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VOL. 61, NO. 1

FALL 2011

In this this Issue Issue The History of Vocations at CC Episcopal Ordination of an Alumnus

Editor in Chief: Rev. Raymond Paramo, C.S.B.

VOL. 61, NO. 1

Fall 2011

Managing Editors: Mike Carrier ‘06 Dan Collins Jr. ‘84 Editorial Contributions: Mary Giunca, JOURNAL Reporter Susan Sherbow - Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn, LLP Rev. Jefferson Thompson, C.S.B. John Ronayne III ‘64 Photography: Denny Barnes ‘79 Sharon Bowling Theresa Green Mike Rossi - http://MichaelRossiPhotography.com CP Fleck - Phleck Photos, LLC Andrew Kieltyka ‘11 Sigrid Estrada Detroit Catholic Central High School Administration: President - Rev. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. rranalletti@catholiccentral.net Principal - Rev. John Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D. jhuber@catholiccentral.net The Aluminator is published three times every year by the Detroit Catholic Central Alumni Office. Circulation: 12,500 Submissions can be emailed to: Rev. Raymond Paramo, C.S.B. rparamo@catholiccentral.net (248) 596-3864 Submissions can be mailed to: The Aluminator Detroit Catholic Central High School 27225 Wixom Road Novi, MI 48374 To reach the Alumni Office: (248) 596-3838 Fax: (248) 596-3839 For Information: Director of Alumni Relations Mike Carrier ‘06 (248) 596-3844 mcarrier@catholiccentral.net 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: Archbishop Vigneron at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament presiding over the episcopal ordination of three auxiliary bishops on May 5, 2011.

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In This Issue FEATURES A Message from the President Chatterbox Military Young Alumni: Rev. Daniel L. Dillon and Rev. James H. Whelan Award Winners CC Profiles Bryan Gruley ‘75 - Journalist and Author Talks of his Latest Novel George Colburn ‘55 - Announces Preservation of Eisenhower Tapes Alumni Successfully Work for MLB Pensions Alumni Association News Reunions The History of Vocations at CC - Episcopal Ordination of an Alumnus Vocations from CC - Arranged by Class Year Bishop Ricardo Ramirez on his Vocation - Thoughts from a Former Teacher at CC Basilians That Taught at CC Calendar of Events The Bells Wedding Bells Baby Bells In Memoriam

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SCHOOL NEWS School Bells Sports Break Sports Schedule

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Many of you tell me that you begin reading your Aluminator by looking at “Chatterbox” and “The Bells.” Please don’t forget that those are the parts that we cannot include without help from you. We need you to send us updates of your milestones and accomplishments. Your travels and other activities are also of interest to your classmates. Submissions: For inclusion in the Winter 2012 issue of the Aluminator, all updates, articles and photos must be received by September 27, 2011. Email submissions to: mcarrier@catholiccentral.net or dcollins@catholiccentral.net. You may also mail your materials to us at: The Aluminator, Detroit Catholic Central High School, 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, MI 48374 Photographs: Original film prints are acceptable. They will be scanned and returned to you undamaged. Digital photographs should not be printed on a personal color printer. Instead, please provide the original electronic file. Digital photographs should be shot at as large a size and in as high a resolution as possible for the camera used, with care being taken to get a sharp image. This yields the best printing results. Please send the raw or uncompressed original TIF file or high-resolution JPG as an attachment. Do not open and adjust or re-save into any other format. Photos should not be embedded into a Word document.

A Message from the President Dear Alumni and Friends, Anyone looking for bad news about the Church during the month of June would have had an easy time finding it. The papers had big stories about abuse cases and various meetings of the right and the left with their particular visions about where the Church is headed. A meeting at Cobo Center said the Church as we know it will either die or is already dead unless it updates and becomes more relevant. A competing meeting in Livonia said we have to return to the old ways, or we will wither away. I have a different piece of news that won’t get much coverage but will have a different kind of effect on the Church; one that leads to hope instead of despair. Three members of the Catholic Central Class of 2011 have committed themselves to the initial stages of formation that lead to ordination to the priesthood. John Vinton ’11 will be attending college in Minnesota in preparation for priestly ordination for the Diocese of Lansing. Christian Burke ’11 and David Brish ’11 have been accepted into the Associate Program of the Basilian Fathers and will make their first formal commitment after a retreat this summer. It has been a very long time since three members of the same CC class began studying for the priesthood, and I am so happy that Catholic Central is a place where young men can hear God’s call and have the courage to respond. Now it’s a long way from high school graduation to ordination. It is at least eight years for a diocesan priest and more likely nine or ten for a Basilian. Whether any or all persevere is something only God knows, but they have begun the journey and that is a cause for joy. This issue of the Aluminator contains several articles about CC graduates who have spent their lives as priests. They are some remarkable men. One of our oldest Alumni, Monsignor Ferdinand deCneudt ’31, recently passed away and made a bequest to his Alma Mater that will significantly help our tuition assistance efforts. Others have made wonderful contributions to the Church and to society. We are proud that their numbers are in the hundreds. And now we also have our first Alumni bishop, Bishop Michael Byrnes ’76! We look forward to having our Alumnus visit soon. John, Christian and David have begun a discernment process to see if the priesthood is the way that God is leading them. They will have many people and situations telling them that it’s not for them, that it’s irrelevant, that it’s hopeless. We already know they are independent thinkers, or they wouldn’t even have made this first step. What we can offer them, as well as Bishop Byrnes and all our graduates who have answered God’s call, is the prayer of the Church used at commitment ceremonies, “May God, Who has begun this good work in you, bring it to its fulfillment.” Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. President

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CHATTERBOX Staying Connected With Your Classmates THE NIFTY ’50s 1952 – DAN BRODERICK was recently in Australia for the Australian Open Tennis Championships.

Help Solve Another

Mystery!

Do you recognize anyone in this photo? Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (248) 596-3838.

THE PSYCHEDELIC ’60s 1965 – Fr. Bob Schikora was ordained a priest on May 20, 2011 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. Fr. Bob entered the seminary for the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw in May, 2007. He has been studying at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut for the diocese of Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated with a Masters in Divinity on May 6, 2011, and returned to Michigan to stay. He celebrated his First Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth. After ordination he was assigned to a parish near Saginaw. (Read more about Vocations at CC on page 18.)

THE RADICAL ’70s 1975 – PATRICK MULROONEY is President and CEO of Shamrock Sales and Marketing, serving the automotive aftermarket since 1983. They represent manufacturers in the Great Lakes Region with annual sales of $20 million.

THE TECHNO ’80s 1982 – KENNETH BINDER graduated from Cleary University at the Winter Commencement held annually at the Lloyd & Mabel Johnson Center for Business and Community Excellence. Ken received a Master of Business Administration degree in Non-Profit Management.

This may be the time to remind you… 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. When you send us pictures to be included, they should be of the highest possible quality and size, whether digital or on photo paper. Please see the credits page for submission information. – Editor

Spring 2011 Mystery Photo Identified Ron Rozman ’50 sliding into home; Jim Plecas ’50 in background. Thanks to Lou Yeager ’50, Ron Rozman ’50 and Rick Rozman for helping us solve this mystery.

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THE HAPPENING ’90s 1990 – MAJ. JAMES BERNTHAL USMC was in town to help with the annual Student Council Leadership Workshop in June. Jim developed the SALTE program (Student Athlete Leadership Training and Education) which he was able to use to help our students grow in their various leadership roles. 1990 - Jason Kolka organizes an annual golf outing with all proceeds benefiting the Neonatal Unit at St. Joseph Hospital. The “Kolka Klassic,” as it has come to be known, raised $14,000 this year. Jason is the son of Brian Kolka, a retired social studies teacher from CC.

1991 – DR. STEVEN SHANNON is currently an associate professor of nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University. Steve recently visited CC while he was in town and spoke to Fr. Jim O’Neill, C.S.B. and his earth science classes. He visited Fr. Ray Paramo, C.S.B., who taught him physics and social justice, and discussed the ethical concerns of scientists. 1998 – ADAM MURRAY was married to Maiko Ueno on January 30, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia. They have a son, Luke Taiga, who was born on September 13, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan. Adam is currently a member of the U.S. Foreign Service, Department of State. He is assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, Burma.

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1999 – PHIL DICKERSON deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in December, 2010, for a one-year assignment as part of the headquarters staff for Unites States Forces – Iraq (USF-I). Phil is a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps, assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Prior to joining the US Army JAG Corps in July 2009, Phil was an associate with the law firm of Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Boston University School of Law in 2006 and earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Michigan State University in 2003. Phil is pictured above preparing for a jump at Fort Bragg.

2007 – CARL NELSON recently graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering from Rice University. Carl now works at Noblis, Inc. doing governmental research in northern Virginia. 2007 – DAVID POWELL recently graduated Cum Laude from Ferris State University. He is now enrolled at the Ferris State University College of Pharmacy. He plans on joining the Army and working at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, focusing on nuclear medicine. 2007 - Jeremy Christopher, 2007 - Chad Wilhelm, 2008 - Kevin McLean, and 2008 - CJ Pobur were members of the Grand Valley State University Men’s Ice Hockey Team that captured the ACHA Division II National Championship on March 19, 2011, in San Jose, California.

THE VIRTUAL ’00s

(Left to right) Kevin McLean ’08, Chad Wilhelm ’07, Jeremy Christopher ’07 and CJ Pobur ’08 celebrate with the ACHA Division II National Championship Trophy.

2005 – CHARLES DRUMMOND is currently working on his Ph.D. in Law History at the University of Cambridge in England. Recently, Charles was at a luncheon at Trinity College with Prince Charles.

2008 – DAVID CORDS is currently attending the University of Michigan and was selected to intern on Capital Hill in Washington, D.C. He will be working for Congressman Thaddeus McCotter ’83, who represents Michigan’s 11th District.

Be Part of the Catholic Central Tradition More than just academic excellence and athletic prowess, it’s the spirit that makes Catholic Central an exceptional educational experience. For over 80 years, Catholic Central has taught generations of students Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge, and in the process, helped transform young men into future community leaders, husbands and fathers whose own sons continue the tradition.

oPEN HOUSE

Sunday, November 13 • 12:00 - 4:00 pm All 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and their families are cordially invited to attend the annual CC Open House. This special day allows you to tour the school, see exhibits, meet the students and faculty, and much more. Come experience the spirit, tradition and difference Catholic Central High School offers.

High School Placement Test SATURday, November 19 • 7:30-11:30 am

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MILITARY Serving Our Country

U of M Alumnus Receives Army’s Greatest Invention Award Protecting Vehicles and Soldiers from Electrocution Michael Rose ‘03, a 2007 Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and a graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School, was the lead design engineer for the MRAP Overhead Wire Mitigation (OWM) project that recently won an Army’s Greatest Invention award for 2009. Every day, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles save soldiers lives by protecting them from Improvised Explosive Devices, more commonly known as IEDs. In addition to having V-shaped hulls, MRAP vehicles also have a high ground clearance to further protect the soldier from blasts. However, due to their height, these vehicles often get entangled in low-hanging high-voltage power lines when operating in urban areas. This not only endangers the crew, but also threatens the onboard equipment. In addition, these vehicles frequently tear down the wires completely, damaging the local infrastructure and aggravating the local population. In theater, many soldiers tried to address this problem by building makeshift wire-clearing kits from purchased or salvaged components. However, many kits could not withstand the rigor of daily operations and often caused more problems than they solved. In response to these issues, the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) tasked Rose to begin development on the MRAP Overhead Wire Mitigation (OWM) project. The goal was to create a simple, safe and effective solution to the low-hanging wire problems while accommodating the many vehicle variations within the MRAP fleet. “Ideally, the kit would be made from non-metallic off-the-shelf components, have minimal impact on the vehicle antennas and occupant visibility, and be easy to install and maintain,” Rose said in a 2008 interview. Overhead Wire Mitigation (OWM) kit installed on an MRAP vehicle

Team Chief, Future Plans CJ5, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC)

The OWM team, including engineers from TARDEC as well as many other organizations across the Army, collaborated with soldiers in theater to create an objective OWM kit made from chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (more commonly known as CPVC) piping, fiberglass poles and bolt-on brackets. The nonconductive CPVC guide rails, supported by the fiberglass poles, arch over the vehicle in order to push the low-hanging wires away from the vehicle as it passes underneath. “It doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to work,” said Rose. After many tests and design iterations, the final design was approved and sent to the Blue Grass Army Depot for mass production. To date, 4,200 OWM kits have been manufactured and fielded. “The soldiers love the simplicity of the design, ease of maintenance and the ability to go in reverse under wires. More requests are rolling in from theater to adapt this kit to other vehicles as well,” Rose said. Michael Rose ‘03 at the Army’s Greatest Inventions Award ceremony.

