ALUMINATOR - Fall 2018

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Managing Editors: Tim Burke ’86 Dan Collins Jr. ’84 Janice Sharkey Ed Turek ’85 Editors: Sue Martin Rudy Seichter ’59 Contributions: Mrs. Nina Fang Jack Rajkovich ’67 Kelsey Rhoney Rev. William Riegel, C.S.B. Photography: Denny Barnes ’79 Scott Confer Anne Ink, LLC Mike Rossi - http://MichaelRossiPhotography.com Timothy Rothermel ’66 Design & Production: Anne Ink, LLC Detroit Catholic Central High School Administration: President - Rev. John Huber, C.S.B., Ed.D. jhuber@catholiccentral.net

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In This Issue FEATURES A Message from the President Chatterbox Ryan Pierson ’18 - Gatorade Player of the Year Hon. T. David Law ’87 - Holds Court at CC Alumni Association News Advancement News Shamrocks For Veterans Memorial Dedication

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LEAD ARTICLE

Principal - Rev. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 dnoelke@catholiccentral.net

Detroit Catholic Central Celebrates 90 Years

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The Aluminator is published three times every year by the Detroit Catholic Central Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations.

Feast Day of the Solemnity of Mary’s Assumption Wedding Bells Baby Bells In Memoriam The Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame

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Circulation: 9,250 Submissions can be emailed to: aluminator@catholiccentral.net Submissions can be mailed to: The Aluminator Detroit Catholic Central High School 27225 Wixom Road Novi, MI 48374 To reach the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations: (248) 596-3838 Fax: (248) 596-3839 For Information: Director of Advancement Dan Collins Jr. ’84 (248) 596-3834 dcollins@catholiccentral.net Or visit us on the Web: www.catholiccentral.net

SCHOOL NEWS School Bells Chinese Club Trip to China Sports Break Catholic Central Lacrosse Team - State Champions

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Detroit Catholic Central Celebrates 90 Years.

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A Message from the

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Dear Alumni and Friends of Catholic Central, It was so good to see so many of you at the beginning of our 90/90 celebration on May 12th as we celebrated the 90th birthday of Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 and officially began the celebration of CC’s 90th anniversary. Every time I plunge into the legacy of our beloved school, I am both impressed and humbled at the same time.

In our Advancement Office, we have a set of yearbooks that go back as far as 1937. Ed Turek ’85 will tell you I often walk into his office to look something up in a particular yearbook as all of them are stored there. Of course, in addition to finding what I am looking for, I usually end up turning the pages to see which Basilians were serving during that particular year, checking out the clothing and hairstyles of the students during that era, and noticing all sorts of other activities. What catches my attention more than anything are the smiles on the faces of students and staff.

After retiring as principal of Livonia Stevenson High School, Jim Gibbons ’68, a cousin of our principal Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71, has been volunteering in our office a couple of days a week. It is absolutely amazing what Jim has done with our archives room: he has transformed a chaotic room of clutter into a well-organized, neat, and clearly labeled CC archive room. Occasionally, Jim will come out to show us an interesting artifact he has uncovered. The more we see, the more we are exposed to the glorious 90 years of Detroit Catholic Central High School.

Indeed the Lord has blessed CC as a community of followers of Jesus Christ dedicated to the mission of Catholic secondary education in the tradition of the Basilian Fathers. Rather than sit back and pat ourselves on the back as we remember our noble history, let us take the memories and nostalgia of these nine past decades as a challenge and a call to dedicate ourselves to the future.

Every year we are blessed to educate over a thousand fine young men in the Basilian charisms of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge (Psalm 119). Today’s young men face challenges that many of us would have found overwhelming when we were their age. The unhealthy forces within our culture: relativism, indifference to Christianity, selfishness, and self-interest over social justice and concern for all of God’s people without exception, a political situation in our country which questions so many of our basic values, increased academic pressure to meet college acceptance requirements, the temptation of substance abuse, and the increasing rates of depression and mental illness in the lives of teens present challenges that must seem insurmountable at times. I truly believe that aspects of 90 years of Catholic Central provide a pathway to the future for the young men we love and to whom we dedicate ourselves. A caring and loving environment which acknowledges and celebrates the Gospel of Jesus Christ, with the support of the Basilian Fathers, faculty, staff, alumni, and families are more important than ever.

As we celebrate 90 very blessed years, will you join us in dedicating time, resources, heart, and soul into the sacred mission of Catholic Central so that we may continue to be faithful to God’s call to serve the young men He sends to us?

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CHATTERBOX Staying Connected With Your Classmates THE SWELL ’40s

THE NIFTY ’50s

THE TECHNO ’80s

1949 – BROTHER PIERRE LaPOINTE (nee Donald LaPointe) is a Trappist monk in the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance and one of the founding monks of the New Clairvaux Abbey in Vina, California. Br. LaPointe ran into Michael Nowak ’96 at the Blessing of the Grapes at the New Clairvaux Vinyard in July 2018.

1952 – DON OSWALD submitted a photo showing three generations of his family to attend CC.

1984 – BOB HOJNACKI spent 26 years in the marketing communication business, changed careers, and for the last three years, has been the Director of Cemeteries for Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services which manages all cemeteries for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Their mission is to help educate families on end-of-life decisions. Bob resides in Wyandotte, Michigan.

1985 – MIKE HENSIEN lives in Mequon, Wisconsin. His son attends Marquette University High School in Milwaukee where he plays lacrosse.

One of his son’s lacrosse coaches is Collin Cummings ’14.

Brother Pierre LaPointe ‘49 and Michael Nowak ‘96

Back row, left to right: Jake Diegel ’21, Zach Borchardt ’19, and Nich Borchardt ’21 Front row, left to right: Don Oswald ’52 and Dave Oswald ’82

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Mystery!

Do you recognize anyone in the photo below?

Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (248) 596-3838.

Collin Cummings ‘14 and Mike Hensien ‘85

1988 – HON. DONALD KNAPP JR. was appointed a judge in the Wayne County Circuit Court on April 16, 2019,

by Governor Rick Snyder. He was assigned to the Criminal Division and will handle felony criminal matters.

He previously served as a Livonia city attorney as well as an attorney at Fausone Bohn, LLP.

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THE HAPPENING ’90s 1991 – E. JASON BLANKENSHIP started his own personal injury law firm in Southfield: Law Offices of E. Jason Blankenship, PLLC. Jason has also announced his candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner - District 9.

He and his wife live in Northville.

1996 – MICHAEL NOWAK see 1949 - BROTHER PIERRE LaPOINTE. 1998 – ADAM MURRAY recently graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. His graduation date from Harvard, May 24th, was exactly 20 years after his CC graduation. Adam has been a U.S. Foreign Service Officer for 12 years and moved to Washington, D.C. this past summer to work at the Department of State on digital economy and cybersecurity issues.

Spring 2018 Mystery Photo Unidentified!

We have yet to identify the men in the photo. If you do recognize anyone, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (248) 596-3838.

New Mexico has 13 judicial districts covering New Mexico’s 33 counties, and each judicial district has one District Attorney who presents their best candidate for the award in their district.

All 13 District Attorneys then vote on the best overall candidate presented.

Brett was lucky enough to win it in his first full year of practicing.

Left to right: Charlotte Tito, Jane Barnes, Shanna Barnes, Brett Barnes ‘07, Mark Barnes, and Fifth Judicial District Attorney Dianna Luce

2014 - EVAN STOCKTON recently graduated from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Evan participated in the Jim Nantz Award Program put on by the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America. Evan was awarded second place overall in the program and was also the top male collegiate play-by-play broadcaster in the program.

2016 - KEVIN SCHULZ has been selected the Drumline section leader for the 96th season of the Central Michigan University Chippewa Marching Band in fall 2018.

Kevin is currently a sophomore studying in the Percussion Studio in CMU’s School of Music, pursuing a Music Education degree. Kevin was an active member of the Shamrock music program for four years.

THE CONNECTED ’10s

Adam Murray ’98

THE VIRTUAL ’00s

2014 - NEIL ROBINSON is part of the 177-member Class of 2022 at St. Louis University School of Medicine.

