ALUMINATOR - Winter 2016

VOL. 65, NO. 2

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In This Issue FEATURES A Message from the President Chatterbox Shamrocks in the Military CC Alumni Business Profile - Provision Personal Insurance Britton Steele ’05, Andy Hager ’05, and Bret Driscoll ’07 Indicators of Excellence 2014 - 2015 Grading Our Last Issue - Fred Lauck ’61 CC in the Media - CC Students Learn at Farmington Council Meeting Alumni Association News 9th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Calendar of Events Advancement News

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LEAD ARTICLE Dedication and Naming of the CC Stadium

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Submissions can be mailed to: The Aluminator Detroit Catholic Central High School 27225 Wixom Road Novi, MI 48374

Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 Scholarship Fund Wedding Bells Baby Bells In Memoriam

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SCHOOL NEWS

For Information: Director of Advancement Dan Collins Jr. ’84 (248) 596-3834 dcollins@catholiccentral.net Or visit us on the Web: www.catholiccentral.net On the Cover: Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 addresses the audience during the dedication ceremony of the CC stadium named in his honor.

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Many of you tell me that you begin reading your Aluminator by looking at “Chatterbox” and “The Bells.” Please don’t forget that those are the parts that we cannot include without help from you. We need you to send us updates of your milestones and accomplishments. Your travels and other activities are also of interest to your classmates.

Submissions: For inclusion in the next issue of the Aluminator, all updates, articles, and photos must be received by January 30, 2016. Email submissions to: aluminator@catholiccentral.net or rparamo@catholiccentral.net. You may also mail your materials to us at: The Aluminator, Detroit Catholic Central High School, 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, MI 48374.

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A Message from the

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Dear CC Alumni, Families, and Friends near and far, How many times have you participated in the singing of our Alma Mater? You will hear our Men of CC piously sing this hymn to Our Lady at every assembly and mass we have in the gymnasium. You may have witnessed how students turn and face our tile mosaic of Mary Alma Mater as they sing, or perhaps have heard our CC Alumni Glee Club sing a beautiful version in 3-part harmony.

Let’s focus on the words, “Teach Us to Be Men,” since this is what we have named our current Capital Campaign for CC Students. The words of our Alma Mater song are directed towards our patroness, “Mary, Alma Mater,” or, “Mary, Nurturing Mother.” She is the patron saint of our school and thus all of our Men of CC. This is why our school color is blue. Of all of the saints, our Blessed Mother is the wisest and holiest, for she brings us closer to her Son, our Lord Jesus. There is no greater gift than the salvation offered by Christ.

Our alumni can ponder the ways in which Catholic Central taught you “to be men.” Every year about 300 excited freshmen come through our doors as boys. It is our goal that they become men while they are here. Our current capital campaign is focused on them. For ten years we have enjoyed this beautiful 100+ acre campus and its facilities. Without our generous alumni it would have never been possible. What are our current needs in order to focus on what is best for our 1,070 current Men of CC and those who will follow in the next few years? Our “Teach Us to Be Men Campaign for CC Students” identifies three specific needs: 1) Student safety, 2) an endowment for quality faculty attraction and retention, and 3) an endowment for financial assistance. Please visit our campaign website, “TeachUsToBeMen.com” for further elaboration.

In order to ensure a bright future for upcoming generations of Shamrocks, we need your help. As you know, CC relies on financial gifts to make our school as accessible as possible to as many families as possible. Many of you make a yearly gift which helps to fund our annual operating budget through the “Spirit of CC Annual Fund.” Many have also remembered CC in their wills through legacy giving. We are so incredibly grateful for all of that assistance! It is quite humbling, and you will never fully realize the good that your generosity brings about. I humbly ask you to prayerfully consider making a pledge to our “Teach Us to Be Men” campaign as well. Unlike a donation to the Annual Fund, a pledge can be paid out over three or five years.

God has blessed our CC community with immeasurable gifts: faith, family, education, stability, integrity, and immeasurable love, the highest gift of all. During our pilgrimage here on earth, we all find ourselves in different financial situations with varied capacities of generosity. We are entering a time of year where the commercialism of holidays begs for our attention.

Out of the powerful force of God’s love we are called to care for our sisters and brothers in need. Of course, we must focus on those who suffer the most. If you can, please also consider being a part of CC’s “Teach Us to Be Men” campaign. Our current and future generations of Shamrocks appreciate it more than you will know.

During the Holy Season of Advent we prepare for Christ’s coming in our lives. Despite the ways in which our attention is diverted away from this sacred reality of God’s love for us, let us turn our focus towards Him during this season, especially through prayer, worship, and time spent with our families.

May God continue to bless you and all those whom you love.

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CHATTERBOX Staying Connected With Your Classmates THE FABULOUS ’40s 1945 – RICHARD MCASKIN was visited at his home in Plymouth, Mich., on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, by Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 and Dan Collins ’84. It was great to reunite the Class Presidents from 1945 and 1946, two of the rocks upon which our great tradition is built.

Left to right: Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46, Richard McAskin ‘45, and Dan Collins ’84

The Michigan Catholic in 1951 published Fr. Martin’s list of his All-Star Baseball team from the late 1930s and the 1940s.

The CC Alumni office located this list in the archives and the 26 men on Fr. Martin’s list were inducted into CC’s Athletic Hall of Fame on September 27 as part of Boys’ Bowl Weekend. Their plaque hangs on the CC Athletic Hall of Fame Wall. Inductees attending the ceremonies at the Boys’

Bowl Mass and Football Game were Stan Wilkins ’42, Hon. Roland Olzark ’45, Don Herbert ’47, Art Ronan ’47, and Ray Herbert ’48. Family members representing Frank Ankenbrandt ’39, Norb Switalski ’42, and Ron Rozman ’50 were also in attendance. Certificates of Induction were delivered to Dick Yata ’43 and Jerry Schypinski ’50, who were unable to attend. These Fr. Martin teams won 15 consecutive Catholic League Championships and many City, Legion, and Federation titles.

Over a dozen of these men signed major league contracts, and three of them played in the 1945 World Series (won by the Detroit Tigers over the Chicago Cubs). Many had their professional dreams cut short by World War II or the Korean War. We thank them for their service to our country.

THE NIFTY ’50s 1959 – BILL ALLGEYER was visited on October 12, 2015, by Fr. Ray Paramo, C.S.B. and Fr. John Wheeler, Bill Allgeyer ’59 C.S.B. ’57 to bring him the sacraments.

Bill writes this for the Aluminator: In high school, I began working in politics to make life better for people. I did that until my health failed. I have been bedridden since 2013. I live in a group home with little hope of walking again.

Please pray for me.

1959 – The Class of ’59 fall get-together luncheon was held at the Ginopolis Restaurant on October 2. There were 20 in attendance including Doug Dean, who delayed his return to Phoenix to be there. As in the past, other alumni and friends are always welcome to join us.

THE GROOVY ’70s 1979 – DENNIS BARNES was elected treasurer of the State Bar of Michigan in July.

Denny also dedicates time to CC as a member of the Denny Barnes ’79 School Board of Directors and the secretary of the Alumni Association.

THE TECHNO ’80s 1981 – JIM COLLINS recently passed through Washington, D.C. for work and took time to reunite with a couple of other CC grads who live in the area, Doug ’80 and Bobby Larsen ’81. They look forward to the Class of ’81 reunion next year.

Left to right: Doug Larsen ’80, Jim Collins ’81, and Bobby Larsen ’81

Fall 2015

Mystery Photo This most recent mystery photo seems to have proven as elusive as the Mad Bowler - if you can identify anyone pictured, please contact the Office of Advancement at (248) 596-3838.

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THE TECHNO ’80s cont.

1986 – KEN FETZER recently retired as Parole Officer after 25 years of service to the State of Alabama. Immediately prior to retirement, he had been assigned as District Supervisor for District K, which covered 12 Alabama counties and was headquartered in Tuscaloosa.

THE HAPPENING ’90s Ken Fetzer ’86 (8th from left)

1992 – JAMES HABEL, CPA, CTP recently joined PKC Group – North America as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer in Farmington Hills, Mich. James had previously been the Finance Director/business unit CFO of TRW’s North America Steering business.

1997 – DAVID O’HARA was recently nominated to the board of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa. Dave was an All-State wrestler for the Shamrocks.

He currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

THE VIRTUAL ’00s 2000 – NICK GOEBEL recently celebrated his two-year anniversary as Government Relations Director at Great Lakes Wine & Spirits.

GLWAS is the largest beer and wine wholesaler in Michigan as well as one of only two Authorized Distributing Agents, certifying GLWAS to distribute liquor for the state. As Government Relations Director, Nick lobbies the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, the legislature, and the Governor on legislation and regulations related to the liquor industry.

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THE CONNECTED ’10s

Nick Goebel ’00 with Governor Rick Snyder at the Governor’s summer residence on Mackinac Island

2010 – TRAVIS CHARETTE and DOUG ELDRIDGE both joined the Michigan National Guard in the summer of 2015 and serve together in the 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment.

They will soon be deployed overseas in support of Operation Spartan Shield, where they will train with partnership nations in the Middle East.

2000 – BRANDON KALENIECKI is the new head coach of the Catholic Central Hockey Team. Brandon’s coaching staff includes former head coach and CC Athletic Hall of Famer Gordon St. John, Tom Nugent ’78, Mike Porter ’97, and Eric Giosa ’03.

SPC Doug Eldridge ’10 and SPC Travis Charette ’10

Tom Nugent ’78, Dave Moss ’00, Gordon St. John, Brandon Kaleniecki ’00, Mike Porter ’97, and Eric Giosa ’03

2011 – MICHAEL TIBBITS is entering his final season of baseball at Madonna University in Livonia, Mich., while majoring in Criminal Michael Tibbits ’11 Justice and Theology.

He spent the summer playing for the Statesville (N.C.) Owls in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League.

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Mystery!

In this photo of Mr. Garlicki and the Tennis Team,

we recognize a few alumni, but need help with the rest.

If you recognize anyone in this photo, Please contact the Office of Advancement at (248) 596-3838.

Keep up with CC Online!

Over the last few years, Catholic Central’s presence online has been growing steadily.

Stay connected to CC through these official web and social media pages.

Facebook: Detroit Catholic Central Alumni Association Catholic Central Admissions

Twitter: @DCCAlumniOffice @DCCAdmissions

LinkedIn: Detroit Catholic Central Alumni Association 2012 – MATT DONETH is currently a senior at Cornell University and plays football for the Big Red. He was recently visited by Cornell and CC alumnus Tom Malone ’83.

2012 – CHRISTOPHER SHIM has been selected to receive the prestigious 2016 Michigan State University Presidential Service Award for outstanding service rendered within the community.

2015 – SEAN AJLUNI committed to the Congregation of St. Basil as a Basilian Associate on August 9, 2015.

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MILITARY Serving Our Country

1st Lt. Buck Neal ’09 Instructor Pilot U.S. Air Force

Reasons for Enlisting I got accepted into the United States Air Force Academy and left for Basic Cadet Training in June right after graduating from Catholic Central. In all honesty, I didn’t fully understand what I was signing up for. I simply thought that I would be going to school like at any normal university and I would have a guaranteed job in the Air Force afterwards. At the time I had very little knowledge of how the military really worked, how it was structured (i.e. Enlisted vs. Officer), or of the possible career options it offered. I thank my father for getting me started in this process and guiding me towards the Air Force. Strangely enough, it began one afternoon at a CC playoff baseball game after my junior year. I just remember walking through the parking lot to go to the stadium and there was a huge blue metal shipping container parked right in front as everyone walked by. It was a portable flight simulator sponsored by the Air Force Academy. I didn’t even get to fly it because the line was too long, and I didn’t want to miss any of the game.

