Marian Matters (Spring 2022)

A MAGAZINE FOR MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS

Spring 2022

Marian Matters Recreating Community

Teaching Scholars with a Soul

Aaliyah Merrick '22 served as the project lead for the creation of a Chicago Heights neighborhood mural titled Pieces of Us. The theme of the mural Merrick designed specifically for the space focuses on community, companionship, and Chicago Heights pride.

Students from Chicago Heights high schools, including several from Marian Catholic, came together on two days last September to help paint the 72-foot wide, 8-foot high piece of public art. For Merrick, “The design of each piece reflects the things in our community that mean the most to each student or how this community has helped mold them into the person they are today and who they will be in the future.”

You can check out the mural in person along the wall of the Old Plank Road Trail underpass at Lincoln Highway in McEldowney Park. c

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The Big Picture …

A Message from Principal Steve Tortorello '04 Stop reading!

Spend the next 30 seconds thinking about your high school experience at Marian Catholic.

Truly! Stop reading and come back. I’ll wait…..

Welcome back! When I asked you to reflect on your high school experience at Marian Catholic, it is possible that you might have conjured up a brief memory of a lesson outlined on a chalkboard or something that you read in a textbook or a novel. It is much more likely, however, that you thought about a funny memory with your friends while standing by your locker, a thrilling game you witnessed while cheering from the bleachers, a raucous pep rally, the powerful feeling of an all-school Mass or an overnight retreat, the excitement of competing or performing with your friends, an adventurous trip, or something along these lines. Yes, high school is about learning college preparatory academics. But it’s so much more than that. It’s about growing up in an intentional community. That’s what makes Marian Catholic so special.

Now, imagine Marian Catholic with none of that.

For about 18 months, from March 2020 to August 2021, our students experienced a Marian devoid of those fully-realized moments. Sure, we tried our best to recreate them – with drive-through cap and gown pick-ups, virtual award ceremonies, live-streamed Masses, etc. But it wasn’t the same.

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Renewing a Sense of Community Making Time for Community Every Student, Every Day Esports Athletics Fine Arts in Review Veritas VI

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Hall of Fame Class Reunions 32nd Annual Endowment Golf Classic Alumni Notes 2020-21 Financial Summary Report of Annual Giving Remembered

So, when the 2021-2022 school year began, it was our priority to reorient students to being in an intentional community. We set out to actively cultivate in them an understanding of what it means not only to learn in a place, but to be part of a place. We introduced the new Community Period on Wednesdays to provide students more structured opportunities to interact with one another and with staff in a productive way. Pep rallies are back, sports are back, all-school Masses are back, overnight Kairos is back, the band went down to Indy for Grand Nationals, the Speech Team performed at tournaments instead of over Zoom, and a sense of “Marian” is slowly but surely returning.

It hasn’t been without its challenges. Those 18 months have impacted students academically and socially in ways we won’t fully understand for years to come. But we do know this – the idea of Community is the glue that holds all of Marian together, for students, staff, parents, and alumni. In this issue, we focus on the Dominican Pillar of Community and what it means at Marian. Enjoy!

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Renewing a Sense of Community Demographers are famous for naming generations – Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y (Millennials), Gen Z – so how will they define the next generation?

In one of his blog posts, marketing guru Seth Godin shared the recently coined term “Generation C;” C is for COVID, C is for Carbon, C is for Climate.

He thinks it is going to stick.

“The combination of years of school spent at home, in a mask, combined with the significant revolution (economic, political, and social) that our industrialism has led us to means that this generation will be different than the ones before …

And yet, if we combine this with the c of connection, of a cohort of people who are finding solace and possibility in community, there’s a chance for all of us. Generation C didn’t ask for any of this, but I’m hopeful that they’re up for leading the change.”

Being part of a community is a natural extension of who we are as Dominicans; we are called to create community in our common search for Veritas, or Truth. It is in community where our students, faculty, and staff connect to share their common values, hopes, and dreams. They support and care for one another through life’s challenges. This was especially true during COVID-19.

After being isolated for almost two years, Marian Catholic dedicated this year to rebuilding community. As spiritual leaders for the student body, our Dominican Preachers have been an integral part of reconnecting everyone. Their reflections are an indication of just how special the Marian Catholic community is. And how ready they are to lead the change.

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WHY DO YOU THINK COMMUNITY IS ONE OF THE DOMINICAN PILLARS? Joshua Bell: I believe Community is a

Dominican Pillar because of the role public prayer plays in the Church. We celebrate Mass in a large group of people to grow closer to others and God. Miguel Manning: Community is,

to me, my favorite and most important Dominican Pillar. Without the community, the Church would not exist. … We unite and become something bigger than ourselves. Ultimately, the community teaches us to love others.

Anna Grill: I think Community is one of

the Dominican Pillars because it reflects what Marian is. God teaches us to be disciples and when coming together as a community we take care of each other and fulfill God’s calling. Marian is a place that lives out community wherever you may go. The school embraces community and is welcoming of everyone.

HOW ARE DOMINICANS CALLED TO COMMUNITY? JB: Dominicans are called to be open,

loving members of the community who help others, as well as themselves, get closer to God. MM: Dominicans are called to the

community to serve it. Sometimes the community needs guidance, and Dominicans are called to be the light to follow through the darkness.

For example, the transition from quarantine to a normal school year has been extremely difficult. From being in almost complete isolation to being in an active school environment, the community is still healing. Some haven’t even felt the warmth of a community for over a year. In response to this, the Dominican Preachers decided to guide the community into the light through our theme “Be Transformed.”

We wanted the school to be renewed after such a dark and lonely time in our lives.

Jayson Evans: Even at The Last Supper,

Jesus called people to share in Communion.

It was a time that He knew was going to be hard, but He still found time for people to come together, even with the one that was going to betray him. The word community can easily be put into the mindset of only people that we like.

However, we are called by the greatest commandment to love one another as the Lord has loved us. The community is filled with people of different feelings, thought processes, opinions, races, etc. God has called us to strengthen the community as people of faith. It may be difficult, but so are many of the ways/paths to success in a material world.

AG: Dominicans are called to be a part of

a community because it is what God wants for us. God wants us to love our neighbors and make new friends. Going to a Dominican school, I believe that we all have a purpose in the community at Marian.

God created us to help one another, and as part of a community, we can turn to each other in times of need. When we are in community and relation with others then we can support and rely on each other.

2021-2022 MARIAN CATHOLIC DOMINICAN PREACHERS Joshua Bell Jayson Evans Anna Grill Miguel Maninang Oyiniola Nelson

HOW DO WE CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AT MARIAN CATHOLIC? JB: Marian Catholic is a special place

because of its emphasis on the Dominican Pillars. I believe, however, that Community is the most recognized and executed Pillar.

I have a core group of friends who mean so much to me, but even people I meet for the first time are kind and interested in what I say. The environment around Marian is something truly special that I’ve witnessed in all four years at Marian.

MM: We create a sense of community at

Marian Catholic mainly through our school spirit present at our pep rallies and school games. Some of my own favorite Marian Catholic memories are from basketball or football games or pep rallies.

I remember being a freshman, singing the fight song for the first time at the all school pep rally. Most of the freshmen didn’t know the lyrics, but it was still a time I felt connected with the student body.

This connection would grow even more during my first football game when we would cheer our players on as they made a risky play, or sing “Hey Baby” with the band during the halftime show. These small moments of school spirit create the sense of community that make me love Marian Catholic.

JE: Recently, the community period that

Marian has implemented has allowed students like myself to see and interact with people who we wouldn’t on a day to day basis. This year, I had the chance to go on a Kairos retreat (shout out to K210).

It is a part of the Marian community that I hope everyone experiences. Not only does the retreat help you understand your role in the community that is the body of Christ, but it also strengthens the Marian community by letting you get to know people you would normally just pass in the hallways.

AG: At Marian we create a sense of

community through everything we do each day. Whether it be through our school retreats, Mass, or even seeing each other in the halls. At Marian, we come together as a school community in times of need whether it’s helping our neighbors or helping our country. We all offer something to the Marian community and that is what makes our school so special.

MM: Community means being part of a

family. In the short term, we are a family that could have fun. We have a multitude of groups, clubs, and sports that provide a place for just about any student. I’m personally in the speech and theatre community, and the reason I have so much fun and feel included is because of the people. In the long term, when you feel lost, I could look at Marian as something you could always come back to. Marian is a very diverse school. If you need someone to relate to, there is always someone who might be going through something similar to help you.

JE: I don’t know if I speak for everyone,

(SHORT AND LONG-TERM)?

but for me Marian has shaped the meaning of community for me as a diverse, creative, and evolving collective mindset and spirit. Especially in the time of the pandemic (COVID-19); I was at home the whole time. However, the sense of community was not lost. I was still able to get the education that I needed along with interacting with many people.

JB: Right now, community at Marian

AG: Community at Marian short term

WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN FOR STUDENTS AT MARIAN CATHOLIC

means coming to school and having a group of people I can talk to and interact with. The students at Marian are kind and open to talking with others. In the long term, I hope to keep in touch with many of my close friends. High school is one of the most influential times of life. The people you attend high school with see you at your highest and lowest points.

Your high school friends are people who truly care about you which is especially true at Marian.

gets us through our day to day as teens.

Each day we face our own levels of stress and anxiety and having each other to rely on helps us to work together and gets us through our day. In the long term, community teaches us how to put the needs of others as a priority. This can help us continue in our adult life moving forward to extend ourselves where we are most needed. Marian helps us build this foundation over four years so we can be the best versions of ourselves.

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Making Time for Community

By Allen Marazas '64

High school is a time and a place to learn a good part of what will sustain us for the rest of our lives.

But it isn’t all about books.

Two of the essential parts of a student’s high school experience are the extracurricular activities in which they participate and the making of friends who may stay with them for decades or even longer.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the pace of contemporary living have placed a giant obstacle in that process. Making lasting friends requires contact. One of our national responses to the pandemic has been to avoid contact as a way of slowing, or stopping, the spread of the virus. High school extracurricular activities in fact “teach” a variety of vital social skills. Teens today are pulled in so many directions with jobs, family, and personal obligations that they often cannot fit extracurricular activities into their busy schedules.

For two years or more, students everywhere have been missing opportunities to meet and get to know their classmates.

Points of contact beyond the classroom have traditionally been sports, clubs, social

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gatherings, band, and lunch, all of which were compromised due to the pandemic along with the fact that all of the above, except lunch, are mostly conducted after school hours.

Recognizing this problem, and out of a concern to provide greater access to the many interactive activities that a school like Marian Catholic can offer its students, the school created opportunities for them to re-connect through a new program called “Community Period” held on Wednesdays during the school day.

During Community Period, students can gather in small groups during an expanded lunch schedule that runs from 11:10 a.m. until 1:10 p.m. most Wednesdays.

Mrs. Jennifer Lamb, Student Activities Director, explained how Community Day works. Several days before each Wednesday, students can view a spreadsheet showing all of the activities available that week, listed in four groups corresponding to the half hour sessions during Community Period. Students select the activities they wish to attend including lunch. One option always available, is to schedule a tutoring session with a teacher in whose subject a student needs help. Students currently

failing a subject are required to devote one session of each Community Period to tutoring. Students submit their choices using their iPads. Their choices are processed by the Marian Catholic Technology Department and a master list is created, attendance rosters are printed for each session, and students are informed of where and when they are scheduled for the upcoming Community Day. Students can choose what they wish from an eclectic list of clubs and activities.

Clubs include traditional student activities such as Student Council, Yearbook, Art Club, Photography Club, and Service Club. Additional choices could include some not so traditional options like Game Club, Anime Club, Mock Trial, and Broadcast Team. Others include some possibly unexpected choices such as the Knitting Club, True Crime, Relaxation Through Coloring, and Good Food, Better Sleep. And finally, for those dedicated to serious matters, there is the Philosophy Club, Generation Green, International Club, and the Student Diversity Council.

And this is only a partial list!

The list of clubs and activities remains largely the same from week to week, but can change as it is adjusted for students’ interests and available supervision and space. Marian Catholic alumni are invited to share their college and career experiences and relevant life experiences. The intention is to touch on as many of the wide ranging interests of a 21st Century teen as possible, and expand the students’ experience with others of diverse and similar interests.

Junior Kennedy Walton is a member of the nationally recognized Marian Catholic Band which requires a considerable commitment of time both during and after school, and is also a participant in the Mock Trial competition among several high schools. She meets with her group’s moderator and her fellow teammates during Community Period to research evidence and plan their strategy for upcoming trial competitions. Without Community Period, Kennedy’s busy band schedule might make it difficult, or impossible, for her to participate in the Mock Trial competition. She has also met new people and made new friends through the Community Period.

Mr. Mike Carlson, Director of Networks and Assistant Science Olympiad Coach, moderates a session in the Community

Period for students who are part of Marian Catholic’s Science Olympiad team. The Olympiad is a competition among several high schools in the areas of Science and Engineering. Junior Allison Nelvin was working on building a model bridge in a recent Community Period. The bridge, built of balsa wood, when completed, would be used in an upcoming competition, Bags of sand will be put on competing bridges until they collapse from the weight of the sand. The bridge holding the most weight before breaking will win the competition. In another category, Allison and the Olympiad team are building a model catapult for a similar competition.

Mr. Michael Wamble, English teacher and advisor to Marian Catholic’s digital newspaper, the Spartan Star, monitors two of the four sessions during the Community Period for students to plan and work on articles for the next edition of the student newspaper. He is also available along with the rest of the faculty for one of the four sessions to help students who are struggling in his English classes. The remaining period is available for lunch.

In addition to his activities with the Spartan Star, senior Andrew Barrajas takes full advantage of Community Period. He says, “I usually use all four

“ OFTENTIMES, STUDENTS ARE SO COMMITTED TO ONE ACTIVITY THAT DOMINATES THEIR TIME (A SPORTS TEAM, A FINE ART) THAT THEY AREN’T ABLE TO EXPLORE OTHER CLUBS. MY HOPE IS THAT THIS PROVIDES THEM THAT OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHES THE LIVELINESS OF OUR SCHOOL LIFE IN THE PROCESS.”

of the segments of Community Period to participate in activities. I skip my lunch just to do the activities I’m passionate about … like the Open Mic Night planning, Science Olympiad, and Book Club.

