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A MESSAGE FrOM OUr

PRESIDENT

“Your generosity throughout the past 50 years has brought us to this momentous occasion.”

Dear Alumni and Friends, It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I announce the beginning of Montini Catholic’s 50th Year of Lasallian education in the Diocese of Joliet. e 201516 school year should be a great one filled with events and programs to celebrate this milestone, culminated by our 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace.

In this issue of Bronco Express we’ve provided a list of other events planned for members of our school community, especially our alumni. We invite all to return, re-engage and celebrate with us. Two events are approaching quickly. e first is Homecoming , September 18th, where we will be celebrating 50 years of cheerleading, football and band. e second event, our Jubilee Liturgy, will be held on November 15th at 11:00 a.m., in our field house. Please visit our web site (www.montini.org/Celebrate50) for more information on all of our exciting plans.

Each week we will celebrate Montini Catholic’s history and heritage by publishing a series of articles entitled Fifty Stories for 50 Years. e articles will be sent to school community members. If you are not currently on our email list, but would like to receive these articles, please contact Megan Pauley (mpauley@montini.org) and let her know. Articles can also be viewed on our web site. Additionally, we welcome alumni to share personal memories of Montini Catholic. If you have a story to share, we would love to hear it. Please visit: www.montini.org/MontiniMemories.

Montini Catholic’s Board of Directors and our 50th Anniversary Planning Committee have enjoyed looking back and revisiting many significant moments of our history, as well as individuals who have played a role in moving us forward. In doing this, we have been motivated to also look ahead and plan for our next 50 years through our 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. is vision is available on our web site (www.montini.org/Campaign50) and I invite you to read about and review the many capital projects and programs presented in this exciting campaign. I encourage you to help us write the next chapter of our history by making a gift to this campaign.

As always my sincere appreciation to all of you who support our mission of education. Your generosity throughout the past 50 years has brought us to this momentous occasion. I hope you will plan to attend one of our many celebrations this year!

On behalf of our school community I thank you and "May Jesus Live In Your Hearts...Forever.”

Sincerely,

share your montini memories with us! visit: montini.org/montinimemories Jim Segredo President 2

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September 18, 2015 Homecoming Game Celebrating 50 Years of Football, Cheerleading & Band Duffy Memorial Stadium October 24, 2015 Harvest Moon Howl Montini Catholic High School November 15, 2015 Jubilee Liturgical Celebration Montini Catholic Field House December 6, 2015 Fashion Show, Oakbrook Marriott December 18, 2015 Wrestling Reunion Montini Catholic Main Gym/Cafeteria January 9, 2016 Boys Basketball Reunion Montini Catholic Main Gym/Cafeteria January 30, 2016 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Montini Catholic Cafeteria February 18, 2016 Celebration of Music Wentz Concert Hall North Central College, Naperville February 20, 2016 Alumni & Alumni Parent Bingo Night & Social Montini Catholic Cafeteria March 3, 2016 Celebration of Theater Montini Catholic Auditorium March 12, 2016 Maroon & Gold Gala Bobak’s Signature Events, Woodridge April 30, 2016 Baseball Reunion Montini Catholic Baseball Field

June 4, 2016 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace

Visit: www.montini.org/50thEvents MONTINI.ORG

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SCHOOL NEWS

$500,000 Scholarship Club e following have earned over $500,000 in scholarship offers: Jordan Bruscianelli Kayla Cooper Kirsten Daarol Evynn Davis Kevin Deiber Matthew Fisch Joseph Palasek

$300,000 Scholarship Club e following have earned over $300,000 in scholarship offers:

OVER $18 MILLION

in scholarships earned

Our Senior Class of 2015 is being celebrated for accumulating the highest combined amount of academic scholarship offers in the history of Montini Catholic High School, earning over $18 million in academic scholarship offers.

Our Million Dollar Students Two outstanding seniors were recognized and welcomed to the Class of 2015 Million Dollar Scholarship Club. e club celebrates students who have received $1,000,000 or more in scholarship offers. Congratulations to: Albert Holler of (St. Alexander Parish) Villa Park ($1,951,970); Albert will be attending Vanderbilt University in the fall with the goal of becoming a Pediatric Oncologist.

Anastacia Mesina of (Sacred Heart Parish) Lombard ($1,008,000); Anastacia will be attending Valparaiso University in the fall where she has been accepted into the five year Masters Physician Assistant Program.

