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Steubenville Catholic Central High School

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Type
  
Private, Coeducational

Established
  
1930

Enrollment
  
263 (2011-2012)

Mascot
  
The Crusader

Religious affiliation(s)
  
Roman Catholic

Principal
  
Rich Wilinski

Phone
  
+1 740-264-5538

Colors
  
Blue, Gold

Athletics conference
  
Ohio Valley Athletic Conference

Address
  
320 Westview Ave, Steubenville, OH 43952, USA

Motto
  
Courage, Character, Heart, and Spirit

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Steubenville catholic central high school


Catholic Central High School is a Catholic School that is located in the city of Steubenville, Ohio and is operated under the direction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville. The principal of the school is Richard Wilinski.

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History

John King Mussio, after his installation as first bishop of the Diocese of Steubenville, designated Catholic Central (at its former downtown Steubenville location) a Diocesan High School under the administration of a Board made up of pastors of Steubenville, Mingo Junction, and Toronto. In 1947, plans were made for a new Catholic Central High School in the West End of Steubenville (the present location). On January 15 of that year, nine pastors and lay chairmen from each of their parishes met with Mussio in order to formulate plans for a drive to provide funds for the building of the new school. The campaign was launched on February 16, 1947, and was successfully concluded just twelve days later. A tract of land, the old Becker Highway property, was purchased; contracts were let and the present building was begun early in 1949. The new school opened its doors in September 1950 and graduated 171 boys and girls in 1951. In 1963-1964, the present cafeteria and auto shop complex was added, but now the auto shop is used as a weight lifting room. In 1978-1979 a third building project provided the Gymnasium/Bandroom/locker-room complex. In 1979, the new metric track field was added to the existing sports facilities. In 2008, the Bishop Mussio Junior High, housing 7th and 8th grade students was added to the former religion wing.

Performing Arts

Catholic Central is also home to:

  • Marching Band (8-12),
  • Concert band (8-12),
  • Steel drum band,
  • Drama club
  • Academics

    Steubenville Catholic Central is a fully accredited high school, meeting all secondary school requirements of both the state of Ohio and North Central Educational Association. Catholic Central High School follows a college preparatory curriculum for their students.

    Athletics

    CCHS competes in the Class AA division of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.

    Sports Offered

  • Wrestling
  • American football
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming
  • Cheerleading
  • Baseball
  • Golf
  • Basketball
  • Fastpitch Softball
  • Bowling
  • Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

  • Baseball - 1994
  • Football – 1993 - Runner-up in 2005
  • Track and Field - 2011 - Girls Division III State Champions
  • Poll Championships:

  • 1971 AP/UPI Class AA Ohio State Football Champions
  • Notable alumni

  • Danny Abramowicz, former NFL wide receiver, New Orleans Saints
  • Chinedu Achebe, Arena Football player
  • John Buccigross, ESPN anchor
  • Rich Donnelly, baseball player and coach
  • Tom Franckhauser, former cornerback in the National Football League
  • Tom Perko, former linebacker in the National Football League
  • References

    Steubenville Catholic Central High School Wikipedia