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Dear Detroit Catholic Central High School Community, I am blessed to serve Catholic Central by ensuring its future is secure in the Basilian tradition of teaching Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge to young men.

Today, I write to you with gratitude and humility as we announce the official opening of the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science - a vision made possible by several very special donors, notably Mr. George Turek ’66.

Catholic Central would not be the school it is today without Despite our shared last name, George and I are not directly related. However, having worked closely with him for the last five years, I have come to consider him a brother. His love for Catholic

George’s dedication and support. We deeply appreciate his contributions. Nevertheless, we must recognize that we cannot solely rely on his generosity to carry us forward.

Central runs deep, and his efforts to enhance our school’s excellence are truly inspiring.

George would be the first to remind us that true progress requires a collective effort from our entire community. He

Our plan for the next 100 years, known as Vision 100, is becoming

believes that everyone should do their part.

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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the 35th Annual Alumni Association Dinner and All Classes Reunion was held at the St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia, honoring the recipients of the 2024 Fr. Canning F. Harrison, CSB Distinguished Alumnus Award, Veno Hesano ’67 (pictured left) and Hon. Sean Cox ’75 (pictured right).

Fr. Canning F. Harrison, CSB graced the halls of CC for over three decades (1952 - 1987). The Distinguished Alumnus Award stands in memory of Fr. Harrison’s tireless work as Director of the Alumni Association. It is awarded each spring to those alumni and Basilian Fathers who have exemplified the philosophy and mission of

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– TOURS HALL OF SCI E NCE Kevin Boyle ’97, former Senior Strategy Analyst in Space and Launch at Boeing, visited Catholic Central and toured the new Hall of Science. Kevin is now the Chief Engineer at SAIC. “It’s absolutely incredible. If any kid comes here as an 8th grader and tours that building and has any interest in science whatsoever, they’re going to be begging their parents to come here,” stated Boyle.

“It’s amazing to see that type of thing here at Catholic Central. When I was here, we had rain barrels in the hallway to catch the rain drops. So, to go from that to this is absolutely amazing. It couldn’t have happened to a better institution and a better place,” he continued.

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Welcomes Home

50+ Year Graduates

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Catholic Central High School hosted its annual Legacy Reunion for graduates 50+ years or more removed. Nearly 200 Shamrocks attended the event, which included Mass in the Chapel, followed by a buffet lunch served in the cafeteria afterward. Attendees included a wide variety of graduating class years dating back to Jerry Stocking ’43, age 98, to graduates of the Class of 1974, age 68.

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Boys’ Bowl Weekend at CC

REUNIONS

Boys’ Bowl Weekend will be the focal point for the following classes celebrating reunions this year:

Jerry Stocking ’43

Class of 1954

Class of 1989

Class of 1959

Class of 1994

Class of 1964

Class of 1999

Class of 1969

Class of 2004

Class of 1974

Class of 2009

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Class of 1979

Class of 2014

Class of 1984

Class of 2019

Everyone is invited to attend the

ALL Classes Reunion on September 28!

In May of 2024, Jerry Stocking ’43, age 98, attended

Despite being busy with work, Jerry stated that he made a lot of friends

Catholic Central’s Legacy Reunion for graduates

at Catholic Central, and he remembers many of his classmates.

50+ years or more removed. We were able to sit down with Jerry and talk about what it was like to attend

During his time at Catholic Central, Jerry recalls the compassion he

Catholic Central High School over 80 years ago.

experienced from the Basilian priests. “They took an interest in each and every one of us. We didn’t have that big of a class, but they took

When he was a student, Jerry explained that tuition

interest in us. And as a result, that interest built up into being somebody

was $60 per year. He had a sister and five brothers

that you could confide in,” he stated.

who all went to Catholic Central High School.

After graduation, Jerry went into the Army Air Force. The 2024 Legacy The school day started with Mass at 8:00 a.m.

Reunion was one of five different reunions Jerry has attended at

After school, he took the bus home and went straight

Catholic Central. He also attended his 45th and 50th reunions.

to work at a grocery store where the money he made went to his family.

Thank you to all the class reunion chairmen, representatives, and classmates who make every reunion gathering possible, keeping the CC brotherhood and camaraderie alive and well.

Currently, Jerry spends much of his time with family. He has 11

Please visit www.catholiccentral.net/boysbowl or

grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He’s also active within his

scan the QR code to see what your class reunion

senior community residence and enjoys when his daughter visits him

plans look like and to register. Questions? Contact

daily. We look forward to seeing Jerry at next year’s reunion!

the Office of Alumni Relations at 248-596-3838.

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to help other young men live the CC experience through his class-specific

BOYS’ BOWL ASSEMBLY

scholarship fund. You can help these

Robert Santello ’58 Gymnasium

young men achieve their goals, earn

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

ALL CLASSES REUNION GATHERING AT CC

a CC diploma, and become men of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

• CC Camaraderie

The students who receive class

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• Register at www.catholiccentral.net/boysbowl

of us and every gift, regardless of the

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a students life.

BOYS’ BOWL MASS & BREAKFAST Robert Santello ’58 Gymnasium • Includes Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions • Complimentary - Hosted by the CC Alumni Association 1:00 p.m.

Please support your class scholarship and the young men of CC by going to www.catholiccentral.net/give.

Thank you!

BOYS’ BOWL GAME VS. DE LA SALLE PILOTS Fr. Richard Elmer, CSB ’46 Stadium - “The Elm” • Tickets $7 online or $10 cash Please visit www.catholiccentral.net/boysbowl to register. Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (248) 596-3838.

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The 18th Annual Catholic Central

Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees

Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Mass will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Robert Santello ’58 Gymnasium, followed by the celebration and breakfast.

