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M ARIAN C ATHOLIC A LUMNI , PARENTS AND F RIENDS . . . B ECAUSE M ARIAN C ATHOLIC R EALLY D OES M ATTER SPRING 2008
President & Alumna Sr. M. Paul McCaughey New Superintendent of Catholic Schools in Chicago
Campaign Exceeds Preliminary $5.25 Million Goal! Story on page 2
Marian Catholic High School’s president since 1992, Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. will take on a new position as Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago beginning on July 1. McCaughey accepted the position at the urging of Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, and with the blessing of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. “After an extensive search, we believe that our Search Committee identified the best possible person for this important position in the Archdiocese of Chicago,” noted Cardinal George. “Sr. Mary Paul has both the professional experience and leadership qualities that are necessary to take responsibility for Sr. M. Paul meets Chicago Archdiocesan students the future of our Catholic elementary and high at press conference. schools.” Although the 1967 graduate of Marian Catholic certainly has no intention of leaving the Marian “family,” she certainly vacates the building having left several indelible marks under her leadership. Through Partnership 2000 and The Courage to Lead Capital Campaigns, McCaughey has been one of the guiding forces in the building of a new fine arts wing, a primary competition gymnasium and newly built Leadership Center/Student Union. Tremendous progress has also been witnessed with additions of a new college room, greenhouse, Campus Ministry area, two science labs and the Dominican Way classroom addition. Under her leadership, Marian earned its second U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon in 1995-96 and Marian has twice been named to the Catholic High School Honor Roll (2004, 2006), which recognizes the Top 50 secondary schools in America. “The whole thing began because a wonderful local pastor asked me last November to go and talk to a search committee,” said McCaughey, who has degrees from Quincy, St. Louis, Notre Dame and Continued on page 2
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James and Anita Jackson Lifetime Achievement:
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Campaign Extended Goal…$6 Million in Sight!
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Leadership Agrees to Keep Engaging MCHS Community Until Closing Date: September 6, 2008 In December 2007, the TC2L Team ran the stats—and it was a very Merry Christmas. With the official closing date of The Courage to Lead Capital Campaign over nine months away, the preliminary goal of $5,250,000 was met, and exceeded. The Team took (literally) ten seconds to celebrate and then proceeded to work on the mandate of the Steering Committee: “Keep going.” “Reaching the preliminary campaign goal is the result of the amazing generosity of our investors, be they a lead donor or a young alum—and, in justice to them, we will continue to invite TC2L investments. The engagement of all our community is important, not only for the practical and spiritual involvement of each member of the Marian Catholic community, but because the preliminary goal never fully funded our projects,” noted Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, President. The Steering Committee’s decision was affirmed in January 2008 by the MCHS Advisory and Corporate Boards as well as by the Founding Council for the MCHS Leadership Program (still in pilot). $6,000,000 was established as the new benchmark for the very successful TC2L operating team (Mary Moffatt, Campaign Consultant and Major Gifts Partner, Peg Massucci, TC2L Campaign Manager, and Carol Burke Swanson ’81, Director of Development), supported by the entire MCHS Advancement Team who will continue to work with Campaign Leadership. The official closing of TC2L on Saturday, September 6, 2008, is set to coincide with the opening celebration for Marian Catholic's 50th Anniversary Year. TC2L Steering Committee, standing left to right: Bob Jones III ’79 (Vice Chair), Peg Massucci (Campaign Manager), Mary Moffatt (Campaign Counsel), Charlie Gallagher ’77 (Vice Chair), Pete Kroner (Vice Chair), Kevin Larson (Vice Chair). Seated, left to right: Sr. M. Paul McCaughey ’67 (President), Carol Burke Swanson ’81 (Development Director), Pat Dolan ’72 (Co-Chair), Holly Griffin (Vice Chair). Not pictured: Nick Zagotta (Co-Chair).
Marian President Sr. M. Paul McCaughey... Continued from front page graduate work at DePaul and the Chicago Theological Seminary. “Talk I did, expressing my feelings about education in the Archdiocese, stressing that, while I was grateful for this opportunity to ‘speak my piece,’ I may not be the one they wanted for their job – and I already had a job ‘I loved’. “Marian’s continued strength is also a factor. We will not miss a beat in ‘teaching scholars with a soul.’ While this move still leaves me a bit in shock, I am humbled by it and aware of the challenges and the tremendous possibilities,” McCaughey said. The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, who have sponsored Marian since it opened in 1958, have set a priority to seek a highly qualified replacement among the Dominican Sisters. “It is an honor for the whole congregation that Sr. M. Paul’s gifts and organizational skills are being recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago,” Dominican Sisters of Springfield Prioress General Sr. Rose Marie Riley ’67, O.P. said. “Her vision and foresight will bring the educational community together for the good of the children and the Church.” McCaughey, who tentatively plans to complete her duties at Marian on June 12, plans to leave Marian with the excellence she has been so instrumental in achieving and will focus on completing The Courage to Lead Campaign with the help of the Advisory Board, TC2L Campaign Leadership, and the MCHS community, with the construction being led by Maintenance Supervisor Harvey Mazur. “There are no formal farewells planned at this time as my love for this place, the constraints on my time, and the need to keep a focus on both roles does not allow for any long goodbyes. I will be always,
however, just around the corner to join the Marian constituency for pieces of our 50th Anniversary Celebration next year.” McCaughey will leave Marian in extremely able hands led by Principal Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait and Chief Financial Officer Bill Hogan. Meanwhile, Mary Moffatt, currently serving as a consultant, has accepted the role of Vice-President of Institutional Advancement. Sr. Kathleen Anne will serve as spokesperson for the school should there be an interim time prior to the appointment of a President. “The position of principal truly ministers to the very heart of the school – to its students, its staff, its teachers, and its parents,” McCaughey said. “The complex and awesome work of education that is only achieved in the classroom, activities, and guidance is the provenance of the principal. We are blessed to have someone with the competencies, confidence, and care who is willing to cement the ‘center’ of Marian Catholic High School. Without Sr. Kathleen’s effective leadership, any change could not even be contemplated. “Bill’s accounts are handled with tremendous integrity. His eye on our financial health and honest cautions have helped us to more clearly define our priorities and reach our goals. Mary’s passion for the mission and loyalty to the Dominican Sisters is matched only by her gracious warmth and ability to marshal the resources needed with honesty and energy.”
“Her vision and foresight will bring the educational community together for the good of the children and – Sr. Rose Marie Riley ’67, O.P. the Church.” Prioress General
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MARIAN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY In September of the 1958-59 school year, 205 freshmen (to become the Class of 1962 and the first MCHS graduating class) arrived to find ten Dominican Sisters and four lay persons ready for them. Fifty years later, the 2008-2009 school year will find hundreds of teachers and over 12,000 Marian Catholic High School graduates celebrating faith, academics, service, and achievement at the corner of Joe Orr and Ashland in a facility nearly four times the size of the original. The celebration of Marian Catholic’s 50th Year is intended to be inclusive – alumni, alumni parents, teachers, “alumni teachers,” current students and parents, and the community are all invited to play a part in the year’s festivities which take place both on and off campus. Committees are actively being formed and your participation is warmly invited as the calendar takes shape. To open the 50th Anniversary Year, Francis Cardinal George will celebrate Eucharist at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Marian Catholic High School. All are invited, but a special welcome will be extended to former teachers (including the Dominican Sisters) and Mass will be offered in memory of deceased Marian Catholic parents and alumni and all whose vision sparked Marian Catholic. The official closing of The Courage To Lead Campaign will also find a place in this Liturgy. Shortly before the September 6 Mass, a free “family day” will fill the grounds with fun for children and families. After Mass, an adult reception and music (bands from various eras) will follow outside and in the Leadership Center; local vendors will have food available. Studentguided tours will be conducted through the building and historical memorabilia will receive both visual and “virtual” treatment with the help of student creativity. Making this day accessible to all in the Marian community will be a priority: Marian Catholic’s roots are in its families and in the early support of local parishes. Homecoming, reunions, decade of champions round out the Fall events and special touches. In keeping with the Long-Range Plan, Marian Catholic’s Advancement Staff will continue its outreach to metro-Chicago and across the country during the 50th, traveling to meet with alums on both coasts (and points in-between!), even as alums come “home” through reunion and anniversary events. The alumni travel group will take a new twist too – not a trip to Italy, Ireland, or Napa, but to a “down-home” location: Springfield, Illinois. The “Springfield for Adults” weekend trip will run late winter/early Spring of 2009 and feature the Lincoln Library, a special historical evening downtown, Mass and visiting with Dominican Sisters at their Motherhouse. In returning in an easy way to the Dominican roots, groups of friends are especially encouraged to travel together. A complete itinerary is being planned for later publication. While all events usually held during the year will possess a “50th Celebration Flavor”, no event will have more of a “make-over” than a Spring Gala which will also incorporate the Hall of Fame during the anniversary year. This formal event will be held on April 25, 2009 at The Ballroom of The School of The Art Institute of Chicago and will honor the “Pillars” of Marian Catholic. In the spirit of the Four Pillars of Dominican Life (Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching/Service), the evening will celebrate Marian’s foundation in its people. This Gala will serve as the official close of the celebration.
Watch for a special 50th “pull out” calendar section in the next Marian Matters.
