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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 2009
SPARTAN ATHLETES HONORED
Mike Prior ’81 with parents Don and Mary Prior at the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame ceremony.
Terence Marable ’94 at the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame ceremony.
A couple of the finest athletes to wear a Spartan uniform have gained recognition for their talents at Marian and beyond. Mike Prior ’81 was recently inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame and Terence Marable ’94 became Marian's fourth inductee into the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame on March 12. A standout in football, baseball, and track at Marian Catholic, Prior played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, and Green Bay Packers, where he was a Super Bowl Champion. Prior now lives in Indianapolis, works with the Colts, and is an assistant football coach at Indianapolis Cathedral High School. In his college days at Illinois State University, Prior played both football and baseball, also getting drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. As a Redbird, Prior set and still owns football records for interceptions (24) and career punt return yards (906). He still owns ISU baseball records for career batting average (.388) and career slugging percentage (.715). “Michael Prior is the greatest all-around athlete to have attended Marian Catholic,” according to Athletic Director and football coach Dave Mattio ’66. “His high school, collegiate, and professional careers were highlighted by successes that are unparalleled. “Prior was a ‘silent’ leader at Marian Catholic and his efforts were an inspiration not only to his peers, but also to the student body, and to his fans. He was an inspiration to the great semi-final team of 1980 and they to him.” Mike Prior was inducted into the Marian Catholic Hall of Fame in 1995 as Athlete of the Year. Mike, his wife Diane (Brown) ’81, and the couple’s three daughters, Nikki, Briana and Paige, live in Carmel, Indiana. Terence Marable, a 1994 graduate and standout on MCHS’s 1993 Class 4A state championship football team, joins Athletic Director Dave Mattio ’66, state champion wrestler Mickey Griffin ’93, and basketball/softball standout Kathryn Gleason ’92 in the ESCC Hall of Fame. “While Terence Marable was able to establish some noteworthy individual honors, it was his ability to recognize the efforts of his squad members that was a most integral part of that Continued on page 3
50TH ANNIVERSARY SPRINGFIELD HERITAGE TRIP Alumni & Friends Travel to Springfield, Visit Dominican Motherhouse as the 50th Anniversary Year Draws to a Close
Joining the Lincolns are front row l-r: Mary Emig, Geneieve Kaszuba, Michelle (Feldner) Lancaster ’77, Christine Wasik, Sister Judine. Standing l-r: Cindy Dupczak, Karen Marvinac, Mary Jo Kelly, Emmet Cassidy, Elaine Cassidy, Loretta Katauskas, Cathie Zerante, Marge Berger, Vince Zerante ’70, Mary Cassidy ’86, Sharon Kiehl, Bill Kiehl, Ellen Longawa, Mary Margaret Flanagan, Holly Griffin, Sharon Stillman, Nancy Rita Kaz. (Abraham Lincoln and his family are scattered in amongst the crowd)
Despite our intrepid travelers having to endure all four Illinois weather seasons during their weekend trip to Springfield, everyone came back enlightened and enriched with the Dominican Spirit as the Sisters welcomed them to the Springfield Motherhouse. “It was as if we were one, big happy family on vacation,” remarked Mary Margaret Flanagan, who has served the Marian community for forty-one years. “Perhaps the biggest highlight was the Mass and reception with the Sisters, but the tour of the Old State Capital and visiting the Lincoln Museum was very interesting, too.” Marian alumni, parents and faculty toured Springfield through wind, rain, sleet and snow and somehow still managed to have a wonderful time. Where and when will the next Alumni & Friends trip be? Suggestions welcome. Long weekend in Las Vegas is an idea floating around; where would you like to go next? Watch future issues of Marian Matters or the Marian website for details.
Message from the President
MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
The Marian Annual Fund started as it always does with a huge mass mailing followed by the flurry of activity that takes place during the parent and alumni phonathons. The response from our investors was again very heart warming and you will note details of this event in another section of Marian Matters. Now that the phones are packed away and the paper trail complete, we come to the fun part of the process as we disclose how your contributions will be spent. Theatre has long been a strong tradition at Marian Catholic High School. The Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium has housed quality performances since1972 and continues to be the center of activity for our drama and choral groups. After nearly 40 years of use, the sound and light systems need to be expanded and upgraded to keep pace with new advances in theatre production. We are excited to have signed a contract for asbestos abatement on the back wall of the theatre and for widening of the projection booth to accommodate lighting and a new sound system. This work will begin in May after the last of our season events. Another program assisted by the Marian Annual Fund is the Sister Simeon Fund which provides emergency assistance to families facing situations that interrupt their regular payment of tuition. This year has been especially difficult for many of our students who have suffered illness of a family member, death of a parent, and unusual financial crisis. Being able to offer tuition assistance to these families has made it possible for the students to continue at Marian Catholic. A third area targeted for improvement and funded by the Marian Annual Fund is technological advancement. Quality performance in the field of technology has always been a top priority at Marian Catholic and we continue to use the latest technology to enhance the education we offer our students. Additionally, we hope that our alumni will use electronic communication to keep connected with the school and with one another. We encourage you to update your profile online so that you can reconnect with friends and classmates from the past. When our website redesign goes into effect, you will find it easier to submit electronic information and recent photos to share with the Marian Catholic Alumni Family. Please stay connected as we begin to make history in our second 50 years of growth. – Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P.
Sr. Judine Hilbing, O.P. President Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. Principal Mary C. Moffatt Vice President, Advancement William Hogan Chief Financial Officer John F. Heneghan Assistant Principal, Operations John F. Kozojed Assistant Principal, Student Activities Dr. Shirley Morris Assistant Principal, Academics
ADMINISTRATION 2008-2009
Marian Catholic Tuition Policies and Procedures Long-standing procedures for the collection of past-due tuition at the beginning of the third quarter were recently compromised by storm damage, a weak economy, and undue media attention. We continue to extend our apologies to anyone who perceived the exclusion of students from fourth quarter attendance to be insensitive, when in reality it was an attempt to keep unpaid tuition from becoming the financial responsibility of families who were already attending to their fiscal obligations. As a privately owned and operated institution, Marian Catholic High School receives no operating funds from either the State of Illinois or the Archdiocese of Chicago. Salaries, utilities, and building maintenance expenses are dependent upon a tuition-based system of operations. Construction of new buildings and capital improvements are made possible by Capital Campaigns, generous investors, and the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. Families were notified via US mail, telephone calls, and a follow-up note sent with the student that tuition was to be current before the student could return for the fourth quarter. Families dealing with financial hardships were able to work out a payment plan and/or receive financial assistance. This assistance is available in three ways. $200,000 in financial aid is awarded yearly by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. Annual gifts from private investors to The Sr. Simeon Fund are distributed to families in financial hardship, this year's disbursements totalling over $132,000. Endowed scholarships provided by generous investors allow for annual distribution of an additional $130,000. Since attendance at a private Catholic school is a privilege and not a right, we believe that requiring tuition to be current is a just expectation. Our policies will remain intact, but our procedures will be revised to reflect our continued efforts to be discreet in dealing with sensitive issues. May we go forward with the assurance that together we can carry the tradition of quality education at Marian Catholic High School securely into the future.
