, and beginning at 10 pm that evening, and throughout the night until daybreak, these new alumni return to CC to spend one last time together as a class. As I was walking between the cafeteria and the gyms well after midnight, I was inspired by what I witnessed. Dads were playing card games with the guys in the gym, moms were setting up tables of food and calling bingo numbers, and moms and dads alike were supervising various games and activities. I am amazed that our Men of CC can so easily resist the temptation to go out and have fun on their own, and actually end up spending the night back at the school from which they graduated, in the company of their own parents. It is a testament to the bond of brotherhood: they do not want to let go of CC, nor do they want to let go of one another. This same fraternal bond exists in so many ways with all of our graduated classes, whether from just a few years ago, or several decades ago. In a sense it defies logic. Logic would tell you that the Class of 2015 would not want to return back to high school on the evening of their graduation and be supervised by parents. Logic would tell you that once high school is over, students let go of the past: they create new bonds in college and in their professions, begin families, and lose touch with their high school classmates. Catholic high schools, however, seem to foster a sense of fidelity to an extent that other high schools usually do not. Before coming to CC, I worked at several other Basilian high schools, both single-gender male and coed. Each one shares in this sense of fidelity. However, I can honestly admit that nowhere have I seen that fidelity not only to the school itself, but also to the Basilian Fathers and to fellow classmates, to the great extent that I have witnessed it here at Catholic Central. The number of Men of CC who remain friends for life is incredible. Not only do they enjoy one another’s company at reunions and school events, but CC brothers are faithful to one another through all kinds of life events. What a gift this is! What an inspiration this is! In this issue of the Aluminator, various classes are highlighted, including the Class of 1965, which celebrates its 50th reunion. Each and every class is dear to our school, and I know that so many alumni remain close to many of their brothers from their respective graduating class. Thank you for your fidelity to CC, and for your fidelity to one another. In this issue you will also find information about our Capital Campaign for students, “Teach Us to Be Men,” which has three main focuses: student safety, quality faculty attraction and retention, and the financial assistance of families of modest incomes. Please prayerfully consider what level of support you may be able to contribute. The Lord Jesus has greatly blessed our CC community with such outstanding alumni. I know that alumni from every decade inspire current Men of Catholic Central to a strong affection for one another and for their alma mater. May our patroness, Mary Alma Mater, continue to bless you and your families. Gratefully,
Fr. John B. Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D. President
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CHATTERBOX Staying Connected With Your Classmates THE NIFTY ’50s
THE TECHNO ’80s
1959 – JERRY MORAN was the recipient of the USA Hockey’s Chet Stewart Award for 2015. Jerry has had a major impact on amateur hockey for 40 years, especially within the officiating community. In addition to his position as an official with the USA Hockey Officiating Education Program and an on-ice official and instructor, Jerry was also the off-ice official for the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings for 11 years, and database coordinator for both USA Hockey and the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA). Jerry also coached for 10 years at the Mite, Squirt, Peewee, and Bantam levels as well as holding various positions, including president, within the MAHA. Jerry began his 40 year hockey career as a 3 year letterman at CC and is a member of CC’s Athletic Hall of Fame ’59 Hockey Team.
1980 – NORMAN G. THOMAS, ASA, SR/WA, was awarded the Region 5 Professional of the Year, representing seven states (Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky) of the International Right of Way Association. Norm is President and Owner of R.S. Thomas and Associates Inc., celebrating 35 years, and Harold Blake Co., celebrating 100 years in real estate valuation services throughout the state of Michigan.
1988 – FR. SEAN BONNER was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on May 23, 2015. His first assignments will be at Holy Family Parish in Memphis, Mich., and St. Augustine Parish in Richmond, Mich.
Fr. Sean Bonner ’88
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THE HAPPENING ’90s
Mystery Photo Identified Top: Dennis Boland ’87 Middle, left to right: Mike Mikula ’87, Jeff Hodge ’87, and Sean McLaughlin ’87 Bottom, left to right: ?, ?, Ray Setlock ’87, and Randy Janis ’87
Ron Barker (left) of Indiana presents the Professional of the Year award to Norman G. Thomas ’80, ASA, SR/WA (right), at the Region 5 forum held in Grand Rapids, Mich.
1981 – JOE MOREAU is a teacher and head coach of the girls’ soccer team at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois. His team finished as the 3A State Runner-up this past season. Joe was previously the head coach at St. Charles High School, where he won five consecutive state championships from 1996-2000. 1987 – DAVID LAW was sworn in as Judge of the 52nd 1st District Court in Novi, Mich. His investiture was held in the Catholic Central gymnasium on June 17, 2015.
1992 – AARON RUMBERGER attended a Michigan State football game last season with his sons, future Shamrocks Dan ’20 and Jake ’23. Aaron has been a Social Sciences teacher at CC since 1998. Thanks to Mr. Tom Pierce for generously donating the tickets!
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1996 – FR. CLINT MCDONELL has graduated from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. with his Masters in Philosophy. He was assigned to the faculty of Sacred Heart Major Seminary on July 1, 2015. He is currently working toward his doctorate.
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THE HAPPENING ’90s cont. 1993 – MIKE MONETTE and his wife, Melanie, completed the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World in January 2015. The Challenge consists of running a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon (48.6 total miles) on four consecutive days. Their efforts raised nearly $6300 for the Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome (RODS) charity, which helps families in the United States adopt orphans with Down Syndrome from overseas. View their RODS web page for more information: www.rodsracing.org/team/mikemelanie-monnette/.
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1995 – AARON KALENIECKI was named the Music Minister at St. Patrick’s Parish in White Lake, Mich.
2001 – ZESHAWN BEG graduated from Harvard Business School with his Doctorate in Business Administration on May 28, 2015. The title of his dissertation is “Complexity, Contract Design and Incentive Design in the Construction Management Industry.” Zeshawn was joined by his wife, Tamar, 4-year-old daughter, Nazeli, and 1-year-old son, Mihran. His father, Mirza, (former CC Math teacher), and sister, Meredith, also participated in the festivities in Cambridge, Mass.
Aaron Kaleniecki ’95
1996 – SAM BECKMAN and his family recently moved to London, England, allowing them to travel Europe and enabling him to begin a career in art. To view his work, visit his website at http://samuelbeckman.artistwebsites.com
Sam Beckman ’96 with his wife and daughters
Zeshawn Beg ’01 with his wife, Tamar, daughter, Nezeli, and son, Mihran, in Cambridge, Mass.
2001 – NICK KITTLE is a Regional Sales Manager for SongDivision, a company that collaborates with corporate groups to write and perform original music as a team-building exercise. He works in Las Vegas and throughout the western United States.
2007 – LOGAN BONATHAN graduated from Wayne State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance. He received his Master’s Degree in French Horn Performance from Ball State University in 2012. Currently, he is a middle school band director at Cedar Valley Middle School in Austin, Texas.
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2009 – COLIN BONATHAN graduated from Lawrence Tech in 2013 with a degree in Transportation Design. He currently works for Ford as an exterior designer. He was one of two exterior designers on the 2015 Ford GT Supercar.
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2004 – RISHIE MODI was named to Crain’s Detroit Business’ “Twenty in Their 20s” list. Rishie is the Owner and President/Principal of Modi Financial LLC/360 Risk Management Inc. 2006 – PAT SINCLAIR completed the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) of Midwestern University (MWU) and graduated May 2015. He earned a B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Economics from Loyola University Chicago in 2010. At Loyola, he served as Executive Supervisor of the University’s EMS organization and earned a Provost Fellowship studying the impact of socioeconomic status and heart attacks. He will begin his residency in Emergency Medicine in July 2015 at St. James Hospital and Health Center in Chicago.
2010 – CHRIS MacARTHUR is a Congressional Aide in Washington, DC. He recently acted as a tour guide for Tim Wardle ’04 and current CC Science teacher Sue Wardle.
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Aluminator Submissions Left to right: Tim Wardle ’04, CC Science teacher Sue Wardle, and Chris MacArthur ’10
2011 – JAMES HERZOG graduated from Northwood University in May 2015 and received the highest award in the Automotive Aftermarket Management Program.
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MILITARY Serving Our Country
Lt. David Galiyas ’07 Surface Warfare Officer U.S. Navy Reasons for Enlisting I applied for and received a Naval Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship as a senior at CC. NROTC is a program through which the Navy pays for your undergraduate education while you also take Naval Science (Navigation, Naval Engineering, etc.) and Military Leadership courses as part of your curriculum. As a midshipman you also partake in summer Active Duty training with actual Navy units to decide what warfare community you want to be a part of (Surface [ships], Aviation, Submarines, Special Warfare). Upon graduation, you receive an officer’s commission as an Ensign (O1) in the Navy, and you begin your Naval career. I graduated from Notre Dame in 2011 and commissioned from the Notre Dame NROTC unit that spring. I decided to do NROTC for several reasons, chief of which was the chance to serve my country, as well as the opportunity to see the world and be a leader in a tactical environment. I chose the Navy because it offered the most flexibility for what I wanted to do, as well as my family’s familiarity with the service and the Department of the Navy (my dad, Lt.Col. Dave Galiyas, USMC (Ret), is a 1982 graduate of the Naval Academy where he commissioned as a Marine officer and flew F-4 Phantom and F/A-18 Hornet fighters). Currently Stationed I’m currently stationed at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where I serve as an Assistant Plans and Policies Officer/Staff Mine Warfare Officer on the Commander, Amphibious Squadron Six (COMPHIBRON SIX) staff. Most Rewarding Experience My most rewarding experience in the Navy has been the opportunity to lead sailors as a Surface Warfare Officer. Ship life is not easy, but American sailors are always up to any task at any time, anywhere. It is truly humbling to be a division officer and work with such a great, hardworking, and committed team.
“…every sailor, regardless of rank, knows it is his or her responsibility to their shipmates…”
Lessons Learned What I learned throughout my service is a tie between two lessons. First: Those you lead always take priority over you. Without your sailors you can’t accomplish anything, and it’s your primary responsibility as an officer to ensure your sailors’ well-being and that they have the tools
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to be successful in their respective roles onboard the ship. Even things as simple as getting leave requests promptly approved up the chain of command and returned mean everything. You take care of your people, and they’ll take care of you. Second: Attitude is everything. If you bring a positive attitude, a smile, and a couple of jokes to work with you every day, it makes all the difference in the world. Ship life can entail long, stressful hours, but a positive, can-do attitude can make the difference between mission accomplishment and mission failure. Goals for the Future I plan on transitioning to the Naval Reserves and the civilian sector this January. I’m currently exploring potential careers in management consulting or developmental economics, and I’d like to pursue an MBA sometime in the near future. CC Preparation CC taught me the values of hard work, leadership by example, and integrity. Teachers and coaches such as Father Ward, Mr. Rossi, Mrs. Sharkey, and Coach Mach were instrumental in my development not only as a student and an athlete, but also more importantly, as a Catholic and a man. Whether it was a hard calculus exam or running 350-yard sprints in full pads around the football field, each challenged and inspired me in his or her own way, helping me toward my goal of attending the University of Notre Dame and showing me a blueprint for how to lead my life as a Man of Catholic Central. Every day I try my best to live by a quote that Coach Mach had in his office: “What you are is God’s gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God.” To me, that quote puts everything in perspective. Advice In the Navy, we live by the mantra: “Don’t Give Up the Ship.” It could be massive flooding threatening to sink the ship, an engineering main space oil fire, or a battle casualty, but every sailor, regardless of rank, knows it is his or her responsibility to their shipmates that they will do whatever it takes to save the ship. We all experience setbacks and adversity in our lives, but persevere, trust in yourself and those around you, and you will win the battle.
