Marian Catholic Sophomore Ring Mass Marian Catholic Sophomore Jenna Vondrak, class of 2018, received her new class ring at the annual Sophomore Family Mass and Ring Ceremony on Saturday February 27, 2016. The night entailed nearly 100 family and friends of current sophomore students at Marian Catholic. Along with their honorary class rings, students also received a blessed medal and commemorative card with their class oath printed on it. The class ring is a sign and a badge of honor reminding the students of their academic goals towards graduation.
ABOVE: Ashley Sypole ’08
The class rings, shown off by members of the 2018 class, are a representation of their pride in Marian Catholic, along with honor and achievement.
and John Kozojed present Jenna Vondrak ’18 with her Sophomore class ring.
ANSWERING THE CALL! Phonathon 2016 was another huge success! Once again this event benefited the Marian Annual Fund raising money to augment the school’s operations. Funds are used for specific initiatives, emergency tuition assistance, and campus improvements. With the help of the entire Advancement Team, and veteran alumni parent volunteers, the otherwise quiet and studious MCHS Library is transformed into a bustling, noisy stage for the Phonathon, where thousands of alumni, current parents and parents of alumni are
called by hundreds of parent and student volunteers who were able to bring in over $25,000 in pledges. The event was chaired by alumni parents Walter and Connie Lolli and current parents Chuck and Cherie Taylor. The event could not have taken place without the efforts of the parents and student volunteers, the assistance was greatly appreciated! Each time a pledge is received, callers shout out dollar amounts, ring their bells, and the library erupts with “Thank You’s!” and clapping. “The annual MCHS Phonathon is fun and full of energy,” said Phil Faso ’16. “Gifts are celebrated with bells ringing, horns blasting, and volunteers cheering. Every gift from $25 to $5,000 receives an ovation.” Gifts over $100 warrant ringing “The Big Bell” loudly. “This year’s Phonathon was another success, due to all those who helped,” stated Lisa Belzeski ’10 Special Events Coordinator. “Thank you to all of our parent and student volunteers for donating their time and talents and thank you to all who answered the call and continue to support Marian Catholic.” Those we were unable to reach, and those not available when your phonathoners called, still have an opportunity to participate. Your gift is fully tax deductible, and can be charged to your credit card. Online pledges/gifts are also an option at www.marianchs.com
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to dialing for dollars during the Phonathon, sometimes callers hear stories of illness, loss of employment, or other hardships among the Marian family. Special consideration is given to these individuals, and the Dominican Sisters. Those intentions and prayers will be remembered at Mass on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:05 in the Student Chapel. Walter Lolli gives some assistance to parent volunteers during the parent phonathon.
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