Marian Matters (Summer 2017)

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

Summer 2017

Marian Matters Leadership DEFINED

Teaching Scholars with a Soul

WE’RE GOING TO STATE!

Marian Catholic baseball had much to celebrate during the 2017 season! In addition to a state finals team appearance, several Spartans were honored for their individual leadership.

Most Valuable Player: Mark DiLuia Most Improved: A.J. Anderson Academic Award: Christian Beal Hustle Award: Daniel Gutierrez

Daily Southtown All-Area Team Mark DiLuia (Sr.), Infield, 1st Team Christian Beal (Sr.), Outfield, HM

All-East Suburban Catholic Conference Christian Beal, Outfield Michael Bohlen, Pitcher Mark DiLuia, Pitcher

Illinois HS Baseball Coaches Assn All-State Mark DiLuia (Sr.), Pitcher/Infield Wyell Woods (Sr.), Outfield

A Message from Principal Steve Tortorello Leadership is the cornerstone of the Marian Catholic experience The Marian Catholic mission statement calls on all members of the Marian Catholic community to, among other things, demonstrate ethical leadership and Christian service. We are each challenged to put what we have learned into practice in a way that has a positive effect on the world. It is not enough to simply seek Truth, exhibit personal responsibility, and cultivate our individual talents. God calls us to utilize the knowledge and skills we develop to lead and serve others. In my opinion, this is an area in which Marian Catholic thrives. As a community, we push our students to assume leadership roles and make an impact. Whether it be as a team captain, a section leader in band, a Kairos leader, or in any other number of ways, Marian Catholic students lead.

As an institution, Marian Catholic is a leader as well. We have become the destination for learning in the digital age, as we are entering our fourth year of using iPads in the classroom and now host an annual conference for Catholic school administrators and teachers on innovative ways to use technology in the classroom. We are leading the pack in STEM education with our 3-year engineering program and brand new makerspace and engineering lab. We are also ahead of the curve in being the first Catholic high school to adopt the new AP Capstone program, which will give our highest achieving students the ability to earn more college credit while in high school and graduate with special recognition. We are constantly striving to serve all of our scholars with a soul while pushing ourselves to new heights.

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Marian Catholic Leads First Catholic Tech Summit

Leading by Example – Mee’Shaunda Roddy ‘17

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International Student Program Fosters Global Understanding

Dominican Charism Guides Board of Directors

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Discovering Pure Vida in Costa Rica

Spring Sports Highlights

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Generation Green Creates Artistic View of the World

Forming Future Leaders

A Season to Remember for Spartan Baseball Fine Arts Focus Career Day 2017

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Graduation 2017 Alumni Notes Reunion News

ON THE COVER: Mee’Shaunda Roddy '17 led Marian Catholic’s initiative to

collect water for the residents of Flint, Mich.

Contents

This issue of Marian Matters focuses on the many ways in which leadership is a cornerstone of the Marian Catholic experience. We hope you enjoy!

Forming LEADERS for the Future

By Allen Marazas

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ARIAN CATHOLIC STUDENTS AND ALUMNI WHO SERVE AS LEADERS ARE NOT BORN TO LEADERSHIP BY CHANCE; THEY ARE MODELED THROUGH A CAREFULLY CRAFTED LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE. Marian

Catholic’s Leadership Program is the result of nearly three decades of evolutionary development.

The program’s roots lie in Marian Catholic’s nationally recognized band program, where early on student leadership and mentoring became a feature of band instruction. As squad leaders and section leaders, band members themselves take responsibility for ensuring their peers are performance ready. In time, the band’s concept of leadership development extended into the classrooms. As the program continued to grow, further opportunities became available within the school for students to take on leadership responsibilities.

In 2005, Marian Catholic engaged in a strategic planning exercise designed to determine and integrate the specific leadership skills students need to be successful in college and beyond. The end result is a program that exposes all students to a unique learning experience in the nation’s only formal, four-year leadership program.

From the beginning, with the original band concept, mentoring has been an essential element of being a leader at Marian Catholic. In band, a senior leads each instrument section while every sophomore is assigned a freshman to mentor. Mentoring is also a strong feature of The Leadership Program.

With support, freshmen identify their own strengths and weaknesses, giving them a self-awareness that becomes a foundation for their experience in the program. Sophomores study biographies of great leaders in history, politics, business, and sports to ascertain the traits of effective leaders. Juniors focus on group dynamics as they learn to identify strengths and weaknesses in others, how to create and promote a vision within a group, and effective group problem solving. Seniors lead the freshmen program twice a week, putting into practice the skills they have acquired.

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As The Leadership Program matured, “everyone agreed that education skills were essential, but they also agreed soft skills are integral to being successful in college, in business, and in life: can you work with a group, identify its strengths and weaknesses and move it toward the end goal? That’s not generally being taught in high school, but it’s vital,” said Steve Tortorello, Principal.

“The real benefits include helping students discover their personal gifts and how their contributions can best serve others in a group. The benefits are realized in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and as citizens,” stated Tortorello.

In a recent Hammond Times article, student body president Kyndal Fletcher '17 expressed her thoughts about the Marian Catholic Leadership Program. “Marian helped prepare me because I learned that being a leader wasn’t just about being a voice, it wasn’t just being the first person to speak up, it wasn’t always just about being someone who people look up to.

It’s about being the one who gets to serve others...who gets to listen to other people and share their perspective and experience...because they can help shape my perspective and experience.”

As a college preparatory high school, academic excellence has always been a top priority at Marian Catholic.

Preparing students for life however, as individuals who can make the world a better place, requires more than just academic excellence; it requires leaders with the skills to make the changes the world requires. Marian Catholic graduates are more than ready to assume the responsibility.

Top: Marian Catholic’s new Dominican Preachers receive a blessing.

2nd row left: Seniors lead freshman orientation sessions.

2nd row right: 2016-17 Student Body President, Kyndal Fletcher '17.

3rd row: The student-led Christmas Food and Gift Drive helped 40 families in need.

Bottom: Local youth enjoy the annual Children’s Carnival sponsored by Student Council.

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Mee’Shaunda Roddy '17

Leads by Example

By Ariel Anderson '13 Talking with Mee’Shaunda Roddy '17, it is clear she has a passion for helping others.

Roddy began working with veterans groups and other organizations to collect food, clothing, and basic necessities for the disadvantaged at the age of nine. Since then, her compassion for those less fortunate has only continued to grow.

Roddy’s desire to help veterans in particular comes from a close source, her grandmother. Autherine Jones, a lieutenant colonel in the Army, and a board member with the Chicago-based National Women Veterans United, was deployed twice during Mee’Shaunda’s early years. Roddy expressed that her grandmother has been a major influence in her life and that she has always wanted to be like her. “She’s the reason I do what I do.”

It was while Roddy was at the Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311 with her grandmother that she noticed the cases of bottled water members had collected for the residents of Flint, Mich. “I asked if there was anything I could do to help,” Roddy said. Veteran Will Goodson, VFW Post 311 Youth Director, suggested a water drive at Marian Catholic. That was all the motivation Mee’Shaunda needed. She created a flyer and arranged a meeting with Principal Steve Tortorello to discuss the idea and secure his approval. Roddy described his reaction.

“Mr. Torterello was so excited!”

With the assistance of Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, Mee’Shaunda coordinated Marian Catholic’s first water drive in April 2016, collecting over 100 cases of water. “It was so cool to see how much water it really was when it was loaded on a truck,” said Roddy. A second water drive in the fall of 2016, coordinated by Roddy with the support of Joy Chase, Director of Student Services, was equally successful. All of the water went to Flint, Mich. to help not only veterans, but also families who could not afford to purchase potable water.

In addition to her service work, Roddy found time at Marian Catholic to participate in another activity that she loves as a member of the track team. Mee’Shaunda started running in 4th grade, eventually joining the University of Chicago Track Club. During her sophomore year at Marian Catholic, Mee’Shaunda broke two school track records and made it to State. Junior year, she also made it to State. “I would call myself competitive,” admitted Roddy, “especially in practice.”

Roddy was co-captain of the team her junior year and captain senior year. As a leader, she tried to motivate her teammates by setting an example. “Leadership in track is very hard. You have to get everyone to stay together and come to practices.”

Aside from athletics, Mee’Shaunda has been fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue two internship opportunities.

The summer of her junior year, Roddy worked with Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings. At the time, she was the only high school student working in his office.

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Mee’Shaunda took phone calls, worked with the Rich Township Food Pantry, and assisted with general office duties.

This summer, Roddy is working with State Representative Al Riley. After Mee’Shaunda submitted an application for a scholarship that she ultimately did not receive, Riley reached out to her because he still wanted to find a way to help provide funds for her college education. Less than 10 students were selected for the internship opportunity. “He saw potential in us after reviewing our credentials,” said Roddy.

