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“The arts have been a constant in our school community and played a key role in our history. ” - Jim Segredo, President

Dear Alumni and Friends, I hope that you had a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas. We are very excited to begin our second semester here at Montini Catholic. As you will read in this issue, we have much to celebrate from our first semester in regards to student and team successes. We also recognize the commitment to service that has been widely displayed by members of our school community.

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One area we are extremely proud of is our Fine Arts Department. As we stated throughout our 50th Anniversary celebration last year, the arts have been a constant in our school community and played a key role in our history. As school districts look at cutting or reducing their own fine arts courses and programs, Montini Catholic is experiencing a great deal of growth in ours. Fine Arts Department Chair, Wanda Drabik, and Art Instructor, Ester Lee, provide our students with a four year program in art. Currently it consists of ten courses ranging from Introduction to Art to Design IV. Digital Design and Pottery are also offered.

Music Director, Belford Hernandez, and Assistant Director, Matt Loeb, have done a wonderful job in growing our Band and Choral Programs, offering four courses in both Choir and Band – concert and symphonic. In addition, we offer our students the opportunity to further their music talents in extracurricular programs such as Liturgical Choir, Acafellas, Treble Makers and our performance ensemble – the Chamber Choir. Montini also sponsors four outstanding concerts each year (Fall, Christmas, Winter and Spring) to showcase the talents of our music students.

Montini eater also continues to thrive. Over the past 16 years, under the direction of Dr. Diann Matheson, two acting courses have been introduced to our curriculum, and a Drama Club has been added to our extracurricular roster. Our annual Fall Play and Spring Musical are played out in front of sold out auditorium audiences, and our eatre Camp attracts many grade school and high school thespians over the summer. Many of our alumni have gone on to successful careers in the arts.

(Alumni thespians, Kevin Martin and Mike Pesoli (page 9), were directed by Dr. Di.) As you can see, we are very proud of our Fine Arts Programs at Montini Catholic and that is why the construction of a new Music Wing is a prominent part of our 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign.

Please visit our website at www.montini.org to learn more.

Our first semester has also seen great success in our athletic program as well. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the retirement of Coach A – Chris Andriano as head coach of the Varsity Football Team (page 10). On behalf of our school, I cannot thank Coach A enough for his great dedication, commitment, leadership and work ethic he has provided throughout his career here. We have been very fortunate to have Chris as our Head Football Coach for the last 38 years. We are also very proud to announce that Mike Bukovsky ‘83 will succeed Coach A as the school’s third Head Varsity Football Coach. We have great confidence in Mike and know that he will continue the rich and proud tradition of Bronco Football.

As always, my sincere appreciation to you all for your continual support of Montini Catholic. I wish all of you a healthy and prosperous 2017 and “May Jesus Live In Your Hearts…Forever.”

Sincerely,

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leading by example One doesn't have to ask Spanish teacher, Hilda Castor, twice to lend a hand. She has become an inspiration to both students and faculty with her enthusiasm and joy for volunteering.

"Hilda is a teacher who truly understands what it means to be Lasallian," says Campus Minister Michael Blanchette, who is the man behind the organization and implementation of Montini's many service projects and trips throughout the year. "Montini Catholic provides students with the opportunity to become mature Christians by offering many ways to develop their faith - including retreat and service opportunities. Hilda is always a volunteer I can count on. She has been vital in keeping these programs alive and thriving."

Hilda has gone on several mission trips during her eleven years at Montini.

She has worked alongside students and Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for needy families. She has also completed two trips with Blanchette and Montini students to the Garbage Dump area in Nicaragua. She has provided a helping hand to the Brother David Darst Center in Chicago as showed me what it means to have faith and how to better my well as Easter Seals in Villa Park. own life."

"It is important for Montini to offer service opportunities to students. Our She also recalled the first trip she took with Montini students mission is to, not only teach the students academically, but to lead by exto Nicaragua in the summer of 2015. She was, again, touched ample by serving our community," said Castor. "Both students and adults by the people she met. "Even though the families we visited are impacted for the rest of their lives when they decide to do their part in carrying out the mission of Christ. e more they volunteer the more they live so simple and in extreme poverty, they are nice, kind and had beautiful smiles on their faces." Castor traveled with the want to continuing to do so." students on their second trip to Nicaragua in 2016 and plans Her service doesn't end at school. Castor also helps serve the homeless at to go again in 2017. the PADS shelter in Naperville once a month. She also visits Aurora's Feed My Starving Children on a monthly basis to lend a hand.

