August 5, 2022 | Issue #27 | | |
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Theresa (Callahan) Day '06 | |
Theresa (Callahan) Day ‘06 says her fondest memories of Elyria Catholic revolve around the school spirit everyone displayed. She says she felt like an immediate part of the EC family after Lorain Catholic High School closed and she transferred to EC her junior year. She says she donned a “Well, this is happening, what can I do to move forward?” attitude. A member of the Cross Country team, she enjoyed EC team trips to meets and invitationals. She says her class was labeled a rowdy bunch in the stands in support of their Panthers, and that vibrant school spirit continued on the buses en route to the football playoffs.
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Philanthropy & Engagement News | | |
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Gary ‘76 and Shirley (Thompson) Hewitt’ 77 Establish Scholarships to Honor Their Parents | |
Gary Hewitt ‘76 and Shirley (Thompson) Hewitt ‘77 recently visited Elyria Catholic to establish scholarships in honor and memory of their parents. Charles and Isabel Hewitt raised four children who graduated from Elyria Catholic (Cheryl ‘75, Gary ‘76, Sue ‘80, and Jeff ‘84). The Charles and Isabel Hewitt scholarship was established to honor Gary’s parents and express gratitude for their teaching of faith, which is the greatest gift you can bestow on anyone, and for providing a strong moral compass through their daily actions and endless love.
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Evening for Excellence: Paws to Celebrate 75! Committee Needs You
Elyria Catholic is recruiting committee members to begin planning for its Evening for Excellence: PAWS to Celebrate 75! which will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, August 29, at 6pm in the Food & Nutrition classroom on the second floor of the north wing. If you are interested in joining this fun and dynamic group of parents, alumni, and friends to plan an inspiring event that celebrates EC’s history while benefitting its current students, please join us for this first meeting or contact Landyn Gerace, Alumni Engagement and Event Coordinator, at gerace@elyriacatholic.com or Michelle Hoffman, Director of Philanthropy & Engagement at hoffman@elyriacatholic.com.
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EC Artifacts Requested
We are working to gather, archive, and display print materials and artifacts that document and celebrate EC's history. If you have items that you would like to share for our 75th celebration, please contact Diane Andriano at andriano@elyriacatholic.com to share materials. Thank you for being part of the 75th-anniversary effort!
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You can become an Our Lady of Grace Benefactor with a $1,000 gift to the Panther Fund. In appreciation for your generous level of giving, you will receive:
- Pass for two to all home athletic and performing arts events for the current school year
- Engraved brick in the Our Lady of Grace grotto with your first gift
- Invitation to our annual President’s Reception
- Appropriate recognition in the Panther Prowl
Visit elyriacatholic.com/give to become an Our Lady of Grace Benefactor or mail your check payable to Elyria Catholic High School to the Philanthropy & Engagement Office, Elyria Catholic High School, 725 Gulf Rd. Elyria, OH 44035.
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Help Us Make Panther Connect Alumni News Better For You! | |
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Alumni Soccer Game
This past Saturday, the Elyria Catholic Boys Soccer Team hosted their annual Alumni Soccer Game at Dan Reaser Stadium. Over 20 soccer alumni took the field and were welcomed home by the EC community. Once a Panther, always a Panther.
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EC Golf Classic Registration
Please join us on Saturday, September 17 at Grey Hawk Golf Club in Lagrange. Our golf outing includes:
- Greens Fees, 18-Hole Play, Four-person team scramble
- Golf Cart
- Driving Range and Practice Greens
- Course Contests
- Beverage Carts on the Course
- Continental Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, and Pulled Pork Dinner
- 3 Drink Tickets per Golfer
Gather your foursome to support Elyria Catholic. All proceeds from the 33rd Annual Golf Classic will be used to support the Panther Fund, which helps every student, every day, in every way. Please visit https://elyriacatholic.com/golfclassic to register your team and for more information!
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Class of 1967 - August 13, 2022
For details, contact Chris McArtor - chrismcartor@aol.com
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EC Marching Band Alumni!
The EC Marching Band invites you to join them and their new director, Amanda Griffiths '08 at the Homecoming Game on September 30 and partake in the Alumni Band. If you are interested, please email Amanda at griffiths@elyriacatholic.com. I will reach out to all who are interested with details and music as the day approaches. The marching band looks forward to welcoming you back!
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