Her assignment placed her at the Matteson Public Library. With her background in film, the library has asked her to create a virtual library tour and script for the Village of Matteson that includes what the library has to offer, including its programs and collections.

As a 2017 Marian Catholic graduate, Roddy has big dreams for her future. “My biggest dream is to be a producer. I know I’m kind of bossy, but I can take charge.

I want to be just like (1987 Marian Catholic alumna) Shonda Rhimes.” Roddy definitely plans to come back to visit Marian Catholic.

“I feel like Marian Catholic is a community and has a great way of connecting all of us.

We are all a family.”

Roddy will be attending Loyola Marymount University in the fall of 2017 to study film and pursue her dreams.

She said LMU has many options for community service, including Greek service organizations and study abroad service programs. Her passion for helping others will obviously continue to guide her life’s path.

Left to right: Howard Robinson, State Command Sergeant Major (Retired), Illinois National Guard; Dan Kozlowski, VP for Advancement; Willie B. Goodson, Sr. Vice Commander, Youth Director, Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311; Vince Krydynski, President; Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings; Mee’Shaunda Roddy, Principal Steve Tortorello; Bill Browne, Commander, Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311, Cook County Director of Veterans Affairs, Lieutenant Colonel Arthurine Jones; and Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, OP. MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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GUIDED BY DOMINICAN CHARISM Marian Catholic’s Board of Directors

By Allen Marazas

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s anyone connected with a Catholic institution knows, support for that institution depends on the generous giving of “Time, Talent, and Treasure.” In the minds of many, financial concerns tend to crowd out the attention given to the first two items in that formula but they are nonetheless equally important.

In this, there is no better example than Marian Catholic’s Board of Directors.

Eighteen individuals from many different walks of life, united in their support of the school, the Board assists leadership in advancing the mission and directing the future of Marian Catholic by helping to shape major financial, academic, and school policies. Although only two of the eighteen members are from the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, the Board and Marian Catholic remain true to Dominican philosophy and tradition through special gifts from God known as “charism.” Dominican charism actively works through all the members of the Board to maintain Marian’s Catholic’s Dominican identity.

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forms. As Marian Catholic President Vince Krydinski '81 describes it, the members of the Board preach through “the pulpit of their lives,” in serving to advance the mission of Marian Catholic to “....seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate ethical leadership and Christian service.”

(Marian Catholic Mission Statement Adopted 1993, Rev. 2009)) According to Dr. Michelle Feldner Lancaster '77, Director and first Chair of the Board, “Preaching in today’s world has a broader understanding than pulpit preaching only. Our board members, including several Dominican Associates, share in the preaching charism which includes preaching from the pulpit of their lives! They accept the challenge of preaching through service. Board retreats and collaborative efforts inspire directors to carry out this gospel preaching. Directors lead by example in word and action.”

Marian Catholic’s transition from a Dominican administration to an independent institution initially posed several challenges.

Dr. Feldner was Chair of the Board during this transition. She said, “The Dominican Sisters of Springfield devoted a significant time to research and study in order to set

a direction for the Board of Directors.

They wanted to ensure that when the Sisters were no longer able to administer the school, there would be a body in place to carry on the Mission and Dominican charism. ….Sister Judine Hibiling, OP was the first President of Marian Catholic with the governing board in place. Together, for six years as president and board chair, we worked as a team to lead the governing board.

We weren’t handed an owner’s manual to guide us! We partnered with Sister Dominica Brennan, OP to help guide us in the beginning. Dedication, organization, love of Marian Catholic and its community, commitment, and good humor are what we relied on to find our path.”

Today that leadership continues to evolve and grow, according to Jim Clarke, immediate past Chair of the Board.

Board members “....serve as stewards of the corporation to guarantee the purpose and mission of the school will be....viable long into the future. The goal is to help form and guide generations of future leaders who will speak and act with moral purpose.”

Has the board succeeded in achieving the goals set by the Dominican Sisters at the time of its inception? Dr. Feldner says, “We can be very proud of the Board and the Directors that serve Marian Catholic through their service on the Board. Many hours of dedicated work are spent with our students, their families, our faculty, staff and administration in mind. The Directors consider themselves blessed to serve in this capacity and we are blessed to have Marian Catholic operate as the vibrant educational institution that it is,” Clarke adds. “Marian Catholic High School is the shining example of how persons of diverse backgrounds not only respect each other but thrive and contribute to the betterment of society.

Now, more than ever, we need people to behave in a manner consistent with the teachings of Jesus. Marian Catholic is more than a place where students (and parents) have an opportunity to learn the benefit of moral inclusion; it is the place to learn in an environment of educational excellence, discipline, and love.”

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Marian Catholic Leaders Marian Catholic Board of Directors for 2017-2018 CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jane Peabody Retired Nurse VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karl Volkman '78 Owner/CTO, SRT Network, Inc. Dr. Kim Boland-Prom Associate Professor of Social Work, LCSW Governors State University Janet Garetto Cantelo Attorney Partner, Nixon Peabody LLC Eileen Daw '78 Independent Stylist with Cabi, Inc. Edward DiLuia Director, The Claro Group, LLC Joe Flores, CAIA '94 Regional Vice President, Tortoise Investments Sister Judith Anne Haase, OP Director of Field Education and Clinical Pastoral Education and Formation Team Member University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary Former Teacher and Principal of Marian Catholic Dr. Joseph Hamann '79 Retired Patrick Healy '79 Attorney Partner, Pretzel & Stouffer

Commit to be a Light for the World

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arian Catholic President Vince Krydynski '81, Principal Steve Tortorello '04, and Dr. Shirley Morris, Vice-Principal of Academics, are members of the newest class of 33 Springfield Dominican Associates. Marian Catholic board member Rickey Williams and his wife Alexis Williams, along with Donna Lamoureux '65, Lansing, Ill., and Elizabeth Carlsson, Hammond, Ind., also made commitment. The Springfield Dominican Associate Program was formed in 1990 as a means for laypeople to participate more deeply in the congregation’s mission.

Associates participate in a commitment ceremony after completing a nine-month course in the history, spirituality, and mission of the Dominicans. They make individual commitments to express in their lives, the four pillars of Dominican life – prayer, community, study, and service – through involvement in their local communities, places of work, and their churches.

Known formally as the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans were founded 800 years ago by St. Dominic Guzman, a Spaniard whose genius was to gather around him a family of women and men dedicated to prayer, study, community life, and preaching the Gospel. The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill., whose congregation was established in 1873, and who are the foundresses of Marian Catholic, are committed to those same basic tenets.

As a Dominican school, Marian Catholic follows the model of St. Dominic who dedicated his life to the pursuit of Truth in its spiritual, intellectual, moral, and social dimension. In their role as Dominican Associates, President Krydynski, Principal Tortorello, Dr. Morris and Mr. Williams will share those values with the entire Marian Catholic Community.

Nancy Rita Kaz Retired Nurse Vincent Krydynski '81 President, Marian Catholic High School Dr. Michelle Feldner Lancaster '77 Dentist, Orland Park Dentistry for Children Christopher Lilek '04 Senior Manager Ryan & Juraska LLP Certified Public Accountants Christopher Ormsby '93 Director, Global Learning and Development for MetLife Dr. Brenda O’Shea Psychiatrist Sister Theodora Stremlau, OP Former Marian Catholic High School Teacher Administrative Assistant, Rosary High School Reginald Summerrise President/CEO, Le Penseur Youth and Family Services, Inc. Governor’s State University Deacon Edward Szymanski '78 Owner/Vice President Do-Rite Die and Engineering Chuck Taylor Director of Operations, Englewood Construction Inc. Rickey Williams Deputy Associate Chicago Area Project

Celebrating Marian Catholic’s newest Dominican Associates are front row (left to right): Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel, OP, sponsor; Dr. Shirley Morris, Nancy Rita Kaz, sponsor; President Vince Krydynski '81; Sr. Judine Hilbing, OP, sponsor. Back row: Alexis Williams, board member Rickey Williams, and Principal Steve Tortorello '04.

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Spring Athletics WOMEN’S TRACK Sparked by the leadership of four senior athletes, the Marian Catholic women’s track team turned in a season of firsts this spring.

Following their first East Suburban Catholic Conference championship since 2006, the Spartans scored 87 points behind three champions to win the Thornridge IHSA Class 2A Sectional, the first sectional crown in school history. In all, Marian Catholic qualified 10 events for the state meet.

Marian Catholic continued its impressive exploits at the IHSA State meet in Charleston, Ill., as the Spartans set three school records headlined by the fourth place finish of senior Kelly Mindak in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:15.89.