2007 – BRETT BARNES recently received the Junior Prosecutor of the Year Award from the New Mexico District Attorney’s Association.

All prosecutors with three years or fewer experience are eligible for the award.

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Ryan Pierson ’18

Named Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year for the State of Michigan Excerpt from press release by Kelsey Rhoney on June 6, 2018. https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/ryan-pierson/36636

In its 33rd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company announced Ryan Pierson of Detroit Catholic Central High School as its 2017-18 Gatorade Michigan Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Pierson is the first Gatorade Michigan Boys Soccer Player of the Year to be chosen from Detroit Catholic Central High School...

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Pierson as Michigan’s best high school boys soccer player...

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The 5-foot-8, 165-pound senior forward led the Shamrocks to a 20-2-3 record and the Division 1 state championship this past season. Pierson scored 32 goals and passed for 15 assists. He tallied ten goals and six assists in seven postseason games and notched the game-winning goal in each tournament contest, including a 1-0 win over Walled Lake Central High in the state final.

states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which works with top sport-specific experts and a media

...Pierson has volunteered locally as part of multiple fundraising campaigns to benefit numerous non-profit programs, and he has donated his time as a youth soccer coach...

advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport...

Pierson has maintained a 3.16 G.P.A. in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer on scholarship at Saginaw Valley State University this fall.

The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50

As a Gatorade Player of the Year, Pierson will be able to select a national or local youth sports organization to receive a grant as part of the Gatorade Play It Forward program. Every Gatorade Player of the Year state winner receives a $1,000 grant to donate...Ryan selected the Detroit PAL as the grant recipient.

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Hon. T. David Law ’87 Holds Court at Catholic Central

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, the Catholic Central Robert A. Santello ’58 Gymnasium was transformed into an active courtroom. Hon. T. David Law ’87 and the Oakland County 52-1 District Court heard and recorded real cases with sentences. The cases were viewed

by CC students, staff, and faculty, as well as outside school guests.

Thank you to Judge Law, his staff, the lawyers, the Novi Police Department, and those who had their cases heard.

It was an educational and impactful day for all who observed and participated.

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Boys’ Bowl Homecoming Weekend

October 12-14, 2018 Please Pray With Us! …in the Catholic Central Chapel Mass – 7:20 am Every School-Day Morning

Campus Crusade Reunions (Fall 2018) Friday, September 21 Northern Michigan University Thursday, October 18 University of Michigan Thursday, November 1 Central Michigan University Wednesday, November 7 DePaul University Loyola University (Chicago) Northwestern University

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.

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

All Alumni are Welcome We Look Forward to Seeing You! Thursday, December 6, 2018 Thursday, April 4, 2019 CC Media Room Mass: 6:00 pm - Meal: 6:30 pm - Meeting: 7:00 pm

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The Annual Boys’ Bowl Homecoming Weekend will be Friday, October 12, 2018 – Sunday, October 14, 2018. All alumni and extended members of the CC family are welcome to come home and take part in the many activities and celebrations of this spirited weekend! Continue the tradition and participate in this year’s Boys’ Bowl Weekend!

On Friday morning, the annual Shamrock Shuffle and Boys’ Bowl Assembly will take place at CC. The students pledge money and run in the Shamrock Shuffle at 8:15 am to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. Around 9:30 am, the largest spirit assembly in the state will take place in the gymnasium. Our student body will be high-spirited as we prepare for the upcoming football game against Central Division rival, DeLaSalle. Alumni are encouraged to attend.

Friday evening and Saturday will consist of “Shamstock” for our students, as well as golf outings, happy hours, and receptions for many of our alumni celebrating reunions.

On Sunday, the 17th Annual Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast will take place in the gym at 10:00 am., followed by the 74th Annual Boys’ Bowl Football Game at 1:00 pm.

The Basilian Fathers will celebrate Mass for all members of the CC Family and guests who would like to attend. All those who attend Mass are welcome to a complimentary breakfast sponsored by the Alumni Association. Furthermore, the 12th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place with a special ceremony during Mass. The Hall of Famers will also be recognized during halftime of the 74th Annual Boys’ Bowl Football Game.

Friday, October 12, 2018 Shamrock Shuffle – 8:15 am Boys’ Bowl Assembly – 9:30 am Shamstock – 5:00 pm Reunions - offsite Saturday, October 13, 2018 Reunions - onsite and offsite Sunday, October 14, 2018 17th Annual Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast – 10:00 am 12th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions during Mass (additional recognition at halftime of game) 74th Annual Boys’ Bowl Football Game vs. DeLaSalle – 1:00 pm

12th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions will take place on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at the Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast and during halftime of the 74th Boys’ Bowl Football Game against Central Division rival DeLaSalle. All Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees are encouraged to attend.

The Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018: Bill Carpenter Dominic Di Ponio ’35 John Hackett Art Ronan ’47 1968 Hockey Team 1974 Hockey Team 1974 Wrestling Team

Fellow Shamrocks, “We shape our buildings and thereafter they shape us.” – Winston Churchill We recently lost one of our great alumni, John Argenta ’58, who passed away on May 27, 2018. John was a very successful and well-respected architect, and one of his greatest contributions was being the designer of CC’s current location in Novi.

His passing made me think about all of the various buildings that have housed CC over the years (Harper, Belmont, Outer Drive, and Breakfast Drive). While our school is a product of the students, teachers, priests, and coaches who have passed through its halls, the buildings and grounds themselves also hold memories and secrets (who really was the mad bowler?) and are an integral part of our experience as Shamrocks.

John spent his CC years at 6565 West Outer Drive, the iconic west Detroit location. Three stories tall plus a basement holding the boxing ring and a “weight room” consisting of one barbell and a few weights, CC’s home from 1951-1978 was an institution in its neighborhood.

The property also contained the Basilian residence adjacent to the school, so that the many priests who taught at the school were fully immersed into the school around the clock. In fact, the beautiful 10-foot-tall stained glass display in the current chapel was part of the Basilian residence and school chapel on West Outer Drive. At one point in 1978, this stained-glass artwork was about to be thrown out

by City of Detroit demolition contractors. Luckily, Jerry Belian ’58 learned about its impending doom and recruited a classmate of his to help him rescue the artifact and keep it stored for 27 years until the Wixom Road school was built. That helper was none other than John Argenta, a young architect at the time, who loved CC and appreciated the artistic and historic value of the stained-glass artwork.

Going from beauty to the beast, CC’s next stop was at 14200 Breakfast Drive in Redford. This was an old middle school when CC bought it in the late 1970’s and was no architectural gem. But its simple structure and aesthetics were a good metaphor for the hard-working mentality that motivated so many students to achieve much in the classroom and on the athletic fields. While our wealthier rivals to the north would chant “Where is Redford?” during games, we would roll up our sleeves, kick their tails, and show them. Some of the success and grit of our students and teams were shaped by the modest surroundings, as the lacrosse and football teams practiced on the crater filled mud pit adjacent to the school, while the wrestling team honed their toughness dodging broken glass and ornery drivers during their runs along the I-96 service drive.

The current location at 27225 Wixom Road in Novi is far different from any of CC’s prior homes. A beautiful, modern building housed on 113 acres of trees and wetlands, John Argenta’s vision and passion are apparent from the moment you first arrive on campus. The school is designed to meet the modern needs of not just students and faculty, but all parts of the CC family, and there is activity somewhere on the school grounds year-round.

Importantly, spirituality was as much a part of the design as were academics or athletics. The grounds contain multiple grottos with statues and space for reflection, and in the center of it all, as you enter the main school doors, there is a simple, humble chapel housing the stained glass depiction of Jesus admired by so many, and saved through the pluck of a couple of alumni 40 years ago.

Thank you to all CC alumni and family who have donated to help build this permanent, final, and inspiring home of CC, and thank you, John Argenta, for a life well-lived and for giving Catholic Central a home that so appropriately nourishes the mind, body, and spirit of our CC community.

