Cabrini High School has been promoting and nurturing excellence in athletics for more than 60 years. The Cabrini Hall of Fame is a way to recognize and honor the athletes, teams, coaches, and individuals who have significantly contributed to the school's athletic program. The Hall of Fame also acknowledges the noteworthy careers of alumni athletes, coaches and other sports-related professionals, thus preserving their accomplishments for future generations of proud Monarchs.  


The Alumni Association is pleased to announce this year's Hall of Fame inductees, which include Philip Smolinski '72, John Mizzi '76, Anita Shae Provencher "82,  Frank Mlodzek "83, and the 1979 State Championship Baseball Team. 


Our inductees and the 2025 Summa Honore recipient, Tim Koslow '90, will be honored on Hall of Fame Day, Thursday, June 12. The celebration will include a morning  golf outing at Lakes of Taylor and an evening banquet at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate.


Philip Smolinski '72

  • Three sport athlete at Cabrini: lettered in football, basketball and track all 4 years 
  • Earned All-League, All-Catholic, All-Area and Honorable Mention All-State in football   
  • Awarded a full ride scholarship to Michigan State University for football




  John Mizzi '76

  • Three sport athlete: Football, Basketball, Track
  • Class of ’76 Male Athlete of the Year
  • Football: All- League, All- Area, All-Catholic Junior and Senior years
  • Basketball: All- League
  • Track: All-League, All-Catholic




 Anita Shae   Provencher '82 

  • Three sport athlete: Basketball, volleyball, softball
  • All-State : Basketball and Softball
  • Class of ’82 Female Athlete of the Year
  • Member of the 1978 State Championship Basketball Team
  • Winner of the Archdiocese of Detroit Rev. John B Zwers Softball Award





 Frank Mlodzek  '98


  • Soccer coach at Cabrini for over 35 years.
  • Coached CYO soccer while still in high school, started the high school girls’ program and coached both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams until he retired from coaching in 2015.
  • Member of the Catholic High School League Hall of Fame since 2008
  • Catholic League Divisional Coach of the Year and News-Herald Coach of the Year.




 State Championship

 Baseball Team 

 1979

  • After 3 trips to the state finals, the Monarchs finally got the win over a tough team from Clare by a score of 2-0 at Marshall High School.
  • Senior Pat Burns won 5 of Cabrini’s 7 play-off wins including a 2 hitter in the semi-final round.
  • Senior Steve Nowak allowed only 4 hits in the final round to secure the program’s first state championship.


 





The Cabrini Summa Honore Award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit and values of a Monarch. This is Cabrini’s highest honor, bestowed on a person who has distinguished themselves professionally, brought honor to Cabrini, and made a significant contribution of time and/or philanthropy to their communities and our schools. Humility, hard work, leadership, and commitment to faith, family, and service are the hallmark of a true Monarch. With great pride, we honor this inspiring individual with the Summa Honore Award.


Eileen Newell '94

  • Served on Cabrini Parish Council, and Parish Festival Audit Committee
  • Youth ministry volunteer/  CYO Basketball and Girls Varsity Soccer coach for many years
  • Volunteer at Corporeal Works of Mercy Center
  • Dame of Malta 
  • Masters of Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary
  • CPA and member of the State Bar of Michigan
  • Rock Ventures, VP Tax
  • Served on Taxation Committee of US Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce
  • Forgotten Harvest, Board of Directors
  • Served as Vice-Chair Catholic Schools Council
  • Served as Chair of the Archdiocesan Advancement Council