Marian Matters (Fall 2005)

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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 FALL 2005

M C TO R E T I R E H A R R I S O N J E R S E Y O N L E G E N D S W E E K E N D In three seasons on the Marian varsity football squad, Harrison helped lead the Spartans to a 22-9 record and East Suburban Catholic Conference title in his senior year. The three-sport standout also helped lead Marian to its lone IHSA Regional Men’s Basketball Championship in school history. After a successful college career at Western Illinois University, Harrison was drafted by the San Diego Chargers, where he was selected to two Pro Bowls and earned multiple Charger Defensive Player of the Year honors. After signing as a free agent in New England in 2003, he has helped lead the Patriots to back-to-back Super Bowl championships.

More Athletic Exploits Tony Bartolomei ’76, Jim Pinkard ’77 and Tom West ’75 have qualified to represent the United States at the Drug Free Powerlifting World Championships in Finland this November.

Bartolomei qualified in the 242-pound weight class, Pinkard at 220 and West at 181, and all three are state, national and world record holders in the bench press event.

Theresa Coughlin ’02 continues to break records and collect honors for the Marquette University women’s volleyball team. She has been named to the Big East Honor Roll on three occasions this season and recently tied her career high for kills with 29 in a match against Syracuse.

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Rodney Harrison ’91

As part of a full weekend of excitement, Marian Catholic plans to retire the number and jersey of former Spartan and current two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, Rodney Harrison ’91. Harrison’s banner will join NFL retirees Mike Prior ’81 and John Holecek ’90 in the rafters of the West Gym as part of the March 24-25 “Legends” basketball weekend at Marian. Just prior to the Legends men’s basketball All-Star game on Saturday, Marian will retire Harrison’s jersey at approximately 1 p.m.

“Marian Catholic has strongly supported my career,” said Harrison, who has founded youth football and cheerleading programs in the Chicago area. The programs, like his alma mater Marian, “give kids an opportunity to participate in a competitive arena, where discipline, sportsmanship and respect are the standards.”

The weekend will include a women’s All-Star game on Friday night (Legends vs. current high school seniors) and men’s All-Star game on Saturday, as well as several exhibition contests involving area youth teams.

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[tÄÄ Éy YtÅx Recipients Alumnus of the Year:

Alex Panio Jr., Ph.D. ’62 Athlete of the Year:

Shannon Reidy ’90 Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement:

Bernie Jablonski Spirit of Marian:

Norman Bates Lifetime Achievement:

Sr. Margaret Rose Aultz, O.P. See pages 8 & 9

GENEROSITY EXTENDS TO HURRICANE VICTIMS

Student Council officers Christian Haas ’07 and Ashley Reed ’07 collect water from students and faculty for the Gulf States Hurricane Relief Fund.

The Marian Catholic community has been involved in a variety of projects to help provide relief for hurricane victims.

• Marian has accepted five evacuated students from the New Orleans area, from various Catholic and public schools. Some students are also being assisted with tuition relief from the

Sr. Simeon Emergency Tuition Fund.

• Students and faculty spent a day of lunch periods collecting funds and bottles of water (15,000). With cooperation from Sodexho and Pepsi, water and funds were sent to hurricane victims in the Gulf States.

• The Student Council and parents reached out to area businesses to solicit help in sending Marian Gulf States students to the Homecoming Dance.

• Marian sent $3,000 in donations to the National Catholic Education Association’s "Child to Child" campaign to support school rebuilding efforts, requesting a special focus on Dominican Schools that have been impacted.

• Service Club students helped prepare and serve meals for evacuees currently living at the former Mental Health Center facility in Tinley Park and collected items needed for South Suburban PADS to assist victims.

MEMORIAL GIFTS TO MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Terrence Meade family gather at 2005 Memorial Mass

The loss of a family member or friend often leads to the question of how to remember them in an appropriate manner. A Memorial Gift to Marian Catholic High School in memory of your loved one is a simple but appropriate answer. Your loved one will be remembered in the daily Mass and Prayers of the Dominican Sisters, an acknowledgement card is provided for your use and you will be invited to our annual Memorial Mass in late October or early November. All Memorial Gifts are listed in the Annual Report.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 708-755-6579 for a Memorial card.

MANY IN MARIAN FAMILY HONORED, REMEMBERED THROUGH HONORARIUMS, MEMORIALS Many individuals, families and organizations have discovered the perfect answer to “What do I give to the person who has everything?” The answer is a Marian Catholic High School Honorarium. You will be provided with a gift card with envelope and a remittance envelope. The card features a color picture of the Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium with spring flowers in full bloom in the foreground, and will proudly announce your gift in the honoree’s name.

Your honoree will be informed that your gift in their name directly impacts the scholarship and service of our students…and that the honoree will be remembered in the daily Mass and Prayers of the Dominican Sisters in their Chapel at Marian Catholic High School. Your honoree will also be listed in the Annual Report with you listed as donor.

Please consider a gift to Marian in honor of your hard-to-buy-for family or friends or for someone you simply want to honor. Everyone will benefit from such a gift. Please contact the Advancement Office at 708-755-6579 for an Honorarium card.

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ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE

C H A R L I E G A L L AG H E R S TA RT O F T E R M :

September 2003 FA M I LY:

Wife Barb is from Rice Lake, WI; Three kids, Jon ’03, Chris ’09, Lizzie - 6th Grade St. Liborius O C C U PAT I O N :

President and partner of Gallagher Asphalt, a third generation family run company.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Past President of IL Road and Transportation Builders Assoc., Founding board member of the Crete-Monee 201-U Foundation, HOBBIES:

Watching my kids participate in sports, talking about business with business people.

VISION FOR MCHS FUTURE:

“The future for Marian that I see is building on our successes. We really do have ‘Scholars with a Soul.’ What I think the world needs even more is; ‘Leaders with a Soul.’ We need more than just brains in the work place, we need people to see the big picture and then be able to lead others in the process. The Sisters and staff are working to improve all aspects of Marian. With Sr. Paul and Sr. Kathleen Anne, improving what we have is an automatic response.

Marian will become the destination high school of the Chicagoland area.

The future will be here before you know it.”

EMIG HELPS SORT OUT TOUGH ISSUES Church and State. Business and Ethics. Students throughout the nation continue to learn each day, but messages often send mixed signals and lead to confusion.

In Marian's "Teaching Scholars with a Soul" environment, the messages lead to critical thinking and positive decision-making.

Marian theology teacher Mary Emig had the opportunity to explore many of those issues when Lisa Kowynia ’87, Mary Ann Golden and Mary Emig enjoy she attended the first Acton themseves at the 2005 faculty and staff Christmas party.

Symposium in June at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

“The experience was fantastic to be with teaching, business and government people from all over the world and educators from various parts of the United States,” Emig explained. “We discussed a lot of matters relating to God’s justice within the free market.”

