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In This Issue FEATURES
Detroit Catholic Central High School Administration: President - Rev. John Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D. jhuber@catholiccentral.net
A Message from the President Chatterbox CC Memories Alumni Association News Advancement News CC Alumni Business Profile Arbor Brewing Company - Matt Greff ’85 Calendar of Events The DRIVE Results CC In the Media - Catholic Central Makes Catholic Service a Priority
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A Note from the Editor 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 June 30, 2015. Email submissions to: nianni@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.
A Message from the
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Dear Alumni of Detroit Catholic Central and CC friends, God has blessed Catholic Central with a unique culture of brotherhood based on the Catholic philosophy of education, inspired by the legacy of the Basilian Fathers, lay faculty and staff. It is truly a joy to hear the hundreds of stories that our alumni enjoy sharing of their years at CC. What a privilege it is to have so many alumni, who have achieved their degrees, gone out into the work world and established families who are not only curious about the activities and current situation of their alma mater, but are consistently dedicated to the continuation of the sacred Basilian and Catholic mission of our school. One important part of CC culture is the annual DRIVE. The stories of past assemblies, live skits, Father Donoher’s adventures into the wealthier parts of town so that freshmen could sell their tickets, inspire the CC of 2015 more than you probably know. This year’s DRIVE was once again very successful, in large part due to our alumni who purchase tickets, either through the mail or through direct purchase from one of our Men of CC. Thank you for your fidelity! Shamrocks brought in an amazing $445,293.13. Proceeds from the DRIVE help us fund our Financial Assistance Program in order to make CC as accessible as possible to families of modest incomes. Another important part of CC culture across the decades has been our Mission Collections in homerooms. Uniquely through student generosity, thousands of dollars each year help fund the Basilian Fathers Missions in Mexico and Colombia. Two Basilians who are CC alumni currently dedicate their lives full-time to the missions: Father John Boscoe, C.S.B. ’61 serves as our Mission Procurator in Sugar Land, TX and Father Bob Seguin, C.S.B. ’58 is novice master of six Basilian novices in our Colombian Novitiate in Santa Marta, Colombia. Our students’ dedication to the mission of the DRIVE and to the Basilian Missions is one way of assuring that Men of Catholic Central follow Christ’s message to care about all of God’s children, especially those who are suffering or in difficult situations. I would like to offer anyone who would like to donate to the Basilian Fathers Missions (http://basilianfathersmissions.org/) a CC keychain that was made by at-risk youth served in our mission in Medellín, Colombia. If you send your donation directly to me (Fr. John Huber, C.S.B., Catholic Central High School, 27225 Wixom Rd. Novi MI 48374), I will send you the keychain myself. Checks can be made out to “Basilian Fathers Missions”. I am grateful to all of those who have been following my Presidential Blog since I began in the fall. I encourage you to take a look when you can, at https://www.catholiccentral.net/PresidentBlog. You can also follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HuberJB. Through these two technological methods you can follow recent CC activity without having to wait for the next edition of the Aluminator. I ask you to keep CC in your prayers as we continue the sacred apostolate of ministering to the young men God sends to us. Please also pray for the continued success of our Capital Campaign: Teach us To Be Men, and our Annual Fund. While none of us likes to dwell too much on finances and numbers, it’s what keeps us going and focused on what God is asking us to do. May God continue to bless you and your families abundantly!
Fr. John B. Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D. President
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT • SPRING 2015
CHATTERBOX Staying Connected With Your Classmates THE NIFTY ’50s 1958 – FRANK CAIN, D.D.S. has retired from dentistry and currently spends his winters in Ocala, Florida, and his summers in Durand, Michigan, where he is able to visit with his children and grandchildren.
Mystery Photos Identified Winter 2015 Mystery Photo, Page 4 Bill Gagnon ’49 writes: For the most part, identifying the most recent photograph [page 4, Winter 2015] is a no-brainer: standing are Ron Rozman ’50 and Jim Plecas ’50. The baseball player second from the left in front is Jerry Schy (né Schypinski) ’50. Next to Schy is Coach Bob Wines. I believe the player on the far left in front is Ron Williams ’50, and the boy on the far right holding a catcher’s mitt is Ron Heughens ’50.
THE PSYCHEDELIC ’60s 1961 – BUCK HAGEN has recently retired to Bradenton, Florida, with his wife, Betsy. He is the proud father of two children and grandfather of five.
THE TECHNO ’80s 1985 – PAUL SOMA was recently named Superintendent of Traverse City Public Schools. Paul Soma ‘85
1987 – DAVID LAW was appointed 52-1 District Court Judge in Novi by Governor Rick Snyder. He had worked as an assistant attorney general since 2009 and served two terms in the state House of Representatives from 2005-2008.
CC Memories Photo, Winter 2015, Page 7 Standing in back: Dave McCall ’74 and Richard O’Brien ’74. In front left to right: John Majkowski ’73, Fred Nemenski ’73, Bob DiPaolo ’73, and Gary Harden ’73.
THE HAPPENING ’90s 1999 – ROGER KEMPA was promoted to Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, Corporate Financial Planning at Target Corporation in Minneapolis. In his new responsibilities, Roger leads a team that develops the enterprise’s long-range financial plan, aggregates the year’s enterprise financial forecast, sets enterprise financial targets, and contributes to the development of firm strategies. Roger joined Target in 2011 after eight years in the finance field. CHATTERBOX • SPRING 2015
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Do you recognize anyone in this photo? Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (248) 596-3838. 1999 – DAVID NAY has become a shareholder of Quinn Law Group, PLLC. David has worked at the firm since 2010 and specializes in intellectual property law.
David Nay ‘99
THE VIRTUAL ’00s 2000 – NICK KACZOR became a firefighter in 2009 and currently serves Lyon Township as an on-call firefighter/ EMT and works full-time in the Ann Arbor Fire Department. Nick is also an avid cook and hones his skills for his fellow firefighters in Lyon Township and Ann Arbor. His signature recipe, BaconJalapeno Mac & Cheese, was featured in the December 2014 issue of Taste of Home magazine.
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2001 – ANDREW MARTIN has accepted the off-shift Nurse Manager position at the Henry Ford Hospital Emergency Department effective December 28, 2014. He was a ER Tech at HFH ED from 2004-05. In May 2005, he graduated from University of Michigan with a BSN and began his career as a registered nurse in the HFH ED. 4
CHATTERBOX • SPRING 2015
2002 – STEVE DOINIDIS competed in Ironman Arizona on November 16, 2014. Steve completed the race, consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a full marathon run (26.2 miles), in Steve Doinidis ‘02 11 hours, 27 minutes, and 42 seconds, or, in Steve’s words, “just over 11 hours of focus, endurance, concentration, prayers, and pain.” 2002 – JOHN SCHULTZ became a five-day Jeopardy! champion in early January. John was a member of the Academic Team during his years at CC. He graduated from the University of Michigan and is currently a computer programmer in Ann Arbor.
John Schultz ‘02
2004 – NATHAN RZEPPA has been living and working in Chicago for six years, where he has built his own graphic design company, works as a Sr. Supply Chain Analyst for Sears Corporate, is an artist, and has published his first mobile app, called MyLapse, through the Apple App Store.
THE CONNECTED ’10s 2012 – KYLE COOPER completed a breakout season on the basketball court for the Hillsdale Chargers. He was recently awarded the GLIAC Commissioner’s Award, which is given to student-athletes who carry an overall GPA of 3.5 and are a top contributor to their teams. Kyle is also the first Charger men’s basketball player in history to be named a First-Team Academic All-American. Kyle Cooper ‘12
2013 – MATT CONFER currently attends the University of Alabama. Matt took time out of his studies during the college Matt Confer ‘13 football season to attend ESPN’s College Gameday prior to Alabama’s game against Mississippi State. Matt took the opportunity to share with ESPN’s audience his devout school spirit—not for Alabama, but for CC.
Fall 2014 Mystery Photo Identified TheVocation of Teaching, Page 22 From Larry Maguire ’65: The picture of Mr. Robert Scheuermann and six students appeared on page 101 of the “The Shamrock” yearbook of 1963. It was taken in the main office of the school at 6565 West Outer Drive in Detroit, MI. The six students in clockwise order starting to the left of Mr. Scheuermann are: Bruce Adams ’65, Roger Neff ’65, Mike Brady ’65, Larry Maguire ’65, Tom Baldwin ’65, and Ken McDaniel ’65. The occasion was a Saturday multi-school student debate contest hosted by Mr. Scheuermann and CC. I believe the event occurred in the Fall of 1.962. The six of us were sophomores in Mr. Scheuermann’s history class at the time. We either volunteered, or were strongly persuaded, to help out with the grunt work for the event. I’m sure we didn’t wear jackets and ties of our own volition. The real irony is that two students are actually sitting at the desk that belonged to Mrs. Bales, the longtime school secretary at CC. It was a solemn rule that a student never went past the front counter of the desk until Mrs. Bales gave her approval. If she knew we were “lounging” around her desk, I’m not sure we would ever have been able to live it down. Many thanks for producing the Aluminator. It is always a treat to hear what is going on at CC and news of what is happening with the alumni who gained so much from attending CC.
Matt Confer ‘13 in the ESPN audience.
2014 – JOE POTRYKUS was named to the Fall Semester Dean’s List at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. Joe Potrykus ‘14 CHATTERBOX • SPRING 2015
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MEMORIES
Alumni Reminisce on School Days Gone By
CC LIFE REMEMBERED Here we feature stories of CC life from the past. Our Chatterbox section covers the recent activities of alumni, but we thought reminiscences of the past would be of interest to alumni who shared the experiences. – Ed.
Submitted by Joe Cheff ’74 Dear Aluminator, The last issue of the Aluminator featured an article about Fr. Bob Duggan, C.S.B. ’53 which sparked several latent neuronal circuits.
It should be noted for the record that the Mad Bowler’s escapades continued beyond the 6565 West Outer Drive location to 14200 Breakfast Drive. There were many instances of the bowling ball’s repeat performance down long halls on the second floor down to the first floor. Still, the Mad Bowler was not identified. The occurrences did come to a halt at our current location. Some believe it had something to do with the fine nap carpeting that eliminated the gratifying “whoosh.” – Ed.
THE MAD BOWLER At 6565 W. Outer Drive, Fr. Duggan had a classroom at the end of the second floor, on the other side of the doors leading to the stairs. He had a showcase outside his classroom, on which, in 1974, he posted “Wanted” posters with pictures of Bela Lugosi for anyone having information about the “Mad Bowler.” You see, at random times this “Mad Bowler” would emerge from the stairwell on the second floor just beyond the library of the old 6565 West Outer Drive building and, with a mighty pendulous swing of his arm, catapult the three holed orb down the hallway toward the doors outside Fr. Duggan’s classroom. Whoop, whoop, whoop… the ball would sound as it rolled down the tiled hallway. As it progressed down the hallway, you could hear cheers from the 1st and 2nd floor classrooms as the bowling ball sounded its way to its ultimate capture by Fr. Duggan. All the while, the Mad Bowler slipped away into infamy. Fr. Duggan was known to have confiscated at least two bowling balls. It is rumored that the Mad Bowler was never caught and that he was, in fact, not just one person. (He was spotted once at a pep rally performing a very difficult 7-10 split. This was, truly, a very inspiring moment for the student body of CC.) Maybe one day Fr. Duggan could critique a film about “The Mad Bowler of Catholic Central,” written anonymously, of course, by members of the Class of 1974. 6
CC MEMORIES • SPRING 2015
Submitted by Edward (Ed) Nowacki ’63 Professor Emeritus University of Cincinnati
REMEMBRANCE OF ROBERT SCHEUERMANN I was saddened to learn of the recent death of Robert Scheuermann. From kindergarten to the PhD, he was one of the four or five most influential teachers in my academic career. He inspired me with a love of learning and presented me with a model of hard work and tough love that I needed when I became a teacher myself. When I was a sophomore in his history class, he told me that I should read a certain book. It would not help me in his class or make any difference in my grade, but if I wanted to be educated (imagine telling that to a teenager!), I should get a copy of How to Read a Book, by the eminent educational philosopher Mortimer Adler, and read it carefully. I did. It was one of the most influential lessons in my life as a scholar and teacher. I particularly remember an awards ceremony when Mr. Scheuermann was presenting an award to the debate team. He said something I shall never forget: “The only true education is self-education.” That says it all. He wanted none of the credit. It was ours for doing the things that he pushed us to do. God bless Robert Scheuermann and God bless the Basilian Fathers for having the wisdom to welcome this layman into their educational mission and turn him loose. My life is better for having been one of his students. ROBERT H. SCHEUERMANN - October 23, 2014. Mr. Robert Scheuermann, longtime Catholic Central English teacher, passed away in his home on October 23, 2014. Father of Michael ’73 and David Scheuermann ’76.
