May 10, 2010 - Detroit Catholic Central High School

Spectrum
Issue 4, May, 10, 2010, Volume 34
detroit catholic central high school
27225 Wixom Road, Novi, MI 48105
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Tom Voutsos `10
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The 2009-2010
school year has
proved that there
is a bullseye on
CC’s back in all
arenas.
-Mr. Babicz
Four years ago, in early November,
an air of disappointment filled the halls
of CC. The football team had not made
the playoffs, an unheard of event for the
Shamrocks, and the cross country team
had come up short.
It was at this time I remember talking
to Sean Carney in Mr. Gagnon’s freshman honors biology class. And we told
each other that we would graduate with
rings on our fingers, a cross country ring
on his and a football one on mine.
Fast forward four years, and not only
have the cross country and football teams
donned state championship rings on their
fingers, but the wrestling, bowling, and
hockey teams have earned their own.
First, this feat has been the product of
vision. The desire to strive and push forward came from a clear vision of what the
goals were that we wished to accomplish.
Legendary coaches were at the helm to
keep the vision clear and their teams on
track.
Coach Mach added his tenth ring
(keeping every knuckle covered) with
the capstone of a state championship
team. Coach Magni led his team to his
fifth state championship. Coach Johnson continued to solidify his place in CC
coaching history with back-to-back state
championships.
There were newer coaches winning as
well.
Coach
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Hancock won his first state championship in his third year, guiding an unprecedented 14 wrestlers to the Palace for individual state competition. The bowling
team, led by Coach Brides, captured CC’s
first bowling state title.
With vision and good coaching, a strong
work ethic was the next step. Whether it
was a football player running hills on a 90
degree summer day, a runner kicking it
rain or shine year-round, a wrestler doing
wind sprints until he can barely stand, a
bowler playing his fifth game in practice,
or a hockey player taking extra shots at
home, hard work was the one constant
among each of the five teams.
What we saw this year was the revival
of the CC way of sports. Yes our teams
were talented, but it was the hard-nosed
will to succeed that was the hallmark of
success.
Each team won its state championship
through the dedication and determination
it displayed in the offseason.
It was these acts of sacrifice that were
gateways for the more visible sacrifices
that were to come during the season.
One other amazing thing occurred
with the state championships. Each state
championship was not for that particular
sport; rather, it was the school’s to share.
The unity created by the success is truly
astounding.
Selfless attitudes and a drive to succeed -- these are values of the 2009-2010
school year.
Unbelievable.
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and hard work.
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championships,
it’s beyond talent.
-Mrs. Sharkey
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Administrative Changes
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A true Shamrock
Fr. Ranalletti
excited for
new role
Greg Voutsos `11
Staff writer
If you have not already heard, long
time principal Fr. Ranalletti will become
Catholic Central’s new president. He will
be replacing Fr. Elmer, current president,
who is retiring this year.
Fr. Ranalletti grew up in Rochester,
New York, and he attended high school
at the Aquinas Institute. He then attended
the local Basilian college, St. John Fisher,
for his undergraduate degree. He continued studying at a state university in New
York. He then studied theology at St. Michael’s College in Toronto.
The priesthood grew on Fr. Ranalletti
throughout his life, especially in high
school. At that time men could join the
priesthood after high school, but his father wanted him to attend college first.
Before coming to Catholic Central, Fr.
Ranalletti had an impressive resume. He
taught math at his old high school for ten
years. He was also a guidance counselor
and vice principal.
In 1985, Fr. Ranalletti moved to Oakland, California. He spent 15 years there,
six as vice principal and nine as principal.
He would soon come back to Detroit and
join CC in 2000 as Principal.
Fr. Ranalletti has been principal here
for 10 years, longer than any of his predecessors. He said, “I think my biggest accomplishment has been keeping this great
place going.”
Fr. Ranalletti maintained Catholic Central’s excellence even with its change in
location from Redford to Novi. With the
transition from principal to president, Fr.
Ran will focus on the alumni and keeping
them in touch with CC. Specifically, his
project will involve efforts in the financial
side of things.
Ms. Lefforge commented that one of
Fr. Ran’s greatest attributes is his quiet
leadership: “He’s not flashy, but he gets
the job done, and always wants the best
for CC.”
Mr. Michalik said that he appreciates
“Fr. Ranalletti’s approach to promoting
the Catholic identity of CC.”
Although his office is only moving
across the hallway, his presence as a principal will not be forgotten. Fr. Ranalletti,
along with many others who have worked
at Catholic Central, will always bleed
blue.
Fr. Elmer said, “I am very encouraged
with Fr. Ranalletti as president. He will
keep the ship moving in the right direction.”
May 10, 2010
Fr. Elmer `46
steps down
Tom Voutsos `10
Co-editor-in-chief
Fr. Elmer has just walked into Rock Finance
Showplace for Novi’s State of the City Address.
After greeting his own Shamrock students and
the administrators present, right away he catches
the police chief of Novi and starts up a conversation. Although not as visible to students of today,
Fr. Elmer has been and continues to be a mover
and shaker. Behind the scenes or out in the spotlight, he has carried himself as a man of Catholic
Central.
Not many men can claim to have had such a
full life journey as Fr. Elmer. Born to humble beginnings on the west side of Detroit, he attended
Epiphany Grade School. A visit from a Basilian
priest from Catholic Central, Fr. Reagan, won
him over along with many of his classmates.
Fr. Elmer would go on to have a very successful career as a CC student. Due to his small stature and work obligations after school (tuition at
CC was $65, a steep sum for the time), he was unable to play sports. Fr. Elmer said, “At the time,
I weighed 125 or 130 pounds, and we didn’t have
a wrestling program back then.”
He was senior class president, editor of the
yearbook, and a member of the Gabriel Richard
Club, displaying early signs of the leadership that
would serve him in the future.
While at CC, Fr. Elmer came into contact with
people that would influence him for the rest of his
life, like Fr. French. “He was the strong, silent
type, like my dad was. I just gravitated to him.
He taught me three subjects: religion, English,
and math. He was the best teacher I had.”
