Aluminator - Detroit Catholic Central High School

SPRING 2004
In This Issue
Rev. John Menner, C.S.B. Retires
From Teaching After 55 Years
2004 Alumni Award Presented
To CC President
Rev. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46
New Campus Construction
Begins
SPRING 2004
Editor:
Fr. Marvin LaBute, C.S.B.
Editorial Contributions:
Paula Bullington
Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46
Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B.
Ed Turek ’85
Michelle Zotter
Photography:
Mike Rossi
Design & Production:
C.O. & Company
Detroit Catholic Central High School
Administration:
President - Rev. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46
relmer@catholiccentral.net
Principal - Rev. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B.
rranalletti@catholiccentral.net
The “Aluminator” is published three
times per year by the Detroit Catholic
Central Alumni Office.
Articles should be addressed to:
The Aluminator
Detroit Catholic Central High School
14200 Breakfast Drive
Redford, MI 48239
To reach the Alumni Office:
(313) 534-0550
Fax: (313) 534-2789
For Information:
Assistant to the
President for Advancement - Ed Turek ’85
(313) 534-3368
eturek@catholiccentral.net
Director of Alumni Relations - Tim Burke ’86
(313) 534-2648
tburke@catholiccentral.net
Director of Admissions
and Public Relations - Dan Collins, Jr. ’84
(313) 534-1310
dcollins@catholiccentral.net
Or visit us on the Web:
www.catholiccentral.net
On the Cover:
This issue spotlights the special event
held November 1, 2003, honoring
Catholic Central High School’s 75th
Anniversary.
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Features
Capital Campaign
School Construction On Targeted Timeline
Reflections Of The Future
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Rev. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B.
Chatterbox
C.C. Profiles
Fr. Elmer Receives
Distinguished Alumni Award
Rev. John Menner, C.S.B. Retires
Alumni Association
Reunions
Calendar Of Events
The CC 75th Anniversary Celebration
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Memories Of CC By Fr. Richard Elmer ’46
75th Christmas Band Concert
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The Bells
Wedding Bells
Baby Bells
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In Memoriam
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School News
Sports Schedule
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School Bells
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Sports Update
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LIVE & DIE FOR CC HIGH
School Construction On Targeted Timeline
The groundbreaking ceremony hosted on
September 7, 2003, formally initiated the
construction process of our new Campus.
Since then, the work crew has been busy
with site preparation and development
procedures. In recent weeks, the concrete
foundation has been poured, the steel erected and
the underground utilities installed. You can follow
the overall process by visiting our website at
www.catholiccentral.net and viewing the pictures.
To date, the Live and Die for CC High
Capital Campaign has secured $30
million. While these gifts have been
pledged to CC and will be received
within the next five years, there is a
need to continue the fund-raising process
in order to secure an additional $4 million. The CC
Family has stepped up with a tremendous level of
generosity and support for the new School in spite
of the uncertain economic times in which we live.
The Live and Die for CC High Capital Campaign
has been the primary element in funding the
construction process. The overall “Capitalization
Plan” incorporated the cash gifts and pledges
received from the Campaign, the net proceeds
from the sale of our existing property on Breakfast
Drive and a tax-exempt bond issue. The overall
cost of the project is estimated at
$34 million dollars.
Please look for continued updates on the website
and in future issues of the “Aluminator.” For
information regarding the Live and Die for CC
High Capital Campaign, please contact Father
Richard Elmer, C.S.B. at (313) 534-1375 or at
relmer@catholiccentral.net. ■
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Reflections On The Future
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generous-sized spaces, but our building will be
student-friendly. The student will not be made to
feel insignificant by the architecture. For that, we
offer thanks that our architect, John Argenta ’58, is
an alumnus who knows what CC is all about.
What Will the Future Catholic Central Look Like?
Physically, in two years, it will be in a new building.
What CC will look like at its core can be seen by
looking at some of the decisions made in the design
of that new facility.
One will not be able to enter the front door without
passing the statue of the Blessed Mother, our Alma
Mater, and once inside, your sight will be drawn directly
straight ahead to the Chapel, the center of the School.
So the first characteristic of the CC of the future will
be its God-centered thrust. The future CC, as the past
CCs, will have Christ and His Mother at the very center.
The classroom wing will be generous, with no need
for portables, thank God. It will accommodate 1,100
students. It will comfortably house as many as 1,200,
but no more. That isn’t just by economic necessity.
We always want to see as many students as possible,
but the mega-school is not part of the CC philosophy.
Just as the architecture will be student-friendly, the
student-body size will likewise remain large enough
for a wide selection of courses, and small enough that
the tradition of lifelong brotherhood will be maintained.
While working on the specifications for the new
building, we toured many new schools. Some of them
were breathtaking in their grandeur, but they were not
right for Catholic Central. We will have beautiful and
What will we see in this wing? Lots of computers,
bright and airy rooms, labs equipped for optimal science
teaching and a library/media center properly equipped
for one of the leading academic secondary institutions
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In recent weeks,
the concrete foundation
has been poured...
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in the State. What about the teachers? We have had
incredible stability in our faculty for the last few
years. We all celebrate Fr. Donoher’s 53 years and
Mr. Scheuermann’s 46 years, not just for the staggering
numbers they represent, but for the lifetimes of wisdom
that are within reach of today’s and tomorrow’s CC
student. Will there be Basilian priests? God willing,
there will be, but that may depend on your prayers
for vocations and your encouragement of your sons to
consider God’s call. There is no reason that the future
Church will emphasize the role of the laity in handing
on our faith, but we still need to pray for vocations.
And outside, we will see practice and playing fields that
will match the quality of the teams that play on them.
The west end of the School will house some of the
most exciting spaces, a bright cafeteria looking out
over the wetlands, a competition-sized gym with seating
on all sides and a small indoor track above it, a second
gym and a wrestling room, modern conditioning and
locker-room facilities, a band area and a fine-arts area
that will match the quality of these important disciplines.
What will CC look like in the future? Look to the
best of the past for we will be taking the Goodness,
Discipline and Knowledge with us.
As important and exciting as that future facility is, the
Administration has made some important commitments
to the future that you should be aware of. We are
committed to a Catholic Central that is faithful to the
Catholic faith, that is attainable by students from a
wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds. We are
committed to maintaining our present position as the
premier Catholic secondary school in the State in both
academic and extracurricular activities.
Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B.
Principal of Catholic Central
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...the steel erected
and the underground utilities installed.
Go to www.catholiccentral.net
for a continuing photo gallery
of the construction progress.
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C H AT T E R B O X
The Swell ’40s
1957 – R. MARTIN POLENI is now retired and living
in Fairfield Glade, TN. He is the Past State Deputy of
the Knights of Columbus, Michigan.
1942 – JOSEPH MacLEOD is President of the Michigan
Senior Softball League. There are six teams in the
League and 32 games in the season; you can catch
them Tuesdays and Thursdays through the summer
months at Halmich Park, in Warren, MI. Joe and his
wife Sally have been married for 54 years and have
two children, Karen and Kevin.
1960 – JOHN MICHAEL LAWLOR is working at
Alcoa in Sales. He has a daughter, Beth. He says
he loves golf and playing cards.
1945 – NORMAN GAYNOR became a great-grandpa
for the third time… In fourteen years, his new greatgrandson will be a Freshman at CC!
1961 – PAUL McVICAR has built homes in Michigan
and Florida. He stays active in his Church, and has
traveled to Japan and Europe on business for GM.
The Nifty ’50s
Disco-Down ’70s
1950 – JUDGE JAMES RYAN and Frank Kelly
(Michigan’s Former Attorney General) were the
keynote speakers at the Plymouth Historical Museum
in a seminar called “An Historical and Humorous
Look at Lawyers and Judges,” that was more humorous than historical.
1971 – REVEREND THOMAS BELCZAK has
recently been appointed pastor of St. Kenneth Parish,
Plymouth, MI.
The Psychedelic ’60s
1952 – EDMUND PUJDOWSKI retired in 1996. He
stays very active playing senior Softball, Tennis, Golf,
and Duplicate Bridge. Ed also likes to hunt, garden,
and do volunteer work.
1973 – DALE MYERS was featured on ABC News’
“Frontline” and interviewed for his computer
animation of the JFK film.
C H AT T E R B O X
1972 – PHILLIP SHEFFERLY was appointed to the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of
Michigan for a 14-year term.
1954 – THOMAS P. MOORE II
is the new Executive Director for
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
1956 – JOHN H. FOWLER is an
investment advisor with the Williams
Financial Group. His hobby of photography has kept him busy with the
Dallas Cowboys since 1978 and
NASCAR since 1997.
1956 – RON SCHMIDT retired from
the IRS TE/GE Division after 37 years
of service. He is living in Canton, MI.
1956 – BOB SKRZYCKI is living in
Wilmington, NC. He retired in 2003,
and highly recommends retirement.
He is still trying to learn how to hit a
5 iron. He says his health is very good.