ALL are invited to attend!

L to R: Frank Garlicki, Bob Skrzycki ’56, Denny Tymoczko ’58, Ken Lerg ’68, Al Bridges ’71, Aaron Roberts ’81, Mike Sheridan ’90

1998 State Championship Football Team

1999 State Championship Hockey Team

CLASS OF 2025 NOMINATIONS Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2025 CC Hall of Fame.

Detailed information on the mission of the DCC Athletic Hall of Fame, the categories that can be nominated, and how to submit your nomination(s) is available on the DCC Athletic Hall of Fame website. Just scan the QR code.

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DEC. 3 Giving Tuesday, All Day JAN. 29 State of the School, Immersion Theater MAR. 6 Alumni Board Meeting at CC, Mass, 6 p.m., meeting, 7 p.m.

MAR. 12 CC Family Night at LCA, Red Wings vs. Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.

MAR. 14-15 Florida Reunions MAY 8 Alumni Dinner, St. Mary’s Cultural Center, 5 - 9 p.m.

MAY 21 Class of 2024 Reunion, Hall of Science, 5 - 7 p.m.

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JUN. 5 Legacy Reunion at CC, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Catholic Central Announces John Doyle ’82 as Director of Planned Giving

ATHLETIC DAY OF GI V ING

2024 Results

THANK YOU DONORS!

CC is proud to announce Mr. John M. Doyle Jr. ’82

Catholic Central would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who donated to our

as the new Director of Planned Giving. Duties of the

Athletic Day of Giving on June 11!

position include assisting members of the St. Basil Legacy Society who wish to create a legacy that will last

Thanks to 363 generous donors, the athletic department raised $171,832, succeeding this

in perpetuity here at CC.

year’s goal of $150,000.

The St. Basil Legacy Society consists of those alumni and

Over 20 different departments benefited from the fundraising event, including 18 varsity sports

friends who have shown generosity and foresight by making

teams, the media and academic teams, band, robotics, and esports.

a planned or deferred gift to Catholic Central.

Members of the St. Basil Legacy Society either have included CC in their wills with outright bequests or other planned gifts, such as charitable gift annuities, gifts of life insurance, or charitable remainder trust gifts.

For more information about Planned Giving or

Gifts can be made in the form of real estate, memorials and tribute gifts, tangible personal property, stock transfer, appreciated securities, and endowed gifts.

to make a gift to Catholic

Doyle has been part of the Catholic Central family since May of 2022, serving as the

Central, please contact

and Alumni Relations. He specializes in Gifts by Wills and Bequests, Gifts of Life

former Director of Major Gifts and Managing Director of the Office of Advancement

John Doyle ’82

Insurance, Gifts-In-Kind, and Endowments.

at jdoyle@catholiccentral.

Prior to coming to Catholic Central, Doyle served as the Executive Director of

net or 248-596-3846.

Development for Major Gifts and Director of Advancement at Madonna University in Livonia, where he also graduated with his B.S. in Marketing. He was also the Director of Advancement with the Archdiocese of Detroit and former Mayor of the City of South Lyon from 2002 to 2009.

Doyle was appointed the new Director of Planned Giving in July of 2024 after the passing of Rudy Seichter ’59, who served in the position for 20 years.

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Celebrat ing

The Life of

Rudy Seichter ’59

CC

Catholic Central celebrates the remarkable life of Rudy Seichter ’59

To celebrate Rudy’s life and time at Catholic Central, we asked

“At Catholic Central, we talk about The Standard. When it comes

some of our Advancement staff to share their favorite memories of

to making an impact on CC, that standard is Rudy. He’s a State

him. Here’s what they had to say:

Champion who gave back to the school in countless ways,

“When I started working at CC in 2013, Rudy was one of the first

members of the team to really make me feel welcome. He invited me to his Class of 1959 reunion gatherings and always made a point to

stop by my office and check in. I will miss catching up with him during our lunches together and hearing his stories about CC. His years of

A true Shamrock, Rudy exemplified what it means to be a man of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. He passed away on July 20, 2024, at 83. However, his love for Catholic Central can still be felt in the halls and among conversations with those who knew him best.

Rudy was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and a graduate of the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and Wayne State University.

He spent his business career in sales with IBM, general management, and executive positions with ADP and Bell & Howell, serving the banking, insurance, and automotive and motorcycle industries.

After retirement, he volunteered at Detroit Catholic Central High School as the Director of Planned Giving. He was deeply passionate about Catholic Central hockey, having been on the school’s first-ever Hockey State Championship team in 1959. He also served on the Athletic Hall of Fame committee and as an editor for the Aluminator.

May his spirit continue to inspire the Catholic Central community for generations to come.

wisdom. His joy and happiness radiated to all of those around him, and he will be missed in the hockey stands and around the school.” Mike Oakleaf ’05, Educator, Assistant Hockey Coach, and Assistant to the President

service to CC and love for our school will never be forgotten.”

“My word to describe Rudy Seichter is “infectious.” His love

Shaun Sova ’09, Director of Communications

for CC was infectious. He so loved this school and the Basilain

“Rudy lived a life of generosity and dedication to the Catholic faith, his family, Catholic Central, and the larger community. He lived and shared Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. Rudy was a CC man; a man of Mary, Alma Mater. His infectious smile and uplifting laugh were memorable and enriching.” Tim Burke ’86, Director of Alumni Relations and Class Endowments

Fathers. His passion for cheering for his Shamrocks was infectious. No one loved CC more than Rudy. His devotion to CC hockey was infectious. He was so proud to be a member of our first State Championship Hockey Team in 1959 and a key figure in the great tradition of CC hockey. His commitment to the men of CC was infectious. He was so influential in getting others to give back like he did. He was determined to make a difference

“Rudy was a true Shamrock. He prioritized serving others and putting the team first. This was how he lived his life. We will forever be grateful for the legacy Rudy has left behind as the embodiment of a man of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. May his soul rest in peace.”