The symposium delved into many facets of faith and education, but Catholic high school teachers addressed the conflicting messages students receive about the value of the market and the dignity of the business education. Emig and Marian Catholic were invited as members of the Catholic High School Honor Roll.

“The topics covered on the free market were intellectually stimulating,” Emig raved. “The knowledge gained definitely enriches my presentation on the effects of globalization and how the United States should deal with economic problems in a just way.”

MC FACULTY GARNERS ACCOLADES Many Marian faculty have been busy in recent months sharing knowledge and collecting accolades.

Marian Band Director Greg Bimm, who recently directed the Marian Marching Band to its 26th consecutive state championship, served as a clinician at the Bands of America Summer Symposium in June. More than 1,500 students and directors from throughout the nation attended.

Bimm was also a summer consultant for numerous programs from Nevada to Georgia throughout the summer. In this capacity, he helped in program development, wrote marching band programs and arranged music.

Social Studies teacher Bob Rodey was extremely busy over the summer, beginning by traveling to San Antonio to grade AP essays for the College Board. In early July, he was part of a Gilder Lehrman Institute in

American History at New York University, where participants discussed "The Civil War in a Global Context."

While in New York, Rodey was involved with "The Silk Road," a Korean Society Summer Institute. Finally, the favorite of many, Marian students visited Washington, D.C. as part of "The History of the Capitol," a NEH Landmark Summer Institute.

English teacher Lisa Kowynia ’87 visited Salem State College in Massachusetts, where she attended the workshop "Becoming American: Trade, Culture and Reform in Salem, Massachusetts, 18011861." The five-day program funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of its Landmarks of History programs included 39 clock hours of instruction on the history and culture of the early nineteenth century.

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UPCOMING EVENTS COLLEGE DAY Friday, January 6, 2006 Marian Catholic High School BASKETBALL PRE-GAME PARTY Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 5:00pm Marian Catholic High School Study Hall Room 602 HALL OF FAME AWARDS DINNER Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Cocktails 6:15 p.m. / Dinner 7:15 p.m.

Olympia Fields Country Club MARIAN MADNESS Saturday, April 1, 2006 Doors Open 4:30 p.m.

Marian Catholic High School East Gymnasium CAREER DAY Monday, May 8, 2006 Marian Catholic High School 2006 REUNIONS The following classes will be celebrating their reunions in 2006: 1966 – October 6, 2006 1971 – September 8, 2006 1976 – October 20, 2006 1981– September 8, 2006 1986– October 20, 2006 1996– October 20, 2006 2001 – September 8, 2006 If you are interested in helping plan your reunion, please contact the Alumni Office (708-755-6579) or via email, alumni@marianchs.com.

MARIAN CATHOLIC ALUMNI/PARENT TRIP “Italian Journey of a Lifetime” May 25 - June 8, 2006 14 days/13 nights, *4 Deluxe Hotels From the Lakes to Positano For more information call 708-756-9404 or access www.marianchs.com/alumni/italy.

National Merit Scholarship Finalists and Commended Students

Anthony Anastasia, Ashley Antonietti, Kathleen Bailey, Jean-Phillip Brignol, Robert Bulanda, Megan Cosman, Luke Coughlan, Mike Daley, Jared DeBoer, Joe DiMaggio, Kristel Dupaya, Lauren Eldridge, Jamar Gaddis, Whitney Knight, Jessica Lancaster, Shannon Lancaster, James Lauer, Catherine Mitros, Tremayne Moss, Matthew Novak, Elizabeth O’Brien-Penney, Katherine Ortigara, Anna Selling, Brandi Senter, Katharine Ubik, and Jasper Williams

Base sisters: Achievement in retrospect From left to right, Michelle, Laura, Diane and Christine

Marian Matters knows that from 1982 through 1995, the Base sisters were making their mark academically at Marian Catholic.

We also know that each of the talented foursome advanced to earn degrees from the University of Illinois.

Diane (Class of 1986) began the brilliant family academic tradition as salutatorian. She was followed by sisters Laura (valedictorian, 1988), Michelle (salutatorian, 1993) and Christine (valedictorian, 1995).

Not surprisingly, the daughters of Anthony and Barbara Base have moved onto successful adult lives with career and family. Here’s an update on one of Marian’s most talented families.

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Diane (Base) Beck ’86 now lives in Orland Park with husband Jim and sons Christopher 9 and Alex 7. After earning her degree in Electrical Engineering, she worked at Panduit in Tinley Park as an electrical engineer for 11 years before devoting all of her time to her sons.

“I think the secret to my success at Marian was that I just enjoyed learning,” Diane explained. “My motivation was the desire to do well and get good grades. Our parents were always encouraging and supportive of me and my sisters. My greatest accomplishment has been doing my best to raise my children well.”

Laura (Base) Mertdogan ’88 earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, then a master’s degree in Environmental Science before working for seven years as a water treatment engineer at Culligan International in Northbrook. When daughter Madeline was born in 2002, Laura decided to stay home in Orland Hills with husband Edvin and their new addition.

“I was fortunate because I learned to study hard, but to know when my limit was reached and when further studying wouldn't help anymore. My parents were always very supportive of me in all areas. My greatest accomplishment is to be a good mom to my daughter.”

Michelle (Base) Berry ’93 followed up her Biology degree with a doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2001 and currently serves as a small animal veterinarian at a practice in Homer Glen.

“I learned from my parents and sisters to do the best that I could and that I could do anything if I put my mind to it,” Michelle explained. “The secret of my success is that I never stop learning new things. Every day I learn something, whether it's about animal problems, or how people handle difficult situations, or even about myself. I've realized that when something is a challenge, that's when you learn the most.

“Marian taught me to work hard and to value the people in my life, especially my husband Brian, my family, and my friends.”

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Christine Base ’95 earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees in Champaign, then moved to the University of Illinois-Chicago, where the current Lockport resident now works conducting research in molecular biology and genetics.

“I always looked up to my sisters' accomplishments, but I never felt pressure from them or my parents to match them,” Christine said. “There really was no competition among us. I think the secret to my success is that I worked hard without getting completely immersed in schoolwork. My motivation was that I liked to learn as much as I could about something.”

Only John ’03 and Elizabeth ’05 Berger of Homewood who each earned valedictorian honors come even close to this “Base Achievement”.

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WO M E N ’ S G O L F S TAT E R U N N E R - U P H I G H L I G H T S FA L L belonged at state among the elite teams, but were very much in the running to bring home a trophy.”

The Spartans won four invitationals during the season, swept the ESCC, won the Oak Forest Regional, the Neuqua Valley Sectional and were beaten only by two schools all season – state champion Normal University High and Lyons (which Marian also defeated on three occasions).

The Marian women’s golf team celebrates its IHSA second place state finish- (L-R, seated) Jill Nicholas and Lindsey Haines; (standing) Coach Linda Gilley, Meg Gilley, Lauren Pascarella, Ann Vrdolyak, Samantha Sloan and Shayne Cleary.

