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FALL 2015

Double the Fun

Freshman Class

Welcomes6 Sets of Twins

Also inside:

Giving the Gift of LifeCCCHS offers innovative Special Education Program Gulas '71 receives 2015 CCCHS Distinguished Alumni Award And more...

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Mission Rooted in Gospel values

and Catholic tradition,

Cleveland Central Catholic High School

educates and prepares

diverse young men and women

for the future and challenges

them to excel and

deepen their faith

to responsibly serve God,

church and community.


For more information regarding giving opportunities, please contact:Leo Hyland at 216-641-2001 or [email protected]

To update your contact information or comment on this publication, please contact:Jackie Keim at 216-441-4700, ext. 284 or [email protected]

Acknowledgements:Leo P. Hyland, President

Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal

Dr. Lanny Hollis, Associate Principal

John Crawford, Jr. `84, Dean of Students

Bill Powers, Dean of Students

Bill Sluzewski, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Director

Jackie Keim, Communications Manager

Eileen Canepari, Database and Information Manager/Research Specialist

Carmella Davies, Admissions Director

Maggie Lash, Athletic Director

Connection: a semi-annual publication of the Advancement Office designed to connect Cleveland Central Catholic with its alumni, families, friends, donors and partners in mission

Writers: Margie Wilber, Jackie Keim, Bill Sluzewski

Design and Production: Write 2 the Point, Margie Wilber

Photography: Margie Wilber, Jackie Keimwww.centralcatholichs.org

Contents Fall 2015

From the President and Principal Letter from Leo Hyland .................................................................................................................................... 4 Letter from Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal .............................................................. 5

Feature ArticlesDOUBLE THE FUN: Freshman class welcomes 6 sets of twins ........................................................... 6 Giving the Gift of Life ................................................................................................................................... 10CCCHS offers innovative Special Education Program ...................................................................... 13Charles Gulas '71 receives 2015 CCCHS Distinguished Alumni Award ...................................... 16SISTER ACT: Campus Ministers Linda Ziska '86 and Cindy Webster model faith, service and teamwork ................................................................................................................................. 18

Board Profile MAKING AN IMPACT: Advisory Board Member Jerry Kysela........................................................... 20

Advancement CleanUp+Clams 2015 ................................................................................................................................... 22 Welcome Back Day ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Central Catholic Fund helps cover tuition cost for tomorrow's leaders ..................................... 23

School News LOOKING GOOD! Students lead change in dress code requirements ........................................ 24

Sports Roundup Jordan Duke named head basketball coach for Ironmen ............................................................... 27 Ironmen demonstrate steel on gridiron ................................................................................................ 28

Alumni CCCHS Alumni Golf Outing sets record ................................................................................................. 30


From the PresidentLeoHyland

“The class of 2014 graduated 100 percent of its members – and over 85 percent were admitted to college.”

Pope’s Hopeful Message Resonates at CCC

Like so many, I was enthralled with the historic visit of Pope Francis to the United States during September. His every moment, and every word, broadcast and captured for posterity in various forms of media. My grown son commented that this was the biggest “media event” he’s ever seen. Yet, it was spiritually so much more than that! I was delighted by the warm and lively reception he received throughout his travels.

His messages to the president, the Congress, the United Nations – indeed, to all – were filled with hope and a vision for a more just and humane world. These words were simple yet profoundly insightful. One clear example was his gentle reminder to our combative Congress to remember the Golden Rule. Just think of how that approach would change political operations in Washington.

Better still were the numerous personal encounters, with immigrants, the elderly, the young man with cerebral palsy, among many others. There were several references to the plight of the poor. My heart was touched by his compassion for others – and especially his emphasis on hope for the young. These comments made me reflect on many of the families that we serve here at Cleveland Central Catholic.

Iwouldliketocallattentiontothosefamilymemberswhoarethemostvulnerable,theyoung.Formanyofthem,afuturefilledwithcountlesspossibilitiesbeckons,yetsomanyothersseemdisorientedandaimless,trappedinahopelessmazeofviolence,abuseanddespair.Theirproblemsareourproblems.Wecannotavoidthem.Weneedtofacethemtogether,totalkaboutthemandtoseekeffectivesolutions.

-PopeFrancis–AddresstotheJointSessionoftheUnitedStatesCongress–September24,2015

This is precisely the challenge we face at Central Catholic. Life as a teenager is often filled with social anxiety and uncertainty about the future. That reality is compounded when a student’s home life is chaotic or surrounded by poverty and its manifold consequences. Given these circumstances, imagine the courage it takes for them to face the world each day. Yet our Central Catholic students continue to progress! For the second consecutive year, the CCC Class of 2015 graduated 100% of its (129) students.

Through the grace of God, and thanks to the outstanding efforts of our dedicated faculty, staff, and many others, Cleveland Central Catholic continues to be an “effective solution” to these challenges. By working together, every day, our school continues to be a beacon of hope for our students – and for the broader community. We are grateful to all our partners who help make this light shine in their lives!

Myheartwastouchedbyhiscompassionforothers–andespeciallyhisemphasisonhopefortheyoung.ThesecommentsmademereflectonmanyofthefamiliesthatweservehereatClevelandCentralCatholic.


From the PrincipalSisterAllisonMarie,SND

“When students see content as relevant, they are able to dig deeper and make conjectures about alternate solutions to a real problem.”

As we begin a new school year, we have so much for which to be grateful. For the second year in a row our enrollment is the highest it has been since 1989. We are at full capacity and it is exciting to welcome another freshmen class that exceeds 180 students. Essentially, it is not about statistics but rather about our capacity to prepare young men and women for the future and to change lives.

One of my friends attended a summit this past summer focusing on the needs of the City of Cleveland. At her table, she asked a student what he thought was a pressing issue for our city. He stated that safety is most important. He went on to divulge that when he was in eighth grade one of his siblings was killed in a drive-by shooting. Then he said, "My school and the Boys and Girls Club saved my life." When my friend asked what school he attends, he said, "Cleveland Central Catholic."

As I reflected on this student's comment, it made me realize what an impact we can have on the lives of our students. The family atmosphere is a distinctive element of our school. This does not mean that everything is perfect every day. Every family meets challenges and difficulties. How we handle these situations is what is important.

In his recent trip to the United States, Pope Francis visited a school and addressed the children. He called the school their second home and said, "School then ends up being one big family. One where, together with our mothers and fathers, our grandparents, our teachers and friends, we learn to help one another, to share our good qualities, to give the best of ourselves, to work as a team and to pursue our dreams."

My dream for our students is that they will use the education they receive to become future leaders, to serve those who are less fortunate than themselves, and to make society a place where all people can and do thrive.

