Dear Crusader Alumni, Families, and Friends.
This month saw an incredible CCHS Art Show, victories in Track, a (friendly) SWAT Team visit to BJKM, and graduation.
We are also saying good-bye to BJKM Principal Theresa Danaher after 35 years of faithful service to God through her vocation as a teacher and administrator. See Crusader Heritage Section for our farewell.
There’s a lot more, check out this month’s recap:
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*SPECIAL – 2026 CCHS Graduation*
1. Focused On Faith
2. Crusaders in the Classroom
3. Awesome Athletes
4. Amazing Art
5. Crusader Heritage – Honoring Theresa Danaher
6. Making it Possible – PICK 4 – Still Time to Get Your Ticket!
7. Crusader Quote
2026 CCHS Graduation
Catholic Central High School’s 135th Commencement began with the 2026 Baccalaureate Mass at Franciscan University’s Finnegan Fieldhouse on Sunday, May 23rd.
Mass was celebrated by CCHS Chaplain Father Josh Erickson. With graduation day coinciding with the Feast of Pentecost, Father Erickson in his homily celebrated how fitting it was the this final sending forth of our Class of 2026 be on the same day we celebrate the sending forth of the Church to all nations to preach the Gospel by the power of the Holy Spirit. He exhorted the graduates to be open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance wherever they are called in life.
After an opening invocation by Father Erickson and a welcome and greeting from CCHS Principal Dr. Todd Phillipson (’87), the Class of 2026 was addressed by Salutatorian, Brendan Kuebler and Valedictorian, Mary Rhode, who both emphasized the importance of gratitude for the gift of Catholic education and the importance of staying close to friends, family, and Our Lord.
Following their addresses, the Class was addressed by keynote speaker Judge Joseph Corabi (’70), who congratulated the graduates, and called them to remain resilient in the face of the challenges and adventures that lie ahead and reminding them that nothing of value is ever obtained without hard work and persevering through and learning from failure.
A special moment was when Judge Corabi presented his granddaughter, Elise Kathryn Corabi, with her diploma.
Thank you to all who attended our 2026 Commencement Exercises and for all who worked so hard to make them a seamless and beautiful ceremony!
Focused On Faith
Mother’s Day Mass
At CCHS we honored both our earthly mothers and our Blessed Mother Mary in a beautiful Mass coordinated by House Lanciano.
We are so thankful for Brian Kissinger and Eli for leading the day. It’s such a blessing to have Catholic Central graduates and current seniors giving back and helping us out today. It was awesome having you!
Crusader Rosary
Thank you Chrissy DiMichele and Meg Coen for leading this Friday after school rosary celebration. Close to 40 4th-6th grade students stayed after school to pray and play together!
So many of our students received their First Communion! We celebrated this momentous event with a special Mass at BJKM!
Crusaders in the Classroom
Crusaders Found Guilty of Learning A Lot and Having A Blast!
Crusader students competed in a mock trial today with Mrs. Erste and Mrs. Kissinger at the Jefferson County Courthouse!
AP Gov students prepared for their exams by creating mind maps linking the key principles of American Government to all of the AP-required Supreme Court cases and primary source documents
Our Spanish Professor, Señora Kuhn-Bossell, definitely knows how to throw a fiesta on Cinco de Mayo! Thank you Señora for bringing this celebration to life!
Rotary Winner!
Congratulations to Karlie Nese on receiving a scholarship from the Rotary Club. The scholarship was based on her leadership skills, academic success and community involvement.
Our 4th Grade field trip to Meadowcroft Village and 5th grade field trip to Fernwood Outdoor Days gave our students an opportunity to dive deeper into history, appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and learn valuable outdoor skills.<
Thank you to all our faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and volunteers who work so hard to give our Crusaders a top-tier Catholic education!
Awesome Athletes
BMAC Victories!
Both boys and girls won the small school BMAC Championship! Congratulations guys and gals!
OVAC Wins!
CCHS Boys took the 2026 OVAC Track Title, good job and keep on running!
Put Me In Coach! Celebrating Baseball Seniors
Steubenville Catholic Central baseball’s senior night vs Buckeye Local was held at Vaccaro Field at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Congrats and blessings!
Rhode Wins Scholarships
Senior Mary Rohde was awarded the OVAC Presidents Scholarship and the Lazasz Memorial Basketball Scholarship! Congratulations Mary!
Thank you to Franciscan University of Steubenville for generously sponsoring the Awesome Athletes Section for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Thank you to our Athletics Staff, Coaches, and Volunteers for making our sports programs a reality for our students!
Amazing Arts!
CCHS 2026 Art Show
Senior 1st Place — Kiki Balzano
Jellyfish are Cool!
Mentoring Music!
The fourth grade music classes got to visit the CCHS band room, hear about the different instruments, listen to the seventh- and eighth-grade band play some songs and ask questions about joining band. These students will have the opportunity to join the band in the fall!
Preschool 3 and both Preschool 4’s joined together for Music Class with Mrs. Camm (Gossett ’06) and a visit from her musical brother Father Michael Gossett! (CCHS ’01)
Thank you to our Art Teachers, Band Directors and volunteers who make the arts possible for our students!
Crusader Heritage
Honoring a Legacy of Faith and Service | Thank You Theresa Danaher!
Thank you Theresa for your kindness, hard work, and devotion to God, our students and our families! Your legacy of faith has blessed so many souls and has made and will continue to make such a huge impact on BJKM!
Nominate Crusaders For Alumni Spotlights!
We love sharing the stories of our Alumni & Faculty from across the decades.
We want you to nominate your favorite Crusaders for us to feature this year!
Click below and fill out the quick web-form to nominate your friends or family or let us know that you are interested having your story shared in our Blue and Gold E-blast!
Making It Possible – 2026 Pick 4!
Our Pick 4 Raffle is a WHOLE LOT OF FUN each year, and the proceeds benefit the Crusader Annual Fund and support Catholic education and our Crusader students!
Daily drawings will begin June 1st, 2026 and run through November 30th 2026 – with four special prizes thrown in!
You can still buy tickets once the drawing starts – but why wait???
Buying your tickets today:
1) Gets you A LOT of chances to WIN BIG!
AND
2) Makes a big impact for our students and the tradition of Catholic education here at CCHS!
– Click To Buy Your Ticket Today! –
Thank you for investing in the future of Catholic education for our Crusaders!
Crusader Quote
Ride on Crusaders
Poem from the closing page of the CCHS 1980 Yearbook
As the mist rises from the mountain,
the once Pages, now Crusaders, descend from the castle.
Their adventures here are through.
The memories have been instilled,
and the greatest knowledge has been gained.
They are enchanted with the spirits of those gone before them;
they are sharing the spirit of those who will remain.
Far forever they shall be Crusaders;
they will mount their futures and ride out into the world:
to change it, to better it, and to conquer it.
Ride on Crusaders … ride on.
May God bless the Class of 2026 in this next stage of their vocations!
Thank you for keeping in touch and being a part of our Crusader Family!
God bless you and GO BLUE!
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