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The Mad Bowler UNMASKED Our intricate plan to flush out the dastardly Mad Bowler worked! With the false declaration that the statute of limitations applied to capital crimes, the culprit was lulled into sending a letter to the Editor recently. We are now working on having him detained and duly punished. In the meantime, here is his revealing and well-written letter. – Ed. June 16, 2015 Dear Father Paramo, I read with keen interest Joe Cheff’s ’74 remembrance of the Mad Bowler’s escapades at CC when it was located at 6565 West Outer Drive. Since the statute of limitations has expired and confession is good for the soul, I am writing to you today to reveal that I was, in fact, the Mad Bowler from 1975 to 1978. I was initially motivated to roll the ball to see if I could get away with it. I was a low profile student and didn’t cause any trouble. I figured that no one would suspect me. Before my first strike, I actually told my parents that I wanted to be the Mad Bowler. Sparing you the long story, they weren’t terribly supportive. However, they didn’t forbid me from doing it and insisted that the balls not be stolen. So here’s the first rumor I can quash – the bowling balls came from local rummage and garage sales. Even my mother eventually joined in and found a ball I could use. A twist that I added to improve my game was to prepare each ball with a small hatchet. The hatchet hacked dimples into the surface of the ball to increase the noise that the ball produced when it rolled down the hallway. I would smuggle the balls into school in my book bag and usually hide them behind a toilet in a restroom. At some point during the day, I would ask to be allowed to go to the restroom. I would grab the ball, head to the third floor, and launch the ball down the lane (more commonly known as a hallway). There was never a chance to stand and savor the moment. I had to start moving down the stairs the moment the ball left my hand. Making my escape was easy the first time. I returned to class and played dumb about what had happened.
After the first perfect game my thought immediately changed to “Can I do it again?” As time went on, of course, the teachers were more adamant about catching the Mad Bowler. I remember one time there was an exhibition of student art on the stairway landing between the floors. The artwork was mounted on large portable dividers, and I hid the ball behind one of them. After my roll I was heading down the stairs and heard someone rushing up. I quickly ducked behind one of the dividers and watched Fr. Acquaro run by me and up the stairs. I narrowly avoided becoming a gutter ball. My final roll came during an all-student pep rally in the gym. The gym doors were open and so I made an unusual strike on the first floor. I dashed for the exit on the west side of the building (facing Sinai hospital) but was surprised to find Fr. Harrison coming up the stairs from the basement. Even at his age he was right on my tail and may have briefly gotten a hand on my senior sweater, but I managed to make it over to Sinai and hide in the tall cypress trees planted along their building. I never understood why someone didn’t make the connection between my being excused from class and the appearance of the Mad Bowler. Perhaps they did and decided to allow a little madness to creep into the school now and again. In the summer between my junior and senior years, I added another dimension to the story of the Mad Bowler. One of our neighbors was making an around-the-world tour that summer. I typed up a dozen or so messages on self-adhesive labels. All cards were addressed to Fr. Mizzi, who was the CC principal at the time, using the self-adhesive labels. Our neighbor was fully onboard with the scheme. Each card carried messages such as, “Having a wonderful time here in Japan. See you in September. – MB” or, “I’m resting up here in Europe but fear not, I‘ll return in the fall. – MB.” My time as the Mad Bowler ended with my graduation, but the score sheet still had to be turned in. After the graduation ceremony – with my diploma in hand and my parents in tow – I sought out Fr. Mizzi. After a handshake and congratulations, I asked Fr. Mizzi about the postcards from the Mad Bowler. At first he seemed confused, but he quickly figured it out and a small smile seemed to appear on his face. All he would say was, “Job well done.” So now the CC family knows some of the backstory of the Mad Bowler. I wasn’t the first, nor was I the last. It was loads of fun being a part of a much-loved CC tradition at 6565 West Outer Drive. All the best, Paul Majewski ’78
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CC Alumni Association Board of Directors Meetings All graduates of CC are members of the Alumni Association. Alumni Board of Directors Meetings are open to all members who wish to attend.
All Alumni are Welcome We Look Forward to Seeing You! Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - Cafeteria Thursday, December 3, 2015 - CC Media Center Thursday, March 3, 2016 - CC Media Center Thursday, May 5, 2016 - CC Media Center Mass: 6:00 pm • Dinner: 6:30 pm • Meeting: 7:00 pm
Gentlemen, It is always refreshing every time I meet new people from our CC alumni family, not just around the school but out in public. Whether CC alumni, current students, or even new parents to our family, all have offered their congratulations on the school’s successes and achievements. They have offered their support and expressed how much they enjoy the numerous activities we have here at Catholic Central for alumni and their families. Equally satisfying is that parents of current students often express how much they appreciate and admire the close bond they see between CC alumni. As recently as this past Fourth of July weekend while out to dinner with my family (JP ’02, Patrick ’03, and Andrew ’10) in Northern Michigan, I noticed a young man with his family across the dining room. The young man was wearing a CC sweatshirt, and so, at the end of our meal I walked across the room to say
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“Hello” from one CC Brother to another. He explained that he will be a senior
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this fall. Not surprisingly, his uncle, also at the table, is an alumnus. The young mother. Both of them told me that they thoroughly enjoyed the “brotherhood” that is the hallmark of Catholic Central and its alumni. I ask all of you CC brothers, whether the class of 2015 or 1946, to always say “Hello” to another Shamrock no matter when or where. The stories and good feelings that will ensue never end. It is an exciting new year we have before us: the annual Family Fest, Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast, and Memorial Mass are just a few of the events on the horizon. In addition, the upcoming year offers many other opportunities for alumni and their families to get involved. To name just a few, CC will be playing
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Brother Rice in the Boys’ Bowl game on September 27 for the first time since
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2005, and the Media Center will be hosting an Abraham Lincoln exhibit from
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Alumni Association Mission Statement The mission of the Catholic Central Alumni Association is to provide services, benefits, and activities of interest to the alumni and foster an alumni body which is interested and involved in the affairs and functions of the school, and to provide such assistance to the school as may from time to time be requested of it.
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September through October. I am looking forward to getting out there, meeting new parents, alumni, and with our CC Alumni Family. Contact either the Office of Alumni Relations or myself. We eagerly await your call or email.
John Foley ’73 Alumni Association President “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great. When you are seeking to bring big plans to fruition, it is important with whom you regularly associate. Hang out with friends who are like-minded and who are also designing purpose-filled lives. Similarly be that kind of a friend for your friends.” - Mark Twain
RECYCLE YOUR MEMORIES The Archive Department at Catholic Central needs old memorabilia you might otherwise consider discarding. We welcome just about any kind of souvenir! To coordinate delivery, please contact: Dan Collins ’84 at (248) 596-3834 or dcollins@catholiccentral.net.
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Thank you to Diane Alef, daughter of Thomas Casper Snitgen ’38, for donating her father’s collection of Spectrum newspapers and Aluminator magazines. Included in the collection was the first issue of the yet-to-be-named
Spectrum! Thomas was the first Editor-in-Chief of the Spectrum, and he would be proud to know that the Spectrum continues to be published by students four times per year.
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Boys’ Bowl - Homecoming Weekend
The annual Boys’ Bowl-Homecoming Weekend will be Friday, September 25, 2015 – Sunday, September 27, 2015. As always, we invite all alumni and extended members of the CC Family to come home and take part in the many activities and celebrations of the weekend. We all remember our past Boys’ Bowl experiences. Now it is time to continue the tradition and continue to make Boys’ Bowl Weekend as memorable as it can be.
All those who attend Mass are welcome to a complimentary breakfast sponsored by the Alumni Association. Furthermore, the 9th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place with a special ceremony during Mass.
On Friday morning, September 25th, the annual Shamrock Shuffle and Boys’ Bowl Assembly will take place at CC. The students pledge money and run in the Shamrock Shuffle to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. After that, around 9:30 am, the largest spirit assembly in the state will take place in the gym. There we will prepare our student body for the upcoming football game against Central Division rival, Brother Rice. Alumni are invited to attend if they wish.
Friday, September 25, 2015 Shamrock Shuffle – 8:15 am
Friday evening and Saturday will consist of “Shamstock” for our students and golf outings, happy hours, and receptions for many of our alumni celebrating reunions. On Sunday, the annual Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Memorial Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast will take place in the gym at 10:00 am. CC President, Fr. John Huber, C.S.B., will be celebrating Mass for any members of the CC Family who would like to attend.
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The Hall of Famers will also be recognized during halftime of the 71st Boys’ Bowl Game.
Boys’ Bowl Assembly – 9:30 am Shamstock – 5:00 pm Saturday, September 26, 2015 Offsite Reunions Sunday, September 27, 2015 14th Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Memorial Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast 9th Athletic Hall of Fame – 10:00 am 71st Boys’ Bowl Football Game (vs. Brother Rice) – 1:00 pm
Shamrock Athletics 35th Annual Athletic Department Golf Outing On June 15, 2015, the Athletic Department hosted its 35th Annual Golf Outing at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon. Athletic Director Aaron Babicz ’93 and Nancy Johnson oversaw the very successful outing. This golf outing is the one major fundraiser specifically for the Athletic Department. The funds help budget the 14 sports programs that we have at CC. The success of our studentathletes would not be possible without the generous support of our athletic patrons. Thank you to all who support Shamrock athletics. The champions for the fourth year in a row were Ed Babicz, Mark Cifaldi, Rick Bessega, Paul Clarkson, and Brian Dawson. Congratulations to this year’s champions! Also, Stan Wilkins ’42 was honored for his loyal support as a golfer at each of the 35 outings over the years.
9th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Steve ’72, Dave ’75 & Chris Rodriguez ’88 Walt Bartels ’86 Toby Heaton ’88 Derek Brooks ’04 John Salter Fr. Martin’s All-Star Baseball Team 1983 & 1984 Cross Country Teams
Save the Date! Thursday, April 28, 2016 28th Annual Alumni Dinner Fr. Canning Harrision Award Recipients:
BILL MATTHEWS ’58 REV. ROBERT SEGUIN, C.S.B. ’58
Left to right: Mike Carrier ’06, Stan Wilkins ’42, and Aaron Babicz ’93
Laurel Manor, Livonia Tickets: $150 per Person; $250 per Couple; $50 per Person for 2006-2015 Alumni; $1,000 to Sponsor a Table for 8 For more information, please contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at (248) 596-3838. Left to right: Ed Babicz, Mark Cifaldi, Paul Clarkson, Don Kohlstrand, and Brian Dawson A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N • FA L L 2 0 1 5
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Upcoming Reunions Legacy Reunion Luncheon The annual Catholic Central Legacy Luncheon was held on Thursday, June 4, in the CC Cafeteria. Prior to lunch, Mass was celebrated in the Chapel by CC President Fr. John Huber, C.S.B., CC Principal Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71, CC President Emeritus Fr. Dick Elmer, C.S.B. ’46, and Fr. Eugene Strain ’45. Nearly 140 alumni and their guests were in attendance for Mass and lunch. Once again, Bill Smith ’36 was the eldest alumnus. A special thank you to Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57, Rick Brown ’67, and the rest of the Alumni Glee Club for providing the music during Mass.
