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Giving Thanks at Central Catholic!
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Giving Thanks at Central Catholic!
Raider spirit and gratitude were on full display this Thanksgiving season! Thank you to everyone who participated in the abundance of blessings and activities - including the Annual Food Drive for Lazarus House, the Thanksgiving Prayer Service, the Coach O'Sullivan Alumni Race, the Thanksgiving Day Football Game, and Class Reunions!
Students were asked during the annual Walkathon to reflect on what we’re most grateful for: an inspiring community of faculty, staff, students, and families.
Raider Thanksgiving
- Annual Food Drive for Lazarus House
- Thanksgiving Prayer Service
- Coach O. Alumni Race
- The Thanksgiving Day Football Game
- Class Reunions
- Class of 2015: 10-Year Reunion
- Class of 2020: Five-Year Reunion
- Class of 2025: Yearbook Signing Party
Annual Food Drive for Lazarus House
Central Catholic held our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to support our neighbors at Lazarus House Ministries.
Thank you to the Raider Boys Cross Country Team, who coordinated the event in conjunction with Campus Ministry, and to everyone who donated food.
Photo Album: Annual Food Drive
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Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Tuesday, November 25, 2025: The Memorial Gymnasium
Thank you to our Campus Ministry Team and our Liturgical Band & Chorus for a wonderful Thanksgiving Prayer Service led by Br. James Vagan, FMS, with special reflections from Ms. Jeanne Burns and Javi Lopez '26!
Photo Album: Thanksgiving Prayer Service
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The Coach Peter V. O'Sullivan '67 Memorial Alumni Race & Walk
Wednesday, November 26, 2025: The Lawrence Reservoir
Generations of Raiders came together to honor the legacy of a beloved longtime coach and teacher at the 20th annual at the annual Coach Peter V. O'Sullivan '67 Memorial Alumni Race & Walk
Photo Album: Coach O Race
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The Thanksgiving Day Football Game
On Thursday, November 26, 2025, Raider Football defeated Lawrence High School Lancers 56 - 8 in our annual Thanksgiving Day Game: The Fitzgerald - Sullivan Classic named in honor of Robert Fitzgerald and Michael Sullivan '55.
Media Coverage
- Battle of the two Lawrence based teams: From start to finish, Raiders completely dominate
- The Leal Deal: Central father-son walk off football field for final time together
Photo Album: Thanksgiving Day Football Game
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Class Reunions over Thanksgiving
- Class of 2015: 10-Year Reunion
- Class of 2020: Five-Year Reunion
- Class of 2025: Yearbook Signing Party
Class of 2015: 10-Year Reunion
Friday, November 28 - Pica's Deli & Ice Cream in Methuen
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
Class of 2020: 5-Year Reunion
Friday, November 29 - Salvatore's Riverwalk Event Center in Lawrence
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
Class of 2025: Six Month Reunion & Yearbook Signing
Wednesday, November 26 - Baroni Hall at Central Catholic
Raider News
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