Meanwhile, Jada Hoffman captured eighth place in the 100 dash in 12.51.

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“The team came to great heights in 2017,” praised veteran Coach LaVon Burks.

“Marian’s women had never won a sectional, including years with Casey Taylor (2005) and Melissa Gergel (2007), both ladies who were great athletes and won state titles.

This year was very special, performing in big invites and always placing in the top three.”

Other all-time Marian Catholic records that fell included the 800-meter relay in a clocking of 1:45.35 behind Aliyah Griffin, Gisele Smith, Mee’Shaunda Roddy and Hoffman, as well as Hoffman’s 100 preliminary time of 12.20.

Griffin, Roddy, Hoffman and Olivia Perry teamed up for a 13th-place finish in the 400 relay, while Roddy added a

Kelly Mindak and Jada Hoffman celebrate their success at State.

31st place in the 100. In the 200 dash, Hoffman captured 17th place and Roddy 25th. Freshman Samantha Barrett contributed a 15th place in the 3,200-meter run and Senior Ashley Donald captured 18th place in the long jump.

Although she elected to focus on the 800 at the state meet, Mindak was also a qualifier and sectional champion in the 1,600-meter run.

“Kelly Mindak held her own in the sectionals and then went on to state and set one of the three school records she broke this year,” Burks said of Mindak, who also won Marian Catholic’s coveted Doug Damon Award that acknowledges multi-sport athletes who also excel in academics.

“At the (Thornridge) sectional meet, everyone pulled together and we placed in every event except the pole vault (no competitors). We also had a highlight at the conference meet by sophomore Rachel Gates winning the shot and discus throws.

This is why women’s track matters at Marian and we are doing big things every year to improve our team.”

In all, Marian Catholic women set seven school records this spring.

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The Spartans also made their mark at the state level in other sports.

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MEN’S TRACK Junior Jalen Frazier qualified for the men’s state track meet through the Marian Sectional, eventually turning in an effort of 42-9¾ to earn 16th place in the triple jump at the IHSA State meet in Charleston.

MEN’S TENNIS

Jalen Frazier goes the distance in the triple jump.

The Marian Catholic men’s tennis team captured second place in its own IHSA sectional tournament, sending a pair of entries to the IHSA state tourney.

Junior Donald Flynn added to a singles sectional championship by posting a 4-2 record at Class 1A state and earning a tie for 13th place overall.

Flynn was ultimately named to the IHSA All-State Class A tennis team, 2nd team singles. The all-senior doubles team of Amir Ghazaleh and Kevin Rogala also qualified for state.

Donald Flynn, Kevin Rogala, and Amir Ghazaleh served it up at the state finals.

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SPARTAN BASEBALL

One Team One Dream

By Kevin Kelly '80

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arian Catholic’s baseball team entered the IHSA postseason this spring with an 18-14 record and nine losses in its last 12 regular-season contests.

It soon became obvious the Spartans had saved their best for last.

Riding a couple of hot arms, the Spartans allowed just two runs in five outings and rolled into the IHSA Class 3A state finals tournament at Joliet’s Slammers Stadium.

When Christian Beal’s steal of third turned into an error in the bottom of the seventh inning of the semifinal match, Marian Catholic topped Champaign Central, 4-3, sending the Spartans to their second IHSA championship game in six years. Marian

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Catholic won the 2012 IHSA 3A state crown with a 10-2 victory over LaSalle-Peru Marian Catholic eventually fell to East Suburban Catholic Conference rival Saint Viator in the championship, 10-8, but again – nearly saved their best for last.

Trailing 8-1 in the sixth inning, the Spartans put on an incredible rally that turned the contest into one of the most exciting in IHSA state finals history.

Marian Catholic tied the contest at 8-8 as Pierce Jones, Beal and Dan Gutierrez all had clutch RBI in the thrilling comeback.

A testament to the spirit of the competition, Saint Viator – which finished just 8-10 in the ESCC – also saved its best for last. The Lions scored twice in the top of the seventh and

held the Spartans in the bottom of the inning, denying Marian Catholic (24-15) its second state baseball title.

“What a fight these kids put on,” praised third-year Coach Tony DeCarlo, who also led Marian Catholic to the sectional finals in his first campaign. “I asked them to give me the best six outs of their lives for the last two innings, and they sure did.

“Family – that is what the 2017 Spartan baseball program lived by. That’s what they were from the beginning to end. From the 5 a.m. conditioning in December to the late-night practices in the spring, this group of kids did everything they could to contend for a state championship.”

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Members of the Marian Catholic’s baseball team stepped up the plate during the state final tournament.

1 – Nick Bledsoe, infielder; 2 – Christian Beal, centerfielder; 3 – Angelo Cantelo, catcher; 4 – Mark DiLuia, pitcher; 5 – Tony DeCarlo, head coach; 6 – Tavares Williams, infielder

“FAMILY - that is what the 2017 Spartan baseball program lived by. That’s what they were from the beginning to end. From the 5 a.m. conditioning in December to the late-night practices in the spring, this group of kids did everything they could to contend for a state championship.”

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That’s exactly what the Spartans did.

With relief from sophomore Michael Bohlen, Marian mound starters sophomore Jordan Smevoll and senior Mark DiLuia began dominating opponents. Marian won the Rich Central Regional with shutouts over Hillcrest and Illiana Christian, then got twin 4-1 victories over Coal City and Oak Forest to win the Ottawa Sectional.

After Smevoll blanked Solorio Academy, 10-0, for a Final Four berth, DiLuia earned the victory in the state semifinal against Champaign Central. The University of Maryland recruit and two-time ESCC Player of the Year was rewarded for his outstanding career on June 14 when he was drafted in the 38th round by MLB’s Texas Rangers.

While the Marian hurlers dominated, the supporting cast was remarkable as well.

“It was a wild roller-coaster ride,” DeCarlo said. “Behind a strong knit group of seniors – DiLuia, Gutierrez, Beal, Sean Taylor, Wyell Woods, Nick Bledsoe, Aidan Anderson, Kevin Noble, Nick Peterson, Conor O’Hara, Evan Wieringa, and Joe Piunti, things turned around real quick.

“We knew we had an experienced group that had worked extremely hard to get here.

This team laid the foundation for what is yet to come for the Marian Catholic baseball program. It was a special group of young men who will be missed dearly.”

While St. Viator walked off with the bigger trophy, longtime Lion coach and Marian Catholic friend Mike Manno even

said it was “bittersweet” because of the level of respect between the two programs and for the ESCC Conference overall.

“As we gathered after the championship game, there were many tears – tears of sorrow and tears of joy,” DeCarlo explained.

“Of the 12 seniors, 10 will play baseball at the next level. Tears shed because it was the last time they would have the opportunity to wear the Black and Gold, and tears for all the hard work they put in to fall just short.

But at the end of the day, they are all still one big family, as the Marian Catholic community instills, that will hold a lot of Spartan memories. Thank you to all our family, friends, colleagues and supporters throughout the season!”

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SPARTAN PRIDE 26 Marian Catholic seniors signed National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Aidan “A.J.” Anderson (BASEBALL, FOOTBALL) Robert Morris University Gabi Angellotti (SOFTBALL) University of Chicago Katie Baranski (LACROSSE) St. Ambrose University Josh Blair (VOLLEYBALL) St. Francis (Penn.) University Nick Bledsoe (BASEBALL) Illinois Institute of Technology

TYLER ULIS '14 Honored with Jersey Retirement Originally, Tyler Ulis '14 planned to attend Marian Catholic’s February 17 basketball game against Marian Central High School to support his brother Ahron, a freshman guard at Marian Catholic. The school, however, had other plans; honoring Ulis with the retirement of his jersey, the first in the school’s history for basketball, although Ulis is in good company with football players Mike Prior '81, John Holecek '90, Rodney Harrison '91, and Dennis Kelly '08. The University of Kentucky standout and Phoenix Suns draft pick received a warm welcome home from the near capacity crowd in the West Gym.

The tribute was well deserved given the already impressive resume of Marian Catholic’s all-time leading scorer:

A young fan snaps a selfie with Tyler Ulis '14.