HeritageFamilie s continued A Story of CC Loyalty by John Ronayne ’64
In the last Aluminator, which featured a number of Catholic Central’s Heritage Families, there was a piece about my family’s multi-generational commitment to Catholic Central. Sometime thereafter, Fr. Paramo gave me a call. It seems that Father and a few others were struck by the dimensions of that commitment (36 family members, 83 years, three generations). His question was simple: What do you think accounts for it? And he followed with: Do you think you could put something together for the next Aluminator? At the risk of over-staying my family’s welcome on the pages of the Aluminator, here are my thoughts and those of my siblings. The stage was set with both my maternal and paternal grandparents, all of whom placed a high value on education. So much so, that all of their male offspring attended Catholic Central. My mother and her sister-in-law (and my Aunt) Estelle were thus immersed in Catholic Central as CC Sisters years before they were CC Moms. There are also what might be called the “statistics” of it. First and foremost, there have been a lot of us. The effect is amplified by the fact that the family has largely remained in the Detroit area. For example, nine of my ten siblings are Detroiters. Finally, among our blessings we have largely been able to afford, in some instances only with considerable sacrifice, a Catholic Central education. At least for my brothers, sisters, and me, the animating influence was our father, Jack Ronayne ’37. He was a true product of a Basilian education. After Catholic Central, he went north and spent four more years with the Basilians at St. Michael’s College in Toronto. He returned home after World War II, and part way through medical school he began a decades-long involvement with Catholic Central. As the time arrived to enter Catholic Central, each of my father’s seven sons had already attended a lifetime’s worth of Catholic Central events, athletic and otherwise. We had all been Shamrocks in training and even as freshmen had a well-formed sense of what Catholic Central stood for and what was expected of us. Passing this on to the third generation came naturally. So that’s it, Fr. Paramo. With any luck, in nine years or so we will be starting our fourth generation. We thank John Ronayne ’64 for his enlightening account of a family loyalty to CC that was amazing to our readers. Any heritage families that have still not submitted a photo may do so for inclusion in future issues. – Ed. Left: Winter 2015 issue of the Aluminator H E R I TA G E FA M I L I E S C O N T I N U E D • S P R I N G 2 0 1 5
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All Alumni are Welcome We Look Forward to Seeing You! September 3, 2015 March 3, 2016 December 3, 2015 May 5, 2016 CC Media Center Mass: 6:00 pm • Dinner: 6:30 pm • Meeting: 7:00 pm
Dear CC Alumni, Nine months ago, Catholic Central’s Class of 2015 began its final school year at 27225 Wixom Road. Entering the building on their first day of school, most seniors were probably concerned with things like their upcoming sports season, Boys’ Bowl and Homecoming, and, of course, their summer reading tests. Graduation was likely one of the last things on their minds. Yet, here they are in May, ready to cross the stage at Hill Auditorium to receive their Detroit Catholic Central High School diplomas, ushering them into the next chapter of their lives and raising a host of new concerns: living away from home, discerning a career path, attending classes with girls in them, and so on. Indeed, it is an exciting time in their lives. Over the past nine months, I’ve seen this excitement manifested in many ways,
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not only in our current students, but also in our alumni. When alumni return to CC, they seem to undergo a transformation, even if Catholic Central called a different building home during their years. They become filled with that youthful excitement they experienced during their time here at CC. At our 27th Alumni Dinner in April,
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generations of alumni gathered to honor Rudy Seichter ’59 and the late Fr. Richard
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Drive, I watched the youth return to both Rudy’s Outer Drive contemporaries and
Ranalletti, C.S.B., former Catholic Central Principal and President. During Rudy’s speech, which included a number of anecdotes from his time on 6565 West Outer men who graduated from Wixom Road, Breakfast Drive, and Belmont Avenue. Although these men may not have been classmates and surely shared different life
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annual all-classes Florida Reunion in March. Of the nearly 100 alumni in attendance,
from high school in the 1950s and 60s. When gathered together, their eyes were filled with youth, and they talked and laughed like the young men they were when they donned their white tuxedos at graduation. Commencement is the perfect opportunity for us, as alumni, to reflect upon when we were the newest members of the Alumni Association and the exciting uncertainty that lay ahead of each of us. Right now, over 200 new members are experiencing
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this for the first and only time. If you happen to encounter one of these young men, please do what you can to welcome him into the Alumni Association with open arms and to show him what a lifelong dedication to Mary, Alma Mater, looks like. Sincerely,
Nieko Ianni ’07 Director of Alumni Relations nianni@catholiccentral.net
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • SPRING 2015
Gentlemen, I am proud to be a small part of Catholic Central’s remarkable achievements in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and, most importantly, in the community. Thank you to every graduate, student, or family member who graciously volunteered their time or gave their generous financial support necessary to sustain these wonderful achievements. Without your benevolence we would be unable to continue. To all the alumni who will be joining our ranks in line, welcome! I look forward
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to seeing or hearing from you over the summer and in the upcoming years. During the past few months the Alumni Association has been extremely active, hosting the Lenten Mass & Meal on Ash Wednesday, another action-packed alumni basketball season, and the 27th Annual Alumni Dinner, where we honored Rudy Seichter ’59 and Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. Remember, it’s not too late to register for the CC Alumni Softball League (see page 11), or sign up for the Legacy Mass & Luncheon on June 9 (for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago), or the Dads’ Club Father/Son Golf Outing on May 9.
2015 Boys’ Bowl Weekend Boys’ Bowl Weekend is one of the most highly anticipated times of the year at Catholic Central, and this year shouldn’t disappoint. For the first time in 10 years, CC will take on Brother Rice in the Boys’ Bowl, and it will be the Warriors’ first time playing the Boys’ Bowl at Shamrock Stadium. The weekend will also include class reunions and the annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction.
On behalf of the hundreds of CC Alumni scattered across the United States and other countries around the world, I want to wish the graduating class of 2015 the best of luck in their future endeavors. May our Blessed Mother continue to watch over you and guide your lives as you move forward. As we close out the 2014-15 school year, remember, “year’s end is neither an
FRIDAY • Shamrock Shuffle – 8:15 am • Boys’ Bowl Assembly – 9:30 am SATURDAY • Offsite reunions for classes ending in 0 & 5
end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” Finally, if you are not currently involved with the CC Alumni Family, there is no time like the present. Contact either Nieko Ianni ’07, Director of Alumni Relations, or me. We eagerly await your call or email.
SUNDAY • Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Memorial Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am • 9th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction (During Mass) • 71st Annual Boys’ Bowl Football Game – 1:00 pm
Have a safe and relaxing summer.
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27th ANNUAL ALUMNI DINNER The 27th Alumni Dinner was held at Laurel Manor Banquet Center on Thursday, April 16, 2015. The dinner is sponsored by the Catholic Central Alumni Association and honors some of the great alumni and Basilian Fathers who have done so much to bring honor and distinction to Detroit Catholic Central High School. This year’s recipients of the Fr. Canning Harrison Distinguished Alumni Award were Rudy Seichter ’59 and Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. A graduate of CC’s Class of ’59, Rudy was a member of the Gabriel Richard Club, Student Council, and 1959 State Hockey Championship Team. Fr. Enright married Rudy and his wife Rosemary fifty years ago last fall. They have two wonderful children, Karl and Anne; two wonderful grandchildren; and a loving extended family. Rudy holds degrees from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and Wayne State University. His business career includes IBM, where he worked Rudy Seichter ’59 for 12 years in major account systems sales/marketing; ADP where he spent 12 years in VP/GM/SVP positions in Networking and Automotive Divisions; five years at Bell & Howell as VP/GM National Accounts Division, President/CEO Powersports Division; Creative Solutions Inc. as Officer/Principal; and consulting to software companies. In 2007, following his business career, Rosemary encouraged Rudy to remain active by getting involved with CC. At the request of Father Elmer, he began working within the Advancement Office as the Director of Planned Giving, encouraging CC alumni to include the school in their estate/ legacy plans as their personal thank you for the opportunity they had to attend CC and to assure future young men that same opportunity. Rudy acknowledges that he owes a great deal to the Basilian Fathers, especially Fr. Enright, for the example they set for him and many CC men.
Born in Rochester, New York, on September 3, 1944, Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. graduated from two Basilian schools in Rochester: Aquinas Institute [High School] in 1962 and St. John Fisher College in 1966. He entered the Basilian Fathers’ novitiate at Erindale, Ontario (outside Toronto), and professed his religious vows on September 8, 1967. Spending his seminary years in residence in Erindale’s St. Basil’s College, he completed his Master of Divinity in 1972 at the University of St. Michael’s College, also a Basilian institution, within the University of Toronto. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1973, in Annunciation Church in Rochester, New York. His priestly ministry was devoted to education, with appointments to Aquinas Institute in Rochester, Detroit Catholic Central High School in Redford, Michigan, Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, California, and again to Detroit Catholic Central High School in both Redford and Novi, Michigan, as Principal and President. He served CC as the longestserving Principal from 2000-2010 and was Catholic Central’s second President from 2010-2012. His last appointment was as the Secretary-General and TreasurerJoan King accepts the award on General of the Congregation of St. Basil. behalf of her brother, the late Fr. Ranalletti entered his eternal rest on Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. February 14, 2014.
Class of 1965
Christmas Happy Hour Another great night for the Class of ’656565! Over 20 classmates from the Class of 1965 attended the annual Christmas Happy Hour at Buddy’s Pizza on Northwestern Highway on December 18, 2014. The guys welcomed Dan Long ’15, the ’656565 Scholarship recipient this year. Dan was a swimmer at CC and will attend Northern Michigan University in the fall. Special thanks to Mike Harrison ’65 for organizing this and all ‘656565 events. Also, a special thank you to all members of the class who helped endow the ‘656565 Scholarship Fund to help financial aid efforts for CC families! The class looks forward to a great 50th Reunion in September!
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Left to right: Mike Noune ’65, Mike Harrison ’65, Mike Gearty ’65, Mike Fields ’65, and Mike Ronayne ’65
Left to right: Tom Wendt ’65, Tom Kemper, ’65 Tom Lamb ’65, Tom Dodson ’65, Tom Dew ’65, and Tom Jensen ’65
Shamrock Athletics CC Alumni Basketball League
ALUMNI SOFTBALL LEAGUE
The 10th season of the Alumni Association Basketball League (AABL) was another great success! Thanks to Andy Slankster ’94 and the entire Alumni Board Early Involvement Committee for organizing the league once again. Alumni, friends, and current students continue to come out in droves to hit the hardwood for some friendly (and sometimes heated!) competition. This year’s winners were The Red Team in the Belmont Division, The Volts in the Outer Drive Division, and The Free Beer and Hot Wings Team in the Breakfast Drive Division.
Opening day for the Alumni Softball League’s second annual season is scheduled for Thursday, May 21. Registration for individuals and teams is open! The league is open to alumni and fathers of alumni. The cost is $50 per player or $600 per team. Games will be played on Thursday nights for 10-12 weeks at either 6:30 or 7:45. There will be no games on July 8. All games are played on the baseball fields at CC. If you are interested in putting a team together or joining an existing team, please contact John Connor ’84 at ccalumnisoftball@gmail.com as soon as possible. The inaugural season was a great success last year, so openings are expected to fill quickly this year!
