Catholic Central Legacy and Tradition 2019-2020

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DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

GOODNESS

DISCIPLINE

KNOWLEDGE

CONTENTS As President of Detroit Catholic Central High School, it is my responsibility to work with our Board of Directors to ensure that CC remains a source of quality education for many generations of Shamrocks to come.

Our focus is to continue increasing our school endowment, hire and retain the best possible people, make Catholic Central accessible and affordable to as many families as possible, and further develop our programs and incredible campus.

CC has transformed the lives of thousands of alumni who have gone on to become good husbands, fathers, priests, doctors, lawyers, judges, businessmen, coaches, teachers, and more, and can do the same for your son.

I am confident that we will be able to partner with you to deliver on the same promise we have stood behind since the Basilian Fathers opened Catholic Central in 1928 - to teach Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge to every young man who walks through our front door. I pray that as you explore what we have to offer, you will be confident in your choice of CC to educate your son.

There are always exciting things on the horizon, and remember, Every Day is a Great Day to be a Shamrock!

Ed Turek ’85 - President I thank you for considering Detroit Catholic Central High School as the next step in your son’s educational journey.

As a Catholic educational institution, our primary focus is to care for your son as a whole person mind, body, and spirit. As a Basilian Fathers’ school, we approach this immense task through the lens of teaching Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

Our Motto - Mission Statement

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Basilian Fathers - Tradition of the Crest

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Historical Timeline

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Spirituality 8 Christian Service School Spirit Events

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College Prep - Guidance Office

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Graduation Requirements

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Academic Honors

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AP Classes

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Freshman Courses

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Course Offerings Chart

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Technology

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Academic Resources

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Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

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Robotics & Quiz Bowl

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Athletics

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Band & Orchestra

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The Arts

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Tuition, Tuition Assistance, Academic Scholarships

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Transportation 23 Tradition of Giving - CC Advancement CC Alumni Relations

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Parent Clubs

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Applying to Catholic Central, HSPT

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We work to provide an atmosphere of appropriate challenge and abundant support that allows boys to grow into young men confident in their ability to go out and succeed in life. Your son will experience the triumphs and challenges of high school in an environment of support, brotherhood, and enthusiasm. Whether or not he takes advantage of our fine arts, athletics, or any of our other co-curricular offerings, he will benefit from a rigorous academic program that emphasizes and values effort above all else.

I pray that you will join our community! May God continue to bless your family and may Mary, Alma Mater continue to point us to Jesus Christ.

Rev. Patrick W. Fulton, CSB

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27225 Wixom Road • Novi, MI 48374 • Phone (248) 596-3810 • Fax (248) 596-3811 • www.catholiccentral.net

CATHOLIC CENTRAL TYPE OF SCHOOL Private College Preparatory

SPIRITUAL FACILITIES

for young men in grades 9 -12

Chapel

AT A GLANCE

Grotto

CAMPUS

ACADEMIC FACILITIES

Total area: 113 acres

ACCREDITATION

44 Classrooms

North Central Association of

2 Computer Labs

Colleges and Schools

3 Science Labs Robotics Lab

2018-2019 ENROLLMENT

Learning Strategies Center

Total: 1,000

Media Center

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Average Class Size: 22

TEACHING FACULTY & STAFF

Fr. Richard Elmer, CSB ’46 Stadium

Total: 62; Male: 37; Female: 25

Tom Mach Field & Tony Magni Track

Other Staff: 39 total

Mike Rodriguez Wrestling Room

(24 male staff, 15 female staff)

Robert Santello ’58 Gymnasium

Basilian Fathers: 8 total

ADMINISTRATION

Bernie Holowicki Court

(1 teaching, 7 on staff)

Auxiliary gymnasium Five adjacent athletic fields

DRESS CODE

Shamrock Stadium Baseball Turf Field

Dress pants (no jeans or cargo pants)

Secondary baseball field

and collared shirt tucked in with a belt.

Designated discus and shot put field

Mr. Ed Turek ’85 - President Rev. Patrick W. Fulton, CSB - Principal Mr. David Lewis ’79 - Assistant Principal Mr. Mitch Hancock ’00 - Dean of

All students must appear neat and

FINE ARTS

clean shaven.

Students

Art Studio & Ceramics Studio

SCHOOL HOURS

Cinema Production Room

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 2:45 pm

Green Screen Room

Building hours

Music Room

6:00 am - 10:00 pm

Mr. Aaron Babicz ’93 - Athletic Director Mr. Jake Marmul ’07 - Director of Admissions & Public Relations Mr. David Sofran - Admissions Enrollment Manager

INCOMING CLASS OF 2023

Mr. Dan Collins ’84 - Director of

255 Students - 63 Schools

Novi, MI 48374

Mr. Michael Carrier ’06 - Director of Student Activities and Assistant

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12 Mile Rd.

South of I-96, Wixom Road, Exit 159 8 Mile Rd.

Athletic Director Mr. Michael Wilson - Director of Finance

10 Mile Rd. Novi Rd.

27225 Wixom Road

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Pontiac Trail

Beck Rd.

LOCATION

Milford Rd.

Pontiac Trail

Wixom Rd.

Advancement

Ms. Shawn Mather - Director of Guidance 3

6 Mile Rd.

OUR MOTTO TEACH ME GOODNESS, DISCIPLINE, AND KNOWLEDGE At Catholic Central, the teaching of our young men falls under the umbrella of our school motto, “Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.”

Students will take part in monthly “GDK Days” throughout the school year, which will include designated mixed-grade conversation periods to discuss what it means to live as a man of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.

CATHOLIC CENTRAL MISSION STATEMENT Catholic Central High School recognizes parents to be the primary educators of their children and collaborates with them in helping their children to learn and grow in the Catholic Faith.

We provide a safe and challenging environment where mutual respect and high expectations are maintained through the active engagement of students in the learning process.

The young men of Catholic Central learn holistically the ideals of the Basilian Fathers – Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge – so that they may become productive members of the Church and society.

MARY, ALMA MATER

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Mary, Alma Mater,

Mary, Alma Mater,

your sons of Central honor,

your sons of Central honor,

and trusting in your goodness,

and proudly wear your colors,

we hopefully implore

the Royal Blue and White.

that by your grace

May valiant Blue

we may every day

and peerless White

prove that we are men of

teach us to be men of

Mary, Alma Mater.

Mary, Alma Mater.

Inspire us evermore.

Inspire us evermore.