In early December, the project was recognized for its success and received recognition as one of the Army’s Greatest Invention (AGI) awardwinners for technologies fielded in 2009. AGI award winners are selected annually by a panel of non-commissioned officers with recent combat experience. Their decisions are based on several factors including impact on Army capabilities, potential benefits outside the Army and overall inventiveness. Lt. Gen. James Pillsbury, Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Material Command, Dr. Marilyn Freeman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, and Dr. Grace Bochenek, Director of U.S. Army TARDEC, presented the award to Rose and his team at the bi-annual Army Science Conference in Orlando, FL. “I am looking forward to many more opportunities to support the warfighter,” Rose said. “We continue to do everything we can to ensure our soldiers return home safely.”

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COLONEL Marc S. Wilson ‘81

Lieutenant General David Rodriguez, Commander ISAF Joint Command (IJC), Col. Marc Wilson ‘81, and Michigan Senator Carl Levin.

Colonel Marc Stephen Wilson is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Detroit (Distinguished Military Graduate) in 1986 and was commissioned Regular Army into the Signal Corps. He was stationed in Augsburg, Germany. He served on Active Duty for four years. Colonel Wilson is now on Active Duty in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program. Prior to volunteering for deployment to Afghanistan, he served as Joint/DoD Force Integration Manager for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve (OCAR) and before that as the Force Modernization Branch Chief for Headquarters, Department of the Army G-8. In addition to serving in the Functional Area 50, force management career field, Colonel Wilson also is an Acquisition Corps member and is Level III certified in Program Management and Contracting. Other previous military assignments include: Assistant Professor of Military Science with the University of Iowa, Product Line ManagerForce Projection, Program and Budget Analyst for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Detachment Commander, Assistant Operations Officer, Executive Officer, and Platoon Leader. Colonel Wilson holds a Master of Science degree in General Administration from Central Michigan University. He is a graduate of the Signal Officer Basic Course, Advanced Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, (continued next page)

Catholic Central Veterans March in Milford Memorial Day Parade In one of the first activities organized by the newly formed Veterans Group, ten CC Alumni Veterans marched together in the Milford Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2011. They carried a banner, showing that they represent Catholic Central.

CC Veterans in attendance were Terry O’Dea ’64, Dave Richardson ’65, Ray Russell ’52, Mickey Farkas ’61, Dan Durack ’65, Jim Hoeffel ’50, Tom Kemper ’65, Gary Veltman ’62, Tom Jensen ’65 and Jim Muir ’65.

COLONEL Marc S. Wilson ‘81 cont. the Defense Strategy Course and the Reserve Component National Security Course. Col. Wilson is also currently enrolled in the Department of Distance Education Army War College and is scheduled to graduate in July 2011. Colonel Wilson is recognized as one of the founding members that launched the first national force management association in 2010. He is currently the Secretary and National Director of the United States Organizational Managers Association. Colonel Wilson is married to Gayla Marie Wilson (15 years). They have three daughters, Breana (11), Trinity (8) and Juliana (6). They currently reside in Manassas, VA.

Catholic Central Veterans Group Please continue to let us know if you are a Veteran or on Active Duty. We have identified about 170 Alumni so far. There are many more Alumni who are Veterans or on Active Duty. We’d like to know who they are. You can download a form by clicking the link in the monthly e-newsletter, or you can email the information. Email Mike Carrier ’06 at MCarrier@catholiccentral.net or Jim Muir ’65 at Jimmuir@mi.rr.com.

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YOUNG

ALUMNI

Getting To Know Alumni Association Members AWARD WINNERS Timothy Hoffman ’11 Wins Rev. Daniel L. Dillon Award Timothy Hoffman ’11, from Howell, was recently named the class Valedictorian and presented with one of Catholic Central’s most prestigious honors, the Rev. Daniel L. Dillon Award. The Dillon Award, named in honor of Catholic Central’s first principal, Rev. Daniel L. Dillon, C.S.B., is given annually to the senior with the highest cumulative grade point average over four years.

Tim graduated with a 4.83 G.P.A. and is currently enrolled at Hope College. While at CC, Tim was a member of the 2010 State Championship Tennis Team and was Student Council Co-Vice President.

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Ryan Majsak ’11 Wins Rev. James H. Whelan Award Ryan Majsak ’11, from Livonia, was recently presented with one of Catholic Central’s most prestigious honors, the Rev. James H. Whelan Award. The Whelan Award, named in honor of Rev. James H. Whelan, C.S.B. (CC’s fourth principal), is given annually to the senior who has excelled academically, is an outstanding athlete, and is looked upon by his peers as a Christian gentleman.

Tim is the son of Thomas and Kimberly Hoffman and the brother of Scott ’09.

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Ryan is a two-sport athlete, lettering in both soccer and track & field. Ryan was named an All-Catholic selection in both sports, as well as being named All-Academic. Ryan was a member of the 2010 and 2011 Catholic League and Regional Champion Track & Field Teams. He was also named a 2011 National Merit Commended Scholar, voted Senior Class Treasurer, and was President of the Latin Club. He graduated with a 4.67 G.P.A. He will continue his education at either the University of Notre Dame or Northwestern University.

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PROFILES

Spotlighting Alumni & Members of Our CC Family

Journalist and Author Bryan Gruley ’75 Talks of His Latest Novel An Accidental Trilogy [What he has to say as a journalist and novelist is of interest to us as readers. His two novels are of the kind that engrosses you, not only in a story, but also in a culture. Those that know me will be amused to hear that after reading his first book, Starvation Lake, I wanted to put on my skates and try to become a hockey goalie. Of course I also wanted to sculpt marble after reading Stone’s The Agony and the Ecstasy. – Ed.]

About the Author

I just gave my editor the manuscript for The Skeleton Box, the third Starvation Lake novel. Assuming she likes it, it’s likely to be published next February. I’m eager to get started on the edits and rewrites, which is my favorite part of the writing process. Once the story is down on paper, I enjoy moving things around, adding details here and there, and best of all, getting rid of stuff. When I’m cutting, I know the story is getting better.

Now in its eleventh printing, Starvation Lake was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel by the Mystery Writers of America, and won the Anthony, Barry, and Strand awards. The Hanging Tree was named a Michigan Notable Book for 2011 and a Kirkus Reviews Best Mystery of 2010, and has been nominated for a Barry Award for best paperback original. Reviewers have compared Bryan to novelist Dennis Lehane.

While I never planned to write a trilogy, wherein the books form a logical story arc, The Skeleton Box does complete a sort of trilogy, in thematic and other ways, with the first two books, Starvation Lake and The Hanging Tree. I’m proud of it, but I won’t love it until I’m done with all the edits and rewrites.

Secretly, though, Bryan would love to be compared favorably to Detroit Red Wings stars Johan Franzen and Pavel Datsyuk. He’s been playing hockey since he was a boy growing up in Detroit and still plays regularly at Johnny’s Ice House in Chicago.

The next book will complete my three-book contract with Simon & Schuster’s Touchstone imprint. Not sure what’s next, but if I return to Starvation Lake for a fourth novel, I’m pretty certain that I’ll be jumping forward in time by seven or eight years, so that Gus Carpenter will be in his 40s, married, perhaps with children, and that the town will have changed in ways that will enable me to make a sort of fresh start, without losing all of the familiarity.

He has won numerous awards for his writing and reporting. He wrote one of the front-page stories about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that won the Journal a 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News. “War Stories,” his November 25, 2003, tale about a black World War II lieutenant who saved a young Holocaust victim, was an alternate finalist in the Pulitzer feature writing category.

Or maybe I’ll do something else entirely Meantime, I’m looking forward to public appearances. [Bryan made many visits to places in Michigan and in other states to promote his books, but on Saturday, April 16 he went to Fox Run Retirement Community, Novi, Mich. He says of this visit: ”This one’s special because my Dad spent his last few years at Fox Run before he died in February.”]

Bryan Gruley is the critically acclaimed author of Starvation Lake: A Mystery, and the sequel, The Hanging Tree. His third book, The Skeleton Box, is scheduled to be published early in 2012.

Hockey plays a big role in the life of the fictional town of Starvation Lake, as do two of Bryan’s other passions, northern Michigan and newspapers. Bryan had his first newspaper job at the nearby Antrim County News in the summer of 1978. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1979, Bryan worked for newspapers in Brighton, Howell, Kalamazoo and Detroit, Michigan, before joining The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau in 1995.

Bryan is the author of a prize-winning non-fiction book, Paper Losses: A Modern Epic of Greed and Betrayal at America’s Two Largest Newspaper Companies. (Grove Atlantic, 1993) He’s also an amateur musician who sings, plays guitar, and composes his own songs. They include For a Son, which he wrote after the 2002 death of his friend and Journal colleague, Danny Pearl. Now the Chicago Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal, Bryan lives on the city’s north side with his wife, Pam. They have three grown children, Joel, Kaitlin and Danielle. Quoted with permission from http://bryangruley.com/

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George Colburn ’55 Video Interviews on Eisenhower’s Presidency to be Preserved In-depth interviews conducted in the early 1990s with more than 100 of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s top administration officials, family, friends, White House reporters, political allies and opponents and foreign military and diplomatic leaders will now be preserved for use by future scholars and researchers.

The announcement of the tape preservation project was made by George A. Colburn, Ph.D. ’55, a historian who conducted the interviews and serves as President and Executive Producer of CLS, a Michigan-based, non-profit firm that specializes in media education programming.

Stanley M. Rumbough, a businessman from Palm Beach, Florida, is funding a project at Contemporary Learning Systems, Inc. that will convert almost 500 tapes from an analog format to a digital format that will preserve the interviews into the foreseeable future. Without the conversion, the tapes would be subject to “data rot” and lost to future researchers, CLS stated.

In addition to Colburn’s interviews with domestic sources, including four former U.S. presidents, the tapes include interviews with political, diplomatic and military leaders of England, France, West Germany and the U.S.S.R. These interviews were initiated in 1990 during Eisenhower Centenary events held in Abilene, Kansas, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Moscow and continued through 1996 when Colburn produced a five-hour television series and a 20-part classroom series for two Disney companies. A complete list of interviewees may be found at www.contemporarylearning.org.

Rumbough was a co-founder in 1951 of “Citizens for Eisenhower,” an independent, grassroots organization that helped persuade Eisenhower – then NATO’s Supreme Commander - to run for President. After “Ike” won the GOP nomination, “Citizens for Eisenhower” aided his 1952 nomination and election campaigns. During Eisenhower’s first administration, Rumbough served in the Dept. of Commerce and the White House.