THE RED TEAM - Belmont Division Champions Left to right: Vince Morin ’87, Mike Bennett ’84, Matt Dillon ’10, Greg Kozlowski ’86, Danny O’Donohue ’10, Kian O’Donohue ’03, Adam Herrmann ’13, and Corey O’Donohue ’87 Kneeling, left to right: Eddie Turek ’13, Zach Wisniewski ’11, Joe Dulzo ’85, Pete Nicholas, and Nathan Beck ’11 Standing, left to right: Nick Crowley ’10, Danny Middleton ’13, Davey Middleton ’10, David Dulzo ’12, Geoffrey Middleton, Robert Dulzo ’11, Chris Nicholas ’08, David Racey ’12, Anthony Nicholas ’14, AJ Turek ’14, and Chris Dulzo ’14 Not pictured: John Dulzo and Dan Meyers
Tom Gable - CC Ski Coach Inducted into the (MHSSCA) Hall of Fame
THE VOLTS - Outer Drive Division Champions Standing, left to right: Brent Barrick ’99, Brad Turowski ’99, Pat O’Neill ’99, Mike Harakas ’99, David Van Kerckhove ’99, Anthony Gargaro ’99, and Ed Podgorski ’99 Kneeling, left to right: Ryan Orlowski ’99 and Pete Bonnell ’99
Longtime CC Ski Coach, Tom Gable, will be inducted into the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association (MHSSCA) Hall of Fame. Coach Gable has been the head ski coach at CC since 1994. During that time, the Shamrocks have won 2 Catholic League Championships, 3 Regional Titles, and have represented CC in the State Finals 8 times. Additionally, he has coached two individual state champions at CC. He is also the ski coach at Mercy High School. The Hall of Fame plaque will be placed at Nubs Nob Ski Resort in Harbor Springs.
Coach Shannon Dunworth Elected to Catholic League Hall of Fame
FREE BEER AND HOT WINGS - Breakfast Drive Division Champions Left to right: Ryan Clark ’02, Ryan Wrobleski ’02, Dan Waterstradt ’04, Danny Wrobleski ’94, Anthony Coratti ’01, and Steve Baker ’00 Not pictured: Chris Dueweke ’98, Matt Kaye ’97, and Steve Wasil ’02
Shannon Dunworth has been the Head Swimming & Diving Coach at CC since the 2005-2006 season. During that time, he has grown the program and helped guide the Shamrocks to four consecutive top-10 finishes at the state finals. Additionally, Coach Dunworth has been the head coach at Mercy High School for many years and has guided the Marlins to six state championships. Coach Dunworth’s impressive resume also includes two state titles as head boys’ coach at Dearborn High School in the 80s. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • SPRING 2015
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Upcoming Reunions Campus Crusade The Alumni Office’s Campus Crusade was a great success this year! In all, the Alumni Office visited ten different campuses throughout Michigan and Indiana and reunited with over 100 young alumni throughout the year. UM – Dearborn On Thursday, January 15, the Alumni Office traveled to Buddy’ Pizza in Dearborn to host some of our young men currently attending UM – Dearborn. Many graduates there have kept in touch and remain close friends, keeping the Spirit of CC alive. Eastern Michigan The office traveled to Aubree’s Pizza in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town on January 22 to meet with Shamrocks currently attending EMU. Alumni young and old were present to share some good pizza and good conversation. Wayne State/UD – Mercy On Thursday, February 19, the Alumni Office traveled downtown to Midtown’s historic Traffic Jam & Snug to reunite with Shamrocks currently attending Wayne State and UD – Mercy. Nearly ten alumni were in attendance to help bridge the gap between generations of Shamrocks from the 60s through 2014. University of Michigan The Office traveled to Ann Arbor on Thursday, March 12, to host Shamrocks now wearing maize and blue. Over ten Wolverines were able to meet at Arbor Brewing Company (owned by Matt Greff ’85) for a few hours of good food and good times. Michigan State On Thursday, March 19, the Alumni Office traveled to East Lansing hoping for a big turnout at Dublin Square, and the former Shamrocks and current Spartans did not disappoint as over 20 Shamrocks turned out to reunite with their alma mater. Indeed, the Spirit of CC is thriving in East Lansing!
1950 Contact: Jerry Dietz ’50 Email: gcdietzsr@yahoo.com 1955 Contact: Ray Billinghurst ’55 Email: rapabill@aol.com 1960 Contact: George Smrtka ’60 Email: gsmrtka@aol.com 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 1975 1980 Contact: Jim Govan ’80 & Dan Ryan ’80 Email: jim.govan@ey.com Email: dpr3c@sbcglobal.net 1985
UM - Dearborn reunion
UM reunion
1990 Contact: Chris Merucci ’90 Email: chrismerucci@gmail.com 1995 2000 Contact: Ryan Romanczuk ’00 Email: chuck6582@hotmail.com 2005 Contact: Josh Smith ’05 Email: josh.adam.smith@gmail.com 2010 Contact: CC Alumni Office Phone: 248-596-3844
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Shamrocks in Florida Reunion The 7th Annual All-Classes Florida Reunion was held on March 21, 2015, at Sharky’s on the Pier in Venice, Florida. Over 125 alumni and family were present to stoke the Spirit of CC flames in sunny Florida. This event continues to grow in size and popularity, and we hope that trend continues. The Class of 1955 remained the best represented class, with the Class of 1960 a close second. If you find yourself near Venice next year, we encourage you to try to stop by Sharky’s for some good food, fun, and fellowship. Thank you, once again, to Mike Pachota ’71 and Sharky’s for their incredible generosity and hospitality! Fr. Dick Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 and the Class of ‘55
Shamrock Bar Association The Shamrock Bar Association, comprised of the many CC alumni who are judges, attorneys, and law students, held its Spring meeting at CC on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Nearly 30 alumni were in attendance, including a few with over 40 years of experience and a few who recently passed the Bar Exam. They began with Mass celebrated by Fr. John Huber, C.S.B. During the meeting, the Hon. Lita Popke was presented with a Distinguished Lawyer Award. Judge Popke is a member of the Wayne County Circuit Court.
In addition, she is the mother of a current junior and has been the coach of CC’s Mock Trial team for the past two years. The program had a great year this year, fielding two teams, one of which earned Honorable Mention in the Oakland County Tournament. With many team members returning next year, the program has a very bright future. If you are an attorney or judge and would like to help out next year, please reach out to the Alumni Office.
Shamrock Bar Association members and the 2015 Mock Trial Team
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SPIRIT
OF
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Endowment Trust, Scholarships & Special Gifts
Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge
A Message From the Advancement Office From Dan Collins ’84 - Director of Advancement
From Shaun Sova ’09 - Associate Director of Advancement
Eternally Grateful
Dear Alumni, In our Winter issue of the Aluminator, I reintroduced
Since 1928, Detroit Catholic Central HS has been the grateful beneficiary of the final wishes of many alumni, family, and friends who request that Memorial Gifts, given in their honor, be designated to benefit the young men of CC.
to you our Spirit of CC Annual Fund and announced our goal this year of $600,000. This total would allow us to help the maximum number of students and offset our tuition gap to keep CC tuition affordable for everyone.
It is our tradition that we make every effort to make a personal appearance at wakes and funerals for all of our alumni. It is very important that we express our appreciation and gratitude to the families of these sons of Mary, Alma Mater. Memorial Gifts entrusted to CC are designated to support the Catholic Central Endowment Trust Fund, which supports our Tuition Assistance Program. All Memorial Gifts establish a permanent memorial fund in the name of the deceased. That fund remains at CC for eternity. The following is an example of the members of the CC family who have established such funds this year. May they rest in peace knowing that we are eternally grateful.
I am happy to report that we are 84%
16% TO GO
of the way there, and we have already surpassed last year’s total. Our deadline to reach our goal is June 30, and I would encourage you to support our Annual Fund if you have not done so already. The Spirit of CC Annual Fund is the most direct way to impact our students today. All gifts to this fund are investments in the Shamrocks walking our halls right now, investments in the men of tomorrow. Thank you for your support and for making a Catholic Central education possible for future generations of Shamrocks!
Lawrence Bieszczad Memorial Fund
I would like to leave you with a very kind note we received from
Vincent Bowler ’56 Memorial Fund
Thomas Vuchetich, D.D.S. ’66, a loyal supporter of the CC Annual Fund.
Donald Broderick ’52 Memorial Fund Daniel Bush Memorial Fund George Fish Memorial Fund
Congratulations, Tom, on 41 years of running a successful practice. Here’s to your future and the future of Catholic Central! Sincerely,
Joseph Lemieux ’52 Memorial Fund Charles “Chuck” McHenry Memorial Fund Shaun Sova ’09 - Assoicate Director of Advancement
Dear Reader, I am a member of the class of 1966. I have enjoyed the communications you have sent to me over the years. My memories of the years at CC will always be with me. I have contributed to the building fund drive because I know what the school stands for. I retired this year from the practice of Dentistry after 41 years. I look forward to starting the next chapter of my book of life just as I did when I graduated in 1966. Keep preparing your students for life just as I was way back when! Sincerely,
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SPIRIT OF CC • SPRING 2015
A Message From the Director of Planned Giving
DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
RESOLVE TO REVIEW YOUR ESTATE PLAN Remember that every life event – birth, adoption, disability, death, marriage, divorce, relocation, as well as estate and tax law changes (such as they might relate to one’s IRA) – should cause one to review and update one’s estate documents. Be sure to consult a professional financial planner/estate tax attorney
THOSE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THAT NEED TO BE REVIEWED: • Last Will and Testament – a legal document used to distribute property to heirs, specify last wishes, name guardians for minors, and identify who is to manage the estate
in whom you have confidence.
• Durable Financial Powers of Attorney – gives someone
Remember, if you do not do the proper homework, the government
if one is unable to do so himself/herself
will be happy to take your hard earned money from your family and
the authority to handle one’s financial and legal decisions
the charitable organizations you thought were your beneficiaries.
• Living Will and Medical Directives – These outline
Believe it or not, 50% of American families do not have these written
sustaining medical treatment. A living will lets one specify
documents, and many of us have not updated our documents based
what types of medical treatment one wishes to sustain
on the changing life events cited above.
one’s life if one is terminally ill or in a vegetative state.
So, if you have not prepared these documents or reviewed the ones you have in quite some time, make it a priority. Your family is counting on you to do so.
how one wishes to be treated should one need life-
Medical directives apply if you become incapacitated and unable to communicate your wishes for treatment. • Revocable or Living Trust – may be used to distribute
Should you require assistance in preparing or reviewing these documents, please contact me. We have a number of alumni who specialize in the estate planning process.
property and help avoid a costly probate court process and may offer tax benefits • Beneficiary Forms – for insurance policies, retirement accounts, and some other assets; be aware: the beneficiary
God Bless,
form may prevail over the will • Letters of Instruction – to share any wishes not covered by a will
Rudy Seichter ’59 Director of Planned Giving
• List of Contacts – a list of contacts in certain specified circumstances, including family, friends, and professionals who oversee your legal, financial, insurance, and health matters
Maintain Your Financial Security While Supporting Our Mission Planned gifts can be made now to immediately support our needs, or they can be enacted upon your death as a way to leave your legacy. To learn more, contact the Office of Advancement today at (248) 596-3838 or go to www.catholiccentral.net.
