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On Friday, March 21, 2025, Catholic Central students learned about various career paths in the medical field during a DRIVE Development Day. Three alumni, each with a different role in healthcare, shared their experiences, offered advice, and inspired students to consider a future in medicine

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Catholic Central welcomed corporate attorney and nonprofit founder Harry Ajagu to speak with students about faith, community, commitment, and the power of impact. His message emphasized that success is not just about personal achievement but about service to others

David Debacker ‘19 is set to appear on an episode of Jeopardy! on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Good luck, David! Your Catholic Central family is rooting for you!

The 2025 DRIVE Development Days series officially launched at Catholic Central on Friday, February 28, 2025, with a SIM Racing/Manufacturing event.

Catholic Central proudly congratulates four seniors - Drew Abbott ’25, Edward Badel ’25, Christopher Goolsby ’25, and Peter Sanin ’25 - who have all been named National Merit Finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Justin Lurz ‘25 and Raymond Laskey ‘25 achieved remarkable success in the Fall Qualifier for the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. Championship, a prestigious competition testing students' proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with Justin placing 5th in Michigan in Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) and Raymond securing 6th in the same category.

Henry Theriault-Bevins ‘25 has been awarded the first-place finisher in St. Vincent College’s 44th Annual Wimmer Scholarship Competition, consisting of a four-year, full-tuition, room, and board scholarship valued at more than $223,000. 

The Grand Hall in the Hall of Science was packed with energy as 36 Detroit Catholic Central student-athletes took the next step in their journeys, signing their commitments to play at the college level. With over 150 family members, friends, teammates, and coaches in attendance, the moment was both exciting and emotional.

Catholic Central’s Career Speaker series continued this week! On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Evan Stockton ‘14 discussed his career as a college and professional sports broadcaster. Then, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, students heard from Lt. Col. Karl Vogelheim ‘85 of the Michigan Air National Guard about his career in aviation. 

On Monday, February 3, 2025, Father John McKenzie, a priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit, visited Catholic Central to share his journey into the priesthood with students during homeroom assemblies

On Friday, January 17, 2025, Magician and Keynote Speaker Anthony Grupido visited Catholic Central to perform a magic show while discussing the importance of mental health awareness, resiliency, and suicide prevention.  

Catholic Central’s Marching Band traveled to Rome from December 27, 2024 to January 4, 2025 over the holiday break where they participated in two musical performances. 

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Philip Austin ‘23 spoke to engineering students in Mrs. Rebecca Mulrooney’s class about the field of Aerospace Engineering Sciences. 

Ryan Dye ‘26 has been awarded the Channel 4 Go For It Award for December in honor of his commitment to community service.

Dye, along with the help of his family and friends, including the hockey and lacrosse communities at Catholic Central, held a Holiday Stocking Drive where he assembled and donated 350 holiday stockings to local foster children.

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, 34 students participated in the HOSA Regional Leadership Conference, competing against over 1,000 other students in the area. Twenty Shamrocks qualified for the State Leadership Conference by placing in the top 7 in their event.

During November, two military alumni visited Catholic Central and spoke to interested students about what to expect if they choose to pursue a career at West Point.

On Friday, November 15, 2024, students from B.A.S.E. (Black Awareness Society for Education), DECA, and the basketball program took a field trip to the Pistons Performance Center where they learned about all things related to the NBA, including the business side. 

On Monday, November 18, 2024, Nick Ravid ‘17 spoke to students in Mrs. Dawn Jenkin’s Introduction to Business Marketing Class about social media marketing. 

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Jim Gibbons ‘68 was honored during a ceremonial puck drop at the Detroit Catholic Central hockey game home opener against Livonia Stevenson at USA Arena due to his deep connections to both schools.

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA) held its third annual MESA Basketball Tournament, raising $300 that will be donated to help persecuted Christians in Iraq and the Middle East. 

Forty-four students in Mrs. Amanda Loffler’s Data Science class have earned badges from IBM for completing a Data Science Orientation course.

Onimisi Saqid ‘25 reflected on the impact service has had on his life as a Catholic Central student and member of the National Honor Society (NHS). Read his full speech here.

Please join us in congratulating Andrew Fields ‘25 as our newest National Recognition Scholar! Andrew joins four other current students who were also named National Recognition Scholars. Get to know Andrew here.

Catholic Central students wrapped up their celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month yesterday with a variety of engaging activities in their Spanish classes. Read more here. 

Andrew Wahoski ‘23 dedicated his time and piloting skills to assist survivors of Hurricane Helene by transporting supplies to North Carolina.

Catholic Central is proud to announce that eight seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

These seniors are Dylan Cregar '25, Fischer Datesman '25, Jarod Dufield '25, Yechiel Gutiérrez-Diaz '25, Ian Lee '25, Nicholas Leiter '25, Louis Weber '25, and Benjamin Yancey '25.

Four Catholic Central seniors have been named as semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition, including Drew Abbott ‘25, Edward Badel ‘25, Christopher Goolsby ‘25, and Peter Sanin ‘25. 

Catholic Central’s Director of Analytics, Brendan Bebb ‘19, spoke to students in Mrs. Amanda Loffler’s Data Science class about the rapidly growing field. 

More than 40 alumni and guests attended the Traverse City Reunion on Saturday, August 24. 

Ian Lee '25 hosted a North Korean Defectors forum in the Learning Commons to raise awareness about the severe economic conditions in North Korea and their impact on the people living there.

Myles Amine '15 is getting ready to compete in the Paris Olympics! Learn about his incredible wrestling journey and history as a Shamrock here. 

