Marian Matters (Winter 2003)

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A NEWSLETTER FOR MARIAN CATHOLIC ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS . . . BECAUSE MARIAN CATHOLIC REALLY DOES MATTER W I N T E R

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Band’s REPRISE March 15 hen the curtain rang down on the Marian Catholic Band’s Command Performance in the spring of 2001, the bravos prompted the MCHS Advancement Office to request an encore from Director Greg Bimm… and Command Performance II: A Reprise was born.

Like its predecessor, Reprise will benefit the Instrument Endowment Fund for the Marian Catholic Bands; unlike Command Performance, Reprise will function as a stand alone event, an opportunity to thank current patrons of the Band Program and to celebrate the gifts of the students and their directors.

“Reprise will showcase the outstanding performance of our young people whose talents have been developed and focused so beautifully by Mr. Bimm,” MCHS President Sr. M. Paul said.

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Class of ’02 graduates Paulina Graham and Ann Bertrand play during the March ’01 Command Performance.

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Sr. Antonette recollects pioneer days

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s a prelude to Marian Catholic High School’s celebration of 45 years next fall, we have asked each of the school’s early principals for a retrospective in their own words. Sr. M. Antonette (1966-75), Sr. M. Alberta (1975-83) and Sr. Judith Anne (198392) have each consented to do an article or interview for Marian Matters.

The words of the late founding Principal Sr. M. Mannes (quoted in the fall issue) were from her writings and those who remember.

Sr. M. Antonette Feldhake, O.P., began at MCHS as an English teacher. For students in her junior honors English class, Antigone, Hamlet, and Oedipus Rex were enacted; drama, grammar and writing were staples.

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1966-1975, Sr. Antonette was to experience plenty of administrative “drama,” guiding Marian Catholic High School through an era of dramatic change and social protest. The suitcoats came off, the skirts tried to come up, the curriculum and extracurriculars expanded, a theatre was added and Marian Catholic continued to whole-heartedly embrace its co-ed mission.

Sr. Antonette Feldhake, O.P. is celebrating her Jubilee of being a Springfield Dominican for 50 years.

She became a member of the Marian Catholic High School faculty in its third year and was the second principal of Marian. Marian Matters asked her to share some of her reflections of the school in its formative years. * * * Reflections: I have loved being part of Marian and have rejoiced these many years at every success and as each new peak of education has

been reached. Especially, I love to hear a former faculty member expound on how great the students are. I agree heartily!

Today, the truly great school that is Marian draws my thoughts to those who were pioneers in this venture to the prayer and practice that has been essential to the Marian character from the time the school was only a dream, until today when prayer continues to be a source of strength for the entire school community. Finally, we will consider promise, that which fired the drive of the pioneers and flourishes today in the Marian graduates who are open to the opportunities each day offers.

Pioneers: Msgr. Walter Croarkin, as a pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Chicago Heights in 1958, finally realized his dream of a Catholic High School for the South Suburbs. Such a beautiful school it was, almost ready to welcome a freshman class of 100 boys and 100 girls.

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MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND ADVISORY BOARD 2002-2003 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. '67 President Sr. M. Joan Sorge, O.P. Principal William Hogan Chief Financial Officer Peter Ruhl Vice President for Institutional Advancement John F. Heneghan Vice Principal, Operations Dr. Shirley Morris Vice Principal, Academics Sr. Katherine O'Connor, O.P. Dominican Leadership Peg Massucci Recording Secretary William Noone Chairperson Michael Murphy ‘70 Past Chair Ramzi Bahu, M.D. Genevieve Boesen Christopher Cummings '76 Jeanne DeRaimo Patrick Dolan '72 Phyllis Jacob Robert Jones '79 Peter Kroner Kevin Larson Joann Lindholm Philip Pascarella Sharon Pope Nicholas Zagotta OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Peter Ruhl Vice President for Institutional Advancement Carol Burke Swanson '81 Director of Development Shannon Reidy '90 Director of Alumni Relations Michael McQuade '76 Database Coordinator Kevin Kelly '80 Public Relations Coordinator Janet Noth Office Manager Peg Massucci Assistant to the President Cindy Dupczak Database Coordinator Diana McDonnell Data Entry/Recruitment Assistant Mary Moffatt Consultant ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Christopher Cummings ’76 Chairperson Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri ’83 Vice-Chairperson

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spring, we were thrilled to be able to bring a second program to an even wider audience.”

Command Performance II: A Reprise is open to parents, alumni, students, alumni parents, and friends of the arts.

The 1 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 15, 2003, at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University promises accessibility and superior acoustics. The ticket price of $25 (no discounted seats for children or seniors) covers the expenses of the venue; any net proceeds will be restricted to the MCHS Band Instrument Endowment Fund established with the original Command Performance.

MCHS Band Directors Greg Bimm and Bobby Lambert have chosen exceptional pieces for Reprise and Percussion Director Mike Coers is also planning a special performance.

“We are planning a broad mixture of pieces for the hour and 20 minutes,” Bimm explained. “It will range from symphonic dances like West Side Story to a ballet piece by Samuel Barber.”

Since its earliest formation, the MCHS Band has attracted students for its musical excellence and strong community. A record seven-time Bands of America Grand National winner and with 23 consecutive Championship (Class 4A) State titles under the direction of Bimm, the MCHS Marching Band holds an 2

enviable national reputation. However, the Symphonic Band’s performance is equally impressive in garnering national honors. Mr. Jim Moore, a musician and clinician with knowledge of programs across the country said, “The total MCHS Band Program is unparalleled with any organization I’ve been associated with at the university, college or high school level.”

“It is a true honor and privilege to work with Greg Bimm every day,” Assistant Band Director Lambert praised. “He takes the teaching profession and turns it into an art form. He balances sound and musical instruction with the instruction of the heart—honesty, respect, integrity, kindness. In so doing, Greg produces good citizens who have the greatest gift a teacher can give, inspiration.”

Tickets for the March 15, 1 p.m. performance are available through the box office (708.235.2222) at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The Center does charge an additional $5 charge per order (not per ticket) for phone or mail orders.

For further information, please call Peg Massucci (708.756.9427), MCHS Capital Projects Coordinator, or view the MCHS Band web site at www. marianchs.com\band\special_events.

