VOL. 56, NO. 1 FALL 2006 - Detroit Catholic Central High School

VOL. 56, NO. 1
FALL 2006
2006 Distinguished
Alumnus Of The Year
Patrick M. Nesbitt ’62
Nick Urbanczyk ’96
In Malawi
Adam Cardinal Maida
Visits Novi Campus
A Neighbor, Sponsor and Alumni
Michael Stanford Sr.
Owner
Michael Stanford Jr.
Class of ’05
Maxwell Stanford
Class of ’09
Mark Ambroziak
Sales
Barry Harnos
Sales
Matthew Ambroziak
Class of ’94
Michael Ambroziak
Class of ’96
Matthew Harnos
Class of ’05
Detroit Catholic Central High School
Editor:
Fr. Marvin LaBute, C.S.B.
VOL. 56, NO. 1
Editorial Contributions:
Sharon Bowling
Paula Bullington
Tim Burke ’86
Dan Collins Jr. ’84
Theresa Green
Penni Sakowski
Michelle Samartino
Rev. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57
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Photography:
Michelle Samartino
Mike Rossi
In This Issue
Design & Production:
C.O. & Company
FEATURES
Detroit Catholic Central High School
Administration:
President - Rev. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46
[email protected]
Principal - Rev. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B.
[email protected]
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Advancement News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chatterbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C.C. Profiles
The ADD Guy-dot-com, Class Of 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Aluminator is published three
times every year by the Detroit Catholic
Central Alumni Office.
2006 Alumnus Of The Year: Patrick Nesbitt ’62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Articles should be addressed to:
The Aluminator
Detroit Catholic Central High School
27225 Wixom Road
Novi, MI 48374
An Interview With Frank & Coleen Pellerito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To reach the Alumni Office:
(248) 596-3838
Fax: (248) 596-3839
For Information:
Vice President, Office of Institutional
Advancement - Dan Collins Jr. ’84
(248) 596-3874
[email protected]
Celebrating With Our Basilian Fathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cardinal Maida Visits Catholic Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fr. Ned Donoher Still Going Strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Young Alumni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rounding At The Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
In Malawi - Nick Urbanczyk ’96
Alumni Association Committees & Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Calendar Of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Director of Development - Tim Burke ’86
(248) 596-3835
[email protected]
26th Annual Athletic & Alumni Golf Outing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
“Upholding Athletic Excellence”
Or visit us on the Web:
www.catholiccentral.net
The Bells
On the Cover:
In this issue, we conclude our “move-inspired”
series of interviews with two people who
made the whole trip possible – Frank and
Coleen Pellerito. We also commemorate
the 50th anniversary of the ordination of
Rev. Edwin Kline, C.S.B.
Wedding Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Baby Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SCHOOL NEWS
School Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sports Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sports Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advancement
NEWS
Dear CC Alumni and Friends,
In the last issue of the “Aluminator,” Ed Turek ’85 introduced you to a new feature called
“Advancement News.” In this issue, I will continue to inform you, our Catholic Central family,
on how you can support our School. But first, let me take a moment to introduce some
changes in our office. Ed Turek has moved on to pursue other opportunities in the “world
of business” and I have been given the responsibility of filling Ed’s big shoes. Four years
ago, I was given the privilege of returning to CC where I have spent most of my time as
Director of Admissions & Public Relations. My experience has prepared me well to face
the challenges ahead as, together, we work to ensure the future of Mary, Alma Mater.
Now, on to business. Many of you frequently ask, “How can I give to CC, and where does
that money go?” Well, let me outline the areas where you can target your investment(s).
thank you!
ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAMS
1. Annual Appeal – Your support of the Annual Appeal contributes to tuition assistance.
Without the success of the Annual Appeal, the cost of tuition would make a CC education
unaffordable for many deserving young men.
2. Shamrock Brick Program – All members of the CC family have the opportunity to create a permanent
legacy here at the Novi Campus. By increasing your Annual Appeal gift, you may qualify to have
an engraved brick placed in the Shamrock Plaza (inside the athletics/stadium complex).
3. Student Fund Drive – Support of the “Drive” contributes to the annual operating budget of the
School.
4. Memorial Fund – The Memorial Fund is for anyone who would like to give a gift to CC in memory of
a loved one. Memorial Fund gifts support tuition assistance.
5. Alumni Golf Outing – All proceeds from the annual Alumni Golf Outing support the CC Athletic Department.
6. Night on the Town – All proceeds from the annual Night on the Town support the CC Band program.
7. Restricted Gifts – Restricted Gifts may be designated to a specific program like Academics, Athletics,
Band, Student Council, etc., and support the annual operating budgets of those programs.
BUILDING FUND PROGRAM
8. Live & Die for CC High Capital Campaign – Gifts and pledges to the Capital Campaign help support
the remaining cost of building our new School. Gifts may be pledged over a period of three to five
years. Gifts of $5,000 or more enroll you in the Fifth Founders Society. Fifth Founders Society
members are recognized with an engraved brick in the Mary Garden (next to the main entrance).
ENDOWMENT FUND PROGRAM
9. Endowment Fund – Gifts given to the Endowment Fund directly impact scholarships and need-based
tuition assistance.
Let me conclude my first letter by thanking all of you for your gifts to CC, whether they be in the form
of financial support, volunteer hours or, most importantly, prayer. May God continue to bless Catholic
Central and remember… Everyday is a great day to be a Shamrock.
Sincerely,
Dan Collins ’84
Vice President
Office of Institutional Advancement
If you are interested in supporting CC,
please contact Tim Burke ’86,
Director of Development, at (248) 596-3835
or [email protected]
C H AT T E R B O X
Staying Connected With Your Classmates
committee positions since 1995. The Detroit Chapter,
which was established in 1923, is one of the largest Notre
Dame Alumni Clubs in the country.
DISCO-DOWN ’70s
1975 – SEAN COX was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be
a judge of the Eastern District of Michigan.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day get together: (left to right) Jim Mitchell ’44, Jim
Healy ’44, and Tom Reid ’44
THE SWELL ’40s
THE CLASS OF 1944 – Jim Mitchell, Jim Healy, and Tom Reid
(above) – gathered in Holt, Mich., for their 2006 St. Patrick’s Day
celebration, continuing a tradition nurtured since graduation.
THE NIFTY ’50s
1958 – GERALD M. BELIAN, Vice President/Principal in the
Plymouth office of Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., has more
than 35 years of Civil Engineering experience. Jerry was recently elected President of the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Detroit.
He has served as Director, Secretary, and on several board and
Tim Ronayne ’74 (godparent), Dan Ronayne ’76, Luke Ronayne, Fr. Dick
Elmer ’46, Nancy Ronayne, and Debbie Ronayne (godparent).
1976 – DANIEL RONAYNE (above) and his wife Nancy had
their son Luke baptized by Rev. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46,
on December 28, 2005. This was the first baptism held in
our Chapel.
Can You Help?
1977 – FATHER MICHAEL BYRNES is a Sacred Scripture
Professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Fr. Byrnes, an avid
runner, was unable to run the Boston Marathon this year, but
will partake next year.
We hope to memorialize our graduates
who gave their lives
in the service of their country
or local community.
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If you have a loved one
who was a member of any branch
of the armed forces,
of the local or state police,
or was a firefighter,
and who lost his life in the line of duty,
please let us know by contacting the CC Archivist,
Rev. Marvin LaBute, C.S.B.
Phone: (248) 596-3843
Fax: (248) 596-3839
e-mail:
[email protected]
Catholic Central High School
27225 Wixom Road
Novi, MI 48374
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The Shamrocks were in “full bloom” in South Carolina over Easter Break with no less than 17
families with a CC connection vacationing together in Myrtle Beach. In addition to an assortment of
alumni, current students, and parents, there were a “boatload” of Ladywood and Mercy girls as well
as many future Shamrocks. Shown above are (left to right): Denny Barnes ’79, Bob Karwan ’77,
Mike Loiselle ’79, Steve Burns ’79, Dave Butwill ’78, Bob Paul ’80, and Chris Popiela ’78. At right:
some of the vacationers’ photos, shown as a collage around the Risen Christ from the CC Chapel
stained glass.
THE TECHNO ’80s
THE HAPPENING ’90s
1981 – MICHAEL SHAW is an Associate
Professor of Microbiology at Wayne State
University. He and his wife Jeannette
recently adopted their daughter, Sophia,
from China.
1993 – JUSTIN RONAYNE was
named the 2006 Michigan High
School Division II Lacrosse Coach
of the Year and the U.S. Lacrosse
Coach of the Year. Justin coaches
at Cranbrook, which won the
Division II State Championship.
1985 – GREGORY GRABOWSKI made
the Crain’s Detroit Business list of “40
Under 40.” He is vice-president of
Communications and Development for
Hospice of Michigan, Detroit. Greg, wife
Chrissy and three sons live in Rochester
Hills, Mich.
1996 – BRIAN JORDAN graduated
from the University of Dayton where he
majored in Communication Management
and worked for the Dayton Dragons,
a minor league baseball team and
1987 – MARK GRENIER was named
Girls’ Volleyball Coach of the Year
for Churchill High School with a
59-4 winning record. “I was very
fortunate to have a hard-working
group of kids who got along,” said
Grenier. “We advanced to the regional
finals the last three years, but this was
a special year since we won it.”
1988 – DAVID WILSON will be teaching
Sociology, English and World History at
Catholic Central this Fall. Dave is also
Varsity Lacrosse Coach at CC.
1989 – SCOTT HAUNCHER has been
promoted to Managing Director at Long
Point Capital. Scott has been with the
firm since its inception in 1998. He currently serves as President of the Penn
and Wharton Club of Michigan and is
also a member of the Alumni Board of
Directors of Catholic Central. Scott
resides in Novi with his wife Cristina
and their three children.
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Brian Jordan ’96 and
Kenny Williams, General Manager of the
Chicago White Sox, showing off their new hardware –
2005 World Series Rings.
single A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.
Brian is currently in his fifth season with
the Chicago White Sox organization. “To
be a part of a World Championship is
indescribable,” writes Brian. He was
presented with his 2005 World Series
ring by owner Jerry Reinsdorf and
General Manager Kenny Williams.
1996 – NICK URBANCZYK graduated
from MSU College of Osteopathic
Medicine in 2005. He is a Family Practice
Resident at Providence Hospital in
Southfield, Mich. (See “CC Profile”
on page 8 to read about Nick’s experiences
in Malawi.)
1998 – IAN DEVLIN is currently living
in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
He is teaching high school Science.
Brian and his wife Kelly were married
in September 2004. This fall, Ian
will be teaching at Bishop Gorman
High School (Catholic/College
Prep) in Las Vegas, Nevada. He
will also serve as an Assistant
Coach for the Cross-Country team
and begin a Girls’ Lacrosse program.
1998 – NICK REID is in his second year
at U of D-Mercy School of Dentistry.
1999 – RICHARD WALIGORA, a Sacred
Heart Seminarian, spent a day with Rev.
James Bilot, Director of Vocations for the
Archdiocese of Detroit, talking to the
Catholic Central students about vocations.