Jerry Stocking ‘43, age 98, attended Catholic Central’s Legacy Reunion for graduates 50 years or more removed. We were able to sit down with Jerry and talk about what it was like to attend Catholic Central High School over 80 years ago. He shared some of his favorite memories with us, including what daily life was like as a Shamrock in the ‘40’s. 

On Friday, June 14, 2024, Mike Smiley ‘96, Group Vice President of Preconstruction for Walbridge, took a group of current students out to lunch at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor to teach them about career opportunities in the construction industry. 

To celebrate her retirement, we sat down with Sue Martin and chatted about her time here at Catholic Central. Read on to learn about her and the tremendous impact she’s had on Catholic Central. 

On June 12, 2024, Catholic Central held CC Family Night at Comerica Park for alumni, current students, and friends and family. 

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Catholic Central High School hosted its annual Legacy Reunion for graduates 50 years or more removed. Nearly 200 graduates attended. 

The Catholic Central High School Golf Team won its seventh MHSAA State Championship over the weekend of June 7, 2024, held at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek. The team was led by Senior Captain Julian Menser, who shot 140 (70-70) over Friday and Saturday and won medalist. 

Catholic Central’s Lacrosse Team won the 2024 Division 1 State Championship title with a 14-8 victory over Hartland. This was the team’s second State Championship title.  

Detroit Catholic Central High School's Esports Team won the 2024 PlayVS Cup National Championship for Rocket League, held virtually on June 6. The Shamrocks faced off against Putnam Science Academy from Connecticut in an intense best-of-seven series, ultimately securing victory with a 4-1 final score.

Join us as we take a look back at our timeline to relive some of the most memorable moments of the 2023-2024 school year that made this year so special

Kevin Boyle ’97, Senior Strategy Analyst in Space and Launch at Boeing, visited Catholic Central and toured the new STEM center.  

Seniors in Mr. Colin Whitehead '13 and Ms. Alana Bahoura's Catholic Social Teaching class reflected on their time at Catholic Central and how it has shaped their faith and personal lives. Here's what some of our students had to say. 

Several Catholic Central High School students have been spending their Drive Holiday Fridays volunteering at their former Catholic middle schools. Last Friday, May 4, 2024, CC students who attended St. Patrick’s in Brighton volunteered in Mrs. Lori Rozum’s kindergarten class.

Freshman in Mrs. Amy Ely’s STEM Explorations class participated in a national Engineering Design competition called eCYBERMISSION, where they swept the State Competition and became Regional Finalists. 

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the 35th Annual Alumni Association Dinner and All Classes Reunion was held at the St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia, honoring the recipients of the 2024 Fr. Canning F. Harrison, CSB Distinguished Alumnus Award, Veno Hesano ‘67 and Hon. Sean Cox ‘75. 

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 21 students from the Order of Christian Initiation For Teenagers (OCIT) program were welcomed into full communion during Catholic Central High School’s final all-school Mass.  

On Tuesday, April 30, Catholic Central High School held their final career conference for the school year featuring guest speakers Jimmy Burns ‘04 and Mitch Eisenstein ‘05, who spoke on the topics of financial planning, accounting, law, being a sports agent, and marketing.  

Peter Sanin ’24 was elected the 2024-2025 Michigan HOSA President during the State Leadership Conference held in Traverse City during this weekend of April 20.

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, 457 Catholic Central High School were honored at the school’s annual Academic Awards ceremony. Additionally, several students were recognized with some special awards.

On Friday, April 19, 2024, Catholic Central High School held a Drive Development Day teaching students about car maintenance. Students learned how to change a tire, check tire pressure, jump start a vehicle safely, replace windshield wipers, check oil levels and refill oil, and fill the washer fluid reservoir.   

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Zach Sprys Tellner ‘17 and Ryan Kerry ‘10 discussed the benefits of becoming a firefighter and paramedic with Catholic Central students as part of the school’s career speaker series.  

At the heart of every Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge Day at Catholic Central is the hope that students will take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to their daily life. Matthew Haarala ’25 has done just that by giving back to his fellow Shamrock brothers and setting a 44-day tutoring record.  

Seven Honors Chemistry students participated in the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit, competing against almost 600 high school students in the area. All seven students were recognized with various awards. 

On April 13, the Varsity Academic Team secured its 13th consecutive State Championship title at the Michigan High School State Championship Tournament located on the campus of the University of Michigan.

On Friday, April 12, 2024, students learned how to leverage dopamine to overcome procrastination during a Drive Development Day presentation hosted by Student Wellness Counselor, Jodi Siberski, and Athletic Director, Aaron Babicz ‘93.

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, Nick Saban visited Detroit Catholic Central High School and spoke to students about being humble, the importance of discipline, and the challenge of avoiding complacency when experiencing success.  

On March 22, students participated in a Drive Development Day by taking a field trip to HH Barnum in Brighton. During the field trip, students took a tour of the warehouse and automation trailer and participated in hands-on training. 

Last week, John Smith ‘22 visited Catholic Central to talk to students about West Point Military Academy. During his presentation, Smith discussed his daily schedule, how CC helped prepare him, and what students should do now if they are interested in applying.

Today’s Drive Development Day was hosted by Director of Educational Services and Youth Development, Kathy Tosoian, MA, LPC., and featured teachings from Dale Carnegie’s well-known professional development courses based on stress management, self-improvement, and how to sharpen and improve performance. 

Catholic Central’s long-time English and Creative Writing teacher, Kevin Griffin ’96, will be celebrating the publication of his second chapbook of poems, Note the Tone, with two readings in the next week. Get to know him here. 

CC Robotics had an incredible weekend, winning their first playoff match to put them in first place. The team went undefeated in the playoffs to capture their 7th event winner banner in seven seasons and won the Excellence in Engineering award for their robot design.