Be sure to save the date, Saturday, March 15 for Command Performance II!

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Then in the 70’s, Marian introduced a Service Program for credit. The program still lives, and more importantly, gives life. Its services vary widely so as to attend to the needs of whatever time and place. Students giving service have often been surprised to experience that they receive much more from this ministry than they are ever able to give.

It could well be an experience of power– the power of Jesus’ love for those in need and for those who serve that need in Jesus’ name.

Promise: We know that only the future can measure one’s readiness and capacity for life. What promise does the future hold for the graduates of Marian? More than wealth, power, pleasure? Recently, in Wisconsin, I encountered a graduate of Marian at Sunday Mass with her husband, a convert to Catholicism 10 years after they were married.

More than 25 years after graduation, she was eager to declare, “Everything I am today, I owe to Marian!” A mature and beautiful woman, she was claiming that the experience at Marian had been and still was life-giving for her.

It is only prayer that keeps us close to God through all of life. We know that Jesus is all about Life. The Life that Jesus gives is the Life of the Holy Spirit– it is Love. Are we passionate in our pursuit of this life’s work, the assignment Jesus has given us personally: to love as Jesus has loved us– to be best friend to Jesus– by sharing God’s love with others? It is Jesus’ command for us to love– so it must be the most important and most rewarding focus for our entire life on earth.* If Marian alumni pray and are deeply attentive to God’s whisperings in their hearts, the way will be clear. Listening intently to God, then acting, will help us to overcome the serious problems in ourselves, then in our Church, the nation and the world. For example: God is whispering to many His call to the priesthood or religious life. If you hear it, listen carefully and respond with love. Listen! Do respond!

The Church, the world, counts on you! *The Word Among Us, Sept. 2002, p.39

Arriving first would be six Dominican Sisters, valiant and competent, who had been appointed to establish this school under the patronage of Blessed Mary and St. Dominic. A Viatorian priest and coaches completed that early faculty.

Together they would dream, create, inspire, stretch, improvise, challenge, lead and serve. Each area of competition to which Marian brings challenge today, has gone through its fledgling period.

Students, teachers, coaches and parents of that era studied, practiced, built and maintained a foundation on which to build, often with inadequate facilities, with little of the glory that is Marian’s today, but with valor of spirit that is the stuff of builders: faith, courage, endurance.

They did not have to “see it to believe it.” They modeled for us: “If you believe it, you will see it!” Blessing begot blessing, and surely many of today’s Marian blessings are rooted in those beginnings.

Prayer and Practice: Today’s Marian students are termed “Scholars with a Soul,” which necessarily implies prayer. Even from the earliest days, the students prayed as a school, in prayer led over the public address system, began each class with prayer, participated in school Masses on occasion, and attended an annual retreat.

A similar pattern still serves today. However, a most significant opportunity for growth of Marian students resulted from the special grace and favor of God that introduced the Kairos retreat program, an experience in which thousands of students have begun or deepened their relationship with Jesus.

When students subscribed to Kairos voluntarily and began to anticipate it with excitement, former struggles to provide required retreats for reluctant students were scrapped– oh, so readily!

Putting prayer into practice is the challenge. Several clubs today incorporate service into their program, but Key Club was the first Marian club to reach out and attend to the needs of others. Their example and tradition is invaluable.

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Gavin Healy ’93 climbs down Mt. Denali in Alaska (photo by Ty Milford).

housands of Marian Catholic graduates have “climbed” the professional ladder to make significant contributions to society in business, medicine, service, education and beyond.

Gavin Healy ’93 is currently providing positive impact in a couple of those areas as he “climbs” toward more career goals. He’s influenced many in recent years and he’s doing it by . . . climbing.

An outdoorsman well beyond fishing and hunting, Healy has used his occupation/hobby of mountain-climbing to pursue dreams while helping others.

Currently remodeling homes and pursuing a real estate license in the San Francisco area, Healy spent the summer working for Pacific Crest Outward Bound School, where he instructed alpine mountaineering courses in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He also taught courses in Death Valley and Joshua Tree (desert) National Parks.

Prior to Outward Bound, Healy worked for Americorps, a task force formed by then President Clinton, and coordinated a Disaster Preparedness program for the Governor of California. Healy has clearly found a niche that involves risk, service and education through experience.

“I consider myself lucky in that the opportunities I have had taught me about persistence; somehow a lot of people seem to lose this message along the way or never found it in the first place,” Healy explained.

“There is nothing better than watching someone redefine their place in the world by overcoming hardship for the first time.”

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Although little is unconquerable in the eyes of Gavin, he has seen challenge at its finest. From climbing Mt. Denali in Alaska, to working at the South Pole, to coordinating the disaster program, Healy has visited several extremes in the eyes of the common Marian graduate.

Yet, Healy approaches many of his challenges with the same approach as providing simple service to others.

“I’m an idealist,” he said. “When I observe situations that have, what I consider, obvious solutions, I enjoy implementing them. I think that no matter what your political leanings are, it’s easy to see inequities in the use and distribution of resources.

“I am usually only interested in participating in projects that I can see long-term sustainable impact.

If there is a direct recipient involved, it is crucial that they are invested in the outcome of the service.”

Unless it was to the top of the sports “Rock,” Healy didn’t learn much about climbing at Marian. However, he began a foundation for the many life lessons he now brings to others.

“Marian gave me structure at a time when it was probably important for me,” Healy praised. “If I hadn’t taken that next step toward college (Western Illinois University), I would not have even known what the world of possibilities were.”

Healy has had stints with no television, mail or true home for periods of time. Internet cafés have become a best friend. Already owning a wealth of unique life experience, Healy looks forward to more in the future.

In the upcoming weeks, he plans to meet his girlfriend Elizabeth Dieter, who is finishing a commitment to the Peace Corps in the Kingdom of Tonga. They plan to trek in South Western China in the Yunaan province along the Tibeten border.

“I am very excited for the potential to explore, since the region was only recently opened to foreigners,” Healy said. “We are also going to Thailand, Cambodia and Tanzina to climb Kilamanjro and possibly Mt. Kenya.

Beyond that, I have dreams of Patagonia.”

