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2008-2009
ADMINISTRATION'S ADVISORY BOARD
President
Tim Kuhman '74
Vice President
Cindy Sellers '76
Secretary
Karen Joris
Laura Chaves
Greg Coolidge
Annie Heidersbach
Linda Keys
Keren Radachi '75
Jim Schneider
Patti Sleva '73
Dr. Frank Szollesy
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About Us
History of Elyria Catholic
Elyria Catholic High School had its formal beginnings when 70 ninth graders began their classes in a temporary facility at St. Mary's School in 1948. The construction of Elyria Catholic was completed in 1949, and the first graduation was held for 17 students on June 2, 1950.
Rev. Joseph B. Lehane, S.T.D. was the first director and the school was staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Enrollment steadily grew until each class equaled almost 100 students. An additional classroom wing was added to the school in 1956, forming the "T".
The Knights of Columbus Field became a reality in the early 1960s. Lights were added in 1973, and the 1976 football team brought home Elyria Catholic's first state championship. This feat was to be repeated by the championship football teams of 1983 and 1984.
The addition of the Coliseum, cafeteria, and main offices was completed in 1966. Dads' Boosters Club provided significant funding for these additions.
In 1993, Elyria Catholic High School became the first Lorain County school to be recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education. In 1996, the school received its accreditation by the North Central Association.
Under the leadership of Principal Andrew Krakowiak, Our Lady of Grace Chapel was completed in the summer of 2003. The Chapel was built and paid for through the generous support of the staff and faculty at Elyria Catholic High School. In 2004, the school replaced the existing library with a state-of-the-art Technology and Media Resource Center. Significant improvements were also made to the auditorium at Elyria Catholic High School in 2004. New in 2007 was the completion of the addition to the Physical Education Complex and a new Home Economics Wing located in the upstairs of the former convent.
Over the past 50+ years, the school has graduated more than 7,500 young men and women and has addresses for over 6,000 former students. Elyria Catholic High School remains a vibrant institution because of the strong support of the school's various stakeholders.
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725 Gulf Road, Elyria, OH 44035 TEL: 440.365.1821 FAX: 440.365.7536 |
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