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Elyria Catholic High School

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2025-2026 Elyria Catholic Panther Fund

$329,486
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Melissa Byrdy, Director of Annual Giving & Donor Relations
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Benjamin Malbasa

2 months ago

In honor of Andy Krakowiak, Amy Butler, Elaine Hurst, and Barb Salata
Excellence, Compassion, Faith, Tradition, and Community!
Madelyn and Ross Heidersbach (Alum ’14)

2 months ago

In honor of Annie Heidersbach and her passion for Elyria Catholic
Mike & Becky Essenmacher (Alum ’94, Parent ’24, ’27, Faculty/Staff)

3 months ago

In memory of Eric Essenmacher '77 & June Essenmacher
Renee Kretschmann Klimkiewicz (Grandparent)

3 months ago

In honor of Our dad, Jerry Kretschmann
Christine Kish (Alum ’78)

3 months ago

In memory of Reannon Findley 2011
Sister Martha Mooney

4 months ago

In honor of Debbe Fischbach
Gina Presti Burrer (Alum ’77)

4 months ago

In honor of Michele Presti Zimmerman
Charlie Delgato (Alum ’68)

4 months ago

In memory of Karen Delgato
Michael Gandolfo (Alum ’91)

4 months ago

In honor of Bob Gandolfo
Mark Reichlin (Alum ’69, Parent ’01)

5 months ago

In memory of Dee Reichlin
Bob Monchein (Alum ’63)

5 months ago

In memory of Dr. Paul Minnillo, Sr.
Christine Kish (Alum ’78)

5 months ago

In memory of Amy Ashyk Ladwig
Mark Reichlin (Alum ’69, Parent ’01)

5 months ago

In memory of Dee Reichlin
Theresa Repko (Parent ’29)

6 months ago

God bless EC students and staff!
Jim/Kathie Fuchs Machock (Alum ’72, ’73)

6 months ago

In honor of Chuck Machock
Art Jaskiewicz (Parent ’29)

7 months ago

Why Not?
Richard Kukucka (Alum ’74)

8 months ago

In memory of Dr. Paul Minnillo, Sr.
David Weitzel (Alum ’72)

8 months ago

In honor of Tim Weitzel
Robin Bolash

8 months ago

In memory of Louis "Rick" Vasi
Hedy and Chuck Fye (Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

In honor of Jim Hoover
Hedy and Chuck Fye (Parent ’81, ’83, ’84, Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

In memory of Craig Petrus
Mary Kay OConnor-Wente

8 months ago

For my Dad
Christine Kaminski Kish (Alum ’78, Parent ’11)

9 months ago

In memory of Bob Sabo Class of '78
Barbara Vesely (Alum ’86)

9 months ago

In memory of Mona Vesely and Robert Vesely
Bernie Ashyk (Alum ’69)

9 months ago

In honor of Jim Churpek Class of 1969
Keep up the good work
Kathleen Ray (Alum ’85)

9 months ago

Hail, Elyria Catholic High!
Brad Hoagland and Jill St.Marie-Hoagland (Alum ’86)

9 months ago

In honor of Charles/Margaret Hoagland & Leon/Biddy St. Marie
Mary Fentner (Parent ’04, ’06, ’09)

9 months ago

In memory of Warren Sill (2004), Kurt Jacobs (2006), Kelly Kramer (2007)
Michelle Maly (Parent ’26)

10 months ago

My daughter transferred there and its the best decision she could have ever made! Great school and outstanding campus ministry
Jordan McNickle (Alum ’10)

10 months ago

In memory of Bob Giunta
Joanne PukaConnaughton (Alum ’63)

10 months ago

Keep representing the values of a Catholic prolife community.
Peter Maguire (Alum ’69)

10 months ago

In honor of Maguire Family
Meganne Boyer (Alum ’76, Parent ’04)

