Nine different Canisius High School alumni representing five different graduating classes were part of a basketball world record set this week in Buffalo.
The former Crusaders were part of teams that played round-the-clock basketball across six days at Nardin Academy, setting a world record in an event titled “The World’s Longest Basketball Game.”
The game, which included a mix of men and women among its 23 players, was held from August 6-11, setting a new record of 120 hours, 2 minutes.
The event, supported by several local sponsors and numerous volunteers, raised more than $60,000 for mental health charities across Western New York.
The event was organized by Nick Revelas ’18 to raise awareness about mental health while honoring Revelas' late classmate, Devin Waring. The record-breaking game was a continuation of several fundraising basketball events Revelas and his family’s foundation have held in recent years.
Here are the Crusaders who took part:
Charlie Desmond ‘16
Max Downing ’16
Sam Hore ‘16
Nick Revelas ’18
John Scrocco ‘19
Brad Arcara ’20
EJ McDermid ’20
Luke Pieroni ’20
Will Wischerath ‘22
Pictured above are (left to right): EJ McDermid, Luke Pieroni, Brad Arcara and Max Downing.
Michael Empric, a Guinness World Records adjudicator and spokesperson, was on hand for the end of the record-breaking game and presented an official plaque to the participants.
See the extensive media coverage of the event:
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Longtime CHS English teacher Paul Cumbo '97 has secured a book deal with worldwide rights for his fifth title, "A Path to Manhood: Encouragement and Advice for Young Men."
Introducing the concertmaster for the Erie County Music Educators Association Senior High Symphonic Orchestra: Sam Gugliuzza ’25 of North Tonawanda.
Max Burget ’24 of Buffalo was third overall and Liam Ainslie ’24 of Buffalo earned a top 20 finish at the Under-18 New York State Ski Racing Championships earlier this month.
These Canisius students achieved excellence by earning placement on the Honor Roll for the Third Quarter of the 2023-24 school year.
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One of the biggest annual events in Buffalo will have a CHS graduate leading the way this year.
Liam Knott '03 is the grand marshal for Sunday's Buffalo St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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The Canisius High School community, in an effort spearheaded by Loyola House of our CHS House System, raised nearly $3,500 for Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo during the 38th annual Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale.
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Our CHS Drama Guild will present its annual musical on March 14-16 with a wonderfully fun production of The Addams Family. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows all start at 7:30 p.m. in historic Scaccia Auditorium.
Congratulations to Vincent Misterkiewicz ’24 (right) and Matthew Carver ’26, who this month recorded the highest-ever finish for a Canisius VEX Robotics team.
Two members of the same Western New York scouting troop became Eagle Scouts in the past year-and-a-half – both at the age of 15, and both are Canisius High School students.
Corbin Bryant ’26 earned the rank of Eagle Scout in January, which his brother, Carter Bryant ’25, achieved in October 2022.
Jaeden Phillips ’25 was honored by Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown at City Hall as a recipient of a Mayor’s Summer Youth Internship Award.
Phillips was named the Community Service Award winner after working in the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program.
These Canisius students achieved excellence by earning placement on the Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2023-24 school year.
Ryan Miller '25 raised more than $1,600 this holiday season that he put towards gifts for children at Oishei Children's Hospital.