Thank you for all you do to support the mission of Cleveland Central Catholic to challenge stu-dents to excel and deepen their faith and responsibly serve God, church and community.

Please join me in exclaiming as Saint Julie did, "Oh how good is the good God!"

Mydreamforourstudentsisthattheywillusetheeducationtheyreceivetobecomefutureleaders,toservethosewhoarelessfortunatethanthemselves,andtomakesocietyaplacewhereallpeoplecananddothrive.


Double the Fun

Freshman Class

Welcomes6 Sets of Twins


Ever wonder what the chances are of having twins? Among general populations,

the chances of having twins in the 21st century are about 3 in 100, or 3 percent.

Researchers have recorded an increase of nearly 60% since the early 1980s. The most

recent statistics, part of a 2008 study by the National Center for Health Statistics,

show that twins represented approximately 32 of every 1,000 births.

So imagine the surprise of Cleveland Central Catholic's Admissions Director Carmella Davies when she realized the high school far surpassed these percentages as the school welcomed six sets of twins in the freshman class this fall. Fascinated and curious about twins, the editorial staff of Connection magazine decided to interview these 12 new students on campus. Here's what we discovered.

Twins Tationna and Kitonna DeLargy do not look very much alike and have even more diverse interests. Tationna insists she is the quieter one and has aspirations of playing basket-ball for the WNBA after graduating. She describes, “It's fun to be a twin at times, but people are always asking if one gets hurt, does the other twin feel it.” This annoys her at times.

Kitonna says she also plays basketball and agrees that she is much more outgoing than her twin sister. “Tationna is more tomboyish, and I'm more girly. I enjoy English and would like to be a pop singer.”

Tationna and Kitonna have three other sisters and a brother in the family. The girls graduated from Urban Community School on Lorain Avenue on Cleveland's West Side.

Tationna and Kitonna DeLargy

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A'Leyah and A'Layna Nettles

Eddie and Ebony Squires

A'Leyah and A'Layna Nettles are also twin girls and both agree, "Being a twin is OK at times.”

A'Leyah says, “She is there when I need her. However, A'Layna is always talking about something, and it gets on my nerves. She won't shut up!” A'Leyah's favorite class at Cleveland Central Catholic is drawing.

A'Layna prefers mathematics. “I don't like some of the things she does either, but I can rely on her when I need her.” These are dependable twins!

The Nettles sisters graduated from St. Stanislaus School on Forman Avenue in Cleveland.

Eddie Squires and twin sister Ebony say it is fun being twins. Eddie notes, "It's amazing to have all these twins in the freshman class at Cleveland Central Catholic.”

Ebony admits that she and her twin brother don't always get along. “In fact, Eddie and I argue all the time. We also have different interests. I want to be a lawyer, and Eddie wants to be an actor. For now, his favorite class is math, but my favorite class is science.”

Despite their differences, both agree, “We will always be close in life.”

Twins Jordan and Jalen Roby attended Imagine Harvard School before coming to Cleveland Central Catholic. Jordan is quick to insist, “I don't like being a twin. Jalen wants to do everything I do. When I ride my bike, he follows me.”

Jalen jokingly says, “I don't like him, either. Actually, it's kind of cool to have all these twins in the class.”

How do the boys differ? Jordan's favorite class is mathematics, and he plans to be an engineer; Jalen enjoys reading, and he hopes to play professional basketball.

Jordan and Jalen Roby


David and Trevor Stiles

Daniel and David Torrence

The last set of twins, Daniel and David Torrence, agree that they do not look anything alike. “Most people just think about us as brothers, not as twins,” explains David.

Both boys are athletic. David hopes to win a position as shooting guard on the Ironmen basketball team, and Daniel would like to be a running back for the Ironmen football team. Another similarity is that both twins plan to pursue careers in engineering.

“It's cool being a twin because when David gets something, I usually get something. But, I don't like how when my dad gives me some money, I have to split it,” admits Daniel with a laugh.

Looking around the high school boardroom this fall day at Cleveland Central Catholic, the Admissions Director Davies insists, “Having six sets of twins in the freshman class just adds to Cleveland Central Catholic's unique story. When we registered these students, we indicated on their registration they were a twin. All but the DeLargys will have classes with their twin this year.”

Identical twin brothers David and Trevor Stiles share more than exact looks. Their voices sound exactly alike. The dynamic duo enjoy confusing people they meet. David warns with a smile, “Sometimes we switch on teachers."

Trevor recalls,"I will never forget one day in grade school at Metro Catholic, I went to get my lunch but was told I had already eaten my lunch. I didn't get to eat that day."

Despite being identical, there are physical differences between the two young men. David is approximately two inches taller. Trevor says, “We try to look different, but it never works. Even the doctors weren't exactly sure which one of us came out first."

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Giving the Gift of Life

(l-r) Michael Palcisko, Jr., José and Richard Dybzinski

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Two Cleveland Central Catholic community members recently made the ultimate gift: each donated one of their kidneys to an individual in critical need of an organ transplant. Michael Palcisko, Jr., a teacher at Cleveland Central Catholic for eight years, self-lessly donated one of his kidneys to his older sister. Richard Dybzinski, father of student José Dybzinski (featured in the Fall 2014 issue of Connection), generously stepped forward to donate one of his kidneys to a stranger after José received the gift of a kidney earlier this year.

According to the Kidney Foundation, there are currently more than 123,000 people waiting for life-saving organ transplants in the U.S. Of these, approximately 102,000 await kidney transplants. In fact, more than 3,000 new patients are added to the kidney waiting list each month; 12 people die each day while waiting for a life-saving kidney.

Palcisko and Dybzinski are happy with their decisions. Palcisko says, “I was approached by my older sister Michelle two years ago. Michelle is now 60 years old. I never had a doubt that I would donate my kidney if I was a match.”

The loving brother continues, “The greatest gift of living is giving of one's self. The reason I gave my kidney to my sister is because I believe the gift of life is giving of one's self and the love I have for my family.”

He continues, “I say the rosary every day. I am so blessed to have my family, friends and the many graces that I have received from God.”

Palcisko earned an associate’s degree in Applied Electronic Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Technology from ETI Technical College. He went on to earn a master’s degree in Education from Walsh College and a second master’s degree in Education from John Carroll University.

“I am also a Desert Storm War veteran with the Ohio Army National Guard,” Palcisko adds. “I had to lose 15 lbs. prior to surgery because my BMI (Body Mass Index) was too high. My doctors were not going to perform the procedure until

I lost the weight. I ended up losing 46 lbs. The surgeon and the nephrologist could not believe I lost that much weight.”

Palcisko underwent the surgery on July 15 at the Transplant Institute of University Hospitals of Cleveland. The actual procedure took about two hours.