In addition to the above, Andrew is in the Band participating in Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Symphonic Band.

For freshman Matt Peters, Community Period has proven to be a welcome convenience. He says, “I use Community Day to sign up for clubs like Political Club and the newspaper. While I mostly do have time after school to join them, it’s nice to have it during the school day rather than after.” Matt is an enthusiastic supporter of Community Day saying, “I honestly wish Community Period could be two days of the week instead of one.”

Community Period was conceived as a way to allow students the opportunity to participate in clubs and activities that they would otherwise not be able to join due to after school jobs, transportation issues, family responsibilities, or conflicting schedules. It also creates opportunities for students to meet and make new friends.

Principal Steve Tortorello considers the program to be a success and hopes it will become a Marian Catholic tradition.

He said, “The vast majority of what students learn in their teen years is outside of their books. How to interact with others, how to try new things; are all “soft” skills that are infinitely important for students’ growth. All of the feedback from employers as they look toward the future is that they need citizens who have mastered their “soft skill” elements, and that it’s time for schools to start building them into how we help our kids grow. Community Period helps toward that end.”

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EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

By Ariel Anderson '13

The halls were full of energy during Homecoming Week 2021, the first “normal” homecoming celebration in two years. Spirit Week kicked off with pajama day followed by duo day, clash day, team jersey day, and class color day! Friday’s assembly featured the cheerleaders, a school fight song challenge, the Marian Catholic Band, and a friendly tug of war between classes and the faculty. To wrap-up the week, Marian Catholic’s football team played in their first-ever CCL-ESCC Purple Division contest against St. Patrick. The difference of one conversion kick spoiled a brilliant, recordsetting night for Marian Catholic quarterback Kyle Thomas '23. St. Patrick handed the Spartans a divisional loss in a 41-40 shootout.

The Mass of the Holy Spirit, held on September 9, was the first all-school, in-person Mass since January of 2020. The entire community gathered to thank God for the gifts of creation and salvation, and to seek the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit in the coming year.

Students had the opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from over 130 in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities at the Illinois Regional College Fair hosted by Marian Catholic on October 4.

130+ Service Club brought some joy to senior citizens with the Give A Little, Help A Lot campaign.

Students made fidget blankets with buttons, zippers, and other small items for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.

The students helped brighten someone else’s day!

Congratulations to Peyton Stoffregen '25 who won a $10,000 scholarship from Rucker Academy, a not-for-profit Community Based Organization founded by Rucker Holding. The mission of Rucker Academy is to strengthen families and build stronger communities, by ensuring access to equal opportunities and providing essential programs and services that will enhance and improve the quality of life for those individuals, families. and communities.

Marian Catholic’s first web-based student newspaper, The Spartan Star, made its on-line debut on October 12.

From current news, to music and movie reviews, information about clubs and organizations, and the latest in Marian Catholic sports, The Spartan Star is produced for students, about students, and by students!

English teacher and moderator Mr. Michael Wamble, guides students through the entire production process.

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Congratulations to the 101 students who received an Academic Letter at the Fall Academic Awards Breakfasts held on October 28 and November 2.

Honored students maintained a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters at Marian Catholic.

101 students Led by sophomore Tommy Walsh, members of Generation Green planted a living wall in Main Hall complete with a built-in irrigation system to keep the plants alive and thriving!

Friendsgiving, a blend of friends and Thanksgiving, refers to a large meal eaten with friends near Thanksgiving. This year, a group of students hosted their own Friendsgiving with a potluck of favorite foods. Dishes included chicken, biscuits, tamales, macaroni and cheese, french fries, Hershey kisses, donuts, Takis, and Cheetos.

And to wash it all down, Hawaiian Punch and Pepsi!

Congratulations to math teacher Kim Brightmore on her award from the Math Teacher’s Association of Chicago! The award recognized teachers who went above and beyond in delivering last year’s lessons and supporting students throughout the 2020-2021 school year.

As part of Ernst & Young’s National Day of Service, eleven EY employees spent time talking with Marian Catholic juniors and seniors about resume writing and virtual interviewing. The event was aligned to the company’s Supporting the Next Generation pillar focused on youth in local communities and preparing them for what is ahead in college and careers.

Marian Catholic’s LatinX & Hispanic Student Coalition led the school’s Dia de los Muertos celebration by selling Conchas, Horchata, and Hot Cocoa during lunch periods. An ofrenda in main hall invited everyone to remember and honor loved ones who have passed.

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Sponsored by the Student Council, Marian Catholic’s Annual Christmas Drive raised almost $9,000 for Respond Now, an organization that provides much needed assistance to families in the south Chicago suburbs. The money was used to purchase gift cards for children in the program, making their Christmas a little brighter.

The Marian Catholic Community’s generous contributions came from in-class collections, online donations, a ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Pajama dress-down day, and candy gram sales.

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Discovery in Service Club members collected birthday box items to help homeless children celebrate their day.

Each party-in-a-box included hats, candles, cups, plates, balloons, a small toy, and special birthday treats!

A fourth place finish at the Bloom Invitational qualified Marian Catholic’s Mock Trial Team for the state tournament! Sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association, the competition is a mock case where teams present the evidence in a trial by playing the roles of both the witnesses and the attorneys, just like in a real case.

Each school presents one side of the case with points awarded to each side based upon style and performance. Students learn the rules of evidence, just like in real court, and deliver opening statements, direct examinations of witnesses, cross-examination of witnesses, and closing arguments. Congrats to team members Patrick Biegler '23, Megan Boykins '22, Alana Canino '23, Warner Ferry '22, Lauryn Middleton '22, Kennedy Spencer '22, and Kennedey Walton '23.

Marian Catholic’s Dominican Preachers and Campus Ministers hosted Preparation in Celebration, a Christmas retreat for students that included Mass, Christmas crafts, and a fun holiday trivia game!

Students had fun taking selfies with a very special guest who came all the way from the North Pole for a surprise visit before finals!

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Xīnnián hǎo: Happy Lunar New Year!

In preparation for the Year of the Tiger, students cooked authentic Chinese dishes, such as meat and sweet potato dumplings, and shrimp.

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Esports is in a League of Its Own

In honor of his 90th Birthday, Father O’Mara was presented with a proclamation from the City of Chicago Heights at an all-school Mass, where faculty, staff, and students recognized his impact on the community, especially his 18 years of service as Chaplain at Marian Catholic! The celebration continued at a men’s basketball game where Fr. O’Mara served as an honorary Assistant Coach for the team and helped lead them to a 40-39 victory over DePaul Prep!

Following the lead of colleges like Purdue, Ohio State, UCLA, and Rutgers, esports made its debut at Marian Catholic last fall! Esports, or electronic sports, takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions between opponents.

With the help of Coach Mike Carlson '91, players perfect their skills alongside teammates. The students run drills, develop strategy, review game footage, and compete against other teams.

Marian Catholic plays in Illinois High School Esports Association tournaments (IHSEA), along with other high schools from across the state. IHSEA offers students the opportunity to play in three seasons with six different games including Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, and Valorant.

In its inaugural year at Marian Catholic, over 51 students participated on ten different esports teams.

A grant enabled Marian Catholic to purchase state-of-the-art equipment

for the esports lab. Students practice and play on 23 Alienware Aurora r12 Gaming Desktops and 23 27-inch ASUS Gaming Monitors.

Esports has been an incredible addition to Marian Catholic. “There are many advantages in having esports at Marian Catholic, including teamwork and collaboration, which plays a very important role leading to long-lasting friendships.

Some of those friendships are also made with students from other schools that our students compete against,” said Mr. Carlson.

Esports promotes teamwork, collaboration, structure, interpersonal communication, STEM and technical skill development, and even marketing, video production, and business skills. In the United States, over 600 colleges and universities have added varsity esports teams and/or scholarships for esports. Marian Catholic is already ahead of the game, by offering competitive gaming at the high school level.

Matthew Jenkins '24 is on a mission to help others! He was recently featured on Chicago’s ABC7 News for creating his own group, Matthew’s Motivational Projects for Humanity. Matthew has already surpassed his original mission to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls, with over 12,000 donated!

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Athletic Highlights

By Kevin Kelly '80

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The COVID-19 pandemic significantly limited postseason play for the Marian Catholic men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Both responded to fresh opportunities in a big way during the 2021-22 campaign.

In the case of women’s basketball, Marian Catholic turned in the 13th season of 25 or more wins, advancing all the way to the IHSA Elite Eight for the first time since 2014. Led by the senior trio of Anna Kleszynski, Sarah Segarra, and all-ESCC selection Zikora Okonkwo, the Spartans won four tournament titles en route to an overall mark of 27-9.

“I am also extremely happy for our seniors, who were a big part of the foundation of the team who lost a heart-breaker two years ago in the sectional final to Providence,” stated Coach Murray. “They did not have a chance last year because of Covid, which was very, very sad.”

The Spartans opened the year by winning the Immaculate Conception Invite, then captured the Marian Christmas Classic for a second time with a title-game victory over rival Fenwick. The postseason trail saw Marian Catholic win its own IHSA 3A Regional and the Kankakee Sectional. Even in defeat to Morton at the Streator Supersectional, the Spartans staged a huge comeback from a 15-point deficit.

“I am very proud, as I hope Marian Catholic is, of this team,” praised Coach Dan Murray, who was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on April 30 and was also recognized as an IBCA Coach of the Year. “They had a fantastic work ethic and were committed to one another. If you ever had a chance to see them play, the genuine excitement they had for each other was infectious.”

Marian Catholic also won the consolation championship of the ESCC Tournament, no small feat when you analyze the strength of the state’s best conference. Three ESCC teams advanced to IHSA State, as Carmel Catholic defeated Nazareth Academy in the 3A state championship contest.

“The ESCC had four sectional winners and three advanced to the State Final Four,” praised Murray, who has been at the helm at multiple schools for 427 career victories. “Hands down the best girls basketball conference in the state. Playing in this conference is an honor and always helps us get prepared to become our very best.

“Hopefully, we can continue to carry on the rich tradition of Marian Catholic women’s basketball into the future.”

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WRESTLING In Wrestling, freshman Joey Baranski wasted little time in establishing himself as a force on the scene.

Second-place finishes at 126 pounds in both the IHSA regionals and sectionals earned Baranski a spot in the IHSA Class 2A state tournament.

MARIAN CATHOLIC CLASS OF 2022 COLLEGE COMMITMENTS Veronica Aguirre (soccer) Judson University Conner Bailey (fencing) Cleveland State University Alexiana Jackson (volleyball) Millikin University Demarcus Jackson (football) North Central College Isaiah Johnson (football) Bemidji State University Sara Johnson (volleyball) Radford University

Jeremiah Jones '22

With an equally strong reputation for the ESCC on the men’s side, the Spartan men’s basketball squad rose to the occasion against one of the most difficult schedules in the Chicagoland area. After Mike Taylor’s squad posted an 8-1 record, good for second place in the ESCC, the Spartans upset top seed Benet Academy to win the first-ever ESCC Tournament.

Marian Catholic also finished second in its own Chicago Heights Classic on its way to a 20-11 overall mark. It took Elite Eight qualifier Lemont to knock the Spartans out of the IHSA postseason in a regional championship. The strong campaign was led by senior Jeremiah Jones and fellow all-ESCC selections, Tre Davis '23 and Quentin Jones '23.

Joey Baranski '25

Jeremiah Jones (basketball) University of Mary Anna Kleszynski (basketball) Elmhurst University

FENCING Fencing hosted two major invitationals.

In addition to hosting the Great Lakes Team championships at Marian, the Spartan men’s and women’s squads had perfect records when Marian hosted its own invitational in January.

Alexander Las (baseball) Viterbo University Nyah Moustakas (volleyball) Elmhurst University Wande Oluwibe (football) Indiana Wesleyan University Richard Redding (baseball) Calumet St. Joseph Erica Sledge (volleyball) University of Illinois-Springfield

CHEERLEADING Cheer hosted the Marian Invite, as well as an Illinois Cheer Coaches Association qualifier. Both the Marian varsity and junior varsity squads qualified for ICCA state competition, with varsity capturing a seventh-place state finish and the JV notching a fourth-place finish.

No doubt a highlight of their cheer career, co-captains Camryn Mitchell '22 and Isabel Correa '22 received the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Senior Scholar-Athlete Award. Senior scholar-athletes must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for at least five semesters during their high school career!

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Fine Arts

VISUAL ARTS 1 Throughout the year, members of the Art Club shared their talents by painting murals on the windows along main hall. From a fall harvest, to a Christmas nativity, to a celebration of influential Black Americans, to a spring bouquet, their work has brought life to the halls!

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Three Marian Catholic Fine Art/Visual Art students won 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens! Jurors look for works that exemplify the Awards’ core values: originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.

Congratulations to Aaliyah Merrick '22 who received the Gold Key Award (the highest award) in Mixed Media for The Last Supper, a multi-media work depicting a modernized version of Jesus’s Last Supper, and Honorable Mention in the Comic Art category for her portfolio of Goalsetting! For Little Hands, selected from a book she is writing and designing; Jordan Perdue '22, who received two Gold Key Awards in Photography for Deceitful and My Multiple Faces, a self-portrait full color digital photograph; and Hana Kionisala, who received Honorable Mention in Art Portfolio for Fishmonger’s Perfection, a series of drawings, digital illustrations, and paintings.

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SPEECH 5 The Speech Team welcomed a return to in-person competition with a stellar season! In addition to capturing third place at both the Richards Saturday Morning “Smackdown” and Lemont Regional, they hosted the Marian Catholic Speech Classic with over 300 students from 13 schools in the south suburbs in attendance. Final Round Results included first place finishes in Humorous Duet Acting ( J Van Beest '23 and Aaron Yock '23), Extemporaneous Speaking (Charlie Nichols '23) and Dramatic Interpretation (Mia Lockett '22).

Mia’s performance of Keyboard Chronicles earned her a third place finish in Original Comedy at the IHSA State Finals.

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BAND P.R.I.D.E. 6 The Marian Catholic Marching Band debuted new uniforms as well as a new show for the 2021 season that included the band capturing its 41st consecutive Class 3A Championship at the Illinois State Marching Band Championships.

