Congratulations, Class of 2023!

On Thursday, May 25, the 276 members of the Class of 2023 received their diplomas as part of the 85th Commencement Exercises of Central Catholic High School!

More photos and details will be posted in the coming days from Commencement and additional senior events and activities.

The 85th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2023

5:00 PM, Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Memorial Gymnasium of Central Catholic High School

Commencement Livestream

• President's Address: Christopher Sullivan '81, President of Central Catholic High School

• Valedictory Addresses:

  • Allyson Lightburn '23, Co-Valedictorian

  • Ranjana Ramesh '23, Co-Valedictorian

• Salutatory Address:

  • Sydney Demers '23, Salutatorian

Click hear to read more about our Valedictorians and Salutatorian.

Major Awards and Presentations at Commencement

The Class of 2023 Student Council Officers

AP Capstone Diploma Recipients

• Andrew Kriner '23: The Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award

  • The highest award presented to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Central Catholic High School. Named in memory of Central Catholic’s legendary and inspirational founder. The award has been presented annually since 1963.

• Emma Gordon '23: The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award

  • Presented to the graduate who best embodies the Marist ideal of commitment to service and love for the least favored.

• Preston Zinter '23: The Michael Garvey Memorial Award

  • Presented to the Outstanding Male Student-Athlete

• Jaclyn Dehney '23: The Mary I. Kilcoyne Memorial Award

  • Presented to the Outstanding Female Student-Athlete

• Mr. Richard Cavanaugh, Science Teacher: The Florentian Dedication

  • Each year, the graduating class dedicates their yearbook, The Florentian, to someone who had a defining impact on their Central Catholic experience

• AP Capstone Diploma Recipients

  • The AP Capstone Diploma is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing.

  • Recipients:
    • Sydney Demers
    • Colin Fague
    • Allyson Lightburn
    • Ranjana Ramesh
    • Stephanie Sayegh
    • Caleb Scotch
    • Azul Willson

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• The Class of 2023 Student Council Officers

  • President: Ranjana Ramesh '23
  • Vice-President: Francisco Melendez '23
  • Secretary: Nick Spero '23
  • Treasurer: James Bohenko '23

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Presented at the Senior Awards Gala on Sunday, May 21, 2023

Academic Awards

Activity Awards

Legion of Honor Awards

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Congratulations, Class of 2023!