Look Back at 2024-25 School Year on Cherry Street
As we end another successful academic year, we are taking a look back at some of the activities and traditions from 2024-25 that make Central Catholic High School such a special place.
"This past school year at Central Catholic was one of success, growth, and most of all, witnessing God's grace here on Cherry Street,” said Principal Morgan Connors ‘11. “It's hard to encapsulate all the small victories that make up a school year, often born from previous failure or constant struggle: the student improving his geometry grade through great toil and effort, a 6-point jump in her ACT score from our summer programming, another's mastery of the English language in AP Language and Comp. These happen constantly, especially in the classroom, and make me most proud.
“What's more obvious are the successful performances, outward facing in nature: a record-breaking audience at our fall play, including 700 local Catholic elementary students and teachers; our largest spring art show in years; an IDT night that featured almost a hundred youth dancers and 10 different on-campus organizations. Then there are the sports accomplishments that headline our local paper: state titles in track & field; state runners-up in dance and football; league title in softball; our largest and most successful swim team in recent program history; several prominent D-I offers on top of 15 committed collegiate athletes from the Class of 2025; and countless individual honors across all sports and seasons.
”But if we measure our success in the previous year based on achieving our primary goal - creating a community of disciples who are rooted in the Gospel and inspired to transform the world - then the highlight of this past year was bringing 16 students and one teacher into the Catholic church this spring. This number is only representative of the hundreds of others who have grown in their faith, no matter where they are on the journey. This is a testament to every teacher, coach, and fellow student pointing towards Christ by their words and actions each day. We have a lot to celebrate at CCHS, and we give all thanks and glory to God."
ACADEMICS
Central Catholic hosted a Future Engineers Workshop for students in grades 6 through 8 on October 19 on campus. The workshop was directed by CCHS physics and robotics teacher, Brent Matus ‘20. During the innovative afternoon, students learned and created a hands-on project that they could take home.
Students who made the honor roll were recognized each quarter. Summa Cum Laude honors go to those students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.90 or higher, Magna Cum Laude is for grade point averages of 3.50-3.89, and Cum Laude goes to those with a GPA of 3.10-3.49. Throughout the year, an average of 66% of our students made the honor roll.
New members of the Insignis Society were celebrated at our National Honor Society Assembly on November 15. These are the high achieving students that are ranked in the top 10, 11, and 12 of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes, respectively. The featured speaker at the assembly was retired Colonel Greg Gadson, who served in the U.S. Army for 25 years as a field artillery officer and a former commander of the U.S. Army Fort Belvoir Garrison. He is a bilateral above-the-knee amputee as a result of being blown 150 feet from his armored vehicle by a roadside bomb in Baghdad. The assembly also celebrated Veterans Day, as our veterans are an exemplary model of leadership in action for us.
Senior Jahaun Knox was honored as a scholarship recipient at the 33rd annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast on January 18. The 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship award was presented by the Alpha Xi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in recognition of high scholarship achievement and exemplary leadership. The award included an academic scholarship in the amount of $1,300.
On March 18, 44 new members were inducted into Central Catholic’s Raymond G. Kirsch Chapter of the National Honor Society. Sophomores and juniors become candidates for the National Honor Society by attaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher. The faculty then voted on membership according to four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Sixty-four Honors Biology and Chemistry students presented their research projects to faculty, staff, and students at the annual Science Expo on April 8. In addition, 24 junior high students from St. Joseph's Maumee, St. Joseph's Sylvania, St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, and St. Aloysius were invited to participate in the expo.
Andrea Biederman was named Head of Intervention Services at Central Catholic. Our intervention services department works with students who may need extra help to succeed in school. Andrea previously worked as an intervention specialist, along with Eric Deliman and Madison Griffin, evaluating students’ skills to identify their needs, planning activities, tracking progress, and working with teachers and parents to ensure students’ needs are met. In her new role, Andrea continues to see students, but she also works to coordinate related services with our faculty.
Patrice Brock, science teacher and girls’ lacrosse head coach, received the Excellence in Teaching Award through the Catholic High School League (CHSL). The award winners were recognized for their ability to inspire students and foster a love of learning. The award also acknowledged teachers who actively participate in school events, support their colleagues, and go above and beyond to meet the needs of their students and families.