THE VIRTUAL ’00s
2000 – MITCH HANCOCK has been
hired to teach Business and Physical
Education and coach Wrestling at Catholic
Central beginning this Fall. He is
extremely excited to be returning to CC
and contributing his talents to the School
that gave him his start. Welcome, Mitch!
2000 – SEAN PATRICK STARK graduated
with a B.S., double majoring in Electrical
Engineering and Business Management,
from Michigan Tech University in April
2006. He was a member of Sigma Tau
Gamma, President and co-founder of Roller
Hockey #10, President of Livingston Lawn
and Landscaping Works (3LW), and VicePresident of Coactive Systems Co. Inc.
during his college years. Sean is presently
employed as Project Manager, Bechtel
Engineering HQ, Fredrickson, Maryland.
2001 – KEVIN ENTSMINGER played
Baseball for the Madonna University
Crusader Baseball Team.
2001 – CHARLIE HAEGER is pitching
for the Charlotte Knights, a minor league
team of the Chicago White Sox. He was
brought up for a few games in early May
to pitch for the Sox. Charlie was one of
the two starting pitchers in the Triple A
All-Star Game.
2001 – MIKE REID graduated with a
B.S.M.E. and is a board-certified Mechanical
Engineer. He will be attending law
school to obtain a degree in Patent Law.
counselor at Interlochen Music and Arts
Camp near Traverse City. Scott will head
for the Big Apple in August to enter the
New York University School of Law.
2002 – SCOTT BOWLING graduated
from The University of Michigan, earning
a double-major degree in Economics
and Philosophy. He played tuba in
the University Band and the Michigan
Marching Band. Scott served as tuba
section leader for the Marching Band. He
will be spending his fourth summer as a
2002 – ADAM RALKO recently graduated
summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts
in Biology from Washington University
in St. Louis. He will enter the Washington
University School of Medicine in the fall.
PLEASE PRAY WITH US!
Rosary
Every Tuesday
at 2:50 P.M.
Holy Hour
Every Wednesday
at 2:50 P.M.
Mass
Every morning
at 7:30 A. M.
Monday -Friday
…in the Catholic Central Chapel
2002 – STEPHEN WASIL was named
Athlete of the Year for the Catholic
League Athletics. Steve is studying
at Albion College.
2003-2004 – ERIC KASPOROWICZ ’03,
NICK FUGEDI ’03, DAVE SHILAKES ’03
and COLIN SHEFFIELD ’04, college
students and roommates, entered a
radio-station songwriting contest. Their
original song was chosen as a “top 10”
pick. An exclusive CD recording was
made of the song, which was incorporated
into the soundtrack for the movie
“Kalamazoo?.” The movie premiered
in early April in Kalamazoo, Mich.
2004 – DAN WATERSTRADT has
transferred from Rutgers to Oakland
University, Rochester Hills, Mich.
2005 – CHRIS SZYBISTY earned a place
on the Dean’s List at Eastern Michigan
University.
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C C
P R O F I L E
Spotlighting Alumni & Special Members Of Our CC Family
By Fr. John Wheeler, C.S.B. ’57
Most students, parents and teachers get pretty anxious at the
mention of ADD. But one of Catholic Central’s alumni from the
Class of ’87 looks upon things in a very different way. Kevin
(Campion) Roberts freely acknowledges that he was an ADD
terror during his grade-school years. He is extremely grateful
for the no-nonsense approach of the
priests at Catholic Central who taught
him the great value of fear. He says he
shudders to think what might have
happened to him if he had not gone to
CC. He was genuinely afraid of being
hit or humiliated by those priests, and
that terror was an emotional Ritalin!
“I had never felt so alive!” he said.
Donoher, reminding Mr. Duffourc of short stories he had taught
him a quarter of a century ago, and reminding Mrs. Evangelista,
the Guidance Office secretary, of the money she had given him
to help him go on CC’s French Summer Exchange in 1986. Kevin,
incidentally, has been providing financial help to deserving
boys in the French summer exchanges
since 2002.
The ADD Guy-dot-Com,
Class of 1987
He says in an online interview with a
former student that what happened to
him in 9th grade was nothing short of a
miraculous transformation. In grade
school, he had been bored, unchallenged and disorganized, with precious
little that could ignite a spark in
his mind. He became adept at the art
of deception, copying homework, cheating on tests
and making up elaborate
excuses. But when he got to
Catholic Central, his teachers
Kevin Roberts ’87
saw through all of his tricks.
and Mrs. Jo Evangelista
Kevin was honestly afraid of
teachers like Fr. Menner, enchanted
by teachers like Fr. Donoher, and
challenged by teachers like Mr. Garlicki,
Fr. Wheeler, and Mr. Duffourc. Kevin
soon became an all-A student.
But he never forgot what it was like to be
affected by ADD. He went on to receive a
B.A. in humanities from The University of
Michigan, learned to speak fluent French,Spanish, German and
Italian, with some conversational Greek thrown into the mix.
He traveled extensively. But it was as a young teacher at the
Roeper Schools from 1994-98 that he discovered his affinity for
working with ADD students. In 1999, while also working as
a translator, Kevin began his freelance work of mentoring and
coaching ADD students. It has become his life’s work.
Kevin visited the new CC Campus in late May, where he was
treated to a guided tour and lunch from his old French teacher,
Fr. Wheeler. During the tour, he was popping his head into
various classrooms, warmly shaking hands with teachers he
had known 20 years ago, speaking Spanish with Mr. Bartolomé,
French with Fr. Wheeler, singing the Bible Beat with Fr.
All of this hyperactivity during
Kevin’s visit to CC was pretty clear
evidence of his own
ADD tendencies. But
Kevin sees ADD not so
much as a disorder, but as
a different paradigm, another
way of existing in this world.
What he tries to do with the kids
he mentors and coaches is help them
to discover and use the gifts of their
special condition, and learn how to
manage the disadvantages. To do this,
he says, kids must become conscious of
their disadvantages, take responsibility
for them and develop a strategy for
dealing with them. Kevin likes to see
himself as being ADD affirmative,
by emphasizing humor and fun with
frequent breaks during sessions, and
helping his charges recover their battered self-esteem.
Even while a student at CC, Kevin developed a highly
individualized set of academic strategies, many of which he now
employs with the clients he mentors. For example, he realized
that he was unable to read very long while sitting still in one
place, so he started reading while walking. Then he began
making tapes which he would listen to while riding his bike.
He discovered that movement is a valuable study technique for
people with ADD.
Kevin also learned that ADD folk often thrive under pressure.
You’ll find them working in emergency rooms, crisis centers and
a whole host of high-stress, high-intensity fields. As a matter
of fact, Kevin feels that people we tend to see as ADD are very
gifted, very creative, and tremendously humorous individuals
who have a lot to bring to the banquet of life. Many of those we
label ADD are the rebels, challengers and dreamers of our society.
In 2005, Kevin was the keynote speaker at the Tennessee
Association of the Gifted. He spoke on ADD and giftedness,
emphasizing the close connection between the two. More can
be learned about his work and his thought by visiting his own
website: www.addguy.com.
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FA S T FA C T S
C C
P R O F I L E
Spotlighting Alumni & Special Members Of Our CC Family
Rounding at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Malawi
remain wild, untamed by man. Places
where people farm all day to provide food
for their family. Where wild beasts of nature
still walk the earth. Such places are so
powerful that they can affect you, possibly
even change you at the core. As mighty as
these lands are, they are equally delicate.
One such place is Africa. In truth, it may
be one of the last vestiges of the vanishing
lands. This is my story about Malawi. I
traveled there as a medical student to work
and study at a community hospital. I
returned home feeling that the people of
Malawi had taught me more about true
living than I had taught them
about good health.
During my second year at Michigan
State University College of Osteopathic
Medicine (MSUCOM), I took a Tropical
Medicine course led by Terrie Taylor,
D.O. Dr. Taylor is an Internal Medicine
physician from MSUCOM who researches
cerebral malaria in children. The course
was a requirement for those students
interested in pursuing the six-week
clerkship in Malawi. Most of what I
knew about Africa came from the same
sensational media watched by my fellow
U.S. citizens. My friends did not understand why I wanted to go to such a
place. Two years later, I found myself
sitting on a plane – destination: Malawi.
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Land Area
(sq. km)
Total Population
Nicholas John Urbanczyk, DO ’96
There are places in this world that still
Comparing…
I was based at the Queen Elizabeth Central
Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre, one of the
largest cities in the country. It is the only
nonprivate hospital in Blantyre. QECH is
a 900-bed facility. This does not include
the countless number of patients who
take up residence on the floor. What I
mean by floor is, literally, floor – not a
designated area within the hospital. I
am not sure what expectations I had for
the hospital environment, but nothing
could prepare me for the first day.
My senses were drowning in a horrifying
sea – looking at the shells of human bodies
being ravaged by AIDS, hearing
the wailing of a mother who just
lost her only child, and feeling
death all around me. The air
was hot, saturated with the
smell of feces and urine.
I could taste it. I had to tell
myself to breathe – rounds
were just about to begin.
The hospital is split up into
large wards lined with
ancient beds whose wheels
had fallen off long ago.
Patients live within three
feet of each other. There
is no such thing as a
“private room.” Our first
patient was a 29-year-old woman with
a fever, cough, and weakness. “Muli
bwanji,” said the attending. The attending
physician performed a brief physical exam.
The patient sat facing the physician with
only half of her face revealed to me. I
watched her intently. She was beautiful.
Her skin was smooth, chocolate brown.
I could see the hint of a sweet smile caught
by the sunlight pouring through the open
window. As she turned to face me, I saw
the other half of her face – terribly scarred
by herpes zoster. Tears stung my eyes.
But then my sadness was replaced with
waves of anger. The case of this 29-yearold woman would be repeated over and
over. Why are so many young people so
sick? The anger that I felt that first day
would be the pervading emotion I would
carry with me for the next five weeks.
Or should I say, would carry me.
U.S.
Malawi
9,161,923
94,080
296,000,000 12,000,000
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HIV/AIDS Adult
Prevalence Rate
0.6%
14%
Number of People
Living with
HIV/AIDS
1,000,000
1,000,000
Infant Mortality
Rate (per 1,000
live births)
6.5 deaths 100 deaths
Life Expectancy
at Birth
One of my patients was a young woman
with shortness of breath. She and her
family made the long trip, mostly on foot,
to QECH only as a last resort. Similar to
other Malawians, she had visited a traditional healer before coming to the chipatala.
A traditional healer treated the patient
by making multiple small, superficial
incisions in her thorax. These common
procedures only delayed proper treatment.
The attending physician diagnosed her
with pulmonary tuberculosis. She had
a poor prognosis. My patient died at
the age of thirty. She left behind her 10year-old daughter. And so it was. The
loss of a mother and a daughter whose
place in this world was now in jeopardy.
Malawi is about the size of Pennsylvania
and is located in the southern region of
Africa. Although Malawi is miniscule in
size, it has a ghastly 14% HIV prevalence
rate and the same number of people living with HIV as the entire United States.
