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@CanisiusHS

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Catholic, Jesuit, college-prep. Boys grades 9-12. All faiths welcome! #MenForOthers This place is special. Let us show you why. 1180 Delaware Ave.

Buffalo, NY
Joined October 2009
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Let us hold Mason Monteleone ’18 and his family in our prayer. Mason died as a result of a car accident last week.
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Canisius High School
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Andrew Mangan '18 returned to school today after months of rehab following a serious accident. Welcome back, Andrew! #OneCanisius #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
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After 29 years of teaching at Canisius, Religion teacher Mr. Bill Group was greeted by applause from students, faculty and staff after teaching his final class today. Thank you and best wishes, Mr. Group! #MenForOthers 💙💛
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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Congratulations to the newest alumni of Canisius High School -- the Class of 2019! #CHSalum #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
6 years
Canisius came from behind and scored a touchdown in the final seconds to defeat St. Joe's 34-28! #preptalklive #WhyCHS @CanisiusHSFB
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Canisius High School
7 years
Canisius students, faculty and staff stood in silence paying respects as Officer Lehner's funeral procession passed the school. #AMDG #MenForOthers
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Canisius High School
6 years
The graduates exit through the front doors of the school. Congratulations, men. You made it! #CHS2018
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Look who came by to visit his former coach today... Qadree Ollison '14 of the @AtlantaFalcons with Canisius Head Football Coach Rich Robbins. #onceacrusaderalwaysacrusader #CHSalum
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
6 years
Congratulations @CanisiusHSFB ! Monsignor Martin champions with a 22-14 victory over St. Joe's. #preptalklive #ibelievethatwehavewon
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
1 year
Today's #buffaloearthquake was recorded on the Canisius HS seismograph. The seismograph in science teacher Steven Wanzer's classroom in the Montante Academic Wing. Since the classroom was empty at 6:15 a.m., there was a clear recording of the magnitude 3.8 event in West Seneca.
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
8 years
FINAL: @CanisiusHSFB 27 St. Joe's 6. #preptalklive
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
5 years
What is the classroom learning experience like at Canisius? Nick Mecca '19 offers a firsthand perspective: #pursueexcellence #WhyCHS
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Canisius students are finding creative ways to use their talents while staying home. Here's a #barbershopquartet featuring Santino Panzica '20, Santino Panzica '20, Santino Panzica '20 and Santino Panzica '20. Nice job, Santinos!
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Monsignor Martin football champions! Canisius defeated St. Francis 27-21 tonight for the title. Congrats, Crusaders! #WhyCHS #pursueexcellence #preptalklive
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
8 years
Congrats Dan Dallas '16 @dandukedallas - drafted in the 7th round by the @Padres ! #CHSalum #preptalklive
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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Thank you @CanisiusHSFB Coach Rich Robbins for all you have done for the young men of Canisius and the Crusaders football program! Best wishes on your next chapter in Florida! 💙💛🏈🏆 #onceacrusaderalwaysacrusader
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Canisius High School
9 years
Final CHS 35 SJCI 9
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Canisius High School
8 years
Mr. Russ White as he ends 46 years of teaching at CHS. Crowd of over 100 cheer him on. We are truly grateful.
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Canisius High School
7 years
Retiring after 50 years of teaching, Mr. Don Williams is greeted with applause from students & faculty after his final class at CHS. #AMDG
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Congratulations to John Urschel '09! He's been selected to join the College Football Playoff selection committee. This committee selects the four teams for the semifinal playoff games and ranks the top 25 teams. #CHSalum #mathlete
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Canisius High School
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. @CanisiusHSFB head coach Rich Robbins with his 2017 Coach of the Year award. Congrats, Coach!
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Canisius High School
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Congrats to @CHSStuSenate President John Minogue '18. He received his letter of assurance reserving a spot for him in the @WestPoint_USMA class of 2022! #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
5 years
Canisius defeats St. Joe's 15-6 to advance to the MMAA football championship game next Saturday. @CanisiusHSFB and @CHSBlueCrew_20 celebrated today's win at Kenmore Avenue. #pursueexcellence #WhyCHS #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
4 years
Congrats, Qadree Ollison '14! #CHSalum
@AtlantaFalcons
Atlanta Falcons
4 years
First career TD for @QOllison !
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
5 years
Mr. Canisius 2019 is... (drum roll🥁)... Joel Nicholas! Congratulations, Joel. Read his reflection and those of the other finalists: #MrCanisius #pursueexcellence
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
6 years
We are mourning the loss of a member of the Canisius community. Former Canisius Principal Mr. Tim Fitzgerald has passed away after a lengthy illness. Please hold Tim and his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in the peace of God’s presence.