PETER MURPHY ’61 and his wife Jean, who reside in upstate New York, recently
came to the area for her high school reunion. While here, Pete got together with a few
classmates and Fr. Richard Elmer. Shown above are (left to right) Eddie Hamacher ’61,
Fr. Richard Elmer ’46, Vince Grainer ’61, Peter Murphy ’61, and Bill Downs ’61.
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McCann Erickson Promotes Patrick Heffernan ’80
to EVP, Buick Brand Director
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cCann Erickson’s Detroit office has announced the promotion of Patrick Heffernan ’80 from
Senior Vice President, Group Account Director, to Executive Vice President, Buick Brand Director.
Since joining McCann Detroit in 1989, Heffernan’s responsibilities have included promotion,
direct marketing, catalogs and strategic planning on a variety of different accounts, including
McDonald’s regional business, GMC Truck, Champion and Buick. In his new position, Heffernan
will lead the overall management of the Buick business at McCann Erickson; responsibilities will
include Buick advertising and leading integration across the McCann WorldGroup disciplines.
He was recently awarded McCann Detroit’s top internal creative award, the Creative Edge, by
Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Dave Moore at last year’s annual McCann
Detroit meeting. This award typically goes to a creative department employee; however, Moore
gave the award to Heffernan to recognize his commitment to fostering creativity on the account.
Heffernan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications/Marketing from Marquette University
in Milwaukee, WI. He resides in Farmington Hills, MI. ■
1973 – JIM RENNELL* is an international consultant
and instructor for Key Methods of Functional
Capacity Assessments.
1973 – DAN SALK recently took a job as Assistant
Director, Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation,
at Eastern Michigan University. Some of the duties are
to identify and evaluate risk exposures, and develop
policies and procedures to appropriately administer
an effective risk-management program. This is Dan’s
venture into the world of higher education, and allows
him to come “full circle” to some extent, since he
received his Master’s degree from EMU.
C H AT T E R B O X
Managing Director/ECD for BBDO advertising. For the
past 10 years, he was the Executive Group Creative
Director for Young and Rubicam throughout the Asian
market. He never expected to become an international
ad man, but that’s the way it has worked out. Randy
says the international business arena is challenging
with so many different cultures and languages.
The Techno ’80s
1980 – CHRIS SABO was named the hitting coach of
the rookie league Billings Mustangs in the Cincinnati
Reds organization. He will serve as a roving instructor
for Class A Dayton and Class AAA Louisville prior to
the start of the 2004 Pioneer League season.
1977 – RICK DONAHUE has returned home to
Michigan after living in Georgia for the past 20 years.
He is pursuing a Master’s degree in School
Counseling at Oakland University.
1981 – MICHAEL F. SUGRUE was promoted to Vice
President of Operations for Winchester Industries, a
manufacturer of replacement windows and doors. He
is living with his wife Susan and their three daughters
in Export, PA.
1977 – BILL WYMAN recently changed jobs and now
works for Rockefeller & Co. – the Rockefeller Family
Office in Manhattan. He still lives in New Jersey with
his wife of nearly 20 years and they are helping their
eldest daughter get through the college application
process. Go Shamrocks! Go Irish!
1983 – PATRICK BRICK is a Sales Representative for
Carlisle Syntec, Inc., and resides in Dearborn, MI, with
his wife Mary Clare, and their children Sean, Megan
and Quinn.
1978 – MICHAEL DUGGAN was recently named Chief
Executive Officer of the Detroit Medical Center. The DMC
encompasses many hospitals and clinics, including
Harper, Sinai-Grace, Children’s Hospital of Michigan,
the Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Kresge Eye Institute.
1984 – DENNIS M. BEITING is living in Durham, NC,
and working as a Broadcast Technician for UNC-TV,
the PBS-affiliated state-wide network. Dennis writes,
“It is a very busy place, with a lot more productions
than Channel 56-WTVS.” He works on several shows,
including the daily news program, “North Carolina
Now,” and the nationally distributed program, “The
Woodwright’s Shop.” In addition, he does occasional
1979 – RANDY LARSEN sends his greeting from the
Ukraine and Russia. He has moved to the eastern bloc
of Europe to take on the challenging roll of Executive
* Further information on this grad is available. See “Wedding Bells.”
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on-air work, appearing on-camera regularly for the
pledge drives, narrating promos and news features.
1983 – MICHAEL MEISTER, a 13-year veteran of the
Farmington Hills Police Department, was selected
as 2003’s “Officer of the Year,” and was also awarded
the Medal of Valor, the Department’s highest honor.
1984 – ANTHONY GARCZYNSKI stopped by CC
recently to say “hello,” and let us know that he just
opened his own law practice in Plymouth, MI.
1993 – TIM KNOTH is currently deployed in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and sends his
best to the CC Family.
1984 – MARC MERUCCI is Manager of International
Franchise Development for Little Caesar Enterprises
(Detroit) and resides in Highland, MI, with his wife
Stephanie and daughter Mackenzie.
1998 – JEREMY BAUER is serving in the Peace
Corps in Nicaragua.
C H AT T E R B O X
2000 – MATTHEW SEVALD graduated from the
United States Marine Corps Basic
Training (Boot Camp) on October 10,
2002, at Parris Island, SC. Marine
Corps training lasted 12 weeks (the
longest of any branch in the military).
Matt reports that he got used to the
schedule, the heat, the dirt, and the
yelling; but he really missed cooking
at home. Matt served as a scribe for
his troop and as an assistant to the
Chaplain. After graduation, he had a
10-day leave, but is now in Northern Carolina for
additional training before being assigned a mission.
1984 – JAMES PREDHOMME recently moved to
Plymouth, MI, and is Director of the world-renowned
Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps.
1985 – DAN SHEEHAN is the owner of Mother’s
Pizzeria in Plymouth, MI. He is living in Northville
with his wife Tina and their two children, Kaeleigh
and Danny.
1987 – JAMES FORDYCE received a Ph.D. from the
University of California - Davis in 2003. He is currently
an Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology at the University of Tennessee. He and his
wife Kristie reside in Knoxville with their daughter
Allison and son Benjamin.
2003 - GREG ARROWSMITH is at West Point.
2003 – NICK BARILOVICH is also at West Point.
The Happening ’90s
2003 – KEVIN SULLIVAN finished Basic Training
for the U.S. Army in Fort Jackson, SC, and received
additional training at Fort Lee, VA. He is presently
stationed at the 4301st Quartermaster Company in
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1993 – DANNY BAUER is currently living in
Germany and working for Mercedes.
Catholic Central made
a physical appearance
at NASCAR recently
as one of the sponsors
of the Marsh car, thanks
to the L. A. Turowski
& Son Funeral Home.
Pictured on the right are
(left to right) Mike Wallace,
Todd Turowski ’94, Leonard
Turowski (Todd’s father) and
Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B.,
Principal of CC. And look for a continuing CC
presence at NASCAR as Phil Parsons ’73 and his brother
Benny Parsons are both former drivers and current announcers
for the circuit.
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ALUMNI ABROAD
BRIAN FARKAS ’99, studying in Ireland on a Rotary
Scholarship, had the opportunity recently to meet
Ireland’s eighth President Mary McAleese. Born in
1951, President McAleese grew up in a violent era, and
is the first President to hail from Northern Ireland.
While recently visiting Cancun, Mexico, STAN
TARGOSZ III ’92 (son of Stan II ’67 and brother of
Adam ’93) was one of three members of the audience
plucked out to participate in a real solo two-minute
bullfight.
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1997 – JOE KOHN has joined “The Michigan Catholic”
as a staff reporter. Joe’s beat includes the Archdiocesan
Office of Education, Catholic Higher Learning Institutes,
Catholic Youth Organization, St. John Center for Youth
and Family in Plymouth, and Youth Ministries. He
will also cover the following vicariates: BirminghamBloomfield-Troy, Farmington-Southfield, North Central,
Northern Detroit, Northwest Wayne, Pontiac Area,
Southwest and Vicariate of the Lakes.
e are making a special appeal on behalf of
Donna Cash, mother of Chuck ’99, Liz (Mercy ’00)
and Jim ’04, who has been living with polycystic
kidney disease and is nearing end-stage kidney
failure. Donna’s kidneys will have to be
removed by early summer, and her best chance
at maintaining a normal life is with a transplant.
Since the waiting period for a cadaver kidney
in Michigan is 3-5 years, friends and family
members have been evaluated for possible liveorgan donation – to no avail. Although anyone
with blood types B or O may ultimately prove
suitable as a donor, Donna has an antibody
complication which has made the search
unsuccessful thus far.
1999 – DAVID LUSKY shared Most Valuable Player
honors at the Eastern Michigan University banquet.
David was also named the Eagles’ Most Valuable
Defensive Player and Tight End.
The Virtual ’00s
One extraordinary member of our CC Family,
Christine Bolen, mother of Adam Vorst ’04,
donated a kidney in February, 2003, and she
would be very happy to discuss the experience
with anyone who has questions about this
life-giving endeavor – she can be reached
at (734) 207-7844.
