Field Day Through Their Eyes: Alumnae Judges Reflect

Our judges, alumnae who once were Field Day contenders themselves, share reflections on the energy and spirit that continue to define this beloved tradition.

“The best part for me was being back at the school after 35 years! Participating in this Marian staple was such a flashback. My favorite part was watching the results be announced. All of the excitement was fun. It was my favorite part in 1988, and it is still my favorite part today.”

- Christy Romine Hudgens ’89

“The excitement on the girls' faces was priceless! The experience brought back so many memories! It was such a special day! So happy to be a part of it!”

- Laura Marinelli Jerneycic ’94

“My absolute favorite part of field day was the cheers done by the students in the morning. The girls were so excited, and the school spirit they exuded was contagious! I can remember as a student watching the judges in the stands and hoping one day to fulfill my dream of being one! I was honored to be asked back to Marian to participate in field day and remember how lucky I am to call myself a Mustang!”

- Deanna Skowronski ’06

“I was ‘unofficially’ a part of every field day committee my senior year and received a ‘made up’ award at Senior Dinner for participating in the most Marian related things, including being one of three people who showed up on Senior Skip Day only to work on the yearbook!”

- Hannah Johnson Warner ’13

“My favorite part of field day this year was the senior entrance song and the creativity of the cheers in the morning. It was so special to watch the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the morning as they eagerly geared up for the exciting day ahead. The energy in the gymnasium was electric and really took me back to the memories of my field days as a Marian student. Field day is such a memorable and time-honored Marian tradition, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to participate this year as a judge.”

- Allison Tuohy Dolson ’15