The Class of 2025 graduated on May 19. The Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, and the 105th commencement ceremony was held in the Sullivan Center. The class valedictorian was Dylan Hegedus, the salutatorian was Max O'Mara, and the Heritage speaker was Ella Schuberg.
Five Advanced Placement (AP) teachers from Central Catholic were selected by the College Board to serve as AP readers this summer. Science teacher Patrice Brock will be working as an AP Biology reader. This will be her eighth year reading AP exams. She will also serve as a table leader for the second time, which means she has extensive training on the scoring guidelines and will monitor the work of other readers, periodically reviewing the scoring of exams to ensure consistency and accuracy. Stan Sylak ’06 will be serving as an AP Government reader for the fifth time. Teachers who will be serving as AP readers for the first time this year are Mallory Lenhart (AP US History), Logan Lorenzen ’12 (AP Seminar), and Abbey Stone (AP Computer Science Principles).
Central Catholic offered summer enrichment camps during the months of June and July, serving students from Pre-K through incoming freshmen. Enrichment camps included the ACT Booster class and two sessions of Freshman Success.
ADVANCEMENT
CCHS helped several classes plan and advertise their reunions that were held from August through October, including the classes of 1957, 1958, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, and 2014.
Central Catholic invited the NextGen Alumni group to watch the Toledo Mud Hens take on the Louisville Bats on July 25 at Fifth Third Field. We also hosted the NextGen’s 4th annual football tailgate prior to the Fighting Irish game vs. Whitmer on August 30 on the patio outside the Sullivan Center. Established in 2020, the NextGen Alumni group serves to re-engage graduates and give back to the Central Catholic community as we embark on the next hundred years of Irish education. The group welcomes CCHS graduates from 2000 to today.
Central Catholic honored two 1957 graduates who served in the military during its football game on August 30 at Gallagher Stadium. The veterans, Ron Glick and Ron Zak, were recognized on the field between the 3rd and 4th quarters as the Fighting Irish took on rival Whitmer.
The Annual Fund drive kicked off the fall with a mailing to alumni and friends asking for support to continue making enhancements to our historic building on Cherry Street, allowing us to provide the best learning environment for our students and staffulty.
The Irish Business Network (IBN) event on October 29 featured John Amato '01 (Jupmode) and Dan Nester '93 (Polaris Logistics Group), who discussed how they scaled their businesses and made appearances on the INC 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America.
On December 3, Central Catholic celebrated GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. This GivingTuesday, Central Catholic appealed to its alumni and friends to support current students and teachers and raised almost $3,400 in one day.
Central Catholic welcomed back former teachers, staff, and administrators to the third annual Celebrate Central Mass on December 4. Former CCHS President Monsignor Michael Billian celebrated the Mass, which was also attended by the current students, teachers, and staff members.
On December 11, CCHS hosted an SGO training opportunity for attorneys, financial planners, and CPAs who wanted more information on Central Catholic’s Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). This program helps raise money for student scholarships with no additional cost to the donor. Attendees received one CE credit hour.
Cory Lehman ’08 was named Director of Advancement, effective January 1. He had been working at CCHS since October 2019 as the Director of Enrollment. Cory engages with alumni and supporters of Central Catholic in development and fundraising activities. He replaced Eric Stockard ’75, who retired.
On February 18, the Irish Business Network held a networking event featuring Dan Maloney ’84 of Maloney, McHugh, & Kolodgy, Ltd. who discussed estate planning.
More than 350 guests enjoyed Central Catholic’s 33rd annual scholarship fundraiser, Passport to Paris, on March 22 at The Pinnacle. The evening included online and in-person auction items, casino games, raffles, a “Race to the Eiffel Tower” featuring celebrity chefs, food, fun, and fundraising, all to benefit the student scholarship fund.
Honorary chairs for this event were Dan ’95 and Tegan (Smith) Rudski ’94. The event chair was Shelly Seymour ’89. Thanks to everyone’s support and generosity, the event raised $355,000 for student scholarships!
The spring Annual Fund mailing urged donors to support Central Catholic as the academic year drew to a close. The letter appealed to donors to help us continue improving learning spaces, maintain and secure our historic campus, provide financial aid and support for families in need, and advance our mission of forming disciples who impact the world.