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2018 Upcoming Class Reunions Legacy Reunion Mass and Luncheon The annual Catholic Central Legacy Reunion Mass and Luncheon was held at CC on June 14, 2018. This fantastic gathering is held in conjunction with the Feast of St. Basil, and includes all of the classes that were 50 or more years removed from their CC graduation (19291968). This comprises alumni from our first three school buildings on Harper Avenue, Belmont Avenue, and Outer Drive. Over 160 alumni and their guests were in attendance for Mass and lunch.

Mass was celebrated in the CC Chapel by CC President Emeritus Fr. Dick Elmer, C.S.B. ’46. CC President, Fr. John Huber, C.S.B. gave a wonderful homily, concelebrating the Mass along with Deacon Pat McDonald ’54. A special thank you to Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57 and the entire Alumni Glee Club for leading us in song during Mass.

Class Years Ending in 3 and 8 For more information, please contact Tim Burke ’86 CC Alumni Relations, (248) 596-3844 tburke@catholiccentral.net Class of 1953 – 65th Reunion September 15, 2018 Contact: John Kelly ’53: (248) 891-9295 Dick Pazin ’53: (586) 532-8509 Dick Herbert ’53: (248) 802-8377 Class of 1958 – 60th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: Jerry Belian ’58: (734) 260-0860; gbelian@outlook.com Class of 1963 – 55th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: Dick Fosdick ’63: (248) 672-4305; rjfosdick2@gmail.com Jim Schemanske ’63: (248) 624-7680; ljs2022@yahoo.com Class of 1968 – 50th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: Steve Foley ’68: sfoley@sbfpc.com Jim Gibbons ’68: (734) 751-7902; shamrock1950@gmail.com Brian Rorai ’68: (586) 801-0696; brian.rorai@nm.com Class of 1973 – 45th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: John Foley ’73: (313) 815-4438; johnrfoleylaw@jrfpc.net

Al Moran ’57 and Art Ronan ’47

Judge Jim Ryan ’50 and Dr. Jerry Dietz ’50

Class of 1978 – 40th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: Jim Mellon ’78: (407) 739-9383; james.mellon@gm.com Tom Nugent ’78: (313) 282-4238; tomnuge01@gmail.com Class of 1988 – 30th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: Pat Stillwagon ’88; John.P.Stillwagon@morganstanley.com Mike Dorocak ’88: (248) 798-7206; michael.dorocak@couzens.com Class of 1993 – 25th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: Steve Antone ’93: (248) 798-9475; santone75@gmail.com

Legacy Luncheon

Save the Date!

Saturday, March 30, 2019 2019 All Classes Florida Reunion Who: All Classes of CC Alumni and Family What: Mass - Dinner - Camaraderie - Cc Fellowship Where: Sharky’s on the Pier - Venice, Fl • Owned by Mike Pachota ’71 • www.SharkysOnThePier.com When: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Class of 1998 – 20th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: John Kronk ’98: (269) 806-1550; john.kronk@gmail.com Class of 2003 – 15th Reunion Boys’ Bowl Weekend, October 12-14, 2018 Contact: Bryan Genrich ’03: (734) 564-5485; bgenrich@gmail.com Class of 2008 – 10th Reunion Conor O’Neill’s (Ann Arbor) – Friday, November 23, 2018 Contact: Ronnie Kadykowski ’08: (248) 705-5145; ronniekadykowski@gmail.com Class of 2013 – 5th Reunion Thanksgiving Weekend – Friday, November 23, 2018 Contact: Brandon Malinowski ’13: (248) 719-0719

The Catholic Central Alumni Glee Club (CCAGC): Making an impact at CC and open to all Alumni

by Jack Rajkovich ’67 (member of the CCAGC) The years following our return found us enjoying the renewed camaraderie, while rehearsing and singing at selected engagements along the way. The years advanced, Bob Schikora became Fr. Bob Schikora. His new assignments took Fr. Bob away from Catholic Central, but in a relative short time, Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57, with valued assistance along the way, first from Dennis Antoniotti ’68, followed by Rick Brown ’67, picked up the ball and brought us into a vocal arena of respectability.

With art imitating life, we have had some bumps along the way, losing brothers who contributed to the betterment of Catholic Central and the Catholic Central Alumni Glee Club, including Jim Zapton ’65, Jerry Di Ponio ’65, Lou Brohl (honorary member of the CC Alumni Association), and extended family. Members of the CCAGC have included singers from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. All Alumni are welcome.

It’s hard to imagine that a number of kids sitting in the bowels of 6565 West Outer Drive over 50 years ago, singing under the direction of Frs. Paul and Ned Donoher, C.S.B., would still be together in 2018. The phrase “Glory Days” may be used too often in some circles, but in Catholic Central’s history of vocal music, these epitomized “Glory Days.”

After a hiatus of some years, Bob Schikora ’65, invited a number of the old gang to regroup. Here we were again. No longer in the basement of our Detroit Catholic Central, but still in the midst of our former classmates and fellow singers. The tenors strained a bit to hit the high notes, while the basses, graced with age, grooved into the lower register with relative ease.

While some are paying attention to the Reunion Tours of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and others, the Catholic Central Alumni Glee Club has been on its own Reunion Tour, and with God’s grace and good fortune, we may be around a bit longer…

All Alumni are welcome to join the Catholic Central Alumni Glee Club. Regardless of actual or perceived singing talent, all alumni are encouraged to join the CCAGC. The impact of the group at CC events and beyond is priceless. Please join today.

If you have any questions, please contact Rick Brown ’67 (rebrown920@comcast.net) or Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57 (jpwcsb@aol.com).

38th Annual Athletic Department Golf Outing On June 18, 2018, the Athletic Department hosted its 38th Annual Athletic Golf Outing at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon. CC Athletic Director, Aaron Babicz ’93, and Athletic Coordinator Nancy Johnson oversaw the very successful outing. This golf outing is the one major fundraiser specifically for the Athletic Department. The funds help budget the 14 sports programs that we have at CC. The success of our studentathletes would not be possible without the generous support of our athletic patrons. Thank you to all who support Shamrock athletics.

This year’s winners were Ed Pobur ’81, Hugh Pobur ’78, Chris Cunningham, Austin Sophiea ’10, Ed Pobur Jr., and Charlie Haeger ’01.

The winners from the senior division were John Connolly ’58, Jerry Belian ’58, Bob Rosowski ’58, Rich Rosowski ’63, and James Quinlan ’58.

Left to right: Ed Pobur ’81, Hugh Pobur ’78, Chris Cunningham, Aaron Babicz ’93, Austin Sophiea ’10, and Ed Pobur Jr.

Left to right: Chris Kovath ’88, Erik Knuth ’88, Kevin Rogers ’88, Phil Isom ’88, Dave Wilson ’88, Joe Lollo ’88, Scott McKee ’88, Mike Liddell ’88, and Steve Johnson ’88

Something new to this year’s outing was the inaugural Shamrock Spirit Award, presented to Erik Knuth ’88. Erik was joined by several of his classmates from 1988.

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30th Annual Alumni Association Dinner and

All Classes Reunion

Over 200 alumni and guests gathered at Laurel Manor Banquet Center on Thursday, April 26, 2018, for the 30th Annual Alumni Association Dinner and All Classes Reunion. The dinner is sponsored by the Catholic Central Alumni Association and recognizes alumni and Basilian Fathers who have done much to carry on CC’s motto by living the virtues of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. The recipients of the Fr. Canning F. Harrison, C.S.B. Distinguished Alumnus Award bring honor and distinction to Detroit Catholic Central High School. The 2018 honoree was Mr. Stanley J. Targosz, Jr. ’67. This year, the Alumni Association recognized Mr. Nicholas C. Kristock ’09 as a CC Rising Star for his contributions and service to others and the community. Both of these CC Men represent Mary, Alma Mater with humility and grace. Thank you to all the alumni, students, staff, and friends of CC who help make this event a successful and fun evening of CC camaraderie. A special thank you to Chad Miles ’12 (Adventum Digital Media) and Roy Wilson ’66 (Remerica United Realty) for producing and sponsoring the evening video presentations.