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Canisius High School
5 years
Thank you, Qadree Ollison '14, for explaining #WhyCHS . Best wishes at the combine and draft! #pursueexcellence #CHSalum
@JonScottTV
Jon Scott
5 years
Even on the biggest stage with NFL dreams in sight, @QOllison remembers and pulls from his time @CanisiusHSFB @CanisiusHS . #NFLCombine .
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
5 years
At the end of the school day, faculty, staff, and students gave a standing ovation to guidance counselor Mr. Dave Isbrandt. He's retiring after 40 years in education. Best wishes, Mr. Isbrandt!
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
7 years
Crusaders storm the court as @CanisiusHSHoops defeats St. Francis for the MMAA championship! #preptalklive
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
6 years
Mr. Canisius 2018 is... George Burnett! #MrCanisius , in the estimation of his peers, epitomizes all that Canisius High School represents. Congratulations, George! #AMDG
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Congratulations, State Catholic Champions! #WhyCHS
@CanisiusHSFB
Canisius HS Football
4 years
Final: Canisius 25 Cardinal Hayes 24 Facing adversity and a halftime deficit, Canisius fought back! On the final play of the game with no time remaining, your young Crusaders score and go for two, clinching their third state title! What a game! What a season! #PrepTalkLive
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Canisius High School
7 years
Players join the Blue Crew in the stands to celebrate @CanisiusHSFB 55 St. Joe's 16. Final. #preptalklive #WhyCHS
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
5 years
Dan Sippel '20 has been elected Student Senate President for the 2019-2020 school year. Congratulations, Dan!
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
7 years
We are mourning the loss of CHS history teacher Mr. David Saj. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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Canisius High School
3 years
Canisius High School is pleased to announce Keith McShea as our new Director of Communications! “It is my honor to be charged with helping tell the story of this great institution." Read more at
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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Hmmm...a blue CHS bus transformed with gold Post-it Notes? Whoever could be behind this? #goldbus http://t.co/wTe9B9k2K7
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Canisius High School
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Canisius is the top private school in The Buffalo News' analysis of the schools with the most All-WNY student-athletes in the last decade: #pursueexcellence
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Canisius High School
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Mr. Canisius is the senior who, in the estimation of his peers, epitomizes everything for which Canisius stands. Dan Sippel learned that he is Mr. Canisius 2020 via Zoom with several former Mr. Canisiuses on the call to congratulate him. Watch:
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
7 years
Monsignor Martin champions! @CanisiusHSFB #preptalklive
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
5 years
New signage at the corner of Delaware Avenue and West Ferry. We are celebrating 150 years of #Jesuit education in #Buffalo .
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Canisius High School
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Way to go, Crusaders! This makes 13 Supremacy Cups in the last 14 years.🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 #pursueexcellence
@MonsignorMartin
Pete Schneider
5 years
Congratulations to the Canisius Crusaders who won this year's Division A Supremacy Cup!
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Canisius High School
4 years
This year’s Athlete of the Year is known for his hard work both on the field for the @CanisiusHSFB team and in the classroom. An outstanding classmate and teammate – congratulations Donovan Cornelius!
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
7 years
Welcome, Class of 2021! Freshmen enter the CHS foyer for the first time as a group. #WhyCHS #CHS2021
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
7 years
Our campus is growing! We purchased a building today that will become our new center for the arts. Read more: #arts
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
2 years
Requiescat in Pace, Miguel Rodriguez '92 We mourn the loss of Miguel, longtime @TheBuffaloNews reporter who covered WNY high school sports for nearly a decade. "Miggy" was a true Man for Others through his work, his community involvement and his care for family and friends.
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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Qadree Ollison '14, draft pick of the @AtlantaFalcons , visited us today and did interviews with @WGRZ @WKBW and @SPECNewsBuffalo . #CHSalum #pursueexcellence #WhyCHS @QOllison
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Canisius High School
5 years
A look at the new mural in the Kennedy Field House.
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
5 years
Tonight is your night, seniors. It's your time to go forth to set the world on fire as #MenForOthers ! #chs2019
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
6 years
Best wishes to Coach Bryan Tenney '76 on his retirement from the Canisius baseball program! Did you know @CHS_Dugout won 12 Georgetown Cups under his leadership? #AMDG #CHSalum
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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We're thrilled to announce Canisius has won the Monsignor Martin Supremacy Cup for a sixth consecutive year, and 12 out of the last 13 years! Nice work, Crusaders and coaches. #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
7 years
Final: @CanisiusHSFB 50 Cardinal Hayes 44. Crusaders are Catholic state champions! #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
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Requiescat in Pace, Jason Arno ’03. “Our entire community mourns the loss of Jay Arno and our thoughts and hearts are with his family and the Buffalo Fire Department,” said Principal Tom Coppola ’01. #AMDG
@TheBuffaloNews
The Buffalo News
1 year
Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno 'made the ultimate sacrifice'
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Canisius High School
10 years
The Crusaders have won the 2013-14 Monsignor Martin Athletic Association Supremacy Cup!