Today, Catholic Central hosted a Drive Development Day on the topic of preparing for the world of work, hosted by Michael Oliver, Ph.D., L.P.C., Associate Dean of Career Services at Schoolcraft College. Students learned about the importance of thinking about a career path while still in high school, how to build an effective resume, and tips for a successful interview.

Last week, Detroit Catholic Central High School held its annual Incoming Students Night, welcoming the future class of 2028 into the community and providing families with important information about the upcoming school year.

This week, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author Chi Uwazurike spoke to Catholic Central students about the secrets behind becoming a successful business owner. His message for students was to figure out what your plan and passion is and don’t be afraid to fail. 

Students raised a grand total of $873,034.13 for need-based tuition assistance during the 2024 DRIVE, setting a new school record. This year’s total surpassed the 2023 DRIVE’s total of $802,814.13 by more than $70,000.

Detroit Catholic Central High School’s Oliver Kammeraad ’24 has been invited to apply for the United States Department of Education’s US Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. 

On Friday, December 29, 2023, a basketball fundraising game was held in honor of Jack Swamba ’22 at St. Edith Parish in Livonia. The game was a tribute to Jack Swamba’s tremendous spirit and character during his 19 years of life. Admission to the event was made possible by donating to the Jack Swamba ROTC Memorial Scholarship in his honor.

Evan Stockton ’14 spoke to students about his sports broadcasting career as part of the school’s Career Speaker Series. During his presentation, he discussed the path he took to become a sports broadcaster, how CC played a role, and what advice he would give to students who may want to pursue a similar field.  

Catholic Central alumnus Deacon Patrick Bruen and his wife Irene celebrate nearly 70 Valentine's days together. The couple has seven children, 19 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. 

Five Catholic Central seniors - Patricio Ezdebski, John Harvey, Lucas Jraiche, Oliver Kammeraad, and Joseph Sievert - have been named finalists in the 2024 Competition for National Merit Scholarship Awards. These students have been selected from a group of 16,000 semifinalists, making them eligible for one of three scholarships awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. 

Last night, Catholic Central High School hosted an Incoming Scholarship Award Night for members of the incoming class who were recognized with either an Academic or Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge scholarship. Approximately 80 incoming students were recognized. 

Airline Transport Pilot Alec Thurber ‘16 talked to Catholic Central students about going into aviation after graduation. His presentation was part of the school’s Career Speaker Series, a program designed to provide students with more information about various careers after they leave CC. 

During this year’s Signing Day, 23 student athletes were honored for accepting athletic offers from over 20 colleges and universities all over the country. 

Today, CC hosted Grant Prior ’14, DDS as part of its Career Conference Speaker Series. Students who attended the presentation learned about what a dentist does, the path it takes to get there, and the pros and cons of the profession. 

Kory McCullough ’17 spoke to Catholic Central students about trade school and becoming an electrician after graduation during part of the school’s Career Conference Speakers series. During his talk, he explained the importance of a hard work ethic and building a good reputation. 

On Wednesday, January 24, Spencer Hicks ’09 discussed his career as an engineer with Catholic Central sophomores as part of the school’s Career Conference speaker series. During the presentation, he discussed what an engineer does, the different types of engineering fields, how to become one, and why students should pick this as their career choice.

Students attended a diversity assembly on identity, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence presented by public speaker and former college basketball athlete Kenton Mack. During the assembly, students practiced engaging with each other in short yet impactful conversations to help build more meaningful relationships. 

On December 8, 2023, 20 students from the Order of Christian Initiation For Teenagers (OCIT) program were recognized during the Feast of Immaculate Conception Mass for starting their journey to the Catholic faith. Once they complete the program, students will be welcomed into the Catholic Church during an all-school Mass in the spring. 

On Wednesday, December 6, the defending D1 Champions, Catholic Central Shamrocks, hosted and defeated the 10X defending D2 Champions, Lowell Red Arrows, in the annual wrestling match, with a score of 33-21- The event was livestreamed by CC’s media club and can be viewed on the school’s YouTube channel. 

Todd Nadeau '80 lived and breathed basketball. The Catholic Central High School graduate even dreamed of playing D1 basketball in college. However, all of that changed in the blink of an eye the summer before his senior year. Read about Todd's incredible journey here. 

Established in 1952, Boys’ Day allowed a group of teenage boys to take over the Detroit city government for a day, and it was inspired by the Catholic Central High School's Boys' Bowl game. 

Catholic Central’s Director of Advancement, Dan Collins ‘84, was awarded the 2023 Carol McNish Service Award for his dedication to supporting Catholic education and helping young people with educational opportunities to reach their full potential.

Catholic Central’s GDK program teaches valuable life lessons to young Shamrocks, helping them grow into future leaders and enhancing their success in the real world after graduation.  

It’s one of the many ways CC goes above and beyond for its students, proving that a young man’s high school years are highly formative and instrumental in shaping his future.  

Read on to learn more about the GDK program at Catholic Central High School, and how it helps turn young men into future fathers, husbands, and leaders.  

The 12th Annual Eating For A Cause event was held at the Texas de Brazil in Detroit in support of the Dominique Fischer ’05 Memorial Foundation. During the event, Domonique’s parents gifted a check in the amount of $15,000 to CC to help young men fulfill their dreams of a CC education.  

On Saturday, November 11, the Shamrock STEM Ambassador Corps student organization launched a new monthly STEM Career Series, featuring kickoff speaker Mohammed Alghurabi, Senior Project Manager of the Gordie Howe Bridge.  