Youth will be served! It certainly was this fall with the Marian Catholic women's golf team.

Featuring a combination of three outstanding sophomores and brilliant upperclassman leadership highlighted by seniors Lindsey Haines and Jill Nicholas, Marian made its first trip to the state tournament a special one.

Withstanding a five-hour drive and the pressure of an initial state tourney visit, the Spartans scored 657 over 36 holes to bring home the school's seventh IHSA state trophy and the third Second Place state finish in school history.

Led by sophomore Samantha Sloan's 11th place overall finish (155 two-day total), Marian placed itself in second place after Friday's round at Stone Creek Golf Course in Makanda, IL, then held off all challengers to eventually tie Lyons Township for the runnerup spot in the state.

Marian also saw Haines and sophomore Meg Gilley tie for 41st in the state at 165.

Mixing strong efforts on different days at state, the Spartans earned the state hardware

with strong contributing efforts from sophomore Ann Vrdolyak, junior Lauren Pascarella and seniors Jill Nicholas and Shayne Cleary.

“The women’s golf team’s success this fall season has been no accident,” Coach Linda Gilley said. “This group of girls set their sights high and worked very hard to achieve their goals. The girls prepared themselves well, taking lessons, playing in many summer tournaments and making the most of their fall team practices. In addition, the four invitationals added to our schedule this year were a tremendous help in getting them ready for the end of the season tournaments.

“We played more difficult courses during this season, such as Medinah, Coyote Run, Flossmoor Country Club, Lincolnshire Country Club and George Dunne National.

These venues were valuable in giving our team the confidence needed to compete under pressure-packed sectional and state situations. Our girls did not feel overwhelmed making their first appearance at state. They had gradually gained confidence throughout the season and believed that they not only

The Annual Fund (of which Phonathon is a part) supports day-to-day activities of the school—all monies address human concerns, whether it be for students, parents, or staff.

ANNUAL FUND/ PHONATHON

This year, the Phonathon portion of Annual Fund will directly support the Sr. Simeon Emergency Tuition Fund.

This fund assists families through the year who find themselves unable to pay tuition because of parental death, dis-

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“This has been a mature group of girls who have been on a mission,” Gilley praised.

“They have not only worked hard over the past couple of years, but have truly enjoyed playing together. Their team spirit, led by the senior co-captains, Lindsey Haines and Jill Nicholas, has flourished, culminating in a team attitude of ‘business first, but don’t forget to have fun along the way.’ The girls and I have been supported throughout the season by wonderful parents who have encouraged and helped us with each step. As coach, I have been truly blessed to be able to work with this group of young ladies and their families.”

The men's golf squad brought great news this fall as well. Along with winning the East Suburban Catholic Conference tournament and the Bremen Regional, the Spartans sent Luke Marthaler and Mike Vanover on to state competition. Marthaler finished 27th in the state and Vanover 57th.

In women's tennis, doubles team Kaitlin Jones and Nicole Padula made the grade as state qualifiers.

Great accomplishment was also evident in the women’s swimming program, where Katie Moore (100-yard butterfly), Beth Nagel (100 freestyle) made the grade as state qualifiers.

The same duo also combined with Anna Moorman and Meghan Von Schaumburg to qualify for state in the 400 freestyle.

In team sports, the men's soccer team turned in a brilliant fall in the extremely tough ESCC. Against former state champions, the Spartans defeated St. Joseph and fell to power Benet Academy in overtime to finish the ESCC with an impressive 6-3 mark.

ability, or suddenly out of work—Sr. Simeon Emergency Tuition Fund provides tuition funding for these families. If desired, gifts may be restricted to other areas of the school.

The Parent Phonathon (parent volunteers calling current and alumni parents) will be held January 29-31. The Student Phonathon (current students calling alumni) will be held February 12-13.

Dave Celebrates 30 Years of Coaching!

lamation from receives a proc rent Dave Mattio ’66 from Marian pa ts igh He go the City of Chica ficer Mike Pauley ’76. and police of Accompanied by his young Spartans, Dave Mattio acknowledges the crowd at the celebration of his 30th season as head football coach.

left), Phyllis Meade, Stefanie (Guillen) McAllister ’85 (from Kelly ’80, Kevin ‘88, petti Tracy (Meade) Chiap ford) Bernas ‘86, Mary Margaret Flanagan, Danelle (Mor ’88, Ron and Carol Swanson ’81, Jean Skarzynski all reunion softb 1985 the at r gathe i Pat Skarzynsk at Orland Park in September.

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Bill Murphy ’65 and Dennis Schmall ’65 discuss memories at the Class of 1965 reunion.

Great times are had by Tia (Rosati) Bojar ’65, Barbara Murphy and Barbara (Ferrari) Zarlengo ’65 at the Class of 1965 reunion.

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The Class of 1975 reunion brought together David Troscinski, Marianne (Erlinghagen) Troscinski '75 and Susan (Sgariglia) Smiley ’75.

June (Ranieri) Cleary ’75 and Sharon (Wojslaw) Jelinek ’75 share memories at the Class of 1975 reunion.

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Bill Cleary ’75, Sue (Sheehan) Trump ’75 and Dave Trump ’75 chat at Class of 1975 reunion.

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Sean Coleman ’85, Saki Ratanawong ’85 and Kim (Nair) Gibbons ’85 renew friendships at the Class of 1985 reunion.

Erin (Lee) De Nova ’85, Joe Klupchak ’85 and Beth (Kelly) Donatello ’85 share memories at the Class of 1985 reunion.

Laura (Toth) Austegen ’85 and Nancy (Beese) Kramer ’85 enjoy a moment at the Class of 1985 reunion.

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Jamie (Dimmer) Hammond ’95, Patrick Hammond, Joseph and Nicole Parodi enjoy great times at the Class of 1995 reunion.

The Class of 1995 reunion renewed friendships for From left to right: Mary (Caballero) Foley '95, Christy Brown '95, Marc Flamini '95, Dana (Amos) Flamini '95, Katie Grosh '95, Carlos DePaz '95, and Robyn Donaldson '95

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Katrina Faso ’00, Kim Pickens ’00 and Nicole Songero ’00 renew friendships at the Class of 2000 reunion.

Mark Wilson ’00 gets a hug from President Sr. M. Paul at the Class of 2000 reunion.

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As happens with most reunions, people chat and catch up on what has been happening in their lives since they left Marian. Sometimes, people who didn’t really know each other all that well in high school connect at their reunion. Take for instance Kevin Keane ’84 and Erin Brady ’84, who recently became engaged after attending their 20th reunion in October 2004. At a reunion function held at the Fifth Quarter in Homewood, Kevin was doing the “guy thing” and checking out the women who were in attendance. Although he and Erin didn’t click immediately, a closer friendship ensued after the reunion and eventually they began dating. After nine months of dating, Kevin picked his “perfect spot” to pop the question. In front of the Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto at Notre Dame (his other alma mater). Under a full moon and lit by hundreds of candles, he dropped to one knee and proposed to Erin. She, of course, said “yes”, and the wedding is planned for March 18, 2006. Both Erin and Kevin strongly encourage singles to attend their reunions. Marian Catholic also encourages everyone to attend their reunion. You never know what may happen.

