![Looking Back: Celebrating the 2024–2025 School Year at Catholic Central]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747235042/catholiccentralnet/oboiic9fd8estlt22wnn/DRIVE1million.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747235042/catholiccentralnet/oboiic9fd8estlt22wnn/DRIVE1million.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747235042/catholiccentralnet/oboiic9fd8estlt22wnn/DRIVE1million.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747235042/catholiccentralnet/oboiic9fd8estlt22wnn/DRIVE1million.webp","width":1200}])
As the 2024–2025 school year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of the most memorable moments that made this year so special.
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![Class of 2025 Top Ten Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749652412/catholiccentralnet/z9spn9aaqu41iyf3bczu/2025TopTenScholars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749652412/catholiccentralnet/z9spn9aaqu41iyf3bczu/2025TopTenScholars.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749652412/catholiccentralnet/z9spn9aaqu41iyf3bczu/2025TopTenScholars.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749652412/catholiccentralnet/z9spn9aaqu41iyf3bczu/2025TopTenScholars.png","width":1200}])
Detroit Catholic Central High School celebrates the top 10 scholars from the Class of 2025 for exemplifying academic excellence, leadership, and dedication throughout their high school years. Congratulations to the outstanding students listed in this article!
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Catholic Central High School congratulates our Academic Team for finishing 5th in the nation at the 2025 NAQT High School National Championship Tournament, held May 24–26 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Catholic Central Theology Teacher Alana Bahoura, now Kanouna, received a newlywed blessing from Pope Leo XIV during her honeymoon in Rome and looks forward to sharing the experience with her students this fall.
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Catholic Central High School proudly congratulates Antonio Rugiero, father of Attilio Rugiero ’25 and Antonio Rugiero Jr. ’21, on his recent investiture into the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, a prestigious knighthood rooted in a tradition of service and faith that dates back more than 500 years
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On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Detroit Catholic Central High School proudly welcomed back its alumni for the annual Legacy Reunion, honoring those who graduated 50 or more years ago.
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Meet Jaden Pydyn, the 2025 Whelan Award recipient from Detroit Catholic Central who’s headed to the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point. In this video, Jaden shares his passion for service, the path that led him to one of the most selective academies in the world, and what it means to represent CC at the highest level.
![Victor Verma ‘25 Named 2025 CHSL Scholar Athlete for Tennis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749133658/catholiccentralnet/tcu8teckqqba9hvibjim/1000006303.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749133658/catholiccentralnet/tcu8teckqqba9hvibjim/1000006303.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749133658/catholiccentralnet/tcu8teckqqba9hvibjim/1000006303.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749133658/catholiccentralnet/tcu8teckqqba9hvibjim/1000006303.jpg","width":1136}])
Detroit Catholic Central co-captain Victor Verma ‘25 has been named the 2025 Catholic High School League (CHSL) Scholar Athlete for Tennis.
![Evan Jackson ’22 Elected 2025–2026 Student Body President at Grand Valley State University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748871934/catholiccentralnet/mgcngdnusbtfh9qp0pik/evan_m_jackson6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748871934/catholiccentralnet/mgcngdnusbtfh9qp0pik/evan_m_jackson6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748871934/catholiccentralnet/mgcngdnusbtfh9qp0pik/evan_m_jackson6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748871934/catholiccentralnet/mgcngdnusbtfh9qp0pik/evan_m_jackson6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748871934/catholiccentralnet/mgcngdnusbtfh9qp0pik/evan_m_jackson6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748871934/catholiccentralnet/mgcngdnusbtfh9qp0pik/evan_m_jackson6.jpg","width":2000}])
Evan Jackson '22 was recently elected Student Body President at Grand Valley State University for the 2025-2026 academic year. In this Q&A, he talks about his goals in student government, the impact of his time at Catholic Central, and how his academic interested in economics, finance, and English are sharping his future.
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Theology Teacher Paul Stuligross shared his thoughts on faith and family in the Detroit Catholic. Check out his article here!
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In this Q&A, Samuel Beckman '96, Golf Course Architect and Founder of Emergency 9 Golf, talks about his journey, current projects, and the lessons he’s carried with him from his time at Catholic Central.
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Catholic Central High School is proud to celebrate Drew Abbott ‘25, who has been named a recipient of a highly selective National Merit Scholarship sponsored by Kalamazoo College.
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Tyler O’Brien ‘25 and Nick Leiter ‘25 were recently recognized with WDIV Channel 4’s Go 4 It Award for the month of May for their efforts to support children in foster care.
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It’s that time of year again. Exam week is here! Here are some tips to help you get ready and a few school resources you should definitely take advantage of.
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On Friday, May 16, 2025, Catholic Central students took part in a hands-on Car Maintenance 101 session, led by Director of Facilities and Transportation Mr. Kevin Kotzian, as part of the school’s DRIVE Development Day programming.