Colburn’s interviews led to three one-hour, primetime television specials in 1991, 1993 and 1995 for the Discovery and Disney networks. These TV Specials were hosted by John Chancellor, the late NBC news anchor and commentator. The five-hour series that first aired

on the Disney Channel in the fall of 1996 was hosted by Gen. Colin Powell (U.S. Army, Ret.). Beginning in 2003, Colburn began a new round of interviews with witnesses to the Eisenhower presidential years and with scholars who had recently completed research on aspects of the Eisenhower presidency that had not been examined previously. These interviews are to be featured in a planned two-hour television special on Ike entitled, “From Warrior to Peacekeeper, 1950 – 1960.” SMC hopes to have the program on the air during the 2012 presidential primary campaigns, but a firm broadcast date will depend on obtaining final funding for final editing, Colburn said. With regard to the preserved interviews, Colburn stated that he hoped he could identify a home for the “historic interviews” with key witnesses to the Eisenhower presidential years – most of them now deceased – before the end of the year. He said he was seeking a library or museum for the preserved interviews “where they will be well organized, kept in a proper storage facility, and made easily available to scholars, researchers, students and interested members of the general public.” Press Release from Contemporary Learning Systems, Inc. FOR MORE INFORMATION: gac@starbrightmc.com www.comtemporarylearning.org

CC Alumni Successfully Work for MLB Pensions In the Winter 2005 edition of the Aluminator, an item was presented on how CC grads Al R. Moran ‘57, the late John J. McHale ’39, Kevin Cummings ’90 and James Acho ’88, litigated with Major League Baseball on behalf of pensions for players who retired from 1947 to 1980. These players had been excluded from pensions and medical benefits under old rules. Moran and McHale were former players who along with almost a thousand others had contributed much to the formation of the national pastime. Cummings and Acho were two young lawyers who undertook the project. Hundreds of hours of legal work later, MLB Commissioner, Bud Selig, announced on April 21, 2011, that the pre-1980 players will now receive a pension. In a press release of that date he expressed the opinion that this was the right thing to do for these former players, who contributed much to the game’s history.

This is a very significant development in the sports business world, and it is due in very large part to the work of these four alumni. Jim Acho adds in a recent email, “Also, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that CC grad Kevin Wheeler ‘90 (nephew of Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ‘57) of The Sporting News and [TV station] KMOX championed this project and gave it the initial coverage that helped set the wheels in motion.”

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Let The CC Archive Department

Recycle Your Memories The Archive Department at Catholic Central needs old memorabilia you might otherwise consider discarding. We welcome just about any kind of souvenir: everything from old programs and photographs, to sports items, etc., and especially yearbooks. Many items may find themselves on display at our campus in Novi. To make arrangements for pick-up or delivery of your items, please contact: Dan Collins ’84 at (248) 596-3834 dcollins@catholiccentral.net Mike Carrier ’06 at (248) 596-3844 mcarrier@catholiccentral.net

Please Pray With Us! …in the Catholic Central Chapel Mass: Monday -Friday at 7:30 am Rosary: Every Tuesday at 2:50 pm

Catholic Central Alumni Association Meetings All graduates of CC are members of the Alumni Association. Please join us as we discuss the current year for the Alumni Association and the school.

Fellow Alumni, The Alumni Association has completed another successful year! The coming year has many great events, and your participation will ensure their success. Bob Barnes Sr. ’56 has retired from the Board and will continue to be involved as an advisor. Bob has been very active his whole life in his support and love of CC. Thanks, Bob, on behalf of the whole CC family. We have several new Board Members and look forward to their contribution to keep CC the place that it is. The Annual Alumni Dinner, thanks to Bob Forte ’69 and the Dinner Committee honoring Greg Normandin ’78 at the Livonia Embassy Suites, was a great success. The Silent Majority Committee chaired by Dennis Antoniotti ’68 held successful events in Florida, Chicago and New York. The Silent Majority Committee has been very instrumental in bringing together out-of-state Alumni and keeping them in touch with developments at CC. The Charity Gaming event at Northville Downs was also very successful and has proved to be a great source of funding for the Alumni Association budget as well as for scholarship money. This event requires a large number of volunteers, and their service is much appreciated. Every year I look forward to the Boys’ Bowl Alumni Mass and Breakfast. Visiting with Alumni from every generation is inspirational. Other upcoming events that Alumni can participate in include several spiritual programs, the reunion weekend, a CC retreat, business and career activities, and the Alumni Basketball League. Everyone who wishes to contribute their talents can contact CC’s Alumni Office. As always, I would like to thank all of the Alumni for their total support and the Alumni Office for always being available and a great service to our needs. May God bless you and let’s have a banner year!

All Alumni are Welcome We Look Forward to Seeing You! September 8, 2011 - CC Media Center December 1, 2011 - CC Media Center March 8, 2012 - CC Media Center May 3, 2012 - Embassy Suites, Livonia Mass: 6:00 pm, Dinner: 6:30 pm Meeting: 7:00 pm

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Stanley J. Targosz Jr. ‘67 President, Alumni Association smtargosz@hotmail.com

Fellow Alumni, As we begin the 2011-2012 school year, my hope is that we can continue to remain involved with all that is happening at Catholic Central. I think that we can all agree that CC remains on top in everything that she does. Our enrollment continues to stay above one thousand, which is especially remarkable in view of the economy. It is truly a blessing that Catholic education remains so high on the list of priorities for our current families. Our students continue to demonstrate excellence in the classroom. Furthermore, our athletic teams, our academic team, our band and all of our other clubs and activities continue to represent the values and traditions which were set over the past 82 years. Our school spirit remains as high as when Fr. Clemens and Fr. Donoher walked the halls. That is perhaps the most endearing thing to see. The Shamrock Pride that each one of us has within continues to grow in the hearts of our students and future Alumni. The only way to ensure the continued success of our Alma Mater is to remain connected and to stay involved with the happenings of the school. So I challenge all of us to continue to do so. The constant presence of Alumni helps to keep Catholic Central tradition alive in all that we do. We have a number of events and reunions during the coming fall and winter months. The annual Hall of Fame Evening is on September 17. We are hosting an All-Classes Homecoming Event on Saturday, October 1. The Alumni Basketball League begins in January, and we have the annual Florida Reunion on March 24. These are just a few of the events where Alumni can continue to make a difference. Live and Die for CC High! Sincerely,

5th Annual Hall of Fame Evening Class of 2011

Saturday, September 17, 2011 Bob Santello ’58 Fred Lauck ’61 Tom LaGarde ’73 Paul Rudzinski ’74 Joe Rudzinski ’79 Andy Dillon ’81 John Spolsky ’96 - Posthumously Dan Wandzel 1961 State Champion Basketball Team

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.

Save the Date! Thursday, April 26, 2012 24th Annual Alumni Dinner Honoring Stan Sheridan ’60 and the late Rev. John Ward, C.S.B. ’59. Embassy Suites, Livonia Tickets: $150 per Person; $250 per Couple; $50 per Person for 2002-2011 Graduates; $1,000 to Sponsor a Table for 8

Mike Carrier ‘06 Director of Alumni Relations mcarrier@catholiccentral.net Stan Sheridan ’60

Rev. John Ward, C.S.B. ’59

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Alumni Homecoming For the first time, all CC Alumni are invited back to school to celebrate homecoming! The annual Boys’ Bowl Weekend, which plays host to the school’s homecoming game and festivities, will now be adapted to better incorporate the true definition of homecoming. Our wish is to have as many Alumni as possible come back to CC for the weekend to share in the many festivities.

Upcoming Reunions 1946 – Saturday, October 22, 2011 11:30 am @ Embassy Suites, Livonia Contact: Fr. Dick Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 relmer@saintcatherineacademy.org 1963 – Saturday, October 1, 2011 Uptown Grille, Commerce Twp. Contact: Russ Bohn ’63 Rsbjd@aol.com 1986 – Saturday, October 1, 2011 6:00 pm @ Lazy J Ranch, Milford Contact: Tim Burke ’86 tim.burke61@gmail.com 1991 – August 12 & 13, 2011 Contacts: James Buda ’91 jpbuda@hotmail.com Dave Misiewicz ’91 laxcoachdave@yahoo.com

On Friday morning, the annual Boys’ Bowl Assembly begins at 9:30 am Saturday will now host our first annual All-Classes Homecoming Event. All alumni and their families are invited to gather in the main gymnasium to reunite and celebrate their CC Brotherhood. This casual event will allow Alumni to share fond memories and stories from their days in school and also reconnect about what they’re doing now. Finally, the annual Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast will be at CC at 10:00 am followed by the 67th Annual Boys’ Bowl

2006 – Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:00 pm Golf @ The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth 6:30 pm Dinner @ Rob Reilly’s House Contacts: Rob Reilly ’06 rreilly14@yahoo.com Gavin Ambrosi ’06 gavinambrosi@gmail.com Mike Carrier ’06 mcarrier@catholiccentral.net Suggested Hotels with “CC Alumni Reunion” Discounts

Football Game against U of D Jesuit at 1:00 pm.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Alumni Homecoming Event – 6:00-11:00 pm

Cost - $25

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am

67th Boys’ Bowl Football Game

(vs. U of D Jesuit) – 1:00 pm

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Shamrock Reunions 1958 Reunion Detroit Tigers

Members of the Class of 1958 got together in April for lunch.

Game Day Reunion The Class of 1984 gathered for what they hope will become an annual reunion. They met at Hoot’s Bar on May 3 and then took the shuttle over to the Tiger’s game against the New York Yankees. There were over 30 classmates in attendance!

Above L-R: Bob Rosowski ’58, George Schaub ’58, John Argenta ’58, Ed Moylan ’58, J.P. Quinlan ’58, Fred Zech ’58, Ed Falvey ’58 and Lou Yeager ’50.

Left L-R: George Schaub ’58, Bob Rosowski ’58, Ed Moylan ’58, Ed Falvey ’58, Fred Zech ’58 and J.P. Quinlan ’58.

Above: 1984 Alumni at Hoots Bar in downtown Detroit.

1965 Reunion The Class of 1965 got together at Hogan’s on May 19, 2011. Mike Harrison ’65 and Ken Topley ’65 joined eight veterans from the Class of 1965. To date, 31 members from the Class of “656565” have been identified as veterans.

Above L-R: Dave Richardson ’65, Mike Schloff ’65, Tom Kemper ’65, Tom Dodson ’65, Mike Harrison ’65, Jim Muir ’65, Tom Jensen ’65, Dan Durack ’65, Ken Topley ’65, Mike McGinn ’65 and Mike Blake ’65 (not pictured).

Above L-R: Mike Harrison ’65, Dave Richardson ’65, Mike Blake ’65, Mike Schloff ’65 and Tom Kemper ’65.

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31st Annual Athletic Department Golf Outing On June 20, 2011, the Athletic Department hosted its 31st Annual Golf Outing at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon. Athletic Director Aaron Babicz ’93 and Nancy Johnson ran the outing very smoothly and successfully. This outing is the one major fundraiser for the Athletic Department, used to budget each of the School’s 14 sports programs. Congratulations to Ed Pobur ’81 and the team from Cadillac of Novi for winning this year’s scramble. Also, special congratulations to Bill Doyle ’69 for getting a hole-in-one and winning a 2-year lease on a Lincoln MKZ from Varsity Lincoln!

Above: The First Place winners pose with their awards. Left: Players high-five to congratulate each other for a great golf swing onto the green. Inset: Bill Doyle ‘69 winner of the hole-in-one prize.

Chicago Reunion The 5th Annual Chicago Reunion was held on Wednesday, June 15, at the Chicago Cubs’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers. We met at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field prior to the game for food and drinks. Approximately 40 Alumni and CC family members battled the inclement weather and attended the reunion. This reunion has become perhaps our most successful out-of-state reunion over the last couple of years. We are incredibly proud that the CC Alumni in the Chicago area are continuing to represent their Alma Mater in and around the Windy City. Special thanks to John Radtke ’81 for helping organize this great reunion the past two years.

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CC Alumni, family and friends gathered at Wrigley Field for the 5th Annual Chicago Reunion.

Florida Reunion The 3rd Annual Florida Reunion was held in Venice, Florida, on March 19, 2011. Thanks to the generosity of Mike Pachota ’71 and Greg Novack ’71, we were able to gather at the beautiful, water side restaurant, Sharky’s on the Pier. Mike and Greg own and operate Sharky’s and helped us organize the reunion, while eliminating a large part of the cost as well. The food was great; the weather was even better! Many thanks to the staff at Sharky’s on the Pier for taking special care of us. We had almost 70 people in attendance to share laughs and stories about their glory days at CC. The Class of 1955 was well represented with eleven members present. That is because the Florida Reunion is a spinoff from the former 1955 Reunion hosted by Terry Brady ’55 and Ray Billinghurst ’55. Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B., President of CC, Dan Collins ’84, the Director of Advancement, and Mike Carrier ’06, the Director of Alumni Relations, also made the trip down.

