C L AS S OF 2023 ATH L ET I C HALL OF FAM E HONOREE S

The 17th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame celebration is scheduled for Boys’ Bowl Sunday, October 1, and will include the annual Gerry Di Ponio ’65 Boys’ Bowl Mass & Breakfast (9:00 a.m.), induction ceremony, and halftime introductions during the big football game (1:00 p.m.) against longtime CHSL Central Division rival Brother Rice.

In 2006, Catholic Central announced the first class of The Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame. Its purpose was, and is, to establish and maintain recognition for the rich heritage and storied tradition of academic and athletic excellence of the renowned athletic program at Detroit Catholic Central High School.

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

The Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Fr. Joe Barnes, CSB ’49

Cliff La Rose ’54

Steve Banonis ’77

Alan Mitchell ’77

Roy Dudas

1992 Football State Champions

1997 Football State Champions

2002 Football State Champions

2003 Golf State Champions

2003 Hockey State Champions

A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Readers,

I became Editor in Chief of the Aluminator starting with the Spring 2018 issue, and this Spring 2023 issue is my last. I have decided to step aside and allow for new energy and fresh ideas to carry this publication into the future.

I have had the privilege of being involved with the Aluminator since the Fall 2008 issue when I was a summer intern in the Advancement Office. Over the years, I have learned so much and have come to appreciate all that goes into publishing a magazine. The Aluminator would not be what it is without the commitment of so many people who work hard to ensure the quality is never compromised.

I was fortunate enough to learn from my predecessor, the late Fr. Ray Paramo, CSB, and I have developed a great friendship with our graphic designers from Anne Ink, Anne and Wolfgang Brucker. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to lead the production team these past five years, and I look forward to continuing to serve CC in my primary role as the Director of Student Activities.

Sincerely, Mike Carrier ’06