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ADVISORY BOARD 2008-2009 Sr. Marcelline Koch, O.P. Dominican Sisters’ Liaison Charles Gallagher ’77 Chair Michelle Feldner Lancaster ’77 Vice-Chair Peter Kroner Past-Chair Peg Massucci Recording Secretary Michael Botelho Wilfred Chapleau ’73 William Cleary, III ’75 John Faso Sr. M. Janice Greenwood, O.P. Holly Griffin Joseph Hamann ’79 Harry Howisen ’93
Jeffrey V. Johnson Terry Kenney ’76 Sharon Kiehl Vincent Krydynski ’81 Donald Murday Cherie Rippey Michael Rippey Dwight Snow ’87
OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Mary C. Moffatt Vice President, Advancement Carol (Burke) Swanson ’81 Director of Alumni Relations Peg Massucci Assistant to the President Marian Annual Fund Coordinator Gail Young Alumni Programs Coordinator Kevin Kelly ’80 Public Relations Coordinator Cindy Dupczak Database Coordinator Kathleen Dalton Assistant Database Coordinator Sr. Dorothy Marie Solak, O.P. Diana McDonnell Recruitment Patricia Cak Advancement Assistant
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri ’83 Chair Nancy (Lynch) Virene ’81 Vice-Chair
Sister Gloria’s Spirit Still Strong Sister M. Gloria Hanley, O.P., is one of the most beloved Dominican Sisters to have been assigned to Marian Catholic in the last fifty years. She touched the lives of so many students and faculty during her twenty-year tenure that it seems appropriate to give the Marian Family an update. Sister Gloria now lives in the Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse in Springfield; but while at Marian she taught several different classes, was an assistant to Principal Sister Judith Anne Haase, O.P., and helped many students in the Think Tank who needed extra tutoring or help with their studies. When asked what she remembers most about the school during those twenty years, Sister Gloria said, “I think the spirit of Marian was so great that anyone who entered the building always felt it was a very special place for young people to be educated. The devoted teachers saw that the students got what they needed to succeed.” She continued, “I hold the students and teachers very dearly in my heart because they were always very positive and outgoing.” Sister Gloria was inducted into the Marian Catholic Hall of Fame as the Lifetime Achievement award winner in 2001. She remembers it fondly. “Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is something that I will cherish the rest of my life. I continue to be very grateful for that honor,” she said. Lastly, Sister Gloria sends out a message to all those former students who are now alumni: “I hope they will keep up the Spirit of Marian and always remember what they were taught and how to remain faithful. Be kind to your neighbor and work to the best of your ability.”
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championship run,” Mattio explained. “Marable may be remembered for his ‘numbers’ as they relate to rushing yardage and scoring. He will be remembered as an excellent track and field participant having placed in the Illinois High School Association state tournament series as a long and triple jumper. He will always be remembered for his long touchdown jaunts and his ability to ‘act like he has been there before.’ “However, he should and must also be remembered for a great work ethic, a commitment to a goal, and a ‘quiet’ confidence and respect that seemed to be important personality characteristics for him.” Marable, who continued his football career at the University of Illinois, helped lead the Spartans to a 14-0 campaign in 1993 and a State Championship. As a senior, Marable rushed for 2,291 yards and 36 total touchdowns. He owns several Marian Catholic career marks for his three-year varsity tenure, including total rushing yards (3,724), average all-purpose yards per game (173.2), total touchdowns (55), and average rushing yards per game (133.0). Marable currently works as a Financial Advisor for Citi Smith-Barney. He and his wife Julie, live in Chicago.
MARIAN CATHOLIC, SOCIAL NETWORKING AND YOU Ask anyone over the age of 45 what they think the term “social networking” means, and you’re likely to hear that it refers to what is commonly called a business after hours, where professionals gather over drinks to share information and exchange business cards. Not so anymore. These days, if you’re not on facebook.com, linkedin.com, myspace.com, classmates.com, or a host of other social networking sites, it seems you’re being left in the dust both socially and professionally. What remains the most frightening fact is that the information posted on many of these sites remains in cyberspace forever. And we’ve all heard the stories about predators searching sites for young people. NBC’s Dateline has aired several shows and even set up “stings” to catch pedophiles in action after finding their adolescent prey on social sites. There have been numerous reports recently about the amount of time employees are spending on social sites instead of accomplishing their assigned tasks. Some workers have even boasted about the amount of time spent perusing various sites, which translates essentially into time theft, costing employers millions. What’s a parent, a school administrator, or employer to do? What about trust and privacy? What are the legal issues surrounding social networking? There are no simple answers to any of these questions. Yes, parents can block or filter their home computers from getting to certain sites, but what about when their child is at a friend’s house where the parents may not be as diligent? Should schools with strict conduct rules employ someone to search sites for information that would certainly lead to expulsion for those students who post photos or blogs that are deemed inappropriate? Simply put, if everyone knows the rules, why do so many problems arise with social sites? Last year, a large number of alumni from the Founding Four classes (1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965) started online email reunions where they exchanged information and stories in preparation of their Marian reunion event. Each person wrote a simple biography of what they’ve been doing since their days at Marian and passed it on. It was beautifully done and well received. Ed Brown ’62, who kept the class of 1962 group rolling, stated, “I’d been in contact with several people from my class through the years, and we started adding more and more classmates in preparation of our 50th reunion in 2012. As our group grew, so did the interest in participating in the Founding Four Reunion last fall. We’re closing in on about a hundred people in the group. Some write and chat almost weekly and others jump in when there are updates on one of us. It’s really brought us together as a class.” Some younger alums Continued on page 9
Joe Boesen ’05, interviewed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, February 18, at the Centro Studi Americani in Rome during a conference on climate change. As an intern with the U.S. State Department, Joe works at the U.S. Embassy in Rome in the Office of Public Affairs. In Public Affairs, Joe reads Italian newspapers and provides translations for a daily report that is sent back to Washington. Upon completion of the ten-week internship, Joe will return to Marquette University to graduate in May 2009.
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GROBNER ’83 LIVES HIS CALLING
MARIAN ANNUAL FUND “Do not forget that the future of humanity is in the hands of those…who are capable of providing the generations to come with reasons for life and optimism.” – Pope John Paul II
Chaplain Mark Grobner ’83 and Kayla “the therapy dog” have been spreading comfort to Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints (Racine, Wisconsin) patients since early 2008. Just after completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at St. Xavier University, Mark was involved in a serious worksite accident, which left him hospitalized for a month. According to Mark, “The experience of being a patient changed the course of my life forever. It really opened my eyes to how fragile life is.” Afterward, Mark went back to school to complete his Master of Divinity degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Kayla, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and certified therapy dog with a heart of gold, joined Mark in 2004. They were recently recognized by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare for the compassion and support they provide to patients. According to caregivers, “They have a truly unique way of spiritually touching patients in a way that we’ve never seen before. It’s a real treat to have them both here.”