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CC
BUSINESS
PROFILE
Spotlighting Alumni & Members of Our CC Family
ALUMNI BUSINESS PROFILE: Arbor Brewing Company by Dan Collins ’84, Director of Advancement BEER, BUSINESS, AND CC BROTHERHOOD A couple of years ago, one of our most loyal CC alumni dropped off a six-pack of beer at the Alumni Office. In fact, his freshman son dropped off the beer. So picture if you will, the sight of a young CC freshman walking into school with a six pack of bottled beer. An unusual sight indeed. But this was not just any beer, this was Michael Faricy’s Stout made by the Arbor Brewing Company. We immediately knew the name Michael Faricy. Sadly, our brother Michael Faricy ’85 died, much too young, in an automobile accident in 1990. In fact, Michael is memorialized every day here at CC as his name and face adorn our Memorial Wall. I was told by the dad of our brave freshman that he picked up the beer after seeing it featured in a display for Arbor Brewing Company at his local grocery store. Our reaction was one of admiration and inquiry. What a cool thing_our late brother Michael had a beer bearing his name. But by whom? What was the connection between Michael and the Arbor Brewing Company? The carrying case for the six bottles answered part of the question. It was labeled with the following statement: This recipe was originally created as a home brew in 1993 to commemorate the life and times of our dear friend Michael Faricy. The investigation prompted a web search, and it was then that we discovered the founder and owner of the Arbor Brewing Company was CC’s very own Matt Greff ’85. Matt and Michael were best friends, classmates, and brother Shamrocks. What an inspirational tribute by Matt to his beloved friend. The story of Matt Greff and Arbor Brewing Company is a fun and fascinating one – a success story built with hard work, dedication, and commitment, as well as a little bit of goodness, discipline, and knowledge. The story began when young Matt got the opportunity to study abroad in Germany while completing his Political Science degree from Kalamazoo College. In Germany, Matt enjoyed the educational experience, but really immersed himself in the culture, especially the love of beer by the German people. THE STORY OF ARBOR BREWING COMPANY The original Arbor Brewing Company (ABC) Pub and Eatery opened in downtown Ann Arbor in July 1995. ABC’s commitment to handcrafted beer, exceptional hospitality, local sourcing, community involvement, and environmental stewardship has been the foundation for its growth and success for nearly two decades. Matt and his wife Rene share a passion for beer and adventure and founded ABC as a husband and wife team. By their late 20s the Greffs had become disenchanted with their corporate gigs, and, soon after brewpubs were legalized in Michigan, they set about opening their own brewery. They raised their startup capital through a network of friends, family, and co-workers and became the first brewpub to open in Ann Arbor and the fifth to open in Michigan’s fledgling microbrewery movement.
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Left: Matt Greff ’85 and his wife, Rene. Right: Michael Faricy’s Stout label In 2006, Matt and Rene began searching for a place to open a packaging brewery to produce and bottle what had become their “award winning” beers for state-wide distribution. As long-time Ypsilanti residents, they wanted to spearhead an economic renaissance in their hometown, so they chose one of the abandoned warehouses in Ypsilanti to fulfill their dream. So was born the ABC Microbrewery and Beergarden in Ypsilanti. In 2009, Matt and Rene expanded the world of ABC on an international scale to India. Since opening to the public in December 2012 in Bangalore, India, ABC India has quickly become Bangalore’s premier brewpub. Matt and Rene are not only incredibly successful business people, but also very community and environmentally conscious and humanitarian focused. They give of themselves and give back to the communities in which they both live and serve. Their recognition and awards for such are countless. And their awards include Gold Medal recognition for their Michael Faricy Stout. Matt and Rene are also passionate about philanthropy and host numerous fundraising events throughout the year. As pioneers of the craft brewing industry, Matt and Rene share a passion for each other, for their friend Michael Faricy, and for humanity. They also insist upon using local ingredients, staying active in their community, and doing their part to preserve the environment. Arbor Brewing Company’s award winning beers are distributed throughout the state at Meijer, Busch’s, and Whole Foods Markets. Both ABC locations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti are available for large parties and offer a variety of options including a Taproom, Lounge, and Beer Garden. Monthly events include Live Music Monday’s, Beer Tasting, Trivia Nights, and a variety of festivals. For locations, events and additional information about the Arbor Brewing Company visit www.arborbrewing.com.
Catholic Central Alumni & Family
Business & Personal Insurance Discounts for CC Alumni & Family Since 1928, Catholic Central High School has attained outstanding achievements whether in the classroom or on the athletic field. One of the keys to the success of Catholic Central is the great involvement of fellow Alumni, Faculty, Parents and Members of the CC Family.
The Klebba Agency and Frankenmuth Insurance recognize and respect that kind of loyalty. That’s why we’re offering special Business & Personal Insurance discounts for CC Alumni, Faculty, Parents and Members
Tim McDonnell, Class of ‘81 tmcdonnell@klebbaagency.com
of the CC Family.
To take advantage of these savings, contact: Tim McDonnell at Klebba Insurance Agency
(248) 926.1444 Highlighting our comprehensive Commercial & Personal insurance offerings are:
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• Businessowner’s Policy
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2015 Calendar of Events May 1-2
Fine Arts Festival
3
Spring Band Concert, Northville H.S. Auditorium – 6:30 pm
4
Mothers’ Club May Crowning – 6:00 pm
7
Senior Prom, Laurel Manor – 7:00 pm Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm
9
Dads’ Club Father/Son Golf Outing 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser for Peru Mission Trip
11
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm
13
Mothers’ Club General Meeting/Rosary/Elections – 6:00 pm
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Senior Baccalaureate Mass – 6:00 pm
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Senior Commencement, Hill Auditorium – 2:00 pm
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Memorial Day Holiday
June 4
Legacy Luncheon – 11:00 am
5
Cipriano Classic 5K
15
35th Athletic Department Golf Outing, Walnut Creek Country Club Summer School Begins
30
Class of 1983 Tigers Game Reunion/Fundraiser
July 17
Summer School Ends
August 8
12th Frisco Reunion
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School Resumes
Full schedule available online at www.catholiccentral.net/page.aspx?pid=230 18
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ANNUAL
DRIVE
Theme for 2015: “Movie Marathon”
2015 DRIVE Results - Total $ Raised
THE DRIVE RESULTS This year’s DRIVE was another huge success! The Student Ticket DRIVE is an annual event that is synonymous with school spirit at Catholic Central. Each year, students sell raffle tickets and collect money for tuition assistance. The seven school days that make up “DRIVE week” are comprised of half days and assemblies that promote school spirit and competition amongst the students, faculty, and staff. The theme for this year was “Movie Marathon.” Each homeroom class selected a movie to represent. The freshmen had movies from Twentieth Century Fox, the sophomores Paramount, the juniors Disney-Pixar, and the seniors Warner Brothers. The videos, entertainment, and various shenanigans that filled the week were most enjoyable. The total amount brought in reached $445,293.13! That money will go directly toward tuition assistance for next year’s students. Our new Principal, Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71, made it clear to the students that many families will be able to receive much-needed financial support toward tuition because of their efforts and generosity. For their efforts, Fr. Noelke rewarded the students with 10 DRIVE holidays.
Daily
Results
Cumulative
Day 1
$113,890.13
$113,890.13
Day 2
$ 61,970.00
$175,860.13
Day 3
$ 45,890.00
$221,750.13
Day 4
$ 49,316.00
$271,066.13
Day 5
$ 42,318.00
$313,384.13
Day 6
$111,080.00
$424,464.13
Day 7
$ 20,829.00
$445,293.13
Top Salesman Rank/Name
Cumulative
1 Tim Fitzpatrick ’15
$ 10,580.00
2 David Bullock ’16
$
8,000.00
3 Gunnar Matherly ’17
$
6,006.00
4 Alex McLaren ’16
$
3,220.00
5 Kyle Ronayne ’18
$
3,003.00
6 Cameron Ryan ’18
$
2,840.00
7 Andrew Spiegel ’15
$
2,560.00
8 Brent Butwill ’18
$
2,320.00
9 John Lobbia ’18
$
2,120.00
10 Jake Hinshaw ’18
$
2,090.00
Rank by Grade Level - $ Raised % of Quota Rank/Grade
Cumulative
% of Quota
1 Freshmen
$131,594.13
395.89%
2 Sophomores
$102,506.00
333.68%
3 Seniors
$ 97,723.00
307.31%
4 Juniors
$ 92,641.00
284.87%
Total DRIVE Holidays Earned = 10 T H E D R I V E R E S U LT S • S P R I N G 2 0 1 5
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MEDIA
Catholic Central Articles of Interest
CATHOLIC CENTRAL MAKES CHRISTIAN SERVICE A PRIORITY by Lonnie Huhman [originally published January 10, 2015]
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ommunity service at Detroit Catholic Central High School is just as important as anything a student learns at the school in Novi. Whether supporting mission work, sponsoring community outreach, hosting fundraisers, or starting a parents group, Catholic Central makes a big and important impact. “They remind our students of their responsibilities to assist those who are in need. It reminds them not only to think about themselves, their wants and desires, but our call as Christians to serve our brothers and sisters,” said Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 of the mission and community service projects.
Results Last year, students volunteered for 19,582 hours, putting the school over 176,000 hours of community service since it moved to Novi. This includes tutoring services such as a group of students who commute to Detroit Cristo Rey High School every week. CC students raise money in a number of ways for the Basilian Missions in Colombia and Mexico, as well as for their brother school Cristo Rey, including Spirit Days and homeroom collections. So far this school year, they have collected around $7,000. Since moving to Novi in 2005, CC students have donated more than $150,000 to the missions. “There are many efforts that our students have helped. In Mexico, for example, we are helping one of our Basilian parishes to complete work on a badly needed church,” Noelke said. “In Colombia, we provide money so that the Basilian school there can purchase necessary supplies for the students.”
Community service at Detroit Catholic Central High School…makes a big and important impact.
Above: Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ‘71 and students at the Christmas toy drive.
CC is a wonderful and supporting place, according to CC Mothers’ Club President Sherry Diederich. She said it’s evident through the various tragic events that unfortunately have happened in the recent past and how CC has responded. They are still trying to help and support the Cipriano Fund. This past month, pictures were taken at the annual Christmas dance, with all of the proceeds donated back to the Cipriano Fund. She said the parent groups also help support the David Widzinski Memorial golf outing, the Dominique Fisher Memorial Fund, the Matt Sorishio event, and many more causes by donating spirit wear for auction items and spreading the word and getting board members to participate and help out where needed. “In all, our community service is a chance to help the young men who are entrusted to our care to grow as men who know, understand, and value the importance of sacrifice for the benefit of others,” said Kevin Walters, who coordinates CC’s community service work.
More help ahead Two mission trips are being planned for 2015. Fr. Noelke said the school is continuing its mission trip to Peru in July. Also, a group of students will be going to Jamaica in April.
Every year, CC students raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan by running a two-mile “Shamrock Shuffle” to kick off the Boys’ Bowl-Homecoming weekend. Students raised a record $9,329.13 this year, bringing the total for the past 18 years to $127,824.47. The top homeroom this year raised $1,600.
Walters said some of the upcoming school-wide community outreach activities include a campaign to reach out to American soldiers, collect items for them and to become pen pals, “thanking those who risk their lives so that we can sleep securely and peacefully every night.” He said students will also be raising funds to help build a school for youngsters in Africa.
CC parents and alumni have come through big time as well. Each year, $10,000 of donations, received from parents and alumni, are used for tuition assistance. This past year, the CC Mothers’ Club rummage sale sold out of children’s coats in the first hour, and the clothing or items that weren’t sold during the rummage sale were donated to St. Vincent DePaul.
“I hope that when students graduate from Catholic Central, they will have a commitment of service to others,” Fr. Noelke said.
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lhuhman@hometownlife.com | 517-294-4215; Twitter: @lhuhman http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/novi/2015/01/10/detroitcatholic-central-high-school-committed-community-service/21340779/ Reprinted with permission.
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THE CATHOLIC CENTRAL TRADITION
of Giving to the Missions / THE BASILIAN FATHERS MISSIONS by Fr. John Huber, C.S.B.