Palcisko recalls, “The estimated time of the procedure was about two hours, and I was in the hospital for five days. Following the surgery, I could not lift anything weighing more than 10 lbs for about six to eight weeks. Each day I got stronger, and the pain was minimal. God is good!”

The much-loved teacher refuses to accept the title of “hero” for saving his sister’s life. “I am a humble servant of Jesus Christ. To me, prosperity is my faith," says the selfless teacher. “I would encourage other people to consider becoming an organ donor."

For Dybzinski, the decision to become a kidney donor was one of “paying it forward” after his son received a life-saving kidney. He explains, “I decided to step forward after thinking about it for several months following José's surgery, mostly in response to José having had a successful deceased-donor transplant."

José had the kidney transplant on January 27, 2014 and is doing very well in that regard today. The senior at Cleveland Central Catholic still has issues with chronic and acute pain from a right knee replacement he underwent in October 2014 and a total left hip replacement he underwent in March 2015. “In between those surgeries, José had his gallbladder

“The greatest gift of living is giving of one's self. The reason I gave my kidney to my sister is because I believe the gift of life is giving of one's self and the love I have for my family.”Michael Palcisko

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removed January, 2015. For the first time in four years, he was able to walk into school the first day without a wheelchair or walker, which boosted his spirits," exclaims the proud father.

Dybzinski says he researched live kidney donation for two to three years. He underwent tests for donating one of his kidneys to José, but then the deceased donor possibility presented itself for his son.

“I continued to think about donating a kidney to someone else in need. Then, in October of last year, I started testing again for a possible non-directed kidney donation,” recalls Dybzinski. “I knew the risks and thought it was something I could do to help someone get off of dialysis and pay it forward due to José's good fortune."

Dybzinski insists kidney donation is considered a very safe operation, and he felt in good hands at the Cleveland Clinic. Testing and waiting took eight months until he was approved as a donor. Three weeks later, the National Kidney Registry matched Dybzinski with a 54-year-old man in Chicago. In addition, the compassionate father started a “kidney chain” which helped six other people receive a kidney.

The surgery was scheduled for June 29, 2015. The faith-filled Cleveland Central Catholic parent recalls, “I was more excited than nervous. This was the first time I ever underwent surgery or stayed in a hospital. The laparoscopic surgery went well, and I was in the hospital for only two days. My pain was controlled, but I was very tired for two to three weeks.”

The 65-year-old donor continues, “Living organ donation is certainly not for most people. It was personal for me because my son had kidney failure. Perhaps by example, my donation to someone I don't know and may never know could inspire someone to consider it. You have to be in very good to excel-lent health, have a supportive family, and be willing to endure many weeks of testing and waiting. But, it was all worth it because six people were helped with a new lease on life.”

“It sometimes overwhelms me that I was able to go through something so amazing and life-giving,” the humble gentleman admits. “I have no regrets about the whole process. Certainly, my deep faith in God gave me the courage to pursue this donation. People say, 'You have given the gift of life to this person,' and I say, 'God was the giver of life to him, but I had the opportunity to help him live a more fulfilling and healthy life – to be free of kidney disease. That's the credit I will take.'”

“I knew the risks and thought it was something I could do to help someone get off of dialysis and pay it forward due to José's good fortune.”Richard Dybzinski


In 1969, Father John Fiala desired to provide an innovative education opportunity for students in Cleveland's central city. To accomplish this, he recommended merging four independent parish high schools – Our Lady of Lourdes, St. John Cantius, St. Michael and St. Stanislaus – embracing a philosophy, curriculum, and scheduling that was “creative in mind and spirit.” The four-campus, comprehensive high school turned its attention to students with learning differ-ences by the mid-1970s, thanks to the individual work and sensitivity of Sister John Mary Lang, SND.

Then in 1980, Sister Bernadette Maier, OSU, from the Diocesan Education Office, requested Cleveland Central Catholic High School expand its services to students with cognitive disabilities as an extension of the diocesan ministry to students at the St. Joseph Center. Accordingly, Principal Father Neil O'Connor established a formal Special Education Department,

in cooperation with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), employing two intervention specialists from CMSD schools. The first students in this program had cognitive disabilities, but soon students with specific learning disabilities were added. The Special Education Program was predominantly housed at St. John Cantius campus in a state-provided, mobile van classroom.

Over the years, mobile vans were replaced by stationary modular units at St. Michael and St. Stanislaus. Each free-standing unit served approximately 24 students, totaling approximately 50 students. Classes were self-contained in the modular units and mainstreamed in the main buildings. Some of these students also attended vocational programs at public schools related to small engine repair, animal husbandry, agriculture, food service, carpentry, automotive machinery, etc.

Cleveland Central Catholic High School has earned a superb reputation for providing an excellent education for all students, including those students with special needs. Let's take a look at this remarkable journey...

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CCCHS offers innovative Special Education Program


In 2003, St. Stanislaus underwent an expansion, as the campuses had merged into a single site at the current Forman Avenue location. The module units were demolished, and all students with special needs were housed in the main buildings. Progress continued. In 2012, under the leadership of Principal Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, the school sought to expand its mission and ministry to students with learning differences even further.

“While the cooperation with Cleveland Municipal Schools and CCCHS had been dynamic, the Catholic mission and values were not consistently available in all components of the program when administered by a cohort of public school employees,” explains Sister Allison Marie. “In 2012, Cleveland Central Catholic employed a new team of six intervention specialists and reduced the number of public school interventionists to one. Moreover, we employed a full-time psychologist.”

Special Education Program Director Cynthia Krakowski Kinley began her work in special education at CCCHS in the early 1980s. She worked as a special education teacher from 1975 through 2005. She returned to Cleveland Central Catholic as a tutor following the death of her husband Dean, who also held various positions at CCCHS including teacher, business manager and athletic director. In 2012 Kinley was hired as Director of Special Education.

“ I love coming to work and the experience at Cleveland Central Catholic. I have always taught in an urban setting, so I don't know any other teaching environment. Some may find it challenging working with our kids, but for me, this is all I have ever known,” states Kinley, who is employed part-time at CCCHS.

“ The special education professionals at Cleveland Central Catholic complement the rest of the school's support, instructional, and administrative staff," states Kinley enthusiastically. “With the increase of these professionals, Central Catholic has expanded its offerings to provide services for students on the autism spectrum. Recently, the Class of 2013 student commencement speaker and Class of 2014 class salutatorian were former recipients of special education services.”

Kinley adds, “Most fulfilling for me is knowing I have done my utmost to help our students feel some success and teaching them that their disabilities make them unique, not helpless. I try to foster the notion that we are here to assist, but not enable them into helplessness. The last thing I want is for our kids to become so dependent on us that they don't try to accomplish work on their own.

