CCCHS Connection Fall 2015

FALL
2015
Double the Fun
Freshman Class
Welcomes
6 Sets of Twins
Also inside:
Giving the Gift of Life
CCCHS offers innovative Special Education Program
Gulas '71 receives 2015 CCCHS Distinguished Alumni Award
And more...
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CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |
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.
| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015
Contents
Fall 2015
From the President and Principal

Letter from Leo Hyland..................................................................................................................................... 4

Letter from Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal............................................................... 5
Feature Articles
DOUBLE THE FUN: Freshman class welcomes 6 sets of twins............................................................ 6

Giving the Gift of Life.................................................................................................................................... 10
CCCHS offers innovative Special Education Program....................................................................... 13
Charles Gulas '71 receives 2015 CCCHS Distinguished Alumni Award....................................... 16
SISTER ACT: Campus Ministers Linda Ziska '86 and Cindy Webster model faith,
service and teamwork.................................................................................................................................. 18
Board Profile

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

CleanUp+Clams 2015.................................................................................................................................... 22
Welcome Back Day......................................................................................................................................... 22

Central Catholic Fund helps cover tuition cost for tomorrow's leaders...................................... 23
School News

LOOKING GOOD! Students lead change in dress code requirements......................................... 24
Sports Roundup

Jordan Duke named head basketball coach for Ironmen................................................................ 27
Ironmen demonstrate steel on gridiron................................................................................................. 28
Alumni
CCCHS Alumni Golf Outing sets record.................................................................................................. 30
Acknowledgements:
Leo P. Hyland, President
Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal
Dr. Lanny Hollis, Associate Principal
John Crawford, Jr. `84, Dean of Students
Bill Powers, Dean of Students
Bill Sluzewski, Annual Giving and
Alumni Relations Director
Jackie Keim, Communications Manager
Eileen Canepari, Database and Information
Manager/Research Specialist
Carmella Davies, Admissions Director
For more information regarding giving opportunities, please contact:

Leo Hyland at 216-641-2001 or hylandleo@centralcatholichs.org
To update your contact information or comment on this publication, please contact:
Jackie Keim at 216-441-4700, ext. 284 or keimjac@centralcatholichs.org
Connection: a semi-annual publication of the Advancement Office designed to connect
Cleveland Central Catholic with its alumni, families, friends, donors and partners in mission
Writers: Margie Wilber, Jackie Keim, Bill Sluzewski
Design and Production: Write 2 the Point, Margie Wilber
Photography: Margie Wilber, Jackie Keim
Maggie Lash, Athletic Director
From the President

Leo Hyland
Popes Hopeful Message Resonates at CCC
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September. His every moment, and every word, broadcast and captured for posterity in various
forms of media. My grown son commented that this was the biggest media event hes ever
seen. Yet, it was spiritually so much more than that! I was delighted by the warm and lively
reception he received throughout his travels.
His messages to the president, the Congress, the United Nations indeed, to all were filled
with hope and a vision for a more just and humane world. These words were simple yet
profoundly insightful. One clear example was his gentle reminder to our combative Congress
to remember the Golden Rule. Just think of how that approach would change political
operations in Washington.
Better still were the numerous personal encounters, with immigrants, the elderly, the young
man with cerebral palsy, among many others. There were several references to the plight of the
poor. My heart was touched by his compassion for others and especially his emphasis on hope
for the young. These comments made me reflect on many of the families that we serve here at
Cleveland Central Catholic.
I would like to call attention to those family members who are the most vulnerable,
the young. For many of them, a future filled with countless possibilities beckons,
yet so many others seem disoriented and aimless, trapped in a hopeless maze of
violence, abuse and despair. Their problems are our problems. We cannot avoid
them. We need to face them together, to talk about them and to seek effective solutions.
- Pope Francis Address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress
September 24, 2015
This is precisely the challenge we face at Central Catholic. Life as a teenager is often filled with
social anxiety and uncertainty about the future. That reality is compounded when a students
home life is chaotic or surrounded by poverty and its manifold consequences. Given these
circumstances, imagine the courage it takes for them to face the world each day. Yet our Central
Catholic students continue to progress! For the second consecutive year, the CCC Class of 2015
graduated 100% of its (129) students.
Through the grace of God, and thanks to the outstanding efforts of our dedicated faculty, staff,
and many others, Cleveland Central Catholic continues to be an effective solution to these
challenges. By working together, every day, our school continues to be a beacon of hope for our
students and for the broader community. We are grateful to all our partners who help make
this light shine in their lives!
From the Principal

Sister Allison Marie, SND
As we begin a new school year, we have so much for which to be grateful. For the second year
in a row our enrollment is the highest it has been since 1989. We are at full capacity and it is
exciting to welcome another freshmen class that exceeds 180 students. Essentially, it is not about
statistics but rather about our capacity to prepare young men and women for the future and to
change lives.
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One of my friends attended a summit this past summer focusing on the needs of the City of
Cleveland. At her table, she asked a student what he thought was a pressing issue for our city.
He stated that safety is most important. He went on to divulge that when he was in eighth grade
one of his siblings was killed in a drive-by shooting. Then he said, "My school and the Boys and
Girls Club saved my life." When my friend asked what school he attends, he said, "Cleveland
Central Catholic."
As I reflected on this student's comment, it made me realize what an impact we can have on the
lives of our students. The family atmosphere is a distinctive element of our school. This does not
mean that everything is perfect every day. Every family meets challenges and difficulties. How we
handle these situations is what is important.
In his recent trip to the United States, Pope Francis visited a school and addressed the children.
He called the school their second home and said, "School then ends up being one big family.
One where, together with our mothers and fathers, our grandparents, our teachers and friends,
we learn to help one another, to share our good qualities, to give the best of ourselves, to work as
a team and to pursue our dreams."
My dream for our students is that they will use the education they receive to become future
leaders, to serve those who are less fortunate than themselves, and to make society a place
where all people can and do thrive.
Thank you for all you do to support the mission of Cleveland Central Catholic to challenge students to excel and deepen their faith and responsibly serve God, church and community.
Please join me in exclaiming as Saint Julie did, "Oh how good is the good God!"
Double the Fun

Freshman Class
Welcomes
6 Sets of Twins
Ever wonder what the chances are of having twins? Among general populations,
the chances of having twins in the 21st century are about 3 in 100, or 3 percent.
Researchers have recorded an increase of nearly 60% since the early 1980s. The most
recent statistics, part of a 2008 study by the National Center for Health Statistics,
show that twins represented approximately 32 of every 1,000 births.
So imagine the surprise of Cleveland
Central Catholic's Admissions Director
Carmella Davies when she realized
the high school far surpassed these
percentages as the school welcomed
six sets of twins in the freshman class
this fall. Fascinated and curious about
twins, the editorial staff of Connection
magazine decided to interview these 12
new students on campus. Here's what
we discovered.
Twins Tationna and Kitonna

DeLargy do not look very much alike
and have even more diverse interests.
Tationna insists she is the quieter one
and has aspirations of playing basketball for the WNBA after graduating.
She describes, It's fun to be a twin at
times, but people are always asking if
one gets hurt, does the other twin feel
it. This annoys her at times.
Tationna and Kitonna DeLargy
Kitonna says she also plays basketball and agrees that she is much more
outgoing than her twin sister. Tationna is more tomboyish, and I'm more
girly. I enjoy English and would like to be a pop singer.
Tationna and Kitonna have three other sisters and a brother in the family.
The girls graduated from Urban Community School on Lorain Avenue on
Cleveland's West Side.
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Jordan and Jalen Roby

