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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 photography
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
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Catholic Central held a Baccalaureate Mass to honor the graduating Class of 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As we look back on some of our favorite memories and proudest accomplishments, we also look ahead with hope knowing that the spirit of the Shamrock community continues to grow in every student, teacher, coach, and graduate. Join us in revisiting the best of 2024–2025.
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.
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).
Dr. Nicholas Dyc, Medical Director of IEP Urgent Care, visited campus to lead a session on bedside ultrasonography as part of the school's DRIVE Development Day series. He brought an ultrasound machine and performed live demonstrations on students.
More than 200 alumni, faculty, and friends of Catholic Central gathered on Thursday, May 8, at St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia for the 2025 Alumni Dinner, which honored Vince Lee ’53, Jim Gibbons ’68, and Fr. Dennis Noelke, CSB ’71 with the Fr. Canning F. Harrison, CSB Distinguished Alumni Award.
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.
Students in Catholic Central’s Health Class earned their HeartSaver CPR certification during a hands-on training session led by School Nurse Laura Helm.
On Wednesday, May 7, 2027, Theology students in Mr. Paul Stuligross’s ‘82 class participated in a “Pope Madness - Sweet Sistine Edition” bracket to predict the next pope.
Catholic Central held its annual Fine Arts Week this week, giving students the opportunity to showcase their work in visual arts. Ceramics, paintings, drawings, and other pieces were displayed in the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science.
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.
With gratitude to Mrs. Alivia Arabo and Bishop Francis Kalabat, Catholic Central High School is honored to host a first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Monday, May 5.
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.
As part of the DRIVE Development Days series on Friday, May 2, 2025, Catholic Central students teamed up with the Lasagna Love charity to prepare eight trays of homemade lasagna, which will be donated to local families in need.
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.
Catholic Central seniors gathered in the student parking lot on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for the annual Senior BBQ.
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Catholic Central held its annual Academic Awards night to celebrate our student scholars.
Educating young men in the Basilian tradition of goodness, discipline, and knowledge since 1928.
At A Glance
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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
The new Athletic Complex will be built on our north fields and is set to open in the Fall of 2026.
- 2026
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
CC announced the purchase of 149 acres of new property, increasing the school’s total acreage from 118 to 267.
- 2024
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
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
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