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34th NBA Pick of Phoenix Suns in 2016 draft University of Kentucky 2016 SEC Player of the Year 2016 SEC Defensive Player of the Year 2015 NCAA Tournament Final Four USA Today First-Team All-American Two-time ESCC Player of the Year All-time leading scorer at Marian Catholic (2,335 points) All-team assist leader at Marian Catholic (578 assists) Led Marian to only two IHSA Elite appearances in history Led Marian to 85-37 four-year record (best in history) McDonald’s All-American All-State 2014: AP, IBCA, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune Two-time Rich South Big Dipper Most Valuable Player Only four-time Big Dipper all-tournament selection in history Four-time East Suburban Catholic All-Conference Two-time Southtown/Star Player of the Year Two-time Illinois Times Player of the Year

Mark DiLuia (BASEBALL) University of Maryland Elisa DiOrio (BASKETBALL) Benedictine University Daniel Gutierrez Triton College

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Joshua Jones (WRESTLING) McKendree University Kaleigh Lester (VOLLEYBALL) Cumberland University Kelly Mindak (CROSS COUNTRY) Butler University Mira Nicpon (GOLF) Marian University Kevin Noble (BASEBALL) University of Dubuque Kordell Norfleet (WRESTLING) Arizona State University Mallory Olszak (BASKETBALL) Carroll University John Pickett (LACROSSE) University of Indianapolis TeeAaron Powell Michigan Tech

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Jaylen Scott (FOOTBALL) Monmouth College Ashley Sledge (VOLLEYBALL) University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Joe Stith (FOOTBALL) Illinois Wesleyan University Sean Taylor (BASKETBALL) St. John’s - Minnesota Danielle Thieman (SOFTBALL) St. Leo University Cameron Thomas (FOOTBALL) University of Illinois Mae Van Beest (WATER POLO) Carthage College Evan Wieringa (BASEBALL) Carthage College Wyell Woods (BASEBALL) Eastern Illinois University

Focus on Fine

By Lisa Belzeski '10

Arts

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”

Albert Einstein

Marian Catholic students continue to flourish in the fine arts and had numerous occasions during the second semester to showcase their talents with the community.

Marian Catholic’s choral program celebrated Music in Our Schools Month with a concert in March, followed by its Annual Pops Concert in May. The Theater Department staged another stunning production in the spring with its performance of “Sister Act.” Friends and family members filled Croarkin Theater April 27-30 to watch over 30 students hone their acting and vocal skills. A command performance on Fine Arts Day, offered visiting grade school students the chance to experience Marian Catholic’s exceptional fine arts programs and the opportunities they provide for students to explore their creativity. Numerous rehearsals prepared the band for concert season including performances at the State of the Art Band Contest at Marian Catholic and Super State at the University of Illinois. A testament to their talent, five members of the band where selected from applicants across the country to perform with the 300-piece Music for All National Honor Band in the 128th Rose Parade on January 2.

Later, over spring break, the entire Marian Catholic band had a once in a lifetime opportunity as they traveled to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. to parade down Main Street U.S.A. The arts are clearly alive at Marian Catholic!

“ART IS NOT WHAT YOU SEE BUT WHAT YOU MAKE OTHERS SEE.” Edgar Degas

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CAREER DAY 2017 Freshmen and sophomores caught a glimpse of their future on Monday April 24, as more than 30 alumni and friends returned for Marian Catholic’s annual Career Day. Students had the opportunity to visit with professionals working in fields of interest during three 25-minute sessions to discuss educational requirements, salary, and employment potential. The experience was informational as well as inspirational!

VOCATIONS REPRESENTED INCLUDED:

Accounting Architecture Armed Forces Athletic Training Aviation Banking Computer/Software Engineering Dentistry Education Finance Fire Services Graphic Design Journalism

Law Law Enforcement Library Science Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medicine Mortuary Science Nursing Performing Arts Photography Physical Therapy Real Estate Veterinary Medicine

Above: Brian Patterson '97; Left: Faculty member Jim Wiltshire and Mark Scott '08

Thank you to all of the volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to share their stores with our scholars with a soul.

The world is theirs to explore!

Presenters at Career Day 2017 included (in alphabetical order): Marie Baird MD; Kim Brightmore, Mike Carlson '91, Amy Riddle Cassata '00, Kaitlyn Conley '04, George Fabian, Bob Goes '81, Carlo A. Gozzi '00, Ayesha Griffin, Art Holecek '83, Heidi Hoogeweg -Mirusky '76, Gary Jagmin DDS '70, Rebecca Jensen, Ann L. Jones, Steven Klemp '99, Peter Kroner '05, Julienne Mascitti Lentz '73, Nayuta MaGee '94, Nick McCraw, Keith Miller, Katie Moore Negley '06, Mikey Mulhearn '09, Brian Patterson '97, Michelle Harrison Plunkett '00, Curt Schubert, Mark Scott '08, Honorable Thomas Stanfa '73, Jesse Steward Jr. '10, Carolyn Caballero Stith '88, Meghan Stone, Tim Tilton '91, Dorothy Hoover Ward '94, and Jim Wiltshire.

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Marian Catholic Leads the Way in Technology Integration

By Lisa Belzeski '10 PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND TECHNOLOGY STAFF FROM

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REGISTRANTS FAR EXCEEDED INITIAL EXPECTATIONS.

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ince implementing its 1:1 iPad program in 2014, Marian Catholic has endeavored to be a leader in the utilization of technology in education. Recognizing the school’s expertise in the area, the Archdiocese of Chicago invited Sean Scanlon, Director of Instructional Technology, to be a guest on its “Catholic Schools Today” radio show on March 13 to discuss the continued growth of technology in the classroom. In addition to explaining his role as an advisor to teachers, Scanlon also reflected on Marian Catholic’s first Tech Summit.

Catholic Tech Summit, held at Marian Catholic on February 17, 2017, enabled professionals and educators to share their technology experiences at both the high school and elementary school level. Hosted in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Chicago and Apple, the one-day event featured over 20 professional development sessions with the goal of strengthening technology in the classroom. Sessions were led by Apple’s education team (including a network specialist and distinguished educators) as well as teachers from Marian Catholic who shared the benefits they and their students have realized through technology implementation.

With 150 registrants, the day far exceeded initial expectations. “When I first envisioned this day, I had hoped for maybe 50 teachers, and I am excited that we tripled our initial expectation,” noted Scanlon of the registration turnout. Principals, teachers, and technology staff from 28 schools around the area attended Catholic Tech Summit, with some traveling from as far as Waukegan, Ill. Filled with collaboration, the day served as an opportunity for the education community to learn from their shared practices.

Guiding the growth and direction of technology in education continues to be a priority at Marian Catholic. Given its inaugural success, a second Catholic Tech Summit is scheduled to take place February 16, 2018. For more information, contact Sean Scanlon at sscanlon@marianchs.com.

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New Chief Financial Officer Shares Marian Catholic Mission

By Ariel Anderson '13 Marian Catholic High School welcomed Curt Schubert as the new Chief Financial Officer this April.

A graduate of DePaul University and a Certified Public Accountant, Schubert served for over ten years as Chief Financial Officer at The Children’s Place Association in Chicago before joining the Marian Catholic administrative team.

Schubert is a resident of Justice, Ill. and an active member of St. Fabian Parish in Bridgeview where he has been a volunteer Religious Education teacher for almost 20 years. He relates to the mission of Marian Catholic and feels truly blessed and honored to be a part of the Marian Catholic community. “God works in our lives in subtle and mysterious ways. I firmly believe that God ‘called me’ to be part of the outstandingly talented team at Marian Catholic High School.”

When not attending to his professional duties, Schubert can usually be found at the ballpark.

An avid White Sox fan, Schubert has served as an umpire for youth and adult baseball for the past ten years. Prior to umpiring, he was a volunteer little league coach for 20 years. Schubert has a long history of working with young people, a primary reason he knows Marian Catholic is the perfect fit for him.

Schubert has already experienced one unique Marian Catholic moment at an all-school Mass.

He acknowledged he became emotional as the Dominican Ambassadors shared their reflections as part of the homily. “Each one told a very personal faith story and they did it in front of the entire school.

This showed me that the students here are very mature.

They have more maturity right now in high school than I did when I was a senior in college,” said Schubert.

Reflecting on the short time he has been at Marian Catholic, Schubert expressed that his experience has been better than he expected. “The people and environment here are great,” said Schubert.

“So far, so awesome.”

A S C HOL A R S H I P BE N E F I T F OR M A R I A N C AT HOL IC H IG H S C HO OL Thanks to the generosity of those who attended last year’s inaugural event, Veritas I raised over $28,000 for student scholarships.

In addition, as part of the festivities, Marian Catholic recognized the Gallagher family with the Dominican Legacy Pillar Award for their enduring loyalty to the students of Marian Catholic and the Dominican Pillars of study, prayer, community, and preaching.

The Gallagher Family serves as a shining example of dedication to Catholic education and philanthropy.

Those present at Veritas I included: John and Jeannie (Gallagher '80) DiLuia Eileen (Gallagher '78) and Tim '78 Daw Ann (Gallagher '72) and James '72 McLaughlin Barb and Charlie '77 Gallagher

Stay tuned to www.marianveritas.com for updates and reservation information for Veritas II. Or contact Jill Zager, Advancement Operations Coordinator at jzager@marianchs.com 16 MARIAN MATTERS SUMMER 2017

Marian Catholic Partners with Amerigo for International Student Program A generation ago, the only way to learn about and connect with other cultures was through encyclopedias and National Geographic Magazines, or exchanging letters with a pen pal.