Ed Turek ’85, President of Catholic Central “Rudy Seichter ’59 was a valuable member of the Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame Selection, Executive, and Legacy Committees. Rudy’s dedication and passion for honoring legacy athletes will be deeply missed. Alongside Ron Ross ’59, he tirelessly researched the archives to ensure deserving legacy athletes were inducted into the CC Hall of Fame. Beyond his invaluable contributions, Rudy was a dear friend to many and provided vital input for our committee and plaque narratives. His meticulous proofreading of all plaques and communications exemplified his commitment to excellence. Rudy’s impact on the Hall of Fame community was profound, and his loss will be keenly felt. We fondly remember him as one of CC’s best, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.” Jim Gibbons ’68, Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame Chairman

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and even spoke to classes to pass down his experiences and

and he did. Rudy’s smile and spirit were infectious. He so loved our alumni, students, families and friends - all men of CC. What I will miss most about Rudy is his smile and his passion. He made all of us better and for that I am forever grateful.”

Dan Collins ’84, Director of Advancement “Even though I only met Rudy 4.5 years ago, we had a friendship that seemed like we had known one another forever.

He was so selfless. I had the utmost respect for him. He was a man of undying faith and had a strong conviction for family values and living a life of integrity. You would be hard pressed to find a man that was so genuine, bold, and funny - with an infectious laugh. He was a great storyteller and loved to have fun in the workplace. He told me about his co-ed baseball team at one of his workplaces called “Rudy’s Rowdies.” He always said we should start a co-ed team at CC and call ourselves “Eddie’s something” after Ed Turek. He never came up with the right alliteration, but he was always trying! I miss you, good buddy.

Keep thinking about our baseball team name!”

Angela Hill, Director of Parent and Community Relations

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Catholic Central Officially Opens the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Catholic Central held a dedication ceremony for the official opening of the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science. The construction of the new 57,000 square foot Hall of Science was announced in May of 2023 as part of the school’s Vision 100 plan, an expansion project made possible by one very special donor, Mr. George Turek ’66, who named the building after his parents.

“The dedication of the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science was an incredible day filled with more love than we could have ever imagined. We’re so thankful to all our donors, especially the incredible generosity of George Turek ’66 for believing in the mission of Catholic Central. We’d also like to thank our guest speaker Marcus Luttrell.

The Hall of Science represents our commitment to providing students with the best possible education. This building will inspire generations of students to explore, innovate, and achieve their dreams, all while being grounded in the values that define our institution.”

— Ed Turek ’85, President of Catholic Central On the day of the dedication, Catholic Central hosted a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot outside of the new building, featuring guest speaker Marcus Luttrell, a retired United States NAVY Seal who is best known for inspiring the incredible true story “Lone Survivor.”

During this speech, Luttrell discussed the importance of being raised with goodness, discipline, and knowledge. He talked about how his father raised him to have discipline and this has helped him persevere in tough situations. He also discussed the importance of faith and how he recently converted to Catholicism.

Attendees were then encouraged to come inside for the grand opening and reception from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., where light refreshments were served and the building was open to the public for touring.

The Hall of Science building is expected to help Catholic Central expand on its already strong academic makeup, open the school to additional community engagement, and establish the school as one of the premier STEM schools in the Midwest. Unique curriculum offerings such as aerospace, flight, and astronomy will complement more traditional STEM offerings of science classes, CNC machinery, and CAD design.

All 1,000+ students entering the 2024-2025 school year will benefit from the new building, which features an immersion theater, lab classrooms, a FIRST Robotics arena, a machine lab where students can graduate with their license, an engineering lab, a technology suite, a greenhouse, a RedBird flight simulator, and more.

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CAD/Engineering Lab This multifunctional and multi-purpose

RedBird Flight Simulator The full-size RedBird flight simulator is among the many unique features that students

The foremost unique features of the new building, explained by our Director of STEM, Amy Ely.

can take advantage of as part of the new curriculum. Students can earn flight hours and graduate with a commercial pilot license. The school houses six smaller desktop units for students to gain experience prior to utilizing the full simulator.

Immersive Theater The immersive theater is designed to function as a space where the audience can become totally immersed in the 270° wrap-around screen and exceptional audio system. It will help them feel as if they are part of whatever they are viewing. The theater houses telescoping bleacher seats, accommodating 80 people, and 60 additional seats on the floor in front of the bleachers, bringing the total seated occupancy to 140 people.

Greenhouse The Prospiant-designed greenhouse was designed to hold multiple experimental plant-growth projects, but expanded to include eco-sustainability. Tables located around the perimeter of the greenhouse will house experiments that classes are working on. Located down the center of the greenhouse will be Agrotonomy aeroponic towers to help promote eco-sustainable growth.

Laboratory Classrooms There are also eight laboratory classrooms in the new Hall of Science, which were designed to function as flexible learning spaces. Each of these rooms functions as both a laboratory and a classroom, as well as being able to open up the center of the room for experiments or demonstrations.

Each room was designed with the future in mind to allow for maximum growth as we move into the future and technology changes. The layout of the classrooms encourages collaboration and project-based learning in a teamwork-style atmosphere when not being used for lecture.

classroom will have technology desks for each student with dual monitors and a dock for their laptop, giving them the technology they need to be successful using CAD, modeling for 3D printing, or programming for AP Computer Science.