2000 – BRANDON KALENIECKI was named Player
of the Week by the “Detroit Free Press.” Brandon
is playing Hockey at Michigan. He has 13 goals and
7 assists.
2000 – JOHN KAVA spent the past three years as
Linebacker for the Saginaw Valley State University
Football team. Kava and his teammates finished the
regular season ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II,
the highest the program has ever achieved. Kava is
majoring in History, and plans on attending Wayne
State University’s Law School. ■
If anyone would consider being a kidney donor
or know of someone else who might be willing,
please contact Ed Turek ’85 at (313) 534-3368
or by email at eturek@catholiccentral.net. ■
* Further information on this grad is available. See “Baby Bells.”
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C H AT T E R B O X
1995 – PATRICK CAMPION* is living in Burnsville,
MN. He is a computer and program manager of three
radio stations owned by Salem Communications.
Fr. Elmer
Receives Distinguished
Alumnus Award
C.C.
PROFILE
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Community. He responded that his
teachers at Catholic Central were a humble,
happy group of Priests, who were excellent
teachers and spiritual role models.
s a former student, Teacher,
Guidance Counselor and Principal
at Catholic Central, it was inevitable
that Fr. Dick Elmer ’46 would
one day be recognized for his
accomplishments.
After his Principal and his Latin
teacher asked him to consider
joining their Community, he made
the decision, and has been grateful
to God for the grace to do so.
At the 16th Annual Alumni Association
Dinner March 25, 2004, Fr. Elmer received
the Fr. Canning F. Harrison Distinguished
Alumnus Award, given to those who
reflect the qualities of goodness,
discipline and knowledge,
and who have made significant
contributions to Church,
Community or School.
“There always has been something
special about Catholic Central,”
Fr. Elmer said. “You feel it in
the classroom, in the sports arena,
at spiritual events and other
extracurricular activities. You feel it at Alumni Reunions
and the Mothers’ Club and Dads’ Club events. Since
it started with the Basilian Fathers in 1928, I like to call
it ‘that Basilian charisma.’”
When asked if he would accept the 2004 Award,
Fr. Elmer responded, “I am very honored, but there are
a lot of other Basilians and alumni just as deserving.”
During the interview for this article, Fr. Elmer was
asked what attracted him to the Basilian Fathers’
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“I love what I do...
I find it
very rewarding.”
reflects on their association with CC and
what an impact it has had on their lives.”
When asked about Catholic Central’s move
to the Novi Campus, Fr. Elmer responded
that “the changing demographics of our
student bodies have dictated the direction.”
In his comments when receiving the
Fr. Canning F. Harrison Distinguished
Alumni Award, Fr. Elmer likened his
life to a hammer in the hand of God.
“When a job is well done, you don’t
congratulate and thank the hammer,
you thank the Carpenter.”
“I love what I do,” he said. “I find it very
rewarding.” He claims his job is made
much easier because of the tremendous
support he receives from both alumni
and parents. “They appreciate what
Catholic Central has done for them
and/or their children. Almost everyone
May God choose to wield this hammer
for many years to come. ■
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PROFILE
“I’ve kind of touched all the bases”
he said, and laughed. “Now it’s just
a matter of keeping on hitting until
the last out of the last inning.”
C.C.
During his 62 years as a member of the
Catholic Central Family, he has served in
many capacities, from President of his
Senior Class to Teacher, Athletic Director,
Director of Guidance, Director of Alumni
& Development, Principal and President.
A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N
F.Y.I.
F O R Y O U R I N F O R M AT I O N
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on’t miss out on your class reunion. The most current information available at presstime is detailed below.
For more current information – or if you can help work on the planning process – contact the designated alum,
or Tim Burke ’86 by phone at (313) 534-2648 or e-mail at tburke@catholiccentral.net. You can also register for
most reunions online. If you are available to help plan any of these reunions, we can always use the help – your
fellow alums will thank you too! ■
ALUMNI
A S S O C I AT I O N
1944 Fri., September 17, 2004
Details to come
Tim Burke ’86 - (313) 534-2648
tburke@catholiccentral.net
1994 Sat., August 7, 2004
Details to come
Andy Kummer - (248) 446-6170
akummer@ford.com
J. Michael Rozum - (734) 812-5725
msadelivery@hotmail.com
Andy Slankster - (248) 470-6098
aslankster@finsvcs.com
1954 Sat., July 10, 2004 - Golf & Dinner
The Heathers Club, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Richard Brennan - (248) 377-9146
Don Rembiesa - (248) 357-6573
1969 Fri.-Sat., September 17-18, 2004
Details to come
Greg Faubert
greg.faubert@emergis-systems.com
Larry Gauthier
larry@larrygauthier.com
The following Reunion plans are in process:
1959 • 1963 • 1964 • 1974 • 1979 • 1989 • 1999
Don’t Miss Your Class Reunion
& Don’t Let Your Classmates
Miss Out Either!
1984 Fri.-Sat., September 24-25, 2004
Fri. - Golf & Stag Night (Location TBD)
Sat. - Golf, Reception & Dinner at St. John’s
Golf & Conference Center, Plymouth, MI
Dave Brauer - (248) 642-6339
dbrauer@rmrtt.com
John Connor - (734) 516-6093
jconnor@norquick.com
Scott Ronan - (248) 377-4438
r2ronan@aol.com
Contact Tim Burke ’86
(313) 534-2648
tburke@catholiccentral.net
Mark Your Calendar Now For Two Big Events This Fall:
13th Annual Family Fest
September 12, 2004
3rd Annual Alumni Mass & Breakfast
followed by The Boys’ Bowl Game
October 10, 2004
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Class Of 1943 • 60th Reunion
Present at their 60th Reunion were (left to right, front row) Jack Spath, Jim Furlong, Jerry Stocking, Andy Olis,
Horst Bohland, Ralph Seaton, Charlie Morris, (second row) Harry Gilbert, Larry Cronin, Allan Chisholm, Lou
Jensen, Frank Cogan, Charlie Hopkins, Doug Behrend, (back row) Don Harrington, Ed Flannery, Jim Broderick,
Lou Hathaway, Bill Clancy, Jim Malchow, Chuck Scarlett, Jack Young, Gene Zeimet and Fr. Ed Thome.
Sat., May 8, 2004 • St. John’s Center, Plymouth
Schedule
9:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
12:15 P.M.
1:30 P.M.
2:15 P.M.
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3:30-4:15 P.M. Block of Tee Times Has Been Reserved
Registration
Session #1 - Fr. John Riccardo
Lunch
Session #2 - Fr. Mike Buentello
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass
at St. John’s Golf Course
Cost:
$20.00 (Does Not Include Golf)
Contact:
Mike Dewan ’85 (734) 260-0573
Complete The Connection Today
f you haven’t already done so, please “get connected” on the CC Alumni Website. “Getting connected” on our
Alumni site helps the Reunion Committee and CC maintain a current database. It is easy to do, and it’s free.
• Go to www.catholiccentral.net which is CC’s Home Page
Get Connected
• Click “Alumni” on the navigation bar at the top of the page
• Click on “Get Connected” and follow the steps.
This will get you registered on the Alumni Website. Again, there is no cost, and it is a great way to stay
in touch not only with the School, but with fellow alums – over 1,700 have already registered. Please,
take a moment today to sign up at www.catholiccentral.net and pass the Alumni link on to other classmates. ■
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A S S O C I AT I O N
“Being Men Of Christ”
ALUMNI
Catholic Central Alumni Retreat
Calendar2004Of Events
C AT H O L I C C E N T R A L
Calendar Of Events
April
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Classes Resume
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Academic Awards Banquet – 6:30 P.M.
May
2
Catholic Central Spring Concert – 6:30 P.M.
3-5
Senior Exams
3-14
AP Exams
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Faculty Meeting – Dismissal at 1:24 P.M.
Junior Prom
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24th Annual Athletic Golf Outing
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Alumni Spiritual Retreat
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Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
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Mothers’ Club Mass & General Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
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Senior Prom
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Baccalaureate Mass – 7:00 P.M.
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Graduation Exercises – 2:00 P.M.
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End of 4th Quarter
31
Memorial Day Holiday
June
1-3
14
Underclassmen Exams
(BOLD TYPE DENOTES HOME GAME)
SPORTS SCHEDULE
Va r s i t y B a s e b a l l
Va r s i t y L a c r o s s e
Forest Hills (GR)
1:00 P.M.
Mon. Apr. 19
Ann Arbor Pioneer
4:00 P.M.
Tues. Apr. 20
DeLaSalle
5:00 P.M.
Wed.
Apr. 21
DeLaSalle* (2)
4:00 P.M.
Thurs. Apr. 22
Detroit Country Day*
5:00 P.M.
Sat.
Apr. 24
Notre Dame (2)
U of D Jesuit
1:00 P.M.
East Grand Rapids
5:30 P.M.