GET INVOLVED WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING Would you like to help with the family fun on September 6? Do you have memorabilia you’d like included in a wall of history? Do you have addresses of lay faculty members who no longer work at Marian and may be out of touch with us? If so, contact Janet Noth @ 708-755-6579 or jnoth@marianchs.com. Do you have a favorite picture of the Blessed Mother you’d like to share? If so, we’d love to include it in our Opening Celebration. The Marian image may be the statue, icon, window, or picture itself. Just let us know where the picture was taken, and please feel free to include you and your family in the picture! Pictures may be sent by mail or electronically to jnoth@marianchs.com. For updates on the 50th celebration, check out our website at www.marianchs.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS MARIAN MADNESS Saturday, April 5, 2008 Join fellow NCAA Men’s Basketball fans for this year’s Marian Madness televised live from San Antonio. Both Final Four games will be shown in the Leadership Center, with unlimited food, beverages and fun beginning at 4:30 p.m. A $2500 Grand Prize Raffle will be drawn, and don’t forget the highly competitive Silent Auction full of sports memorabilia, game tickets and other treasures. All proceeds benefit Marian Athletics. For ticket information, call the Alumni Office (708) 756-9770. CAREER DAY Monday, May 12, 2008 Interested in speaking to our younger students about career choices and occupations? Then Career Day is for you! Alumni from all walks of life return to Marian for an afternoon of sharing their educational and work experiences with our freshmen and sophomore students during three 20-minute sessions. Some careers of special interest this year include Botanist, Dental Hygienist, Forestry, Geology, Marine Biology and Optometry. A complete listing of careers is on the website under Alumni, Career Day. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Alumni Office (708-756-9770 or gyoung@marianchs.com). 2008 REUNIONS The following classes will be celebrating their reunions in 2008: Attention Marian Alumni from the classes of 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1965. Founding Four Reunion Weekend September 12 & 13, 2008 1968 – 40th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1973 – 35th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1978 – 30th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1983 – 25th on Friday, September 26, 2008 1988 – 20th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1993 – 15th on Friday, September 26, 2008 1998 – 10th on Friday, September 26, 2008 2003 – 5th on Friday, September 26, 2008 If you are interested in helping plan your reunion, please contact the Alumni Office (708-756-9770 or gyoung@marianchs.com).
GLEASON NAMED TO ESCC HALL OF FAME Already a member of the Marian Catholic Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Kathryn Gleason ’92 will be inducted into the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame on Thursday, March 6 at Crystal Sky Banquet Hall in McCook. As this year’s selection to the 2008 ESCC Hall of Fame, Gleason will join long-time Football Coach and Athletic Director, Dave Mattio ’66, and IHSA Wrestling State Champion Mickey Griffin ’93. One of Marian’s all-time leading scorers in women’s basketball, Gleason has made her Kathryn Gleason ’92 post-Marian mark in the sport of softball and is once again a Spartan, serving as associate head coach at Michigan State University. Gleason enters her fourth year on staff at MSU this spring and has also had coaching stints at Massachusetts (four NCAA appearances) and Purdue. Gleason earned her bachelor’s degree in sport management and communications from the University of Michigan in 1996. She was a member of the 1993, 1995 and 1996 Big Ten Regular Season Championship teams, the 1995 and 1996 Big Ten Tournament Championship teams, and played in the 1995 and 1996 Women’s College World Series while serving as co-captain of the 1996 team. The Country Club Hills native currently serves as the Second Vice President for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) after serving two terms as the Assistant Coach Representative for the Association.
INVOLVED WLOS JOURNALIST OF THE FUTURE Joe Wlos may only be a freshman at Marian Catholic, but he has already experienced the kind of journalistic success that few adults in this field know. After winning an essay contest in the seventh grade, Wlos was invited to report for the Scholastic Kids Press Corps. This group of young students is responsible for articles that appear in Scholastic news publications which have become popular teaching tools in classrooms throughout the nation. “I would love to be a journalist,” said Wlos who hopes to continue his education in the communications field. “Journalism is a way of helping people.” With a resume that includes interviews with various Chicago Bulls players, Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, and Jim Phillips, curator of the Field Museum’s King Tut exhibit, Wlos is not afraid to ask questions. With a professional attitude, he notes that interviewing has become “second nature” and is eager to face the new challenges and opportunities that this year will bring. As a political enthusiast, Wlos is thrilled about his involvement in the 2008 presidential election as a member of the press. He kicked off his coverage at Senator Barack Obama’s Super Tuesday victory speech in Chicago, and continues to take interest in the issues and candidates that are making the election so unique. “This election is special,” Wlos said. “There is a great potential for change that inspires people.” At such a young age, Wlos is proof that you don’t need to be a famous politician to be an inspiration! To learn more about Joe Wlos and the Scholastic Kids Press Corps, please visit the web at http://www.teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/press_corps. – Mary Kate Gergel ’03
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ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE
Wilfred Chapleau ’73 START OF TERM: Fall 2005 FAMILY: Wife Kathy, Daughter Abby Pilotto ’98 and Her Husband Alfie, Sons Paul and Alex OCCUPATION: Will is the Advanced Trauma Life Support Program Manager for the American College of Surgeons and coordinates training programs and publications for Physicians in 50 countries and promulgation to additional countries. He is Chairman of The Prehospital Trauma Life Support Program and coordinates pre-hospital trauma training in 40 countries. He has authored four textbooks, two of which are going into their second edition with a fifth book releasing later this year, all of which are pre-hospital training texts. Will has been a contributor to numerous texts for doctors nurses and prehospital care providers and contributes columns to journals monthly. On the Board of Directors for the National Association of EMTs, the National Association of EMS Educators and the Society of Trauma Nurses, Will lectures all over the U.S. and 23 countries. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: • Past President Chicago Heights Kiwanis • Retired Chief of Chicago Heights Fire Department • Past President of District 4 Fire Chief Association • Coached sports for the Chicago Heights Park District and St. Kieran Grade School HOBBIES: Reading and music VISION FOR MCHS FUTURE: “I'd like to see Marian continue to be remarkably singular as an institution that prepares students for further education and to become responsible contributors to the betterment of people all over the world. I'd also like to see Marian enhance its place in the community as a source of community pride and service.”
FLOCK MAKES MARIAN SERVICE TRADITION INTERNATIONAL
Jim Flock ’96 Peace Corp
Flock Family in Kenya
“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” — President John F. Kennedy infrastructure improvements, and has even set up a savings and loan in the village. Likely his most enduring innovation is the establishment of a farming co-operative where farmers were taught how to plant hybrid corn, then harvest and sell their crops directly to private sector companies as opposed to selling it to brokers and other middle-men who did so for a fee. He did the same with the area’s dairy farmers. Much of this was accomplished through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Chebunyo and some surrounding villages were funded through a local NGO called ACDI/VOCA which does most of the international policy work in regards to development and humanitarian efforts. Just before leaving Kenya, Jim helped build a structure which keeps the corn and milk crops separated, as designated by government rules, and helped plant between 800 to 1,000 tree seedlings in and around the village. Now home, Jim plans to spend some time traveling throughout the United States, visiting family and friends. Eventually, he will return to Utah and quite possibly Progressive Insurance. A master’s degree may be on the horizon as well.
One of the most famous Presidential quotes in the history of the United States and one which has encouraged over 190,000 Americans to serve their country by joining the Peace Corps over the last forty plus years. Jim Flock ’96 is one of a growing number of volunteers. After graduating from Marian, Jim went to John Carroll College where his education and service-minded attitude continued. He worked for Progressive Insurance and was very comfortable in his life, save for one thing. He knew in his heart that he was meant to serve those less fortunate, and then did something about it. For the last two years, Jim has been in Chebunyo, Kenya, a small village five hours’ drive on dirt roads outside of Nairobi. Chebunyo has no services. No running water. No electricity. Jim’s role as a Peace Corps volunteer has been multi-faceted. As a GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) participant, Jim facilitated helping hundreds of young women in leadership, rape counseling and relationship counseling. These young women then returned to their villages to share their knowledge with other young women. He provided AIDS education to the village, has facilitated and coordinated the replanting of vegetation, has written and petitioned for
Tremendous Tribute Paid to U.S. Vets Through Denton's Talents As Catholics, we often hear the phrase “Time, Talent and Treasure.” Marian junior Sandra Denton is a young woman who has unflinchingly given her time and talent for her community. A resident of Country Club Hills, and a member of the multi-award winning Marian Catholic Marching Band, Sandra has volunteered her time and musical abilities to play for Memorial Day services and Veteran’s Day services since she was a freshman. Her first opportunity to play “Taps” was while the mobile replica of the Viet Nam Wall was in the area. “Sandra Denton is a member of a fantastic family that has a long history of volunteering in their community. Her grandparents, aunts and uncles and mother and father have always been involved in community service,” said Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight W. Welch. During marching band season at Marian, Sandra trades in her trumpet for the tuba as the band’s only female tuba player. Sandra Denton ’09 at Veteran’s Day Service
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WRESTLING MAKES MARK IN HISTORY, STATE LEVEL Fans of Marian Athletics are used to seeing Spartan basketball players wrestle away hardware from local rivals at the Rich South Big Dipper or Hillcrest Holiday Classic. Rest assured, that occurred again this year. However, the hottest news for Marian sports appears to be the resurgence of a highly competitive wrestling program. Under the guidance of four-time IHSA champion and collegiate All-American Joey Gilbert, the Marian Catholic wrestling program is beginning to move into the team picture among Illinois’ best. “We’re making some pretty strong strides in a lot of different areas, but we still have a lot of improvement to go, especially in regard to depth of the team,” assessed Gilbert, who wrestled at Andrew High School and the University of Michigan. The resurgence began a couple years ago when the traditional East Gym stage was converted to a wrestling room, new mats were purchased and a new mentality followed Gilbert into the door. Now, the results are not coming just in appearance, but on the mats. The Spartan grapplers posted a 23-3 regular-season record, as well as a perfect 7-0 East Suburban Catholic Conference mark that included a victory over powerhouse Marist for the first time in school history. Marian also won the ESCC conference tournament, unseating Marist for the first time since 1981. Behind five individual champions, Marian won the Bloom Township Regional title for its first regional crown since 1997. The Spartans also brought home impressive thirdplace finishes from the prestigious Badger Tournament in Stoughton, Wisconsin and the Geneseo Invitational.