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Alex Panio ’62

Bernie Jablonski

Shannon Reidy ’90

More than 17,000 students are Scholars with a Soul having benefited from learning at Marian Catholic.

More than 90 percent of students each year honor that educational background by volunteering for service at Marian.

Then, some go well beyond that call. Led by Alumnus of the Year Alex Panio, Jr. ’62, the Alumni Association Hall of Fame inductees for 2006 have all made significant contributions back to their communities.

In most cases, the Class of 2006 has given talents and efforts back directly to private school education and Marian Catholic High School.

Through teaching, coaching, medicine, directing and as benefactors, the Class of 2006 Hall of Famers have given a new definition of service to others through generosity and profession.

Alumnus of the Year Alex Panio, Jr., Ph.D. ’62 recognized in his formative years as Class President at Marian Catholic, his ability to lead.

Beginning his career at Northwestern University Medical School and Memorial Hospital in Psychiatry, Panio realized his professional dream in 1982.

Panio founded and serves as President of the Adolescent and Family Institute of Colorado, Inc. The institute is a unique, intensive treatment hospital specializing in the care of adolescents and their family systems. More than 1,600 families have been recipients of the hospital’s care.

“Marian Catholic was the start of a journey,” Panio explained. “I have not stopped my journey. I love to travel, to learn, to share and to teach, and to enjoy the arts and new experiences with my family. I founded the treatment center that is one of the finest in the country due to the loyalty and skill of my staff.”

Panio has found success in his exploits by “getting a great view, getting close to the edge and most importantly, having a partner (wife Mary Kruse Panio, BSN) to live with, work with and love. I do not give up!”

The Chicago Heights native has served as an advisor/consultant to former President Carter’s Mental Health Commission and has presented major formal professional lectures and publications throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, South America and Cuba. He has appeared on several national media presentations

and participated in a documentary that awarded the United Press International Best Documentary Award in 1975.

Panio has received training and his education background from Tulane, Roosevelt, DePaul, Northwestern Medical School, California Western and has received post-graduate training at The Family Institute of Chicago. In 2004, he was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Family Institute of Northwestern University.

For Panio, much of his charisma was honed while at Marian Catholic.

“The ‘premier class’ was full of energy, talent, spirit and we cared for each other,” Panio recalled. “Every day was exciting. Something new was there for us to master. As Class President, meeting with staff and officers set the tempo for problem solving and success.”

A huge favorite of Marian students in the Fine Arts Department and well beyond, Bernie Jablonski will be honored with the Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement Award.

On staff for 24 years at Marian, Jablonski has directed dozens of plays at the school, coordinated the Stage Techs and has been a key contributor for Marian musicals, concerts and special events in the Fine Arts Department.

Through nearly a quarter-century, “Mister J” has instilled skill and confidence in Marian students in the public speaking and performance arenas.

“I’ve had tons of people who had faith in me and supported me,” Jablonski said of his Marian experience. “I’ve always had friends here and always had an audience to play to. People at Marian made me want to explore what was beyond and always made me want to come back.”

“Marian has been life-spanning and lifeopening,” said the graduate of Weber High School and St. Louis University. “I’ve always been able to rely on Marian Catholic for warmth, support, knowledge and wisdom.”

Thousands of Marian students have also been able to rely on Jablonski in many ways. He continues to be integral to the learning process for current students, but also remains a great friend and resource for so many Marian graduates.

“Bernie has been an important part of our Marian Fine Arts family for such a long time,” Band Director and Fine Arts Department Chair

Greg Bimm said. “During his time here, he has given freely of his time, talent, caring personality and, of course, his wonderful sense of humor. He has been a true gift to the students and staff alike.

He has been a great colleague and a true friend.

I am so happy to see him honored by the Hall of Fame.”

Before “rambling” off this past spring to accept the position of head women’s basketball coach at Loyola University, Athlete of the Year Shannon Reidy ’90 offered her talents to Marian in two different ways.

As a student-athlete, Reidy was a multiplesport athlete for the Spartans, which paved her way to a college career at Lake Forest College after becoming one of the all-time women’s basketball leading scorers at Marian. She also helped lead the Spartans to their first women’s basketball IHSA Sweet 16 in 1988.

The next time Marian reached the Sweet 16?

When, as head coach, Reidy guided the squad to the Elite Eight in 2002. This time, the Spartans advanced all the way to the state championship contest before earning the school’s second Second Place trophy. Marian made three straight visits to the Elite Eight, adding a Fourth Place trophy in 2004.

“When Marian Catholic ‘stole’ alumna Shannon Reidy from the business world, who would know the impact this passionate professional woman would have on women’s sports here?” Marian President Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67 said. “Shannon’s imprint is deep and solid, a lasting legacy of excellence, enthusiasm and hard work.”

A three-time Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District Coach of the Year, Reidy led the women’s basketball program to a 160-54 mark in seven campaigns at her alma mater. With Reidy coaching, the Spartans had five 20-win seasons, won five regional titles, three sectional titles and made three visits to the IHSA Elite Eight.

"The Marian community and my players have made me a better coach every day and they will forever be in my heart, Reidy said. The Hardest part about leaving Marian is leaving the current players who have become so important in my life. But like others who have left Marian, I hope to remain close to them all."

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SHADOW DAY For information about Shadow Days and upcoming grade school events, please contact Sr. Dorothy Marie sdm@marianchs.com or 708-756-9762

Norman Bates

Sr. Margaret Rose Aultz, O.P.

A familiar face to anyone associated with the 7-Time Grand National Champion Marian Band, Spirit of Marian honoree Norman Bates’ generosity has stretched well beyond the walls of band hall.

After sending five children and two grandchildren through Marian, working as a heavy equipment operator for the Thornton Quarry, Bates is retired and enjoying himself. He certainly deserves it after so many years of assisting others.

At Marian, Bates has spent 30 years helping the Band in a variety of roles.

"What an experience to be associated with thousands of students over the years with (Band Director) Greg Bimm showing them the respect and appreciation of working with and organizing the field crew," Bates said. "I just enjoy fixing instruments and anything else I was able to do for the band. I tried to show hard work and dedication to do my part of whatever was asked of me – worker, father, parent." The annual Marian Band Parent Award is also now named the "Norman Bates Award."

Bates' dedication and service has stretched well beyond Marian Catholic.