Plan to Attend the Upcoming Alumni AssociationDads’ Club Retreat The 5th Annual Alumni AssociationDads’ Club Retreat will once again be held at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit, on the weekend of January 13-15, 2012. Please join us as we explore our own faith and the theme for the weekend.

We have already scheduled the 4th Annual Florida Reunion for Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Sharky’s on the Pier. More details will come soon. We look forward to this reunion growing each year. In the meantime, if you are in Florida, stop by Sharky’s on the Pier in Venice or try Joe Cracker Sports Grille in Port Charlotte. Both restaurants are owned by Mike Pachota and Greg Novack.

Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B., President of CC, with Michael Buchanan ’66.

Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B., Mike Carrier ’06, Mike Pachota ’71 and Dan Collins ’84.

CC Alumni and family gathered at Sharky’s on the Pier at the annual Florida Reunion in March.

New York Reunion The 2nd Annual CC Reunion in New York City was held on Wednesday, June 22. We gathered for a “Happy Hour” event at St. Andrew’s, a wonderful Scottish bar in Manhattan. We were very happy to have in attendance Alumni ranging from 1955 to 2006. Special thanks to Tom Berry ’69 for helping plan this year’s reunion.

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, with good food Contact Dennis Antoniotti ’68 at (248) 376-9115 or dantoniotti@ameritech.net for registration and/or information about the raffle for free admission.

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We are very proud of these two men as we are proud of all the many vocations that have come to CC and come from CC. A long tradition of service to the Church and to the Detroit community has emanated from CC since its founding in 1928. We pray that it will continue in the work and dedication of its faculty and Alumni. We also continue to pray that young men of Above, left to right: Bishop Arturo Cepeda, Bishop Michael Byrnes, and Bishop Donald Hanchon at the ordination ceremony on May 5, 2011. Last year when we featured the Basilians

Because of the nature of the various

that are presently at CC (Winter, 2011,

databases from which these lists were

pages 28-29), we promised that we would

compiled, it is likely that there are some

later list for you both the many Basilians

omissions or errors, but what we have

that have worked at CC over the years and

is impressive.

the many vocations to the priesthood and the religious life that have come from among our Alumni. The numbers are an impressive example of the work of vocations in the life of the Church. Religious vocations have always been a central part of the work of Catholic Central. First were the vocations of the Basilians that came to found Catholic Central in 1928

The number of vocations from outside

Catholic Central continue to answer God’s call to the priesthood and religious life.

(For more information about vocations, see one of the Basilian Fathers or visit our vocations website at www.basilianvocation.org or the vocations site for the Archdiocese of Detroit at www.aodonline.org.)

CC that worked at CC is about 195. The number of vocations from CC that worked at CC is about 48. The number of vocations from CC that never taught at CC but worked at other Basilian institutions is about 109.

and then those of the many Basilians that

Different names will be familiar to different

followed after. Then there were the many

Alumni, but everyone will remember a few

vocations that came from Catholic Central

of the names and enjoy remembering the

that both returned to CC to work and that

stories that go with them.

went to work at the many other Church apostolates. The highest rate of vocations from CC happened around the fifties and sixties. Since then, the life of the Church has begun to change, and the number of Basilians has diminished, as have religious vocations throughout the world. However, their work continues unabated with the work of the many qualified and spirited lay teachers that have taken up the challenges first taken up by the Basilians.

It happens that of all the ordained faculty of CC, one Basilian has become a bishop – Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Of those ordained who graduated from CC, one was recently appointed a bishop – Auxiliary Bishop Michael Byrnes ‘76 of Detroit. (See pages 21 and 22 for bios of these two men and to read in their own words the story of their vocation.)

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Vocations from CC Arranged by Class Year *CC vocation that also worked at CC. Rev. John A. Kenna ‘30 Rev. Raymond Schlinkert ‘30 Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand J. Decneudt ‘31 * Rev. Francis S. Ruth, C.S.B. ‘31 * Rev. Francis P. Kelly ‘32 * Rev. Ralph C. Koehler, C.S.B. ‘32 * Rev. Florian Pacher, C.S.B. ‘32 Rev. Alfred Caird, C.S.B. ‘33 * Mr. Edmund Koehler, C.S.B. ‘33 * Rev. Robert E. Lamb, C.S.B., Ph.D. ‘33 Rev. Charles Nichols, C.Ss.R. ‘33 * Rev. Raphael O’Loughlin, C.S.B. ‘33 * Rev. James Cross, C.S.B. ‘34 * Mr. Barry Bruder, C.S.B. ‘35 Rev. Mitchell Bednarski ‘36 Rev. Mark C. Thompson ‘36 * Rev. James J. Collins, C.S.B. ‘37 Rev. J. Walter Stanievich ‘37 * Rev. James A. Molloy ‘38 * Rev. William J. Stoba, C.S.B. ‘38 Rev. Elmer E. Aksom ‘39 Br. Daniel M. Lynch, C.S.C. ‘39 Rev. John F. Madden, C.S.B. ‘39 Rev. Daniel V. McGrath ‘39 Rev. Edward F. O’Grady ‘39 * Rev. William J. Gibbons, C.S.B. ‘41 Rev. Caesar Bertolio, C.S.B. ‘42 * Rev. Arthur F. Waligore, C.S.B. ‘42 Rev. Raymond S. Skoney ‘43 Rev. Edwin J. Thome ‘43

* Rev. Arthur T. Hathaway, C.S.B. ‘44 Br. Richard B. MacDonald, C.S.C. ‘44 * Rev. Joseph A. Miller, C.S.B. ‘44 * Rev. John R. Lee, C.S.B., Ph.D. ‘45 Rev. John P. Maloney ‘45 Rev. Malcolm Maloney ‘45 Rev. Ronold S. Pazik, C.S.B. ‘45 Rev. Bede J. Slominski ‘45 Rev. Eugene Roy Strain ‘45 * Rev. Frank H. Bredeweg, C.S.B. ‘46 * Rev. Richard J. Elmer, C.S.B. ‘46 * Rev. John J. Gaughan, C.S.B. ‘46 Rev. George W. Kosicki, C.S.B. ‘46 Rev. Robert J. Madden, C.S.B. ‘46 Rev. Edward J. Mitchell ‘46 Rev. Gerald Whelan, C.S.C. ‘46 Br. F. Martin Chapper, M. Afr. ‘47 * Rev. Lawrence Elmer, C.S.B. ‘47 Rev. M. Owen Lee, C.S.B. ‘47 * Rev. John C. Murray, C.S.B. ‘47 Rev. Leo P. Broderick ‘48 * Rev. James E. Daley, C.S.B. ‘48 * Rev. David G. Heath, C.S.B. ‘48 * Mr./Rev James Rankin, C.S.B. ‘48 * Rev. Joseph G. Barnes, C.S.B. ‘49 Rev. Joseph G. Maloney, O.F.M. ‘49 Rev. John T. Nowlan ‘49 Rev. Mr. Rudolph P. Piro ‘49 * ‘Rev. Charles A. Christopher, C.S.B. ‘50 * Rev. Albert W. Cylwicki, C.S.B. ‘50

* Rev. Allen J. Genca, C.S.B. ‘50 * Mr. James Jordan, C.S.B. ‘50 * Rev. Charles C. Smith, C.S.B. ‘50 Rev. Ronald G. Whelan, C.S.C. ‘50 * Rev. Lawrence Carney, C.S.B. ‘51 Rev. Daniel J. Fraser ‘51 * Rev. Joseph J. Moffatt, C.S.B. ‘51 Rev. Benedict Olson C.P. * Rev. Edward A. Bader, C.S.B. ‘52 * Rev Timothy Hogan, C.S.B. ‘52 * Mr. Earl Sonnenburg, C.S.B. ‘52 Br. John Crowe C.S.C. ‘53 * Rev. Robert J. Duggan, C.S.B. ‘53 Rev. James J. Gaunt, C.S.B. ‘53 * Mr. Peter Mackert, C.S.B. ‘53 * Mr. David Megel, C.S.B. ‘53 * Mr. Richard O’Connor, C.S.B. ‘53 Rev. Mr. Gordon S. Rose ‘53 * Mr. James Samburg, C.S.B. ‘53 Br. Frank L. Damm, S.M. ‘54 * Rev. Paul Rybicki, C.S.B. ‘54 Rev. James B. Wright ‘55 * Rev. Kenneth J. Decker, C.S.B. ‘56 * Rev. Andrew Grant, C.S.B. ‘56 * Mr. Edward Sheridan, C.S.B. ‘56 Rev. John D. Tallon, C.S.B. ‘56 Br. James W. Caley, C.S.C. ‘57 * Rev. George H. Hosko, C.S.B. ‘57 Rev. Robert B. McGrath ‘57 * Rev. John P. Wheeler, C.S.B. ‘57 * Rev. Thomas Bales, C.S.B. ‘58

Rev. James D. Gleeson ‘58 * Rev. Gordon J. Judd, C.S.B. ‘58 * Rev. Robert J. Seguin, C.S.B. ‘58 * Rev. David L. Sharp, C.S.B. ‘59 * Rev. John J. Ward, C.S.B. ‘59 * Rev. Dennis M. Andrews, C.S.B., Ph.D. ‘60 * Rev. David O. Klein, C.S.B. ‘60 Rev. John F. Murphy, C.S.B. ‘60 Rev. John L. Boscoe, C.S.B. ‘61 Rev. Michael P. Brand, C.S.B. ‘61 Rev. John P. Conley ‘61 * Rev. John Depa, C.S.B. ‘61 Rev. James P. Hayden ‘61 Rev. Robert H. Glass, C.S.B. ‘62 Mr. Jerry Grywacz ‘62 Rev. Douglas L. Mosey, C.S.B. ‘62 Rev. David W. Katulski, C.S.B. ‘63 Rev. Edward J. Baenziger, C.S.B. ‘64 Rev. Robert P. Schikora ‘65 * Mr. Robert Repicky, C.S.B. ‘70 Rev. Thomas A. Belczak ‘71 Rev. Mr. Stephen R. Hilker, C.P.A. ‘71 Rev. Daniel J. Jones ‘71 Rev. Michael T. Kazer ‘71 * Rev. Dennis P. Noelke, C.S.B. ‘71 BISHOP MICHAEL J. BYRNES ‘76 Rev. Matthew A. Ellis ‘78 Rev. Thomas R. Carzon, O.M.V. ‘86 Br. Michael C. Suhy, O.S.B. ‘92 Rev. Clint W. McDonell ‘96

Cultivating Basilian Vocations at Catholic Central High School by Fr. Jefferson Thompson, C.S.B. At Catholic Central, where we enjoy the presence of our students for only four short years, the Basilian Fathers and the CC family contribute to vocation discernment among the students in a variety of ways. Theology classes, especially of Juniors and Seniors, are visited from time to time by Basilian vocation directors, Basilian associates and scholastics who are in formation for priestly ordination. Beginning with the upcoming academic year, plans are in progress to invite CC Basilians to visit every theology class and to share their personal stories of their journeys to and through the priesthood. During these visits, students are exposed to a rich mosaic of vocation experiences, perspectives, and personal witness stories. The questions and discussions that are elicited during these presentations range from the profoundly moving to the wildly entertaining. These presentations will also be shared with the Mothers’ Club and the Dads’ Club. 20

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Each year, the CC Guidance Department incorporates a conference on Priesthood and Religious Life as part of its annual Career Conference Series for Sophomores. This past year, a group of interested administrators, Basilians, faculty members, and board members has begun to meet to discuss fresh ideas and renewed efforts for vocation promotion at CC. They plan to implement several new initiatives during the upcoming academic year. Since 2007, on the first DRIVE holiday, always a Friday in late February, the Basilian Fathers have been hosting an annual vocation discernment retreat-day-of-reflection in their home. The day typically consists of morning prayer, presentations by Basilians on vocation discernment, priesthood, religious community life, the three vows, the history of the Congregation of St. Basil, …continued next page

