Marian Matters (Summer 2006)

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MARIAN A N EWSLETTER

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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 SUMMER 2006

~ Graduation 2006~

Class of 2006 valedictorian Anna Selling prepares to lead the graduation procession.

Senior members Jean-Phillip Brignol, Robert Bullard, Nick Wilson, Deanna Udchitz, and Gina Costabile perform for the last time with the Spartan Choir at Graduation.

CLASS OF 2006 FILLED WITH ACCOMPLISHMENT It wasn't quite the "Fab 400," but the Marian Catholic 2006 graduating class of 398 certainly was a resounding “fabulous” when it came to accomplishment. Whether the arts, athletics, service or academic scholarship, the Marian Class of 2006 proved it possesses a recipe for success in future endeavors. As the Class of 2006 walked across the stage at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre on May 21, it represented a group of Scholars with a Soul who earned nearly $10 million in college scholarships. From National Merit to AP Scholars to National Honor Society members, the newest members of the Marian Catholic Alumni Association made

the most of their college prep days at Marian. Indeed, it was a day that deserved celebration – a tribute to all those who touched the graduates. "I find it most appropriate today as I look out at you, the Class of 2006, because you're surrounded by your families, friends and teachers," Principal Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait said. "You're nestled in there, if you will, by all those who brought you to this day. "You see, today's graduation marks the culmination of four years of effort and study, successes and opportunities for growth. But the culmination today had roots in your birth...the love of your parents Continued on page 3

FAGAN ’82 MENDS BROKEN HEARTS

Dr. Thomas Fagan ’82

Broken hearts can be mended. Dr. Thomas Fagan ’82 has proven it. A pediatric cardiologist at the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Fagan was the primary advisor and interventionalist in the heart surgery of a five-year old Iraqi boy born with an extremely rare heart condition. Facilitated through an Iowa family with a son serving the military in Iraq, Rebaz Shamsadeen accompanied his father, Subhi, to Iowa in early 2005 to seek advice and a solution for the condition that had led to the death of another son in the family. The eventual successful surgery should allow Rebaz to lead a normal life; however, it did not come without hours of care, study and teamwork from several people like Fagan. “The nice thing about the current state of medicine–for the most part–there’s usually a way to treat most conditions,” explained Fagan, who assumed a new position at Children’s Hospital in Denver on July 1. “Technology is advancing at such a rapid rate. I had a late relative who used to have a similar job, and they would often have to just diagnose situations like this and send patients home.” Continued on page 5


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