“The kids are really coming together as a team,” Gilbert said of his recipe for success. “We’ve been building the last two years, and this year the camaraderie is there and the leadership is stronger. The kids are really giving it to each other, providing a competitive atmosphere from wrestling to running sprints.” While the early-season numbers look fantastic, the real target remains the postseason, where Marian will look for more IHSA tournament success in the Shepard Individual Sectional and Sandburg Team Sectional. “The goal is to get to the point of winning conference and regional titles, and getting to state as a team,” an energetic Gilbert explained. “What we’ve done here so far is nice, but we came here to win state titles.” Meanwhile, Marian continues to have good news on the hardcourt during the winter campaign. The girls basketball squad advanced to its seventh consecutive Hillcrest Holiday Classic title contest before settling for a second-place finish to ESCC rival Marist. However, the Spartans had defeated the RedHawks in an earlier ESCC meeting to get off to a 7-1 start in ESCC play. The Marian girls kicked off the season 18-5 overall, including a fifth straight Maine West Tipoff Classic crown and impressive wins over ranked foes Maine West and Trinity. Highlights for the men’s basketball team have been limited to victories over traditional rivals Rich East and Marist, although the Spartans earned the Jim Becker Sportsmanship Award for the first time at Big Dipper XXXV. As well, senior Purdue-football recruit Dennis Kelly was named to the
Dipper all-tournament team and long-time Athletic Director Dave Mattio ’66 served as Big Dipper Honorary Manager. More athletes continue to represent Marian in a quickly growing fencing program, where junior Alex Block qualified for the National Junior Olympic Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina on Feb. 15-18.
Steven Murphy ’10 was one of five Spartan wrestlers to qualify for state.
Rich South Asst. Tourney Director Nancy Adduci honors Dave Mattio ’66 as Big Dipper Honorary Manager.
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Arizona Meeting Pleasant Surprise Bobbi (Roberta Auron) Halverson ’81, participated in The Fourth Annual White Mountain Half Marathon in Eagar, Arizona on September 15, 2007. This is a small race, at the most, about 150 people, four hours away from Phoenix in the middle of nowhere. While gathering for the race, Bobbi finds another Marian alum Bobbi (Roberta Auron) Halverson ’81 competing right next to her – Sarah Ruhl Cline ’87. Bobbi said, “I always feel kind of sad that I haven’t been able to attend any alumni functions and I miss the camaraderie that everyone enjoys, so it was a huge blessing for me to run into Sarah and get a little bit of Marian, so far from Chicago Heights. I actually got third place for my age group too, even though Sarah still beat me! It was an all around good day.”
Marian Catholic Students GET THE WORD OUT! May 30 – June 7, 2008 • Puebla, Mexico This year Marian Catholic youth are “going to extremes” to answer the call of communities around the world in great need. In conjunction with MISSION YOUTH, an international missionary organization that challenges young people between the ages of 16-30 to take a risk and change a life, Marian Catholic students will help spread the Word of God through evangelization and humanitarian aid in Mexico. From May 30 – June 7, Marian Catholic students will paint churches, roof homes, celebrate the sacraments with local community, and organize activities for the children centered on faith development. By integrating the material and spiritual needs of the people of Puebla, Mexico, Marian youth will have the opportunity to make a better life for themselves and those they serve. Please join us in praying for the success of Marian Catholic’s first EXTREME MISSION.
Take a risk, change a life! Perhaps it will be your own.
SAVE -THE-DATE Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. MCHS Leadership Center Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic, and one of America's top motivational speakers, will present “The Seven Keys to Leadership in the 21st Century.” Mr. Williams is the author of numerous books, including Coaching Your Kids To Be Leaders, and is one of America's foremost motivational speakers. Call the Advancement Office (708)755.6579 to reserve your seat.
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Marian Grads Support Relay for Life Relay For Life, American Cancer Society’s (ACS) signature event, is an overnight event in which teams of families, friends and coworkers join together to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember those lost, and fight back against cancer. The Relay For Life of Chicago Heights will be held in Spartan Stadium at Marian Catholic High School. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008 and conclude at 6:00 a.m. the next morning. Relay For Life Team Captains and Members are the heart and soul in the fight against cancer. Teams consist of eight to fifteen people who share a passion to support the work of ACS by raising funds throughout the year and then celebrate at the actual Relay For Life event. If you would like to start or join a team, or volunteer, please contact Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri ’83 at cmor5@juno.com or 708.267.0385. For other information regarding the American Cancer Society’s programs or services, please contact your local ACS office at 708-633-7770.
Many Marian Catholic Alumni donate heavily to charities and worthy causes when they become successful in their career paths. College students, however are considered the “poorest” people on earth and often believe they should be a charity cause. That certainly hasn’t deterred Julie Vaughan ’06, a sophomore at the University of Missouri. In her first year on campus, she became involved with Relay for Life, a springtime fund-raiser that benefits the American Cancer Society. “This cause is really important to me because my mom (Beverly) was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of ’06,” Julie Vaughan explained. “After surgery and chemotherapy, she beat cancer in about four months. “Last year I become involved with Relay for Life by becoming a team captain. I found the experience to be truly rewarding! This year I wanted to become more involved with the event. I currently hold a position on the Steering Committee that plans the entire event for the University of Missouri Relay for Life.” The April 12-13 event on campus will feature a survivor dinner, survivor/caregiver laps, a Luminaria Ceremony and information about the American Cancer Society and inspirational survivors. While the event itself is a major undertaking, the heart of Vaughan’s cause is generated through the Relay for Life web site. Julie Vaughan’s page may be found at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/julievaughan.
Gaffney’s Provide Impact In Needy Honduras Area
Marian Trio Provides Hit For DePaul Fashion Benefit
Antonio and Tim Gaffney ’67
Ana Carlasare ’05 and Maura O’Donnell ’05
A spark here...a spark there…and soon…a roaring fire! That’s exactly how it happened. Sr. Kathleen Kenny, a teacher at Marian, had visited some Dominican Sisters in Zambia and desired to share their story. Joelyn Carlasare, also on the faculty at Marian, helped her prepare a power point presentation, and brought the story home. Ana Carlasare ’05, a junior at DePaul University, pondered her mother’s re-telling of the story, imagined the poor who suffer from AIDS, and became determined to help. A spark here…a spark there…a roaring fire! For several months, Ana worked on preparing a fashion show, a project she conceived to raise funds to assist the Dominican Alliance (several Dominican congregations in the United States) to help the Dominican Sisters in Zambia, Africa, improve the life of their people. Specifically, every $10 contributed secures medicine for one unborn infant, carried by an HIV/AIDS mother, to be born free of the disease. Ana set about organizing the project. Working through the Ambassadors Club of DePaul University and in cooperation with the school’s AIDS Organization, plus engaging two other Marian alums, Maura O’Donnell ’05 and Valerie Ruiz ’05, Ana put together a great show and wonderful evening! Cortelyou Commons, a vintage building on the campus of DePaul University, was reserved. Akira, an upscale clothier in Chicago, lent $35,000 worth of their latest line of clothing; tickets and posters were printed, donations were secured. DePaul students (nearly one hundred of them) tried-out for their debut as models, supper refreshments were granted through Uncle Sammy’s Sandwich Classics, gift baskets were prepared as door prizes, and lighting and sound were in order. Sparks were flying! Numerous last minute details were tended to by generous student volunteers and supportive parents. The show began…the fire was blazing! The evening was a huge success. Attendance topped 300 guests, models were gorgeous and handsome, outfits were a smashing hit, refreshments were perfect. Best of all, over $3,000 was contributed to the Zambian Dominicans half a world away. The desire to be of service and the generosity which that entails, are sparks within us all. Ana, Maura, and Valerie fanned their sparks into a roaring fire for the sake of others. The fashion show is over, but the glow of goodness remains thanks to our grads!