However, when I got home I told my dad about the simulator they had, and it was all easy from there. He did some research and found out that USAFA had a good engineering program and that I should consider applying. I went through the lengthy application process, barely meeting all of the deadlines since I started so late. In the end I was accepted, and the rest is history.

Lessons Learned I’ve learned the tough lesson that no matter how difficult the situation at hand, integrity and honor come before everything else.

Without integrity nothing else matters.

Trust cannot be maintained if there is any doubt of integrity between people. This is even more important for members in the profession of arms. When men and women trust you with their lives, you cannot effectively function as a team if there is no trust and faith in one another that they are going to do the right thing the first time when it counts.

1st Lt. Buck Neal ’09

Goals for the Future At this early stage in my service I believe that I would like to make a career out of it. After doing a tour as an instructor, I hope to be assigned to fly a fighter type aircraft, preferably the F-22 Raptor or the new F-35 Lightning. From there, I envision staying in to become a Commander of a flying squadron.

“Strangely enough, it began one afternoon at a CC playoff baseball game after my junior year.”

CC Preparation Discipline and hard work are definitely characteristics that were instilled into me at CC that have helped me during my time. I was on the wrestling team during my time at CC, and every lesson learned was taught both on and off those mats. Coach Rod and Coach Hancock taught me a heck of a lot more than just the finer points of a mean double leg takedown. I truly believe if you can survive that room, there is not a single thing in life you cannot do if you set your mind to it.

Advice for Current Shamrocks Get out of your comfort zone. Test your body and test your mind; you will never know how far you can go in life unless you push the limits.

You are stronger than you know. And, as Father Ken McKernan, C.S.B. always asked, “Who is the man you seek to become?”

Roles and Responsibilities I’m currently an Instructor Pilot after having finished Undergraduate Pilot Training and follow-on training. I am responsible for the safety and instruction of my students during their training, which lasts about 14 months. Students will begin with basic aircraft control and progress through advanced formation flying with another aircraft flying only a few feet away.

1st Lt. Buck Neal ’09 with his squadron

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Spotlighting Alumni & Members of Our CC Family

Business Spotlight on PROVISION - Personal Insurance CC alumni Britton Steele ’05, Andy Hager ’05, and Bret Driscoll ’07

by Shaun Sova ’09, Associate Director of Advancement Founded in Southfield, Michigan, in early 2013, Provision was established by Britton Steele ’05 with the vision of becoming a leader in personal insurance.

The firm has seen rapid growth and has become a top writer for some of the largest insurance companies in the country, including AAA, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, and Nationwide. The rapid growth allowed Provision to move its office to Bingham Farms in late 2014.

Provision has over 20 appointments with different insurance companies, allowing its producers to find its clients the optimal policy for their personal insurance needs.

Left to right: Andy Hager ’05, Britton Steele ’05, and Bret Driscoll ’07

Personal Auto, Home, Life, Rental Property, Motorcycle, RV, ATV, Snowmobile, and commercial insurance are all lines of business Provision currently writes. Britton and Provision currently hold licenses in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Georgia, Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, and Texas.

Following graduation from Catholic Central, Britton attended Michigan State, receiving a bachelors degree in Human Resources and went on to obtain his MBA from Wayne State. Britton started his insurance career with Liberty Mutual Insurance as a sales intern. He was promoted to sales representative in 2011, and was once again promoted to lead sales representative in 2012 after finishing as the #1 auto policy producer in the state of Michigan.

There are currently two fellow Shamrock alumni that work in the sales department at Provision, Andy Hager ’05 and Bret Driscoll ’07. Andy joined the team after spending the last year at a local insurance agency. Bret joined the Provision team after a few years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Both Shamrocks brought a tremendous amount of knowledge of business and insurance, helping the firm grow to over 3,500 customers in under three years.

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INDICATORS OF EXCELLENCE 2014-2015 We often report in the Aluminator individual achievements of CC students throughout the year. However, one of our editors recently noticed that no one had ever listed in one place all the accomplishments that the students achieve in a year. When he started accumulating them the list became formidable and worth publishing in itself. Here is that list for the 2014-2015 school year. It may not be complete. Please let us know if we left something out. -Ed. Academics:

Community Service:

• National Merit Scholars – 10 Semifinalists + 12 Commended

• Tutoring students at Cristo Rey in Detroit

• Academic/Quiz Bowl – National Champions, State Champions (12th Title in past 14 years and the 4 CC teams finished 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th in the State Finals)

• Tutoring native Spanish-speaking students learning English at Bennett Elementary and Academy of the Americas in Detroit

• 100% of Seniors accepted to colleges/universities

• Mission trip to Jamaica to build a home and community center

• Seniors qualified for over $10 million in university academic scholarships

• Mission trip to Peru to work with and befriend orphaned young boys

Athletics: • Hockey Team won back-to-back State Championships (16th State Title) • Golf Team won State Championship • Lacrosse Team was State Finalist

• Supporting the Basilian Missions in Texas, Mexico, and Columbia

• Trip to Washington D.C. to participate in March for Life • Over $16,000 collected through Student Council spirit days and charity drives • Over 9,000 food items and over $3,000 collected for Loaves & Fishes during Canned Food Drive • Just under $20,000 collected for daily Mission Collections

• Jack Walsh ’15: 2 State Championships and state records in Swimming + Whelan Award Winner • Many District and Regional Championships by CC Teams • 22 Student-Athletes won scholarships to many prestigious universities Extra-Curricular Activities: • (2) CC VEX Robotics Teams won State Championship • Marching Band traveled to Spain for the annual Epiphany Parade (the largest parade in Spain which is televised throughout Europe) • Many Individual State-First Division Ratings from Concert, Jazz, and Symphony Bands • Jack Evans ’15 and Mitch Van Acker ’15 – Finalists at Albion College Charles Crupi Memorial Poetry Contest (top 12 of 1300 entries) • Jackson Graham ’15 – First Prize - Michigan State University’s Richard Benvenuto ’56 Poetry Competition • Division I China Quiz Bowl Champions • Garrett Skinner ’15 – 3rd Place - Midwest (6 states) Chinese Competition • CC students selected by “China Bridge Program” to visit China for 2 weeks • Outstanding Fine Arts (Art/Ceramics/Drama/Music) Weekend at CC

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Grading Our Last Issue

VOL. 65, NO. 1

FALL 2015

by Fred Lauck ’61

Dear Father Paramo, The fall Aluminator (2015) has both a wonderfully polished look and an intriguing wealth of articles to match. I’ve presumed to grade them this way:

Third place winner: The Mad Bowler Unmasked

T EACH US TO BE ME N - THE C AMPAIGN FOR CC S TUDENTS S H I N I N G E X A M P L E S O F A T H E C L A C T I V E A S S O F 1 L U M N I 9 6 5 C E L E B R A T E S T H E I R 5 TH 0

Fall 2015 issue of the Aluminator

Paul Majewski ’78 is as funny as he is daring as he recounts his age-old escapade of surreptitiously rolling a thundering bowling ball down the halls of 6565 West Outer Drive. And, he got away with it (almost) for four decades until he finally came forward and blew the whistle on himself in the fall Aluminator. As a trial lawyer, I know that, although confession is good for the soul, it is not good for the case. But Paul waited for the statute of limitations to run out, so he is home free -- no jugs for him. The only thing the Basilians can do now is retroactively revoke his graduation diploma and give him a “letter’’ for the sport of “Bowling Without Pins.’’

Second place winner: The Class of 1965 Brings Us Up To Date The “profile’’ of thirteen members of the stalwart class of 1965 from 6565 West Outer Drive. Great stories of very good men, all filled with Basilian “forged-in-steel’’ strength and humanity. The Class of 1965 is a great class.

First place winner: Catholic Central A Welcoming Place For All Faiths by Fr. Bill Riegel, C.S.B. It is a missive of “acceptance’’ and “inclusion,’’ a sentiment that mirrors what I understand to be the directive of Jesus to his followers to embrace all men and women of good faith, that is, those who commit and struggle to do the right thing and to love God and one another. Thank you Father Riegel for redoubling the message of Jesus and bringing it home to the Catholic Central family as we are now influenced by your (oh so well written) encouragement to be at “non-judgmental’’ peace with all religions, all faiths, and all of God’s children across the globe. Father, I hope to meet you soon.

Congratulations to you, Father Paramo, and your Aluminator staff. All of you earned an A+++.

- Fred Lauck ’61

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CC Students Learn at Farmington Council Meeting

by Joni Hubred-Golden [originally published December 1, 2015 by The Farmington Voice] Eleven Detroit Catholic Central students got a lesson in local government Monday, by attending a Farmington city council meeting.

Mayor Bill Galvin ’85, whose son, Brian, is a Catholic Central senior, said two students attended a meeting last year – and he’s hoping for 20 next year. The visit was connected to a Government class assignment. Galvin explained that city council members all have “day jobs,” but there are many opportunities to get involved as a local government professional. “Public administration is a future you guys could all consider,” he said.

Officials held a special meeting in the City Hall conference room to interview and appoint members to the Historical Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Candidates fielded a range of questions, from how they would handle conflicts with neighbors to opinions about development of the Maxfield Training Center site and potential loss of four houses on Grand River.

Brendan McCarthy, 17, a Catholic Central senior from Farmington Hills, said he found the entire meeting interesting. “I enjoyed hearing a lot of different points of view as to different issues in the community,” he said. “This was a really good experience for me.”

Council members appointed Todd Craft to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Todd Huffman, Christopher Schroer, and Daniel Westendorf to the Historical Commission. Westendorf’s appointment is pending an opinion from the city attorney regarding conflict of interest, as he is employed by council member Jeff Scott’s architectural firm.

Farmington Mayor Bill Galvin ’85, center, welcomed 11 Detroit Catholic Central students to Monday’s special city council meeting.

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CC Alumni Association Board of Directors Meetings All graduates of CC are members of the Alumni Association. Alumni Board of Directors Meetings are open to all members who wish to attend.

All Alumni are Welcome We Look Forward to Seeing You! Thursday, March 3, 2016 - CC Media Center Thursday, May 5, 2016 - CC Media Center

Catholic Central Alumni Committees Alumni Dinner - Promote, organize and conduct the Annual Alumni Dinner and to designate the annual Fr. Harrison Distinguished Alumni Award.

Chairman: Bob Forte ’69

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Boys’ Bowl Alumni Mass and Breakfast - Promote, organize and conduct the Boys’ Bowl Alumni Mass and Breakfast as a zero cost event for Alumni and their families to show appreciation.

Chairman: Dennis Barnes ’79

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Mass: 6:00 pm • Dinner: 6:30 pm • Meeting: 7:00 pm CC Ambassadors - A Group of Alumni who are committed to Catholic Central High School in support of Institutional Advancement.

Recycle Your CC Memories The Archive Department at Catholic Central needs old memorabilia you might otherwise consider discarding.

We welcome just about any kind of souvenir!

For delivery, please contact: Dan Collins ’84 at (248) 596-3834 dcollins@catholiccentral.net

Register on the Alumni Website today!

1. Go to www.catholiccentral.net 2. Click on “Alumni” at the top 3. “Login” or “Register” It’s easy to do, and it’s free. Stay connected with fellow alumni, receive the Shamrock News

Chairman: John Sprys ’60

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Early Involvement - Develop and implement events, programs, activities and strategies which will engage and retain the interest and participation of graduating seniors and recent alumni.

Chairman: Scott Hauncher ’89

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Nominations Committee - Determine the qualifications for membership in the Alumni Board of Directors; identify and nominate for Board membership alumni who will actively participate in Board activities; recommend members for advisory member status; nominate officers.