1960 Contact: George Smrtka ’60 Email: gsmrtka@aol.com Friday, September 25, 2015 Walnut Creek Country Club 1965 Contact: Mike Harrison ’65 Email: mi31147@aol.com Friday, September 25 Boys’ Bowl Assembly (CC Gym) - 9 am Tigers vs. Twins (Comerica Park) - 7 pm Saturday, September 26 “Golfer Mass”with Fr. Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57 (CC Chapel) - 10 am Lunch & Golf Outing at Tanglewood (Novi) - 11 am Cocktail Hour (Tanglewood Clubhouse) - 5 pm Steak Dinner (Tanglewood Clubhouse) - 7:30 pm - ? Sunday, September 27 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast (CC Gym) - 10 am 71st Boys’ Bowl Game vs. Brother Rice (Shamrock Stadium) - 1 pm 1970 Contact: Carmine Palombo ’70 Email: palombo@semcog.org
George Mejaly ’48 and Joe Krajewski ’48
Friday, September 25, 2015 - Tigers Game Saturday, September 26, 2015 Golf/Spartans Game and Ken Kroll’s House Sunday, September 27, 2015 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast and Game 1971 Contact: Orrin Tibbits ’71 1985 Contact: David McNeal ’85 Email: wayzata@hotmail.com Contact: Tom Kenney ’85 Email: kenneyfl@hotmail.com Contact: Ron Wandzel ’85 Email: ronwandzel@gmail.com
John Argenta ’58 and Bob Santello ’58
Saturday, September 26, 2015 Uptown Grille (Commerce) Saturday, September 26, 2015 Golf Outing (Tentatively at Lyon Oaks) 2000 Contact: Ryan Romanczuk ’00 Email: chuck6582@hotmail.com Saturday, September 26, 2015 North Center Brewing Company (Northville) 3–6 pm Northville Cigar Lounge & Bar Crawl after 6 pm
Reunions in Progress
1975 • 1980 • 1990 • 1995 • 2005 • 2010 Legacy Luncheon
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Class of 1983 Tigers Game The Class of 1983 celebrated their annual Tigers game Reunion/Fundraiser to benefit the Class of ’83 Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, June 30. Nearly 30 CC alumni and friends gathered to support the scholarship fund, share good times with their classmates, and take in the Tigers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. A special thank you to Nick Merucci ’83 and Frank Murphy ’83 for spearheading the event.
Catholic League Hall of Fame At the annual Catholic High School League Hall of Fame Banquet, held at Fern Hill Country Club, three members of the Shamrock Family were inducted. Shannon Dunworth, the head coach of the Swimming and Diving Team was inducted for his years of service to both Catholic Central and Mercy High Schools. Andrew Garcia-Garrison ’11 and Jake Spuller ’11 were inducted into the Hall of Fame for their remarkable athletic careers at CC and at Bucknell University and the Air Force Academy, respectively.
Andrew was a member of the 2009 and 2010 Cross Country State Championship teams at CC and earned multiple conference honors while being named the 2015 Indoor Track Athlete of the Year at Bucknell. Jake was a standout track athlete at both CC and the Air Force Academy, earning multiple conference honors and helping both schools win multiple conference titles. Andrew and Jake were inducted by CC cross country and track coach, Tony Magni.
Left to right: Tony Magni, Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71, Lt. Jake Spuller ’11, Shannon Dunworth, Andrew Garcia-Garrison ’11, and Aaron Babicz ’93
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Be Part of the Catholic Central Tradition More than just academic excellence and athletic prowess, it’s the spirit that makes Catholic Central an exceptional educational experience. For more than 85 years, Catholic Central has taught generations of students Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, and in the process, helped transform young men into future community leaders, husbands, and fathers whose own sons continue the tradition.
oPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 8 • 12:00 - 4:00 pm All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and their families are cordially invited to attend the annual CC Open House. This special day allows you to tour the school, see exhibits, meet the students and faculty, and much more. Come experience the spirit, tradition, and difference Catholic Central High School offers.
High School Placement Test SATURday, November 21 • 7:30 -11:30 am Additional Test Dates: December 5, 2015 - February 6, 2016 - March 5, 2016 • 7:30 -11:30 am Please visit the admissions page on CatholicCentral.net to register for the HSPT online Detroit Catholic Central High School • 27225 Wixom Road • Novi, MI 48374 Call us at (248) 596 -3810 or visit us at catholiccentral.net Jake Marmul ’07 • Director of Admissions • (248) 596-3874 • jmarmul@catholiccentral.net
Shining Examples of Active Alumni by Mike Carrier ’06
Catholic Central has 87 graduated classes
1949
with thousands of alumni. The vast tradition of CC is filled
The Class of 1949 remains active to this day. Led by
with stories of brotherhood and unity that is alive and well
Bill Gagnon ’49 and Bill Moylan ’49, among others, the
today on Wixom Road just as it was with the alumni from our previous four campus locations. Shamrock Nation is as strong as it is today simply because our alumni remain engaged and enthusiastic with their alma mater. The bonds
class gets together for lunch every month. Because of their close connections, their reunions every five years have more in attendance than many younger classes. These men from Belmont Avenue are great examples of how the bonds of brotherhood last forever.
of brotherhood do not break after four years in high school. Rather the links seem to grow even stronger for each year alumni are removed from the halls of CC. Detroit Catholic Central is the largest Catholic high school in Michigan and is recognized as one of the top Catholic schools in the nation. We appreciate those alumni who remain so passionately involved and make it their mission to see that every willing young man is able to share in the same experience that they had. We wouldn’t be where we are without them. Of the thousands of alumni who contribute to CC each year with their time, talents, and treasure, a handful of classes
Members of the Class of ‘49 at the 2013 Legacy Luncheon
have set the bar high for all classes of alumni. These classes are among those that lead the way in showing how alumni should continue to give back to the place that has given
1955 The Class of 1955 is one of the most active groups of alumni
them so much. These men realize the gifts they have in their
within the Shamrock Nation. Led by Ray Billinghurst ’55 and
lives simply because they graduated from Catholic Central.
Terry Brady ’55, the class started one of the greatest events
Now they understand it’s their time to give back as best
CC hosts all year. The annual Florida Reunion held at Sharky’s
they can. These examples are the ones that stand out in my particular experience as Director of Alumni Relations. Undoubtedly, there are many other shining examples of dedication to Catholic Central. We would welcome your suggestions for others with the examples to go with them. We can follow
on the Pier in Venice every March began as a 1955 reunion for all those from the class who vacationed in Florida during the winter months. What started as a single class reunion held at the home of Terry and Karen Brady has flourished into the largest CC reunion. The annual Florida Reunion welcomes more than 100 guests each year. As the men from ’55 celebrate their 60th reunion this year, we salute them for their unwavering and undying love for Catholic Central.
this up in later issues.
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Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ‘46 and the Class of ‘55 at Sharkey’s on the Pier All Classes Reunion in Venice, Florida from this past spring
1957 The Class of 1957 is one of the most consistent classes of
Another well-known name is John Argenta ’58. John is the
CC alumni. These men have a standing reservation for lunch
architect of the beautiful school building on the Novi campus
on the third Thursday of every month at The Senate in
as well as the new Basilian residence a few miles away from
Northville. Each month sees both new and familiar faces
the school. John continues to serve on the Alumni Board and
as alumni make their travel plans around this date. Led by
serves as a consultant for upkeep on our facilities. He was
Mike Faubert ’57, one of three brothers who attended CC,
honored with the Fr. Canning Harrison Award in 2007.
and Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57, this fine group of alumni plans their most special lunch of the year during the Christmas season. Every December, the men meet at the Huron River Hunting and Fishing Club for a special Mass and lunch to celebrate another wonderful year as a class.
Bob Rosowski ’58 has served CC as a member of the School Board of Directors, Alumni Board, and Finance Committee for many years. He is active on all three still today and was honored with the Fr. Canning Harrison Award in 2005.
They also take the time during Mass to remember those
Bill Matthews ’58 is another member of the Class of 1958
classmates who have died.
who has served his alma mater over the years. Bill spent many years on both the School Board of Directors and
1958 The Class of 1958 is perhaps the epitome of giving back with one’s time, talents, and treasure. Many prominent men in CC’s history graduated from Outer Drive in 1958. One of the most well-known of the class is former teacher, coach,
Alumni Board. He will be honored with the Fr. Canning Harrison Award in 2016. Dennis Tymosko ’58 served as CC’s first lay Athletic Director from 1970-1973.
and Athletic Director Bob Santello ’58. Bob spent time in the
Fr. Gordon Judd, C.S.B. ’58 currently serves as the Chairman
Basilian novitiate before returning to CC to begin his almost
of the School Board of Directors.
40-year career. Bob continues to serve on the Alumni Board and was honored with the Fr. Canning Harrison Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000.
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Fr. Robert Seguin, C.S.B. ’58 has served the Basilian community as a missionary in Colombia. He will be honored with the Fr. Canning Harrison Award in 2016.
1959 Initiated by John Lutz ’59, the Class of ’59 has had big turnouts for its quarterly dinner gatherings for the past 10 years. In addition, their 55th Reunion (2014) was attended by over 40 classmates and, this past March, 12 classmates attended the All Class Reunion in Venice, Florida. Many from this active alumni group contributed to the recently established Fr. John Ward, C.S.B. ’59 Memorial Scholarship to support worthy CC students.
Members of the Class of 1965 at the 2012 Christmas Reunion with Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ‘57 and Santa Claus
1960
The Class of ’65 has remained active with the Alumni
The Class of 1960, led by George Smrtka ’60, meets for lunch
Association, helped identify CC military veterans, and has
on the first Friday of every month at Monaghan’s Knights of
established an endowment fund at CC to help future
Columbus in Livonia.
generations afford to attend. As they celebrate their 50th reunion, we thank them for their passion and enthusiasm.
1963 The Class of 1963, led by Russ Bohn ’63, plans a yearly “Happy Hour” on the Friday of Boys’ Bowl Weekend.
1965 The Class of 1965 or ‘656565’, as they are so often referred to, is truly a shining example of remaining active with CC. Led by Mike Harrison ’65, the class that so perfectly sums
We listen to their stories of what it means to be a Shamrock. Hulla-ba-loo kinec kinec…
1971 The Class of 1971, led by Orrin Tibbits ’71 and Tony Tedesco ’71, plans a yearly get together at Leon’s in Wixom on the Friday of every Boys’ Bowl Weekend.
up life on 6565 West Outer Drive meet multiple times
1977
a year. Perhaps no gathering is more special than their
The Class of 1977 plans a casual monthly get together
annual Christmas Party at Buddy’s Pizza in Farmington
at Brick’s in downtown Northville. This class is led by
Hills. They even get a visit from Santa Claus!
Jeff Wiska ’77 and Joe Luther ’77.
The Class of ‘63 at their 50th Reunion Anniversary Dinner at Station 885 Restaurant in Plymouth, Michigan in 2013
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ON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR GRADUATION
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BRING US UP TO DATE... Our lead article in this issue features the several classes that over the years have stood out in their enthusiasm and participation in the eyes of previous Alumni Directors. Among those is the class of 1965, the class that this year is celebrating its 50th anniversary of graduation. We thought they would be a good class to begin the practice of having the current 50th anniversary class contribute biographies to let us know what they have been doing in the half century since they left CC. We thank those 12% of the ‘65 class who responded and hope that their response will inspire as many members of the next class to respond next year. – Ed.
MICHAEL WIDER
with Somanetics Corporation where I
MICHAEL MADDEN
After graduating from CC, I spent three
investigated cerebral blood flow in pediatric
I remember Fr. Elmer
wonderful years as a Basilian novice and
cardiac surgery and in neonatal intensive
telling me that my
scholastic [seminarian], but decided to leave
care. I was able to give talks around the
aptitude tests indicated
the congregation and pursue a career in
world, communicating the results of extensive
I should be an engineer
medical research. Margo Hadden agreed to
clinical and laboratory investigations on how
or an accountant.
marry me in 1981 despite the fact that when
best to support oxygen delivery to the brain,
I wasn’t buying that.
we met I was a poor graduate student living
preventing cognitive disorders in premature
I wanted to write short
in Palmer Park and driving a ramshackle old
newborns and children with congenital heart
stories about significant moments in life.