The Nanowall that encloses the shelving, which holds up to 30 3D printers, makes it possible to contain any non-toxic fumes emanating from the 3D printers from entering the classroom. The nook in this room is designed as an innovation space, where teams can work together brainstorming, ideating, and collaborating.

Astronomy The astronomy section of the Hall of Science building includes a 4-meter Aluminum Single Skin Observa-Dome with Electric Azimuth Drive, power bars, electric shutters, Ace Automation Package, structural analysis, and Neoprene insulation and packaging.

The opening of the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science marked a significant milestone in Catholic Central’s dedication to its students.

Thanks to the generous donations

Today’s employers are looking for employees who have all of these soft skills as well as

from alumnus George Turek ’66, and

the intelligence, so things like collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and communication

others, Catholic Central is excited to

are of the utmost importance with the design of the laboratory classrooms. Those skills

use these state-of-the-art facilities

that employers are looking for are built into the everyday classroom life of our students,

to continue developing the next

thereby making them more desirable by employers.

generation of leaders into men of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

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From the Admissions Desk…

F R O M T H E P R I N C I PA L Greetings From the Principal’s Office!

technology, engineering, and mathematics, but in every department.

“Admissions 101” presentation on September 25.

As we begin our

on our website. This a great starting point for any of

2024-2025 school

your friends or family who might be curious about

year, I am pleased

Catholic Central for their son.

than 300 new

We are hosting shadow days as well as our annual

students to our

fall Open House (November 3). We will continue to

school community. These new families represent

leverage our Junior Shamrocks program to provide

almost 90 feeder schools and 60 zip codes. Each

as much access as we can to potential families.

the exciting developments on campus. One of the most significant

will provide vast opportunities for not just our students in science,

Shamrocks,

to welcome more

I am pleased to share some of the highlights of our students and

George and Mary Turek Hall of Science. This state-of-the-art facility

Our admissions year kicks off in earnest with our We will record the presentation and make it available

Dear Shamrock Alumni,

milestones for the 2024-2025 school year is the opening of the

Dear Fellow

young man possesses a wealth of diverse talents and interests, and I cannot wait to see the impact

As always, we welcome all referrals and questions

each of them will have on our school.

regarding admissions to Catholic Central. You can email us at admissions@catholiccentral.net or

As you will clearly remember from your time on campus, the hidden talents and abilities among our student body are endless. We have been blessed throughout the years and look forward to the ways that our students might apply their unique talents to the new resources available to them in the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science.

By far, our biggest recruiting tool continues to be

schedule an appointment online at

the word of mouth from our current and alumni

www.catholiccentral.net/admissions.

families. Thank you to all of you who encouraged a family to reach out to us or who brought a new

Jake Marmul ’07

family with you to an event on campus. Please

Director of Admissions and Public Relations

Please enjoy reading these student highlights, and I sincerely thank you

continue to encourage families to reach out to

for your continued thoughts, prayers, and support of our school.

us, and we will guide them through the rest of

We truly could not do what we do without you.

the process.

May God continue to bless you abundantly,

We are excited to continue the Junior Shamrocks

God Bless and Go Shamrocks!

program for its second year! We have many fun Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB Principal

things planned for the Fall season, including for football games, a soccer night, and activities for robotics, band, and more.

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Rev. Daniel L. Dillon, CSB Award Oliver Kammeraad ’24 graduated with a 4.975 GPA and will be attending the University of Michigan. As a student at Catholic Central, he served as the Finance Club President and was a member of the Spectrum Newspaper, Shamrock Study Hall Tutoring, NHS, STEM Club, Quiz Bowl, and Cross Country team. He was also invited to apply for the US Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

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BIG3 Class of 2024 Outstanding Graduate

Each year, Catholic Central honors exceptional seniors who have not only excelled academically but also demonstrated remarkable leadership, character, and dedication to their communities.

Join us as we celebrate their achievements and explore their inspiring journeys towards a bright future.

CC Alumni Hosts

Construction Field Trip For Current Students Mike Smiley ’96, Group Vice President of Preconstruction for Walbridge, hosted a construction field trip for current

Scan to watch

Oliver Kammeraad ’24

the inspiring stories of our remarkable honorees

Catholic Central students. During the field trip, Smiley and a group of Catholic Central alumni, all currently working in the construction field, shared their career paths and gave students advice.

Award presented by Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB Awarded annually to the senior with the highest cumulative GPA.

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Rev. James H. Whelan, CSB Award

Class of 2024 Outstanding Graduate

Joseph Curtin ’24

Joseph Curtin ’24 received the Rev. James

He was also a standout in lacrosse, earning

H. Whelan Award, one of Catholic Central’s

multiple varsity letters, serving as senior

most prestigious honors, for his academic

captain, and receiving All-League and

excellence, athletic achievements, and

All-State honors, leading his team to CHSL

exemplary character.

and Regional Championships and winning

Rev. Richard A. Ranalletti, CSB Award

the 2024 State Championship.

Joe graduated with a 3.35 GPA, and is

as a senior captain, and received

continuing his academic and athletic career

All-Catholic and All-State Dream Team

with the Stratford Warriors in the Greater

honors, leading his team to CHSL,

Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL).

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BIG3 Class of 2024 Outstanding Graduate

As a member of the hockey program, he earned multiple varsity letters, served

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Regional, and State Championships in his junior and senior years.

David Kibbey ’24 was awarded this year’s Ranalletti Award by his classmates and the committee due to his outstanding Christian leadership and values. During his senior year, David won a national award from the National Catholic Education Association called the Virtues, Value, and Vision award.

It was only the second time a Catholic Central student has won it, and only 12 students receive the award nationally per year.