Last Thursday, the Alumni Association visited Ford’s Garage restaurant in Dearborn for the University of Michigan – Dearborn Campus Crusade. The event attracted several Catholic Central High School graduates, including Ford Garage’s Head Executive Chef, Darin Thompson ’86. 

During the Memorial Blessing, former Shamrock and military veteran Bryan Abell presented Catholic Central High School with a memorial American Flag. The flag was flown over the American base in Syria and presented to CC for its support of Bryan’s non-profit, the Stronger Warrior Foundation. 

On Saturday, November 4, the Catholic Central Alumni Association visited Adrian College for its annual Campus Crusade and cheered on Jack Sasiela ’19 during his last home game.  

On Sunday, October 29, the Catholic Central Alumni Association held its annual Memorial Mass and Breakfast. The mass and breakfast are held in correlation with The Feast of All Saints.  

On Friday, November 10, the Shamrocks For Veterans Club will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Memorial Blessing at the Lest We Forget Veterans Memorial to honor those who have served.  

On Thursday, November 2, over 15 Catholic Central alumni attended the annual MSU Campus Crusade held at Pizza House in East Lansing for complimentary dinner and refreshments. Alumni had a chance to catch up with each other, enjoy a free meal, and continue the tradition of CC fellowship and brotherhood.

In this article, we discuss the benefits of stepping outside your comfort zone and how Detroit Catholic Central High School encourages student growth.  

On Wednesday, October 25, students attended an assembly on opioid addiction during homeroom featuring guest speakers from Fentanyl Fathers. Speakers informed students about the dangers of fentanyl and the best preventative measures to take to avoid addiction.  

Seniors Joseph Abramoski and Oliver Kammeraad earned composite scores of 36 with Patricio Ezdebski scoring a 36 superscore on the ACT during the 2022-2023 school year.  

According to the 2022 National ACT Profile Report, less than approximately 0.25 percent of test takers earn a 36 on their ACT. 

Detroit Catholic Central High School’s Athletic Department attended the “We Get To Inspire” speaker series featuring Best Selling Author Jon Gordon on October 17. The Get-To Foundation honors the legacy of Ben Jones, a Hillsdale college athlete who inspired others to consider obstacles as opportunities by shifting one’s mindset from “have to” to “get to.” 

The Finance Club recently celebrated a monumental milestone, reaching a total of $200,000 in their portfolio.

Detroit Catholic Central High School is excited to welcome Chris Okoye ’14 as Coordinator of Diversity, Student Engagement, and Community Outreach.  

On Friday, October 13th, Detroit Catholic Central High School Alumni Dr. Patrick Hammer presented to students in Rebecca Mulrooney’s class about his career in Aerospace Engineering and job as a Research Air Space Engineer at the United States Air Force Research Laboratory. He hopes to encourage more young men to pursue careers in the aerospace field, whether it is in STEM, the military, Air Force, or another branch of service.  

Detroit Catholic Central High School earned a spot on the AP® School Honor Roll for the 2022 – 2023 school year.  

The AP® School Honor Roll program recognizes a school’s effort to prepare students for college culture by providing opportunities to earn college credit and maximize their college readiness.  

Owen Young ‘25 says he happened to find his passion for aviation at 12 years old when a family friend shared their experience about their involvement in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). 

For the second year in a row, Catholic Central Spanish Honor Spanish Society Students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month to promote the importance of learning the Spanish language. The month-long celebration runs from September 15th until October 15th.  

Runners who participated in Detroit Catholic Central’s 26th Annual Shamrock Shuffle raised over $12,923.13 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. This year’s donations topped last year’s record-breaking amount of $11,902, proving the Shamrock spirit continues to thrive year after year. 

In October 2023, Detroit Catholic Central High School became a MI HEARTSafe School. The award program began in 2013 and helps keep student athletes safe by screening for sudden cardiac death of the young (SCDY). The condition occurs when a young, seemingly healthy person suddenly dies from cardiac arrest or an unknown incident not related to drugs, suicide, trauma, homicide or long-term illness.

Members of the Finance Club board at Catholic Central left school on Wednesday, September 20 to attend a meeting of the Detroit Economic Club. The guest speaker for this meeting was Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase Bank. Nine students, accompanied by Mr. Griffin, one of the Finance Club moderators, embarked on an eye-opening field trip.

On Saturday, September 23, the Detroit Red Wings Alumni will face off against the Detroit Catholic Central Alumni in a charity hockey game to raise funds for the Whaley Children’s Center. The event has been organized by CC senior Matthew Kuzner, class of '24.

Catholic Central is incredibly proud to announce the names of our 2023-2024 National Merit Semifinalists!

Detroit Catholic Central High School, in collaboration with Pure Barre Novi, is proud to announce the success of their first annual fundraising event held on August 19th in support of the Kiefer Foundation. With over 100 enthusiastic attendees and the generous contributions of community sponsors, the event raised an impressive $2,500.

This summer, Latin students from Mr. Cornish's classes traveled to Europe as part of a cultural immersion opportunity. 

Dr. Donald E. Jablonski '61, DO, FAODME, FACOFP, was recently honored with the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of osteopathic family medicine.

Among the 140 member senior class - the Class of 1951 - was an ambitious graduate named Harold Lloyd Brock.  Harold matriculated to CC from the east side of Detroit where he attended St. John Berchmans school and parish.  Harold loved his time at CC and cherished his experience.  He was an active student who participated in the French Club, the school Drama Program including the production of Detective Story his senior year, the Monogram Club, and Football.  

Loyalty: this virtue has been the guiding force in Isaac Hester’s life.