Chairman: Dante Cerroni ’96

dante_cerroni@ml.com

Silent Majority/Out of State - Develop and implement events, programs, activities and strategies specifically intended to attract and engage those alumni who have not been meaningfully involved in the affairs of the School and the Alumni Association, including those who reside outside of the Southeastern Michigan area.

Chairman: Jack Rajkovich ’67

jrrajkovich@yahoo.com

E-newsletter, and keep current with activities and events. To update your profile, mark the information that you want unpublished as “Private”,

Softball - Promote and organize an alumni softball tournament or league.

Chairman: John Connor ’84

jconnornorquick@yahoo.com

and change “NetCommunity” to “Yes.”

Catholic Central Alumni Association Mission Statement The mission of the Catholic Central Alumni Association is to provide services, benefits, and activities of interest to the alumni and foster an alumni body which is interested and involved in the affairs and functions of the school, and to provide such assistance to the school as may from time to time be requested of it.

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Spirituality and Vocations - Develop and implement events, programs, and activities to provide for the spiritual enrichment of alumni; identify events, programs, activities and strategies which may be recommended to the administration of the School with the objective of increasing religious vocations.

Chairman: Carmine Palombo ’70

carminepalombo@sbcglobal.net

Executive Committee - Comprised of the Alumni Association president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and immediate past president to manage committees of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

John Foley ’73 - President johnrfoleylaw@jrfpc.net Scott Hauncher ’89 - Vice President shauncher@gmail.com Dennis Barnes ’79 - Secretary d1barnes@comcast.net Tom Nugent ’78 - Treasurer thomas_nugent@miep.uscourts.gov Carmine Palombo ’70 - Past President carminepalombo@sbcglobal.net

Gentlemen,

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is upon us. Didn’t school just come into session a few weeks ago? My mother always told us that as you grow older, years go like months, months like weeks, and weeks like days. I guess she was right.

Please Pray With Us!

For those of you alumni fortunate enough to have a young man currently attending Catholic Central, I hope their experience is everything and more than yours was when you attended Catholic Central. All three of my sons are long graduated (’02, ’03 and ’10); however, I continue to draw immense enjoyment from chatting with several young men who live in my subdivision who currently attend Catholic Central, as well as several of my very good friends whose sons are still at Catholic Central.

…in the Catholic Central Chapel

Several days ago, I encountered a young mother at the Wayne County Friend of the Court.

Her son currently attends Lincoln Park High School. She inquired where my children went to high school. When I mentioned that they graduated from Catholic Central she immediately burst into an excited story about how one of our alumni, Mr. Justin Cessante ’99, was her son’s strength and agility coach. She simply could not say enough about what a gentleman and what a committed and caring individual Justin had been to her son. She made it clear that she hopes that her son will continue to grow and advance and become just like Justin. All of us CC Brothers should and can take great pride in our sons and all the young men, including us older alumni that Catholic Central has helped shape and develop over the years. Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. It never goes out of style. The world could use more of it.

Alumni Association Memorial Mass & Breakfast

As usual it has been exciting time around the CC campus, including events from this past semester: Boys’ Bowl reunions, the Boys’ Bowl Alumni Mass & Breakfast, the Memorial Mass and Breakfast, and the recent Open House for prospective incoming Freshmen. Over 1,000 families and individuals toured Catholic Central during the Open House. John Sprys ’60 and several other of the Alumni Board CC Ambassadors, as well as current students, were there to assist and socialize with our visitors. They were all favorably impressed. In addition, our stadium is now known as The Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 Stadium in deference to Father Elmer.

Upcoming events include: Alumni Basketball League (Starting January 10), Alumni Mass and Lenten Meal on Ash Wednesday (February 10), Florida Reunion (March 19), and our signature event, the Catholic Central Alumni Dinner (April 28).

I would like to close by asking each of you to commit to attend the CC Alumni Dinner on April 28, 2016. We can all play a major role in the lives of other deserving young men who either are currently attending or would like to attend Catholic Central. The Alumni Dinner is a fine evening of collegiality, bringing together a broad spectrum of alumni, young and old, with a fabulous meal and a brief but poignant presentation of the Father Canning Harrison Award to one or two of our esteemed Alumni. It is an evening worth marking on your calendar and attending. If you have never attended before, I ask that you give it at least one opportunity.

I believe that if you do you will be sure to return every year! Please know that the proceeds from the Alumni Dinner are used to directly support our CC Alumni Association activities and, indirectly, assist in tuition scholarships for young men who are financially in need and would like to attend Catholic Central.

My personal experience as an attorney exposes me on a daily basis to countless mothers, fathers, and grandparents who are struggling financially, but would like to see their sons or grandsons attend Catholic Central. Please be generous in your consideration of either attending the Alumni Dinner or making a contribution directly to the school earmarked for tuition assistance.

I wish each of you a blessed Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.

Mass – 7:20 am Every School-Day Morning

Each fall, the Alumni Association sponsors a Memorial Mass & Breakfast in honor of those members of the CC Family who have died.

Specifically, we remember those alumni who have died within the last calendar year, as well as those deceased members of the CC Family whose family is in attendance at the Mass. Fr. John Huber, C.S.B. Ed.D., President of Catholic Central, celebrated the Mass, and Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46, President Emeritus, concelebrated.

Plan to Attend the Upcoming Alumni Association Retreat The 8th Annual Alumni Association Retreat will be held at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit, on the weekend of January 8-10, 2016.

Please join us as we explore our own faith and the theme for the weekend.

This is a wonderful opportunity to: • Renew and refresh, physically and spiritually • Gain peace and reconciliation • Ask God’s help in important decisions

and pressing problems • Enjoy a weekend away in good company

Contact Stan Targosz Jr. ’67 at (248) 910-8226 or stargosz@sbcglobal.net for registration and/or information about admission.

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Campus Crusades 2015 - 2016 The Alumni Office’s Campus Crusade is off to a tremendous start! Already the office has visited four campuses and reconnected with almost 50 young alumni throughout the state of Michigan. Thanks to everyone who has taken time out of their Thursday nights to join us!

GRAND RAPIDS visit on November 5, 2015

The Campus Crusade will take a hiatus during the Christmas season and restart in January. Below is the remaining schedule. Stay tuned to the Alumni Association Facebook and Twitter pages for specific times and locations.

Livonia: Schoolcraft / Madonna – October 15 Ann Arbor: U of M – October 28 Grand Rapids: Grand Valley / Aquinas / Calvin / Hope – November 5 Dearborn: U of M (Dearborn) – November 19 East Lansing: MSU – January 14 South Bend, IN: Notre Dame / Holy Cross – January 16 Kalamazoo: WMU / Kalamazoo – January 28 Mt. Pleasant: CMU – February 11 Hillsdale: Hillsdale College – February 13 Dayton, OH: University of Dayton – February 20 Detroit: WSU / UDM – February 25 Ypsilanti: EMU – April 7 Big Rapids: Ferris State – TBD (Professor Chet Trybus ’63 to host a dinner for CC alumni)

Logos reprinted for illustrative purposes only. All logos retain the copyright of the original owners.

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9th Annual

Athletic Hall of Fame The Athletic Hall of Fame is an annual affair at which we honor our former athletes and coaches for the profound contributions they have made to the tradition of Catholic Central athletics. Inductees are recognized through a special ceremony during the annual Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Memorial Boys’ Bowl Mass and Breakfast, which took place this year on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Afterward, the inductees were also introduced at halftime of the 71st Boys’ Bowl Game against Brother Rice.

The Rodriguez Brothers (Steve ’72, Dave ’75, and Chris ’89), sons of Hall of Fame coach Mike Rodriguez, established themselves as some of the best wrestlers in program history. Steve was a four-year member of the varsity team, helping lead the team to three state championships in 1969, 1970, and 1971. In 1972, Steve won an individual state championship as a senior. Dave was also a four-year varsity member. He helped lead the team to the 1974 state championship, and Dave won an individual state championship in 1975. Chris competed on the varsity for four years earning All-State honors and helping lead the team to the 1988 state championship and a #4 final ranking in the country.

Walt Bartels ’86 was a varsity athlete on both the tennis and hockey teams.

As a member of the tennis team under coach Frank Garlicki, Walt helped lead the Shamrocks to back-to-back state championships in 1985 and 1986. The team finished second in 1984. Walt won the Fr. James Whelan Award as a senior and earned a hockey scholarship to Michigan State University.

Toby Heaton ’88 played football and wrestled at Catholic Central. As an All-State football player, Toby helped lead the Shamrocks to the state finals in 1987. As an All-American wrestler, Toby won back-to-back individual state championships in 1987 and 1988 and helped lead the team to the 1988 team state championship and a #4 final ranking in the country.

tailback for three seasons on the varsity while helping lead the team to three consecutive state championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Derek led the team in rushing all three seasons and earned All-State honors.

John Salter was head coach of the baseball program at Catholic Central for 25 years from 1980-2005. During that time he amassed 615 victories.

The Shamrocks won 16 District Titles, eight Regional Titles, and six Catholic League Championships. Moreover, Coach Salter’s teams won State Championships in 1987 and 1999. The 1999 team, which finished with a #12 final ranking by USA Today, entered the CC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012. Coach Salter was also an assistant coach on the 1979 state championship team led by Frank Corej.

Fr. Martin’s All-Star Baseball Team is made up of former CC baseball players who excelled under the direction of Fr. Martin on CC’s legendary baseball teams of the 1930s and 1940s. These teams won 15 consecutive Catholic League Championships and numerous city titles. Furthermore, many players went on to play college ball while over a dozen went on to sign professional contracts with Major League Baseball.

The 1983 & 1984 Cross Country Teams, led by legendary coach Tony Magni, won the school’s first and second cross country State Titles. Both teams won the Catholic League and Regional championships. The teams were led by all-staters Marty Hegarty ’85 and Steve Shaver ’85.

Derek Brooks ’04 played football, basketball, and baseball at Catholic Central. One of the finest running backs in CC history, Derek started at

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Alumni Basketball League

Fr. James Enright

Memorial Hockey Game

The CC Alumni Association will host its 10th season of the Alumni Basketball League this year.

Last season teams were divided into three levels. Games are played on Sunday evenings at CC. The season begins on Sunday, January 10, 2016, and will last for 11 weeks.

The league is open to CC alumni, faculty, Dads’ Club members, and current students with Dads’ Club or alumni members on their team (i.e. no all student teams).

If you have an interest in forming a team or registering

as an individual, please contact the league

commissioners, Andy Slankster ’94 at aslankster@center4fm.com or Greg Kozlowski ’86

at gregkozlowski1@gmail.com as soon as possible

as the teams and divisions will be finalized before the New Year.

The CC hockey program will host its annual Fr. James Enright Memorial Hockey Games on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at USA Hockey Arena (formerly Compuware Ice Arena).

Any former CC hockey players interested in playing should contact Mike Giordano at mrgcc5@yahoo.com.

Carry the Exclusive Catholic Central Rewards Card and Support Future Shamrock Brothers The Catholic Central VISA Rewards Card is offered by the Catholic Central Advancement Office in partnership with Catholic Vantage Financial to support the tuition assistance program. This card will be introduced in January 2016, enabling supporters and friends of Catholic Central an opportunity to earn 1.25% cash back on credit card purchases to support Catholic Central’s tuition assistance fund and future generations of CC brothers.

Catholic Vantage Financial is Michigan’s leading and most well respected Catholic Federal Credit Union.

It has a long established history of serving the financial needs and best interests of our Catholic community.