1964 Plymouth Valiant!
disease. I was privileged to work with many
We live in Pleasant Ridge now, a stone’s throw from the Detroit Zoo and downtown Royal Oak and have three adult children who
of the best neonatologists and cardiac surgeons in the world, helping improve the lives of the children and their families.
At Creighton University in Omaha [Nebraska], I met and married an Indian girl from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. I spent several memorable years there playing
live in the area to our great joy. Margo carried
My advice to CC students: Be kind and
Cowboys and Indians, working a herd of 30
a heavy backpack around the Canadian
considerate and work hard with a passion to
horses, and raising a daughter who still lives
Rockies with me many summers, staying in
do something that matters for mankind. The
there. The Indians play a lot of basketball and
“the bush” for weeks at a time and proving
rest will take care of itself.
baseball, and I reached my peak in both: a season of semi-pro basketball and “All Sioux
she was crazy enough to marry me!
Trail League” in baseball.
I attended the University of Detroit, where I received a B.S. degree in chemistry and an
I returned to Creighton for Law School.
M.S. in biology before attending the Wayne
I practiced law in Omaha for a couple of
State School of Medicine for a Ph.D. in
years but didn’t care for the 70-hour work
physiology. I spent a decade doing basic
week. I became a claims attorney for an
academic research on diabetes until moving
insurance company to give myself time to
to industry where I was the Vice-President
play ball. A serious injury ended all that, and
of Research for a large chemical company.
I took up dancing as an alternative. What
I eventually moved back to medicine and was
an adventure! I was twice a United Country
with Pfizer as a Director in Strategic Alliances.
Western Dance Association (the organization
I finished my career with the job of my dreams as the V.P. of Clinical Development 20
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that runs state and national contests for Country Western Dancing) Grand Champion
in couples dancing. I published a book on
My brief but eye-opening military experience
responsible for directing services locally to
the topic and then went on to clogging.
began at Fort Knox and ended upon
cancer patients and for local fund raising
My passion for sports found a new home,
returning from Vietnam in late 1971. My
and was, perhaps, the most fulfilling of my
and I discovered a hidden talent for
experience in Vietnam would require a
experiences outside of banking and family.
choreography. My “Sugar Creek Cloggers”
completely separate and, in my case,
performed at Disneyworld, Opryland,
substantially humorous narrative. Many
Silver Dollar City, and on two 30-minute TV
others of my era paid a far larger price than I.
documentaries for PBS. I was USA solo champion in 1989. My picture made the cover of the TV Guide. I lived a dream.
I have the good fortune to have graduated in 1965 with a great group of fellows, many of whom remain active alums and good friends
I completed the M.B.A. degree program
to this day. My best advice to new graduates
at the University of Detroit and a graduate
is to consciously work at nurturing those
degree in Banking through the American
friendships you have made at CC. If you
It was now time to develop my career. I
Bankers Association. My varied experience
do, some day you’ll know the value of those
moved to Alabama to do Environmental
in banking included most notably the role of
relationships as I do now.
Law and Reinsurance. I did the job, but
First Vice-President and Senior Residential
couldn’t change my ways. I won several
Mortgage Loan Officer at Manufacturers
MIKE O’KEEFE
choreography awards with my Country and
Bank, and, after a merger with Comerica
My life was fairly ordinary for many years
Western team “Just Dance.” To find a bigger
Bank, I headed one of its largest commercial
after graduating from high school. One major
stage, I got a theater degree at University of
and retail branch offices until retiring in 2013.
exception to that was when I decided in
Alabama at Birmingham. I acted, directed, and wrote plays. I got to star in “The Blues Brothers,” and they produced my “Lakota Woman” play about my days on the “rez.”
Carol and I are the proud parents of two. Beth, a music teacher in Kalamazoo, and her husband, Jason Stachura, are the parents of two lovely daughters, Claudia and Rebekah.
That uses up my space without even
Brian is a business consultant whose current
discussing Senior Olympics: my Triple
assignment has him in the oil fields on the
Jump Gold Medals in four states, the
north shore of Alaska for two weeks of every
656565 Basketball Team Silver, and the
month. He and his wife, Andrea, have two
National Games Bronze with Leo K. I never
beautiful daughters, Addison and Meghan.
achieved the business potential Fr. Elmer saw in me back in ’65, but I have lived the moments. (Note to Father Elmer: God gave you the engineer a little later – I had a son at the age of 50 who is now off at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York studying Computer Engineering!) GERALD T. BERRY My education continued at Wayne
mid-life to change careers and went back to college at Davenport University. I graduated with high honors in 1994. In 1993, I met the love of my life, Julie, and we were married in March of 1994.
We have enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Greece, France, and Germany, in addition to seeing much of the U.S. west of the Mississippi, but we’re not done yet. We are both active golfers. Happily, we enjoy many, many friends in addition to a large family. I am one of six brothers who remain very close along with their extended families, so family gettogethers often number 40 plus.
Mike O’Keefe ‘65 and wife, Julie
In September 2009, my wife’s 37-year-old daughter gave birth to twins (a boy and a girl). Eighteen months later we moved from Livonia to Saline so that Julie could help
State, where I met
We belong to St. John Vianney Parish. In
babysit while the parents were working and
Carol, my wife of 45
our previous parish in Fraser, I served on
traveling.
years. Deciding to
the Parish Council and as its president for
work full-time for a
several years. A fellow member of that council
local bank and to
recruited me to join a Regional Board of the
finish my degree as a part-time student cost
Karmanos Cancer Foundation on which I
me my student deferment from the draft.
served for 17 years in various posts, including multiple years as president. The board was
In February 2013, I retired as an accountant from Johnson Controls in Plymouth after working there for 17 years. I spend a lot of my time following numerous sports events and national politics. As a couple, my Julie
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and I are very active in our local church. She
It was during my time at EMU that I joined the
and I both have made Christ the number one
U.S. Army Reserve, retiring after 20 years.
focus of our lives. In the summer, we do a lot of camping in our 37-foot trailer. We have driven up to Sault Ste. Marie every summer for the last 15 years to park on the St. Mary’s River and watch the freighters go by. Last September, we spent a month in the fall traveling to Ohio, New York, Vermont, and Maine to see the colors. The highlight was going to Bar Harbor Maine. KENNETH TOPLEY Since my CC days, I graduated from the University of Detroit and the Central Michigan extension program. I retired from a rewarding 35-year career in manufacturing with Ford/Visteon. I am married with two adult children, and my first grandchild, a girl, is due November 2015. I live in Northville, MI, and am a parishioner at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. One of my most enjoyable pastimes today is staying active with many of my fellow CC alumni, who have become my best friends. My advice to CC students of today is: Stay in touch.
I was lucky to be hired by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools after my graduation and spent 30 years teaching. I taught for two years at Walled Lake Central High School and 28 years at Walled Lake Western High School. When I started at WLC, one other teacher and I were the high school special
Mike Rymsza ‘65 and wife, Marcy
services department in the district. Two years later we split and I went to WLW, and
MIKE RYMSZA
we had a special services teacher at both
I graduated from Saint Joseph’s College,
high schools. When we brought in teachers
Rensselaer, Indiana in 1969. I served in the
for students with learning disabilities and
U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, while stationed
emotional impairments, we had nine teachers
in Seoul, Korea, with the 8th Army United
just at WLW. I was department chair during
Nations Honor Guard. I was employed
the last 18 years that I taught. I thoroughly
by Motorola for 27 years from 1971 to
enjoyed my time teaching and can say that I
1998, including an ex-patriot assignment
still have contact with former “special needs”
in Singapore from 1991 to 1995 as Vice-
students who graduated over 20 years ago.
President of Motorola South Asia Sales. I
My Army reserve time worked well with my teaching because I served one weekend a month and did my two-week annual training during the summer when I wasn’t teaching. When I retired, I was the Finance NCO for the 123rd Army Command in Livonia with a rank of Master Sergeant, E8. It’s been nearly 25 years and I still have contact with some of the soldiers I served with.
have lived and worked in Scottsdale, Arizona. I currently reside in Orange County/Mission Viejo, California. The 40th anniversary of my wedding to my wife, Marcy, was this past August 23. We have three children (Allison, Melissa, and Corey) and six grandchildren. RICHARD CICONE My name is Richard Cicone. I live in Bellaire,
WILLIAM KASE
In the years following both of those careers,
Michigan, with my dear
My name is William
I worked at some local golf courses and
wife, Carolyn Burke,
(Bill) Kase from the
spent a good bit of time playing on those
near our two children,
class of ’65 at 6565.
courses and lots of others. Along with my two
Michael Shane and
Yes, we were on
brothers, I spent 16 years raising pledges
Laurel. Sachiko is our
Outer Drive all four
and playing in the ‘Longest day of Golf’ for
foster daughter. Brianna, Gabriel, and Elina
years. I had nine
Multiple Sclerosis. Our highest total was 54
are our grandchildren. I have sung with the
or ten fellow eighth
holes in one day. In those 16 years I raised
Alumni Glee Club choir since its inception
grade classmates from Our Lady of Loretto
about $20,000 in pledges from co-workers,
about 20 years ago (trying my best to stay
in Redford Township who came to CC with
relatives, and friends.
on key!). It is a pleasure to participate in CC
me. After graduation, I attended St. Basil’s Novitiate for a short time before moving to Eastern Michigan University for my undergrad and graduate degrees majoring in Special
I was taught “Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” and hope that I passed it on and on and on. It is great to be a SHAMROCK!
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events and to see that the good Fathers are still at it, teaching “Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” And it is as much a pleasure to see the young men of CC being instilled with these qualities.
My education at CC served me well in my
Oil, the successor to Sohio. I believe that my
F. PATRICK
years at St. John Fisher College, where I
military training and career gave me a heads
DEVINE
was for a while a Basilian scholastic, later at
up on the other college recruits they hired
On June 6, 1965,
the University of Michigan, and throughout
that year, and I can say that after reaching
I celebrated my
my life. I have worked in the scientific field
20 years of service, I was the only one in my
18th birthday
for the last 45 years and am a co-founder of
recruiting class still with the company.
and graduated
ISciences LLC, Ann Arbor. Our most recent work has focused on the effects of global warming and its impact upon the global supply of fresh water (more on this at http://www.iscience.com if you are interested). Looking back I would never have foreseen my life’s path. The Basilian Fathers and the CC faculty instilled a spirit and spirituality that have guided me throughout, and for that I am forever grateful. (Fr. Paramo – unkempt, but what I look like most of the time now!) BRIAN DUFFY After graduation I attended MSU and graduated in December of 1969 with a degree in Education. However, within the second week of January 1970, I was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Army and married my lovely wife, Cathy. We were stationed in Germany for two and a half years. In January 1973 I left the Army and
from Catholic
Cathy and I have been blessed with 46 years
Central, on the
of marriage and two great kids, Shawn and
feast day of
Christine. We have moved often in my career and have had nine homes in five states. I retired in 2007 while living in Northern California, and we decided to move back to Michigan. We settled in Grand Haven, on the western side of the state. Coming back gave me an opportunity to reconnect with the school and my classmates after being away for over 30 years. I have made it a practice to get into Detroit for the homecoming weekend and to see the games. I have often attended CC games when they are played on my side
St. Norbert. Yes, I share my birthday with one of the most iconic priest-teachers at Catholic Central, Fr. Norbert Clemens, C.S.B. After high school I entered the Congregation of the Priests of St. Basil. I was a Basilian for four years, one year in novitiate and three years as a scholastic at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. I resigned from the Basilians in 1969, but eventually finished my degree at St. John Fisher College in 1970.
of the state and often in the company of my
I taught fourth grade at St. Pius X Catholic
classmate, Tom Jensen. It is great to see
School in Southgate for one year. I eventually
that the spirit of Outer Drive still continues
worked for the Department of Corrections
after 50 years with the current students and
as a parole officer. In 1975, I enrolled in law
families that I have witnessed during the last
school. In 1978, I opened my law practice.
eight years.