A'Leyah and A'Layna Nettles
A'Leyah and A'Layna Nettles are also twin girls and both agree,
"Being a twin is OK at times.
A'Leyah says, She is there when I need her. However, A'Layna
is always talking about something, and it gets on my nerves.
She won't shut up! A'Leyah's favorite class at Cleveland Central
Catholic is drawing.
A'Layna prefers mathematics. I don't like some of the things
she does either, but I can rely on her when I need her. These are
dependable twins!
The Nettles sisters graduated from St. Stanislaus School on
Forman Avenue in Cleveland.
Twins Jordan and Jalen Roby attended

Imagine Harvard School before coming to
Cleveland Central Catholic. Jordan is quick
to insist, I don't like being a twin. Jalen
wants to do everything I do. When I ride
my bike, he follows me.
Jalen jokingly says, I don't like him, either.
Actually, it's kind of cool to have all these
twins in the class.
How do the boys differ? Jordan's favorite
class is mathematics, and he plans to be
an engineer; Jalen enjoys reading, and he
hopes to play professional basketball.
Eddie Squires and twin sister Ebony

say it is fun being twins. Eddie notes,
"It's amazing to have all these twins in
the freshman class at Cleveland Central
Catholic.
Ebony admits that she and her twin brother
don't always get along. In fact, Eddie and
I argue all the time. We also have different
interests. I want to be a lawyer, and Eddie
wants to be an actor. For now, his favorite
class is math, but my favorite class is
science.
Despite their differences, both agree,
We will always be close in life.
Eddie and Ebony Squires
Identical twin brothers David and Trevor Stiles share

more than exact looks. Their voices sound exactly alike.
The dynamic duo enjoy confusing people they meet.
David warns with a smile, Sometimes we switch
on teachers."
Trevor recalls,"I will never forget one day in grade
school at Metro Catholic, I went to get my lunch but
was told I had already eaten my lunch. I didn't get to
eat that day."
Despite being identical, there are physical differences
between the two young men. David is approximately
two inches taller. Trevor says, We try to look different,
but it never works. Even the doctors weren't exactly
sure which one of us came out first."
David and Trevor Stiles
Daniel and David Torrence
The last set of twins, Daniel and David Torrence, agree

that they do not look anything alike. Most people just
think about us as brothers, not as twins, explains David.
Both boys are athletic. David hopes to win a position as
shooting guard on the Ironmen basketball team, and
Daniel would like to be a running back for the Ironmen
football team. Another similarity is that both twins plan
to pursue careers in engineering.
It's cool being a twin because when David gets something,

I usually get something. But, I don't like how when my dad
gives me some money, I have to split it, admits Daniel
with a laugh.
Looking around the high school boardroom this fall day
at Cleveland Central Catholic, the Admissions Director
Davies insists, Having six sets of twins in the freshman
class just adds to Cleveland Central Catholic's unique story.
When we registered these students, we indicated on their
registration they were a twin. All but the DeLargys will
have classes with their twin this year.
(l-r) Michael Palcisko, Jr., Jos and Richard Dybzinski
Giving the
Gift
of Life
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Two Cleveland Central Catholic community

members recently made the ultimate gift:
each donated one of their kidneys to an individual in
critical need of an organ transplant. Michael Palcisko, Jr.,
a teacher at Cleveland Central Catholic for eight years, selflessly donated one of his kidneys to his older sister. Richard
Dybzinski, father of student Jos Dybzinski (featured in the
Fall 2014 issue of Connection), generously stepped forward
to donate one of his kidneys to a stranger after Jos received
the gift of a kidney earlier this year.
According to the Kidney Foundation, there are currently
more than 123,000 people waiting for life-saving organ
transplants in the U.S. Of these, approximately 102,000 await
kidney transplants. In fact, more than 3,000 new patients are
added to the kidney waiting list each month; 12 people die
each day while waiting for a life-saving kidney.
Palcisko and Dybzinski are happy with their decisions.
Palcisko says, I was approached by my older sister Michelle
two years ago. Michelle is now 60 years old. I never had a
doubt that I would donate my kidney if I was a match.
The loving brother continues, The greatest gift of living is
giving of one's self. The reason I gave my kidney to my sister
is because I believe the gift of life is giving of one's self and
the love I have for my family.
He continues, I say the rosary every day. I am so blessed
to have my family, friends and the many graces that I have
received from God.
Palcisko earned an associates degree in Applied Electronic
Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Technology
from ETI Technical College. He went on to earn a masters
degree in Education from Walsh College and a second
masters degree in Education from John Carroll University.
I am also a Desert Storm War veteran with the Ohio Army
National Guard, Palcisko adds. I had to lose 15 lbs. prior to
surgery because my BMI (Body Mass Index) was too high.
My doctors were not going to perform the procedure until
The greatest gift of living is giving of

one's self. The reason I gave my kidney
to my sister is because I believe the
gift of life is giving of one's self and
the love I have for my family.
Michael Palcisko
I lost the weight. I ended up losing 46 lbs. The surgeon and

the nephrologist could not believe I lost that much weight.
Palcisko underwent the surgery on July 15 at the Transplant
Institute of University Hospitals of Cleveland. The actual
procedure took about two hours.
Palcisko recalls, The estimated time of the procedure
was about two hours, and I was in the hospital for five days.
Following the surgery, I could not lift anything weighing
more than 10 lbs for about six to eight weeks. Each day I got
stronger, and the pain was minimal. God is good!
The much-loved teacher refuses to accept the title of hero
for saving his sisters life. I am a humble servant of Jesus
Christ. To me, prosperity is my faith," says the selfless
teacher. I would encourage other people to consider
becoming an organ donor."
For Dybzinski, the decision to become a kidney donor was
one of paying it forward after his son received a life-saving
kidney. He explains, I decided to step forward after thinking
about it for several months following Jos's surgery, mostly
in response to Jos having had a successful deceased-donor
transplant."
Jos had the kidney transplant on January 27, 2014 and is
doing very well in that regard today. The senior at Cleveland
Central Catholic still has issues with chronic and acute pain
from a right knee replacement he underwent in October
2014 and a total left hip replacement he underwent in March
2015. In between those surgeries, Jos had his gallbladder
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I knew the risks and thought it

