ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 - TALENT SHOW

• Carrier 1 - 8:00-9:05
• Carrier 2 - 9:10-10:10
• Carrier 7 - 10:15-11:15
• ‘A’ Lunch - 11:20-11:45, Carrier 4 - 11:50-12:50
• Carrier 4 - 11:20-12:20, ‘B’ Lunch: 12:20-12:50
• Carrier 8 - 12:55-1:55
• Students may get all belongings and head to the gym after dismissal from Carrier 8 
• Talent Show - 2:00-2:55 

MUSICAL NEWS - Attention all who would like to be a part of CC’s Spring Musical!! Auditions for The Addams Family will be held in the CC Choir room today after school at 3:30 pm. There is no preparation needed, just wear clothes that you are comfortable moving in. All are welcome! We are looking forward to a great cast and crew for this year’s show!! If you have any questions, please reach out to Dcn. Rybicki or Mr. Swatt. 

FOCUS TIME WITH FR. ROB - Discovering Your Vocation - Are you wondering what God is calling you to do with your life? Join us for a special Focus Time on Thursday with Fr. Rob, the Diocesan Director of Vocations. Whether you're seriously discerning a vocation or simply curious about how to listen for God’s voice amid the noise of daily life, this session is a great opportunity to explore your questions. All students are welcome!

CAREER TALKS THIS WEEK

• Tuesday December 9 Career Talk - WealthManagement/Financial Planning - Andy Garcia, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones will talk about careers associated with wealth management and financial planning. Sign up in Focus
• Wednesday December 10(B lunch) - bring you lunch with you! - Career Talk - “How Would You Like To Give A Million (or more) Dollars Away?” When Leslie Young-Martin was in high school, she never dreamed of having a job, let alone a career in the world of philanthropy (raising and/or giving money to non-profit organizations).  She thought she would be a ???????  Join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM in room 304 to learn what her high school self thought she’d be and how her journey has led her to the Wege Foundation which  supports “mission aligned” non-profits by granting millions of dollars in West Michigan and around the world.
• Thursday December 11 Career Talk - Art/Photography/Marketing  Sarah Eyk, Marketing Leader and Visual Storyteller at Ferris Coffee and Nut Co. will discuss the abundant opportunities that surround artistic/marketing careers. Sign up in Focus

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FEAST DAY - Join us for a beautiful early-morning celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe! We’ll begin with Las Mañanitas (serenade) at 7:00 AM, followed by Mass, and then end with a cozy gathering featuring hot cocoa and pan dulce. All students and staff are welcome! 

EXAM INFORMATION

• Exam Schedule
  
  • Monday, December 15 - No Late Start
    
    • C1 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C2 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
  • Tuesday, December 16
    
    • C3 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C4 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
  • Wednesday, December 17
    
    • C5 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C6 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
  • Thursday, December 18
    
    • C7 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C8 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
• All students and staff are here for all exam periods, including Learning Lab, Master Skills, etc.
• Students remain in classrooms the entirety of the exam time

MARCH FOR LIFE - We have filled the first bus traveling to D.C. for the March for Life and the 2nd bus has its first seats spoken for. Please see Mrs. Lambert with the $100 deposit if you would like to reserve your spot. If you have any questions, please come see Mrs. Lambert in room 510.

COUGAR GEAR - We are thrilled to announce that a new store is currently under construction in the old athletic office downtown. This store will be called “The Downtown Den”. Everything from our Cougar gear store will move downtown with our first sale in the downtown store on Sunday the 14th.  Once spring hits we will move our inventory back out to the CAT. 

• Sunday December 14th afternoon exact time TBD
• Tuesday December 16th  5:00-8:00pm
• Sunday December 21st from 12:30-2:30pm

EXAM STUDY TABLES - Crammin’ with Cookies Exam Study Tables, hosted by NHS, will be held on the 2nd Floor Student Center, and all students are welcome to stop by to study or get help before exams. Sessions will run on the dates below. We recommend bringing a snack, but don’t worry, cookies will be provided! 

• Thursday 12/11 and Friday 12/12 from 3-4pm
• Monday 12/15, Tuesday 12/16, and Wednesday 12/17 from 12:15-1:30pm 

BLUE & WHITE NEWS - The Blue and White has shifted from print to digital. Please check out and subscribe to our website at https://catholiccentralblueandwhite.com/. New stories will be posted several times a week. 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - See the scholarships SPREADSHEET for available opportunities and information on how to apply.

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

• Tuesday, December 9 - Chicken Fajitas, Pepper Strips, Pineapple
• Wednesday, December 10 - Breakfast Burrito, Veggie Juice, Strawberries
• Thursday, December 11 - Sweet Thai Chili Chicken, Rice, Fortune Cookie
• Friday, December 12 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Trust be with you, teaching you to let go into the arms of God all the uncertainties and unknowns in your life. May you bathe securely in the knowledge of God's abiding presence in the NOW. May your focus on the present enable you to be a compassionate presence to each one you meet today and call you to a deep trust of yourself, of others, and of God. May the blessing of Trust be upon you. --Maxine Shonk, OP