Thanks to the Internet, social media and FaceTime, connecting with the rest of world is now as easy as getting to know the neighbors on your block. At Marian Catholic, the opportunity to provide students with a multi-cultural view of the world has changed as well. Exchange student experiences have expanded to comprehensive international student programs.

While Marian Catholic has had an international student component for several years, its partnership with Amerigo, a U.S. based education organization, is new for 2017-18.

As part of the partnership, Amerigo will recruit select numbers of students from diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds to join the Marian Catholic community. Students in the Amerigo program will be full participants in Marian Catholic’s curriculum and programs. They will embrace Marian Catholic’s philosophy of learning and student objectives while bringing global perspectives to an already diverse population.

The international students will live in a nearby residential dormitory, established by Amerigo. The facility will combine the practices of traditional American boarding schools with innovative approaches to language development and cultural immersion. As partners, Marian Catholic and Amerigo will work to ensure that members of the existing student body have the ability to participate in Amerigo events and activities, offering them new academic and extracurricular opportunities.

President Vince Krydynski believes “Amerigo students will expand the opportunities for our students to have open communication with others from distinctly different cultural backgrounds and help build cross-cultural understanding. By bringing our community and international students together in the loving, caring, and academically challenging environment found at Marian Catholic, young men and women will not only come to appreciate how unique they are, but perhaps more importantly, how much they are alike.”

Pope Francis said, “Each of us can be a bridge between diverse cultures and religions, a way to discover our common humanity” Together, through their partnership, Amerigo and Marian Catholic will serve as a bridge between diverse cultures allowing all of us to more fully discover our common humanity.

“Each of us can be a bridge between diverse cultures and religions, a way to discover our common humanity.”

POPE FRANCIS

International students as well as members of Marian Catholic’s Mandarin classes enjoyed a Chinese New Year celebration with Mandarin teacher and Varsity Tennis Coach Murphy Liang.

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Students Embark on Costa Rica

Adventure

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arian Catholic students explored ecology topics and a unique culture far away from the classroom during a trip to Costa Rica May 26th - June 5th. This marked the seventh year for the excursion to the country known for its Pure Vida, or pure life. Dean of Women, Jennifer Clifford '88, along with Chemistry and AP Biology teacher, Barb Murzyn, coordinated the trip.

Clifford said that Costa Rica is the perfect area to teach ecological concepts and is a wonderful culture to explore.

“It’s a living laboratory were we are able to teach a lot of science concepts in a short amount of time.”

Although this year’s group was smaller than in the past with only nine students making the journey, they all supported each other. “The students were able to see and experience everything together,” Clifford stated. Wildlife is always one of the biggest highlights for the students, but Clifford noted that the students enjoyed the school visit the most. Visiting a school is part of the itinerary every year. Once there, the students all sing songs and play soccer together. The Marian Catholic group also brings school supplies for the students in Costa Rica, enough to usually last them an entire school year.

While the trip has many goals, Clifford expressed that one of the ultimate goals is to help Marian Catholic students be world citizens.

“ Students are immersed in another culture and this allows them to look at themselves as part of a bigger picture.”

Clifford stated that the trip is a “lens of adventure” with students learning all day, every day. “They can be zip lining, but they are learning while doing so and don’t even realize it.” Clifford thinks that the trip has a positive impact on students because many former students show interest in visiting Costa Rica again, whether it be while they are in college or to do volunteer work. No doubt, it is because they have learned to appreciate Pure Vida.

Pictured from left to right: Tasting chocolate made from cacao seeds; Zip lining in Monteverde’s Cloud Forest; White water rafting on the Narango River on the Pacific Coast; Oxen pulling a traditional Costa Rican cart; In front of a giant Ficus tree in Corcovado National Park.

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Generation Green USES ART TO FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT

By Ariel Anderson '13

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Generation Green hosted an all-school art project during Earth Week 2017 with approximately 400 students of Marian Catholic participating in the design.

Established in 2009, Generation Green is a student ecology club at Marian Catholic that helps the school community find ways to go green and protect the environment.

Generation Green Co-Moderator and Dean of Women, Jennifer Clifford '88, said that the organization is focused on providing students with information so they can make better decisions for the Earth. There are almost 50 committed members in the club and another 25 members who support the group’s efforts when they can.

The title of Generation Green’s Earth Week project is “Protecting God’s Resources” a reference to the Dominican Sisters of Springfield and their call to a right relationship with all creation.

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Members of Marian Catholic’s Generation Green raise awareness for ecology.

The title of the Earth Week project is “Protecting God’s Resources” a reference to the Dominican Sisters of Springfield and their call to a right relationship with all creation. The Sisters’ attempt to become a more sustainable community began years ago and includes their work at Jubilee Farm, a 111-acre center for ecology and spirituality. Clifford noted the purpose of Marian Catholic’s project was to create art to facilitate a connection with our Earth.

“We wanted the community art to focus on Earth Week.”

The design of Protecting God’s Resources is a long tree with wooden circles as the leaves. Clifford said she had a vision of the

project, but guidance counselor Joanna LaBelle Drackert and students assisted in bringing her vision to life. Seniors Gabriela Stodulski '17 and Maria Salcedo '17 were the lead artists for the project and helped design and paint the circles with other students.

Students were allowed to paint the circles any way that they wanted, as long as it fit the theme of Earth Week and followed the color scheme of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. The project is a permanent addition to a section of a wall above the lockers in 4th hall.

Former Marian Catholic English Teacher Wins Book Award

By Ariel Anderson '13 Last fall, retired Marian Catholic English teacher James Conroyd Martin published his fifth book, The Boy Who Wanted Wings, a double quest story set in Poland that touches on themes of war, culture, race, love, and class. In May, the novel won a Gold Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Competition, also known as the IPPY’s. For Martin, the experience was thrilling and an honor. “It is one of the most prestigious awards for independent writers and publishers.”

Martin was a member of the faculty at Marian Catholic for 30 years. He started teaching in 1972, but after just two short years moved to Hollywood to begin his writing career. During his nine years in Hollywood, Martin met a friend who gave him an old family diary written in Polish. Martin translated the collection of personal stories from Polish to English, beginning a fascination with Polish culture. Although Martin is not Polish, he learned a lot about Polish history as he continued his research and writing. “I was adopted by the Polish-American community,” Martin expressed.

Martin returned to teach at Marian Catholic in 1986 and remained a part of the community for 28 years. During his career at Marian Catholic, Martin taught freshman, sophomore, and senior level English, Creative Writing, and a course he created, Archetypes in Religion, Myths, and Life. Martin feels that teachers at Marian Catholic all have a mutual drive. “Teachers in Catholic institutions are

driven to a mission and have a drive to be role models.” While at Marian Catholic, Martin saw positive changes in the education system.

“Education became more student centered.

Teachers began to realize each student is different and they learn differently.”

Martin’s mother, teachers, and various friends, along with notable science fiction writer Piers Anthony were a source of encouragement when he first began writing. When asked if there are specific elements that make a great novel Martin said, “Like a great teacher, a great novel must engage and make the reader think and feel. Yes, it can and probably should inform, but its characters and plot must grab hold of the reader and instill empathy for one or more characters.” Martin also had a few words of advice for aspiring writers.

“ Do not be too quick to publish, hone your craft, put in your time, and read a lot!”

He encourages students to read, read, read. “Find authors you would like to emulate and read all their works.”

Martin currently lives in Portland, Oregon and is a full-time writer. He is working on his next book about the Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire, an Eva Peron-like historical character. He started the project when he was in Hollywood and anticipates that it will turn into two books when he is finished writing.

Martin misses the Marian Catholic community. “I miss the interactions with students and teachers.” He expressed that he would love former Marian Catholic students to connect by email, Facebook, or his website.

“It’s always nice to hear back from former students. I miss you guys!”

The Boy Who Wanted Wings, along with Jim Martin’s other publications, The Poland Trilogy (Push Not the River, Against a Crimson Sky, and The Warsaw Conspiracy) and Hologram: A Haunting, is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and other booksellers.

For more information, visit Jim Martin’s web site at www.jamescmartin.com.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Marian Catholic Class of 2017!

206 graduates

$15.8

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Senior Honors Night Marian Catholic’s “triduum” of commencement exercises begins with Senior Honors Night.

This year, 132 seniors were recognized for their achievements in academics, service, and leadership!