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arian Catholic High School honors and prays for graduates serving the United States in the military. On the Sept. 11 anniversary, an all-school assembly paid tribute to those who serve. The assembly included a human flag formed by the senior class. At the Nov. 2 Memorial Mass and throughout the year, Marian remembers Sept. 11 victims, including Class of 1981 graduate Patrick J. Murphy. Marian Matters catches up with two alumni currently in the armed services.

Lynch Serving Navy Through Skies Following is an update from Naval Aviator John W. Lynch ’91: top of the class and thus get selected for jets. I was good enough and lucky enough to be selected to fly jets versus propeller planes or helicopters.

My next set of orders sent me to VT-22 “Golden Eagles” in Kingsville, Texas. I flew the T-45 “Goshawk,” a jet trainer, and spent a year down there training. The year culminated with aircraft qualifications and getting my Navy Wings of Gold. After getting my wings, I was sent to Virginia Beach, Virg. to learn to fly the F-14 “Tomcat.” I was attached to the F-14 training squadron VF-101 Grim Reapers. After a year of tactical training in the F-14, I again had to go out to the boat and do carrier qualification in the F-14. The only difference was this time I had to do night landings or “traps.”

Everything went well and I was assigned to my fleet squadron VF-102 “Diamondbacks.” I deployed last September aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and was able to serve my country during Operation Enduring Freedom. During the six-month cruise, I flew in 50 combat missions, dropped more than 25 laser-guided bombs and logged close to 300 flight hours. After returning from cruise, my squadron transitioned from the F-14 to the F-18E/F “Super Hornet.”

I’m currently stationed in Lemoore, Calif. and finishing my training and transition in the Super Hornet. I will deploy again in about one year and until then I’ll be doing a lot of training and preparation. —Lt. John W. Lynch ’91

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fter graduating from Parks College of Saint Louis University, I went to Officer Candidate School (OCS).

OCS is down in Pensacola, Fla. and I arrived there in April 1998. The school is basically boot camp for Officers and is very similar to the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman.”

I made it through the three months and was commissioned as an Ensign on July 2, 1998. As an added bonus I also proposed to my wife Liz on the day of my commissioning.

Shortly after becoming an Ensign, I attended API or Aviation Preflight Indoctrination. This was at a five-month school where we learned about aircraft and aerodynamics, as well as water survival skills.

Upon completion of API, I was then assigned to the VT-2 “Doerbirds,” a squadron located just outside Pensacola and one of a few Primary Flight Training squadrons for the Navy. I spent about one year in VT-2 flying the T-34 Turbomentor. It was very competitive and everyone was giving it their all in order to end up at the

Savage Finds Perfect Home

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Dan Savage ’01 is currently serving as a cadet at West Point. Dan with Cadet Dave Coulombe ’00 before All Academy Ball.

wanted to be and where he wanted to go to college.

With half of that accomplished with his appointment to West Point, Cadet Savage suddenly found himself conflicted enough after his first year at the Point to apply to (and be accepted at) the University of Notre Dame in the spring.

However, “…the President came for graduation and his speech was amazing: ‘You are the men and women of West Point during war and peace.’ I decided to stick it out through the summer.”Savage said, “After the summer, I was hooked…I began to excel, coming full circle.

“Being at West Point is the most amazing thing I have ever done, both in service to my country and in being part of a 200-year Corp tradition…you couldn’t tear me away from the place now. Nothing good ever comes of anything that’s easy.”

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PHIL PASCARELLA ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE

Start of Term: 1998-99 School year

Children: Nick ’00, a junior at Bowling Green State University majoring in International Business, Mike ‘04, Stephanie ‘05, Lauren ‘07

Top: Marian Catholic senior Kelly Duewerth is buried in the sea of balloons that the school sent to area grade schools as a "thank you" for a job well done as part of Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 27-31.

Community Involvement: Business Advisory Council National Congressional Committee, Executive Board Pompeii Catholic Orphan Society

Hobbies: Golf, Sailing

Vision for MCHS future: “I see Marian changing to

Right: University of Illinois-bound senior Missy Mitidiero became the fifth women's basketball player to score 1,000 points in the Spartans' 78-65 victory at Joliet Catholic on Jan. 27. Along with repeating as Hillcrest Holiday Classic champions, the Spartans have won 20 games for the third consecutive year.

adapt to the needs of its students.

The need for a well-rounded, mature, independent thinking, and responsible individual is in high demand within our society. Marian has, over

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the last 40 years, prepared students for college and beyond. I am confident it will continue to do so as long as there are parents and students who want a wonderful education.

“Academic achievement cannot be the sole measure of a student’s success while in high school, nor is it the only measurement by which a student is accepted or rejected by the university of his or her choice.

Marian will adapt to these changing demands on high school students and continue to graduate responsible individuals who will contribute to their respective communities in whatever way, big or small, that they can.”

grads on active and reserve duty in a different type of conflict: the impeding war with Iraq and in service in other “hot spots.”

Visiting MCHS, Savage met Sr. Luma, O.P., a Dominican Sister born in Iraq whose religious congregation of 182 Dominicans and immediate family live in the town of Mosul in northern Iraq.

“I asked Sr. Luma about the war and she said the Iraqi people did not want war as they had experienced it…I told her I did not join the Army to go to war, but only if it would bring others freedom,” recalls Savage.

Sr. Teresa Marron, O.P., MCHS Campus Minister who introduced Savage and Sr. Luma, remembers Savage’s reassurance to Sr. Luma. He told her, “Sister, we want peace as much as you do and only want to take care of everyone.”

With strong ties to the Dominican Sisters in Iraq, the Springfield Dominicans hold finding a way out of the morass in the Middle East and into a lasting peace as their fervent prayer. Recently, students have been invited to join the Sisters in wearing buttons that state, “I have family in Iraq.” A Lenten collection will go directly to Sr. Luma’s Dominicans in Mosul for medicine and food.

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AIM

State of the Union

t is a pleasure to report that with our AIM Initiative barely public, we have had a most positive response to the program to provide for improved and new athletic facilities on Marian’s West Campus. I thank our general leadership team of Mike Prior ’81 and John Holecek ’90 for their positive support and example in the kickoff of this effort.

Despite their busy personal schedules, they have made themselves available to me, have offered suggestions and spoken with or written to individuals interested in Marian Catholic athletics. We have also been blessed with help and encouragement from Tim Swanson ’86, Jim Dee ’80 and Ed Ziltz ’80, who planned and held a successful golf outing and directed the net proceeds to Marian in support of athletics.