was something I could do to help
someone get off of dialysis and pay it
forward due to Jos's good fortune.
Richard Dybzinski
removed January, 2015. For the first time in four years, he was
able to walk into school the first day without a wheelchair or
walker, which boosted his spirits," exclaims the proud father.
Dybzinski says he researched live kidney donation for two
to three years. He underwent tests for donating one of his
kidneys to Jos, but then the deceased donor possibility
presented itself for his son.
I continued to think about donating a kidney to someone
else in need. Then, in October of last year, I started testing
again for a possible non-directed kidney donation, recalls
Dybzinski. I knew the risks and thought it was something I
could do to help someone get off of dialysis and pay it
forward due to Jos's good fortune."
Dybzinski insists kidney donation is considered a very safe
operation, and he felt in good hands at the Cleveland Clinic.
Testing and waiting took eight months until he was approved
as a donor. Three weeks later, the National Kidney Registry
matched Dybzinski with a 54-year-old man in Chicago. In
addition, the compassionate father started a kidney chain
which helped six other people receive a kidney.
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The surgery was scheduled for June 29, 2015. The faith-filled
Cleveland Central Catholic parent recalls, I was more excited
than nervous. This was the first time I ever underwent surgery
or stayed in a hospital. The laparoscopic surgery went well,
and I was in the hospital for only two days. My pain was
controlled, but I was very tired for two to three weeks.
The 65-year-old donor continues, Living organ donation is
certainly not for most people. It was personal for me because
my son had kidney failure. Perhaps by example, my donation
to someone I don't know and may never know could inspire
someone to consider it. You have to be in very good to excellent health, have a supportive family, and be willing to endure
many weeks of testing and waiting. But, it was all worth it
because six people were helped with a new lease on life.
It sometimes overwhelms me that I was able to go through
something so amazing and life-giving, the humble gentleman
admits. I have no regrets about the whole process. Certainly,
my deep faith in God gave me the courage to pursue this
donation. People say, 'You have given the gift of life to this
person,' and I say, 'God was the giver of life to him, but I had
the opportunity to help him live a more fulfilling and healthy
life to be free of kidney disease. That's the credit I will take.'
CCCHS offers innovative

Special Education Program
Cleveland Central Catholic High School has earned a superb reputation for providing an
excellent education for all students, including those students with special needs. Let's take a
look at this remarkable journey...
In 1969, Father John Fiala desired to provide an innovative
education opportunity for students in Cleveland's central
city. To accomplish this, he recommended merging four
independent parish high schools Our Lady of Lourdes,
St. John Cantius, St. Michael and St. Stanislaus embracing
a philosophy, curriculum, and scheduling that was creative
in mind and spirit. The four-campus, comprehensive high
school turned its attention to students with learning differences by the mid-1970s, thanks to the individual work and
sensitivity of Sister John Mary Lang, SND.
Then in 1980, Sister Bernadette Maier, OSU, from the Diocesan
Education Office, requested Cleveland Central Catholic
High School expand its services to students with cognitive
disabilities as an extension of the diocesan ministry to students
at the St. Joseph Center. Accordingly, Principal Father Neil
O'Connor established a formal Special Education Department,
in cooperation with the Cleveland Metropolitan School

District (CMSD), employing two intervention specialists
from CMSD schools. The first students in this program had
cognitive disabilities, but soon students with specific learning
disabilities were added. The Special Education Program was
predominantly housed at St. John Cantius campus in a
state-provided, mobile van classroom.
Over the years, mobile vans were replaced by stationary
modular units at St. Michael and St. Stanislaus. Each freestanding unit served approximately 24 students, totaling
approximately 50 students. Classes were self-contained in
the modular units and mainstreamed in the main buildings.
Some of these students also attended vocational programs
at public schools related to small engine repair, animal
husbandry, agriculture, food service, carpentry,
automotive machinery, etc.
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In 2003, St. Stanislaus underwent an expansion, as the

campuses had merged into a single site at the current
Forman Avenue location. The module units were demolished,
and all students with special needs were housed in the
main buildings. Progress continued. In 2012, under the
leadership of Principal Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic,
SND, the school sought to expand its mission and ministry
to students with learning differences even further.
While the cooperation with Cleveland Municipal
Schools and CCCHS had been dynamic, the Catholic
mission and values were not consistently available in
all components of the program when administered by
a cohort of public school employees, explains Sister
Allison Marie. In 2012, Cleveland Central Catholic
employed a new team of six intervention specialists and
reduced the number of public school interventionists to
one. Moreover, we employed a full-time psychologist.
The special education professionals at Cleveland Central

Catholic complement the rest of the school's support,
instructional, and administrative staff," states Kinley
enthusiastically. With the increase of these professionals,
Central Catholic has expanded its offerings to provide
services for students on the autism spectrum. Recently,
the Class of 2013 student commencement speaker and
Class of 2014 class salutatorian were former recipients of
special education services.
Kinley adds, Most fulfilling for me is knowing I have
done my utmost to help our students feel some success
and teaching them that their disabilities make them
unique, not helpless. I try to foster the notion that we are
here to assist, but not enable them into helplessness. The
last thing I want is for our kids to become so dependent
on us that they don't try to accomplish work on their own.
My goal for the Special Education Program at Central
Catholic is to provide a safe, scholastic environment
There has been a history of this school to embrace

all students, including those with special needs. I
have worked here 13 years. The first day I arrived, a
student with special needs greeted me at the door.
We involve our students in all activities.
Sister Allison Marie
Special Education Program Director Cynthia Krakowski

Kinley began her work in special education at CCCHS in
the early 1980s. She worked as a special education teacher
from 1975 through 2005. She returned to Cleveland Central
Catholic as a tutor following the death of her husband
Dean, who also held various positions at CCCHS including
teacher, business manager and athletic director. In 2012
Kinley was hired as Director of Special Education.
I love coming to work and the experience at Cleveland
Central Catholic. I have always taught in an urban setting,
so I don't know any other teaching environment. Some
may find it challenging working with our kids, but for
me, this is all I have ever known, states Kinley, who is
employed part-time at CCCHS.
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where our students learn and receive the support they

need to be successful in high school and beyond.
I want them to be active, responsible members of our
community.
Last year, approximately 17 percent of the school's 625
students received special education services. Despite
this statistic, 100 percent of our seniors graduated and
89 percent were accepted into post-secondary education,
exclaims Sister Allison Marie proudly.
Current CCCHS students receiving special education
services have diagnoses of cognitive disabilities, learning
disabilities, other health impaired, or are identified as
mild-to-moderate on the autism spectrum. Special
education services are delivered in an inclusive environment where intervention specialists act as co-teachers in
English, math, science, social studies, and theology classes.
Special education students are also mainstreamed in
remaining classes with intervention specialists available

should the teacher of record require additional support,
Sister Allison Marie explains.
She adds, All special needs students are also assigned
either a Social Skills or Study Skills class taught by an
intervention specialist. Our full-time psychologist conducts
assessments, observes students in the classroom, and
helps the intervention specialist develop appropriate
goals and objectives for each student's Individual
Education Plan (IEP).
Sister Allison Marie is quick to mention that all students
with special needs are involved in all co-curricular programs
including athletics, music, drama, and student government.
Our Advisory Board's Educational Committee continues
to examine and offer innovations in the school's career
planning and training for all students with a view toward
including all students, including those with learning
disabilities, states Sister Allison Marie.
While many Catholic schools seem ill-equipped or
hesitant to enroll students with learning differences,
Cleveland Central Catholic celebrates the inclusion
of special education students within the school as an
integral part of its community, explains Sister Allison
Marie. Our program is comprehensive. That makes us
unique among Catholic high schools. Our students are
receiving a Catholic education where all students have
the possibility to participate.
Today, 101 Central Catholic students participate in the
Special Education Program, she adds. As our enrollment
continues to climb, the percentage of students receiving
special education services remains constant at 16 to 17
percent but the total number of special education
students is climbing because our enrollment has increased
dramatically in recent years. Currently, Cleveland
Central Catholic has available two state scholarship
programs to help offset the tuition costs for students
with special needs. The Jon Peterson Scholarship is
dependent on the diagnosis, whereas the Autism
Scholarship is available for students diagnosed on the
autism spectrum. I encourage parents of a child with
learning disabilities to come in and talk with our staff to
discuss educational options for their child at Cleveland
Central Catholic.
Cynthia Krakowski Kinley,