Stan Targosz, Jr. ’67 Fifty years since graduating from Detroit Catholic Central High School on 6565 West Outer Drive, Stan Targosz, Jr. remains a faithful and loyal son to his Alma Mater. God has been kind to Stan, blessing him with his lovely wife, Mary, daughter, Lori, sons, Stan III ’92, and Adam ’93, and loving grandchildren. Stan has maintained long lasting friendships with his Catholic Central extended family while serving in many positions over the years, including Alumni Board President (20112012).

His successful business ventures have given him the capacity to share his good fortune as a benefactor to Catholic Central High School. Some of Stan’s business accomplishments are those of a commercial/residential realtor, owner and CEO of SEMCO Inc., design and engineer material handling equipment for auto industry, and owner and CEO of Global Plastics Recovery, Inc., patent holder of the only certified and EPA approved process worldwide to remove coatings and plastics that does not degrade the original material, allowing it to be used for its original intent.

The fifty years since graduating from Detroit Catholic Central High School have been both rewarding and full of adventure for Stan Targosz, Jr. For those who know Stan, he hasn’t changed that much. He continues to be a humble man in God’s service.

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Nicholas Kristock ’09 Nicholas Kristock is a 2009 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central. During his days at CC, Nicholas was very active with Student Council, soccer, and living the CC Experience. After graduating from CC, Nicholas moved on to Oakland University, excelling in the classroom and on the soccer field. He is a former international professional soccer player turned serial entrepreneur and servant leader.

He has founded three non-profit organizations dating back to 2012.

He serves as the Executive Director of Fleece & Thank You, founded in 2015. Fleece & Thank You is an innovative 501(c)3 organization that provides hope and comfort to children battling illness by giving donors the unique opportunity to make a fleece blanket and video message of support.

In 2016, he founded the technology startup Mahalo, a donor cultivation platform for organizations to re-engage donor bases. Continuing with his obsession of starting social-impact ventures, something interesting about Nicholas is that he lived homeless for a week in Sydney, Australia, and was a member of the startup team for Orange Sky Laundry, the world’s first mobile laundry service for the homeless. Nicholas currently lives in Novi, Michigan and runs his two businesses there.

The 31st Annual Alumni Association Dinner and All Classes Reunion will be held on Thursday, May, 2, 2019. This year, the Fr. Canning F. Harrison, C.S.B. Distinguished Alumnus Award will have two very deserving recipients, Mr. Robert E. Barnes, Sr. ’56 and The Honorable Robert J. Colombo, Jr. ’68.

More information to follow on the CC Website, via social media, and in the Winter Aluminator Magazine.

Save the Date!

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Shamrocks in Chicago

Alumni and guests are invited to gather for some CC camaraderie, good food and spirits at the neighborhood gathering spot of Sheffield’s, located only a deep fly ball away from Wrigley Field.

Where: Sheffield’s • 3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A special thank you goes out to Bryan Gruley ’75 who helped organize this fun night out. We look forward to seeing you!

More details to follow via mail, social media, and the CC website!

15th Annual Texas Roundup Reunion On Saturday, July 14, 2018, alumni and guests gathered for the 15th Annual Texas Shamrock Roundup Reunion. The friendly confines of Dr. Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers AA Baseball Team), was the setting for this relaxing and entertaining gathering. A special “thank you” to John Fowler ’56 and Lee Maas ’48 who continue to organize and sponsor this fun event.

Save the Date!

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Shamrocks in New York City Where: Mastro’s Steakhouse

(1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY 10019) Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm A special thank you goes out to Chris ’87 and Rob ’87 Michalik for helping to organize and host this gathering. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 26th to Dan Collins ’84 (248) 596-3836; dcollins@catholiccentral.net.

More details to follow!

Class of 1983 Reunion Gatherings Members of the Class of 1983 visited the Detroit Yacht Club on June 16, 2018.

Kneeling, left to right: Kelly Ronayne, Dave Bielenda, and Mario DiManno Second row, left to right: Scott Sample, Paul Rzepecki, Jim Considine, Phill Schmitt, Gary Shaw, and Brian Peck Third row, left to right: Eric McPherson, Brian Supanich, Joe Frundl, Jeff Sobczynski, Jeff Gatt, and Paul Rosowski Fourth row, left to right: Jeff Holscher, Steve Kolhoff, Ray Chartier, Frank Murphy, Ed Ewald, and Nick Merucci Back Row, left to right: Bob Elwell, John Eads, Chris Schrot, and Tom Malone

The Class of 1983 at Ottava Via before going to a Detroit Tigers game on June 13, 2018.

Front row, left to right: Paul Rosowski, Nick Merucci, Chris Schrot, and Greg Sala Left to right behind 1st Row: Mendel Meister ’14, Mike Meister, Eric McPherson, Kelly Ronayne, Jerry Knoy, Frank Firek, Jim Considine, Steve Kolhoff, and Mark Kueber A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N • FA L L 2 0 1 8

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Give Detroit Catholic Central $90 In Celebration of CC’s 90th Anniversary During Catholic Central High School’s first 90 years we have been guided in “Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” It is our prayer that CC continue that mission for another 90 years, and beyond.

We are doing all that we can to make the CC experience accessible to as many deserving students as possible, while also continuing to advance the relevance of a CC education, but often our “best” is not good enough.

The purpose of the Spirit of CC Annual Fund is to support that “just not good enough.” In recognition of our 90th Anniversary, all alumni, family & friends are being asked to consider $90 when discerning their investment this year.

If you have never invested, or have invested less than $90, will you honor our 90 years with a gift of $90?

If you have invested in the past, or perhaps you do so every year, will you honor our 90 years by increasing your gift by $90?

Your $90 will have the most profound impact on CC today, tomorrow, and forever!

Spirit of CC Annual Fund: Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge

Invest in Mary, Alma Mater – Today, Tomorrow, Forever

Invest in the form of a Recurring Gift Last year, we were proud to introduce to you the opportunity to invest in CC in the form of a recurring gift. Soon you will be receiving your new Spirit of CC Annual Fund Gift Form. You may use that form to indicate your desire to make a recurring gift.

You may also setup that gift yourself on the giving page of the CC website: https://catholiccentral.myschoolapp.com/page/giving/ donate-online?siteId=1178&ssl=1.

What does $90 look like in the form of a recurring gift? $90 annual investment = $ 7.50 / month $190 annual investment = $ 15.83 / month $290 annual investment = $ 24.16 / month

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Shamrocks For Veterans Memorial Dedication On Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018, CC alumni, family, and friends gathered for the formal dedication of the new “Lest We Forget” Veterans Memorial. The Memorial will stand as an honor to veterans who have given their lives in service. The project is the vision and creation of the student organization, Shamrocks for Veterans, and features the art of Timothy Schmalz.

The project was made possible through the leadership of Hayden Kibbey ’19, teacher-moderator Kevin Griffin ’96, and special contribution from the late John Argenta ’58.

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As you know, contributing from one’s 529 was previously limited to college tuition and expenses. Many of us contend that a solid elementary/high school education is far more important in the formation of a young person than college. What better use of your 529 funds could there be than to have your son/grandson attend CC? For those of us who are 70-1/2 or older and do not itemize on our tax return, here is another option for contributing to CC. Rather than writing a check or charging it on your credit card, how about taking funds from your IRA and reduce your taxes as part of your contribution? Submitting the donation from your IRA directly to CC (contact your IRA administrator to do this properly) reduces your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by the amount donated. Donating all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) gives the same advantage. By the way, you can donate up to $100,000 annually in this manner from your IRA. So, if you are 70 -1/2 or older, think about using your IRA as a means to make your annual donation(s) to CC. A third opportunity lies with your Appreciated Stock. It may be the best tax advantaged vehicle for your CC contributions. With the recent increase in the value of many stocks and the volatility of the market, perhaps one is thinking of taking some profits? If so, what better way to meet one’s charitable obligations? Donating appreciated stock gives a potential DOUBLE Tax Benefit: no tax on the appreciation of the stock sold, PLUS, if one itemizes, a charitable tax deduction for the full current market value of the donated stock. So, review your current portfolio for appreciated stock you have been thinking of selling. Consider donating it to CC. As always, before donating, meet with your tax/financial advisor(s) to determine the best tax advantaged method of donating to Catholic Central from your portfolio.