I married Christine Golting in 1981. She is the sister of my 1965 classmate, Eric Golting.
went back to MSU for further education, but
Since retirement Cathy and I have been able
also to use the great placement center they
to expand our love of travel and now find
had there. I was able to secure a position with
ourselves spending every spring traveling
Sohio, which led to a 34-year career with BP
around Western Europe and the UK. Since
My best memories of Catholic Central are
my son’s transfer to London five years ago,
of the Basilian priests and scholastics at the
we now include activities with him and his
school: their presence and availability to us
wife during our travels. We have also been
students, especially after school to help with
able to visit 49 of the States during our RV
subjects and studies, or even offer friendly
days. We still need to get to Alaska.
words of advice. People like Fr. Christopher,
The connection and the appreciation I feel towards CC (and I believe that most of my classmates feel the same) is not felt by most high school graduates that I have met. Even my own kids have had little connection with
Brian Duffy ‘65
We have two children, Anne and Eric, and a grandchild, Jonas Patrick.
Fr. Ned Donoher, and scholastics at the time, John Wheeler, Joe Mitrano, and Richard Bormet, would always be around to help teenagers with concepts of geometry and Latin, or to just lend us an ear.
their respective schools since graduation.
As it is now, I practice law; I live in Bloomfield
It is an intangible feeling that I hope lasts for
Township, and I am Grand Knight of
another 50 years.
Knights of Columbus, Council #600, in Orchard Lake, Michigan.
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JOSEPH G.
of today: understand that your time at CC
a year. It was the best year of my life.
FARLEY
will mold your future in a way you cannot
I stay active and I’m a member of the Murray
After graduation
imagine. They will be the best years and will
Lake Fish and Game Club where I spend
I attended
create a lifetime bond like no other. Live and
a blissful week every year now for 30 years
Michigan State
Die for CC High!
with classmate Mike Schloff ’65, as well as with my sons and now with my grandsons.
until Uncle Sam invited me to
TOM KEMPER
try the Army as
Most of the guys in
a career. I served two years as an infantry
the class know me
recon squad leader and was awarded the
pretty well as I am
Purple Heart and Bronze Star. I returned
today. Writing this
home and to school at Northern Michigan
autobiography is
University, graduating in 1972. I married
sort of like diving
Patricia Shanahan, a true Yooper, and after
into a cold lake.
42 years we have three grown children, one
But here goes...
I’d tell CC boys today to work hard, study hard, stay true to yourself, always seek the truth (semper sua veritatem), and take the road less traveled. It will make all the difference. MICHAEL GEARTY After graduating
of which spent two years in Tokyo Disney as Peter Pan, and two grandsons who are the
I was married twice to two of the most
love of my life.
wonderful women in the world. I have four
While at Michigan State I majored in Hospitality Management and have had a wonderful career which has spanned over 40 years. I worked for Stouffers, Top of The
from Catholic Central, I attended the University
children: two girls (45 and 43), and two boys
of Detroit and
(22 and 19). I have five grand-kids. After
received a B.A.
being twice divorced, I still don’t understand
in English.
women, but I can’t seem to live without one.
I began my career with the FBI in 1971 and
Flame and switched to Hotels, Northland
I went to St. Gemma’s grade school and
Inn, working in Chicago and Dayton. I moved
worked for years with the Passionists at
south to manage a private country club in
St. Paul of the Cross Monastery and Retreat
Savannah, GA. After several years there we
House on Schoolcraft near Telegraph. I went
moved to Gulf Breeze, FL, and found home.
to Wayne State and graduated with a B.A.
We are ten minutes from the Gulf of Mexico
in English Literature and a minor in History
and the most beautiful beaches.
in 1969.
I have spent the last 28 years working for
I was a U.S. Marine Corps Captain on active
Violent Crime Task Force in Detroit until my
a small family-owned business managing
duty from 1969 to 1973. I worked 30 years in
retirement in 1999.
and developing hotels along the Gulf Coast
the advertising business with Ross Roy and
from Destin to Pensacola. Right now I am
BBDO as Vice President and Group Account
renovating one and have broken ground on
Supervisor. I have moved around during my
another. I am one of the lucky ones who truly
military and career days, living in MI, VA, FL,
loves what I do. I have a wonderful family,
CA, IL, CT, and OH.
all credit going to my wonderful wife. Our life has been full of adventure, including two family trips to Japan. Our three children are all successful in life. I am a 10-year cancer survivor. I do miss not being able to attend many of the CC events and not keeping in touch with more fellow classmates. To CC students 24
I am working today as an historical presenter at Greenfield Village. I’m a farmer on the Firestone Farm. It’s the best job I’ve ever had. I’m the Chaplain of my American Legion Post 216 in Milford, MI. I took a sabbatical in 1992 and traveled around the US camping and backpacking for
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was stationed in Springfield, Illinois, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, before returning to Detroit in 1982. In my time with the Bureau, I worked predominantly on violent crimes such as bank robberies, kidnappings, and extortions. I was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent in 1995 and worked with the
After leaving the Bureau, I worked for ten years in Corporate Security, retiring in 2010 as Supervisor of Security Investigations at DTE Energy. I have been married to my wife Margie for 43 years, and we have two sons, Christopher and Kevin, and two grandchildren, Alexis and James. I also volunteer for Focus Hope’s Meals on Wheels program and enjoy traveling with my family.
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE
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My most unforgettable Catholic Central memory has nothing to do with me or my classmates. I was five years out of CC, attending my brother Mike’s graduation. One of our Basilian Fathers was calling out names and, one by one, the young men in their rented tuxedos were ascending the stage to collect their diplomas. One was Todd Nadeau. In an accident the summer before his senior year, Todd had his right hand severed. He underwent twenty-three surgeries to have it reattached. He spent entire days on operating tables. He was expected to miss a lot of school. No one – except maybe Todd – thought he’d be able to play his beloved basketball. But there he was, striding onto the stage with his fellow ’80 grads. Not only had he earned his diploma, he had lettered in basketball. When the priest announced “Todd Nadeau,” his classmates leapt to their feet in an explosive standing ovation. I’d never heard of the guy. But it moved me to tears, and does again now as I write this, thirty-three years later. Since its founding in 1928, Catholic Central’s motto has been “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” The young men at the 1980 Commencement had learned the discipline to attain the knowledge that earned them a proud walk onto that stage. Their spontaneous tribute to their classmate showed that they had absorbed the most important teaching of all – God’s goodness. Bryan Gruley ’75 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
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INTRODUCTION In the winter of 2012, the Catholic Central High School - Board of Directors began asking the questions, “What’s next for CC? What are our needs? What are our priorities?” The answers to those questions came by the fall of 2013 when Catholic Central High School introduced Teach Us to Be Men – The Campaign for CC Students. In the scope of the needs and priorities it seeks to fulfill, Teach Us to Be Men is the most comprehensive campaign the school has ever initiated. What follows is the story of Teach Us to Be Men, which concludes with an invitation to the entire CC community to partner with us to embrace our vision for the future.
THE PLANNING From in-depth analysis and critical questions ... •
In the fall of 2012, the leadership of Catholic Central High School determined that financial resources were required to address the school’s emerging capital priorities. A feasibility study was conducted to determine the extent to which the CC family would support a major funding initiative.
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Numerous focus groups were conducted with faculty, staff, students, alumni, administrative leaders, and Basilian Fathers. An online survey designed to broaden the base of input was also implemented. The results were overwhelmingly positive and produced clear consensus regarding CC’s vision and the capital priorities required to achieve this vision in fulfillment of its important mission.
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Results were presented to the CC Board of Directors in June 2013 when a capital campaign was approved, with the focus on CC students and with the theme “Mary Alma Mater: Teach Us to Be Men.”
THE RESPONSE ... come insights and opportunities Based on the input and feedback received during the preparation process, the following emerged as consensus conclusions: •
No young man should be denied a CC education based on his financial circumstances.
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CC must strengthen its balance sheet by increasing its endowment and decreasing its long-term liabilities.
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CC must ensure that it attracts, retains, and continually develops the very best teaching talent available.
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CC must become a leader in education by integrating solid, emerging technological advances.
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CC must continue to ensure a safe campus traffic environment.
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THE CAMPAIGN The spirit and substance of this campaign are found in its embrace of CC’s potential to excel beyond its aspirations and accomplishments of the last 85 years, to distinguish it from other secondary schools by its mission, vision, and character that set it apart, and to perform academically on a level that will compete with the very best secondary schools in the country. Our previous campaign focused on the construction of our outstanding facility. This campaign will focus on CC students.
CURRENT FUNDING PRIORITIES 1. STUDENTS •
Endowment for student financial aid – the accessibility and affordability of a CC education
2. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE • •
Endowment to support faculty attraction, retention, and professional development Progress in technology
3. CAMPUS SAFETY •
Additional student parking
4. LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY • •
Endowment for operating support and financial security Balance sheet enhancement
AN INVITATION TO PARTNERSHIP We invite you, as members of the CC family, to share in our vision as we strive to meet the challenges of maintaining a strong Christian community that is faithful to the Catholic Church and her philosophy of education. Your participation will help to shape our future, always true to the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Central High School.
FUNDING THE VISION You are invited to embrace the vision, partner with us, and help us fulfill our goal of $10,000,000. The success of this initiative is critical to sustaining the accessibility of CC to all prospective students and preserving the standard of excellence in our teachers and technology. Presently, we are thrilled to report that we have raised over 50% of our goal - thanks to the incredible generosity of many alumni, family, and friends. It is now time for ALL of the Catholic Central community to be invited to make an investment. For more information, go to www.teachustobemen.com or contact the Office of Advancement at (248) 596-3838.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS
LEADERSHIP
Dear Friends of Catholic Central,
School Board of Directors
We are honored and thrilled
Fr. John Huber, C.S.B. – President
to be part of “Teach Us to Be Men: The Campaign for CC Students.” We have been part of the CC family since the 1960s, as a sibling, student, alumnus, and now as parents. It is in our current role that we have most acutely realized the true value of a Catholic
Fr. Gordon Judd, C.S.B. ’58 – Chairman Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 – Principal Fr. Dennis Kauffman, C.S.B. Fr. James O’Neill, C.S.B. Fr. William Riegel, C.S.B. Dennis Barnes ’79 Robert Forte ’69 James Govan ’80 Carmine Palombo ’70 Robert Paul ’80 Robert Rosowski ’58
education. The morals, knowledge, and friendships forged at this time
Janice Sharkey
of adolescence are critical. Catholic Central addresses these needs like
Jeffrey Wiska ’77
no other high school in the area.
Campaign Steering Committee
Our goal through this campaign is to ensure that CC will continue this tradition, as well as uphold its exceptional academic programs. We hope that you will join us in supporting future Shamrocks throughout the region.
Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 Denny ’79 & Beth Barnes Dave ’78 & Chris Butwill
Thank you for your consideration and support. Sincerely,
Bob ’80 & Kathy Paul – Co-Chairs
Jim ’80 & Dorothy Govan John Sprys ’60 Jeff ’77 & Kim Wiska
Bob ’80 and Kathy Paul Campaign Co-Chairs
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DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 27225 Wixom Road • Novi, MI 48374 • 248.596.3810 www.catholiccentral.net
CATHOLIC CENTRAL
A Welcoming Place For All Faiths
by Fr. Bill Riegel, C.S.B. Fr. Bill Riegel, C.S.B. is new to CC this year and has quickly grown to love the school and the Basilian House. Here he expresses and explains a view he found here that CC has long had toward people and students from all religions. - Ed.