APPLY ONLINE TODAY visit mycvf.org/ccrewards

The cash back earned from purchases you make will go directly to the fund, helping more young men to experience the Catholic Central tradition of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

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8th ANNUAL

All Classes Florida Reunion Saturday, March 5, 2016

The Florida Reunion will give everyone a chance to reconnect with old friends and meet CC grads from other years.

It will also be a great opportunity to network with many CC brothers. Put this date on your calendar and come down to sunny Florida for a great time.

WHO: All Classes of CC Alumni WHAT: Mass – Dinner – Camaraderie – CC Fellowship WHERE: Sharky’s on the Pier - Venice, FL (Owned by Mike Pachota ’71) 1600 Harbor Drive South Venice, FL 34285 (At the Venice Fishing Pier) www.SharkysOnThePier.com

RESERVATIONS: Send your reservations/check by March 1st made payable to Detroit Catholic Central High School - Office of Advancement CONTACT: Shaun Sova ‘09 (Associate Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations) (248) 596-3840 - ssova@catholiccentral.net

WHEN: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please send your reservation(s)/check by March 1st made payable to:

WHY: There are approximately 400 CC Alumni in Florida - Reconnect with old friends - Make new friends - Network with CC brothers

Detroit Catholic Central High School Office of Advancement 27225 Wixom Road Novi, MI 48374

COST: $45 per person (Includes appetizer, buffet dinner, beer, wine, and soft drinks) Cash bar for liquor and mixed drinks

For more information, call the Office of Advancement at (248) 596-3838 or go to www.catholiccentral.net.

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$1000 Tuition Assistance Program www.ShamrockAssistance.com

As Catholic Central alumni, the owners and management of Success Mortgage Partners understand the value of a CC education.

Our Tuition Assistance Program, identified as “Shamrock Assistance” was created to assist CC families with tuition responsibilities.

For each successfully closed mortgage loan, Success Mortgage Partners /1st Financial Reverse Mortgage will donate $1000 to Catholic Central. The Tuition Assistance Program is not just for CC families. Friends and extended family are welcome to obtain a mortgage through the “Shamrock Assistance” program as well.

Purchase • Refinance • Conventional • FHA • VA • Reverse Mortgage • HARP program - refinance even if your home loan is “under water”

PROUDLY SERVING N. CAROLINA, S. CAROLINA, TEXAS, GEORGIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, AND MICHIGAN Phone: (734) 927-1888 • Email: info@shamrockassistance.com • www.shamrockassistance.com

2015-16 Calendar of Events December

March

3

Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm

3

Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm

5

High School Placement Test – 7:30 am

5

High School Placement Test – 7:30 am

Parents’ Christmas Dinner Dance – 6:00 pm

Florida Reunion (Sharky’s on the Pier, Venice, FL)

6

Christmas Band Concert – 6:30 pm

Night on the Town Mass & Dinner Dance – 6:00 pm

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Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

9

Mothers’ Club Evening of Reflection – 6:00 pm

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Christmas Vacation Begins (Classes resume January 5, 2016)

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Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

16

Parent-Teacher Conferences – 6:00 pm

January

20

Mothers’ Club Fashion Show,

8-10

Alumni Association Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross

Suburban Collection Showplace – 11:00 am

10

Alumni Basketball League Begins (Runs through March 20, 2016)

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Easter Vacation Begins (Classes resume April 4, 2016)

11

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

13

Senior Parent Graduation Information Night – 7:00 pm

April

18

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – No Classes

6

DRIVE Drawing – 2:19 pm

20

Mothers’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

9

Dads’ Club Euchre Night – 6:00 pm

25

Junior Parents’ College Information Night – 7:00 pm

11

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

30

Parents’ Quiz Night – 6:00 pm

14

Whelan Award/Spring Sports Assembly – 2:06 pm

21

Academic Awards Banquet, Laurel Manor – 6:30 pm

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Spring Signing Day

28

28th Annual Alumni Association Dinner, Laurel Manor – 6:00 pm

February 3

Winter Signing Day

4

Incoming Scholars’ Night – 7:00 pm

6

High School Placement Test – 7:30 am

29-30 Fine Arts Festival

Mothers’ Club Wine & Dine – 6:30 pm

8

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

9

National Honor Society Induction – 7:00 pm

1

Spring Band Concert, Northville H.S. Auditorium – 6:30 pm

10

Ash Wednesday Mass & Lenten Meal – 6:00 pm

2

Mothers’ Club May Crowning – 6:00 pm

12-22 Student Ticket DRIVE

5

Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 5:30 pm

18

Incoming Freshmen Night – 7:00 pm

Senior Prom, Laurel Manor – 7:00 pm

20

Incoming Freshmen Registration – 8:00 am

9

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

28

Mother/Son Mass & Brunch – 10:00 am

11

Mothers’ Club General Meeting/Rosary/Elections – 6:00 pm

21

Senior Baccalaureate Mass – 6:00 pm

22

Senior Commencement, Hill Auditorium – 2:00 pm

May

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Teach Us To Be Men: The Campaign for CC Students Frank Garlicki Faculty Endowment Fund Detailed in the Funding Priorities of the Teach Us To Be Men campaign is the response from the CC Family to the need to continue to provide an outstanding education made possible only through the attraction, retention, and development of the very best teaching talent. With that goal in mind, we made it a priority to establish an Endowed Fund to do just that.

Thanks to the dedication and devotion of Kevin O’Connor ’79, we are pleased to introduce the Frank Garlicki Faculty Fund in honor of the late, great Frank Garlicki. Mr. Garlicki, affectionately known throughout the CC community as “The Gar,” was a legendary teacher, moderator, and coach who was a member of the CC faculty for 23 years (1968 – 1991).

Frank Garlicki is remembered for the way he constantly challenged his students to formulate and articulate their opinions. His classroom was an arena for honest debate and reasoned argument, honing the critical skills of all who studied under him. Mr. Garlicki was an incredible Debate Coach, and his CC Debate Teams were winners of numerous national and state championships.

In addition to these achievements, Mr. Garlicki also coached the CC Tennis Team from 1976 – 1991, winning State Championships in 1985 and 1986.

Kevin has helped us establish this Fund with a generous lead gift, but his gift came with a challenge to all members of the CC community, especially those with the same dedication to CC, devotion to Frank Garlicki, and commitment to quality education, to consider making an investment themselves to ensure the fulfillment of our mission and the teaching of goodness, discipline, and knowledge by only the best of the best.

Frank Garlicki with the ’76 Varsity Tennis Team

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Frank Garlicki and the ’84 Varsity Tennis Team

The Catholic Central Endowment

DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

- Funding CC Scholarships Dear Alumni,

The Endowment is one of the major sources of CC scholarship funding. These scholarships are presented to students in three categories: individual academic achievement, financial need, or as specified by the donor. Within the Endowment, there are a number of fully funded perpetual scholarships (minimum $25,000), which have been established by the Basilian Fathers, by CC graduating classes, in individual or family names, and anonymously. In addition, a number of alumni families have contributed to the Endowment by making Catholic Central a beneficiary within their estate plans. With the ever-increasing cost of offering the finest education and moral leadership to the young men of Catholic Central, we must

Academic Scholarships Academic scholarships are available to all students based solely on the results of the November and December High School Placement Test.

continue to build this Endowment for the future needs of the school and its students.

Fr. James Embser Scholarships –

We alumni were very fortunate to have had a number of wonderful Basilians and lay

$4,000/year for students

people as teachers and mentors during our years at Catholic Central. As we got older,

scoring 98-99% on HSPT

we realized the impact these people made on our lives. The Basilians and lay people

and holding a 3.9 GPA.

at CC today have continued this excellence in educating and mentoring our students.

So, as you consider which charitable organizations you will continue to support, please ask yourself two questions: What school or organization does more for over members of their families, Church, country, and society? What school or organization

Fr. John Sheehy Scholarships –

deserves your support to accomplish this goal?

$3,000/year for students

1,000 young men every year in preparing them to become successful and contributing

scoring 96-97% on HSPT Everyone here at the school requests that, in addition to your Annual Fund

and holding a 3.8 GPA.

contribution, which is necessary to cover current operating costs beyond tuition, you consider donating to the Endowment Fund. This can be accomplished in one or all of these ways: a one-time donation, a pledge to the “Teach Us to Be Men” campaign, and/or joining the 90 alumni and friends of CC in the St. Basil Legacy Society by including Catholic Central in your estate plan.

For further questions or discussion on the Endowment, and in what manner you can contribute to its needed growth, please contact me. I’ll be pleased to hear from you.

Fr. Bernard Regan Scholarships – $2,000/year for students scoring 94-95% on HSPT and holding a 3.7 GPA.

Merry Christmas,

Fr. John Menner Scholarships –

Rudy Seichter ’59

$1,000/year for students

Director of Planned Giving

scoring 92-93% on HSPT

rseichter@catholiccentral.net • (248) 596-3845

and holding a 3.6 GPA.

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Teach Us To Be Men: The Campaign for CC Students DEDICATION AND NAMING OF

THE

CC

STADIUM

On Friday, August 28, 2015, in a pre-game ceremony prior to kick-off the 2015 Varsity Football season opening game vs. Muskegon High School, the CC community recognized our beloved President Emeritus – Fr. Richard Elmer, CSB ’46 as we named our Stadium in his honor.

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FR. RICHARD ELMER, C.S.B. ‘46 In 1990, the Mission of CC found a face and a voice like never before when Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ‘46 returned to his Alma Mater to become Director of Alumni Relations & Development. Prior to his return, Fr. Elmer served CC as Student Council President (1945-1946), Teacher and Counselor (1953-1954, 1960-1967), Vice Principal and Principal (1967-1973), and Athletic Director (1973-1975).

In 2000, Fr. Elmer became CC’s first President, and his vision for the future of CC changed the course of our history forever as Fr. Elmer led the Live & Die for CC High campaign, acquired the land, solicited the funding, and willed the magnificent new Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi to become a reality.

Fr. Elmer, now 88 years young, continues to amaze us with his dedication and hard work. He still comes to work every day! No other Basilian has served more roles at CC than he, and he is truly the visionary and the motivator that has made CC what it is today.

Thanks to the devotion of a select group of alumni, led by the great Class of 1955 and class leaders: Bill Barr, Ray Billinghurst, Terry Brady, and John Ivers, new signage was installed on our Stadium Press box and a Dedication Plaque was installed adjacent to the main Stadium entrance.

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Teach Us To Be Men: The Campaign for CC Students CC HONORS TOM MACH & TONY MAGNI

TOM

MA C H

FIELD

On Boys’ Bowl Sunday, September 27th, the CC community recognized Tom Mach’s impact and his lifetime of commitment and achievements of our legendary football coach as we dedicated Tom Mach Field. In May 2015 the decision was made by school administration to replace the 10 year-old turf in our Stadium.

In 10 years, our original turf had served us well, but needed to be replaced. A new state-of-the-art turf was installed. Our new field, made with Cross-Flex Technology, is the finest playing surface available, maximizing player performance and delivering increased player safety.

We are the only stadium in the state of Michigan (high school, collegiate, or professional) with such a surface.

COACH TOM MACH In 1976, a young enthusiastic coach by the name of Tom Mach was given the opportunity to take charge of the storied Detroit Catholic Central High School football program. With a youthful energy and passion, this young coach was determined to create the finest high school football program in the State of Michigan. Forty years later, Tom Mach has built that program. He has built a program that is the envy of all other schools. His teams have been to the State Championship 16 times, and won the State Championship 10 times. His teams have won the Detroit Catholic League Championship 16 times and he has coached more than 72 All-State players, over 124 All-Catholic Players, and 4 All-Americans.

