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Rooted in Community, Called to Serve
Over the weekend, our very own Mr. Langolf and his family traveled to Maryland to visit relatives and spent a day in Washington, D.C., taking in many of the city’s historic sights.
Before the trip, Mr. Langolf reached out to Abigail, an Austin Catholic Class of 2026 alumna currently serving at the U.S. Naval Academy, to see if she was available to meet. On Sunday, they had the opportunity to meet Abigail, her dad and sister in Annapolis for ice cream and spend a couple of hours catching up on her experiences at the Academy.
It was a special opportunity to reconnect, hear about Abigail’s journey, and celebrate her growth and commitment to service. Mr. Langolf and his family are incredibly proud of Abigail, and Austin Catholic is proud of Mr. Langolf for his dedication and commitment to staying connected with and supporting members of the Austin Catholic community.
His willingness to invest in our alumni and continue those relationships beyond graduation is a beautiful reflection of our Augustinian values. We are grateful for the connections that make the Austin Catholic community so special—and proud to see those connections continue to grow.
Join Us for the First PAA Meeting!
Join us for the first PAA meeting of the school year. Meet the new officers and parent class representatives, ask questions and learn how you can get involved.
Together, we can support our students and strengthen the Austin Catholic community!
Austin Catholic Alumni Board Forming
We’re excited to announce the launch of the first-ever Austin Catholic Alumni Board! Whether you’re a proud Friar or Crusader, we invite you to be part of this exciting new chapter.
Join us for Alumni Board Info Night on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. in the library to learn more, share your ideas and discover how you can get involved.
Please RSVP to Advancement Coordinator Sandra Maki at smaki@austincatholichighschool.org.
Athletic Director Joe Bongiovanni, RAA, Makes an International Impact!
Austin Catholic High School Athletic Director Joe Bongiovanni, RAA, recently served as an official at the World Wheelchair Rugby World Championships in Brazil (Olimpíadas Especiais Brasil).
Austin Catholic is incredibly proud of Joe and his accomplishments, especially the time, talent and dedication he gives to our school community.
His commitment to serving others and supporting student-athletes is an outstanding example of the Augustinian values we strive to live each day.
Save the Date for Our Gala November 6!
We’ve planned an unforgettable surprise for this year’s Gala!
Get ready to watch in amazement as world-renowned speed painter Dave Santia takes the stage for a one-of-a-kind live performance. He’ll create giant works of art before your eyes — even painting upside down!
And the excitement doesn’t stop when the paint dries. Dave’s incredible works will be auctioned off during the Gala, giving a few very lucky winners the chance to take home an extraordinary piece of art.
You won’t want to miss this! 
Learn more about Santia: https://davesantia.com/
Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities here!
Allison Hoover, president
Ticket Sales and Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open
We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable evening as we honor our Austin legacy and celebrate the people, traditions and values that have shaped our school — from the Friar alumni who built our foundation to the current Crusaders carrying that legacy forward.
We are honored to welcome Archbishop Weisenburger of Detroit as our special guest, along with a captivating live performance by speed painter Dave Sanita. Building on a Legacy will be an evening of inspiration, celebration and Crusader pride you won’t want to miss!
Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities here!
Allison Hoover, president
AP Business & Personal Finance Comes to Austin Catholic!
For the first time internationally, schools are offering AP Business and Personal Finance — and Austin Catholic High School is one of them!
This pioneering course gives students real-world knowledge in business, marketing, financial decision-making, entrepreneurship and personal finance while pursuing AP-level academic achievement.
We’re not just preparing students for college; we’re preparing them for life.
We’re also proud to celebrate remarkable academic growth at Austin Catholic. Over the past five years, our students’ AP success rates have increased significantly across all disciplines.
Higher expectations. Stronger results. Greater opportunities.
Rosa DeMaria
Your Inbox Just Got a Little More Crusader!
We don’t want you to miss the digital edition of Crusader News, sent earlier today to all currently enrolled students and their parents.
Be sure to check your inbox — and your spam or junk folder — for this exciting update, designed to help keep you connected to Austin Catholic High School.
Freshman Farrah Harris Earns Scholarship
Congratulations to freshman Farrah Harris, this year’s recipient of the Anthony and Joyce Kasper Scholarship: A Legacy of Faith and Generosity!
Tim and Tom Kasper visited campus in May to meet with President Allison Hoover and establish this new scholarship in honor of their parents’ legacy. Their father was a proud member of the Austin Catholic Preparatory Detroit Class of 1956.
We are grateful to the Kasper family for honoring their parents by investing in the future of Austin Catholic students. Congratulations, Farrah!
Austin Catholic Receives Blessing in Anonymous Gift of New Vehicle
On Friday, Aug. 14, Austin Catholic High School received a generous, anonymous gift of a new vehicle — a true blessing for the Crusader community.
President Allison Hoover and Monsignor Mike Hrydziuszko, treasurer of the school’s Board of Directors and the Archdiocese of Detroit, joined together to pick up the new vehicle. It was a wonderful morning filled with gratitude and excitement.
The gift reflects the generosity and care of an anonymous donor who believes in Austin Catholic and its students. Several members of the team gathered around the vehicle to pray for the safety of Austin Catholic students and to give thanks for this meaningful blessing.
Austin Catholic is incredibly grateful for this generous gift and the many people who helped make it possible. The school’s hearts are full as the community celebrates this blessing and the care it represents for its students.
Hoover Featured on WJR's Anything is Possible
Did you catch Austin Catholic High School President Allison Hoover as a featured guest on “Anything Is Possible” with Jack Krasula on WJR-AM 760?
You can listen to the complete interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/anything…/id1618292044…
ACHS IN THE NEWS
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New Articles from 2018 - 2019
- January 23, 2019 – The Catholic League’s smallest school is making pretty big headlines
New Articles from 2017 - 2018
News Articles from 2016 - 2017
- July 8, 2016 –
Austin Catholic purchases Chesterfield Elementary from L’Anse Creuse Schools for $3.175M
- June 24, 2016 – Austin Catholic High School secures home of their own in Michigan
- June 23, 2016 – L’Anse Creuse sells Chesterfield Elementary to Austin school
- June 28, 2016 – Chesterfield Elementary sold to Austin Catholic High School
- November 30, 2015 – Austin Catholic to host third annual Winter Gala
- November 30, 2015 – Girls Basketball: Austin preview
- November 6, 2015 – Teens host Halloween party for special-needs students
- October 21, 2015 – Austin Academy holds open house
- September 14, 2015 – Austin Catholic to host fundraiser at Stahls Auto Museum
- August 19, 2015 – Austin Academy, Stahl’s Automotive Foundation team for fundraiser