In closing, let me appeal to those who have not contributed to CC in some time or never at all. The annual finances required to run this amazing institution are beyond what you and I could imagine during our days at CC. Health care premiums for faculty and staff are increasing dramatically each year. Tuition is nearing $13,000 per year! I am not raising an alarm, but it is important that all of us recognize the need and, may I humbly say, we all have an obligation to give back. What better return on our investment is there than making sure over a thousand young men every year are given the opportunity we had to get a CC education? You can help the current young men of CC by contributing to the Annual Fund and 90/90 campaign. You can help the future young men of CC by including CC in your estate/legacy plans. Please call or email me to discuss the numerous ways these tax benefits can help both CC and you in the short and long term.

God Bless!

Rudy Seichter ’59 Director of Planned Giving rseichter@catholiccentral.net • (248) 596-3845

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n May 1928, Monsignor Van Antwerp, the Vicar-General

of the Diocese of Detroit and pastor of Holy Rosary Church on Woodward Avenue, made known his plan to convert his parochial high school on Harper Avenue near Woodward into a boys high school. He requested the Basilian Fathers to take over the management of the school and to staff it.

Fr. John Barry, C.S.B. instructs English at W. Outer Drive

When the bell sounded for the first class in early September,

A new pastor at Holy Rosary intended to

1928, there were 260 students at their desks ready to begin

reclaim his school as a parish school. At the

the school year. Although Holy Rosary school no longer

invitation of Fr. Connolly, pastor of Blessed

exists, the Church where Catholic Central had its beginnings

Sacrament, the Harper Avenue school and

still stands proudly on Woodward Avenue. Atop this Church is a remarkable statue of Our Lady. Mary has been and

Belmont Avenue 1934-1951

Holy Name Institute were amalgamated in 1934. The “new” school took the name

continues to be the principal patron of Catholic Central. Such

“Catholic Central High School.” The building which housed Holy

patronage, perhaps stronger than it has ever been, can be

Name Institute was completely renovated and an additional

traced back to Catholic Central’s earliest days when it was

story was added. The capacity of the school was doubled by

located in the parish church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.

that addition. It now had nine classrooms, a laboratory, a library, an office and a gymnasium.

The school remained on Harper Avenue until 1934. During the last two years that the school was located on that site, the Basilians agreed to take charge of Holy Name Institute as well. This latter school was located in the parish church of the Cathedral of Blessed Harper Avenue 1928-1934

Sacrament, also on Woodward Avenue.

In 1934, it became necessary for the

Basilians to find a new home for the school.

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By 1937, the demand for admission to Catholic Central became so great that the facility had to be altered. In desperation, that section of the building which had been erected as a gymnasium three years before, was converted into seven additional classrooms. During the next three years, the enrollment continued to grow until the building was again crowded. As the school grew in size and its program expanded, it became evident that a new site for Catholic Central had to be found.

The Administration looked to the northwest section of Detroit since a great number of students came from that area.

On October 1, 1943, a seventeen acre Outer Drive 1951-1978

tract of land on the corner of Hubbell and West Outer Drive was purchased for

the future facility. It would take another seven years before the decision to build on the new site was agreed upon.

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Catholic Central High School, at the famous 6565 West Outer Drive address, opened on September 17, 1951, with the first phase of its building plans completed. The new facility housed more than 800 students. Within ten years, Fr. Wilfrid Kehoe, the Principal in 1961, was able to complete the facility as it had been planned. There Catholic Central remained until 1978.

Fr. James Howard, C.S.B. instructs English at W. Outer Drive In early 1978, the Detroit Public School system was greatly in need of a facility to expand its operation in northwest Detroit. It prevailed upon the Basilian Fathers to consider relocating Catholic Central. That same year, Catholic Central moved to its fourth location in Redford Township, to meet the increasing demand for admissions. It leased from the Redford School Breakfast Drive 1978-2005

District an empty middle

school which had been named in honor of General

Leaving that location with less than 900 students, the present school on Wixom Road in Novi was opened on August 15, 2005.

The 60-acre campus and the striking new edifice were the result of visionary leadership and generous donations by alumni and friends of CC. As Catholic Central celebrates its 90th Anniversary, and 14th year in Novi, the school and campus continue to flourish.

Enrollment remains over 1,000 students, the campus has grown to 113 acres, eight Basilian Fathers remain on staff, and Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge are at the forefront, and Jesus Christ is the reason for Catholic Central.

George C. Marshall. Adapting a middle school to the needs of a senior high school was a challenge.

However, that challenge was met and school opened that year on August 2, 1978 with an enrollment of 1,021 students. The “temporary” location in Redford lasted for 27 years. By 2005, the school-age population in the first ring of suburbs was dwindling and more than 80% of students were commuting from long distances west of Breakfast Drive.

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Feast Day of the Solemnity of Mary’s Assumption

by Fr. William Riegel, C.S.B. During the summer months, as August

reminds us that God never forgets his promise of mercy (cf. Lk 1:54-55).

was fast approaching, it struck me that

Mary is the one who is blessed because “she believed that there

there was certainly a “heavenly directed”

would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord”

coincidence in our beginning the 2018-

(Lk 1:45). In her, all God’s promises have been proved trustworthy.

2019 school year on the very Feast Day

Enthroned in glory, she shows us that our hope is real; even now

of the Solemnity of Mary’s Assumption, August 15th. It may, at first

it reaches as ‘a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul’ (Heb 6:19)

glance, have little relation to a school’s new academic year, but I

to where Jesus is seated in glory.”

believe the Feast has much to say to us. This is especially true as we continue to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Catholic Central.

At its heart, the Assumption is a profound affirmation of the

The Basilian Charism of Education includes the whole man, Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge. Goodness—flows from the strengthening of our relationship with Christ especially in our

dignity of each and every person (Imago Dei)—not just “our soul,”

Sacramental Celebrations. Discipline—the structure that allows us

but of the whole person, body and soul.

to remain focused on the values of the gospel and the ability to

As the writer Graham Greene notes: “The definition of the Assumption proclaims again the doctrine of our Resurrection, the eternal destiny of each human body….The bodily Resurrection

faithfully live them out. Knowledge—not only in Theological study, but in all areas of art, literature and science.

This continues, not just in the classroom, but in all areas of CC

of Christ can be regarded as the first fruits of this….and the

life from the athletic to the fine arts. The CC man is the “whole man.”

Assumption of Mary foreshadows the Resurrection of each one

Each and every Basilian, lay teachers, and staff strive to be a part of

of us.”

this development of our students.

It is this resurrection of the body, proclaimed in the Creed

As we begin this new school year, how fitting it is for all of us

each and every Sunday, that surely formed the foundation of

here at Catholic Central to gather, on our first day, to celebrate

St. John Paul’s “Theology of the Body.”

the Eucharist together on this great Marian Feast. This woman,

Pope Francis also notes that the Assumption is a day of great

Mary, Alma Mater, now in heaven, both body and soul, truly

hope: “In celebrating this feast, we join the Church throughout the

intercedes for us. Certainly we should not be surprised at this for

world in looking to Mary as our Mother of Hope. Her song of praise

she has watched over us for over 90 years!

“O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all your necessities.

Call her to your assistance, for such is the Divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity.”

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Sharing News of Alumni Weddings & Births WEDDING BELLS 1964 - TERRY O’DEA and his wife, Cathie, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

Left to right: Nick O’Dea ‘17, Timothy Rothermel ‘66, Tom O’Dea ‘61, Terry O’Dea ‘64, Tim O’Dea ‘15, Mike O’Dea ‘62, Micky Farkas ‘61, and Mike O’Dea ‘87

2008 - JAKE CHRISTENSON and his wife Kim Baughman, were married on October 3, 2015.

2010 – ANTHONY ROSSI and his wife, Emily, were married on April 21, 2018.

Anthony is an athletic trainer at Adrian College.

