Becoming Irish - Welcome Class of 2024!
Incoming students, be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible by visiting the Admissions Page, emailing admissions@centralcatholic.org, or calling 419-469-8704. We cannot wait for you to Become (fully) Irish!
Becoming Irish Video Series
A new video will be introduced each week.
Becoming Irish #1
This is the first in a series of videos introducing our incoming class of 2024 to the Irish Family. Board of Directors President Mike Boyle ’70 shares what makes CCHS such a special place. He calls it “the best high school in America,” and we couldn’t agree more. Class of 2024, we are thrilled that one day you will join the ranks of thousands of alumni who love the home of the Irish, just like Mike.
Becoming Irish #2
Ms. Mona McGhee, CCHS Student Success Director, brings the Irish spirit to our students and families every day. A staple of the Irish family for 16 years, she is here to make the word “success” a part of your everyday vocabulary! You can find her in the Kress Family Library.
Becoming Irish #3
Your enrollment office director, Mr. Cory Lehman ’08, and asst. director, Ms. Brittley Grodi ’07, are here to walk with you through every step of the enrollment process. Give them a call or email today for questions regarding registration payment, transcripts, application status, or anything else you need to know. They are so excited to serve you and welcome you into the Irish family!
Becoming Irish #4
Miss Morgan Delp ’11 returns to CCHS this year as the Dean of Academics, after teaching in the social studies and journalism departments for four years. She is thrilled to serve our teachers and families in this capacity, and is committed to helping all students become their best selves. Email her at mdelp@centralcatholic.org or find her in room 209.
Becoming Irish #5
Science teachers Mrs. Patrice Brock and Mr. Robert Daine work in our Student Success program after school, in the summer, and on weekends. In this Becoming Irish installation, the two share information on how incoming freshmen can plug into the CCHS community as early as this summer. Visit www.centralcatholic.org/summer-success for more information.
Becoming Irish #6
Counselors Mr. Sean Cullen and Mrs. Jessica Tobias explain to incoming students how they will serve them during their time at CCHS. Whether it’s socioemotional or academic counseling, scheduling help or crisis counseling, these two are located in room 107 to provide support to our Irish family.
Becoming Irish #7
Here, Head of School Mr. Kevin Parkins and Priest Leader Fr. David Kidd share their excitement about welcoming the class of 2024 to campus. They offer their continued prayers for our incoming students in a time of exciting transition.
Becoming Irish #8
Athletic Director Greg Dempsey ’90 lets our incoming students know how to contact individual sports coaches, as well as himself, as they navigate high school athletics for the first time. The head football coach since 2000, Mr. Dempsey has inspired hundreds of students to live out our CCHS values.
Becoming Irish #9
Freshman science teacher Mrs. Kristen Cunningham and freshman class moderator Mr. Tye Turner are ready to welcome the class of 2024 to campus. These two love working with our freshmen, challenging them to think critically, work hard, and persevere in their academic pursuits.
Becoming Irish #10
Campus Minister Mrs. Julie McCourt helps our students pray, rest, serve, and grow throughout their four years at CCHS. She is a true encourager of our mission to “grow students spiritually” in their time within our building and beyond. Find out what she has to say on daily prayer, weekly Mass, retreats, and more.
Becoming Irish #11
Alfred Dailey ’19 returns to share some words of wisdom with the incoming class of 2024. Alfred did it all during his time at CCHS: Superfella, lead in the musical, football captain and Ohio state Defensive Player of the Year, and Kairos retreat leader, to name a few. In this clip, he encourages our freshmen to try new things and step out of their comfort zone in order to get the best Irish experience possible. Alfred is truly Irish for life.