As one enters Catholic Central,
you will find these words: “Jesus Christ: the Reason for Catholic Central.” Since its founding in 1928 by the Basilian Fathers, our CC community is grounded in and celebrates its Catholic identity. But it might come as a surprise to many that CC also counts among its own, students from other Christian traditions, as well as Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus. Many of these students come here knowing that we, like Christ, have open arms for all who choose to join us. This is indeed a remarkable aspect of our school life but certainly not unknown to Church teaching on the dignity of every person made in God’s image. This was made very clear in the landmark document “Nostra Aetate” issued by Vatican II (Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions) and proclaimed by Pope Paul VI on October 28, 1965. It is startling in its proclamation that “One is the community of all peoples, one their origin, for God made the whole human race to live over the face of the earth. One also is their final goal, God. His providence, His manifestation of goodness, His saving design extends to all…” In reference to Muslims, the Council declares that “the Church regards with esteem also the Muslims. They adore the one God, living and subsisting in Himself, merciful and all-powerful… although they do not acknowledge Jesus as God, they revere Him as a prophet…and they also honor Mary, His virgin Mother, at times they even call on her with devotion.
This sacred synod urges all…to work sincerely for mutual understanding and to preserve as well as to promote together for the benefit of all social justice and moral welfare, as well as peace and freedom.” We know that the Church is born from the Jews, those first peoples of the covenant. As St. Paul reminds us in his Letter to the Hebrews: “Theirs is the sonship and the glory of the covenants and the law and the worship and the promises; theirs are the fathers and from them is the Christ according to the flesh” (Rom. 9:4-5). Again, the Council exhorts us: “Since the spiritual patrimony common to Christians and Jews is so great, this sacred synod wants to foster and recommend that mutual understanding and respect which is the fruit, above all, of biblical and theological studies as well as of fraternal dialogues.” Nostra Aetate also notes the contribution of other non-christian traditions as it boldly states: “The Catholic rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones She holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.” Finally, we see in the Petrine Ministry of those recent popes an opening of dialogue with all people of good will. They truly manifest the spirit of this document. It is no wonder then, that Catholic Central has been so welcoming to all who walk our halls. Strong in our Catholic faith, we are proud to walk with all our “brothers.”
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$1000 Tuition Assistance Program www.ShamrockAssistance.com
As Catholic Central alumni, the owners and management of Success Mortgage Partners understand the value of a CC education. Our Tuition Assistance Program, identified as “Shamrock Assistance” was created to assist CC families with tuition responsibilities. For each successfully closed mortgage loan, Success Mortgage Partners /1st Financial Reverse Mortgage will donate $1000 to Catholic Central. The Tuition Assistance Program is not just for CC families. Friends and extended family are welcome to obtain a mortgage through the “Shamrock Assistance” program as well.
Purchase • Refinance • Conventional • FHA • VA • Reverse Mortgage • HARP program - refinance even if your home loan is “under water”
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2015-16 Calendar of Events September
November
6
David Widzinski Community Golf Classic – 1:00 pm
2
Student Council Canned Food Drive – all week
7
Labor Day Holiday – no classes
7
High School Placement Test Prep Class – 8:00 am
9
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm
8
Open House – 12:00 – 4:00 pm
13
Grand Opening of Abraham Lincoln Exhibit
9
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm
14
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm
10
Current Freshman Parents’ Info Night – 7:00 pm
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Mothers’ Club Mass & General Meeting – 6:00 pm
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High School Placement Test – 7:30 am
20
Senior Mass & Blessing – 10:00 am
22
President’s Mass & Brunch – 9:00 am
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Boys’ Bowl Assembly – 9:30 am
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Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes
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14th Annual Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Memorial Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am
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Student Council Charity Drive Week
9th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame 71st Annual Boys’ Bowl Football Game: CC vs. Brother Rice – 1:00 pm
December
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Boys’ Bowl Holiday – no classes
3
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00 pm
30
Gabriel Richard Night – 7:00 pm
5
High School Placement Test – 7:30 am Parents’ Christmas Dinner Dance – 6:00 pm
October
6
Band Christmas Concert – 6:30 pm
10
Mothers’ Club Rummage Sale – 8:00 pm
14
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm
11
Father/Son Field Day – 10:00 am
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Christmas Vacation Begins
12
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm
13
Mothers’ Club Alumni Moms’ Dinner – 6:00 pm
14
National Testing Day
January
15
Parent-Teacher Conferences
5
Classes Resume – 2nd Semester Begins
18
24th Annual Family Fest – 12:00 pm
11
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm
25
Alumni Association/Dads’ Club Memorial Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am
10
Alumni Association Basketball Begins
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String Orchestra Concert – 7:00 pm
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Mothers’ Club Evening of Reflection – 6:00 pm
13
Mothers’ Club Mass & General Meeting – 6:00 pm
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High School Placement Test Prep Class – 8:00 am
18
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – no classes
19
Senior Parents’ Graduation Info Night – 7:00 pm
20
National Honor Society Induction – 7:00 pm
25
Junior Parents’ College Info Night – 7:00 pm
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Parents’ Quiz Night – 6:00 pm
(Classes resume January 5, 2016)
(Runs through March 20, 2016)
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THE
BELLS
Sharing News of Alumni Weddings & Births
WEDDING BELLS 1969 – TIM DONAKOWSKI married Mary Plath on November 8, 2014, in Roseville, Minnesota.
Mary and Tim Donakowski ’69
1993 – AARON BABICZ married Lauren Talbot on March 20, 2015, at the Historic Greenmead Chapel in Livonia, Michigan. Freddie Beauregard ’93 served as Aaron’s best man. CC alumni attending the ceremony included Bob Santello ’58, Jeff Wiska ’77, Todd Lackey ’93, Mitch Hancock ’00, and Mike Carrier ’06.
Lauren and Aaron Babicz ’93
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2003 – KEVIN MASON and Kaitlin Myszkowski were married on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Ste. Anne Church in Detroit, Michigan. Kevin is a Cross Country and Track & Field coach at CC.
Standing, left to right: Steve Mason ’04, Nick Reilly ’03, CC Cross Country coach Jerry Myszkowski (father of the bride), Adam Darany ’03, Bobby Ficano ’03, Phil Snyder ’03, Chris Sinutko ’03, and CC Cross Country coach Brian Wilson Seated: Kaitlin and Kevin Mason ’03 and CC Cross Country and Track & Field coach Tony Magni
2003 – KIAN O’DONOHUE married Christina DeLeeuw on August 30, 2014, at the Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. Almost 30 CC alumni were in attendance, ranging from the classes of 1948 through 2015.
CC graduates from 1945 - 2015 attended: Terrence Bradley ‘87, Pat Eathorne ‘03, Dan Curmi ‘03, Pete Rodriguez ‘03, Nathan Soltis ‘03, Brandon Gregory ‘03, Brian Gatt ‘85, Tim Mulchay ‘01, Pat Carroll ‘07, Charlie Kovelle ‘03, Mike Wiznowski ‘02, Shane Randell ‘03, Patrick Foley ‘03, John Foley ‘73, Brian Kessler ‘91, Nick Zubok ‘03, Daniel O’Donohue ‘49, Gene Foley ‘48, Shane O’Donohue ‘83, Corrigan O’Donohue ‘87, Garrett O’Donohue ‘89, Colum O’Donohue ‘91, Declan O’Donohue ‘92, Danny O’Donohue ‘10, Tommy Herrmann ‘15, and Duggan Dolowy ‘15 In attendance, but not pictured: Brendan O’Donohue ‘84, Adam Herrmann ‘13, and Liam O’Donohue ‘94
2006 – JOSEPH KASSA and his wife, Stephanie, were married on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church in Southfield, Michigan. Joe and Stephanie currently reside in Waterford.
BABY BELLS 2001 – RYAN LASECKI and his wife recently gave birth to their first daughter, Avery Mae. Ryan is currently an Operations Research Analyst with the US Army and works on Ground Combat Vehicles in Warren, MI.
Standing, left to right: Mark Kassa ’86, George Kassa ’08, Chris Kassa ’87, John Kassa ’96, Alex Kassa ’13, Paul Kassa ’83, Kyle Kassa, Phillip Kassa ’82, Brian Kassa ’09, and David Kassa ’82
2007 – LOGAN BONATHAN married Michelle Nadel on May 25, 2014, at Chapel Dulcinea in Austin, Texas. They currently reside in Austin.
Avery Mae Lasecki
2007 – ETHAN WHITESELL and his wife, Amanda, welcomed their first child, Ty James, on December 17, 2014. Ethan is the Michigan Operations Manager for MBS Envision, Inc.
Left to right: Greg Normandin ’78, Logan ’07 and Michelle Bonathan, and Colin Bonathan ’09
2009 – COLIN BONATHAN married Julie Kayganich on March 14, 2015, at St. Thomas a’Becket Catholic Church in Canton, Michigan. They reside in Dearborn Heights.
Left to right: Logan Bonathan ’07, Greg Normandin ’78, Julie and Colin Bonathan ’09, and Jonathon Vargo ’09
Ty James Whitesell
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The following members of the Catholic Central Family have passed from this life to the next. Please remember them in your Masses and other prayers. Our sincere condolences are extended to their loved ones. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
ALUMNI WILLIAM J. REDMAN ’41 – February 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Doreen, two children, four grandchildren, and 12 greatgrandchildren. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Anastasia Church in Troy, Mich. JAMES D. BUESCHER ’42 – January 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; four children, James Jr., Richard, Christine, and Michael; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; two brothers, Robert and Thomas ’44; and three sisters. A memorial service was held at the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Mich. ROBERT A. HATHAWAY ’43 – April 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two children, Michelle and Robert ‘91; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Charles ‘37 and Fr. Arthur “Tunney” ‘44; and numerous extended family members, including nephews James ‘63, Thomas ‘65, William ‘65, Arthur ‘67, Richard ‘68, Robert ‘69, Daniel ‘70, Ed ‘70, Paul ‘70, Frank ‘71, and Matthew ‘75. Robert was preceded in death by three brothers, James ‘36, John ‘39, and William ‘42. ALBERT P. WAGNER ’43 – May 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Betty, one daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, one sister, and one brother, John ’49. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leo ’45. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.
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JOSEPH A. MIGLIO ’45 – April 15, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Carole; son, Terry ’72; and six grandchildren, including Andrew Cook ’99 and Kellen ’07 and Blake Miglio ’09. GERALD S. REDOUTEY ’45 – April 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Janet, five sons, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fenton, Mich. GEORGE B. McCLOSKEY SR. ’46 – March 2, 2015. He is survived by seven children, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ann. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, and a daughter, Genese. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Shelby Township, Mich. HUGH K. WOLF II ’46 – February 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; six children; 13 grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; one sister, Anne; and one brother, Paul ’47. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane. The Funeral Mass was held at All Saints Catholic Church in Knoxville, Tenn. DONALD J. BRODERICK ’52 – April 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; daughter, Colleen McClorey (Kevin McClorey ’79); son, Brian Broderick ’84 (Donna); four grandchildren, Jim Broderick ’18, Eamonn McClorey ’18, Katherine Broderick, and Meghan McClorey; and two brothers, Fr. Leo Broderick ’48 and Dan Broderick ’52. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Broderick ’42 and James Broderick ’43, and two sisters,
Joanne Phalen and Alice Foguth. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Aidan Catholic Church in Livonia, Mich. CHARLES T. BURKE ’52 – May 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Kevin ’87, Kerry (John) Horn, and Rian ’91; and four grandchildren, including Brendan ’16. Services were entrusted to Fred Wood Funeral Home in Redford, Mich. WILLIAM J. KRZYMINSKI ’52 – May 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and many extended family members and friends. Services were entrusted to Laughlin Service Funeral Home in Huntsville, Ala. THOMAS E. METEVIER ’52 – March 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Lynne; son, Francis (Joe) ’82; four grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and many extended family members, including nephew David Antil ’83. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mike ’59. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. RICHARD A. BECK ’53 – May 2, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Karen, six children, 15 grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows in Milford, Mich. RICHARD A. ISOLA ’53 – September 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Anita, four children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services were entrusted to Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines, Iowa.
