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VOLUME SIXTY-SIX • ISSUE ONE • AUGUST 2021 MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL • 7400 MILITARY AVENUE OMAHA, NE 68134 • WWW.MARIANDIGITALNETWORK.COM
Girls work on a greenhouse and play different games with the children of the Dominican Republic during their time off. The trip, May 28 - June 8, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow closer to each other, God, and those they served. Photos by chaperone, Ms.CaitlinGaule
Dominican Republic leaves lasting impact on student, staff community AshleyJohanek fter more than 2,000 miles of flight, 16 students and two faculty members reached the Dominican Republic. From May 28 to June 8, these girls spent time learning about the culture and the people, while serving those around them. Though their time in the D.R. was different than previous years, they made the most of not being able to stay with host families. The girls still immersed themselves in the culture, meeting many new faces. Teresa, a cook at ILAC (Institution for Latin American Concern), explained to senior Ryan Sully how important it was to make time for others throughout the day. After seeing examples of this, Sully and senior Anne Masek, “were inspired and brought back their ideas of Dominican hospitality and time.” “When we entered a house they dropped everything they were doing, welcomed us with open arms and showed us true hospitality. They were so genuinely happy that we could be with them and couldn’t wait to share their own stories and experiences. They always put others before themselves. This shows their true commitment and love they have towards every person,” Masek said. During their time in the D.R, the girls helped to build a greenhouse for a female-run sustainable community in a mountain region in La Vega. Masek recalls the hard work they put in to help create this successful structure, while having some fun. “When we first arrived, there were poles all around, boulders peeking out from the soil, and weeds covering every square inch,” Masek said. “At the end, the poles were up creating a structure for
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the greenhouse, boulders and rocks D.R. and the impact it had on them. “I were shoveled, and all the weeds were would definitely recommend this trip out. This was one of my favorite parts for anyone who wants to experience of the trip because even though it was a different culture,” Inda said. “It was hard manual labor, we made it fun. We the best experience of my life and I would sing songs to pass time, talk for loved being outside of my comfort hours, and no matter what we were zone. The people were all amazing feeling inside, we always worked hard and so open to teach you, and the kids and tried our best.” were so kind and fun. It also pushes Both Sully and Masek fondly you to work relationships like never remember the moment when some before, and the outcome is amazing.” children showed them an incredible “Our group of 16 girls grew so place. “They were so excited to show close by the end of this trip,” Masek us this cool spot they go to, especially said. “We had deep talks almost every on hot days. We followed their lead night, and we shared our emotions as they led us up to this magnificent openly as the trip went on. We also waterfall. We had to got incredibly close to the hike through some trees, people who lived in and “It was but when we got to the around the campo. There the best destination, it was amazwas one man who guided ing. The boys’ faces lit up with the work of the experience us when they saw how happy greenhouse. His name we were that we could see of my life...” was Carmelo. His saying, this spot they love. They “Si se puede,” meaning Meghan happily jumped in and “You can do it,” will were splashing each other always stay with me. We Inda ’22 left and right. It made me would chant this when the overjoyed to see how pure their happi- heat was getting to us or when we felt ness and smiles were at that moment,” like giving up. He always reminded us Masek said. that we can do it.” Along with an exciting trip full “There was a group of people of memories to treasure, many stories who stayed at the EcoLodge (where were ready to be told. Masek said, they stayed when they worked on the “One night at ILAC, Ryan Sully cut greenhouse) who helped make our 10 inches of my hair off. A group of stay enjoyable,” Masek said. “They us gathered our headlamps, three hair prepared our food, killed our tarantuties, found scissors and brought a bag las, and captured the bats that would for the clippings. We all met on the sneak into our cabins. These people top of a roof we had access to. I sat will forever hold a special place in my down and she proceeded to cut my heart, as they were with us through hair in three slices, then cleaned up the it all. It was one of the hardest goodends. I couldn’t believe how much she byes I’ve ever had to say. Many of us had actually chopped off.” were emotional when we had to give Masek, Sully, and senior Meghan them one last hug and wave goodbye,” Inda reflected on their time in the Masek said.
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AUGUST:
8/20 Walk-A-Thon Kickoff • Bake sales, food days, calling grandma - raise the most money as a class to walk the shortest distance! 8/27 First WAT collection!
SEPTEMBER: 9/3 WAT collection #2 9/10 WAT collection #3 9/17 LAST WAT collection! Meet your class goal! 9/24 Walk-A-Thon • The money raising (hopefully) pays off! Arrive at Marian, walk your path as a class, celebrate at the finish line, and GO HOME EARLY! OCTOBER
10/25-29 Gnimocemoh spirit week 10/29 Scary movie day - Bring your pillows and blankets!
NOVEMBER
11/24-28 Thanksgiving break
DECEMBER: 12/20 Christmas break begins
JANUARY: 1/5 Break is over. Halfway there!
FEBRUARY: IT’S SURPRISE DAY! Or is it? The speculation begins for the beloved Surprise Day. MARCH: SURPRISE DAY?! 3/24 Color Block • Field Day colors, themes, and committees are picked.
APRIL: SURPRISE DAY?! 4/13-17 Easter break 4/18-22 Field Week 4/19 Walls night 4/22 Field Day • A handmade mascot and costumes walk into Baxter Arena. Mrs. Sullivan says “no crying unless you’re a senior!” The most iconic tradition is back again. Show your class spirit with costumes, mascot, demo, judges booklet, decorative walls and cheer! MAY:
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5/13 Seniors’ last day 5/22 Graduation 5/25 Last day for students Summer break begins!