THE CRUSADER CHRONICLE
Your Source for Canisius High School News
January 2022
Kurzanski '84 is new football coach
"We will make those who follow us proud," new coach Kraig Kurzanski '84 said in his statement to the CHS community.
'The best coach in Western New York'
All-time WNY high school football great Joe Licata wrote a stirring tribute to Kraig Kurzanski, who coached Licata in high school.
Support from Black Student Union
The CHS Black Student Union showed their support of a girls basketball player who had been the subject of racist taunts.

JUG Night: Jan. 21
The best post-holiday party in Buffalo is back. Gather with fellow Canisius alums for a fun night in the Aud.
Conversations with Canisius
Brandon Littles '02 shared memories of Canisius, the school's commonalities with his historically Black college and much more.

Watch tonight's basketball games live
It's Canisius vs. St. Joe's. The Crusaders are ranked first; St. Joe's is No. 5. JV tipoff is at 5 p.m. The varsity is at 6:30 on @WNYAthletics.
Historic wrestling win over St. Joe's
The Crusaders took down St. Joe's in what is believed to be their first dual-meet victory over the Marauders in more than 20 years.
Seniors the 'light' of Christmas Mass
Christmas Mass in the Scaccia Auditorium featured a stirring opening by Fr. Richard Zanoni and seniors arriving with candles.
Musicians go on 'Sleigh Ride' & more
Student musicians performed a short Christmas Concert which was very well received by their enthusiastic classmates.
It's time for the GAMBIT raffle!
Take a chance on winning $10,000 and support Canisius' signature fundraiser. Winners are drawn at the March 26 event.
Alumni hockey game a big win
Crusader alumni and guest referee John Anderson enjoyed a great afternoon at the game and the gathering afterward.
60 Boxes of Hope from Canisius
The CHS community – from teachers to staff to students and parents – made a huge contribution to the Our Lady of Hope project.

Gavin Susfolk '22 wins Trench Trophy
The senior standout became the third Crusader to win the Trench Trophy, which has been given to WNY's top lineman since 2003.
Recommend a tour for new families
The first step for prospective students and families to learn about Canisius is taking a tour or being a Crusader for the Day.
Pick up some great Canisius gear
Check out the winter gear and browse our extensive offerings of Crusaders clothing and gifts in our online Campus Store.
Help students through the Blue Doors
Donate to the Blue Doors Annual Fund to help us provide every student with a life-changing Jesuit education.

It's ring season for alumni, too
Balfour is on campus this week for student ring orders, but alumni who have lost their ring or would like to add one can order, too.

Who is God calling you to be?
Each of us are called to serve a world in need. Might God even being calling you to be a Jesuit?
The new CanisiusSports.com
All your Crusader teams' news, schedules, rosters and photo galleries in an exciting new format.
CHS alumni's First Friday Mass
On the first Friday of each month, Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m. for Canisius alumni at St. Michael Church in downtown Buffalo.
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Email Keith McShea, director of communications, at [email protected]