Having seen the ravages of poverty and
illness up close, I urge you to become
involved in saving the less fortunate in
any way that you can.
Medical students continue traveling to
Malawi to bring much needed medical
supplies. Dr. Gene Yu is a recent graduate
of Michigan State University College of
Osteopathic Medicine. He is establishing
a fund for the purchase of supplies to
aid the residents of Malawi. If you are
so inclined, please make a donation to
Dr. Gene Yu, D.O., 524 W. Troy, Ferndale,
MI 48220.
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Class of 19
A Special Invitation
When you have a moment to reflect, I ask
that you think about what Catholic Central
High School can do for the future of your
sons, grandsons, nephews and friends’ sons.
Our greatest ambassadors have always been
alumni like you. Your endorsement and
recommendation to others are essential to our
future. I invite you to contact me at anytime
to inquire about CC. I mail a newsletter to all
prospective students three times a year. It’s
a great way to introduce CC and offer a small
sampling of what the CC spirit is all about.
Sincerely, Dan Collins ’84
Vice President, Office of Institutional Advancement
(248) 596-3874 • [email protected]
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ALUMNI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
from the
Alumni Association
Mission Statement
The mission of the
Catholic Central Alumni
Association is to provide services,
benefits and activities of interest
to the alumni and foster
an alumni body which is interested
and involved in the affairs
and functions of the School,
and to provide such assistance
to the School as may from time
to time be requested of it.
To our newest members:
“Welcome, Class of 2006.
You have joined
the greatest
Alumni Association
in the world,
and you have earned it.
As you enter a new phase
in your lives,
don’t forget
what got you here.
The time you have spent
at Catholic Central
is a privilege,
and it will serve you well
in your future.
Come back when you can,
and always be
a part of CC.”
Alumni Association
Committees & Contacts
All graduating students of CC are members of the Catholic Central Alumni
Association. Any alumnus who is interested in one or more of the committees listed
below is encouraged to contact the chairperson associated with a particular committee.
If you are interested in participating in other areas or have any questions, please
contact the Alumni Office at (248) 596-3838 or [email protected].
Alumni Dinner
Promote, organize, and conduct the
Annual Alumni Dinner.
Chair: Stan Targosz Jr. ’67
[email protected]
Boys’ Bowl Alumni Mass and Breakfast
Promote, organize and conduct the Boys’
Bowl Mass and Breakfast.
Chair: Gerry Di Ponio ’65
[email protected]
Career Day
The implementation and organization of
Career Day at Catholic Central.
Chair: Bill Matthews ’58
[email protected]
Communications
Through the use of multiple forms of
communication, this Committee keeps the
Alumni informed of Alumni and Schoolrelated events.
Chair: Dante Cerroni ’96
[email protected]
Constitution
Prepare a proposed revised constitution
for the Alumni Association.
Chair: John Gierak ’70
[email protected]
– Gerry Di Ponio ’65
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Early Involvement
Develop and implement events, programs, activities and strategies which
will engage and retain the interest and
participation of graduating Seniors and
recent Alumni.
Chair: Bill Galvin ’85
[email protected]
Nominating Committee
Provide recommendations for Board
membership and election of officers.
Chair: Bob Barnes ’56
[email protected]
Shamrock Club
Identify and implement events, programs
and activities which will foster Alumni
business and career networking.
Chair: Waad Nadhir ’74
[email protected]
Silent Majority/Out of State
To reconnect Alumni to the School and
Alumni Association, including those
Alumni who reside out of state.
Chair: Sean Cox ’75
[email protected]
Spirituality and Vocations
Develop and implement events, programs, and activities to provide for the
spiritual enrichment of Alumni.
Chair: Carmine Palombo ’70
[email protected]
R E U N I O N S
Sharing The Spirit & Camaraderie Of Our Fellowship
1946 60th Reunion - Sat., Oct. 28, 2006
Embassy Suites, Livonia, Mich.
George McCloskey - (586) 771-7700
[email protected]
Hank Connell - (586) 468-0726
Maurice Vachon - (248) 642-9357
John Fedorko - (586) 776-8982
CLASS
OF
1951 - 55TH REUNION
Fri., Sept. 8-Sun., Sept. 10, 2006
at the Hilton Suites Airport
Leo Burton - (228) 388-7113
[email protected]
1976 Reunion to be announced
Mike Scanlon - (734) 453-5175
[email protected]
Dave Herberholz - (248) 467-4492
[email protected]
Bill Dunlop - (586) 215-1362
Kevin Kelley - (313) 538-5691
2001 Thanksgiving Weekend
Fri., Nov. 24, 2006
Details to come
CC Alumni Office - (248) 596-3838
[email protected]
FOR CLASS YEARS ’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’81, ‘86, ’91 & ’96
Your class reunions have been scheduled
for the weekend of September 22-24.
1956 Bob Barnes - (313) 815-1020
[email protected]
Don Melotik - (734) 667-2960
[email protected]
1961 John Rioux - (734) 254-0169
[email protected]
Bill Downs - (248) 767-4121
[email protected]
Ed Hamacher - (734) 427-6163
1966 Bob Judge - (248) 765-3948
[email protected]
1991 James Buda - (775) 225-0335
[email protected]
Dave Misiewicz [email protected]
Joshua Raymond [email protected]
1996 Mike Smiley - (734) 525-3906
[email protected]
Tom Derhake [email protected]
Dante Cerroni [email protected]
1971 Tony Tedesco - (734) 878-2530
[email protected]
1981 Tino DelSignore - (248) 446-1325
[email protected]
1986 Tim Burke - (248) 596-3835
[email protected]
Please visit the CC Website for
the most current information about events:
www.catholiccentral.net
Thanks to the many alumni who
have heard and heeded the call to
aid in the planning/conducting of
their class reunions. We – and your
fellow classmates – appreciate your
efforts. Many of you have also
blessed us with generous donations
to the Annual Appeal. These funds
are directed towards tuition assistance
for deserving students.
We would like to make a special
appeal to those who have never
participated. The Alumni Office is
doing more than ever to facilitate the
entire process. If you have already
begun planning your class reunion,
please let the Alumni Office know
so we can help with much of the legwork, providing you more time to
concentrate on getting the word out
to alumni far and wide.
Reunion season is just about to begin.
Be sure to look for the most current
updates on the Alumni section of
the Catholic Central website. If
you would like to help make your
reunion a success, please contact
the appropriate alum listed, or
Tim Burke ’86 at (248) 596-3835 or
[email protected].
Now Available!
CC Alumni Reunion Shirts
Navy Blue
100% Cotton Pique Polo Shirt
by Vantage
Each shirt comes embroidered
with “Catholic Central Alumni”
and your class year
Contact the CC Alumni Office
for more information
(248) 596-3838
R E U N I O N S • FA L L 2 0 0 6
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Harper/Belmont Grads Gather For A “Spring Fling”
On June 14, the traditional Feast of St. Basil, patron of the
Basilian Fathers, Catholic Central hosted nearly 100 guests
for the third annual gathering of the “Harper/Belmont
Boys.” Forty-eight of those in attendance were alumni
from the Classes of 1931 through 1951. Mass was celebrated
by President Fr. Dick Elmer, C.S.B. ’46 in CC’s Chapel,
followed by wonderful lunch and a School update by
Principal Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B. A slide show of
School photos ran during lunch and was very entertaining!
Fr. Elmer then spoke about the St. Basil Legacy Society,
whose members have included CC in their Estate
Plans. He introduced the members in attendance,
and each was presented with a replica of “One Body,”
the stunning ten-foot sculpture by Timothy Schmalz
which stands near the Stadium and includes images of
over 130 Saints. After the program,
there was time for touring the
School, and catching up with
classmates and friends.
Above: Joe Mack ’36 and his wife, Marie
Right: Red Bowers ’42 receiving a replica of
“One Body” from Fr. Dick Elmer, C.S.B. ’46
Below: Msgr. Ferdinand DeCneudt ’31
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It was a great day to be
a Shamrock!
Fr. Arthur Hathaway ’44
Catholic Central
Alumni Association
Board of Directors
Open Meeting
All Alumni Are Welcome
All graduating students of CC are
members of the Alumni Association.
Please join us as we discuss the
upcoming year for the Alumni
Association and the School.
We Look Forward To Seeing You!
Date
Thurs., Sept. 7
Location
Catholic Central
Chapel and Cafeteria
Mass
6:15 P.M.
Snacks &
6:45 P.M.
Refreshments
Meeting
Twenty-two Alumni and guests
7:00 P.M.
Additional Open Meeting Dates To Save
Thurs.
Dec. 7, 2006
Chicago Alums
Gather in
Wrigleyville
gathered on June 10 at the Goose Island Brewery
on Chicago’s North side to catch up and share a few laughs.
Many thanks go to Kyle Austin ’86 for going above and beyond
in making arrangements and contacting Alums.
Thurs.
Mar. 1, 2007
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Calling All Moms!
Our annual Alumni Moms’
evening out will be held on Tues.,
Oct. 24, 2006. Please set aside
this date and expect an evening
of exquisite food, fun,
and entertainment. So call an
Alumni Mom from your son’s
graduating year and invite her
to join in!
Further information will follow
in the Mothers’ Club Newsletter,
or visit www.catholiccentral.net.
(“Mothers’ Club”
will drop down when you
click on the “Parents” bar.)
1957
The Class of
1957 gathered
for lunch
May 9, 2006,
at Edgewood
Golf Course.
Alumni Association Basketball League Concludes Season: The winning team was comprised
of (left to right) Justin Stankewicz ’95, Josh DelCorvo ’97, Andy Kummer ’94, Andy Slankster ’94,
Brian Paluk ’93, Kevin Heintz ’95, (back) Don Slankster ’98, and (not pictured) Darrell Kennedy ’97.
C C
P R O F I L E
Spotlighting Alumni & Special Members Of Our CC Family
2006 Alumnus Of The Year: Patrick Nesbitt ’62
The 18th Annual Alumni Dinner honored
Patrick M. Nesbitt ’62 as the recipient of
the Fr. Canning F. Harrison Distinguished
Alumnus Award for 2006. This evening
of celebration gathered Alums from the
1930s to the present 2006 graduating class.
Pat’s classmates from the Class of ’62 were
well represented. The music and song was
uplifting and spirited, thanks to the CC
Jazz Band directed by Greg Normandin ’78,
and the Alumni Glee Club who led us in the
Mary, Alma Mater. John Ronayne III ’64,
President of the CC Alumni Association,
welcomed the guests. Fred Lauck ’61,
Master of Ceremonies for the evening, did
a wonderful job and kept the CC Spirit
going strong throughout the night, with
fun stories of Pat and CC. After enjoying
a wonderful meal, Fred introduced Lou
Yeager ’50 and Ambassador Glen Holden,
former Ambassador to Jamaica, both
being long-time friends of Pat.
Lou was Pat’s Wrestling Coach and they
have been friends ever since. Ambassador
Holden met Pat on the polo field and they
have been great friends for many years.
Fr. Dick Elmer C.S.B. ’46, President of
CC, presented Pat with the award.