My goal for the Special Education Program at Central Catholic is to provide a safe, scholastic environment

where our students learn and receive the support they need to be successful in high school and beyond. I want them to be active, responsible members of our community.”

Last year, approximately 17 percent of the school's 625 students received special education services. “Despite this statistic, 100 percent of our seniors graduated and 89 percent were accepted into post-secondary education,” exclaims Sister Allison Marie proudly.

Current CCCHS students receiving special education services have diagnoses of cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, other health impaired, or are identified as mild-to-moderate on the autism spectrum. Special education services are delivered in an inclusive environ-ment where intervention specialists act as co-teachers in English, math, science, social studies, and theology classes. “Special education students are also mainstreamed in

“There has been a history of this school to embrace all students, including those with special needs. I have worked here 13 years. The first day I arrived, a student with special needs greeted me at the door. We involve our students in all activities.”

Sister Allison Marie


remaining classes with intervention specialists available should the teacher of record require additional support,” Sister Allison Marie explains.

She adds, “All special needs students are also assigned either a Social Skills or Study Skills class taught by an intervention specialist. Our full-time psychologist conducts assessments, observes students in the classroom, and helps the intervention specialist develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).”

Sister Allison Marie is quick to mention that all students with special needs are involved in all co-curricular programs including athletics, music, drama, and student government.

“Our Advisory Board's Educational Committee continues to examine and offer innovations in the school's career planning and training for all students – with a view toward including all students, including those with learning disabilities,” states Sister Allison Marie.

“While many Catholic schools seem ill-equipped or hesitant to enroll students with learning differences, Cleveland Central Catholic celebrates the inclusion of special education students within the school as an integral part of its community,” explains Sister Allison Marie. “Our program is comprehensive. That makes us unique among Catholic high schools. Our students are receiving a Catholic education where all students have the possibility to participate.”

“Today, 101 Central Catholic students participate in the Special Education Program,” she adds. “As our enrollment continues to climb, the percentage of students receiving special education services remains constant at 16 to 17 percent – but the total number of special education students is climbing because our enrollment has increased dramatically in recent years. Currently, Cleveland Central Catholic has available two state scholarship programs to help offset the tuition costs for students with special needs. The Jon Peterson Scholarship is dependent on the diagnosis, whereas the Autism Scholarship is available for students diagnosed on the autism spectrum. I encourage parents of a child with learning disabilities to come in and talk with our staff to discuss educational options for their child at Cleveland Central Catholic.”

Sister Allison Marie reiterates, “There has been a history of this school to embrace all students, including those with special needs. I have worked here 13 years. The first day I arrived, a student with special needs greeted me at the door. We involve our students in all activities. There has always been a spirit of acceptance of all students, not just acceptance of students with special needs. We have staff members with physical, learning, and develop-mental disabilities. I believe these staff members lead by example, demonstrating that people with special needs can and do contribute and thrive.”

Kinley recalls one particular student who was a boy with autism whose mother was dying of bone cancer. “His mom vowed to stay alive until he graduated. David was a huge boy with a huge personality. He became the 'official greeter' for CCCHS, and his genuine love for the school was apparent. David was so popular that during his senior year he was voted Homecoming King – not because he was a Special Ed kid but because he was so well-liked,” Kinley says. “David's mom kept her promise and lived until he graduated. She died later that summer. David now lives on his own, taking care of the home where he and his mom lived. He rents out the upstairs and lives below. David is successfully working in a Group Home setting, taking care of the residents' needs.

“In between all this, David decided he wanted nothing more than to become Catholic. He was officially welcomed into the Catholic faith on Holy Saturday in 2014,” Kinley concludes. “He will always be one of my favorite kids.”

CynthiaKrakowskiKinley,SpecialEducationProgramDirectoratCCCHS


Charles J. Gulas graduated from Cleveland Central Catholic High School in 1971. At that time a gallon of gas cost 40 cents, the average cost of a new home was $25,000, the voting age in the U.S. was lowered to 18, and Walt Disney World Resorts opened in Florida.

Since that graduation day, a lot has happened to the former Ironman. And many people throughout the U.S. and world are in a much better place thanks to his drive, compassion, and dedication.

Today, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist Charles J. Gulas, PT, Ph.D., currently serves as Dean of the Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker College of Health Professions and is Professor of Physical Therapy at Maryville University, where he joined the faculty in 1999. He earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at Saint Louis University in 2005 and also earned a master's degree in education from Maryville University in 2001; a physical therapy degree from Ohio State University in 1976; and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hiram College in 1975.

Dr. Gulas can add one more item to his distinguished list of accomplishments – the 2015 recipient of the Cleveland Central Catholic High School Distinguished Alumni Award.

He reflects on his high school days: “I attended Our Lady of Lourdes before the merger. As we became aware that 'some-thing was happening,' there was a great deal of excitement about a merger and the new school. The first years of CCC were even more exciting than imagined with the renovated buildings, many new faculty, and meeting new students from other campuses. I remember the possibilities seemed endless.”

Dr. Gulas says his fondest memories are being with his close group of friends and their many “shenanigans.” “We were always pushing our limits and rules, such as the underground newspaper and bringing our cousin Vanessa (actually a mannequin) to classes as a visitor," he laughs. “I was also editor of the yearbook my senior year. I developed my creative design and writing skills working closely with Ellen Fasko and Marcy Sensny, the faculty advisors, as we spent many hours together.”

He continues, “I was provided great freedom in my academic pursuits. In Government class, I created an independent study project to draft Dennis Kucinich for mayor. Enlisting three of my classmates, we made an appointment with the then-Councilman Kucinich and unknowingly created great havoc not knowing that he was secretly testing the waters for a campaign. We all developed a great relationship with Dennis and learned an incredible amount of the good and bad of Cleveland and Ohio politics!”

The Distinguished CCCHS Alumni is also a member of the President's Advisory Committee and spends time developing partnerships in the community and fundraising.

“As a physical therapist, I was always involved in teaching patients and interns,” states Dr. Gulas. “It was very natural for me. In 1999, I was asked to teach the Management Course in Physical Therapy at Maryville. After 25 years in clinical practice in a variety of settings, I found students and higher education very invigorating, so I returned to school for my graduate degrees. My leadership and administra-tive experience assisted me in moving into positions where I could have greater impact on moving the university forward.”

Dr. Charles J. Gulas '71 receives 2015 CCCHS Distinguished Alumni Award

He says his many years in physical therapy also taught him a great deal about the fragility of the human body as well as the power of the human spirit and soul. “As a young therapist, I proudly accepted praise as a 'healer,' but as I matured, I realized that I was only a conduit,” Dr. Gulas humbly recalls. "I have always believed I have been privileged to have my Catholic education and many advanced degrees and a responsibility to pay it forward. I have been involved in volunteer work in professional organizations, community organizations, and both clinical and classroom teaching.”