Brennan Smith ’27 is the fourth generation of the Smith family to enroll at Catholic Central, and younger brother Kellan is only a few years behind him! We asked Craig ’67, Brian ’94, Brennan ’27, and Kellan (hopeful ’30) a few questions on their CC experience. Be sure to scan the QR code to view their full responses!

After two decades of unwavering commitment, Athletics Coordinator Nancy Johnson is bidding farewell to CC. Johnson played an integral role in the success of athletics, assisting an astounding 37 state championship-winning teams. Her unwavering commitment and tireless efforts behind the scenes have been instrumental in nurturing a culture of excellence and fostering a spirit of sportsmanship among the athletic department.

As the bustling heart of a community, businesses often become synonymous with the spirit and values of the people they serve. Orin Jewelers, a name that resonates with elegance and trust, has been a cornerstone of the community for several decades. 

Meet the new Alumni Executive Board as they share on what Catholic Central means to them. 

In its 38th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade announced Kyle Pierson ‘23 as Gatorade Michigan Boys Soccer Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. This recognition marks not only Pierson's exceptional athletic prowess, but also his academic achievements and exemplary character, both on and off the field.

Detroit Free Press featured Coach Magni on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award June 20, 2023, 7 PM at the Fillmore. 

The Indiana Robotics Invitational s a prestigious invitation only competition where the best teams from around the world are invited to compete over the summer on the 2023 Charged Up! competition. The Shambots made the cut of a select invite list out of over 100 team applications. Part of the team will travel to Lafayette, IN July 6-8 to compete.

Varsity Academic Team competed against 304 schools in Atlanta, GA at the NAQT High School National Championship Tournament May 26 and May 27. The Varsity A team finished the preliminary games with a 7-3 record and qualified for the double-elimination playoffs. After losing in the opening round in the playoffs, the team rallied to win five consecutive games, including a win over #6 ranked Kinkaid (TX) to take 8th in the country. The team consisted of senior captain Will Carstens, who was named one of the tournament all-stars, and sophomores Nick Murray, Jacob Barta, and Ben Yancey. 

Read the recent academic team coverage by Neal Rubin of the Detroit Free Press. 

Congratulations to the remarkable Detroit Catholic Central High School Class of 2023 on a triumphant 95th Commencement!

Detroit Catholic Central High School celebrates the top 10 scholars from the Class of 2023, by GPA, for exemplifying academic excellence, leadership, and dedication throughout their high school journey. Congratulations to our outstanding scholars

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Detroit Catholic Central recognized the academic excellence of over 450 students at the annual Academic Awards Banquet.

Watch to learn about the DCC Lacrosse program through the lens of Basil Bowl, a competition between CC and one of its Basilian brother schools, St. Michaels College School in Toronto.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we interviewed our faculty member who has been at Catholic Central the longest - Counselor Mr. Alan Barker

The Detroit Catholic Central Annual Art Show showcased artwork from all levels of the art program during Fine Arts Week

Drama Club presented its production of Larry Shue’s outrageous comedy, The Nerd, in celebration of Fine Arts Week April 28 and April 29.

Detroit Catholic Central's Fifth Annual Poetry Night was a true celebration of creativity, bringing together students, faculty, and the wider community to appreciate the power of poetry.

On their 50th anniversary of graduation, members of the Class of 1973 bring us up to date.

Catholic Central High School students recently attended the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Traverse City, Michigan. HOSA - Future Health Professionals is a club for students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare industry. The event, which took place from April 26-29, brought together over 2,500 students from across the state to compete in more than 50 different events. Nine Catholic Central students participated in the competition and showcased their skills and knowledge in various events. 

34th Annual Alumni Dinner and All Classes Reunion Honors  Frank Jonna '67 and Dr. Larry Schenden '79 with the Fr. Canning F. Harrison, CSB Distinguished Alumnus Award

Robert Minnick '24 had never played trumpet until he came to Catholic Central where he found his passion for playing in the band and is now a drum major.

Detroit Catholic Central DECA recently competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando. A total of 15 Shamrocks competed at the highest level, and two teams in the Virtual Business Challenge placed 8th and 12th respectively. Additionally, the chapter earned 4th place in the National Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraising Challenge.

The 2023 FIRST Robotics season saw the CC Shambots FRC team 5907 celebrating a new level of success with the team winning two blue banners and awards at both the state and world championships. 

The Catholic Central Music Department performed its annual spring concert assembly April 27, ahead of the department's formal concert for the broader community May 7, 7 PM at Mercy High School. 

Eleven students involved in Catholic Central's Order of Christian Initiation of Teens entered the Catholic Church Wednesday, April 26 during an all-school Mass celebrated by Bishop Hanchon. 

Sam Michael's Menswear Representative Dennis Young spoke on the topic "Dress for Success: Appearance Does Matter". With over 50 years of experience in the men's clothing industry, Mr. Young shared his insights on the importance of appearance in all aspects of life, wardrobe building, fit, tailoring, and quality. He also provided tips on what constitutes business casual and how to ace your next interview.

MUN sees successful year as program grows

Documentary filmmaker, Tyler Besh ‘09, came back to CC to speak to Jennifer Teed’s film production classes about his new documentary, A Techno Tragedy, and share an early cut of the film. 

Catholic Central is honored to have been awarded the Diamond Food Donor Award by Loaves and Fishes of Southwest Detroit, presented by LFSD Board Members April 18, 2023. LFSD is a non-profit collaborative providing small pantries with the funding to assist residents in Detroit in breaking the cycle of hunger.

David Kibbey '24, Chase Ziegler '24, and Drew Lehnert '24 were featured on the cover of The Ville Magazine for their efforts in organizing the Northville Concours d’Elegance.