Our Marian Catholic community is one of determined, compassionate consumers who continue to invest where they know the return value is greatest. The saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” certainly holds true for our benefactors. In the midst of these historically challenging times, investors in the Marian Annual Fund are keeping a corner of the world stable, preparing faith-driven young leaders to meet their not too distant challenges and opportunities. The Marian Annual Fund investment cycle includes mailings, parent and alumni Phonathons, personal visits, and has posted $400,239 to date, of which $95,031 represents responses from the alumni and parent Phonathons. Returns show an increase in the number of investors and Phonathon volunteers, as well as a modest increase in total MAF giving. Professional seminars and publications rightfully anticipated a decline in both volunteer participation and financial support, leaving our Marian Catholic advancement team and Advisory Board leadership wondering what the year would bring for the priorities and programs which support our students and facilities. Many thanks go to our alumni and parent benefactors for their increased giving, as well as for their increased volunteer participation. Thanks also to our over 200 parent, alumni parent, alumni, and student volunteers who brought such energy and enthusiasm as Phonathon callers. Those we were unable to reach and those not available when our phonathoners called still have an opportunity to participate. Your gift is fully tax deductible and can be paid over twelve months or charged to your credit card. If you send a check, please note MAF on the check. For further information or to charge your gift, please contact Marian Annual Fund and Phonathon Coordinator, Peg Massucci, pmassucci@marianchs.com (708) 756-9427. Online giving is also an option: www.marianchs.com. On behalf of current students and future students of Marian Catholic High School, the Administration, Advisory Board, and the Marian Annual Fund Phonathon Committee, thank you so much for your loyal and dedicated commitment to keep the Marian Catholic educational mission vibrant. You are the Legacy – You are the Promise! “The (Marian Annual Fund) materials are always well-put and there is always a reason given for wanting something...touches the heart, but with no guilt.” – Patricia Gopalakrishnan, Parent
Mark enjoys sports, outdoor activities, reading and spending quality time with friends and family. Mark also plays the hammer dulcimer and has three CDs which are being sold in the All Saints Gift Shops to benefit the Cancer Center. (Kayla’s hobbies include walking, running, scratching, swimming and being the center of attention.) Mark still remembers all the people who were there for him during his recovery. “I learned that there is a lot of power in companionship, and I am happy that Kayla and I can help bring that power to those who need it the most.”
Marian Thespians Six members of the Marian community were recently part of The Drama Group’s production of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Pictured standing left to right: Sam Sullivan (from the 9th Period Emmaus Troupe) Alison Armbruster ’98, Mike Padden ’00, Maureen Raftery Kelly (Marian Speech Team coach) Mikey Mulhearn ’09, and kneeling is longtime faculty member Bernie Jablonski.
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Isaac Hecker Center Resource for Young Adults Terry Shelley ’77 is the Director of the Isaac Hecker Center located in the Campus Ministry Department at Marian Catholic. This is a newly created regional center for Young Adult Ministry which opened on August 1, 2008. The mission of the office is to serve as a regional center and to invite young adults (college-age, 20’s & 30’s, married and single) to help them connect their spirituality with the traditions and the community of the Catholic Church. Marian was chosen as the host site because of its strong regional presence in the Chicago Southland. Marian alumni will be invited to return for service, spiritual, and social events. The next six months will be active as we gather young adults for listening sessions. Upcoming events include a monthly young adult Mass (beginning in May), Theology-On-Tap hosted this summer in the Marian Leadership Center (and other Southland Parishes), and the Festival of Faith (with a special young adult focus) in October. Other programs to be introduced include YACHT Clubs, Curious Catholics gatherings, young adult retreats, volunteer nights, listening sessions, sacramental moments, and one-onone meetings. Terry would love to hear from you. Can he add you to his e-mail and/or mailing list? What would you be interested in attending? Further information is available on the website. Contact Terry if you: • Are a young adult in your 20’s or 30’s, married or single looking to get more connected with the Catholic Church • Know a young adult in their 20’s or 30’s, married or single, who could be invited to become more involved in the Church • Would like more information about parish Young Adult Ministry • Would like to support this outreach to young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, married or single. Terry Shelley Director – Isaac Hecker Center 700 Ashland Avenue Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708) 756-9752 Email: tshelley@yamchicago.org Website: www.yamchicago,org
Class of 2013 Academic Scholarships Earning consistent recognition among the tops in Chicagoland for AP Scholars, National Merit and Illinois State Scholars doesn't come without a solid foundation. While Marian Catholic prides itself in developing Scholars with a Soul in a college prep setting, it doesn't hurt to draw quality grade school scholars from among more than 70 zip codes. Based on scores from the entrance exam administered in January, Marian’s Class of 2013 had 42 students score in the 90th percentile or higher. Marian will reward those students with scholarships of $1,000 or more toward tuition. The top 14 students (96 percent or higher) will earn between $4,000 and $8,000 in tuition scholarship. All scholarship awards exclude activity and book fees, and are offered for one year. “Knowing that many families are feeling an economic crunch at this time, Marian Catholic High School, with the support of wonderful donors, has been able to increase our scholarship money to eighth graders who took our entrance exam last January,” Recruitment Director Sr. Dorothy Marie said. “We are able to gift students who scored in the 90th to 99th percentile with academic scholarships. We hope that students who do want to attend Marian Catholic High School will be helped by these scholarships and the financial aid we offer.” Six test-takers scored in the 99th percentile, including Noah Brim (Huth Middle School), Patrick Fagan (St. Agnes), William Hodson (Steger Central), Erika Ignat (Colin Powell), Timothy Lavelle (Grimmer) and Patrick Nagle (Cardinal Bernardin). Douglas Larcher (St. Paul Lutheran) scored at 98 percent. Four potential Class of 2013 members scored 97 percent, including Joana Andoh (Coretta Scott King), Matthew Bergin (St. Paul Lutheran), Aaron Hudson (Infant Jesus of Prague) and Ryan Paige (Huth). Rounding out the top 14 at 96 percent were Chris Bartak (St. Ann), Edith Boiquaye (St. Paul Lutheran) and Hannah Lang (Peotone JH). Not surprisingly, many of the students earning scholarships have siblings or parents as Marian alumni. Others scoring in the top 90 percent and earning scholarship awards toward tuition included Michael Agbabiaka (Calvary), Emma Barzen (St. Liborius), Clare Bessette (Cardinal Bernardi), Andrew Briatco (St. Agnes), Marissa Brink (St. Agnes), Rosalind Byrd (Morgan Park Academy), Vincent Cifelli (Infant Jesus), Joi Copeland (Colin Powell), Matthew Deschepper (St. John the Evangelist), Moira Differding (Huth), Elizabeth Frabotta (Grimmer), Samuel Hanauer (St. John the Evangelist), Alex Jobbe (St. John Lutheran), Kareem Johnson (Dirksen JH). Also, John Kirschenheiter (Infant Jesus), Kaila Konecki (Morgan Park Academy), Cameron Lewis (St. Joseph), Fauve Liggans-Hubbard (Trinity Lutheran), Michael Macuga (Wilber Wright MS), Christopher Merriman (St. Lawrence O’Toole), Jason Molitsky (St. John the Evangelist), Randall Peterson (Columbia Central MS), Kenneth Pilota (Infant Jesus), Andrew Reesman (St. Michael), David Roulo (St. George), Jacqueline Silverman (St. Thomas More) and Ronay Thomas (St. John Lutheran).