After graduating from CC, Pat completed
his undergraduate studies at the United
States Air Force Academy and earned
his Master’s Degree in Systems
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Engineering at The University of Michigan.
Having received his J.D. degree from
Whittier College, Pat has been a member
of the Los Angeles County, California, and
the American Bar Association since 1982.
Pat is currently the Chairman and CEO of
Windsor Capital Group, Inc., which owns
and operates 31 branded hotels in 11
states. The company, which he founded
in 1971, is the largest private owner of
Embassy Suites Hotels and is a partner
in several office buildings, shopping
centers and apartments.
Pat is blessed with two loving children,
Elizabeth Paige and son Pat Jr. It is
the love, affection and support that Pat
shares with his family and close friends
that have contributed to his success in
business and life. This was evident as
Pat introduced his family, relatives and
guests to those who came to honor him.
Pat’s civic activities include fund-raising
work for the Whittier College School of
Law, where he serves as a member of the
Board of Trustees, and member of the
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Council, Santa
Barbara, Calif. Pat is also a member
of CC’s Alumni Board and was one of
our honorary Chairmen for the Capital
Campaign. In addition to his business
and civic interests, Pat is actively involved
in the high-goal polo circuit both nationally
and internationally. Ambassador Holden
praised him very highly for the time and
energy that Pat has spent encouraging
polo in the U.S.
In his acceptance speech, Pat praised
Catholic Central, and had very kind words
for the Basilian Fathers, teachers and
coaches who guided him through his
education. As Pat stated, everything he has
accomplished in life can be directly traced
to the foundation he received at CC.
The Wixom Campus would not be here if
it were not for Pat’s generosity, drive and
support. He worked with Fr. Elmer very
closely. The Campus has been named the
Patrick M. Nesbitt Campus in thanksgiving
for his time, talent and treasure.
Congratulations, Pat!
before the advent of
FYI Long
the Fr. Canning F. Harrison
Distinguished Alumnus Award, CC
invited its family together to honor
alums at a special awards breakfast,
which was preceded by a Mass. The
photo below was taken at the 1961
event, which honored Joe Mack ’36
and Jerry Burns ’58, former Coach
of the Minnesota Vikings. Shown
are (left to right) Joe and Jerry; Phil
Hart, Commissioner, Detroit Police
Department; Walter Cavanaugh,
Chevrolet dealer; and the
Hon. Joe Rashid.
CATHOLIC CENTRAL
2006 Calendar of Events
August
October
15
Student Orientation
1
Father/Son Field Day – 10:00 A.M.
16
Regular Classes begin
3
Shamrock Club Gathering at CC – TBD
17
Incoming Parents’ Social – 7:00 P.M.
4
Mothers’ Club Board Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
21
Incoming Dads’ Club Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
9
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
28
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
13
End of 1st Quarter
29
Mass of the Holy Spirit
14
Mothers’ Club Rummage Sale – 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
22
Senior/Parent Mass & Ring Blessing – 10:00 A.M.
29
Dads’ Club and Alumni Memorial Mass
& Breakfast – 10:00 A.M.
September
1
Half Day
4
Labor Day Holiday
6
Mothers’ Club Board Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
7
Alumni Association Mass & Open Meeting
at CC – 6:00 P.M.
November
4
Mothers’ Club Holiday Gift Mart – 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
12
Open House – 12:00 - 4:00 P.M.
11
Dads’ Club General Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
18
8th Grade High School Placement Test – 7:45 A.M.
13
Mothers’ Club Mass & General Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
22
Half Day
17
15th Annual Family Fest
23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday
22-24 Boys’ Bowl/Reunion Weekend
24
5th Annual Alumni Mass & Breakfast – 10:30 A.M.
Boys’ Bowl Game: CC vs. DeLaSalle – 1:00 P.M.
25
Boys’ Bowl Holiday – No classes
Please visit the CC Website for
the most current information about events:
27
Gabriel Richard Night – 7:00 P.M.
www.catholiccentral.net
C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S • FA L L 2 0 0 6
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C C
P R O F I L E S
Spotlighting Alumni & Special Members Of Our CC Family
Celebrating With
Our Basilian Fathers
On May 31, more than 100 religious jubilarians were honored at
a banquet hosted by the Archdiocese of Detroit at the Retreat Center
at St. John’s in Plymouth, Mich. Those honored included our own
Fr. Ed Kline, Fr. Marv LaBute and Fr. Ray Paramo. Fr. Kline was invited
to concelebrate Mass with Cardinal Adam Maida, in recognition of the
50th anniversary of his ordination. Fr. LaBute and Fr. Paramo are each
celebrating 50 years of religious life.
Fr. Ed Kline was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich., and attended
Central Michigan College to study engineering. He considered entering
the seminary after high school, but as World War II had not ended, he
also felt called to serve his country. After his discharge, Fr. Kline’s
interest in continuing his education and pursuing religious life led him
to Assumption College in Windsor, Ontario, and then to Rochester, New
York, where he entered the Novitiate in 1950. Fr. Kline was ordained
on June 29, 1956, and has served as a priest, pastor, teacher, counselor
and principal.
Fr. Kline’s Ordination Class of 1956 recently gathered in Toronto to celebrate
their 50th anniversary with a meal and Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Basil’s College
Chapel. At St. Richard’s Church, where Fr. Kline assists on weekends, a dinner was also held in
his honor. Future celebrations are being planned in Grand Rapids and Remus, Mich. Fr. Kline
taught at CC during 1967-68 and has been a teacher, guidance counselor and friend at Catholic
Central High School since 2001.
Fr. Ed Kline, shown in the
CC Chapel, was recently
recognized for 50 years as
a Basilian priest.
Hearty congratulations
and a multitude of thanks
to Fr. Kline,
Fr. Paramo and Fr. LaBute
Fr. Ray Paramo was born in Houston,
Texas, professed his vows on August
15, 1956, and was ordained in 1967.
Fr. Paramo has been at Catholic
Central since 1967.
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for their years of energy,
love and service
to the Church and to CC!
Fr. Marv LaBute was born in Windsor,
Ontario, and also professed his first
vows on August 15, 1956. Fr. LaBute
was ordained in 1966, and has worked
at Catholic Central since 2001.
C C
All it took
was one question…
When Fr. Richard Elmer, C.S.B. ’46
asked Frank Pellerito in their third meeting
about the possibility of donating land
to the School, the rest, they say, is
history. It remains a gesture that will
be remembered by the Catholic Central
community forever.
“It was the best use of that land,” said
Coleen Pellerito, Frank’s wife of 52 years.
“It was not a hard decision.”
C O N V E R S AT I O N
An Interview With Frank & Coleen Pellerito
It didn’t take Frank long to agree with
his wife. “Someone up there whispered
in my mind to do it. Coleen was also
very instrumental in this ‘yes’ decision.”
It was that experience that taught him
that “if we work hard and diligently, we
will be rewarded. Hang on and don’t
falter,” he said.
Neither he nor his wife have any regrets
about their decision. “I’m just so
amazed that this little boy from the east
side (of Detroit), who had never gone to
parochial school, that I could do that.”
For a while, Frank worked for General
Motors, “but that wasn’t for me.” He
eventually went on to work in the
wholesale produce business for 22 years.
He was so busy that “I was married for
15 years and we had no vacations,”
he recalls.
The Pelleritos, who were once owners
of seven McDonald’s throughout the
metro Detroit area, also owned about
200 acres in Novi. Sixty of it, which
Frank estimates to be worth nearly $10
million, was given to CC.
That later changed with trips to Rio
de Janeiro, China, Japan, and Italy, to
name a few. Frank and Coleen agree
they’ve lived a full life. Donating the
land to CC has made them feel their
lives are even richer.
When Frank was told that someone
was interested in his property several
years ago, he said, “I was surprised to
see it was a priest.”
Then there was a second meeting, and
a third. “At the third meeting, Fr. Elmer
said, ‘Well, I think we would like the
land. It would be good for us, and we’d
like for you to donate it to us.’”
Frank admits he was taken aback by Fr.
Elmer’s request.
There was silence, Frank recalls, followed
by a couple of gulps on his end. “I told
him I can’t answer that right now. I was
shocked.”
Coleen thought it was a wonderful idea.
“When Frank told me about it, I said,
‘Why don’t we do it? We have other
land,’” she says and laughs.
Frank and Coleen Pellerito
Frank was in the U.S. Navy during
World War II and took aerial photographs, which gave him his greatest
sense of accomplishment. “It made me
think I could do anything, because I
always tried to do my best,” he said.
He recalls his Lieutenant Commander at
the photo lab gathered together 10 to 12
men in for a meeting. “He said the quality
of our work in our department was junk…
except for one person: Frank Pellerito.”
“That changed my life.”
Coleen admits she had never heard
of the Basilian priests or much about
Catholic Central, having grown up
in Wyandotte. In addition, she and
Frank didn’t attend Catholic schools.
Getting to know the CC family has proven
to be inspiring to the Pelleritos, who are
members of St. Ives Parish in Southfield.
“The kids there are wonderful,” said
Coleen. “They are so dedicated to the
Blessed Mother and that is a beautiful
thing. The wonderful priests there make
a difference with the young people.”
Frank’s next project is to see an all-girls
Catholic school built near CC on more
land they own in Novi. He would be
willing to donate that, as well.
The Pelleritos know the importance of
the future of education for young people.
They have two sons and a daughter, six
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
(all of whom Coleen loves to spoil, said
Frank.)
Coleen laughed. She is happy with their
involvement at CC and admitted she
feels like part of the CC family. “There
are so many prominent people who have
come forth with the Basilian priests to do
this,” she said. “They are people with
fine character.”
Frank and Coleen Pellerito once owned about 200 acres of land in Novi;
they donated a 60-acre tract for CC’s Novi Campus.
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S P O R T S
S C H E D U L E
Supporting Our Young Athletes
VA R S I T Y F O O T B A L L
Fri.
Fri.
Sat.
Sat.
Sun.
Aug. 25
Sept. 1
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 24
Toledo Central Catholic
Notre Dame Prep
London Catholic Central
Brother Rice - Ford Field
Boys’ Bowl - DeLaSalle
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M.
Sat.
Fri.
Fri.
Sat.
Sept. 30
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 21
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
Saginaw
U of D Jesuit
CHSL Prep Bowl - Ford Field
1:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
TBD
Divine Child
DeLaSalle
Brother Rice HS
U of D Jesuit
Livonia Franklin
CHSL Playoff
CHSL Championship
7:30 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
TBD
7:30 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
TBD
TBD
VA R S I T Y S O C C E R
Thurs.
Sat.
Tues.
Fri.
Tues.
Fri.
Mon.
Fri.
Aug. 24
Aug. 26
Aug. 29
Sept. 1
Sept. 5
Sept. 8
Sept. 11
Sept. 15
Clarkston
Salem Tournament
Ann Arbor Pioneer
Divine Child
DeLaSalle
Brother Rice HS
Toledo St. John’s
U of D Jesuit
7:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M.
5:30 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
TBD
7:30 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
Tues.
Fri.
