Thank You for Supporting Founders' Day 2021!
Elyria Catholic commemorates Founders’ Day on September 17 to honor our founders and celebrate students, alumni, family, and friends who have benefitted from the school and continue to support its mission.
101%
$76,119
raised of $75,000 goal184
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Michelle Hoffman, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement
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Annie Heidersbach (Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians: 9:7
Theresa Mangan (Parent ’22)
3 years ago
EC is a very friendly and welcoming place.
Robert ODonnell (Alum ’81)
3 years ago
Because the students are receiving an excellent faith based education. The school has so many service related activities for the students to participate in. The teachers I had at EC were excellent!!
Danielle Mueller (formerly Herbert) (Alum ’07)
3 years ago
Loyalty that never dies
Lori Riddell (Parent ’11, ’13, ’14, ’24)
3 years ago
Go Panthers!
Michael Basinski (Parent ’23)
3 years ago
In honor of David Basinski
Gary and Erica Hurst (Parent ’22, ’25)
3 years ago
Go Panthers!🐾🐾🐾💚💚
Barbara Yergin (Alum ’78)
3 years ago
Alumni class of 1978, the last child of 5 to attend EC. Thank you teachers and friends for all of the wonderful memories! My shared with my brothers, Jim and John Kristoff, now deceased, many laughs about high school. Hope this gift will bring happiness to another student, that they will remember years from now...
Dr and Mrs Nicholas Ksenich
3 years ago
GO PANTHERS!!
Mary Lou Ashyk (Parent ’75, ’76, ’80)
3 years ago
In memory of Stan Ashyk
Thanks for always supporting EC and Panther family.
Mike House (Alum ’69)
3 years ago
I’m wondering if this was originally called the parents annual fund, which I proudly chaired for a year, many many years ago.
Brigid St Marie (Alum ’59)
3 years ago
In gratitude for my EC Education, that of my late husband and five children, and some Grands! Loyalty that Never Dies!💚
Jordan McNickle (Alum ’10)
3 years ago
In honor of Bob Giunta & the Giunta Family
Class of 1978 (Alum ’78)
3 years ago
In memory of Those we have lost from the Class of 1978
KAREN LELAND (Alum ’65)
3 years ago
In honor of my mother, Rita Kaib
Always Proud to be an EC alumni; and very grateful to my parents for sending me to EC 56 years ago.
Judith Reitz (Alum ’64)
3 years ago
My deepest appreciation to the Sisters of Notre Dame and Teachers at EC who prepared me for my business career with the highest standards of excellence.
John "Pitt" Gorske (Alum ’76)
3 years ago
In honor of Denise Ratusz Gorske
Looking back on my days at EC always brings a Smile! My wife Denise, class of '77, Daughter Jacquelyn class of 2005, Son, Cole class of 2012. Future alumni will be grandson's Brayden O'Dell & Braxton O'Dell. Go Panthers!
Amy Ashyk (Alum ’76)
3 years ago
With honor and thanks to all my great teachers & mentors at ECHS 1972-1976.
Andrew Kirsch (Alum ’07)
3 years ago
In honor of Jenna Smith
George Smith (Alum ’78)
3 years ago
In honor of Robert Guinta, Sr
Timothy Powers (Alum ’69)
3 years ago
Tom and Peggy Powers
Joan Larkin Villarreal (Alum ’69)
3 years ago
In memory of Terri Larkin Class of 1971
Terri spoke often of her special EC friends and stayed in touch with a few - Mary W, Laurie B, John G and others. She was so looking forward to her 50th Class reunion.
Bill and Abby Hricovec (Parent ’24, Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
Go Panthers!
Robert & Melissa Palmer (Parent ’16, ’20, ’22, Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
Go Panthers!!
Spencer Roule (Alum ’10)
3 years ago
In honor of all the faculty and staff that made a positive impact on me during my four years at EC.
Go Panthers! Beat River!
Judith Glenn (Alum ’84)
3 years ago
In honor of Robert Piazza
Todd Sweda (Alum ’84)
3 years ago
In honor of the Sisters of Notre Dame
Tim Kuhman (Alum ’74)
3 years ago
I have always appreciated the education received at Elyria Catholic. I'm happy to help others get that same education. Once achieved, the only question will be how will you use it to better yourself, your family, your community and beyond? Go EC CC!