Throughout the school year, we promoted the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) program that provides an easy way to support Central Catholic students without spending anything extra. Central Catholic has partnered with a SGO called Every Child Every Family to offer a dollar-for-dollar tax credit to donors, allowing CCHS to use the funds to provide scholarships and greatly impact the lives of our students.
The Irish Business Network (IBN) held a breakfast event for alumni business owners, aspiring business owners, and others in the business community on June 11. Brady Fineske, a CCHS parent and President of TFO Wealth Partners, spoke about AI technology.
ARTS
The Drama Club presented the play, A Wrinkle in Time, on November 23 and 24 at the historic Ohio Theatre in Toledo. We also held a private showing of the play during the school day on November 22 for nearly 500 elementary school students from Christ the King, Regina Coeli, Rosary Cathedral, and St. Joseph Sylvania, among others.
The performing arts department presented its annual Sounds of Christmas holiday show on December 8 at the Valentine Theatre, featuring performances by the Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Gospel Choir, String Orchestra, Concert Band, and the Irish Dance Team (IDT).
From March 21 to 23, 10 members of Central Catholic’s Drama Club traveled to Westerville Central High School to attend the State Thespian Conference. Over a thousand high school students attend the conference each year to learn from guest artists in the areas of technical theatre and acting, to watch performances from some of the best theatre troupes in the state, and to meet new friends from other schools. Three of our students were selected to participate in masterclasses presented by Tony Award-winning actor, Wilson Jermaine Heredia.
The performing and visual arts departments presented the Festival of Lively Arts (FOLA) on March 31 in the Sullivan Center, featuring student visual artwork in a variety of mediums, and live musical performances by the CCHS Concert Band, String Orchestra, Gospel Choir, Mixed Chorus, and Glee Club, as well as a preview of our spring musical, The Little Mermaid. The event also spotlighted artwork from junior high students at St. Benedict, St. Rose, and St. Joseph Maumee schools.
CCHS held the Under the Sea Prince and Princess Tea on April 12 in Krompak Hall. The event was a preview of The Little Mermaid spring musical that included snacks, photo opportunities, and other fun activities.
The music department presented its 96th consecutive spring musical production, The Little Mermaid, May 2, 3, and 4 at the Valentine Theatre.
Sophomore Madeleine Robinson was selected as the State Thespian Officer (STO) for the Northwest Ohio area. She will work with five other students - one from each region - to plan next year’s Ohio State Thespian Conference, and she will represent every troupe in the Northwest Ohio area.
Central Catholic offered summer enrichment camps during the months of June and July, serving students from Pre-K through incoming freshmen. Enrichment camps included Irish Drumline and Theatre Camp.
ATHLETICS
Eddie Washington ’16 was named the head cross country coach. He has also served as an assistant coach with the CCHS track & field program since 2021.
In October, the Fighting Irish football team defeated rival St. Francis de Sales, 28-7, on the road to retain the Irish-Knight trophy. The Irish have not lost to the Knights since 2003!
All former girls’ volleyball and basketball players were welcomed back to CCHS on November 23 to enjoy a small reception and hors d'oeuvres in Krompak Hall, followed by the current girls’ varsity basketball team taking on Start High School. Athletes and coaches were admitted free and recognized at halftime of the game in the Sullivan Center.
The Fighting Irish football team played in its third-consecutive state championship game, falling 19-14 to Columbus Bishop Watterson in Division III at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton.
Central Catholic hosted the second annual College National Dance Showcase on January 11 in the Sullivan Center. The event featured dance teams from The Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University, as well as jazz and hip-hop performances from Central Catholic’s Irish Dance Team (IDT) and other area high schools.
The Irish Dance Team (IDT) finished runner-up in Large Hip-Hop at the OASSA Dance State Championships. IDT has now placed in the top three on 12 occasions at the state championships since 2018, winning six state titles. The team also earned the Best Sportsmanship Award for the second time in the last three years, as voted on by the other teams and coaches at the competition.