Tim Gaffney ’67 mixing concrete in Honduras
In February, Tim Gaffney ’67 spent time in Siguatepeque, about a two hour drive from the capital of Honduras, to help with a construction project. The trip was set up by the Church of the Epiphany in the Dallas, Texas area with the purpose of providing Christian education and construction of a new school. The Bishop of Honduras, Bishop Allen, feels strongly that the only way to break the cycle of poverty in this democratic country is through education. Tim and the other 18 people on this trip helped with that during their week-long mission. The construction team laid concrete cinder block walls for a new school facility. Each member of the team is required to pay for the full cost of their trip as well as any vaccinations for tetanus, typhoid and hepatitis that are necessary. Tim states, “I go to Honduras with a servant’s heart and a worker’s resolve to make life better for these people. Helping build a school and providing education is the only way out of a life of poverty for this country. Personally for me, it is a life changing experience to recognize, in the midst of extreme poverty, the glory of God in the eyes of these beautiful people…especially the children. To be able to worship with them is also a gift.” If you would like to help future missions to Honduras, please make out a check to “Church of the Epiphany” and in the memo section write “Honduras Mission.” Mail the check to Tim Gaffney, Honduras Mission, 813 Morningside Trail, Murphy, TX 75094.
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Marian Catholic Parents who attended recent information sessions about drug testing echoed the question: Why would a school consider mandatory drug testing when its drugs use, according to the University of Michigan’s “Monitoring the Future” research, is far less than the national and local averages? The University of Michigan Survey is conducted across the country and states that 40 percent of high school students have used an illicit drug by graduation. Meanwhile, Marian Catholic students show a 10 percent experimentation rate prior to graduation. With that differential, why mandate drug testing for the entire student body at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year? “I have my own conflicted feelings about testing most of our kids who have made great choices, but this can be a tool for prevention and intervention,” notes MCHS President Sr. M. Paul McCaughey. With regard to the type of test, parents at meetings were comfortable with the hair sample approach after a presentation by Bill Dausey of Psychomedics Corporate Testing. Parental concerns, however, included the cost factor for a generally drug-free community and school and parental responsibilities. “Youngsters today are growing up in an increasingly complicated society,” according to Advisory Board member and sophomore parent Vince Krydynski ’81. “What was taboo when I was in high school is now the common themes in music videos, television, the Internet and tabloids. The popular images today tend to pull kids away from the values responsible parents are working so hard to instill. “Marian is taking a leadership role in helping students and families navigate the difficult waters of teen drug use/prevention. The drug-testing program gives me, as a parent, comfort knowing that Marian Catholic actively supports my decision to keep my daughter free from drugs. It gives my daughter another reason to say “No.” It provides early intervention and counseling in a safe environment for any student struggling with drug use. This is another example of Marian Catholic High School working with parents to instill positive influences in the lives of young adults and enforcing the values and beliefs we have in our homes.” Marian Catholic has recently introduced a copyrighted Leadership Program to benefit all students. Having each student live a drug-free life is a part of that program. “Marian is aware that students are faced with a culture of drugs and alcohol from the media and society,” Marian Principal Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait explained. “Often that makes it more difficult for students to be proud of being drug free. A testing program, as well as concepts of our Leadership Program, helps diffuse the culture outside and supports the pride students can take in positive choices.” Sr. Kathleen Anne also led the student information sessions about the testing program. Marian’s published materials to be made available prior to student registration for 2008-2009, detail the process, including method, confidentiality notification, referral format and retesting policy.
Students entering 9th grade or current high school students must be enrolled at Marian Catholic. Campers register for grades they will be entering in the fall. For more information check our website www.marianchs.com or contact Diana McDonnell (708-756-9418 or dmcdonnell@marianchs.com).
Marian Madness
Alumni/Marian parents Sharon Stillman and Maureen Marthaler chat at Marian Madness ’07.
Marian Madness ’07 good times are had by Cara and Paul Plomin ’81, and Chris Hanson ’81 .
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MARIAN Catholic [tÄÄ Éy YtÅx
Camille (Zarantonello) Blachowicz ’62
Lisa (Boyd) Piekarski ’87
Colin Egglesfield ’91
Marian Catholic High School prides itself on the fact that nearly 100 percent of its students voluntarily participate in service to others. For the Alumni Association Hall of Fame Class of 2008, service is a hallmark of the entire class of inductees. Whether it’s service to or representing Marian Catholic, service in spreading the word about the excellence of Marian Catholic, or helping out others in the neighborhood and community, this group is one that should make the entire Marian Catholic family proud. Headed by Alumna of the Year Camille (Zarantonello) Blachowicz ’62, the Class of 2008 Hall of Famers were honored at the annual dinner on February 21 at Olympia Fields Country Club. With a group that has so much to offer, let’s meet the 2008 Alumni Association Hall of Famers.
is a faculty member there,” Blachowicz said. “I certainly feel we share the academic legacy; we all have advanced degrees and all have gone into teaching or have done some teaching. Marian was a disciplined place and, when I was there, I felt the faculty and school were committed to educating all of us. “We also have the same sense of being responsible for others and for giving back, which was a real part of the Marian ethos.”
to whatever situation arises,” Piekarski explained. “I view a team approach as working with others toward a common goal, giving 110 percent no matter what the situation and remaining very committed to your goal even when you are feeling discouraged.”
Camille (Zarantonello) Blachowicz ’62, Alumna of the Year Alumna of the Year Blachowicz sets the standard for all educators at Marian and beyond. The Professor of Education and Director of Reading Program at National-Louis University has been named Outstanding Educator of the Year (2002) and is also a member of the International Reading Association Hall of Fame. “Success really takes hard work, creativity and a lot of luck,” explained Blachowicz, who has authored several books on literacy and education. “I’m not sure of the percentages there–they all feed in. With respect to Marian, I think the women teachers were incredibly empowering to the female students. “They offered the same sense of support that I felt from my family, who also provided me with the means to have 16 years of Catholic education and also a sense that we could do anything we put our minds to. I have always thought of my high school classmates as some of the brightest, funniest and verbally quickest group of people I have ever met. Having the ‘Marian Experience’ was a golden one for me.” Blachowicz has had her research supported by grants from several foundations and associations, while she's frequently welcomed as a speaker for local, national and international education conferences. For Blachowicz and her family, the education route was always a natural one. “My two brothers (Joe ’67, Matt ’73) and I all went to Marian, and my cousin Linda Savick
Lisa (Boyd) Piekarski ’87, Athlete of the Year In a new millennium, it is very common for Marian female athletes to earn college scholarships in their sport. However, Lisa Boyd Piekarski ’87 did so in an era that made her a true pioneer in such recognition. A member of Marian’s Sweet 16 IHSA volleyball qualifier in 1985, Boyd ultimately earned a full scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. At Madison, she enjoyed a successful volleyball career and earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investment & Banking, and Risk Management & Insurance. Lisa has already been inducted into the University of Wisconsin Hall of Fame and Marian is pleased to be “catching up.” “My Marian teachers and the administration were very supportive of me during the recruiting and school selection process,” Boyd recalled. “Academically, Marian had a strong influence on me. One example is a mandatory Study Skills class. The class showed us techniques for studying and retaining information that I used in college. I would not have been able to graduate on the Business School’s Dean’s list had I not taken this class.” “Probably the most profound influence on me was a class I took at Marian called Discovery in Service. The experience left me thankful for the life I had and showed me how helping others can be rewarding. The experience still influences my family life and career today. Also, I try to instill in my children the desire to help others.” After spending time to raise children Kyle (10), Drew (7) and Trevor (5) along with husband Tim, Piekarski has resumed her career at Marcus Capital, LLC, where she does equity investment research and portfolio management. In part because of her training at Marian and managing a demanding athletic career, Piekarski successfully manages the roles of career and outstanding wife and mother. “I believe the secret to my success is being very goal-oriented and taking a team approach 10
Colin Egglesfield ’91, Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement Colin Egglesfield ’91 is no stranger to most, as he plays “Josh Madden” daily on popular Soap Opera All My Children. Additionally, Egglesfield owns his own clothing company, “Shout Out!” where he gains the opportunity to work as a designer and model as well. “Being on All My Children has been a great job because it allowed me to live my dream of being a working actor in my favorite city, New York,” explained Egglesfield, who graduated from the University of Iowa before starting off his modeling career in places like Milan, Paris, London and Tokyo. “I’m able to participate in numerous charity fund-raising opportunities on a regular basis, which gives me a great feeling knowing that I’m contributing to help make some people’s lives a little bit better. Marian prepared me for college life by introducing me to the means and knowledge necessary to succeed academically and vocationally, but also instilled in me the importance of being a morally and socially responsible person.” Whether through service or on the screen, Egglesfield has had significant experience in the public eye in a young career. Prior to his role on All My Children, Egglesfield made appearances in the likes of Law and Order: SVU, Leap of Faith, Lost in Oz, Charmed, Nip/Tuck, Gilmore Girls and movies Must Love Dogs and Beautiful Dreamer. While Egglesfield has been lucky to experience so much, he warns Marian students that it doesn’t all come by chance. “Create your own luck,” said the avid runner who has raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team for Kids and the Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation through marathons. “What I’ve learned is that it’s not necessarily the best or most talented person who gets the job, it’s the one who stuck it out the longest when things got difficult. “My experience at Marian was one of incredible discovery. I felt a sense of pride not only with what I was learning and able to accomplish, but with the feeling that I belonged