Dwight Snow ’87, Dan Miller ’87 and Ed Kmak ’89 graciously accepted my request that they serve in leadership roles for their respective football teams. They have also offered suggestions and encouragement in support of Advancement’s efforts to move AIM forward. All of these leaders have also made personal pledges to AIM. To date we have in excess of $300,000 pledged, including our challenge grant of $200,000. We also have more than $80,000 of the pledges already collected.

My thanks goes to each of these leaders and the many who for space reasons are unnamed, yet a part of the full story of success to date. A special thanks to Athletic Director Dave Mattio ‘66 who has been at the forefront of the leadership efforts to tell our AIM story. Mattio has been unceasing in his efforts to tell that story and assist me in meeting with the many friends of Marian Catholic athletics.

I would like to remind everyone that investment in AIM is still needed and that there are naming opportunities available for specific levels of investment. Anyone having questions about AIM, please call me in the Advancement Office at 708-755-6579.

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“I look back on how far Marian has come since I went to school there and can’t believe it is the same school, not only the facilities but the support it receives from its alumni. The facilities have vastly improved. Marian thrives on excellence and sets the bar high for all who attend. AIM has a vision to raise this bar by giving all of its athletes and fans/alumni the best facilities to practice, play and watch the games.”

— Mike Prior ’81 “AIM is a way for me, as a graduate who wants the best for Marian, to repay the school for how it has positively impacted my life. It is a means for me to reconnect with classmates and teammates, and to be part of a team that is working toward goals on behalf of MCHS. I have many fond memories of my time at Marian, and I would like to help ensure that Marian stays on the cutting edge in its facilities and its standards. I believe we can also strengthen the feeling of community at Marian by developing a supportive alumni constituency. This has already been a benefit of the AIM program, the groundwork for a stronger alumni support network.”

— Ed Kmak ’89 “AIM gives me the chance to give back to Marian’s athletic program. I was a member of the first varsity football team to play in Spartan Stadium. I remember ‘taking the field’ for the first time to play TF North and then the first night game under the lights.

It was a great experience to be part of the first ‘home’ season.

The coaches, team and Marian supporters spent their time and money making that first home season happen. The stadium was a great source of pride for them all.

“AIM is giving me a chance to be part of that again. When we are done, Marian athletes in multiple sports and activities (football, soccer, softball, baseball and the band) will have firstrate facilities in which to compete and practice. The memories of teammates, practices and games played on these fields will be with these young athletes for the rest of their lives.”

— Peter Ruhl, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement

— Dwight Snow ’87

There’s still time to order bricks this school year for Marian Catholic’s West Gym walkway. Orders are available online at www.marianchs.com or by calling the Advancement Office at 708-755-6579 through March 15. Bricks make a great memorial or graduation gift! Each year our goal is to have the bricks installed before the Bachalaureute Mass which is Sunday, May 18, 2003. In order to meet the deadline, orders must be received by March 15.

Pete Ruhl kicks off AIM for the crowd at a home football game.

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M A R I A N

MARIAN, AIM HOST PARTY FOR NCAA FINALS

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hich team will you be rooting for when “March Madness” reaches its peak on… well, April 7? Duke, Maryland, Notre Dame, Illinois? Regardless of rooting interest, everyone will be a winner when Marian Catholic High School presents its first Spartan NCAA Championship Party in the school’s gymnasium on Monday, April 7.

Along with viewing one of the year’s most exciting sporting events among friends and family, the evening will benefit AIM— Athletic Initiative at Marian— as the school seeks continued development of its west campus and stadium.

“It’s always difficult to fit extra social events into your schedule, especially as we get busy with our kids, etc.,” explained Jim Dee '80, who is helping the Alumni Office coordinate the event along with John Benish '84, Dave Klupchak '78, Paul Moffatt '97, Colleen O'Neill Ranieri '83, Mike Savage '72, Tim Swanson '86, Nancy Lynch Virene '81, Kevin Welsh '77 and Ed Ziltz '80, “NCAA Final Four weekend is a time that most people already have set aside at least for part of the day, so it should fit in to your calendar. The most enjoyable part of the day will be seeing people you did not expect to see. The golf outing was a great start, but we should stay in touch more than once a year.”

The evening promises to be a fun one from 6 p.m. to approximately 10:30 p.m. as Marian friends may reserve tickets for $25 each. The festivities will include fun, friends, food, spirits, games and prizes. More information may be obtained by calling the Advancement Office at 708-755-6579.

The opportunity to renew friendships, share a rooting interest or enjoy all the evening has to offer is a great benefit in itself. However, alumni should also gain the satisfaction of benefiting AIM, as Marian seeks to renovate its existing stadium and continue development of fields and facilities on the west end of campus.

“The primary goal of AIM is to fund improvements to the West Campus and give our students first-class facilities on which to excel,” Dee said. But as Dave Mattio ‘66 has said repeatedly, “the other ‘AIM’ is to encourage alumni athletes to reconnect to the school. Like any private institution, Marian’s ultimate success will be determined by how strong the connection is for alumni.”

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A S S O C I A T I O N

Dear Fellow Alums, Just as Marian Catholic achieves excellence in education by cultivating students in multiple areas, the Marian Catholic High School Alumni Association tries to reach out to more than 12,000 graduates in multiple ways with multiple purposes.

With several of the upcoming activities, the goals include camaraderie, fund-raising and ‘fun-raising,’ mixed in with the important emphasis on education.

First, let’s send thanks to those involved in making the 10th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Dinner a successful one and best of luck to those currently participating in the Alumni Association Basketball League.

Our newest and one of our most exciting Alumni Association events also centers around basketball, as Marian plans to host its first NCAA Championship Party in the school’s West Gym on Monday, April 7. Big screen televisions, plenty of refreshments and the chance to renew friendships should make the NCAA men’s finals in New Orleans a Mardi Gras atmosphere at Marian.

The evening of fun and friendship will benefit Marian’s AIM Project— Athletic Initiative at Marian. Our Spartans’ proud athletic tradition is looking forward to stadium renovation and continued development of land on the west portion of campus through AIM. Peter Ruhl, Marian alumni parent and Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, reports that response to AIM has been fantastic in regard to pledges and enthusiasm. The initial event attached to AIM, last fall’s “Tail Power Golf Classic,” received rave reviews from more than 125 participants and the NCAA Party promises to bring more of the same.