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Top Ten Front Row: Tayler Belton, Richton Park (Johns Hopkins University) Camila Flores, Schererville, Ind. (Loyola University Chicago) Aleah Markovic, Hammond, Ind. (Cornell University) Andrea Nowakowski, St. John, Ind. (Indiana University at Bloomington) Gabriela Angelloti, Crete (University of Chicago) Back Row: Rose Ybarra, Chicago (University of Michigan) Emmanuella Houngbo, Crete (University of Michigan) Emmanuel Ogunlana, Calumet City (Northwestern University) Elisabeth Melone, Monee (Saint Louis University) Kaela Harber, Whiting, Ind. (Loyola University Chicago)

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Baccalaureate The celebrations continue with a Baccalaureate Mass in the Chapel, presided by Fr. William O’Mara. The service offers the Marian Catholic community the opportunity to thank God for the many blessings bestowed on graduates.

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Illinois State Scholars

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Indiana students who met the Illinois State Scholar criteria

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CLASS OF 2017: Apprenticeship Program Zachary Spence Arizona State University Kordell Norfleet Augustana College Nora Brown Ball State University Mikayla Berg Cierra Fletcher Keyara Hampton Sara Haney Malachi Jones Olivia Kocol Bailey Rice Kendall Summers Parker Thurston Belmont University John Stickler V Benedictine University (IL) Elisa DiOrio Bradley University Alexiss Gilmore Brittney Morris Joshua Robinson Courtney Walker

Carroll University (WI) Mallory Olszak Carthage College Mae Van Beest Evan Wieringa Cornell University Aleah Markovic Creighton University Jacob Newsome Cumberland University Kaleigh Lester

Morehouse College DeAndre Brown

Eastern Illinois University Sarai Del Real Nicholas Payne Wyell Woods

Johns Hopkins University Tayler Belton

Emory University Jasmine Bovia

Knox College Dejah Kent Erika Rangel

Fisk University Natalie White Grinnell College Zaria Kangethe Hampton University Kamayah Carter Ayana Evans Lanijah Flagg Howard University Morgan Paige Clift Kyndal Fletcher Lauren Holley Arika Johnson Dezirae Laird Jocelyn Nelson Mya Pugh Illinois Institute of Technology Nicholas Bledsoe

Butler University Kelly Mindak

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Illinois State University Angela Barnes Dominic DalDegan Ariza Delgado Eric Donaldson Alaysia Garza Julian Harrell LaDelya Jones Emma Kresal Julia Miller Ikechukwu Ude Illinois Wesleyan University Joclyn Hutchison Joseph Stith Indiana State University Joseph Williams

Joliet Junior College Taylor Shea

Northwestern University Emmanuel Ogunlana

Lewis University Larry Billups III Jaylen Bush Kimberlee Dawson Jennifer DuRocher

Prairie State College Michael Bruno Dillon Clemmer Kenneth DuPree Joseph Piunti Sofia Rodriguez

Loyola Marymount University Mee’Shaunda Roddy Loyola University Chicago Ashley Donald Camila Flores Kaela Harber Kylie Kreis Alexandra Nicolazzi Anna Rolewski Karina Urbina

Purdue University Northwest Hammond Campus Jack Hajduch Leo Lin Daniel Olanda Nicolas Peterson Jenna Ryczek Robert Morris University Illinois Aidan Anderson

Loyola University New Orleans Caitlyn Densmore

Roosevelt University Kristina Bennett

Marian University Mira Nicpon

Sacramento City College Megan Fuhrman

Marines Alex Lucente

Saint Francis University Joshua Blair

Marquette University Kyle Johnson Zachary Orzel

Saint John’s University (MN) Sean Taylor

McKendree University Joshua Jones Miami University, Oxford Haowen (Gerald) Geng Christian Scianni-Beal

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Michigan StateUniversity Derek Bonner Kalla Williams

Monmouth College Jaylen Scott

Dominican University Mary Piattoni

Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis Jorian Brown Raven Brzeszkiewicz Madeleine Gnezda

Drake University Jesiah Jones

Jackson State University Thomas Beard

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Northern Illinois University Chiedu Okonmah

Olivet Nazarene University Danielle Irions

Indiana University at Bloomington Petra Ibarra-Shah Andrea Nowakowski Marcelino Valdez

DePaul University Tory Hatten Christian Lambert Ryan Napue Matthew Osuch Anna Pechtel Faith-Alysce Robertson Julia Mae Sarte

North Central College Chloe Finger

Lake Forest College Mayra Tlatelpa

I think I’m quite ready for another adventure.

BILBO BAGGINS, THE HOBBIT

New York University Jocelyn Billheimer Brenah Johnson

Michigan Technological University TeeAaron Powell

Moraine Valley Community College Darius Mitchell

Saint Leo University Danielle Thieman Saint Louis University Elisabeth Melone Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Brian Blewitt Saint Xavier University Portia Nash Lila Smith Taylor Winget Savannah College of Art and Design Kacey Nicholson School of the Art Institute of Chicago Maria Salcedo Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Renata Meyer Spelman College Emani Figaro Amira Marvel St. Ambrose University Warren Allen Kaitlyn Baranski

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“May God creator bless you, may God redeemer heal you, and may God the Holy Spirit fill you with light.”

St. John’s University Queens Campus Donovan Walker St. Norbert College Christina Dull Mary Dull St. Olaf College Elise Pittman Syracuse University Erin Lyons Undecided James Abraham Davonte Carson Jason Easterling Matthew Heyne Wenjie (Wranger) Liu Conor O’Hara Ryan Peick Ashley Roche Skilar Tobin Tennessee State University Daniel Hill Texas Christian University Joshua Randle El The George Washington University Vanessa Vital

The University of Alabama Brooke Davis The University of Arizona Jordan Piekarski The University of Iowa Olivia Palmer Triton College Daniel Gutierrez University of California, Davis Rachel Churilla University of Chicago Gabriela Angellotti University of Cincinnati DeAnte Davis University of Dubuque Kevin Noble University of Illinois at Chicago Xiomara Demarchi Chibuzo Nwawueze Kevin Rogala Tyler Sharkey Gabriela Stodulski University of Illinois at Springfield Kennedy Green Nicholas Williams

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Kelvin Anderson II Cruz Castillo Amir Ghazaleh Aliyah Griffin Khayla Moore Joseph Narcissi Riley Olson Kameron Robinson Cameron Thomas University of Indianapolis John Pickett University of Kentucky Peyton Altenbaumer Alaine Griffin Margaret Jaworowski University of Maryland, College Park Mark DiLuia University of Michigan Emmanuela Houngbo Darius Moore Rose Ybarra University of Missouri Columbia Vernell Johnson IV Jarel Powell

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University of Nebraska at Lincoln Christian Simmons

Western Michigan University Kyra Laster

University of Pittsburgh Annie Perino

Xavier University of Louisiana Amari Brown Shareef

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Alumni Notes

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1979

Alice McKeever Riley, mother of Marian Catholic alumni Alice Riley Chambers '62, Cathy Riley Seper '64, Sister Rose Marie Riley, OP '67, and William Riley '71, celebrated her 107th birthday on Saturday, June 17!

1981

Pictured: Bill Riley '71, Cathy Riley Seper '64, Sister Rose Marie Riley, OP '67, Alice Riley Chambers '62 and Alice McKeever Riley front and center.

1986

Jim Seput '86 was named the new Plano High Principal for the 2017-18 school year. Seput received his bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Francis in Joliet, his master’s degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago, his teaching certificate with a minor in PE from Lewis University of Romeoville, and his MS with a concentration in leadership and administration from Benedictine University in Lisle. Prior to accepting the position at Plano High, Seput’s career included administrative roles in the Naperville and Oswego school districts.

1994

Following a nationwide search, Flossmoor District 161’s school board elected Dana Smith '94 as its new superintendent effective July 1. Smith was previously the assistant superintendent for early childhood and elementary education for Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 in McHenry County, Illinois.

Smith earned his bachelor’s in educational studies at Illinois Wesleyan University, a master’s in educational leadership and administration from North Central College in Naperville, and received his doctorate of education from DePaul University. Smith has 15 years of experience in public education beginning as a classroom teacher in third through sixth grades.

Over the course of his administrative career, he has also been an assistant principal, principal and director of teaching and learning.

Bob Jones III '79, is President of American Sale, the company his father, Bob Jones Sr., originally founded as a toy store in 1959 and continues to serve as CEO. Bob Jr. also functions as Chairman of the Small Business Council of the National Retail Federation (NRF). In May, Bob traveled to Washington DC at the invitation of the NRF where he and other business representatives met with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to discuss the impact a Border Adjustment Tax would have on retailers and their customers.