Biography | Bishop Michael J. Byrnes ‘76 CC Alumnus Bishop Michael J. Byrnes, B.S., M.Div., M.A., STL, STD Michael Jude Byrnes was born in 1958 in Detroit to Patrick and Marie Byrnes. He grew up in Detroit, where he attended St. Mary of Redford elementary and Junior High, and Detroit Catholic Central High School (1972-76). He then attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology in 1979. Active in the Charismatic Renewal movement, he served as office manager for the outreach group Servant Ministries in Ann Arbor from 1985 until 1990. He entered formation at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit in 1990, where he later earned a Master of Divinity degree and a Master of Arts degree with a concentration in Scripture. He was ordained a priest on May 25, 1996, in Detroit by then-archbishop Cardinal Adam Maida. Bishop Byrnes began his priestly ministry as associate pastor at St. Joan of Arc Parish in St. Clair Shores and as an adjunct faculty member at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. In 1999 he went to Rome to study at the Pontifical Gregorian University. He earned his Doctorate in Sacred Theology in 2003. Returning to Detroit, he joined the faculty of Sacred Heart Major Seminary. In January 2004, he was named vicerector of Sacred Heart Major Seminary and also pastor of Presentation/Our Lady of Victory. He was ordained a bishop on May 5, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Detroit.

personal vocation witness stories, opportunity for questions and discussion, Eucharist, and of course lunch, dinner, and social time. In preparation for these retreat days, Basilians and CC faculty members surface names of interested students, approach them about their openness to this kind of discernment, and invite them to plan on attending the retreat. The focus is on Juniors and Seniors as they begin to consider their next steps in life after graduation from CC. Over the last few years, about eight to twelve students have been attending these annual retreats, sometimes coming back for a second consecutive year. This past year, CC was very happy to hear from two Seniors, David Brish ’11 and Christian Burke ’11, that they would like to continue their discernment of a priestly religious vocation with the Basilian Fathers. David and Christian submitted their applications with all the necessary documentation. The Basilian Superior General and his Council accepted both of them as Basilian Associates. The CC Basilian community is blessed to

Bishop Byrnes on his Vocation Fr. Remigius McCoy, a Missionary of Africa and my grandfather’s cousin, was my childhood hero. He was the first to bring the Catholic faith to one of the regions of the country of Ghana in West Africa: the vast majority of the Dagaaba people owe their faith in Christ to his efforts and those of his collaborators. He would appear at our house in Detroit every few years throughout my youth as he made his way throughout the country making missionary appeals at various parishes. He told stories of prayers for rain miraculously answered, of heroic native catechists who suffered persecution at the hands of pagan religious leaders, and of journeys back and forth to North America made by hitching rides on steamships. To me he was a figure of both great adventure and steadfast commitment to the people he served; and he was the happiest man I have ever known. He died at the age of 95, three years after retiring and returning to his native Canada from the village in Ghana in which he had lived for over sixty years. His example planted in me a seed of understanding that the sure road to happiness involved giving one’s life away in love and service to God and to others. My own path to the priesthood, and now to the episcopate, has brought its own set of adventures, and there have been many other people – both priests and lay people – who have inspired me along the way. Not every one of the important life-directional decisions were guided by the wisdom of Fr. McCoy, but somehow, through the Spirit’s guidance, I have begun to taste the fruits of a life dedicated to the service of God and His people. A voyage by ship across the ocean is still on the bucket list, and I have claimed intercessory responsibility for neither rain nor dry weather. Yet my life has been something of an adventure thus far, as I have been called to engage a variety of assignments that I had never envisioned. Each has presented its own set of challenges and joys. I would like to say that the joys always outweighed the challenges, but in the end there is only one source of joy that suffices for every challenge: the knowledge that what I am being called to surrender at any moment in life pales in comparison to what Jesus has given to and for me. For Him I am eager to give anything and everything, and in that my happiness is secure.

celebrate their incorporation as Associates of our local house. In late July, David and Christian joined other Basilian Associates for a week-long spiritual retreat in Niagara Falls, Canada. David will attend the University of Michigan in Dearborn, and Christian will be studying at Wayne State University. During their college years, David and Christian will continue to maintain their contact with CC Basilians on a regular basis in both formal and informal ways, ranging from spiritual direction to social gatherings. We pray that they will listen to God speaking to them in the depths of their hearts, and that they will respond wholeheartedly to His will for them. In time, should David and Christian discern that God is indeed calling them to vocations of religious priestly ministry as members of the Basilian Fathers; it will be cause for much rejoicing.

David Brish ‘11

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Catholic Central on Belmont Ave.

and the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, where the episcopal ordinations took place, was next door to the second location of CC on Belmont Avenue. Older Alumni will remember that CC students attended Mass daily there.

Bishop Ramierez on his Vocation Thoughts from a Former Teacher at CC Many years ago I was invited to come to Catholic Central to speak at a graduation. I had just been named Bishop a few months prior, and at the time, I was the only Bishop from among the Basilian Fathers. Since I had taught at CC as a scholastic, that is, a Basilian seminarian, there was much excitement. Graduation that year was at Ford Auditorium in downtown Detroit. I remember ending my address with an appeal for vocations, especially for the Basilian Fathers. I pointed to my Roman collar and said, “If you become a priest, you will always have a job, and I guarantee it will be a white collar job.” If I had to do it all over again, I would still choose to be a Basilian and a priest. Actually, my goal never was to become a bishop; that was a complete surprise and a challenge which I readily embraced as a call directly from God to serve in Christ’s Church to the best of my abilities. I am now facing retirement, which will be a new phase in my life and which will bring with it new adventures. By the way, I was at CC last year and was amazed at the beautiful new school and was much impressed by the quality of community life among my Basilian brothers. I invite you to consider a vocation as a Basilian. I cannot think of anything more exciting for you! Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B.; Bishop of Las Cruces, NM

Biography | Bishop Ricardo Ramirez Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B., B.A., M.A., D.L., D.D. was born in 1936 to Natividad and Maria Espinoza Ramírez in Bay City, Texas, the second of two sons. He attended public schools until he attended the Basilian St. Thomas University in Houston, Texas, where he earned a B.A. After joining the Basilian Fathers he earned an M.A. from the University of Detroit. As a Basilian scholastic (seminarian) he taught a year at CC. He then studied theology in Toronto and Mexico City. He was ordained a priest on December 10, 1966 in Houston, Texas. After ordination, he worked in Owen Sound, Canada, then worked at the Centro Cultural Aragon in Mexico City, and in Tehuacan, Puebla, Mexico. After serving as Executive Vice President at the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, Texas, he was made Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio in 1981 by Pope John Paul II. In 1982 he was appointed first bishop of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He has received several honorary degrees and serves on many committees, especially those concerned with justice, civil rights, and Latin American affairs. For example, he has served as a member of the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), and he has served as Chairman of the NCCB Catholic Campaign for Human Development. 22

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Basilians that Taught at CC Not Alumni, Arranged Alphabetically Rev. J. Joseph Abend

Mr. Cornelius Dinan

Rev. Wilfred M. Kehoe

Rev. Wilfred Murphy

Mr. Patrick Scollard

Rev. Philip Acquaro

Mr. Michael Doherty

Mr. William Keils

Rev. Walter W. Scott

Rev. Leo J. Adam

Rev. Edward W. Donoher

Rev. John M. Kelly

Rev. William Maximus Murphy

Rev. Grace J. Agius

Rev. Paul Donoher

Rev. Matthew A. Killoran

Mr. Richard Allard

Rev. Charles P. Donovan

Mr. Richard Kinsky

Mr. Fred Allnoch

Rev. J. Wilfred Dore

Mr. Robert J. Klem

Mr. Thomas Amlin

Rev. Joseph B. Dorsey

Rev. Edwin Kline

Rev. John P. Barry

Mr. Daniel Drew

Rev. Leo Klosterman

Mr. Phillip Beers

Rev. William J. Duggan

Mr. Francis Knitter

Rev. Carl Belisch

Rev. James W. Embser

Rev. John Kraus

Rev. David Belyea

Rev. James Enright

Mr. George Larin

Rev. Cyril O. Bergeron

Rev. Peter Etlinger

Mr. Thomas Leman

Mr. Richard Bormet

Mr. John M. Farrell

Rev. Patrick J. Lewis

Rev. Angelo Bovenzi

Rev. Robert Fehr

Rev. Robert E. Lowrey

Mr. Joseph Brady

Rev. Robert M. Fischette

Rev. C. Francis Lyons

Mr. Ed Brennan

Rev. Edward F. Flanigan

Rev. Thomas Mailloux

Rev. John Broussard

Rev. Francis D. Flood

Rev. James E. Martin

Rev. F. Austin Brown

Rev. Robert H. Flood

Mr. Cyril McAlpine

Rev. Eugene O. Burbott

Rev. Daniel L. Forestell

Rev. Arthur McCarthy

Rev. John A. Burke

Rev. J. Gerard French

Rev. Willliam P. McGee

Rev. Francis L. Burns

Rev. Vincent J. Fullerton

Rev. Leo V. McGrady

Rev. Daniel V. Burns

Rev. Harry B. Gardner

Rev. John C. McIntyre

Mr. J. P. Burns

Mr. Uldege J. Girard

Mr. Wilfred Canning

Rev. Basil F. Glavin

Rev. Kenneth B. McKernan

Mr. Michael Cerretto

Rev. Patrick J. Gorman

Mr. Robert T. Chauvin

Rev. Gerald T. Gregoire

Rev. John T. Cherry

Rev. Francis J. Grescoviak

Rev. H. Norbert Clemens Rev. John F. Collins Rev. John Conway Rev. Daniel Coughlin Mr. Arthur Crook Rev. John Crowley Rev. Cornelius Crowley Rev. Ronald Cullen Rev. Hugh Curran Rev. Rudolph S. Diemer Rev. Daniel L. Dillon

Rev. Hugh J. Haffey Rev. John P. Hanrahan Rev. Canning F. Harrison Rev. Leon G. Hart Rev. Edward J. Hartman Mr. Lewis Hayner Rev. A. Leland Higgins Mr. James Howard Rev. John Huber Rev. Roland Janisse Rev. Dennis Kauffman

Mr. John McKinnon Rev. John R. McLaughlin Rev. Andrew McLean Rev. Edward J. McMahon Mr. Paul J. Meloche Rev. John H. Menner Rev. Joseph L. Meyers Rev. Thomas Miller Rev. Joseph Mitrano Rev. Franklin Mizzi Rev. Robert Moslosky Rev. William Muir Rev. Leo J. Munnelly Rev. J. Stanley Murphy

Rev. J. Sylvester Nicholson Rev. Hugh P. Nolan Rev. Austin D. O’Brien Rev. John C. O’Donohue Mr. Roy Oggero Rev. Harold O’Leary

Mr. Thomas Sepulveda Rev. Joseph Shannon Rev. Wilfred C. Sharpe Rev. Matthew P. Sheedy Rev. Cornelius J. Sheehan Rev. William A. Sheehan

Rev. John P. O’Meara

Mr. William John Sheehan

Rev. James O’Neill

Rev. John D. Sheehy

Rev. Edward A. O’Reilly

Rev. Thomas Slattery

Rev. Gerald Orsini

Mr. George Solana

Rev. Eugene Oser

Rev. William J. Storey

Rev. William B. O’Toole

Rev. John Stortz

Rev. Edward C. Pappert

Rev. Edward J. Sullivan

Rev. Raymond Paramo

Mr. John Switzer

Rev. Paul Petrey

Mr. D. Terrell

Rev. George R. Phelan

Rev. Frank Tevlin

Mr. John Pinsonneault

Rev. George J. Thompson

Rev. Louis F. Purcell Mr. Robert Quinlan Mr. James Quinlan

Rev. Jefferson Thompson Mr. Arthur Tierney

BISHOP RICARDO RAMIREZ

Rev. Joseph J. Timmons

Rev. Richard Ranalletti

Rev. Christopher Valka

Rev. M. Adrian Record

Mr. George Vander Zanden

Rev. Bernard M. Regan Rev. W. Oscar Regan Rev. William Riley Rev. Robert Ritz Rev. Arthur Roberts Mr. Bertram J. Rohlman Mr. Dennis Rowan Rev. Norman F. Roy Rev. E. Leonard Rush Rev. A. John Ruth Rev. Willaim Schreiner