Of the 100 bands in competition at this year’s Bands of America Grand Nationals Championship in November, Marian finished second in the Class 2A Championship and won the award for Best Overall General Effect. Marian was one of only two bands from a school with less than 1,400 students to make it into the top 30!

7 Along with over 300 students from across the country, Kiernan McSwiggan '22, Maggie Keith '22, Caleb Crockett '21, and Zach Carson '21 were selected to march with the Bands of America Honors Band in the 133rd Tournament of Roses Parade.

The parade route continued to Chicago’s south suburbs when the band marched in the 2022 Tinley Park Irish Parade. How did the band top that? They went to Disney World! The band traveled to Orlando, Florida over spring break to march in a parade through the Magic Kingdom, even passing by Cinderella’s Castle!

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8 The band continued to earn accolades this spring when Marian Catholic’s Concert Band won the Class 3A championship and received the best woodwinds award at the Chicago Area Catholic High School State of the Art Band Contest.

Representing some of the top musicians in the State of Illinois, five band members were selected to participate in the Illinois Music Education Associations All-State Honors Band/Orchestra: Etienne Atangana '22 (tenor sax), All-State Honors Band Louis Grey '22 (trombone), All-State Honors Band Maggie Keith '22 (French horn), All-State Honors Orchestra Sarena Nguyen '23 (trombone), All-State Honors Band Roisin Walsh '22 (French horn), All-State Honors Band

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9 Once again, the theater doors opened wide for the fall production of Peter and the Starcatcher! Coming this summer to the Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium – “The Wiz!” June 23, 24, and 25. For cast notes and tickets, visit bit.ly/marianchs_thewiz.

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10 In addition to their traditional Christmas concert, the Marian Catholic Choir performed at the Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary Club Christmas gathering, something that is becoming a tradition in itself. Members of the choir also brought a little love to the campus on Valentine’s Day by performing “singing-grams” for faculty and students!

The holidays found the Marian Catholic Gospel Choir taking part in the magic of window performances for the Windows on Sterling project in Flossmoor. Their live performance entertained all those who walked by the American Dance Center in Homewood during the Holiday Lights festival!

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An In-Person and Virtual Gala and Auction to Benefit Our Scholars with a Soul

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On February 25, 2022, alumni, family, and friends of Marian Catholic High School gathered in the Sister M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center for the Veritas VI Gala and Auction. The evening was the most successful ever, both in terms of attendance and funds raised. All of the proceeds will support Marian Catholic’s scholarship program and help over 100 students receive a second-to-none Catholic education.

This year’s event was extra special. Not only could attendees participate both in-person and virtually, but the school also reintroduced the tradition of the Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees have set an extraordinary example for our students through their engagement with the school, as well as their personal and professional success.

Roberta (Rolwing '76) McQuade - Alumna of the Year Tim Kelly '04 and Dennis Kelly '08 - Athletes of the Year Staff Sgt. Tim Huizenga '03 - Fine Arts Achievement Tom DiBiase - Spirit of Marian

In addition to the Hall of Fame Awards, the Dominican Legacy Pillar Award was given to The Pasquinelli Family in recognition of their 25 years of dedication to Marian Catholic.

The evening also included a live auction with many amazing packages, such as a Pebble Beach Getaway, a Costa Rican Adventure, a Michigan Golf Experience, an Instant Wine Cellar with over 50 bottles of hand-picked wine, and a surprise trip to Italy! The Marian Catholic Choir gave a wonderful performance led by Allison (DeLuca '07) Powell.

Two students, who are Endowed Scholarship recipients, then shared how much the support provided by our donors helps them thrive in every aspect of their lives. With the help of our donors, Marian Catholic raised a total of over $151,000 net profit to support our students’ education. We can never thank each of them enough for the help they provide in changing students’ lives.

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A special thank you to this year’s sponsors: Valedictorian Sponsor Eileen & Tim Bergen Chris '82 & Melanie Domke Summa Cum Laude Sponsor Anonymous Thomas Engstrand '65 Magna Cum Laude Pat and Susan Ormsby Marty '77 & Jan Oosterbaan Roberta (Rolwing '76) McQuade Student Sponsors Tory & Vicki Mascolino James '05 & Mari Murphy Steven R. Potts '77 Mike & Natalie (Sesto '80) Lamb Walter '71 & Therese Barry Benessere Vineyards Kickert School Bus Line Inc. John Benish '84 Michael Wilczynski '77 Metropolitan Steel Inc. James '65 & Marijo (Doheny '65) Hudzik Carol (Pelino '93) Powers James '76 & Kathleen (Maloney '76) Conniff Rosanne Ciambrone '81 Dino’s Food and Liquor - Phil '79 & Livia Faso

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DOMINIC A N LEG AC Y PILL A R AWA R D THE PA SQUINELLI FA MILY

Driven by a deep devotion to Mary and the desire for a strong Catholic high school in their community, Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli’s support of Marian Catholic started over twenty-five years ago, long before any of their grandchildren attended the school. Tony and Mary Ann were significant investors in the Partnership 2000 campaign, providing our students with the still-used master science lab. They have also invested significantly in scholarships, contributing to the Endowment Golf Classic and the Sister Simeon Fund for more than two decades.

Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli passed their strong commitment to family, community, faith, and philanthropy onto all of their children, Joseph, Maria, David, Anthony, Ellen, Anne-Marie, and Joan, as well as their grandchildren.

Through the family’s foundation, they remain supportive of Marian Catholic, most recently contributing to much-needed updates to the school’s theater.

However, Marian Catholic isn’t the only organization to benefit from the Pasquinelli’s generosity.

Originally started in 1997 by Tony and his brother Bruno, the Pasquinelli Family Foundation was founded to contribute to literary, scientific, and medical advancements. In 2014, the Foundation was reorganized as the Anthony R. and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation and has made significant contributions to: Roosevelt University’s School of Real Estate, the Auditorium Theater at Roosevelt University, the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University, Northwestern’s Medical Research Center, lung cancer research at the University of Illinois Chicago, Respond Now, Infant Jesus of Prague School, and many others.

Over the years, the Pasquinelli Family Foundation has been recognized for its work.

In 2000, the Foundation received the prestigious Humanitas Award from the Caritas Society of St. Coletta’s of Illinois. In 2019, the Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation was honored by the Mumzy’s Children Relief Foundation for its help in constructing an elementary school in the Republic of Cameroon, Africa.

The Dominican Legacy Pillar Award is reserved for those who have been foundational to Marian Catholic, without whom we could not fulfill our mission. For their nearly three decades of philanthropy, we are honored to recognize the Pasquinelli Family as the 2022 recipient of this award.

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A LUM NA OF THE Y E A R ROBERTA (ROLW ING '76) MCQUA DE

Roberta McQuade graduated from Marian Catholic in 1976, the second of four daughters to Robert and Judith Rolwing. During her time at Marian Catholic, Roberta was active in the choir and madrigals with Sister Annarose.

She was president of the French Honor Society, and an officer in the Library Club.

Always a dedicated student, Roberta went on to earn her bachelor’s from the University of Notre Dame and her master’s of business administration from Pepperdine University, in addition to several other professional certifications.

Roberta is a global senior human resources executive with decades of experience with public, privately-held, and foreign-owned manufacturing businesses.

She has worked in the oil and chemical, aerospace, electrical device, industrial packing, and food and beverage industries, and with companies valued between $330 million and $18 billion. She has also held positions in sales, operations, and management. She has led business turnarounds, managed culture shifts, and overseen complex portfolios including international assets. Currently in private equity, Roberta enjoys a challenge and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to achieve superior results.

Roberta’s dedication extends to her personal life as well. Roberta has maintained a lifelong connection with and commitment to Marian Catholic. She even married the brother-in-law of her high school best friend. She and her husband Ken McQuade are proud parents to their daughter Megan. Roberta has served on Marian Catholic’s advisory board of directors, alumni board of directors, and campaign leadership council. She has a great affinity for the students of Marian Catholic, always wanting to provide them with their own opportunities for success.

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of Chicago. She has been an advisory committee member for Horizons of Youth, as well as been involved with several business organizations and Notre Dame’s alumni association.

Roberta’s professional accomplishments, personal endeavors, and desire to give back serve as a great example to our students, especially our young women, and for that reason we are happy to recognize her as Alumna of the Year.

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professional music organization, in the country. The mission of the U.S. Marine Band is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. It is the equivalent of the world’s top symphony orchestras.

Tim performs at the White House, in and around Washington D.C., and across the country when on tour. Tim also plays as a member of the Marine Chamber Orchestra.

Despite his success, Tim remains connected to Marian Catholic and continues to follow the Marian Band.

When Tim was in the U.S. Army Field Band, he brought a chamber ensemble to perform at Marian, and he is always available to lend advice and support to our students and band leaders.

Marian Catholic thanks Staff Sergeant Tim Huizenga for his service to our country and our school. We are proud to call him one of our own and to recognize him with this year’s Fine Arts Achievement.

STA FF SGT. TIM HUIZENGA '03

When Staff Sergeant Tim Huizenga graduated from Marian Catholic in 2003, he was the second of four Huizenga boys to do the same. He was also the second of four to play in the Marian Band.

Supported by loving parents Paul and Maureen, who was a teacher at Marian, Tim discovered a love for music at a young age. He started playing the piano at seven and the horn at ten. After Marian Catholic, Tim attended the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where he earned a bachelor’s in music and a performer diploma in horn performance.

Greg Bimm isn’t the only big name Tim has worked with. He studied with Myron Bloom of the Cleveland Orchestra, Jeff Nelsen of the Canadian Brass, and Wolfgang Vladar of the Vienna Philharmonic.

Following his studies, Tim enlisted and joined the U.S. Army Field Band at Fort Meade. He was also the principal horn of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. In 2014, Tim received the once-in-a-lifetime chance to audition for “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band. It was the first time in about 10 years there was an opening for a French horn.

Tim seized the opportunity and now performs for what is considered the most elite military band, as well the oldest active

ATHLETES OF THE Y E A R TIM K ELLY '04

Fit for a leadership role since his days at Marian Catholic, it is no surprise that Tim Kelly has consistently ascended the ladder in the college and professional coaching ranks. Graduating from Marian in 2004 and lettering in four sports, Tim really excelled in football. He earned All-ESCC, All-Area, and All-Academic honors.

He also led the Spartans to the playoffs his junior and senior years.

Following an excellent college career and two Ohio Valley championships at Eastern Illinois University, Tim quickly looked to take advantage of his sensational leadership skills in the coaching world.

Early stops included Illinois Wesleyan, Minnesota State, Ball State, and Penn State University. When Tim made the jump to the National Football League and the Houston Texans in 2014, he gained immediate respect and continued to earn

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promotions. Following stints as offensive quality control coach and tight ends coach, Tim was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2019 and helped lead the Texans to an AFC South championship his initial year.

Tim’s mentorship also helped Houston lead the NFL in passing yardage in 2020.

Now, as the new senior offensive assistant and passing game coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, Tim will get a similar opportunity afforded to his brother, Dennis Kelly, in helping lead Derrick Henry and the perennially-playoff bound Titans to impressive offensive numbers.

DENNIS K ELLY '08

Dennis Kelly is known to the Marian Catholic community as the friendly giant with a big smile, but he is not the face defensive linemen in the NFL want to see.

Graduating from Marian in 2008, Dennis recently completed his tenth season in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, helping lead them to a 13-4 record and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Since his days as a Spartan football and basketball star, Dennis has had to work tirelessly to earn his spot at the collegiate and professional level. When he signed with Purdue University, they planned to gray-shirt him for the future. Instead, Dennis wound up playing in five games as a true freshman and went on to earn honors as the team MVP and captain and multiple Academic All-Big 10 selections.

Not to mention, Dennis was the fifth round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft.

In three NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, and Green Bay Packers, Dennis was signed as a backup offensive lineman, but the backup status didn’t stop the current #79 with long locks. In more than 110 career games played, Dennis Kelly has started nearly half of them, playing a significant

role in leading his teams to five playoff appearances in 10 seasons.

During the 2020 season in Tennessee, Dennis started all 16 regular-season games.

From his right tackle position, Kelly helped Titans running back Derrick Henry lead the NFL and set a team record with 2,027 rushing yards. Known as a brilliant passing game blocker as well, Dennis did not allow a single sack in 2020 in 587 pass protection snaps. A former tight end at Marian Catholic, Dennis has also scored two NFL touchdowns, and he holds the distinction as the heaviest NFL player to catch a postseason touchdown.

Despite their celebrity and success, Tim and Dennis have never forgotten their roots. Growing up on Judith Lane in Chicago Heights, their parents Geri and the late Mike Kelly instilled in them a strong sense of family and the importance of community. These values were reinforced along the way by Dave Mattio and others.

Both Tim and Dennis now have families of their own and their hands full with five beautiful daughters between them. Tim finds support in his wife Katie, with whom he is a proud parent to Norah and Quinn.

Dennis equally relies on his wife Jerianna with whom he shares Eden, Isla, and Emilia.

We, at Marian Catholic, are lucky enough to be part of Tim and Dennis’s community. They are always happy to help out, stay in touch, and visit as much as they are able. Because of their persistence and leadership, the values they exude, and the example they set for our students, we are honored to recognize Tim and Dennis as our Athletes of the Year.

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coach Donna. Prior to his time at Marian Catholic, Tom had years of expertise and a sterling track record as an administrator in the trucking industry. For decades, Tom was also the coach and manager of the Orland Park Sparks, a travel softball program. As such, he achieved outstanding success, and was known and respected on a regional and national level.

In Tom, Marian Catholic found a true gem, someone who was clearly overqualified in more ways than we could ever imagine.

When Tom took over the custodial staff 19 years ago, he brought a new level of quality to the position and inspired his team to take pride in our 64-year-old building. Because of their hard work, we are able to showcase our facilities not just during special events, but 365 days a year.

However, Tom is so much more than a custodial engineer to our community.

He serves as the school’s nighttime eyes and ears, always watching over our students, staff, and Dominican Sisters. At times, he has acted as dean, security officer, coach, administrator, and of course trusted friend.

All the little things that are taken for granted – waiting with a student whose ride is late, cheering up an athlete after a rough game, walking a teacher to their car, redirecting a lost visitor – Tom is always there.