Special Education Program Director at CCCHS
Sister Allison Marie reiterates, There has been a history

of this school to embrace all students, including those
with special needs. I have worked here 13 years. The first
day I arrived, a student with special needs greeted me at
the door. We involve our students in all activities. There
has always been a spirit of acceptance of all students,
not just acceptance of students with special needs. We
have staff members with physical, learning, and developmental disabilities. I believe these staff members lead by
example, demonstrating that people with special needs
can and do contribute and thrive.
Kinley recalls one particular student who was a boy with
autism whose mother was dying of bone cancer. His
mom vowed to stay alive until he graduated. David was a
huge boy with a huge personality. He became the 'official
greeter' for CCCHS, and his genuine love for the school
was apparent. David was so popular that during his senior
year he was voted Homecoming King not because he
was a Special Ed kid but because he was so well-liked,
Kinley says. David's mom kept her promise and lived
until he graduated. She died later that summer. David
now lives on his own, taking care of the home where he
and his mom lived. He rents out the upstairs and lives
below. David is successfully working in a Group Home
setting, taking care of the residents' needs.
In between all this, David decided he wanted
nothing more than to become Catholic. He was officially
welcomed into the Catholic faith on Holy Saturday in
2014, Kinley concludes. He will always be one of my
favorite kids.
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Dr. Charles J. Gulas '71

receives 2015 CCCHS
Distinguished Alumni
Award
Charles J. Gulas graduated from Cleveland Central Catholic
High School in 1971. At that time a gallon of gas cost 40
cents, the average cost of a new home was $25,000, the voting
age in the U.S. was lowered to 18, and Walt Disney World
Resorts opened in Florida.
Since that graduation day, a lot has happened to the former
Ironman. And many people throughout the U.S. and world
are in a much better place thanks to his drive, compassion,
and dedication.
Today, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist Charles
J. Gulas, PT, Ph.D., currently serves as Dean of the Myrtle
E. and Earl E. Walker College of Health Professions and
is Professor of Physical Therapy at Maryville University,
where he joined the faculty in 1999. He earned his Ph.D. in
Higher Education Administration at Saint Louis University
in 2005 and also earned a master's degree in education from
Maryville University in 2001; a physical therapy degree from
Ohio State University in 1976; and a bachelor's degree in
Psychology from Hiram College in 1975.
Dr. Gulas can add one more item to his distinguished list
of accomplishments the 2015 recipient of the Cleveland
Central Catholic High School Distinguished Alumni Award.
He reflects on his high school days: I attended Our Lady of
Lourdes before the merger. As we became aware that 'something was happening,' there was a great deal of excitement
about a merger and the new school. The first years of CCC
were even more exciting than imagined with the renovated
buildings, many new faculty, and meeting new students from
other campuses. I remember the possibilities seemed endless.
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Dr. Gulas says his fondest memories are being with his close
group of friends and their many shenanigans. We were
always pushing our limits and rules, such as the underground
newspaper and bringing our cousin Vanessa (actually a
mannequin) to classes as a visitor," he laughs. I was also
editor of the yearbook my senior year. I developed my creative
design and writing skills working closely with Ellen Fasko
and Marcy Sensny, the faculty advisors, as we spent many
hours together.
He continues, I was provided great freedom in my academic
pursuits. In Government class, I created an independent
study project to draft Dennis Kucinich for mayor. Enlisting
three of my classmates, we made an appointment with the
then-Councilman Kucinich and unknowingly created great
havoc not knowing that he was secretly testing the waters for
a campaign. We all developed a great relationship with
Dennis and learned an incredible amount of the good and
bad of Cleveland and Ohio politics!
The Distinguished CCCHS Alumni is also a member of the
President's Advisory Committee and spends time developing
partnerships in the community and fundraising.
As a physical therapist, I was always involved in teaching
patients and interns, states Dr. Gulas. It was very natural
for me. In 1999, I was asked to teach the Management
Course in Physical Therapy at Maryville. After 25 years in
clinical practice in a variety of settings, I found students and
higher education very invigorating, so I returned to school
for my graduate degrees. My leadership and administrative experience assisted me in moving into positions where
I could have greater impact on moving the university forward.
In January 2011, he traveled

He says his many years in
to Haiti for the fourth time
physical therapy also taught
as a volunteer teacher in a
him a great deal about the
Rehabilitation Technician
fragility of the human body
I have always believed I have
Training Program with
as well as the power of the
Health Volunteer Overseas
human spirit and soul. As a
been privileged to have my Catholic
at the Hospital Albert
young therapist, I proudly
education and many advanced
Schweitzer in Deschapelles.
accepted praise as a 'healer,'
degrees and a responsibility to
In 2013, he co-founded
but as I matured, I realized
Sustainable Therapy, a notthat I was only a conduit,
pay it forward.
for-profit organization that
Dr. Gulas humbly recalls.
Charles J. Gulas
supports Haitian students
"I have always believed I
to attend Physical Therapy
have been privileged to have
School in the Dominican Republic. We are very proud that
my Catholic education and many advanced degrees and
Ameroline, one of our rehabilitation technicians and our
a responsibility to pay it forward. I have been involved in
first sponsored student will graduate from PT School in
volunteer work in professional organizations, community
January, says Dean Gulas.
organizations, and both clinical and classroom teaching.
The compassionate healthcare practitioner and educator
recalls in the late 1980s, he volunteered assisting people
with HIV/AIDS in St. Louis, and he was selected to lead an
interfaith coalition to develop housing services. Although I
was the only lay board officer, my faith was deepened by the
faith of several of the religious on the board, Dr. Gulas says.
Creating a model for compassionate care in a time of crisis
was both stressful and difficult. I learned that you had to
have faith to move forward.
In 2008, a colleague asked Dr. Gulas to travel to Haiti to
volunteer and teach a group of rehabilitation technicians.
He remembers, At that time, I was not very familiar with
Haiti except for the recent turmoil involving a government
coup and unrest. However, I had great faith in my friend
Mary, and she assured me that once I had an experience with
the Haitian people, I would always return. Family, friends
and other colleagues thought I was crazy. My first trip started
me on a journey to teach in several programs in Haiti. I was
teaching in 2010 when Haiti experienced the devastating
earthquake which was a life-changing experience for me.
It led me to believe there was a purpose for me being there.
At the time, Dean Gulas' sabbatical transitioned from a
teaching mission to disaster relief as hundreds of injured
people were brought to the Hospital Albert Schweitzer for
treatment.
Also in September 2010, Dr. Gulas was appointed by
Governor Jay Nixon to the Missouri Physical Therapy
Advisory Commission. Gulas was awarded the Cultural
Pluralism Award by the Association of Schools of Allied
Health Professions one month later for his work in
Cultural Diversity and Global Health.
Dr. Gulas was also a founding board member of Doorways,