Fifteen student-athletes were acknowledged for their commitment to continue their education and athletic careers at the collegiate level as part of the February & April signing periods, signing an Athletic Aid Agreement in front of family, friends, and teammates: Football players Brandon Awls II - Siena Heights University, Michael Besteda - Gannon University, Desmond Flowers - University of Chicago, D'haron Flowers - Wayne State University, Isaiah Fox - Lawrence Technological University, Anthony Lawrence, Jr. - Adrian College, Tyler Morgan - Adrian College, Jamarion Rushing - Madonna University, Dominic Spinazze II - Hillsdale College, Levelle Stokes III - Siena Heights University, and Ke’Mar Walker - Saginaw Valley State University; baseball players Beau Gardner - Adrian College, and Tristan Headrick - Terra State Community College, cheerleader Aubrey Thomas - Morehead State University, and lacrosse player Addison Winkler - Siena Heights University.
Jason Allen was named the girls’ soccer coach, bringing over 20 years of coaching experience in both soccer and lacrosse at the high school and collegiate levels. He most recently served as the girls’ soccer coach at Woodmore High School and led the Wildcats to three league championships, three district finals appearances, and a district title.
Nick Graf was named the boys’ golf coach. Graf attended St. John’s Jesuit High School and graduated from the University of Findlay in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. As a Titan, he was twice named honorable mention All-District, and he was selected Academic All-Ohio and 2nd-team all-conference.
he Irish Dance Team held its 16th annual IDT Clinic on March 22. Students (PreK-8) learned a routine at the clinic that they then performed at IDT Night on March 29. IDT Night also featured the team’s state competition jazz and hip-hop routines, as well as performances featuring parents, teachers, and students.
CCHS inducted its 39th class into the Athletic Hall of Fame on April 28. New members included Morgan (Delp) Connors ’11, Dugan Delp ’14, Nathaniel Hagan ’15, Colin Kaucher ’15, DeShone Kizer ’14, Haley (Malaczewski) Ritter ’13, Alexander Mossing ’14, James Wells ’71 (Citizens Award), Tony Guerra (Coach), and the 2014 football team.
The Fighting Irish boys’ basketball team secured its fourth district title in the last five years and made an appearance in the Division III regional semifinals.
The Lady Irish softball team defeated Lumen Christi Catholic School 3-2 to win the CHSL Cardinal Division Championship for the second straight season. They finished the year with a 19-10 overall record.
Central Catholic held its 7th annual golf outing to benefit student athletic programs on June 6 at Valleywood Golf Club. "Every single one of our programs benefit from the generosity of those who support our event, in the form of equipment, new uniforms, and even transportation to and from games,” said Head Boys’ Basketball Coach and Annual Fund Coordinator, Mike Floyd. “This is such a great event to celebrate Central Catholic athletics, and as coaches we are able to connect with a lot of people that make the athletic experiences possible for our student-athletes."
Senior Nyla King became a 10-time State Champion after picking up THREE titles at the Division II Track & Field State Championship in Columbus on June 7! She took first place in the 100-meter (11.60), 200-meter (23.76), and 400-meter (54.36) dashes. Her time in the 100-meter was the fastest recorded in Ohio this year, and her time in the 200-meter is a new Division II state record. Nyla previously won two state championships as a freshman, three as a sophomore, and two in her junior year, meaning she wrapped up her high school career with an unprecedented 10 state titles!
Junior Victor Singleton, Jr. won the state title in the long jump (23-06.50) for a second straight year. His jump was better than the runner-up by six inches, and it was Victor’s personal best in the event.
Central Catholic offered summer athletic camps during the months of June and July, serving students from Pre-K through incoming freshmen. Camps were offered for baseball, basketball, cheer, dance, football, lacrosse, and volleyball.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Father Kevin Moebius ’99 was appointed Central Catholic’s new Priest Leader effective July 1, succeeding Father David Kidd, who was appointed Director of Diocesan Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Toledo. Fr. Kevin is responsible for ensuring that the mission of Central Catholic is being fulfilled, and that Catholic identity and faith formation activities are prevalent in all areas of the school. He directly manages our campus ministry department and the religious formation activities of the school. He handles all pastoral support for students, parents, faculty, and staff of CCHS and assists them in their spiritual development, and he oversees all liturgies at CCHS, administration of sacraments, and other school religious services.
Anna Walker was named Central Catholic’s new campus minister. She plans retreats for students and staffulty, and she works with the campus ministry student core team to plan Masses and prayer services. She also identifies service opportunities for students and tracks their service hours. More importantly, Anna fosters a space where people can grow in their relationship with God and understand that they have a purpose.