We encourage you to take part in an enjoyable evening, rekindle relationships and learn more about getting involved with improvements and enhancements for your alma mater.

Marian also plans its annual Career Day for underclassmen on May 12. Alumni participation grows each year and lends credibility to the outstanding academic foundation that Marian provides. To get involved for a couple afternoon hours, contact Director of Alumni Relations Shannon Reidy ’90 at 708-7556579. Alumni are encouraged to get involved with the Career Mentor Program as well.

Thanks to more than 12,000 of you who comprise the Marian Catholic Alumni Association. Although membership is free and participation is voluntary, remember that your involvement— from Reunion committee members to an appearance on April 7— is very important to the Dominican Sisters and to all your fellow alums.

Phonathon workers Jonathan Schultz '04, Octavia Dunn '06 and Bethany Vickers '03 encourage alumni to “answer the call” for Marian Catholic.

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career programs Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief…

Quiet success stories abound in the eight years since the start of the Career Mentor Program. One alumna opened up both a career and education path in pharmacy for Christy Reznik ’02 after Reznik spent the day with her Career Mentor on the job. Hearing Gene Ranieri ’67 convinced a 1999 grad that making family a priority was still possible even in business or medicine. Roberta Rolwing McQuade ’76 saw her mentoree flag down a taxi in downtown Chicago and she knew the 1997 graduate was on her way. MCHS sophomore David Oplicka ’05 attended banking, education, and computer sessions last spring and intends to explore these new areas at Career Day this year.

Not everyone lives the old adage: Find the work you love and you’ll never work a day in your life, but “…with access to guidance and insight and the alumni opportunity to give back,” Reidy thinks the MCHS Alumni Association has Brian Timpone ’91 discusses taken positive steps.

one are the days of simple choices for careers.

Gone is the “one size fits all” approach to choosing a college or university.

“The Alumni Career Programs allow Marian Catholic High School to strengthen the quality of a student’s education at Marian Catholic while connecting two of our most important resources, students and alumni,” notes MCHS Alumni Director Shannon Reidy ’90.

“The Career Day and Career Mentor Programs are important, exposing our students to the various career paths they would not ordinarily gain in a classroom setting and students can experience the possibilities of future career paths that enable them to feel more confident with their college plans and majors.”

Both the Career Day and Career Mentor Programs have proven valuable tools for the MCHS Guidance Department.

Counselor Danielle DeGraaf, who serves as the programs’ liaison with the Alumni Office, cites two reasons that the programs are important to students. In addition to easier exploration, “It can save them time and money if they should decide that a particular career is not for them upon completion of the program.

“Most college students change their major four times.

The Career Mentor Program can definitely help limit those statistics if utilized,” DeGraaf said. “Shannon Reidy and I wish that we were offered this type of program when we were in high school.”

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Government/Politics at Career Day ’02.

What is the Career Day Program?

The goal of Career Day is to offer a variety of presentations that will expose freshman and sophomore students to several career interests. Marian Catholic alumni, parents and friends are able to lend a valuable insight to current Marian students in their career choices, giving them the chance to see inside a prospective career. Each speaker will address three sessions of students, each group for approximately 20 minutes including discussion and questions. Presentations are very informal, considering that this is the first opportunity students have to hear about certain careers.

How Does the Career Mentor Program Work?

Marian Catholic alumni volunteer to spend time at their workplace with a junior or senior student who has indicated an interest in their particular career field. A typical day might include a tour of the mentor’s workplace, discussion about what the mentor does and how they achieved success in their respective career. In addition, students may have the opportunity to interview with other people in the company and receive some hands-on experience.

The Career Mentor visits may take place any time during the school year that is convenient for our alums. Students are given an excused absence from Marian and will provide their own transportation.

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Video Club Captures Past, Present and Future Video Club Moderator, Maryann Visin, works with junior Joe Blewitt in the Video Club room in the Marian library.

Tasks now go well beyond the simple taping of sporting events, including: • Processing of the school video and other key events to video, CD or DVD. • Archiving for school events, fine arts performances and athletics.

• Creating promotional materials for recruitment.

• Production of school spirit footage like the women’s volleyball trek to state.

• Ability for breakdown of film for sports scouting and player development.

ast, present and future. Those are the goals of an ever-evolving Video Club at Marian Catholic. For years, most video cameras in schools were used to record athletic events or an occasional special activity.

Now, that’s just a minor facet of Marian’s Video Club, moderated by Maryann Visin and Bob Bergstrom.

The club still uses video to document history (past), whether it’s an athletic event, a school Mass, dedication or other unique opportunity. However, the club also benefits students (present) with production of spirit videos surrounding Marian events and footage that may be used as a teaching technique for science experiments or athletic teams.

The Video Club also looks to the future by providing CD and eventually DVD versions of Marian’s school video, producing departmental footage for Open House or creating unique promotional video to be used when prospective students visit Marian or as a tool on recruitment visits.

“The Video Club tries to appeal to the visual learning of students, athletes and other academic areas,” Bergstrom explained. “We also look to expose the faculty, staff and students to the potential power of video as a resource and the continual advancements in technology.”

The club was initiated in part through Visin’s vision.

From there, interest and involvement has taken off as quickly as the innovations in technology.

“We had video editing equipment that no one was using,” she explained. “I asked that we house the equipment in the library so I could supervise it and I invited interested students to come in to learn how to edit and tape. My only experience was from my local cable group. I learned basic editing, producing and was the host of the Frankfort News, a monthly video featuring current village events.”

From simple video and editing tasks, the Video Club has immediately turned into a combination of fun, promotion and exploration of future resources.

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• Production of a quarterly video to send to the Dominican Sisters in Springfield.

That’s what is in place now, but the long-term potential has moderators and students excited as well.

“The products and equipment are much more economical now,” Bergstrom explained. “With that in mind, there’s great potential for distribution of CDs, DVDs and archiving of digital material for sports, musicals, Masses and other presentations. The efficiency of turnaround on these things is a huge benefit.”

Given continued enthusiasm, the potential is endless.

