Thank You for Supporting Founders' Day 2022!

Elyria Catholic commemorates Founders’ Day on September 16 (normally 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.

106%

$106,194

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161

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Becky Essenmacher, Philanthropy and Engagement

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Mary Schmitz (Parent ’25)

2 years ago

So blessed to be part of such an amazing school. The support you have given my daughter has been priceless…. May god continue to bless all of the faculty and staff at EC always…

Nicole Firment (Alum ’03)

2 years ago

Thank you Elyria Catholic for being the foundation for my career, spiritual life, and my support community.

George Smith (Alum ’78)

2 years ago

In honor of Lou Rotunda

Gary and Erica Hurst (Parent ’22, ’25)

2 years ago

Go Panthers🐾

MaryJo DiGiandomenico (Parent ’25)

2 years ago

Promoting Catholic High School Education

Terri & Brian Soltis (Parent ’25)

2 years ago

A caring Christian culture, solid education, and wonderful opportunities for growth being extended to our children. Panther-proud family!

Mike & Cindy Kozma (Alum ’79, ’83)

2 years ago

In memory of Jim Kozma

Cherie Williams (Parent ’19, ’26)

2 years ago

We love being part of the EC Family!

Michelle Hoffman (Faculty/Staff)

2 years ago

Thank you, Steve, for supporting the mission! It has been a pleasure to serve the EC family!

Anonymous (Parent ’24, ’25)

2 years ago

In honor of Nick Abraham

Kathy Ray (Alum ’85)

2 years ago

Loyalty that never dies!

Mel Belhouane (Alum ’21)

2 years ago

Loyalty that never dies! Let’s Go Panthers!

Ashley Meecha (Faculty/Staff)

2 years ago

Loyalty That Never Dies!

Ellen Casey (Alum ’81)

2 years ago

Happy Founders Day to such a wonderful school!

Steve & Pam Lubowicz (Parent ’23)

2 years ago

Marissa Lubowicz '23

Zoe Zwegat Schmid (Alum ’10)

2 years ago

In honor of Strategic Planning Committee members

Joan Larkin Villarreal (Alum ’69)

2 years ago

In memory of Terri Larkin ~ Class of 1971

Timothy Kuhman (Alum ’74)

2 years ago

Thanks, EC. I am grateful for the education and experiences earned as a student, coach and parent. EC will always be a big foundational part of what I've achieved in life.

Kevin and Sharon Juguilon (Faculty/Staff)

2 years ago

In honor of Nancy Juguilon

Rochelle Klemens (Parent ’21)

2 years ago

Happy 75th Anniversary EC! Loyalty that never dies!

Anonymous (Alum ’15)

2 years ago

ECHS focuses on the goodness in each person, not just the academics. This helped me to develop the skills for service-oriented career I’m in today!

Kevin & Sandi Peloquin (Parent ’90, ’22, ’23)

2 years ago

In honor of Ronald Peloquin Sr. Class of 1955

Kay Reisz

2 years ago

Go Panthers!! Keep up the good work!!

Katie Gauntner (Alum ’14, Faculty/Staff)

2 years ago

In honor of Joe Gauntner

Ben Currier (Alum ’75)

2 years ago

In honor of Paula M. Currier

Michael Cherney (Alum ’63)

2 years ago

In memory of John Orzech EC`63

Ed Klimczak

2 years ago

In honor of Felix Klimczak

Bob and Lori Campana (Parent ’06, ’10)

2 years ago

We believe Catholic education is the best path forward for our youth. It has proven to be a blessing to so many and we want more children to have the blessing moving forward. Keep up the great work Annie and the entire EC staff. We truly appreciate your efforts.

Alan Lerchbacker (Alum ’70)

2 years ago

In honor of Ben and Eileen Lerchbacker

Very proud but still think our goal should be $5M!!

Norma Jean Gwin (Parent ’76)

2 years ago

In memory of John "Jay" Alberts '76

Louis Milum (Parent ’26)

2 years ago

Since Taven started, I have seen a very good program that I want to help support.

Martin Rodriguez (Parent ’26)

2 years ago

Rodriguez kids are loving EC!!

Richard Poje (Alum ’76)

2 years ago

In honor of Marguerite Poje

Amy Morgan (Parent ’25)

2 years ago

My daughter loves EC ❤️

Louis Milum (Parent ’26)

2 years ago

Thank you for all you do for our young ones!

Lisa & Tony Cuevas (Parent ’16, ’20)

2 years ago

Proud parents of our EC graduates. We congratulate EC on their 75th anniversary!

Ashleigh Reichard Mashensic (Alum ’97)

2 years ago

Thankful for my time at EC…Loyalty That Never Dies

Alexis Elbert (Alum ’17)

2 years ago

In memory of Lorne Elbert, Jr. and Renee Laubenthal '79

Dan & Mary Ann Golski (Alum ’60, ’62)

2 years ago

In memory of Deceased of the Golski & Cavagna Families

Judith Glenn (Alum ’84)

2 years ago

In honor of Robert piazza

Anonymous (Alum ’07)

2 years ago

In honor of Lou Rotunda

Nick Ziegelmeyer (Alum ’19)

2 years ago

Keep on doing God’s work!

Ashley Meecha (Alum ’17)

2 years ago

In honor of Shari Meecha (Reaser)'88

Brianne Bittle (Alum ’05)

2 years ago

In honor of Scott and Kelly

Let’s go EC!

Jordan McNickle (Alum ’10)

2 years ago

In honor of Bob Giunta & the Giunta Family

Todd Sweda (Alum ’84)

2 years ago

In honor of the Sisters of Notre Dame

Happy Birthday Elyria Catholic!

Joe DeMarco (Alum ’70)

2 years ago

In honor of Bob Dobski and Bob Kretschmann...Class of 1970

Carie McKinney (Alum ’91, Parent ’26)

2 years ago

It's a great day to be a Panther

Michael Geletka (Faculty/Staff)

2 years ago

I believe in the work that Elyria Catholic does for its students and the community.

Michael Hoffman (Alum ’79)

2 years ago

Thank you for the wonderful education that launched my career.

Tom Adelsberg (Alum ’85)

2 years ago

Go Panthers - Loyalty That Never Dies!

Tony Reaser (Alum ’81)

2 years ago

In honor of Cec, Joan, Steve Reaser and Shari Meecha

Loyalty that Never Dies!

Brian & Coletta Strippy (Parent ’26)

2 years ago

The Strippy family is proud to support Elyria Catholic as an employee (Coletta), coach (Brian) and parent of Brian '26.

Mary McHugh (Alum ’69, ’82)

2 years ago

Panther Proud

Thomas Hassler (Alum ’82)

2 years ago

Great school with traditional values that offers a well rounded and balanced education.

James Hammond (Alum ’66)

2 years ago

I'll never forget what EC added to my life, Happy 75th!

Tori, Joey and Cathy Bucci (Alum ’19, ’21, Parent ’19, ’21)

2 years ago

Happy 75th ECHS! GO Panthers!

JAMES NEAL (Alum ’67)

2 years ago

In honor of Donna (Neal) Mcclean

Tom Adelsberg (Alum ’85, Faculty/Staff)

2 years ago

Loyalty That Never Dies!

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Elyria, OH

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