His teams were the first in the State to win back-to-back Class A / Division 1 Championships, a feat he has accomplished twice, and the first and only team to win 3 consecutive Division 1 State Champions. He is the coach who won 200 games faster than any coach in State history, and his varsity teams have won a total of 361 games. In the Tom Mach era, CC Football, at all levels, has won 871 games.

The true measure of the man, and the impact of his program, is measured by the loyalty and devotion of his former players to him and to their school. Tom Mach has built men of character and of class. His impact is measured by the men his players have become…husbands, fathers, coaches, teachers, lawyers, doctors, and business men.

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COACH TONY MAGNI Tony Magni has been a social studies, health, and physical education teacher at CC since the 1973-1974 school year. Mr. Magni has also served Catholic Central as head coach of both the Cross Country and Track & Field teams for most of the past 43 years. He has taught and coached at CC’s campuses on Outer Dive, Breakfast Drive, and Wixom Road.

Coach Magni has led the Shamrocks to 25 Catholic League titles, 17 Regional titles, and 6 State Championships in cross country. Additionally, he has won 12 Catholic League track titles and four Regional track championships. His athletes have earned multiple all-state finishes and won two individual cross country state titles and six track & field state titles.

Tony has been honored for his steadfast dedication to educational athletics as a member of the Detroit Catholic League Hall of Fame and the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame. His 1983 and 1984 state champion Cross Country Teams were inducted into the CC Athletic Hall of Fame this past fall. Furthermore, Coach Magni has received numerous “Coach of the Year” awards, including National Coach of the Year.

In 2005, when Catholic Central moved to Novi, the brand new track was named the Tony Magni Track thanks in part to the generosity of the Tom Reid Family. However, this honor never received proper acknowledgement and dedication. This spring, Catholic Central plans officially to recognize Coach Magni and properly dedicate the track in his honor.

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TEACH

US

TO

BE

MEN

The Campaign for CC Students

FR. RICHARD ELMER, C.S.B. ‘46

SCHOLARSHIP

FUND

We have communicated the fact that one of the primary Funding Priorities of the Teach Us To Be Men campaign is Endowment for student financial aid. The issue of accessibility and affordability of a CC education is paramount to our future.

There is no greater champion for this cause than Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46, so in communion with the stadium dedication and “Teach Us To Be Men,” Catholic Central High School is pleased to announce the creation of the Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 Scholarship Fund.

The goal of this Fund is to increase the Catholic Central Endowment Trust by at least $2 million in honor of Fr. Elmer. The entire CC community is invited to consider an investment in this very special Scholarship Fund.

Fr. Elmer was humbled to have his name on our Stadium, but it is the school’s Endowment Trust and this Scholarship Fund that means the most to him. It is this Fund that will assure that he will continue to impact the lives of young men, future Shamrocks, for generations to come.

From the Fr. Richard Elmer Plaque: Detroit Catholic Central High School was founded in 1928 when 260 young men attended the first day of classes at a humble all-boys Catholic high school led by the Fathers of Congregation of St. Basil.

The Mission of CC and the Basilan Fathers was simple - to teach young men the virtues of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

Little did those priests and students know of the unparalleled educational tradition that was about to begin…

Left: Fr. Elmer stands next to the plaque installed near the gated entrance to the Fr. Elmer, C.S.B. ‘46 Stadium.

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Congratulations Shamrocks on a winning season Baker Tilly congratulates Catholic Central on its continued success. These young men have made a positive impact on the community and we applaud their efforts.

Baker Tilly Catholic Central Alumni: Sean Sant Jeff Grad Accounting & Tax Services for the Shamrock Community Sean C. Sant, CPA, MST Partner 248 368 8753 sean.sant@bakertilly.com Š 2015 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. Baker Tilly refers to Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, an independently owned and managed member of Baker Tilly International.

T he

B ells

Sharing News of Alumni Weddings & Births

WEDDING BELLS 1994 – LIAM O’DONOHUE and Kathryn Kinville were married on May 22, 2015, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Northville. In all, 38 guests were CC alumni, including all ten groomsmen.

CC alumni in attendance: Eugene Foley ’48, Daniel O’Donohue ’49, Shane O’Donohue ’83, Brendan O’Donohue ’84, Brian Gatt ’85, Terry Bradley ’87, Corey O’Donohue ’88, Garrett O’Donohue ’89, Colum O’Donohue ’91, Declan O’Donohue ’92, Michael Dorrington ’93, Jamie Fitzgerald ’93, Kevin Jakubowski ’93, Damon Harris ’93, Liam O’Donohue ’94 (Groom), Chris Gonzalez ’94, Jeff Lachapelle ’94, Joe Walsh ’94, Kevin Griffin ’96, Nick Zubak ’03, Kian O’Donohue ’03, Brad Bartram ’05, John Kinville ’06, Chris Davis ’06, Shane O’Connor ’06, Rob Forte ’06, Shane Morris ’08, Joe Kinville ’08, Scott Kovanda ’08, Paul Kanaan ’08, Chris Fischer ’08, Trevor O’Connor ’09, Danny O’Donohue ’10, Mike Kinville ’10, Adam Herrmann ’13, Ryan O’Connor ’14, Duggan Dolowy ’15, and Tommy Herrmann ’15

1997 – BRADLEY WINSLOW married Meghan McFarlane on July 16, 2015, at the McFarlane home in Superior Township, Michigan. Alumni in attendance included Chris Winslow ’94, Eric Gilbo ’96, James McFarlane ’97, Darren Zebari ’97, Nick Selasky ’97, Kevin Reinke ’97, Ryan Hayes ’97, and Nick Mastrioanni ’97.

2000 – NICK GOEBEL married Kayti Dicks on June 27, 2015, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit.

The reception was also held in Detroit at the Atheneum Suite Hotel. They currently reside in Birmingham, Michigan.

Standing, left to right: Mike Dorrington ’93, Jeff Moore ’00, Ryan Romanczuk ’00, Bob O’Brien ’86, John Rehm ’86, Pete Barnes ’86, Tim Reardon ’92, and Dan Wrobleski ’94 Seated, left to right: Chris Dueweke ’97, Ryan Wrobleski ’02, John Kava ’00, Nick Goebel ’00, Kayti Goebel, Matt Goebel ’92, Carter Goebel ’19, and Chris Goebel ’21

2001 – ROBERT GAVIN married Maria Manore on June 12, 2015, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens.

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Front row, left to right: John Gavin ’07, Michael Gavin ’10, Maria and Robert Gavin ’01, John Gavin ’74, and Tom Gavin ’72

2001 – CHRIS GRZYWACZ married Sailaja Paidipaty in May 2014.

2002 – ANTHONY GUERRESO married Mallory O’Connor on July 18, 2015, at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Anthony and Mallory currently reside in Chicago.

Left to right: Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57, Keith Szymanski ’02, Chris Gryzwacz ’02 and his wife, Sailaja, Scott Bowling ’02, Luke Rajlich ’02, and Adam Ralko ’02 In attendance, but not pictured: Greg Normandin ’78

2002 – ANTHONY ANSARA married Lillianna Sarmient on June 5, 2015, at the Basilica of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Livonia, Michigan.

Standing, left to right: Kevin Marson ’12, Brian Hannah ’99, John Petrosky ’02, Ed Dumsa ’02, Anthony Guerreso ’02, Jeff Niemiec ’02, Eric Olson ’02, Paul Hagan ’02, and Dennis Niemiec ’68 Kneeling, left to right: Eric Marson ’15, Mallory Guerreso, and Joe Lafferty ’02

2002 – TIM EPPLEY married Katie Hall on May 9, 2015, at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas.

Back row, left to right: Chris Cracchiolo ’02, Nick Barrett ’05, Britton Steele ’05, Andy Hager ’05, Victor Ansara ’05, Joe Boumaroum ’02, Michael Ansara ’02, Mac Boumaroum ’04, Zach Christenson ’05, Eric Mancini ’02, Andrew Ansara ’12, and Brad Jarzembowski ’02 Front row, left to right: Mike Oakleaf ’05, Jeff Globish ’02, Anthony Ansara ’02 and his wife, Lillianna, Nicolas Ansara ’08, and Steve Goward ’01

2002 – STEVE DOINIDIS and Sara Johnson were married on July 17, 2015, at Weller’s Carriage House in Saline, Michigan. The bridal party included Brad Filips ’02, Ryan Akers ’02, Michael Branchick ’02, Brian Apostolovski ’97, and Alex Villarruel ’02. Steve and Sara currently reside in Santa Cruz, California.

Sara and Steve Doinidis ’02

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2006 – JOHN CARRIER and Lauren Anderson were married on September 12, 2015, at the Catholic Central Chapel.

The ceremony was celebrated by former CC President, Fr. Jefferson Thompson, C.S.B. John and Lauren currently reside in Livonia, Michigan.

2007 – CHRIS ROY and his wife, Katie, were married on July 25, 2015.

Back row, left to right: John Widmer ’81, Tim Kelley ’75, Garrett Senczyszyn ’06, Matt Kelley ’06, John Ballarin ’06, and Mark Carrier ’06

Left to right: Joe Malinowski ’07, Kevin Campbell ’07, Katie and Chris Roy ’07, Dom Scala ’07, Conor Milroy ’07, and Andrew Duff ’07

Middle row, left to right: Mike Meister ’83, Eric Pavlov ’12, J.P. O’Malley ’06, John Carrier ’06, Lauren Carrier, Joe Liebau ’06, Ed Duggan ’06, John Scanlon ’06, and Bob Murray ’79

2008 – ANDREW JARY married Lauren Kuty in July 2015.

Kneeling, left to right: Mike Carrier ’06, Fr. Jefferson Thompson, C.S.B., Chris Roskelly ’06, Jose Villarreal ’06, Nick Aiello ’06, Matt DeMars ’06, and Sam Villarreal ’10

2006 – STEVEN MUNCY and Elizabeth Crawford were married on August 2, 2014, at St. John Chapel in Plymouth, Michigan.

CC alumni in attendance included John Flanagan ’49, Jack Detlefs ’57, Michael Radwan ’74, Perry Moro ’74, Eric Chenoweth ’95, David Hockenberry ’97, Craig Chenoweth ’00, Christopher Muncy ’01, Scott Hockenberry ’01, Andrew Reinel ’05, Brian Hehir ’06, Matt Muscat ’07, and Joseph Muscat ’11. Steven and Elizabeth currently reside Elizabeth and Steven Muncy ’06 in Livonia, Michigan.

Left to right: Andrew Jary ’08 and his grandfather, Daniel Broderick ’52

2009 – NICKOLAS GATT and Alexandra Ilitch were married on September 19, 2015.

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BABY BELLS 1993 – AARON BABICZ and his wife, Lauren, welcomed a son, Brooks Daniel, on October 16, 2015. Brooks was born 6 lbs., 1 oz., and measured 19.5 inches. Appropriately, his nurse’s name was Beatrice. Aaron is currently CC’s Athletic Director.

1999 – JASON JACKETT and his wife welcomed a daughter, Sophia Antoinette, on October 1, 2015. Sophia weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz., and measured 19 inches.

Jason is currently a Theology teacher at CC.

Brooks Daniel Babicz

Sophia Antoinette Jackett

2001 – ANDREW FANCO and his wife, Theresa (sister of John ’05 and Jim Morasso ’08), welcomed a son, Joseph Andrew, on October 10, 2015.

Joseph Andrew Fanco

2001 – MATT GABLE and his wife, Monica, welcomed a son, Levi Matthew, on August 4, 2015. Matt and his family reside in San Diego.

The Gable Family

2002 – KEVIN HALLETT and his wife, Kate, welcomed twins on February 23, 2015, Stella Rose and Hunter Michael. Kevin is an International Tax Manager for PWC. 2003 – DEREK BROOKS and his wife welcomed a son, Kevin Thomas, on March 18, 2015.

