Central Catholic High School (Perry Township, Ohio)
| Central Catholic High School | |
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| Address | |
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4824 West Tuscarawas St W , , 44708-5118 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1946 |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown |
| Superintendent | Michael Skube |
| Dean | Leo DeMatteis |
| Principal | Robert Kaylor |
| Faculty | 44 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Nickname | Crusaders |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | http://www.cchsweb.com/ |
Central Catholic High School (Canton, OH, USA) is a private, Catholic coeducational diocesan high school run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Central began educating in 1946 when the Diocese merged the all-female Mount Marie Academy and the co-ed St. John High School. Although Central is a Catholic high school, it is open to non-Catholic students as well. This school serves the west side of Canton and Western Stark County. Central Catholic's sports teams are nicknamed the Crusaders.
Athletics
Central Catholic has been awarded Ohio state championships in the following sports:
- Boys Football – 1988, 2000 [1]
- Boys Golf – 1984, 1987[2]
- Boys baseball - 2008
- Girls Curling - 1965, 1967-1973, 1984
Other sports accomplishments
Athletic Facilities
Central Catholic is the proud owner of several state of the art facilities. Lowell Klinefelter Stadium is carpeted by an artificial turf surface and is also home to an eight lane running track. The stadium plays host to several Ohio High School Athletic Association State playoff football games.
Central Catholic's baseball facility is new and opened in 2005. It is named after current coach Doug Miller.
The gymnasium is fully-functional and is home court to the boys and girls basketball teams.
The campus of Central Catholic is the only school within the Diocese of Youngstown that is equipped with an Olympic sized competitive pool. The pool is located on the fifth floor of the school's tower, making it the highest structure to enclose a pool in Stark County.
Distinguished Alumni
- Alan Page, Canton Central Catholic Class of 1964, Former University of Notre Dame Football Star, Former NFL Defensive Lineman for the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears (9-time Pro Bowl selection, 1971 NFL Most Valuable Player), Currently serving as an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
References
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Football". Retrieved 2009-02-12.
- ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ^ "Ohio Tennis Coaches' Association". Note - Sponsored by The Ohio Tennis Coaches' Association. The OHSAA does not hold team state championships for tennis.
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