Some great memories of high school stay with
Fr. Elmer to this day. He joined 20 of his classmates and took a train to watch the Shamrocks
take on St. Thomas Aquinas in New York, which,
at that time, was a feeder program for the University of Notre Dame. He said, “We outcheered
the whole Aquinas Stadium, the 20 of us, and we
beat them, too.”
Even in high school, faith was of great importance to Fr. Elmer. Fr. Fishette, a Latin teacher,
particularly inspired him==. “I was so impressed
with the piety and the comraderie of the Basilians. That really got me thinking about wanting
to enter the priesthood,” said Fr. Elmer.
Upon graduation from CC in 1946, Fr. Elmer
went to college. He would go on to earn a Bachelor of Sacred Theology Degree from the University of Toronto and a Master of Guidance and
Counseling from the University of Detroit.
He taught a course in modern English and a
course in beginning Italian at the University after
receiving his degrees.
Fr. Elmer was ordained a priest after two years
of teaching in 1957.
In 1960, he made a return to CC. Over the next
18 years he was, sequentially, teacher, director of
guidance, athletic director, and principal.
Then in 1978, Fr. Elmer asked to be moved
to Washington, D. C., to join his best friend, Fr.
Frank Bredeweg, at the National Catholic Educational Association. Fr. Elmer said, “He and I
were best of friends. We went to school together
everyday from the 1st grade to the 12th.”
Fr. Elmer was the Director of the Annual Convention and Exposition until 1986, when Fr.
Bredeweg once again called on his friend.
Fr. Elmer said, “He went to the University of
St. Thomas to save the university from going
bankrupt. In a little over a year, he brought them
into the black. He asked me to come up to bring
a little life into the campus because it was doom
and gloom there.”
After a successful three-year stint as Dean of
Student Services at the University of St. Thomas,
Fr. Elmer received a call from Fr. Moffatt, asking
him to return to his home, Catholic Central.
“CC’s always been like a magnet,” said Fr. Elmer. “I knew I was going to end up back at CC.
That was where my love was.”
Fr. Elmer was Director of Alumni and Devolopment before becoming President. He views
the presidency as his “best time and most signifi-
cant time” at CC.
CC’s move from Redford to Novi had a large
role in this. The humble Fr. Elmer was quick to
note, “Not that I did it all by myself. I was kind
of the catalyst that got things moving.”
The vision for a new school began in 1990. Fr.
Elmer saw the great spirit and tradition still alive
at CC, but the facilities were inadequate: “At that
time Pat Nesbitt had the foresight to say ‘move.’
It took a number of years before anything happened because I had to convince other people that
this was a worthwhile thing.”
A look at demographics showed the move
needed to be made. Fr. Elmer said in the planning
stages to skeptics, “We are going to die where we
are [Redford].”
In 2005, students came to Detroit Catholic
Central’s fifth location, and by far its nicest since
its inception in1928. The current location was an
answer to Fr. Elmer’s prayers.
He views the move as his greatest material
achievement. His greatest overall achievement,
however, has been his service to God by providing a positive spiritual influence to alumni.
“Jesus Christ is the reason for Catholic Central,” said Fr. Elmer. “That’s always been in my
mind, and that was my favorite expression.”
He beams with pride about CC alumni. “The
alumni are so loyal and dedicated; it made my job
easy,” he said.
Even as his presidency draws to a close, Fr. Elmer has nothing but optimism about the direction
the school is heading. He did not want to leave
until he felt the school was on a firm footing. “I
am very encouraged with the team that will come
in, with Fr. Ranalletti as president,” said Fr. Elmer.
Fr. Elmer closes by saying he wants to stay active at CC, “as long as the Lord will let me.” He
will continue to work, mainly out of the Basilian
residence, as a fundraiser and spiritual adviser for
the alumni.
Fr. Elmer celebrates Mass with Fr. Paramo, Fr. Menner, Fr. Ward, and Fr. Donoher.
Mr. Hayes retires, leaving legacy of bravery and love
Tim Hoffman `11
Staff writer
“I hate freshmen.”
This seems like an odd way to start a newspaper article, right? It would be even more peculiar if I was talking to a whole group of 9th
graders frightened in new surroundings. Well,
I’m just taking a page from the book of William
Hayes, Catholic Central’s Dean of Students
and disciplinarian. Yes, this is the way that Mr.
Hayes introduced many a freshman class to CC.
This year marks the final year that Mr. Hayes
will spend as disciplinarian at our school. He
plans to retire, capping off 21 years of service
to the CC family.
Being a disciplinarian is certainly no easy
task. It is a job requiring large amounts of patience and discipline. Few people would readily
sign up for it. It takes a special person to be able
to fit into such a role.
Mr. Hayes is that person.
That said, Mr. Hayes might have been so
good at this position because of past experience. When asked what kind of student he was
in high school, he admitted, “I was not the ideal
student, so there are not too many things that
people have done in my 21 year period here that
I haven’t either done or considered doing.” Perhaps this allowed him to be more understanding
to the troublemakers that have come through
the Catholic Central ranks.
During his time at CC, one of Mr. Hayes’s
greatest endeavors was the creation of the
Brothers’ Club. This club is one of the greatest
at CC, as it embodies perhaps our most important attribute: brotherhood. When people think
about CC or see the way we act at games and
other functions, many notice this unity. It sets
us apart from other schools, and much of that is
thanks to the Brothers’ Club.
In addition to being Dean of Students, Mr.
Hayes also spent 11 years coaching varsity golf.
He plans on continuing to coach the golf team
for at least another year, so he will still be helping foster the ideals of goodness, discipline, and
knowledge for CC boys. It will just have to take
place on the green rather than in his office.
When asked what defines a true CC man,
Mr. Hayes responded, “One that is dedicated
to family, to school, to God, and to all the CC
standards of tradition and pride and what we’re
all about.” Few can say it better than a man who
helped cultivate all these ideals for thousands of
CC men in his time here.