Sat.
Apr. 17
Brother Rice* (2)
Sun.
11:00 A.M.
Sat.
11:00 A.M.
Apr. 18
Apr. 24
Mon. Apr. 26
Detroit Country Day
4:15 P.M.
Tues. Apr. 27
Sat.
May 1
U of D Jesuit* (2)
2:00 P.M.
Fri.
Apr. 30
Franklin Regional* (Penn)
7:00 P.M.
Tues.
May 4
Livonia Stevenson
4:00 P.M.
Sat.
May 1
Mt. Lebanon* (Penn)
1:00 P.M.
Wed.
May 5
Brother Rice* (2)
4:00 P.M.
Tues. May 4
Cranbrook
5:00 P.M.
Sat.
May 8
DeLaSalle* (2)
11:00 A.M.
Thurs. May 6
Troy Athens
6:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
Mon.
May 10
Country Day
4:15 P.M.
Tues. May 11
Birmingham*
Wed.
May 12
Notre Dame* (2)
4:00 P.M.
Thurs. May 13
CHSL Semifinals
Sat.
May 15
CHSL Finals
TBD
Tues. May 18
AA Pioneer
6:00 P.M.
Sat.
May 15
Wayne Memorial (2)
Wed.
May 19
CHSL Semifinals*
Sat.
May 22
East Detroit (2)
Wed.
May 26
Grosse Pointe South
11:00 A.M.
TBD
11:00 A.M.
Fri.
May 21
Midwest Tournament
TBD
4:00 P.M.
Sat.
May 22
Midwest Tournament
TBD
Jun. 1
CHSL Finals*
12:30 P.M.
Tues.
Sat.
Canton (2)
11:00 A.M.
Thurs. Jun. 3
Tues.
Jun. 1
State Districts
Sat.
Jun. 5
State Districts (2)
4:00 P.M.
Tues.
Jun. 8
Operation Friendship*
Sat.
Jun. 12
State Regionals (2)
TBD
Tues.
Jun. 15
State Quarterfinals
4:00 P.M.
Fri.
Jun. 18
State Semifinals
TBD
Sat.
Jun. 19
State Finals
TBD
TBD
3:00 P.M.
State Playoffs (Tentative Date)
TBD
State Quarterfinals (Tentative Date)
TBD
Tues.
Jun. 8
State Semifinals (Tentative Date)
TBD
Sat.
Jun. 12
State Finals (Location TBD)
TBD
*Midwest League Game
Va r s i t y T r a c k & F i e l d
*League Game
Va r s i t y Te n n i s
Fri.
Apr. 16
9th/10th Grade Inv’l (Harrison) 4:00 P.M.
Sat.
Apr. 17
Dearborn Elks Relays
Mon.
Apr. 19
U of D Jesuit* (Ladywood HS)
4:00 P.M.
Mon.
Apr. 26
O. L. St. Mary*
4:15 P.M.
Fri.
Apr. 30
Jackson HS Relays
3:00 P.M.
11:00 A.M.
Mon. Apr. 19
DeLaSalle
3:30 P.M.
Sat.
May 1
Holly 9th/10th Grade Relays
Thurs. Apr. 22
Port Huron Northern
4:00 P.M.
Sat.
May 1
Sat.
Apr. 24
Ann Arbor Pioneer Tournament 8:00 A.M.
Observerland Relays
(Churchill HS)
Mon.
Apr. 26
U of D Jesuit
4:00 P.M.
Mon.
May 3
Divine Child* (Ladywood HS)
4:00 P.M.
Wed.
Apr. 28
Cranbrook
4:00 P.M.
Sat.
May 8
Adrian HS Invitational
9:00 A.M.
Fri.
Apr. 30
Detroit Country Day
3:30 P.M.
Mon.
May 10
DeLaSalle* (Ladywood HS)
4:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M.
3:30 P.M.
Sat.
May 1
Ann Arbor Huron Tournament 8:15 A.M.
Fri.
May 14
Stevenson Last Chance Inv’l
Wed.
May 5
Brother Rice
Sat.
May 15
Pioneer Last Chance Inv’l (B-Team) 10:00 A.M.
Sat.
May 8
Grand Blanc/Holly Invitational 8:00 A.M.
Mon.
May 17
Brother Rice*
4:15 P.M.
Mon.
May 10
Ann Arbor Huron
3:30 P.M.
Fri.
May 21
State Regionals (Salem)
3:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
Sun.
May 23
CC Freshmen Inv’l (Ladywood) 10:00 A.M.
TBD
Tues.
May 25
CHSL Championship (Ladywood) 2:00 P.M.
Tues.
May 11
Grosse Pointe South
Sat.
May 15
CHSL Championship
Tues. May 18
3:30 P.M.
Tues.
Jun. 1
Operation Friendship (Ladywood) 2:00 P.M.
Thurs.- May 20-21 MHSAA Regionals
Fri.
TBD
Wed.
Jun. 2
Dearborn 9th/10th Grade Inv’l
Sat.
Jun. 5
State Finals (TBD)
Fri.-
TBD
Jun. 4-5
Andover
3:30 P.M.
MHSAA Finals
*League Meet
Sat.
15
3:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M.
SPORTS SCHEDULE
Thurs. May 27
May 29
TBD
Memories of CC
by Rev. Richard J. Elmer, C.S.B. ’46
Sixty-one years ago, a scared 8th grader went to U of D
High School to write the entrance exam. He was treated
very nicely and very formally by Jesuit priests, and
students in dress shirts and ties. It was a nice big school
with a brand new indoor track. After the exam, this
8th grader was invited to run around the track and
then have a hot roast beef sandwich – “on the House.”
A week later, this same 8th grader went to Catholic
Central to write another entrance exam (each school had
its own in those days). Basilians in cassocks with sweatshirts and old slacks underneath greeted him very casually,
and in a friendly manner – Basilians like Frs. Embser,
Martin, French and Regan. There was no nice big school,
no indoor track, and no hot roast beef sandwich. I think
someone showed me where the drinking fountain was.
But that didn’t matter – it felt like home to me, and to
almost all the other 8th grade boys from Epiphany Parish –
and that’s part of the CC experience… to become a
second home.
During four wonderful years at CC, I fondly remember:
• Attending the first Boys Town Football Game in 1944,
where I was but one of 44,000 cheering fans at Briggs
Stadium.
• I remember, in my senior year, the train ride to
Rochester, NY, for a football game against the Basilian
powerhouse of Aquinas Institute. I remember the 20
of us out-cheering the Aquinas student body, and the
football team outscoring the opponents 31-2.
• I remember, while working on the yearbook, being
invited by Fr. Fischette to attend Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament before supper at the Basilian
Residence – a vivid memory.
• I remember being invited by Fr. Fischette and later
by my Principal, Fr. Embser, to join the Basilian
Community as a novice – an even more vivid memory.
• I remember my 1946 Commencement Exercises in
a crowded gym on Belmont Avenue.
In 1952, I returned to CC for 2 years as a Scholastic (in
studies before Ordination to the Priesthood). There were
six of us sleeping in two Faculty Lounges at our brand
new school on West Outer Drive. Fr. John Menner was
one of them, and also Fr. David Heath from Assumption.
There was a set of bunk beds and a roll-away cot in each
lounge. The priests stayed in their residence on Boston
Boulevard and traveled in a bus, lovingly called the
“Blue Goose,” until their residence was built.
Returning to the Outer Drive Campus in 1960, I remember
the same Basilian spirit and traditions I had experienced
in the ’40s and ’50s. I remember Frs. Ned Donoher and
Norb Clemens, and Ned’s brother Paul generating the
CC spirit, and starting and continuing CC traditions – like
the floats for the Boys’ Bowl games – working all through
the night to get them ready. I remember Fr. Donoher’s
Freshman float being burned to ashes from a careless
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The Catholic Central 75th Anniv
CC
spirit was everywhere.
Laughter, smiles, and greetings to
alumni and friends were plentiful
at CC’s 75th anniversary celebration held Nov. 1, 2003, at Laurel
Manor in Livonia.
As he surveyed the well attended
event, Fr. Richard Elmer, CSB, ’46
summed it up in one word:
“Awesome.”
Cardinal Adam Maida began
the event with Mass at the hall,
followed by dinner in the adjacent room. During his homily, he said, “Tonight we
remember the past with gratitude and joy. We celebrate the present moment in
the history of your School community with all of its hope and promise, and we
look to the future of the building of
your new School and the future of
eternal life when we will all be one
in God’s Kingdom.
“In a very real sense, tonight’s
celebration challenges us to live in
‘three time zones,’ – the past, the
present, and the future. With faith,
we remember with gratitude all
that God has done. Therefore, we
can live with greater hope for the future and express our faith and hope through
deeds of love in the present moment.”