10 months ago

In memory of Bob & Mime O’Donnell
Dan Ertle

a year ago

In honor of Coach St. Marie ‘83 and Coach Garen D.
In Memory of Bill Ziegelmeyer

a year ago

In memory of Bill Ziegelmeyer
Catherine Bucci (Parent ’19, ’21)

a year ago

Want to help make Panther memories fabulous!
Eric Lorius (Parent ’29)

a year ago

Loyalty to my daughters school
Dennis "CAT" Baluh (Alum ’77)

a year ago

In memory of In the beloved memory of my son Brian, sisters Patty & Debbie.
In the beloved memory of my son Brian, sisters Patty & Debbie.
Alexis Elbert (Alum ’17)

a year ago

In memory of Lorne Elbert, Jr.
Lisa & Tony Cuevas (Parent ’16, ’20)

a year ago

In honor of our children and in memory of dedicated souls and EC grads, Julie Bajda & Jeanne Frey.
Steffany Congelio (Alum ’94)

a year ago

In honor of Lane Tollett
Skip and Angie Wakefield (Alum ’97)

a year ago

For our kids, our friends and our EC community.
Megan Hoover (Alum ’05)

a year ago

In memory of Matt & Jenna
Todd Sweda (Alum ’84)

a year ago

In honor of Sisters of Notre Dame
Eric Bors (Alum ’93)

a year ago

My time at Elyria Catholic was a great experience. The education I received helped me in life more than I can express.
Gary Grambley (Alum ’78)

a year ago

In honor of Coach Guinta and the Guinta Family
Mary Jo Holomuzki & Alan Zgonc (Parent ’07)

a year ago

In memory of Dave Williams
Christina Abraham Meecha '99 and Mike Meecha '99 (Alum ’99, Parent ’26, ’29)

a year ago

In honor of Martha Abraham and Tom Meecha
Amy Morgan (Parent ’29)

a year ago

In honor of Linda Fazio
Art Jaskiewicz (Parent ’29)

a year ago

Because I am a parent and it's the least I can do.
Lisa Adelsberg (Parent ’25)

a year ago

In memory of Tom Adelsberg
Anonymous (Parent ’27)

a year ago

We believe in the mission of Elyria Catholic.
Anonymous (Alum ’20)

a year ago

With Love from the Mahaffey alumni Family!
Doug and Catie Hopiard (Parent ’25, ’29, Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In honor of Thomas Tobin and Madge DeChant
We love EC!
Father Jeffrey Lindholm

a year ago

God bless!
Matthew Gustoff (Alum ’07)

a year ago

Go Panthers Baseball!
Mary LeQuyea (Grandparent ’28)

a year ago

My grandson attends Elyria Catholic and I love everything I see and hear about it!
Terence Flanagan (Parent ’98, ’00, ’02, ’04, ’08, Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In memory of Kurt Jacobs
Katie Cuevas (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In honor of Julie Bajda '69
In memory of Julie Bajda '69
Francisco Javier Cruz Pino (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

Es de buen samaritano ayudar si eres ayudado.
Amanda Griffiths (Alum ’12, Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

I loved my time as a student and am honored to give back as a teacher.
Sara Forthofer Linnell (Alum ’00)

a year ago

In honor of Stephen Yano Class of ‘00
Sidney neuhoff (Alum ’64, Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In memory of all the deceased from class 1964
Jan Radyk Godbey (Alum ’81)

a year ago

Go Panthers!
David Hoover (Alum ’08)

a year ago

In memory of Daniel Hoover
Jennifer & Joseph Elbert (Alum ’89)

a year ago

In memory of Renee' Elbert
Thank you for everything!
Annie Heidersbach (Parent ’09, ’14, Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Thomas & Marilyn St. Marie & Family (Alum ’64, Parent ’91, ’95, ’98)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Lois Ohlemacher

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Gordon and Connie Bruce

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Thomas Elbert

a year ago

In memory of Barbara Fritz McAllister
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Laubenthal (Alum ’59)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Sue Rosso (Alum ’74)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Scott and Becky Serazin (Alum ’70, Parent ’98, ’99, ’04)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Melanie Shakarian and Peter Kvidera

a year ago

In memory of Mary Brigid 'Biddy' St. Marie
Lydia L Markoff

a year ago

In memory of Mary Brigid “Biddy” (McGowan) St. Marie
Mark Reichlin (Alum ’69, Parent ’01)