“Hilda understands and lives what our founder, John Baptist de la Salle, asked of all his teachers - to touch the hearts of students.”

"I decided to go on these trips because there are a lot of people in need and not enough people to serve them," said Castor. "I believe that if there were more volunteers to serve the community there would not be so much hunger and poverty in the world. I know that I can not change the world but at least I can do my part to bring a little bit of hope."

Castor not only gives, but receives much back from the service projects she takes part in. "I remember visiting a men's shelter in downtown Chicago," she said. "Many of the homeless had smiles on their faces and the desire to rebuild their lives. My goal was to bring them a little hope - however, they MontInI.org

- Michael Blanchette, Campus Minister "Hilda is great with the our students," said Blanchette. "She has a wonderful spirit about her . . . she understands and lives what our founder, John Baptist de la Salle, asked of all his teachers - 'to touch the hearts' of students. She has done that.

She continues to be a great support for our service outreach programs, mission trips, as well as our retreat program."

"Hilda has been a bright light in all of our lives here at Montini," said President Jim Segredo. "From chaperoning every school dance for the past eleven years to greeting everyone with a cheerful smile, she has touched many lives and hearts. We are thankful to have her energy and support. She is truly doing the work of Christ."

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"Every year Hilda says, 'Count me in' when I am looking for another teacher to chaperon our mission trips," informed Blanchette. "She is a person who jumps right in with the work at hand, whether it is painting, ripping up flooring, putting siding on a house or mixing cement, she does it. She understands the mission and wants to be a part of the work we do."

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is fall, Montini proudly recognized 27 students - recipients of the Freshman Placement Test Scholarships - offered to incoming freshmen excelling on the test.

Students receiving our Academic Scholarships are: (photos in alphabetical order)

Tyler Atkins David Batka Julianne Billote Kylie Boyer Cody Collier Margaret Connelly Emmanuel Corpuz Donaven Craddock Maggie Crotty

Matthew Hejny Matthew Keenan Maxwell Kramer Nathan Kremkow Megan Laughlin Josephine Lloyd Keenan Makowski Luke Marciniak Myles Marciniak

Garrick Nielsen Allen Nilson erese Noonan Joseph O'Brien Rafael Ortiz III Patrick Peters Jack Sidler Elizabeth White Sarah Zimmerman

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KAZMA SCHOLARSHIPS

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Congratulations to our Class of 2021 Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship recipients (pictured l to r): Matthew Keenan, Nathan Sniegowski, Nikoletta Micele, Justin Mondschean and Angel Silveyra.

In order to be eligible for a Kazma Scholarship, a student must demonstrate a sense of respect for others, be a good Catholic role model in their community, and receive no less than a "C" letter grade in any of their courses.

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johnny weiger SCHOLARSHIP On behalf of the Karl Weiger Family, Montini presented the third annual Jonathan Weiger "Johnny Always Wins" Memorial Scholarship to freshman, Nathan Sniegowski on September 19th. Each year, the Weiger family selects a student who displays high moral character, a deep commitment to faith and who has achieved academic excellence at the grade school level. President Jim Segredo gave a heartfelt tribute to former student, Johnny Weiger, before announcing Mr. Sniegowski as the recipient of the special scholarship in his memory. "Johnny's spirit, character, faith and sportsmanship will always be remembered at Montini."

Nathan (pictured with Karl and Fran Weiger) attended St. Isidore Grade School and is a member of St. Isidore Parish.

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class of 2017 Illinois state scholars Twenty-two seniors from the graduating class of 2017 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. î “is prestigious recognition, given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), honors the academic achievements of high school students from across the state. Our Broncos will join the ranks of top Illinois students honored as State Scholars since the designation began in 1958. Congratulations to: Zoe Burke-Schott Lucas Cabon Kathyrn Junior Mary Larson Daniel Lopez James Madary III Rachel Maher Anna Martinello

Ryan McGuire Matthew McIvor Catherine McNamara Lauren Mikolajczak Dominick Moran Robert Mrazek Elaine Nielsen Mary O'Brien

Nicholas Roferos Brandon Sakas Tia Sondej Christel î “ompson Mary Watson Margaret White

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Senior, Brandon Sakas (right) has been named as a National Merit Semi-Finalist and senior Dominick Moran (left) has been named a Commended Scholar in the 201617 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Dominick was among more than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately 50,000 high scorers who received Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Semi-finalists are the highest scoring entrants in each state.