Award presented by Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB

Award presented by Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB

David Kibbey ’24

During his time at Catholic Central, David served as Class President, completed over 750 community service hours, and was one of the founding members of the Shamrock I.D. (Intentional Disciples) club, which is a program that was started for students who

Awarded annually to a senior who has excelled academically, is an outstanding athlete, and is looked upon by his peers

Awarded annually to the senior who has demonstrated Christian character and values,

want to grow more deeply in

as a Christian gentleman.

as nominated by his peers.

their faith.

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Evan Stockton ’14 Receives An Emmy Award For His Work With Bally Sports Detroit

B R E A K

“I was humbled and thrilled to

Myles Amine ’15 Competed

have won an Emmy Award for my play-by-play work at Bally

In Paris Olympics

Sports Detroit for the second straight year. The best part was

Catholic Central proudly recognizes Myles Amine ’15 during his second Olympic

getting to share the honor at the

appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

ceremony with my dad (Class

A standout athlete with a remarkable journey, Myles represented San Marino,

of ’84), my papa (Class of ’53),

a small yet passionate nation. The Amine family has dual citizenship as

and my mom and nana (proud

Myles’ grandparents, Dick and Patricia,

CC alumni moms)! It also would

immigrated to the United States from San Marino.

not be possible without the man At Catholic Central, Myles and his brother,

who hired me to work at Bally

Malik Amine ’14, secured two state individual championships along with three

Sports Detroit, Jeff Byle, the

MHSAA Team State titles ( ’12,’13, and ’14), laying the foundation for a distinguished

network’s Executive Producer

career that would soon take Myles to the national stage.

His transition to collegiate wrestling at the University of Michigan marked a new chapter of success that led to a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

and a proud CC dad himself.

Evan Stockton ’14

Great things happen when you live and die for CC High!”

Amine entered Paris as the #3 seed at 86 kg on August 8. He won two of his four

Evan Stockton ’14 was awarded an Emmy Award for his play-by-play work at Bally Sports Detroit at the 2024 NATAS Michigan Emmy

matches, taking fifth place in his second

Award ceremony held on June 15th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It marks the second straight year that Evan has been awarded an

Olympic appearance. Your CC family is

Emmy for his play-by-play work at Bally Sports Detroit, where he has called the MHSAA Football and Basketball Finals since 2019.

proud of you, Myles!

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Catholic Central Wins 2024 Division 1 Boys Lacrosse State Championship On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Catholic Central’s Lacrosse Team won the 2024 Division 1 State Championship title with a 14-8 victory over Hartland. This was the team’s second State Championship title, led by head coach Dave Wilson ’88. The first one was in 2018. The team’s record this season was 21-3.

Varsity Lacrosse Team

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2024 CHSL Inductees Detroit Catholic Central High School extends its heartfelt congratulations to both Mike Anderson and Joey Kamish ’19 for their well-deserved induction into the CHSL Hall of Fame. Their contributions to the school’s athletic legacy and their ongoing successes serve as inspiration to current and future generations of Shamrocks.

Detroit

Mike Anderson

Catholic Central High School Named 2024

Mike Anderson, Head Coach of Golf for Detroit Catholic Central, has been an integral part of the school’s golf

CATHO L IC HI GH S C HOOL L E AG U E H ALL O F FAM E

CHSL School of the Year

Joey Kamish ’19

success for the past 14 years. Under his leadership, the golf

Detroit Catholic Central High School is honored to announce its recognition as the 2024 Detroit Catholic High School League (CHSL) School of the Year.

The CHSL James Leary School of the Year Award is presented annually to the league school that best exemplifies spirit, sportsmanship, and cooperation. Established in 1980, this award celebrates excellence in both athletic achievement and character.

The CHSL School of the Year distinction reflects the dedication and passion exhibited by the entire Detroit Catholic Central community,

program has flourished, securing numerous championships

Joey Kamish ’19 will also be honored with induction into the

and accolades. Anderson’s impressive track record includes

CHSL Hall of Fame. Kamish left a significant mark on the legacy of

6 CHSL titles (2012, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023),

the lacrosse program at Catholic Central. He recorded 214 goals

5 Regional Championships (2013, 2016, 2017, 2023),

and had 124 assists (338 points) during his three-year varsity

2 State Finalists (2014, 2021), and an impressive 4 State

career, and was a three-time All Catholic League (2017, 2018,

Championships (2015, 2016, 2017, 2022) in Division 1 of

2019), thee-time 1st Team All State (2017, 2018, 2019), and

the MHSAA. Beyond his coaching endeavors, Anderson

two-time US Lacrosse All American (2018, 2019).

continues to excel in his own golfing career, winning the 38th GAM Mid-Amateur Championship in 2020.

Additionally, Kamish also won the 2018 MLive Detroit Lacrosse Player of the Year award, and was the first player from Catholic Central to be named “Mr. Lacrosse” in 2019 as Michigan’s High School Lacrosse Player of the Year. In 2018, Kamish played a pivotal role in leading Catholic Central to the 2018 CHSL Title and the school’s first MHSAA State Championship in 2018.

from students to faculty to supporters. Through their collective efforts,

Kamish committed to Loyola University, Maryland, where he has

Detroit Catholic Central has consistently embodied the principles of

spent the past five years playing for the Greyhounds. To date, he

sportsmanship and camaraderie, setting a standard of excellence for

has played 50 games with Loyola, registering 34 starts, 52 goals,

others to follow. This is the third time Detroit Catholic Central has been

and 29 assists (81 points). He was a member of the 2021 Loyola

recognized with the award, as it was also named School of the Year in

team that made the NCAA tournament. Kamish’s achievements

1983 and 2013.

extend beyond lacrosse, as he has also earned a mechanical engineering degree with honors and has finished an MBA.