And in case you were wondering, I also asked
him if he really hated freshmen. This was his
response: “No, I think that was something that
started many years ago, and I made a statement
only in reference to the fact that freshmen are
an unknown who walk through the doors, and I
think that like everybody else, they have to earn
their place here.” This is certainly true.
While a replacement will come along, there
is no denying that Mr. Hayes is a tough act to
follow. All the teachers, faculty, and students
whom Mr. Hayes has ever worked with in his
time here at CC can testify that he will be greatly missed. Yes, even by the freshmen.
As someone who has known Mr. Hayes for
almost her whole life, Mrs. Storm said, “I think
students want and need an authority figure who
sets high standards for them and holds them
accountable, who inspires them to exhibit selfrespect, and who teaches them valuable life
lessons through good humor and genuine kindness. For the students at CC, Mr. Hayes is that
person.”
Spectrum Staff
Editors-in-chief
Matthew Thompson
Tom Voutsos
Associate Editor
Photographers
Mark Krysiak
Joe Conder
Business manager
Jobin Philip
Jacob Hostetler
Photographic Editor
Moderator
Anthony Thibodeau
Mr. Petrovich
Guidance department
giants say farewell
Jobin Philip `10
Associate editor
Both Mr. Stock and Mr. Anderson are retiring
at the end of this year. Mr. Stock spent 45 years
in education, 15 of those at CC. Senior Andrew
Killian, who has had Mr. Stock as a counselor
for the past three years, said, “His friendly and
thoughtful guidance helped to make my transition to college much easier.”
Mr. Anderson has also played a huge role in
the guidance department. He has been at CC for
29 years. He has also served as moderator of the
National Honor Society for 25 years.
Matt Thompson said, “The NHS ceremonies
were always conducted in a very classy manner.
They were very memorable experiences. They
reflected the kind of man that Mr. Anderson is:
a class act.”
Ms. Mather, who will be taking over as the
director of the guidance department, said, “The
whole department worked as a team thanks to
them.”
This year’s final issue
Staff Writers
Tim Hoffman
Rahul Kodali
Gabe Kowalczyk
Brett Mizzi
Matthew Nicholas
Ryan Shinkel
Greg Voutsos
Louis Walters
Michael Yurko
of the Spectrum
is dedicated to the
memory of our own
Fr. Ward.
Senior Supplement
A comprehensive look at the Class of 2010
Seniors have created an unbreakable bond which will always
transcend both time and space
“
This is one of the
greatest senior
classes that I’ve
experienced
because of their
spirit, their
leadership, and
their loyalty.
-Fr. Elmer
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Seniors excited to learn during the last week of school!
Matthew Nicholas `10
Staff writer
One year ago, I wrote a review of last year’s senior class. I mentioned the high points of their year
– bringing home the first athletic state title in the
new school, defending the quiz bowl state championship, and winning the percent total for the Drive –
and challenged this year’s seniors, the class of 2010,
to top those achievements.
Well, guys, as we often hear announced during
the Drive: We did it. In fact, we exceeded it – and
smashed a plethora of other records as well.
I don’t believe I need to re-describe this entire
year to you, as everyone already has it indelibly
etched in his mind.
photo by Thibodeau
We have won five state championships thus far, a
new record for the state of Michigan.
The Paul W. Smith Show on WJR radio was
broadcast nationally from our gym from 5 to 9 a.m.
on January 29, 2010.
Our band was invited by the Queen of England to
perform in the London New Year’s Day Parade.
Our football, cross-country, and quiz bowl teams
were recognized at the Michigan Capitol Building.
Our hockey, wrestling, and bowling teams were recognized on the floor in the U.S. House of Representatives.
But our accomplishments are worth even more
than that.
We’ve laid the foundation for a bright future for
our school, Detroit Catholic Central High School.
We’ve inspired an entire state that has been hurting badly this year, showing that a school like CC
can survive, and even thrive, in a global economic
fiasco.
We’ve brought glory to our fellow Shamrocks,
students and alumni, and to Mary, Alma Mater.
We’ve shown everyone what dedication, discipline, and faith really mean.
Our time here at CC is at its end for us, the seniors.
Now we will leave this school as graduates. We
will be spread across the nation, maybe even the
world, and many of us may never see one another
again.
That doesn’t matter, though, because we are connected in a way that transcends the time and space
that will separate us.
It is futile for me to attempt to describe this bond
we share; we have hallowed the halls of this school
beyond anything that could be described in words.
I think that Abraham Lincoln felt something similar to what I feel now when he said, “The world will
little note nor long remember what we say here, but
it can never forget what they did here.”
And now, the diaspora, the spreading of our class
around the world.
Now, we close one chapter of our lives – and begin another.
Now, we put our helmets back on and re-enter the
fray.
But that’s fine, because that’s what we do best.
That’s who we are; that’s who we will always be.
We are CC.
This year’s senior class has
distinguished itself
in all areas . . . and then some
Gabe Kowalczyk `11
Staff writer
Alright, juniors, it’s finally time.
Time for us to take over the CC tradition
and push on ahead in making sure that our
school continues to be number one in the state.
We’ve got some pretty big shoes to fill,
though.
Our predecessors, the class of 2010, have
set the bar high, and we have to give them
some props.
I mean, they did set the record for the number of state championships in the school’s history. They brought CC athletic excellence to a
superior level that no one in the state, and in
some cases the nation, could ignore (the football team was ranked 14th in the nation).
The seniors, however, did more than just
lead us onto the field. They gave us a large
number of National Merit and Commended
scholars, 10 and 11 respectively.
They also created for us the epic videogame-themed “DRIVE 2010,” an appropriate
ending to their CC Drive careers.
This is probably their greatest achievement,
because they not only showed us the monetary
success of a perfectly-themed Drive and how
much fun it can be, but also taught us, the juniors, how not to make next year’s senior skit.
The seniors left their mark on CC, and they
have the right to call themselves the best class
ever, what with five state championships so
far.
The seniors had some amazing moments
this year and rose to the challenge and led us
to victory in all things that are Catholic Cen-
“
The seniors left their
mark on CC, and they
have the right to call
themselves the best
class ever.