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Metro Alumni & Friends June 2008 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm James and Anita Jackson
to and was part of continuing Marian’s reputation of academic and athletic excellence. In the classroom, my teachers prepared me for the rigorous demands of college and the workplace, and what I learned from my coaches and athletics was the vision to set my sights on a goal and the discipline and persistence to achieve my dreams.” James and Anita Jackson, Spirit of Marian James and Anita Jackson are extremely pleased with the foundation four of their children gained from Marian Catholic, as it fits right in the example they set as Marian parents. Extremely involved with the Athletic Booster Club and Mothers Club, the Jackson’s provided brilliant insight and support to both groups during their formative years. “Marian Catholic reinforced the basic principles we conveyed to our children,” said Anita Jackson, who watched James ’87, Marta ’91, Edward ’93 and April (Wayne) ’93 graduate from Marian. “It helped keep them grounded in faith and emphasized the value and rewards of fair play, perseverance and loyalty.” Jim’s strong support for the Boosters and for the track and football teams was memorable. “Jim and Anita were interested participants in many of the organizing activities that set the direction of MCHS for the 90’s and into the millennium,” Athletic Director Dave Mattio ’66 praised. “Volunteerism, participation and ownership were a constant thread with their commitment to MCHS. The recognition is truly deserved.” In the meantime, Anita made her mark on the Mothers Club, creating manuals still used today as models for Mothers Club events, and leading as club president with a gracious inclusion. Later, as a Marian Catholic High School Board member, Anita participated in the Long-Range plan and Partnership 2000, which eventually left Marian with its West Gym and Band Room. The owners of DeSoto LLC (manufacturing and processing of specialty chemicals) set an early example at Marian for a cooperation of students, faculty and parents within the Dominican tradition. When the DeSoto plant moved, the Jackson’s gifted office furniture to Marian. “It was the first ‘new’ furniture in years and the first conference room furniture we ever had,” recalled President Sr. M. Paul McCaughey ’67. "We were thrilled and, with good stewardship, much of it is still in use.” Jim and Anita Jackson typify the spirit of
Joe Dee
many Marian parents and, for them, Marian returned the favor. In their words, "Marian provided a solid atmosphere that supported parental involvement in the educational process." Joe Dee, Lifetime Achievement Award While Joe Dee has never carried the moniker of “teacher,” his involvement as coach, administrator, volunteer, chairperson, father and grandfather have made him a teacher to hundreds, perhaps thousands. Following his son, Jim, into the Marian Hall of Fame (Spirit of Marian, 2002), Dee has been coaching, officiating and organizing for other people virtually since his playing days ended at Thornton Junior College (football) and the University of Illinois (baseball). Along with wife of 46 years, Bernice, Dee has sent sons Jim ’80, Tom ’81, Tim ’85 and John ’88 through Marian. Grandson Matt ’07 began the next generation at Marian, followed by Meaghan ’09 and more of his 13 grandchildren are on the way. “Marian has played a big part in raising our four sons,” explained Dee, a former Marian Booster Club officer. “I am proud to say they are good husbands and fathers, and are all involved in their churches and communities. It takes more than being a parent to raise a child and Marian definitely has been a big influence in their development. “The impact that Marian has is evident to me every day by its graduates. The Christian values they have learned here help them become good leaders at home, at work, as well as in the community.” Primarily through the involvement of his sons, Joe Dee has coached at St. Joseph and St. Agnes in Chicago Heights, Olympia Terrace, the Chicago Heights Park District, Catholic Grammar School football and Small Fry Basketball. A Eucharistic Minister for 39 years, Joe has also been an Illinois High School Association official for 24 years in three sports, working state championship football games in 2004 and 2007 and basketball in 2008. “I am honored and surprised to receive this honor, because what I have done in my life is just what I was taught growing up,” Dee said. “That’s to use the gifts I’ve been given to help others. Having gone through 12 years of Catholic education, I learned that volunteering was very important. To receive this honor from such a prestigious institution as Marian is humbling.” 11
Alums, Alumni Parents, Current Parents and Marian Friends Invited
Updates will be on our website at www.marianchs.com or for more information contact Carol Burke Swanson ’81 at (708-756-9775 or cswanson@marianchs.com).
8TH GRADE SCHOLARS Each year, Marian Catholic ranks among the best in Chicago’s Southland for AP Scholars, National Merit recognition and Illinois State Scholars. On January 12, 2008, over 650 eighth grade students tested at Marian. With 16 area eighth graders earning academic scholarships based on their STS/HSPT entrance exam scores, the future looks very bright as well. Marian Catholic Scholar Tuition Awards have been presented to the following students: Sarah Anderson (St. Michael, Schererville) Jennifer Bailey (Forest Trail Junior High) Melissa Bonner (Morgan Park Academy) Aaron Dunajeski (Kahler Middle) Morgan Hirschfield (St. Liborius) Taylor Jones (St. Joseph, Dyer) Kathleen McAuliffe (Cardinal Bernardin) Patrick O’Shea (St. Thomas More) Gianna Patrizi (Cardinal Bernardin) Nora Plank ( St. Damian) Jose Saenz ( St. Lawrence O’Toole) Elizabeth Salter (Lowell Middle) Monica Skibbie (Infant Jesus of Prague) Ryan Thier (St. Damian) Stephanie Werner (St. Joseph, Homewood) Mitchell Zavesky (Infant Jesus of Prague)
Marian Annual Fund
Phonathon: It’s All About Good People
Callers Steve Wolff and Pat Jonikaitis try to “ring the bell” at Phonathon ’08.
Basketball players chip in at Phonathon ’08, including Teagan Walsh ’11, Val Finnin ’10 and Jamie Johnson ’11.
More than 250 student and parent volunteers gathered in the MCHS Library to call alumni and fellow parents. Our phonathoners have raised over $60,000 in pledges, connecting with over 10,000 parents and alumni. Friends of Marian Catholic may pledge or gift the Phonathon through the secure website link at https://www.marianchs.com/advancement/checkout/advancement_form.aspx. The Phonathon portion of the Marian Annual Fund this year is earmarked to help support the entire school operation, especially the Sr. Simeon Fund (student tuition aid) for those with emergency issues and verified need, the implementation of pilot distance learning courses, and adoption of Computer Assisted Design in the graphic design courses. This popular event, coordinated by Peg Massucci of the Advancement Office, is co-chaired by current and alumni parents Sue Dawson and Nancy and Tim Hathhorn. Phonathon volunteers return year after year, some even long after their student has graduated. Massucci said, “We’ve had more alumni parents than current parents on our Phonathon Committee. We get calls from alumni parents to say they hadn’t been contacted to participate as phonathoners. Needless to say, we sign them up! In fact, this year, after seeing an article about the Phonathon in Marian Matters, an alumni parent whose son graduated in 1988...yes, ’88…emailed to say she’d like to help as a Phonathoner. “We are blessed to have people like this at Marian Catholic: parents who, even after 20 years out, still give of themselves. MCHS parents are quick to step up when called upon because they simply want to do whatever they can to help. The best part about being a Phonathoner is that you can do a tremendous amount of service and good just by giving a few hours of time.” It’s been said that “friend-raising" and fun are major factors that make this Marian Catholic hallmark the popular volunteer phenomena it is each year. If you have any questions or comments, or if you would like to help with next year´s Phonathon, please contact Peg Massucci (708-756-9427or pmassucci@marianchs.com). Thank you to all in the Marian Catholic community for your generosity and your continued commitment to excellence.
ZARANTONELLO’S ‘PARISH TWINNING’ PROVIDES HAITI RELIEF at the end of January. They witnessed first-hand all the good the donations have done and will continue to do and Joe showed his slides to MCHS classes during Lenten Mission Week. For further info, contact the St. Joseph Haiti Fund, 320 West Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004.
Joe Zarantonello ’67 has lived in Bardstown, Kentucky for 25 years and taught at St. Joseph Catholic School for nearly all of that time. During his tenure, a program called “Parish Twinning” came to be where the St. Joseph parish was matched with St. Francis Xavier parish in Akil Samdi, Haiti. Akil Samdi in the native Creole language, loosely translates to “dead-end in a graveyard,” which accurately depicts life in the mountain village with no running water, no electricity and no medical facilities. About 20 years ago, students at St. Joseph began an Advent penny drive, collecting about 65,000 pennies (or about $650) and sent it to help the children of Akil Samdi. Over the years the amounts increased and this past Advent Fund Drive for Haiti raised just over $19,000. Joe said that because of the very generous contributions both on-line and through the parish, every student at the grade school in Akil Samdi will be fed for a year. There is even enough left to extend help to the children in the pre-school program as well. For some of these children, this is their only meal of the day, and many of them must walk for hours just to attend school. The money raised also goes toward paying the salaries of the teachers at the school – about $50 per month. $25 will feed a child for a year. Joe and his daughter Elizabeth, along with another high school girl and her father, took suitcases filled with pediatric medicines to Haiti
Joe Zarantonello ’67 visits Haiti
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NEVER A SLOW DAY IN THE LIFE OF MARIAN
Sr. Teresa visits with Alumni Parent Kathleen Watson and her daughter Mary Anne Watson Knuth ’80 at the Mothers Club Siver Tea. (Back row left to right) Paul Obbagy ’09, Jim Slawnikowski ’08, Tom Sweeney, Mark Donaway (front row left to right) Sam Kirschenheiter ’10, Ali Schwieger ’10, Mary Jones ’09, Tony Vaughn ’09, Jaime Patriarca ’10, Mike Friar ’08, and Julie Zielinski ’09.
