September 7, 2022 | Issue #28

Elyria Catholic presents a new stadium Scoreboard!

Due to the generosity of Jack Matia ‘75, The Kelley Family (Dan ‘88, Natalie ‘88, Erin ‘08, Riana ‘18, and Bryan ‘25), and the Dan and Mila Reaser Family Foundation, Elyria Catholic celebrated the installation of a new scoreboard in Dan Reaser Stadium on August 19. The new Watchfire digital scoreboard was installed by Brady Signs and allows fans to enjoy EC spirited graphics and messaging including headshots of players when they score. Jack and Barbara Matia, the Kelley Family, and the Reaser family cut the ribbon on this new scoreboard prior to the Elyria Catholic Panthers v. Elyria Pioneers game. The Panthers delivered a 14-6 victory.

Please Support the Panther Fund on September 16!

On Friday, September 16, 2022, Elyria Catholic will celebrate its third annual Founders’ Day and fifth annual 24-hour Giving Day to support the Panther Fund. Traditionally celebrated on September 17, which will be the 75th Anniversary of the first day of school for Elyria District Catholic High School, these two events are being held one day earlier in order to celebrate with our students on Friday and host EC’s 33rd Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, September 17.

Check Out Our 75th Anniversary Calendar of Events

Please visit www.elyriacatholic.com/ec75 or click above!

Please contact Annie Heidersbach at heidersbach@elyriacatholic.com  

if you would like to bring the Panther Tour to your city!

The Class of 1965 is Invited to Celebrate Their 75th Birthday at Elyria Catholic

On Friday, September 16, 2022, when Elyria Catholic celebrates Founders’ Day, KC the Panther will be blowing out the candles on a cake to celebrate Elyria Catholic’s 75 years. All members of the Class of 1965, also celebrating their 75th birthday this year, are invited to join us for lunch and this joyful celebration. 

• 12:00pm - Lunch
• 1:00pm - Tour of the School
• 2:15pm - Blowout Celebration with KC the Panther and our students

Please RSVP to Michelle Hoffman at hoffman@elyriacatholic.com or 440 230 8618 if you would like to attend.

All Alumni are Invited to EC’s Homecoming Celebration!

All alumni are invited to join us on Friday, September 30, for homecoming. Events include a tour of the school, appetizers in our cafeteria/coliseum, and an opportunity to walk the track prior to the game representing your class year. If you would like to join us for any of these complimentary special activities, you must RSVP to Landyn Gerace, Alumni Engagement & Event Coordinator at gerace@elyriacatholic.com so we can plan for your visit.Tickets to the homecoming game, Elyria Catholic Panthers v. Westlake Demons must be purchased at www.ecathletics.org.

Help us Plan for Cheers to 75 Years, Paws to Celebrate, on Saturday, April 22

The next committee meeting to plan for our 75th Anniversary celebration will be held on Monday, September 26, at 6pm in the Food & Nutrition classroom. In addition to cocktails and appetizers, a family style dinner, a live and silent auction, and Pot of Gold sideboards, this event hopes to play an appropriate historical tribute to Elyria Catholic’s 75 years and celebrate the Sisters of Notre Dame.

The current planning committee includes many parents but is missing the many alumni who can help us execute the celebration of 75 years of history properly. Diane Andriano, faculty member, is gathering and organizing some of our archival materials for the school and the event. If you have anything you would like to give or loan us, please contact her at andriano@elyriacatholic.com. If you would like to join the event planning committee and contribute to any of our efforts, please contact Landyn Gerace, Alumni Engagement and Event Coordinator, at gerace@elyriacatholic.com. All proceeds from Cheers to 75 Years, Paws to Celebrate, will be designated to air conditioning to help Cool the Coliseum!