November 20, 2024 | Issue #50

Would you Rather Support EC Students or Pay Ohio Taxes?

This question may sound preposterous, but it is not. The State of Ohio literally allows you to

direct your Ohio tax liability (up to $750 for an individual or $1500 for a couple) to EC in support of tuition assistance for our students.

Here’s how the program works:

• Step 1 – estimate your State of Ohio tax liability (Form 1040 IT, Line 8c) to ensure your liability reaches the thresholds mentioned above.
• Step 2 – donate to the Angel Scholarship Fund and select Elyria Catholic as the beneficiary. Click here: https://www.catholiccommunity.org/give/catholic-education/angel-scholarship-fund
• Step 3 – Complete your State of Ohio income tax return. Include your receipt and claim the tax credit. What ever you contributed to the Angel Scholarship Fund (up to $750 for an individual or $1500 for a couple) will be removed from your tax liability

This is money you’re already going to spend. By contributing, you can direct your tax dollars to benefit Elyria Catholic rather than simply paying your full tax liability to the State of Ohio. Choose to support EC today!  

Cash Raffle

Want to support the Panther Fund and have a chance at winning $10,000? Elyria Catholic's annual $10,000 Cash Raffle is underway! Anyone can purchase a ticket online for just $20/each at www.elyriacatholic.com/cashraffle.

Want to buy a Cash Raffle ticket but don't live in Ohio? You can make out-of-state purchases by calling Mrs. Essenmacher at (440) 230-8619 between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

The drawing will be held during our in-school Winter Sports Rally on Friday, December 20. Good luck, Panther Nation!

Thank you to our Cash Raffle sponsors: The Chevy Network and Sunnyside Chevrolet (Jason Higgins '92) and I-90 Nissan! (Diehl Belza, parent of alumnae, Faith Belza '21 and Grace Belza '23).

Help us Celebrate and Honor Members of our Elyria Catholic High School Community

Elyria Catholic High School remains steeped in its pillars of Excellence, Compassion, Faith, Tradition, and Community. We would like to recognize the members of our Elyria Catholic family who remain strong and steadfast examples of EC's character and those who have wholeheartedly contributed to the school’s success. Please take a moment to nominate that special person you know who fits one of the award descriptions listed here on our Alumni page.

Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, December 1, 2024. Award decisions will be made by a predetermined and anonymous independent committee consisting of alumni, staff, and advisory council members. 

For questions, contact Landyn Sito ‘13, Alumni Event & Engagement Coordinator, at sito@elyriacatholic.com.

Save the Date

The Panther community is warmly invited to join us in honoring the legacy of Elyria Catholic boys basketball coach and teacher Bob Guinta. A special dedication ceremony will occur on Friday, December 20, between the girls' varsity and boys' varsity basketball games against Lake Catholic. We are proud and excited to dedicate the court to Coach Bob Guinta and hope to fill the stands with former players and students who cherish him as much as we do. 

Save the Date



Golfers, mark your calendars! Elyria Catholic’s 36th Annual Golf Classic will take place Saturday, September 6 at Grey Hawk Golf Club.