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tral.
The class of 2010’s tradition of excellence
has been established over their four years here,
and we will gladly take up where they left off.
This era of amazing athletics, academics, and
tradition isn’t over with the graduation of the
class of 2010.
It’s only just begun.
We all took up a role in this past year,
whether it was representing CC as a state
champion or proving the school’s outstanding
reputation in the classroom day after day.
I look at the school as the seniors depart,
and I see a junior class willing to do what it
takes to keep the Class of 2010’s tradition
alive.
I know that our class will rise to the opportunity for more Shamrock glory, and I can say
with confidence that we won’t stop until we
have achieved it.
This newfound ambition is only possible
because of the seniors, and we thank them.
They have left their mark on CC, and they
will be forever remembered as one of the
greatest classes that has ever graduated from
Catholic Central.
The 2010 Fr. James Whelan Award winner, Jeff Janer.
photo by Krysiak
The List
4
May 10, 2010
The Future of the Class of 2010
Adam Aaron: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Matthew Allgeier: Western Michigan University
Joseph Amato: Kettering University
Lewis Ansara: Oakland Community College
Joseph Anstett: College for Creative Studies
Mark Anway: Michigan State University
Christian Arthur: Michigan State University
Paul Baratta: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Jonathon Bauman: Schoolcraft Community College
Thomas Becker: Michigan State University
Mitchell Belanger: Oakland University
Steven Belanger: Schoolcraft Community College
Bradley Belesky: Schoolcraft Community College
Jeffrey Bickley: Schoolcraft Community College
Matthew Bleggi: Schoolcraft Community College
Nicholas Bolig: Northwood University
Christopher Boomer: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Bradley Borland: Indiana University
Cameron Borman: Western Michigan University
James Botti: Michigan State University
Patrick Bowers: Wayne State University
Aaron Bradford: Michigan State University
Riley Brooks: Adrian College
Garrett Brooks-Filek: Central Michigan University
Tyler Broughton: Western Michigan University
Nicholas Brown: DePaul University
Robert Brzezinski: Trine University, IN
Nicholas Budka: Northwood University
Kyle Burger: Western Michigan University
Kevin Bush: University of Mississippi
Shane Butwill: Central Michigan University
Andrew Campbell: Western Michigan University
Anthony Capatina: Middlebury College
Sean Carney: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Nicholas Carvalho: Northwood University
Peter Cernak: Michigan State University
Daniel Chang: Johns Hopkins University
Travis Charette: Central Michigan University
Mathew Cherenzia: Madonna University
Zachary Cisek: Junior A Hockey
Joseph Conder: University of Miami (Ohio)
Michael Crawford: Michigan State University
Nicholas Crowley: Junior A Hockey
Christopher D’Alessandro: Xavier University
James Dagostino: Madonna University
Matthew Dale: College for Creative Studies
Thomas Dale: Western Michigan University
Brett Deeter: Michigan State University
Ryan DeLacy: Adrian College
John Denton: Schoolcraft Community College
Benjamin Diaz: Marquette University
Matthew Dillon: Lansing Community College
James DiMilia: West Point Military Academy
Harry Drake: Michigan State University
Dylan Drewno: Lansing Community College
Noah Dreyfuss: Northwood University
Zachary Edmonds: Michigan State University
Douglas Eldridge: Central Michigan University
Conor Fitzsimons: Central Michigan University
Michael Flanagan: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Alexander Flood: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Sean Flowerday: Miami University (Ohio)
Andrew Foley: University of Detroit Mercy
Daniel Folk: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Jonathan Foster: Central Michigan University
Eric Fragoso: Junior A Hockey
Spencer Francis: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Jerrold Frost: Saginaw Valley State University
Ricardo Galindo: West Point Military Academy
Mark Gardner: Ohio State University
Andrew Gasior: Michigan State University
Joshua Gatt: Professional Soccer in Austria
Michael Gavin: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Gerid Gee: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Andrew Graham: Grand Valley State University
Easton Grainer: Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
Blake Gromek: Oakland Community College
Robert Guindi: Schoolcraft Community College
James Haapala: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Brendan Haffey: Michigan State University
Dylan Hagan: University of Michigan Dearborn
Spencer Hall: Michigan State University
Sean Hannah: Schoolcraft Community College
Wesley Harding: Kettering University
Bradley Hartland: Eastern Michigan University
Daniel Hayball: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Richard Heise: Alma College
Thomas Heiss: Michigan State University
Albert Herzog: Hillsdale College
Brandon Hess: Spring Arbor University
Jacob Hodge: Undecided
William Hofsess: Western Michigan University
Clay Hoggard: Ferris State University
Scott Hohentanner: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Jacob Hostetler: Pepperdine University
Joshua Hovde: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Mustansir Husain: University of Detroit Mercy
Ian Jacobs: Junior A Hockey
Andrew Jacoby: Lansing Community College
Justin Jacosalem: Wayne State University
John Jakubik: Undecided
Jeffrey Janer: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Stephen Jessop: Grand Valley State University
Andrew Johnson: Eastern Michigan University
Charles Joseph: Undecided
Matthew Keast: Michigan State University
Addison Kelley: Michigan State University
Nicholas Kemp: Loyola University
Ryan Kerry: Lake Superior State University
Zachary Kerstein: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Kory Kiefer: Calvin College
Andrew Killian: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Patrick Killian: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Yong Tae Kim: Boston University
Michael Kinville: Central Michigan University
Arturo Klisowski: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Adam Kluz: Michigan State University
David Knuth: Oakland University
Steven Kovanda: University of Miami (Ohio)
Steven Kraska: Albion College
Gerald Kropf: Schoolcraft Community College
Joshua Kyles: Adrian College
Samuel Landry: Kalamazoo College
Max Lee: Central Michigan University
Matthew LeFevre: Albion College
Kevin Lerg: Adrian College
Tyler Lieder: Central Michigan University
Nathan Lijewski: Madonna University
Jacob Liphardt: Oakland Community College
Thomas Lorenz: University of Detroit Mercy