In June 2024, Central Catholic entered into a partnership with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma. One religious sister, Sister Mary Ignatius Heil, was placed at CCHS to teach theology for the 2024-25 school year. Over the next few years, the Sisters of Mercy will expand their presence to have more religious sisters teaching at Central Catholic, and they will have a convent within walking distance from the school.
Led by the senior class, the freshman retreat took place on August 30 at CCHS. It focused on kindness and building friendships with God and classmates.
The sophomore retreat took place October 8-10 at Camp Miakonda. Students participated in activities focused on community and teamwork.
Central Catholic celebrated grandparents on October 23 in the Sullivan Center. Grandparents were invited to attend Mass with their grandchildren, followed by a small breakfast. The students prepared thank-you notes for their grandparents, expressing their gratitude for their guidance and everything they have done for the students. Students presented the notes, along with commemorative pins, to their grandparents at the breakfast.
The three-day junior class retreat was held at Camp Damascus. The theme of the retreat was Abundant Life.
On December 20, students, staff, and alumni made the annual Advent Pilgrimage to Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral to celebrate Mass before Christmas break. This tradition began in 1973 and is an opportunity for the entire Irish family to come together in a most sacred place as we prepare for Christmas.
The senior class experienced their Kairos retreat for three days at the Maria Stein Retreat Center. This retreat is transformative for our students in so many ways and contributes to the vision we hold of a community of disciples rooted in the Gospel. Kairos means “God’s Time” and serves as our capstone retreat, where students have the opportunity to encounter God in their own life.
In January, several CCHS students, staff members, and chaperones attended the annual March For Life in Washington D.C. to defend the gift of life and the dignity of the human person. The event is a peaceful rally of people from all across the country, and it is the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world.
From January 26 through February 1, CCHS celebrated Catholic Schools Week, an annual initiative led by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) to celebrate the excellence and impact of Catholic schools. Throughout the week, activities focused on the value of Catholic education for young people and its contributions to our church, our communities, and our nation.
The 16th annual Stations of the Cross was held April 11 in Krompak Hall. Seniors led the reenactment that unites our sufferings to the Lord's as we recall His passion and death.
Central Catholic partners with students, staff, and families to provide many opportunities for faith formation and spiritual wellness, including the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Our campus ministry leaders can guide students through this process of instruction, prayer, and community involvement culminating in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, leading to full membership and participation in the Catholic faith. This past Easter season, 15 students and one teacher participated in OCIA and were fully welcomed into the Catholic Church.
May Crowning took place on May 8 at the last All-School Mass for the 2024-25 school year. The Blessed Virgin Mary was formally crowned by senior Alivia Fineske to acknowledge her as the Queen of Heaven. Additional May Crowning attendants were Samantha Darrow, Grier Hayden, Esme Platz, and Isabella Zatko. These senior ladies were chosen by CCHS staffulty and students for this honor.
The Class of 2025 graduated on May 19. The Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, and the 105th commencement ceremony was held in the Sullivan Center. The highest honor bestowed upon any graduate of a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Toledo is the Bishop's Cross, which dates back to the year 1873. The Class of 2025 recipients from Central Catholic were Alexander Cherry and Alivia Fineske.
“The Campus Ministry department was truly blessed during the 2024–25 school year,” said Fr. Moebius. “Ms. Walker and I had an incredible first year serving on the CCHS staffulty team. We’re both looking forward to many more years to come! As we hear in the Radiating Christ Prayer: ‘Shine through us and be so in us that every soul we come in contact with may feel Your presence in their soul. Let them look up and see no longer us, but only Jesus!’ Blessings on the 2025-26 school year!”
ENROLLMENT
In September, the enrollment department planned our annual Discovery Days for 8th graders from the Toledo Catholic Diocese to visit and learn about becoming a student at Central Catholic.
Our annual Open House took place November 3. Families and students from 5th-8th grade were invited to tour the school, visit classrooms, meet teachers and coaches, explore all of our programs, and learn about scholarships and financial aid options.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays throughout the school year, 7th and 8th graders were invited to experience a day in the life of a Central Catholic student through our Irish For a Day program. The program allows the students to interact with current CCHS students and teachers on a typical school day, tour our historic building on Cherry Street, and experience what it’s like to be a part of the Irish family.