In addition to the school’s outstanding achievement, Detroit Catholic Central is proud to announce that two members of its community will be inducted into the CHSL Hall of Fame this year.

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Luke Mychalowych ’24 Named Walt Bazylewicz Athlete of the Year by the Catholic League Executive Athletic Board

Luke Mychalowych ’24 has been named the 2024 Walt Bazylewicz Athlete

Mychalowych’s top academic and athletic

of the Year by the Catholic League Executive Athletic Board. He was selected

achievements:

the winner among 33 high schools representing over 23,000 students.

• 3x State Champion (200 Free, 200 Medley Relay,

Detroit Catholic Central High School Esports Team Wins 2024 PlayVS Cup National Championship for Rocket League

200 Free Relay) According to Catholic Central’s Athletic Director, Aaron Babicz ’93,

• 2x Runner Up (100 Breast 23’, 24’)

“This is the league’s most prestigious award given out to one male and

• 5x NISCA All American (200 Free, 2 x 100

female athlete per year. As Luke’s Athletic Director for the past four years, I

Breast 23’, 24’, 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay)

have had the distinct privilege of witnessing his exceptional dedication, talent,

• NISCA Scholastic All American

and character both in and out of the pool. He is not only an outstanding

• 2x USA Swimming Scholastic All American

athlete, but also a remarkable individual who embodies the qualities of a true

• 9x All State

leader and role model.”

• 10x All County

The Catholic League Executive Athletic Board instituted the award in 1989 to honor the top athletes in the Catholic League. Mychalowych was nominated for the award based on his remarkable achievements, including being a multi-time All-American and State Champion. In addition to his athletic achievements, Mychalowych has an extreme dedication to academic excellence, positive attitude, humility, and respect towards his teammates, coaches, and competitors.

Mychalowych will continue his academic and swimming career for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers this Fall.

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• 14x All Conference • MHSAA Dream Team, 200 Free • 5x League Champion • 3x League Record Breaker

Varsity Esports Team

• 5x School Record Breaker • 11x D1 State Qualifier senior year • 4.153 GPA

Detroit Catholic Central High School’s Esports Team, led by Stephen Juncaj ’18, triumphed at the 2024 PlayVS Cup National

• Nominated to MHSAA, CHSL, Detroit Athletic

Championship for Rocket League, held virtually on June 6. The Shamrocks faced off against Putnam Science Academy from

Club Athlete of the Year, and Detroit High

Connecticut in an intense best-of-seven series, ultimately securing victory with a 4-1 final score.

School Sports Award

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Golf Team Secures Seventh State Championship Title The Catholic Central High School Golf Team won its seventh MHSAA State Championship over the weekend of June 7, 2024, held at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek. The team was led by Head Coach Mike Anderson and Senior Captain Julian Menser ’24, who shot 140 (70-70) over Friday and Saturday and won medalist. This is the program’s second State Championship title in the last three years and fifth title in the last ten years.

Varsity Golf Team

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2015 - BRENDAN PAUL and Sara Ramaswamy were married on May 25, 2024 in West Orange, NJ. Brendan is the son of Bob Paul ’80.

L-R: Mike Loiselle ’79, Dave Butwill ’78, Chris Popiela ’78, Gil Bazil ’70, Bob Paul ’80, Brendan Paul ’15 (Groom), Zack Rhodes ’15 (Best Man), Sam Popp ’15, Shane Butwill ’10, Mike Fuhst ’15, Austin Smith ’15, Jonathan McKeegan ’15, TJ Liberati ’15, Alex Smith ’15, Dan Wick ’15, and Will Coffman ’15 2005 - MATT WALTERS took a few days off from his international assignment at Epic Systems’ European Headquarters in Bristol, UK to attend some of the Olympic events in Paris.

Although he was disappointed that he was not able to see CC alum, Myles Amine ’15, wrestle, Matt did attend indoor and beach volleyball matches, and saw a USA women’s soccer match.

Matt is pictured with his girlfriend, Karina Rohrer-Meck.

Karina played volleyball at the collegiate level, and no doubt, pointed out some of the intricacies of the game during the volleyball matches they attended.

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2020 - LUKE PERELLI

1999 - ANTHONY TOMEY AND 1976 - MAYOR MIKE DUGGAN

Competed in the Big 10 Outdoor Track Championship at

Anthony Tomey ’99 and Mayor Mike Duggan ’76 met up at Born In Detroit during the NFL Draft in Detroit.

University of Michigan on May 10, 2024. Luke placed third in the 1500m finals with a new PR of 3:44.96 earning points for Michigan State. As a track and field and cross country athlete at Catholic Central, Luke was a member of the All-State Cross Country Team in 2018. Luke graduated early in December 2023 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Engineering and is currently working on his Masters in Computer Science at MSU.

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Memoriam

WALTER VINCENT ’43 7/21/2023 Father of Walter ’72, Thomas ’73, Patrick ’74, William ’78, John ’80 (Dec.), James ’81, and Daniel ’84, Grandfather of Dr. Robert Joslin ’02

DR. GEORGE DIETZ ’49 5/3/2024 Brother of Gerald ’50, John ’54, Anthony ’56, and Paul ’60

GINO PERINI ’45 12/4/2023

JOHN CRONIN ’48 8/19/2023 Brother of Lawrence ’43 (Dec), Don ’46 (Dec.)