Cardinal Maida acknowledged the long-standing faith traditions of the Basilians
and Catholic Central. “I know in large part this commitment to the faith in an
atmosphere of discipline and academic excellence flows from the fidelity and
generosity of the Basilian Fathers. Many of the community have served for a
great number of years at Catholic Central, and I would especially like to give
recognition to Fr. Ned Donoher, who has been a part of the heart and soul of this
School for decades.”
The more than 500 people who attended were surrounded by laughter and
memories with the CC Jazz Band and the Hall of Memories. A slide show also
gave alumni the chance to see CC then and now.
“Sharing the evening with over 500 CC brothers
showed me how much this School has made an impact
on its graduates’ lives decades beyond the four years
with Catholic Central.”
Mike Monforton ’04
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ersary Celebration -Nov. 1, 2003
Fr. Elmer, who noted he “began life the same year as CC,” was thrilled with the
turnout, but admitted he wasn’t surprised. After all, that’s what CC is all about.
“We’re family,” said Fr. Elmer, who, during his four years at CC, remembers being
one of 44,000 fans at the first Boys Town Football Game in 1944, at Briggs Stadium.
CC’s history and its connection to the Basilian Fathers go hand in hand, he
added. Even today, there are 11 priests on staff at the school; quite a number
considering many other Catholic high schools have less, or none at all on staff.
“There’s a special spirit here,” said Fr. Elmer. “There’s brotherhood.”
cigarette the night before. But that didn’t stop Fr. Ned –
he entered the remains of the float with the sign
“Fire Up CC” and “Burn ’Em.”
I remember weathering the storm of restlessness and
rebellion in the late ’60s and early ’70s when campus
unrest filtered down from the colleges to the high
schools. With students a part of the Principal’s Advisory
Committee, CC came through with flying colors.
I remember the great sock-hops we had in the ’60s and
’70s getting top bands just before they hit the big time –
like Brownsville Station and Frigid Pink – and the great
pizza and beer gatherings with Moms and Dads at
Maria’s after the hops were over.
Yes, 1960 to 1978 were great years for the Outer Drive
CC. Then in 1978, Catholic Central moved to Breakfast
Drive, and I to Washington, D.C.
When Fr. Joe Moffatt invited me to return to become
Director of Development and Alumni Relations in 1990,
I quickly accepted. CC seems to have a magnetic hold on
so many of us.
Fr. Ned Donoher, C.S.B., whom
Cardinal Maida noted as one who’s
made a tremendous impact on CC,
is a significant part of CC’s history.
At 80 years old, he has taught generations of young men and their
fathers, at the School. During his
53-year tenure, his devotion to the
Blessed Mother, CC’s Alma Mater,
has been unwavering, and he said
he hopes that devotion has been
passed on to his students.
Upon returning to Catholic Central at my 3rd location,
I found the same spirit and traditions and winning
ways athletically, academically and spiritually – and not
surprisingly so, with so many Basilians and lay faculty still
there from former days – led in spirit by who other than
Frs. Clemens and Ned Donoher.
So it doesn’t matter what kind of building CC is in, it
doesn’t matter the location – it’s the people that count –
the Basilians and lay faculty, the parents and their sons,
and the loyal alumni.
As for his love for the Blessed
Mother, “That’s why our School colors are Blue and White,” he said and
laughed, gesturing his arm toward the hall, noting its decorations.
“The entrance of the new School will have a statue of the Blessed Mother,” said
Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B., Principal, who was all smiles at the event. “This is a good
School,” he said, adding that CC has more to offer than just its excellence in sports.
Diversity remains a vital part of the School, he stressed, evident in the bond they
share with Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit, also run by the Basilians.
The Hon. Jim Ryan ’50 said he’s grateful in many ways to CC and the Basilian
Fathers, as it was a CC education that made him who he is today, both spiritually
and intellectually. “It’s integral in my life,” he said. “CC’s gifts to me are so
substantial. It’s become a permanent part of my life.”
Of the Basilians who taught him, “I thank God every day for the gift of having
been taught by them.”
Some are concerned that, as we move westward, we shall
lose that CC spirit and its traditions – and I say “Never.”
It bodes well for our future at 27225 Wixom Road that we
have so many seasoned veterans on staff – Basilian and
lay – as well as younger members like Fr. Mike Buentello
and Aaron Rumberger ’92. And just recently, as a result
of restructuring, we have added four young alumni to
key administrative roles: Ed Turek ’85 - Assistant to the
President for Institutional Advancement; Tim Burke ’86 Director of Alumni Relations; Dan Collins ’84 - Director of
Admissions and Public Relations; and Mike Dewan ’85 volunteering his services for Special Projects for the
President and the Assistant to the President. Mike’s
advice rebuilding the new CC has been invaluable to me.
It’s a great time to be a member of the Catholic Central
family, as we look back on 75 awesome years, and as we
look forward to the next 75 awesome years – and always
under the Patronage of our Blessed Mother, and under
the Guidance of her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
We must never lose our focus that
“Jesus Christ is the Reason for Catholic Central.
He is our unseen Teacher.
He is the model for our Faculty.
He is the inspiration of our Students.
He is the guide to our Alumni and Parents.”
AMEN
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Attendees included Fr. John Menner (above, left) and Master of Ceremonies
Robert Santello ’58 (above, right).
Colleen and Frank Pellerito, who donated the 60 acres
of land in Novi to Catholic Central, took part in the
evening’s festivities. The Pelleritos, members of St. Ives
Parish in Southfield, admitted they’d never seen anything
like it. “These alumni are amazing,” Mrs. Pellerito said.
Michael Rossi, staff member at CC, also enjoyed the
night. “It was with Janus-like perspective that we all were
permitted to preview CC’s promising future and to review
CC’s proud past.” ■
Also present were
Fr. Raymond Paramo (left)
and Msgr. Ferdinand
DeCneudt ’31 (above).
75th Christmas Band Concert
T
he sound of music had
holiday overtones as the
Catholic Central High School
Band performed their annual
Christmas Concert December
7th, which also marked
another pinnacle in the
School’s 75th Anniversary Celebration.
Left:
Guest Conductor
Bill Watts ’40 led the “Sleigh Ride”
finale. Above: Bill Watts and CC
Band Director Greg Normandin ’78.
Bandsmen (some 60 strong) in the traditional finale
of the Concert, “Sleigh Ride.”
The audience was held in rapt attention by the
School’s three bands – the Concert Band, the
Symphony Band and the Jazz Band – all of which
performed a multitude of songs, including favorite
Christmas carols.
Before the Concert began, the Alumni Bandsmen –
representing every decade since the 1940s – were feted
in the Library. There, many stories were exchanged
with some stories, one attendee noted, getting taller
and taller with every gathering.
Christmas Past met Christmas Present when Mr. Bill
Watts ’40, CC’s Band Director from 1950-82, directed
both the three combined bands and the Alumni
Following the Concert, an Afterglow was held in the
School Cafeteria, sponsored by the Mothers’ Club
Social Committee. ■
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Fr. Menner
Retires From
Teaching
C.C. P R O F I L E
you’d recognize they’re doing something in their
lives… I came to learn that.”
A
sk Fr. John Menner, C.S.B.,
about any aspect of his 74 years of
life, and it begins and ends with
Catholic Central.
Declining health caused Fr. Menner to retire a little
earlier than he desired; otherwise, there’s no doubt in
his mind he’d be right back at the chalkboard writing
formulas and equations. “The Man upstairs said He’s
not through with me yet,” he said and laughed.
Fr. Menner retired from teaching this January after
55 years.
Nowadays, he helps out at nearby St. Gerald Parish
in Farmington; otherwise, one can find Fr. Menner
watching Basketball on TV. “And once the weather
is good, I’m going to start walking,” he said.
A Math teacher since 1949, he was hard on his students,
he admitted, but that was done “for their own good…
I was a hard-nosed bugger – I really was,” he recalled
and laughed.
No matter where he goes, Catholic Central remains a
part of him. “The young men who come to our School
are by far the best,” he said. “They are the easiest to
teach, and I think I believe it’s because of the parents”
– a lot of whom are alumni themselves, and many of
whom Fr. Menner once taught.
He was tough “because it’s not a very nice world, and
I knew that later on they’d have to be able to accept
things. They’d have to know their mathematics to get
into college, and I was going to drill it into them one
way or another.”
His caring warmth for the students was evident to
them in his three years as Principal (1997-2000), when
“I met them at the door as they came in and I was
there when they left.”
In addition, “I tried to tell
the teachers that the most
important thing they did
was not what they did in the
classroom, but what they
did outside the classroom.”
A small party with faculty
was celebrated Feb. 17 for
Fr. Menner, with his sisters
present.
With 55 years of teaching
behind him, Fr. Menner has
no regrets and would do it all
over again. His list of accomplishments is long: a priest
for 46 years, he has taught
at schools in Windsor and
Toronto in Canada, as well
as Texas and New York, and
helped build a school in
Albuquerque, NM.
Most students or alumni
can recall times they’d see
Fr. Menner in the stands
or on the sidelines cheering
them on. “If I knew a student
played a sport, I’d say to
them in the classroom, ‘That
was a good block you made,’
or ‘That was a good stop
in Soccer!’”
