Catholic Central High School is a private

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, United States. It is one of two secondary schools operated under the direction of the

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. Athletic teams compete as the Catholic Central Crusaders in the

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as a member of the

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History

John King Mussio, after his installation as first bishop of the Diocese of Steubenville, designated Catholic Central (at its former downtown Steubenville location) a Diocesan High School under the administration of a Board made up of pastors of Steubenville, Mingo Junction, and Toronto. In 1947, plans were made for a new Catholic Central High School in the West End of Steubenville (the present location). On January 15 of that year, nine pastors and lay chairmen from each of their parishes met with Mussio in order to formulate plans for a drive to provide funds for the building of the new school. The campaign was launched on February 16, 1947, and was successfully concluded just twelve days later. A tract of land, the old Becker Highway property, was purchased; contracts were let and the present building was begun early in 1949. The new school opened its doors in September 1950 and graduated 171 boys and girls in 1951. In 1963-1964, the present cafeteria and auto shop complex was added, but now the auto shop is used as a

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room. In 1978-1979 a third building project provided the Gymnasium/Bandroom/locker-room complex. In 1979, the new metric track field was added to the existing sports facilities. In 2008, the Bishop Mussio Junior High, housing 7th and 8th grade students was added to the former religion wing.

Performing arts

Catholic Central is home to the Crusader Marching Band, concert band, and drama club.

Academics

Steubenville Catholic Central is a fully accredited high school, meeting all secondary school requirements of both the state of Ohio and North Central Educational Association. Catholic Central High School follows a college preparatory curriculum for their students.

Athletics

CCHS competes in the Class AA division of the

Sports offered

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OHSAA State Championships

- 1994 *

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- 1993 * Girls

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- 2011 Poll Championships: * 1971 AP/UPI Class AA Ohio State Football Champions

Notable alumni

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, former NFL wide receiver, New Orleans Saints *

Chinedu Achebe Chinedu "Chin" Achebe (born September 7, 1977) is a former American football fullback / linebacker who played college football at Iowa State. He attended Steubenville Catholic Central High School. As a senior, he won the Ohio state wrestling cha ...

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player *

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, ESPN anchor * Rich Donnelly, baseball player and coach *

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, former cornerback in the National Football League * Tom Perko, former linebacker in the National Football League

References

External links

School Website
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