Despite never teaching in the classroom, Tom has instilled leadership in hundreds of Marian Catholic students. Through his mentorship of the work study program, he has taught our young men and women an unparalleled sense of responsibility and work ethic. Tom’s students conduct themselves as adults and always carry themselves with pride and respect because Tom won’t allow anything less. Tom goes above and beyond for the students of Marian Catholic, even loaning them his jewelry for school dances and stepping in whenever they need a guiding hand.

When alumni and visitors come to the school, Tom is often the first one they try to find. He represents quality, hard work, generosity, and family. It’s no secret to those inside or outside the building that Tom DiBiase truly represents the Spirit of Marian.

Tom DiBiase has served as a devoted husband to his late wife Diane and an amazing father to his children Tom, Lisa, and former Marian Catholic head softball

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CLASS REUNIONS Last fall, Marian Catholic was pleased to host reunions for the Classes of: 1971, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016.

Although the previous year had been unpredictable, to say the least, that did not stop our alumni from reconnecting with classmates and sharing all they have accomplished since graduation. Classes returned to the school for three separate reunion events on September 17, October 9, and October 16. Additional reunions were held offsite.

Alumni had the opportunity to take part in various activities during each event including painting a picture of the Chicago skyline, a whiskey tasting, cigar rolling, and a mixology class where they mastered the art of making a mojito. Many recounted what a great time it was to be able to roam the halls while enjoying good food and drinks with old friends. Some reminisced over class yearbooks, while others discovered they still remembered their locker combinations!

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Are you a member of the Classes of 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002, 2012, or 2017? If so, we want to hear from you.

Your 2022 reunion is this fall! Want to be involved? Email alumni@marianchs.com to receive updates on your celebration!

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CLASS OF 1971’S REUNION NOTCHES A FIRST! Setting: September 25, 2021, 5:30-11:30 p.m., Balagio’s Ristorante, Homewood, IL Playwright: William Riley ‘71

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The 50th Reunion of the Marian Catholic High School Class of '71 is in full swing.

It’s cocktail hour and the excitement echoes loudly. Gayle Giobbi Chisholm’s slide show, masterfully set to music from our era, enthralls the audience with photos spanning from 1971 to the present displayed on a large screen. Next, a class photo captures 50-plus smiling attendees who have travelled over 20,000 miles to get here, from as far west as Hawaii and as far south as Florida.

Black, white, and gold decorations and table settings abound, balloons reach toward the ceiling, an arch of black and gold balloons makes small group photos “pop,” and good food and drink enliven conversations. Just before dinner and grace, we tearfully watch a video with pictures of 30 deceased classmates set to Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Everything is going smoothly, and yet…

Act II ...George Towle, a member of the Reunion Committee directed by Angela (Prendergast) Murphy, anxiously scans the celebrants.

He realizes we might not reach the ultimate goal of the 50-year reunion.

That goal, a Legacy Scholarship for deserving Marian students in need, has fallen $2,100 short of the $10,000 goal as the evening begins. George has dedicated himself to this goal from the beginning as a way of honoring our deceased fellow graduates.

Months of planning hang in the balance.

And so, with an irresistible blend of good humor, dedication, and boundless energy, George visits fellow alumni throughout the evening, asking them to give just a little more in honor of their deceased classmates. He works in the background as some classmates receive prizes for the usual awards such as longest married, oldest child, and farthest traveler, among others. His efforts succeed beyond expectation.

Act III By the end of the evening, amid the comedy routine of fellow classmate Jim O’Brien and endless dancing to a local DJ’s music, George proudly announces that the Class of '71 has established a reunion first in Marian Catholic history – a Legacy Scholarship of over $12,000!!!

Earlier in the day, at the 4:30 Mass honoring the deceased members of the class, Father John Siemenowski tells the congregation that they have inherited from the classes before them, and in turn have served as an inspiration for those who have followed them. His remarks underscore the importance of the Legacy Scholarship.

We are told that to whom much is given, much is expected in return. As a class,

we have had our share of ups and downs, joy and heartache. But we have also been blessed with long life, as we are nearing 70 now. We have our families, our friends, and the memories from a school which we still cherish. We have learned that there is great joy in giving of ourselves and our treasure as we did that night in Homewood.

We have learned that the best way to pay back Marian for the gift of our education is to pay it forward to another student, to extend the Legacy of Marian Catholic to another generation.

And somewhere, perhaps, our deceased classmates will join us in the old Marian chant “We’re from Marian, couldn’t be prouder!”

Since this article was written, the Class of 1971 has decided to continue the momentum from their reunion and increase their goal from $10,000 to $50,000 to start the Class of 1971 Legacy Endowed Scholarship at Marian Catholic. If they are successful – which we know they will be – they will be the first class to have an endowed scholarship at the school!

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32nd Annual

ENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSIC Established in 1989, Marian Catholic’s Endowment Golf Classic was started by a group of dedicated parents and alumni who wanted to ensure more students had the opportunity to receive a quality Catholic education. This year’s outing on August 30, 2021, was the best attended in five years, with over 140 golfers playing at both Idlewild Country Club and Flossmoor Golf Club. Even Illinois State Representative Anthony DeLuca and Illinois Senator Patrick Joyce joined us on the links.

Together, golfers raised a net profit of $120,000 for the Golf Classic Endowment, Marian Catholic’s largest endowed scholarship. Due to the success of the Endowment Golf Classic over the past 32 years, the endowment has grown to $3.7 million and has provided scholarships for over 860 students, enabling them to take advantage of all of the opportunities Marian Catholic has to offer.

Please plan to join us for the 33rd Annual Endowment Golf Classic on August 29, 2022 and support our Scholars with a Soul!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Sage Foundation Anthony R. & Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation Timothy & Eileen Bergen Lansing Sport Shop Schiller, Ducanto & Fleck, LLP - Tim '78 & Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw Geeta and Kamesh Aiyer Anonymous Beautyguard Building Products Brown-Forman Corporation-Karen Krinock The Cary Company Country House Kitchen Company, Inc Marquette Associates, Inc. Mi-Jack Products, Inc. Savant Investment Advisers, Inc. Anonymous Sponsor CS McKee Congress Asset Management Company LLP Jean & Jim Fuehrmeyer - Erika '95 Katie '99 Jones & Cleary Roofing & Sheet Metal Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. LSV Asset Management Morgan Stanley - Samuel A. Sesto '78, Wealth Advisor Ryan & Juraska Peter Shannon & Co. Ray Schulze '78, Chris & Maggie (Schulze '73) Stefanek, Joe '69 & Claire (Schulze '70) Coatar, Denny & Cathy (Schulze '68) Coll Country Financial - Tim Perchinski AkzoNobel Coatings Inc. Jim '80 & Cathy Dee Family Flossmoor Animal Hospital Rick '77 & Patty (Krop '82) Glomb Mike '80 & Jackie Kennedy Pat & Susan Ormsby Family Segall Bryant & Hamill American Sale Arnie Bauer Buick GMC Cadillac Bonell Manufacturing Company Gallagher Asphalt HHH Inc HPS Chicago - Mike Bruni '86 Proven IT - Phil Faso '79 Summit Animal Hospital - Dr. Tracee L. Friederich TEM Services, Inc. Greg & Mary Underwood Walt’s Food Center HUB International Giselle Beebe '14 Ryan D. Brothers Scholarship Geraldine M. Burke Gierczyk Development Homewood Dairy Queen Law Office of Mitchell A. Kline Midwest Promotional Group Ransford Family Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest Southland Smiles Sportfields, Inc Sandy & Torrie '05 Sweeney The Segarra Family

THE ENDOWMENT CLASSIC GOLF COMMITTEE Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw Tim Daw '78 David Fleming '09 Robert Gromala '97 Chris Lilek '04 Colleen Peabody '05 Mark Peifer '81 Tim Perchinski Crystal (Redmond '94) Phillips-Pierce Carol (Burke '81) Swanson Sandy Sweeney Greg Underwood Joe Zagone '74

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ALUMNI NOTES 1982

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2007 Therese M. Bogs, D.D.S. '82 made history in the Village of Monee, Illinois when she was elected the first female mayor in village history in April 2021. Her campaign was managed by alumna Lynlee Wessels Marhanka, D.V.M '88 and she was sworn into office by John Perozzi, P.C. '82.

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Art Holecek '83 retired from the Hinsdale Police Department after 32 years as a police officer and is currently working as a Special Agent with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

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Emily Winter '02 was interviewed on “The Today Show” after the release of her book, “One Day Smarter: Hilarious Random Information to Uplift and Inspire.”

Her book is available for purchase through Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Scan the QR code to watch the interview.

George Shimko '03 and his wife, Jaclyn, welcomed their first child, Savannah, on September 16, 2021.

Melissa Gergel '07 was inducted into the 2021 University of Oregon Hall of Fame. As a pole vault athlete, she was an NCAA Champion, seven-time All-American, PAC-10 Champion, and a school record holder.

Adam '08 and Jessica (Brown '08) Galvan welcomed a baby girl, Sloane Penelope Galvan, on January 8, 2022.

Amanda (Johnson '08) Rehibi was named the new Director of the U.S. Air Force’s AFVentures office. She became the second AFVentures director in the program’s history.

In an article by FEDSCOOP, she explains that her goal as director is to “create a well-oiled machine.” Rehibi previously worked as a transfer acquisition manager and was highly praised by former director, Maj. Jason Rathje.

Fr. Joseph Roccasalva, O.S.A. '08 was ordained as an Augustinian priest through the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel on December 18 by Augustinian Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A. at St. Jude Parish in New Lenox, Illinois.

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Singer-songwriter Andrew Robert Palmer '03 released a new folk-rock album entitled “South Suburban,” which he recorded as a love letter to the South Suburbs of Chicago. Locals will appreciate songs like Home Sweet Homewood, Aurelio’s Baby!, and The Heart of the South Suburbs.

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Dr. Frank L. Narcisi '08 was recently featured in Franciscan Health Magazine for his patient care in treating achilles tendinitis. He continues to care for patients in Illinois through his practice in Chicago Heights.

2009

Paul Obbagy '09, received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Dayton and recently earned his PhD from Adler University in Chicago. Between his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Paul was a fellow at Amate House, a young-adult service and leadership development program grounded in social justice, faith, and community, and served as a volunteer coordinator at a refugee resettlement agency.

He currently works at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center in Primary Care Mental Health Integration, providing behavior and mental health services.

2011

Paul Jones '11 recently graduated from law school at Northwestern University and began work as an Attorney Fellow with the Exoneration Project, a Pro Bono Law Clinic attached to the University of Chicago. Paul is also co-chair of Marian Catholic’s DEI Council.

Alicia Walter '08 released a new song “Standing at Your Doorstep” which debuted on network television in a January episode of “This is Us” on NBC. Scan the QR code to watch the video.

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Ashley-Lauren Elrod '11 is CEO of the production company Visionary Woman Productions, directing, casting, producing, and creating as a production designer for print, film, TV, and commercials.

Currently based in New York City, Ashley has built up a substantial career internationally as a BMI award-nominated singer-songwriter, and award-winning filmmaker, actress, and casting director, racking up credits for projects with Showtime, Fox, and BET. Publicly recognized in features such as Refinery 29, WCIU, MTV, Vibe magazine, and Peer Step magazine, Ashley has been blessed to work with directors Paul Haggis (“Crash” and “Million Dollar Baby”) and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (“Glee”) and Golden Globe winning actress, Regina Taylor (“Blue Bloods” and “The First Lady”). She is currently prepping for the production of two upcoming feature films in Atlanta this summer. When not on set, Ashley works as a pastoral care minister and lead mental health coach for Elevation Church Online and serves as an advisory board member and survivor speaker for the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center.

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2012

Brett Lilek '12 married his college sweetheart, Shannon Djilas of Strongsville, Ohio, on September 4, 2021. The couple met at Arizona State University.

The wedding took place at Dimora Ghirlandaio in Tuscany, Italy. Alumni in attendance included: Christopher Lilek '04, Blair Lilek '07, Casey Lilek '09, Bill Hilger '12, Dylan Domke '12, Eric Grossi '12, Liam Kronig '12, and Jack Ziltz '12.

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Q. What were you involved in during your time at Marian Catholic?

A. I played basketball my freshman and sophomore year and ran

track my sophomore year as well. I also went on Kairos, once as a participant and once as a leader.

Q. Was there a specific teacher that really helped you? How so?

A. Mrs. Russell was the most impactful teacher I had at Marian.

She was one of the few teachers that took the time to work with me.

She spent many days tutoring me after school to help me grasp math concepts and would never get frustrated with my slow progress. She set a great example for me and showed me the value in always looking out for others, which is something I still practice in my own life today.

Q. What does your career look like?

A. I currently do quite a few different things. As the Assistant

Director of Diversity at North Park University, I work with students on a daily basis. I oversee all of the Diversity Clubs on campus, as well as the student workers within the Office of Diversity. So, often times I am attending events sponsored by clubs such as the South Asian Student Association (SASA) and the Muslim Student Association (MSA). The MSA provided crucial understanding of the significance of wearing a Hijab in Islamic culture. I also plan awards ceremonies for student leaders at the end of the semester.

Though North Park University is a Christian campus, we are a “no faith statement” campus, which provides me the opportunity to interact with students of various ethnicities as well as various religious backgrounds. I believe one of the ways we live out Jesus’ greatest commandment about loving our neighbor is through intentionally learning, listening, and experiencing the numerous different stories that are present in humanity.

Marian Catholic Summer Social

Q. Did a certain class at Marian Catholic impact you/help you find your passion?

A. Kairos played a role in giving me an understanding of the

importance of other people’s stories. It was not until attending and leading Kairos that I began to consider my own life story.

Kairos also helped me increase my capacity for empathy and compassion. It is truly a special experience because there are so many young men who decide to be vulnerable for the first time in their lives.

Q. What is some advice you would give to current students?

A. I would tell current students to find time to step away from the

pressure of high school. Have fun! Grades are important, yes!

Test scores are important, indeed! But it is also important to learn your joys and passions. The identities you hold and the current stories you carry matter. Learn the things you love about yourself in high school. They can serve as pivotal foundations for you going forward. Take the time to get to know yourself and be sure to make time to get to know others, as well.