Members of Junior Irish Nation were invited to visit with Santa at the Valentine Theatre in December, prior to the Sounds of Christmas show. Families brought their cameras for a holiday photo opportunity with Santa, and children received goody bags.
Brittley Grodi ’07 and Erica (Staccone) Tyburski ’04 were appointed Co-Directors of Enrollment on June 1. Their role is to introduce students and families to Central Catholic and oversee the entire admissions process. This includes fielding inquiries from interested families, helping students complete their applications, and working with families on payment options. They build relationships with elementary school principals, and they work closely with Central Catholic’s principal, dean, and counselors to be sure the school services the needs of all enrolling students.
STUDENT LIFE
Central Catholic held its homecoming assembly on September 13 during the school day. Students heard from our homecoming queen candidates and then cast their votes. The winner was announced at halftime of the football game vs. Brother Rice that evening at Gallagher Stadium. Congratulations to our finalists - Nakyla Hymore, Nyla King, Mary Merchant, Paige Sturdivant, Jordan Traver, and Tylicia Williams. The 2024 homecoming queen was Mary Merchant.
The five finalists for 2025 SuperFella were Camdyn Ditmyer, Isaiah Fox, Jahaun Knox, Tyler Morgan, and Dominic Spinazze II. The winner was announced at the CCHS pep rally on February 21. The Class of 2025 SuperFella was Jahaun Knox.
Central Catholic held Colton Strong Kids Night at the girls’ basketball game vs. Notre Dame Academy on February 5 to benefit Colton Strong Kids, an organization created by the Stanley family to support area children who are fighting pediatric cancer. At the game, the family and our students sold raffle tickets to win several prize baskets which were donated by Central Catholic’s faculty and staff. Colton Stanley is the 5-year-old son of former Central Catholic teacher and head girls’ basketball coach, Corri Stanley ’03, who has been fighting T-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma since July 2023..
On February 8, students and staff raised $3,366 at IrishTHON, a student-led fundraising event and an evening of fun and fellowship. Students raised money through sponsorships from families, friends, and alumni donors. All donations went directly to Catching Up With Jack, a local organization committed to helping kids battling cancer as well as supporting research to find a cure.
Central Catholic celebrated Black History Month throughout February by sharing what the month means to some of our students, staff members, and alumni. The celebration culminated with a special assembly focused on the national theme Black Labor: Innovation, Integrity, and Involvement. It featured panelists and students reflecting on our theme through poetry and speeches, as well as performances from the CCHS Gospel Choir.
The annual Food Fair for students and staff took place on March 4 in the senior cafeteria during student lunches. Twelve different student groups, including sports teams, student council, clubs, and other organizations, brought in food from restaurants or homemade items to sell at the Food Fair. The money raised supports the different student groups and their expenses throughout the school year. The Food Fair is held on Fat Tuesday, which marks the last day of ordinary time before the start of Lent. The intent of the day has always been to indulge and celebrate, within the context of Catholic morality and reason, on the last day before Lent, which is a time of fasting, reflection, and repentance.
Central Catholic held an internet safety presentation for its students on March 14, featuring guest speakers Tamia and Tim Woods, the parents of a teen who committed suicide after being cyberbullied. The speakers shared their story to educate students and encourage communication between students and their parents and other trusted adults about phone, internet, and social media use. The presentation was designed to give students a better understanding of how to stay safe from predators and to protect their wellbeing, both mentally and physically.
Central Catholic hosted a community blood drive and toy drive on March 25 in honor of Colton Stanley. Nearly 100 students, staff, CCHS family members, and community members donated blood throughout the day, and many others brought toys. Just over one month later on April 26, the Stanley family donated the toys to the Russell J. Ebeid Toledo Children’s Hospital pediatric oncology unit.
Marjoe Sormana and Mason Huntebrinker were chosen to represent Central Catholic in the next cohort of Youth Leadership Toledo during the 2025-26 school year. YLT is a leadership development program offered annually to approximately 60 high school sophomores representing schools throughout the Toledo region. Participants graduate from YLT as more effective and engaged leaders, equipped with the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact on their schools and communities.