When he's not serving St. John Parish in Glenwood as a Eucharistic Minister, Minister of Care or aide at the nursing home, Bates is probably helping the community with the local Lions Club. He has been named "Lion of the Year" and has received the International President's Certificate of Appreciation.

One of his proudest accomplishments is likely when Bates presented a wreath dedicated to the Marian Catholic High School Band at the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Wall at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Bates is a survivor of the attack of 1941.

"Norman Bates is deserving based on many years observing his ability to relate to students and adults, and working with him on many projects," according to former Brookwood School District 167 Superintendent Stephen A. Racz.

"I've always admired his positive attitude, winning personality and willingness to help."

The Lifetime Achievement Award honoree will tell you that Marian "energized her" and provided "a love for life that was contagious."

The care, concern and love Marian students received from Sr. Margaret Rose Aultz, O.P. was certainly contagious for students.

An elementary school teacher early in her career, Sr. Margaret Rose moved to high school in 1963 and Marian was blessed to have her on its faculty from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1997 to 2001.

During her MCHS tenures, Sr. Margaret Rose (“Sr. Hola,” as she’s affectionately known!) worked as a religion and foreign language teacher, served as Prioress of the Marian Sisters, moderated several student clubs, tutored in several subjects and designed, developed and directed Marian's "Discovery in Service" program, one that remains very popular with students and the community today.

"I was convinced that teaching at Marian would be a challenging, wholesome venture for me," Sr. Margaret Rose explained. "Strengthened by the Holy Spirit and supported by the staff, my 15 years of life at Marian were enriching, transformative and very happy. Our dedicated staff, including our knowledgeable sisterteachers, dedicated priests and lay staff, supportive parents, generous benefactors and spirited students – they are sowers of the seeds, the word of God, which has fallen on good soil since 1958.”

Sr. Margaret Rose has also taught at Rosary and Sacred Heart High Schools, and currently serves as minister to retired Sisters in Springfield.

"I miss the golden opportunity of teaching and sharing God's word in the midst of such a faithfilled community," said Sr. Margaret Rose, who still sneaks in an occasional Spanish tutoring session when needed. "The Marian Catholic experience is so enriching and fills me with hope for the future!"

Marian Catholic also misses the golden opportunity of having Sr. Margaret Rose on staff.

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Madrigal Dinner Friday, December 9 at 6:30pm Saturday, December 10 at 6:30pm

$25.00 per ticket For more information contact Michelle Coduti at 708-756-9442 or mcoduti@marianchs.com

Marian Catholic OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 4, 2005 11:00am - 2:00pm

MARIAN CATHOLIC ENTRANCE EXAM FOR 8TH GRADERS Saturday, January 14, 2005, 8:00am

ALUMNI NOTES Nevada with husband Jim and two children, Jacquelyn 14 and Jimmy 12. Teri is an accounts receivable clerk for a construction company in Las Vegas, NV.

Adam Fulwood and Kristy Zupan.

Joseph and Emily Shoemaker, children of Cathy (Gasbarro) Shoemaker ’82

Meghan Grace Haggerty, daughter of Eileen (Beese) Haggerty ’83

Cathy (Gasbarro) Shoemaker ’82 and husband James would like to announce the birth of their second child, Emily Shoemaker, born on May 21, 2005. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Emily joins big brother Joseph 2 1/2.

Eileen (Beese) Haggerty ’83 and her husband Tim welcomed the birth of their daughter, Meghan Grace on July 7, 2005. Meghan was born at 9:22 PM, and weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. In spite of her early arrival in the midst of a move, she is a wonderful baby.

Linda (Peppers) Spoleti ’66 spent some time in China this summer.

She started off with an introductory tour of China for one week including Beijing, an overnight train, a visit to X'ian and a trip to Shanghai. From there, she attended an orientation in Nanjing for approximately 40 teachers across the United States where they were paired up with their host schools to teach English for two weeks.

Linda's experience brought forth a genuine love of the Chinese people who maintain admirable endurance with a sense of humor.

Erin Brady ’84 and Kevin Keane ’84 are happy to announce that they are engaged and planning to be married on March 18, 2006.

Dr. Kimberly (Janusz) Mitchell ’84 has been appointed to a three-year term on the Virginia Governor's Advisory Board for Emergency Medical Services. Kimberly and her husband Tom live in Yorktown, VA.

Gerry Thomas Westerfield ’67 is recovering very nicely after back surgery. The surgery resulted from a paragliding crash. Gerry is enjoying his retirement with his wife of 22 years. Their son is in his third year of UCLA.

In June, John Everson ’84 flew to Los Angeles for a ceremony attended by luminary writers Clive Barker ("Hellraiser"), Chuck Palahniuk ("Fight Club") and emceed by David Morrell ("Rambo: First Blood"). His novel COVENANT won the Horror Writers Association's Bram Stoker Award for First Novel. But the big news is that a couple weeks after the award ceremony, wife Geri (Bailey) Everson ’85 gave birth to their first child. Shaun Austin Everson was born on July 15 weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 19 1/2 inches.

He is now a healthy, happy 3-month old! John is in his twelfth year as the Publications Director for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and also writes the "Pop Stops" music column for The Star Newspapers.

Geri previously worked as a real estate corporation leasing associate, but now is a stay-at-home mom.

Rita (Stanfa) Rohn ’69 and husband David were blessed with two new grand-daughters this year! Charlotte Marie Rohn was born on March 13, 2005 and Gianna Florence Cannek was born on March 23, 2005.

They now have seven grandchildren. They also enjoy three grand-dogs!!!

Marikay (Jespersen) Zupan ’69 is proud of her daughter, Kristy who took home a Gold Medal for the softball throw at the Special Olympics held at Illinois State University in June, 2005. Marikay has another daughter, Tracey (Zupan) Van Vuren who is a 1998 Marian Graduate.

Carol Calacci ’77 started a new fashion website called “secondcitystyle.com” which caters to women 30ish to 50ish.

Cari (Biamonte) ’78 married Frederick C. Bolda in the summer of 2004. Fred is a fireman. They moved out into the country where they are enjoying their new life.

Enrico “Rico” Attasio ’85 is a Deputy Program Manager at Boeing Satellite Systems in El Segundo, CA. His wife Jenny (Trenshaw) Attasio ’85 is a Health Educator at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA.

Teri (Milazzo) Cyborski ’82 and Susan (Steffek) Joritz ’82 celebrated their 40th birthdays on a Caribbean cruise. Teri lives in Henderson,

Ray Cortopassi ’85 and wife Leslie announce the birth of Christopher Scott, born June 13, 2005. They also have three other children, Ryan 7,

Shaun Austin Everson, son of John Everson ’84

Ian Garrett, Gavin Lucas and Aaron Emory Grann, children of Sue Ann (Haedike) Grann ’88

Gianna and Francesca Feminis, daughters of Michael Feminis ’86

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Drew 5, Tess 3. Ray is the main anchor at RTV6-ABC, Indianapolis, IN.

