Central Catholic celebrates Blue Ribbon award

Posted on November 20, 2017

By Breanna Lea/WMBD

BLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic High School is celebrating a national award.

Central Catholic High School is one of a few schools chosen in the area as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. Being named a Blue Ribbon School is the highest award a school can receive from the United States government.

Freshman David Broadbear said the award highlights the positive environment Central Catholic has created.

“It means a lot to me,” Broadbear explained. “It really shows me that I’m going to be in good hands here at Central Catholic and that I’m going to be able to learn a lot.”

Broadbear also said there’s a few people to thank who made the award possible.

“Our faculty and staff, just such great teachers,” said Broadbear. “The principles and vice principals just helping to create the best environment for us.”

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