Varsity academic team competed in the 2023 NAQT State Championship Tournament at the University of Michigan, securing their 12th consecutive state championship.

The CC Shambots had a great showing this past weekend in the Michigan State Championships! 

After graduating from Catholic Central in 1979, Larry attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1983.  After ND, he went on to the University of Michigan Medical School, graduating with a M.D. degree in 1987.

Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Frank’s family immigrated to Detroit, Michigan when he was 6 months old; he was one of seven children.

Follow along with the Detroit Catholic Central Hockey Program as they win the MHSAA Division 1 State Title and set new records in the process.

We return to Head Coach Mitch Hancock '00 as he reflects on a successful season, celebrating a MHSAA D1 State Championship and 7 individual state champions. This year's team title sets the MHSAA record for most state titles from one high school in Division 1.

Brandon Naurato '03 Named Permanent Head Coach of Michigan Hockey

Detroit Catholic Central High School welcomed Kathy Tosoian, MA, LPC, Director of Educational Services and Youth Development with Dale Carnegie Courses offered by Will Enterprises, Inc., to campus on Friday, March 31. Tosoian led a workshop on how to disagree agreeably, providing students with valuable tools to maintain harmony while acknowledging disagreements.

Catch some of the highlights from our Incoming Student Night, where our newest Shamrock families came together to celebrate! With 250 families currently registered, it's shaping up to be an amazing class, and there is still time for you to join!

Detroit Catholic Central welcomed home over 45 alumni CC Hockey players and their families for a fun-filled, competitive day of CC Hockey and camaraderie Sunday at USA Hockey Arena, the home of Catholic Central Hockey.

The 17th season of the Catholic Central Alumni Association Basketball League (AABL) concluded on March 26, with the annual finals and family gathering at CC. Thank you to all the players and family members for making this year’s season a great success and one filled with many fun memories!

The Shamrock Bar Association gathered Thursday at Catholic Central for its spring meeting. The gathering included Mass, camaraderie, and a discussion on the topic of “Michigan Estate Planning Law, An Overview of Consideration for You and Your Clients.”

Maintaining his #1 state ranking, Laing now continues onto the Junior Olympic National Championships this April at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. He is on the cusp of being part of the US Olympic development team for shooting sports, with a chance to be part of the Paris 2024 Olympics for Team USA.

Max Stossel spoke to Catholic Central students in an all-school assembly Monday about the pitfalls of social media. Stossel spoke specifically about how these apps are designed to be addictive and some of the negative ways that they can impact our self-image, relationships with friends, family, and those around us. 

The CC Spirit was alive and well at the 2023 Florida Reunion on March 18. The atmosphere, weather, CC camaraderie, food, and hospitality of the Sharky’s on the Pier staff and Pachota Family was top notch at our annual gathering in sunny Florida!

Evan Kinter ‘23 achieved a major milestone recently by earning the distinguished Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. His accomplishment shows determination and dedication and  encompasses leadership skills, service to the community, and skill-building activities. Through this process, Evan has gained essential life skills needed to become successful as he goes through life. 

Detroit Catholic Central High School welcomed back alumnus Pete Davis '95, President & CEO of IMPACT Management Services, on Friday, March 17 as part of the school's DRIVE Development Day series. The series brings professional learning opportunities to students across grade levels to hone their leadership skills and gain real-world experience.

Integrated Design Solutions (IDS), designers of the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, spoke to students interested in architecture careers as part of the Career Conferences series sponsored by the Counseling and Advancement & Alumni Relations Offices. 

The Detroit Catholic Central High School Symphony Band and String Orchestra competed in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association's District Festival on March 9 at Thurston High School. 

Detroit Catholic Central DECA  attended the DECA state conference in Detroit from March 9-11 , competing in numerous events at the State Career Development Conference. The CC DECA chapter earned three chapter awards including the 2023 "Gimmie 5" award recognizing our continued commitment to increase our student membership.

Detroit Catholic Central Hockey defeated Brighton 3-0 in the 2023 Michigan High School Athletic Association D1 State Championship Saturday night at USA Hockey Arena before 4,090 fans, marking four consecutive state championship wins for Shamrock Hockey. The program made MHSAA history, being the first team in the 49-year history of the MHSAA tournament to shutout their opponent throughout. The win marks Catholic Central's 95th MHSAA state championship win in school history. 

Detroit Catholic Central High School welcomed Inspirational Speaker Jacob Brown on March 8 to speak to students about the importance of embracing failure and using it as a stepping stone to success. Brown spoke to the students about the benefits of taking risks, learning from mistakes, and never giving up.

Learn about the Detroit Catholic Central High School DRIVE fundraiser through the lens of the success of the 2023 school year where the students raised $802,814.13 for tuition assistance.

Detroit Catholic Central High School launched its 2022-2023 DRIVE Development Day series March 3, beginning with guest speaker Monish Verma, a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the wealth management industry. Verma is Managing Partner at Vardhan Wealth Management, an independent wealth management firm based in Farmington Hills.

The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC)  season kicked off in January, and the CC Shambots are moving into high gear.

Eleven students journeying through the Order of Christian Initiation of Teens (OCIT) at Catholic Central traveled to the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit this weekend along with their sponsors to celebrate the Rite of Election with Archbishop Vigneron and hundreds of fellow catechumens and candidates across the archdiocese.
 

Detroit Catholic Central congratulates Eric D. McPherson ‘83, who was sworn in as a new member of the road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board. 

Harrison Nguyen’s interest in medicine began as a child. He knew from an early age that he wanted to help people live the best lives they could. Now, having earned his medical degree in 2018 and board certified in dermatology, he is currently on a Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Nguyen is living out his mission to bring cures to those who need it most. 