Since I have been at Catholic Central, alumni have told me some “colorful” ways in which my Basilian confrères had motivated CC students to donate to the Missions over the years. While those remain memories of the past, despite the lack of a greater number of Basilians in the classroom today, student generosity in giving to the Missions remains strong. Since I have been at CC, at least $15,000 has been collected each year, usually in homerooms. A vast majority of that money has been sent directly to our Basilian Fathers Missions office in Sugar Land, Texas, and then funneled to our Basilian Fathers Missions in Mexico and Colombia. Great work is being done in Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico, at La Parroquia San Lorenzo and the rural areas it reaches out to, as well as in Cali, Colombia, where our parish, Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, also has a large Catholic school for students from the surrounding barrios. We also help God’s people in a challenged area of Medellín, Colombia, where La Parroquia San Basilio gathers the faithful from an economically poor barrio on a hillside. Some of our collected Mission funds have also helped subsidize CC Mission trips. This year we will have two groups of students spending their vacation time to offer assistance to God’s children abroad. CC Spanish teacher Mrs. Renée Zwick will be leading a group to Peru, while English teacher Ms. Mary Stuart will lead a group of students to Jamaica. In addition, mission funds have helped students to pay tuition at our brother school in Southwest Detroit, Detroit Cristo Rey High School, which is sponsored by the Basilian Fathers. The culture of giving to the Missions remains an important aspect of the overall CC experience. Please keep the Basilian Fathers Missions in your prayers. Fr. John Huber, C.S.B. joined Fr. Frank Amico, C.S.B. and INSA students as part of an official visit to Colombia on behalf of the Basilian Congregation.
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BASILIAN MISSIONS • SPRING 2015
TEXAS A brief History of the
BASILIAN MISSIONS
The mission work of the Basilian Fathers began in Texas and then grew into Mexico and Colombia. They work among the poor of the countries they serve in an ongoing effort to assist them in their struggle for human dignity and self-reliance. In cooperation with the local bishops and together with the religious of other communities, they present to the people new ways of experiencing more fully the goodness and presence of God in all human activity. In keeping
1936 - MEXICAN AMERICAN MISSIONS IN TEXAS Fathers Thomas P. O’Rourke, C.S.B., Daniel Dillon, C.S.B., and Joseph Dillon, C.S.B, all native Texans, initiated the missionary work among the Mexican American people in the Diocese of Houston/Galveston. Brothers Daniel and Joseph Dillon graduated from the school founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1900 in Texas – now called St. Thomas High School and located in Houston. Fr. Daniel Dillon (who would later be the founding principal at Catholic Central High School in Detroit) was an excellent administrator and motivator. Fr. Joseph Dillon, the younger brother of Fr. Daniel, began the implementation of the dream of Fr. O’Rourke and Fr. Daniel to establish a ministry to the Spanish speaking in Texas. His work began in 1936. Our Lady of Guadalupe mission was opened in 1939. In 1936, the Basilians had been teaching in Texas for many years and had become aware of the plight of the Mexican people in the communities surrounding Houston. Thousands of Catholics were not receiving the sacraments because of a lack of priests who could speak Spanish. This led to a missionary outreach to the Spanishspeaking people along the Gulf coast, who were primarily poor, migrant laborers. In a few short years, the number of missions expanded from eight to more than forty, and the number of Mexican people attending services grew rapidly, necessitating additional Basilians to serve them. Over the years many Basilians came to work in these missions. The Basilians were motivated to establish permanent parishes when possible. By 1960, a mere 24 years from the beginning of the mission work in south Texas, active mission areas encompassed dozens of sites from Navasota to Matagorda, a distance of more than 150 miles. Today most of those missions have become self-sufficient parishes whose members no longer suffer from the poverty and prejudice that was present at the beginning. With this level of success, the Basilian Fathers left these parishes in the hands of the local clergy and moved to other areas.
with their tradition, they focus on education. They solicit and rely on the prayers, sacrifices, and alms of their
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wharton, Texas, opened in 1948.
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MEXICO 1961 - BASILIAN FATHERS IN MEXICO St. Joseph Center, the home of the Basilian Fathers Latin American Apostolate in Sugar Land, Texas, is the base from which they responded to the call of Pope John XXIII to minister to the people of Mexico in 1961. In the fall of 1961, Fathers Max Murphy, C.S.B. and Frank Launtrie, C.S.B. traveled to Mexico at the invitation of the Archbishop of Mexico City. They formally took charge of the parish of San Juan Crisóstomo and missions in the surrounding barrios. The Catholic population within the boundaries of the parish was 10,000 people. The work began among the rural people who had migrated to the city and found only poverty, illiteracy, and a lack of religious training, instead of the better life they had expected. In 1962, construction of a catechetical center began. The building was to be used for religious education. One of the great achievements of the Basilians in Mexico was the development and introduction of the Catequesis Familiar (Catechesis of the Family). It was constructed and promoted primarily by Fathers Max Murphy, C.S.B., Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B. (presently Bishop Emeritus of Las Cruces, New Mexico), and Frank Launtrie C.S.B., to form Christian witness and promote the foundations of a Christian community. The program has now spread throughout the country.
Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B.
Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B., a native of Bay City, Texas, is the first Basilian vocation from the Texas missions. He was born the very year that Fr. Dillon began his work there. As a Basilian seminarian he taught at CC. Later as a Basilian priest, he helped direct the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, Texas. On October 18, 1982, he was named the first Bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
In recent years, the Basilian Fathers have left Mexico City and moved further south to Tehuacán. In the Mexican state of Puebla, the Basilians have a Novitiate at San Lorenzo, Tehuacan, and administer the Parish of San Lorenzo and its chapels. [The Novitiate is the first step in joining a religious community. It is a year of preparation for taking first vows. It is followed by the 24
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San Lorenzo Church
Scholasticate where seminarians are educated for the priesthood.] San Lorenzo Church dates back to the 17th century and contains religious artifacts of great historic and cultural value. A new church is being constructed under the supervision of the Basilian Fathers to replace the existing building. Since it is the Basilian plan to develop native clergy where they work, the missions in Mexico have produced vocations, too. On June 6, 1987, René Javier Espejel González and Marco Antonio Hernandez Molina were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B. in San Lorenzo parish. On June 2, 1990, Marciano Dominguez and José Isidro Castillo were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Ramirez, C.S.B. in San Juan Crisostómo parish.
“…Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” MARK 16:15
CC ALUMNI IN THE MISSIONS Two of the priests currently working at the Basilian Missions are CC alumni. Fr. Robert Seguin, C.S.B. ’58 is the novice master at Bogotá, Colombia, for the many Basilian novices who are seeking to become Basilians. At CC, Fr. Seguin was the first National Science Fair Award winner. He joined the Basilian Fathers after graduation and went on to earn a degree in biochemistry. After teaching for several years, he eventually was asked to join the missions and has worked in Colombia for many years. Fr. John Boscoe, C.S.B. ’61 also graduated from CC. He joined the Basilian Fathers after graduation, and, after working many years in the Basilian missions in Mexico, he now runs the mission center at Sugar Land, Texas. It is the center of organization and fundraising for the Basilian missions in Mexico and Colombia.
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COLOMBIA 1987 - BASILIAN FATHERS IN COLOMBIA Under the leadership of Fr. Frank Amico, C.S.B., the Basilian Fathers went to Colombia in the summer of 1987. They took over a parish-school complex in Cali, Colombia, part of the poorest area of the city known as Agua Blanca. At first they were only in charge of the parish, but after a few years they took over the school INSA (Instituto Nuestra Señora de la Asunción). The school serves the primary grades through high school and has become one of the most outstanding schools in the state of Valle del Cauca. Because of the excellent language skills learned at the school, which include English, Latin, French, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese, a number of parish youth were chosen to serve as guides during World Youth Day in Rome and in Toronto. Since 2000, the year the first class graduated from INSA, seventy-six percent of its graduates went on to further their education at a University or Technical School. The results of the 2010 Colombian equivalent of the SAT in the U.S. determined that the students in the final year of high school at INSA ranked number one of all the high schools in Valle del Cauca.
The next foundation was in the city of Medellín in 1995 with a Novitiate in the center of the city in barrio Prado Centro. A year later, the Basilians began serving the parish of Ecce Homo, where they worked for ten years. This parish was part of the area of the city known as the “13th Commons,” which for three years was referred to as a war zone because of a conflict between the guerilla and paramilitary groups. Thankfully, this conflict ended in 2003. The third foundation was in the capital city of Bogotá in 1997. The Basilian Fathers opened a scholasticate in Bogotá. They named it “Casa Annonay” in honor of the French cradle of the Basilian Congregation with hopes that the Colombian Annonay would serve as a source for native vocations. In 2011, Fr. Robert Seguin, C.S.B. ’58 was reassigned to Casa Annonay in Bogotá, where he assumed responsibility for the eight postulants then in residence. In July 2011, the Basilians were blessed with the arrival of nineteen young Colombian men interested in becoming priests and pursuing the Basilian Way of Life. These young men came from as far north as Cartagena and as far south as Cali.
Above: INSA Latin class and Fr. Amico, C.S.B. Below: The INSA class
Fr. Seguin, C.S.B. ‘58 blessing a child of God.
MISSION COLLECTIONS and their
Destination One of the memories that all CC alumni have is that of Mission collections. For many decades, at least back to the time of Fr. Ned Donoher, C.S.B., the generosity of CC students as been exemplary in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Here we combine items about that generosity with a description of the most important destination for those contributions. They go to the missions of the Church in general and in particular to the Basilian Fathers Missions. The article from HometownLife (see page 20) makes it clear that the generosity of students
THE MISSIONS A PERSONAL VIEW by Fr. Ray Paramo, C.S.B.
From the beginning the Church has been a missionary church. The Apostles themselves spent their lives taking the message of the Gospel to any place that had not yet heard it. St. James went as far west as Spain and St. Thomas went as far east as India. The others labored in the vast area in between. I was always aware of this, but there was a source of confusion in my understanding. When I was young, I went to church at two different parishes. One had been a mission of the Oblate Fathers. The question for me was why this was called a mission since the people it served were not only Catholic but had been so for countless generations. I thought that a mission had to be only to places that had never heard the Gospel or that had forgotten it. Recently, when a friend who lives in southern France invited me to visit, he asked if I would say Mass in his village because they haven’t had a priest there in a long time. He said, “Think of it as Death Comes to the Archbishop in reverse.” He was referring to the Willa Cather novel about a French priest who goes to the American southwest to renew the Church where it has faded. In recent times, places in Europe have been called missionary countries because they seem to have lost their traditions of Catholicism. Yet no one thinks of sending missionaries to Paris or Berlin. Such a thing would seem gauche, if not counterproductive. Similarly, there may be places that need re-Christianizing which are not serviced because they are seen to be culturally above us. For example, we probably wouldn’t send missionaries to Grosse Pointe or River Oaks (the equivalent in Houston) if they seemed to need it. There are still places in the world that have never heard the Gospel, and missionaries go there as the Apostles did. However, we usually send missionaries to places that are economically or culturally deprived. This is where my understanding had to grow. We send missionaries where the Catholic traditions may be strong and long-standing but where the lack of resources and the unavailability of priests leaves many without the sacraments and the benefits of Christian education. This means that when we send missionaries to such places we are embarking on a cooperation in faith. We are not sending our faith or even our culture abroad; we are collaborating with people who already have the faith by helping them to have the benefits of the sacraments and Christian education. It is a cooperative effort that gives growth both to the receiver and to the giver. Our students, in giving to the Missions, have been asked to keep this in mind. That is why they not only give what they can, but also go on mission trips to learn and grow in their own faith.
to the Missions is only part of their growth in commitment to
City of Medellín, Colombia
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PROFILE
Getting To Know Alumni Association Members
A VOCATION AS A TEACHER AND A MISSIONARY by Fr. Robert Seguin, C.S.B. ’58
Early Years I was born in Detroit in 1940. My parents had both been born in Malta and met in Detroit. I grew up in northwest Detroit at St. Scholastica Parish, where I attended grade school. Afterwards, my father enrolled me in Catholic Central High School, which was close to where we lived. I worked on the weekends and in the summers to cover the cost of tuition. I was very impressed by the spirit of fraternity which existed among the Basilians and their openness and closeness to the students. Attracted by their spirit and simplicity of life, I entered the Novitiate in 1958 and made my first profession in the community the following year. I found myself among a community of friends. There was quite a group from CC who entered the Novitiate that year. Among those who were professed at the end of the year were Tom Bales ’58, now deceased, Jim Quinlan ’58, and Fr. Gordon Judd, C.S.B. ’58. Our novitiate year began in Rochester, New York, and ended at the newly constructed St. Basil’s Novitiate in Pontiac, Michigan, on Giddings Road. After that I studied at the University of St. Michael’s in Toronto for one year and then for four years at the University of Windsor, where I studied chemistry and then biochemistry. After these years I returned to CC to teach from 1964 to 1966, which was a highlight in my time of formation. Then I returned to Toronto to finish my studies at St. Basil Seminary and was ordained a priest on December 13, 1969.