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2012

Monet Jones '12 graduated with a dual masters degree in Public Health and Social Work from The University of Illinois at Chicago with concentrations in community health sciences and mental health. She is currently a COVID-19 Case Investigator/Contact Tracer at The University of Illinois Hospital and has career aspirations to be a public health researcher focusing on health disparities impacting African American communities.

2013

Bailey Regalado '13 married Ryan Bonarek on November 12, 2021 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Lemont, Illinois. After a one-year wedding postponement due to COVID-19, the Eastern Illinois University college sweethearts were finally able to tie the knot surrounded by their loved ones.

2013

Bryan Porter '13 was recently featured in an article for the University of Iowa College of Law for his work as an attorney and author. He currently works for the Rock Island County State’s Attorney’s Office. He also recently published a science fiction novel titled “The Eye of the Storm,” which is available for purchase on Amazon and Google.

Lauren (Schilling '13) Wilzbacher married Tanner Wilzbacher in June 2021. They reside in Dyer, Indiana.

2014

Lauren Storiz '14 was recently named an Account Executive for IBM’s U.S. Financial and Public Markets.

Samuel Hart '14 was recently awarded NASA’s Future Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) research grant to study high-energy atoms accelerated near the sun.

Also in Spring 2021, he became a fellow of the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) and was awarded their graduate student fellowship grant. Sam is pursuing graduate studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio and is contracted by the Southwest Research Institute.

2019 Marian Catholic sweethearts, Taylor Blue '13 and Eric Hurley '13 were married on October 23, 2021, and now live in Griffith, Indiana.

As part of the Resource Mobilization and Support Team, Noah Elbaor '19 recently worked with Disaster Cycle Services with the American Red Cross to help organize data utilized by the U.S. for disaster relief.

In addition to his work with the Red Cross, Noah is taking classes on the Ethics of Immigrant and Refugee Education. For his final project, he answered: “What is the ethical responsibility of individuals or societies to provide education to refugees and/or immigrants, and what kind of education?”

The response took the form of a Viennese Waltz/ Modern Dance choreography titled: Sanctuary, which explores the tension between the dream and reality of refugees in the United States.

Scan the QR code to view the project.

2020

Illinois Wesleyan University named KJ Johnson '20 as the CCIW Defensive Player of the Week for Men’s Volleyball in February 2022.

Do you have an update to share? Use our Class Notes form at bit.ly/marian-class-notes to let us know what’s going on in your life!

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2020-2021

Financial Summary Dear Members of the Marian Catholic Community, The most commonly uttered phrase of the 2020-2021 school year had to be “you’re on mute,” as our students and staff navigated a year of hybrid learning and all the quirks of modern technology.

For most of us, last year did feel like we were on mute. We paused plans, canceled events, and isolated ourselves to stay safe and protect one another.

Our Advancement team most certainly felt on mute, as we were unable to hold many of the celebrations that bring together the Marian Catholic community. We were also unable to meet many of you and build those relationships which sustain our school. We pivoted, as everyone did, but of course it was not the same.

That being said, the pandemic did not slow down your generosity. Our fundraising remained constant at $1.4 million.

We had planned for a decrease in donations given the limitations and uncertainty of last year, but you rose to the challenge and demonstrated your commitment to our students and our school.

We wholeheartedly thank you.

The majority of fundraising in 2020-2021 went to our most immediate need – student scholarships – as many of our families continued to face job loss or illness. Over $950,000 was donated to the COVID-19 Relief Fund, the Sister Simeon Fund, the Dominican Award (provided generously by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield), and other endowed and annual scholarships. Our Virtual Veritas VI Gala & Auction was an amazing success, raising a net profit of over $100,000 for our students while providing a fun-filled night-in for the nearly 250 households watching.

Marian Catholic is poised to emerge from the pandemic stronger than before. As I wrote about in the last issue of Marian Matters, school leadership used our year in lockdown to evaluate and plan for the future. As we have begun to share those plans, we have witnessed a renewed excitement and energy around the school. We have seen increased investment in programs and capital projects, and the reemergence of groups like the Booster Club. While there is much to be done, there is a renewed sense of community. We invite all our alumni, families, and friends to be an active part of that community and to participate in shaping Marian Catholic for the next generation of students.

Revenue $1,397,100

Sister Simeon Fund/ COVID-19 Relief 41% Endowed Scholarships 18% Spartan Gold Raffle 15% Marian Fund 15% Dominican Scholarship 9% Restricted/Capital Improvements 2%

Sources of Giving Support

Alumni 26% Dominican Sisters of Springfield 10% Alumni Parents 23% Businesses & Foundations 16% Friends 5% Current Parents 4% Marian Catholic Employees 1% Spartan Gold Raffle 15%

Percentage of Giving

Annual & Major Giving 54% Spartan Gold Raffle 15% Veritas V 13% EGC 10% 4Marian 6% Memorials and Honorariums 2%

God bless, and go Spartans!

Colleen Peabody '05 Vice President for Advancement

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Report of Alumni Giving July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Class of 1962

$2,500-$4,999 John Carr

Class Gift Total: $875

$1,000-$2,499 Judith Hack Jeanne (Bartusiewicz) Lahey Thomas W. Sadler

$250-$499 Celeste (Klein) Phillips $100-$249 Donald Cureton Jane (Dooley) Guagliardo Mary Ann (Ormsby) O’Hea Kathryn L. Sheil $1-$99 Carlotta Archibald Joyce (Zeller) Glandon

Class of 1963 Class Gift Total: $2,598 $500-$999 Patricia (Pignotti) Knepler $250-$499 Michael & Mary (Colby) Paul John & Donna (Soltysik) Schreiber $100-$249 Barbara (Sholeen) Corsentino & Richard Hamilton Nancy (Petrolli) Holmberg Carol (Kirsch) Middendorf Timothy O’Hea John & Marian† (Norcross) Patti Richard Singler William Walsh $1-$99 Mary (Amundsen) LaBeau Caryn (Christopher) Wieczorkiewicz

Class of 1964 Class Gift Total: $16,086 $10,000-$19,999 Patricia (Wujcik) McHenry $500-$999 James Prombo $100-$249 Susan (Schauer) Joens Kathleen (Schultz) Lentz Karen Vogel Alan Zeller † $1-$99 David Bruni Mary Lou (Geier) Cooper Patricia (Marshall) Hagemann Allen Marazas Joann (Schiesher) Pelletier Catherine (Riley) Seper†

Class of 1965 Class Gift Total: $22,643 $5,000-$9,999 Thomas Engstrand Patricia (LePenske) Zieske † Deceased 26 MARIAN MATTERS SPRING 2022

$500-$999 Michael Petrouski $250-$499 James & Marijo (Doheny) Hudzik Curtis Ribando $100-$249 Linda (Pote) Graham Donna A. Lamoureux Joseph Lex, Jr. David McIntire Patricia (Kennedy) Menoni Steven Richter Charles Sholeen David Stafford $1-$99 Stephen Desmond Patricia (Reavley) Hunnewell Catherine (Kenzie) La Plante Thomas Willett

Class of 1966 Class Gift Total: $15,584 $10,000-$19,999 William & Donna (Westenberg) Hungeling $1,000-$2,499 Matthew Neu Pamela (Sebastian) Ridge $500-$999 Kenneth Peters $250-$499 Michael J. Einhorn $100-$249 Joan Beck Karen (Hannigan) Brady Kathleen (Hartford) Crowley MardelLe (Meehan) Gundlach Kevin Kennedy Gene Reinold Therese (Klawitter) Safavi Michael Welsh $1-$99 William McCarthy Sharon (Janusek) Paciorek Jean Rasmussen Andrew Ross Mary Stark

Class of 1967 Class Gift Total: $13,963 $10,000-$19,999 Joseph D’Amico $500-$999 Robert Westberg

$250-$499 Anonymous Cathleen (Lambert) Bielby Michael McGonigal $100-$249 Anonymous Joseph & Susan (Hamilton) Beaudry Mary (Osmolski) Biscan Robert Bramlette, Jr. William Distler Patricia (Durkin) Ferry Beatrice (Jankauskas) Fodor Timothy Gaffney Richard Mantoan James Schrementi $1-$99 Kathleen (Widell) Clark Maria (Bianconi) Desmond Louis Gergel Eugene Guidera Rita (Potocny) Krider Timothy Letter Robert Tomlin Joseph Wegrzyn

Class of 1968 Class Gift Total: $11,256 $2,500-$4,999 Catherine (Schulze) Coll Judith Welsh $1,000-$2,499 Cynthia (Mattia) Goldberg David Zajac $500-$999 James Connors, Jr. $250-$499 Rita (Benson) Keepers Dennis & Pamela (Petrarca) McSherry $100-$249 William Betourne Linda (Riley) Brierre Michael Buccino Jeanette (Santilli) Dargert Lawrence D. Eagan Nancy (Mahar) Evans Karen (Pierandozzi) Mantoan Carolyn (Capretti) Pruitt Silvana (Filippello) Richardson Deborah (Rosati) Welgat Dennis A. Young $1-$99 Karen (Watson) Bussone Pamela (Helsel) Hoffman Robert Pasqualoni

Class of 1969 Class Gift Total: $1,782 $500-$999 Rita (Stanfa) Rohn Susan (McCollam) Yant

$100-$249 Eileen Hoefler Jo Ann Klyczek Gael (McCaughey) O’Brien Marikay (Jespersen) Zupan $1-$99 Paul Smith Janice (Bonea) Springsteen Kathleen (Hoefler) Treptow

Class of 1970 Class Gift Total: $6,817 $1,000-$2,499 Mary Jane Doerr Michael Fagan Lori (Henry) Potter Brother Michael Quirk, F.S.C. $500-$999 George Duchossois $100-$249 Margaret (O’Grady) Brennan Mary Ann Brown Susan (Mayer) Faucett George Filippello Lawrence Fish Carmella (Zagone) Foster Patrick Hogensen Gary Jagmin Geralyn (Grady) Kelly Crissey (Moratz) MacLean Douglas Mathieu Tom Mickiewicz Robert O’Bryan Teresa A. Shine Mary Pat (Paradiso) Zagone $1-$99 Angela (Pagoria) Gehm Michele (Matejek) Platt Sam Yacono

Class of 1971 Class Gift Total: $4,673 $1,000-$2,499 Walter Barry Timothy & Karen (Greco) Cunningham George Towle $500-$999 Blase & Judith (Fagan) Pignotti $100-$249 Rita (Jordan) Finucane Dennis Kerber John Nylen Kathleen O’Grady-Murphy Douglas Price $1-$99 David Bachelder Susan Marconi Mary (Bock) Porento Frank Santilli William A. Snow

Class of 1972 Class Gift Total: $4,842 $1,000-$2,499 Jeannine Cleary Catherine (Delahunt) McGraw $500-$999 Jim & Ann (Gallagher) McLaughlin $250-$499 Nancy (Keilty) Brodnicki Ann Rolwing Jim & Amber (Kloss) Steinmetz $100-$249 Cynthia (Corso) Heath Margaret (Manley) Huck Richard LaVelle Ralph Schmitt $1-$99 Nancy (Napoli) Gallagher Ronald Skibbie

Class of 1973 Class Gift Total: $1,790 $500-$999 John Cifelli Michelle Hartnett $250-$499 Daniel & Cindy (Flamini) Dominy $100-$249 Anita (McBroom) Bernard Huff Daniel Dugan, Jr. Colleen (Klein) McGrain Mike Ward

Class of 1974 Class Gift Total: $5,076 $1,000-$2,499 Mary Ann (Klupchak) Ganzer Mark Talamonti $500-$999 Anthony Lee Jay O’Brien $250-$499 Joseph Zagone $100-$249 Kimberly (Swedberg) Budnik Kenneth Diemer Thomas Eisenbart Jack Festen Kenneth Giovannetti Catherine (Kremer) Kvedaras Sherry Newquist Kevin Sierra Cheryl Tama Oblander $1-$99 Lenore Boehm Stanley Nardoni Cynthia (Marco) Pauley

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Class of 1975 Class Gift Total: $5,082 $1,000-$2,499 Jim Calhoun William & June (Ranieri) Cleary Mary (Burke) Mills $100-$249 Dina (Bartolomei) Brennan Joseph Caffarini Thomas Cook Karen (Stachowicz) Eisenbart Samuel Fernandez Vern Fischer Linda (Templin) Hutter Robert Slobig $1-$99 Nicolette (Zaranti) Jacobsma Mary (Blazek) Sauch

Class of 1976 Class Gift Total: $16,502 $5,000-$9,999 Christopher Cummings $2,500-$4,999 Roberta (Rolwing) McQuade $1,000-$2,499 Mary Lou (Manzardo) Roche $500-$999 Mary E. McTigue Jon J. Major Mary (Shambo) Woods $250-$499 Anonymous Kathleen (Nardoni) Horvath Karen McQuaid $100-$249 John Cunningham John Salamanski John Schavocky $1-$99 Antonette (Jacobucci) Baikauskas Linda D. Gentile Margaret (Mascolino) Gergel Rose (Muggli) Larsen John T. Sullivan Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.