LEO MAAS ’48 3/7/2023

JOHN HOFSTETTER ’49 7/24/2023

JOSEPH RIOUX ’49 4/5/2024 Father of Joseph ’81 and John ’83, Brother of James ’54 (Dec.), Jerry ’57, and John ’61

JOHN DUNNIGAN ’50 7/24/2024

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JOHN STOCKING ’51 3/14/2023 Brother of Jerome ’43 and Vincent ’49 (Dec.), Uncle of Michael Chapman ’72, Brother-In-Law of James Chapman ’42 (Dec.)

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ROBERT CHRZANOWSKI ’52 4/7/2024

HARRY CRESPI ’52 12/28/2023

JIM KINNA ’52 7/24/2023 Son of Michael ’31 (Dec.)

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Memoriam WILLIAM LUTZ ’52 7/30/2024

FRANCIS BRANCALEONE ’54 2/21/2023

DANIEL ZDEB ’55 11/1/2022 Brother of Jerry ’53

RICHARD GIUFFRE ’56 3/9/2023 Brother of Anthony ’72

LEO LAMAY ’61 4/6/2024

BRIAN MOTTER ’61 3/7/2024 Brother of Craig ’67

MICHAEL STOLNICKI ’61 3/18/2024

KENNETH MILLARD ’56 1/18/2024 Brother of John ’63

ROBERT BATTISTA ’57 12/8/2023

THOMAS KRAMER ’57 6/16/2024 Great Uncle of Luke ’27

RUDY SEICHTER ’59 7/20/2024

THOMAS DONAHUE ’62 3/15/2024 Brother of Richard ’77

GREG WIZGIRD ’62 1/26/2024 Brother of Geoffrey ’69 and Richard ’63 (Dec.)

ROBERT BARAN (BARONOWSKI) ’63 8/22/23 Brother of Lawrence ’58 (Dec.)

GARY BARNAS ’64 5/1/2023

FR. JOHN BOSCO, CSB ’61 10/18/2023

JOHN GLASS ’61 5/7/2024 Brother of Rev. Robert Glass, CSB ’62

NEAL O’BRIEN ’68 6/14/2023

GARY SUDY ’68 3/31/24 Uncle of Brandon Gualdoni ’03

BENNIE ZIZIO ’69 8/18/2023

KEVIN LAMBERT ’70 4/22/2024 Father of Brandon ’01 and Trevor ’09, Brother of Timothy ’76

MICHAEL J. MILLIKEN ’60 5/25/2024

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Memorial Gifts Requested to CC

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Memoriam GARY GULICK ’71 1/28/2024 Brother of Brian ’73

PIOTR “PETER” JONCA ’72 3/25/2024

MICHAEL SHERRY ’72 4/20/2024 Brother of Patrick ’70, Kevin ’74, Sean ’79, and David ’80

JOHN MOHR ’73 7/3/2023

KEVIN DABROWSKI ’80 11/11/2023 Son of Ken ’60, Grandfather of Michael ’21

PAUL PELC ’81 4/2/2024 Brother of Anthony ’79 and David ’85

JOHN MCNISH ’84 6/10/2024 Son of William ’59 (Dec.)

JONATHAN SNYDER ’74 4/23/2024 Brother of James ’66 (Dec.), Joseph ’68 (Dec.), Jerald ’73, Jeffrey ’77, Jay ’78, Jack ’80, Judd ’86 (Dec.), and Justin ’88, Father of Joseph ’10, Uncle of James ’06, and Brother-In-Law of Michael Kelley ’70

ERIC PIERSON ’85 5/18/2024

THOMAS KELLY ’89 7/6/2024

BRIAN DOUGLAS ’97 3/28/2024

GREGORY NICHOLS ’78 9/18/2023

DANIEL WATERSTRADT ’04 8/15/2023 Brother of Jason ’00, Brandon ’09; Brother-In-Law of Andrew Martin ’01

IAN PIERCE ’12 9/19/23

JAKOB KOLAKOWSKI ’21 8/14/2023

Memorial Gifts Requested to CC RICHARD GENTRY ’74 5/5/2024

SEAN DUFFEY ’78 4/9/2024 Son of Daniel ’41, Brother of Lt. Col. Daniel Duffey, U.S.A.F. ’67, Brian ’68 (Dec.), and Chris ’69

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ROBERT ROUGEAU ’79 7/3/2023

DAVID NIEHAUS ’86 7/5/2023

JACK SWAMBA ’22 10/11/2023

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FA M I LY ROBERT ANSTETT 7/23/2023 Father of Paul ’81, John ’83, Grandfather of Joseph ’10, Brother of Charles ’47 RICHARD ANDRYSIAK 2/4/2024 Grandfather of Kenneth ’18 ZUHAIR E. ANTONE 8/16/23 Father of Richard ’85 (Dec.), Anthony ’87, Jeffrey ’91, and Steven ’93, Uncle to Mark ’85 JOHN BARBARA 10/6/2023 Father of Jon ’91 and Chris ’93 DENNIS BEHEN 7/24/2023 Father of Dennis ’76 MARY JULE BRINKMAN 7/5/2023 Grandmother of Joe ’11 and Colin ’14 FRANCES EILEEN BUDDE 6/24/2024 Mother of Greg ’76, Grandmother of Francis ’02, Steven ’03, David ’05, and Adam ’07 DONALD BYLE 3/6/2024 Grandfather of Declan ’22 THERESA CATNER 7/6/23 Mother of Anthony ’87 VIRGINIA CESSANTE 6/8/2024 Grandmother of Justin Cessante ’99