The compassionate healthcare practitioner and educator recalls in the late 1980s, he volunteered assisting people with HIV/AIDS in St. Louis, and he was selected to lead an interfaith coalition to develop housing services. “Although I was the only lay board officer, my faith was deepened by the faith of several of the religious on the board,” Dr. Gulas says. “Creating a model for compassionate care in a time of crisis was both stressful and difficult. I learned that you had to have faith to move forward.”

In 2008, a colleague asked Dr. Gulas to travel to Haiti to volunteer and teach a group of rehabilitation technicians. He remembers, “At that time, I was not very familiar with Haiti except for the recent turmoil involving a government coup and unrest. However, I had great faith in my friend Mary, and she assured me that once I had an experience with the Haitian people, I would always return. Family, friends and other colleagues thought I was crazy. My first trip started me on a journey to teach in several programs in Haiti. I was teaching in 2010 when Haiti experienced the devastating earthquake which was a life-changing experience for me. It led me to believe there was a purpose for me being there.” At the time, Dean Gulas' sabbatical transitioned from a teaching mission to disaster relief as hundreds of injured people were brought to the Hospital Albert Schweitzer for treatment.

Also in September 2010, Dr. Gulas was appointed by Governor Jay Nixon to the Missouri Physical Therapy Advisory Commission. Gulas was awarded the Cultural Pluralism Award by the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions one month later for his work in Cultural Diversity and Global Health.

In January 2011, he traveled to Haiti for the fourth time as a volunteer teacher in a Rehabilitation Technician Training Program with Health Volunteer Overseas at the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Deschapelles. In 2013, he co-founded Sustainable Therapy, a not-for-profit organization that supports Haitian students to attend Physical Therapy

School in the Dominican Republic. “We are very proud that Ameroline, one of our rehabilitation technicians and our first sponsored student will graduate from PT School in January,” says Dean Gulas.

Dr. Gulas was also a founding board member of Doorways, an Interfaith Housing Program for people with AIDS in St. Louis, one of the leading housing organizations in the country. As a member of the Committee to Incorporate Wildwood, he worked to incorporate the city in order to allow citizens to have local control over development and to stop urban sprawl.

Other awards and recognitions include recipient of the Helen May Bradley Achievement Award, presented by the Maryville University Physical Therapy Program, in December 2011; the APTA Lucy Blair Service Award in June 2012, and the Florence Kendall Award by the Saint Louis University Physical Therapy Program in December 2013. Dr. Gulas was appointed to the Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries Quality Council for Sherbrooke and Lansdowne Village in 2012 and is currently a member of the St. Louis Crisis Nursery's Community Advisory Board.

Dr. Gulas offers this advice to current Cleveland Central Catholic students, “Have fun! Enjoy a true high school experience. Learn to be flexible, know yourself, and be open to new ideas. Hone your basic skills. Listen more than you speak. Try new things. Use technology to help you obtain and organize information. Appreciate your family, and that you are privileged to be receiving a Catholic education. Be present every day – showing up is not enough.”

Congratulations Dr. Chuck Gulas. We are proud to call you a distinguished alumnus and always an Ironman!


“I have always believed I have been privileged to have my Catholic education and many advanced degrees and a responsibility to pay it forward.”Charles J. Gulas


Linda Ziska '86 is thrilled to be teaching Theology at Cleveland Central Catholic and serving as a CCC campus minister. What makes her job extra rewarding is being able to work alongside her older sister Cindy Webster, who also teaches Theology and serves as a campus minister. The dynamic duo see their work at Central Catholic as a calling.

“Our Catholic faith began with our parents at home,” explains Cindy. “There were seven of us kids, and we went to church as a family all the time, prayed daily, and were educated in Catholic schools starting in first grade. Catholicism was a way of life in our home. Our celebrations revolved around religious holidays.”

Cindy says their mother passed away suddenly two years before she graduated from college. That event caused the siblings to grow even closer.

"Working with Linda is wonderful. She is my best friend despite there being a 10-year age difference. Linda is the nicest person I ever met in my life,” she insists.

Linda holds her sister in equal regard: “I love working with my sister. Cindy seems to know what I need before I even ask. Sometimes it seems like she can read my mind. I love her dearly.”

The core of CCC's community is faith development and campus ministry by which students are offered a variety of ways to explore, challenge, develop and live out their faith. Campus Ministry promotes the school's Catholic Christian values and mission, which takes on many forms: Eucharistic liturgies, common prayer, student ministry, participation in group and individual service programs, membership in social justice activities and a yearly class retreat. Students worship at The Chapel of the Four Saints (named for the four saints of our four founding parish high schools) within the high school and the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus on the school campus. For liturgical celebrations, students and faculty are invited and encouraged to become planners, lectors, altar servers, gift bearers, Eucharistic ministers, music ministers and ushers.

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The Cleveland Central Catholic Campus Ministry program is inclusive of all faith backgrounds and designed to make all students feel comfortable and welcome at Central Catholic High School. Whether on retreat with their class, performing service to the school or local community, studying Scripture or Christian doctrine, praying at the beginning of each class, or participating in school-wide prayer services or Masses, students have many opportunities to explore their faith and develop their faith at CCC.

That's where Linda and Cindy shine. As campus ministers, Linda and Cindy encourage students to participate in planning all Masses at the school, organizing school mission projects, and arranging the annual retreats for each class. It takes a lot of planning, organization and hard work to seamlessly pull them off.

The Freshman Retreat is typically held at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, in Munson Township, where students are led through an obstacle course in the woods on campus. “Seniors from both Central Catholic and NDCL supervise the retreat along with a few adults,” describes Linda. “At this retreat, students learn trust, teamwork, strategy and communica-tion. Not one freshman ever says they did not have fun.”

The Sophomore Retreat focuses on service. Service is a central aspect of Cleveland Central Catholic's mission statement and philosophy of education. The primary intention of this service project is to help students understand and appreciate that in today's world, a loving and good person can make a difference with God's help. This is an invitation to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others.

Cindy explains that each sophomore is assigned a service project on that day. Destinations include the Bishop Cosgrove Center, West Side Catholic Center, Cleveland Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Providence House, Malachi House, Algart Nursing Home and St. Augustine Nursing Home.

“The goal is to have our students interact with people in need – whether that means preparing or serving food on a food line, painting the nails of elderly women, transporting others to Mass, preparing homes for refugees or stacking items in a food pantry,” Linda explains. “We try to teach them when we serve, we don't just serve people, but God. They need to learn not just to take, but to give.”