Matthew Lupo: Michigan State University
Christopher MacArthur: Lansing Community College
Patrick MacDonell: Grand Valley State University
Graham Mackie: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Alexander Macksoud: Oakland Community College
Brandon Marshall: Saginaw Valley State University
Bradley Martin: Schoolcraft Community College
Carl Matherly: Hope College
Renie Mathew: Wayne State University
Christopher Mato: Oakland Community College
Patrick McBride: Grand Valley State University
Michael McCaffery: Michigan State University
Kevin McCann: Central Michigan University
Evan McCarthy: Michigan State University
George McCotter: Grand Valley State University
Brannden McDonnell: Michigan State University
Alexander McIntyre: Xavier University
George McIntyre: Loyola University
Ryan McLaughlin: Central Michigan University
Kamal Mheisen: University of Detroit Mercy
Gary Michaud: Central Michigan University
David Middleton: Junior A Hockey
Tyler Mikols: Schoolcraft Community College
Dominic Misiak: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Andrew Mixer: Schoolcraft Community College
Matthew Montgomery: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Alexander Moore: Michigan State University
Donald Moore: Oakland Community College
Maxwell Morelli: Schoolcraft Community College
Andrew Morton: Michigan State University
Matthew Mueller: Oklahoma University
Tim Mulligan: Undecided
Alexander Mychalowych: United States Naval Academy
Shane Myers: Schoolcraft Community College
Peter Nemes: Michigan State University
Marc Nemeth: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Matthew Nicholas: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Jerome Nosal: University of Florida
Robert O’Brien: Schoolcraft Community College
William O’Brien: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Daniel O’Donohue: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Shane O’Neill: Eastern Michigan University
Ryan Obuchowski: Junior A Hockey
Omar Odeh: Wayne State University
Conner Olenech: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Mackenzie Oleski: Michigan State University
Joseph Pacente: Central Michigan University
Nicholas Palazeti: Michigan State University
Michael Panek: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Daniel Parrinello: Grand Valley State University
Joshua Paulisin: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Jacob Pavlov: Schoolcraft Community College
Michael Payne: University of Michigan, Dearborn
Michael Perales: Central Michigan University
K.C. Perlberg: Michigan State University
Nicolas Petrucci: Central Michigan University
Jobin Philip: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
William Pilchak: Loyola University
Jason Price: Loyola University
Alexander Prose: New York University
Max Pucheta: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Viktor Puskorius: Michigan State University
Steven Pyzik: Michigan State University
James Quaglia: Wayne State University
Brian Rabahy: University of Dayton
Evan Rager: Schoolcraft Community College
Steven Reeser: Saginaw Valley State University
Jacob Richardson: Washtenaw Community College
Alexander Ross: Western Michigan University
Anthony Rossi: Adrian College
John Rotondo: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Dillon Ruczko: Central Michigan University
Antonino Ruggirello: Purdue University
Anthony Russel: Michigan State University
Gustav Rutecki: Lansing Community College
Christopher Ryan: Grand Valley State University
Michael Samyn: Central Michigan University
John Sarnecky: Wayne County Community College
Alexander Sasyk: Grand Valley State University
Jonathan Savakus: University of Notre Dame
Matthew Schaeffer: Grinnel College
Timothy Schafer: Eastern Michigan University
Christopher Schrimscher: Eastern Michigan University
Robert Schultz: Eastern Michigan University
Nicholas Scopone: John Carroll University
Anthony Seling: Mercer University
Patrick Sheahan: Michigan State University
Jeffrey Sherman: Ferris State University
Jonathan Shim: Eastern Michigan University
Corey Shimshock: Schoolcraft Community College
Bret Shrader: Central Michigan University
Austin Simon: Central Michigan University
Nathaniel Singer: Schoolcraft Community College
Anthony Skudlarek: Eastern Michigan University
Brady Small: Niagra University
Blake Smith: Saint Peter’s College
Corey Smith: University of Toledo
Joseph Snyder: Hillsdale College
Austin Sophiea: Northwood University
Michael Spillane: Michigan Technological Institute
John Stallings: University of Notre Dame
Enzo Stante: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Michael Starbird: Washtenaw Community College
Michael Still: Eastern Michigan University
Andrew Stowe: Michigan State University
Conner Street: Albion College
Giovanni Sturla: Spring Arbor University
Brandon Sullivan: Central Michigan University
Jack Taffe: Texas A&M University
Kyle Tarter: Michigan State University
Jeffrey Ten Broeck: Schoolcraft Community College
Andrew Theisen: Junior A Hockey
Anthony Thibodeau: Niagra University
Matthew Thompson: West Point MIlitary Academy
Brian Treanor: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Christopher Trojniak: Michigan State University
Blake Tschirhart: Siena Heights University
Alessio Vagnini: Siena Heights University
Derek Vandelinder: Junior A Hockey
Shane Verploegh: University of Notre Dame
Samuel Villarreal: Austin Community College
Thomas Voutsos: University of Notre Dame
Robert Wagner: Schoolcraft Community College
Steven Walega: Western Michigan University
Joseph Walters: Quinnipiac University
Christopher Waterstreet: Junior A Hockey
Samuel Waxer: Western Michigan University
Cody Weaver: Schoolcraft Community College
Stephen Werner: Lawerence Technological University
Joseph Widmer: Kalamazoo College
Zachary Wiggins: Madonna University
Drew Wildenhaus: Central Michigan University
Bradley Wilhelm: Junior A Hockey
Connor Wilton: Michigan State University
Eric Winkler: Western Michigan University
Scott Winslow: Lake Erie College
Derek Wooster: Michigan State University
John Worth: Michigan State University
Dylan Young: Wayne State University
Michael Yurko: California Institute of Technology
Christopher Zachariah: Wayne State University
Gregory Zdan : Western Michigan University
Alex Zimmer: Kettering University
Marc Zughaib: Kalamazoo College
Michael Zylik: Western Michigan University
Senior Breakdown
Where they are going, what they
are doing -- analyzing the numbers behind the class of 2010
Class of 2010
Spectrum
5
Shamrock Timeline 2009-2010
November 12 : First Kairos retreat
August 15: First day of school
September 1: Mr. Hayes
throws microphone,
establishing dominance
November 7: Cross Country State Championship
November 16: Fr. Ward’s life
celebration
November 28: Football State Championship
May 23: GRADUATION!
