Honoring Those Who Serve: A 'Sweet' Gesture

Adam Morris salutes after being commissioned in the US Space Force

Nov 8 2021

As we approach Veterans Day, the CCHS is paying tribute to those who have served or are serving in the US armed forces.

Last week, CCHS Peer Leaders collected candy for deployed service members and veterans.

We are also continuing to collect names of veterans for the Call of Faith & Duty: A Tribute to Veterans.

Supporting Our Troops – a "Sweet" Gesture

Peer Leaders collect candy for troops during lunch.

Last week, students in Peer Leaders held a Treats for Troops Candy Contest to collect candy for veterans and deployed servicemembers.

The candy is being donated to Soldiers Angels and to the Veterans Outreach Center in Haverhill.

Thank you to Peer Leaders and to the CCHS community for supporting a great cause!

Thank you to Norwood Insurance Agency in Groveland for generously volunteering to ship the candy and also distributing to area veterans services!

About Peer Leaders

Peer Leaders are committed to promoting healthy living in their own lives and to helping educate others to make good decisions in their lives through educational activities and personal support. Peer Leaders are expected to be positive role models, both in and out of school. Peer Leaders also address other issues which affect teenage safety such as, but not limited to, the following: drug/alcohol abuse, internet awareness, safe driving habits, and dating violence. Additionally, Peer Leaders may serve as a community service organization throughout the local community. Students may apply to participate in Peer Leaders through an application process early in the school year. Peer Leaders are open to all class levels.

Call of Faith & Duty: A Tribute to Veterans

In the spirit of Veterans Day, CCHS is paying tribute to all those from the Central Catholic community who have served or are serving in the military.

Click here to view our Honor Roll listing in Call of Faith & Duty: A Tribute to Veterans.

While we have collected the names of many, we have missed some and have outdated information for others.

Please submit additional names and updated information by clicking here.

Profiles of Faith & Duty

Reconnaissance by Fire: Arthur Moriarty '58

Arthur Moriarty '58 (on left), a Vietnam Veteran, was recently profiled by Bill Cuddy '79 (on right) in The Valley Patriot.

Arthur Moriarty ~ “Reconnaissance by Fire” ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST

John Cuddy '79 served in the US Navy’s Construction Battalions (also known as the Seabees) after retiring from the Navy; he earned a bachelor’s in history and a master’s in economics from the University of Massachusetts on the Lowell Campus.

Purple Heart: Daniel Cotnoir '90

Daniel Cotnoir '90 was recently highlighted in The Eagle-Tribune for his service and for receiving the Purple Heart. His is pictured with his wife in the above photo following the ceremony.

Merrimack Valley local receives long-awaited Purple Heart

US Space Force: 2nd Lt. Adam Morris '17

This spring, Adam Morris '17 graduated from the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Space Force, the first person from NH to be so commissioned.

In the above photo, 2nd Lt. Adam Morris '17 is saluting his brother, Benjamin Morris '19 (a cadet in the US Coast Guard Academy), after being commissioned.

Click here to read, Guardian of the Galaxy: Meet the first Space Force officer from NH commissioned straight out of the academy (Manchester Ink Link).