Brian Chaney ‘91, CEO of Chane Reaction Counseling Services, returned home to Catholic Central on Wednesday, February 8 to share his life journey and provide students a glimpse into the world of social work and counseling.

Richard Kuzma '61 returned home to Catholic Central February 6 to speak to students in the finance club. Mr. Kuzma provided insights into career options within finance and shared real-life experiences from his career as a CFO.

Andrew Bianchi ‘23 picked up a trumpet for the first time at the start of Beginning Band his freshman year. Now a senior, Bianchi has advanced to Symphony Band, overcoming challenges and learning important skills along the way. Bianchi shares how the program has impacted him and advice to students who may be considering music at Catholic Central:

From Student Activities, Aluminator Editor-in-Chief, to coaching, Mr. Mike Carrier '06 embodies Christ through living out Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge each and every day.

Michael Rose '03, Associate Director of Ground Vehicles Robotics for Army Future Command, returned home to Catholic Central on Tuesday, January 31 to share his career journey with students interested in engineering. The talk was part of the Career Conferences series sponsored by the Counseling and Advancement Offices.

Join Head Coach Stephen Juncaj '18 as he prepares the Esports team for the fall championship tournaments in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros.

Catholic Central welcomed back home over 45 alumni hockey players for a good dose CC camaraderie and fellowship January 21. Alumni and their families gathered at USA Arena on the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink, the home of Catholic Central Hockey.

Detroit Catholic Central High School today announced Justin Cessante ’99 has been named the 13th head coach in school history.

This Christmas, Catholic Central Marching Band traveled to Europe to perform as well as soak in the once in a lifetime cultural experience alongside family and friends.

Joshua Gandy '13 is an Ironman contestant, “The Power of a Growth Mindset” podcast co-founder, and a former four-year collegiate track & field athlete at North Caroline State. Now, he works within STEM to bridge the technology gap with communities of color.

Entire Student Body Certified by Spring 2026

Follow Head Coach Mitch Hancock '00 as he prepares the wrestling team to compete in the 2022-2023 assembly dual.

The George and Mary Turek Hall of Science is scheduled to finish construction in 2024. To better prepare Catholic Central for this giant leap forward in technology and educational tools is Amy Ely, Catholic Central’s new Director of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Brothers Anthony Tomey ’99 and Michael Tomey ’07 are building an enterprise that strengthens their family and their community. It started nearly 20 years ago when Anthony was playing baseball with the Detroit Tigers organization and Michael was a student at Our Lady of Sorrows. The family purchased their first Jimmy John's store at Grand River and Haggerty Road in Novi.

Detroit Catholic Central High School was proud to celebrate Basilian Scholastic Mr. David Basil as he was instituted to the role of acolyte, in addition to recognizing 10 students in the Order of Christian Initiation for Teens (OCIT) Rite of Welcome and Acceptance December 8 on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

The Catholic Central music department held its annual Christmas concert assembly for the student body on the morning of Monday, December 5, under the baton of Mr. Logan Bonathan '07

More than 1,000 students, faculty, and staff of Detroit Catholic Central High School participated in an annual day of service across Southeast Michigan Wednesday, with 37 groups serving in Detroit and surrounding areas ahead of Thanksgiving.

Shamrocks collected $4,032 and over 5,000 food items in support of Loaves & Fishes of Southwest Detroit and Grace Center of Hope in Pontiac during the month of November.

Catholic Central celebrates the Basilian Bicentennial and recaps the Meet & Greet honoring the Basilian Fathers at Catholic Central on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

A Detroit Catholic Central student group that allows students to formally join the Catholic Church continues to gain popularity. This year, ten members have joined the school’s Order of Christian Initiation for Teens (OCIT) program. It is modelled after the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and prepares students for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the eucharist.

Mr. Rudy Seichter '59 spoke with business and marketing students Wednesday, sharing tips and life lessons learned after a successful career in the business world. Seichter primarily spoke on his time managing the sales department for a computer company in a pre-personal computer era. 

Alumni guest speakers Private 1st Class Maxwell Bartol ‘18 and Walbridge Group Vice President Mr. John Linenberg '89, PE, LEED AP BD+C met with students interested in the Army and engineering, respectively.

Ms. Jennifer Sprys-Tellner has joined the guidance department as a college and career resources counselor. Ms. Sprys-Tellner will help students with all aspects of the college admissions process; she will work tirelessly to send every student on the right path for them. 

Detroit Catholic Central National Honor Society (NHS) inductions took place Thursday, October 21, 2022 in the Robert Santello ‘58 Gymnasium. Parents and students gathered as Guidance Counselor and NHS Moderator Mr. Alan Barker, Principal Fr. Patrick Fulton, and Vice Principal Mr. David Lewis welcomed inductees into the society.

Named after the Greek word meaning “God’s time”, Kairos invites students to step back from the challenges of teenage life as they examine their relationships with God, family, friends, and sel

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish teacher Jennifer Manriquez interviewed three students to hear how they celebrate their heritage.

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, guest speaker Mr. Chris Okoye ‘14, Social Studies Teacher and Freshman Moderator Mr. Ben Herman ‘98, and Athletic Director Mr. Aaron Babicz ‘93 spoke to students during homeroom assemblies on their personal journeys in mental wellness. 

Mr. joe Lemieux takes on the role of head coach and program director of FIRST Robotics at CC

The road to Eagle Scout within the Boy Scouts of America is no easy process. In fact, only four percent of scouts have earned the rank since the organization’s inception in 1911. Catholic Central is proud to recognize countless student and alumni Eagle Scouts, including Jacob McKee ‘23.