Rev. Gerard Todd

Rev. Francis A. Walsh Rev. Joseph Walsh Rev. John F. Ware Rev. James H. Whelan Rev. John Whitley Rev. Robert Whyte Rev. John Wick Rev. John Wilson Rev. Edmund M. Young Mr. Frederick Zakoor

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Vocations at CC - A View from a Layman by John Ronayne III ’64 Any Catholic is painfully aware of the decline in religious vocations in the Catholic Church, most notably in the United States and Western Europe. The explanations for the decline are myriad. It seems clear also that parental attitudes have changed, perhaps dramatically. I recall vividly when as a young boy my two uncles, Fr. Patrick Maloney ‘45 and Fr. Joseph Maloney ‘49 were ordained. Even to my then young eyes, it was clear that each ordination was an occasion of immense family pride. Times have clearly changed. In a recent survey of women entering religious life, more than half of those professing final vows reported that a parent or family member had discouraged their religious calling. Clearly, our school is a Catholic school. More essentially, Catholic Central is and has been from its beginning a Basilian school. The priestly followers of St. Basil have been a constant for 83 years. The prospect of a Catholic Central without Basilian priests would have for years been unthinkable. Today, while certainly not imminent, it is not unthinkable. It would be difficult to predict exactly what Catholic Central would be like without Basilians. It is clear, however, that it would be different and that difference would not be good. The decline in religious vocations at Catholic Central is every bit as marked as it is in the general population. Even more dramatic is the decline in Basilian vocations at Catholic Central. The last Basilian vocation from Catholic Central was Fr. Dennis Noelke ’71. There are reasons, however, to be continuously optimistic. Earlier this year, every Catholic Central student was surveyed about a variety of issues, including vocations. In response to the question “Have you ever thought about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life?” 5% of the students indicated that they had “seriously” considered a religious vocation. More than 15% said they had less

seriously considered a religious vocation. Transposed to the school’s enrollment, it appears that there are about 50 students now attending Catholic Central who are seriously considering a religious vocation. There are another 150 or so who could be said to be open to this idea. I think these numbers are much higher than most people would predict. They are very encouraging. Recently an informal group came together to focus on the issue of vocations at Catholic Central. The group consisted of Basilian and lay teachers and administrators. One thought that emerged is to encourage the larger Catholic Central family to become engaged. To that end, at least once during every school year there will be a vocations presentation to the faculty, the Dads’ Club and the Mothers’ Club. A morning prayer is said every day at Catholic Central. Every day an effort will be made to make a meaningful, engaging creative reference to vocations – something beyond the obligatory exhortation to pray for vocations. Yet to be fully developed is some kind of student group which would afford those having an interest in vocations to share thoughts, concerns and aspirations. The group will also pursue efforts to engage the Alumni in the vocation mission. We obviously have priests and other religious who are Alumni. There are undoubtedly ways in which they and lay Alumni can support and encourage vocations. Not to be overlooked is that fact that some Alumni, of all ages, might be hearing God’s call. The efforts of this informal group dovetail nicely with the renewed Basilian emphasis on vocations, as described elsewhere in these pages by Fr. Jefferson Thompson. If you have any ideas, can offer any support, or would like to join our group, don’t hesitate to contact me. [Mr. John Ronayne III ’64 is an attorney and a member of the CC Board of Directors. He has worked with the Board-led group on vocations.]

Th e 20 t h A n n ual Fam i ly F e st It’s Family Fest time again! For the 20th consecutive year, the kick-off event of the School year will be presented by the Mothers’ Club, Dads’ Club and Alumni Association on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Keeping with tradition, we will begin with Mass at Noon in the Chapel, with food tasting at 1:00 pm in the cafeteria. In the main gym, entertainment will be provided by the Catholic Central Jazz Band. Over 25 quality restaurants will serve their specialties ranging from appetizers to desserts. Many restaurants will offer a sampling of their main menu items.

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The price of admission is the same as it has been for the last 10 years: $15 for adults, $5 for students aged 13 to 18 years and children age 12 and under are free. Simply mail in your check marked “Family Fest” to the School and your tickets will be waiting at the Will Call Table the day of the event. Tickets will also be available at the door. We look forward to seeing you – be sure to come hungry!

2011 Calendar of Events August

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

Hockey Program Golf Outing

Mothers’ Club Rummage Sale – 8:00 am

Wrestling Team Golf Outing

Alumni Moms’ Dinner – 6:00 pm

Freshman Orientation

Academic Hallway Celebration – 7:00 pm

Golf Team Golf Outing

Class of 1946 Reunion Lunch – 11:30 am

School Begins

Senior Mass & Blessing – 10:00 am

Class of 2006 5-Year Reunion – 1:00 pm

Orchestra Concert – 7:00 pm

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

Mothers’ Club Evening of Reflection – 6:00 pm

Senior Parents’ Info Night – 7:00 pm

High School Placement Test Prep Class – 8:00 am

Dads’ Club/Alumni Association Memorial Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am

September 5

Labor Day Holiday – no classes

School Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm

Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm

November 7

Student Council Canned Food Drive – All Week

Freshman Parents’ Info Night – 7:00 pm

Donor Appreciation Reception – 5:00 pm

School Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

Open House – 12:00-4:00 pm

5th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Evening – 4:00 pm

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

Mothers’ Club Mass & General Meeting – 6:00 pm

High School Placement Test – 7:30 am

20th Annual Family Fest – 12:00 noon

Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes

Boys’ Bowl Assembly – 9:30 am

December October 1

All-Class Homecoming – 6:00-11:00 pm

Class of 1986 25th Reunion – 6:00 pm

10th Annual Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am

67th Annual Boys’ Bowl Football Game: CC vs. U of D Jesuit – 1:00 pm

Boys’ Bowl Holiday – no classes

Shamrock Bar Association Meeting – 6:00 pm

Father/Son Field Day – 10:00 am

Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pm

High School Placement Test – 7:30 am

Parents’ Christmas Dinner Dance – 6:00 pm

Christmas on Campus Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am

Christmas Band Concert – 6:30 pm

Brothers’ Club Clothing & Book Drive – All Week

Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 pm

Christmas Vacation Begins (Classes resume January, 4, 2012)

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Sharing News of Alumni Weddings & Births

WEDDING BELLS 1990 - David Eifrid We didn’t receive word when it happened, but we are happy to announce belatedly that David Eifrid ‘90 and Kristin Jonna were married on April 28, 2007. Over 25 graduates flew down to Fort Lauderdale for the wedding and celebrated with them on the beach. (photo right)

2001 – Matthew Gable and Monica Bruggeman

Back Row, L to R: Chris Merucci ’90, Lucian Harbar ’97, Teddy Harbar ’90, Jason Ries ’90, Mark Storbeck ’90, Jason Dunn ’91, Jeff Hesano ’90,

announced their engagement and planned an August

P.J. Jonna ’11, Joe Jonna ’98, Pete Jonna.

6, 2011, wedding at St. Patrick Catholic Church in

Front Row, L to R: Tom Eifrid ’86, Don Janda ’90, Chris Williams ’90,

Traverse City, followed by a reception at Frog Pond

David Eifrid ’90, Kristin, John Jonna ’65, Mitch MacDonald ’91,

Village in Interlochen.

Kevin Raftery ’89, Steven Weber ’90.

Monica is the daughter of Jeff and Kathy Bruggeman of Grawn, Michigan. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s degree in physician-assistant studies from Wayne State University in Detroit. Monica is an orthopedic physician assistant at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. Matthew is the son of Tom and Catherine Gable of Waterford, Michigan. He received a Bachelor’s degree

Above: Matthew Gable ‘01 and Monica Bruggeman engagement photo.

in criminal justice and sociology from the University of Detroit Mercy. Matthew is a federal agent with the United States Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security. (photo right)

2001 – MATTHEW MORACA married Rebecca Lukas on October 23, 2010, at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. They currently reside in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where Matthew is employed as the hotel manager for the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. (photo right)

Shamrocks in attendance were Kevin Rahie ’00, John Warr ’75, Ryan Boudreau ’01, John Ratliff ’01, Ron Sakowski ’01, Aaron Moraca ’97, Jeff Dueweke ’01, Chris Atto ’01, Scott McEvilly ’02, Jason DeSousa ’01, John Kijak ’01 and Geoff Rahie ’97 (not pictured)

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WEDDING BELLS 2002 – Josh Christopher and Melissa McDonough were married on June 19, 2010, at St. Matthew Church in Boyne City, Michigan. A reception was held at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan. Josh graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in 2010 and has been admitted to the State Bars of Michigan and Illinois. Melissa teaches at a charter school in Chicago where the couple currently resides. Left to Right: Paul Drain ’04, Steve DuBuc ’89, Jeremy Christopher ’07, Josh Christopher ’02, Melissa Christopher, Andrew Fanco ’01 and Glenn Biddinger ’02.

BABY BELLS

Maya Haniya and Luke Jonna Eifrid

Claire Beatrice Kostun

Charles Walter Carlson

Madeline Marie Sudekum

1990 - David Eifrid and his wife, Kristin welcomed their first children on July 22, 2010: twins Maya Haniya Eifrid and Luke Jonna Eifrid. (above, far left) 1996 - Michael Kostun and his wife, Erin, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Claire Beatrice, on April 25, 2011. The first grandchild for both sides of the family, the proud grandparents are Edith & Thomas Wysocki of Plymouth and Virginia & John Kostun of Brighton. Other CC family includes uncle, Patrick Kostun ‘97 of San Dimas, California. (above, second from left) 2001 - Dan Carlson and his wife Pam, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Charles Walter Carlson on March 20. John Carlson ‘87 is his godfather. (above, second from right) 2004 - STEPHEN SUDEKUM and wife, Erika, welcomed their first child, Madeleine Marie, on Nov. 10, 2010, which is the Marines birthday. Stephen served five years in the Marines and wished for the birth of Maddie to be on this date. Keeping it in the CC Family, Madeleine was delivered by Dr. Les Voutsos, father of Tom ‘10 and Greg ‘11. Stephen is the brother of David Sudekum ‘99 and Jonathan Sudekum ‘09. Erika is the sister of Steve Booker ‘02, Doug Booker ‘06, Mu-Wei Huang ‘09 and Ric Heise ‘10. (above, far right)

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e m o r i a m

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 GEORGE J. McGINITY ’38 – March 11, 2011. He is survived by his companion, Jenny, four children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The Memorial Service was held at A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home, Royal Oak, Mich. CHARLES H. EDWARDS ’40 – May 12, 2011. He is survived by four children, including Charles ’69, William ’71 and Patrick ’75, nine grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and two siblings, including James ’44. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn, his daughter, Ruth, and two siblings. The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Richard Elmer C.S.B. ’46 in the chapel at Detroit Catholic Central, Novi, Mich. ROBERT T. DEKUTOSKI ’41 – December 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, five children and eight grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, Fraser, Mich. JOSEPH L. KUNEC ’41 – April 13, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, seven children, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, including George ’64. He was preceded in death by his sister and his brother, George ’41. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Houston, Tex. JOSEPH “EARL” O’CONNOR ’42 – He is survived by his three children, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Alice. The Memorial Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, Berkley, Mich. 28

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RAYMOND J. MEIERS ’44 – March 30, 2011. DR. CARL G. BECKER ’45 – January 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Del, three children and his brother, Richard ’50. The Funeral Service was held at LeeEllena Funeral Home, Macomb, Mich. DONALD BERNER D.D.S. ’45 – March 12, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Mary, two children, four grandchildren and his sister, Patricia. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elk Rapids, Mich. RALPH MEISTER ’45 – March 2011. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, five children, including Michael ’83 and Kurt ’90, eleven grandchildren, including Mendel ’13, and one greatgrandchild. The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57 at the Catholic Central Chapel, Novi, Mich. CORNELIUS J. “NEIL” MIGAN JR. ’45 – February 25, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Maryanne, four children and four grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Goodrich, Mich. ERVIN J. SEASER ’45 – February 14, 2011. Bud is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie, three sons, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and his brother, Gerald ’47. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Mich.