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Canisius High School
3 years
Canisius students and faculty gave English teacher Mr. Chris Appleton and Art teacher Ms. Cathy Pitek P'00 standing ovations today as they finished teaching their last classes. Thank you Mr. Appleton and Ms. Pitek! We wish you well in your next chapters! 💙💛 #OneCanisius
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Canisius High School
2 years
"My passion for Jesuit education, coupled with the outstanding work of a most talented faculty and staff, create a dynamic and creative school that will continue to deliver exceptional education to the next generation.”
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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There it is. The Crusaders win 48-44 and earn the 2015 Class A Federation Championship. A season we'll never forget. http://t.co/sF4dO6D1XP
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Canisius High School
6 years
Congratulations to Andrew Mangan '18 on being accepted to @Stanford ! He plans to study computer science and mechanical engineering, while also pursuing other projects. Read more: #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
4 years
Monsignor Martin basketball champions! Canisius defeats St. Joe’s 63-54. #pursueexcellence
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Canisius High School
5 years
We are honored and humbled to be ranked as the top Catholic high school in Western New York! (ranked # 2 for all upstate Catholic high schools) #JesuitEducated #pursueexcellence
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Canisius High School
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"I just wanted to do something." Brady Karas '23 creates "Pray for Damar" display on his family's home. Details: #PrayForDamar #AMDG
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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FINAL: @canisiushsfb 49, St. Joe’s 7. The all-time rivalry series is now TIED for the first time since 1987. It is now 48-48-3 after 99 meetings. This place is special. Let us show you why. Visit or our Open House Oct. 15 or 16. #amdg #gocrusaders
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Canisius High School
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Monsignor Martin champions! @Canisius_vball defeated St. Joe's 3-0 tonight to capture a 19th straight league title! #WhyCHS #pursueexcellence #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
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It's over. CHS wins the state's first-ever Catholic state championship with a 23-10 win over Stepinac. Undefeated. A season for the ages!
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
5 years
Due to a power outage Canisius High School will be closed on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Please stay safe and look out for one another.
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Canisius High School
3 years
FOOTBALL UPDATE: Canisius 33 St. Francis 14 Final Congratulations, Crusaders, on winning the Monsignor Martin championship! 🏈🏆 #pursueexcellence #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
9 years
"CHS is a family that has supported me through good times & bad." Congrats to Mr. Canisius 2015, Frank Fialkiewicz! http://t.co/zdxJTMKeaZ
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Canisius High School
4 years
At the home of Sam Harig '20, his mom and grandma are sewing masks and Sam has been working on the distribution end to get the masks to hospitals, nursing homes, and essential medical professionals. Thank you, Harig family! #MenAndWomenForOthers #AMDG
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@CanisiusHSFB
Canisius HS Football
5 years
Congratulations to Qadree Ollison '14, drafted in the 5th Round, Pick 152 by the Atlanta Falcons!! #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
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National champions! Congratulations to Gianni Vona '21, Ryan Laschinger '20, Mike Lafferty '20, Colin Brown '20, Dan Tocco '20, Chris Heitzhaus '20 and Jaden Riley '20 on winning a national title with the Cheektowaga Warriors 16U. They also play for @CHS_VFed . Nice work, men!
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Canisius High School
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We pray for Martin Gugino ’62, his full recovery, our students, alumni and all people of good faith who, like Marty, work for peace, justice and reconciliation. We also pray for those who serve the cause of peace and justice through law enforcement.
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Canisius High School
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Tonight's the night. You made it, Class of 2021! Enjoy the moment, and go set the world on fire! #CHS2021 #OnceACrusaderAlwaysACrusader
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Canisius High School
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The state champion @CanisiusHSFB team was honored by @MayorByronBrown today, and took photos on the steps of city hall. #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
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"He coaches Canisius students to succeed, on the field and off." Canisius head football coach Rich Robbins is featured in @TheBuffaloNews Portraits of Western New York series. #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
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State Champs! Congrats to Christian Balkin '18, Mac Granto '18, Jake Ruffolo '18 and Dan Bowen '19 on winning the NYS 200-yd freestyle relay title, & earning All-American status. #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
4 years
Congratulations and best wishes to former Canisius Crusader Trevor Kuntar! #pursueexcellence
@NHLBruins
Boston Bruins
4 years
With the 89th overall pick in the 2020 #NHLDraft , the #NHLBruins select forward Trevor Kuntar.