Daniel/Mary Ann GolskiI (Alum ’60, ’62, Parent ’86, ’88)
3 years ago
In memory of Classmates from 1960 and 1962
To help EC continue to offer a quality Catholic Education
Go Panthers
Peter Hoffman
3 years ago
Go Panthers. Good luck on Founders’ Day 2021!
Mary Siwierka (Alum ’74)
3 years ago
I am pledging $ 74.00 and encouraged members of the Class of 1974 to match my donation! I put it out on facebook....
Chris and Lindsey Oneill (Parent ’25)
3 years ago
Proud to support our Elyria Catholic family!
Niki Rollins (Parent ’24)
3 years ago
Go Panthers!!
RICHARD AMADOR (Parent ’23)
3 years ago
Faith, Family, and Football!
Matthew Mcguire (Alum ’68, Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
In memory of Mike Mcguire class of 1969
The Tracy and Tom Taylor Family (Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
Loyalty that never dies!
Judy Selee (Alum ’69)
3 years ago
In honor of Frank & Mary Minnich
I received a quality education and want to help another generation benefit from the EC education!
Lauren Davis (Alum ’78)
3 years ago
Proud to be a graduate of Elyria Catholic. In memory of my parents, Larry (Don) and Cheryle Davis.
Alexis Elbert (Alum ’17)
3 years ago
In memory of Lorne J. Elbert, Jr.
Michael Hoffman (Alum ’79)
3 years ago
Truly appreciate the education received here that prepared me for my career.
Sean Bryson (Alum ’21)
3 years ago
Much love to my EC family, always proud to be a panther💚🖤
Lenora Given (Alum ’78)
3 years ago
In honor of The Petcavage & Frabotta Families
I thank the good Lord for my parents, Al & Flo Petcavage for my catholic education at Elyria Catholic High School. Also to all my teachers!
Robin Jennings (Parent ’25)
3 years ago
Go Panthers and the panther community!
Elizabeth Adkins (Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
Grateful for the opportunity to work with the amazing students of EC and be a part of their growth both academically and spiritually.
Ellen Casey (Alum ’81)
3 years ago
In memory of Bryan Borowy '81 and Jill Borowy '85
Ruben & Tessala Caribe II (Parent ’25)
3 years ago
Go Panthers 🐾💚
Anonymous (Alum ’77)
3 years ago
In memory of Robert "Wally" Smith '54
Jason &MaryLynn Woodyard (Parent ’18, ’19, ’22, ’25)
3 years ago
In memory of Thomas Higgins 84’
Kevin, Sandi, Clayton and Nate Peloquin (Alum ’90, Parent ’22, ’23)
3 years ago
In honor of Ronald Peloquin Sr.
Proud our boys are 3rd generation students!
Kelsie & Alex Stites
3 years ago
Keep up the incredible work! Go Panthers!
Ann '88 & Doug Miller (Alum ’88, Parent ’20, ’24)
3 years ago
Loyalty that Never Dies! Go Panthers!
Beatrice de la Pena (Alum ’78)
3 years ago
Proud to be a Panther
Kimberly Hirsch
3 years ago
I love the education and support Elyria Catholic has provided for my boys and family!
Landyn Gerace (Alum ’13, Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
Loyalty that never dies
Mike & Donna Walther (Parent ’21, ’25)
3 years ago
Elyria Catholic has, and continues, to provide excellent faith-based education to our children!
Connie and Dale Kramer (Parent ’03, ’07)
3 years ago
In honor of Kelly Kramer
Chris and Renee Dugan (Parent ’24)
3 years ago
Go Panthers!
Christine Kish (Alum ’78)
3 years ago
Challenging my Class of '78 Classmates to send in $43, one dollar for each year since graduating!! Loyalty That Never Dies <3
The Batt Family (Parent ’22)
3 years ago
Let's grow the goodness at Elyria Catholic! We support our students!
Jill & Matt Barber (Parent ’25, Faculty/Staff)
3 years ago
Proud to be a Panther Family!
Anonymous
3 years ago
I admire the great projects and experiences that Elyria Catholic offer to their students and families.