JOHN A. MAYS ’46 – January 26, 2011. He is survived by his six children, including John ’69, 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and his brother, Donald ’55. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. The Funeral Service was held at McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton, NC. ERVIN J. McCARTHY ’46 – March 19, 2011. He is survived by his son, Michael ’66, four grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Mae, and his son, Dennis. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church, White Lake, Mich. F. MICHAEL SHERIDAN ’46 – January 22, 2011. He is survived by two children and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie, and his son, Kevin. The Funeral Service was held at John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, Garden City, Mich. RICHARD E. KRAEMER ’47 – January 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, five children, nine grandchildren and his sister, Marilyn. He was predeceased by his brother, James. Dick was a pharmacist for over 50 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Roseville, Mich. JAMES B. REID ’47 – March 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas ’44. RICHARD H. DITTUS ’48 – March 5, 2011.

CLARENCE J. KURZAWA ’50 – October 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Charlene, two sons, one granddaughter and three siblings. The Funeral Service was held at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, Warren, Mich. EARL F. RASMUSSEN ’51 – April 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Yvonne and four children. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids, Minn. VINCENT T. ALVARO ’52 – January 19, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette, six children, nine grandchildren, his sister, Katherine and his brother, John ’50. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rochester, Mich. LOUIS C. CIRELLI ’58 – May 5, 2011. He is survived by his sister, Anna Marie Lott, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Rose Mary DiStefano. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, West Bloomfield, Mich. THOMAS E. WALLENMAIER ’59 – March 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Maggie, three children and three grandchildren. The Funeral Service was held at the Bible Fellowship Christian Church, Pontiac, Mich. THOMAS M. O’CONNELL ’60 – April 5, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley, four children and eleven grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, Novi, Mich. JAMES KISH ’68 – May 20, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Rachel, three children and ten grandchildren. The Funeral Service was held at Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake, Mich.

JAMES C. LAFOREST ’68 – October 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Ann, three children and four grandchildren. THOMAS J. ALBULOV ’71 – June 5, 2011. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth, two sisters, his brother, James ’67 and his mother, Joyce. He is predeceased by his father, James. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, Livonia, Mich. JONATHAN PAUL MIX ’04 – March 3, 2011. He is survived by his parents, grandparents and two siblings. The Funeral Service was held at Fred Wood Funeral Home, Livonia, Mich. NOAH A. KOKOSZKA ’07 – April 18, 2011. He is survived by his grandparents, Alexander Kokoszka and Eileen Foley, his loving parents, Tom and Margaret, two brothers, Brenden ’09 and Gabriel ’14 and his sister Erin. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Brighton, Mich.

EXTENDED FAMILY MARY JO ABAD – Wife of John ’58. Librarian at CC from 1986-1990. PAUL J. CARRIER – June 4, 2011. Grandfather of Michael ’06, John ’06 and Mark Carrier ’06 and Jacob ’10 and Eric Pavlov ’12. MARY CORATTI – March 17, 2011. Mother of Richard ’69, Thomas ’72 and Peter ’79. Grandmother of Anthony ’01 and Peter Pfeffer ’04. COLLEEN H. COTTRELL – June 1, 2011. Wife of George ’55. Mother of Joseph ’86. Sister-in-Law of John ’55. Aunt of Mark ’82. SHARON DELAMIELLEURE – February 2011. Wife of Alphonse ’55.

LAURA M. EBERTS – March 21, 2011. Wife of Robert ’02. EMMA M. EISENSTEIN – May 22, 2011. Sister of Milo ’04 and Mitchell ’05. JOHN FITZSIMONS – February 23, 2011. Grandfather of Conor ’10. WILLIAM S. FORTUNE – April 6, 2011. Son of Daniel ’64. WILLIAM GAUGHAN – March 2, 2011. Father of Timothy ’87. Brother of the late Fr. John Gaughan, C.S.B., ’46. THOMAS A. GRULEY – Brother of Norbert ’64. Father of Bryan ’75, David ’77 and Michael ’80. IRENE G. HENNESSEY – March 24, 2011. Mother of Michael ’65. FRANCES HOLINOTY – May 6, 2011. Mother of Walter ’85. CAROL J. HUFFER BYRNE WHITMAN – June 3, 2011. Grandmother of Scott Byrne ’11. MARGUERITE E. LALONDE – March 16, 2011. Mother of John ’59 and Robert ’63. CATHERINE “BETTY” LEPINE – April 16, 2011. Mother of Arthur ’71 and the late Patrick ‘75. KATHERINE J. MITTELSTAEDT – March 9, 2011. Mother of Oscar III ’76 and Edwin ’80. JOHN A. ROSSETTO – March 24, 2011. Father of John ’72 and James ’74. RAYMOND G. SCHAEFER – February 22, 2011. Father of Gary ’64, Michael ’66 and Timothy ’70. MARCELLA M. STEPHENS – March 20, 2011. Mother of Thomas ’67, Paul ’84 and Mark ’89. Grandmother of Michael McHenry ’04. HARRIET T. TATTI – February 17, 2011. Wife of Paul ’45.

CATHERINE DEVINE – May 31, 2011. Mother of Michael ’59, F. Patrick ’65 and Gary ’70. I N M E M O R I A M • FA L L 2 011

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Current Events at Catholic Central

Quiz Bowl Victory

Art Fair Winners

Catholic Central earned the Class A Michigan

Jason Blacha ’11 and Miles

High School Quiz Bowl State Championship

Trealout ’11 had their artwork entered

on Saturday, April 16, at Michigan State

in a diocesan art show, “Art for God’s

University. The event is sponsored and run

Sake” at St. Anastasia Church in Troy.

by the MSU Honors College. The two-day competition is double-elimination and is open to quiz teams who have won either a league

Archbishop Alan Vigneron was the honorary chairman of this event.

championship or major tournament.

The piece was a rather large tile mosaic of “Mary, Alma Mater” which the students created out of hand built clay tiles. They won the first place prize of $100, as voted on by those Above: Quiz Bowl team members during competition.

Above: Art Fair winners Jason Blacha ’11 and Miles Trealout ’11.

in attendance. The students are taught by Jane Beaudoin. For more

CC beat Dexter 435-325 in the Class

information about this show please

A championship final. The Shamrocks

visit www.artfgs.com.

advanced to the final undefeated, with wins over Dexter (455-385), Novi (850-225),

Jacob Cyganowski ’12 was awarded

Holland (475-250), and Taylor Truman

a Regional Gold Key Award in the 2011

(595-285). Robert Cernak ’11 was named to the Michigan State All-Academic Team.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for his painting entitled, “Banleang Betta Fish.”

The CC Quiz Bowl Team is coached by

Many of Jacob’s works were on display

Jason Jones, Christopher Gismondi ’00, and

during the annual Fine Arts Weekend

Ben Herman ’98. Team members include:

at CC. Jacob is instructed by Art

Robert Cernak ’11, David Ciccarelli ’11, Ryan Dillon ’11, Bobby Dorigo Jones ’12,

Department Chair, Andrew Dent.

James Haubert ’12, Brett Kusch ’11, Matt Messana ’11, Alex Morgan ’12,

Above: Jacob Cyganowski ‘12.

Collin Parks ’13, Brandon Roach ’13, Connor Teevens ’11, Kevin Wegienka ’11, and Chris Wolfe ’11. Since 2001, Catholic Central has won eight Class A championships and won the National Academic Quiz Tournament Michigan State Championship in March. Championship teams have the chance to compete in other nationwide quiz bowl competitions. Excerpted with permission from http://studentand athlete.com/ studentandachiever_041811.htm

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Class of 2011 Scholarships It was announced at commencement that members of the Class of 2011 were awarded approximately $9 million in academic scholarship money. This included 135 of 238 graduates. Also 38 graduates were awarded athletic scholarships to their respective colleges and universities.

CC Students March for Life Over 30 Catholic Central students traveled to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on January 21-24, 2011, with the Students for Life of Michigan. They attended a conference put on by the Students for Life of America. They also met the Hon. Thaddeus McCotter ’83, of the U.S. House of Representatives, after his speech at the National Mall.

Hon. Thaddeus McCotter ’83 with CC Students at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., in January, 2011.

CC Teachers Dominic Michalik and Robert Klesko moderated what has become an annual trip for CC students who remain committed to the Right for Life. They concluded their trip by attending a Mass for Life at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Shamrocks on Spring Break A large group of CC families vacationed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, during Spring Break. In true CC spirit, the group represented Catholic Central to the fullest by spelling out “SHAMROCKS” on the beach. Denny Barnes ’79 took the photo from the top of a high rise overlooking the beach.

S = Conor Schwalm ’11, Ryan Findlay ’11, Pat McCarthy ’11, Rich Field H = Mark Orrico ’11, Nick Guerriero ’11, Michael Sullivan ’11, Nick Ebrat ’11, John Byrne A = Justin D’Agostino ’11, Dave Butwill ’78, Nick Cech ’11, Jack Dillon ’11, Gino Pulice ’11 M = Nick Montoni ’11, Mike Ferrantino ’11, Joe Hansen ’11, Colin Talbot ’11, Brad Wilhelm ’10, Ian Jacobs ’10 R = Scott Byrne ’11, Mario Carbonaro ’11, Neil Nypaver ’11, Tommy Orr ’11 O = Brandon Tammaro ’11, Billy Riga ’11, Mike Birney ’11, Nick Bowen ’11, Mike Tibbits ’11 C = Grant Prior ’14, JD Field ’11, Mike Mullen ’12 K = Kyle Cooper ’12, Aaron Hess ’12, Brett Mizzi ’12, Mike Schultz ’12 S = Trevor Kujawski ’11, Tim Urso ’11, Doug Mullen ’11, Bernie Eisbrenner ’11

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Commencement for the Catholic Central Graduating Class of 2011 Catholic Central’s 2011 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 22, at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. Senior Class President and Master of Ceremonies was Eric Rettig ’11, who also gave the Salutatory Address. Mr. Neal Alpiner, who is retiring after 38 years of teaching at CC, gave the address to the graduates. Dillon Award Winner Timothy Hoffman ’11 gave the Valedictory Address and Matthew Messana ’11 gave the Dedicatory Address. Our best wishes and congratulations to our newest members of the Alumni Association.

Retiring Faculty As each school year comes to an end, so do the careers of certain faculty members who have dedicated their professional lives to the education of our students. This past year was no exception. Catholic Central said goodbye to three long-time faculty members who will not be forgotten because of their lasting impact on CC students. The entire Catholic Central community thanks these individuals for their dedication and professionalism over the years. Neal Alpiner

They made CC better with their presence, and they will be missed. Congratulations on retirement! Neal Alpiner retired from Catholic Central after 38 years of teaching mathematics, physics and computer science. One of only a few who taught at the Outer Drive, the Breakfast Drive and the Wixom Road campuses, Neal served as the Mathematics Department Chair for the last 25 years. He was the keynote speaker at commencement in May. Gene Grewe retired from the classroom after 19 years at Catholic Central. Gene came to CC after spending many years as a teacher and administrator at Bishop Borgess High School. During his tenure at CC, he became known as “The Voice

Gene Grewe

of Catholic Central” because of his announcing at football games, commencement and other honored gatherings. Gene is also a member of the Catholic League Hall of Fame for his many years as a Track & Field coach. He has decided to continue coaching next year. Joyce MacLennan retired from the CC Media Center after spending 25 years as Reference Librarian and Cataloger. Joyce was always waiting to greet the students with a warm smile and helping hand.