“In the future, with major funding, we could have a television station right here at school,” Visin said. “Right now I see the video facility as an opportunity for interested students to get a ‘taste’ of video taping, editing and producing. We have the capability to record and edit and store footage.”

While some goals are long-term, Bergstrom targets others for immediate implementation.

“We’d like to see more use by teachers and administrators for in and out of school presentations,” Bergstrom said. “We’d like to reproduce important functions at Marian, giving more meaning to historical material. As technology becomes easier and easier, we would also like to offer more video presentations as material that may be downloaded from the Marian web site.”

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MCHS Senior Kelly Anne Nagle, killed in a car accident returning from Christmas vacation in Florida, won the hearts of her classmates with her smile and her laughter. As a member of the swim team, her dedication and encouragement made her a model for younger “swimmin’ women,” just as her organization of the Queen of Martyrs pre-school “mini Martyrs” and involvement as a reader to the blind endeared her to her parish community. The Class of 2003, her teammates, and her Kairos companions celebrated her gifts of “loyalty, love, and friendship” in gifts of the claddagh and Kairos cross to her parents John and Kathy. The Marian

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Catholic family continues to hold the family and friends of Kelly Anne in prayer.

June 10, 1985 – January 4, 2003

Ralph Alfinni Tom Altenhoff Kathleen Duffy Basile ‘68 Robert “Andy” Becker Valerie Benfield Timothy Benker ‘90 Richard Berry Marion Bonaguro Robert Bowen, Sr. Art “Duke” Boyd Dee Brewer’s Mother Gracie Butler Lena Calderone William Campbell Antonio Caprio Ellen Carzelloni Marion Ruhl Cleary Joseph J. Coatar Marie Cody Paultine Colangelo Ellen Cole Margaret Collins Leonard Corrintino Katherine Sue Curtin Edward Czochara MIchael Czyz Mother of Donna Danowski Shirley Davis Harvey Dean Winifred Delaney George Dettbarn Maura Dineen Michael Dowd Ralph Einhorn Tony Falvo Lester Farrell

Doris Finnestad Anna May Fischer Robert Fleming Elisabeth Fodor Anthony Gatto Elsie George Ricardo Gerardi Bernard Ghiglieri Eva Glenn Violet “Dolly” Glenn Father of Peggy Goralski Alice Guerard Walter Gwiazda Karen Farrell Haddon Robert Hagen David Hamilton Edna Helmold Matthew Clark Hempen Bruno Herbst Valerie Hodges William Hurst Marvin Husby Anthony Hvala Holly Jackson Marian Janecke Betty Rose Johnson Bob L. Jones Thomas Kappelman ‘74 Richard Kehl John J. Kelleher Gene Knoerzer Ryszard Kramski John Krause Edward Krawczyk Teresa Krutz Edward Kucinski Kathy Guerard Lambertino ‘64

Vincie Lentino Mimi Leopando Dorothy Levitte Chester Lewindowski Fred LoBue Kerry Clancy Malloy John Mascho Genevieve H. Maskoliunas Margaret Mazzocco Michael J. McCaughey, Jr. Thomas E. McDonnell Mary Jane McGinnis Maria Menezes Marie Milstead Rt. Rev. Msgr. T. J. Mohan Edward Mohler Kelly Nagle ‘03 Joyce Nelson Butch Niff Tom Noble Robert O’Brien Frank O’Donnell Sandy Gaz Pollock ‘73 Marie Prinzhorn Connie D. Rabyak Larry Radwan Stephen Ramus Cecile Rauch Anthony Reffice Stanley Reindl ‘82 Thomas Roering Irene Rosati Edward Rybarczyk William Sandusky Robert E. Savage Lee Schmidt Margaret Schupp Dena Sgarlia 11

James J. Sharkey Beth Shea Bertha Sinclair Michael & Violet Somin Damon Sorrentino Roy & Alice Spoonhour James A. Staton Henry Struett Helen Stua Alice Studzinski Wayne Swanson Betty Sweeney John J. Talamonti Mother of Margaret Tarpey Geraldine Alice Tucker Robert Tucker Bob Tully Paul Vidmar Florence Wall Bill Watkoski Maggie Weiland Josephine Wesolowski Leonard Wisowaty John Yager George S. Yushkevich

Those listed have been remembered through a memorial gift from Nov. 5, 2002 through Jan. 15, 2003. All memorials will appear in the Annual Report, reminding us that the blessing of one life impacts the future.

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Celeste (Klein) Phillips ’62, a former pianist with MCHS Band, currently plays handbells in two handbell choirs.

She has worked for Child & Family Services of Northeast Michigan for 17 years and is a member of League of Women Voters. Phillips has three children, three grandchildren and one on the way.

Shirley (Guerard) Soboviak ’62 passed on some sad family news. Shirley’s mother, Alice Guerard, who was the first Secretary of the Marian Mothers Club, passed away on Feb. 23, 2002.

Her sister Kathy (Guerard ’64) Lambertino passed away on Sept.

17, 2002. Marian’s hearts and prayers go out to Shirley and her family.

Chriss (Coons) Ingle ’64 received a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration last spring with a 4.0 average. She was selected for promotion to Colonel in the USAR, effective Dec. 25, 2002.

Dr.Tia (Rosati) Bojar ’65 and two other professors accompanied a group of doctoral students on a service project to Ghana, Africa. “The poverty in Ghana is widespread; however, this is secondary to the spirit of the people and the culture of the country.” Bojar said. “The empowerment and hope that education provides is paramount to the people. Although I feel that we did a lot of good, I know that we gained more than we gave. Each of us learned more about what it means to be of service to others.” Tia, her husband Wayne and her son Chris are looking forward to a trip to Australia and New Zealand in the Spring of 2003.

Diane (Bytner) Vellender ’78 recently graduated from Purdue University.

She has been named Chief Operating Officer at Levin BMW. She has also been appointed to the Advisory Board for Purdue University’s School of Management.

Kathleen (Hennessy) Lange ‘81 and husband John have two children,

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Caitlin Carlotta, age 3 and Meghan Lucia, age 2. She is a corporate/trust attorney in the Legal Department for Northern Trust Company in Chicago and was recently promoted to Senior Attorney.

Beth (McDonnell) Lamb ’82 and her husband Todd Lamb welcomed home a beautiful baby girl, Makayla Rose, born on Sept. 13, 2002.