“I loved every minute of this.
I am completely satisfied in
life,” he said. “I’m ready when
the good Lord wants to take
me. I’ve done my job.” ■
He also knew how to touch
his students’ hearts. “Kids
will eat out of your hand and
will work for you if only
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PROFILE
With his two sisters close by, he’s been able to spend
a lot of time with them. “I know one thing,” he said,
“and that’s that I’ve got a beautiful family. The older
you get, the more you realize how important family is.
I’m still blessed with my two sisters.” And his family
at Catholic Central, he said
without skipping a beat.
C.C.
“They are paying a good price for their son’s education,
and they’re extremely interested in their kids and the
work they do around the School.”
Students today may know him as a priest with a shock
of white hair, but many of Fr. Menner’s former students
remember him when his hair was fiery red. “It got
white as I got older,” he said and laughed. “I was a hellraiser, but I mellowed in my old age in the classroom.”
THE
BELLS
Wedding Bells
DAVID ANDREW FARKAS ’92 and Christine Anne
Torchen were married August 23, 2003, at St. Catherine of
Sienna Church, Riverside, CT. Michael Farkas ’91, Patrick
McGivney ’92 and Brian Farkas ’99 attended the Groom.
MICHAEL BRADY ’91 and Colleen Kirwan were
married September 15, 2001 (see photo below).
Alumni in attendance included (front row) David F.
Hulgrave, Jr. ’91, Colleen Kirwan Brady (Bride),
Michael Brady ’91 (Groom), Terrence Brady ’58,
Lawrence Sheehan ’50, (second row) Robert Barnes ’56,
Mike Obidzinski ’91, Dennis Pirronello ’91, David F.
Hulgrave ’65, Michael Pinkelman ’83, Paul Miner ’86,
Mike Fitzpatrick ’84, Dan Najera ’91, Chris Merucci
’90, Bob Pelon ’91, Jim Lanzetta ’71, John Lanzetta ’63,
(back row) Jim Payne ’88, Joe Fadool ’84, Matt Brady
’88, John Fitzpatrick ’83, Jim Pinkelman ’80, Brian
Pinkelman ’84, Mark Tomas ’91 and John Payne ’90.
JAMIE FITZGERALD ’93 and Melissa Tumas were
married July 5, 2003, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church,
Dearborn, MI. The marriage was witnessed by Fr. Bob
McGrath ’57. Best Man was Andy Radzialowski ’93,
Groomsmen were: Dan Fitzgerald ’80, Brandon Dalziel
’93, Steve Drzewicki ’92, Mike Dorrington ’93, Liam
O’Donohue ’94 and Kevin Jakubowski ’93. Also attending
the wedding were: Tony Magni (CC Teacher and Coach),
Declan O’Donohue ’92, Pat Browne ’93, Phil Karbo ’93,
Eric McKeon ’93, Damon Harris ’93, Mike Mittman ’93,
Mike Setlock ’93, Jim Fitzgerald ’55, Gary Shaw ’83,
Brendan O’Donohue ’84, Garrett O’Donohue ’89 and
Bob Fitzgerald ’58 (father of the Groom).
BLUE
BELLS
JIM RENNELL ’73* and Maura Houston were married
in Kauai, Hawaii, April 23, 2003. In attendance was Dr.
Ron Ruffing ’73.
* Further information on this grad is available. See “Chatterbox.”
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Baby Bells
DOUGLAS STORBECK ’85 and his wife Kelly – their
first child, a son, Mason Anthony, born March 9, 2003.
PATRICK JENKINS ’87 and his wife Sheryl – a son,
Matthew William, adopted on November 9, 2002.
Matthew was born in Korea on June 14, 2002.
MIKE DOROCAK ’88 and his wife
Kira – a son, Henry Michael (right),
born December 23, 2003.
KEVIN MERRITT ’89 and his wife
Jennifer – a son, Nicolas Patrick,
born February 28, 2003. Nick joins
his 3-year-old sister, Madeline.
Henry Michael Dorocak
PATRICK CAMPION ’95*
and his wife Stacie – a
son Connor (left), born
August 2, 2002.
DR. MICHAEL DANIC ’95
and his wife Christa –
a son, Lucas Michael,
born January 2004.
Connor Campion
Submissions
of photos for
“Wedding Bells”
should be limited
to photos of the
alumnus and his bride,
and/or the alumnus,
his bride,
and other CC alumni
in attendance.
Jason Kolka ’90
and his wife
Nicole celebrated
the Baptism
of their twins,
Conor and Jack.
Fr. Michael
Buentello, C.S.B.,
CC Teacher, was
the celebrant.
* Further information on this grad is available. See “Chatterbox.”
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GREG ALCALA ’97 and
his wife Christina – a
daughter, Juliet Leona,
born October 6, 2003. ■
BELLS
BRIAN PALUK ’93 and Dana Grondzieleski were
married on October 27, 2001, at St. John’s Catholic
Church in Plymouth, MI. Pictured at top with the
Bride and Groom are: (front row) Dave Freitas ’93,
Dan Griffin ’93, Erin Friel ’93 (Groomsman), Steve
Livingston ’93, Justin Stankewicz ’95 (Groomsman),
Bryan Jeffords ’96, Mark Culley ’88 (Groomsman),
(back row) Jerry Nozewski ’93, Ray Schaffart ’93,
Brian Kennedy ’93 (Groomsman), Bob Kennedy ’55,
Marc Gondek ’93 (Groomsman), and Joe Steele ’93.
BLUE
DAN CRETU ’92 and his wife
Lynnette – a daughter, Shaelyn
Ann, born December 4, 2003.
In Memoriam
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
The following members of the Catholic Central Family have passed from this life to the next.
Please remember them in your Masses and other prayers. Our sincere condolences are extended to their loved ones.
Alumni
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Bernadine of Siena,
Westland, MI.
IN
MEMORIAM
ROBERT LAZOWSKI, D.D.S. ’29 – July 18, 2003. He is
survived by two daughters, four grandchildren and a sister.
A private family service was held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Dr. Lazowski’s fondness for Catholic Central never wavered,
according to his daughter Roberta Wallrich.
JOHN A. GLEESON ’46 – December 1, 2003. He is survived by
his wife Bess, two sons, three grandchildren, and three brothers,
including Michael ’42. He was predeceased by his parents
and brother Harry ’44. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Troy, MI.
EDMUND KOEHLER ’33 – December 17, 2003. He is survived
by three daughters, brother Robert ’39, nephews Vincent ’61,
William ’74, Keith ’75, Paul ’77, Brian ’79, David ’80, and greatnephew Joseph Urbain ’92. Ed was the 12th of 15 children,
and was predeceased by his wife Mary, parents Richard and
Julia, and 12 siblings, including Fr. Ralph, C.S.B. ’32, and twins
John ’37 and Joseph ’37. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at
St. Alphonsus Church, Seattle, WA. A Memorial Mass is
planned for the Detroit area in the Spring.
REV. GERALD WHELAN, C.S.C. ’46 – October 31, 2003. He
is survived by four brothers, including Rev. Ron, C.S.C. ’50.
For the majority of his ordained life, he ministered in Santiago,
Chile. At his wake, approximately 900 people crowded into the
Church, which only had a capacity for 500. A large number of
priests concelebrated the Mass, with the local Bishop presiding.
The school erected a large tent with over 3,000 chairs for the
outdoor Mass, but many were left standing. Fr. Whelan will be
greatly missed by those he served. He is interred in Santiago,
Chile.
FRANK HARTGE, D.D.S. ’36 – November 12, 2003. He is
survived by three sons and nine grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his wife Mary Lou, his parents and brother
Joseph ’40. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Regis
Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
EDWARD NAPIERKOWSKI ’47 – February 16, 2004. He is
survived by Angeline, his wife of 53 years, five daughters, son
Michael ’87, seven grandchildren and brother Raymond ’59.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James Catholic Church,
Novi, MI.
RAYMOND C. SCHOENHERR JR. ’41 – September 20, 2003.
He is survived by his wife Audrey, eight children, 10 grandchildren and four siblings. He was predeceased by his parents
and brother Lawrence ’41. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at
Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church, Fraser, MI.
STANLEY C. ENDERS ’48 – February 19, 2003. He is survived
by his wife Jeannine, four children, five grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Paul
of Tarsus, Clinton Township, MI.
WALTER FRANCIS AYOTTE ’43 – January 8, 2004. He is
survived by his wife Patricia, seven children, 15 grandchildren
and a brother. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Phillip
Neri Catholic Church, Columbus Twp., MI.
JAMES EBERT ’44 – February 16, 2004. He is survived by
three children, nine grandchildren and two siblings, including
Charles ’46. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine.
We Are So Sorry…
RAYMOND DUBE ’51 – October 29, 2003. He is survived
by his wife Louise, two sisters and his brother Robert ’48.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart of the Hill
Catholic Church, Auburn Hills, MI.