2 months ago

In memory of Dee Reichlin
Rick Poje (Alum ’76)

2 months ago

In memory of Dave Plas ‘76
Paulette Williams-Sislowski

3 months ago

In honor of Annie Heidersbach
Charles Branz (Alum ’02)

3 months ago

In memory of Scott Holland '02
Renee Handyside (Alum ’73)

4 months ago

In honor of June and Eric Essenmacher
Charles Branz (Alum ’02)

4 months ago

In memory of Scott Holland
Deborah Schuster (Alum ’76, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Amy Marie (Ashyk) Ludwig
What an exceptional, fun, loving person I had a pleasure of being in band with during our high school years. It was the best!
Michael Gandolfo (Alum ’91)

4 months ago

Miss you Johnny
Sue Taylor Mabry (Alum ’72)

4 months ago

In memory of Amy Ashyk Ladwig '76
Patti Novak

5 months ago

In memory of Stanley Wojdyla
Richard Franklin (Alum ’72)

5 months ago

In honor of Bob Noll 1972
Charlie Delgado (Alum ’68)

5 months ago

In memory of Rick Brlas '68
Christine Kaminski Kish (Alum ’78)

6 months ago

In memory of Donald Rothgery '56
Thomas Hassler (Alum ’82)

6 months ago

Great School / Foundation of Faith through Jesus Christ!
Maria (Terri) Trott Harrington (Alum ’77)

7 months ago

In honor of Denise M. Ratusz (Gorske)
In memory of Denise M. Ratusz (Gorske). Lifetime of friendships!!!! Go Panthers.
Christopher and Lindsey O’Neill (Parent ’25, ’29)

7 months ago

Go Panthers!🐈‍⬛
Celeste Delaney (Parent ’20)

8 months ago

Our experience the four years Patrick (alum 2020) attended EC was nothing but wonderful. The school has such a welcoming, calm, and safe atmosphere and the teachers and administration did a great job in preparing him academically for college and working in his career path. Wish nothing but the best for EC in the 2026 year and thereafter. Celeste Delaney
Otto Stephen Kimbel (Alum ’61)

8 months ago

Wishing ECHS and all its students, faculty and graduates continued success and many blessings.
Hedy and Chuck Fye (Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

In memory of Hon David and Ellen Basinski
Hedy and Chuck Fye (Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

In memory of Louis Vasi
Hedy and Chuck Fye (Parent ’81, ’83, ’84, Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

In honor of Bob and Shirley Guinta
Briant McLaughlin (Alum ’77, Parent ’03, ’05)

8 months ago

In memory of Ronald Schneider, Pam Humphrey, and Debbie Forthofer.
Rick Poje (Alum ’76)

9 months ago

In memory of Marguerite Poje
Michael Gandolfo (Alum ’91)

9 months ago

In honor of Big Bob
William R. Sexton (Alum ’83)

9 months ago

To give back to my alma mater for the wonderful education they provided me.
Carmen Bornino Parks (Alum ’67)

9 months ago

In memory of Joseph Bornino '69
Terry Kurtz

9 months ago

In honor of Annie Heidersbach
I am thrilled to see the energy and commitment of EC faculty and staff, and I lift up and applaud its tireless leaders!
Carrie and John Fritz (Alum ’66, Faculty/Staff)

10 months ago

In memory of Cecile Fritz Tomasek '54
Gwen & Jamie Hullman (Alum ’92)

10 months ago

In honor of Gail Zvosec Dyer
Barbara Evans (Alum ’62)

10 months ago

EC gave me a great education, wonderful experiences and friendships and memories. EC gave me a great start towards my adult life.
Jim Fritz (Alum ’63)

10 months ago

In memory of Barbara Fritz McAllister '62
Mary Glowaski-McHugh (Alum ’82)