BASILIAN FATHERS When the Basilian Fathers established Holy Rosary High School in 1928, and celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Catholic Central in 2003, it marked more milestones for this international community of religious priests which was founded in France in 1822, and came to North America in 1850. Today, their apostolate to youth is carried out in universities, colleges, and high schools in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Columbia. They also have charge of several parishes and an extensive mission field in the southern United States, Mexico, and South America. Their basic education apostolate has expanded to include catechetics, Newman

CHAPEL STAINED GLASS

Centers, vocational counseling, retreats, and other areas of

The stained glass window in the CC

the Christian Apostolate.

Chapel was originally located in the

It is the goal of the faculty of Catholic Central to assist each student in his development of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, and aim to impart the lesson that they must keep God in their daily lives, as students and long after they leave the classrooms of CC.

chapel at our Outer Drive location.

After being hidden behind plywood for more than 26 years, it was providentially saved by the architect of our Novi campus just days before the Outer Drive building was demolished.

The “Tradition of the Crest” was created in the Fall of 2005 by Catholic Central students who vowed never to let anyone walk across the crest that sits in the tile floor just outside the Chapel. It is a sign of respect for our Blessed Mother, the teachings of the Basilian Fathers, and the motto of the School we call our home.

TRADITION OF THE CREST The background of the shield is the traditional School colors, Royal Blue and White. The colors BLUE and WHITE were selected in honor of Mary, the Mother of God, Patroness of Catholic Central.

THE GREEK CROSS, in the upper left-hand corner, typifies and honors Our Lord Jesus Christ, St. Basil the Great, our Patron, and the office of the Holy Priesthood. The MYSTICAL ROSE with golden thorns symbolizes our Lady, Designed by Fr. Donoher, CSB

under whose auspices the School was founded. The THORNS are a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles endured by the pioneers who founded the School. The COGWHEEL is a symbol of the wheel of industry and of the metropolitan Detroit area where our School was founded. The SHAMROCK was selected by the founding Fathers of Catholic Central because of their own Irish heritage which they wished to keep alive.

The RIBBON with the motto of the Basilian Community – “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” – surrounds the shield and symbolizes our existence as an integral part of the Basilian Family.

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE MAY 1928 Monsignor Van Antwerp announces plans to convert Holy Rosary School to an all-boys high school, also asking the Basilian Fathers to manage and staff it.

SEPT. 1928 Holy Rosary School opens at the intersection of Woodward Ave. and 26 HARPER AVE. with 260 students enrolled.

1932 The Basilian Fathers take charge of Holy Name Institute.

1934 Holy Rosary School and Holy Name Institute are amalgamated into the “new” Catholic Central High School and the school moves to 60 BELMONT AVE. Extensive renovations include an additional story, doubling the building’s capacity.

1937 Increased admissions force conversion of the three-year-old gymnasium into seven additional classrooms.

OCT. 1943 A 17- acre tract of land at West Outer Drive and Hubbell

HISTORICAL MARKER

is purchased for the next site of Catholic Central – although the decision to build will ultimately take seven years.

The historical marker pictured here first stood in the courtyard of SEPT. 17, 1951 Catholic Central opens at 6565 W. OUTER DR.

the Breakfast Drive building (1978-2005) in Redford. In August 2005, it was moved to where it now stands in the garden beside

SEPT. 1953 Catholic Central celebrates its 25th Anniversary.

the Grotto. It commemorates Catholic Central’s five locations, beginning in 1928 with its founding as Holy Rosary High School on

1961 Construction on the West Outer Drive facility is completed.

Harper Avenue in Detroit. The marker is a brick-and-mortar story of our history and symbol of our tradition.

AUG. 2, 1978 Catholic Central opens at 14200 BREAKFAST DR.

The CROSS stood above the center door of the West Outer Drive

SEPT. 1978 Catholic Central celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

building (1951-1978).

1988-1989 The 10-year lease end, CC purchases the facility.

The WHITE BRICKS which support the cross are from the Breakfast Drive building (1978-2005).

1992 Additional land is acquired and cleared for Athletic Fields.

The DOUBLE LAYER OF BRICKS at the top of the pillar is from

2000 The generous donation of a large tract of land in Novi on

the Belmont Avenue building (1934-1951).

Wixom Road begins the process to move CC its current location.

The BRICK PILLAR is a memento of the Harper Avenue location SEPT. 7, 2003 New facility groundbreaking and 75th Anniversary.

(1928-1931). The pillar stood at the northeast corner of the building, which was demolished in 1978.

AUG. 2005 The newly completed Catholic Central facility

The STONES AT THE BASE of the marker are from the Breakfast

opens in Novi at 27225 WIXOM ROAD.

Drive campus (1978-2005) and represent the motto of the Basilian Fathers who founded the school in 1928.

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The Basilian Principals: 1) Rev. Daniel Dillon: 1928-1931; 2) Rev. Daniel Forestell: 1931-1933; 3) Rev. E. Leonard Rush: 1933-1934; 4) Rev. James Whelan: 1934-1940; 5) Rev. James Embser: 1940-1946; 6) Rev. John Sheehy: 1946-1952; 7) Rev. Bernard Regan: 1952-1958; 8) Rev. Wilfrid Kehoe: 1958-1964; 9) Rev. William Gibbons ’41: 1964-1967; and 10) Rev. Richard Elmer ’46: 1967-1973

In May 1928, Monsignor

At the invitation of Rev. John Connolly,

The new facility housed more than 800

Van Antwerp, Vicar-

Pastor of Blessed Sacrament, the Harper

students. Within ten years, Fr. Wilfrid M.

General of the Diocese

Avenue School and Holy Name Institute

Kehoe, CSB, the Principal in 1961, was

of Detroit and pastor

were amalgamated in

able to complete the facility as it had been

of Holy Rosary Church

1934. The “new” School

planned. There Catholic Central remained

on Woodward Avenue,

on Belmont Avenue

until 1978.

made known his

took the name “Catholic

plan to convert his

Central High School.”

In early 1978, the Detroit Public School

parochial high school on Harper Avenue

The building that housed

system was greatly in need of a facility to

near Woodward into a boys high school.

Holy Name Institute was

He asked the Basilian Fathers to assume

completely renovated

management and to staff it. In early

and an additional story was added, resulting

consider relocating Catholic Central. To

September 1928, the first bell sounded for

in a doubling of capacity. It now had nine

meet increasing demand for admissions,

260 students. Rev. Daniel L. Dillon, CSB,

classrooms, a laboratory, a library, an office,

Catholic Central leased an empty middle

its first principal, was a native of Texas and

and a gymnasium.

school on Breakfast Drive in Redford

Harper Avenue 1928-1934

Belmont Avenue 1934-1951

expand its operation in northwest Detroit.