DANIEL J. BONIOR ’55 – January 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, six children, eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew ’56 and John ’73. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Ambrose Church in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. WILLIAM T. REILLY ’55 – May 31, 2015. He is survived by two nieces and a great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Aidan Catholic Church in Livonia, Mich. VINCENT F. BOWLER ’56 – March 5, 2015. He is survived by his children, John, Patricia, and Kathleen; granddaughter, Maggie; brother, Ned; and sister, Gail. Funeral services were entrusted to Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington, Mich. THOMAS G. RAFFERTY JR. ’56 – March 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Susan; son, Thomas III; daughter, Colleen; four grandchildren; and one sister. BERNARD “BUZ” HAGEN ’58 – April 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, four children, eight grandchildren, and many extended family members. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anastasi Catholic Church in Troy, Mich. THOMAS J. POZNIAK ’59 – April 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve, one son, John, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Lillian and Michael. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, Mich.
KENNETH R. SMITH ’59 – January 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Vicki, three children, five step-children, 17 grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens, Mich. JOHN P. “JACK” WALLACE JR. ’59 – April 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; two sons, David and Daniel; a daughter, Jacqueline, and three grandchildren. Services were entrusted to Brewer & Sons Funeral Home in Clermont, Florida. MICHAEL A. GRAHAM ’60 – January 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and his brother, Doug ’63. A memorial service was held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica, Calif. ROBERT L. MARTIN ’60 – March 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judy; two sons, Daniel and David; two step-children, Amy and Bryan; and six grandchildren. Services were entrusted to Modetz Funeral Home in Orion, Mich. EDWARD N. HAMACHER ’61 – April 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two children, Karen and Ed ’86; one brother, Joseph ’53; and two sisters, Sheila and Kay. Care and services were provided by L.J. Griffin Funeral Home in Westland, Mich. MICHAEL P. BURKE ’62 – February 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, a daughter, Erin, and a son, Michael ’98. A Committal Service with Military Honors was held at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield, Mich.
EDWARD R. DRAGAN ’64 – May 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, two children, and four grandchildren. Services were entrusted to R.J. Nixon Funeral Home in Wyandotte, Mich. JAMES W. IRONS ’65 – July 25, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Donna; two daughters, Debbie and Kim; a sister, Patti; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Doug; daughter, Katie; sister, Janet; and brothers, Bob and Tom ’56. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church in Dublin, Ohio.
EXTENDED FAMILY LAWRENCE J. BIESZCZAD – April 6, 2015. Father of Larry ’70, Ronald ’72, and Chris ’76. Grandfather of Larry ’98 and Paul ’00. KATHERINE J. DMUCHOWSKIBUHLMAN – February 21, 2015. Daughter of Frank Dmuchowski ’60. GEORGE FISH – March 21, 2015. Father of George ’87. DALE KILLEEN – September 19, 2014. Mother of Kevin ’68. RANDY KOWALSKI – March 30, 2015. Father of Rob ’07 and Mike ’08. BETTY A. KURBEL – May 23, 2015. Mother of Robert ’65 and Richard ’69. MARION LYMAN – March 24, 2015. Grandmother of Robert ’15 and David ’18. CHARLES V. “CHUCK” McHENRY SR. – February 21, 2015. Father of Rocky (Chuck) Jr. ’71. Grandfather of Mike ’04.
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Current Events at Catholic Central
Class of 2015 Commencement Catholic Central’s 2015 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Hill Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Andrius Gobis ’15 gave the Salutatory Address, and Jack Walsh ’15 gave the Valedictory Address. The Dedicatory Presentation was given by Dillon Jones ’15. Terry Malone ’78 delivered the address to the graduates. Terry, currently an assistant football coach at Purdue University, has coached at Holy Cross, Boston College, Michigan, and the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. Our best wishes and congratulations to the newest members of the Alumni Association!
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PERMANENT GABRIEL RICHARD CLUB
Dillon Award
The following members of the Class of 2015 earned Permanent
Andrius Gobis ’15 Wins the Rev. Daniel L. Dillon Award
Gabriel Richard Club status for their four years at CC. This distinction means that the students maintained Gabriel Richard Club status for each of the eight semesters they spent at CC. Gabriel Richard status is achieved by holding a grade point average of 3.6 or better with no mark below a “B.”
Joseph T. Alvord ’15
Louis S. Magagna ’15
Myles N. Amine ’15
Joseph N. Nannoshi ’15
Farhad K. Baghaie ’15
Josef P. Pishek ’15
Ryan J. Burke ’15
Chad C. Quick ’15
Brian C. Coe ’15
Brennan M. Schilling ’15
Ryan G. Doyle ’15
Connor K. Schummrick ’15
Luke M. Fox ’15
Logan M. Seghi ’15
Michael C. Fuhst ’15
Alexander S. Smith ’15
William G. Galardi ’15
Eric M. Solarz ’15
Benjamin N. C. George ’15
Thomas J. Sprys-Tellner ’15
Andrius R. Gobis ’15
John M. Stevelinck ’15
Shaun D. Goulet ’15
Luke A. Stevenson ’15
Edward S. Harake ’15
Thomas A. Swad ’15
Andre O. Hijaouy ’15
Denis A. Tchaouchev ’15
Nazir A. Jairazbhoy ’15
Christopher J. Varlamos ’15
Dillon A. Jones ’15
Christopher M. Vela ’15
Sean P. Kelly ’15
John T. Walsh ’15
Noah A. Kleedtke ’15
Jack P. Watts ’15
Norbert A. Kozlowski ’15
Benjamin P. Worth ’15
Scott M. Kramer ’15
Lance J. Yassay ’15
Andrius Gobis, from South Lyon, was recently named the class Valedictorian and presented with one of Catholic Central’s most prestigious honors, the Rev. Daniel L. Dillon Award. The Dillon Award, named in honor of Catholic Central’s first principal, Rev. Daniel L. Dillon, C.S.B., is given annually to the senior with the highest cumulative grade point average over four years. Andrius graduated with a 5.06 G.P.A. and is currently enrolled at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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Robotics Program Wins VEX State Championship The CC Robotics program, led by teachers Ben Ahronheim and Heather Vingsness, won the Michigan VEX State Championship held at Michigan State University on February 22, 2015. Each VEX tournament has a winning alliance consisting of three teams, and two of the three winning teams were from Catholic Central. Junior Mithuun Srinivasan’s Team 2030C and Junior Conor Starrs’ Team 2030A joined forces with the Haslett VEX Raptors to dominate the playoff rounds, including a state record 84-point match. The two state champions qualified for the VEX World Championship tournament in Kentucky.
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The 24th Annual
Family Fest It’s Family Fest time again! For the 24th consecutive year, the Family Fest will be presented by the Mothers’ Club, the Dads’ Club, and the Alumni Association on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Keeping the tradition, we will begin with Mass at Noon in the Chapel, followed by food tasting at 1:00 pm in the cafeteria. In the main gym, entertainment will be provided by the Catholic Central Jazz Band. There will also be a silent auction. Over 25 quality restaurants will serve their specialties ranging from appetizers to desserts. Many restaurants will offer a sampling of their main menu items. The price of admission is the same as it has been for the last 12 years: $15 for adults, $5 for students aged 13 to 18 years, and children age 12 and under are free. Tickets should be purchased before the event. Simply mail in your check marked “Family Fest” to the school, and your tickets will be waiting at the Will Call table the day of the event. If you are unable to purchase tickets beforehand, a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. We look forward to seeing you – be sure to come hungry!
ACADEMIC TEAM WINS PACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP T
he Detroit Catholic Central Academic Team is once again National Champions! On June 6-7, in Reston, Virginia, the Shamrocks competed at the annual PACE National Scholastic Championship tournament in a field of 96 teams.
CC finished the tournament with an 18-1 record and defeated 2014 national champion, Liberal Arts and Science Academy (Austin, TX) in the finals. Jack Watts ’15 was named to the tournament All-Star team.
CC won its fifth-consecutive NAQT Michigan State Championship and finished with four of the Top 5 teams in the state. The B Team finished 2nd, the C Team finished 4th, and the D Team finished 5th.
CC won the NAQT National Championship in 1999 and 2001, but this is the first time a school from the state of Michigan has won the PACE National Scholastic Championship. The NAQT tournament features questions on popular culture, while the PACE tournament features comparably longer questions focusing completely on academic subject matter.
Austin Foos ’15 was named the National High School Quiz Bowl Player of the Year by the National History Bee & Bowl, which sponsors the yearly National Quiz Bowl Awards.
Catholic Central finished the season with a school record 218 wins. The Shamrocks also had three teams ranked in the Top 50 in the country. CC finished tied for 22nd at this year’s ACF Nationals, one of two national championship tournaments for colleges. The Shamrocks also finished 9th at the National History Bowl and 3rd at the NAQT National Championship Tournament in Chicago.
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Additionally, Austin and Jack were named to the All-World Team by High School Quiz Bowl Rankings. Conner Reynolds ’16 was named to the second All-World Team, and Ean Maloney ’16 and Alex LaForest ’16 were named to the Honorable Mention All-World Team. Congratulations to the students and coaches who dedicated themselves to the rigors of an Academic Team season. The team was led by co-head coaches Ben Herman ’98 and Christopher Gismondi ’00 and assistant coach Anthony Cornish.
Mr. Howard Weinberg, the founding coach of the CC Quiz Bowl Team, sent a letter of praise explaining the significance of the team’s first place PACE win this year.
Dear Fr. Paramo, NAQT and PACE are not identical. However, they are primarily divided by distinctions without a difference. I assure you that this is a legitimate national title and one that my teams never duplicated. To give you an idea, the teams which finished second and third at NAQT finished second and first at PACE. My teams did well at PACE with a second and three semi-finalist finishes. In general, however, my players found PACE with its slightly greater emphasis on science to be more difficult than NAQT with its slight tilt to history and literature. In any event, every team needs long term objectives. I would suggest that the only thing not yet accomplished by any CC team would be winning both NAQT and PACE in the same year. Indeed, this 2015 team came very close to doing it. Howard S C H O O L B E L L S • FA L L 2 0 1 5
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National Signing Day On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, National Signing Day, seven senior student-athletes signed letters of intent, formally committing to continue their academic and athletic careers at their respective colleges and universities. Grayson Arnold ’15 Joe Fanning ’15 Justin Green ’15 Champ Kozlowski ’15 Dan Long ’15 Steven Magagna ’15 Eric Mardirosian ’15
Swimming Football Baseball Basketball Swimming Golf Football
Saginaw Valley State Albion College Albion College John Carroll University Northern Michigan University St. Olaf College Wittenberg University
CALLING ALL
Left to right: Grayson Arnold ’15, Justin Green ’15, Eric Mardirosian ’15, Champ Kozlowski ’15, Joe Fanning ’15, Steven Magagna ’15, CATHOLIC CENTRAL ALUMNI MOMS and Dan Long ’15
Please join us for our first CALLING ALL CATHOLIC CENTRAL ALUMNI MOMS General Membership meeting of the year! Please join us for our first
Date: Wednesday, September 16th
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There are so many new CC Moms that attend this first General Membership meeting, we are asking you to join us as “Ambassadors for Catholic Central!” Come Dear shareCC your knowledge Alumni Moms, and experiences, as well as the benefits of being an involved CC Mom. You will have the opportunity to gather with old friends and There so Moms many new CC beloved Moms that attend this first General Membership welcome ourare new to our Catholic Central Mothers’ Club! The we are asking you to join usinformation, as “Ambassadors Board meeting, is updating their alumni contact so youfor willCatholic be askedCentral!” to provide share your knowledge andalumni experiences, as well as the benefits being an currentCome contact information to our liaison. Opportunities forofservice will CC Mom. You will have the opportunity to gather with old friends and also beinvolved made available. Please note this is in lieu of an Alumni Dinner- we look welcome our new Moms to our beloved Catholic Central Mothers’ Club! The forward to spending the evening with you! Board is updating their alumni contact information, so you will be asked to provide
Date: Wednesday,
September 16th Time: 6:00 pm Mass in the Chapel
current contact information to our alumni liaison. Opportunities for service will
Blessings, also be made available. Please note this is in lieu of an Alumni Dinner- we look forward to spending the evening with you!