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Several Catholic Central students were recognized for their work on The Spectrum in the 2025 Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) Awards, earning top honors in categories ranging from design and writing to photograph.
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Catholic Central High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 on Sunday, May 18, at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. Approximately 233 seniors received their diplomas in front of a crowd of family, friends, faculty, and staff
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On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Catholic Central held a Baccalaureate Mass to honor the graduating Class of 2025. Held in the school chapel at 6:00 p.m., the evening was a meaningful celebration attended by seniors and their parents.
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On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Raphael Ayougang Tsakem '25 was awarded a $500 check from Christian Financial Credit Union in recognition of his accomplishments and bright future.
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As the school year wraps up, students in Catholic Central’s Debate & Forensics class concluded their final unit with Duo Interpretation performances in the Immersion Theater this week.
![Peter Sanin ‘25 Earns MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747311790/catholiccentralnet/heubu2kuim3r3pqmemg2/PeterSanin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747311790/catholiccentralnet/heubu2kuim3r3pqmemg2/PeterSanin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747311790/catholiccentralnet/heubu2kuim3r3pqmemg2/PeterSanin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747311790/catholiccentralnet/heubu2kuim3r3pqmemg2/PeterSanin.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747311790/catholiccentralnet/heubu2kuim3r3pqmemg2/PeterSanin.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747311790/catholiccentralnet/heubu2kuim3r3pqmemg2/PeterSanin.jpg","width":2200}])
Catholic Central is proud to announce that Peter Sanin ‘25 has earned the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship from Michigan State University, the school’s most prestigious academic award for incoming students. We had the opportunity to talk with him about his award. Check out his responses here.
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On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, students at Catholic Central High School donated more than 1,000 vegetable and herb seedlings to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan.
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On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, students in Steve Lemieux’s Physics class traded textbooks for launch pads as they took part in a rocket launching experiment near the tennis courts.
![Business Students Go Behind the Scenes with Detroit Tigers Analytics Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747230050/catholiccentralnet/xw3tzsg2zwredql33z7n/1747075355275.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747230050/catholiccentralnet/xw3tzsg2zwredql33z7n/1747075355275.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747230050/catholiccentralnet/xw3tzsg2zwredql33z7n/1747075355275.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747230050/catholiccentralnet/xw3tzsg2zwredql33z7n/1747075355275.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747230050/catholiccentralnet/xw3tzsg2zwredql33z7n/1747075355275.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747230050/catholiccentralnet/xw3tzsg2zwredql33z7n/1747075355275.jpg","width":2048}])
Detroit Catholic Central students explored real-world careers in sports analytics during a learning experience with the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Friday, May 9, 2025.
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On Thursday, May 8, students in Mr. Jeff Baker’s Ap Biology science class at Catholic Central participated in a unique hands-on lab using SDS-PAGE, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, a technique used to separate proteins based on their molecular weight, measured in kiloDaltons (kD).
Educating young men in the Basilian tradition of goodness, discipline, and knowledge since 1928.
At A Glance
998
Student Population
15
:1
Student: Teacher Ratio
80
+
Zip Codes Represented
90
%
Participation in Co-Curriculars
Upcoming Events
Shamrock Nation
Chris Okoye '14
NFL Player
Author
Director of Diversity,
Student Engagement,
and Community Outreach
“This position is pivotal for CC. It is about ensuring that our institution is not just diverse but also inclusive. It is about making sure every student, regardless of their background, feels at home and empowered at CC,” Chris stated.
“My student days at Catholic Central were some of the best years of my life. From spirited football games to those enlightening classroom debates, every moment was special. One of my fondest memories was staying after school learning how to become a better orator with Mr. Griffin, which helped lead me into my public speaking career."
Kevin Boyle '97
Senior Strategy Analyst
in Space and Launch
Boeing
“It’s absolutely incredible. If any kid comes here as an 8th grader and tours [the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science], and they have any interest in science whatsoever, they’re going to be begging their parents to come here,” stated Boyle.
“It’s amazing to see that type of thing here at Catholic Central. When I was here, we had rain barrels in the hallway to catch the rain drops. So, to go from that to this is absolutely amazing. It couldn’t have happened to a better institution and a better place.”
Nicholas Kristock '09
Founder & Executive Director
Fleece & Thank You
Goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Believe it or not (and I hope you DO believe it), I legitimately say these words on a monthly basis in meetings. These three values were ingrained in me at CC, and I cite the presence of these core values to most of the success I achieve. For as incredible as CC was to ready me for the rigors of college and beyond academically, I am so lucky to have gone to a high school where I was prepared to tackle the world with goodness, discipline, and knowledge as part of my being.