Class of 1977 Class Gift Total: $17,433 $5,000-$9,999 Martin J. Oosterbaan $1,000-$2,499 Rick Glomb Steven R. Potts Daniel Roche Michael Wilczynski

$500-$999 Sylvia (Sarmiento) Cifelli Charles J. Gallagher $250-$499 Edward Walz Kevin Welsh $100-$249 Thomas Call Terri Jo (Pulcini) Everage Barbara (Kowalczyk) Havens Susan M. Kozlowski† Michael Lafond Michelle (Feldner) Lancaster Dennis & Maureen (Conlan) McGushin Toni (Corradetti) Schavocky $1-$99 Terrence Shelley Pamela (Cameli) Vittori Robert Wegrzyn

Class of 1978 Class Gift Total: $19,030

$100-$249 John & Cathy (Cook) Badeusz Barbara J. Bremigan Scott Donkel Joseph Hamann Patrick Healy Karen (Hoogeweg) Krause Mary Jo (Cachey) Kwasigroch Thomas Mastandrea Maribeth (Balda) Westlund $1-$99 Eileen (Atwater) Jasica

Class of 1980 Class Gift Total: $28,341 $10,000-$19,999 Mike & Jackie Kennedy $1,000-$2,499 Gregg Bendrick Jim Dee Natalie (Sesto) Lamb Suzanne (Serne) Klein

$10,000-$19,999 Timothy & Eileen (Gallagher) Daw

$500-$999 Jeannie (Gallagher) DiLuia Ralph Bremigan Thomas Wasz

$1,000-$2,499 Todd Bruni

$250-$499 Jani (Bullaro) Bodell

$500-$999 Mark Cameli Charles & Natalie (Starzyk) Funk

$100-$249 Michael Bamonti Daniel Brown William Mertka Kathleen (Murphy) Schweikart Thomas Shelley

$250-$499 Roberta (McMinn) Conboy Dorothy Grzadzinski $100-$249 Anonymous Susan (Cleary) Brunner Janice (Merlo) Call Jan (Oosterbaan) Coleman Kimberly (Westcott) Cross James Gruca Mary Kay (Hogan) King Michael Kwasigroch Bruce Nelson Stephen O’Toole David Watson $1-$99 Stanley Drejas Adrienne Melillo-McArdle

Class of 1979 Class Gift Total: $6,370 $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous David Wagner, DDS $500-$999 Laurence Fallon $250-$499 Bill Eberhardt John Karas Paul Van Lysebettens Robert Jones, III

$1-$99 Robert Clifford Kevin Kelly

Class of 1981 Class Gift Total: $17,175 $5,000-$9,999 Vince J. Krydynski, III Mark Peifer $1,000-$2,499 Rosanne Ciambrone $500-$999 William Lafond Mike Prior Carol (Burke) Swanson $250-$499 James Beese Virginia (Hofer) Campbell Blane Farrell Richard O’Toole $100-$249 John & Denise (McGill) Clinnin Peggy (Walsh) Dull Patricia (Hebb) Flavin Sally (Reindl) Glavin Peggy (Healy) Hickey

Gerald Le Mere Eileen (White) Noren Joan Rolwing Nancy (Lynch) Virene James Wisnasky

$1-$99 Debbie (DiNuzzo) Gazis Art Holecek Mike Jackson

$1-$99 Elizabeth (Mrozek) Baugnet Chris Hanson Julie (Faron) Kroll Trisha (Glomb) Ladner Mark & Jennifer (McDonnell) Lindbloom Jamie (Hickey) Manahan Kevin F. O’Brien William O’Connor Ida (Halm) Reid Lisa Salvador-Schasane

Class of 1984

Class of 1982 Class Gift Total: $7,851 $1,000-$2,499 Dennis & Kristin (Depeder) Cortes Christopher Domke Patricia (Krop) Glomb $500-$999 Daniel Donahue James S. Gillman Armando Godinez Karen (Cull) Hamilton $250-$499 Susan (Murphy) Johns

Class Gift Total: $49,428 $20,000+ Anonymous $5,000-$9,999 John Benish, Jr. Lisa (Savant) Cameron Tim Fallon Anthony Zagotta $1,000-$2,499 James D. Hughes Maureen (Wessel) Saunders $250-$499 Kimberly (Janusz) Mitchell $100-$249 Amelia Czachura Carolina (Sarmiento) Eupierre John Everson Therese Crocilla Heywood Dave Holecek Therese (Rittmeyer) Marske Mary Beth (Lange) & Christopher McQuilkin Timothy Meade Mario Pierre-Jerome Timothy Sablich

$100-$249 Ann E. Benton Anne Marie Jackson Nicole (Fourte) Neal, Ph.D Joseph Sullivan Holly (Boettger) Tong Brian Werner

$1-$99 John Hamer Thomas Swanborn Kelly (O’Hea) Taylor

$1-$99 Robert G. Burns Cathy (Gasbarro) Del Olmo Peter Duszynski Anne (Lee) Mikulich

Class Gift Total: $9,310

Class of 1983 Class Gift Total: $2,702 $500-$999 Michael P. Hudson $250-$499 Maureen (Hennessy) Anderson Mary Ellen (Kutsenda) Fitzsimonds Vincent Holzhall Douglas Ward $100-$249 Kenneth Koehn Laurette (Holland) Liesen Ellen (Kumskis) Lucke Michael O’Brien James O’Keefe Daniel J. Ranachowski Nancy (Schwab) Werner

Class of 1985 $5,000-$9,999 Katherine (Slattery) Keith $500-$999 Michelle Douglas Kimberly (Nair) Gibbons Sean Kelly $250-$499 Anonymous Laura (Ladewski) Burstein Karen (Slobig) Gallagher $100-$249 Anonymous Raymond Cortopassi Michael Danielewicz Cheryl (Franchina) Hardick Amy (Prokopeak) Peick Michael Riordan Catherine (Healey) Snedeker $1-$99 Kian Kaz Stefanie (Guillen) McAllister

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Class of 1986 Class Gift Total: $8,489 $2,500-$4,999 Michael Bruni $1,000-$2,499 Jean (Prendergast) Costigan $500-$999 William & Mary Ann (Schramm) Bach Christina (Carlsson) LeCocq Julie (Mehorczyk) Smevoll

$100-$249 Carolyn Caballero Tina Marie DeLuca Tom Gray Ruth Kmak Brian Kozminski Michael Melone Laura Pubins The Most Reverend Louis Tylka Linda Wurtz $1-$99 Cathleen (Owens) Calhoun

$250-$499 Mary Cassidy Michael J. Douglas Gerard Faron Julie (Holzhall) Romenesko

Class of 1989

$100-$249 Anonymous Hannah (Vorwerk) Cassidy Michael Feminis Michael Gaughan Jennifer (Leick) Gray Richard Manich Brian Paetow Andrew J. Schuller Robert Vasilopulos

$100-$249 Patrick Burke Thomas Cooper Michelle (Collins) Giampaolo Brian Healy Marc Pantarotto James Raftery Brian J. Riordan Joseph Vallero

$1-$99 Shaun Wessels

Class of 1987 Class Gift Total: $2,586 $1,000-$2,499 Daniel Riordan $500-$999 Kelly Morrison $100-$249 Denise (O’Brien) Corray Theodore & Christine (Healy) Milazzo Kelly (Kozbiel) O’Hara Daniel O’Rourke James Quaid Erin (Elenteny) Riordan Walter Ruane $1-$99 Anonymous Janet (Dowling) Bartholomew Ann Dudek Andrea Gaughan

Class of 1988 Class Gift Total: $3,822 $10,000-$19,999 Raechel Willard, DVM $500-$999 Jennifer Clifford John Dee Meg (Ivo) Van Boven $250-$499 Maureen Laschober † Deceased 28 MARIAN MATTERS SPRING 2022

Class Gift Total: $1,220 $250-$499 Sue (Procanyn) Perram

$1-$99 Taressa (Faso) Leonardo

Class of 1990 Class Gift Total: $1,825 $500-$999 Steven Sikorski $250-$499 Kerianne (Detloff) Hearns Maryan Olney $100-$249 William Mariani Katie (Kersten) McManaman Tiffany Switalski $1-$99 Anonymous John Adducci Gina (Kochanski) Einert James Mattio Robert Raftery

Class of 1991 Class Gift Total: $4,903 $1,000-$2,499 Nicole (Watkins) Bobbitt Narahari Sastry Joy (Finnegan) Walton $250-$499 Katherine Helm-Lewis Ann Komer Carl Leader Sarah Testa Tim Tilton

$100-$249 Tricia Boguslawski Frank D. Dutkiewicz Gregory W. Kelley $1-$99 Elisa (Brown) Mattio

Class of 1992 Class Gift Total: $1,278 $250-$499 Colleen (Blasgen) Brewer Jennifer Pasyk $100-$249 Morgan Collier Selena Gonzalez Matthew Meade Kenneth E. Sebahar Kim (Panozzo) Shaver $1-$99 Christopher Faso Bonnie (Serrato) Pressler

Class of 1993 Class Gift Total: $21,289 $10,000-$19,999 Chris Ormsby $1,000-$2,499 Harry J. Howisen $500-$999 Anonymous Jacqueline (Feldner) Tuley $250-$499 Maureen (McNulty) Markelz $100-$249 Clarence Dew JoAnna (Yant) Mullett

Class of 1994 Class Gift Total: $6,714 $2,500-$4,999 Brian & Tracy (Patrizi) VanderLuitgaren $500-$999 Rich & Mary (Ketcham) Bisaga Joseph Flores James Lanigan Alan Panozzo L.J. Witkowski, DDS $100-$249 Jeanette (Beaudry) Bruni Richard Hussey Krista Pulcini Matthew Wolfsmith $1-$99 Becky (Marazas) Bosco Amy (Eaton) Seymour

Class of 1995 Class Gift Total: $2,680 $500-$999 Anonymous April Bisaga, D.O. Kerri (McLaughlin) Hiller $250-$499 Cynthia Serrato $100-$249 Michael Coughlin Erica Gozzi-Messenger Christopher Luther Sarah (LaBelle) Pfiffner $1-$99 Thomas Cassidy Kelly Cooper Anonymous

$250-$499 Michelle (Mills) Clement Mike Kucharzak $100-$249 Michael Conroy Daniel Kelly Erik Lindholm Derrick Manuel Tobias Ortega Anthony Waznonis $1-$99 Jeffery Beckham, Jr. Julie (Durante) Dykstra Gail (Adduci) Gogliotti Stephanie (Gafeney) Mahone Terrence Pirtle

Class of 1999 Class Gift Total: $6,829

Class of 1996 Class Gift Total: $2,395 $1,000-$2,499 William Murnighan $500-$999 Richard Bojda $100-$249 Kerri Evans Daniel Komer Chasitie Levesque-Thomas Paul Welsh Colette (Edmisten) Williams $1-$99 Kathleen McCann Luciana (Zarlengo) Moran

Class of 1997 Class Gift Total: $2,154 $250-$499 John Brennan Thomas Butler Robert Gromala Jeff Pintar Richard & Cynthia (McGirr) Rousseau $100-$249 Albert Anderson Grant Dannels Matthew Hayes Kristine Palka Brian Wagner $1-$99 Matthew Banach Alanna Brookshaw Margaret (Heneghan ) Czajka

Class of 1998 Class Gift Total: $3,211 $500-$999 Nicole (Johnstone) Bojda Gregory Holl Erick Middleton

$2,500-$4,999 Melanie (Credo) Erdei $1,000-$2,499 Meaghan (Hanifin) Dees $500-$999 Amanda (Niemiec) Holl Bella Satra $250-$499 Harold Weise, III $100-$249 Anonymous Mark Dujsik Cristin (Evans) Ekhoff Rebecca Kujawa-Finn Calvin Tan Bridget (Horn) Welsh

Class of 2000 Class Gift Total: $1,884 $1,000-$2,499 Carlo & Cheryl (Feldner) Gozzi $250-$499 David Petrone $100-$249 Nia (Dickett) Martinez Jon Pohlman Kerry (Beukema) Vander Wal $1-$99 Jennifer (Murphy) Williams

Class of 2001 Class Gift Total: $1,180 $500-$999 Rupal Satra $250-$499 Douglas Krupa James Siegert $100-$249 Kathleen Mesterharm $1-$99 Justin Sengstock

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Class of 2002

$500-$999 Anthony O’Shea

Class of 2009

Class Gift Total: $2,731

$250-$499 James Brodzik

Class Gift Total: $2,208

$1,000-$2,499 Mike Duffy $500-$999 Lawrence Mollo Kyle Ruge $100-$249 Anonymous Michael Coffey Rebecca Karason Gregory Rodriguez & Julie Lipinski-Rodriguez Anthony Pallotto Ben D. Zerante $1-$99 Jennifer (Purcell) Deenihan Kristin E. Field Ashley (Mitchell) Harris Danielle (Carter) Iddins Kenneth Singleton

Class of 2003 Class Gift Total: $1,885 $1,000-$2,499 John G. Berger, Jr. $100-$249 Timothy Huizenga Michael McSherry Margaret Rivera Lindsay Vrab Sean Waldron $1-$99 Laura (Curtis) Kraynak

Class of 2004

$100-$249 Joseph A. DiLuia Kevin Marvinac Michael Mesterharm Kevin J. Moffatt Elizabeth (Berger) Nanovic Patrick Richel $1-$99 Sarah McElligott Valerie M. Ruiz Rebecca (Bugajski) Shaman

Class of 2006 Class Gift Total: $4,252 $2,500-$4,999 Matthew A. Gornick $250-$499 Maureen T. Healy Charles E. Keppler $100-$249 Brittany (Wade) Caine Joseph P. DiMaggio Madeleine (Watson) McCusker Katherine E. Rossi Daniel G. Rynne $1-$99 Lauren A. Kowalkowski Jamie A. Holtz Krissa (Goncher) Worley

Class of 2007 Class Gift Total: $374

Class Gift Total: $4,561

$250-$499 Anonymous

$1,000-$2,499 Lauren (Woods) Jones Christopher P. Lilek

$100-$249 Matthew Drosos

$500-$999 Adam & Jessica (Brown) Galvan

$1-$99 Michael Van Camp

$250-$499 Abigail E. Schill

Class of 2008

$100-$249 Steve Tortorello

Class Gift Total: $1,207

$1-$99 Robert Lachcik

Class of 2005 Class Gift Total: $6,685 $2,500-$4,999 Kevin Rippey $1,000-$2,499 James M. Murphy Colleen Peabody

$500-$999 Daniel Anderson $250-$499 Casey Lilek Mike Panozzo Emily Torres $100-$249 Matthew Goedke & Clare Anderson David Fleming Keith Haines Taylor Newhuis James Panozzo Ryan Whitebloom $1-$99 Alyson Stemas

Class of 2010 Class Gift Total: $1,103 $500-$999 Patricia (Gornick) O’Shea $250-$499 Hannah Krydynski $100-$249 Sam Beck

$1-$99 Olivia M. Beck Ezekiel A. Jackson Nicole M. Panozzo

Class of 2013

Class of 2014

Class of 2020

Class Gift Total: $949

Class Gift Total: $81

$250-$499 Michael Anderson

$1-$99 Carrington Johnson Romy Macasaet, IV Isabella Pressler

$100-$249 Anonymous Kyle T. Brzeszkiewicz Samantha G. Ward $1-$99 Ellen E. Chmura Victoria A. Daugherty Haley N. Earl Cooper A. Packard Gabrielle D. Young