CATCH THE MARIAN SPIRIT Marian Catholic graduates (left to right) Bonnie Duewerth ’08, Lauren Grknich ’08, Pat O’Malley ’08, Mia Giannetti ’08 and Jen Szala ’08 model spirit wear in the Lucille Ferrari Spartan Shop. The store carries an extensive selection of spirit wear including Under Armour®, hoodies, sweatpants, hats and the commemorative Marian Catholic 50th Anniversary ornament. For more information look at our spirit wear link on the Marian website homepage.
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‘SR. TERESA’S TRAVELS’ MCHS Director of Campus Ministry, Sister Teresa Marron, O.P., continues her ministry of outreach to young alumni attending colleges both near and far.
Clockwise from left: Courtney Cahill ’08, Robert Bullard ’06, Rachel Sisk ’07, Kate Healy ’08, and Mike McCormick ’08 are all students at Lewis University.
Nathan Vrab ’07 and Rebecca Paquette ’08 also attend Lewis University.
Ryan Animashaun ’07 and Samantha Thompson ’08 attend Florida A & M.
Merissa Ghezzi ’08 is a freshman at Arizona State.
While visiting Arizona, Sister Teresa met with Mike and Beth (Stephenson) ’76 Spisak and Lauren Spisak ’08 who is a freshman at Arizona State.
Steven Dudley ’07 is in his second year at the University of Arizona.
David Rockrohr ’99, Jill (Wrzesinski) Rockrohr ’00, Sr. Teresa and Heather Skarvan ’07 at Providence College.
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ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE
Alyssa Panici ’05 is at Florida State University.
Jeffrey V. Johnson START OF TERM: Fall 2006 FAMILY: Wife Sharice, teacher, daughter Brittany, Class of 2006, junior at University of Notre Dame, and daughter Janelle, Class of 2009, will attend Howard University in Washington DC in the fall OCCUPATION:
Chief Financial Officer for Chicago Area Project
Mike Vanover ’07 attends Florida Gulf Coast University.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
St. Lawrence O'Toole Finance Board member HOBBIES:
Golf VISION FOR MCHS FUTURE:
“To continue the tradition of excellence in education and producing the leaders of tomorrow.”
Nicole Padula ’06, Sr. Teresa and Belinda Merkelis ’07 at the University of Miami.
7th Grade
SHADOW DAY May 1, 2009 Contact Sr. Dorothy Marie sdm@marianchs.com or (708) 756-9762 Mike Kuchyak ’03 works as a fiscal officer in the Office of Veterans Affairs in Prescott, Arizona.
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ATHLETICS & FORENSICS The Women’s Basketball team fought to a sectional title.
Elias Larson ’09 won the State wrestling title at 145 pounds.
The Men’s Spartan Basketball team captured a regional title.
Adam King ’11 and Molly Ann Nunn ’10 are just two of the performers in “The Ice Wolf.”
varsity career with a 106-7 mark and Larson was 105-10 in three varsity campaigns. Both were four-time IHSA state qualifiers. Larson is joined in Marian’s Super Seven for IHSA state titles by Griffin, 2007 pole vaulters Melissa Gergel ’07 and Mitchell Erickson ’08 and three-time triple jump champion Casey Taylor ’05 (2003-05). Trying to build on its second 30-victory season in school history, the women’s basketball team played an incredibly thrilling game with the state’s top-ranked team, Whitney Young, in the Class 4A St. Xavier Supersectional. Marian (30-5) was eventually eliminated in double-overtime by the Dolphins by a desperation three-pointer at the buzzer. However, it didn’t diminish a brilliant campaign that included regional, sectional, Maine West Classic and Hillcrest Holiday Classic titles. Seniors Mallory Eggert (St. Louis University) and Kaila Turner (Notre Dame) will continue their careers on scholarship at the Division I level. The men’s basketball team certainly finished in strong fashion. After a 6-10 start to the campaign, the Spartans got on a red-hot run that led to the first visit in the IHSA Sectional finals in school history. Marian (1614) won its own regional by stunning #2 sectional seeded TF North, then toppled rival and #3 seed Homewood-Flossmoor in the sectional semifinals before dropping a Sweet 16 contest to #1 seed Thornton. Brian Johnson was a qualifier for the state 3-Point Competition, while leading the magical run along with senior starters Chris Haskin, Danny Panici, Jeremy Macklin and Grayson Mitchell. Marian had a pair of state place winners on February 21 in the IHSA Speech Individual Events state meet at Belleville West High School. Sectional champion Chris Skurka and Jonathan Williamsen teamed up to capture third place in state for Humorous Duet Acting, while the Marian Performance in the Round team earned a fourth-place finish in state. The cast of Performance in the Round included Molly Nunn, Adam King, Ashley Smith, Jaime Patriarca, Conor Keane, Greg Rossbach, Julie Zielinski, Michael Irwin and Mary Lou Herbias with direction by Mr. Tom Sweeney and Mr. Mark Donaway. The group competed with a captivating story entitled “The Ice Wolf.” As a team, Marian earned a 25th-place finish in the state with four team points.