December 7: Catholic Central Day in Novi
May 7: Senior Smoke Day
January 29: WJR airs live from CC
April 22: Gatorade Replay crew visits
March 6: Bowling State Championship
February 12: Drive Dash
unveiled
February 27: Wrestling State Championship
March 13: Hockey State Championship
February 17: Miss Michigan visits
the Drive
Mr. Babicz’s
Top Ten Sports Moments of
2010
1.
B team wrestler
Matt Thompson pins
Rockford opponent,
sealing CC’s first
wrestling state title
since 1988.
7.
Doug Eldridge’s
last minute takedown gives him an
upset win in the
individual state
championship.
5.
Mike Kinville picks
off a fourth quarter
pass to steal
the football
state championship.
8.
After a muffed
snap, Corey Smith
passes the ball to
Anthony Seling, preventing a DLS score.
1. All CC bands receive perfect scores at districts for the first time in school history.
2. Ten seniors earn National Merit SemiFinalist status, while eleven earn National Merit
Commended status.
3. Senior alma mater choir is reinstituted after a two year hiatus.
2.
3.
Ricky Galindo
David Middleton
sacrifices a 1st place
scores two goals
individual finish for
and one assist on a
a cross country team torn ACL in the state
state championship.
championships.
4.
Ranked 8th, the
bowling team upsets
Macomb Dakota,
capturing CC’s first
bowling state title.
Senior fast facts: “the ocho”
4. Football team is ranked 14th in the nation
by CBS MaxPreps.
6.
CC wins a hardfought state semifinal thriller against
OLSM in hockey.
9.
Andrew Nelson
bats away a fourth
down pass in OT,
ending Canton’s
playoff run.
10.
Andy Erikson’s last
second takedown
gives CC a record 14
state qualifiers for
the individual state
championships.
5. Class of 2010 wins their first hallway decorating contest.
6. Seniors win the Drive, bringing in $90,756.
7. In the frigid cold, CC defeats Cranbrook in
first outdoor classic at Clark Park in Detroit.
8. Seniors make Josten’s a Fortune 500 company.
Senior Life
6
May 10, 2010
The 2010 Tremmie Awards
Most Likely to Succeed: Tom Voutsos
Most likely to be mistaken for a frosh: Alex Macksoud
Most Intelligent: Matthew Nicholas
Nicest Kid: Sean Carney
Best Fall Athlete: Niko Palazetti
Funniest Kid: Joe Walters
Best Winter Athlete: Doug Eldridge
Most likely to become a Basilian: KC Perlberg
Best Spring Athlete: Spencer Hall
Teacher’s Pet: Alex Mychalowych
Best athlete nobody knows about: Jeff Bickley
Quiet Kid You Never Mess With: Dylan Young
Kid who thinks he’s the best athlete: Kevin McCann
DIRT: Graham Mackie
Most Spirited: Max Morelli
Biggest Mooch: Bob Schultz
Scott Kovanda Award: Steve Kovanda
Joe Camel Award: John Denton
Megatron Award: Tre Nosal
Most likely to be finishing his 2nd cup of joe at 8:30 at Leo’s: Don Moore
Most Toes: Jobin Phillip
Worst Driver: Rob Guindi
Best Salesman: Carl Matherly
Best Dressed: Jacob Hostetler
Kid most likely to dominate the world: Arturo Klisowski
Greatest Flow : Kevin Bush
Best Writer: Mike Crawford
Most likely to have answers under his senior sweater: Chris Zachariah
Best Artist: Chris Boomer
Most likely to wear his spirit shirt next year: Greg Zdan
Best Musician: KC Perlberg
Most likely to be living with his parents when he’s 30: Matt Dillon
Best DJ: Shane Butwill
Kid who wishes he could get an award but won’t: Bill O’Brien
Best Rapper: Ryan McLaughlin
Mr. 36: Matt Nicholas
Phobia: Who is the greatest senior of them all?
Phobia `29
Staff writer
In all my years of writing this article (82
years), I, Phobia, have never seen a senior class as
ridiculously amazing as this class of 2010.
In a class as awesome as this, one can’t help but
wonder: Who is the greatest senior of them all?
I wanted to do some research online, but I was
cleverly blocked from any useful sites (like facebook and addictinggames.com) by the wonderfully clever Barracuda System.
I also boldly attempted to ask the janitorial
staff, but they were too busy playing an intense
game of foosball.
Dear Seniors,
It has been a thrill to cover the multiple and varied successes of the class of 2010. When we look back at our days
at Catholic Central, “success” will be the first word that
comes to mind. For some, success is only the physical trophy, the ring, the college acceptance, or the grade. For
us proud Shamrocks, it runs deeper than that -- it is the
hard work in the offseason, the late nights studying, and
the outstretched hand to a brother in need that makes our
class so successful.
Our selfless attitude has earned our class achievements
previously thought unattainable. We live in a culture that
stresses “me,” but we espoused “us.”
Our class has seen many great teachers leave Catholic
Central, along with the arrival of future greats. We have
seen the lows of a difficult transition, and have come out
on top of a new era of Catholic Central dominance. Our
legacy in CC history has been solidified. Take pride in being Shamrocks, men of Mary Alma Mater. Take pride in being
part of the class of 2010.
Editors-in-chief
Tom Voutsos
Matthew Thompson
Then I bumped into Fr. Elmer, who was cruising down the hallway in his Crocs. He tried to
hit me up for some funds, but I was short on
cash (I spent $20 on a slice of pizza and fries at
the cafeteria).
After dodging debt, I popped the question,
“Who’s the best senior?” His obvious response
was Carl Matherly, who sold the most Drive
tickets in the history of the Drive.
But I thought there had to be a more worthy
candidate.
