SPRING 2016 Welcome to the DIGITAL CLASSROOM Also inside: Family's flight from war-torn Africa CCC & North Olmsted High School participate in Migration Art History Event Coesfeld Crosses serve as daily reminders And more... www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 1 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. 2 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Contents Spring 2016 From the President and Principal Letter from Leo Hyland, President ............................................................................................................... 4 Letter from Sr. Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal .................................................................... 5 Feature Articles Welcome to the DIGITAL CLASSROOM ...................................................................................................... 6 Family's flight from war-torn Africa ends happily at CCC ................................................................... 9 Childhood friends and CCC '77 classmates come full-circle ............................................................. 11 CCC & North Olmsted High School participate in Global Migration Art History Event ........... 14 Coesfeld Crosses: Daily reminders of Christ's life-giving gift of salvation & Sisters of Notre Dame founding ........................................................................................................... 16 CCC Choir hosts "A Gospel Explosion of Peace" ................................................................................. 17 Board Profile Brian Ferry brings youth, energy, enthusiasm to CCC Advisory Board....................................... 19 Advancement CCC welcomes Clifford “Tip” Hosack as Advancement Director .................................................... 20 Angel Flight: Invest in our students, invest in the future ................................................................ 21 CleanUp+Clams 2016 ................................................................................................................................... 21 Calcutta Auction grosses more than $147,000 for tuition assistance! ........................................ 22 School News Colorful new “windows” bring beauty to aging school building.................................................. 24 Snapshots ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Sports Winter Sports Wrap-up ................................................................................................................................ 27 Alumni 2016 CCC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ...................................................................... 28 Alumni News ................................................................................................................................................... 30 In Memoriam ................................................................................................................................................... 31 Acknowledgements: For more information regarding giving opportunities, please contact: Leo P. Hyland, President Tip Hosack at 216-641-2034 or [email protected] Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal To update your contact information or comment on this publication, please contact: Dr. Lanny Hollis, Associate Principal Jackie Keim at 216-441-4700, ext. 284 or [email protected] John Crawford, Jr. `84, Dean of Students Connection: a semi-annual publication of the Advancement Office designed to connect Bill Powers, Dean of Students Cleveland Central Catholic with its alumni, families, friends, donors and partners in mission Tip Hosack, Director of Advancement Writers: Margie Wilber and Jackie Keim Bill Sluzewski, Annual Giving and Design and Production: Write 2 the Point, Margie Wilber Alumni Relations Director Eileen Canepari, Database and Information Photography: Margie Wilber, Sr. Mary Seton Schlather, SND and Jackie Keim Manager/Research Specialist www.centralcatholichs.org Jackie Keim, Communications Manager Carmella Davies, Admissions Director Maggie Lash, Athletic Director Credit: The Fall 2015 issue of Connection featured an article “CCCHS offers innovative Special Education Program”. The info and research used in the article was the result of materials created by Dr. Lanny Hollis; we appreciate Dr. Hollis’ assistance with this article. www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 3 From the President Leo Hyland Why Central Catholic Matters As we hit the home stretch of this school year, we eagerly await those key activities that highlight the end of our students’ time here at Cleveland Central Catholic: prom, the annual Honors Assembly, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement. We hope and pray that all 127 seniors in the Class of 2016 will graduate successfully – just as their counterparts did in 2014 and 2015. While we cannot predict the future for all of them, we are confident that they are well-prepared “The class of 2014 in their faith formation and know they have been challenged academically. Typically, some will Thosegraduated who work with 100 these join our military forces, while others will pursue specialized training or trade school. young people in our ministry percent of its Most, however, will continue on their educational journeys. Many CCC graduates tend to select understand the many, more local colleges, such as Akron, Baldwin Wallace, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland State, John complexmembers challenges – they and Carroll, Kent State, Notre Dame College, Tri-C, and Ursuline. All of these partners have again accepted CCC students this year. face. Throughover 85 their percent own faith, they risewere to the admitted call and they to This year’s class is noteworthy for extending its reach well beyond Northeast Ohio. Some of those schools include: Alabama, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Emory, Kentucky, Miami University (OH), changecollege.” lives – while also Michigan State, Ohio State, Ohio University, Ohio Wesleyan, Washington & Jefferson, Wheeling supporting each other. Jesuit, and Xavier, among others. While not the only measure of success at Cleveland Central Catholic, we are very proud of these accomplishments. Some of these young graduates will be the first in their family to attend college. A greater number will be the first to graduate from college. It is very gratifying to know they are achieving because they have embraced the opportunity for a high-quality Catholic education here at CCC. Why does this experience so profoundly benefit our students? This week I attended three separate events at which very personalized testimonials were shared. Some were from students, some from alumni, and some from faculty. All touched on one common theme: family. “Central Catholic is like family to me” shared one alumnus, as he burst into tears. He went on to relate how he was accepted, appreciated, nurtured and encouraged to succeed. He now emulates these lessons as a successful young professional, husband and parent. That theme resonated with me all week – because CCC truly embodies the Gospel in action. This school provides exceptional and personalized care every day. Those who work with these young people in our ministry understand the many, complex challenges they face. Through the grace of God and their own faith, they rise to the call and they change lives – while also supporting each other. They are dedicated and they are appreciated. We salute them and thank all our supporters who make their very special efforts possible. Working together, we celebrate the successes of the Central Catholic Class of 2016. 4 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org From the Principal Sister Allison Marie, SND As another school year winds down, I have been given the opportunity to review our 2015-2016 literary magazine, the “Cauldron.” Student writing, poetry, and sketches all reflect the creativity and inspiring dreams of our students. Seniors reflected on how they wanted to be remembered. One student stated that she wanted to be remembered as giving everyone hope. Another desired to leave this earth with a great legacy of world influence and to be an inspiration to others. And yet another wants to be “When students see remembered as the most positive person, even on the worst day. In our mission we strive to content as relevant, One student said that he wanted people to remember that he is always here to help those in help our students prepare they are able to dig need, just like the Good Samaritan. He also wanted to be remembered as a great student who for the future, challenge excelled in his academics. deeper and make them to excel, deepen As I read these reflections, I couldn’t help but notice that these students spoke of faith, leadership theirconjectures faith, and be of about service and service. Their comments truly embody the mission of Cleveland Central Catholic. In our to others.alternate This is solutions not by mission we strive to help our students prepare for the future, challenge them to excel, deepen their faith, and be of service to others. This is not by accident. During