One, two, three...equals seven! Well, not exactly in Marian Catholic math. However, after the Spartans most successful run ever in the IHSA state wrestling tournament, Marian now owns its seventh individual athletic state championship. The Spartans placed wrestlers in first, second and third place at February’s IHSA Class 3A state wrestling meet, including a state title in the 145-pound class for senior Elias Larson. Adding to the Spartan hardware, junior Steven Murphy placed second in the state at 119 pounds and senior Mark Marianovich was third at 140 pounds. Senior Brendan Murphy was also a quarterfinalist at 135 pounds. Larson, who finished his senior campaign with an incredible 42-0 mark, added to a sixth-place state finish a year ago. Meanwhile, Marianovich, who captured fourth place as a junior, concluded his final Spartan season with a sterling 43-1 record. Elias Larson, Mark Marianovich, Brendan and Steven Murphy are some of the hardest working wrestlers in the room every single day,” assessed Marian head coach Joe Gilbert, a two-time NCAA All-American at Michigan. “They are constant examples of how hard you need to work to have success in this sport. They have reached the next level of success by training for the sport year-round with lifting, conditioning and wrestling at national tournaments, seeking out tough competition in the off-season. These three seniors are going to have great success in college wrestling and I look forward to following their achievements. “The coaching staff and I hope to keep Marian a consistent contender at the state level. We will maintain a tough dual meet schedule and continue to increase the quality of the tournaments we attend. We demand an extreme work ethic from our wrestlers. Our present success promotes the program and attracts top quality kids. This, in time, will bring Marian a Team State Championship and recognition as one of the state’s top programs.” Larson joins 1993 graduate Mickey Griffin as a state champion in wrestling, as Griffin won the 125-pound title as a junior in 1992. The rise of Marian's wrestling program in recent seasons has been incredible. Marian completed a perfect 7-0 slate in the East Suburban Catholic Conference this year and captured the ESCC Tournament for a second straight year. Meanwhile, Marianovich concluded his three-year Marian
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YOUNG ALUMS ADVISE JUNIORS AT COLLEGE DAY
Seated (left to right) Gregg Brown ’07, Jackie Mitrovich ’08, Joe Roccasalva ’08, Allie Johnson ’07, Dennis Kelly ’08, Rich Wilson ’08, Ikem Anadumaka ’08, April Milkovic ’08, and Morgan-Leigh Trump ’08. Standing (left to right) Annette Ruth ’07, Melinda Fried ’08, Angela Guerino ’08, Mike Friar ’08, Jenna Ellis ’08, Steven Dudley ’07, Tim Blewitt ’08, Liz Tortorello ’08, Jasmine Baker ’08, Erika Hardesty ’07, Ryan Hackett ’08, Jessica Collinsgrove ’07, Joe Giannini ’08, Justin Thirstrup ’08, Chris Saffore ’08, Breanna Pustai ’08, Joe Christofanelli ’08, Aundrea Rogers ’08, Melanie Seaton ’08, Courtney Cahill ’08, Madeline O’Sullivan ’08, Ashley Cann ’08, Falon Dandridge ’08, Ryan Merriman ’08, Kyla Kelly ’08 and Bill Finlon ’08.
As a junior in high school, sometimes the furthest thing from one’s mind is what college life is going to be like, or even which school might be the most suitable. Through the Marian Catholic Alumni Association and the Alumni Office, dozens of college freshmen and sophomores are invited back to talk with current juniors about the college selection process and campus life. Over lunch in the beautiful MCHS Leadership Center, lively discussion and laughter ensues with the juniors asking lots of questions and the grads painting a true picture of what to expect. Tim Blewitt ’08 (Marquette University) said, “During College Day when I was a junior, I heard several of the college students talk about how well they were prepared. When I spoke as a grad in January, I said the exact same thing. I made sure to tell every student that the next year and a half of their high school experience was going to be a very crucial time in terms of college acceptance and scholarship money. I told them to stay focused on their grades as well as their passions, whether that included playing a musical instrument, participating in a
sport, acting on stage, or simply doing what they love to do. In short, I told them to find a balance between work and fun, because once they go to college, they will be able to apply everything that they have learned from Marian in order to make the absolute most out of their college experience.” Annette Ruth ’07 (Notre Dame) added, “When I was a junior at Marian, I had a fair idea to which undergraduate institutions I wished to apply. However, it was with the help of alumni I heard speak at College Day, and from the personal conversations I had with them, that I firmly decided upon my top choices. They offered the wisdom from personal experience, having come from the same educational background as me, which proved invaluable to my decisions.” Both Tim’s and Annette’s experiences are echoed by dozens of other grads who have returned to participate in College Day over the years. College Day 2010 is set for January 6. Young alums: Mark your calendars now!
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Alumni Director Carol Burke Swanson ’81 elaborates, “In working together with the reunion committees, our office can provide the kind of reunion experience that will be a cherished memory for years to come. Reunion guests participate in the Mass, making it a very moving, spiritual time together. They tour the school, and finally enter the beautifully decorated Leadership Center where catching up with old friends takes place. There is a real sense of community when guests gather to celebrate their Marian heritage.” As you ponder your next reunion, keep in mind that Marian has an Alumni Office staff capable of attending to all the details so you can concentrate on reconnecting and having a great time. Maybe you are even willing to help contact some classmates to encourage them to attend! Make your next reunion a time to remember! All you need to do is call or email Carol Burke Swanson ’81 (708) 756-9775 cswanson@marianchs.com.
have turned to evite.com and facebook.com to help locate each other and populate their reunions. This appears to be the way of the future, but still doesn’t reach everyone in the class; there remain some who are excluded for one reason or another. Practically speaking then, the only way to ensure that every person in a particular class is contacted is through the Marian Alumni Office. The alumni database, with over 15,000 entries, is the key to reunion success now that Marian offers in-house class reunions for those 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years out. That’s right! Marian facilitates nine reunions every year. The 5, 10 and 15 year groups have an informal gathering on the Friday night of the annual Homecoming game; the rest gather for Mass and reunion festivities in the Leadership Center on the Saturday night of Homecoming. Reunion committees are formed for each class, charged with three tasks: Contact their classmates through provided phone and email lists; make decisions about food/beverages, music and decorations; and attend the reunion and have fun. 9
ALUMNI NOTES
Steve Dekowski ’79 was named one of Austin’s Doctors of the Year.
Hayley and Hope are the twin daughters of Jennifer (Stein) Carper ’86.
Adam and Mason Whitaker are the sons of Angela (DelGrosso) Whitaker ’90.
Alumni updates come in all forms ranging from emails and phone calls to letters and other sources. The alumni, parents or siblings, and sometimes very proud grandparents contact the Alumni Office. It doesn’t matter what the method is or who delivers the message, it is important to share the good news (and sometimes sad stories) of our Marian Family. We can all have a sense of pride when one of our own achieves something amazing; feel the joy at the birth of a new generation; or share the grief and heartache when we learn about the death of a classmate or the suffering of one facing a life-threatening illness. As the Marian Family, we are bound by our common past, forged by the faith we hold so dear, and connected by place and time to each other.
Kathy (Goonan) Buford ’85 and her husband Mark are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Nina Louise on April 19, 2008. Nina joins her big brother Carter who is four. Kathy welcomes visitors to beautiful Lummi Island, just two hours north of Seattle and one hour south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Laurie (Kosmala) Pizzo ’85 was appointed for a four year term in January 2008 as a Commissioner to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. She has also been appointed to the Florida Association of Realtors RPIC (Realtors Political Interests Committee) for 2009. Laurie serves as Chair of Government Affairs for the Hernando County Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee and a member of the Government Affairs Committee for the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. For 20082010, she serves on the local unit board for the American Cancer Society and within this serves as Chairman of the Sponsorship Committee for the Cattlebaron's Ball fundraiser for ACS.