The Most Reverend Byrnes celebrated Mass, met with students, and toured campus.

Alumni speakers Travis Charette ‘10, Ken Dabrowski ‘60, and  Dr. Matthew Confer ‘13 shared expertise with students in their selective fields

Finance club members attended the Detroit Economic Club's annual Auto Show Luncheon, hosted by CEO of Delta Airlines

23 total scholars recognizes for national achievement

23 students total recognized nationally for scholastic achievement

23 total students recognized nationally for academic excellence

This spring, 22 Catholic Central students won the Global Seal of Biliteracy based on AP Spanish exam achievements. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential awarded to individuals displaying proficiency with language skills in two or more languages.

Freshman William Drake Patterson says believing in yourself and having confidence in your ability is critical to achieving success. This powerful statement was delivered to more than 1,000 students from across the Midwest earlier this summer at the Jack and Jill of America Mid-Western Region Teen Conference. 

Mrs. McSweeney comes to us with an extensive background in education and in parochial school admissions.

When Rebecca Mulrooney began her career as an engineer, she had no idea it would lead her to teaching high school, but Mrs. Mulrooney says that she has never felt more purpose in what she does.

Matthew Doneth '12 is on the forefront of changing the narrative for those who stutter.

Spotlight on Fine Arts Teacher Jennifer Teed and an inside look at the student media team, Shamrock United Network

The Detroit Catholic Central Academic Team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia May 27, emerging victorious as the national champions at the High School National Championship Tournament (HSNCT) of the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT). The win secures the program’s fifth national championship win and first HSNCT Championship win since 2001.

Detroit Catholic Central recognizes the academic excellence of our top 10 students from the Class of 2022.

Students host field day for 90 elementary students at the Academy of the Americas, a bilingual public school in Southwest Detroit

Spotlight on Colin Harris ‘22, the brains behind the 2022 DRIVE video games and app development

Catholic Central DECA finished second in the nation for the DECA MDA National Fundraising Challenge, competing against approximately 3,200 high schools. Additionally, the three-man sophomore team, J-Cubed, finished third in the Virtual Business Entrepreneurship event.

Roshi Turner '25 invited by USA Swimming to take part in National Diversity Select Camp at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Bronze medal-winning Olympian, US Amateur Open Champion, and eight-time state championship winning wrestling coach to receive league’s highest honor.

Catholic Central welcomed Wisetta Dolsey from Five Star School of Etiquette for a workshop on first impressions Friday, April 29. Dolsey coached students on mastering the etiquette skills necessary to excel in any social or professional setting and making a lasting first impression on a date, job interview, or interaction with a professor. 

Pinto spoke to students interested in medicine April 25 as part of CC’s Career Conferences series.

Pulitzer Prize winner Bryan Gruley ‘75 returned to Catholic Central April 12 to speak with current students interested in writing and journalism as part of Catholic Central’s DRIVE Development Day series.

Over 50 students sharpened their leadership skills with Dale Carnegie 9 Steps to Becoming a Successful Leader on Friday, April 8, through DRIVE Development Days. Kathy Tosoian, MA, LPC, Director of Education Services & Youth Development, coached students in speaking skills and confidence. 

James Burns ‘04 and Mitch Eisenstein ‘05 spoke to students interested in careers in financial planning, accounting, and sports management on March 15 as a part of CC’s Career Conferences series.

Founder of BD’s Mongolian Barbeque and Grill and CC Alumnus Billy Downs III ‘84 spoke to students interested in entrepreneurship on April 5 as a part of CC’s Career Conferences series.

Catholic Central welcomed Michigan State University Football Director of Player Engagement Darien Harris to kick off our 2022 DRIVE Development Day series on Friday, April 1. Harris  discussed Michigan State's NIL program "Evergreen" and what high school athletes should be doing now to shape their brand and image.

Alumni Fred Lauck ‘61 and Michael Meister ‘83 recently visited forensic science classes to share practical applications in related fields.

Spencer Hicks ‘09 spoke to students interested in careers in engineering on March 29 as a part of CC’s Career Conference series. 

John Rehm ‘86 spoke to students interested in careers in marketing and advertising on March 23 as a part of CC’s Career Conferences series.

Andrew Kil '23 heads to the American Legion High School Oratorical National Competition for a chance to take home the first-place scholarship prize of $25,000.

Catholic Central  Alumni Kyle Smith ‘04 and Corrigan O’Donohue ‘87 spoke to students interested in careers in law services, law enforcement, and city planning on March 16 as a part of CC’s Career Conferences series.

Seniors involved in campus ministry broke Focus: Hope's record for the most food boxes packed by a volunteer, filling up 30 pallets, which equates to 1,650 boxes of food and lives impacted.

Dr. Grant Prior, DDS ‘14 spoke to students interested in dental and medical careers February 16 as a part of CC’s Career Conference series. 

Despite the towering responsibility of being a full-time student, part-time business owner, and newly inducted city council member, all while dealing with the tragic passing of his father, Casey remains humble, confident and joyful – traits he learned from his father and teachings he says learned at Catholic Central.

The Shamrocks were victorious with a 64-4 win over Grandville, and live coverage was provided by student members of the Shamrock United Network.

The assembly match serves as an opportunity for Shamrock Wrestling to share its love for the sport with the wider Catholic Central community. While each year’s assembly match typically raises funds for a community need, this year’s cause was clear: honoring the lives lost last week at Oxford High School.

The Catholic Central music department held its annual Christmas concert assembly for the student body on the morning of Monday, December 6, 2021. The performance was an abbreviated version of the concert held for the broader community on the night prior, featuring the concert band, jazz band, orchestra, and symphonic band.