Seated (left to right): Alasdair James, CEO, Pier 1; Bob Jones III, President, American Sale; David Jaffe,CEO, Ascena; Mike Jackson, CEO, Auto Nation; Beth Aberg, President, Random Harvest; Standing: Matthew Shay, CEO, National Retail Federation; Chip Bergh, CEO, Levi’s, Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary; Steve Sandove, Former CEO, Sak’s Fifth Avenue; Christopher Baldwin, CEO, B.J.’s Wholesale

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Chris Hanson '81 (in photo, right) is Managing Partner and Founder of Sonam Technologies, LLC. Hanson and his brother, a mechanical engineer, developed Sonam’s patented ST Impact Analyzer CH to measure and record impact data for the surfaces of playgrounds and other sports surfaces. Hanson returned to Marian Catholic this spring to share his technical and business expertise with students in Nick Rohn’s engineering class. Hanson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Northern Illinois University and a master’s in business administration from Governor’s State.

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Lauren Leamanczyk Brucek '98 Former Marian Catholic Megaphone editor and co-captain of the 1997-98 Girls Basketball team Lauren Leamanczyk Brucek '98, joined KARE11 in Minneapolis as an investigative reporter in March 2017.

A graduate of the University of MissouriColumbia with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science, Lauren got her start in broadcasting in Columbia as a reporter and anchor at KOMU-TV. Her first job as a reporter was at WKOW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Madison, Wisconsin with a focus on local government.

After two years in Madison, Lauren moved on to WTMJ-TV, an NBC affiliate and the number one station in Milwaukee, as a general assignment reporter. Lauren’s reputation as a journalist who loves to dig for information and tell the stories that make an area unique, led to her winning numerous Wisconsin Emmy awards and a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association award for her coverage of a prison escape in the central part of the state.

During the 2008 election season, Lauren conducted one-on-one interviews with John Edwards,

2002

Adam Davenport '02 was featured in the Winter 2017 issue of EPN Spotlight, The Magazine for Entrepreneurs and Professionals.

An actor, model, writer, filmmaker, and music producer, Davenport graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in Film/ Cinema/Video Studies and, at 26, became the youngest member in the Playwright/Directors Unit of the Actors Studio. He received the Panavision New Filmmaker Award in 2007 for his short film Midnight Son, his thesis project while an undergraduate at Yale. Davenport made his New York stage debut in 2015 in Bonfire of the Vanities.

He will be filming a supporting role in the period civil rights drama Son of the South to be executive produced by Spike Lee in late 2017.

2002

former President Bill Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter and an in-depth interview with then President Barack Obama. As a result, she was invited to the President’s tent at Grant Park to cover his acceptance. While in Milwaukee, Lauren appeared on MSNBC and The Rachel Maddow Show as an expert political reporter regarding the protests in response to Scott Walker’s governorship. At 31 years of age, she moved on to Boston, Massachusetts to cover the upcoming primaries as well as local reporting at the CBS affiliate. She interviewed Republican front-runners, Michelle Bachman, Mitt Romney, and Rick Perry and had a piece featured on the CBS Early Show.

More recently, Leamanczyk has been a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for WBZ-TV News. She started at the station in 2011 as New Hampshire Bureau Chief.

Leamanczyk was part of the news team that received a Columbia DuPont Award in 2014 as well as a 2013 George Foster Peabody Award for coverage of the Boston Marathon Bombings.

After graduating from Marian Catholic, Anthony Pallotto '02 went on to Marquette University earning a B.S. Degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Following his undergraduate studies, Pallotto attended Dr. Josephine Chang Pallotto New York University with husband College of Dentistry Dr. Anthony Pallotto '02. where he developed a passion for the profession. Following his graduation in 2011, Pallotto continued his education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed the school’s prosthodontics program in 2015 and became board certified the same year. Dr. Pallotto is a Fellow and Diplomate of the American College of Prosthodontics, the highest level of achievement in the profession. He practices his specialty at Clear Choice Dental Implant Center on Michigan Ave. in Chicago and in nearby Lansing at Pallotto Dental Care along with his wife who is a general dentist and his father who is also a dentist. Anthony is a three-generation dentist; his grandfather was Dr. Romeo Pallotto who started practicing in 1946.

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2005

Kevin Marvinac '05 graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza School of Business with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and earned his MBA at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

He is the co-founder of TransparentCareer, a source of compensation and employment culture data designed to help students and professionals make well-informed career decisions. The platform, available at www.transparentcareer.com, won first place in Booth’s business accelerator’s New Venture Challenge in 2016.

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2010

Dr. Kim Karlin '10 graduated with distinction from Purdue University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She has moved back to the area and is working at Flossmoor Animal Hospital in Flossmoor, Illinois as an associate veterinarian.

2011

Jamie Johnson '11 became Lewis University’s all-time leading scorer in the Flyer’s regular season finale on February 23.

Johnson scored 20 points in the game against Wisconsin-Parkside, increasing her career total to 1,981. In March, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) named the redshirt senior guard to the 2016-17 CoSIDA Academic All-America NCAA Division II First Team for the second time in the past three years. Johnson captured the honor with a 4.0 cumulative GPA in business administration (graduate studies). She is a five-time Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection and Br. David Delahanty Award winner, given to Lewis student-athletes for academic excellence.

2013

Miranda Melone '13 is one of three University of Dayton students participating in The Forum for Young Catechetical Leaders, a course sponsored by The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives, the Department of Religious Studies and the Center for Catholic Education. Melone has also been recognized on the Dean’s List for achieving a minimum 3.5 semester GPA.

Ashlee Pinto '07 is celebrating her engagement to Keny Zurita.

Jessica Lavine '07 is engaged to Spencer Hickman

Brittney Jasek '07 graduated from the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona in June of 2016. She moved into her dream apartment in Chicago and is enjoying all that the city has to offer. Dr. Jasek is now practicing as an associate dentist at Joel R. Korczak, DDS & Associates in Highland, Indiana. New patients are always welcome!

Stay connected with fellow Marian Catholic alumni by submitting your class note to Taylor Glomb '07, Director of Alumni Relations at (708) 996-4622 or tglomb@marianchs.com.

Rita Stanfa Rohn '69 and classmates attended their annual holiday gathering last December.

Back row: Claudia (Klimas) Gosnell, Marybeth (Piekarz) Campion, Julie (Onofrio) Maggio, Narce (Fernandez) Cannek, Rosemary (Baumgartner) Blessman, Jan (Bonea) Springsteen, Mary Ellen (Novelli) Del Cotto, Kathy (Hoefler) Treptow Front row: Mimi (Ephgrave) Shireman, Marikay (Jespersen) Zupan, and Rita (Stanfa) Rohn.

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Michael O’Shea '16

By Lisa Belzeski '10

Being one of ten children is a conversation starter, but the conversation gets more interesting when you speak to a member of the O’Shea family and hear their accomplishments. Hailing from Munster, Ind. where they are members of St. Thomas More Parish, the family is headed by parents Kevin and Brenda (a member of Marian Catholic’s Board of Directors). The halls of Marian Catholic have seen eight of the O’Shea children, Anthony '05, Kelly '07, Erin '09, Anne '10, Patrick '12, Michael '16, Katherine '18, and Daniel '20. Jack, the youngest, will follow two years after Daniel graduates, which will be the first time since 2001 that there will not be a member of the family attending Marian Catholic.

Each child is accomplished in their own way. Kelly is currently in her senior residency at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, while Anne finishes medical school at St. Louis University, and Patrick pursues Astronautical Engineering at M.I.T. Armed with a degree from Cornell, Erin is employed at Northrop Grumman in California. While Anthony, Anne, “Marian Catholic is like and Patrick all found callings as a home,” said Michael officers in the United States during his visit on Air Force, Michael’s journey took Career Day. “It is a nice him to the United States Naval environment to rely on and Academy, where he is currently come back to. I received a midshipman. Michael has letters from people I met enjoyed taking a different route, at Marian Catholic and appreciates the regimented during basic training.” life where he continues to grow as a leader. He knows that his time at Marian Catholic helped set him up for success.

The sense of community is just one of the many aspects Michael remembers about Marian Catholic. While Michael excelled academically, some of his favorite moments were experiences he had with the lacrosse team and band. He sites his time in band in particular as one of growth and learning.

Update from Winter 2017 Whitney Wandland '09 finished in the Top 5 in the Miss USA Pageant held on May 15. Whitney is a Captain of the Chicago Luvabulls, and a passionate advocate for children and families who have been affected by gun violence.

“The leadership and comradery the band gives, and the mantra of pride, it’s a great mantra.

Not many get that leadership opportunity that our band Michael O’Shea '16 reconnected program gives. The structure with Marian Catholic math teacher even reflects the structure at Nancy Schwab Werner '83 the academy.” during Career Day. Leadership is a trait that all the members of the O’Shea family exhibit, as they continue to bring positive changes to the world. While being one of ten children is a fun fact about Michael O’Shea, what is even more amazing is his family and their Marian Catholic legacy.