10 months ago

In memory of Grant Tracey
Kristin Zarbaugh Beehler (Alum ’87)

10 months ago

Family legacy
Stephanie Piatt (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

Deo gratias!
George Smith (Alum ’78)

a year ago

In honor of Bob Guinta
Garis & Helen Distelhorst

a year ago

Worthy
Timothy Powers (Alum ’69)

a year ago

IN MEMORY OF CHARLIE KIRK
Marybeth and Alan Brailer (Parent ’27)

a year ago

We are happy to support High School faith-based learning in our county!
Robert ODonnell (Alum ’81)

a year ago

Because I enjoyed being in the Elyria Catholic marching band
Eric Miscuda (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

GO PANTHERS!
Ramonita Vazquez (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In memory of Juan A. Hernandez
Lesley Tompkins

a year ago

I owe my career to EC. I had the most wonderful students and colleagues there. I am still in touch with many of the students I met there in the late 70's - mid-80's. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience. I think of EC often and fondly.
Taylor Mabry (Alum ’05)

a year ago

proud to be an EC Alumni💚
Patricia Sexton (Alum ’60)

a year ago

In memory of Robert Dahl '57
Sheila Rice (Alum ’88)

a year ago

Loyalty that never dies!
Nick Ziegelmeyer (Alum ’19)

a year ago

Loyalty that never dies!
Christine Kaminski Kish (Alum ’78, Parent ’11)

a year ago

In memory of Deceased Classmates of 1978
Patrick & Donna Humphrey (Alum ’71)

a year ago

EC is a great school with excellent leadership. Educating and forming another generation of compassionate, dedicated leaders.
David Schlather (Alum ’75)

a year ago

Hope and opportunity are the bedrock of future success! Let's create this environment together!
Timothy Kuhman (Alum ’74)

a year ago

Thanks for all you do!
Elizabeth Long (Parent ’26)

a year ago

In honor of Toye A. Taylor
Allison Petrus (Parent ’27)

a year ago

In memory of Craig Petrus
Alvin Sto Domingo (Parent ’26)

a year ago

EC provide distinctive combination of education, character and spiritual development.
Anonymous (Alum ’78)

a year ago

ECHS was one of the key pillars that supported my lifelong learning.
Benjamin Malbasa

a year ago

In memory of Craig Petrus and Lou Rotunda
Excellence, Compassion, Faith, Tradition, and Community!
Tony Reaser (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

Elyria Catholic is a tremendous institution with life long lessons learned and utilized! Thank you!
sarah Traxler (Parent ’28)

a year ago

Go EC
Davon Daniels (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

It's a great day to be a panther!
Kevin Janowicz (Alum ’76)

a year ago

In honor of Frank & Eunice Janowicz
Noreen LYDON Snyder (Alum ’68)

a year ago

In honor of John R. LYDON Booster Club
Rebecka Mahon (Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

❤️❤️
David Weitzel (Alum ’72)

a year ago

In memory of Tim Weitzel
Jean Plato (Alum ’62)

a year ago

In honor of Dennis Plato’s Birthday
My brother, Dennis, has specified EC as one of his favorite charities.
Dale and Karen Kruse

a year ago

In honor of Ronald Zidek's 80th Birthday
Robert Humphrey (Alum ’79)

a year ago

Love for ECHS
Terri and Dave Hoagland Oakes (Alum ’77, Parent ’08, ’10)

a year ago

In memory of Mary Brigid St. Marie
Michael & Christine Duffin

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Nancy Benacci

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Andrew Vajentic

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Lynn, Katie, Anne, and Nora Murray (Alum ’90)

a year ago

In honor of Mary Brigid "Biddy" St. Marie
David and Karen Volk (Parent ’96, ’03)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Michael and Maryann Malanowski

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
William and Peggy Davis

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Carrie and John Fritz (Alum ’66, Faculty/Staff)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Kathy Sieminski (Alum ’70)

a year ago

In memory of Biddy St. Marie
Betsy & Rich Stovsky

a year ago

In memory of Mary Brigid (Biddy) St. Marie

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