Stella Rose and Hunter Michael Hallett

Kevin Thomas Brooks

DARIA FILES recently welcomed her second child, Amelia Joan, on July 7, 2015.

Amelia weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and measured 19.5 inches. Daria is currently an English teacher at CC. ALLISON HODGINS welcomed a son, Callaghan Luke, on August 22, 2015.

Callaghan was 8 lbs., 13 oz. and measured 21 inches. Allison is currently a Math teacher at CC.

Callaghan Luke Hodgins

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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 CHARLES HATHAWAY ’37 – September 11, 2015. He is survived by 11 children, including Daniel ’70, 25 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, one sister, and one brother, Fr. Arthur “Tunney” Hathaway, C.S.B. ’44. He was predeceased by his wife, Katherine; two children, Mary Ann and Michael; and three brothers, James ’36, William ’42, and Robert ’43.

FRANCIS G. BRADY ’38 – September 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara.

ARTHUR COUTURE ’38 – July 10, 2015. He is survived by his sons, A. Gordon ’67 and Toby, and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruthmary. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Rene Goupil Church, Sterling Heights, Mich.

Honorary member of the class of ‘38.

EUGENE G. CARANO ’42 – September 1, 2015. He is survived by his nieces, Barb Finch and Ann Landwehr, and his grand-nephew, Simon Blenski. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, South Lyon, Mich.

JOHN H. BOHRER ’45 – August 6, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Annette, his brother, Douglas ’40, a sister Evelyn, and many nieces and nephews, including John ’66. He was predeceased by his wife, Rita, and two children. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Royal Oak, Mich.

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RICHARD P. O’CONNOR ’45 – September 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Doris; four children, Richard Jr., Thomas, Mark, and Mary Kathleen; and 11 grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Romeo, Mich.

JOHN T. KRAJEWSKI ’48 – October 28, 2015. He is survived by his stepchildren, Richard and Terry Wadowski, and his sister, Jennie. He was predeceased by his stepson, Robert, and a brother, Mitchell.

The Funeral Mass was held at St. Faustina Catholic Church, Warren, Mich.

O. GEORGE FEDRIGO ’46 – October 7, 2015. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia, Mich.

RONALD J. ROZMAN ’50 – September 5, 2015. He is survived by five children and nine grandchildren, including Mitchell ’11. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy, and his daughter, Sue. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Colette Catholic Church, Livonia, Mich.

FREEMAN DAVIS ’47 – February 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, son, Terry, and two grandchildren, Mickey and Sam. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Ft. Myers, Fla.

GERARD A. HENRY ’47 – May 27, 2013. He is survived by wife, Mary Jane, sons Mark and William, four grandchildren, and a nephew, Tim ’72. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church, Los Angeles, Cal.

FRANCIS S. PORRETTA II ’47 – April 23, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Martha, five children, seven grandchildren, his brother, Charles ’45, and many nieces and nephews, including Frank ’70. He was predeceased by his wife, Robbie, and his brother, George ’46. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John’s Church, Darien, Conn.

JAMES R. MILLER ’51 – October 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen, his brother, Thomas ’56, a sister, and many nieces and nephews, including Lawrence Kenney ’56 and Thomas Kenney ’85. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, William ’49. A memorial service was held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Oriental, NC.

CHARLES T. BURKE ’52 – May 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Kevin ’87, Kerry (John) Horn, and Rian ’91; and four grandchildren, including Brendan ’16. Services were entrusted to Fred Wood Funeral Home in Redford, Mich. This entry was published previously with an incorrect photo.

ROBERT R. JENSEN ’53 – October 10, 2015. He is survived by his five children, James, David, Jeffrey, Steven, and Jill; 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis.

The Funeral Mass was held at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, Plymouth, Mich.

WILLIAM J. O’CONNOR ’53 – June 1, 2015.

JOHN R. PLECAS ’53 – August 26, 2015.

RONALD C. BLAZEWSKI ’60 – September 1, 2015.

He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Martin.

DAVID G. BRONDER ’56 – June 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three children, Diane, Suzanne, and David Jr; two grandsons; and one brother, Thomas.

JAMES M. CLANCY ’60 – March 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Kay, two children, five grandchildren, and eight siblings, including Joseph ’71. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Catholic Central Chapel, Novi, Mich.

WILLIAM P. BORELLA ’57 – September 30, 2015. He is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, and his brother, Paul. He was predeceased by his wife, Diane, and his sister, Pamela.

JAMES S. MORROCCO ’62 – July 2, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judy, two children, four grandchildren, and one brother.

The Funeral Service was held at Casterline Funeral Home, Northville, Mich.

JOHN P. “JACK” WALLACE JR. ’59 – April 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; two sons, David and Daniel; a daughter, Jacqueline; and three grandchildren. Services were entrusted to Brewer & Sons Funeral Home in Clermont, Fla. This entry was published previously with an incorrect photo.

JOHN F. CONLEY ’64 – September 21, 2015.

LAWRENCE W. MAGUIRE ’65 – August 8, 2015. He is survived by two sisters, Anne and Mary.

He was predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and William Maguire Jr. ’33.

Funeral Services were held at McCabe Funeral Home, Farmington Hills, Mich.

MARK E. ZALESKI ’66 – September 4, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his son, Derek, one grandchild, eight siblings, and many nieces and nephews, including Geoffrey Zaleski ’11.

The Funeral Service was held at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Garden City, Mich.

WARREN R. DOLAN JR. ’73 – June 14, 2015. He is survived by his brother, David ’70, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ernestine and Warren Sr. ’44.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Parish, Westphalia, Mich.

DR. MICHAEL J. MOIR ’64 – September 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and his son, Keith.

REV. JOHN R. LEE, C.S.B., Ph.D. ’45 – August 2, 2015. He was predeceased by his brother, William ’49.

Fr. Lee received a B.A. from the University of Toronto in 1951. Studies at the University of Detroit brought him a Secondary School Certificate for the State of Michigan in 1952. He also earned his STB from the University of St. Michael’s College, an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Michigan, and his Ph.D. from the Pontifical Biblical Institute of Archeology of Jerusalem.

In 1945, Jack entered the Basilian Novitiate in Rochester, N.Y. He made his first profession on August 15, 1946, and professed his Final Vows on August 15, 1956, on Strawberry Island. He was ordained to the Priesthood on June 29, 1956, at St. Basil’s Church, Toronto, by Cardinal McGuigan. Fr. Lee’s first Mass was celebrated on July 1, 1956, at St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Detroit.

Throughout his years of service, Fr. Lee taught Ancient and Medieval History, Religion, Latin, English, and Social Studies at Catholic Central High School in Detroit, the Aquinas Institute in Rochester, N.Y. at which he also coached football and hockey, and at Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana. In 1967, he was appointed to the University of Windsor where he spent four years teaching Sociology and Anthropology. Fr. Lee then pursued Graduate Studies in Archeology and Hebrew at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Jerusalem, Israel. Arriving at St. John Fisher College in Rochester in 1976, he taught History, Archaeology, Anthropology, and Human Affairs. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Christ the King Church in St. Kateri Parish, Rochester, N.Y.

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ROBERT RICHTER ’76 – July 26, 2015. He is survived by his fiancée, Alana Nigro, parents, Donald and Betty Richter, five sisters, and nephews Patrick English ’04 and Brendan English ’05.

He was laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Mich.

RICHARD J. GRANZOTTO ’80 – September 9, 2015. He is survived by his brothers Timothy ’81 and Michael ’84.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Transfiguration, Southfield, Mich.

JOHN M. KING ’86 – February 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, daughters Bella and Olivia, sons Brandon and Jordyn, uncles Michael Drain ’69 and Robert Drain ’75, and a cousin, Mark Hill ’80. The Funeral Service was held at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Garden City, Mich.

J. SCOTT HERBERT ’89 – October 9, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth; brother, Frank ’83; sister, Mary; and many extended family members. He was predeceased by his wife, Sarah, and father, Charles. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Fabian Catholic Church, Farmington Hills, Mich.

PAUL JERMANUS JR. ’94 – August 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Kim; daughters, Olivia and Kara; parents, Sondra Nauseda and Paul Jermanus; two sisters, Christie and Kim; and seven nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Church, Livonia, Mich.

THOMAS S. MULLEN ’03 – November 9, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Mercedes and Thomas, his siblings, Stephanie and Dakoda, his nephew, Jack, and both grandmothers, Mary Mullen and Mary Hanna. He was predeceased by his grandfathers. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Plymouth, Mich.

NICHOLAS P. KISH ’08 – July 12, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Marcia, and his brother, Anthony. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, Plymouth, Mich.

EXTENDED FAMILY EILEEN ANTONIOTTI – June 22, 2015.

Mother of Dennis ’68 and Chris ’69.

MARGARET “MARGE” BANONIS – August 3, 2015. Wife of the late Victor Banonis ’46. Sister-in-law of the late Alphonse ’34 and Vince Banonis ’38.

Aunt of the late Vince ’68, Jim ’73, and Stephen Banonis ’77.

CLEMENS E. BYKOWSKI – October 22, 2015. Grandfather of Geoffrey Zaleski ’11.

GERALDINE COLLINS – August 18, 2015. Mother of Thomas ’70.

KATHLEEN A. COLLINS – July 18, 2015.

Daughter of Daniel ’57. Sister of Daniel ’84.

Aunt of Patrick ’12 and Daniel ’14.

Sister-in-Law of Patrick Brick ’83.

REV. ROBERT J. DUGGAN, C.S.B. ’53 – October 4, 2015. Fr. Duggan was born February 2, 1935, to Raymond and Susan Duggan. He made his first profession of vows with the Congregation of St. Basil on August 15, 1964, and was ordained December 13 the same year.

Among his many assignments, Fr. Duggan taught at Detroit Catholic Central High School (1965-74) and served as a weekend assistant at St. Blase Parish during those years. He was pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Amherstburg, Ontario (1982-89), and Ste. Anne de Detroit Parish (1989-2003).

Fr. Duggan sat on the board of several neighborhood associations, including the Bagley Housing Association, and was involved in GRACE (Gang Retirement and Education/Employment) while he was at St. Anne de Detroit. Fr. Bob was founder of the Detroit Area Film Teachers (DAFT) in 1969.

During his time at St. Blase, he was coordinator of the Charismatic Prayer Groups for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He also had a weekly radio program, “Our God Reigns,” as director of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center. Fr. Duggan is survived by many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church, Detroit, Mich.

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REV. Kenneth Decker, C.S.B. ’56 – Father Kenneth John Decker, C.S.B., died in Toronto after quietly and courageously battling cancer of the pancreas and liver for over a year. He was 77 years old. He had been a Basilian for 58 years and served in priestly ministry for 48 years.

Ken was born in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Edmund Charles Decker and Agnes Anne Samida Decker.

He attended Epiphany Catholic School in Detroit and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1956.

He entered the Basilian Novitiate in Rochester, NY, and was professed in 1957. Following profession, Ken entered the University of Toronto where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1961. Ken taught as a scholastic at Catholic Central, during which time he obtained a Michigan State Teacher’s Certificate from the University of Detroit. After completing his Theological studies at St. Basil’s Seminary, Ken then attended the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, where he earned his M.S. degree in Physics and Chemistry. In 1980, Ken received a Master of Religious Education from the University of St. Thomas in Houston.