GEORGE “BOB” HEUGHENS ’51 – September 13, 2003. He
is survived by his wife Carol, eight children, 17 grandchildren
and his brother Melvin ’53. He was predeceased by his parents
and brother Ronald ’50. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at
St. Blase Catholic Church, Sterling Heights, MI.
EDWARD HADDAD ’52 – November 25, 2003. Died of a heart
attack. He is survived by six children and seven grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth. The Funeral Mass
was celebrated at St. Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston, MI.
…to have erroneously reported in our last issue
that Willard Graham ’47 had died. Willard is, in fact,
very much alive, and living with his wife Janet in South Lyon, MI.
We offer our deepest and most sincere apology to Willard and Janet,
their children Paula, Claudia, Willard, III and Mary,
as well as to any friends or loved ones
who may have suffered distress because of this mistake.
HENRY SIENKIEWICZ, Ph.D. ’52 – October 30, 2003. He is
survived by his wife Linda, a daughter, three sons, six grand-
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children and his mother Julia. Dr. Sienkiewicz received his
Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1973. He served
as Superintendent of Holt Public Schools from 1979-1987,
Assistant Superintendent of Warren Woods Public Schools from
1969-1979, as well as various other positions for the Warren
Woods School District. Henry enjoyed music, golf, sporting
events and family, and was actively involved in his community.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James Catholic Church,
Mason, MI.
JAMES D. O’DONNELL ’54 – December 28, 2003. He is survived by his wife Alice, five children, seven grandchildren, two
sisters and brothers Thomas ’55 and Mike ’63. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Michael Church, Southfield, MI.
PETER J. BASILE – October 28, 2003. He is survived by three
children, including Peter ’59, eight grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at
Sacred Heart Church, Coronado, CA.
FRANCES BROWN – December 8, 2003. She is survived by
her husband Len, two children, including son Richard ’67, and
one grandchild. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s
Church, Milford, MI.
GERALD CERVENAK – November 9, 2003. He is survived
by his son David ’90. Gerald was predeceased by his wife
Marge. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of
Loretto Church, Redford, MI.
COLLEEN CLARY – February 6, 2004. She is survived by her
husband Douglas, two children, including son Mark ’90, a
granddaughter, her parents, and a sister. The Funeral Mass
was celebrated at Holy Family Church, Novi, and on February
14, 2004, at St. Andrew’s Church, Norwood, NY.
GARY STEPHAN LAPKA ’61 – September 16, 2003. Gary died
suddenly of cardiac arrest complicated by diabetes and renal
failure. He is survived by his parents and three siblings. The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Valerie Catholic Church,
Clinton Twp., MI.
ELIZABETH “Joan” DARIN – February 18, 2004. She is survived by five children, including William ’72 and Jeffrey ’79, and
10 grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ned
Donoher at Academy of Sacred Heart, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
JAMES S. FITZPATRICK, D.D.S. ’73 – June 13, 2003. He is
survived by his wife Linda, and brothers Daniel ’57, William ’64
and John ’69. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Jude
Catholic Church, DeWitt, MI.
STEPHEN R. WILK ’01 – January 10, 2004. Steven died as
the result of an auto accident. He is survived by his parents
Richard ’68 and Sandy, brother Michael ’03, and sisters Lisa
and Kelly. Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57, with assistance from
Daniel Collins Sr. ’57, said the Rosary. The Funeral Mass
was celebrated at St. Aidan Catholic Church, Livonia, MI, with
Fr. Richard Elmer ’46, Fr. Richard Ranalletti, and Fr. Edward
Donoher concelebrating.
Extended Family
DAVID BARNABO – January 24, 2004. He is survived by his
six children, including David ’72, and two grandchildren. He
was the former owner of Barnabo Painting Company. The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church,
Farmington, MI.
ALLAN BARRETT – February 11, 2004. He is survived by his
wife Helen, three daughters, son Timothy ’77, eight grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated
at St. Mary’s Church, Pinckney, MI.
LUCIE De BELISO – January 1, 2003. She died of pulmonary
disease. Lucie is survived by her husband Nick ’47, nine
children (all college graduates) and eight grandchildren. She
enjoyed reading, shopping, and any game with a wager. Nick
fondly remembers, “All of my memories of Lucie are special.
She was a tower of strength, a source of encouragement and the
foundation of our family. She thought only of the family and
never of herself. We thank God for letting us be a part of this
wonderful woman’s life and we ask God for the strength to
carry on without her.” A Memorial Mass was celebrated at
St. Brigid, San Diego, CA, on January 24, 2003, and at St. Fabian
Catholic Church, Farmington Hills, MI, on April 10, 2003.
AGNES A. DECKER – January 3, 2004, at the age of 99. She is
survived by three daughters, and sons Ed Jr. ’50, Jerry ’51 and
Rev. Ken, C.S.B. ’56 (currently serving as Superior General of the
Basilian Community), 21 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren
and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Agnes was predeceased by
her husband Edmund. The Funeral Mass was celebrated by
Fr. Ken and concelebrated by many members of the Basilian
Congregation at Our Lady of LaSalette, Berkley, MI. Interment
at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI.
JOSEPHINE DeKONINCK – July 1, 2003, at the age of 90. She
is survived by three children, including James ’61. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Clare, MI.
ANTHONY DERKACZ – January 23, 2004, at the age of 101.
He is survived by his five children, including Tony ’46, 19
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass
was celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian
Catholic Church, Hamtramck, MI.
CHRISTOPHER E. DRYPEN – June 22, 2003. He is survived
by his parents Gary ’69 and Deborah, and two siblings.
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MEMORIAM
GARY GELNAK ’72 – January 17, 2004. He is survived by his
wife Cheri, his father Edwin ’41, and a sister. He was predeceased by his mother Lorraine. The Funeral Mass was celebrated
at St. Edith Catholic Church, Livonia, MI.
IN
RICHARD E. ZIARKO ’55 – December 10, 2002. He is survived
by his wife Elaine, two daughters, three grandchildren, his
parents and two siblings. A graveside service was held at
Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Holy
Spirit, Highland, MI.
eight grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Johnstonville, CA.
KATHRYN “JEAN” FORREST – November 19, 2003. She
is survived by husband George ’48, three children, including
George ’81, five grandchildren and three brothers, Daniel
Dilworth ’50, Richard Dilworth ’51 and Raymond. The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Church, Plymouth, MI.
MARIE B. NOWAK – January 24, 2004, at age 102. She is
survived by her son Leonard ’50, three grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband
Frank and four children. The Funeral Mass was celebrated
at St. Germaine Church, St. Clair Shores, MI.
DARIO “GEE” GIANNETTI – October 9, 2003. He is survived
by wife Lorraine, three sons, including Darryl ’66 and Michael
’83, a daughter, and 11 grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was
celebrated at St. James, Novi, MI.
RONALD J. GRAHAM – September 22, 2003. He is survived by
his wife Eileen, four sons, including Gregory ’73 and Mike ’77,
a daughter and 13 grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, Redford, MI.
IN
MEMORIAM
LORETTA J. GREENE – February 9, 2004. She is survived by
her husband Walter, four sons, including Gerald ’61, Joseph ’64
and Kevin ’67, a daughter and four grandchildren. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at the Church of St. Bede, Southfield, MI.
VIRGINIA A. HALLER – November, 2003. She is survived
by sons William ’42, James ’69, Leo ’73 and William ’83, four
daughters and 12 grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Gerald Catholic Church, Farmington, MI.
WILLIAM G. HAYES – February 9, 2004. He is survived
by four daughters, son William (CC Dean of Students), eight
grandchildren, including CC graduates Brent ’94 and Ryan ’97,
and 14 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated
by Fr. Michael Buentello, C.S.B., at St. Perpetua Catholic
Church, Waterford, MI.
FRANCES HYDE – December 22, 2003. She is survived by her
husband of 68 years Francis, six sons, including Michael ’57,
James ’58 and Robert ’64, 19 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s
Cathedral, Gaylord, MI.
ROBERT JENKINS – March 15, 2003. He is survived by his
wife Kathleen, seven children, including William ’75, Daniel ’80
and Patrick ’87, 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Robert had been ill for 1-1/2 years and was baptized three weeks
before his death. Fr. John Menner, C.S.B., gave him the last rites.
The Funeral Mass was at St. Valentine Catholic Church, Redford,
MI, with Fr. Thomas Belczak ’71 serving as the main celebrant.
MARY E. RONAYNE – January 20, 2004. She is survived
by seven sons, John J. III ’64, Patrick J. ’66, Timothy M. ’74,
Daniel C. ’76, Brendan T. ’78, Mathew B. ’80 and Kelly W. ’83,
four daughters, 36 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren,
and three brothers, Fr. Malcolm Maloney, O.F.M. Cap. ’45,
Fr. Joseph Maloney, O.F.M. Cap. ’49 and James Maloney ’49.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Dr. John Ronayne Jr. ’37
and son Sean. (“Doc” Ronayne served as team physician for
many years at Catholic Central.) Mary’s unselfish love and
devotion towards her family will always be cherished. When
Kelly (the youngest) moved out of the house, the family gave
her a “retirement” party to celebrate her 45 years of dedicated
service. She touched many lives in ways that will be remembered in her friends’ and family’s hearts forever. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated by Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 at
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Plymouth, MI.