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Campus Development
![North Athletic Complex]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708360423/catholiccentralnet/ksbuyuzhokdwcyf6ck39/NorthAthleticComplex-4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708360423/catholiccentralnet/ksbuyuzhokdwcyf6ck39/NorthAthleticComplex-4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708360423/catholiccentralnet/ksbuyuzhokdwcyf6ck39/NorthAthleticComplex-4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708360423/catholiccentralnet/ksbuyuzhokdwcyf6ck39/NorthAthleticComplex-4.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708360423/catholiccentralnet/ksbuyuzhokdwcyf6ck39/NorthAthleticComplex-4.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1708360423/catholiccentralnet/ksbuyuzhokdwcyf6ck39/NorthAthleticComplex-4.png","width":2200}])
The new Athletic Complex will be built on our north fields and is set to open in the Fall of 2026.
- 2026
![STEM Center north-east render]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736180084/catholiccentralnet/kqxy67u3lwpmjgj1yspx/A7_04145-min.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736180084/catholiccentralnet/kqxy67u3lwpmjgj1yspx/A7_04145-min.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736180084/catholiccentralnet/kqxy67u3lwpmjgj1yspx/A7_04145-min.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736180084/catholiccentralnet/kqxy67u3lwpmjgj1yspx/A7_04145-min.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736180084/catholiccentralnet/kqxy67u3lwpmjgj1yspx/A7_04145-min.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736180084/catholiccentralnet/kqxy67u3lwpmjgj1yspx/A7_04145-min.jpg","width":2200}])
The Hayden and David Kibbey Business and Finance Center features cutting-edge resources, including a real-time stock ticker, an interactive touch screen board, and a professional boardroom.
- 2025
![New Property Acquisition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708360714/catholiccentralnet/w8zpk8daa0oqw93jwycv/27522SouthHillAerial.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708360714/catholiccentralnet/w8zpk8daa0oqw93jwycv/27522SouthHillAerial.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708360714/catholiccentralnet/w8zpk8daa0oqw93jwycv/27522SouthHillAerial.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708360714/catholiccentralnet/w8zpk8daa0oqw93jwycv/27522SouthHillAerial.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708360714/catholiccentralnet/w8zpk8daa0oqw93jwycv/27522SouthHillAerial.jpg","width":1600}])
CC announced the purchase of 149 acres of new property, increasing the school’s total acreage from 118 to 267.
- 2024
![STEM Center north-east render]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655999396/catholiccentralnet/fpyfv1ic3v8uyjof2kdp/20220428_Anortheast1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655999396/catholiccentralnet/fpyfv1ic3v8uyjof2kdp/20220428_Anortheast1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655999396/catholiccentralnet/fpyfv1ic3v8uyjof2kdp/20220428_Anortheast1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655999396/catholiccentralnet/fpyfv1ic3v8uyjof2kdp/20220428_Anortheast1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655999396/catholiccentralnet/fpyfv1ic3v8uyjof2kdp/20220428_Anortheast1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655999396/catholiccentralnet/fpyfv1ic3v8uyjof2kdp/20220428_Anortheast1.jpg","width":2200}])
Catholic Central is proud to introduce the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, which will house CC's STEM curriculum and programs. Construction is underway, scheduled to open for students in Summer 2024.
- 2024
![Library and Media Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655999974/catholiccentralnet/kawlx1y8rqql4sg7m2lt/Hi-Res_25-Photo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655999974/catholiccentralnet/kawlx1y8rqql4sg7m2lt/Hi-Res_25-Photo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655999974/catholiccentralnet/kawlx1y8rqql4sg7m2lt/Hi-Res_25-Photo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655999974/catholiccentralnet/kawlx1y8rqql4sg7m2lt/Hi-Res_25-Photo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655999974/catholiccentralnet/kawlx1y8rqql4sg7m2lt/Hi-Res_25-Photo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655999974/catholiccentralnet/kawlx1y8rqql4sg7m2lt/Hi-Res_25-Photo.jpg","width":2200}])
Catholic Central completed a $1 million upgrade to the school’s Learning Strategies Center and Media Center in 2021. The renovations provide students with increased space for collaborative learning and continues the overall effort to provide state-of-the-art facilities for the school’s more than 900 students.
- 2021
![the newly renovated signage when entering campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656000545/catholiccentralnet/xmwwfuq56uwqde3nrtjl/entrancePOSTER_opt2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656000545/catholiccentralnet/xmwwfuq56uwqde3nrtjl/entrancePOSTER_opt2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1656000545/catholiccentralnet/xmwwfuq56uwqde3nrtjl/entrancePOSTER_opt2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1656000545/catholiccentralnet/xmwwfuq56uwqde3nrtjl/entrancePOSTER_opt2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1656000545/catholiccentralnet/xmwwfuq56uwqde3nrtjl/entrancePOSTER_opt2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1656000545/catholiccentralnet/xmwwfuq56uwqde3nrtjl/entrancePOSTER_opt2.jpg","width":2200}])
Catholic Central made renovations to its main entrance in the 2020-2021 school year, making safety improvements and providing a 'new face' to the campus.
- 2020