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Spectrum Earns Recognition at 2025 MIPA Awards

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 photography

Peter Sanin ‘25 Earns MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship

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 discuss the impact of this award with him. Check out his responses here. 

Mr. Baker’s Class Runs SDS-Page Lab to Study Fish Evolution

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).

Chase Ziegler ‘24 Earns Private Pilot’s License

Chase Ziegler ‘24 recently earned his Private Pilot’s License. In this Q&A , Chase shares what sparked his interest in becoming a commercial airline pilot, how Catholic Central supported that goal, and what steps he's taking next in his training.

Catholic Central Installs SmartSign To Promote Safe Driving

Thanks to the generous support of the Kiefer Foundation, Catholic Central is proud to announce that a SmartSign was installed on our campus on Thursday, May 1. This addition is designed to promote safe driving behaviors among our students, parents, and visitors.

Matthew Haarala ’25 Named 2025 Ranalletti Award Recipient

Catholic Central High School is proud to announce Matthew Haarala ’25 as this year’s recipient of the Fr. Richard A. Ranalletti Award for Outstanding Christian Character. The award, presented annually at graduation, honors a senior who has exemplified Christian character and values throughout his time at Catholic Central.

Catholic Central Celebrates Record-Breaking Spring Signing Day

Detroit Catholic Central held its Spring Signing Day ceremony on April 30, 2025, honoring 16 senior student-athletes who signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level — the most the school has ever had in a single spring signing event.

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Student Population

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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."

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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.”

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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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Nick Kristock, the Founder and Executive Director of Fleece & Thank You.

Campus Development

North Athletic Complex

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

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

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

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

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

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