Mark S. Shander ’90 of the Boeing Company has been selected to receive the 2005 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award for Young Engineers. This award, established in 2001 by InterRegs, Ltd. and the SAE Foundation, recognizes a practicing engineer under the age of 40 who is involved in standards, regulations, or conformity assessment systems which improve safety or reduced emissions in a mobility product. Mark has been the Fuel Electrical Lead for the Boeing 787 program since early 2004.

Michael Feminis ’86 and wife Meredith welcomed a new addition to their family, Francesca Marie Feminis born December 2, 2004. Big sister is Gianna Carmella. Michael is the Head Football Coach at St. Xavier University.

Michael Gaughan ’86 and his wife Laura welcomed Andrew Michael to their family on December 21, 2004. Andrew was born in the Kaluga Region in Russia on November 7, 2002. They were lucky enough to bring their son home on Christmas Day. In Michael’s spare time, he teaches a variety of social studies courses at Bloom High School in Chicago Heights.

Monica (Hovis) Thompson ’90 and Matthew Thompson ’90 welcome the birth of their first child, Myra Grace on July 1, 2005. Myra weighed 6 pounds, and was 18 inches long.

Lisa Kozminski ’91 married Je Moon on September 3, 2005 in New York. Lisa is a manager at an Ann Taylor Store.

John Capriotti ’88 and his wife Michelle welcomed their fourth child this past April. Christopher Joseph joins Caitlin 8, Jake 6 and Nicholas 3. The Capriotti family resides in Arizona.

Aimee (Delaney) Ogren ’91 and husband Chad announce the birth of their first child, Eamon Frederick Ogren, born on October 21, 2005.

He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

Fred Delaney, Jr. ’88 married Maren Struve on June 25, 2005. Fred is an Operating Engineer in Chicago.

Kerry (Reidy) Paris ’91 and her husband Marty welcome the birth of their daughter Maeve Filan Paris on April 13, 2005. Maeve weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Big brothers and future bodyguards Conor and Martin (1 years old) are happy to have a little sister. Kerry and her family happily reside in Chicago in the Old Town area.

Sue Ann (Haedike) Grann ’88 and her husband, Eric, were blessed with triplets on June 17, 2005. The boys are: Ian Garrett, 4 pounds, 9 ounces, 18 inches long; Gavin Lucas, 4 pounds, 17 inches long; and Aaron Emory, 4 pounds, 17 inches long. All are doing well. Sue Ann is a very busy stay-at-home mom.

The 2005 White House Conference on Aging announced that Colleen Ceh ’88 was one of 27 delegates named to represent the State of Illinois at an upcoming conference in Washington, DC in December, 2005.

Susan Cordogan ’92 started a business in 2004 called "Big City Bride & Big City Events." The business was featured in Crain's Chicago Business Newspaper in June, 2005 and was also on a TV show "Making it Big" on the O channel.

Derek Mosley ’88 and wife Kelly are new parents. Their daughter Kallan Lee Cochrane Mosley was born on July 14, 2005.

Jennifer (Rentz) Ebert ’92 and Joshua Ebert welcomed daughter Rachel Lyn on August 8, 2005. Rachel joins big brother Jacob.

Heather (Genck) Frank ’89 was installed as Treasurer of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers this past June. She is enjoying a vacation this fall to California and Turks and Caicos.

Lisa (Stachyra) Gaidar ’92 and husband Michael welcomed their first child Michael Anthony Jr., December 23, 2004. Lisa, who is a court reporter is now a stay-at-home mommy!

High School friends John St. Clair ’89 and Jamie Mattio ’90 gathered over the fourth of July weekend to celebrate the arrival of John's second child, John Brian. John joins big sister Cassie. Jamie Mattio's children also pictured are Gianna, Anthony and Gabriella.

Dan Wojcikiewicz ’92 and wife Stephanie announce the birth of their second son, Abraham Joseph (born January 20, 2005) weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by two-year-old big brother Isaac.

Quentin Burrows ’90 and Lisa (Stearns) Burrows ’90 welcomed son Carrick Connor, born April 2. 2005. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces.

Big sisters are Elizabeth 9 and Colette 3.

John St. Clair ’89, John Brian St. Clair and Cassie St. Clair. Gianna, Anthony and Gabriella Mattio with dad, Jamie Mattio ’90

Anne (St. Aubin) Thies ’93 and husband Lance welcomed the birth of their son Jack Matthew, on May 14, 2005. Jack joins sister Sydney who is 1 year old.

Eamon Frederick Ogren, son of Aimee (Delaney) Ogren ’91.

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Michael Anthony Gaidar, Jr., son of Lisa (Stachyra) Gaidar ’92

Abraham Joseph Wojcikiewicz, son of Dan Wojcikiewicz ’92

ALUMNI NOTES

Ellen (Ruhl) Sir ’94 and David Ruhl ’93 after Chicago Marathon

Andrew Julian Bisaga, son of Rich ’94 and Mary (Ketcham) Bisaga ’94

Michael Collin Pryor ’94, son of Carrie (Sherman) Pryor ’94

Austin Joseph Hernandez, son of Jennifer (Schleng) Hernandez ’95

Emily Predny ’97 has traveled to Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Morocco, Dominican Republic, Curacao, Mexico, Hawaii and spent three months in 2004 traveling to Senegal, South Africa and Madagascar.

Dave Ruhl ’93 and his sister, Ellen (Ruhl) Sir ’94, relax after completing the Chicago Marathon. This was Dave's first and Ellen's second marathon. Ellen came from her home in Pleasant Hill, CA to participate. Dave lives in Chicago and acknowledges that Ellen encouraged him to take part in the marathon this year. Both plan to continue participating in marathons in the future.

Jeremy Pyle ’97 received his M.D. from the University of Illinois and is currently doing a Plastic Surgery Residency at Wake Forest.

He married Meghan Bowy of Evansville, Indiana, June 11, 2005.

Meghan (Reidy) Arnold ’94 and her husband Greg welcome the birth of their first baby, a beautiful boy, Brendan Dennis. He arrived July 20th at 4:27 p.m. weighing in at 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and 21 inches long. Meghan and her family happily reside in Chicago in the West Loop area.

Richard Rousseau ’97 married Cindy McGirr ’97 at St. Petronelle's Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, on July 30, 2005. Rich and Cindy graduated from University of Illinois (Champaign). Cindy is an English Teacher and yearbook adviser at Prospect High School in Mount Prospect, IL. Richard is a software developer at Residential Loan Centers of America in Des Plaines, IL. After a wedding trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, the couple reside in Naperville, IL.

Rich ’94 and Mary (Ketcham) Bisago ’94 are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Andrew Julian Bisaga, born May 3, 2005.

Andrew was 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. Mary graduated with her Master's in Nursing and will be a Family Nurse Practitioner for a Women's Health Clinic in Oak Lawn, IL. Rich works for the Ford Motor Company.