It prevailed upon the Basilian Fathers to

Township from

had been the fourth principal of St. Thomas in Houston. Although Holy Rosary School

By 1937, admission demands to Catholic

the Redford

no longer exists, the Church where Catholic

Central became so great that the facility had

School District.

Central had its beginnings still stands

to be altered. In desperation, that section

Adapting a

proudly on Woodward Avenue. Atop this

of the building which had been erected

Church is a remarkable statue of Our Lady;

as a gymnasium three years before was

Mary has been and continues to be the

converted into seven additional classrooms.

of a senior high school was a challenge.

principal patron of Catholic Central. Such

Enrollment continued to grow over the next

However, that challenge was met and

patronage, perhaps stronger than it has

three years until the building was again

school opened in August of 1978 with an

ever been, can be traced back to Catholic

crowded. Its program also expanded, and it

enrollment of 1,021 students.

Central’s earliest days when the statue was

became evident that a new site for Catholic

located atop the parish church of Our Lady

Central had to be found. The Administration

In 2005, Catholic Central moved to its fifth

of the Holy Rosary.

looked to northwest Detroit since a great

and current location – a 113-acre campus

number of students came from that area.

in Novi. Equipped with first-rate classrooms,

Breakfast Drive 1978-2005

middle school to the needs

computer training centers, science labs,

The School remained on Harper Avenue until 1934. During the School’s last two

On October 1, 1943, a 17-acre tract of land

athletic facilities and one of the largest

years on that site, the Basilians agreed

on the corner of Hubbell and West Outer

Library Media Center in the state – as well as

to take charge of Holy Name Institute

Drive was purchased – it would take another

the large stained glass window of the Risen

as well. This latter school was located

seven years before the decision to build

Christ which was salvaged from the now-

in the parish church of the Cathedral of

on the new site was agreed upon. Catholic

demolished Outer Drive Chapel – Catholic

the Blessed Sacrament, also on

Central High School

Central is indeed a college preparatory

Woodward Avenue.

opened on September

school for the 21st Century. It continues

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the legacy of the Basilians who founded

In 1934, it became necessary for the

famous 6565 West

the original school in 1928 to educate

Basilians to find a new home for the School.

Outer Drive address

young men of the Archdiocese of Detroit

A new pastor at Holy Rosary intended to

with the first phase

and the Diocese of Lansing in “Goodness,

reclaim his school as a parish school.

of its building plans

Discipline, and Knowledge.”

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Outer Drive 1951-1978

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completed.

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11) Rev. William Stoba ’38: 1973-1974; 12) Rev. Franklin Mizzi: 1974-1980; 13) Rev. Phillip Acquaro: 1980-1985; 14) Rev. Dennis Andrews ’60: 1985-1989; 15) Rev. Joseph Moffatt ’51: 1989-1995; 16) Rev. Harold Gardner: 1995-1997; 17) Rev. John Menner: 1997-2000; 18) Rev. Richard Ranalletti: 2000-2010; 19) Rev. John Huber: 2010-2014; 20) Rev. Dennis Noelke ’71: 2014-2019; and 21) Rev. Patrick W. Fulton: 2019-present

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SPIRITUALITY RETREATS Kairos Retreat: Kairos is a Greek word meaning the “Lord’s time.” All Catholic Central students participate in a day or overnight spiritual retreat once a year. The Kairos Retreat is a four day, three night retreat open to members of the Senior and Junior classes. Day-long retreats are designed to help the students strive to become better Christian gentlemen. Each homeroom participates in a free one day retreat sponsored by the Campus Ministry Office.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE We want to make sure that our students exemplify our motto of “Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” not just in school and through extracurricular activities, but in their surrounding environments as well. Part of being a Christian gentleman is doing good for your neighbor.

“Catholic Central has impacted me by instilling in me a great

LITURGIES

work ethic, a competitive drive, a moral compass, and a

Mass is available every morning before school at 7:20 am in

relationship with God.” - 2019 Graduate of CC

the school Chapel. Every month throughout the year, Catholic Central celebrates an all-school Mass.

At Catholic Central, spirituality permeates every aspect of student life.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

It is at the center of every activity, be it academic, athletic, or social.

CC students are invited to participate in Eucharistic Adoration

From the short prayer and blessing that begins each school day to

every Tuesday at 2:50 pm in the school Chapel.

the annual spiritual retreat in which all students participate, there is an overall emphasis on Christian values. It is manifested in the daily Mass

DAILY PRAYERS

available every morning in our beautiful Chapel, every classroom, on

Each school day and each class period at Catholic Central

every athletic field, and in the myriad of student activities that are an

begins with a short prayer.

integral part of the CC experience.

Regardless of religious affiliation, each CC student studies Catholic Theology every day, completes service hours, participates in a yearly retreat, and attends the all-school Masses that take place every month.

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RECONCILIATION Confession periods for the entire school are scheduled frequently. Confession is available individually each week.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

SPIRIT EVENTS

COMMUNITY SERVICE All CC students have required Community Service hours and fulfill those requirements through a variety of service opportunities

THE DRIVE

and activities to benefit others. Examples of Christian Service:

Every year in February, students will raise money and sell

PB&J Outreach Ministry at Our Lady of Good Counsel; St. Vincent

DRIVE tickets that enter people into the chance to win money

DePaul; Sunrise Senior Living.

prizes. The money raised helps provide tuition assistance to students at Catholic Central that need the financial assistance.

CC uses the X2Vol online system for inputting and tracking service hours. CC students average 35,000 hours of community

SPIRIT ASSEMBLIES

service per school year.

Spirit assemblies are held to build enthusiasm and encourage CC students and teams. The CC pep band and motivational

Required hours are as follows: Freshmen: 12 hours

Sophomores: 15 hours

Juniors:

Seniors:

20 hours

20 hours

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE - Every fall, CC students and teachers raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by running, walking, or rollerblading a 1.5 mile course.

Make-A-Wish of Michigan has recognized CC for outstanding support of “Kids for Wish Kids” for our Shamrock Shuffle.

GLOBAL AWARENESS - Students donate an average of $20,000 per year to the Basilian Missions, including schools and churches in Mexico, Columbia, and Detroit.

speeches from coaches and players inspire school spirit.

SCHOOL DANCES Sponsored by the CC Student Council, dances are held periodically throughout the school year. It is a great opportunity for students to have fun while meeting girls from different high schools.

BOYS’ BOWL / HOMECOMING The CC spirit comes alive during Boys’ Bowl Week.

Activities include an assembly and pep rally, an exciting football game, and an elegant homecoming dance.