"Brandon is now being considered for a National Merit Scholarship," explained Principal Maryann O'Neill. "We will learn about his status later in the school year."

Congratulations to Brandon and Dominick!

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2016 homecoming court JADe whAley, tiA SoNDeJ, clAuDiA KuNzer (QueeN), BriANNA poSADA, MAry lArSoN & DeJAh AMoS

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Actors, actresses, musicians and singers entertained friends and family while performing in the Fall and Christmas concerts and the Fall Play, Who Killed Elvis? Band and Chamber Choir members also went on tour, locally, visiting parish schools to entertain and inspire “potential Broncos!”

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Clockwise from top: Ted Georgitsis entertains at the Christmas Concert; Samantha Mikolajczak performs at the Fall Concert; Members of the Varsity and Chamber Choirs at St. Isidore’s in Bloomingdale; Gustavo Sanchez in the Fall Play, Who Killed Elvis?

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youth service award Montini recently recognized junior Ryan Laughlin for earning Naperville's 2016 Youth Service Award. Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, and the City Council, together with KidsMatter presented Mr. Laughlin with the prestigious award, in recognition of his outstanding service to his community, on November 21st.

Laughlin was among 22 youths receiving the award. Nominations were submitted by local organizations and agencies that specifically provide young people with opportunities to volunteer their time and energy. Laughlin was chosen by Chris Traub, Youth Ministry Director of St. Raphael Catholic Church to receive the honor. "Mr. Traub nominated me because of my passion for serving others," said Laughlin. "I have completed many service hours and am very dedicated to the mission of my parish."

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Sophomore Day of Service Every year sophomores offer their hands and hearts to various sites in the Western Suburbs during Sophomore Day of Service. is year's beneficiaries included: Easter Seals, Feed My Starving Children, West Suburban Food Pantry, MarkLund, and Humanitarian Service Project. roughout the day, the students were busy packing food for children in poor countries, helping pack and load food donations for local families, sanitizing toys, cleaning facilities, visiting with disabled peers and, most importantly, sharing the morning with each other while volunteering for others.

gOLDEN GOBBLER is year marked the 20th year of Montini’s Golden Gobber Food Drive which benefits local food pantries. Students are responsible for donating close to 330,000 items, since the program's inception, to food pantries throughout DuPage County. e Gobbler challenges students, homerooms and classes to bring in non-perishable food items for local food pantries.

ADOPT-A-FAMILY A portion of the food collected during Golden Gobbler is allocated for families that are adopted by students during the Christmas season. During our Adopt-a-Family program, students collect food and presents for families facing hardship, especially during the holiday season. Homerooms adopt a particular family and donate money to be used for gifts. Once their money is collected, students and teachers choose toys, clothing and any other presents specific to their family.

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Laughlin says his many service experiences have helped open his eyes to the importance of giving back. "Volunteering has allowed me to open up my heart to the Lord," he said. “Helping other people deepen their faith and volunteering is what I feel like I have been called to do."

“Montini’s service theme this year, the work is yours, is inspired by the essence of paying it forward. We are the hands, feet and voice of Christ." - Michael Blanchette

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Montini students are already making headlines as they set ambitious goals while pursuing careers in the Arts.

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Hongyi Qian and Ivan Felty represent Montini at ILMEA Music Festival.

Christel Thompson fulfills lifelong dream of being published author.

Samantha Santay chosen to participate in Future Educators Seminar.

After auditions of over 2300 students, ivan Felty and hongyi Qian were among the 150 students who were selected to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association District 9 Music Festival in November.

Senior christel ompson is celebrating her first published book. 'Carmen,' is a mystery thriller that promises to put readers in the middle of the drama. "I’ve always been very artistically oriented and drawn towards humanities, but I don't think anyone thought that writing would be something I would pursue as more than a hobby, but here I am!"

Senior Samantha Santay was selected for participation in Illinois Music Education Association's (ILMEA) All State Conference in January 2017. She will be a part of the FMES (Future Music Educators Seminar), a unique program that provides information and inspiration to young people interested in pursuing a career as a professional music educator. Only a select number of students statewide are chosen to participate.

Ivan, a junior of many interests and talents, was very honored to represent Montini’s Choir. "I prefer singing in a group and will be singing For e Fallen, Domine Ad Adjuvandum Me, e Pasture, Dereva Ni Mungu, and Bonse Aba,” he informed. "My parents are very proud of my accomplishment.”

Christel was inspired to throw her heart into writing 'Carmen' admittedly during a low point in her life. "My mom had just been diagnosed with cancer, the stress about college was beginning to settle in deeper, and I felt Senior Hongyi Qian enjoyed his second year that there was a lot of pressure to live up to of performing at the festival (Band). He also unspoken standards," she said. What began performed in a group. His festival repertoire as a simple outlet to relieve stress, quickly included Komm Susser Tod, Symphony No. 8, grew into her passion project.

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'Carmen' is currently available for purchase on Amazon. "Getting a notification that the read more about Christel, Samantha, Ivan first copy had already sold - that sealed the and Hongyi at www.montini.org (Click ‘About’ and got to our ‘ School News’ page) deal. It finally hit me - I’m seventeen years old and a published author!""

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Samantha is very excited about participating in this prestigious event. Her passion for music started in grade school at Our Lady of Peace School and her love of performing has continued throughout her high school years.

Brothers Alex ‘12 and Steve ‘07 were also involved in the arts at Montini. "ese few days (at the seminar) will be filled with a wealth of knowledge," concluded Santay. "I am looking forward to this incredible learning experience."

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Passions Pursued Many Montini alumni are living their dreams of careers in the arts . . . meet just a few: Mac Brandt ‘98 –

From top: Mac Brandt, Marty Headricks, reginald Brown, tara Chocol Joyce, Faran Fronczak, Kevin Michael Martin, tony Fitzpatrick, rod o’Connor, Michael Pesoli and Doug Peterson; (not pictured: Colin Patrick garvey and Marcella raymond) If you’re an “Alumni in the Arts” we’d love to hear from you. Please tell us your story by emailing Brian Casey, Alumni Director at: bcasey@montini.org.

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Began acting in 2005 and landed a reprising role as Mack Andrews, in the drama series Prison Break. Since then Brandt has appeared on numerous television series. Film work include a role in Hammer of the Gods, starring alongside Zachery ty Bryan and the 2013 film Gangster Squad. Marty Headricks ‘03 – An on-air personality at 94.1 the Wolf in Memphis, tennessee. After graduating from Montini, Marty majored in radio at Columbia College in Chicago. His passion has taken him to directing and hosting positions in Wisconsin, South Dakota and Michigan. Reginald Brown ‘98 – An American comedic impersonator and look-alike of U.S. President Barack obama. He is best known for his performance at the 2011 republican Leadership Conference, his occasional television appearances, and his activity on Youtube. Tara Chocol Joyce ‘86 – An actress, known for Dirt, America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story and Chicago Cab. over the span of her career, tara has appeared in many television series including Fumbling Through the Pieces; Southland; Resurrection Mary, NYPD Blue, Stop Thief! and Dragnet, to name a few. other works include: Steppenwolf theatre productions of The Curse of the Starving Class and Romeo and Juliet. Faran Fronczak ‘05 – the main anchor for nBC'S news Channel 9 in El Paso, texas. Faran covers all things politics in the borderland, which includes anchoring and producing her very own political show, where she interviews local leaders and politicians on issues the borderland faces today. Colin Patrick Garvey ‘95 – A published author who has written numerous stories, two feature length screenplays and is currently writing the third and final installment in his Fallen Race trilogy. Kevin Michael Martin ‘06 – After graduating from UCLA acting school, Kevin landed small roles in popular television shows. He co-founded the Chicago-based production company, Martin revelation Films, with his younger brother. Kevin is known for his role on Michael Bay's tnt drama, The Last Ship. Tony Fitzpatrick ‘77 – An artist, poet, and actor whose artwork can be found in the collections of many museums throughout the country. tony has made a living as a radio personality, construction worker, and as a film, stage and television actor. He has appeared in 15 major motion pictures. He has published eight books including collections of art and poetry. Rod O’Connor ‘89 – A writer/editor who is currently a contributor to Chicago Magazine, United's Hemispheres and other publications, where he writes about business, travel, sports, food, culture, and entertainment. Michael Pesoli ‘05 – Has credits in contemporary and classical theatre, musical theatre, and film and has studied extensively in new York City and London. After Montini, Michael received education and training at rADA-royal Academy of Dramatic Arts where he received a degree in Classical technique. He has had a role in the nYU Short Film, The Fox, and the Independent Film, Distance. He also enjoys an extensive theater career. Doug Peterson ‘73 – An author and speaker who has authored over 60 books including four historical novels, The Disappearing Man, The Puzzle People, The Vanishing Woman and the Lincoln League. He has also written numerous books for the popular Veggietales series. Marcella Raymond ‘84 – general assignment reporter for Wgn news in Chicago. Marcella has spent many years reporting and fill-in anchoring for Wgn Morning news. Marcella has interviewed many political powerhouses and movie stars and has covered many events throughout her career.

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FOOTBALL Our Broncos made it to the Second Round IHSA 6A State Playoffs this year suffering a heartbreaking loss to Prairie Ridge on November 5th, and finishing the season 7-4.

Senior captain (OL/DL) Joe Spivak (right) earned CCL’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year Award. Spivak also earned CCL Green AllConference honors along with seniors Mitch west, Michael ross, tommy Morrissey, will Smith, Jr., Nicholas Foster and Brendan rauen.

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300WINS CAREER

is fall, Varsity Football Coach, Chris Andriano was honored by students and staff for his historic achievement of 300 career game wins. Coach A is the ninth coach to reach the 300th win level in the state of Illinois in high school football. He accumulated his career record of 300 wins while leading the Broncos to ten conference championships. His 300th win was celebrated on October 28th when our Broncos defeated St. Ignatius' Wolfpack during Round 1 of the IHSA 6A Playoffs.

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Upon Coach Chris Andriano’s announcement regarding his retirement as Montini’s Head Football Coach this fall, Montini witnessed an unprecedented outpouring of support from friends and fans alike. Chris leaves behind a rich legacy which includes being the only Illinois high school football coach who has won state championships in three different classes - Class 4A - 2004, Class 5A 2009, 10, 11 and 12 and Class 6A in 2015. "Chris has led our teams to great victories and heartbreaking defeats," said President Jim Segredo."But more importantly, in the process, he has greatly impacted the lives of many students and athletes throughout an incredible span of five decades."

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e Broncos will be in good hands, however, as Defensive Coordinator, Mike Bukovsky will be taking over reigns. Coach Bukovsky, a 1983 graduate of Montini Catholic, began his football coaching career at Montini in 1990, coaching alongside of Coach Chris Andriano. In 2015 he completed his 30th year of coaching at Montini. "It is a great honor, and I am very humbled to become only the 3rd Head Football Coach in the history of the Montini Football Program," said Coach Bukovsky. "Coach Andriano has been a huge influence in my life, and being able to carry on the tradition and legacy he has created here, will be an awesome opportunity."

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FALL SPORTS WRAP-UP

AT H L E T I C S

CROSS COUNTRY

is year’s Boys Cross Country Team made history by qualifying, for the first time, for the 2A Sectional Finals. In the individual category, it was Jake Mondschean (right) who made headlines for our Broncos by qualifying for State by taking 7th place at Sectionals. In the end, he placed 60th at State (2A). Our Cross Country teams ran at Lewis University in the Jim Connelly Invite hosted by St. Ignatius. Jenna weidacher, Kiana calkins and Mary o’Brien were 2nd, 6th and 7th. lea ritchie and Julianne Billote finished 11th and 13th to tie St. Ignatius with 39 points. emily Samp’s 15th place finish broke the tie to give Montini the varsity win.

Jake Mondschean and Jenna weidacher rounded out the season by being named All Conference.

SOCCER e 2016 fall season saw our Bronco Soccer team claiming the IHSA Regional Championship and finishing the season 12-11. e boys were knocked out of the running on October 22nd when they took on and lost to St. Joseph’s Chargers, a team that went on to finish 2nd in State. e season will go down in Montini history as being a success, with the Broncos also earning the CCL Conference Champions Red Division Award. Senior Michael orr (right) and coach Barry Briggs were recipients of CCL’s Lawless Awards (Red Division).

TENNIS

Our Bronco Girls Tennis Team proudly finished 4th in the Conference Tournament. tania yunez took home 3rd Place title in First Singles and Ava Gianastasio placed 3rd in Second Singles. In the Doubles category, it was caitlin Seegers and Andi Dunning (above) who took 2nd Place at Conference Finals.

VOLLEYBALL Montini’s annual Volley for the Cure had Bronco team members fighting for the cause by selling baked goods during the game against Resurrection High School (Chicago). Our Broncos took home victories both on and off the court. Montini netted over $1,400 for breast cancer research with proceeds going to Young Survival Coalition (YSC).

Our Lady Broncos finished their season 12-19.

Bethany loftus (below), Joslyn Boyer and Alexandra Quaglia earned GCAC All Conference status.

Michael also earned All-Conference status along with connor chiaramonti, trevor young, Nathan lukasik and Anthony Burger.

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Johnny spirit of 76

Under the lights at Duffy Memorial Stadium, Montini Catholic and the Karl Weiger Family presented the annual Johnny weiger Spirit of ‘76 Award to senior WR/DB Brendan rauen on Friday, October 14th. In Johnathan's memory, the Weiger Family presents the award each year to a unique member of the varsity football team. "My husband and I get to know the players during the year," said Johnny's mother, Fran Weiger. "With help from staff and coaches, we choose the player who best embodies that of great character faith and sportsmanship.” Brendan proudly joins 3 previous winners of the award - Samuel Detmers (2015), Samuel Asta (2014) and Alexander Melarkey (2013).

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Homecoming Post-Game Gathering: 1. L to R: Brian Pestel ‘02 and Tom Kero ‘01 2. Kim Gary Bukovsky ‘88 and Michelle Ptak O’Connor ‘88 3. Pat O’Connor ‘81, Jim Hubeny ‘96 and Jeff Bukovsky ‘88; Harvest Moon Howl: 4. Alumni Broncettes and parents 5. Debbie Townsend Giuliano ‘81 and Anthony Giuliano ‘01 6. Megan Steiner ‘10 and Jeanmarie Steiner 7. Marcella Raymond ‘83 and Suzie Jaros Lah ‘92 with guests; 27th Annual Bronco Classic Golf Outing: 8. Shelley Stadtler Doohan ‘89, Jenny Laughlin Mazur ‘89, Keeley King Dooley ‘89, Kelli Barron Devlin ‘89, Denise Rockwood Kovas ‘89 and Shannon Mullins Smith ‘89 9. Skip Starmann ‘86 10. Vince Collettti ‘05 11. Frank Markett ‘88 12. Joe Susic ‘87, Pat Wallace ‘87, Jim McCann ‘87 and Sean Moriarty ‘87; 34th Annual Fashion Show: 13. Julia Whalen Musil ‘77 14. Whitney Musil ‘05 15. Peggy Batten O’Flaherty ‘87 (all modeling furs from York Furrier/Kathy Wagner Rezny ‘79)

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roughout the year we look forward to visiting with alumni. e summer and fall months provide many opportunities to reconnect with old friends! is year, we were so glad to host the 27th Annual Bronco Classic Golf Outing, our Homecoming Post-Game Gathering, Harvest Moon Howl and the 34th Annual Fashion Show!

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Our Legacy

Each year, Montini gathers together a unique group of students known as our Legacy Students. is year 82 children of alumni are carrying on their parents' legacy - an impressive 12% of our total student body.

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Ashley Barger ‘17 – Beverly (Almassey) Barger ‘78 Maura Barrett ‘18 – William Barrett ‘79 lauren Bartosz ‘19 – Jeannette (Workman) Bartosz ‘85 luke Bukovsky ‘18 – Mark Bukovsky ‘84 Katie Bukovsky ‘20 – Jeffrey Bukovsky ’88 & Kimberly (Gary) Bukovsky ‘88 Sean Burke ‘17 & patrick Burke ‘19 – Edmund Burke ‘88 Daniel Burke ‘17 – Kathryn (Mullins) Burke ‘85 Daniel canty ‘20 – Amy (Caveney) Canty ‘94 – Mark Canty ‘94

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liam casey ‘19 – David Casey ‘79 connor chiaramonti ‘17 – Nicholas Chiaramonti ‘84 Grayson clynch ‘18 campbell clynch ‘19 – Daniel Clynch ‘84 Frank conforti ‘19 – Frank Conforti ‘86 emily crotty ‘17 Kate crotty ‘18 Maggie crotty ‘20 – William Crotty ‘83 ted Georgitsis ‘17 – Amy (arp) Georgitsis ‘84 Brookelle Grimsley ‘19 – Leonard Grimsley ‘85 christopher hejny ‘18 Matthew hejny ‘20 – Jeffrey Hejny ‘87

Alondra holler ‘18 – Albert Holler ‘78 Kevin huff ‘17 & Megan huff ‘19 – Lawrence Huff ‘84† Michael iavarone ‘17 – Julie (Aiello) Iavarone ‘81 williams Kelly ‘19 – Andrea (Stoltman) Kelly ‘86 Joey Knudtson ‘20 – Rosalia (Badalmenti) Knudtson ‘89 Nate Kremkow ‘20 – Margaret (Young) Kremkow ‘84 Ben lah ‘19 – Susan (Jaros) Lah ‘92 ryan laughlin ‘18 Megan laughlin ‘20 – Daniel Laughlin ‘86 Josephine lloyd ‘20 – Helen (Fitzpatrick) Lloyd ‘87 Bethany loftus ‘17 – Christina (Connelly) Loftus ‘86 Alex luka ‘17 – John Luka ‘81 rachel Maher ‘17 – Sean Maher ’82 & Jana (Aiello) Maher ‘83 Michael Maloney ‘18 – Jamie (Savaiano) Maloney ‘78 Anna Martinello ‘17 – Joseph Martinello ‘86 rebecca McManus ‘17 John McManus ‘20 – Christine (O’Neill) McManus ‘88

catherine McNamara ‘17 – Bryan McNamara ’86 & Bridget (Moriarty)McNamara ‘86 Joseph Melarkey ‘20 – Kelly (Wilson) Melarkey ‘86 ethan Miller ‘20 – Laura (Gradishar) Miller ‘86 Dominick Moran ‘17 cecilia Moran ‘19 – William Moran ‘82 Jack Morgan ‘17 Brooke Morgan ‘19 – Mary (Mack) Morgan ‘80 Jack Mullins ‘18 Samantha Mullins ‘19 – omas Mullins ‘82 James Musil ‘20 – Julia (Whalen) Musil ‘77 elaine Nielsen ‘17 Garrick Jr. Nielsen ‘20 – Maureen (O’Neill) Nielsen ‘87 Madison Smith Nowak ‘17 – Melinda (Bayro) Nowak ‘89 rian o'connor ‘18 Aidan o'connor ‘20 – Timothy O'Connor ‘87 caeley o'connor ‘18 – Patrick O'Connor ’81 & Michelle (Ptak) O’Connor ‘88 riley o'connor ‘19 – Daniel O'Connor ‘88

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Grania o'Flaherty ‘19 enya o'Flaherty ‘20 – Margaret (Batten) O'Flaherty ‘87 Kate owczarski ‘18 – Daniel Owczarski ‘83 Jonathan pantano ‘17 – Maelen (Munoz) Pantano ‘75 ethan peska ‘20 – Catherine (Murphy) Peska ‘86 Matthew pestel ‘18 – Michael Pestel ‘88 patrick peters ‘20 – Carrie (Fricano) Peters ‘86 robert rafanelli ‘18 – Richard Rafanelli ‘73 Jake ream ‘18 – Joseph Ream ’86 & Vicki (Jaloszynski) Ream ‘88 Donald reilley ‘17 isabella reilley ‘19 – Michael Reilley ‘78 Jacob rigor ‘19 – Michael Rigor ‘82 omas riley ‘19 – Julie (Signer) Riley ‘87 hannah ruddy ‘20 – Brian Ruddy ‘88 Kailey ryan ‘19 – omas Ryan ‘86 tori Scavone ‘19 – Eugenia (Wasson) Scavone ‘84 Jack Sidler ‘20 – Norman Sidler ‘87 Sameul Smith ‘18 Shea Smith ‘20 – Shannon (Mullins) Smith ‘89 elyse Spaccapaniccia ‘20 – John Spaccapaniccia ‘89 Steven Svestka ‘20 – Steven Svestka ‘84 Noah townsend ‘17 – William Townsend ’86 & Carol (Picker) Townsend ‘86 John Vosicky ‘17 – John Vosicky ‘89 conor williams ‘17 – Gregg Williams ’79 & Susan (Reedy) Williams ‘78 Shannon williams ‘20 – Jay Williams ‘76

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MArrIAgES, FuTurE BrONCOS, uPDATES & SYMPATHIES

Please e-mail your Bronco updates to Brian Casey, Alumni Director: bcasey@montini.org.

OUR SYMPATHIES

To the Izzo Family, on the death of Mr. Bernard izzo.

Bernard is the father of Jim izzo ’71, pat izzo ’78, Tom, Cathy, John and the father in-law of Joan (Beverley) izzo ’71. Mr. Izzo is also the grandfather of Jesse izzo ’98 and Katie izzo ’00.

To the Andriano Family, on the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Andriano. Dorothy is the mother of longtime Montini Catholic Head Football coach chris Andriano. Mrs. Andriano is also the grandmother of Matt Andriano ’96, lisa (Andriano) Julian ’99 and Scott Andriano ’02.

To the Essig Family, on the death of Mrs. Arllowa essig, the mother of Barb (essig) esposito ’71 and Mary (essig) Koski ’76.

To the Fitzpatrick Family, on the death of Mrs. Annamae Fitzpatrick. Annamae is the mother of Jim Danielle Archiello ’09 and Alex Calfo Fitzpatrick ’71, Kathryn (Fitzpatrick) elmore ’72, announced their engagement on November 17, tony Fitzpatrick ’77 and Kevin Fitzpatrick ’78.

2016. Both Danielle and Alex are alumni of Marquette University.

Updates

Joe hyland ’94, currently the Head Football Coach at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, MI recently led the Falcons to a Division 5 State Championship, thanks to a 43-7 win over Menominee on November 26th at Ford Field in Detroit. Hyland, who also serves as a Guidance Counselor at the school, helped the Falcons finish the season 12-1 in his first season at the school. Fellow Montini alum Brian Dobry ’98 also serves on Hyland’s coaching staff at the school.

Nancy (Kuster) economou ’84 is currently working as the President and Founder of ‘Watts of Love’, a non-for-profit organization working to bring sustainable solar light to the places in the most need. Kevin Kuster ’86 also works as the Creative Director for the organization. Founded in 2012 by Economou, Watts of Love has helped provide light to countries such as Kenya, Nepal and the Philippines.

To the McNamara Family, on the passing of Mr. John McNamara. John is the father of Bryan McNamara ’86, cory (McNamara) ezzo ’87 and father in-law of Bridget (Moriarty) McNamara ’86. Mr. McNamara is also the grandfather of Kelly McNamara ’15 and Katie McNamara ’17.

To the Gavin Family, on the death of Mr. Vince Gavin. Vince is the father of Mary eileen (Gavin) Small ’87, Vince Gavin ’88, John Gavin ’91 and paul Gavin ’96. Mr. Gavin also served on the Montini Catholic Board of Directors.

To the Granados Family, on the death of Mrs. Kathleen Granados. Kathleen is the mother of reid Granados ’00.

To the O’Connor Family, on the passing of Mr. edward o’connor, the father of tim o’connor ’96 and the uncle of Mike Sullivan ’94.

To the Lejcar Family, on the death of Mr. william lejcar. William is the father of Derek lejcar ’01 and Blake lejcar ’03.

in memoriam Our sympathies to all of the families, friends and classmates of: tom ryan ‘86 who passed away in October of 2016.

Mark hartigan ‘76 who passed away in July of 2016.

Mark is the brother of Matt hartigan ’73.

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"As a family-focused school, it is great to see so many alumni continue the legacy by having their own son or daughter attend our school," said President Jim Segredo. "I also believe it reflects the excellent education they experienced as Montini Catholic students. Not only do their sons and/or daughters experience Montini Catholic, but the parents also come back and engage themselves again, in a different way. Having alumni come back to campus and participate in our school community makes our school community stronger and more energetic!”

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