Tammy Morris Blessings, 2014-15 President, Catholic Central Mothers’ Club ccmctammy@gmail.com
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CC Hosts Rosary Rally For Fellow Catholic High School Football Teams On Sunday, August 23, about 350 football players from seven area Catholic high schools began their season together by praying a common rosary in a spirit of brotherhood and Christian fellowship. Athletes (and parents) from Bishop Foley, Brother Rice, Catholic Central,
DeLaSalle, Everest Collegiate, Father Gabriel Richard, and St. Mary’s Preparatory were in attendance. This spiritual moment was a reminder to all that although we may be rivals on the fields, we are friends and Christian brothers every day.
CC Freshman Class of 2019 full of smiles! We are privileged to have a freshman class of over 280 fine young men full of energy, enthusiasm, determination, and CC pride!
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SPORTS
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Keeping Up with Catholic Central Athletes
Baseball
Lacrosse – STATE FINALIST
The Varsity Baseball Team, led by head coach Dan Michaels ’84,
The Varsity Lacrosse Team, led by head coach Dave Wilson ’88,
had an exciting season that culminated with the program’s first District
finished the season with an impressive 16-6 overall record. The
Championship since 2011. The Shamrocks finished the season
team finished second in the Catholic League A Division and won the
with an overall record of 21-20, including a 10-game win streak in
program’s sixth Regional Championship with a 13-6 victory over U of
the month of May. The season came to an end in the final round
D Jesuit. In the state semifinals, the Shamrocks netted a thrilling 14-13
of the Regional playoffs with a heartbreaking loss to eventual State
victory over Detroit Country Day and earned a return trip to the State
Champion, Hartland. The roster returns many talented players who will
Finals. After falling short against Brother Rice in the championship
continue to work toward even more success next season.
game, CC finished the season as State Finalists. Coach Wilson was named Division 1 Coach of the Year by the Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association!
District Champions - 2015 Varsity Baseball Team
2015 Varsity Lacrosse Team
Golf – STATE CHAMPION
Track & Field
The Varsity Golf Team had an outstanding season! The team, led by head coach Mike Anderson, bounced back from last season’s heartbreaking loss in the State Finals to dominate the 2015 season and win the program’s third State Championship by 31 strokes! The Shamrocks also won the Oakland County Championship, and Glenn Piot ’15 was named the Tom Connell Scholar-Athlete of the Year in
the Catholic League. Additionally, Coach Anderson was named the Division 1 Coach of the Year by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association!
The Track & Field Team, led by longtime head coach Tony Magni, had a 2-2 record in the Central Division and finished 4th in the Catholic League this past season. Lance Yassay ’15 won the Catholic League Championship in the high jump event. At the Regional Championship, the Shamrocks finished 3rd as a team, and Mike Misiak ’15, Ike Marchie ’15, Donovan D’Amore ’15, and Yassay qualified for the State Finals and finished 4th in the high jump event, earning All-State honors.
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Robert Ogar Named Finalist for Most Valuable Trainer of the Year Robert Ogar has been the Athletic Trainer at Catholic Central since the fall of 2002. During that time, he has been an integral member of the Shamrock Athletic Department and has been involved with numerous championship teams. Last summer, Robert became the first-ever athletic trainer to be named a Fellow of the Academy for Sports Dentistry for his work with CC’s mouthguard program. This summer, while presenting at the Academy’s conference in Chicago, Illinois, Robert was recognized as a finalist for the Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award given by School Health and Training & Conditioning Magazine.
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All-Catholic Grant Hartwig ’16 Dante Toppi ’16
All-American Alex Jarzembowski ’16
All-League Justin Green ’15 Academic All-Catholic Jack Hintze ’15
VARSITY GOLF All-State Super Team James Piot ’17 Ben Smith ’17 All-State Glenn Piot ’15 All-State Hon. Mention Will Coffman ’15 Max Palmer ’16
All-State 1st Team Alex Jarzembowski ’16 All-State 2nd Team Zach Crawford ’15 Brennan Kamish ’17 Mike Molchan ’17 All-State 3rd Team Justin Baker ’16 Rocco Mularoni ’16 All-State Hon Mention Peter Thompson ’18 All-Catholic Justin Baker ’16 Zach Crawford ’15
Alex Jarzembowski ’16 Rocco Mularoni ’16 All-League Dan Diederich ’15 Wyatt Engle ’15
TRACK & FIELD All-State Lance Yassay ’15 All-Catholic Connor Canavan ’15 Ike Marchie ’15 Mike Misiak ’15 Lance Yassay ’15 All-League Donovan D’Amore ’15 Avery Felty ’16
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SPORTS
SCHEDULE
Supporting our Young Athletes
Varsity Football
Varsity Tennis
Fri/Aug 28
Muskegon
HOME
7:00pm
Wed/Aug 19
Howell Tournament
Howell HS
Fri/Sept 4
Toledo Whitmer
HOME
7:00pm
Thur/Aug 20
B’ham Groves-scrimmage
Sat/Aug 22
Grand Blanc Tournament
Tues/Aug 25
Highlander Tennis Invitational
Sat/Aug 29
Clarkston Invitational
Tues/Sept 1 Thur/Sept 3
8:00am
HOME
4:00pm
Grand Blanc HS
8:00am
Fri/Sept 11
St. Michael’s College, ON
HOME
7:00pm
Fri/Sept 18
Pauline Johnson Collegiate, ON
HOME
7:00pm
Sun/Sept 27
Brother Rice – Boys’ Bowl
HOME
1:00pm
Fri/Oct 2
U of D Jesuit
Ferndale HS
7:00pm
Fri/Oct 9
O.L. St. Mary’s
HOME
7:00pm
Wed/Sept 9
Troy-scrimmage
Fri/Oct 16
DeLaSalle
Wayne State Univ.
7:00pm
Thur/Sept 10
Cranbrook
Sat/Oct 24
CHSL Prep Bowl
TBA
Sat/Sept 12
Saline Quad
Mon/Sept 14
DeLaSalle
Wed/Sept 16
Greenhills
HOME
4:30pm
Sat/Sept 19
Ann Arbor Pioneer Quad
Pioneer HS
8:00am
Brother Rice
Marian HS
4:00pm
Holly HS
8:00am
HOME
4:00pm
Ford Field
Cross Country
Howell HS
8:00am
Clarkston/Holly HS
8:30am
Detroit Country Day
HOME
4:00pm
U of D Jesuit
HOME
4:00pm
Troy HS
4:00pm
HOME
4:00pm
Saline HS
8:00am
Away
4:00pm
Sat/Aug 29
Lansing Catholic Invitational/Lansing CC
10:15am
Wed/Sept 23
Tues/Sept 1
Mustang Invitational/Cass Benton
4:30pm
Sat/Sept 26
Holly Invitational
TBA
Wed/Sept 30
Canton
Sat/Oct 3
CHSL Championship
TBA
Mon/Oct 5
Grosse Pointe South
Grosse Pte S HS
Oct 8, 9, 10
State Regionals
Fri/Oct 16
State Semi Finals
Midland Tennis Ctr
8:00am
Sat/Oct 17
State Finals
Midland Tennis Ctr
8:00am
Fri/Sept 4
Time Trial/Kensington Park
TBA
Sat/Sept 12
Averhill Invitational/Kensington Metro Park
10:30am
Sat/Sept 19
Holly HS Invitational/Springfield Oaks
1:40pm
Mon/Sept 21
DeLaSalle/Stoney Creek
4:15pm
Sat/Sept 26
Catholic Central Invitational/Cass Benton
10:30am
Mon/Sept 28
O.L. St. Mary’s/Cass Benton
4:15pm
Sat/Oct 3
DeWitt Invitational/DeWitt HS
10:15am
Varsity Soccer
Mon/Oct 5
Brother Rice/Stoney Creek
4:15pm
Sat/Aug 22
Balconi Invite
Away
10:00am
Sat/Oct 10
Oakland County Championship/ Kensington Metro Park
TBA
4:00pm TBA
Mon/Aug 24
Garden City
HOME
7:30pm
10:30am
Wed/Aug 26
Dearborn
Away
7:00pm
Saline
HOME
7:30pm
Mon/Oct 12
U of D/Cass Benton Park
4:30pm
Tues/Sept 1
Sat/Oct 17
Sturgis HS Invitational/Sturgis HS
TBA
Thurs/Sept 3
Farmington Hills Harrison
Away
7:00pm
Sat/Oct 17
AA Gabriel Richard Invitational (JV)/
Tues/Sept 8
Bedford
Away
7:00pm
Wed/Sept 9
Clarkston
Away
7:00pm
Sat/Sept 12
St. Michael’s College, ON
HOME
2:00pm
Tues/Sept 15
L’Anse Creuse
HOME
7:30pm
Thur/Sept 17
Brother Rice
Away
7:30pm
Tues/Sept 22
U of D Jesuit
Away
7:30pm
Thurs/Sept 24
DeLaSalle
HOME
7:00pm
Sat/Sept 26
East Lansing
Away
11:30am
Tues/Sept 29
Brother Rice
HOME
7:00pm
Thurs/Oct 1
U of D Jesuit
HOME
7:00pm
Fri/Oct 2
North Farmington
Away
7:00pm
Tues/Oct 6
DeLaSalle
Macomb College
5:30pm
Wed/Oct 14
CHSL Final
Notre Dame Prep
Fri/Oct 16
Okemos
Oct 19-24
Districts
Oct 27-31
Regionals
Wed/Nov 4
State Semifinal
Sat/Nov 7
State Finals
Hudson Mills Metro Park
2:10pm
Sat/Oct 24
CHSL Championship/Stoney Creek
10:00am
Tues/Oct 27
Center Line 9th/10th Grade Invitational/ Center Line HS
Sat/Oct 31
4:30pm
State Regional Championship/ Willow Metro Park
12:00pm
Tues/Nov 3
Lakeland 9-10th Grade Invitational/Lakeland HS
4:30pm
Wed/Nov 4
The “Post A PR” Cross Country Race/ Huron Meadows Metro Park
Sat/Nov 7
4:15pm
State Championship/MIS, Brooklyn (Irish Hills) TBA
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Away
TBD 5:00pm
Detroit Catholic Central High School The Aluminator 27225 Wixom Road Novi, MI 48374
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Sunday, September 27, 2015 10:00 AM 14TH ANNUAL GERRY DI PONIO ’65 MEMORIAL MASS & BREAKFAST 9TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 1:00 PM 71ST ANNUAL BOYS’ BOWL FOOTBALL GAME CC VS. BROTHER RICE