fall of 1958 the construction of a new building for Catholic Central High School (CCHS) was begun to the west of Catholic Central Separate School. It opened for its first students in September 1959. In September 1963, CCHS was placed under the principalship of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate with Fr. Harold Conway as principal. The Board had first attempted to entice the Basilans to taken over the running of the school but the latter declined. In 1967, CCHS and Catholic Central Separate School, which for a number of years held only grade IX and X students, were joined under one principalship, with Fr. Conway as the first principle for grades IX-XIII A "tunnel" which was half above ground, was constructed to physically unite the two structures, which became known as the East Wing and the West Wing Owing to an increase in student population, a total of 14 portables were added between 1970 and 1972. The north wing which accommodates the Fine Arts & Family Studies programs was constructed in 1986. In 1997 and 1998, a massive renovation was begun. This renovation included the complete renovation of both the east and west wings as well as an addition which unified both wings and added a new chapel, atrium, library, technology wing, new computer and science labs, gymnasiums, cafeteria and administration, guidance and office area. Athletics CCH has a rich history of athletic pride and achievement. CCH has an athletics Wall of Champions located in their gym that was created in 2008; The wall displays championship winning team in the school history. There is also an athletic Wall of Fame, which displays the greatest athletes and coaches who have been a part of Crusader Athletics. In 2013/2014 Catholic Central achieved the first "triple crown" in London since 1983, winning a TVRAA championship in football, hockey, and basketball. This included the Crusader football team's 20th TVRAA championship. Notable alumni Anne Marie DeCicco-Best - former Mayor of London John Ferris - former MPP for London South Pete Howard - CFL Football player (Hamilton Tiger Cats) Carol Off - Canadian television and radio journalist, associated with CBC Television and CBC Radio Brendan Shanahan - NHL Hockey player (New Jersey Devils) Ryan Thelwell - CFL Football player (Calgary Stampeders) See also List of high schools in Ontario References Educational institutions established in 1950 International Baccalaureate schools in Ontario High schools in London, Ontario 1950