an Interfaith Housing Program for people with AIDS in
St. Louis, one of the leading housing organizations in the
country. As a member of the Committee to Incorporate
Wildwood, he worked to incorporate the city in order to
allow citizens to have local control over development and
to stop urban sprawl.
Other awards and recognitions include recipient of the
Helen May Bradley Achievement Award, presented by the
Maryville University Physical Therapy Program, in December
2011; the APTA Lucy Blair Service Award in June 2012, and
the Florence Kendall Award by the Saint Louis University
Physical Therapy Program in December 2013. Dr. Gulas was
appointed to the Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries Quality
Council for Sherbrooke and Lansdowne Village in 2012 and
is currently a member of the St. Louis Crisis Nursery's
Community Advisory Board.
Dr. Gulas offers this advice to current Cleveland Central
Catholic students, Have fun! Enjoy a true high school
experience. Learn to be flexible, know yourself, and be open
to new ideas. Hone your basic skills. Listen more than you
speak. Try new things. Use technology to help you obtain
and organize information. Appreciate your family, and that
you are privileged to be receiving a Catholic education.
Be present every day showing up is not enough.
Congratulations Dr. Chuck Gulas. We are proud to call you
a distinguished alumnus and always an Ironman!
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Sister Act
Campus Ministers Linda Ziska '86
and Cindy Webster model faith,
service and teamwork
Linda Ziska '86 is thrilled to be teaching Theology at

Cleveland Central Catholic and serving as a CCC campus
minister. What makes her job extra rewarding is being able
to work alongside her older sister Cindy Webster, who also
teaches Theology and serves as a campus minister. The
dynamic duo see their work at Central Catholic as a calling.
Our Catholic faith began with our parents at home, explains
Cindy. There were seven of us kids, and we went to church
as a family all the time, prayed daily, and were educated in
Catholic schools starting in first grade. Catholicism was a
way of life in our home. Our celebrations revolved around
religious holidays.
Cindy says their mother passed away suddenly two years
before she graduated from college. That event caused the
siblings to grow even closer.
"Working with Linda is wonderful. She is my best friend
despite there being a 10-year age difference. Linda is the
nicest person I ever met in my life, she insists.
Linda holds her sister in equal regard: I love working with
my sister. Cindy seems to know what I need before I even
ask. Sometimes it seems like she can read my mind. I love
her dearly.
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(l-r) Cindy Webster and Linda Ziska '86
The core of CCC's community is faith development and

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

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

As campus ministers, Linda and Cindy
encourage students to participate
in planning all Masses at the school,
organizing school mission projects,
and arranging the annual retreats for
each class. It takes a lot of planning,
organization and hard work to
seamlessly pull them off.
The Freshman Retreat is typically
held at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
School, in Munson Township, where
students are led through an obstacle
course in the woods on campus.
Seniors from both Central Catholic
and NDCL supervise the retreat along
with a few adults, describes Linda.
At this retreat, students learn trust,
teamwork, strategy and communication. Not one freshman ever says
they did not have fun.
"We try to teach them when we

serve, we don't just serve people,
but God. They need to learn not
just to take, but to give."
Cindy Webster
The Sophomore Retreat focuses on

service. Service is a central aspect of
Cleveland Central Catholic's mission
statement and philosophy of education.
The primary intention of this service
project is to help students understand
and appreciate that in today's world,
a loving and good person can make a
difference with God's help. This is an
invitation to reach out and make a
difference in the lives of others.
Cindy explains that each sophomore
is assigned a service project on that
day. Destinations include the Bishop
Cosgrove Center, West Side Catholic
Center, Cleveland Catholic Charities
Migration and Refugee Services,
Hospice of the Western Reserve,
Providence House, Malachi House,
Algart Nursing Home and St. Augustine
Nursing Home.
The goal is to have our students
interact with people in need whether
that means preparing or serving food
on a food line, painting the nails of
elderly women, transporting others to
Mass, preparing homes for refugees or
stacking items in a food pantry, Linda
explains. We try to teach them when
we serve, we don't just serve people,
but God. They need to learn not just to
take, but to give.
For the second year, the Junior Retreat
was held at St. Leonard's Youth Center
in Avon, Ohio. This year's theme was
Christian Leadership and Courage,
Cindy states. We brought in a dynamic
speaker who shared stories of other
leaders in the world, like Gandhi,
as well as inspirational people he has

met through the years. Students were
led through exercises that taught
teamwork, communication, and
leadership skills.
The Senior Retreat occurs at Borromeo
Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio. This retreat
focuses on overcoming obstacles as
CCC's young men and women prepare
to leave high school and continue their
life journeys.
As campus ministers, we try every day
to reach our students. Most students
who attend Cleveland Central Catholic
are not Catholic, but they are Christians.
Our goal is to build their faith and
strengthen their relationship with
God, encourages Linda. All freshman
state they had fun.
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MAKING AN
IMPACT:
Advisory Board Member
Jerry Kysela
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Advancement
Jerry Kysela was introduced to Cleveland Central

Catholic through a business associate who encouraged
the successful businessman and philanthropist to visit
the struggling, urban high school.
Kysela, a graduate of Rocky River High School in 1976,
earned a B.S. degree in Risk Management and Insurance
from Bowling Green State University. He works at Aon,
a Fortune 300 company reporting more than $12 billion
in sales and that is the leading global provider of risk
management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage,
human resources solutions and outsourcing services.
When my client approached me about becoming
involved at Cleveland Central Catholic, I was already
involved in a number of nonprofit boards and a local
business board at the time. Still, I visited Cleveland
Central Catholic, was intrigued by its mission, but
initially joined the schools Advisory Board because I
did not want to disappoint my client, he unabashedly
admits. Immediately, I fell in love with the school and
its mission. I believed I could make a difference and
have an impact.
Kysela says he resigned from other boards so he could
dedicate more time to serving on Cleveland Central
Catholics Advisory Board. You only have so many hours
in a day. Often, Ill work 60 to 75 hours in a week in order
to free up some time. I decided to scale back on my
involvements on other phenomenal boards to commit
more time to Cleveland Central Catholic.
Ten years later, Kysela continues to make a personal
impact at Cleveland Central Catholic whether chairing
the Advancement Committee, initiating the annual
CleanUp+Clams event or volunteering at the high
schools signature annual fundraiser, Calcutta. He
doesnt see himself as anyone special and is just trying
to help support a cause he feels very strongly about.
I get more out of it than I give, the experienced, savvy
business professional insists. The students at Central
Catholic come from very challenging personal and
financial circumstances. I have met many of the kids
over the years. Despite these circumstances, they are
truly no different from those in the suburbs.
He enthusiastically continues, I believe what is occurring at Cleveland Central Catholic High School today
is the best-kept secret in Cleveland. Consider the high
schools graduation rate 100% in 2013-14 and 2014-15
school years and how many of these kids go on to
attend college 89% in 2014-15 school year. These
statistics far exceed most local schools.
Immediately, I fell in love

with the school and its mission.
I believed I could make a
difference and have an impact.
Jerry Kysela
The tireless volunteer and advocate of Cleveland Central