In 1967, Ken was ordained to the priesthood in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Detroit, by Bishop Joseph Breitenbeck. Ken was an excellent teacher at Catholic Central, and other Basilian schools. He spent a sabbatical year in Nigeria, Africa, working with Our Lady’s Missionaries. Besides being a teacher, Ken was rector of St. Basil’s College for several years and later served as a dedicated pastor in Missouri City, TX, and Amherstburg, ON. He was Vicar General (1997-2002) and Superior General (20022010) of the Basilian Congregation.

JEANINE B. EVERINGHAM – October 21, 2015. Grandmother of Dustin ’07, Brandon ’10, and Aaron Hess ’12.

MEL FARR – August 3, 2015.

Grandfather of Mel ’08.

BERNARD W. FORYSTEK JR. – July 23, 2015. Father of Jason Hilliker ’01.

NAIMA HESANO – August 1, 2015.

Mother of Vinool ’67 and John ’70.

Grandmother of Anthony ’94 and Brian ’01.

JOHN E. LOBBIA – July 24, 2015.

Father of John ’86 and Michael ’89.

Grandfather of Christopher ’17 and John ’18.

PAUL G. MAGUIRE – October 17, 2015. Uncle of John ’06, Joe ’08, and Mike Kinville ’10.

MARY MARCHELLETTA – August 8, 2015. Grandmother of Sean Muldoon ’07 and Ronald Pluszczynski ’08 and Michael Pluszczynski ’11.

WALTER PARRAN – July 3, 2015.

Father of Alexander ’66, Michael ’71, and William ’77. Grandfather of Matthew ’05.

GERALDINE WARNER – September 6, 2015. Mother-in-law of former CC teacher Brian Kolka and grandmother of Jason Kolka ’90.

ARTHUR “LARRY” RUSSELL – October 1, 2015. Father of James ’14.

Dear Alumni, Family, and Friends, ROSEMARY SCHENDEN – August 17, 2015. Mother of Larry ’79 and Rev. Gregory ’86.

ANNE M. SEERY – October 3, 2015.

Mother of CC counselor Kimberley Bennett.

EDWARD R. SIWIK – July 14, 2015.

Father of Mark ’78, Damien ’85, Dominic ’88, and the late Edward ’80.

THERESE R. VINCENT – August 26, 2015. Mother of Walt ’72, Tom ’73, Pat ’74, Bill ’78, James ’81, Danny ’84, and the late John ’80.

SANDRA WALL – August 12, 2015.

Wife of Terry Wall ’55.

BEVERLY J. WALTERS – June 28, 2015.

Mother of Kevin Walters. Grandmother of Matthew ’05, Andrew ’08, Nicholas ’11, Aaron ’12, and ZacharyWalters ’13.

Our Aluminator staff aims to be as accurate and complete as possible with all published information.

However, we are only as accurate and complete as the information that is sent to us.

With thousands of alumni spanning multiple generations, it is an impossible task to keep track of alumni milestones unless they let us know about them.

Especially with In Memoriam we would like to encourage all alumni, family, and friends of CC please to remember to notify us when there is a death in the family of an alumnus by sending the death notice information to aluminator@catholiccentral.net.

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National Merit Semifinalists Four Detroit Catholic Central High School students were named Semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Competition. About 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants.

The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The Semifinalists will have the chance to compete for 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth about $32 million.

About 90% of the Semifinalists will earn Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

Including the four Semifinalists this year, 58 CC students have been named National Merit Semifinalists since 2010.

The four Catholic Central students named Semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Competition are: Steven Lanasky ’16 Ean Maloney ’16 Paul McCubbrey ’16 Sebastian Miner ’16

Left to right: Paul McCubbrey ’16, Ean Maloney ’16, Steven Lanasky ’16, and Sebastian Miner ’16

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National Merit Commended Students Detroit Catholic Central High School is proud to announce that four seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Competition after taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®).

Albert Asta ’16 Joshua Cantie ’16 Patrick McNallen ’16 Justin Reinhold ’16

Left to right: Justin Reinhold ’16, Joshua Cantie ’16, Patrick McNallen ’16, and Albert Asta ’16

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Mountain Biking Club

New to CC

College Board Recognizes 97 Catholic Central Advanced Placement Scholars

The fall of 2015 marked the first

National AP Scholars

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4.0 average on all AP Exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams.

Andrew Gobis ’15 Sean Kelly ’15 Conor Nailos ’15 Logan Seghi ’15 Jack Watts ’15 Benjamin Worth ’15

Mountain Biking Club at Catholic Central. After a push from many interested students in the spring of 2015, the club began a trial year.

AP Scholars with Distinction

Coach Matt Maximoff led the students through practice rides and competitive races under the umbrella of the Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association.

The team qualified for the state championship race and earned a 3rd Place finish.

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3.5 average on all AP Exams taken and 3 or higher on 5 or more exams.

Robert Brewer ’15 Ryan Burke ’15 Brian Clark ’15 Brian Coe ’15 John Evans ’15 Luke Fox ’15 Benjamin George ’15 Shaun Goulet ’15 Edward Harake ’15 Andre Hijaouy ’15 Dillon Jones ’15 Robert Lyman ’15 Louis Magagna ’15 Alec McCarthy ’15 Keith Melong ’15 Chad Quick ’15 Daniel Reilman ’15 Conner Reynolds ’16 Michael Ryan ’15 Robert Salowitz ’15 Eric Solarz ’15 Denis Tchaouchev ’15 Christopher Vargovick ’15

AP Scholars with Honor 3.25 average on all AP Exams taken and 3 or higher on 4 or more exams.

Albert Asta ’16 Joshua Cantie ’16 Nathan Gaissert ’16 Alexander LaForest ’16 Steven Lanasky ’16 Ean Maloney ’16 Alexander McLaren ’16 Sebastian Miner ’16 Richard Moran ’16 Justin Reinhold ’16 Connor Schummrick ’15 Quinton Schwagle ’16 Thomas Sprys-Tellner ’15 John Stevelinck ’15 Andrew Sugg ’15 Alexander Szpytman ’16 John Walsh ’15 Nicholas Zaremski ’15

AP Scholars 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams.

Jake Aprilliano ’15 Brendan Beaver ’15 Andrew Belanger ’15 Ethan Bezzina ’16 Anthony Bianchi ’16 Joshua Blossfeld ’16 Mitchell Bolig ’15 August Butzke ’15 Andrew Campbell ’16 Christopher Clark ’15 Brian Cox ’16 John Dorigo Jones ’16 Ryan Doyle ’15 Spencer Doyle ’15 Andrew D’Souza ’16 Kevin Du ’15

Austin Foos ’15 William Frush ’15 Michael Fuhst ’15 Graham Gausden ’15 Jackson Graham ’15 Matthew Hawkes ’15 Thomas Herrmann ’15 Nazir Jairazbhoy ’15 Shane Joyce ’16 Noah Kleedtke ’15 Colter Knight ’15 Scott Kramer ’15 Atticus Loridas ’15 Paul McCubbrey ’16 Patrick McNallen ’16 Matthew Mills ’16 Dominick Montone ’15 Joseph Nannoshi ’15 Nicola Nunu ’16 Glenn Piot ’15 Josef Pishek ’15 Donald Popke ’16 Daniel Rahill ’16 Colin Redner ’15 Aaron Rehfeldt ’16 Zachary Sanders ’15 Brennan Schilling ’15 Dominic Signorelli ’15 Luke Stevenson ’15 Thomas Swad ’15 Dominic Terhaar ’15 Steven Turner ’15 Christopher Vela ’15 Francis Wells ’16

Catholic League Honors Faculty and Staff for Years of Service The Archdiocese of Detroit and the Catholic High School League annually recognizes faculty and staff throughout the diocese for years of service to Catholic education. Several faculty and staff members from Catholic Central were among those honored at the Prep Bowl at Ford Field on October 24, 2015.

Fr. John Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D.

5 years

Mr. Jason Jackett ’99

5 years

Fr. James O’Neill, C.S.B.

10 years

Ms. Ana Restrepo

15 years

Mr. Alan Barker

30 years

Mrs. Michelle Valant

30 years

Mr. Carl Weiss

45 years

Left to right: Carl Weiss, Fr. Jim O’Neill, C.S.B., Nancy Johnson, Fr. John Huber, C.S.B., Ana Restrepo, Alan Barker, Michelle Valant, and Jason Jackett ’99

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The 24th Annual

Family Fest

On a cool fall day, Sunday, October 18, the 24th Annual Family Fest was hosted by the Dads’ Club and the Mothers’ Club at Catholic Central.

Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 celebrated Mass for everyone before the taste fest. After Mass, we were treated to a spectacular assortment of food from local restaurants. The event is always a huge success in bringing together the families of CC. Special thanks and congratulations to Eric Loehr and the Mothers’ and Dads’ Clubs for making this year’s Family Fest so successful!

We thank the following restaurants who generously donated their time and their food. We strongly encourage your patronage of their establishments.

5ive Restaurant (Inn at St. John’s) Plymouth – (734) 357-5700

Lake Street Tavern South Lyon – (248) 446-8898

Applebee’s Novi – (248) 449-1592

Laurel Manor Livonia – (734) 462-0770

Biggby Coffee Wixom – (248) 308-3321

Mongolian Barbeque Novi – (248) 735-1900

Buddy’s Pizza Livonia – (734) 261-3550

Polish Village Café Hamtramck – (313) 874-5726

Great Harvest Bread Company Commerce Twp. – (248) 926-9848

Red Robin Locations throughout Metro Area

Famous Dave’s Novi – (248) 735-1111

Ritter’s Frozen Custard Brighton – (810) 229-6992 Livonia – (248) 476-4571

Fractured Prune Doughnuts Canton – (734) 340-9145 Guernsey Farms Dairy Northville – (248) 349-1466 Jimmy John’s Wixom – (248) 344-4901 40

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Rusty Bucket Northville – (734) 254-9699 TruFood Catholic Central Food Service

Deacon Tom Leonard CC Theology Teacher to Serve in Dearborn Deacon Tom Leonard, 64, a theology teacher at Catholic Central, has always admired the ministry of permanent deacons. He was ordained October 3 by Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

The Detroit native and parishioner of Divine Child in Dearborn has served in prisons, hospitals and ministered to the poor and inner-city homeless. He said he sees his new ministry as a way to focus on the New Evangelization through service to the parish and its faithful. A deacon, he said, is trained to “minister at the altar, proclaim God’s word in various settings, doing works of charity and acting as the ordinary minister of the Eucharist, baptism and funeral services.”

Deacon Leonard, who enjoys studying and teaching Scripture, hunting and exercising, is married to Christine and has five adult children ages 28-39, including Andrew ’07. He completed his internship at St. Anthony Parish in Belleville and is a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Deacon Leonard will serve at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Dearborn.

Deacon Tom Leonard and wife, Christine

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SPORTS

BREAK

Keeping Up with Catholic Central Athletes

Soccer – State Semifinalists

Football

The Varsity Soccer Team, led by head coach Gene Pulice, completed

The Varsity Football Team, led by longtime coach Tom Mach, finished

one of the most successful seasons in program history. The

the regular season with a 7-2 record and tied for the Central Division

Shamrocks won both the District and Regional Titles for the first time

Championship. With a team filled with both youth and experience,

since 1996 and advanced to the MHSAA Semifinals for the first time

CC excelled throughout the season. The team defeated Brother Rice

ever. The team finished the season with an overall record of 19-3-3.

in the 71st Boys’ Bowl game and won the District Championship in

Season highlights include winning the Balconi Tournament to start

thrilling fashion over local rival Novi. The season came to an end in a

the year and finishing Catholic League play as undefeated Central

Regional Final loss to Romeo.

Division Champions. Furthermore, the Shamrocks earned thrilling victories over Novi, Northville, Grand Blanc, and Ann Arbor Pioneer.