So instead, during Senior Smoke Day, I decided
to wander around and watch some of these seniors
in their natural habitats.
That was when I saw a large group of state
champs showing off their rings, trying to figure
out who had the biggest one.
With five state championships this year (possibly more to come), the greatest senior had to be
one of these numerous state champs.
But which one?
Could it be football State Champ John Jakubik?
You know you’re one of the greats when people
refer to you only as “Swag.”
Or could it be cross country State Champ Sean
Carney? Only the most “bosstastic” of seniors
break out a Cuban on Senior Smoke Day.
We can’t forget about the all-star hockey team
that brings honor to the Thunderdome in every
game they play.
Maybe the greatest senior is hockey State
Champ Zack Cisek. When you essentially build a brick wall around the net
for back-to-back State Titles, you
just know you’re one of the greatest seniors.
Or maybe the greatest is wrestling AND
football State Champ
Mike Kinville. Perhaps only the greatest State Champ (if
not the greatest senior)
could win two State
Championships in two
different sports in one year.
The greatest senior could even be bowling State
Champ Corey Shimshocker. This senior helped
“strike” a place for the class of 2010 in CC history
by adding the first ever bowling State Championship banner to the gym.
But as Whelan Award winning Jeff Janer (also
a candidate for greatest senior) said, “This senior
class is much more than just five State Championships.”
There are several other exemplary seniors who
could be the greatest senior of them all.
Seniors like Graham Mackie, who is way too
busy avoiding the Media Room to even think
about replacing his disturbingly ripped pants.
How about Mike Still? Give him two seconds
and he’ll remind you that your federal income
taxes are writing him a five digit check.
Or even a senior like Chris Zacha, whose impeccable cheating methods are bound to be remembered and revered for years to come.
As I watched the elite mass of seniors assembled together on Senior Smoke Day, I noticed a
few were missing in action.
This did not surprise me, for reports have said
that senioritis has been especially contagious and
even fatal this year.
Not seeing the infamous Tim Mulligan for quite
some time now, one can only assume that he fell
victim to senioritis.
As awesome as the class of 2010 is, no senior
can fight off the effects of senioritis.
I’ve even heard of a few rare and severe cases
of juniors catching the disease a little bit ahead of
time. Research for a cure has shown zero results.
If I had the opportunity to pick among being
a senior of the class of 1929, the class of 2010,
or any of the classes in between, I would hands
down pick the class of 2010 (all day, everyday).
In the end I realized the entire class of 2010 is
too amazing.
So, who is the greatest senior of them all?
I’ll just let you decide.
Sports
Spectrum
7
Lacrosse off to great start
The uptempo `Rocks look to continue play
into the summer
Brett Mizzi `12
Staff writer
Refocused, rebuilt, and ready. This year’s lacrosse team is looking to return to the state championship game after a two year hiatus.
They began with an 8-0 start with big wins
against East Grand Rapids and Culver Military
Academy, as well as a dominating 16-8 victory
over defending state runner-up, U of D Jesuit.
Supported by senior captain Kevin Lerg in
net, the defense has let in only five goals a game,
while the offense has given him tremendous support, averaging almost 14 goals per game.
The offense is led by junior forward Mitch Burgin, with 46 goals, and senior captain Jeff Janer.
Janer leads the team in assists with 36.
After Janer came up big in the final seconds
against Culver with the game-winning goal,
Coach Wilson proclaimed him “Captain Clutch.”
Coach Wilson also praised his whole defensive
unit -- Alex Moore `10, John Rotondo `10, and
Joey Silvestri `11 -- saying, “That’s our anchor.
That’s our core. That’s how we’re going to get
back to the finals.”
Like every other Catholic Central sport, the
team’s goal is to win a state championship.
When asked how he felt about the team’s shot
at the crown, Coach Wilson replied, “There are a
lot of components that go into a truly complete
season, like off-season dedication, chemistry,
leadership, and teamwork.”
Coach added, “The teams that have won this
year have done all the little things. We need to
continue to take care of the little things, and if we
do these things, then we have a very legitimate
shot.”
Rotondo said, “We are bigger this year from
our tougher offseason workouts, which has allowed us to play more physical.”
Of course to win that coveted state championship, the Shamrocks have to get by Rice, a team
that has won every Division 1 men’s lacrosse state
championship since the sport was sanctioned by
the MHSAA during the 2004-2005
school year.
Everyone knows
that this year’s
team is good, but
the buzz around
school is, “Yeah,
they’re
good,
but can they beat
Rice?”
In their first
meeting,
Rice
squeaked out a 1412 win.
When
approached with this
question
Coach
Nick Guerriero overpowers his De LaSalle opponent in the faceoff.
G
Senior captain Jeff Janer winds up for a wicked shot. Janer, a returning starter, leads CC’s midfield.
photo by Thibodeau
Wilson, confidently responded, “We can beat
Rice in anything. I truly mean that. It’s all in the
attitude.”
Then he said, “The game is won or lost before
you step onto the field. If you buy into the Rice
mystique, then you lose. If someone stands up and
says, ‘I’m not going to take it anymore,’ and everyone else buys in, then we will do it.”
Rotondo said, “They are definitely beatable.
photo by Thibodeau
Each victory a tribute to late coach Fr. Ward
Track and field dominates opponents
Louis Walters `11
Staff writer
Once again, the track team is
taking the Catholic League to
school.
The first lesson began with the
stomping of Divine Child, 10728. The Shamrocks really showed
what they are capable of in that
meet, taking first place in all but
one event.
Ranked #2 in the state, the team
enters this season with state championship expectations.
They ended last year with an impressive 3rd place finish, as well as
a regional title.
With many athletes returning
for this season, including school
record-breaking runners on relay
teams, the odds are better than ever
that they will take home the title.
Returning runners to the team
include senior Spencer Hall, who
is anticipating a six second drop
for his 800m run time and hopes
to break the school record later this
season.
Another valuable member to the
team is Jake Spuller, who finished
2nd in the 100 meter dash in regionals last year.