Tues.
Tues.
Fri.
Mon.
Wed.
Sept. 19
Sept. 22
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 6
Oct. 9
Oct. 11
VA R S I T Y G O L F
Tues.
Thurs.
Mon.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Mon.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Aug. 22
Aug. 24
Aug. 28
Aug. 31
Sept. 7
Sept. 11
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Brighton Tournament - Oak Park
Divine Child
Okemos Tournament - Walnut Hills CC
Brother Rice
DeLaSalle
U of D Jesuit
Divine Child
Brother Rice
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Mon.
Thurs.
Fri.
Tues.
Thurs.Sat.
Fri.Sat.
Sept. 25
Sept. 28
Sept. 29
Oct. 10
Oct. 12Oct. 14
Oct. 20Oct. 21
DeLaSalle
U of D Jesuit
Oakland County Tournament - Pontiac
CHSL Championships
MHSAA Regionals
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
MHSAA Championships
TBD
CROSS COUNTRY
Sat.
Fri.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Mon.
Aug. 26
Sept. 1
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Lansing CC Invitational
10:00 A.M.
Time Trials - Kensington Park
2:00 P.M.
W. Blmfld. Inv’l - Kensington Park 11:30 A.M.
Holly Invitational
1:00 P.M.
CC Inv’l - Cass Benton Park
10:00 A.M.
4:15 P.M.
CC vs. OLSM & DeLaSalle Marshbank Park
9:30 A.M.
Sept. 30 Haslett Invitational
Sat.
Mon. Oct. 2
Brother Rice - Marshbank Park
4:15 P.M.
Tues. Oct. 3
John Glenn 9th/10th Invitational
4:30 P.M.
Sat.
Oct. 7
Oakland County Championship 10:30 P.M.
Kensington Park
Mon. Oct. 9
U of D Jesuit - Stoney Creek Park
4:15 P.M.
Sat.
Oct. 14
Sat.
Oct. 14
Mon. Oct. 16
Sat.
Oct. 21
Tues. Oct. 24
Tues. Oct. 24
Fri.
Oct. 27
Sat.
Oct. 28
Tues. Oct. 31
Sat.
Nov. 4
Sturgis Invitational
12:00 P.M.
AA Gabriel Richard Inv’l (JV)
10:00 A.M.
Brother Rice 9th/10th Invitational - 4:30 P.M.
Marshbank Park
10:00 A.M.
CHSL Championship Stoney Creek Park
4:30 P.M.
CHSL vs. PSL - Marshbank Park
Centerline 9th/10th Invitational
4:30 P.M.
Redford Union JV Invitational 4:30 P.M.
Cass Benton Park
State Regionals
TBD
Lakeland 9th/10th Invitational
4:30 P.M.
State Finals
TBD
Note: Bold type denotes home games
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26th Annual
Athletic & Alumni
Golf Outing:
“Upholding Athletic
Excellence”
Thank you to all the 340 alumni, family
and friends of CC who participated in
the annual golf outing on May 8, 2006, at
Oak Pointe Country Club, Brighton, Mich.
A great day of golf was followed by a
delicious dinner and a short program at
Oak Pointe. Seeing old friends, making
new ones, and telling stories all helped in
making this day and evening so enjoyable
for those who attended. Over $30,000 was
raised for the Athletic Department, which
will help offset yearly costs.
A special “thank you” is extended to all
our sponsors, especially Mike Stanford at
Varsity Lincoln-Mercury, and Tony Mooter ’61.
The event would not have been such a success without the efforts of Bob Santello ’58,
the maintenance staff, the athletic and
alumni/development staff, and the good
folks at Oak Pointe who all jumped in to
make this event so much fun.
Honors Course Winners: Joe Cyreck ’90, Mark
Ambroziak, Tony Baiardi and Rick Pavlack.
Championship Course Winners:
(left to right) Mark Messner ’84,
John Connor ’84, Mark Percha ’86
and Dave Herberholz ’76.
Bells B E L L S
T HWedding
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Wedding Bells
MARIO DIMANNO ’83 and Stella Shamieh were married November 19,
2005. In attendance were: Mike DiManno ’84, Derek DiManno (at CC
in ’87 and ’88), Tony Tedesco ’71, Dave Bielenda ’83, and Joe Frundl ’83.
Not pictured: Alexander DiManno ’60 (father of the Groom).
CAPT. JOHN FAUNCE ’97 and
Gretchen Wilkins were married at First
Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor, Mich.,
on May 29, 2005. In attendance were the
following Shamrocks: Cortny Robison ’97,
Vince Marsico ’97, Richie Kostrzewski ’97,
Tony Wolfe ’97, Matt La Vaute ’97, Dan
Danic ’97, John Faunce (Groom), Chris
Dueweke ’98, Tony Fessler ’97, Mike
Gulbernat ’97, Wayne Brigee ’98, Ryan
Schrieber ’97, Peter Smith ’97, J.D.
Robison ’98, and J.R. Griffin ’97. Not
pictured: Charlie Bolognino ’97, Rich
Stachura ’96 and Derrick Faunce ’95.
ERIC ROMERO ’97 and Sarah Ponder
were married October 16, 2004, at the
First Presbyterian Church in Ypsilanti,
Mich. They reside in Canton.
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Baby Bells
CHRISTOPHER J. RODRIGUEZ ’89
and his wife Kelly – a daughter, Rion
Arlean June, born January 9, 2006. She
is the fourteenth grandchild for Coach
Rod and his wife June. Coach Rod says:
“Thank you, Jesus!”
Lauren Rose Bonkowski
MICHAEL BONKOWSKI ’85 and his
wife Christine – a daughter, Lauren
Rose, born March 26, 2006. This is their
first child.
GERALD DI PONIO II ’91 and his wife
Paola – a son, Marco Louis, born June 2,
2006. His big sister is Marissa. Marco is
the grandson of Gerald ’65, nephew of
Anthony ’99 and Philip ’95, and greatgrandson of the late Louis ’36.
Gavin Ronald Mazzola
RONALD MAZZOLA ’94 and his
wife Lisa – a son, Gavin Ronald, born
December 21, 2005.
DON MAAHS ’87 and his wife Leslie –
a daughter, Ava Maahs, born March 3,
2006. A sister for Erik, 5, and Julia, 3.
ERIC ROMERO ’97 and his wife Sarah –
a son, Carter John, born March 6, 2006.
Madison Ashleigh Gorski
Ava Maahs
MATTHEW GORSKI ’92 and his wife
Jennifer – a daughter, Madison Ashleigh,
born October 1, 2005. Madison is the
niece of Travis ’02.
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Spotlighting Alumni & Special Members Of Our CC Family
Cardinal Maida Visits Catholic Central
On April 26, 2006, Catholic Central was
honored by a visit from Adam Cardinal
Maida, the leader of the Archdiocese of
Detroit. It was his first visit to the new
Campus. Cardinal Maida was the main
celebrant at the Mass of Thanksgiving
for a Year of Blessings. In his homily, he
reminded the students that they were the
true stewards of the faith and the future
of the Church. He said he was impressed
by the new facilities and praised the
Basilian Fathers for being steadfast in
Catholic education in its 77 years in the
Archdiocese of Detroit.
“Your new, state-of-the-art facility is a
testament to the vitality of quality Catholic
education here in the Archdiocese of
Detroit and a sign of the generous and
loyal support of your many alumni.
I feel a certain closeness to this School
inasmuch as Detroit Catholic Central
High School has been a very important
part of the story of Catholic education in
the Archdiocese and has shaped several
generations of leaders for our Church
and the business and professional world.”
Celebrants at the April 26 Mass of Thanksgiving were led by Adam Cardinal Maida. Shown (left to
right) are Fr. Michael Buentello; Fr. Marvin LaBute; Fr. Jeff Thompson; Fr. John O’Neill; Fr. John Ward
’59; Fr. Richard Elmer ’46; Fr. Robert Moslosky; Cardinal Maida; Fr. Dennis Kauffman, Vocation Director
for the Basilians; Fr. Richard Ranalletti; Fr. James Bilot, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese; Msgr.
John Kasza; Fr. Kenneth McKernan; Fr. Ned Donoher; Fr. Raymond Paramo; and Fr. Edwin Kline.
After Mass, the Cardinal, his secretary,
Msgr. John Kasza, and Fr. Richard
Ranalletti, C.S.B., CC’s Principal, toured
the School and dropped in on some classes.
It was a real pleasure to have Cardinal
Maida on Campus.
FAMILY FEST 2006
It’s Family Fest time again!
The food and fun will take
place on Sunday, September 17, 2006, at the School. As
usual, we will begin with Mass at noon. Food tasting
will begin at 1:00 P.M.
New restaurants will join our old favorites at this
year’s event. We are pleased to welcome back Laurel
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Manor, Fonte d’Amore, BD’s Mongolian Barbeque,
Compari’s on the Park, Dukes of Highland, Red Robin,
Mother’s Pizza, and Embassy Suites. Each will offer
tasty tidbits of all kinds, from appetizers to deserts.
Family and friends are welcome to come join the fun.
We look forward to seeing you!
Fr. Ned Donoher Still Going Strong
By Michelle Samartino, “The Michigan Catholic”
A little piece of red licorice goes a long
way with Fr. Ned Donoher, C.S.B.
He uses it as a bribe, if you will,
to encourage his students to give
correct answers to questions about
the Catholic faith.
It may be an unusual technique, but it works.
John Donovan, who graduated from
Catholic Central in 2004, was one such
Catholic Central just concluded its first year
at its new location in Novi; it was also Fr.
Donoher’s last. He still helps out at St.
Fabian Parish in Farmington Hills where
he hears confessions and celebrates Mass.
He’s not completely done with Catholic
Central though. Next year, he’ll be participating in 36 retreats with the students.
“I’ll go to every one of them and hear
confessions,” he says. “It’s the best time
to have them is at retreats. It’s because
of the atmosphere. It’s conducive.”
Basilian Priest Is Known To
Generations Of Grads
The School has called five different
places home, beginning with its first
School on Harper in 1928; Fr. Donoher
began teaching in 1951 when the School
was on Outer Drive, its third site.
Having just moved into a different
apartment, nowadays, Fr. Donoher is
catching up on correspondence – and
rest. “And I don’t do e-mail,” he says.
Fr. Ned Donoher, C.S.B., points to where he
finds the image of Jesus in the stained glass of
the chapel window.
student who fell prey to Fr. Donoher’s
“bribes.” “I remember when I was a
freshman and Fr. Ned would walk
around with a bucket of licorice,” he says
and laughs. “I’d eat a piece every day.”
Donovan estimates he cleaned Fr. Donoher
out of “hundreds” of red chews.
Fr. Donoher became familiar to every
freshman at Catholic Central in Detroit
by teaching them Intro to Theology.
“I’m glad I taught the Catholic faith,”
Fr. Donoher says, especially apologetics,
“because then students would have the
answers to the common objections to
questions of the faith.”
He looks frustrated as he describes his
new apartment: “It may look organized,
but it’s not,” he says while looking
around. His organizational skills are
something in which he prides himself.