Tim Fallon ’84 and his wife Trish welcome baby girl Ellen Theresa, born on March 21, 2002. Ellen joins big sisters Katie and Molly and big brother Drew.

Teri (Crocilla) Heywood ’84 completed her MBA at Loyola University in Chicago in May 2001. Teri and her husband Tom have two children, Marcus, born August 2001, and Josette, age 3.

She is a charge nurse in Interventional Radiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Margaret (O’Hara) Rucoba ’84 and her husband Ruben Rucoba welcomed the birth of twin girls born on July 27, 2002.

Maria and Tess were welcomed home by big sisters, Rose (5) and Ava (2).

On Oct. 13, 2002, Peter Moutvic ’85 married Lisa Donoghue (Chicago), an investment banker at LaSalle Bank.

The wedding was at Assumption Church in downtown Chicago and the reception was at the Pump Room.

Many of Moutvic’s classmates turned out in force to help celebrate the special day. Afterward the couple enjoyed a honeymoon in New Zealand and Australia. Moutvic has left the world of management consulting to accept a position with Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook.

Nicole (Napoli) Cleary ’85 and husband Thomas welcomed a baby girl on Sept. 7, 2002. Her name is Jane Elizabeth Cleary.

Lisa (Matz) Schletz ’86 and Thomas Schletz welcomed baby boy Anthony Thomas on Aug. 7, 2002. Anthony joins big sister Samantha Marie Schletz, born May 11, 1999.

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Makayla Rose Lamb, daughter of Beth (McDonnell) Lamb ’82.

Michael Feminis ’86 is head coach of the St. Xavier University football team.

They finished the 2002 season with a 9-2 record and were rated 11th in the final NAIA Poll. The team won the MidStates Football Association Mid-West League Championship and qualified for the NAIA National Playoffs for the first time in school history. Michael and his wife Meredith are expecting their first child in June 2003.

Steven Pierzchalski ’86 updates from Crown Point, where he lives with wife Elynn. He graduated back in ‘91 from Purdue University and is a mechanical engineer.

Maureen (Burke) Andrews ’87 and her husband Art welcomed their third child, McKenna Rose on Nov. 12, 2002. She joins big sisters Riley (3) and Grace (11/2).

Kristine (Lustig) Morgan ’87 and Jon Morgan celebrated the birth of their second child. Abigail Rose, born on May 20, 2002. Big sister Grace (2 years) adores her baby sister.

Derek C. Mosley ’88 was recently appointed Municipal Court Judge, Branch 2, of the Milwaukee Municipal Court in Milwaukee, Wis. Dad Hubert and Mom Barbara were at the Investiture of the Judgeship to make the presentation of the Robe.

Wife Kelly, an attorney in Milwaukee, presented the Gavel.

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Katie Loesch ’88 is currently playing second horn in the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra. Katie and Carlos welcomed the birth of their second child, Isabel, born May 18, 2002. Isabel has a big brother Nicolas, 2 years old.

Taressa (Faso) Leonardo ’89 and husband Larry welcomed their second child, Christian Luke on June 20, 2001.

He joins his big sister Alexandria (3).

Taressa is now CEO of 1405 Eagle Vista and enjoying every minute of it!

Mary Ellyn (Guzior) Yoder ’89 is celebrating the birth of her son, Joshua Allen, born on June 26, 2002, also his daddy’s birthday. Joshua was welcomed home by his big sisters, Emma (41/2) and Abby (3). Yoder is a registered nurse in the childbirth unit.

Paula Gora-Zielke ’89 and Brad are the proud parents of twin girls, Madison Anne and Mackenzie Christine, born on Oct. 10, 2002.

Ena (Michel) Laliberte ’89 and her husband Peter welcomed the birth of their first child, Collette, born in the fall of 2002.

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Hugh and Jennifer (Schrock) Dunbar ’89 ’91 welcomed their first child, Alison Christine, on Oct. 2, 2002.

She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Jennifer (Rentz) Ebert ’92 and her husband Joshua welcomed baby boy Jacob, born on Feb. 22, 2001.

Jennifer is a substitute teacher and a youth counselor.

Quentin and Lisa (Stearns) Burrows ’90 welcomed home their second child, Collette Imogene, born on May 22.

She weighed 9 pounds and was 23 inches long. Collette joins big sister Elizabeth, 61/2 years old. Quentin started his own law firm in October ‘02.

Lisa is the inside sales manager for Acme Window Covering, a Hunter Douglas Company.

Isabella Maria Pressler was born on Aug. 23, 2002. Her proud mommy is Bonnie (Serrato) Pressler ’92.

Bryan Ward ’91 has graduated from Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School with his MBA. He has accept– ed a position of Vice President and Senior Investment Consultant at The Northern Trust Company.

Kerry (Reidy) Paris ’91 married Marty Paris (Oak Park) on Aug. 10, 2002.

The wedding ceremony was held at Assumption Church in Chicago and the reception followed at the Union League Club in Chicago. The newlyweds honeymooned in Ireland and Italy and now reside in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Antonietta (Femminella) Scalzo ’91 and her husband Giuseppe welcomed their first child, Isabella Maria, on July 9, 2002.

Susan (Barker) Sickle ’91 enjoys her occupation as a stay-at-home mom. She is a daycare provider for Allison, who turned 3 in November ‘02 and Jenna, who was born June 29, 2002 weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 211/2 inches. Susan’s husband, Steven, is a middle school History teacher.

Alexandria and Christian Luke Leonardo, children of Taressa (Faso) Leonardo ’89.

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Sandy Tisocco ’92 has graduated from Valparaiso University, where she majored in Spanish and Economics. She is working for Duke University seeking sponsors for Aids Research.

Tisocco married her sweetheart, who she met while in Drum Corps in North Carolina.

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Gia Gasbarro ’92 married Mike Jemilo ’85 on Nov. 2, 2002.

Karen (Cranston) Raistrick ’93 is a second grade teacher in Arlington Heights. She is working on her Masters of Arts in Teacher Leadership at Roosevelt University in Schaumburg.

Erik Markov ’93 won a first-place award for a feature photo in the Hoosier State Press Association best of competition for 2002. He is a staff photojournalist for the Kokomo Tribune newspaper in Kokomo, Ind. since May 2001.