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THOMAS CONVERY 6/20/2023 Brother of Brian ’84 JOSEPH COOPER 8/3/2024 Uncle of Kyle Cooper ’12 and Connor Cooper ’14 ROBERT COUSINO 10/2/2023 Father of Kenneth ’69, Douglas ’75, and Bradley ’82 BRADLEY DICKEY 8/5/2023 Friend of CC, Founder of St. Edith CYO Football Program DAVID DICKSON 5/31/2024 Brother-In-Law of Jim Gibbons ’68 JOSEPHINE “DOLLY” DOYLE 8/2/2023 Grandmother of Spencer ’15, Dominic D’Abate ’19 DENNIS DROBA 6/29/2023 Father of Justin ’02 NANCY ANN EWALD 7/18/2023 Mother of Edward, Jr. ’83, Grandmother of Jackson ’22 IGNAZIO GENOVA 6/22/2024 Father-In-Law of Ryan Lasecki ’01 MIKE (MICHAEL J.) GIORDANO 7/25/2024 Father of Mike S. ’93 and Matt ’96

BISHOP THOMAS GUMBLETON 4/4/2024 Brother of Daniel ’52, Gerrard ’44 (Dec.) Raymond ’45 (Dec.) John ’49 (Dec.), James ’50 (Dec.), Uncle of Gerrard ’71, Michael ’73, and Timothy ’74 MARCIA HATHAWAY 6/30/2024 Wife of Daniel Hathaway ’70, DaughterIn-Law of Charles Hathaway ’37 (Dec.) TIMOTHY HEAMAN 6/15/2023 Brother of John ’85 JANITH HUMBERT 3/28/2024 Sister of Al Moran ’57

JAMES LEWIS 5/26/2024 Father of David ’79, Michael ’80, Grandfather of Patrick ’09 JOSEPH MACKIEWICZ, SR. 6/4/2024 Father of Joseph ’87, Grandfather of Drew ’25 SYLVIA MAJKOWSKI 4/21/2024 Mother of James ’72 (Dec.), John ’73, Mark ’76, and Paul ’78 SANDRA MAZOLEWSKI 8/17/2023 Wife of Thomas ’74

EDGAR JOPPICH 10/3/2023 Father of Glenn ’75, Richard ’78, Daniel ’80, and Steven ’85, Brother of Ray ’41 (Dec.)

CAROL MATTHEWS 3/28/2024 Widow of Patrick ’56 (Dec.), Sister-In-Law of William ’58, Mother of Michael ’85 and Shawn ’90

LINDA KOZLOWSKI 10/20/23 Mother of Dan ’14

SAMUEL NORRIS 4/24/2024 Grandfather of Blake Tschirhart ’10

MICHAEL KRAUSE 10/4/2023 Former CC Wrestling Coach, Father of Andrew ’20

CONCETTA NATOCI 6/29/2024 Mother of John ’84, Grandmother of Joseph ’18 and Adam ’22, Sister of John DiPonio ’60

SYLVIA LASICH 5/31/2024 Sister of George Smrtka ’60 and Gerald ’62 (Dec.) ANNA LEFEBVRE 6/30/2023 Wife of Armand ’44 (Dec.), Mother of Jeffrey ’76, John ’79 and Gerard ’81

JOHN “JJ” O’BRIEN 9/9/2023 Friend of CC MELVIN PASTULA 3/29/2024 Father of Matthew ’04

DAVID PRIOR 5/15/2024 Grandfather of Grant ’14 JOHN REHM 3/4/2024 Father of John ’86 ELIZABETH “BETTY” ROMINSKI 3/23/2024 CC Cafeteria Manager - Sodexo MARCIA REGAN ROOD 7/19/2023 Grandmother of Nicholas Rood ’18, Zachary Rood ’20, and Josh Rood ’24 RICHARD RZEPECKI 6/28/2024 Father of Thomas ’79, Paul ’83, and James ’87 JOHN SAUNDERS 3/14/2024 Father-In-Law of Dan Collins ’84, Grandfather of Patrick Collins ’12 and Daniel Collins ’14 RONALD SCHULTZ 4/9/2024 Father of Paul ’00, Mark ’02, and John ’02

PHYLLIS STEMPIEN 10/2/2023 Grandmother of Brandon ’11 and Colin Brefka ’15 MARGARET STOCKING 6/16/2023 Wife of Jerome ’43 ROBERT TALBOT 7/15/2023 Father of Dennis ’88 and Douglas ’89 JACK TOMASI 6/28/2023 Father of Anthony ’83 and Christopher ’89 SAMIRA ZANGOULAS 3/31/2024 Grandmother of Nicholas Hess ’13 and Nolan Hess ’23 LINDA WILCZEWSKI 5/29/2024 Mother of Matthew ’84 and Michael ’85, Grandmother of Jack ’24 JOAN WISELY 6/22/2024 Mother of Kevin ’81 and John ’84

KATHY SKWIERA 3/27/2023 Wife of Leonard ’60 SARAH STEMPFEL 2/12/2024 Grandmother of Joseph Zatkoff ’05 and Roger Zatkoff ’07

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Alumnus Jim Delaney ’68 found this Rosary Chime parish bulletin among his mother’s things.

In it is the announcement of the final graduating class of Rosary High School before Monsignor VanAntwerp would request the Basilian Fathers to assume leadership and turn it into a Central High School for boys, later to be named Detroit Catholic Central.

You will notice from the announcement on page three of the June 1928 edition of the Rosary Chimes that the school was changing and all Rosary girls were requested to enroll at Cathedral Central High School for girls.

The Basilian Fathers wouldn’t receive a hand-written letter request from VanAntwerp to assume control of the school until August of 1928. School began in September of 1928.

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80th BOYS’ BOWL WEEKEND September 27 - September 29, 2024 Homecoming - Athletic Hall of Fame - Reunion

Sunday, September 29 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast & Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions 9 a.m.

80th Annual Football Game vs. De La Salle 1 p.m.

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