Class of 2023

Charles “Chaz” Frizzell, is the son of Chuck and Chris Frizzell of Glen Dale. Before his time at Central Catholic, Chaz attended Our Lady of Peace. Chaz was inducted into the Stella Maris National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society where he serves as the Vice President. Chaz is a National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar Award Recipient, the recipient of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston St. Sebastian Award, West Virginia Boys’ State Representative, WVSSAC Sportsmanship Award Winner, and OVAC Scholar Athlete Award Recipient. Chaz has been recognized as Elks Student of the Month in the Fall of 2022 and is currently a nominee for the WV Elks’ Teenager of the Year. While attending Central Catholic, he has participated in numerous school activities and organizations. Chaz is a four-year letterman and co-captain of the cross-country and swim teams, three-year member of the baseball team, and captain and letterman of the Robotics team. Chaz also serves as an altar server for both the Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier Parish, and is the president of the Teens for Life Club. Chaz serves as a homeroom representative, Vice President of the Tutor Board, Judicial Scholar, and a member of Central’s Campus Ministry. After graduation Chaz plans to attend the University of Notre Dame and is majoring in Physics.

Central has given me an excellent education, a strong foundation in faith, and a community as close and caring as a second family. I can’t wait to see what my classmates and I accomplish when we put these gifts to good use. While I am sad to leave the Knight Life behind, I can’t wait to see what possibilities it has opened up for me in the future.

Braden Whitelatch, is the son of William and Latrisha Whitelatch of Moundsville. Before his time at Central Catholic, Braden attended Our Lady of Peace. Braden was inducted into the Stella Maris National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society where he serves as the President, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society where he serves as the President, Math Science National Honor Society where he serves as Public Relations Officer, and the French National Honor Society where he serves as the Vice President. Braden is active in the Student Council serving as the President his Junior and Senior year. Braden is a Spirit of St. Joseph Award Winner, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leader Ambassador, Judicial Scholars Representative, West Virginia Boys’ State Representative, American Legion Boys Nation participant, and a member of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Youth Leadership Board. Outside of the classroom, Braden is a four-year letterman and captain of the football team, two-year letterman and captain of the lacrosse team, and one-year letterman and captain of the robotics team. Braden also serves as an altar server for both the Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier Parish. Braden received the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) scholarship to attend the University of Notre Dame to receive a degree in Chemistry. After graduating from Notre Dame  Braden will serve in the Air Force and then pursue a graduate degree in Forensic Science. 

“My time at Central has enabled me to be ready for any challenge that comes my way in life, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. From the caring teachers to the close friendships I have formed, I feel very fortunate to have had such a memorable high school experience. I am proud to be a maroon knight and carry the school’s mission statement “To Think and Act Like Christ” wherever I go.”