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COLLEGE PREP

Catholic Central is a college preparatory school, and sees 99% of graduates earn acceptance into colleges and universities across the country. Shamrocks are very well prepared for the rigors of a college academic workload by the time they graduate in May.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS THEOLOGY

4 units

ENGLISH

4 units

MATHEMATICS

4 units

Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Elective 3 units

Biology Chemistry Elective SOCIAL STUDIES

3 units

World History U.S. History 1/2 - American Govt.

1/2 - Economics HEALTH & PHYSICAL ED.

*University of Michigan Michigan State University Grand Valley State University

POPULAR OUT OF STATE COLLEGES

Geometry

SCIENCE

RECENT GRADUATES ARE ENROLLED AT POPULAR IN STATE COLLEGES

1 unit

University of Alabama Arizona State University Clemson University University of Colorado Florida State University University of Indiana Miami of Ohio (Oxford) *University of North Carolina The Ohio State University *Penn State University University of Pittsburgh Purdue University Syracuse University Texas A & M *Villanova University *University of Wisconsin

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

1 unit

DID YOU KNOW:

CLASSICAL / MODERN LANGUAGE

2 units

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

2 units

TOTAL 24 units

The University of Michigan accepts a little over 30% of in-state applicants.

On average, close to 50% of CC applicants have been accepted to U of M since 2015.

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POPULAR “ELITE” COLLEGES *Boston College University *Brown University *University of Chicago *Cornell University *Dartmouth College *Duke University *Georgetown University *Georgia Tech University *M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) *New York University *Northwestern University *University of Notre Dame *University of Pennsylvania *Pepperdine University *U.C.L.A. (University of California at Los Angeles) *University of Southern California *Stanford University United States Military Academy (West Point) *Vanderbilt University *Ranked in the Top 50 Best Colleges and Universities according to US News and World Report (2019)

ACADEMIC HONORS NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS Catholic Central is proud to have had more National Merit Semifinalists in the past 30 years than any other Catholic High School in Michigan. More than 50 students have been recognized as either a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student since 2015.

AP CLASSES AP United States Government AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP European History AP United States History

ACADEMIC HONORS

AP Chemistry

Gabriel Richard Club - 3.6 GPA in academic subjects; no grade below a “B”

AP Biology

National Honor Society - 3.5 GPA, junior or senior standing and recommendations

AP Computer Science

Honor Roll - 3.0 GPA in academic subjects; no grade below a “C”

AP French AP Spanish

ACT SCORES - CLASS of 2018 (246 STUDENTS)

M E A N

AP Latin AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition

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AP Statistics S C O

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CATHOLIC CENTRAL

MICHIGAN UNITED STATES

2019 AP SCHOLARS

R E S

235 students took 414 AP tests in the 2018-2019

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school year, with almost 61% of the tests scoring a 3 or higher. In addition, 53 students received

S.A.T. SCORES - CLASS of 2018 (87 STUDENTS) 1400

• 1 NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR

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Avg. score of at least 4 on all AP exams

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1200

Scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more AP exams

CATHOLIC CENTRAL

• 17 AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION

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individual AP Scholar distinctions, as noted below:

UNITED STATES

1000

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MICHIGAN

Avg. score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams Scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more AP exams

R E S

800

1253

1011

1068

MAXIMUM SCORE IS 1600

• 9 AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR Avg. score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams Scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more AP exams

For more information, visit www.catholiccentral.net/academics • 27 AP SCHOLARS Score of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams

GUIDANCE OFFICE The Guidance Department at CC plays an important role in enabling each student to understand his abilities, interests, and personality traits, to develop them as well as possible, and to relate them to his life goals. Counselors establish a state of mature self-guidance as they encourage and aid the student to make wise decisions. Counselors also become a central contact point for parents, as they are a constant for the student through the 4 years of different courses and teachers. The guidance office also plays a tremendous role in working with the students on their college applications, helping our families navigate the ever-changing process.

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FRESHMAN COURSES Initial placement into classes for freshmen is determined mainly by HSPT scores and CC placement exams. Students are given an option of 1-3 electives, depending on their HSPT scores. Students may be required to complete a reading/study skills course, which they can take over the summer, to increase their number of possible electives available to them. For grades 10-12, students are placed in classes based on academic performance and teacher recommendations. CC’s school day begins at 8 am and runs until 2:45 pm. Students have a rotation of 7 classes and a homeroom/ lunch period.

Core classes begin with Math and English, to which we add a full four years of

FRESHMAN ELECTIVES

Theology. Three years each of History and Science, along with two years of a foreign language and at least a year of Fine Arts or Music, combine with that core

BIOLOGY OR HONORS BIOLOGY - Honors

to create a comprehensive program that encourages the full development of the

Biology is available for the top 10% of the incoming

young Christian - body, mind, and soul.

freshman class, based on HSPT scores.

REQUIRED FRESHMAN COURSES

COMPUTER COURSES - Keyboarding, Website Production, Graphic Design, Photoshop

ENGLISH OR HONORS ENGLISH - Placement is determined by HSPT scores,

FINE ARTS - Music, Introduction to Art, Introduction

report cards, CC teachers, and CC Administration. The Honors English course is

to Drama, Cinema Production

meant for the top 10% of the incoming class.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE - Chinese, French, Latin, HEALTH AND WRESTLING OR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALGEBRA 1 OR GEOMETRY OR ADVANCED ALGEBRA 2 Initial placement is in Algebra 1, which the majority of CC freshmen take.

Placement is determined by HSPT scores, CC math placement exam, report cards, CC teachers, and CC Administration.

and Spanish are offered at CC. Students may test out of a Level 1 class based on a CC placement test of their language of choice. Honors 1 placement may be available depending on HSPT scores or prior experience with a language.

US HISTORY

THEOLOGY - No prior Catholic education is necessary to excel in this class.

All Catholic Central Theology courses address the principles of the Catholic Faith in the life of a maturing Christian, in conformity with the USCCB curriculum framework.