“I’m very organized, because I’m a
Donoher,” he says as a matter of fact.
“My mother’s most famous saying was
‘The secret to success is organization.’
It’s very much a family trait.”
He is especially pleased with his new
neighbor. “I tell everyone my neighbor
is the Blessed Sacrament,” he says and
laughs. Fr. Donoher lives in a community
of Basilian priests. The chapel is in the
room next to his apartment, he explains.
Fr. Donoher is not much of a television
viewer, saying he will only watch EWTN,
the news and occasionally The History
Channel. “I’ve never seen an episode
of ‘Seinfeld,’” he says.
Fr. Ned Donoher, C.S.B., newly retired from
teaching for 54 years at Detroit Catholic Central
High School, shows off his neighbor – the Blessed
Sacrament in the chapel next door to his apartment.
There have been a lot of changes at the
School, but Fr. Donoher is certain that its
current site is also its final one. “It all began
in 1928,” he says. “The priests started at
Ste. Anne and every morning at 5:30 A.M.,
they’d have Mass, Communion and
breakfast. Then they’d take the Lafayette
streetcar at 7 A.M. and transfer to the
Woodward car and ride that Woodward
car to Harper. So it all began from a streetcar and then out to a freeway in Novi!”
Of its new site, Fr. Donoher thinks it’s
a beautiful place to be. “My brother Don
calls it ‘little Duke,’ like Duke University,
because of all the trees,” he says.
His face won’t be totally unfamiliar
to the new students who will grace
the halls of Catholic Central this fall,
Fr. Donoher says.
“They may say I’m retired, but I’ll still
be around. I’ll still be around.”
“Fr. Ned’s contribution to CC has
been ‘as good as gold’:
very beautiful, very durable,
and extremely valuable –
and all this in
the Basilian Fathers’ tradition
of leading young men
to ‘goodness, discipline
and knowledge.’
He has touched the lives
of thousands, and we certainly pray
he is able
to continue to do so
for many years to come.”
Fr. Dick Elmer ’46
This story is reprinted with permission from “The Michigan Catholic.”
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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.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
Alumni
WILLIAM K. PENCE ’41 – May 28, 2006.
He is survived by his wife Virginia, three
children – Karen, Robert ’72, and Charles
Sinnott – two grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and two sisters – Margaret
and Elizabeth. The Funeral Mass was
celebrated at St. James Catholic Church,
Novi, Mich.
EDWARD SINGELYN ’41 – May 12,
2006. He is survived by his wife Betty,
four children – Patricia, Edward, Susie
and David – four grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren, two sisters, two
brothers, and many nieces, nephews,
grandnieces and grandnephews. The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at St.
Thomas More Church, Troy, Mich.
FREDERICK HARTNER ’44 – April 15,
2006. He is survived by his wife Donna,
seven children – Jeanne, Donna Zimny,
Katherine, Joan Stehlik, Gary, Marie Divozzo,
and Anne E. Gajewski, 10 grandchildren
and two sisters – Margaret and Dolly
Burr. Frederick was predeceased by his
parents and brothers Charles ’34, John ’37
and Frank ’41. The Funeral Mass was
celebrated at St. Thecla Catholic Church,
Clinton Township, Mich.
RICHARD HOGAN ’44 – May 30, 2006.
He is survived by his wife Delphine,
four children – Richard, Daniel, Maureen
Beversdorf and Kathleen – six grandchildren
and brothers James ’40 and Edward ’42.
He was predeceased by his parents and
siblings Robert ’42, Daniel ’46, Timothy
’52 and Barbara Opsommer. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Athanasius
Church, Roseville, Mich.
MILTON TERRIEN ’47 – April 24, 2006.
He is survived by his wife Virginia (Ginger),
three children – M. James ’73, C. Jane and
J. Charles – and four grandchildren. He
was predeceased by four brothers and a
sister. Milt, who retired from Ford Motor
Company in 1981 after 32-1/2 years, was
the former owner of the Cracker Barrel
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Party Store in Southfield, Mich. The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mark’s
Catholic Church, Harsens Island, Mich.
STANLEY ROGERS ’48 – April 9, 2006.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Mary, four children – Kathy Millspaugh,
Mark, Matt and Michelle Lewis – and
three grandchildren.
GERALD CYROWSKI, M.D. ’49 –
March 27, 2006. He is survived by his wife
Margaret (Peggy), daughters Mary Sue
Witchger and Laurie Anne Merucci, six
grandchildren, five siblings – Bernice
Sands, Theresa (Norbert ’48) Suchowski,
Patricia Byrnes, Judith Cayley and Carl ’56 –
and several nieces and nephews, including
Larry Sands ’75. Dr. Cyrowski, a veteran
of the Korean War, received degrees from
of the University of Detroit, Wayne State
University College of Medicine (graduating
with honors) and the Mayo Clinic Graduate
School of Medicine, where he completed
his general surgical residency. His residency in thoracic surgery was completed
at the Medical College of Georgia. He was
a thoracic surgeon in Southfield, Mich.,
for 30 years. Dr. Cyrowski served as a
Clinical Professor of Surgery at Wayne
State University and was a founding
member of the Surgical Association of
Michigan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Roman
Catholic Church, Hendersonville, N.C.
GERALD RENKOWSKI ’50 – June 11,
2006. He is survived by his wife Louise,
daughters Jennifer Costine and Judith
Smythe, two grandchildren and a sister. He
was predeceased by his parents William
and Marie, and his brother Freddie. The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Martin
de Porres Catholic Church, Warren, Mich.
RICHARD E. ORRICO ’55 – March 12,
2006. He is survived by his wife Cheryl,
eight children – Richard, Susan, John, Tom,
Paul, Mary Kay, Michael and Jamie –
and 19 grandchildren, including Matt ’09.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at
St. Regis Church, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
PATRICK KEENAN ’62 – May 3, 2006.
He is survived by his wife Margaret, three
children – Vincent, Brian and Karen – his
mother Mary Aileen and seven siblings –
Maureen Meldrum, Deirdre, Sheila
Erickson, Sean, Kevin, Brendan and
Timothy. Patrick taught for 30 years at the
University of Detroit-Mercy Law School.
He became a legend, having a flare for
the dramatic and being a champion for
the underdog. Patrick said frequently,
“Justice is not justice unless it is tempered
with mercy and compassion.” The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at Saints
Peter and Paul Church, Detroit, Mich.
WILLIAM J. VERTIN ’64 – March 8, 2006.
He is survived by his children Matthew and
Jeannette, their mother Linda, and three
siblings – Barbara Paredes, Michael ’67,
and Thomas. Bill was predeceased by his
parents and brother James. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of
Loretto Church, Redford, Mich.
MATTHEW RYAN BURNS ’84 – May 12,
2006. He is survived by his parents
Gerald and Patricia, three siblings –
Kathleen Provost, Maureen Kowalski
and Timothy – his niece Grace, nephews
Emmett and Aidan, and his grandmother
Mrs. Edward J. Ryan. A Memorial Mass
was celebrated in the Chapel of Catholic
Central, Novi, Mich.
DAVID SCOTT BUSH ’88 – April 26,
2006. He is survived by his wife Caroline,
daughter Tori, parents Ronald and Susan,
three siblings – Jeffrey, Jennifer Moss
and Michael – and grandmothers Mary
McComas and Anne Bush. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. James
Catholic Church, Novi, Mich.
BRIAN KAPELANSKI ’91 – April 26,
2006. He died of cancer. Brian is survived
by his wife Chris and infant daughter
Sidney, parents Michael and Josephine,
brother Geoffrey, and grandmother
Lillian Kapelanski. The Funeral Mass
was celebrated at St. Colette Catholic
Church, Livonia, Mich.
Extended Family
HELEN B. BARRETT – May 3, 2006. She
is survived by her four children – Nancy
Georges, Alana Brisson, Patricia Kritzar
and Timothy ’77 – eight grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Helen was
predeceased by her parents and husband
Allan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated
at St. Mary’s Church, Pinckney, Mich.
MARGARET ERIN CARMONA –
February 25, 2006. She is survived by
her parents Lee and Pat, four siblings –
Lee ’80, Frank ’82, Lynn and Scott ’84 –
grandfather John Carmona, uncles John ’57
and Ronald ’65, cousin Matthew ’93 and
soulmate Ronald Raferty ’83. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of
Loretto Church, Redford, Mich.
MARY ELLEN CROW – March 9,
2006. She is survived by her son Craig
Gladden ’67, daughters-in-law Norma
and Bernadette, three grandchildren
and one great-grandchild. Mary was
predeceased by her parents, husbands
Jack Gladden and Allen Crow, and son
Thomas Gladden ’65. The Funeral Mass
was celebrated at St. Colette Church,
Livonia, Mich.
RONALD CWIK – June 7, 2006. He is
survived by his wife Jewel (Judy), seven
children – Roger, David, Janet Turbiak,
Jonathan, Ronald, Ann Mundell-Noel and
Peter ’85 – 17 grandchildren, including
Geoff Turbiak ’92, three great-grandchildren,
his brother Frank, his sister Dorothy
Utriainen, and nephews Gordon ’62,
Ralph ’65 and Terry ’70. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, South Lyon, Mich.
GERTRUDE DUFFY – June 1, 2006. She is
survived by her five children – Larry ’61,
Karen, Brian ’65, Gretchen and Lisa,
nine grandchildren and two greatgranddaughters. Gertrude was CC’s
Librarian from 1965 to 1980. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Isaac Jogues
Catholic Church, Orlando, Fla.
MYRON FARNICK – April 24, 2006. He is
survived by his wife Agnes, six children –
Kenneth, Iris Valentini, Linda Hodgson,
Cathi Glancy, Mike, and Melissa Farnen –
15 grandchildren, including Michael ’02,
and five great-grandchildren. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Fabian Catholic
Church, Farmington Hills, Mich.
ANNABELLE FAUTEUX – June 6, 2006.
She is survived by her husband Louis, and
daughter Pam. Meme to Tracy Ribble and
Ryan Ribble, and great meme of three.
Sister of Fr. Marvin LaBute, C.S.B. Three
nieces and one nephew. A Memorial
Mass was celebrated at St. Anne Church,
Tecumseh, Mich. A tree will be planted
in memory of Annabelle in the Marcotte
Heritage Forest; a dedication service is
scheduled for Sept. 24, 2006.
DORIS J. GOLTING – May 1, 2006.
She is survived by her children – Mary
Christine (Patrick ’65) Devine, Eric ’65, and
Jeanne Miterko – and six grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Our
Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, Orchard
Lake, Mich.
JOANNE M. GRULEY – April 24, 2006.
She is survived by her husband Thomas,
five children –Bryan ’75, David ’77,
Michael ’80, Kathleen, Karen and Kimi –
11 grandchildren, her sister Kathryn
Kepshire and brother-in-law Al ’64. The
Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Aidan
Catholic Church, Livonia, Mich.
EDNA MARTHA KLEIN – March 11, 2006.