Standing, left to right: Steve Tabaczynski ‘09, Alex Thibodeau ‘08, Sean Ryan ‘11, Jake Christenson ‘08, Kim Christenson, Zack Christenson ‘02, Stuart Mair ‘78, Jack Dumsa ‘08, and Josh Christenson ‘98 Kneeling, left to right: Nick Ansara ‘08, Derek Turowski ‘09, Andy Christenson ‘04, George Baughman Jr. ‘83, and Mike Bourgon ‘08

From bottom to top and left to right: Anthony Ross ‘10, Emily Duncan, Mike Zylik ‘10, Kyle Nelson ‘09, Brad Wilhelm ‘10, Nicholas Kristock ‘10, Kory Kiefer ‘10, Janice Sharkey, Stephen LaRouere ‘09, Zack Cisek ‘10, Dan Brown ‘09, Eric Winkler ‘10, Nicholas D’Abate ‘21, Davey Middleton ‘10, Ian Jacobs ‘10, Paolo Giannandrea ‘18, Fr. Dennis Kauffman, C.S.B., Nicholas Crowley ‘10, and Brien Baumgarner ‘04 26

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BABY BELLS 1993 – AARON BABICZ and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their second child, Beaux Edward, on April 18, 2018.

Beaux weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz., and measured 21 inches. Aaron is the Athletic Director at CC. 2002 – ADAM RALKO and his wife, Charis, welcomed a son, Nolan Eliot, on September 22, 2017. Nolan weighed in at 8 lbs., 2 oz., and measured 20 and 3/4 inches. The couple currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri, where Adam practices as an internal medicine physician.

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2005 – VICTOR ANSARA JR. and his wife Chelsea, welcomed their first daughter, Emmie Jacqueline, on May 8, 2017. Victor is currently a 3rd-generation restaurateur, a member of the Ansara Concepts, Inc. Executive team, and Owner of Burgrz and Twin Peaks – Motor City Peaks.

ASHLEY DIEHL and her husband, Brendan, welcomed a son, Cooper Lloyd, on July 20, 2018.

Cooper weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz., and measured 19 inches. Ashley is a guidance counselor at CC. ALLISON HODGINS and her husband, Shawn, welcomed a daughter, Gwendolyn Elizabeth, on April 4, 2018. Gwendolyn weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz., and measured 20 inches. Allison is a mathematics teacher at CC. Nolan Eliot Ralko

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The following members of the Catholic Central Family have passed from this life to the next.

Please remember them in your Masses and other prayers. Our sincere condolences are extended to their loved ones.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

ALUMNI ROBERT OFFER ’38 June 18, 2016. He is survived by five children, 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife and three brothers.

JAMES F. LAIDLAW ’44 December 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, and three siblings, including Patrick “William” ’50 and Richard ’55. He was preceded in death by brothers George ’39 and John ’46.

JACK S. JACOB ’46 December 29, 2016. He is survived by two children, six grandchildren, and two siblings.

He was preceded in death by his wife and three siblings.

RICHARD C. GRANT ’48 March 7, 2017.

GEORGE H. PICKARD ’48 March 20, 2016. He is survived by wife, four children, and four grandchildren.

THOMAS A. RONAYNE ’48 December 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife, four children, three grandchildren, a sister, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers John ’37, James ’38, and Louis ’46.

JAMES L. ROSSO ’48 April 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife, five children, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two siblings.

He was preceded in death by a daughter and a sister.

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HON. WILLIAM J. SZLINIS ’48 April 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren.

PATRICK G. CARNEY ’49 July 18, 2018. He is survived by five children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife.

PATRICK C. HOULE ’49 May 4, 2018. His is survived by his wife, three children, six grandchildren, including David ’13, and four great-grandchildren.

VINCENT E. STOCKING ’49 August 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, six children, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren, three siblings, including Jerome ’43 and John ’51, and nephew Michael Chapman ’72. He was preceded in death by two brothers and brother-inlaw James Chapman ’42.

EDWARD J. TROJNIAK ’50 May 8, 2018. He is survived by six children, 17 grandchildren, including Keith ’04, Justin ’08, Nicholas ’12, Joseph ’14, Peter ’15, and Christopher ’16, and one great-grandchild.

DANIEL F. BRODERICK ’52 May 15, 2018. He is survived by his second wife, three children, six grandchildren, including Andrew Jary ’08, four great-grandchildren, nephew Brian ’84, and grand nephew James ’18. He was preceded in death by his first wife, a daughter, and brothers William ’42, Hon. James ’43, Rev. Leo ’48, and Donald ’52.

PAUL G. DUNNE ’54 March 30, 2018. He is survived by his brother Thomas ’57.

DUANE J. JENNINGS ’57 May 11, 2018. He is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, including Zachary ’19, two greatgrandchildren, and his brother-in-law Richard Noethen ’62. He was preceded in death by his wife.

JOHN P. ARGENTA ’58 May 27, 2018. He is survived by two children, including John ’95, brothers Louis ’61 and Robert ’62, nephews Peter ’87 and Christopher ’88, and son-in-law Peter McGuire ’01.

He was preceded in death by his wife.

John was the architect of CC’s fifth and current school building in Novi.

H. JAMES CLARK ’58 May 3, 2017.

THOMAS J. PODGAJSKI ’58 - July 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife, two children, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter.

GARY J. ABRAHAM ’59 April 4, 2018. He is survived by three children, including Steven ’83 and Jeffrey ’86.

He was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence ’64 and Terrence ’67.

EDWARD L. KNIGHT ’59 April 4, 2018.

ROBERT J. DAVIDSON ’60 May 12, 2018. He is survived by four children, a granddaughter, and four siblings, including Thomas ’58.

WILLIAM L. DiPAOLO (ne DePollo) ’61 May 19, 2018. He is survived by his wife, five children, 13 grandchildren, and four siblings, including Doug ’67. His brother, Randal ’70, passed away two months later.

DENNIS D. ADAMS ’70 November 16, 2017. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two grandchildren.

RANDAL A. DePOLLO ’70 July 1, 2018. He is survived by two children and four siblings, including Doug ’67. He was preceded in death by his brother, William ’61 DiPaolo.

JAMES C. HODGE ’78 July 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and one grandchild.

GUY L. THOMPSON ’78 January 23, 2018.

THOMAS J. GREENWELL ’82 February 14, 2018. He is survived by his brothers Don ’70, Mark ’72, and Brian ’74.

BRIAN J. PUTNAM ’82 November 22, 2017.

MICHAEL C. KANIOWSKI ’92 June 7, 2018. He is survived by his parents, two children, and two siblings.

EXTENDED FAMILY MARY BLACK June 9, 2018. Wife of Sylvester “Jerry” ’57.

Mother of Jeff ’81.

MARGARET M. BORTHWICK June 7, 2018. Grandmother of Mark Holowicki ’83. Great-grandmother of Mark Holiwcki Jr. ’20.

REV. DANIEL COOPER May 1, 2018. Uncle of Kyle ’12 and Connor ’14.

KENNETH P. DOROCAK March 24, 2018. Father of Michael ’88.

Husband of former Mothers’ Club President, Elaine.

RONALD A. LOCK February 23, 2018. Father of Scott ’89.

JAMES METEVIER March 19, 2018. Brother of the late Thomas ’52 and the late Michael ’59.

Uncle of F. Joseph ’82, David Antil ’83, and Jeffery Antil ’90.

EILEEN M. MURPHY April 12, 2018. Sister of Frank ’83.

Aunt of Dan Clancey ’02.

DANIEL ROCHOWIAK February 24, 2018. Father of Evan ’15.

PETER ROMANELLI March 25, 2018. Father of Paul ’68.

Grandfather of the late Bryan ’96.

MARYANN DUNNE July 21, 2017. Wife of Walter ’52.

Mother of Patrick ’85.

PATRICIA L. ROTHERMEL May 19, 2018. Wife of Timothy ’66.

HOWARD D. FINCK March 2, 2018. Father of Alexander ’16.

LARRY P. SCHWARTZ April 5, 2018. Father of Jeffrey ’86 and Mark ’88.