All that we have done in Cali, in Medellín, and in Bogotá is because of so much support we have received … especially from the contributions of Catholic Central’s mission collection. After my ordination I returned briefly to teach at CC, but before the end of the year, I was transferred to Aquinas Institute in Rochester, New York. From there I returned to the University of Windsor as a chaplain for five years. These were memorable years, working with foreign students, especially those from Hong Kong and the Caribbean Islands. During that time we began a Chinese Catholic Community on campus. I was next appointed to do formation work in our community. I spent five years serving the community in different Novitiates – first in Detroit and then in Sugar Land, Texas. After finishing my years as a Novice
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Director, I was appointed as an assistant at St. Anne’s Parish in Houston where Fr. Vince Dulock, C.S.B. was pastor. (Vince had also been in my Novitiate in 1958.)
My Presence in Colombia After several years in St. Anne’s parish in Houston, I was asked by Fr. Frank Amico, C.S.B. if I would be willing to be part of a team that was being formed to establish a Basilian house in Colombia. I told him I would if I was able to learn Spanish. I thus ended up studying Spanish. In 1987, I went to Cali as part of a group of six in our first Basilian foundation in Colombia, then to Medellín as pastor. I then went to Bogotá to work with our novices and seminarians as a Director of Formation. Today I am in Santa Marta with seven very fine young men who are preparing to take their first vows in our community. I look back on my decision to come to Colombia as God’s will for me. When I came here, I thought of it as a major commitment of my life, and it has turned out to be just that. My years in Colombia have been marked by a continuing and growing faith and love for the Lord and for all who have been part of my life. I can testify of many people in Colombia who have chosen to forgive rather than take revenge, people who are generous and creative, people who have suffered greatly, people wounded by so much conflict and yet have maintained a certain hope, and many people who have dedicated their lives to serving their own people as professionals. One of the highlights over the years was sending a group of 30 young people to World Youth Day in Canada. The young people were from Cali, Medellín, and Bogotá. The crosses which Pope John Paul II gave to all the participants had been made in our workshops in Medellín and Bogotá. In Cali we run an excellent school for the poor of the area and a parish which serves three different communities. The school is called INSA, Instituto Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, and has an excellent reputation as one of the best schools in the department [state] of Valle del Cauca. The strong point of the school is its dedication to teaching goodness, discipline, and knowledge in the Basilian tradition. In our parish in Medellín we can boast of a workshop for teaching craft and carpentry skills, a center for learning industrial sewing, a kindergarten, a dining room for children and the elderly where they can have breakfast and lunch from Monday to Saturday, an Internet room, and medical assistance to people on a daily basis.
Fr. Robert Seguin, C.S.B. ’58 with novices
“Help the poor for the commandment’s sake…” ECCLESIASTICUS 29:9 We also began a school in the area that was taken over by the city after three years and is now known as El Centro Educativo Barrio Olaya Herrera. Recently, the city dedicated a pre-school for three hundred children in the barrios of the parish and called it Jardín Infantil Buen Comienzo Presbítero Roberto Seguín (Fr. Robert Seguin Good Start Kindergarten). All that we have done in Cali, in Medellín, and in Bogotá is because of so much support we have received over the years of prayers and of donations from the north, especially from the contributions of Catholic Central’s mission collection. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
for study, for manual work, and for a limited apostolate among the poor with time for sports and recreation. Our daily life revolves around the Eucharist and the daily rhythm of praying the divine office of the Church. What I would ask of you is your prayers for Basilian missionaries in Colombia as well as for our confrères on missions in Mexico. It is a great source of pride that much of the work of our foundations has been taken over by native vocations. Pray also for the growth of our community in the north. This year there are two novices in Sugar Land, Texas, one in Toronto, Canada, two in Mexico, and seven here in Colombia. Keep the Basilian Community in your prayers. [Counting novices and scholastics, there are currently 24 young men in Basilian formation.]
Our latest adventure is opening a Novitiate in Santa Marta on the northern coast of Colombia. Santa Marta is a small city with many needs. There are just two other male religious communities in Santa Marta, the Franciscans and the Vincentians. There are no houses of formation here other than the seminary, which has about 60 seminarians. The Novitiate is a time dedicated to the preparation of the novices for taking their first vows. There is ample time for prayer,
I offer all of the alumni of CC my prayers for all of you, especially the many I have known in my years as a student at CC and in my years teaching there as a scholastic and as a priest. I rejoice in the Lord for all He has done for me and through me in my life, and I am thankful that I am still active and can continue to serve Him in some small way by building up His kingdom. All I have tried to do over these years is to love God and to love and serve his people. CC ALUMNI PROFILES • SPRING 2015
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Sharing News of Alumni Weddings & Births
WEDDING BELLS 2001 – JAMES KEMPA married Marie Matuszak on May 30, 2014, at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Berkley, Michigan. CC alumni attending the ceremony included the Kempa family: Roger ’99, Brian ’01, James ’01, Thomas ’06, and Mark ’06; the Budde family: Paul ’73, Greg ’76, Frank ’02, Steve ’03, David ’05, and Adam ’07; Jeff LaLonde ’01; Paul Rabahy ’06; and Mike Bennett ’08.
Brian Kempa ’09 (second from left), Thomas Kempa ’06 (third from left), Jeff LaLonde ’01 (right of groom), James Kempa ’01 (groom), Marie Kempa (bride), and Mark Kempa ’09 (second from right)
2001 – PETER McGUIRE married Christine Argenta (Mercy ’01), daughter of John Argenta ’58, on December 31, 2013, at St. John’s Chapel in Plymouth, Michigan. The couple currently resides in Boston. Eleven CC alumni from 1958 through 2001 were in attendance.
Back row, left to right: Dr. Louis Argenta ’61, Dr. Robert Argenta ’62, Steve Fogoros ’01, John Argenta ’58, Mike McGuire ’92, Kerry Zavagnin ’92, John Argenta ’95, and Christopher Argenta ’88 Front row, left to right: Dr. Peter Argenta ’87, Christine McGuire, Peter McGuire ’01, and Bob Beckman ’95 30
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2004 – SEAN GIOVANNI married Melissa Laird on October 19, 2013, at the Chapel at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. They reside in Nashville, Tennessee, where Sean is a record producer and owner of The Record Shop recording studio and production company, and Melissa is completing her Master’s Degree in Dietetics.
Standing, left to right: Sean Griffin ‘04, Philip Cole ‘61, Chris Evans ‘04, Larry Griffin ‘02, Domenic Giovanni ‘12, and Vincent Giovanni ‘66 Seated, left to right: Sean Giovanni ‘04 and Melissa Giovanni Not pictured: Paul Cundiff ‘04
2007 – ANTHONY MARTINUZZI married his high school sweetheart, Mary Enderle, on May 31, 2014, at Walnut Creek in South Lyon, Michigan. They reside in Livonia, Michigan.
Standing, left to right: David W. Pachota ’56, Edward Pachota ’80, Randy Martinuzzi ’82, Anthony Martinuzzi ’07, Kevin P. Martinuzzi, Kevin L. Martinuzzi ’83, and Christopher Roskelly ’05 Front, left to right: David F. Pachota ’18, Mary Martinuzzi, and Steve Kolhoff ’83 Not Pictured: Bob Pachota ’61, Andy Pachota ’89, and Mike Pachota ’71
2007 – MIKE SCHNEIDER married Caitlin Brousseau on October 11, 2014, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fenton, Michigan.
BABY BELLS 2000 – DAN CRONIN and his wife recently gave birth to their second boy, Eddie Cronin. Dan is currently an attorney with Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan in Cleveland, Ohio.
Back row, left to right: Michael Dunleavy ’07, Daniel Schultz ’07, Andrew Nemes ’11, Chris Nemes ’09, Connor Bush ’07, Chris Maly ’07, and Patrick Nemes ’07 Middle, left to right: Scott Schrimscher ’07, Michael Schneider ’07, Zach Menard ’07, Ryan Cebula ’07, and Ryan Dwyer ’07, Front: Caitlin and Jake Schneider ’13
GARRETT CHAPEL and his wife, Meredith, welcomed their second daughter, Sawyer Chapel, into their family on Monday, March 23, 2015. Sawyer weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. and measured 19.5 inches. Garrett teaches Health and Theology at CC. Sawyer is also the granddaughter of current CC teacher Maureen Gatt and her husband, Mike ’82. ANTHONY CORNISH and his wife welcomed their fourth child, a daughter, Eleanor Dahlia Cornish, on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Eleanor weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. Anthony teaches Latin at Catholic Central and coaches the Academic Teams.
2009 – JOHN KREMER married Elizabeth Hope Stone on July 4, 2014, in York, Pennsylvania. John and Hope currently reside in Mount Joy, PA, and John is an Analytical Chemist with Hershey Corp. Three current CC students and nine alumni were in attendance.
Sawyer Chapel
Will Cronin (3 years) and Eddie Cronin (6 months)
Standing, left to right: Kevin Blossfeld ’18, Garrett Quick ’09, Spencer Hicks ’09, Michael Bennett ’09, Jacob Blossfeld ’09, Richard Thompson ’09, Joshua Blossfeld ’09, and Evan Hicks ’13 Seated, left to right: Mark Kremer ’12, Mike King ’09, Hope and John Kremer ’09, Trevor Budzynski ’09, and Paul Kremer ’16
Elijah and Eleanor Dahlia Cornish
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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 ARTHUR D. MOORE ’38 – January 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Bob, Trisha, Kathy, Dan, and Ted; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John Fischer Chapel University Parish in Auburn Hills, Mich. FRANCIS J. FREDAL ’40 – February 9, 2015. He is survived by his children, Marian, Judith, Barbara, Loretta, James, and Beverly, and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families Catholic Church in Center Line, Mich. ROBERT A. WOOD ’42 – October 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Nan; six children, Kelly, Kathy, Bob Jr., Tricia, Suzanne, and Julia; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carlsbad, California. ROBERT M. KELLER ’43 – November 29, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Ellen; three children, Deirdre, John, and Janice; eight grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; son, Robert; and three sisters, Rosemary, Patricia, and Suzanne. The Funeral Mass was held at National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Mich. EUGENE F. ZEIMET ’43 – January 20, 2015. Gene is survived by five children, Kathleen, Thomas, Joseph, James, and Rose; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Suzanne; grandson, Michael; and sisters, 32
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Mary and Kathleen. The funeral service was celebrated at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Orchard Lake, Mich. CLIFFORD G. RYAN ’44 – February 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Jennie; seven children, Judy, John ’71, Rick ’72, Pat ’75, Joe ’75, Dan, and Jennifer; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Gordon ’50 and Michael. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald ’47. ROY R. TREVISAN ’46 – December 2, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lois; four sons, Glenn ’74, Neil, Paul ’84, and Daniel ’93; five daughters, Lori, Cherie, Jan, Julie, and Lisa; 18 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy; his brother, Edward ’43; his sister, Eunice; and a son, Roger ’87. The Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Farmington, Mich. KENNETH C. OSWALD ’49 – November 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Wilmagean, nine children, 16 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Irenaeus Church in Rochester Hills, Mich. DR. RICHARD WILSON ’49 – December 14, 2014. He is survived by three sons, one daughter, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian. The Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Waterford, Mich. CARL T. WALSH ’50 – May 4, 2014. He is survived by his brother, James ’47. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Patrick ’47, Michael ’48, and David ’52. The Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Loretto in Redford, Mich.