She is survived by her four children –
John, Robert ’56, Fr. David, C.S.B. ’60 and
Sharon – 10 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Edna was predeceased
by her husband Otto and son Donald.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St.
Regis Church, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
LEONARD C. KLOSTERMAN – April 27,
2006. He is survived by his brother Rev.
Leo Klosterman, C.S.B., a former teacher
at CC. The Funeral Mass was celebrated
at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,
Fenton, Mich.
BRIAN LONGE – February 23, 2006. He
is survived by his wife Michelle, mother
Lois, and eight siblings – John III, Pat,
Michael ’71, Terry ’72, Maureen Barber,
Bruce ’75, Jerry and Sharon Espina.
A Scripture Service was held at the Wm.
Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal
Oak, Mich.
COLLEEN MACDONALD – June 8, 2006.
She died of cancer. Colleen is survived by
her husband David, four children – Mary,
Daniel, Scott and Michael ’09 – and
brothers Capt. Bill Whalen, Mark Whalen,
and Capt. Daniel Whalen, U.S.N. She
was predeceased by her parents and her
sister Terese Cruickshank. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Edith Catholic
Church, Livonia, Mich.
CHARLES MIKESELL – April 14, 2006.
He is survived by his son Charles ’60,
daughter Susan Rizzuto, 11 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and wife Dolores.
MAXINE MILLER – April 13, 2006. She
is survived by three nieces and two
nephews. Maxine was predeceased by
her parents Joseph and Frances, her sister
Gladys Reske and her brother Rev.
Joseph Miller, C.S.B. ’44. The Funeral
Service was held at Heeney-Sundquist
Funeral Home, Farmington, Mich.
HELEN MOSLOSKY – May 14, 2006.
She is survived by her sons Fr. Rob
Moslosky, C.S.B., a teacher at CC, and
Peter, and one grandchild. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Julie Billiart
Church, Tinley Park, Ill.
STEFAN JOHN NIEZGODA – March 20,
2006. He is survived by four children –
Becky Adams, Steve ’71, David and
Marty ’77 – eight grandchildren, and
brothers Stanley and Pete. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Frances Cabrini
Church, Allen Park, Mich.
JOHN SINELLI – February 28, 2006. He is
survived by his wife Marge, four children –
John ’62, Donald ’67, Darlene Davey
and Michelle – five grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren and three siblings –
Tony, Lee and Irene Mainesville. A
Funeral Service was held at Lynch &
Sons Funeral Home, Milford, Mich.
JOHN SPATH – April 28, 2006. He is
survived by his wife Gloria, sons Michael
and James, and six siblings – Kathy
Tironi, Kathy Schwedler, Sue Spalding,
Patricia McCormick, John Dickson and
David Spath. He was predeceased by his
parents John G. ’43 and Margaret, son
John J. and his sister Mary. The Funeral
Mass was celebrated at St. Joan of Arc
Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores, Mich.
CAROL SROKA – March 28, 2006. She
is survived by six children – Kenneth ’84,
Catherine Edwards, Barbara Urbanick,
Michael, Christopher ’93 and Mary – 12
grandchildren, her mother Anne Brady
and her brother Charles Brady. The
Funeral Service was held at R. J. Nixon
Funeral Home, Wyandotte, Mich.
ROY S. WARNER – May 16, 2006. He
is survived by his son Larry, daughter
Cheryl (Brian, a teacher at CC) Kolka, four
grandchildren, including Jason Kolka ’90,
and two great-grandchildren. The
Funeral Service was held at the Vermeulen
Funeral Home, Plymouth, Mich.
MARIE ZATKOFF – February 24, 2006.
She is survived by her son Roger, nine
grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren –
Joseph ’05 and Roger ’07. The Funeral
was from the Lynch and Sons Funeral
Home, Clawson, Mich.
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H USE
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
•
12:00 - 4:00 P.M.
All 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and their families
are cordially invited to attend the annual
Catholic Central Open House.
O P E N
Teaching Goodness, Discipline & Knowledge
For 78 Years
This special day
allows you to tour the
school, see exhibits, meet the
students and faculty, and much more. Come experience the spirit,
tradition and difference Catholic Central High School offers.
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST
November 18 • 7:45-11:30 A.M.
For more information, call 248-596-3810 or visit us at catholiccentral.net
27225 Wixom Road • Novi, MI 48374
S C H O O L
B E L L S
Current Events At Catholic Central
Left to right: John Mizzi ’08, CC Science teacher Alan Barker,
Harrison Nguyen ’08 and Ryan Gage ’08.
2006 Science and Engineering Fair
of Metropolitan Detroit
CC students made a fine showing in the 2006 Science and
Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit, held in March.
Harrison Nguyen ’08 took a Grand Award in Chemistry for his
project, “Viscosity: To Flow or Not to Flow”; John Mizzi ’08 took
a First Place in Chemistry for his tests on ethanol production;
and Ryan Gage ’08 took a First Place in Physics for his tests
on the physics of sound waves. Harrison also competed in the
International Science and Engineering Fair held in Indianapolis,
Indiana. Congratulations to all, and to their teacher, Alan Barker.
Annual Law Day
Brings CC Students
and Alums Together
For over five years, Law Day has brought CC judges, lawyers
and students together in a real-life legal environment. On
March 8, 2006, at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit,
sixty Senior students experienced firsthand the justice system
in action. CC’s Carl Weiss and the Hon. Sean Cox ’75 oversaw
this educational day. The students gathered in Judge Cox’s
courtroom for a welcome, a Q & A session and lunch. The
large group of students was broken up into eight to nine
smaller groups, and led by CC lawyers in observing real-life
trials throughout the day. Many thanks go to all the CC
judges and lawyers who participated in making this day such
a success. Furthermore, a special thank you to Pete Coratti ’79,
who provided lunch for everyone.
CC Science Fair 2006: Students competed in Catholic Central’s
2006 Science Fair. The winners, shown above with Alan Barker,
were: First Place - Michael Pienta ’08 (second from right) for his test
of the “five-second rule” for dropped food; Second Place - Nicholas
Crowley ’08 (right) for his work with battery longevity; and Third Place Harrison Nguyen ’08 (left) for his comparison of motor oils.
Second Annual Medical Day
T he Second Annual Medical Day was held
on February 6, 2006, at the Detroit Medical Center (DMC). CC’s
Biology Department Chairman, Mark Gagnon, and forty Junior
and Senior students participated in this educational and fun
day hosted by CC Alumni in the medical field and the DMC.
Robert Forte ’69, MD, guided the students throughout the day
as they visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Radiology,
Hematology, Robotic Surgery, and Pathology. The students
were addressed by the Dean of the Wayne State Medical School
and lectured by a doctor of Ophthalmology. CC Alums and
Wayne State Medical Students Matt Petersen ’98 and Brendan
Burns ’98 assisted Dr. Forte in answering questions. It was
a great day for all involved. Many thanks to Dr. Forte, Mike
Duggan ’76, DMC President/CEO, and all the alums who
made this day possible for the students of CC.
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Whelan Award Winner
This year’s Whelan Award winner is Robert Forte ’06.
The Whelan Award was introduced in 1950 to honor
Fr. James H. Whelan, C.S.B., the fourth Principal of CC
(1934-1940). It is given annually to a Senior who
excels academically and athletically, and who is
looked upon by his peers as a Christian gentleman.
Rob was Co-Captain and Quarterback of the
Football team, and also Co-Captained this year’s
Basketball team. He will be attending Michigan
State University in the fall.
Congratulations, Rob!
The Dillon Award Winner
Congratulations to A. J. Huber ’06, this
year’s winner of the Dillon Award.
The Dillon Award is named in honor
of Catholic Central’s first Principal,
Father Daniel L. Dillon, C.S.B. (19281931). It is given annually to the
Senior with the highest cumulative
grade-point average over four years.
A. J. was Valedictorian of this year’s
Senior class and will be attending The
University of Michigan in the fall.
National French Contest Honorees
In March, over 100,000 students from across the United States
competed in the “Grand Concours” National French Contest
sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.
Catholic Central students distinguished themselves in truly
outstanding fashion at the National and Chapter levels of the
Contest. CC won 13 National awards, including a Gold Medal,
two Silver Medals, and 10 Bronze Medals. At the Detroit
Chapter level, CC won 20 awards.
The National Gold Medalist was Thomas Mathew ’07;
National Silver Medalists were Jacob Hincka ’06 and
Carl Nelson ’07. Thomas and Carl are honors students
of Fr. John Wheeler ’57. Jacob is an AP French
student of Fr. Marvin LaBute.
The 10 National Bronze Medalists, all from CC’s
Honors program, are: Dave Bushart ’07, Nick
Caverly ’07, Michael Kluz ’07, Donald Tappan ’07,
Ryon Wiska ’07, Michael Clemente ’08, Joseph
Khalil ’08, Zachary Oleski ’08, Josh Radtke ’08
and Gabriel Rogers ’08.
Detroit Chapter winners included Jason Gilbert ’06,
Daniel Fawaz ’06, Alessandro Vagnini ’07, Mike
Bazzy ’07 and Daniel Wardle ’09.
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Graduation 2006
This past May 21, CC Seniors, parents, faculty and staff gathered at Ann Arbor’s
Hill Auditorium for the highly anticipated commencement ceremony of the first
graduating class from the new Novi Campus. John Rioux Sr. ’61, Alumni Board
and Association Member, addressed the 192 members of the Class of 2006, and
welcomed them into the Alumni Association. Pat Nesbitt ’62, Chairman and
CEO of Windsor Capital Group, Inc., encouraged and challenged the graduates
in his commencement address.
Mike Carrier ’06 and Fr. John Wheeler ’57
Gathering before the graduation ceremony
Class officers
and representatives
M AT H S C H O L A R S
Congratulations to CC’s Math Team of A. J. Huber ’06, Robert Guglielmo
’06, Thomas Mathew ’07, Donald Tappan ’07 and Harrison Nguyen ’08,
who won a Third Place trophy in their Division in a Math Field Day at The
University of Michigan-Flint. Harrison, Rob and Tom came in first in their
individual events. A. J.’s presentation was on prime numbers.
Target Donation
The management team from the Novi
Target store visited Fr. Richard Ranaletti,
C.S.B., Principal of Catholic
Central, recently. They
presented CC with a
check as part of their
Target: Take Charge
of Education Program.
®
Twelve students have qualified for the Second Level of the American High
School Math Exam. Each student scored over 100 points to qualify for this
National Exam. Congratulations go to Seniors A. J. Huber, Steve Dowhan,
Andy Fleszar, Danius Giedraitis, Joe Maslak and Mike Nienhaus; and
Juniors Mike Dunleavy, Tom Mathew, Eric Muller, Don Tappan, Evan
Tinsdall and Trevor Shoemaker. Congratulations also to Sophomore Matt
Tolkacz for his efforts on the Exam.
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Fr. Enright Essay Contest Winners
The Fr. James Enright Writing Contest
began in the 1995-96 school year. Originally,
the competition was divided into two
categories, Freshman/Sophomore and
Junior/Senior; today, students compete
in Senior and Junior divisions. Winning
compositions are published in “The
Renaissance,” a literary magazine published
by AP English teacher Robert Scheuermann.