For the second year, the Junior Retreat was held at St. Leonard's Youth Center in Avon, Ohio. “This year's theme was Christian Leadership and Courage,” Cindy states. “We brought in a dynamic speaker who shared stories of other leaders in the world, like Gandhi,

as well as inspirational people he has met through the years. Students were led through exercises that taught teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.”

The Senior Retreat occurs at Borromeo Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio. This retreat focuses on overcoming obstacles as CCC's young men and women prepare to leave high school and continue their life journeys.

“As campus ministers, we try every day to reach our students. Most students who attend Cleveland Central Catholic are not Catholic, but they are Christians. Our goal is to build their faith and strengthen their relationship with God,” encourages Linda. “All freshman state they had fun.”

"We try to teach them when we serve, we don't just serve people, but God. They need to learn not just to take, but to give."

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MAKING AN IMPACT: Advisory Board Member

Jerry Kysela

Jerry Kysela was introduced to Cleveland Central Catholic through a business associate who encouraged the successful businessman and philanthropist to visit the struggling, urban high school.

Kysela, a graduate of Rocky River High School in 1976, earned a B.S. degree in Risk Management and Insurance from Bowling Green State University. He works at Aon, a Fortune 300 company reporting more than $12 billion in sales and that is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services.

“When my client approached me about becoming involved at Cleveland Central Catholic, I was already involved in a number of nonprofit boards and a local business board at the time. Still, I visited Cleveland Central Catholic, was intrigued by its mission, but initially joined the school’s Advisory Board because I did not want to disappoint my client,” he unabashedly admits. “Immediately, I fell in love with the school and its mission. I believed I could make a difference and have an impact.”

Kysela says he resigned from other boards so he could dedicate more time to serving on Cleveland Central Catholic’s Advisory Board. “You only have so many hours in a day. Often, I’ll work 60 to 75 hours in a week in order to free up some time. I decided to scale back on my involvements on other phenomenal boards to commit more time to Cleveland Central Catholic.”

Ten years later, Kysela continues to make a personal impact at Cleveland Central Catholic – whether chairing the Advancement Committee, initiating the annual CleanUp+Clams event or volunteering at the high school’s signature annual fundraiser, Calcutta. He doesn’t see himself as anyone special and is just trying to help support a cause he feels very strongly about.

“I get more out of it than I give,” the experienced, savvy business professional insists. “The students at Central Catholic come from very challenging personal and financial circumstances. I have met many of the kids over the years. Despite these circumstances, they are truly no different from those in the suburbs.”

He enthusiastically continues, “I believe what is occur-ring at Cleveland Central Catholic High School today is the best-kept secret in Cleveland. Consider the high school’s graduation rate –100% in 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years – and how many of these kids go on to attend college – 89% in 2014-15 school year. These statistics far exceed most local schools.”

The tireless volunteer and advocate of Cleveland Central Catholic continues, “Most of my friends are in business and live in the suburbs. When they attend Cleveland Central Catholic’s Lunch & Learn, I promise them they will be excited to see what is occurring in the inner city at Cleveland Central Catholic. When they meet the students and faculty, they witness firsthand how we are making a difference in their lives.”

Leo Hyland, President of Cleveland Central Catholic High School, is thrilled to have Kysela as an Advisory Board member. “Jerry not only chairs the Advancement Committee on the Advisory Board but he practically invented CleanUp+Clams. Jerry is the complete Board member. He is a leader. He is present. He reaches out to others and is a tremendous advocate for the high school. Most importantly, Jerry Kysela loves the students at Cleveland Central Catholic."

Kysela concludes, “I am committed to seeing the students at Cleveland Central Catholic succeed. The bottom line is we are offering students hope. Hope and opportunity.”

“Immediately, I fell in love with the school and its mission. I believed I could make a difference and have an impact.”JerryKysela

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CleanUp+Clams Wrap UpIt was a record-setting year for this year's edition of CleanUp+Clams. More than $60,000 was raised for tuition assistance. The event set the bar high for next year with over 300 volunteers registered (100 more than the previous year) and a great group of sponsors.

The community service-based event was held on September 19th and volunteers arrived early to be divided into teams to conquer their projects. Students and adults worked together to accomplish some 19 projects.

Projects for the day included light maintenance around campus, planting shrubs, and basic landscaping. “This is an event we look forward to every year,” says board member Jerry Kysela. “It gives us a chance to connect with the students and to see immediate results from the projects we complete.”

In building off of the success of the 2014 CleanUp+Clams, the Advancement staff worked with Slavic Village Develop-ment Director Marilyn Mosinski ’83 to look for opportunities to improve the community away from campus.

At the completion of the projects, all volunteers were invited to enjoy a barbecue and clams.

Corporate sponsors included: Third Federal Foundation, Aon, Benesch, Chromascape, Cutting Dynamics Inc., Durrel, Fairmount Santrol, Fifth Third Bank, First Merit Bank, Georgio’s Oven Fresh Pizza Co., Industrial Manufacturing Company, Kurtz Bros. Inc., Merrymeeting Group, Ohio Savings Bank, RPM, Risk International, Surety Title, Swagelok, University Hospitals, Vic’s Floral and Wasmer Schroeder Company.

Welcome Back DayThe Varsity Ironmen opened the home football season on September 5th when they faced Elyria Catholic for Welcome Back Day. The Fifth Annual Welcome Back Day game was made possible due to the generous support of the Third Federal Foundation. Fans received free entrance into the game, and Third Federal provided free hot dogs, chips and soda to all in attendance. Fans also received a pair of thundersticks and a mini football as they entered the gates, courtesy of Galaxy Balloons.

Although the Ironmen lost to the Panthers by a score of 37-8, the team played well despite the heat and humidity of the day. Many alumni were on hand to cheer on the Ironmen.


Central Catholic Fund Helps Cover Tuition Cost for Tomorrow's Leaders

However, this very good news comes with a cost to Central Catholic’s bottom line. The cost to educate a pupil at CCC this year is approximately $10,000, while tuition at CCC is $8,100. Even with the help of state-funded vouchers, there is a net financial loss to the school for each new admission. On average, CCC needs to secure $3,500 per student to cover the remaining operational costs.

As is the tradition in urban Catholic education, we are here to provide faith formation and a quality education to young people who are eager to progress and achieve. While most of our families pay what they can, very few can afford the balance due each year. That’s why the Central Catholic Fund is so important to our school. At Cleveland Central Catholic, 100% of our students also receive some form of tuition assistance. So, your gift to the Central Catholic Fund is a key ingredient to our students’ success!

This year, the Central Catholic Fund goal is to generate $225,000, or an average of $355 per student. That could be the difference between a student returning to CCC or not. This year, we are counting on your generosity to reach that goal – so that we can meet the need caused by increased enrollment.