Catholic continues, Most of my friends are in business
and live in the suburbs. When they attend Cleveland
Central Catholics Lunch & Learn, I promise them they
will be excited to see what is occurring in the inner city
at Cleveland Central Catholic. When they meet the
students and faculty, they witness firsthand how we
are making a difference in their lives.
Leo Hyland, President of Cleveland Central Catholic
High School, is thrilled to have Kysela as an Advisory
Board member. Jerry not only chairs the Advancement
Committee on the Advisory Board but he practically
invented CleanUp+Clams. Jerry is the complete Board
member. He is a leader. He is present. He reaches out to
others and is a tremendous advocate for the high school.
Most importantly, Jerry Kysela loves the students at
Cleveland Central Catholic."
Kysela concludes, I am committed to seeing the
students at Cleveland Central Catholic succeed.
The bottom line is we are offering students hope.
Hope and opportunity.
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Advancement
CleanUp+Clams Wrap Up
It was a record-setting year for this year's edition of
CleanUp+Clams. More than $60,000 was raised for
tuition assistance. The event set the bar high for next
year with over 300 volunteers registered (100 more
than the previous year) and a great group of sponsors.
The community service-based event was held on
September 19th and volunteers arrived early to be divided
into teams to conquer their projects. Students and adults
worked together to accomplish some 19 projects.
Projects for the day included light maintenance around
campus, planting shrubs, and basic landscaping. This
is an event we look forward to every year, says board
member Jerry Kysela. It gives us a chance to connect
with the students and to see immediate results from
the projects we complete.
In building off of the success of the 2014

CleanUp+Clams, the Advancement staff
worked with Slavic Village Development Director Marilyn Mosinski 83
to look for opportunities to improve
the community away from campus.
At the completion of the projects, all volunteers were invited to
enjoy a barbecue and clams.
Corporate sponsors included: Third Federal Foundation, Aon,
Benesch, Chromascape, Cutting Dynamics Inc., Durrel, Fairmount
Santrol, Fifth Third Bank, First Merit Bank, Georgios Oven Fresh
Pizza Co., Industrial Manufacturing Company, Kurtz Bros. Inc.,
Merrymeeting Group, Ohio Savings Bank, RPM, Risk International,
Surety Title, Swagelok, University Hospitals, Vics Floral and
Wasmer Schroeder Company.
Welcome Back Day

The Varsity Ironmen opened the home football season on September 5th when they faced Elyria Catholic for Welcome Back Day.
The Fifth Annual Welcome Back Day game was made possible due to the generous support of the Third Federal Foundation.
Fans received free entrance into the game, and Third Federal provided free hot dogs, chips and soda to all in attendance.
Fans also received a pair of thundersticks and a mini football as they entered the gates, courtesy of Galaxy Balloons.
Although the Ironmen lost to the Panthers by a score of 37-8, the team played well despite the heat and humidity of the day.
Many alumni were on hand to cheer on the Ironmen.
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Central Catholic Fund Helps Cover

Tuition Cost for Tomorrow's Leaders
Mrs. Mary Catherine Brondfield and

Keneyzja Terry in Drawing Class 1
For the 11th time in the past 12 years,

Cleveland Central Catholic has
increased its enrollment this fall. With
enrollment now at 635, we are bursting
at the seams! This reality is the result
of the vision and hard work of many
hundreds of people especially our
dedicated faculty and staff members.
Their exceptional efforts helped CCC
graduate 100% of the seniors in the
Classes of 2014 and 2015.
However, this very good news comes with a cost to Central Catholics bottom line. The
cost to educate a pupil at CCC this year is approximately $10,000, while tuition at CCC is
$8,100. Even with the help of state-funded vouchers, there is a net financial loss to the
school for each new admission. On average, CCC needs to secure $3,500 per student to
cover the remaining operational costs.
As is the tradition in urban Catholic education, we are here to provide faith formation
and a quality education to young people who are eager to progress and achieve. While
most of our families pay what they can, very few can afford the balance due each year.
Thats why the Central Catholic Fund is so important to our school. At Cleveland Central
Catholic, 100% of our students also receive some form of tuition assistance. So, your gift
to the Central Catholic Fund is a key ingredient to our students success!
This year, the Central Catholic Fund goal is to generate $225,000, or an average of $355
per student. That could be the difference between a student returning to CCC or not.
This year, we are counting on your generosity to reach that goal so that we can meet
the need caused by increased enrollment.
With your help, our students can continue to thrive at Cleveland Central Catholic. Nearly
90% of the Class of 2015 was admitted to college. Others pursued technical training,
military service or joined the workforce. Wherever the next step on their journey leads,
they will be prepared for success thanks to their foundation established at CCC.
Please consider supporting their success with a gift to the Central Catholic Fund today!
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School News
LOOKING GOOD!
Students lead change in
dress code requirements
Students at Cleveland Central Catholic led a push
for new dress code requirements for the 2015-2016
academic year, and they returned to classes this fall
looking professional, confident, and sharp!
The CCCHS dress code changes include the following:
white blouses for girls and white shirts for boys as well
as khaki/tan dress or navy blue Docker-style pants
for both sexes (formerly worn black pants and cargo
pants have been discontinued); black or brown dress
shoes with a heel or solid black athletic shoes are
required (multi-colored, non-black athletic shoes have
been discontinued); polo shirts may only be worn for
casual dress days; and sweatshirts and hoodies are no
longer permitted. In addition, boys must wear an
appropriate tie or bowtie, and each student should have
one of the three varieties of sweaters: long-sleeve,
v-neck vest, or cardigan. Lastly, backpacks can no
longer be carried during the school day. Instead,
materials and bags should be locked in the student's
locker or team bags, and equipment should be stored
in their team's designated area.
Dimetrius Henderson '16, recalls, "The first time I
suggested a new uniform, other students at Cleveland
Central Catholic did not like the idea. I didn't give up. I
wore these clothes last year, and other students would
say, 'You look so nice.' I told them, ' This could be our
uniform next year. Take a chance.'"
Tre'Shaun Anderson '17 concurs, "I didn't feel the
old uniforms at Cleveland Central Catholic looked
nice." Eventually, other students agreed and decided
to work together to develop a new dress code. Last
spring, they brought their suggestions to the Dress
Code Council who loved their ideas.
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(l-r) Dimetrius Henderson '16

and Tre'Shaun Anderson '17
(l-r) Alexus Fields, Delena Pawlak, Porfirio Rodriguez, Shylah Stubbs-Johnson
"We were given free rein to pick a dress code as long as Principal
Sister Allison Marie approved it," recalls Dimetrius with a broad
smile. "I love the new uniform. I believe we look more professional
and will be more ready for the work environment upon graduating
from college. I think if you look great, you will feel great."
Tre'Shaun agrees, "I believe students feel better about themselves
wearing the new uniforms to class. When I walk down the street to
school, people think I am going to a meeting. Parents tell me I look
very handsome, very smart, and that I am going places. I have not
heard anything negative from an adult yet about the new uniform
regulations."
Both CCCHS students agree: perceptions count. "When students

from Cleveland Central Catholic visit other schools for campus
ministry, we look more professional."
"Adults who see a boy with slouched pants and his underwear
showing think differently than a boy dressed nicely in a uniform,"
Tre'Shaun insists.
If a student does not follow the new dress code, that student will
be given a chance to correct a minor infraction like being given
a tie to wear that day. Otherwise, the student will be sent home to
dress more appropriately.
Joseph Bosak
Dashawn Benjamin
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School News
(l-r) Nathaniel Fuentes, DeShawn James, Cameron Sublett, Terrance White
Aaron Eatman, Dean of Student Engagement and English

teacher at Cleveland Central Catholic, states, "I like the new
uniforms because I think it brings back tradition. It reinforces
the connection people have with the four founding schools.
Students have bought in with the new uniform. I believe they
are performing at a higher level. I have taught here for 10
years, and this year has been the best start I have witnessed.
We are bringing the CCCHS family a little bit closer."
* Highly motivated for the future, Dimetrius plans to eventually become an

anesthesiologist. Tre'Shaun would like to be a member of a SWAT team or
the FBI after serving in the U.S. Army. He is already in training with the
CMHA Explorers to become a policeman.
Isaiah Martin
Kenny Richey
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Sports
Jordan Duke Named Head Basketball Coach For Ironmen