FR. ENRIGHT ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
Senior Division
Junior Division
First Place
Zach Crawford ’07
First Place (Tie)
Dustin Parmenter ’08 & John Kremer ’09
Second Place (Tie)
A. J. Huber ’06 & Tom Mathew ’07
Second Place
Steve LaRouere ’09
Honorable Mentions
Adam Budde ’07 & Kevin Soubly ’07
Honorable Mention
Edwin David ’09
Beautiful Regret
Every day, men are faced with thousands of
decisions. Whether momentous or seemingly
insignificant, each choice that a man makes
shapes every aspect of his life. As a man
attempts to shape his life in the best possible way, he wonders how his life would be
changed had he made different choices.
Kierkegaard’s thoughts on making decisions
reflect the desire in all men to know what
every possible outcome of a choice could
be. Men feel regret after resolving a situation because they doubt if their solution
produced the best result. However, as men
grow older and learn what affects their
actions will have, they come to be more
content with the decisions they make.
Kierkegaard presents a seemingly pessimistic viewpoint that men will never be
satisfied with their actions. But Kierkegaard
also reveals an adventurous yearning that
all men possess. He reveals the desire to
understand both the road less traveled and
the road worn with use. Not all problems
require deep meditation, but even the
smallest of issues spark that inquiry in men
to know “How could my life be different had
I chosen the other path – where would I
be? What would I be? Who would I be?”
Although Kierkegaard seems to be saying
that life is filled with perpetual regret, he is
acknowledging the beautiful drive inside of
all men that questions men’s actions and
attempts to create the most rewarding life.
Men have a thirst to know and understand
how every action could possibly affect
them, and what every action could produce
in their lives.
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by Zach Crawford ’07 (First Place, Senior Division)
Even after choosing what seems to be the
“best” solution to a situation, a man will be
unsatisfied because of doubts about what
other possibilities and outcomes could have
been present in a situation. Regret arises
because of the uncertainty of whether or
not the most advantageous result was produced. A man can never know what could
have happened had he taken a different
path. The chance is gone and a man is left
with a doubt that, perhaps, there is some-
“I see it all perfectly; there are
two situations – one can either
do this or do that. My honest
opinion and my friendly advice
is this: do it or do not do it –
you will regret both.”
– Soren Kierkegaard
thing better out there. It is possible to view
the inherent good and bad outcomes of a
situation and decide which path will lead to
the best result, but a man can never know
what fate or luck may have befallen him on
a different path. Having discovered the outcome of his decision, a man is left unsatisfied and wondering what could have been.
As men grow older and more knowledgeable about what result will come out of their
actions, they are able to choose more easily
the situation that will lead them to the most
contentment. Once a man is able to rationalize what both possibilities of a decision
will produce, he will be able to pick the
path that leads to happiness and, because
he understands what the other possibility
would lead to, he has less regret in making
his decision. It is regret of making past
decisions, great or small, that leads a man
to question his actions and to make
attempts to find the best solutions. Over
time, after experiencing millions of situations, a man comes to understand both
paths, and can confidently and contently
choose the best road to happiness. No,
a man can never know what might have
happened, but because he has failed and
succeeded many times before, he can find
the best solutions.
Kierkegaard speaks truly when he says that
all actions a man makes will cause regret,
but he does not speak thus to say that life
is a miserable, regret-filled existence. His
words speak of the desire in all men to
know and discover what else is “out there.”
Regret leads men to make better decisions;
it leads men to question their actions. As
men come to understand what will come
as a result of their actions, they are able
to make the best possible choice. It is a
beautiful thing that men often regret their
actions; it shows that men truly do desire
to understand and perfect their relationship
with the world they live in.
Fr. Enright Enters
Hall Of Fame
(Excerpt from the March 19, 2006 “Hockey Weekly”)
There are many who have made Michigan
Former players and coaches at
the induction ceremony
High School Hockey the successful game
it is, but some say if it wasn’t for Father
James O’Reilly Enright and what he did
for the game during his 30-plus years
at Detroit Catholic Central, the game
wouldn’t be where it is today with
a record 171 teams.
The hockey tradition was brought to
Detroit by the Basilian Fathers in
1928. By 1934, hockey had begun
under Fr. Lowery, followed by
Fathers Sheedy and McMahon
in 1938. By 1945, Fr. Cullen had
established a schedule of games
with local club teams and Windsor
schools. Fr. Enright picked up the
baton in 1954.
Fr. James Enright, C.S.B. was inducted
into the Michigan High School
Hockey Coaches Association Hall
of Fame on March 19. Some of his
beloved students and players,
along with current CC coaches,
were on hand to celebrate this
honor. Fr. Enright’s crowning
achievement was the establishment of
the International High School Hockey
League in 1958-59 with eight high school
teams.
Rudy Seichter ’59, a member of the
1958-59 State Championship Hockey Team,
said it so well: “Fr. Enright was and
continues to be a dedicated priest, teacher,
coach and hockey promoter. He won his
share of championships but more important
to him was the game which gave teenage
boys the opportunity to enjoy and compete
on the ice. Recognition for this humble
but determined man and what he did for
the game of hockey and for hundreds of
young boys is long overdue.”
Fr. Enright served as Hockey Coach at
CC from 1947-48 and 1952-1981. He
totaled 23 years as Varsity Head Coach
and seven years as Junior Varsity Coach.
He was also the Freshman Baseball
Coach for 30 years.
A guiding presence: Fr. Enright led the CC Hockey
program as Head Coach from 1954-1973.
Congratulations from the CC Family,
Fr. Enright!
MICHIGAN SPORTS HALL OF FAMER
Frank Tanana ’71 will be inducted
into the Michigan Sports Hall of
Fame at the 52nd Annual Induction
Dinner scheduled for October 3, 2006.
Frank will join an illustrious group,
which includes 1975 inductee Vince
Banonis ’38, and 1978 inductee
Fr. James Martin, C.S.B., a teacher,
coach and Athletic Director at
Catholic Central.
Tanana was All State in Baseball and
Basketball while he was a student at
Catholic Central. What made him so
Left to right: Fr. Norbert Clemens, Frank Tanana ’71
and Fr. Richard Elmer ’46
effective in his early career was
a 98-m.p.h. fastball and a sharpbreaking curve. Tanana was drafted
in 1971 by the California Angels
and broke into the majors two years
later. He pitched for the Angels,
the Red Sox, the Rangers, and
was finally traded to the Tigers.
He pitched seven seasons for the
Tigers with 96 wins and 82 losses.
His career record was 240 wins
and 236 losses.
Congratulations from CC, Frank!
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S P O R T S
B R E A K
Keeping Up With Catholic Central Athletes
Tom Mach: Central Section
Coach of the Year
Coach Tom Mach has been selected as
the 2005 Central Section Football Coach
of the Year by
the National
Federation of
State High School
Associations. The
Central Sectional
includes the states
of Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Michigan
and Wisconsin.
Tom is also among
the finalists for
National Coach
of the Year. The
NFHSA is the recognized national
authority on interscholastic programs.
We congratulate Tom on this much
deserved recognition and thank him for
his many years of service to CC and its
young men.
Tennis Team Wins
Catholic League
Championship
CC’s Tennis Team won the 2006 Catholic
League Championship. Congratulations
to all the dedicated players on the
triumphant team:
Singles:
#1 - Co-Captain Nick Carroll ’07
#2 - Jack Snyder ’09
#3 - Samir DaCosta ’07
#4 - Ryan King ’08
Doubles:
#1 - Joe Trupiano ’06
and Chris Atallah ’07
#2 - Chris Rawsky ’06
and Kevin Murphy ’06
#3 - Kevin Hagar ’08
and Ryan Bourjaily ’07
#4 - Andy Fleszar ’06
and Steve Strycharz ’08
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Basketball
Coach Resigns
New Basketball
Coach Named
Rick Coratti ’69 has
stepped down after 12
seasons as Varsity Boys
Basketball Coach. He
guided the Shamrocks
to three Class A District
Championships and
two Catholic League
Championships.
Bill Dyer has been named
the Shamrocks’ Varsity
Basketball Head Coach.
Bill will replace Coach
Coratti after 12 years at
the helm. When told of
the position, Bill said,
“For me, it’s a dream
come true. To be in the
Catholic League again, I
Coach Rick Coratti will focus
Coratti will remain as
almost have to pinch
on Football.
Defensive Coordinator
myself. This is the best
for CC’s Football Team where he has
thing that’s happened to me and my
spent the last 35 years. Together with
family in quite some time.”
Coach Tom Mach, Coratti has helped
guide CC to nine State Championships,
Dyer is a graduate of Divine Child,
building one of the state’s best
where he assisted Joe Charnley for
Football programs.
eight seasons. After leaving D.C., he was
Head Coach at Livonia Clarenceville
“Two sports was becoming too much,”
for two seasons, and was at Livonia
said Coratti. “My loyalty to Tom and
Stevenson for the last six.
Tom’s loyalty to me is the reason I’m
going to stay with Football.”
Welcome to CC, Bill!
Good luck, Rick!
LACROSSE
Individual Honors
Lacrosse
2nd-Team All-State
Justin Burgin ’07
3rd-Team All-State
Connor Bush ’07
Armando Munoz ’07
All-Catholic
Jake Marmul ’07
Pat Nemes ’07
All-League
Justin Burgin ’07
Connor Bush ’07
All-Catholic Academic
Mike Dunleavy ’07
The CC Lacrosse team worked hard
and earned its place in the State finals
for the first time since 1996. Their belief
in themselves and first-year Head Coach
Dave Wilson ’88 showed on the playing
field. The young-but-tough Shamrocks
were led by All-America, First-Team AllState Pat Nemes ’07 and First-Team AllState Jake Marmul ’07. Big wins in the
State playoffs over U of D, Birmingham
United, and arch rival Brother Rice –
tough in the finals – proved that CC
Lacrosse is heading in the right direction.
For his guidance and leadership, Coach
Wilson was named 2006 Michigan High
School Division I Lacrosse Coach of the
Year. He credits his assistant coaches,
Stan Zajdel ’88 and Tom Valenti ’96, for
being instrumental parts of the team’s
success. Congratulations to all the players
and coaches on a great year!
The Detroit Catholic Central High School Alumni Association
Presents
The 5th Annual Boys’ Bowl Alumni Mass & Breakfast
Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006
Prior to the Boys’ Bowl Game against DeLaSalle, in the CC Gymnasium.
COMPLIMENTARY
BREAKFAST
Please make your
reservations now!
Mass - 10:30 A.M.
Immediately followed by complimentary breakfast
Honorary Chair - Bill Downs ’61 • Alumni Association Chair - Gerry Di Ponio ’65
CC vs. DeLaSalle - 1:00 P.M. Gametime
Tickets for the Game will be available
for purchase after Mass
Reservations Required
Please indicate name, class year and number of adults
and children attending
Telephone
(248) 596-3838
Detroit Catholic Central High School
The Aluminator
27225 Wixom Road
Novi, MI 48374
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