Fr. James Maloney preached the Homily and Fr. Malcolm
Maloney said the Prayers of Commendation. Son John gave
the Eulogy.
WILLIAM NICHOLAS SHEPOSH – December 25, 2003. He
died of a brain tumor. He is survived by his wife Eleanor, sons
Aaron ’92 and Brian ’93, and a grandson. Bill served as Regional
Coordinator for the Science Olympiad. The Funeral Mass was
celebrated at St. Anselm Church, Dearborn, MI.
CHARLES V. SHUBITOWSKI – August 13, 2003. He is survived
by his wife Ruth, son Joseph ’75, four daughters, and six
grandchildren. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Christ the
Good Shepherd Church, Lincoln Park, MI.
LOUISE SPISAK – November 10, 2003. She is survived by sons
William ’71 and Joseph ’78, a daughter and six grandchildren.
The Funeral Service was held at the Harry J. Will Funeral
Home, Livonia, MI.
JOSEPH A. VILLANI – October 3, 2003. He is survived by his
wife Helen, son Brian ’68, a daughter, two grandchildren and
two brothers. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of
Fatima Church, Oak Park, CA.
ANNE L. MAHLER – December 30, 2003. She is survived by
her sons Stuart ’62 and Hugh, five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Colombiere
Centre, Clarkston, MI.
KATHY A. WERNER – December 7, 2003. She is survived by
her husband Gary, sons Andrew ’99, Michael ’01 and Stephen,
and daughter Sonya. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our
Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth, MI.
THOMAS M. MEAKIN – December 28, 2003. He is survived
by his wife Anne, and sons Joseph ’84 and James. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Michael Catholic Church, Livonia, MI.
TIFFANY FRYE ZUCAL – January 23, 2004. She is survived by
her husband Charles ’84, infant daughter Ryan Margaret, her
parents and two siblings. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at
St. Thomas More Church, Troy, MI. ■
HAZEL GLADYS MONROE – March 8, 2003. She is survived
by her husband of 50 years, William C. ’42, five children and
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SCHOOL BELLS
Record
Number
Of Students
In French Exchange
S
2004 Winterfest Dance
2nd Annual Winterfest Dance Hosted By Student
Council February 6, 2004. Held at St. Mary’s
Cultural Center, CC students and their dates
enjoyed a fabulous evening which included
dinner, dancing to the sounds of Sam Walton ’98,
and door prizes donated by Joe Zatkoff ’05.
BELLS
Math Finalists
he following students achieved Qualified Finalist
status in the 47th Annual Michigan Mathematics
Prize Competition. Congratulations to Seniors
Andrius Giedraitis, Michael Scheuber, John Zick
and Zachary Zrull, and Juniors David Budde,
Charles Drummond, Ben Harpe, Douglas Laurain,
Daniel Maciolek, Alex Romine, Matthew Rutkowski
and Max Working. Numbering 12, these CC scholars
also set a new School record! ■
Dads’ Club Involvement
S
After Mass on
December 8, 2003,
CC students presented
Fr. Ned Donoher with a
birthday cake in honor
of his 80th birthday.
SCHOOL
T
ince 1979, over 150 students have
participated in CC’s French Summer
Exchange Program. This year, a record
number – 27 in all – will be traveling to
France for the month of July. One reason
for so many participants this year is that
several former “French Exchangers” have
contributed nearly $4,500 to make sure that
no boy misses out on such an opportunity
because of financial need. Fr. John Wheeler
states that these donations speak volumes about
the value the alumni place on their own French
Exchange experience while at CC, while also
attesting to the amazing generosity of our CC
Alumni. Bon voyage to our young emissaries. ■
ince 1997, CC has partnered with the Ford Senior Players
Championship at the Tournament Players Championship
of Dearborn. Dads and students volunteer their time to
assist with parking and crowd control during this very
popular week-long summer event. Many deserving
Catholic Central students have benefitted as a result of
this partnership – the Champions Tour has contributed
more than $70,000 thus far to the Dads’ Club tuition
assistance program. Larry Bieszczad (left), Dads’ Club
Chairman for the event, and Tom Clark (middle),
Executive Director of the Tournament, presented
the check to Fr. Richard Elmer ’46 (right). Larry’s
assistants for the event were Richard Wilk ’68,
Charles Rozum, and Gary Tomkiewicz. ■
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S P O RT S U P D AT E
F
Two State Championships!
Three-Peat
Action
C
Coach Dudas Honored
ongratulations to Roy Dudas for winning
the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s
Assistant Football Coach of the Year Award. ■
State Champs In Golf; Hayes Named Coach Of The Year
A
nother chapter in the annals of superb
athletic achievement at CC has been written.
And the kudos this time go to the Varsity
Golf Team and Coach Bill Hayes.
On October 18, 2003 – Coach Hayes’
birthday, by interesting coincidence –
our Shamrocks netted their first
Division I State Championship. In
addition to their victory, Coach Hayes
was named “Coach Of The Year” by the
Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaching
Association. Coach Hayes and the Team
were honored at a ceremony at the
Kellogg Center in Lansing November 21. ■
Pictured are (front row, left to right) Coach Bill Hayes, Jim Burns ’04, Mike King ’04, Adam Hogue ’06, Chris
Eliason ’04, David Denyer ’06, Brian King ’06, Bobby Henderson ’05, Assistant Coach Joe Madej, (back row)
Nathan Kolderman ’04, Nick Foster ’05, Mike Stanford ’05, Ryan Langan ’05, George Keller ’05, Kevin Hughes ’05,
Colin Fitzgerald ’06, Brennan Booms ’04 and Matt Rutkowski ’05.
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S P O R T S U P D AT E
or the third year in a row,
the CC Shamrock Football
Team, under the leadership
of Coach Tom Mach, won
the State Championship
by defeating the Utica
Eisenhower Eagles 24-16.
We’re doubly proud of
our boys this year, for the
Football team also made
Academic All-State in
Division 1 for their top
team-grade-point average
of 3.974. ■
C
atholic Central will again be offering
a variety of Summer Sports Camps to
5th through 8th grade boys, as well as
incoming 9th grade boys. Camps will be
held at CC. This is a terrific opportunity
for younger students. Please contact the
Athletic Office at (313) 534-1786 for
additional information. ■
CC Yo-Yo
Champ. .
Best In The
Midwest
S P O R T S U P D AT E
Sports CCamps
Football
June 14-17
Basketball
June 21-25
June 28-July 2
Soccer
July 19-23
More Athlete
Honors
W
hether he’s playing in the Band, scrimmaging with the Football team, or trying
out for the Basketball team, Freshman
Jake Maloney ’07 is extraordinarily dedicated to his interests. But somehow, even
with his other commitments, Jake always
leaves time for his true passion – the art
of yo-yoing.
Football
All State Dream Team
Derek Brooks ’04, Back
All State Division I
Jason Gingell ’04, Kicker
Darnell Tyson ’04, Defensive Linebacker
Jake was in 3rd grade when he got his
first yo-yo – after only a couple of months of
begging his mom. Since then, his talent and
the number of yo-yos he’s acquired have
grown. Although he may practice with any
of 500 yo-yos in his collection, Jake does
admit to a favorite –the butterfly-style
Duncan Freehand Yo-Yo, which features
a ball-bearing system and friction biscuit.
Honorable Mention
Jason Horton ’04, Linebacker
Golf
Cross Country
All State
Mike King ’04
All State Honors
Dave Lucas ’04
(Placed 10th in State)
Honorable Mention
Chris Eliason ’04
Adam Hogue ’06
Channel 7 Outstanding
Athlete Award
Kyle Smith ’04
Recently, he competed in the highly competitive Nationals in California and placed
16th. Jake is also ranked 10th in the
world. He credits yo-yoing with giving
him great opportunities to travel; he has
made many friends in far-off lands such
as Japan and Brazil. Jake has performed
at half-time shows at Ford Field, the
Pontiac Silverdome and CC’s Boys’ Bowl.
Perhaps one day, we’ll all see a whole new
kind of sports program come to Catholic
Central. Until then, we wish Jake much
continued success. ■
Wrestling
Two-time State Champion Trevor Stewart ’05 won
a 9-5 decision over Kevin Zink of Temperance Bedford
in the Division I 160-Lb. Final.
Trevor finished the year with a 58-1 record.
Hockey
The Shamrock Hockey Team had a very good year,
finishing as runner-up in the State tournament.
In the Division I Final, the five-time defending
State Champions just ran out of time,
coming up short to Marquette High School, 3-2.
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7:00 PM
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