2015 Varsity Soccer Team

Cross Country – 8th in the State

2015 Varsity Football Team

The Varsity Cross Country Team, led by longtime coach Tony Magni, finished the season with a perfect record in the Central Division

Tennis

and also won the Catholic League Championship for the ninth

The Varsity Tennis Team, led by first-year head coach Robbie Risdon,

year in a row! The season culminated with a 3rd Place finish at the

competed against the top teams in the state. The Shamrocks finished

Regional Championship and an 8th Place finish at the State Finals.

with a dual meet record of 2-5 and earned 1st Place finishes in two

The Shamrocks earned 1st Place finishes at the West Bloomfield

tournaments. The team took 3rd at the Catholic League Tournament

Invitational, CC Invitational, and the Sturgis Invitational. Additional

behind championship performances from Caleb Roberts ’17 and

team highlights include 4th Place finishes at both the Lansing

Jake Hermann ’16. Furthermore, the Shamrocks finished 3rd at the

Catholic Central and Holly Invitationals, a 5th Place finish at the

Regional Championship Tournament, missing the state final cut by

DeWitt Invitational, and a 6th Place finish at the Oakland County

only two points.

Championship.

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2015 Varsity Tennis Team

Nancy Johnson Recognized by Catholic League

All-State Dream Team Peter Kirouac ’16 Team All-State 1st Team Justin Murray ’16

Mrs. Nancy Johnson has served as the Administrative Assistant for the Athletic Department at Catholic Central since 2002, serving alongside former Athletic Director Bob Santello ’58 and current Athletic Director Aaron Babicz ’93. Nancy was named the recipient of the 2015 Sylvia Kolaz Administrative Assistant of the Year given by the Detroit Catholic High School League.

She was honored at the Prep Bowl at Ford Field on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

THE

Soccer

Team All-State 2nd Team Cole Moscovic ’16 All-State Honorable Mention Justin Savona ’17 All-Catholic Peter Kirouac ’16 Cole Moscovic ’16 Justin Murray ’16 Matt Turton ’16 All-League Anthony Chavez ’16 Patrick Fleming ’16 Connor Gaskin ’16 Justin Savona ’17 Academic All-Catholic Cade Kozlowski ’17

Cross Country All-Catholic Mark Borek ’17 Ty Buckley ’17 Avery Felty ’16 Matthew Fosdick ’16 Alex McLaren ’16 Ben Racine ’17 Scott Smith ’16

Football

All-State Tom Kowalkoski ’16 Alex Bock ’16 All-Catholic Alex Bock ’16 Blake Bueter ’17 Tom Kowalkoski ’16 Tyler Laurentius ’16 Jack Ross ’17 All-League Nick Bazany ’16 Tarek Dalou ’16 Michael Edwards ’16

Grant Hartwig ’16 Tyler Morland ’17 All-League Honorable Mention Austin Darkangelo ’16 Chyle Johnson ’16 Academic All-Catholic Philip Schmitz ’16

Tennis

All-Catholic 1st Team Jake Hermann ’16 – #3 Singles Caleb Roberts ’17 – #1 Singles All-League 2nd Team Brendan Allen ’16 – #4 Singles Vijay Ravindran ’17 and Ryan Conway ’18 – #1 Doubles Academic All-Catholic Andrew D’Souza ’16 – #4 Doubles

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SPORTS

SCHEDULE

Supporting our Young Athletes

Varsity Basketball Tues/Jan 5 Detroit Loyola Fri/Jan 8 DeLaSalle Tues/Jan 12 AA Gabriel Richard Fri/Jan 15 Detroit Country Day Tues/Jan 19 U of D Fri/Jan 22 O.L. St. Mary’s Tues/Jan 26 Brother Rice Fri/Jan 29 DeLaSalle Tues/Feb 2 Divine Child Fri/Feb 5 U of D Tues/Feb 9 O.L. St. Mary’s Fri/Feb 12 Brother Rice Tues/Feb 16 Walled Lake Central Sat/Feb 20 CHSL Quarter Final Tues/Feb 23 CHSL Semifinal Wed/Feb 24 CHSL Semifinal Sun/Feb 28 Tues/Mar 1 Thur/Mar 3 March 7, 9, 11 March 14, 16 March 22 March 24, 25 March 26

CHSL Championship Madison Hgts. Madison Fordson State Districts State Regionals State Quarter Finals State Semifinals State Finals

Swimming & Diving HOME Away Away Away HOME HOME Away HOME HOME Away Away HOME HOME

7:30pm 7:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

Calihan Hall HOME Away

7:30pm 7:00pm

Capitol Bowl Owosso Tournament Thur/Jan 7 Bowl One U of D Sat/Jan 9 Super Bowl Plymouth Tournament Fri/Jan 15 Oak DeLaSalle Sun/Jan 17 Astro Oakland Cty. Championship Tues/Jan 19 Hazel Park Brother Rice Thur/Jan 21 Drakeshire Notre Dame Prep Sat/Jan 23 Five Star Tri-County Mon/Jan 25 Woodland Divine Child Thur/Jan 28 Bowl One U of D Sun/Jan 31 Super Bowl Ladywood Tournament Mon/Feb 1 Sterling DeLaSalle Wed/Feb 3 Airway Brother Rice Sat/Feb 6 Drakeshire Mercy Tournament Mon/Feb 8 Woodland Notre Dame Prep Fri/Feb 12 Sterling Divine Child Sat/Feb 13 5 Star The Bowl Swami Sun/Feb 14 Novi Novi Tournament Thur/Feb 18 Bowl One Doubles-Awards Sat/Feb 20 Oak CHSL Championship Fri/Feb 26 Super Bowl State Regionals Sat/Feb 27 Super Bowl State Regionals Fri/March 4 Sterling Team-State Championship Sat/March 5 Sterling Singles-State Championship

Varsity 9:00am Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 12:00pm Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 8:00am Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 8:45am Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 9:30am Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 10:00am Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 8:00am Varsity 9:00am Varsity 3:30pm Varsity 9:00am Varsity 10:00am Varsity 10:00am Varsity Varsity

Note: Home games are shown in bold. Schedules are correct as of December 1, 2015, and are subject to change. For updated information, please consult our website (www.catholiccentral.net) or call the Athletics Office at 248-596-3830 (Press “1”).

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Schack Invitational Cranbrook Salem Invitational Salem High School East Grand Rapids Invitational East Grand Rapids HS Livonia Stevenson Livonia Stevenson HS U of D/DeLaSalle Livonia Rec Comm Ctr Groves Groves HS Fr. Gabriel Richard/Notre Dame Prep Livonia Rec Comm Ctr Oakland Cty. Championship Diving West Bloomfield Oakland Cty. Championship Swimming TBA Cabrini/Cranbrook Allen Park HS MISCA Brother Rice Livonia Rec Comm Ctr CHSL – Diving Livonia Rec Comm Ctr State Regional Diving CHSL – Swimming Preliminaries Livonia Rec Comm Ctr

TBA TBA 12:00pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 10:00am 7:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am 6:30pm 7:00pm 5:30pm 5:00pm

CHSL – Swimming Finals Livonia Rec Comm Ctr 12:00pm Fri/March 11 State Finals Sat/March 12 State Finals

Varsity (Blue) Wrestling

Varsity Bowling Sun/Jan 3

Sat/Jan 2 Sat/Jan 9 Sat/Jan 16 Tues/Jan 19 Thur/Jan 21 Sat/Jan 23 Thur/Jan 28 Fri/Feb 5 Sat/Feb 6 Tues/Feb 9 Sat/Feb 13 Thur/Feb 18 Thur/Feb 25 Thur/March 3 Fri/March 4 Sat/March 5

Sun/Dec 27 Mon/Dec 28 Sat/Jan 2 Wed/Jan 6 Sat/Jan 9 Fri/Jan 15 Sun/Jan 17 Weds/Jan 20 Weds/Jan 27 Sat/Jan 30 Sat/Feb/6 Thurs/Feb 11 Sat/Feb 13 Wed/Feb 17 Sat/Feb 20 Feb 26-27 March 3-5

Medina Invitational Medina Invitational CC Invitational Davison CC Super Duals (Alumni Day) Brighton Hartland/Grandville Goodrich (Senior Night) Oxford/TBD Observerland Catholic League Tournament Team Districts Individual Districts Team Regionals Individual Regionals Team Finals Individual Finals

Away Away HOME HOME HOME Away McGuirk Arena, CMU Home Away Livonia Churchill HOME HOME Canton Salem TBD McGuirk Arena, CMU The Palace of Auburn Hills

8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 6:00pm 9:30am TBD TBD 6:00pm TBD 9:00am 9:00am 5:30pm 9:00am 5:30pm 10:00am TBD TBD

Varsity Hockey Fri/Jan 8 U of D Hazel Park Sat/Jan 9 Cranbrook USA Hockey Arena Wed/Jan 20 Brother Rice Oak Park Fri/Jan 22 Culver Academy Culver Sat/Jan 23 Culver Academy Culver Wed/Jan 27 Trenton Kennedy Ice Arena Fri/Jan 29 Cranbrook Cranbrook Fri/Feb 5 Showcase Kennedy Sat/Feb 6 Showcase Kennedy Tue/ Feb 9 Grosse Pointe South Fraser Fri/Feb 12 Livonia Stevenson Eddie Edgar Sat/Feb 13 Grandville Eddie Edgar DeLaSalle USA Hockey Arena Wed/Feb 17 Sun/Feb 21 CHSL Championship TBD Sat/Feb 27 Grosse Pointe North USA Hockey Arena *USA Hockey Arena (formerly Compuware Ice Arena)

7:00pm 7:00pm 7:40pm 7:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 7:15pm TBD TBD 6:15 pm 8:00pm 5:30pm 7:30pm TBD 7:00pm

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28th Annual Alumni Association Dinner • April 28, 2016 The Catholic Central Alumni Association cordially invites you to attend the 28th Annual Alumni Association Dinner honoring

Annual Alumni Association Dinner Reservations Photocopy this form – or complete this one and cut it out – and return it in the enclosed envelope in this issue, along with your check, or fill in the credit card information on the envelope.

Name: __________________________________

Email: __________________________________

Cost: $150 per person; $250 per couple $50 per person for 2006-2015 graduates and current students $1,000 for a sponsored table of 8

Address: ________________________________

o I/We will attend. Enclosed is $______

Year: ______ Ph: ________________________

Bill Matthews ’58 and Fr. Bob Seguin, C.S.B. ’58 as recipients of the Fr. Canning Harrison Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:00 pm Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center 39000 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, MI 48150

_______________________________________ ____ My address has changed Please list names of guests at your table, as their names should appear on name badges (with CC class year, if applicable).

Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary.

1. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________

• $150 per Person • $250 per Couple • $50 per Person for 2006-2015

5. ________________________________

• $1,000 for a Sponsored Table of 8

7. ________________________________

For reservations or information, please call the Office of Advancement at (248) 596-3838 or use the convenient reservation form on this page.

8. ________________________________

Alumni and Current Students

6. ________________________________

Table to be reserved in the name of:

___________________________________

for ____ seats. o I/We cannot attend, but would like to make a donation of $______ in honor of ________________________. o I would like to be a Platinum Patron.

Enclosed is my check for $500 or more. o I would like to be a Gold Patron.

Enclosed is my check for $250 or more. o I would like to be a Silver Patron.

Enclosed is my check for $100 or more. o I would like to be a Bronze Patron.

Enclosed is my check for $50 or more. o I would like to sponsor a Basilian to attend the Dinner. Enclosed is my check for $150. o I would like to sponsor a CC student to attend the Dinner. Enclosed is my check for $50.

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