EDWARD G. SOBOLEWSKI ’51 – December 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; three sons, Mark, David, and Steven; four grandchildren, and two sisters, Jeanette and Mary. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph. The funeral service was held at Calcaterra & Sons Funeral Home in Shelby Township, Mich. PAUL KOPKOWSKI ’54 – December 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, two daughters, two sisters, and brother, Peter ’52. A private funeral service was held at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home in Berkley, Mich. JOHN E. BREAULT ’55 – November 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two brothers, Jim ’52 and Dick, and one sister, Barbara; five children; 14 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma, and daughter, Deborah. The Funeral Mass was held at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Clawson, Mich. DANIEL F. DELANEY ’55 – January 13, 2015. Daniel is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Daniel, Matthew, and Beth; two grandchildren; and sister, Peggy. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah, and brother Michael (Joe) ’51. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby, Mich. DONALD J. MAYS ’55 – November 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Jane, four children, four stepsons, eight grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, including John ’69. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, two sisters, and brother, John ’46.
ROBERT F. REYES ’55 – May 24, 2014. Robert is survived by his children, David, Paul, Michael, Christopher, Robert, Jeffrey, Diane, and Joseph and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fr. Joseph Reyes and sister, Barbara. The funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home in St. Clair Shores, Mich.
DANIEL J. FORTUNE ’64 – February 4, 2015. Dan is survived by his mother, Lenore; children, Daniel and Katherine; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl, and his son, William. Dan was a former teacher and coach at Catholic Central. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Anselm Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights, Mich.
MICHAEL T. DINAN ’56 – February 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Ann; sons, Michael and Mark; and two brothers, Patrick ’56 and William. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Richard. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Troy, Mich.
THOMAS J. BRIDENSTINE ’85 – January 2, 2015. Tom is survived by his wife, Susan, three children, three stepchildren, brother, Michael ’87, and many extended family and friends.
KENNETH A. YOUNG ’56 – August 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two daughters, Marzel and Dari; and four grandchildren. ORVILLE E. OAKLEY ’58 – October 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne; three children, David, Mark, and Dawn; two sisters; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held privately, and a Memorial Mass was held at Catholic Central High School.
SEAN P. DEVLIN ’00 – February 13, 2015. Sean is survived by his parents, James and Christine, brother, Ian ’98, and many extended family members and friends. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Aidan Catholic Church in Livonia, Mich.
EXTENDED FAMILY FREDERICK BROWN – December 12, 2014. Grandfather of Ryan ’07 and Dan Brown ’09. MIRIAM BROWN – December 22, 2014. Grandmother of Ryan ’07 and Dan Brown ’09.
JERALD D. TOBIN ’61 – May 17, 2014. Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; two daughters, Elizabeth and Tracy; one son, Rob; nine grandchildren; and many extended family members. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, Maryland.
CHRISTOPHER T. CROWLEY – January 11, 2015. Father of Conrad Crowley ’17.
JOHN E. SINELLI ’62 – August 24, 2013. John is survived by his wife, Judy, and brother, Donald ’67. Services were held at Buresh Funeral Home in Hale, Mich.
MARTHA FRANKHART – December 2, 2014. Wife of Paul Frankhart ’63.
JOHN R. RUSSELL ’63 – October 5, 2014. John is survived by his wife, Shirley. Funeral services were held at McHattonSadler Funeral Chapel in Silver Lake, Ind.
BARBARA FOLEY – December 19, 2014. Wife of former CC Football coach Bill Foley ’42. Mother of Stephen ’68, Michael ’69, and William Foley ’71.
CATHERINE “PAT” HANDLOSER – January 3, 2015. Wife of Tom Handloser ’58. Sister of Paul ’57, Eric ’70, and John Elstro ’74. Sister-in-law of Bob Handloser ’54.
ANTOINETTE T. HILBER – December 18, 2014. Wife of John Hilber ’48. CAROLINE “CAROL” HUMPHRY – January 18, 2015. Mother of George Humphry ’72. CATHERINE JESPERSON – February 10, 2015. Wife of Al Jesperson ’52. CHARLES “CHUCK” McHENRY SR. – February 21, 2015. Father of Charles “Rocky” McHenry Jr. ’71. Grandfather of Michael ’04. Former CC Football assistant coach and member of the CC Athletic Hall of Fame. CHRISTOPHER J. MILLS – January 24, 2015. Father of Logan ’17 and Jack Mills ’18. REV. JOSEPH C. MITRANO, C.S.B. – April 11, 2015. Fr. Mitrano taught theology at Catholic Central and worked as a counselor from 1963–66 and 1969–75. RAMON S. REGAN – January 10, 2015. Father of James ’74 and the late John ’70. JAMES G. REILLY SR. – February 25, 2014. Father of James ’85 and Robert Reilly ’88. ANTONIO SINELLI – December 21, 2014. Grandfather of Brian Hannah ’99, Anthony Guerreso ’02, and Kevin ’12 and Eric Marson ’15. JOETTA TEEVIN – November 17, 2014. Wife of Thomas Teevin ’66. EDDYE TUCKER – January 16, 2014. Mother of the late Reginald Tucker ’73. MABEL WIMBERLY – November 27, 2014. Mother of Carlyle Wimberly ’81. MARY ANNE ZEHEL – December 12, 2014. Mother of Patrick Zehel ’07.
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Current Events at Catholic Central
National Signing Day On Thursday, February 5, 2015, National Signing Day, 12 senior student-athletes signed letters of intent, formally committing to continue their academic and athletic careers at their respective colleges and universities. Myles Amine ’15
Wrestling
University of Michigan
Daniel Diederich ’15
Lacrosse
Aquinas College
Matt Grunzweig ’15
Shotgun Team
Hillsdale College
Cam Hendershot ’15
Football
University of Dayton
Noah Kleedtke ’15
Soccer
Case Western University
Joey Krzywonos ’15
Bowling
Culver-Stockton College
Ike Marchie ’15
Football
Brown University
Glenn Piot ’15
Golf
Michigan State University
Jack Walsh ’15
Swimming
Stanford University
Paul Wiedmaier ’15
Soccer
University of Detroit-Mercy
Lance Yassay ’15
Track & Field
University of Pennsylvania
Trevor Zdebski ’15
Wrestling
University of Michigan
Left to right: Paul Wiedmaier ’15, Matt Grunzweig ’15, Daniel Diederich ’15, Trevor Zdebski ’15, Noah Kleedtke ’15, Jack Walsh ’15, Ike Marchie ’15, Myles Amine ’15, Glenn Piot ’15, Lance Yassay ’15, Cam Hendershot ’15, and Joey Krzywonos ’15
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Eighty members of the Catholic Central Band have returned from Spain where they performed in two cities, Segovia and Madrid last winter. The video for Segovia can be seen here: http://youtu.be/Ds0Z05Ft5l8 The band also participated in the world-famous “Calbagata de Reyes” on the evening of January 5, 2015. The parade begins Spain’s celebration of the Epiphany and is shown live on Spanish television and in many other countries. When the CC band passed by the TVE cameras, the anchorwoman stated that Catholic Central is “uno de los mejores liceos en los Estados Unidos” (one of the best high schools in the United States). You can see a video of CC’s participation here: http://youtu.be/awS5M944i1k The day after the parade, I traveled to Annonay [the birthplace of the Basilian Fathers in France] to begin a visitation there, and I noticed that the parade was covered on the French news and showed our CC musicians.
Detroit Catholic Central Band performs in Segovia, Spain 2015.
CC Band in front of the ancient Roman aquaducts in Segovia
Science Fair Winners The annual Science Fair at Catholic Central fills the Media Center with projects and displays each January and February. The students, taught by Mr. Steve Lemieux, conduct experiments and display their results on a wide-ranging variety of topics. The following students earned awards for their respective projects and earned a chance to represent CC at the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit at Cobo Hall: 1st Place: James Wegienka ’17 for his work entitled Road Analyzer 2nd Place: Kevin Rice ’17 for his work entitled Thunderstruck 3rd Place: Alexander Zarouk ’17 for his work with Superconductors Honorable Mention: Ryan Woebkenberg ’17 Nathan Geddes ’17
Griffin Modjeski ’16 Austin Morton ’17
Left to right: Science Fair Winners Brendan Connolly ’17, Nathan Geddes ’17, James Wegienka ’17, Daniel Vela ’17, Alexander Zarouk ’17, Ryan Woebkenberg ’17, and Kevin Rice ’17 at the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit. SCHOOL BELLS • SPRING 2015
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CC Students Compete in National History Bee On April 25-26, members of Catholic Central’s Academic Team traveled to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National History Bee. CC was the only school to place three students in the top32 of the Bee with senior Austin Foos ’15 placing second in the country! Congratulations to Austin and the other placers, senior Jack Watts ’15 and juniors Alex La Forest ’16 and Dan Ryan ’16.
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2015 Whelan Award Congratulations to swimmer Jack Walsh ’15, the recipient of the 2015 Whelan Award as voted by his peers. The Whelan Award, named in honor of Fr. James H. Whelan, C.S.B., is given annually to a Senior who excels academically, is an outstanding athlete, and is looked upon by his peers as a Christian gentleman. A four year member of the CC Swimming & Diving Team, Jack won three individual state championships and was named Michigan’s co-Swimmer of the Year in Division 1 this year. Jack has earned All-American status nine times, and he has been named Academic All-American three times. He holds CC records in six swimming events, and this year he set Michigan records in the 100-yard Backstroke and 200-yard Individual Medley. Jack finished his academic career with a 4.7 GPA, was named a National Merit Commended Student, and served as co-Senior Class President. He will continue his swimming career at Stanford University next year. Right: Senior Jack Walsh ’15, winner of the 2015 Whelan Award
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CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM The Alumni Association’s Career Guidance Committee and CC’s Guidance Department completed another successful year of the Career Guidance Program. The program provides sophomores the opportunity to attend seminars hosted by alumni in various professions with the goal of educating and helping these young men discern their possible career path. Seminars range from the field of Arts to Medicine and Entrepreneurship. The Arts & Communication seminar was held on January 14, 2015, and featured artist Ryan Herberholz ’00 and newscaster Mike Woolfolk ’82. Ryan was able to speak to the students about his experience at the University of Michigan and about his work as a teacher and artist. Mike shared his many years of experience in broadcasting and was able to shed light on the current and future state of media arts. On January 21, the Information Technology seminar featured Bob Paul ’80 as the lone speaker for the session. Bob was able to share some of his vast knowledge and experience in the IT world. He forecasted the future of IT, especially cloudbased computing and how it relates to the business and entrepreneurial fields. Bob was also able to shed light on current college and career trends. The Business conference was held on February 24, and the featured speakers were once again Mike Dewan ’85 and Scott Hauncher ’89. Both Mike and Scott provided valuable insight into the business world today. Scott detailed the importance of his Catholic Central education in his field of finance, while Mike spoke to the finer points of entrepreneurship and the importance of faith in one’s career. Chuck Bullock ’87 was on hand to speak to the sophomores at the Law seminar on February 26. Chuck shared his experience in bankruptcy law, as well as some of the broader aspects of the law field. He stressed the importance of excelling in college and making and maintaining connections as early as high school. Chuck’s love for Catholic Central and passion for law were evident and sure to inspire many of the young men who attended the seminar.
