Building Faith & Futures II - Athletic Complex Named

It is with great excitement we announce the Athletic Complex has been named, DeFouw Sports Complex! The DeFouw name has always been a familiar one in Lafayette, especially here in the Lafayette Catholic Schools.

In 1961, William and Donna DeFouw moved their three daughters, Jeanne DeFouw Gernhardt '69 (husband Dennis), Christine DeFouw '75 and Kathleen DeFouw '78 to Lafayette. Here the DeFouw family opened DeFouw Chevrolet and their family became very active in the Lafayette Catholic School System. For three generations the family has given generously of their time, talent and treasure.

Today Dennis and Jeanne own DeFouw Chevrolet BMW. They are members of St. Mary Cathedral Parish and have three children who are all Central Catholic alumni: Lauren Gernhardt Scherer '99 (husband Nate), Alexis Gernhardt Melbrod '01 (husband Scott), and Grant Gernhardt '05 who is now involved in the family business.

Please join me in thanking Donna DeFouw, Dennis and Jeanne Gernhardt for their continued support of the Lafayette Catholic School System. They serve as wonderful examples of good Catholic servant leaders...valuing faith, family, friends and always giving back.

Sincerely,

Matt C. Buche
Director of Development

2014 - 2015 LCSS Student Ambassadors Announcement

The Lafayette Catholic Schools Student Ambassador Program is a group of outstanding students who are selected to represent the Lafayette Catholic School System to prospective students, their families, alumni, stakeholders and the community at large. The most qualified and diverse students from a variety of interests are chosen to work together to build on our school's outstanding reputation and bring future Knights to our system. Students must be in good standing with the school and maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative g.p.a.

Please join me in congratulating the 2014-2015 Lafayette Catholic School System Student Ambassadors:

• Jackson Anthrop (11th), Dana Blichmann (12th), Cameron DeBlasio (12th), Julianne Delaney (11th), Logan Hack (12th), Mira Hoffman (11th), Tierney Hurst (11th), Cameron Onken (11th), Sarah Scheetz (11th) and Hannah Weber (11th)

DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Student Ambassadors represent the Lafayette Catholic Schools and its many entities, both on

and off campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Provide campus tours

● Attend recruiting events

● Connect with students who have specific questions about our community

● Serve as orientation leaders

● Assist new students in their transition to Central Catholic

● Promote opportunities to be actively involved on campus

● Advance the ideals of the Lafayette Catholic Schools through community outreach efforts

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A STUDENT AMBASSADOR

● Develop valuable leadership and communication skills

● Make meaningful connections with prospective and new students by sharing your

experience and knowledge of the Lafayette Catholic School System.

● Work closely with LCSS faculty, staff and administration

● Enhance your personal resume

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Lafayette Catholic School Development office.

Warm regards,

Matt C. Buche

Director of Development

(765) 474-7500

mbuche@lcss.org

Athletic Complex Update

Construction continues on the new Building Faith and Futures II Athletic Complex. Over the past week there have been many yards of concrete poured, light poles have arrived, Duke Energy has brought new power to the facility and the grass continues to mature on the new soccer fields. It has been a fun project to follow, raise money for and document. In an effort to help you visualize the future of what I believe will be one of the most outstanding athletic complexes in the state, below are several updates.

The future new entrance to the new Athletic Complex: Paul J. La Rocca Field, Gernhardt Track and Gordon Leming Field. 

I have termed this 'CC Island'. This is a 16' diameter seat wall with a 5' sidewalk in the center of the vehicle roundabout. The CC logo will be applied using a material that it 5 times the strength of concrete.

 Concession stand and restrooms will serve both outdoor facilities. 

When you see the numbers and stripes it makes the track come to reality.

The Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School limestone seal. A special thanks to Zach Brown at Lafayette Masonry and Brian Roark with Pyramid Sign and Design for making this a reality in a short timeframe.

The concrete pour is almost over. The vehicle roundabout and CC Island are next! 

No more cinder to walk on or broken asphalt to the Gordon Leming Field. Ornamental fence will be installed soon.

Thank you to everyone who has made this project possible so far. The dedication of the facility is scheduled for September 26th. This is a $2.1 million project and we are just over $1.5 million there. We need your support and do not hesitate to reach out to our office if you are willing to financially support Building Faith and Futures II.  

Warmest regards,

Matt Buche

Director of Development

(765) 474-7500 Phone

mbuche@lcss.org