Take a look at the inside back cover of Marian Matters… see the “What’s New with You, Alum?” section? Maybe take a few minutes and let everyone in the Marian family know how you’re doing.
Steven Dekowski ’79 has been named one of Austin’s Best Doctors for 2008 and was listed in Austin Monthly magazine. Steven did his pre-med and medical school at the University of Chicago, his pediatrics residency and neonatology fellowship at the University of Iowa, and was an associate professor at Northwestern University for five years before relocating to Austin. Steven and his wife Lynne have a twelve year old son, Eric.
Jennifer (Stein) Carper ’86 and her husband Adam welcomed identical twins, Hayley Jenna and Hope Rebecca on June 28, 2007. Now closing in on two years old, the girls keep their parents very busy! Sherri Perkovich ’90 was married to Dan Cortright in Sonoma, California on August 30, 2008. The couple resides in San Francisco. Angela (DelGrosso) Whitaker ’90 and her husband Jim are the proud parents of Mason (two) and Adam (four months). The family resides in Schaumburg.
Caroline Cole ’83 teaches expository writing/composition through Berkeley’s College Writing Program and business communication through the university's business school (Walter A. Haas School of Business); she also does communication consulting for industry professionals, usually those in the financial sector.
William Kush is the son of Michelle (Kalecki) Kush ’91.
Michael Jensen is the son of Terri (Bentley) Jensen ’91.
Terri (Bentley) Jensen ’91 and her husband David, along with big brother Alexander, welcomed Michael David on January 25, 2008. Terri works as a support technician at Applied Systems, Inc.
Lillian is the daughter of Cynthia (Klaus) Urbas ’93.
Connor Wanzung is the son of Peggy Lanigan ’91.
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Harper and Royal Day are the sons of Missy (Avey) Day ’94.
Ethan Edington is the son of Alison (Evans) Edington ’94.
Luke and Mia Harmon are the children of Tammie (DiGiovanni) Harmon ’94.
Luciana and Katelyn Emerson are the daughters of Jennifer (Durante) Emerson ’96.
Jennifer Grace Lachcik is the daughter of Tom Lachcik ’96.
Jennifer (Durante) Emerson ’96 and her husband Rick welcomed their second child, Luciana Grace, on December 17, 2008. Luciana weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Big sister Katelyn is thrilled.
Michelle (Kalecki) Kush ’91 has been working as an At-Risk Pre-K teacher with Community Consolidated School District 168 since 1998. She earned a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet Nazarene University in 2003. Michelle married Chris Kush in 2003 and the couple welcomed their first child on July 12, 2008. William Christopher weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Tom Lachcik ’96 and his wife Melissa are the proud parents of Jennifer Grace Lachcik who was born on December 14, 2008. Jennifer weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces.
Peggy Lanigan ’91 and her husband John Wanzung are pleased to announce an addition to their family. Connor Lanigan Wanzung was born July 17, 2008. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. Connor joins his big brother Jack who is two.
Nick Szulczewski ’99 and his wife Christine are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Marinna Ann on October 30, 2008. Marinna weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. Nick graduated Magna Cum Laude from Winona State University and received three degrees: B.A. Mathematics, B.S. Physics, B.S. Computer Science. He is currently at Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he is training to be an officer on a nuclear submarine.
Dan Wojcikiewicz ’92 along with his wife Stephanie and big brothers Isaac (five) and Abraham (three) celebrated the arrival of James Daniel, born on June 24, 2008. James weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. Cynthia (Klaus) Urbas ’93 and her husband Donald are thrilled to announce the birth of Lillian Jean Urbas on November 14, 2008. Lillian weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
Nick McDonnell ’00 married Mary Pietryga on August 31, 2008. Nick is currently employed as a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer with Motorola and Mary is an Assistant State's Attorney with Dupage County. They currently reside in Schaumburg, IL.
Missy (Avey) Day ’94 along with her husband Jason and two year old big brother Royal, are proud to announce the birth of Harper John on November 19, 2008. Harper weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Katie (Welsh) Tracy ’00 and her husband Ryan are happy to announce the birth of their first child, Andrew Ryan on September 17, 2008. Andrew weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
Alison (Evans) Edington ’94 and her husband John are the proud parents of two year old Ethan Logan. The family resides in Glendale Heights, IL.
Sarah Spiller ’01 has graduated from Midwestern University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. She is employed at New Life Physical Therapy in Monee and has recently become engaged to Brandon Murphy. The couple is planning an October 2009 wedding.
Tammie (DiGiovanni) Harmon ’94 and her husband Kevin are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Mia Bella on June 5, 2008. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Mia joins her big brother Luke who is three.
Marinna Szulczewski is the daughter of Nicholas Szulczewski ’99.
Samantha (Schreiber) Staley ’01, her husband Ryan, and big brother Andrew (two) welcomed Colin William on October 17, 2008. Colin weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Sarah Spiller ’01 and fiancé Brandon Murphy.
Nick McDonnell ’00 with his wife Mary.
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Colin and Andrew Staley are the sons of Samantha (Schreiber) Staley ’01.
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Nora Cosgrove ’02 is a Border Patrol Agent in Arizona.
Beth Cosgrove ’04 is in Hong Kong learning the intricacies of Asian cooking.
Brian Padove ’08 is recognized as a scholar-athlete at Butler University.
Nora Cosgrove ’02 graduated from Western Illinois University in 2006 with a degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, and a second major in Spanish. She graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, New Mexico, in 2007 and is currently employed as a Border Patrol Agent in Naco, Arizona.
E.J. Ramos ’00 at Arlington National Cemetery.
MARIAN GRAD BRINGS OUT BRASS FOR PARADE By Vanessa Renderman of the Northwest Indiana Times, printed January 18, 2009
Beth Cosgrove ’04 graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, in August of 2007. She earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree in Culinary Arts Management. She spent a year as a teaching assistant at the Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici on campus. Beth is currently working for the American Club in Hong Kong, where she is learning to cook Asian cuisine.
Erik John “E.J.” Ramos ’00 knows the 24 haunting notes of taps like the words of a favorite movie. The solemn song is one of many in his repertoire because he works as a trumpeter/bugler at Arlington National Cemetery, just outside Washington, D.C. The 26-year-old, who was raised in St. John, marched with the U.S. Army Band in the Inaugural Parade, in front of then Presidentelect Barack Obama. Ramos began playing trumpet in fourth grade but never imagined it would be his career. On a college trip, he ate with some military recruits and decided he didn't want that life. “I vowed to myself I would never join the Army for any reason,” he said. “But, with this job, we're not like the regular Army.” He spends his days playing trumpet and bugle at burials, wreathlayings at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other ceremonies for the U.S. Army Band’s ceremonial band. “I actually like to play taps because there’s a lot of pressure,” he said. Ramos earned a bachelor's degree in music from Valparaiso University in 2004 and a master’s degree in trumpet performance from Indiana University in 2007. He was working on a doctorate there when he left in October 2007 to audition for one of two trumpeter openings with the U.S. Army Band. He was accepted and entered basic training in January 2008. Although his job with the Army is playing music, he is considered on active duty. “I’m permanently stationed here,” he said. “This is my job.” He has played for presidents, celebrities, international leaders, schoolchildren and everyday citizens. “As a trained musician, it's just like any other performance,” he said. “You're in front of a crowd.” When he’s not at work, Ramos, a newlywed, spends time with his wife, Amanda Ramos, and continues to work toward his doctorate in orchestral instruments at The Catholic University of America. Sheila Ramos said it is an honor for her son to have been a part of the inaugural festivities.
