Panther Prowl

Administration
Administration
Mr. Andrew Krakowiak
President/Principal
Mrs. Amy Butler ‘80
Assistant Principal
Ms. Elaine Hurst
Dean of Academics
Principal’s Message
Recently I read the following statement that gave me pause to reflect
over the past school year and also prompted me to ponder the future
of Elyria Catholic High School.
“If you want to be remembered, do something memorable.”
Mrs. Michelle Wisnor
Development Office Coordinator
Mr. Michael Wisnor
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Karen Moser
Director of Guidance
Mrs. Barbara Salata ‘66
Director of Athletics
Mrs. Jill Anglin
Treasurer
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Department Chairs
Rev. Mr. Patrick Humphrey ‘71
Religion
Mrs. Suzanne Camp ‘70
Fine and Performing Arts
Physical Education,
Computer Science,
Consumer Science,
Industrial Arts
Mrs. Patricia Bradesca-Schock
Foreign Language
Mr. Ted Blaszak
Mathematics
Mrs. Donna Grisa
Science
Mr. William Brand
Social Studies
Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich
English
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Endowment Foundation
Ms. Margaret Lyons
Superintendent
Mr. Wayne Uehlein
Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Andrew Krakowiak
President/Principal
Mr. David McCoy ‘92
President
Mr. Robert Dlugosz
Vice President
Mr. Kelly Flowers ‘76
Secretary
Mr. Jim Levis
Treasurer
Mr. Timothy Flowers ‘74
Mr. Pitt Gorske ‘76
Mrs. Paula Kuhn ‘78
Mr. Paul Yeager ‘85
Mrs. Tina Nielsen-Zaworski
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Administration’s Advisory
Board
Timothy Kuhman ‘74
President
Cindy Sellers ‘76
Vice President
Karen Joris
Secretary
Laura Chaves
Greg Coolidge
Annie Heidersbach
Linda Keys
Karen Radachi ‘75
Patti Sleva ‘73
Frank Szollosy
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Back on May 25 th , the Class of 2008 celebrated their commencement
as a new beginning of another chapter in their lives. Their presence
alone accompanied by all of their accomplishments over the past four
years, in both curricular and extra-curricular areas, gave solid testimony
to the legacy they left which will forever be ingrained into the
fabric sewn over the past 59 years of EC history.
Their senior gift spoke volumes of lessons learned from living the five Pillars of Excellence, Compassion, Faith,
Tradition, and Community upon which the EC mission has been built. This year’s class constructed a beautiful
grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Grace in the courtyard created between the school and the former convent. It is
truly a place of beauty and serenity to be enjoyed by all members of the school community past, present, and
hopefully, by students for many years to come.
The upcoming school year projects our enrollment to be around 550 students. As we peer into the future, however,
the “clouds” of a strained economy have certainly cast a shadow on the dreams of many residents in Lorain County
who envision their children receiving a Catholic secondary education experienced by so many of us. Although EC’s
tuition will again remain one of the lowest of the 22 Catholic high schools serving northeast Ohio at $6,300, the
challenge posed for many of our families is becoming greater. Currently, one in three of our students receive some
sort of financial assistance.
As you read through the “Prowlings” in this edition of the Panther Prowl, it is our hope that you can recall some
of the lessons and memories that have influenced and shaped you into becoming the person you are today.
If you are one of the 7,600 alumni who cherish the memories and “culture” of the Elyria Catholic community,
please consider being among those who have faithfully “enrolled in the mission” through their continued support
of the values and the power of the spiritually transforming nature of all that is Elyria Catholic. It is my unwavering
belief that the future of EC lies predominately in the hands and the hearts of those who have experienced her
“charism.”
“If you want to be remembered, do something memorable.”
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Andrew G. Krakowiak, President/Principal
Upcoming Events
Coffee with the Staff - Wednesday, September 10, 2008
All parents are invited to join us for this Parent Information Night beginning at 6:30 pm.
Homecoming Game - Friday, September 26, 2008
Stop in at the Alumni Homecoming tent before the game for refreshments. Game time 7:30 pm.
Annual EC Golf Classic - Saturday, September 27, 2008
Join us for a day of golf at Forest Hills. 9:00 am. shotgun start. (See the enclosed registration form.)
Fall Fundraiser - Saturday, November 8, 2008
Come and enjoy a night out with great food, great music provided by 12 Ounce Decision. Proceeds to benefit
the Athletic Department. Call the Development Office at 440-365-1821, Ext. 22 for more information.
Junior Recognition Ceremony - Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Junior Class will officially be recognized as Upperclassmen at this special ceremony beginning at 1:30 pm.
Fall Play - Wednesday, November 19, Friday, November 21, and Saturday November 22, 2008
Join us in the EC auditorium for the Fall Play at 7:30 pm.
Christmas Concert - Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Concert to be held at 7:30 pm in the EC auditorium.
Drama Club Dinner Theatre - Saturday, December 13, 2008
Join us for an evening of fun beginning at 7:30 pm.