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STUDY HALL

COURSE OFFERINGS DEPARTMENTS & COURSES THEOLOGY Revelation Christology Paschal Mystery Ecclesiology Sacramental Theology Moral Theology Biblical Theology Catholic Social Teaching Christian Vocations Church History Ecumeninism ENGLISH Reading Comprehension & Study Skills English 1 Honors English 1 English 2 Honors English 2 English 3 AP English Language & Composition English 4 AP English Literature Newspaper A Newspaper B Yearbook Creative Writing Humanities & Fine Art Appreciation Public Speaking Debate & Forensics MATHEMATICS Algebra 1 Honors Advanced Algebra 2 Plane Geometry Honors Plane Geometry/Trigonometry Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus College Algebra, Statistics, & Trigonometry Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics BUSINESS Business Marketing Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Business Law Business Mathematics

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DEPARTMENTS & COURSES SCIENCE Biology Honors Biology AP Biology General Chemistry Chemistry Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry General Physics Physics Honors Physics Environmental Science Human Anatomy Introduction to Engineering 1 Introduction to Engineering 2 Forensic Science SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. History & Geography World History & Geography AP European History The Civil War Contemporary Social Issues Holocaust Studies AP U.S. History American Government AP U.S. Government & Politics Economics Psychology Sociology HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education 1 Beginning Wrestling Health Intermediate Wrestling Shamrock Strength & Wellness COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY Keyboarding/Computer Literacy Science of Technology Website Production & Dreamweaver Microsoft Office Suite Introduction to Computer Programming **Cinema Production 1 **Cinema Production 2 **Cinema Production 3 - Thesis Film Computer Aided Design (CAD) 1 Computer Aided Design (CAD) 2 AP Computer Science DRAMA Introduction to Drama

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TECHNOLOGY

At Detroit Catholic Central, technology is a part of everyday classroom life. Each student has access to a CatholicCentral.net email address, digital textbooks (included in tuition), updated teacher pages, syllabi, and online assignments. WiFi throughout the building allows students to access what they need whenever they are on campus.

While technology is extremely helpful, it is meant to be a tool to help our students in their studies, not replace their ability to think for themselves. When students learn to utilize all of the tools at their disposal, it gives them a tremendous ability to accomplish great things.

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ACADEMIC RESOURCES MEDIA CENTER The Catholic Central Media Center is manned by two full-time librarians, and provides our students with access to a tremendous amount of information. In addition to help with research papers and coursework, the CCMC provides our students with a place to go for an hour before and after school to work on homework or just relax in a quiet space.

Catholic Central students are provided with first-rate classrooms, science labs, computer training centers, and a Media Center. The real strength of any academic program lies in the quality of its teachers. That has been the key to Catholic Central’s success since its founding in 1928, and it will remain at the heart of our educational philosophy in the decades to come.

LEARNING STRATEGIES CENTER The LSC works in collaboration with teachers and counselors to provide additional assistance to students who are experiencing challenges in their academics. Students are empowered to improve in areas of organization, time management, test-taking strategies, and note taking.

Students who have utilized 504s or IEPs in 8th grade will meet with the LSC prior to the start of 9th grade to discuss what support is available.

The ultimate goal of the LSC is for the students to no longer need access to the LSC by the time they are a senior.

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ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Catholic Central is proud to offer a variety of clubs and teams.

In addition to Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity sports programs, CC offers a wide range of intramural sports.

There are also a number of special annual events including dances, assemblies, road rallies, pre-game BBQs, events with the parent clubs, and more.

Although the largest percentage of a student’s four years at Catholic Central is spent in academic pursuits, alongside spiritual

Academic Team (Quiz Bowl)

Mock Trial Mission Trips

activities there remains a generous amount of time to participate in

Art Club

Monogram “Spirit” Club

extracurricular activities and have some fun!

Backpacking Club

Mountain Bike Club

Boardercross (Snowboard)

National Honor Society

Broadcast Club

Outdoors Club (Archery,

95% of CC students are involved in something, whether it be an athletic team, the band, academic team, robotics, or something else.

As our school works to develop all aspects of the young men who attend CC, the clubs and activities available are a vital component to the students’ high school experience.

Chess Club

Fly Fishing, Skeet Shooting)

Chinese Club

Paintball

Cinema Club

Photography Club

Drama Club

Poetry Out Loud

Fellowship of Christian

Robotics

Athletes (FCA)

S.T.E.M. Club

The school has about 30 different clubs for the students to join, and

Finance Club

(Science, Technology,

is also willing to start a new club when needed. For example, the

Forensics

Engineering, Math)

Shamrocks for Veterans student organization was established as

French Club

Shamrock (Yearbook)

a way to remember and honor those who have served our country.

Gabriel Richard Club

Shamrock LEAD

As a result, the CC community is reminded of the many people

Guitar Club

that sacrificed of themselves so that we can pursue life, liberty, and

HOSA (Health Occupational

happiness. As a high-light to the clubs inauguration, a “Lest we

Specialists)

(Leadership Development) Shamrock Voice (Politics) Shamrocks for Veterans

Forget” Veterans Memorial was established on Memorial weekend

Irish Heritage Club

Spanish Honor Society

(2018) which includes a Memorial garden, benches for prayer, and

Latin Club

Spectrum (Newspaper)

March for Life

Student Council

a life sized sculpture of Christ embracing a soldier. It is a powerful reminder that student led clubs and activities are a vibrant and important part of the student experience at Catholic Central.

Student Government is a large group on campus as well. Running everything from the Spirit Assemblies to our annual DRIVE fundraiser, the students are actively involved in managing their school year activities. Elections are held in May, and students work through the summer to prepare for their upcoming year.

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ROBOTICS & QUIZ BOWL CC ROBOTICS TEAM

CC QUIZ BOWL TEAM

The Catholic Central Robotics Team

The Academic team has been the model of excellence

designs, builds, programs, and operates

and consistency in the state of Michigan and on a

robotic systems to compete in thrilling

national level since its founding in 1985. It is open to

full-contact matches in front of packed

all grade levels. The team has won 24 Michigan State

stadiums. The robots are created to

Championships, 4 National Championships, and 9

complete a task: stacking crates, throwing

consecutive NAQT State Championships.

frisbees, or climbing a tower. They compete in teams, forming alliances with and against other teams from around the world. Students train in mechanical, electrical, computer programming, and business principles. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test on the playing field as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, communications, and more. New members to the robotics team do not need prior experience - only a willingness to learn. Participation is from August through April.

QUIZ BOWL STATE & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1988, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Catholic Central competes in two different robotics leagues: FIRST Robotics Competition and VEX Robotics Competition. The VEX team, founded in 2012, builds 18” robots in groups of 4-6. They are highly

NATIONAL SEMIFINALIST: 1990, 1991, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017

competitive, having won the 2017 World Championship Judges Award and the 2017 State Championship Excellence Award. The FIRST team, founded in 2016, builds 120lb robogladiators in an intense team environment under the guidance of professional engineering mentors.

They have seen immediate success, being one of only 15 teams to

NATIONAL FINALIST: 1994, 1995,1999, 2001, 2002, 2012, 2015, 2017 PACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2015 (PACE), 2017 (PACE)

qualify for the State Championship every year since their induction.