Joyce MacLennan

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Department Updates ECONOMICS On January 24, students from CC’s macroeconomics class visited the Detroit Economic Club to hear presentations by both Dow Chemical and the Nature Conservancy. At the event, Dow Chemical announced it will be investing $10 million over the next five years into collaboration with The Nature Conservancy that will provide the Midland-based chemical company with strategic, science-based environmental consulting. Andrew Liveris, chief executive officer of Dow Chemical, and Mark Tercek, chief executive officer of the Nature Conservancy, made the announcement together. CC students got the opportunity to have an exclusive meet-and-greet with both executives prior to the announcement, as well as attend the announcement, made at a DEC luncheon. Students were afforded the opportunity to submit questions, a few of which were read to the audience during the announcement.

(L to R): Joe Muscat ’11, Nicholas Baumgartner ’11, Aaron Hess ’12, Bryan Korona ’12, Charles G. McClure (Chairman, President & CEO of Meritor, Inc.), Andrew Liveris (CEO of Dow Chemical), Mr. Mike Mach ’03 (teacher), Mark Tercek (CEO of the Nature Conservancy), Gary Johnson ’12, Bryan Walsh (TIME Magazine), Bryan Barnas ’11, Joe Wenderski ’12, Ian O’Brien ’11, Damon Rottermond ’12.

THEOLOGY From the moment you walk in through the main entrance at Catholic Central High School, the mission of this institution becomes clear. Over the archway, one reads: “Jesus Christ: The Reason for Catholic Central.” And, as one looks forward, the stained glass and tabernacle of the chapel are in plain sight. Both are outward signs of our School’s mission and what we hope is growing in the hearts, minds and souls of our student body. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (U.S.C.C.B) has determined that there should be a uniform curriculum for Catholic high schools throughout the country. The U.S.C.C.B. Curriculum Framework is meant to provide a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive, and systematic presentation of Catholic beliefs so that students will grow in their personal relationship with God, be knowledgeable about their Catholic faith and integrate these beliefs and traditions into their lives. This new curriculum is designed to help young people develop the necessary attitudes, values and skills to answer or address real questions they face in life or questions that are posed to them by others. These systematic theology courses, which are Christological and apologetical in nature, will begin to be phased into our theology curriculum in the fall of 2011, and full implementation of the new curriculum should be in place by the 2013-14 academic year. In addition to the curriculum framework recommended by the U.S. Bishops, Catholic Central will also include units of study on Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” and another unit that will provide information about and foster vocations to the ordained and vowed ministries.

MATH

Josh Bindon ‘11

Robert Cernak ‘11

Logan Whitehead ‘13

CC placed eighth in the state in this year’s Michigan Math League. Josh Bindon ’11 was the cumulative high scorer for CC this year. We had 51 students taking AP Calculus this year between the two versions of AB and BC, and the numbers are projected to rise for next year. Robert Cernak ’11 finished in the Top 200 in the State of Michigan in this year’s Michigan Math Prize Competition. Logan Whitehead ’13 was one of the top finishers of the year nationally in the Catholic Math Facts Contest. His four test scores were the highest ever amassed in geometry by a CC student.

ENGLISH The English Department has continued to build on its success in many statewide and nationwide contests. Congratulations to Nick Sturla ’11 and Colin Cubr ’12, who were second and third place winners in the 2010 Richard Benvenuto Prize for Poetry offered by the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters through the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities’ Center for Poetry at Michigan State University. Congratulations to Mitchell Vitez ’13 and Nick McNallen ’12, who were winners of the Fr. Enright Essay Writing Contest for the 2010-2011 school year. These four writers were featured in the inaugural edition of Trinity, the Literary Journal of Detroit Catholic Central. Other featured Trinity poets and writers were Scott Czinski ’11, Chas Schneider ’11, Nate Wilkins ’11, Ryan Shinkel ’12, Nick Hines ’11, and Tyler Brown ’11. Poems and writings were judged by Trinity editor Mr. Kevin Griffin ’96, Mr. Chris Gismondi ’00, and Mr. Jason Jones. Poems and writings were selected because of literary excellence, spiritual tenor, and human authenticity. Any alumnus interested in receiving a copy of Trinity may email Kevin Griffin at kgriffin@catholiccentral.net. Congratulations to Connor Gibney ’12, who was the second school wide winner of the 2010-2011 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. Following in the steps of previous champion, Tim Hoffman ’11, Connor went on to compete at the Michigan State Championship at Michigan State University on March 12, 2011. With the help of Senior Tim Hoffman, Mr. James Walrad resurrected the Shamrock Forensic Team this past year. Forensic Team members participate in and become proficient in the forensic arts of debate, public speaking, and interpretation. In only its first year, the Forensic Team saw Shamrocks Scott Czinski ’11 and Joe Billotto ’11 qualify for the National Catholic Forensic League’s 60th Grand National Tournament in Washington, D.C. on May 27-29, 2011. Congratulations to these Shamrocks who competed in the Duo Interpretation event.

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The Varsity Baseball Team finished the regular season with a 21-9 overall record, including a 16-6 league record, and a second place finish in the Central Division. They advanced to the Catholic League Championship game at Above: Mitch Gatt ‘11 Comerica Park for the first time since 2001 by defeating Divine Child for the fifth time in the season. A tough 6-4 loss at Comerica Park only propelled the team into the playoffs. The Shamrocks went on to win the District and Regional Championships. They finished with an overall record of 27-10. The team is led by first-year head coach, Bill Lis. The JV and Freshmen Teams also had phenomenal seasons, winning their respective division titles. The JV finished with a 20-3-1 record. The Freshmen finished with a 16-2-2 record. Above: Mike Tibbits ‘11

The Varsity Lacrosse Team finished the season with a 13-6 record after losing to Novi in overtime in the Regional Championship game. Coach Dave Wilson ’88, in his sixth season as head coach, also led the team to a runner-up finish in the Catholic League.

Above: Conor Schwalm ‘11 against Northville. Left: Tommy Orr ‘11 against Northville.

Track & Field The Track & Field Team finished the season with an undefeated record in the Central Division. They also went on to win their fourth straight Catholic League Championship and third straight Regional Championship before finishing in 6th Place at the State Final Meet. Longtime coach, Tony Magni, had his team well prepared all season long. Their success is a testament to the hard work that the athletes and coaches put in to the season.

Golf The Varsity Golf Team finished the season by placing in 6th Place at the State Final Tournament which was held at Oakland University’s Katke-Cousins Golf Course. The season saw the team compete somewhat inconsistently. They finished 3rd in the Oakland County Tournament, 5th in the District, and 2nd in the Regional Tournament. One thing remains true; Catholic Central consistently has a very good golf program and will continue to have such for a long time to come. The team was led by captains Nico Colucci ’11, Connor Sexton ’11, and Owen Franks ’12.

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Above: George Darany ‘11 Right: Mike Schultz ‘12 and Jackson Elliott ‘11

2011 CC | Spring Signing Day Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Andrew Breaugh Scott Byrne Andy Erickson Nick Holton Matt Schertzer Vaughn Wesley Nathan Wilkins Jonathan Malecke Gino Pulice Mike Tolkacz Miles Trealout Scott Kujawa Robert Green Adam Martin Joe Silvestri

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SPORTS

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Supporting our Young Athletes Junior Varsity Tennis Tues/Aug 23 Wed/Aug 24 Wed/Sept 1 Thur/Sept 8 Sat/Sept 10 Mon/Sept 12 Thur/Sept 15 Tues/Sept 20 Thur/Sept 22 Mon/Sept 26 Fri/Sept 30

Detroit Country Day Troy U of D DeLaSalle Ann Arbor Huron Tournament Brother Rice Cranbrook Ann Arbor Huron Tournament West Bloomfield Ann Arbor Pioneer Grosse Pointe South

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Forest Hills Central Tournament Away Detroit Country Day Away Grand Blanc Tournament Away U of D HOME DeLaSalle Away Ann Arbor Pioneer Quad Away Brother Rice Away Cranbrook HOME CC Invitational HOME (Forest Hills Central/Grandville/Troy) Ann Arbor Huron HOME West Bloomfield HOME Holly Invitational Away Grosse Pointe South Away CHSL Tournament Marian HS State Regional Novi Middle State Final Midland State Final Midland

Freshmen Football Thur/Aug 25 Wed/Aug 31 Sat/Sep 10 Sat/Sept 17 Sat/Sept 24 Sat/Oct 1 Sat/Oct 8 Sat/Oct 15

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Dearborn Fordson Delphos St. John’s (Ohio) Inkster Highland Park DeLaSalle Away (Lake U of D - Boys’ Bowl Brother Rice O.L. St. Mary’s

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Lansing CC Invitational @ Lansing CC 10:30 am Time Trial @ Kensington Park 2:00 pm W.Bloomfield Invitational @ Kensington Park 10:30 am CC vs. U of D* @ Cass Benton Park 4:15 pm Holly HS Invitational @ Springfield Oaks 1:20 pm CC Invitational @ Cass Benton Park 11:30 am CC vs. DeLaSalle* @ TBA 4:30 pm Haslett HS Invitational @ Haslett HS 11:30 am CC vs. OLSM* @ Cass Benton Park 4:15 pm Oakland County Championship @ Kensington Park 10:30 am CC vs. Brother Rice* @ Kensington Park 4:15 pm Varsity - Sturgis HS Invitational @ Sturgis HS TBA JV - AA Gabriel Richard Invitational @ Hudson Mills Park TBA Catholic League Championship @ Kensington Park 10:00 am Centerline 9-10 grade Invitational @ Centerline HS 4:30 pm State Regional Championship @ Brighton, MI 4:30 pm White Lake Lakeland 9-10 grade@ Lakeland HS 4:30 pm State Championship @ MIS - Jackson, MI TBA Banquet @ CC 5:29 pm 6th Annual Thanksgiving 5K Run @ Pheasant Run 9:15 am 42nd Annual New Year’s Eve Fun Run @ Belle Isle TBA * League Meets

Freshmen Soccer Sat/Aug 27 Tues/Aug 30 Tues/Sept 6 Thur/Sept 8 Sat/Sept 10 Tues/Sept 13 Thur/Sept 15 Tues/Sept 20 Thur/Sept 22 Sat/Sept 24 Thur/Sept 29 Sat/Oct 1 Thur/Oct 6 Sat/Oct 8

Troy HOME 10:00 am Saline Away 4:00 pm Dearborn JV HOME 7:00 pm OPEN (CHSL bye) U of D Away 4:00 pm DeLaSalle Ultimate Soccer 4:00 pm Divine Child HOME 7:00 pm Saline HOME 7:00 pm Brother Rice Away 4:00 pm OPEN (CHSL bye) U of D HOME 4:00 pm Divine Child Away 10:00 am DeLaSalle HOME 7:00 pm Brother Rice HOME 10:00 am

Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Sat/Aug 20 Sat/Aug 27 Tues/Aug 30 Fri/Sept 2 Tues/Sept 6 Thurs/Sept 8 Tues/Sept 13 Thur/Sept 15 Mon/Sept 19 Tues/Sept 20 Thurs/Sept 22 Tues/Sept 27 Thur/Sept 29 Tues/Oct 4 Sat/Oct 8 Mon/Oct 10 Wed/Oct 12

Balconi Tournament Away Var:10:00 am Troy HOME JV:12:00 pm Var:2:00 pm Clarkston HOME JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm AA Pioneer Away JV:4:00 pm Var:5:30 pm Bedford Away JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm RICE Away JV:4:00 pm Var:5:30 pm DeLaSalle UltimateSoccer JV:5:30 pm Var:7:00 pm Open JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm Stoney Creek HOME JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm U of D Away JV:5:30 pm Var:7:00 pm RICE HOME JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm DeLaSalle HOME JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm OPEN HOME JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm U of D HOME JV:6:00 pm Var:7:30 pm Midland HS Away JV:12:00 pm Var:2:00 pm CHSL Semifinal CHSL Finals

Note: Home games are shown in bold. Schedules are correct as of July 14, 2011, 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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