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Canisius High School
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The CHS student body celebrated the @CanisiusHSFB state championship together this morning. #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
7 years
Congratulations to Joe Zera '01. He'll be inducted into the @GeneseoKnights Hall of Fame this year! #CHSalum
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Canisius High School
2 years
Our freshmen carried on a decades-old tradition Wednesday morning as they made their first walk through our historic blue doors at 1180 Delaware Ave., where principal Tom Coppola '01 encouraged the Class of 2026 to "jump in with both feet."
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
7 years
The @buffalobills will honor the state champion @CanisiusHSFB team at halftime of this Sunday's game:
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Canisius High School
5 years
20 straight Monsignor Martin titles. Way to go @Canisius_vball ! 🏆👏 #preptalklive #WhyCHS
@CanisiusAD
Jim Mauro
5 years
Canisius wins it’s 20th straight! Well done boys!
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Canisius High School
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Congratulations to linebacker CJ Ozolins '20 on being named a Connolly Cup finalist. The award goes to the top high school football player in WNY. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7. #pursueexcellence
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Canisius High School
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It's a beautiful day for a graduation. Congratulations, Seniors! Go set the world on fire. #MenForOthers #CHS2016
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Canisius High School
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Congratulations to Jack Wiles '17. He's made the @USARugby Men's Junior All-American (U20s) roster! The team will compete in the World Rugby Trophy qualification series against Canada's U20s next month. #CHSalum #rugby @rugby_chs
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Canisius High School
10 years
Congratulations to Kevin Driscoll ( @K_Driscoll5 ), recipient of this year's Mr. Canisius Award! #CHSgrad14 http://t.co/XVqFBmeM8J
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Canisius High School
7 years
Paul Woods "18 announced today that he'll play college football @RutgersU . Congrats Paul! @CanisiusHSFB
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Canisius High School
4 years
Congrats to Alex Bakshi '21. He made his first hole in one today! He got it at the Park Country Club on the eighth hole from 121 yards out. Way to go! @CanisiusGolf #pursueexcellence #holeinone ⛳️
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Congrats, Ryan Hunter '13! #CHSalum #pursueexcellence
@RyanKHunter
Ryan Hunter
4 years
Tonight was a good night 💍
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Canisius High School
6 years
A CHS Companions group at the Buffalo airport as they depart for Nicaragua and their service immersion trip. #AMDG #MenForOthers
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Canisius High School
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Congratulations, Class of 2020! We're looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at the drive-through parade at school, 4:00-5:30pm. Go, set the world on fire! #OnceACrusaderAlwaysACrusader
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Canisius High School
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The 2018 Mr. Canisius finalists are: (left to right) George Burnett, Jack Collins, John Minogue, Matthew Sullivan, Dan Harig and Andrew Mangan. Mr. Canisius, in the estimation of his peers, epitomizes all that Canisius High School represents. #MrCanisius will be named May 22.
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Canisius High School
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How do we end the school day on the Friday before the league championship football game? By getting the entire student body in the Scaccia Auditorium for #ibelievethatwewillwin ! #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
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The singing you hear coming from 1180 Delaware Avenue today... that's members of the Class of 2019 celebrating the final day of classes. #CHS2019 #WhyCHS #johndenver
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Canisius High School
5 years
Clayton Pike '22 teamed up with @BuffaloBills quarterback Josh Allen to design a pair of cleats that Allen will wear in an upcoming game: #Bills
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
4 years
Basketball update: Canisius defeats St. Anthony's 55-40 and advances to the CHSAA state championship game to be played in Buffalo next weekend. Time and location TBA. #preptalklive
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Canisius High School
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Welcome Class of 2022! Freshmen were greeted by applause from faculty, staff, administration and some upper classmen as they entered Higgins Hall for orientation. #CHS2022 #WhyCHS
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Canisius High School
8 years
Look who visited us today -- @dandukedallas '16, drafted by the @Padres . #CHSalum
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
1 year
"When I was at Canisius High School back in the early 2000s, there was a young man that I had the privilege of counseling and coaching," Dean of Students Peter Reiser '84 told our student body after today's Mass. "His name was Jason Arno."
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@CanisiusHS
Canisius High School
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Congratulations, Class of 2020! We hosted an outdoor conferral of diplomas today with designated times for sections of the alphabet. We're happy we were able to celebrate with our graduates and their families. More photos and award announcements: #CHSalum
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