Class of 2016

Class Gift Total: $21 $1-$99 Lauren Kyte

$100-$249 Joseph D. Solorio-Arellano Kyle N. Walker $1-$99 Julia M. Kapocius

Class of 2017 Class Gift Total: $21 $1-$99 Raven N. Brzeszkiewicz

Class Gift Total: $2,911

Class of 2018

$1,00-$2,499 Summer J. Fields

Class Gift Total: $70

$100-$249 Anonymous Chaneyll M. Evans

Class of 2024

Class Gift Total: $221

$100-$249 Anthony C. Christopher Brian P. Iggins Ryan J. Merriman Alexander W. Tolish Elizabeth C. Tortorello

$250-$499 Matthew D. Anderson

Class of 2023 $1-$99 Haley Trojan

Class of 2012

$1-$99 Breanne M. Amadio Nathan Keene Mia (Giannetti) Pantaleo Brandon J. Sherman

$1-$99 Taylor Trojan

Class Gift Total: $124

$250-$499 Anonymous Catherine A. Healy

$500-$999 Moe Giglio

Class Gift Total: $41

Class Gift Total: $41

Class of 2011

$1-$99 Kelly M. Costello Paul A. Jones, II Megan A. Murday Carlee R. Wieser

Class of 2022

Class of 2015

$1-$99 Adrian M. Milos

$100-$249 Tricia A. Gopalakrishnan Conor D. Keane Michael & Madeline (Tolish) Spear

$100-$249 Benjamin Jenkins Tatiana Kawalski

$1,000-$2,499 Timothy E. LaVelle

$100-$249 Anonymous

$1,000-$2,499 Nora C. Zerante

Class Gift Total: $322

$1-$99 Anonymous Angel Alzeidan Jordan J. Smevoll

Class Gift Total: $1,031

$1-$99 Anonymous

Class Gift Total: $1,660

Class of 2019

$1-$99 Anonymous Benjamin J. Anderson Nicholas J. Dee Ryan J. Dee Maureen E. Fagan

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Report of Annual Giving July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Friends of Marian Catholic $20,000+ Anonymous (3) Eileen & Timothy Bergen Dominican Sisters of Springfield John G. Gorrell Robert Jones, Jr. Sage Foundation St. Agnes Parish United States Brass and Copper Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC $10,000-$19,999 Anonymous Becky’s Warriors NFP The Cary Company Peter A. Kroner, Jr. Loretta Krydynski Patrick J. Ormsby Anthony R. and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation Terrance & Jane Peabody $5,000-$9,999 Beautyguard Building Products Kenneth Beukema Tim Caballero Sr. Margery A. Christ Cherita Durham James Fuehrmeyer, Jr. Wilford & Darlene Germino Irish Fellowship Educational & Cultural Foundation Ann L. Jones Jeffrey Keith Marian Catholic - Class of 2020 Meshach Melton Metropolitan Steel Inc. Elizabeth Savant Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP Gregory & Mary Underwood $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous (2) Gerald Curran Sr. Matthew & Ann Marie Gornick Kickert School Bus Lines, Inc. Gary Kopycinski Lansing Sport Shop, Inc. Michael Madey Marian Catholic Student Council Marquette Associates Inc. Tim & Tina Perchinski $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous (2) AkzoNobel Coatings Inc Arnie Bauer Buick GMC Aurelio’s Pizza, Inc. Thomas & Mitzi Beebe Bonell Manufacturing Co., Inc. Alderman George Brassea Patricia Brow Carl Carlsson Kevin & Faye Johnson † Deceased 30 MARIAN MATTERS SPRING 2022

City of Chicago Heights Loretta Cleary Congress Asset Management Company LLP Martin & Rosann Conroy Country House Restaurant CS McKee, LP Scott & Candice Cyzon Dorothy Damron Michael & Elizabeth Fagan Joseph & Karla Fiaoni, Sr. Cecily Fultz Stephen & Lisa Hatch John P. Herr Harry & Helen Howisen Huron Consulting Group Inc. Adia Johnson Colin Kirchner & Lenae Tietjens Frank & Florence McCauley Midwest Aerospace, Ltd. Mi-Jack Products, Inc. Cari Ann Mills Morgan Stanley J. M. & JoAnne Morrison Dan & Kelly Murray Kenneth & Cheryl Muszynski Gerard & Tracy O’Brien Lola Proulx Peter Ruhl Ryan & Juraska Savant Investment Advisers, Inc. Robert & Cristina Tumacder Paula H. Wix Nick & Kathy Zagotta L. David & Margaret Zinn $500-$999 Anonymous (2) American Sale Corporation Amerigo Education Kenneth Anderson Atlas Tube - A Division of Zekelman Industries Ted & Cornelia Bednarek P. Scott & Mary Bening Kathline Binder-Coleman Victor & Kimberley Blackwell Linda Blonquist Joseph & Lynn Callahan Emmet & Elaine Cassidy Gerald & Jill Contro Sharon Cooper Gary & Mary Eileen Curtis Shirley Davis Elizabeth DelToro Ecolab Foundation David & Linda Fleming Gallagher Asphalt Corporation Tyrone & Fayette Gill Quinton & Helen Glenn Robert & Beth Grill H.H.H., Incorporate Michael & Gloria Holman Sean & Charlotte Kelly Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. Michael & Mary Kirschenheiter Michael & Marianne Korfiatis Michael & Christine Kristl Ladisic Fine Homes, Inc. Paul & Cathryn Lilek

Timothy & LuShanda Lloyd Thomas & Karen Marvinac Anthony & Tori Mascolino Peg Massucci Dorothy McCaughey† Gloria McFarlane Eugene & Joanne Mele Brandi Middleton Thomas & Susan Mitchell William & Noirin O’Brien-Penney Ptlene Pender Robert & Pamela Rodey Sean Scanlon Luke & Heather Schreiber Curt Schubert Southland Smiles Dental Care The Stevens Group Summit Animal Hospital Stefan & Victoria Szewczyk Mary Taylor Michael & Theresa Taylor TEM Services Inc. HVAC Specialists Nicholas & Linda Ventura Marites Williams Wintrust Bank Karen Zerante $250-$499 Advance Glass & Facility Repairs John Bakalis Randell Beamon Robert Benavides Mark & Michelle Brown Joanne Bruni Stephen & Joey Buck Geraldine Burke Caribbean Pools & Spas Inc. Richard & Sarah Ceragioli Tim & Liz Colburn Kevin P. Considine Mark Evans Carol Faron Mark & Beth Fleming Barbara Gallagher Gierczyk Inc. James & Joanna Gierczyk Laura Godinez Homewood Dairy Queen HUB International Illinois Tool Works Foundation Hugh Ingrasci Thomas & Mary Jo Kelly Wayne & Beth Kendall Paul & Kim Knueppel Nancy Kumskis Dragan & Susan Labovic Law Office of Ramon A. Moore Thomas & Honorable Marissa McDermott Kristopher & Kerri McDonough Mike & Michelle McManus Sean & Annie Mele Ugochi Okoro Bruce & Cindy Palmer James & Joanne Panozzo Peter Pantarotto Kathy Peternell† Lloyd & Mary Pierce

Leon & Stephanie Redman Charlene Reimer Bernadine Rhein Charlie & Patrice Robinson Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest Thomas & Linda Savick Candace Scheidt Terence & Diana Smith Norman & Etta Smith Caroline Smith-James & Eric Moore Sportsfield, Inc. Joe & Raine Spott Charles & Karen Thier Tonya Urban Tracy Ustinov & Craig Chastain Pamela Vanderwall Walt’s Food Centers James Wiltshire Witkowski Dental James Yant† Nick & Rose Zagotta $100-$249 Anonymous (4) Nancy R. Adams Philip Aderton Henry Akinyemi Lou Alb Chris Alexander Laura Alexander Richard Allen Ramona Alvarado Marak Michael Anderson Daniel & Michelle Balog Thomas & Christine Barrett Traci Barron Mark & Kim Beamon Donald & Ann Beese Douglas & Bernice Benker Matthew Berk Marcela Bermudez Ronaldo & Charina Bernarte Richard & Jane Bessette Erwin & Roberta Bogs William & Afua Boiquaye Steve & Cheryl Bozacki Sheri Bradshaw Angela Branch Patrick & Eileen Breslin Daniel & Susan Brown David & Jeanette Bruni Dan & Kathy Brzeszkiewicz John & Cynthia Buxbaum David Caffarini Betty Calacci Julia Campbell Olivia Carter Nanette Casanova Thomas & Maureen Cetera Brian & Anne Ciastko Robert & Rhoda Clifton Tim & Liz Colburn Timothy Coleman Doris Compagnoni Gerald Contro James & Gloria Costello Herbert & Sandra Courtney Thomas & Rita Crumbley Miguel & Juana Cuadrado

Christina Cutrara Nancy Dannels Earl Dargert John DiLuia Ronald & Patricia DiPrizio Willie Donald & Debra Baines-Donald John Douglas & Denise Gaudet Thomas & Holly Duffy Rebecca Dujsik Gerard & Cindy Dupczak Walt Edmisten Joseph & Shari Elbaor Lisa Engelsman Charles & Mary Evenson Expert Chemical & Supply, Inc. John & Michele Faso Chuck & Debby Feinstein Doug & Dia Ferry Eugene & Margaret Finnegan Dorsey Flagg & Laniece Thomas-Flagg Sharon Flanagan Brendan & Rose Marie Foley Charles & Wanda Foster Sarita Fox & Joseph Butler Gary & Julie Friederich Peter & Nancy Frigo Gabe’s Place Restaurant Robert & Danielle Gaczkowski Carlos & Luz Teresa Gallegos Jonathan & Latoya Gammon Claudia Garcia Mark Gavenda Osceola & Martha Gibson Michael & Lisa Giglio Shaundra Glenn-Harvey Linda Goedke Thomas & Mary Ann Golden Martin Graham-McHugh Dan & Holly Griffin Keith & Sharon Grill Hilda B. Grimes† Michael & Lavelle Hall Napoleon & Pamela Haney Brian & Terri Hannett Joseph & Sharon Harold John & Margaret Hayes Michael Hickey Timothy & Ursula Higgins Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P. Fletcher & Angela Holmes Vincent Holzhall Steven & Aileen Hrinda Karen Hughes Richard Hyman Urina Idohl Robert & Denise Iggins Andre & Camille Jackson James & Anita Jackson Paul & Lisa Jenkins Calvin & Lori Jordan William Kates Ronald & Mary Kersten Maurice & Patricia Key Paul & Dorita Kint Donald Kirincic Michael & Marianne Korfiatis Mary Lu & Kenneth Kot Mark & Jennifer Lamb

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William & Patricia Laschober Theo Lavizzo & Cherese Ledet Annie Lenoir & Arvad Johnson August Lentz Fred Flores & Carmen Leon-Flores Joseph & Judy Lewandowski Dorothy Lewis David Liesen Richard & Laurette Linde Janice T. Loomis Edwin & Lucille Lugowski Romy & Wilhelmia Macasaet Edward & Barbara Mackey James & Maureen Malloy Aleksandar & Yvette Markovic Chet Marshall Tory & Vicki Mascolino Alex & Barbara McArthur Michael & Susan McGirr Michael & Laura Melvin James & Marica† Mendenhall Mary Meyer Benjamin & Valerie Milazzo Susan Miller Woodrow & Diane Miller Thomas & Marcia Morrison Richard & Mary Moutvic Donald & Dena Murday John & Karen Nair Richard & Nancy Nethercott Thaddeus & Vanessa Newby Primus Nicholas Joseph & Christina Nichols John & Kristin Nieter Jose & Vicki Nieto William & Joyce Novak Okechi & Ijeoma Nwabara William & Colleen O’Brien Mary Lou O’Brien Thomas O’Brien Gbenga & Juliet Ogunyoye Karla Oost Karli Oosterbaan James & Stephanie Oviyach Michael & Cathi Packard Pallotto Dental Care Adrian & Leigh Palomeque Donald & Theresa Phillips Charles & Rozanne Pintar Mike Pohlman & Irene Vara Pohlman Aaron & Sharon Pollock Joseph & Joan Posewick Robert & Faye Predny Ron & Betsy Rado Ronald & Carol Rasmussen Mark & Colleen Reiner Russell & Roberta Renaldy Leonard & Jessica Rhein Larry & Sharon Ricci Patrick & Maureen Richel Andres & Michelle Rivero Charlie & Patrice Robinson Jessica Romano Mark & Joan Rudolph Martin & Gerilyn Rynne Rodney C. Sather Joeveta Saul Charles Schaefer Thomas & Cynthia Sedor

Timothy Seese & Araceli Marrufo Elliott & Angelica Segarra George & Mary Senick Nasser Shahtaji Briggitte Shambee Lorraine Sheehan Steven & Mary Sieracki Jacqueline Skowronek Teresa Skwarek John & Dorothy Smith Louis & Georgene† Spoonhour Kelly Spott Robert & Jean Staack Joseph Stith, Sr. Michael & Cheryl Strus John F. Sullivan Michelle Supler Sandra Sweeney Paul & Cathy Talbert COI Team Maria Sharon Terrazas Ted & Cheryl Tolish Kenneth & Sharon Toosevich Michael & Arlene Tortorello Lawrence & Patricia Turner Charles & Susan Tuskan Edwin & Jill Udani Susan Van Kley Charlene VanHootegem Celinette Vargas Richard & MaryAnn Visin Karen Vrdolyak Brian & Shelly Waddle Kathleen Walsh James & Mary Walter Angela Ware Deborah Watson O’Darie & Erica Weathers O’Darie Weathers David & Kathleen Wilk George & Hazel Wilson Tawanda Wilson Martin & Augustine Witt Ernest & Nicala Woolfolk John & Stacey Yock Michael & Susan Zajakowski Marikay Zupan $1-$99 Anonymous (7) Tiffany Albers-Lopez Miran & Carol Albrecht Richard & Tara Allen Sam & Gloriane Angellotti Lisa Aponte-Soto Wayne & Marjorie Babiak William & Wanda Bain Linda Baltikas Consuelo Barajas Mary Ann Baxter Erin Beland Bella Dia Designs Michael & Marybeth Beno Joe Benson Mary Benton Susan Biemeret Danny & Shelly Biesboer Cathleen Bolda George & Rosalie Bonini Richard & Margaret Bostedo