Amber Smith ’06 is a junior at Howard University, Washington, D.C., majoring in Journalism. Amber has had three of her articles published in the Black College View newspaper. While at Marian, Amber received numerous “Student of the Month” awards and was in the Gospel Choir all four years. Kate Christine Lesniak ’07 is a sophomore at Bradley University majoring in violin performance. In addition to playing principal second violin in the Bradley Orchestra, Kate also plays jazz violin for Bradley’s Jazz Band. She is a member of and plays for the Peoria Symphony, the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, and the Muscatine Symphony in Iowa. Annette Ruth ’07 was recently informed that her research paper, “Conceptual Models of Neuronal Dysfunction in Autism: Biochemical Toxins, Neuroregulation, and Implications for Neurogenesis,” has been one out of only seven papers accepted for publication in Notre Dame's prestigious Journal of Undergraduate Research for this year. Corey White ’07 was one of five University of Chicago football players to be chosen to the All-University Athletic Association’s Second Team for the 2008 season. As a sophomore linebacker, Corey ranked third on the team with 59 tackles (24 solos) for the season. Brian Padove ’08 was part of a group of Butler University athletes honored for their academic achievements in the first semester this year during halftime of the Friday, February 13th ESPNU basketball game between #15 Butler and UIC. Coach Farley, said “Brian is one of our most coachable players, and he is always looking for ways to get better. He saw action behind the plate and at third base in the fall. He’ll start the season as a back-up catcher, and we think he shows excellent potential as a hitter.” Danielle Smith ’08 who is a freshman at Benedictine University was honored by the Northern Athletics Conference for her performance in cross country during the 2008 season. Danielle garnered a place on the All-NAC Team in Women’s Cross Country. 12
The Spirit of Lost, Found and Returned I was sent to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to prepare for deployment to South Korea. While in Missouri, my class ring was stolen out of my locker. I didn’t realize it until I was overseas. I thought about getting another ring, but it just would not have been the same,” she said. How the ring got from Missouri to South Carolina remains a mystery. Dr. McCall said he felt compelled to return the ring. “I want you to tell her that the Spirit led me to return this ring and for her keep the faith in whatever she is going through or doing.” He then carefully packaged the ring and sent it to the Alumni Office where it was relayed to Angela, along with a Future Spartan bib for her new baby Adam and a Future Spartan t-shirt for her toddler Mason. “God works in mysterious ways,” Angela said. “The kind gentleman who returned my ring went to so much trouble for a stranger. We could all learn from him. Please thank him for me – from the bottom of my heart.”
Sometimes a sequence of events takes on a life of its own, but that accurately describes what recently transpired among Angela (DelGrosso) Whitaker ’90, Dr. William McCall, a high school principal from Timmonsville, South Carolina, and the Marian Alumni Office. Dr. McCall phoned the Alumni Office, saying that he had found a Found class ring from the year 1990 on the football field at his school. He could read the initials “AMD” engraved on the inside. The database revealed that there was indeed one woman who fit those initials, Angela M. DelGrosso ’90, but her contact information was sorely out of date. After calling nearly everyone in the database with the name DelGrosso and striking out repeatedly, someone summoned the help of 411.com and Angela was located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Amazed that her ring had been found, Angela explained its loss. “I joined the Army about 6 months after high school. After my training,
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Walking the Survivor's Lap in the 2008 Relay for Life are left to right: Rebecca Nagel, alumni parent Chickie Martin, Luanne Thurmond, Pat Strobe, current parent Suzette Armellino, and in the back is Alex Raymond, son of Jill (Martin) Raymond ’83.
Elementary and Junior High School
2009 Athletic and Enrichment Summer Camps ATHLETIC CAMPS Boys Baseball Boys Basketball Boys Football Boys Volleyball Girls Cheerleading Girls Basketball Girls/Boys Summer Running Girls Softball Girls Volleyball Girls/Boys Soccer Girls/Boys Tennis Girls/Boys Track & Field
Grades 5-9 Grades 4-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 2-9 Grades 4-9 Grades 6-12 Grades 5-8 Grades 4-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 4-9 Ages 6-18
For the second year in a row, Marian Catholic will host the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Chicago Heights. Students, faculty, friends, neighbors and cancer survivors will come together for an energizing celebration beginning at 7:00 p.m. on May 29, 2009 and culminating at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. The overnight event celebrates the lives of those who have had cancer, remembers loved ones lost to the disease, and rallies individuals to fight back against a disease that takes too much. Teams raise funds before and during the event to support the American Cancer Society’s mission areas of research, education, advocacy and patient services. All funds raised at this Relay stay in the Prairie Land Region. Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri ’83 is the event chair for the Relay at Marian and actively recruits teams both within the school and the surrounding community to participate. “I saw a (Relay for Life) sign at the Crete Curves about four years ago and decided to get involved. After being on a Relay team the first couple of years, I decided to help get the word out that there’s an event right here in our area. Awareness is the key to a successful Relay; more teams, more sponsors and more participation mean we get that much closer to helping find a cure.” For more information on forming a Relay team, participating in the Survivor’s Walk or learning how to make a donation, please contact Kelly Castaneda of the American Cancer Society at (708) 633-7770 kelly.castaneda@cancer.org or Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri at (708) 267-0385 cmor@juno.com, or visit www.relayforlifechicagoheights.com.