For the second straight year, Marian Catholic brought home an IHSA State Championship from the Individual Events state tournament, as its Performance in the Round edged out Oak Lawn and Belleville West for tops in Illinois. Marian Catholic High School’s Speech Team advanced two entries to the IHSA state meet at Neuqua Valley High School, represented by freshman Joseph Wlos in Extemporaneous Speaking as well. “The Marian students embraced the Performance in the Round with outstanding, touching performances at the state meet,” praised Coach Mark Donaway, who was assisted by Tom Sweeney. “Marian received seven first-place votes from a panel of eight judges, which was a state record. Many coaches from across the state said Marian has changed PIR in the state of Illinois forever.” The Performance in the Round entry, Lovers by Brian Friel, earned a second-place in the Oak Lawn Sectional Tournament. The group includes seniors Jim Slawnikowski, Mike Friar and Mike Losos, juniors Julie Zielinski, Mary Jones and Paul Obbagy, and sophomores Ali Schwieger, Jaime Patriarca, Jonathan Williamsen, Kate Bryzgalski, Sam Kirschenheiter and Tony Vaughn. Wlos earned a third place at the Oak Lawn Sectional to garner his state bid. In competition earlier at the Homewood-Flossmoor Regional, Marian’s Performance in the Round captured second place, while first-place finishes came from Chris Skurka in Humorous Interpretation and Prose Reading, and Kiayla Jackson in Original Comedy.
The Ziltz family visits the band in New York and attends the New York Alumni Gathering held at Annie Moores including Jack ’12, Ed ’80, Katie ’11, Christa and Bob ’82.
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Kyle Holmes ’08, Ashley Sypole ’08 and Alex Rogers ’10 toast at the Madrigal Dinner.
Math teacher Jennifer Lamb reminisces with Christian Haas ’07 and Matt Liesen ’07 at College Day in January.
The Marian 7-time Grand National Champion band marches in New York at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
ALUMNI NOTES
Carol Yushkevich Amato ’75 with Rodney Atkins
Max, Mia and Izabella Mastandrea children of Thomas Mastandrea ’79
Kevin ’84 and Erin (Brady) ’84 Keane with son Brady Keane
Classes of 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1965. Founding Four Reunion Weekend, September 12 & 13, 2008 Col. Christine (Coons) Ingle ’64 retired as a nurse from the U.S. Army on January 1, 2007 after twenty-nine and a half years. She retired from the Virginia Department of Public Health on January 1, 2008. Christine traces much of her success back to an English class she had as a senior at Marian. What would now be an AP English class was actual coursework from the University of Illinois offered to seniors. Upon her second retirement, Christine plans to pursue her Ph.D. and work on the Women in Military Service Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Class of 1968 – 40th Reunion, Friday, September 5, 2008
Class of 1978 – 30th Reunion, Friday, September 5, 2008 Karl and Therese (Schreiber) Volkman ’78 ’78 received the Christifideles Award from Cardinal George at Holy Name Cathedral on October 7, 2007. The couple was instrumental in managing the Infant Jesus of Prague (IJP) 50th Anniversary Pictorial Directory project. Both Therese and Karl have shared their talents at IJP in many ways over the years. Therese has been one of the money counters, and Karl is a current School Board member, an usher, and coach for one of the girl's basketball teams. Thomas Mastandrea ’79 and his wife Agnieszka are pleased to announce the newest addition to their family, Izabella Ann, born August 15, 2007. She joins her big brother Max (15) and big sister Mia (10). Class of 1983 – 25th Reunion, Friday, September 26, 2008
William “Bill” Riley ’71 and his wife Donna are proud grandparents of Roman Gabriel Uziel who weighed in at 6 pounds 12 ounces and 21.5 inches long. Roman is the son of the Riley's daughter Colleen and her husband Mike Uziel.
John Everson ’84 met with the New York based publisher, Leisure Books, and they signed him to a contract to publish his two novels, Covenant and Sacrifice. They will be out in paperback in all major bookstores across the country beginning sometime this summer.
Class of 1973 – 35th Reunion, Friday, September 5, 2008 Dr. Mark Talamonti ’74 was named in Chicago Magazine's Special Medical Report for January 2008 as one of the “Top Docs” in the Chicago area. Mark's specialty as a surgeon is treating pancreatic cancer, liver cancer and gastrointestinal cancer.
Kevin and Erin (Brady) Keane ’84 ’84 are the proud parents of Brady Quinn Keane, born November 21, 2007. Katie (McGowan) Cantu ’86 and her husband Homaro celebrated the birth of their second daughter, Grace, on May 25, 2007. Big sister Ella is two.
Carol (Yushkevich) Amato ’75 has been rubbing elbows with some of country music's big name artists over the past couple years. She is pictured with CMA Award Winning Country Singer Rodney Atkins in the backstage area after one of his performances.
Jon Gadbois ’86 and his wife Brooke are proud parents of twin boys. Devin James weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long, while Nicolas William weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. The boys were born on January 17, 2007 and are now just over a year old.
Susan (Bonea) Dagnillo ’76 and her husband have been married for 29 years and have two grandchildren, Aidan (3) and Makayla (10 months). Susan is a full-time Grandma, watching both of them while their mother works. She loves every minute of it!
Anthony “Tony” Battaglia ’87 and his wife Gina welcomed daughter Aria Eve on November 7, 2007 much to the delight of older sister Dominica.
Frank Demith ’77 retired from the Army in August 2007 after 29 years of service. Frank and his wife, Beth have two daughters; Gabriele (17) who attends Brown University and Mimi (15) who attends high school in El Paso, Texas.
Brooke and Jon Gadbois ’86 with sons Devin and Nicolas Gadbois
Grace and Ella Cantu daughters of Katie (McGowan) Cantu ’86
Julie (Mazzocca) Connors ’87 and her husband Bob have had their seventh child. Dylan Finn was born November 26, 2007. Dylan's siblings are Sean (12), Tyler (10), Megan (8), Ian (6), Ryan (4) and Wyatt (2).
Eliana Clare Grann, daughter of Sue Ann (Haedike) Grann ’88
Olivia and Cora Jo Franczyk daughters of Ed Franczyk ’89
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Jodi (Wessel) Hoese ’89 with twins Marigrace and Jackson Hoese
Joshua and Katelyn Shaw children of Michelle (Wilfinger) Shaw ’87
Sophie Delaney, daughter of Fred Delaney ’88
Owen Snow son of Dwight Snow ’87
Kelly Conley daughter of Carrie (McNamara) Conley ’93
Kathryn Gleason ’92 was inducted into the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame on March 6, 2008.
Michelle (Wilfinger) Shaw ’87 and her husband Robert are the proud parents of 4 year old Joshua and 2 year old Katelyn. Michelle is a scrapbook store owner and the family resides in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Kim (Adducci) Lewis ’92 and her husband Kyle are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Becca Lynn, born September 7, 2007. Becca weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins big brothers Tanner (6-1/2) and Justin (2-1/2).
Dwight Snow ’87 and his wife Anita are thrilled to welcome into their family a son, born November 2, 2007. Owen Christian Snow weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 17 inches long.
Carrie (McNamara) Conley ’93 and her husband Chad are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kelly Anne, born October 11, 2007. Kelly weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. She joins her big sister Katie who is one.
Class of 1988 – 20th Reunion, Friday, September 5, 2008 Fred Delaney, Jr. ’88 and his wife, Maren are the proud parents of Sophie Margaret Delaney born October 18, 2007. Sophie weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Gary Longo ’93 and Mollie (Akey) Longo ’94 had their first child on November 17, 2007. Dominic Anthony Longo was 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Sue Ann (Haedike) Grann ’88, her husband Eric, and two-and-a-half year old triplets Gavin, Aaron and Ian are thrilled to announce the birth of Eliana Clare on July 5, 2007. “Ana-Clare” weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Class of 1993 – 15th Reunion, Friday, September 26, 2008
Ed Franczyk ’89, his wife Beth, and Big Sister Olivia are proud to announce that Cora Jo Franczyk arrived on Friday morning October 19, 2007 weighing in at 8.5 pounds and 22 inches long.
Monica Martin ’93 recently took a position with Roush Fenway Racing, a NASCAR race team in Concord, North Carolina. Monica heads the Tax Department and is the first African-American female to work for a NASCAR race team. Monica received her MBA from Florida A&M University and also attended the University of Chicago.
Jodi (Wessel) Hoese ’89 and her husband James welcomed twins Marigrace Kathleen and Jackson James on April 19, 2007.
Heather (Fitzgerald) Stade ’93 and her husband Jon are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Trey on April 30, 2007. Trey weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Jennifer Hoolehan-Kyung ’89 was appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Underwriting Quality for Zurich North America. Jennifer and her husband Johnny have two sons, Kai and Noa.
Bridget (Hill) Wachtel ’93 and her husband Kevin are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Oliver who was born July 20, 2007. Oliver weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces. He joins his big sister Amelia who is three.
Kerianne (Detloff) Hearns ’90 and her husband Graham celebrated the birth of their son, Brendan Harper on November 24, 2007. Brendan joins big sister Kelsey (3).
Oliver and Amelia Wachtel children of Bridget (Hill) Wachtel ’93
Richard and Mary (Ketcham) Bisaga ’94 ’94 welcomed the birth of their second son, Ethan Ronald, born October 13, 2007. His big brother Andrew is 2-1/2 years old.