They were 2018 Michigan State Championship semi finalists and 2019 District Champions.

NAQT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1999 (NAQT), 2001 (NAQT) NATIONAL COACHES OF THE YEAR: Coach Gismondi ’00 and Coach Herman ’98 - 2017 National Coaches of the Year

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ATHLETICS

Detroit Catholic Central is dedicated to providing the finest experience available to those students interested in athletics. The coaches at CC strive to develop young men of championship character, who happen to be champions in competition as well.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS Baseball • Basketball • Bowling • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Hockey • Lacrosse • Skiing Soccer • Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Track & Field • Wrestling

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

2018-2019 BY THE NUMBERS

• Turf Field (football, soccer, lacrosse)

• 2 State Championships (Hockey, Wrestling)

• Track

• 2 State Finalists (Lacrosse, Swimming)

• Shot Put/Discus Area

• 6 CHSL Championships (Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling)

• Turf Baseball Field

• 6 CHSL Finalists (Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Lacrosse, Track & Field)

• Grass Baseball Field

• MHSAA Scholar Athlete (David DeBacker ’19, Swimming & Diving)

• Wrestling Gym

• CHSL Athlete of the Year (Kevon Davenport ’19, Wrestling)

• 2 Gymnasiums

• 31 Shamrocks sign to continue at the collegiate level

INTRAMURALS CC students also have the opportunity to play in one of our Intramural programs. Participants compete against other CC students in Cross Country, Flag Football, and Basketball, which is our largest intramural program with more than 250 participants each year. CC also has a Rugby club which competes against other high school teams.

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Catholic Central’s Athletic Signees at the Winter Signing Day are shown above.

FALL SPORTS

WINTER SPORTS

CROSS COUNTRY* – Varsity, JV

BASKETBALL – Varsity, JV, Freshmen

Head Coach Tony Magni

Head Coach Brandon Sinawi

State Champs: 1983, 1984, 1989, 2001,

State Champs: 1961, 1976

2009, 2010 State Finalist: 1982, 1992

State Semifinalist: 1944, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1956, 1967, 1968, 1977

FOOTBALL* – Varsity, JV, Freshmen

BOWLING – Varsity, JV

Head Coach Dan Anderson

Head Coach Matt Nugent ’11

State Champs: 1938, 1942, 1979, 1990, 1992,

State Champs: 2010

1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009 State Finalist: 1987, 1988, 1991, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016

HOCKEY – Varsity, JV Blue, JV White Head Coach Brandon Kaleniecki ’00 State Champs: 1974, 1994, 1997, 1999,

SOCCER – Varsity, JV, Freshmen

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005,

Head Coach Gene Pulice

2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019

State Champs: 2017 State Regionals: 1996, 2016

State Finalist: 1983, 1993, 2004, 2013, 2017

TENNIS – Varsity, JV

SKIING – Varsity, JV

Head Coach Robbie Risdon

Head Coach Tom Gable

State Champs: 1985, 1986, 2010

State Finalist: 1982, 1985, 1986, 1991,

State Finalist: 1984, 1991, 2000, 2004, 2008

1995, 2000, 2001, 2008 , 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016

SPRING SPORTS BASEBALL – Varsity, JV, Freshmen Head Coach Dan Michaels ’84 State Champs: 1979, 1987, 1999 State Finalist: 1977, 2000

SWIMMING* – Varsity Head Coach Jessica Stoddard Catholic League Champs: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990 , 1991, 1992, 2018

GOLF – Varsity, JV

State Finalist: 2019

Head Coach Mike Anderson

WRESTLING* – Varsity, JV

State Champs: 2003, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017 State Finalist: 2014

LACROSSE – Varsity, JV, Freshmen Head Coach Dave Wilson ’88 State Champs: 2018 State Finalist: 1996, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015,

Head Coach Mitch Hancock ’00 State Champs: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1974, 1978, 1983, 1988, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 State Finalist: 1977, 2011 *indicates no-cut sport

2016, 2017, 2019

TRACK* – Varsity, JV, Freshmen Head Coach Tony Magni State Regionals: 1956, 1993, 2009, 2010, 2011

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BAND & ORCHESTRA Beginning Band • Concert Band • Marching Band • Symphonic Band • String Orchestra Jazz Ensemble • Vocal Music • World Drumming • Music Theory BEGINNING BAND: A group designed for students with little or no previous experience. More than 25% of the Symphonic Band took Beginning Band as freshmen.

CONCERT BAND: A performing group for all woodwind, brass, and percussion players, the Concert Band is made up primarily of freshmen and sophomores. This group performs at the Christmas and Spring Concerts as well as MSBOA festivals. Each student in the Concert Band receives a school letter. No audition is required. Freshmen with previous band experience should sign up The Catholic Central Bands have been directed by only two men in the past 65 years. The present director, Mr. Greg Normandin ’78, has led the program for more than 30 years and was a student of his predecessor, Mr. William Watts ’40.

for this band.

MARCHING BAND: A precision marching unit, this group performs at the home football games. The Marching Band travels every other year with performances in the London New Year’s Day Parade, the Parade de Montmartre in Paris, the New Year’s Eve Gala

Highlights of the music program are the bi-annual band

in Monte Carlo, and the Hawaiian Invitational, among others. Our

trips, the most recent of which have been to Rome, England,

graduates are currently marching with the University of Michigan,

Hawaii, and Paris, where participation in major parades and

Michigan State University, and the University of Notre Dame,

competitions has brought home national and international

among other fine university groups. Marching Band is made up of

awards. A tradition of excellence permeates the organization,

all members of the Concert /Symphonic Bands, except those with

as evidenced by the regular First Division ratings at District

varsity athletic conflicts.

Band Festival.

SYMPHONIC BAND: This is the highest level group at

The most recent addition to the Catholic Central Musical

Catholic Central and performs the finest symphonic literature

Department is the String Orchestra, which is quickly creating

available. The Symphonic Band has received consistently superior

a reputation for itself as an incredibly talented group.

ratings at the district and state level band festivals. Each musician in Symphonic Band receives a school letter. Members are primarily upperclassmen, but is available to all students through audition.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE: A jazz and dance band, this group performs at all concerts, dinner dances, and other events.

Members are primarily upperclassmen and are placed by audition.

STRING ORCHESTRA: The String Orchestra performs at the Christmas and Spring Concerts, MSBOA festivals, and also team up with woodwinds, brasses, and percussion players for a full orchestra experience. Previous experience on an orchestra string instrument is required.

