Central Catholic’s Class of 2020 Earned Over $4.5 Million in College Scholarships
The Central Catholic High School Class of 2020 is the 100th class to graduate from the school. This year’s senior class earned a total of $4,627,893 in college scholarships.
Here are some highlights from the top students in the class:
Valedictorian Janaya Harris - Janaya is the first African-American female valedictorian in Central Catholic’s 100-year history. She is an Irish Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society, the crew team, and the Quiz Bowl team. She plans to attend the University of Chicago to major in biochemistry and would like to pursue a career in scientific research.
Salutatorian Brent Matus - Brent is an Irish Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society and the baseball team, and he has been involved in Central Catholic’s mentoring program. He received the OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award and a CCHS leadership award. He will attend Ohio State University to major in mechanical engineering.
Heritage Speaker (Tied for third in the class) Carter Fouty - Carter played football for the Fighting Irish, and he signed a letter of intent to play football for the United States Air Force Academy. He is an Irish Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society.
Heritage Speaker (Tied for third in the class) Leigha Schumaker - Leigha is the National Honor Society president as well as the president of student council. She is a member of the Glee Club and the swim team, and she participated in Ohio Youth in Government. She will attend Ohio State University to major in voice performance and psychology.
Bishop’s Cross Recipient Abigail Bozigar - The Bishop’s Cross is the highest award bestowed upon a graduate of a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Toledo. Abby is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Senate, Spiritual Commission, the track and field team, and the speech and debate team. She participated in Ohio Youth in Government. Abby received the Youth Jefferson Award for performing over 60 hours of community service. She will attend the University of Toledo and major in economics.
Bishop’s Cross Recipient Zachary Scally - The Bishop’s Cross is the highest award bestowed upon a graduate of a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Toledo. Zach is a member of the National Honor Society. He is an altar server, worship and retreat leader, and has played soccer and tennis for Central Catholic. He received the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award for outstanding sportsmanship, integrity, and ethics. Zach, along with his brother and his cousin, plays in a Christian band, the Scally Brothers. Last year, the band played a national tour that stopped in nearly 20 states across the country, and they performed alongside some major Christian music artists. The group performed a live concert at Central Catholic for students, faculty, staff, and friends in January.. Zach will attend the University of Toledo to major in finance.