Former Assistant Basketball Coach Jordan Duke will be taking over the
boys' head coaching position as the Ironmen return to the basketball court
this winter season. Duke, a 2009 graduate of St. Peter Chanel High School,
works as an Educational Aide for Cleveland Central Catholic High School.
The 24-year-old coach feels his age is an advantage. "I can relate on a level
some older coaches cannot with the players. It's really a good thing because
it's easier for them to open up. It helps to be able to help them solve their
problems quicker," reflects Coach Duke. "I am so humbled to be offered this
position. I am blessed by the level of trust this community has given me."
Duke began his coaching career at Chanel High School and spent some
time at John Hay on their varsity coaching staff. He then coached for two
years at Cleveland Central Catholic, and went on to coach at Cuyahoga
Community College before returning to Cleveland Central Catholic.
"Building young men is my priority," says Coach Duke. "They come here as
boys, and at Cleveland Central Catholic, we build young men as we earn
their trust. My goal is to make sure our men leave Cleveland Central Catholic
with high character and the knowledge that they have to work hard to
succeed."
Coach Duke is extremely optimistic for the upcoming season. "We have a
strong team with a lot of talent as well as high basketball IQ after competing
at State last spring. Our biggest weakness is we have some inexperienced
players that will be playing for big minutes with us," reflects Coach Duke.
"The chemistry between the players is already there. They went through
so much as a team last season, making it to the State championship and
falling short on a technicality. The team really likes being together outside
of school and the basketball court."
He states enthusiastically, "The CCCHS community can expect success at a
high level on and off the basketball court. Our program is built on character
and hard work -- which bring success. Our program slogan is 'Success Is
Our Tradition.'"
Coach Duke says his goal for the program will be to sustain the success
they have attained -- not only at the varsity level but with the freshman
and junior varsity level.
Tervell Beck, Coach Duke, Tyler Bybee
Maggie Lash, Athletic

Director at CCCHS
Maggie Lash, Athletic Director at Cleveland Central

Catholic, is excited to have Duke as the Varsity Boys
Basketball Coach. "Jordan is extremely mature a team
leader and passionate about the kids on and off the
court. The boys tell me, 'He treats us like a father.' Jordan
has such a passion for this school. In all my years, this
was the best hire I've ever made. On a practical note, it is
a real plus for the program to have a head coach in the
building all day. He will be very accessible."
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Sports Roundup
Sports
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Ironmen demonstrate
steel on gridiron
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Alumni News
CCCHS Alumni Golf Outing sets record,

raises $6,600 for CCCHS
While none of the 130 golfers participating in the CCCHS Alumni Golf Outing
achieved a hole in one, their group effort helped raise a record $6,600 for CCCHS
on June 13th at Valleaire Golf Club.
Special thanks to our two Event Sponsors:
RS Industries (Nick Russo, Sr. CCC '71) and Surety Title Agency (John Peca CCC '70)
Thanks to those who made Special Donations:
Browns and Buckeyes Prints - Shaun Kinley
Lake Erie Walleye Charter for Four - Capt. John Tucholski CCC '87
Cash donation, cases of wine, shirts, etc. - Sokolowski's University Inn,
CCC Alumni Bernie 73, Mary Lou 76 and Mike 79
Ohio Maps and Polos - State Rep. Marlene Anielski CCC '79
Cleveland Browns Football - Rich Sunyak SJC '64
$200 donation from 50-50 winner - Frank Mandato
Much thanks to our $100 Hole Sponsors:

T.J. Morgan

Rose Ann & Jim Kay

Rich Coleman

Al & Ron Hodakievic

Faskos

Ron Hangauer

Charlie Reinke

Soeders

Sokolowskis

Ron Wayne

Ken & Mark Berger

Nunez Family

Sebera Family

Cheri Dzuro

Phil Kubec

Springer-Johnson families
Matt Soza
Bican Family
John Rivera, Jr.
Tim Myslenski
John Simon
Elaine & Charlie Oreskovic
Mary Anne Manning
Mary Ann & John Rivera
Diane Ginley
Janet Solomon
Moe Brickman
Rich Coleman
Dale Ptak
Bill Sluzewski
Wally McGlumphy
Ellen & Tom Fasko
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Proud to be Ironmen!
(l-r) Brian Ferry, George Wasmer, Leo Hyland, Terry Brizz
(l-r) Bill Rohrbaugh, Jerry Fasko 65, Tom Fasko 75, Mark Weidus 75
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In Memoriam
Estremera Enriques, age 84, passed away September 2015.
Beloved husband of Andrea (Herrera), dear father of Richard 75
(Linda), Enrique Jr. 77 (Renee), Carmen (Israel) Roman, Ruben
(Jeannie), Jose (Lori) and Nilda (Shane) Miller. Grandfather of
13 and great-grandfather of 1. Brother of eight.
Russell W. Dillinger 74, age 59, passed away September 2015.
Beloved son of Jennie and Howard Sr. (both deceased). Loving
brother of Patricia M. (Phillip), Howard Jr. (Kathy), Janet Buckles
(Larry) and John. Loving nephew, cousin and friend to many.
Joseph Costa, age 68, passed away September 3, 2015. Mr. Costa
was a teacher at Cleveland Central Catholic in the early 70s.
Joe was the beloved husband of Marlene for 45 years and loving
father of Debra Yarwood (Joseph), Joseph (Tammie) and Timothy
(Josephine) and the dearest grandfather of Joseph, John, William,
Richard, Joseph, Vincent and Michael.
Patricia R. Lange, age 83, (April 3, 1932 July 9, 2015). Patricia
spent her years working in Catholic secondary education serving
as teacher and administrator, first as Sister Mary John Anthony,
S.N.D. and later as a lay woman. Pat taught chemistry, math and
theology at St. Peter, St. Michael, Our Lady of Lourdes, Erieview
and Cleveland Central Catholic. She served as principal at St. Peter
and Erieview. Pat is survived by her brother William; nephew Brett
(Amy); niece Laura; great niece and nephews Stephanie, Ethan
Davis, and Benjamin and her dear friend of fifty years, Janet Amer.
Faris R. Antoon, Sr., age 68 (February 19, 1947 July 5, 2015). U.S.
Navy Vietnam Veteran FTG3. Beloved husband to Rose, loving
father to Gregory 87 (Julie), Faris Jr. 91 (Emily), Terri 93 and Anita
93 (Rick). Wonderful grandfather to Thomas, Michaela, Emma,
Cooper, Eric, Olivia and Bryan. Faris was an integral part of the daily
life of Central Catholic for approximately 15 years beginning in the
mid-1980s as the primary maintenance person.
Margaret M. (Matia) Wetula, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Jess
and the late John Yadlovsky. Beloved mother to Carl '85 (Maureen),
Al '86 (Kelly) and Christina '87 (Michael) Chase. Proud grandmother
and great-grandmother to many. Margaret was an active parent
and very involved with the PTA.
Anthony Byrd Sr., age 44. Passed away June 25, 2015. Anthony
was a member of the class of 1988.
Remembering
Richard Szewczyk (Steel) Passed away February 5, 2009 at the
age of 62. Richard was married to Gwynne for 36 years. He was the
father of Dawn and Michelle and the grandfather to three. Richard
was the president of the Class of 64.
Reunion
The Class of 1976 will be hosting their 40th reunion on Saturday,
August 13, 2016 at the 100th Bomb Group on Brookpark Road in
Cleveland. For more information email Kathy Gilbert McGinty at
kathygilbert51@yahoo.com or Like KathyGilbertMcGintyReunion
on Facebook.
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2015-2016 Calendar of Events