Tiffani Mosley ’94 married her college sweetheart, Glenn Desrosiers, on Aug. 31, 2002 aboard Duck Cruises in Chicago. Tiffani is a Respiratory Resource Cordinator for Cardinal Health in their Medical Products and Services Division in Naperville.

Her husband, Glenn, is a Community Care Specialist for “Little Friends,” incorporated in Naperville.

Melissa (McCafferty) Teagarden ’94 married Brian Teagarden on Sept.

28, 2002. They live in Bloomington, Ill. where Melissa works for Verizon designing telephone networks.

Randy Dunnett ’95 and Deana Pyle ’96 were married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on July 20, 2002. Randy works at the Board of Trade and Deana is an Elementary Montessori instructor in River Forest.

Tony Tisocco ’95 is teaching second grade in a Canadian School in Mexico as part of a three-year commitment.

He plans on returning to the United States for his Master’s Degree in Education and then return to Mexico to open his own school.

A Katie Crevier ’95 is engaged to Eddie Mendoza. They are planning to be married in Chicago in July 2003.

Kyle Delaney ’97 graduated from Robert Morris College in the fall of 2001 with a B.S. in Graphic Design. He is currently working at Carol Naughton & Associates as a production artist.

Delaney is engaged to Sarah Johnson, a graduate of Valparaiso University.

Together they are planning their May 24, 2003 wedding day.

Ken Czechanski ’97 is living in Los Angeles and is working for a production company that distributes foreign films. He is also doing screenwriting for a few producers and just signed with a literary manager.

Nick Konwerski ’97 is the band director for Marengo (Ill.) High School.

Shannon Ellsworth ’98 is engaged to marry Bryan McNulty of Worth.

They are planning an Aug. 23, 2003 wedding. He is a mechanical engineer at ComEd in Oakbrook. Ellsworth is currently working on her Master’s in Education, specializing in School Psychology.

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Nick Panczuk ’98 graduated from the Frankfort Fire Academy in the summer of 2000 and is currently a full-time firefighter and EMT for the Frankfort Fire Department. He will graduate Paramedic School in April of 2003 from Silver Cross Hospital. Panczuk is engaged to Tracey Bolde ’99 and they are planning a June 5, 2004 wedding.

Michael Tisocco ’98 is at University of Washington, Seattle. He is a French horn major. Following a concert in Mexico, Tisocco was invited to play a concerto with the Guadalajara Symphony.

Anthony Waznonis ’98 will graduate from Carroll College in 2003 with a B.S. in Mathematics. He will student teach his second semester of 2002-03 school year at West Milwaukee Middle School and at Catholic Memorial High School.

Michael Wilk ’98 is currently working on his first book. He is also pursuing recognition and publication of his writing and artwork.

During Keara Coughlin’s ’99 four years at Notre Dame, the Irish has won four regular-season volleyball championships and three Big East Tournament championships.

Coughlin has been captain two years and on the team’s leadership council for four years.

Tim Opyt ’99 is finishing up his senior year at Bradley University.

He is doing well and has made the Dean’s List several times.

Julie Brewer ’99 is a chemist, living in Kankakee, and is planning a November wedding to Kankakee firefighter and teacher Andy Roszak.

Tracey Bolde ’99 graduated from Cameo Beauty Academy in June 2002 and is currently a stylist at Armando Vasquez Hair Design in Lansing, Ill.

Steven and Susan (Barker) Sickle ’91 with children Allison Nicole and Jenna Elise. (see p. 13)

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Alison Christine Dunbar, daughter of Hugh Dunbar ’89 and Jennifer (Schrock) Dunbar ’91. (see p. 13)

baseball for the South Suburban Bulldogs and now currently plays for Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Crimson Wave. He is a junior majoring in Fine Arts and Media.

Kristin M. Lilly ’99 is a marketing, pre-law major at Northern Illinois University. She is co-vice president of corporate relations for the American Marketing Association and serves on the executive board of her sorority.

Jill Wrzesinski ’00 was inducted into Psi Chi, Psychology National Honors Society. She was also elected president of her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta at Illinois Wesleyan University. She is also on the Dean’s List.

Justin Sengstock ’01 served as a staffer for the annual Youth Leadership conference of the Diocese of Joliet.

Sengstock was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at Loyola University in Chicago and made National Dean’s List 2001-02.

Robin Curtner ’01 attended Beauty School and received her license to be a professional nail technician. She is working on her Early Childhood Degree.

Darren Goodson ’01 has completed his freshman year at University of llinois, with a 4.0 GPA. He received the Mother’s Association Award for his first semester with all A’s, made the Dean’s List, National Dean’s List and was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SHARE IN THE EXCITEMENT OF THE US OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB, JUNE 9-15, 2003

Marian Catholic volunteers to assist with concessions and corporate parking; proceeds from their work to benefit school programs. Access www.marianchs.com for complete information.

THE 13TH ANNUAL MARIAN CATHOLIC ENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSIC will be held on Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 at Flossmoor and Idlewild Country Clubs.

Information about golf or sponsorships may be obtained by calling Janet Noth at 708-755-6579.

Students participate in the 2002 Mothers Club Fashion Show. Be sure to save the date for the 2003 Fashion show — Saturday, March 22.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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2003 REUNIONS Classes of 1963 and 1998 Reunion Weekend scheduled for Oct. 3 & 4. Class of 1983 Reunion Weekend scheduled for Sept. 12 & 13. Reunion plans for Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978 and 1993 are under way. Visit the Marian Catholic Website for more information on reunions.

2003 CAREER DAY– MAY 12 Marian is looking for alumni willing to share their career experience and expertise with freshmen and sophomores from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Please contact the Alumni Office.

ALUMNI BASKETBALL The 2003 league is under way and headed toward playoffs and pizza party in April. Follow the Marian web site for updates and visit us on a Sunday night.

GRADUATION LUNCHEON We’re looking for alums to have lunch on campus with the Class of 2003 on May 1 and welcome them into the Alumni Association.

CAREER MENTOR PROGRAM The annual opportunity for alumni to mentor current students is under way. Please contact the Alumni Office if you are interested in serving as a mentor to current junior students.

For more information on all alumni events, please contact Alumni Relations Director Shannon Reidy ’90 at 708-755-6579.

Our Mission at Marian Catholic 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.