With your help, our students can continue to thrive at Cleveland Central Catholic. Nearly 90% of the Class of 2015 was admitted to college. Others pursued technical training, military service or joined the workforce. Wherever the next step on their journey leads, they will be prepared for success thanks to their foundation established at CCC.

Please consider supporting their success with a gift to the Central Catholic Fund today!

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Students at Cleveland Central Catholic led a push for new dress code requirements for the 2015-2016 academic year, and they returned to classes this fall looking professional, confident, and sharp!

The CCCHS dress code changes include the following: white blouses for girls and white shirts for boys as well as khaki/tan dress or navy blue Docker-style pants for both sexes (formerly worn black pants and cargo pants have been discontinued); black or brown dress shoes with a heel or solid black athletic shoes are required (multi-colored, non-black athletic shoes have been discontinued); polo shirts may only be worn for casual dress days; and sweatshirts and hoodies are no longer permitted. In addition, boys must wear an appropriate tie or bowtie, and each student should have one of the three varieties of sweaters: long-sleeve, v-neck vest, or cardigan. Lastly, backpacks can no longer be carried during the school day. Instead, materials and bags should be locked in the student's locker or team bags, and equipment should be stored in their team's designated area.

Dimetrius Henderson '16, recalls, "The first time I suggested a new uniform, other students at Cleveland Central Catholic did not like the idea. I didn't give up. I wore these clothes last year, and other students would say, 'You look so nice.' I told them, ' This could be our uniform next year. Take a chance.'"

Tre'Shaun Anderson '17 concurs, "I didn't feel the old uniforms at Cleveland Central Catholic looked nice." Eventually, other students agreed and decided to work together to develop a new dress code. Last spring, they brought their suggestions to the Dress Code Council who loved their ideas.

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"We were given free rein to pick a dress code as long as Principal Sister Allison Marie approved it," recalls Dimetrius with a broad smile. "I love the new uniform. I believe we look more professional and will be more ready for the work environment upon graduating from college. I think if you look great, you will feel great."

Tre'Shaun agrees, "I believe students feel better about themselves wearing the new uniforms to class. When I walk down the street to school, people think I am going to a meeting. Parents tell me I look very handsome, very smart, and that I am going places. I have not heard anything negative from an adult yet about the new uniform regulations."

Both CCCHS students agree: perceptions count. "When students from Cleveland Central Catholic visit other schools for campus ministry, we look more professional."

"Adults who see a boy with slouched pants and his underwear showing think differently than a boy dressed nicely in a uniform," Tre'Shaun insists.

If a student does not follow the new dress code, that student will be given a chance to correct a minor infraction – like being given a tie to wear that day. Otherwise, the student will be sent home to dress more appropriately.

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Aaron Eatman, Dean of Student Engagement and English teacher at Cleveland Central Catholic, states, "I like the new uniforms because I think it brings back tradition. It reinforces the connection people have with the four founding schools. Students have bought in with the new uniform. I believe they are performing at a higher level. I have taught here for 10 years, and this year has been the best start I have witnessed. We are bringing the CCCHS family a little bit closer."

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Former Assistant Basketball Coach Jordan Duke will be taking over the boys' head coaching position as the Ironmen return to the basketball court this winter season. Duke, a 2009 graduate of St. Peter Chanel High School, works as an Educational Aide for Cleveland Central Catholic High School.

The 24-year-old coach feels his age is an advantage. "I can relate on a level some older coaches cannot with the players. It's really a good thing because it's easier for them to open up. It helps to be able to help them solve their problems quicker," reflects Coach Duke. "I am so humbled to be offered this position. I am blessed by the level of trust this community has given me."

Duke began his coaching career at Chanel High School and spent some time at John Hay on their varsity coaching staff. He then coached for two years at Cleveland Central Catholic, and went on to coach at Cuyahoga Community College before returning to Cleveland Central Catholic.

"Building young men is my priority," says Coach Duke. "They come here as boys, and at Cleveland Central Catholic, we build young men as we earn their trust. My goal is to make sure our men leave Cleveland Central Catholic with high character and the knowledge that they have to work hard to succeed."

Coach Duke is extremely optimistic for the upcoming season. "We have a strong team with a lot of talent as well as high basketball IQ after competing at State last spring. Our biggest weakness is we have some inexperienced players that will be playing for big minutes with us," reflects Coach Duke. "The chemistry between the players is already there. They went through so much as a team last season, making it to the State championship and falling short on a technicality. The team really likes being together outside of school and the basketball court."

He states enthusiastically, "The CCCHS community can expect success at a high level on and off the basketball court. Our program is built on character and hard work -- which bring success. Our program slogan is 'Success Is Our Tradition.'"

Coach Duke says his goal for the program will be to sustain the success they have attained -- not only at the varsity level but with the freshman and junior varsity level.

Maggie Lash, Athletic Director at Cleveland Central Catholic, is excited to have Duke as the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. "Jordan is extremely mature – a team leader and passionate about the kids on and off the court. The boys tell me, 'He treats us like a father.' Jordan has such a passion for this school. In all my years, this was the best hire I've ever made. On a practical note, it is a real plus for the program to have a head coach in the building all day. He will be very accessible."

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CCCHS Alumni Golf Outing sets record, raises $6,600 for CCCHSWhile none of the 130 golfers participating in the CCCHS Alumni Golf Outing achieved a hole in one, their group effort helped raise a record $6,600 for CCCHS on June 13th at Valleaire Golf Club.

Special thanks to our two Event Sponsors: RS Industries (Nick Russo, Sr. CCC '71) and Surety Title Agency (John Peca CCC '70)

Thanks to those who made Special Donations: • Browns and Buckeyes Prints - Shaun Kinley

• Lake Erie Walleye Charter for Four - Capt. John Tucholski CCC '87

• Cash donation, cases of wine, shirts, etc. - Sokolowski's University Inn, CCC Alumni Bernie ’73, Mary Lou ’76 and Mike ‘79

• Ohio Maps and Polos - State Rep. Marlene Anielski CCC '79

• Cleveland Browns Football - Rich Sunyak SJC '64

• $200 donation from 50-50 winner - Frank Mandato

Much thanks to our $100 Hole Sponsors:

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In Memoriam Estremera Enriques, age 84, passed away September 2015. Beloved husband of Andrea (Herrera), dear father of Richard ’75 (Linda), Enrique Jr. ’77 (Renee), Carmen (Israel) Roman, Ruben (Jeannie), Jose (Lori) and Nilda (Shane) Miller. Grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 1. Brother of eight.