Advancement & School Schedule
Calendar of Events
Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Father Fiala Room
Calcutta Auction
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Ironman Center
Recognition Night
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Ironman Center
Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Father Fiala Room
Lunch and Learn

Monday, November 23, 2015
Father Fiala Room
Alumni Sports Hall of Fame

Sunday, April 24, 2016
Ironman Center
Choir Concert
Monday, December 14, 2015
St. Stanislaus Social Center
Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Father Fiala Room
Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Warsaw Room St. Stans Center
Instrumental Concert
Friday, May 20, 2016
St. Stanislaus Social Center
Catholic Schools Week

January 24 January 30, 2016
Cleveland Central Catholic
Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Father Fiala Room
Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Father Fiala Room
Graduation and Mass

Wednesday, June 1, 2016
St. Colman Church
Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Father Fiala Room
Alumni Golf Outing

Saturday, June 11, 2016
Valleaire Golf Club
Incoming Class of 2020 Open House and Placement Exam Dates

Open House Saturday, October 31st 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Placement/Scholarship Testing Dates:
Saturday, November 14, 2015 11 AM
Saturday, December 5, 2015 11 AM
Saturday, January 9, 2016 11 AM
All tests are scholarship based. Parents and administrators Q&A during test times.
For more information, please contact Carmella Davies,
Director of Admissions at admissions@centralcatholichs.org or 216-641-2056.
Please check www.centralcatholichs.org for updates and more information.
Lady Ironmen Varsity Basketball Schedule

Day
Date
Opponent
Tues.
Sat.
Tues.
Sat.
Mon.
Sat.
Fri.
Sat.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Sat.
Tues.
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Wed.
11/24
11/28
12/1
12/5
12/7
12/12
12/18
12/19
12/21
12/29
12/30
1/2
1/5
1/9
1/13
1/16
1/23
1/27
2/6
2/10
Brookside High School

John Marshall High School
John Adams High School
Villa Angela St. Joseph
Bedford High School
Warren JFK High School
Normandy High School
Trinity High School
Lake Ridge Academy
Laurel School (Tournament)
Laurel School (Tournament)
St. Thomas Aquinas
John Hay High School
Youngstown Christian
Warrensville Heights HS
Trinity High School
St. Thomas Aquinas
Place
Brookside
Home
Home
Home
Home
Warren JFK
Normandy
Home
Lake Ridge
Laurel
Laurel
St. Thomas
Home
Home
Warrensville
VASJ
Home
Trinity
Home
Youngstown
Time
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
5:30 pm
1:00 pm
5:30 pm
1:00 pm
5:30 pm
Boys Ironmen Varsity Basketball Schedule

Day
Date
Opponent
Place
Time
Tues.
Tues.
Fri.
Fri.
Sat.
Tues.
Sat.
Sun.
Wed.
Fri.
Fri.
Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Tues.
Fri.
Sat.
Fri.
Tues.
Fri.
Sat.
Fri.
12/1
12/8
12/11
12/18
12/19
12/29
1/2
1/3
1/6
1/8
1/15
1/21
1/22
1/23
1/26
1/29
1/30
2/5
2/9
2/12
2/13
2/19
Warrensville Heights HS
Home
6:00 pm
Holy Name High School
Holy Name
6:00 pm
Home
6:00 pm
Warren JFK
5:30 pm
Open Date (DB Hoops Showcase) Walsh Univ.
9:00 am
Benedictine High School
Benedictine
6:00 pm
Lake Catholic High School
Home
5:30 pm
Open Date (Scholastic Play by Play)
9:00 am
St. Vincent St. Mary HS
SVSM
6:00 pm
Trinity High School
Home
5:30 pm
St. Thomas Aquinas HS
St. Thomas
5:30 pm
Garfield Heights High School
Garfield Heights 6:00 pm
Home
5:30 pm
St. Ignatius High School
St. Ignatius
6:00 pm
VASJ
5:30 pm
Home
5:30 pm
Toledo Central Catholic
Home
6:00 pm
Trinity High School
Trinity
5:30 pm
Elyria Catholic HS
Home
6:00 pm
St. Thomas Aquinas
Home
6:00 pm
St. Edward High School
St. Edward
6:00 pm
Youngstown Christian HS
Youngstown
5:30 pm

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FALL

Double the Fun

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

From the President and Principal

Letter from Leo Hyland..................................................................................................................................... 4

DOUBLE THE FUN: Freshman class welcomes 6 sets of twins............................................................ 6

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

Welcome Back Day......................................................................................................................................... 22

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

Jordan Duke named head basketball coach for Ironmen................................................................ 27

Ironmen demonstrate steel on gridiron................................................................................................. 28

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

For more information regarding giving opportunities, please contact:

Maggie Lash, Athletic Director

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

From the President

Popes Hopeful Message Resonates at CCC

The class of 2014

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

From the Principal

When students see

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

Double the Fun

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

Twins Tationna and Kitonna

Tationna and Kitonna DeLargy

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

Jordan and Jalen Roby

Twins Jordan and Jalen Roby attended

Eddie Squires and twin sister Ebony

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

Eddie and Ebony Squires

Identical twin brothers David and Trevor Stiles share

David and Trevor Stiles

Daniel and David Torrence

The last set of twins, Daniel and David Torrence, agree

It's cool being a twin because when David gets something,

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

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

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

Two Cleveland Central Catholic community

The greatest gift of living is giving of

I lost the weight. I ended up losing 46 lbs. The surgeon and

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

I knew the risks and thought it

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

CCCHS offers innovative

in cooperation with the Cleveland Metropolitan School

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

In 2003, St. Stanislaus underwent an expansion, as the

The special education professionals at Cleveland Central

There has been a history of this school to embrace

Special Education Program Director Cynthia Krakowski

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

where our students learn and receive the support they

remaining classes with intervention specialists available

Cynthia Krakowski Kinley,

Sister Allison Marie reiterates, There has been a history

CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 |

Dr. Charles J. Gulas '71

| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015

In January 2011, he traveled

Dr. Gulas was also a founding board member of Doorways,