Suzanne (Palmisano) Fields ’98 recently married fellow University of Dayton alumni, Aaron Fields, on August 20, 2005. After working in social services for three years, she is returning to school at Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Lisa (Podowski) Buxton ’94 and husband Ryan welcomed the birth of their child, Caden Lawrence Buxton, born March 25, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long.

Mary Clare Kennelly ’88 married Brent Alan Pfeiffer, October 2, 2005 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois.

Carrie (Sherman) Pryor ’94 and husband Jon welcomed their first child, Michael Collin on March 10, 2005. After teaching 3rd grade for six years, Carrie accepted a middle school math position for the upcoming year. She completed her Master's Degree in School Counseling.

Stan Pearson ’98 lives in Texas and is developing a company called Breathe Diversity. It is a consulting/training firm. It allows him to travel and effect life everyday as we know it, which has been a true blessing.

Patrick Sheehan ’98 is now living in Dixon, IL, and has joined the faculty of Woodlawn Arts Academy of Sterling, Illinois.

He is teaching in the Sterling public school system, and is in his third year as Music Director and Conductor of Sauk Valley Productions, which performs at the Historic Dixon Theatre. In his spare time, he is active in working as a transcriptionist, arranger, and copyist for band directors in Illinois.

Mike Spurlock ’94 and wife Jamie welcomed baby Kailey McKenna on May 30, 2005. This is their first child. Kailey weighed 8 pounds, 8-1/2 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Jennifer (Schleng) Hernandez ’95 and husband Cesar are proud to announce the birth of their second son, Austin Joseph, on Good Friday, March 25, 2005. Big brother Xander, who will turn four this December, welcomed his new baby brother with open arms.

Edward Lechner ’95 and his wife April welcomed a new arrival.

Andrew David was born May 15, 2005.

Patrice Wieczorek ’98 graduated from college in May, 2005. Patrice received her MBA from Morehead State University. She was the Captain of the Women's Bowling Team which placed 5th this year at the Intercollegiate Bowling Championship. While in her first year at Morehead, the University won the national title which was televised on ESPN.

Gina Cannata ’96 and Kevin Clinnin ’96 are engaged to be married on November 19, 2005. Gina is a Senior Auditor with CNA Insurance in Chicago and Kevin works for Cisco System in Chicago as an Account Manager.

Kevin Dolan ’00 graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May, 2004. Kevin graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle in June '05 with a Masters in Accounting. He is an accountant for KPMG in Seattle.

Jane Kuraya ’95 is engaged to Troy Gindt. Together they are planning a wedding on August 5, 2006 in San Diego.

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and the town of Ames in partnership, growing together and thriving with one another. The elderly person and child painted are intended to represent those who have built the ISU and Ames legacy as well as those who are yet to leave their mark. The mural took 10 weeks to paint and was done on five concrete slab panels each weighing 480 pounds. They are displayed on the exterior wall of the Karol J. and Lila Furman Kocimski Auditorium at Iowa State University. Kerry plans to pursue a career in painting murals.

Ted Karagias ’00 and Gia Girolami ’00 became engaged on August 12, 2005 and set their wedding date for September 2, 2006.

Jocelyn Carr ’01 graduated University of Illinois Chicago in May 2005.

She received a Bachelor of Social Work degree and is now in graduate school working on her Masters Degree in Social Work.

She will be in the advanced standing masters program and will be completing an internship in school social work in Elk Grove Village, IL. Melissa Fedora ’01 graduated from Columbia College Chicago on the Dean's list in June '05 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She has been a freelance writer for the Frankfort Station Newspaper since June.

She is engaged to be married to Luke Stibolt.

Sarah Fulwood ’03 is proud of her brother Adam who took home a medal for running at the Special Olympics held at Illinois State University in June, 2005. See page 10.

Jake Carr ’04 did well his first year at the University of Illinois Chicago.

He is a member of the baseball team. He was red shirted last year, giving him four years of eligibility to play and will be playing third base next season.

Erin Flynn ’01 graduated from Saint Mary's College in May 2005 with honors and a B.A. in Education. She is a member of Place Corps, a two-year post-graduate service program in Los Angeles. Erin is pursuing her M.A. in Literacy Education at Loyola Marymount Univeristy and is teaching middle school at St. Lucy's School in Long Beach, CA.

Brian Dolan ’04 is a junior at the University of Notre Dame where he is an architect major and will be studying in Rome, Italy for the 2005-06 school year.

Angela C. Miceli ’01 graduated with a 3.95 from Thomas More College in May, 2005. She received a fellowship from the Earhart Foundation to study for her Ph.D at Louisiana State University, and will be studying Political Theory.

Rachel Sypole ’04 made the Dean's list for the Spring Semester 2005 at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL, by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Jimmy Siegert ’01 graduated from Loyola University in May 2005. He made the Dean's List all four years and is applying for medical school.

Jimmy is currently working for Smith-Barney Investments.

Patrick Murphy, Jr. ’05 is enjoying his first year at Loyola University Chicago. He has a part in the school’s Fall play "The Secret Garden" which will run at the end of November in the Studio Theatre at Loyola University.

Sarah Spiller ’01 graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Kinesiology. She has become a certified athletic trainer and is now pursuing her doctorate degree in physical therapy at Midwestern University.

Correction from last issue: Eddie Farmer ’01, of Crete recently was deployed for a year to Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq, with the Illinois Army National Guard.

Samantha (Schreiber) Staley ’01 graduated from South Suburban College as a registered nurse in May 2005. She married Ryan Staley on June 4, 2005 and is employed at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee as a registered nurse in pediatrics.

He is serving with the Guard's 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry, which is attached to the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division. The unit is involved in training Iraqi troops in and around Baghdad. Farmer has been a member of the Illinois National Guard since his senior year at Marian Catholic High School. Before his deployment, Farmer was a senior psychology major at Illinois State University. He was a Dean's List and honors program student, and a member of the National Dean's List and the Order of Omega. Farmer is a member of the Chi Gamma Iota fraternity, whose membership consists primarily of military veterans of the Persian Gulf and Iraq wars.

Caroline Wolske ’01 graduated in May 2005 from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana where she received a B.S. in Architecture. She is currently attending the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago working on her Masters Degree in Architecture.

Kerry Callagahan ’02 is currently a senior in Art Design at Iowa State University. She recently led a student team in creating the mural “Towards a Legacy” (shown below) which depicts Iowa State University

Ryan and Samantha (Schreiber) ’01 Staley

Sons of Celeste and Armie Gasbarro ’85. Left to right: Adam 8, Anthony 6, Alex 3 and A.J. 10

Bill, Kerry ’02 and Nancy Callaghan

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Jack Aiden Moran, son of Lucy (Zarlengo) Moran ’96

6/25/05 through 10/21/05

G I F T S I N M E M O RY O F. . .