Russell W. Dillinger ‘74, age 59, passed away September 2015. Beloved son of Jennie and Howard Sr. (both deceased). Loving brother of Patricia M. (Phillip), Howard Jr. (Kathy), Janet Buckles (Larry) and John. Loving nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Joseph Costa, age 68, passed away September 3, 2015. Mr. Costa was a teacher at Cleveland Central Catholic in the early 70’s. Joe was the beloved husband of Marlene for 45 years and loving father of Debra Yarwood (Joseph), Joseph (Tammie) and Timothy (Josephine) and the dearest grandfather of Joseph, John, William, Richard, Joseph, Vincent and Michael.

Patricia R. Lange, age 83, (April 3, 1932 – July 9, 2015). Patricia spent her years working in Catholic secondary education serving as teacher and administrator, first as Sister Mary John Anthony, S.N.D. and later as a lay woman. Pat taught chemistry, math and theology at St. Peter, St. Michael, Our Lady of Lourdes, Erieview and Cleveland Central Catholic. She served as principal at St. Peter and Erieview. Pat is survived by her brother William; nephew Brett (Amy); niece Laura; great niece and nephews Stephanie, Ethan Davis, and Benjamin and her dear friend of fifty years, Janet Amer.

Faris R. Antoon, Sr., age 68 (February 19, 1947 – July 5, 2015). U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran FTG3. Beloved husband to Rose, loving father to Gregory ’87 (Julie), Faris Jr. ’91 (Emily), Terri ‘93 and Anita ‘93 (Rick). Wonderful grandfather to Thomas, Michaela, Emma, Cooper, Eric, Olivia and Bryan. Faris was an integral part of the daily life of Central Catholic for approximately 15 years beginning in the mid-1980’s as the primary maintenance person.

Margaret M. (Matia) Wetula, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Jess and the late John Yadlovsky. Beloved mother to Carl '85 (Maureen), Al '86 (Kelly) and Christina '87 (Michael) Chase. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Margaret was an active parent and very involved with the PTA.

Anthony Byrd Sr., age 44. Passed away June 25, 2015. Anthony was a member of the class of 1988.

Remembering Richard Szewczyk (Steel) – Passed away February 5, 2009 at the age of 62. Richard was married to Gwynne for 36 years. He was the father of Dawn and Michelle and the grandfather to three. Richard was the president of the Class of ’64.

ReunionThe Class of 1976 will be hosting their 40th reunion on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the 100th Bomb Group on Brookpark Road in Cleveland. For more information email Kathy Gilbert McGinty at [email protected] or “Like” KathyGilbertMcGintyReunion on Facebook.

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Lady Ironmen Varsity Basketball ScheduleDay Date Opponent Place Time

Tues. 11/24 Brookside High School Brookside 6:00 pmSat. 11/28 John Marshall High School Home 6:00 pmTues. 12/1 John Adams High School Home 5:30 pmSat. 12/5 Villa Angela St. Joseph Home 5:30 pmMon. 12/7 Bedford High School Home 6:00 pmSat. 12/12 Warren JFK High School Warren JFK 1:00 pmFri. 12/18 Normandy High School Normandy 6:00 pmSat. 12/19 Trinity High School Home 1:00 pmMon. 12/21 Lake Ridge Academy Lake Ridge 6:00 pmTues. 12/29 Laurel School (Tournament) Laurel 1:00 pmWed. 12/30 Laurel School (Tournament) Laurel 1:00 pmSat. 1/2 St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas 1:00 pmTues. 1/5 John Hay High School Home 5:00 pmSat. 1/9 Youngstown Christian Home 1:00 pmWed. 1/13 Warrensville Heights HS Warrensville 6:00 pmSat. 1/16 Villa Angela St. Joseph VASJ 5:30 pmSat. 1/23 Warren JFK High School Home 1:00 pmWed. 1/27 Trinity High School Trinity 5:30 pmSat. 2/6 St. Thomas Aquinas Home 1:00 pmWed. 2/10 Youngstown Christian Youngstown 5:30 pm

Boys Ironmen Varsity Basketball ScheduleDay Date Opponent Place Time

Tues. 12/1 Warrensville Heights HS Home 6:00 pmTues. 12/8 Holy Name High School Holy Name 6:00 pmFri. 12/11 Villa Angela St. Joseph Home 6:00 pmFri. 12/18 Warren JFK High School Warren JFK 5:30 pmSat. 12/19 Open Date (DB Hoops Showcase) Walsh Univ. 9:00 amTues. 12/29 Benedictine High School Benedictine 6:00 pmSat. 1/2 Lake Catholic High School Home 5:30 pmSun. 1/3 Open Date (Scholastic Play by Play) 9:00 amWed. 1/6 St. Vincent St. Mary HS SVSM 6:00 pmFri. 1/8 Trinity High School Home 5:30 pmFri. 1/15 St. Thomas Aquinas HS St. Thomas 5:30 pmThur. 1/21 Garfield Heights High School Garfield Heights 6:00 pmFri. 1/22 Youngstown Christian Home 5:30 pmSat. 1/23 St. Ignatius High School St. Ignatius 6:00 pmTues. 1/26 Villa Angela St. Joseph VASJ 5:30 pmFri. 1/29 Warren JFK High School Home 5:30 pmSat. 1/30 Toledo Central Catholic Home 6:00 pmFri. 2/5 Trinity High School Trinity 5:30 pmTues. 2/9 Elyria Catholic HS Home 6:00 pmFri. 2/12 St. Thomas Aquinas Home 6:00 pmSat. 2/13 St. Edward High School St. Edward 6:00 pmFri. 2/19 Youngstown Christian HS Youngstown 5:30 pm

Advancement & School ScheduleCalendar of Events

Lunch and LearnTuesday, October 20, 2015Father Fiala Room

Recognition NightSaturday, November 7, 2015Ironman Center

Lunch and LearnMonday, November 23, 2015Father Fiala Room

Choir ConcertMonday, December 14, 2015St. Stanislaus Social Center

Lunch and LearnTuesday, December 15, 2015Warsaw Room – St. Stan’s Center

Catholic Schools WeekJanuary 24 – January 30, 2016Cleveland Central Catholic

Lunch and LearnTuesday, January 26, 2016Father Fiala Room Lunch and LearnTuesday, February 23, 2016Father Fiala Room

Calcutta AuctionWednesday, March 16, 2016Ironman Center

Lunch and LearnTuesday, March 22, 2016Father Fiala Room

Alumni Sports Hall of FameSunday, April 24, 2016Ironman Center

Lunch and LearnTuesday, April 26, 2016Father Fiala Room

Instrumental ConcertFriday, May 20, 2016St. Stanislaus Social Center

Lunch and LearnTuesday, May 24, 2016Father Fiala Room

Graduation and MassWednesday, June 1, 2016St. Colman Church

Alumni Golf OutingSaturday, June 11, 2016valleaire Golf Club

Please check www.centralcatholichs.org for updates and more information.

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