For over 25 years, the Monsignor Burns Memorial Award has recognized individuals from our Catholic Central family whose lives and actions reflect our school’s values of personal moral development, the building of community and service to others.
Centennial Dinner Honorees:
Linda Callahan Cavanaugh ‘73
Former CCHS English Teacher and Assistant Principal
Joseph Geiger ’60
Basketball Hall of Fame Honoree
Father Brian Kelly
Pastor of St. Ambrose Parish
Maureen Stapleton ’44 Posthumously
Recipient of BAFTA, Emmy, Tony, and Academy Award
We love when our far and away family comes home to gather and celebrate with us! The Marriott Albany on Wolf Road is central to both Catholic Central School (4 miles) and The Polonaise Ballroom (3.5 miles).
Special discounted rates for your Saturday and Sunday night stay will be $165 plus tax.
If you prefer to make your reservation over the phone, please call 1-800-443-8952 and ask for a room under the Catholic Central School Centennial block .
Our Monsignor Burns Centennial Journal is a great way to publicly congratulate this year’s honorees and spotlight your business! Full, half and quarter page options are available.
Friday, November 3th @ 4:30pm
Catholic Central School, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY
We are kicking off the Centennial celebration with a homecoming tradition and a post-game BONFIRE! Cheer on the Juniors and Seniors as they battle it out on the back field and find out who will be walking away with bragging rights this year!
Saturday, November 4th @ 6:00pm
Chats Lobby, @ Marriot Albany, 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY
What could be better than catching up with friends on a Saturday night? The Marriott Chats Lobby Lounge will be the place to be as they serve up special “Crusader Cocktails”. This is an on-your-own event.
Sunday, November 5th @ 11:00am
St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY
Gather as a Crusader family at St. Ambrose Church during the 11 am Mass to worship with parishioners and give thanks. Light refreshments will follow in the school gym.
Sunday, November 5th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Catholic Central School, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY
Pull back the purple curtain and take a peak behind the scenes at Catholic Central School! Meet and greet with staff and students, tours of the facility and a beautiful display of “vintage” Crusader gear will be on display!
Monday, November 6th from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
The Polonaise Ballroom, 325 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, N.Y
The official launch of the Centennial Year and a night of honoring those who have done so much for our school community over the years. This is a true once-in-a-lifetime event— we will reflect on and celebrate the past 100 years and look forward to a bright Crusader future.