Margaret Adams

Robert J. Cook

Mary Hencinski

Sidney J. Mench

Anthony Simmons

Rose Adducci

Jean L. Cora

Edward Hofkamp

Donna Mendenhall

Joan Simonetti

Sr. Mary Albinette

Mack Crawford

Jerry Holden

Marty Meyer

William H. Smith, Jr.

Vera L. Allegro

Marie "Jeri" Crescent

Lloyd & Daisy Humphrey

Mary Miller

Lawrence Smith

Gene Ambroso

Anthony Daly

Josephine T. Jablonski

Mary Montalbano

Ralph Anguiano

Patricia Daly

Lena Jack

Mike Monteleone

Daniel J. Aprati

Betty Dean

Cecelia Jacobucci

Tomas Munoz

Carmen Ascencio

Harvey Dean

Michael Jacobucci

Patrick Murphy ’81

Mafalda Azzarello

Robert W. DeBolt

Mother of Eileen Jaeger

Tyrone Napoleon

Eleanor Baldeschwiler

Atwood "Woody" DeCoster

Amelia Jankowski

Frank A. Nardoni

Joseph Basile

Louis DeProsperis

Sally Jedrysiak

Benny Newsome

Tony Basile

Stanley Deszczi

Haywood Jennings

Hugh O'Neill

Jean Stefaniak

Charles J. Baumgartner

Rita L. Dickey

Nancy (Russo) Johnson ’81

Rita Oates

Robert Sterk

Alois Maurice Bell

Gino DiNuzzo Sr.

Helen Johnson

Emily Okebugwu

Edward J. Stevens, Sr.

Audrey Beloit

Margaret Doering

Rose Kaszubski

Myrtle Oldaker

Nancy Stone

Eugenia S. Ben

William & Helen Dolan

Thomas Vince Keating

Clayton Oldenburg

Sr. Mary Suddes, O.P.

Kathleen Berger

Frank Dubczak

Dolores Killian

Gary E. Oostema

Christopher Patrick Sullivan

Grace Bergeron

Leroy Engel

Grace Anne Klitz

Bernie Orlowski

Joseph Supan

Kevin Beukema ’97

Louis Esters

Raymond Kluck

Danny Owens

Carole Beyer

Shirley Fadim-Berc

John Koller

Helen Pacula

Anna Maria Biasella

Thomas Fagen

Annette Kopczynski

Adolph Pajkas, Sr.

Sophie Ann Bowan

Dominic A. Falascuetti

Isaac Koster, Jr.

Margaret "Marge" Pappas

Richard Bowen

Mary Jean Filippi

Anthony J. Kowalski ’70

Patrick Pecora

Juanita Bragg

Chuck Fitzer

Walter Koza

Dean Perozzi, Jr. ’94

Carol Brauet

Elizabeth Flanagan

Charlotte LaCasse

Raymond Peterik

Gerald "Jerry" VanDyck

Howard T. Brennan

Hazel Flood

Carmella E. Laport

Ruby Pflum

Michael C. Videka

Gen Brie

Elizabeth "Bette" Flynn

John P. Lau, III

Anna Piazza

Walter Wagoner

Grace Kay Briody

Michael Flynn

Henry Leader

Anthony Piccioni

Gloria Walsh

Mary Brown

Steven Foltin

Chester Lefco

Frank Pittacara

Robert Walters

Lawrence M. Browne ’66

Judith A. Franczyk

Velia Leli

Christopher R. Predny

Alan Weis

Theresa Bruni

Rosemary Friel

James "Jamie" Loughlin

Robert Richardson

Harold R. Weise, Sr.

Carmelo Buggemi

Virginia Froelich

Stephen Lowe

Brother of John Robbins

Raymond Weishaar

Adeline Bunchek

Marjorie "Marge" Fushi

Helen Lupien

Bernadine Roccasalva

Esther Butkiewicz

Mary Gedmin

Lynn Lyons

Russell Rolwing

Thomas Cable

Edward Golab

Jennie Coppa Maccaroni

Theresa R. Romano

Roy Carlson

Judy Gomez

Mr. Macias

Katherine M. Roth

Clare Caulfield

Phyllis Makarek

Norman Ruge

Dominick "Toots" Cavallo

Mary Ellen (Schmidt) Gullett ’79

Sr. Maria, OSF

MaryRose Schreiber

Gerry Charnote

Robert Haaker

Jacob Martin, Sr.

Kay Schumacher

Joseph Zarnik

Patricia Cleary

Cora Haley

Alan McCombs

George Schutter

Rose Zerante

Virginia R. Cleary

Edwin Hanks

Charlotte McGrady

Jessie Schwab

Giuseppina Zomparelli

Carmen "Dolly" Concialdi

Frances L. Headley

Terrence R. Meade

Olean Senesac

Geraldine Zorzi

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Lois J Smith William H. Smith, Sr. Ross B. Sommer, M.D. Robert Sponder Rita St. Hilarie Edward Staradub

Jean C. Sweeney Constance R. Tarjan Rosemary Terragos Terry Tworzydlo Therese Tworzydlo

Edward & Ann Wengren Irene Westerhoff Thelma White Henry Wilson, ’68 Lydia Zagone

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 _____________________________________________ Work Phone ____________________________________________ News __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Occupation/Position ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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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Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best phone to reach me _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Career Day ❑ I would be willing to place my name on the Career Day’s 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

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MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2005-2006 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67 President Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. Vice-President for Instructional and Student Activities William Hogan Chief Financial Officer Peter Ruhl Vice-President for Institutional Advancement 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

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ADVISORY BOARD 2005-2006 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67 President William Hogan Chief Financial Officer Peter Ruhl Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Sr. Marcelline Koch, O.P. Dominican Sisters’ Liaison Peg Massucci Recording Secretary Patrick Dolan ’72 Chair Kevin Larson Vice-Chair Robert Jones, III ’79 Past-Chair Genevieve Boesen Michael Botelho Shahara Nixon Byford ’96 Michael Caruso William Chapleau ’73 William Cleary, III ’75 Jeanne DeRaimo Charles Gallagher ’77 Sr. M. Janice Greenwood, O.P.

Joseph Hamann ’79 Harry Howisen ’93 Sharon Kiehl Peter Kroner Vincent Krydynski ’81 Michelle Feldner Lancaster ’77 Joann Lindholm Stanley Pagorek

OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Peter Ruhl Vice-President 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 Jeanne Murphy Assistant Database Coordinator Sr. Dorothy Marie Solak, O.P. Diana McDonnell Recruitment Mary Moffatt Consultant

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri ’83 Chair Nancy (Lynch) Virene ’81 Vice-Chair

O U R M I S S I O N AT M A R I A N C AT H O L I C Marian Catholic, under the sponsorship of the Springfield Dominicans, is a coeducational, college preparatory high school where students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate Christian service and leadership.