Adam and Matthew Regan sons of Mark ’90 and Amy (Lewandowski) ’90 Regan
Andrew and Ethan Bisaga children of Richard ’94 and Mary (Ketcham) ’94 Bisaga
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Theodore and Braden Dalhouse sons of Mary Ellen (Delsing) Dalhouse ’93
ALUMNI NOTES
Maeve, Molly and Emmett Carr children of Meg (Kennelly) Carr ’94
Nicholas and Zachary DelRio sons of George ’95 and Amy (Mattio) ’95 DelRio
Anjoli (Faso) Siler ’97 with husband Roberto Siler
Logan Cogswell son of Sara (Fuehrmeyer) Cogswell ’99
Katie (Peters) Schaefer ’97, Tracee Friederich ’97, Christopher Faso ’92 and Matron of Honor, Taressa (Faso) Leonardo ’89. The Marian Madrigal Choir directed by Michele Coduti sang at the ceremony. Anjoli is a Registered Dietitian currently employed by Abbott Laboratories and her husband is an Occupational Therapist. The couple resides in Chicago, Illinois.
Margaret “Meg” (Kennelly) Carr ’94 and her husband Bryan added to their family on November 27, 2007. Emmett Joseph Carr weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maeve and Molly, his big sisters are quite impressed with him! Carrie (Sherman) Pryor ’94 and her husband Jon welcomed their second child, Abigail Elise, on May 4, 2007. She joins her big brother Michael, who is 2-1/2 years old.
Class of 1998 – 10th Reunion, Friday, September 26, 2008
George and Amy (Mattio) DelRio ’95 ’95 are the proud parents of two boys, Nicholas who is 2-1/2 and Zachary who is 1. George is an Illinois State Trooper and Amy is a Tax Accountant with Morgan Stanley.
David Ofenloch ’98 has graduated from New York Law School, passed the NY bar exam and is practicing with New York firm O'Dwyer and Bernstein.
Jason Eagan ’95 was promoted to corporal and received a Purple Heart and Merit Award for injuries sustained in the line of duty. Jason is a police officer with the Village of Robbins.
Sara (Fuehrmeyer) Cogswell ’99 and her husband Christopher welcomed Logan Michael on May 3, 2007. He weighed 4 pounds 5 ounces and was 17-3/4 inches long. Logan was born 6-1/2 weeks early due to complications and spent 2 weeks in the hospital before coming home. The family resides in Monee.
Dr. Andrea Martin ’95 married Bryan Baker on February 23, 2008 in Miami Beach Florida. Andrea received her PharmD from Florida A&M University and is a Pharmacy Manager for Walgreen's. Bryan attended Johnson C. Smith University and Florida State University and is a CPA for AutoNation. The couple spent their honeymoon on various Hawaiian islands.
Erin Robey ’99 received her Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy in May 2007. She is currently completing her pharmacy practice residency at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Kevin Dolan ’00 and Annie Starks were married on July 21, 2007 at Holy Names Academy in Seattle, Washington. They honeymooned in Maui. Kevin is a CPA, Senior Auditor for KPMG. Annie is a financial planner for Nordstrom. They reside in Seattle.
Erika (Fuehrmeyer) Myette ’95 and her husband Michael-John are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Maggie. Maggie is Margaret Kate Myette and was born on Saturday December 1, 2007. She weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Maggie joins her big brothers Michael and Jacob.
Jeremiah Hughes ’00 married Thresa Green this past New Year's Eve. The couple resides in Morris, IL.
Katherine (Katy) Grosh ’95 married Brad Yusim on May 26, 2007 in the Napa Valley, California. The bridal party included Marian Alumnus Kerri (McLaughlin) Hiller ’95. Katy is an attorney with Beermann Swerdlove, LLP in Chicago and was made a partner on January 1, 2008. Brad is an attorney with Jenner & Block, LLP also in Chicago.
Danielle Lemon ’00 has received her doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois Chicago. Her sister Katherine ’04 will receive her bachelors from Illinois State University in May, and her sister Christine ’98 is teaching in Milwaukee and working toward her master’s degree. Even Dad (Daniel) is in school, working toward his master’s degree as well. To celebrate, the family spent their Christmas vacation in Cancun, Mexico.
Brian Skibinski ’96 and Erin (DeBruin) Skibinski ’99 are the proud parents of Russell Patrick, who arrived just after Thanksgiving on November 24, 2007 instead of at Christmastime. Russell weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long.
Erik-John Ramos ’00 graduated from Indiana University's Jacob School of Music where he received a master’s degree in Trumpet Performance. He just completed his first semester at IU where he is pursuing his Doctorate of Music in Brass Pedagogy. Erik-John was recently selected for a position in the "Pershing's Own" Army Band. He will be stationed in the Washington, DC area and will continue his studies.
Rachel (Gromala) Binole ’97 is in her seventh season as the assistant varsity women’s basketball coach at Hillcrest High School. Rachel was a four year varsity player while at Marian, and earned All-Area honors as a senior. She is also a kindergarten teacher. Anjoli Faso ’97 was married to Roberto Siller on May 19, 2007 in Flossmoor, Illinois. Marian members of the wedding party included
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Marie Zidek ’02 as Oregon State’s Benny Beaver
Lauren Diaz-Albertini ’11 and her sister Alexis with Bishop Felipe Neri Ferrao
Jill (Wrzesinski) Rockrohr ’00 is in her fourth year of grad school at the University of Rhode Island. Erin Bartok ’01 has completed her CPA/MA in Accounting from Boston University and is working for Deloitte and Touche where she had previously interned.
(Left to right) Carrie Beaudry ’03, Brian ’03, Pat ’72, Nancy, Kevin ’00, bride Annie, and Erin ’06 Dolan
Carly Prospero ’01 graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance in 2005, and from Columbia College Chicago with a Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling in 2007. She also recieved the Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis from Columbia College. Carly is currently working in Washington, DC as a Dance/Movement Therapist.
Sarah Parker ’04 became engaged to Kyle D. Overmyer on January 19, 2008. Kyle attends Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Sarah Padove ’05 is a junior infielder for IU Softball. Sarah was recognized by Darryl Neher who is a Senior Lecturer with the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and host of a radio talk show in Bloomington. He said her academic achievement by being named a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Nominee and Academic All Big Ten are what IU Athletics is all about. Sarah's humility and eagerness to learn proved her commitment to academic success and reaffirmed her well-deserved recognitions.
James Siegert ’01 is in his second year of medical school at Chicago Osteopathic, hoping to specialize in general surgery upon completion. Randy Stauner ’01 has left his computer programming job to become a missionary. As of January of 2008, he will be in Guatemala for 3 years with the Servant's Heart ministry, www.theservantsheart.org. Lawrence (Lonnie) Mollo ’02 has been accepted into Loyola Medical School.
Joseph Siegert ’05 is in his third year at Loyola and is majoring in Business and Advertising. He has been on the Dean's List every semester and was recently inducted into the Jesuit Honor Society.
Marie Zidek ’02 in addition to her studies at Oregon State University, is showing her school spirit by being OSU's mascot “Benny the Beaver” for winter and spring sports.
Erin Dolan ’06 was a running back/wide receiver for Cavanaugh Hall, Notre Dame flag football team. The “Chaos” advanced in the inter-hall playoffs and played at Notre Dame Stadium for the championship. Erin caught two touchdown passes for the “Chaos” victory. She is quoted in Irish Eyes Magazine, February Issue, “There is nothing like being part of a team and representing something bigger than yourself. It helped having a huge crowd and my family there living and dying with each play. Some of the ND band members gave us a huge boost when they made a “C” for Cavanaugh.”
Class of 2003 – 5th Reunion, Friday, September 26, 2008 Carrie Beaudry ’03 and Brian Dolan ’03 became engaged just before Christmas and are planning a July 19, 2008 wedding. David Buck ’03 graduated from the University of Missouri in 2007 and is now a sports reporter for the Casper, Wyoming Star-Tribune. Jennifer Douglass ’03 graduated from Western Illinois University in December 2007 and got a job teaching high school special education in the small western Illinois town of Abingdon.
Justin Newell ’07 has been named to the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List at Loyola University of Chicago. Lauren Diaz-Albertini ’11 and her sister Alexis were asked by their Pastor, Father Menezes of Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Monee, to serve at a special mass for the visiting Archbishop of Goa and Daman India. The Most Reverand Filipe Neri Ferrao also has the titles of Titular Bishop of Cranganore and Primate of the East and Patriarch of the East Indies. The Archbishop felt that the sisters were excellent examples of Catholic school students and were excellent altar servers.
Michael McSherry ’03 graduated from Indiana University in 2007 with a B.A. in History and Political Science. He is now a law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law. Sarah Griffin ’04 is finishing her senior year at St. Mary's College at Notre Dame, Indiana, majoring in Accounting. She has received an offer from Ernst & Young and will join their Business Risk Services division in the fall.
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10/26/07 through 2/11/08
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF...