DONALD E. GUSS SR. April 27, 2018. Father of Michael ’82 and Donald Jr. ’84. Grandfather of Andrew Trombley ’14 and Thomas Trombley ’17.

RONALD D. HALE May 10, 2018. Father of Kevin ’77, Craig ’79, Kenneth ’80, and Kurtis ’85.

Grandfather of Brian ’07.

CHARLES K. HART May 17, 2018. Grandfather of Marshall ’12 and Dustin ’14.

BERNARD H. HOLOWICKI June 13, 2018. Former CC varsity basketball coach. Father of Mark ’83. Grandfather of Mark Jr. ’20.

RUTH C. SHUBITOWSKI April 22, 2018. Mother of Joseph ’75.

DARLENE TRAGIS August 7, 2016. Wife of Jack ’57.

LUCILLE A. WENCEL June 6, 2018. Mother of former CC teacher Micki Valant.

WINIFRED G. WHEELER, S.J. March 28, 2018. Sister of Rev. John, C.S.B. ’57.

JOHN P. WISELY April 1, 2018. Father of Kevin ’81 and John ’84.

ROBERT LEIGHTON February 8, 2017. Son of Robert Leighton ’68.

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The Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2006 the Detroit Catholic Central Administration announced the Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame. Its purpose was and is to establish and maintain recognition for the rich heritage and tradition of the renowned athletic program at Detroit Catholic Central High School.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2019 Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame!

The Athletic Hall of Fame acknowledges the contributions and accomplishments of the individuals and teams who have earned recognition and have provided excellent examples of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

The Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame Committee needs your help! It is now taking nominations for induction into the Class of 2019.

12th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame - Class of 2018 Inductions will take place on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at the Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast and during halftime of the 74th Boys’ Bowl Football Game against Central Division rival DeLaSalle. All Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees are encouraged to attend.

The Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018: Bill Carpenter Dominic Di Ponio ’35 Art Ronan ’47 1968 Hockey Team 1974 Wrestling Team

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John Hackett 1974 Hockey Team

Nominations may be submitted by alumni as well as by those who have an association with or interest in CC. Detailed information on the mission of the CC Athletic Hall of Fame, the categories that can be nominated, and to submit your nomination(s) is available on the CC Athletic Hall of Fame web page: www.catholiccentral.net/ halloffame or scan the QR code.

Thank you for helping us continue to recognize and preserve the rich heritage and great tradition of our outstanding Detroit Catholic Central High School Athletic Program.

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SCHOOL

B ells

Current Events at Catholic Central

Class of 2018 Commencement Catholic Central’s 2018 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Hill Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.

Robert Rosowski ’58 delivered the address to the graduates.

Michael Nunu ’18 was recognized as the Fr. Daniel Dillon Award winner as academic Valedictorian and was also selected as the recipient of the Fr. Richard Ranalletti Award for outstanding Christian service. Tommy Wiaduck ’18 was honored as the academic Salutatorian. Rory Cox ’18 was recognized as the recipient of the Fr. James Whelan Award.

Jack Dooley ’18 gave the Salutatory Address and Michael Nunu gave the Valedictory Address. The Dedication to Mary was given by Tommy Wiaduck.

Our best wishes and congratulations to the newest members of the Alumni Association!

Tommy Wiaduck ’18 receives the Salutatorian Plaque from Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71.

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Fr. Daniel L. Dillon, C.S.B Award Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. Award Michael Nunu ’18 Wins Both the Rev. Daniel L. Dillon and Rev. Richard A. Ranalletti Awards Michael Nunu ’18, from Dearborn Heights, 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.

Michael was also selected as the recipient of the Rev. Richard A. Ranalletti Award for outstanding Christian Character.

The Ranalletti Award, named in honor of Catholic Central’s eighteenth principal and second president, the late Rev. Richard A. Ranalletti, C.S.B., was established

Michael Nunu ’18 and Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 holding the Dillon Award.

in 2016 by CC Principal Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 and is given annually to the senior who has demonstrated Christian character and values during his years as a student at Catholic Central as nominated by his peers.

The criteria for this award include: • embraces and fosters Christian values • respectful and patient in his interactions with others • demonstrates self-discipline in words and actions • shows a willingness to be of service, within the school community and the greater metropolitan Detroit area, beyond the school requirement • exhibits compassion to others • makes responsible decisions • is an example of Christian behavior and action to his peers Michael was the Student Council President, graduated with a 4.945 cumulative G.P. A. and is currently attending the University of Michigan.

Michael Nunu ’18 and Fr. Dennis Noelke, C.S.B. ’71 with the Ranalletti Award.

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Permanent Gabriel R ichard Club The following members of the Class of 2018 earned Permanent Gabriel Richard Club status for their four years at CC. This distinction means that the students maintained Gabriel Richard Club status for each of the eight semesters they spent at CC. Gabriel Richard status is achieved by holding a grade point average of 3.6 or better with no mark below a “B.”

Albert J. Abdelnour ’18

Christian S. Girjis ’18

Marcanthony C. Paterra ’18

Kenneth M. Andrysiak ’18

Conner E. Hein ’18

Zachary T. Peurach ’18

Lance P. Bassett ’18

Joshua S. Herdoiza ’18

Brendan T. Roberts ’18

Brendan J. Britz ’18

Aidan M. Hett ’18

Jack P. Roney ’18

James D. Broderick ’18

Jacob W. Jaskolski ’18

Anthony A. Roux ’18

Nicholas A. Brown ’18

Stephen M. Juncaj ’18

Garet A. Skinner ’18

Chanse R. Butwill ’18

Tyler J. Kramer ’18

Jacob A. Smith ’18

Brian D. Cherewick ’18

Jared M. Lee ’18

Aaron P. Stopczynski ’18

Rory S. Cox ’18

David M. Lyman ’18

Mark R. Tolkacz ’18

Robert J. Crawford ’18

Chintan R. Maheshwari ’18

Carl J. Urbanik ’18

Liam C. Cunningham ’18

George F. Matta ’18

John P. Vallespir ’18

Nicholas J. P. Dombrowski ’18

Shane P. Moir ’18

Cory T. Vitez ’18

Michael A. Nunu ’18

Charlie X. Walsh ’18

Jack E. Dooley ’18

Matthew J. Park ’18

Thomas J. Wiaduck ’18

Samuel F. Gaecke ’18

Nicholas J. Parros ’18

Alexander J. Young ’18

Jeron George ’18

Nathaniel S. Pascual ’18

Samuel R. Giese ’18

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be part of the CATHOLIC CENTRAL tradition More than just academic excellence and athletic prowess, it’s the spirit that makes Catholic Central an exceptional educational experience.

For 90 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 4, 2018 12:00 -4:00 pm Tours 12:00-3:00 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.

COME VISIT US!

High School Placement Test

Come spend a day with us in class! Meet current

Saturday, November 17, 2018 • 8:00 -11:00 am Saturday, December 1, 2018 • 8:00 -11:00 am

students, faculty, and staff, go to classes, attend Mass, cheer at assemblies, and receive a free

Additional test dates:

lunch! Schedule a visit or a shadow date with the

Saturday, February 2, 2019 and Saturday, March 2, 2019

admissions office! You can schedule a Shadow Day easily at catholiccentral.net/Visits.

Please visit catholiccentral.net/HSPT for more information and to register online.

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Chinese Club Trip to China

by Mrs. Nina Fang We went and we returned. During our Easter break, 16 of us

But as a native Chinese, I myself was mesmerized by the exotic

“whirlwind-ed” through three cities in China: Beijing, Xian,

Muslim Street. Many of the residents’ ancestors came from Central

and Shanghai.

Asia and Asia Minor via the Silk Road in 600 A.D. and settled

We walked through the Forbidden City step by step from one end at the front gate to the other end out at the back gate.

in China as Muslim followers. Today that street is where they showcase their food, craft, and culture, attracting tourists from all over the world.

We climbed the Great Wall, the students taking the challenging left side, of course. They had to admit that by the time they walked down the steps of the Great Wall, their young legs were shaking.