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THE ARTS The Fine Arts program at CC has something to offer students

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

of every skill and experience level. Starting with the Introduction

Every spring, CC students who have taken an interest in the arts have

to Art Class, a full year course which introduces the students to

a chance to show off their talents in a weekend-long festival dedicated

techniques that will be used in drawing, painting, and design.

to them, including:

Students are able to move on to further their exposure to painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture. The courses are

ART EXHIBITS

based on skill level, and our highest level art class is Advanced

Students work throughout the school year and are able to present their

Art. Advanced Art is designed for students who intend to

finished pieces in an incredible exhibit located outside the cafeteria.

develop a portfolio for college admissions and continue their art

With mediums including ceramics, paint, watercolor, charcoal, wire,

education beyond high school, and utilizes a variety of media

scratchboard, and pencil, there is a lot to see!

and visual models.

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PHOTOSHOP utilize

BAND SPRING CONCERT The CC Band and Orchestra perform in two concerts throughout the

industry standard software that allows our students to position

year. The Spring ensemble is an outstanding culmination of the year, with

themselves for careers in design, or just learn the basics of

musicians in the concert, symphony, and jazz bands as well as the drum

the programs.

line and string orchestra.

CINEMA PRODUCTION provides students with an opportunity to creatively explore filmmaking and television production using cameras and professional editing software.

Students will learn how to work in group settings to delegate responsibilities and accomplish their projects in a timely manner, creating short films and commercials.

DRAMA The Drama Club’s spring play is one of the main three events of the Fine Art Festival. Auditions are open to any CC student, and any young lady enrolled in high school. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evening, and the students typically perform for sold out crowds.

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TUITION AND TUITION ASSISTANCE 2019-2020 TUITION = $13,500 2019-2020 TUITION ASSISTANCE Detroit Catholic Central is dedicated to making a CC education possible for as many families as we are able to help. Our annual tuition assistance fund is more than $1.2 million, and almost 75% of tuition assistance applicants received between $1,000 - $10,000 in grants for the 2018-2019 school year.

Assistance is based on financial need, and funding is distributed based on the order of completed Tuition Assistance Applications. Families must complete the FAST Application (on our website), complete with the prior year’s tax forms.

All Catholic families in the Archdiocese of Detroit are eligible for additional grants at aod.org

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Detroit Catholic Central offers Academic Scholarships based on HSPT scores. CC does not offer athletic or leadership-based scholarships.

National Composite Score on HSPT

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Name of Scholarship

Scholarship Per Year

Total Scholarship

GPA Requirement (all honors classes graded on 5.0 scale)

99-98

Fr. James Embser

$ 4,000

$ 16,000

3.9

97-96

Fr. John Sheehy

$ 3,000

$ 12,000

3.8

95-94

Fr. Bernard Regan

$ 2,000

$ 8,000

3.7

93-90

Fr. John Menner

$ 1,000

$ 4,000

3.6

TRANSPORTATION

We are very excited to announce a transportation plan for our families beginning

2019-2020 BUS ROUTES

in August of the 2019-2020 school year!

Hartland

Through a partnership with Mercy High School, we are going to be offering a series of bus routes in the morning and after school.

It is our hope that these additional bus stops

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Ferndale

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Brighton

will further strengthen our strong carpool and ride-sharing options that are already in place,

Livonia

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Livonia

as hopefully families will be able to work

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together to find rides to the bus stops if not all the way to Catholic Central.

Plymouth

More information can be found at www.catholiccentral.net/transportation.

Grosse Pointe

Southfield

Canton

24 Dearborn

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A TRADITION OF GIVING ADVANCEMENT SPIRIT OF CC ANNUAL FUND The Spirit of CC Annual Fund provides unrestricted funding to be used for the school’s operating costs such as: · Bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a CC education · Tuition assistance · Technology enhancement · Facility enhancements

Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge

ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND The Catholic Central High School (CCHS) Endowment Trust Fund was established in 1993 for the purpose of ensuring the future financial viability of CCHS and to help provide students with Catholic Central seeks to instill a way of life that asks

financial need the opportunity to realize the dream of a CCHS

us to continually share our time, talent, and treasure

education. Gifts to the CCHS Endowment Trust Fund in the

as stewards of Mary, Alma Mater’s mission.

amount of $25,000 or more establish a permanently endowed annual scholarship.

This stewardship will ensure that Catholic Central’s mission to instill young men with the virtues of

MEMORIAL FUND

Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge continues to

Memorial Gifts may be made in memory of a loved one.

live on and mold future generations to support our

All gifts to the Memorial Fund support the Endowment Trust Fund

Church and society.

(Tuition Assistance), unless otherwise specified by the donor.

The Advancement mission unifies initiatives for tuition

PLANNED GIVING

assistance and student life, celebrating our past

The St. Basil Legacy Society recognizes anyone who makes

while shouldering the work that will provide a legacy

a planned or deferred gift to Catholic Central in the form of

for generations to come.

bequests, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, or charitable remainder trusts.

WAYS T O G I V E

There are numerous ways in which an individual can make a gift to CC.

FR. RICHARD ELMER, CSB ’46 SOCIETY The Fr. Richard Elmer, CSB ’46 Society was formed in 2014 to recognize Fr. Elmer’s contributions, and to honor our alumni, family, and friends who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and

Personal checks and major credit cards are both accepted. Credit card donations can be made by phone or online at www.catholiccentral.net.

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dedication to the mission of Detroit Catholic Central High School.

A TRADITION OF BROTHERHOOD One of the many traditions that make Catholic Central special is that Alumni have always contributed to its ongoing success. Many activities serve as opportunities for every member of the Catholic Central family to participate as a donor or a volunteer. Here are some of the events:

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Catholic Central Alumni Association is to provide Marching Band

Boys’ Bowl Mass

Campus Crusade - Miami

Alumni Dinner

services, benefits and activities of interest to

ALUMNI DINNER - At the annual Alumni Dinner, CC and the Alumni Association honor the

the Alumni and foster an

lifetime accomplishments of its past graduates and /or Basilian Fathers with the presentation of the

Alumni body which is

Fr. Canning F. Harrison, CSB Distinguished Alumnus Award.

interested and involved in the affairs and functions of

REUNIONS - CC alumni reunions take place annually and are excellent opportunities for classmates

the School, and to provide

to stay connected to each other and their Alma Mater. Many class reunions are celebrated on campus on

such assistance to the

Saturday evening of Boys’ Bowl weekend.

School as may from time to time be requested of it.

