Detroit Catholic Central High School

The Whelan Award was introduced in 1950 to honor Fr. James H. Whelan, Catholic Central's fourth principal (1934-1940). The Whelan Award is given annually to a Senior who has excelled academically, is an outstanding athlete, and is looked upon by his peers as a Christian gentleman. For more than 60 years it has honored accomplished young students who would distinguish themselves later as men of Catholic Central.