Back row (left to right): Daniel '20, Tony '05, Patrick '12, Michael '16, family friend Mason Mechill, daughter-in-law Brooke, Ryan, family friend Daniel Tim, Dad Kevin; Front row: Mom Brenda, Kelly '07, Katie '18, Jack '26, Erin '09, Anne '10

THANK YOU! FOR SHOWING YOUR SPIRIT SHARING YOUR SPIRIT AND GIFTING YOUR SPIRIT During 4MARIAN, Marian Catholic’s two days of giving and phonathon, April 2 & 3, 2017, Marian Catholic alumni, parents, friends and families raised over $36,000 for our Scholars with a Soul.

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Remembered Celebrating the lives of alumni, family, and friends Mary “Dee” (Yeo) Adam Evelyn Ajdinovich Mrs. Allen Frances Anderson Elizabeth Arlo Donald Bach Haider Baig William & Rose Baikauskas Madelyn Bamonti Gloria Barrett Joseph Battaglia John Becker Donna Beery Heavilin Matthew Beintum Vince Bertucci Kevin Beukema '97 Phillip Jack Biamonte Mary Blaschke Rosalima Blough Kenneth Blue Patricia Ann Born Marion Brannon Maria Brawley Juanza Brown Dolores Bolda Jane Buchanan Johanna Bukovac Eleanore Burns Mary Jane Cahill Bernice Cannon Albert Caprio Mary Camille Casson '67 Eileen Ceh Jolene Karwowski Cieniawski '00 Irene Cifelli John Andrew Cifelli Carol Mary Cleator William Connell Loretta Connelly Eleanor Conrad Edith Cook Edward Corpuz Julie Corradetti '09 Sarah Costabile Jerry Dalton Leonard Danca Thomas Darga '84 Jack Darrah Lewis Daviera Tom Del Favero Georgiana Delehanty Sr. Virginia Dever, OP Rose DiBrito Barbara DiGiovanni Robin DiSanto Luke Dominy Thomas Donahue Rosella Doolan Phil Doster Celia Downey November 18, 2016 to June 1, 2017 30 MARIAN MATTERS SUMMER 2017

Michael Duffy Charles Durbin Gene Durbin Peggy Dutniewicz Eileen Edmisten Thomas Emerson John Engleman Martha Entsminger William Fahey Timothy Fisher Patricia Fitzsimmons Daniel Flanagan Henry Flock Christopher Foster '81 Judith Seibt Franklin Dorothy Gabryszak Bridgitte Gaddini David Gaddini Thelma Galderio Bernadette Gardner John Gemma Alexander Georges Gloria Germany Rita Girten Corelene Glynn Alma Marie Goeckel Helen Gordon Anthony Granata Joseph Granno Joan Gray Janice Greenwood Lillian Gresk Byron Grober Edna Gruber Quentin Grupp Dorothy Hawksworth Nancy Hayes Thomas Healey Donna Hibbs Francis J. Hilbing, Jr. Kenneth Holmes Jean Humbert Mark Imer Jelissa Jackson '12 Michael Jacobucci John Kelly Ron Kelly Mike Keltner Norine Kennelly Terence Kenney '76 Ellamae King Edward Kirner Frances Klomes Rose Kowalis John Kresich Pasqualina Kudra John Kunka Craig Kuske Frank Labedz John Lacheta '78

Judy Mielciarz Layugan '62 Dena “Dolly” Leli George Lembas Ruth Rolwing Lentz Dominick Leonardo James L’eucyer Anna Lewakowski Robert Listowski Annette Little Robert Lord Mike Mandichak Mary Beth Zylstra Mantoan '65 Andretta Marconi Ann Marie Joseph Marshall Ryan Martin '04 William Matthews Dave Mattio '66 Richard McAdams Thomas McCauley, Jr. Ceil McEnerney Kamile McKevis Roberta McNeal Thomas McNutly Barney McShane Maureen McTeague Robert Mikolajewski '08 John Mikos '75 Carolyn Miller Jean Miller Donald Moats Leonard Mordis Mable Morgan Frank Munoz Donald Murphy Fr. Joseph Murphy Patrick Murphy '81 Bill Myers Iheanyl Ndukwe Maynard Neighbors Susan Newlin Edward Nicholson Ray Nolan Jeri Ochman Katsaros '77 Thomas O’Brien John O’Connor Beth O’Shea-Nealon John Ojeda Harold Otten CPO William Ryan Owens Mary Palanca Pat Paliga Kelo Panici Joseph & Florence Parks Luke Pascale Kevin Peek Dean Perozzi, Jr. '94 Margaret “Alice” Pickens Joel Pierandozzi Joseph Piunti John Plewa

Richard Plummer Lisa Potts-Polito '84 Michael Powers '67 Christopher Predny Robert Predny Sandy Prete Nancy Molander Price '71 Marion Priestley Walter Priestley Rosemary Radanovich Joseph Rekar, Jr. Richard Riesebeck '81 Mary Perry Roe '66 Shirley Romanyak Helen Rose Terri Rossi Heidi Rowley Linda Sadlowski Bruno Scodro Matthew Schoenbeck Florence Schultz Tristan Schupbach Alan Schwaighart Jean & John Schweikart Dominic Sesto Bertha Sexton Brian Sheahan Gloria Siller David A. Smith '85 Jim Smith Virginia Smith Helen Sobol Justice John Stamos Maurice Staples William Stortz John Styka Rhea Surprenant Bob Swanbora Paul Sweeney '63 Concetta J. Tieri Jim Tomczak Albin Tominov Alice Ann Trojnar Edward Trost Warren Utes Gerald Vellender '78 Charles Vetterick Paul Waldron '79 Martha Weber Herrick Robbie Weis Leona Weishaar Doris Westerman Helen Wilcox Betty Willer Carol Winter Harold Wirth Katherine Wysock Leonard Yerkes Aloyse Yorko Suzanne Zegers

ALUMNI HOMECOMING & REUNIONS HOMECOMING GAME FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017

Homecoming Game 7:30 p.m. – Marian Catholic vs. Notre Dame Alumni & Friends Homecoming Gathering Immediately following game in Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center

CLASS REUNIONS Class of 1962 – 55-Year Reunion Weekend SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017

6:00 p.m. – Reunion Celebration Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar (Tinley Park) SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017

10:00 a.m. – Reunion Mass in Memory of Deceased Classmates MCHS Student Chapel 11:00 a.m. – Brunch & Tours Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center

Class of 1967 – 50-Year Reunion Weekend FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

6:00 p.m. – Reunion Mass in Memory of Deceased Classmates MCHS Student Chapel 7:00 p.m. – Special Reception & School Tours MCHS Library & Mark Altman '66 Courtyard SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

6:00 p.m. – Reunion Celebration Olympia Fields Country Club

Classes of 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 – Reunion Weekend FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017

Homecoming Game 7:30 p.m. – Marian Catholic vs. Notre Dame Alumni & Friends Homecoming Gathering Immediately following game in Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017

6:00 p.m. – Reunion Mass in Memory of Deceased Classmates MCHS Student Chapel

Marian Catholic High School Calendar of Events August 12 Tyler Ulis Foundation Basketball Camp (Contact Mike Taylor at mtaylor@marianchs for information) August 16-17 Freshman Orientation August 21 First Full Day for 2017-18 August 26 Marian Catholic Night with the Chicago White Sox August 27 Family Welcome Mass and Reception September 11 Marian Catholic Endowment Golf Classic September 23 Becky’s Warriors RUN LIKE A WARRIOR 5K October 3 Fall Choir Concert October 6 25 Years of Cross Country Celebration Weekend October 6-7 Homecoming Weekend October 11 Admissions Open House October 13-14 Fall Play November 17 Parents Club “Parents Night Out” November 19 Admissions Open House November 21 Class of 2017 – Yearbook Signing December 2 Class of 2022 – Entrance Exam

7:00 p.m. – Reunion Celebration Olympia Fields Country Club

December 5 Choir Christmas Concert

Class of 2012 – 5-Year Reunion

December 15 Women’s Basketball Celebration and Reception

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017

8:30 p.m. – Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center Complimentary pizza, pop and beer hosted by the Marian Catholic Alumni Association For more information about your reunion, or if you would like to be on your class reunion committee, please contact Taylor Glomb '07 at tglomb@marianchs.com or (708) 996-4622.

January 10, 2018 College Day Visit www.marianchs.com for details.

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Contributing Writers Ariel Anderson '13 Lisa Belzeski '10 Kevin Kelly '80 Allen Marazas

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