The students learned how to write Chinese calligraphy and do paper-cutting first hand. After the Tea Ceremony, they all became tea experts. They watched Shadow Puppetry, a local specialty in Xián where we were blessed with a 90-degree temperature at the beginning of April. Can you imagine? Teacher Fang also bought We took a pedicab ride through the HuTong area dating back to the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty. We watched a fantastic Kung Fu

some students the needed ice cream at none other than the good old McDonald’s, of course!

show and savored a Peking Duck dinner.

There was the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube from the Olympic Village, and another variety show of the alluring Face Changing and Peking Opera. All were eye-opening, first-time-ever experiences for the students.

We then “bullet-trained” ourselves at a smooth 300 km/h to Xian, the real old city that had been the capital for 13 Dynasties.

Needless to say, the Terracotta Warrior site is indeed the amazing 8th wonder of the world! You have to be there in person to understand that feeling.

We had a dumpling banquet where they served about 20 varieties of dumplings such as a duck-shaped dumpling with duck meat

In Shanghai, we witnessed the night glitz of the Bund and strolled

inside, a brown walnut-shaped dumpling with walnut meat inside,

leisurely through the private Yu Gardens which is 500 years old.

etc. Some of the students ventured to learn how to make a few of

The purple wisteria was blooming, the green willow trees gently

the unique dumplings.

drifted over the pond where golden koi swam. You get the picture.

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At night we watched the renowned Acrobatic Show. They can

The students were punctual, accommodating and gracious. They

have an act with nine motorcycles running in a cage holding the

would make any teacher or parent proud. We can attribute the

current Guinness world record. Our own Fr. Bill Riegel, C.S.B.

credits to the parents for their fine home upbringing, our school

volunteered to go on stage to be the blindfolded target in the flying

administration and Mr. Hancock, the Dean of our Students.

dagger show! My goodness, he was the absolute star that night and brought down the whole house with thundering applause!

The students did tell me that they had a lot of fun. I’m not sure

On Easter Sunday in Beijing, everyone was at a Catholic church

buttering up or apple polishing). I think deep down they must have

observing the ceremony at 6:30 am. The church was just about

had fun, while being educated at the same time.

two minutes from our hotel. How lucky we were.

if they were just “patting the horse’s behind” (Chinese phrase for

Hopefully our trip has resulted in the students putting their lives in

In Shanghai, I asked the guide to add one item to the agenda:

better perspective, particularly understanding that they have been

taking us to the famous St. Ignatius Cathedral built by the French

privileged to have been born in a country with space, opportunity,

in 1900, over 100 years ago. I was told this cathedral is one of the

and less competition for jobs. I often tell my students that after

most famous 10 churches in China.

pursuing their own dreams by taking care of themselves and their

Our hotels started out great, then went to excellent, and the last one in Shanghai was luxurious and exquisite, especially for the price we paid. I indulged myself with two steam baths which were very nice.

families, they should make their lives meaningful by helping those less fortunate and mankind in general. If their experiences abroad this time have made any impact on them in this regard, I believe our trip has served some of its educational goals.

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SPORTS

BREAK

Keeping Up with Catholic Central Athletes

Baseball The Varsity Baseball Team, led by Coach Dan Michaels ’84, finished the season with a 18-18 overall record after an extra-inning loss to Northville in the District round of playoffs. The season included wins over U of D Jesuit, Divine Child, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, and DeLaSalle. Matt Stinebiser ’18 was selected to represent the East Team in the MHSBCA All-Star Game at Comerica Park on June 29, 2018.

Golf

2018 Varsity Baseball Team

The Varsity Golf Team, led by Coach Mike Anderson, was in a bit of a rebuilding year after losing all five golfers from last year’s state championship team. The Shamrocks played tough all season and qualified for the state finals after finishing third at the MHSAA Regional Championship at Dunham Hills Golf Club in Hartland. At the State Finals, CC finished fifth overall out of 18 teams.

Track & Field

2018 Varsity Golf Team

The Varsity Track & Field Team, led by longtime coach Tony Magni, was a young team with lots of potential. The Shamrocks defeated U of D Jesuit in dual meet competition and finished 6th at the Catholic League Finals. CC also competed at the Charlie Janke Invitational, Lakeland Invitational, New Balance Invitational, and the Oakland County Championship Meet before ending the season at the MHSAA Regional Championship Meet.

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2018 Varsity Track & Field Team

Baseball

Varsity Golf

All-Catholic Billy Compton ’18 Cody Kanclerz ’18

All-State Andrew Lack ’18

Track & Field

All-League Johnny Lobbia ’18 Matt Stinebiser ’18

All-Catholic Luke Perelli ’20

All-League Alex Bowling ’19 Jonathan Brewer ’21 Zach Carey ’20 Alex Connell ’20 Domenic DeLibero ’19 Alexander Dugas ’20 Tim Giese ’21 Kyle Lockhart ’18 Justin Pecora ’21 Joseph Saval ’18

Academic All-Catholic Zac Peurach ’18 All-District Cody Kanclerz ’18 Ryan Marra ’19 Matt Stinebiser ’18 Academic All-District Jack Falinski ’18 Zac Peurach ’18

Lacrosse

All-Catholic Connor Beals ’19 Joey Kamish ’19 Ethan Pattinson ’18 Peter Thompson ’18 All-League Ryan Birney ’19 Kyle Love ’19 Breandan Martin ’18 Ryan Sullivan ’20 Academic All-Catholic Liam Cunningham ’18 All-American Joey Kamish ’19 Ethan Pattinson ’18 Peter Thompson ’18

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Lacrosse – State Champions The Varsity Lacrosse Team, led by Coach Dave Wilson ’88, finished the season with a 20-2 overall record and went undefeated in the State of Michigan. The Shamrocks’ only losses came to #1 nationally ranked Culver Military Academy from Indiana and Dublin Coffman from Ohio. For the first time since 1994, CC defeated archrival Brother Rice, not only once, but an amazing three times! The Shamrocks won the Catholic league Championship, Regional Championship, and finally the Division 1 State Championship after seven previous state final appearances. CC finished the season ranked #2 in the Midwest according to Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse and #5 in the Midwest according to US Lacrosse. Peter Thompson ’18 was named the Detroit Free Press Player of the Year, and Joey Kamish ’19 was named Player of the Year by MLIVE. Craig McMichael ’01

was named MHSLCA Division 1 Assistant Coach of the Year. Dave Wilson was named Coach of the Year by both the MHSLCA and US Lacrosse. Making this season even more special, Coach Wilson was inducted into MHSLCA Hall of Fame on May 5, 2018.

Peter Thompson ’18

Joey Kamish ‘19

Craig McMichael ‘01

Ethan Pattinson ’18

Dave Wilson ‘88

Date 3/22/18 3/27/18 3/28/18 4/10/18 4/17/18 4/20/18 4/21/18 4/24/18 4/26/18 4/27/18 5/1/18 5/4/18 5/5/18

Opponent Huron Valley United Birmingham United East Grand Rapids Brother Rice Orchard Lake St. Mary’s DeLaSalle Culver Military Academy (IN) Cranbrook Detroit Country Day St. Michael’s College (ON) U of D Jesuit Rockford Dublin Coffman (OH)

Result W 25-4 W 23-0 W 10-4 W 10-9 OT W 16-4 W 19-2 L 8-15 W 18-4 W 21-3 W 17-15 W 20-8 W 20-9 L 10-15

5/8/18

CHSL Semifinal Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

W 20-9

5/12/18

CHSL Championship Brother Rice

W 11-8

5/17/18

Forest Hills Central

5/21/18 5/24/18 5/29/18

MHSAA Regionals Bishop Foley Walled Lake Northern South Lyon Unified

W 22-0 W 23-4 W 17-8

6/1/18

MHSAA State Quarterfinal Troy Athens

W 15-3

6/6/18

MHSAA State Semifinal Hartland

W 13-12

6/9/18

MHSAA State Championship Brother Rice W 11-10

20-2 Overall Record Catholic League Champions Regional Champions Division 1 State Champions #2 in the Midwest by UnderArmour/Inside Lacrosse #5 in the Midwest by US Lacrosse

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W 19-18 2OT

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74th Annual Football Game CC vs. De La Salle 1:00 pm