Arts & Communication seminar
Information Technology seminar
Business seminar
Law seminar
The Medical seminar was held on March 3, and featured Dr. Bob Forte ’69 and Dr. Steve Antone ’93 as the main speakers. Both Dr. Forte (plastic surgery) and Dr. Antone (pediatrics) provided valuable details about their respective fields and the future of medicine, including college and early career planning and daily schedules/responsibilities. The final career conference, held on March 24, covered the field of Engineering. Kevin Mason ’03 and Spencer Hicks ’09 were on hand to share their expertise with the young men in attendance. Both Kevin and Spencer work in various aspects of the automotive industry and were able to provide rare insight into the processes of engineering and their respective college experiences.
Medicine seminar
Thank you to all of the alumni who participated, to Ms. Shawn Mather and the CC Guidance Department, and to Dave Brauer ’84 and the Career Guidance committee for all of your time and energy dedicated to making these conferences possible. Engineering seminar 40
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Keeping Up with Catholic Central Athletes
Basketball
Swimming & Diving - 6th in the State
The Varsity Basketball Team, led by Coach Bill Dyer, finished the season with a 10-10 overall record after a loss to Salem in the District round of playoffs. The season included wins over Brother Rice, DeLaSalle, Ann Arbor Fr. Gabriel Richard, and a tough Dearborn Fordson squad. Additionally, Coach Dyer collected his 100th victory at CC with a win over his alma mater, Divine Child!
The Varsity Swimming & Diving Team, led by Coach Shannon Dunworth, had another successful season! CC finished 3rd at the SHAK Invitational, 4th at the Oakland County Meet, and 1st at the East Grand Rapids Invitational. The Shamrocks also finished 2nd in the Catholic League, qualified 11 team members for the state finals, and ended their season with an 8th place finish at the State Finals. Senior Jack Walsh ’15 won the Individual State Championship in both the 200-yard Individual Medley and the 100-yard Backstroke by setting new state records in both events. Jack was also named co-Swimmer of the Year for Division 1, in addition to winning CC’s 2015 Whelan Award. Jack Walsh ’15
Both the Freshman and JV Teams won their respective Central Division Championships.
2015 Varsity Basketball Team
Bowling
The Varsity Bowling Team, led by Coach Al Bridges ’71, finished the season with a meet record of 7.5-2.5 and a 2nd place finish in the Catholic League. The team also placed 5th at the Regional Tournament. A season highlight was scoring a 300 Baker game in the Novi Valentine tournament. CC holds the state record with three 300 Baker games; no other school has more than one. After placing 4th at the Individual Regional Tournament, senior Joey Kryzwonos ’15 qualified for the Individual State Finals where he finished in 5th place, the highest in school history.
2015 Varsity Swimming & Diving Team
Hockey - State Champions The Varsity Hockey Team, led by interim coach Danny Veri, finished the season with an overall record of 24-5-1. The season included wins over Notre Dame Academy from Wisconsin, St. Andrew’s College from Ontario, and Toledo St. Francis. The Shamrocks won the Catholic League Championship for the second year in a row and captured the Division 1 State Championship in back-to-back seasons as well. CC defeated Grandville 5-2 in the state finals after a thrilling 4-3 victory over U of D Jesuit in the semifinals. Both the JV Blue and White Teams won their respective league championships.
2015 Varsity Bowling Team
Skiing The Varsity Ski Team, led by longtime coach Tom Gable, had a successful season with an overall dual meet record of 5-2. The Shamrocks qualified for the State Finals for the first time since 2011 with a 3rd place finish at the Regional Meet. CC also finished 2nd at the Catholic League Championship Meet. The season ended with a 9th place finish at the State Finals at Boyne Highlands. Also, Coach Gable was named the Regional Coach of the Year.
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2015 State Championship Varsity Hockey Team
Wrestling
The Varsity Wrestling Team, led by Coach Mitch Hancock ’00, finished the season with an overall record of 22-4 after a loss to Davison in the state quarterfinals. Under the leadership of captains Myles Amine ’15, Nick Giese ’15, and Trevor Zdebski ’15, the Shamrocks won the Catholic League and qualified for the State Finals at Battle Creek for the 7th consecutive season. The team qualified seven wrestlers for the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Myles Amine and Trevor Zdebski both won their second individual state championships. Seniors Nick Giese ’15 and Tommy Herrmann ’15 finished 3rd and 7th, respectively, and sophomores Tyler Morland ’17 and Nick Jenkins ’17 also earned All-State status by finishing 3rd and 6th, respectively. Aaron Rehfeldt ’16 also qualified for the state finals. Furthermore, Catholic Central was recognized as an Academic All-State Team. Special Recognition to Myles Amine as the first Shamrock to win the NHSCA Senior National Championship after competing at 152 lbs. in Virginia Beach!
All-Catholic Ike Marchie ’15 All-League C.J. Baird ’17 Academic All-Catholic Champ Kozlowski ’15
BOWLING
All-State Joey Kryzwonos ’15 All-Catholic Joe Alvord ’15 Brian Hohentanner ’16 Joey Kryzwonos ’15 Academic All-Catholic Joe Alvord ’15 Academic All-State Joe Alvord ’15
SKIING
All-State Hon. Mention Drew Davis ’15 All-Catholic Drew Davis ’15 Max Tokarz ’16 All-League Drew Davis ’15 All-Region Drew Davis ’15 Logan Freismuth ’16 Sawyer Reed ’18 MHSSCA Scholar Athletes Josh Blossfeld ’16
2015 Wrestling Team
THE
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SWIMMING/DIVING
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HOCKEY
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WRESTLING
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Varsity Lacrosse Sat/March 21 Wed/March 25 Fri/March 27 Sat/March 28 Tues/March 31 Wed/April 1 Tues/April 7 Fri/April 10 Wed/April 15 Fri/April 17 Sat/April 18
Forest Hills Central HOME Detroit Country Day Away AA Skyline HOME East Grand Rapids HOME Utica Eisenhower Swinehart Field@Utica HS Brighton HOME O.L. St. Mary’s HOME Cranbrook Away – Oval Turf Field U of D Away St. Michael’s College School – Toronto Away St. Andrew’s College School – Toronto Away
3:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 3:30pm
Tues/April 21 Fri/April 24 Tues/April 28 Thur/April 30 Tues/May 5 Sat/May 9 Fri/May 15 May 14-30 Wed/June 3 Sat/June 6
DeLaSalle Forest Hills Northern Brother Rice Troy CHSL Playoffs CHSL Championship Okemos State Regionals State Semifinal State Final
Macomb CC HOME Away HOME
5:30pm 7:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm
Notre Dame Prep TBA Away 7:00pm
Varsity Baseball Mon/March 23 Tues/March 24 Mon/March 30 Wed/April 1 Wed/April 8 Thur/April 9 Sat/April 11 Tues/April 14 Wed/April 15 Sat/April 18 Wed/April 22 Fri/April 24 Sat/April 25 Wed/April 29 Thur/April 30 Sat/May 2
Detroit Western Walled Lk Northern U of D DeLaSalle Plymouth Canton Brother Rice Livonia Stevenson O.L. St. Mary’s Divine Child U of D Saline DeLaSalle Brother Rice Lakeland O.L. St. Mary’s
HOME Away IHM Field Away HOME HOME HOME HOME HOME Away HOME Away HOME Away Away Away
Single Single DH DH DH DH DH Single DH DH DH DH DH DH Single DH
4:00pm 4:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 11:00am 11:00am 4:00pm 4:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 11:00am 4:00pm 4:00pm 11:00am
Tues/May 5 Sat/May 9 Tues/May 12 Wed/May 13 Fri/May 15 Sat/May 16 Sat/May 16 Tues/May 19 Thur/May 21 Fri/May 22 Sat/May 23 May 26, 29, 30 Fri/June 12 Sat/June 6 Sat/June 13
Divine Child CHSL Playoffs Bishop Foley Detroit Country Day CHSL Championship Garden City Redford Union South Lyon University Liggett Walled Lake Central Salem State District State Semifinal State Regional State Final
HOME DH 4:00pm Madonna College TBD HOME Single 4:30pm HOME Single 4:30pm Comerica Park 12:30pm Capitol Park Single 4:00pm Capitol Park Single 7:00pm HOME Single 4:00pm Away Single 4:30pm HOME Single 4:30pm Away Single 12:00pm
Varsity Golf Mon/April 13 U of D Invitational Detroit Golf Club Tues/April 14 Divine Child/Lutheran North Cattails Golf Club Sat/April 18 Bedford Valley Open Bedford Valley – Battle Creek Mon/April 20 Milliken Millwork Indianwood – Old Mon/April 20 Holiday Inn Express Red Run Golf Course Tues/April 21 O.L. St. Mary’s Shenandoah Golf Club Thur/April 23 Cranbrook TBA Fri-Sat/April 24-25 Southern Swing Locust Hills Mon/April 27 Next Tee Boys Golf Tournament Oakland Hills CC – North Tues/April 28 DeLaSalle/Notre Dame Prep Cattails Golf Course Sat/May 2 Grosse Ile Tournament Grosse Ile Golf Club Mon/May 4 Suntel Boys Tournament Birmingham Country Club
12:00pm 3:30pm 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 3:30pm TBA 8:00am 12:00pm 3:30pm 12:30pm 12:00pm
Mon/May 4 Mon/May 4 Thur/May 7 Fri/May 8 Sat/May 9 Mon/May 11 Mon/May 11 Sat/May 16 Sat/May 16 Mon/May 18 May 20-23 May 27-30 June 5-6
Seaholm/OLCC Tournament O.L. Country Club 12:00pm Walled Lake Invitational Edgewood Country Club TBA Brother Rice/U of D TBA TBA Bulldog Birdie Invitational Katke Golf Club 9:00am M&M Invitational Hudson Mills TBA CHSL Tournament Katke Cousins TBA Anderson-Spencer Inv. Wyndgate Country Club 12:00pm East Lansing Classic Forest Akers 7:30am Big Rapids Cardinal Invitational Katke Golf Club 9:00am Mona Shores Boys Inv. Muskegon Country Club 9:00am State Districts Dunham Hills Golf Club State Regionals Oak Pointe Country Club State Finals Katke Golf Club
Varsity Track & Field Sat/March 21 Sat/March 21 Thur/March 26 Tues/March 31 Sat/April 4 Mon/April 13 Sat/April 18 Mon/April 20 Fri/April 24 Mon/April 27
Jim Gardner Invitational Aquinas College 9:00am 58th Kermit N. Ambrose Huron Relays (i) EMU 11:00am Indoor Classic Invitational (i) U of M 5:45pm DeLaSalle DeLaSalle HS 4:30pm Inter-Squad 12&10 vs 11&9 HOME 10:00am Brother Rice HOME 4:15pm April Showers Relays Dexter HS 9:00am U of D U of D Jesuit HS 4:15pm Jackson HS Invitational Jackson HS 3:00pm O.L. St. Mary’s HOME 4:15pm
Sat/May 2 Mon/May 4 Sat/May 9 Wed/May 13 Fri/May 15 Sun/May 17 Tues/May 19 Fri/May 22 Tues/May 26 Sat/May 30
Observerland Relays Livonia Churchill HS 3:00pm Divine Child Divine Child HS 4:15pm AA Huron Last Chance Invitational AA Huron HS 9:30am AA Skyline Invitational AA Skyline HS 4:00pm State Regional Milford HS 2:00pm Shamrock Freshmen Invitational HOME 10:30am CHSL Championship Ladywood HS 2:00pm Oakland County Championship Waterford Mott HS 3:00pm Larry Steeb T&F Meet of Champions Dexter HS 4:15pm State Final Rockford HS 10:00am
Note: Home games are shown in bold. Schedules are correct as of April 11, 2015, and are subject to change. For updated information, please consult our website (www.catholiccentral.net) or call the Athletics Office hotline at (248) 596-3830 (Press “1”). 44
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