James Akridge
Beatrice Dalton
Victoria Hlebek
Patrick Murphy ’81
George Schott
Irving James Alexander
Alfonzo DeNovellis
Mary Grace Holechko
Thomas & Edith Murphy
Walt Schuchman
Clarence Allen
Georgia DeRaimo
Florence Hutchinson
Robert Nagel
Mark Schullen
The Aloia Family
Rafael Diaz
Beverly A. Hynes
Rev. Joseph R. Niezgoda
Vince Shallon
Roy Ash
Edward A. Dillon
Wesley Johnson
Minnie M. Notoriano
Rita Sharp
Ed Bachtell
Rose M. Downey
Helen Joyce
Anne Novak ’08
Arthur Shonrock
John Baietto
John J. Dreznes
Alexander Karagias
Norman O'Connell
Richard Simek
Dale Allan Baikauskas
John Drury
Jacquelyn F. King
Agnes Grace O'Connor
Anthony “Tony” Sineni
Irene Balcerzak
Helen Duffy
Robert B. Kinsella
Elizabeth O'Leary
Victoria Skiscim
Ronald Bamford
Lottie Dzielak
Helen Kirk
John Oost
William H. Smith, Jr.
Margaret “Patsy” Baron
Delores Earl
Dorothy Klimaszewski
Clara Panozzo
William H. Smith, Sr.
Elizabeth Barrett
Martha Edmisten
Isabel Klinger
James D. Panozzo
Phillip Sosnowski
Bart Battaglia ’76
Margaret Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. William Klinger
Lester Beckner
Edward C. Epstein
Dorothy Klinker
Mary Kathryn Beckner
Marcella T. Epstein
Gene Knoerzer
Dr. Bud Bell
Brian Etheredge
Barbara Konodi
Antoinette R. Benedict
Edward M. Farmer
Liz Konzen
Timothy Benker ’90
Albert “Dan” Faron
Ruth Kraas
Kevin Beukema ’97
Charles Fasan
Francis Krygowski
Raymond Bleth
John Thomas Fielder III
Mr. & Mrs. F. J. Kvidera
Robert Paul Bona
Mary H. Flanagan ’71
Dolores LaBuda
Dorothy Bretz
David Patrick Follenweider ’84
Rita Lamb
Mrs. Louise Galati
Guido Lauteri
Dorothea Broderick Ryan Brothers ’98 Maureen Brower
Br. Jerry J. Galloway, M.D. CICM
John Budinger
Otto W. Galloway
Patricia Burger
Rita Galloway
Noella Burke
Raymond Galus
Thomas W. Bzdyl
Paul Gbur
Beatriz Caballero
John Gedmint
Virginia J. Caffarelli
Edward George Gereg
Patricia Callahan
Jim Gibbons
Carmen Campus
John M. Gliottoni, Jr.
Marge Cannon
Mary Jean Gonzalez
Anthony Capua
Patrick Grady ’75
Mary Margaret Carberry
John Groden, Sr.
Robert Carter
Elizabeth C. Grohman
Thomas Cella '80
Antoinette Grono
Joseph C. Chelbana
Delores Guild
Carrie Ann Chiuso-Hudek
Russell J. Guzzo
Carole M. Cody
Carol Habich
Alice Pantarotto Chris Paredes ’79 Mark Paredes ’74 Marion Paulson Charles Pease
James & Stella Laurie Minnie Lauteri
Mary Peel Mary Ann Perkovich Dean Perozzi, Jr. ’94 Helen J. Peterlin Caroline Petkovich Rosemary A. Pfingstonm Orlando Phillippi
Edward Stanula Margaret Sullivan Sarah Szafranski Sandra Tanko Marilyn Tews Margaret & Pearle Thompson Betty Tiernan Richard Trainor Ann Tribbia Mado Uzureau Maria Valadez Gerald C. Vellender, Sr. Catherine Venditti
Paul Lindahl
Roy Pickering
Lillian Veneziano
Mary LoBue
Leo Piernas
Herman Vogel
Elsie Lyphout
Annette Pisterzi
Margaret Walsh
Sister M. Lucida
Karl T. Podbielski
Dorothy Walter
Kevin Maher
Danny Potts
Cassaundra L. Wash
Emmett Mahoney
Nancy Molander Price ’71
LaVerne Welsh
Joseph Mahoney
Alex Pruett
Marzella Wheeler
Scott Marchese
Inez Rago
Rosemary Wheeler
Dick Marsik
Mary Ramos
Mrs. White
Donna Martin
Ave Razar
Stanislaw Wilinski
Ettore “Ector” Mascitti
Stanley Reindl ’82
Charles Williams
Mary Mascitti
Peg Reindl
Fr. Amos Wischmeyer
John Mattio
Jeffery A. Rice
Patrick Yacono
John M. McCarthy ’63
Loretta Ridge
Beverly Yunker
John V. McCarthy
Jeanette Riley
The deceased members of The McCarthy Family
Patricia McNamara Zacny ’64
Roland Robinson
Donna Ziltz
Lorraine Rowe
Phyllis C. Zinker
Florian A. Rusnak
Margaret M. Zoiss
Joseph & Louise Compagnomi
Joy Hakes Patrick G. Halaburt ’92
The deceased members of The McCaughey Family
Daniel Conroyd
Kathy Haskin
Jayne McGowan
Assunta “Sue” Saccomando
Mrs. Adrienne Cox
Ruth Heller
Alma Mendez
Albert Scaccia
Mary Czajka
Mary Heneghan
Herbert Molitsky
Catherine E. Schmitz
Nicholas A. D’Amico
Cheryl F. Henley
William F. Murphy, Jr.
Paul Schnorenberg
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I N T E R E S T E D I N M A R I A N C AT H O L I C S U M M E R C A M P S ? Marian Catholic offers summer Athletic Camps and Enrichment Camps for students in grades four through nine. If you would like more information on these camps, please log on to www.marianchs.com, or complete and send the form below to Marian Catholic High School, Attn: Diana McDonnell, 700 Ashland Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (fax 708.756.9759). Last Name _____________________________________________ First Name _____________________________________________ Student Name __________________________________________ School ______________________________________ Grade _____ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Email ___________________________________________________
Home Phone ___________________________________________ Business Phone __________________________________________ Parent Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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W H A T ’ S T H E N E W S W I T H YO U , A L U M ? Tell us any interesting news, events, or milestones in your life (marriage, children, promotions, service, career moves, etc.) that you would like to share with your fellow alumni. Also, please be sure to use this form to update information. Name(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________Class of _____________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Is this a new address? Yes No City ____________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Email _________________________________________________ Home Phone _____________________________________________ Business Phone __________________________________________ Occupation / Position _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NEWS _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
send to: Marian Catholic High School, Alumni Relations Coordinator 700 Ashland Avenue, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411 fax: 708.756.9759 • email: alumni@marianchs.com
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W O U L D YO U L I K E T O S H A R E YO U R E X P E R T I S E ? ❑ My name / address on reverse is correct. ❑ Please make corrections as needed.
Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best phone to reach me _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Career Day ❑ I would be willing to place my name on the Career Day Speakers’ Bureau list. (A time commitment from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. one day in the spring is necessary.)
My specific focus would be ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Career Mentor ❑ I would be willing to host a student to “shadow” me at my work place at a mutually agreeable time. Job / Career / Field ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Phone _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ❑ I live out of town (or have a career where job “shadow” is difficult), but would be willing to serve as a resource by phone / email to the MCHS
Guidance Department should a student wish to explore my field of expertise which is: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2007-2008 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67 President Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. Principal William Hogan Chief Financial Officer John F. Heneghan Assistant Principal, Operations John F. Kozojed Assistant Principal, Student Activities Dr. Shirley Morris Assistant Principal, Academics
Office for Institutional Advancement M ARIAN C ATHOLIC H IGH S CHOOL 700 Ashland Avenue Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708.755.6579 www.marianchs.com ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
ADVISORY BOARD 2007-2008 Sr. Marcelline Koch, O.P. Dominican Sisters’ Liaison Peg Massucci Recording Secretary Peter Kroner Chair Charles Gallagher ’77 Vice-Chair Kevin Larson Past-Chair Genevieve Boesen Michael Botelho Shahara Nixon Byford ’96 Michael Caruso Wilfred Chapleau ’73 William Cleary, III ’75 John Faso Sr. M. Janice Greenwood, O.P.
Joseph Hamann ’79 Harry Howisen ’93 Jeffrey Johnson Terry Kenney ’76 Sharon Kiehl Vincent Krydynski ’81 Michelle Feldner Lancaster ’77 Dwight Snow ’87
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
NCAA BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR GAMES EVENT
OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Carol (Burke) Swanson ’81 Director of Development Peg Massucci Assistant to the President Gail Young Alumni Relations Coordinator Kevin Kelly ’80 Public Relations Coordinator Janet Noth Office Manager Cindy Dupczak Database Coordinator Kathleen Dalton Assistant Database Coordinator Sr. Dorothy Marie Solak, O.P. Diana McDonnell Recruitment Mary Moffatt Consultant
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008 For tickets and more information call the Alumni Office at (708)756-9770
As Marian Catholic gears up for its 50th in 2008-2009, watch for Sparty looking for MCHS alums and families across the nation!
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri ’83 Chair Nancy (Lynch) Virene ’81 Vice-Chair
OUR MISSION AT MARIAN CATHOLIC Marian Catholic, under the sponsorship of the Springfield Dominican Sisters, is a coeducational, college preparatory high school where students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate Christian service and leadership.