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
💙💛
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.
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!
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
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
Mr. Canisius 2019 is... (drum roll🥁)...
Joel Nicholas!
Congratulations, Joel. Read his reflection and those of the other finalists:
#MrCanisius
#pursueexcellence
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.
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!
Mr. Canisius 2018 is...
George Burnett!
#MrCanisius
, in the estimation of his peers, epitomizes all that Canisius High School represents. Congratulations, George!
#AMDG
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
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
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
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:
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
"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.”
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
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
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
FOOTBALL UPDATE:
Canisius 33
St. Francis 14
Final
Congratulations, Crusaders, on winning the Monsignor Martin championship! 🏈🏆
#pursueexcellence
#WhyCHS
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
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!
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.
"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
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
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."
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
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
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
⛳️
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
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.
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
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
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
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
"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."
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