Caralton & Shelia Brown Raimondo & Sylvie Brown Theodore & Sharon Brown James & Betty Butridge Glenn & Donna Bylina Bill & Melanie Byrnes David & Crystal Cady Jerome & Patricia Cak Ronald & Susan Cappelletti Matt Capriola Joshua Cash Nicole Cash Carmen Cedano John Cieniawski, Jr. John & Shelby Clifton Coca Cola Give - Skybridge America, Inc. Thomas & Margaret Cour Michael & Kristina Court Thomas Rita Crumbley Julie Davia John & Jeanette Davis Brian De Sousa Joyce Delgado Brendan Diamond Edward & Mary DiLuia Dante DiMaio Christopher & Sue Douglass James & Joanna Drackert Bernard & Mary Ann Drosos Kathleen Dujsik Wendy Durham Calene Echevarria John & Mary Kay Entsminger Peter & Joanne Fee Leon & Denosia Fields James & Dorothy Fill Dorothea Fitzgerald Frances Fuehrmeyer Lawrence M. Furey Michael & Donna Furmanek Michael Gaughan Peter Gergel Jo Gilbride Barbara Goesel Mark Goesel Dorothy Green Kathleen Greenock Mark Grotzke Lawrence Konecki & Christina Guerrero-Konecki Guillermo & Sue Gutierrez James & Candace Gwizdalski Anthony & Tracy Hamer Robert & Linda Hansen Healthtrust Purchasing Group Martin & Shelia Herman Kevin Hoffman Nancy Hofman Robert Holzhauser Raymond Horath William Hurley Kerry Ingram Davy Isabel & Cindy Farkas Isabel Thomas & Mary Jansen Robert & Judy Jines David Julian Alan Juraska Jeff & Dawn Kaderabek

James & Maureen Kelly James & Elizabeth Klipper Megan Koch John & Diana Kozojed Jim & Audra Kreger Dawn M. Krupowicz Vince J. Krydynski, Jr. Thomas & Marilyn Lachcik Joshua Ladner Philip & Mary Lambert Kathy Lamela Tony & Lisa Lesina Beverly Liggans-Hubbard Lawrence & Karen Lynch Paul & Christine Lynch Marconi Bakery Company Marian Catholic - Guidance Department Joyce E. Marshall James Martin Nancy Mays Harvey & Constance Mazur James & Sharon McCann Joel & Linda McCarthy Rita McCune Henry & Andrea McGary Daniel & Janet McMahon John & Kimberly Meade James & Katrina Mendez Anna M. Milianta Kenneth & Joan Miller Maurice & Crystal Mitchell John† & Jane Mohan Jack & Nancy Mosher John & Mary Mulry Robert & Barbara Murzyn Patrick & Sherri Napue Erin Neises Vincent & Jennifer Neri Kim O’Conor Luis Oseguera & Kimberly Van Byssum Anna Owens Thespena Panos Barbara M. Paul Karen Perozzi Michael & Holly Petrelli Dave & Julie Piwowar Thomas & Cynthia Powers Donald & Mary Prior Emil & Roxolana Pyk James & Dorothy Raftery John Reid Dennis Reidy & Colleen FilanReidy Carole l. Rich Sandra Riley John & Megan Roe Michael & Sharon Root Jesus & Diane Rosas Arthur Rossi & Robyn Forsythe-Rossi Phillip & Glenda Rowe Joan Ruane Christopher & Pam Russell Stephanie Sanders Eric & Alice Schane Raymond Schreiber Beth Scott Daniel & Mary Lou Segebarth

Steven Shubert Kristen Slevnik Leonard & Mary Rita Smith Steger American Legion Post 521 Janine Stroemer Tara Sullivan Richard & Jacqueline Switalski John Favors & LaTonda Tates Keith & Kathy Trojan Michael & Sandee Udchitz Joel & Jennifer Uhrick Ron Unavitch Kimberly Van Byssum & Luis Oseguera Bobby Vandivner Village of Winfield Michael Vittori Noreen Vogt Greg & Nancy Voll Elizabeth Wakely Lauren Wallace Michael & Sarah Washington Robbie Weathington Walter & Peggy Weeden Patricia Weitz Cheryl Wolgamott Greg & Donna Zuidema

Gift in Kind Donors Timothy '78 & Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw Mark '99 & Rebecca Dujsik Eighner’s Flowers and Gifts Joseph Flores '94 Flossmoor Country Club Gus Bock’s Ace Hardware Harborside International Golf Course Donald & Margaret Hollandsworth Homewood Florist Christina (Carlsson '86) & Daniel LeCocq Christopher P. Lilek '04 Paul & Cathryn Lilek Lincoln Oaks Golf Course Patriot Gaming & Electronics Paw Palace Terrance & Jane Peabody PepsiCo Foundation PRP Wines Mark & Carol (Burke '81) Swanson Sandra Sweeney Michael & Theresa Taylor Walt’s Food Centers Nora C. Zerante '11

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Remembered Celebrating the lives of alumni, family, and friends Peggy A. Adams Alex Adduci Heather (McCann '86) Akiyoshi Gladys Alamprese Bert Allen Spiro Andonopoulos Garry Atkins Carol Attanasio Julian Atwater Mary Jean Atwater Mary AuBuchon Ruth E. Axsom Dale Baikauskas David Baikauskas Rose Baikauskas William Baikauskas James G. Bailey '67 Rudy Bamonti Janet Barham Ronald Baron Nick Barone Wilma Benacka Timothy Benker '90 Donald Berger Eileen Bettenhausen Kevin E. Beukema '97 Jacob Anthony Biamonte, Jr. John M. Bingen Alfred Bitz Ryan Blackstone '96 David T. Blazevic William (Will) Blewitt '10 Annies J. Blum Mary Ann Bodnar Ray Bodnar Edward Boyle Linda Braun Darlene J. Brennan Madelyn Brong Norbert Brossmer Ryan Brother '98 Wilma Brothers John Brown Noreen M. Buchmeier Frances Budig Lucinda Anne Burke Jerry Burns Tom Busch Thomas F. Bussey, Sr. William Butchko Daniel Caniff Peggy Cariola Carl Carlsson Barbara Cellini John Ciaccio Rosemary Ciaccio James Clarke

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Casey Coark David Colby Caleb Collins John Concialdi Pamela Condon Thomas A. Connelly Eileen Cook Arlene L. Corobine Allen K. Crow Donald Cull Ann Cullinane Ed Cummings Andrea Cusimano James Cwik Paul A. Dagnillo, Jr. Chris Daignault Gary Damiani Christopher Davlantis Frank DeLuca James Di Santo Sharon DiGiovanni Edward John Donahue Algesa D’Orazio Barbara Doyle '86 Patricia Draper Dennis DuBois '68 Michael Duckett Dorothy Dunmore William Dunn, Jr. Timothy Dunne Timothy E. Durante '91 Daryl Edwards Philip Egan '70 Elizabeth Egofske Mary L. Emig Katie Emmerth Nancy (Knispel '75) Erickson Lawrence Essig '71 Richard (Rick) Evans Carole Ann Fares Patricia Fares-O’Malley, PhD '65 Fr. John Farry Pauline Faso '70 Concetta Fazzini Genevieve Feit Jerry Feit Colleen Fischer '90 Suzanne (Krydynski) Flynn Evelyn L. Foran Walt Foster Lorraine M. Franceschini Joan French James Fultz Maggie Gallagher Cherie (Kiepura '99) Garza Antonia Gentile Phillip Gern

Honorable Michael Getty Dennis Gilbert Andrew Giorgi Juan D. Gomez Linda Ann Green Hilda B. Grimes Ezio Grossi Raymond Grothaus Chris Guy Sally Guzzino Gerald Gwizdalsui Rose M. Haley Marlene Hannon Jill Hansen Patricia Hansen Joan Hardy Laura Hartelius Emma Hatch Thomas Hayes Kathy Helsel-Peternell Gwendolyn Hensley Janet Hickey Julie Higgins Woolfe Barbara Hill Ronald M. Hiller Jesse H. Hinton Greg Hocka William Hoecker '67 Harry Hollendoner Jesse Hoogeveen Insley Horn James Howard Tony Hrubes Tom Hudon Mary Margaret Hughes Gary Huguelet '65 Sr. Ruthanne Huss, OP Walter Hyma Leonard Ignelzi '65 Joyce Irene Janowick Bernard Jablonski Guy Jacobucci '83 Jennie Jacobucci Michael Jacobucci Richard Jacobucci Rev. Vladimir Janeczek Beth Janick '02 Joyce Janowick Bernadette Janus James Jaracz Richard Jaworowski Jack Jeneson Sylvia Johns Zachery Johnsen Michelle Johnson Jill Julian Carol Junkermann-Rasmussen

Sophia Jura Joan A. Kaim Frank Kalavo Robert Kalmes Alice Kaminski Anthony Kaniecki Loretta Katauskas Karen Keane Kevin “KC” Kelly Kian F. Kemnitz Elizabeth “Betsey” Kennedy Mary M. Kester John Khym John King Catherine Kinoff Thomas Kinsella William Kiss Patricia Kistner Eugene Knoerzer Minnie Knoerzer Kathleen Kostecki Susan M. Kozlowski '77 Mary Kracik Jozef Krozel Elaine Kuffel Michael Kwasigroch '78 Richard Labus Joyce Lagone Sr. Ann Lawrence O.P. Aileen L. Lee Joy Leonardo Lanette M. Lewis '06 Violet M. Lindner Michelle Livers Robert LoGalbo William Long Frank Longo John S. Longo Patricia B. Longo Patrick Lorden Mary Lovejoy William Lovell Richard Lubus Paulette Luchansky Mary Lucy Luciano Patricia Lyza Michael F. Macaluso Rene Mack Susan Mack James Maher Louise Malewicki Carmela Malito Brad Malm Mary A. Maloney Vida (Talandis '69) Maloni Joseph Mantoan '65 Leon Marinello

Thomas Martin Connie Marziole Lois Massucci John M. McCann Nancy McCann Dorothy McCaughey Patrick McCauley '66 Mary E. McDonald Timothy McGugan '80 John McIlreevy Ryan McKenzie Leon McKevis Michael McMurray '66 John W. McNolty Christine M. Meade Phyllis Meade Marcia Mendenhall Alexa Messina Mary “Triss” Meyer Susan Mick Edmond Mikolajczak Bill Miller Barbara Jean Milwee Anna Mitchell John Mohan Lorna Monroe Thomas J. Moriarty Cynthia (Christopher '71) Morrison Rose Mostek Mary Moutvic Julio Munoz Ann Murphy Christopher Murray James Murtaugh Helen Muzzy Carrie A. Myers Patricia Naumoff Sea Neidhart Geogia Nikolakopoulos Ross Nordstrom Ken Novander Dorothy Nowak Mary Nuziel Richard Nylander '67 Mary O’Boyle Adele O’Donnell William O’Donovan '94 Joseph Wilson Oldaker Michael Olsen Edward J. Paitl Lawrence Panozzo Marian Parus Evenlyn Paskiewicz Anthony Pasquinelli James Pasyk Lottie A. Pasyk Lynne Paul

Virginia Paul Peter Pennesi Josephine Perez Dean Perozzi, Jr. '94 Preston C. Perrin Harlene Perry Kathy Peternell Donald Peters Geraldine M. Peters Armand Pettenon Joyce Pettenon Bianca Pica Connie Pignotti Thomas Pignotti Elaine Pinos Loretta Piunti Elaine Polley David Porten Clint Powell Victoria Pulcini Phillip Pursley Helen Ranieri Liliana B. Rebhi Carol Ann Reid Timothy Reid '83 Melvin Rice Ellen Richards Rosemary Riggio Eva Ritz Frank Romanowski Vicenzina Romeo Edward P. Rose Ann Ross Elizabeth Ross Michael Ross '68 Ronald Rozema Arnulfo Ruiz Susan (Kozlowski) Runge Mike Rusco Raymond Rybka Krista Rynberk Paul L. Saccomando Thomas Saccomando Victoria Salinas Virginia Sandoval Joseph Sanfratello Sylvia Sarmiento Sheila Sarver Antoinette Savickis Karl Schaeflein Ruth Schelze Robert Schmidt Glenn Schroeder Edward Schulze Robert Schulze Karen Scott-Leonard '67 Sam Scrementi, Jr. '73

Lena Segala Robert Seibt Catherine (Riley '64) Seper Dorothy Seranko Colleen Shea Lorraine Shea Judy Sheppard Ronald Sherlock Carrie Sherly Carol Silhavey Loretta Simon JoAnn Simonetti Louis Simonetti Thomas Slawson Richard Smigel Thomas Smrdel '64 John Spotora Thomas Stallings Diane Stanfa Robert Stephens Rosemary Stewart Paul Strasser '66 Nancy Strenk Sean Patrick Sullivan '93 Virginia Swichtenberg Diane (Zakrzewski) Szabo Kay Tagliavia Laraine Targas Roger Taylor Mary Thompson Michael Tito Joyce Tolan Phyllis Tolan Steven Toth Russell Trauth Judy Tremaroli '75 Rich Turek Geoff Upjohn '02 Andrea C. Urban Mary A. Ustian Dave Vaclav Tina Valente Bernard Van Etten, Jr. Michelina (Riggio) Vanchieri Thomas E. Vander Luitgaren Kathryn Varanauski Jeanne A. Velo Eva Verta Michelle Vidor '09 Joan Vignassi Robert Voss John Vrdolyak John Wallace Anastasia (Ann) Waller Diane Walsh James Walsh Cecelia Wegrzyn

Diana Weindorf Arthur Welsh Laverne Welsh Lynn Welsh Frances P. Whitney Curtis Wicklund Tony Willner Dave Wilson Robert Wilson Brent Wiscons '76 Judith Witkowski Edward J. Wojtczak '65 Marilyn Wylie James Yant Filemon Yao, M.D. Justin Young '21 Joseph Zagotta Sally Zarlengo Alan Zeller '64 John Zuzula Delores P. Zvan

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