The long distance runners on the
team are obviously very good, given that they are cross country state
We just need to take care of the ball better.”
CC’s only other loss came at the hands of Dublin Jerome in Ohio. Jerome is the #1 ranked team
in the Midwest.
Following the Rice loss, CC responded with a
10-7 victory over Cranbrook, bringing their overall record to 12-2 (3-1 in league play).
champions from the fall.
When asked how he felt about
his team this year, Coach Magni
said, “I feel really good about the
runners. We are obviously very
strong, and hopefully we will
be able to come through when it
counts later in the season.”
When asked how he felt about
the team’s hopes for a state title,
Coach Magni said, “We’re not
talking about that right now. Right
now, at practice, we are focusing
on our next meet, not the title.”
They definitely have plenty of
competition before the state meet,
especially at regionals.
According to Coach Magni,
Oakland County is a hotbed for
track and field, and the Shamrocks
will face a lot of competition from
teams like Pinckney and Rockford.
The team is definitely raring to
go. As Coach Magni said, “To win
a state championship requires focusing on the next meet until we’re
back on top.”
Coach Grewe and his field athletes are showing great promise of
their own, working to put Catholic
Central back onto the state championship level again this year.
The success of our long jumpers,
throwers, and shot putters is fueled
not only by Beowulf, but by the
outstanding student-athletes.
Coach Grewe gave us a profile
of where our strengths lie, and it
looks incredibly promising for
states.
Heading up the discus throwing for CC is senior Dylan Young,
with senior Jeff Sherman leading
the shotput event. Junior George
Darany is showing prowess in both
throws as well.
Junior Billy Riga is once again
leading CC excellence with his
consistent success in the long
jump, while junior Mike Shearon
takes up the high jump.
Finally, we get an overview of
what Coach Grewe is expecting
from the throwers in the coming
weeks.
He says that they will stick to
the plan that they do every year,
and it’s not all that different from
Coach Magni’s.
“We’ll focus on winning the
Catholic Leagues, then the Interdivision, then Regionals, and take
our best guys to the state championship,” said Coach Grewe, “taking it one tournament at a time.”
We know that the track and field
team does not want to get ahead
of themselves, but they definitely
have the tenacity, toughness, and
talent to make a serious run at
East Kentwood and the title.
Seniors lead golfers
to invitational wins
Gabe Kowalczyk `11
Staff writer
Senior golfer Matt Keast thinks that this
is the year that the CC golf team is going
to get its next state title.
Senior captains Austin Sophiea and
Connor Street have done a great job leading the Shamrocks to tournament victories.
Most notable was the first place finish
at the Huron Valley Invitational, a close
match for the golfers. Also, the Shamrocks captured first at the Hunter’s Ridge
Invitational.
“These aren’t little tournaments,” said
Mr. Hayes. “There are 24 to 27 teams at
these tournaments, and the competition is
good.”
The team finished in second place at
three tournaments: Orchard Lake Country
Club, Dearborn Country Club, and Rush
Lake Golf Club.
This year’s team is a real group effort.
Sophiea, Street, senior Mike Panek, sophomore Owen Franks, and freshman Charlie Green have been interchangeable for
the team’s five starting spots.
The Shamrock’s playoff run begins
with the Catholic League Championship
on May 18th.
Keast said, “We are taking it tournament
by tournament, but we definitely have our
eyes on a state championship.”
Coached by Mr. Bill Hayes and his assistant Mr. Joe Madej, the team could be
on its way to another state title.
Shamrock offense
hitting .319
Rahul Kodali `12
Staff writer
The baseball team is currently 10-12
(7-7 in league play).
They opened their season with a 4-2
victory over Walled Lake Central. Captain John Jakubik led the `Rocks with two
hits and pitchers Mitchell Gatt and Nate
Beck limited the Warriors to three hits.
The team followed their close win with
a 17-7 slugfest over Detroit Western. P.J.
Nowak led the team with three hits and
six RBI’s in CC’s 20 hit performance.
John Lawless earned his 1st win of the
season striking out seven and allowing
only one hit in four innings.
The Shamrocks hit a rough patch in the
next couple of games.
They countered by going 4-1 in their
next five games, defeating U of D twice,
Walled Lake Northern, and De LaSalle.
The Shamrocks have shown much light
this year: batting .328 and having a .410
slugging percentage. Nowak has been the
team’s best slugger: leading the team with
11 RBI and 16 hits. Jakubik leads the
team in stolen bases (10).
The top pitcher so far has been junior
Beck, who has pitched 35 innings and has
a 2.77 ERA. Other top hurlers has been
Gatt, freshman star Liam Teevens, and
Justin Williams.
“We have a bright future,” Jakubik
said, “ We have got to take one game at a
time and hopefully we can repeat the success of all of the other teams at CC.”
Class of 2010 Board Game
8
May 10, 2010
Chutes and Ladders
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
Skip homeroom and
hangout in the
hallway with
DeLacy.
GRADUATION!
YOU WIN!
40.
36.
39.
31.
Mr.
Hayes
throws a
microphone
. . . you get
hit in the
face.
32.
Innocent accessory in the
media room. Kicked out for
life.
37.
38.
33.
35.
Athletic team
is ranked. Let’s
make a poster!
Complete Schulte journal questions five minutes
before class.
30.
34.
29.
Spend an entire
period in Schulte
prayer.
27.
26.
28.
21.
24.
25.
Matt Nicholas gets a 36 on
the ACT. You get a 12.
20.
New school edict:
No kids allowed in
the student council
room.
22.
23.
19.
18.
17.
Enter Ms. Analand.
No one can be be taller
than 4’ 7”.
Win a state championship.
Get a ring.
11.
16.
12.
Leo’s waitress turns out
to be best friends with Mr.
Hayes. Coming in at 9 on
a winter morning -- not so
great an idea anymore.
14.
15.
13.
10.
8.
7.
6.
CC is officially
the MHSAA.
Grab a quick smoke
at Target. Oh no!
Bump into Mr. Jones.
9.
3.
1.
4.
5.
Contribute to charity
jeans day.
2.