{"product_id":"detroit-catholic-central-high-school-9781467163071","title":"Detroit Catholic Central High School","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetroit Catholic Central High School\u003c\/em\u003e showcases pivotal events and important individuals who helped transform the school from modest beginnings into a leading educational institution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetroit Catholic Central High School (CC) opened its doors to 260 students in the fall of 1928. The school was established by the Basilian Fathers of Toronto and led by Fr. Daniel Dillon, CSB. Despite losing its first building on Harper Avenue in 1934 and facing challenges like increasing enrollment, a shortage of classroom space, the Great Depression, and World War II, the school continued to grow. Supported by influential individuals who helped establish strong traditions and a positive school culture, the school, located initially off Woodward Avenue in central Detroit, has a rich history. With its 100th anniversary in 2028, the story of Catholic Central exemplifies a deep commitment to education, faith, and community. The school’s mission of teaching “Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” still resonates today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames M. Gibbons Jr., a 1968 CC graduate and retired educator, and Michael J. Butler, Esq., a 1971 CC graduate and retired trial attorney, selected images and articles from Basilian Fathers archives, CC archives, and alumni family scrapbooks. The foreword was written by Fr. Dennis P. Noelke, CSB, also a 1971 CC graduate and retired Catholic Central principal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James M. Gibbons Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52049533436200,"sku":"9781467163071","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/0138\/5256\/files\/9781467163071.jpg?v=1787709609","url":"https:\/\/www.arcadiapublishing.com\/products\/detroit-catholic-central-high-school-9781467163071","provider":"Arcadia Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}