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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, Raider Football at Fenway, and the Class Reunions!
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Congratulations to the eight outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or 2 level next year.
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What was once the Hampshire Street entrance for Central Catholic has been transformed into a picturesque, unique, and prayerful experience for students, faculty, and staff - the St. Marcellin Champagnat Peace Gardens! This project was made possible by students through Walk 2023 and by the support of generous supporters and benefactors.
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On Thursday, November 7, students enrolled in AP Chemistry and Honors Forensic Science spent the morning exploring cutting edge research facilities and tools at Merrimack College within the Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility, including the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lab.
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On November 5, over 30 AP Spanish Language and Culture students attended a Dia de los Muertos presentation at Harvard University’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
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On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, classmates, friends, family, and loved ones gathered on the Central Catholic campus for a milestone ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the new Al Peterson '50 Student Life Center.
![Photo of Mrs. Sarah Downs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698177752/centralcatholicnet/u1flmk1nazrwmu5ar4yu/CCHSFaculty-14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698177752/centralcatholicnet/u1flmk1nazrwmu5ar4yu/CCHSFaculty-14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698177752/centralcatholicnet/u1flmk1nazrwmu5ar4yu/CCHSFaculty-14.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698177752/centralcatholicnet/u1flmk1nazrwmu5ar4yu/CCHSFaculty-14.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698177752/centralcatholicnet/u1flmk1nazrwmu5ar4yu/CCHSFaculty-14.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698177752/centralcatholicnet/u1flmk1nazrwmu5ar4yu/CCHSFaculty-14.jpg","width":2100}])
Congratulations to Mrs. Sarah Downs, Central Catholic's Director of Library & Information Services, who was recently featured in the Sora Spotlight. Sora is the national reading platform (app and website) that schools use to access eBooks and audiobooks from OverDrive.
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Sign up for Central Catholic's Fall Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Peer Leaders on Thursday, November 14 in the Memorial Gymnasium! Every drop counts - be a lifesaver today.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Fenway! Raider Football will be participating in High School Football at Fenway, playing Lawrence HS on Wednesday, November 27. Join Raider Nation at Fenway Park.
![Four alumni running in the annual Coach O. race.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1541788799/centralcatholicnet/hryk4pelcnqaoxj32qws/CoachO2016web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1541788799/centralcatholicnet/hryk4pelcnqaoxj32qws/CoachO2016web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1541788799/centralcatholicnet/hryk4pelcnqaoxj32qws/CoachO2016web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1541788799/centralcatholicnet/hryk4pelcnqaoxj32qws/CoachO2016web.jpg","width":1039}])
Each year, on the day before Thanksgiving, the CCHS community comes together to walk or run the 5k around the Reservoir in memory of long-time faculty member and coach Peter V. O'Sullivan '67. Following the race, there will be post-race pizza served in Baroni Hall.
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On Monday, November 25, CCHS is holding our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for Lazarus House Ministries. This year's event is sponsored by the Raider Boys Cross Country Team in conjunction with Campus Ministry. Thank you in advance for helping us to feed our neighbors in need!
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Members of the Central Catholic Mock Trial Team attended a Mock Trial Seminar at Harvard University held the first weekend of November. The seminar was sponsored by the Harvard Undergraduate Mock Trial Team and was attended by students from all over the United States.
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On Friday, October 18, 2024, the Central Catholic Family welcomed 650 people to our Freshman Grandparents Day! Thank you to our Grandparents for your presence in our lives and for your legacy of love, wisdom, and sacrifice.
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In honor of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, we will be remembering our deceased loved ones in a special way. On behalf of the Marist Brothers and the Central Catholic Family, we invite you to submit your special intentions.
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Seniors had the opportunity to sit down with College Admissions Representatives to review their essays as part of The Write Stuff: College Essay Review Day. Good luck to the Class of 2025 as they prepare to submit applications to their best fit schools.
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On October 3, the Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership hosted an inspiring and informative evening featuring Kelly Dostal.
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Thank you to all those who joined us for Raider Homecoming 2024! Raider Spirit was on full display at the many activities for students and alumni.
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Congratulations to the five Central Catholic seniors who were recently recognized by the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program as "Commended Students" - Brady Barry '25, Juliet Clark '25, Erin Olverson '25, Joseph Palmisano '25, and Ethan Westaway '25.
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Join us on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 for a fun Homecoming Weekend filled with opportunities to reunite with your fellow Raiders! Festivities include Raider Field Hockey, the Football Game & Barbecue, a Post-Game Reception at Salvatore's Restaurant (21+), Campus Tours, Raider Girls Soccer, and the Golden Alumni Luncheon for alumni who have celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their graduation.
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Members of the Class of 2028 and their families are invited to join us for the Freshman Class Family Liturgy & Reception on Thursday, October 17. RSVP by Tuesday, October 15.