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BOYS’ BOWL - One of CC’s greatest traditions celebrates 75 years in 2019. scheduled a football game between two of the finest high schools in America

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

when he invited Boys’ Town (Omaha, NE) to play the Shamrocks at Briggs

B o y ’s B o w l 1944 - 2019

Stadium in Detroit. The annual Boys’ Bowl Mass is celebrated on the Sunday

Dan Collins ’84

morning of Boys’ Bowl. The CC Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes its new members at the conclusion

Director of Advancement

of Mass followed by breakfast for all attendees, compliments of the CC Alumni Association.

at (248) 596-3834 or dcollins@catholiccentral.net

CAMPUS CRUSADES - Young alumni at Colleges and Universities are invited to lunch or dinner hosted by the CC Advancement team. These reunions are a great opportunity for alumni to catch up on

Tim Burke ’86

news at CC and meet other Shamrocks at their schools for networking opportunities.

Director of Development & Alumni Relations

GOLF OUTING - The Annual Golf Outing supports CC’s Athletic Department.

at (248) 596-3844 or tburke@catholiccentral.net

ALUMINATOR - The Aluminator magazine, is published three times a year and distributed to CC Alumni, families, and friends. It is filled with news and

Angela Hill

VOL. 68, NO. 3

information about Catholic Central and its graduates.

SPRING 2019

Major Gifts Officer at (248) 596-3863 or

MEDIA CENTER - Attention all Alumni! Please contact the Alumni

ahill@catholiccentral.net

Office at (248) 596-3838 and ask for the password to receive free 24 /7 access to all of the Media Center resources.

FR. DENNI S NOELKE , C.S.B. ‘7 1 CC’S P RINCIPA L

RETIRES

F R. J O H N W H E E L E R , C.S C E L E B R A .B. ‘5 7 T E S 5 0 t h A N N I V E R S A R Y

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PARENT CLUBS

Every parent of a Catholic Central student is a member of our Dads’ (CCDC) or Mothers’ Club (CCMC). The CCMC and CCDC strive to create a variety of activities and events that will help to enhance the Catholic Central school family as well as serve our surrounding communities.

The mission of both of these organizations is to act as a spiritual, social, and supplementary support system between faculty, staff, parents, and students, and to further develop the tremendous sense of community that exists amongst Shamrocks. Participation is not required, but we encourage you to get involved - You’ll be glad you did!

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT CATHOLIC CENTRAL BOYS’ BOWL MASS & BREAKFAST Presented by Catholic Central and the CC Alumni Association, this event brings together Alumni and other members of the Catholic Central Family for the Eucharistic Liturgy, followed by a complimentary breakfast. Held in conjunction with the Boys’ Bowl football game, a Shamrock tradition since 1944, this event has become a revered Catholic Central homecoming tradition.

THE DRIVE - Our annual ticket sales drive has become

PARENT-SPONSORED EVENTS

one of our most notable and exciting traditions. Every year

The CCMC and CCDC sponsor many events, including: Welcome

DRIVE. Students will raise money and sell DRIVE tickets

Dinner, Rummage Sale, Mothers’ Club Alumni Moms’ Dinner, Evening of

that enter people into the chance to win money prizes.

Reflection, Parents’ Christmas Dinner Dance, and Parents’ Quiz Night.

The money raised helps provide tuition assistance to students

in February, the whole school becomes involved in the

at Catholic Central that need the financial assistance. Even

FATHER-SON FIELD DAY - The day begins with Mass and a

though the more money that is raised every day equates to

sermon about the importance of the “Father-Son” relationship. Fathers and

Friday holidays from school for our students, the underlying

sons then compete in games, including soccer, football, and tug-of-war.

message and point of the DRIVE is to know that the whole

BOYS’ BOWL /HOMECOMING - The CC spirit that comes alive during Boys’ Bowl Week. Activities include an assembly and pep rally, an exciting football game, and an elegant homecoming dance.

MOTHER-SON MASS & BRUNCH - A morning celebrating the “Mother-Son” relationship, and the community life at CC.

community can help our own peers and friends. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends all become involved with the DRIVE and this great cause.

GOLF OUTING - For over 30 years, CC Alumni, parents, and friends have been gathering in the Spring to participate in the Annual Golf Outing. Each year, thousands of dollars are raised to support the annual expenses of operating the School’s Athletic Department.

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APPLYING TO CC Detroit Catholic Central High School accepts male students who have

WHAT WE CONSIDER

completed the 8th grade. To be admitted to the 9th grade, students must

CC combines a number of items to create an

take the STS High School Placement Test and submit an application along

admissions profile for each student who applies,

with a student profile, including teacher recommendation.

including: HSPT scores, specifically the National Percentiles for the Composite, Reading, Math, and

EASY STEPS TO APPLY:

Language sections; middle school grades; teacher feedback; behavior; and the essay submitted with the

STEP 1 - TAKE THE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST

student’s application. Enrollment status notifications

November 23, 2019 or December 7, 2019

will be available after January 24, 2020.

(make-up dates) February 1, 2020 or March 7, 2020

STEP 2 - SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT WWW.CATHOLICCENTRAL.NET/ADMISSIONS

STEP 3 - COMPLETE APPLICATION CHECKLIST

TRANSFERS CC accepts transfer students until the second semester of junior year. Acceptance is based upon an interview with the CC Admissions Office, a GPA

• Report cards

of 2.5 or higher, and a clean discipline record. It is

• Student Profile

not required to retake the HSPT. Submit an inquiry at

• Teacher Recommendation

www.catholiccentral.net/transfers.

• Student Essay

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST DATES & DETAILS | www.catholiccentral.net/HSPT The STS High School Placement Test is used by schools throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit and measures a student’s ability in cognitive and basic skills. The test is administered on-site at the high schools, and takes about 3 hours. Depending on a student’s score on the HSPT, he may be required to take summer school to finalize acceptance to CC. Our summer program runs for 4 weeks, and normally starts in mid-June the week after middle schools release.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are only able to take the HSPT one time, and Catholic Central does not accept retests.

QUESTIONS? Please feel free to contact: Jake Marmul ’07

David Sofran

Director of Admissions

Admissions Enrollment Manager

(248) 596-3874

(248) 596-3876

jmarmul@catholiccentral.net

dsofran@catholiccentral.net

For more information, visit www.catholiccentral.net/page/admissions

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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 3, 2019 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 23, 2019 • 8:00 -11:00 am Saturday, December 7, 2019 • 8:00 -11:00 am

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

Additional test dates:

a visit or a shadow date with the admissions office! You

Saturday, February 1, 2020 and Saturday, March 7, 2020

can schedule a Shadow Day easily at www.catholiccentral.net/visits.

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

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