Contact Dave Mattio at (708) 755-8286 or dmattio@marianchs.com for Athletic Camp information
ENRICHMENT CAMPS Mixed Media Art Who Dunnit Weird Chemistry Water Rocketry Movie Making Speech Camp Beg. Improv Comedy Adv. Improv Comedy Creative Writing Equestrian Camp
Grades 6-8 Grades 6-8 Grades 7-8 Grades 6-8 Grades 6-8 Grades 6-9 Grades 6-9 Grades 6-9 Grades 6-8 Grades 6-8
Contact Diana McDonnell at (708) 756-9418 or dmcdonnell@marianchs.com for Enrichment Camp information. For more information check out our website
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GIFTS IN MEMORY OF... Marian E. Abel Gail Calderone Amos ’68 Marion Andrews Primo Arquilla Carmen Ascencio Karen A. Bala Nanci Barnes Timothy A. Bartkiewicz Lester Beckner Mary Kathryn Beckner Timothy Benker ’90 Kevin Beukema ’97 Harry J. Biagi Marian Marks Biederwolf Thomas M. Bishop Ryan Blackstone ’96 Richard Bollard Maralyne J. Boo Andy Briatico Barry W. Brong Lea Bruce Angela Bruni Lawrence N. Bunchek Mary Burt Janice D. Bush ’73 Stephanie S. Bytner Bobby G. Calvert Marge Cannon Dennis Carcelli Dorothy E. Carroll Deceased Faculty & Staff of Catholic Schools Kenneth Chandler Roseann Christelli Darlene Cisson Martin J. Collins, Jr. Joanne Concannon John B. Cook Patricia B. Craig Shirley Cyborski Sylvia Dallessandro John DeBergh Anna DeLuca Florence DeLuca Frank “Turk” Derk James P. Divers Irene Dubois Kathleen B. Duchossois Thomas Dunlap Charmaine C. Dunne Vickie Durrell Thaddeus Dymerski Dorothy V. Edstrom Gladys C. Erlenborn Jerry J. Erzen Mother of Judy Faermark Lena Fares James V. Flamini
Maedell Koss Parr Krumb Sylvia Krupa Huy Le Dorothy R. Linder Sonne Lis Mary Concetta LoBue Lee Maddi Emmett Mahoney Joseph Mahoney William J. Maio Scott Marchese James “Bud” Marron Lillian H. Martens Gladys E. Mayer Thomas E. McDonnell Maribeth McLean ’83 Thomas McMahon Mildred Mehl Bob Melby Jerlendo “Sam” Melei Jerome F. Minor Margaret Moldrawski Rita Montalbano Estelle B. Montella Linda Morden’s Mother Patrick Murphy ’81 Thomas & Edith Murphy Jessica Mysiewicz ’05 Kelly Nagle ’03 Dennis Frank Nardoni, II John Narodowski Carl Arne Nelson William Nolan, Jr. Anne Novak ’08 Edward D. Novick Norman O’Connell Mary “Bernee” O'Meara Rev. Daniel O'Sullivan Thomas J. Opyt Elizabeth Ormsby Jose Ortiz Pat Pallanti Chris Paredes ’79 Mark Paredes ’74 Robert E. Pasqualoni Olga Pavilon Dean Perozzi, Jr. ’94 Alvin F. “Al” Perry Robert Petrovich David Phillips Harry J. Pierie Antoinette Piet Frank Pietrolonardo Rose A. Pisterzi Sheldon Piunti Jeanette Platis Rose M. Ploszek
Jean Barbara Flynn ’63 Robert J. Flynn, D.V.M. Mary F. Folliard Joseph N. Foushi, Jr. Brenda Francis Conrad J. Frapasella Shirley Freeman Katherine M. Galeher Jose Gallegos Carl Galloway Francis Galloway James Galloway Br. Jerry J. Galloway Marie Galloway Otto W. Galloway Paul Galloway Rita Galloway Sonya Galloway Ella Galvanek Florence Gaskey Shirley Gehm Isidoro Giammarco, Sr. Isadoro “Isy” Giammarco Lawrence F. Giannetti Dolores Giobbi Patrick Glenn Patricia A. Glomb Thomas Jefferson Golden Donald Goonan Charles W. Gozder Rita Granat Melvin Groh Laura Gulotta Msgr. Gerard Guzikowski Eleanor B. Hadt Harry Haney Geraldine A. Hartung Thomas C. Hau Tom Hendricks Alfred Higgins Willie Hill Donald F. Hock Joan K. Hogan Oscar “Dixie Jack” Houchins Rudolph “Rudy” Jadrich Vina Jansen Jack Jenkins Susan L. Johnson Sarah J. Joyce Thomas Justak Anne Katula Joseph Katula Bette P. Keres Mabel “Betty” Klipp James Knapp Marion Knapp Edward J. Konar Andrew Kopon, Sr. 14
John J. Poerio Elvira Maciariello Ranieri Francis “Bud” Rebedeau Brandon Riley Carmen Rios Robert Robertson Cornelio Rocha David Rocha Jacob Rodriguez Quindo G. Romano Donna Ross Mary P. Rudis Connie Russo Thomas J. Ryan Richard R. Sales Elizabeth “Lee” Santacaterina Elizabeth Schnoebelen John Scott William A. Seifert, Jr. Kathryn Seitz Wayne R. Shaw Patrick Sheehan, Sr. Chester Sikorski Eleanor L. Simulcik Victoria Skiscim Harry B. Smart Agnes Smith Paul D. Smith Ray Smith Aida Fernandez Sosa Ruth Staton Marion F. Stultz Terree Suska Rolita Szostak Margaret & Pearle Thompson Willie Thompson Herb Tieder Ina Tobeckson Gerald L. Toepfer Rebecca “Ann” Tranchina Angela Tucker Bill Tucker Donald A. Tuttle ’68 Loretta Vallero Michael Vander Luitgaren ’89 Russell V. Vicari, Jr. Guadelupe Vina Grace Walsh Helen Walsh Dorothy Walter Sophia M. Walters Osta Watts Arthur Welsh John I. Wescott Delores M. Wheeler
May these souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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 ___________________________________________________
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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2009 REUNIONS The following classes will be celebrating their reunions in 2009: 1969 – 1974 – 1979 – 1984 – 1989 –
40th on Saturday, October 3, 2009 35th on Saturday, October 3, 2009 30th on Saturday, October 3, 2009 25th on Saturday, October 3, 2009 20th on Saturday, October 3, 2009 To provide input for the class of 1989 reunion, please email your classmates at mariancatholic89@yahoo.com 1994 – Summer Family Get-together on Saturday, June 27, 2009 (Hosted by Jeremy Guler ’94) For more information or to be included in the E-vite invitation email Jeremy at bubulldog20@yahoo.com 1994 – 15th on Friday, October 2, 2009 (Marian hosting informal gathering tied into Homecoming football game) 1994 – 15th on Saturday, October 3, 2009 (Class Hosting) For more information or to help with details email Brian ’94 and Tracy (Patrizi)’94 Vander Luitgaren at btvander@yahoo.com 1999 – 10th on Saturday, October 3, 2009 2004 – 5th on Friday, October 2, 2009 If you are interested in helping out with reunion plans in any way, please contact Carol Burke Swanson ’81 in the Alumni Office at (708) 756-9775 or cswanson@marianchs.com. Mark your calendar now to reunite with your high school friends.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Twentieth Annual Marian Catholic
ENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSIC Monday August 17, 2009 at Idlewild and Flossmoor Country Clubs. Information about golf or sponsorships may be obtained by contacting Gail Young at (708) 756-9770.
Marian Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school within the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, community, and preaching. Marian Catholic students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate ethical leadership and Christian service.