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run by the

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. Founded in 1926, the school was located on the east side of

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before moving to its current location in

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, in 1982.

History

The school first opened in 1926. The first class graduated in 1929.

Notable alumni

* Alex Avila, Major League Baseball catcher for the

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(attended but did not graduate) * Joseph LoDuca '70, Emmy Award-winning movie and television score composer. *

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* J.P. McCarthy '50, former Detroit radio personality, WJR Radio * Mike Peplowski '88, former

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and professional ( NBA) basketball player * Steve Phillips '81, former

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General Manager; former

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'' analyst * Robert L. Poxon, awarded the

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for his actions in Vietnam * William Pulte '50, Chairman,

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; Ranked #754 on Forbes Magazine list of World's Billionaires. *

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'77,

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' Inside Linebacker Coach, was part of the New York Giants' Super Bowl XLII Champion team as a Linebackers coach. He later served as the Detroit Lions linebackers' coach. *

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'71, Art Director,

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* Craig Wolanin '85, former

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player, won the Stanley Cup with the

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in 1996. * Jerry McCabe '83, former

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player for the New England Patriots and

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* Keith Karpinski '84, former

player for the Detroit Lions; member of the 1986 National Champion Penn State University football team. * Chris Godfrey '76, former

player for the New York Jets, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks who was a starting Offensive Lineman for the Super Bowl XXI winning

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* Michael D. MacDonald ‘98, State Senator from Michigan’s 10th Senate District * Danny DeKeyser '08, formerly a

defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. * Michael Danna ‘15, Defensive End for the

Notes and references

External links

Official Website
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