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Fred Lauck '61's blog, "Ode to the Tree Climbers," pays tribute to his good friend and classmate, John Audretsch ‘61. Read his blog here.
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On June 4, 2026, Catholic Central High School hosted its annual Legacy Reunion, welcoming alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more back to campus for a special day of connection and reflection.
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The lacrosse team claimed the MHSAA Division 1 State Championship on Saturday, June 6, defeating Hudsonville 14-10 at Parker Middle School in Howell.
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The varsity rugby team captured its second consecutive Division 1 State Championship on Saturday, June 6, 2026, defeating Rockford at the University of Michigan.
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Catholic Central's varsity golf team won its third consecutive MHSAA Division 1 State Championship on June 6 at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids.
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Catholic Central High School brothers Tyler Jonna '27, Ethan Jonna '27, and Derek Jonna '29 made school history by becoming the first DECA State Champions in the Business Growth Plan event.
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On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the CC Fishing Team won its first State Championship competition in school history.
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Kevin Walters was honored by the Catholic High School League on May 21 at the CHSL Baseball Championship for his longtime commitment to Catholic education.
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During the 2025-2026 school year, Catholic Central students raised an impressive $16,700 in mission contributions.
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Relive the moments from the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Mass.
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On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Catholic Central welcomed home more than 70 alumni from the class of 2025 for their one-year reunion.
![Student Spotlight: Elijah Gutierrez ’27 Chasing Olympic Dream in Gymnastics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779382831/catholiccentralnet/i1xmyv9rrrx0piko4b4m/FinalsiteNewsPostsTemplate28.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779382831/catholiccentralnet/i1xmyv9rrrx0piko4b4m/FinalsiteNewsPostsTemplate28.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779382831/catholiccentralnet/i1xmyv9rrrx0piko4b4m/FinalsiteNewsPostsTemplate28.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779382831/catholiccentralnet/i1xmyv9rrrx0piko4b4m/FinalsiteNewsPostsTemplate28.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779382831/catholiccentralnet/i1xmyv9rrrx0piko4b4m/FinalsiteNewsPostsTemplate28.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779382831/catholiccentralnet/i1xmyv9rrrx0piko4b4m/FinalsiteNewsPostsTemplate28.png","width":1920}])
Elijah Gutierrez ’27 is working toward an Olympic dream while competing at the highest levels of gymnastics and maintaining his academics at Catholic Central.
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Catholic Central Robotics capped its most historic season to date with breakthrough performances from both the CC Shambytes and CC Shambots at the FIRST Robotics World Championship.
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Catholic Central hosts a wide variety of athletic and non-athletic summer camps for students. Registration is now open! Learn more here.
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As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, we look back on a year defined by faith, excellence, athletics, and service at Catholic Central High School.
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More than 200 freshmen traveled to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, on Thursday, May 14, for Catholic Central’s annual Freshman Cedar Point Trip.
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Catholic Central celebrated the Class of 2026 during graduation weekend on May 16-17, 2026, with the Senior Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony.
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On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Catholic Central High School hosted an ordination celebration honoring Father Dennis Noelke, CSB, and his 45 years of priesthood.
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Alexander Wilhelm ’26 and Winston Dietz ’26 have been recognized in the 2026 Outstanding Graduates Program by The Detroit News in partnership with CATCH — Sparky Anderson’s Charity for Children.
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Catholic Central welcomed baseball alumni back to campus on Saturday, May 9, for the 2026 Baseball Alumni Appreciation Day at Al Moran ’57 Field
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Catholic Central students closed out the 2025-2026 school year with the final DRIVE Development Day on Friday, May 6, taking part in a variety of hands-on experiences focused on leadership, communication, and career exploration
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Christopher Okoye ’14, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Outreach, was recently named to Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.
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Catholic Central celebrated the 37th Annual Alumni Association Dinner on May 7, 2026, where Ed Farragher ’62 and Jim Govan ’80 were recognized as this year’s recipients of the Fr. Canning F. Harrison, CSB Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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Catholic Central celebrated a successful Fine Arts Weekend from May 1 through May 3.
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