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MONDAY. JANUARY 13, 2025

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

ESPORTS - Esports practice is canceled today. There will be practice tomorrow.

SHAKESPEARE - Hey Folks, it's almost here-- The Comedy of Errors. The show runs Wednesday through Saturday at 7pm at the PAC at Aquinas College. Student tickets are $7 and available at the Box Office or by phone 616-456-6656. Come enjoy the fun! - Will Shakespeare

BLOOD DRIVE - January 31, 2025 is the next CC blood drive. If you are 16 or older you are encouraged to give others the gift of life since one blood donation can help up to three people. Also, those who donate/volunteer a certain number of times qualify for a special red cord that is worn at graduation. Please sign up here if you would like to donate: Versiti Blood Center of Michigan - Donor Portal  or see Mrs. Perry if you would like to sign up as a blood drive volunteer.  

STEAM OPPORTUNITIES

  • DLN/Baker College Engineering Sponsorship - DLN Integrated Systems in cooperation with Baker College is offering a sponsorship to a deserving Catholic Central senior student. The program is a revolving internship/college degree program.  Students will spend 8 weeks attending Baker College followed by 8 weeks of Internship at DLN over the course of a year. DLN will cover the cost of college tuition as well as pay students for the Internship work. Please contact Julie VanderMolen for more information, julievandermolen@grcatholiccentral.org
  • Two Spring Internships at the Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic Schools - Available to a junior or senior at Catholic Central High School. In cooperation with the Admissions Office, interns will work at the Diocese during Learning Lab Carriers or afterschool for 3 to 5 hours a week. Opportunities include:
    • Marketing & Communications
      • Conduct inquiry calls & engage with potential families
      • Create social media content & blog posts
      • Research & provide insights on marketing strategies
    • Videographer
      • Film, edit, and produce high-quality video content
      • Collaborate on creative projects to enhance marketing campaigns

FOCUS TIME - Students who will be attending MSU next year - Sign up for Panthera Edge Scholarship Visit during Focus Time on Tuesday, January 14th (Seniors Only).

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH - Lunch Combos are served with an entree, fruit, veggie, and milk

  • Monday, January 13 - Mac & Cheese, Breadstick, Broccoli, Apple Slices
  • Tuesday, January 14 - Chicken Crispitos, Salsa Cup, Refried Beans, Grapes
  • Wednesday, January 15 - Pancakes, Yogurt, Veggie Juice, Blueberries
  • Thursday, January 16 - Meatball Sub, Whole Grain Bun, Carrots, Peaches
  • Friday, January 17 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Incarnation be with you. May the Word of God become flesh in you, revealed and embodied in the experiences of your life and in the communication of your truth. May your companionship empower all who journey with you and may you put flesh on the Divine Presence in the world. May the blessing of the Incarnate God be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP