Bronco Express - Spring 2015

A MESSAGE

FROM THE

Dear Alumni and Friends,

PRESIDENT

s we approach the end of the 2014-15 school year, I am happy to report that our 49th year of education has been one of our best marked with much excitement over the success of our school-wide Digital Learning Initiative. I am also proud of the academic achievements of our students and the many awards earned in our extracurricular programs.

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We will enter our 50th Year of Lasallian, Catholic Education in August with great momentum. Presently, over $17 million dollars has been awarded in scholarships and academic grants to the 165 members of our Class of 2015.

Over the last four years, our graduating seniors have earned over $55 million dollars in academic scholarships and grants. This amount does not include the many athletic scholarships that have been offered.

This year we celebrated our Math Team’s highest finish in the ICTM 2A State Championship - 3rd out of 51 schools. This accomplishment distinguished Montini Catholic as the highest scoring Catholic high school in the ICTM Class 2A state competition. In addition, our Robotics Team, in its first year of competition, placed 1st in the College of DuPage Engineering Olympics.

We also celebrated a terrific year athletically, with an IHSA state championship in wrestling, a 2nd place state finish in football, and a 3rd place finish in girls basketball. Our girls volleyball team’s first visit downstate won them a 4th place trophy. The boys and girls cross country teams and the cheerleading team also made appearances downstate. The Broncettes repeated as TDI state champions in Pom, and we made IHSA history by having two students, Amy Bukovsky and Jack Westerkamp, win the Class 3A female and male IHSA 3point shooting contests. Our spring sports season, as of this writing, is still ongoing and we expect that our teams will also experience much success.

I am very proud to announce that as of this writing, 9 out of our 11 IHSA fall and winter sport teams have earned the IHSA All-Academic Team recognition for the 2014-15 school year. The teams maintained an accumulative grade point average of 3.0+ during their seasons. In addition, 46 varsity athletes achieved the IHSA Scholastic Recognition Award for maintaining a 3.5+ GPA on a 4.0 scale.

As we approach our 50th Anniversary school year, please save the date of June 4, 2016 for our 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. Our 2015-16 calendar is already filled with a number of anniversary events, providing opportunities for all to come together and celebrate this special moment in our history. Many more events are in the final planning stages.

My sincere appreciation goes out to all of you for your continual support and generosity to our school. Our faculty, staff and students are looking forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary and I hope that you will join us by attending one or more of our planned celebrations.

May you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer and as always “May Jesus Live In Our Hearts…Forever” Sincerely,

James F. Segredo President 2

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join us on June 4, 2016 at Drury Lane for our 50th Anniversary Celebration

Other Scheduled Events August 14, 2015 Bronco Classic Golf Outing St. Andrews Golf & Country Club September 18, 2015 Homecoming Game honoring Inaugural Football & Cheerleading Teams Duffy Memorial Stadium October 24, 2015 Harvest Moon Howl Montini Catholic High School November 15, 2015 Anniversary Community Liturgy Montini Catholic High School December 6, 2015 Fashion Show, Oakbrook Marriott January 30, 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Montini Catholic High School February 20, 2016 Bingo Night & Social Montini Catholic High School March 12, 2016 Maroon & Gold Gala Signature Events, Woodridge

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Annual Fund SPRING REPORT 2014-15 Annual Fund Goal Annual Fund Donations* Total Number of gifts

$208,000.00 $163,109.07 463

SCHOOL NEWS

Students spend Spring Break with HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Front Row L to R: Montini Catholic students, Andrew Grossklaus, Mark Shin, Alexander Kirch, Justin Stauder, Veet Zaveri, the homeowner and her daughter, Haley Howarter, teacher Hilda Castor; Back Row: Nico Severin and Montini Catholic Campus Minister, Michael Blanchette.

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"Throughout the week, our efforts were focused on helping to rehab a house to prepare it for occupancy," said Blanchette. "The students were divided up into teams and assigned different areas to paint. Once the painting was complete inside, Blanchette and his students cleaned floors to get the house ready for the appliances and carpet to be installed the following week. "The house we were working on was for a mom and her daughter," informed Blanchette. "We had the opportunity to meet and work with them throughout of our goal has been met thanks to loyal the week."

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WAYS TO GIVE

Mail Checks to Montini Catholic High School at: 19W070 16th Street, Lombard IL 60148

Credit Card Visa, MasterCard or Discover, either online @www.montini.org/annualfund1415 or call 630.627.6930 (X 177)

Digitally Online @www.montini.org/annualfund1415

*Annual Fund donations are accepted yearly from July 1 – June 30.

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Montini Catholic's Campus Minister, Michael Blanchette, teacher Hilda Castor, and seven ardent student volunteers traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana over their Spring Break (March 29 through April 2) to volunteer at the Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity (GIHFH). The organization, with the help of diligent volunteers, creates an opportunity for families and individuals in need to purchase and own simple, quality, affordable homes. Students at Montini Catholic have been participating in Habitat for Humanity projects during spring break since 2004.

"As a senior, I feel as if the work we did and the experience I had was a great way to end my high school career," said student Andrew Grossklaus. "My main memory from the trip is the people I met and the work we accomplished. I have never volunteered with Habitat before, but now know that it is truly a great organization to work for that makes a difference in so many people's lives."

Grossklaus also had great things to say about his co-volunteers from Montini Catholic. "They are all people with great moral character, who worked hard and never complained even when they were tired. I am so blessed to have spent my spring break with these people!"

"Montini Catholic is proud to participate with such a wonderful organization that makes a difference in people’s lives," summarized Blanchette. "We are so grateful to our students who give up their own time to help others."

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WITH THE BISHOP

Breakfast

"My years at Montini have challenged me to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially.�

COMCAST LEADER & ACHIEVER - Joseph Palasek

Senior, Joseph Palasek, was recently congratulated for being the recipient of the 2014-2015 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. Joe was nominated by Principal Maryann O'Neill. "Each year we are asked to nominate one senior student for this esteemed award," she informed. "The criteria for nomination has a strong emphasis on community service. Joe had completed over 200 hours of community service prior to his senior year, including a mission trip. He is well rounded, intelligent, a real gentleman and an all around good kid."

The program, funded through the Comcast Foundation, acknowledges high school seniors from Comcast communities for their commitment to community service, academics and demonstrated leadership. Joe will receive a one-time grant of $1,000 for his accomplishments. "We are proud to recognize the efforts of young people who are helping to make our communities stronger, and applaud you for your achievements," said Charisse Lillie, President of the Comcast Foundation, in a letter congratulating Joe.

"I was very excited and honored to win this award," said Joe, who has been accepted into the University of Notre Dame, where he plans on majoring in mechanical engineering. "My parents were extremely proud of me and I am excited that I am able to represent Montini Catholic."

Friday, January 16th marked a very special morning for one young Montini Catholic student. Kathryn Junior was invited to the University of St. Francis in Joliet to enjoy Breakfast With the Bishop. Each year, the university hosts this unique event to celebrate the kick off of Catholic Schools Week.

"I was very excited to be chosen to go represent Montini," said Junior. "I felt very honored, and my parents were very proud of me. The bishop talked to us about the privilege and honor to be a part of the Catholic schools system. He also talked about the values the catholic school system strives to instill in their students."

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"We were very proud of Miss Junior," said President Jim Segredo. "She embodies what it means to be a Catholic high school student, and we were honored to have her represent Monini Catholic this year."

CONGRATULATIONS

BRONCO MATH TEAM

ICTM STATE

RANKED

Individual winners: L to R: Matthew Kaefer (6th-Algebra II), Brandon Sakas (10thGeometry), Shawn Lee (8th-Algebra 2), Joseph Palasek (4th-Precalculus) and Joseph Zabinski (7th-Precalculus)

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ATHLETIC NEWS

STUDENTS EARN

FIRST PLACE

AT ENGINEERING OLYMPICS

Montini Catholic history was made on April 24th at the annual Engineering Olympics held at the College of DuPage.

The College of DuPage Engineering Olympics is a design competition inviting high school teams, interested in engineering or design type fields, to participate in short design competitions. All of the designing and building occurs during the competition time. The goal is to encourage high school students, with a true interest in engineering, to consider pursuing education and careers in the field of engineering.

A total of seventeen area high schools made up of over 225 students, including Montini Catholic, sent their best student teams (45 in all) to compete in an engineering design competition hosted by the COD Engineering Club.

VOICE OF Warren Dawes is congratulated by Principal Maryann O’Neill.

DEMOCRACY

CONTEST

Junior, Warren Dawes, placed 9th in the state in the Voice of Democracy Patriotic Essay Competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Warren was announced as the winner of the District competition during the 19th District's Annual Awards Banquet held in January. From there, his essay was among the entries judged at the state competition in Springfield in March. Warren is an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 97 in Darien and is sponsored by VFW Post 2838 in Darien.

Each year, high school students nationwide are invited to compete in the essay contest and challenged to prepare and record a 3 to 5 minute speech. This year's theme was - Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's History and Future. "From our nation's founding fathers to my own two grandfathers, many brave and patriotic men and women have given their time and talents to serve their country, with many even sacrificing their own lives to guarantee the rights and freedoms upon which our country was founded," said Warren in his award winning essay. "Each and every (veteran), no matter how big or small their contribution, no matter how famous or ordinary a citizen, deserves our admiration and thanks."

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L to R: Montini Catholic's winning engineering team: Mr. Peter Farina, Tabias Slater, Jack Manzara, Mr. Barry Briggs (Computer Technology Instructor), Chase Roedel, Antonio Carollo and Evan Fehring.

"Teams were given three design challenges as well as written challenges.

All of the challenges were timed and scored and developed to encourage creativity and practical problem solving," explained Montini Catholic's Technology Director, Peter Farina. "Teams were tasked to build a bridge that could carry the most weight, build a car that could travel the farthest, and create a Rube Goldberg machine that completed a task with the highest degree of complexity."

In the end, it was Montini Catholic who came out on top. "Our team of Nino Carollo, Evan Fehring, Jack Manzara, Chase Roedel, and Tabias Slater crushed the competition taking first place by scoring 283 points," Farina proudly stated. "We scored forty more points than any other team!"

One team brought home the first place trophy, but Montini Catholic was also well represented by its two other teams made up of: Amanda Davidek, Jin Park, Brandon Sakas, DG Yoo, Joe Zabinski, Brian Matthews, Emeka Nkuku, Matt Ratajczyk, Mike Watson, Domantas Zilenas, and Raymond Zimmerman.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Winter CONCERT DAZZLES

NEW YORK BOUND

Senior Mia Porcelli is congratulated by Theater Director, Dr. Diann Matheson, upon her acceptance at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Mia Porcelli was recently congratulated on her acceptance to the Tisch School of the Arts in New York City. An Oak Brook resident, she is very excited about her future. "I've wanted to go to New York University since I was about ten years old," admits Mia, who has been a member of the Drama Club and a performer in all school productions during her four years at Montini Catholic.

"The outstanding academics together with the diverse and colorful culture really did it for me," she said. Mia admits that she has been interested in the arts and performing as long as she can remember. She credits Montini Catholic with preparing her for her next big adventure after high school. "The challenging academic courses along with the very professional theater department at Montini has taught me a great deal about time management, dedication, and challenging myself." She added, "I have learned how to juggle school with performances and have gained a lot of tolerance for heavy work loads and long busy days." She feels very ready to take on a constantly moving city like New York. "Montini has really whipped me into shape!"

Music students brought a little warmth to a chilly winter evening on Tuesday, February 17th during their annual Winter Concert for parents, teachers and friends. The concert was held in the school's cafeteria and included performances by the Freshman Women's Chorale, Sophomore Women's Chorale, Varsity Singers, Chamber Choir, Accafellas, TrebleMakers, Freshman Jazz Band, and Advanced Jazz Band.

"I owe the most love and credit to Dr. Di (Diann Matheson, Drama Teacher and Play Director)," Mia said. "She has been the most amazing director, teacher and mentor and has blessed me with remarkable opportunities. I cannot thank her enough."

Dr. Matheson has the same sentiments toward Porcelli. "Mia is known in the theater world as a ‘triple threat’ in that she can sing, dance, and act. She is a very accomplished performer, one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of working with," she said. "She is very dedicated to the craft and takes her roles seriously. She studies the craft and intends to make her passion become her life's work. She is a terrific role model for others in the cast and cares about the ensemble. She shines on stage and off with a sparkling, genuinely nice personality. Although I am very sad she is leaving Montini Theater, I am thrilled she was accepted into NYU and know she will have a successful future ahead of her."

One of the 15 schools that make up New York University, Tisch is a center of study in the performing and media arts and a training ground for artists, scholars of the arts, and creative entrepreneurs. Notable alumni include Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone, Bridget Fonda and Lady Gaga, to name a few.

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Montini Catholic's Theatre Department recently wrapped up months of hard work on the school's annual spring musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie.

The classic musical featured the talents of over fifty passionate Montini Catholic actors, actresses, musicians and stage hands, each putting in months and months of hard work. The musical was held at the school's auditorium on March 6th, 7th and 8th.

Clockwise from top: Alex Myk as Jimmy Smith and Mia Porcelli as Millie; Kaitlyn Reznicek as Cora; chorus member, Michael Gannon; and Lexi Campise as Mrs. Meers

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Every year, passionate Montini Catholic students are inspired to attend the March for Life event in Washington D.C. The march is held every year on January 22nd. The students, accompanied by Theology teacher, Mrs. Barb Caruso, boarded one of four buses at Blanchette Pastoral Center in Romeoville and headed to Washington, D.C. for the 42nd annual event.

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"January 22nd marks the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision making abortion on demand available throughout the United States," said Bishop R. Daniel Conlon in his letter addressing the Diocese of Joliet's Respect for Life Ministry. Bishop Conlon, Bishop Joseph Siegel and Father John Belmonte, S.J. (Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Joliet) joined the Montini Catholic students and over 200 young people from the Diocese of Joliet for the march.

LIFE MARCHING FOR

L to R: Amanda Davidek, Kaitlyn Reznicek, Father John Belmonte, S.J., Jessica Brown, Megan Reznicek, Lexi Campise, Carina Greico, Beth Laviste, Bobby Powers, Eddie Laviste, Lucas Cabon; Kneeling in the front, Eva Laviste

On the morning of the march, the group started the day at the Verizon Center for a Youth Rally and Mass. Montini Catholic students were among the thousands of young pro-lifers fired up about their faith. "It was really an awesome sight to behold," recalled Barb Caruso, who is also the ProLife Club Moderator at Montini Catholic. Although members of the Diocese of Joliet began the march as one group, she informed that the crowd of approximately 700,000 made it impossible for them to stay together.

"The media simply does not do this event justice by reporting that it's a gathering of thousands," said Caruso. "The truth is there are hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers marching at the capitol. It was an absolutely amazing event – people for as far as the eye could see – all smiling, all happy, all joyful, and all pro-life!" Upon reflection after the trip, Caruso expressed her great pride in Montini Catholic students. "They took initiative in leading the Rosary, offering reflection on their experience, reaching out to new friends and showing just how awesome the Pro-Life Generation is.

I was honored to be able to experience this rally with them."

"This was my 5th trip to the march and I hope my last," Caruso added. "I hope that between now and next January, the law of the land is changed and abortion on demand is no longer legal. Then there will be no need for a March For Life."

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Clockwise from top: Jordan Lazowski participates in the flag procession at th Kayla Cooper and Delaney Miller performed an Irish dance called Real Aroun Ernest Miller, FSC speaks to the students; Students present intercessions in diff

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tudents proudly embraced their diversity during Cultural Awareness Week, held March 23 through the 27th. The annual celebration began with a special prayer service featuring speaker Brother Ernest Miller, FSC. "We are fashioned in the image of God no matter one's gender, color, ethnicity or nationality," said Brother Ernest as he spoke to the students. "We all reflect God's truth and beauty." He challenged the students to use the week as a period of deep reflection and repentance and to examine deep seeded assumptions that all carry of others.

Prior to the liturgy, foreign language students participated in a Procession of Flags from 35 countries. The flags were then placed on display in the school entrance way for the duration of the week.

Since Montini Catholic opened in 1966, the school has consistently grown into a more diverse community, currently having students from Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, China and Lithuania, and just recently saying goodbye to two exchange students from Italy who visited over the MONTINI.ORG

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e all school prayer service; Emma Makowski, nd the World for their classmates; Brother ferent languages; the Varsity Choir performs.

Celebrating our DIVERSITY

previous semester. "This week is a time for us to recognize the many gifts we have received by becoming a more diverse community," noted Campus Minister Michael Blanchette in his address to the school.

"Cultural Awareness is the foundation of communication which involves the ability of standing back from ourselves and becoming aware of our cultural values, beliefs and perceptions. Why do we do things in that way? How do we see the world? Why do we react in that particular way?"

Blanchette went on to explain how cultural awareness becomes central when we have the opportunity to interact with people from other cultures, as students do daily at Montini Catholic. "I always tell my students it is important for us to put ourselves in someone else's shoes to see the world from their perspective. It is then that we can truly be in ‘solidarity’ with one another," he said. "As we celebrate our diversity this week at Montini Catholic, may we stand ‘united’ for our acceptance and understanding of shared values and let us continue to work hand in hand to express our gratitude and make this world a better place."

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During the week, the celebration continued into the school's cafeteria where students were treated to a menu of foods from different countries each day.

A native of New Orleans, Brother Ernest has been a Brother of the Christian Schools for 20 years. He is a doctorial student at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He recently completed three years as the associate director for Mission and Ministry in the District of Eastern North America, the geographic region for all Lasallian educational ministries in six states, Washington, D.C., and Ontario, Canada.

Brother Ernest also served for two years as Director of Education and Lasallian Mission Formation in the Legacy District of Baltimore and served on the faculty of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, La Salle College High School.

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ATHLETIC NEWS

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

In State Class 3A

The Lady Broncos celebrated their sixth straight state trophy on Saturday, March 7th at Redbird Stadium in Normal, when they brought home the 3rd Place State Title (Class 3A). After an upset by Morton the previous day in the semifinal game, the Broncos found their footing and fired back for third place, beating Bogan 63-40.

Seniors Kelsey Bogdan and Rainey Kuykendall were thrilled to have won their last game as Montini Broncos!

Bogdan will be continuing her basketball aspirations at Harvard this fall and Kuykendall will be playing at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

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In State Class 2A

Our Broncos won their seventh consecutive Class 2A championship and their eighth straight state title overall this past February.

Our wrestlers also brought home six titles from the IHSA Individual State Competition, Class 2A, held at the University of Illinois, Champaign.

The new individual titles increases our program history total number of individual titles to 51. Individual State Champions were:

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Real Woods, Freshman - 106 lbs.

Dylan Duncan, Junior - 132 lbs Vince Turk, Senior - 145 lbs.

Luke Fortuna, Senior - 152 lbs.

Xavier Montalvo, Senior - 182 lbs.

Michael Johnson, Senior - 285 lbs.

Jimmy Pawelski, Junior - 126 lbs.

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1st & 2nd

ATHLETES COMMIT ON

NATIONAL SPORTS SIGNING DAYS

TDI Category Championship

Our Broncettes enjoyed a memorable Valentine's Day on February 14th after competing in the Team Dance Illinois (TDI) Category Championship at Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, DeKalb, Illinois.

The Broncettes placed first in Pom 1A category and 2nd in the Hip Hop 1A Category.

Twenty-two athletes were congratulated on their commitments to continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the collegiate level on two separate National Sports Signing Days (February 4th and April 15th). Signing Letters of Intent were: Basketball Michael Mooney - St. Ambrose University

MAKING HISTORY!

Juniors Jack Westerkamp and Amy Bukovsky made Bronco basketball history this school year. The pair became the first boy and girl from the same school to win their divisions in the state's Three-Point Showdown in the same year.

Bukovsky, a junior guard, won the girls Class 3A division on March 7th and Westerkamp, also a junior guard, won the Class 3A division by making 10 out of 15 shots on March 20th.

Westerkamp also won the King of the Hill competition on March 21st which was held between the winners of all four classes, making an impressive 14 of 15 shots. Bukovsky finished second in the Queen of the Hill overall competition.

Both Bukovsky and Westerkamp made the "money ball" shot which earned money from Country Financial. "We received a cash prize of $500 from the efforts of Amy Bukovsky, and will also receive a cash donation from the efforts of Jack Westerkamp," said Principal Maryann O'Neill.

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Westerkamp joined Wes Zaba ‘97 and Brent Jensen ‘99 in advancing to the state level.

Football Leon Thornton - Indiana University Grant Branch - Eastern Illinois University Terrell Johnson - Northern Michigan University Michael Johnson - Yale University Mason Weisenhoffer - Northwestern University Eric Kibbey - Washington University Austin Warden - Robert Morris University Michael Reilley - Butler University Stephen Dennis - Western Michigan University Charles Norgle - Wake Forest University Mark Salvo - Loras College Lacrosse Neil Orr - Trine University Michael Cislek - Benedictine University

Soccer Jordan Bruscianelli - Illinois Wesleyan Valerie Sanchez - Dominican University Softball Morganne Evans - Elmhurst College Ashley Lentine - Loras College

Track/Cross Country Jasmine Woodley - Eastern Illinois University Madeline Jamrozek - St. Louis University Matthew Fisch - Butler University Volleyball Jennifer Marten - St. Ambrose University

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ATHLETIC NEWS

ATHLETES NAMED SCC ACADEMIC ALL CONFERENCE

Montini Catholic recently recognized students named Suburban Christian Conference (SCC) Academic All Conference for the winter sports season. Seventeen (17) studentathletes earned a 3.7+ GPA for a complete academic quarter.

Boys Basketball: Samuel Thomas (Senior), Kevin Brachmann(Junior), Jack Westerkamp (Junior), Nicolas Malik (Sophomore), Will Smith Jr. (Sophomore), Jack Walsh (Sophomore)

Girls Basketball: Kelsey Bogdan (Senior), Amy Bukovsky (Junior), Emily Cochrane (Junior), Nicolette Oppenheimer (Sophomore), Lindsey Jarosinski (Freshman)

Wrestling: Edward Laviste (Senior), Vincent Turk (Senior), Samuel Detmers (Junior), Robert Gannon (Junior), William Lewan Jr. (Freshman), Real Woods (Freshman)

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Michael Mooney Samuel Thomas

Girls Basketball

Kelsey Bogdan Lea Kerstein Kaylee Bambule Claudia Kunzer Lindsey Jarosinski SCC Player of the Year

Kaylee Bambule Wrestling

Luke Fortuna Michael Johnson Jr. Edward Laviste Xavier Montalvo-Mata Vincent Turk Dylan Duncan Caleb Fortuna Robert Gannon James Pawelski Holden Heller William Lewan Jr. Joseph Melendez Jr. Real Woods

SPRING TRAINING IN ORLANDO!

SCC Co-Wrestler of the Year

Xavier Montalvo-Mata

Montini Catholic Broncos traveled to Orlando Florida to take part in the Disney Baseball Spring Training held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The team experienced a full week of games, practices, team meetings and other activities.

According to Varsity Coach Rich Janor, the objective of the trip was to expose the athletes to world class training and competition facilities.

"We also wanted to help our team build early season team chemistry," said Janor. "This will undoubtedly elevate our level of play and produce better results throughout the course of the season."

The High School Baseball Spring Training is one of the most popular programs at Disney's All -Star Sports Resort. "It sells out and has a waiting list each year," said Janor who plans on making the trip an annual tradition for the varsity team. "I am certain that events like this can impact a young person for a lifetime."

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Maroon & Gold Gala held on March 14, 2015 at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge!

1. Shannon Mullins Smith '89

2. Peter Oprisko and his Ensemble entertained guests.

3. Special Events Coordinator, Michelle Ptak O'Connnor '88 modeled a gorgeous Walking Coat donated by York Furrier and Kathy Wagner Rezny '79.

4. Bill Crotty '83 and wife, Karen

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5. Allison Rosati Dennis helped to keep the excitement level high during the live auction.

6. Katie Doll Hubeny '96 and Development Director David Walsh

7. David Casey '79 and wife, Gail 8. John Luka '81 and Pat O'Connor '81

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ALUMNI NEWS OUR SYMPATHIES To the Thallemer Family, on the death of Mr. Michael Thallemer in April 2015. Mr. Thallemer is the father of Anna (Thallemer) Sharp '91 and father-in-law of Melissa (Hevia) Thallemer '95.

To the Manna Family, on the death of Jim Hill. Jim is the son of Debby (Manna) Hill '72 and nephew of Mike Manna '70.

To the Coconato Family, on the death of Mr. Joe Coconato, on January 26, 2015.

Mr. Coconato is the father of Joe ’98.

To the Kaufmann Family, on the death of Mr. William Kaufmann, on November 1, 2013. Mr. Kaufmann is the father of Keath '00.

To the Barron Family, on the death of Mrs. Nancy Barron. Mrs. Barron is the mother of Kelli (Barron) Devlin '89, and grandmother of Alyssa Barron '09, Brittany Barron '11 and Jimmy Barron '14.

To the Gerlesits Family, on the death of Mrs. Mary Louise Gerlesits. Mrs. Gerlesits is the mother of John '70, Bill '72 & Pat (McElroy) '72 Gerlesits, Janet (Gerlesits) Thill '73, Gail '74 and Bob '84.

To the Busching Family, including Martin '04, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Bonnie Busching, in January 2015.

To the Ryberg Family, on the death of Mrs. Dorothy Ryberg, mother of Cynthia (Ryberg) Chapen '84, on January 30, 2014.

To the Mazzei Family, including sons Daniel '83 and Enrico '85 and daughterin-law Jenna (Kuceba) Mazzei '89, on the passing of Mrs. Diane Mazzei, on February 18, 2015.

To the O’Toole Family, on the death of Mr. James O’Toole, in October 2014.

Mr. O’Toole is the father of James '76, Thomas '77, Maureen (O’Toole) Hull '79, Larry '80, Kathleen (O’Toole) Keifer '82, Michael '83, Fr. Bill '88 and Daniel '92.

To the McCarthy Family, including James '77, Thomas '78 and Michael '83, on the death of Mr. James McCarthy in November 2014.

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To the Owczarski Family, on the death of Mr. Daniel Owczarski, on April 12, 2015. Mr. Owczarski is the father of Danielle (Owczarski) Budig '80, Dan '83 and Lara '86, and grandfather of Alison '15 and Kate '18 Owczarski.

To the Miller Family, including Noreen (Miller) Hardgrove '87, on the passing of her husband, Nicholas, on November 13, 2014. Brother-in-laws include James Miller '83 and Patrick Miller '84.

Joanna (Drabik) Morrissey ‘02 and husband, Kevin, are excited to announce the birth of their first child, Francis William. Frankie was born on February 9, 2015, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 ¼ in. long.

To the Piemonte Family, including Patrick '98, on the death of his father, Mr. Al Piemonte, in December 2014.

To the Laskero Family, including Stephen '74, Gina '76 and Dan '83, on the death of their mother, Mrs. Edith Laskero, in March 2015.

To the Hyland Family, on the death of Mrs. Kathleen Hyland in January 2015.

Children include †Larry Huff '84, Kevin Huff '85, George '84 & Sheilah (Krisch) '85 Hyland, Maureen (Hyland) Bair '87, Joe Hyland '94, Mike Hyland '97 and Marty Hyland '06. Maddy Jamrozek '15, Tommy Hyland '16, Ryan Huff '15 and Kevin Huff '17 are all grandchildren of Mrs. Hyland as well.

Daniel Mueller '02 and his wife, Erin, lovingly welcomed a son, Jackson Richard Mueller, on September 14, 2014. Jack weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 18 in. long.

IN MEMORIAM Our sympathies go out to all of the families, friends and classmates of:

Kevin Miller '79, who passed away on January 7, 2015. Kevin is the brother of Susan Miller '71, Linda (Miller) Alberswerth '72 and Kathy (Miller) Conley '74.

Jim Chilcutt Jr. '88, who passed away on March 20, 2015.

Robert Wojkovich '11, who passed away in February 2015. Robert is the brother of Rhett '14 and Reed '15

Kasia (Serio) Giblin ’00 and husband, Jeremy, welcomed Frank Salvatore Giblin on March 10, 2015. Frank joined the family at 2:58 a.m. weighing 8 lbs.

9 oz. Older brother, Nico, and older sisters, Cora and Liv, love their new little brother!

Mary Catherine Wegerzyn '91, sister of Kirsten (Wegerzyn) Kainz '85, Barbara (Wegerzyn) Fitzgerald '88 and Theresa (Wegerzyn) Diciaula '94

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Lauren (Treckler) ‘02 and husband Joe Winckowski ’02 welcomed Emma Elizabeth on April 10, 2015 at 1:18PM. Emma joined big sisters, Olivia (4) and Charlotte (3) weighing 8 lbs. 1oz. and was 19 ½ in. long.

MARRIAGES, FUTURE BRONCOS, UPDATES & SYMPATHIES Mark Klepacki ’02 and wife, Jessica, are happy to announce the birth of Beau Anton on January 9, 2015 at 12:50AM. Beau was welcomed to the world weighing 9 lbs. 8 oz. and was 21 in. long.

Tina (Riccio) Wurtz ’00 and husband, Vince, welcomed three little girls on February 6, 2015: Aria Rose, Mia Valentina and Giulia Francesca. The triplets came home just in time for Easter!

April (Smith) Blacker ‘96 and husband, Andy, welcomed her third daughter, Andrea (Annie) MaeBlacker, on May 8, 2013. She joined big sisters Ginny and Corinne, now 5 and 3, in rural Champaign County where April is a music teacher.

KEEPING UP WITH THE ALUMNI NEWS

BRONCOS Joe Zilla '02 married Megan Liszewski on September 6, 2014 at Sacred Heart in Lombard. The other Broncos who helped celebrate the day were Peggy (Zilla) Dattilo ’98, Tom Zilla ’95 and Paul Stumbaugh ’02. The couple reside in Chicago where Megan is a full time student working towards her PhD and MD from the University of Chicago.

Joe works as an Account Manager for Southern Graphic Systems.

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