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Alexandra Arrich Samuel Asta Nicole Bartosz Claudia Cornejo Michaela Kirchoff Lucas Liebich Kelly McNamara Neil Orr

$200,000 Scholarship Club e following have earned over $200,000 in scholarship offers: Gabriella Chavarin Margaret Considine Amanda Davidek Jack Geocaris Anjeli Jackson Madeline Jamrozek Eric Kibbey Charles Norgle III Liam Rauen Sarah Robertson Valerie Sanchez Kate Sarkan Ashrith Shivaswamy James Soukup MONTINI.ORG

SCHOOL NEWS

F ounder’s Day ‘15

Each year, at Montini Catholic’s Founder’s Day Award Ceremony, outstanding students receive honors for their exemplary works throughout their high school years. is year’s ceremony was held on Friday, May 15th in the Field House. Congratulations to all award recipients.

PAx CHrISTI AWArD

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Kelly McNamara (left) and Klarque Scott are congratulated by Campus Minister, Michael Blanchette.

MOTHEr THErESA

Christopher Syregelas is congratulated by Principal Maryann O’Neill.

Christopher Syregelas was awarded the Pax Christi Award which recognizes students who have devoted themselves to God by working to serve others and to help build a heritage of faith in the world. Chris will be attending the University of Wisconsin in the fall.

CAMPUS MINISTrY AWArD Kelly McNamara and Klarque Scott dutifully earned the Mother eresa Campus Ministry Award. e award recognizes students who stand out as examples in community service and leadership. Kelly will be attending North Central College and Klarque plans on attending John Carroll University.

VALEDICTOrIANS & SALUTATOrIANS

St. John Baptist de La Salle Award: Jordan Bruscianelli Alexandra Campise Gabriella Chavarin Amanda Davidek Morganne Evans Matthew Fisch, Michael Johnson John Kegaly Edward Laviste Anastacia Mesina Joseph Palasek Ivan Perkins Klarque Scott Ashrith Shivaswamy Sarah Stahelin Chris Syregelas Johnathan Weiger† Jasmine Woodley Kathleen Filipiak Female Scholar/ Athlete Award:

Jordan Bruscianelli

James Kavanaugh Male Scholar/ Athlete Award: Edward Laviste

POPE PAUL AWArD L to R: Jordan Lazowski, Joseph Palasek, Albert Holler and Tyler Pacana

Valedictorian Albert Holler will be attending Vanderbilt University in the fall. Albert is the son of alumna, Al Holler ’70.

Valedictorian Joseph Palasek will be attending Notre Dame.

Salutatorians are Jordan Lazowski (Notre Dame) and Tyler Pacana (Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario).

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Megan Reznicek and Jordan Lazowski were awarded the Pope Paul VI Award.

Each year, the award is given to the senior male and female students who best exemplify the characteristics of Christian leadership. Jordan, who is also a salutatorian, will be attending Notre Dame. Megan will grace the halls of Franciscan University.

WE ARE proud of all of our award

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COMMENCEMENT

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“Like an eagle I will fly to places yet unseen; go beyond my wildest dreams...”

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Illinois State Scholars; Advanced Placement Scholars; AP Scholars with Distinction; AP Scholars with Honors; National Merit Commended Scholars; recipients of the President’s Award for Academic Excellence.

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EMBODYING DE LA SALLE Each year, the Montini Catholic administration selects a member of its faculty and staff to receive the Lasallian Educator Award. e award is presented to an individual who has lived the charism of the school's founder, John Baptist de LaSalle. "at is to provide a human and Christian education to those entrusted to our care through the process of touching hearts," explained Principal Maryann O'Neill. is year the award was presented to Michael Bukovsky.

"Mike has been more than a teacher and coach," said Maryann before presenting the award. "He has been a role model, guide and mentor to many young men and women. He treats our students with respect and has touched many hearts in his 21 years serving the Montini community."

CONGrATULATIONS TO

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Lasallian mission in her daily life treating all with both respect and kindness. She has spent forty five years mentoring and serving the students, their parents, and most of all the adults who work at Montini Catholic." – Principal Maryann O’Neill

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SCHOOL NEWS

BOYS VArSITY BASKETBALL COACH Montini Catholic is proud to announce that Daryl omas (below with Athletic Director, Tom Lentine) has been selected as the new Head Coach of the Montini Catholic Boys Varsity Basketball Team. omas succeeds Brian Opoka who lead the Bronco Boys Varsity Basketball for the last seven years.

ALUMNI rELATIONS COOrDINATOr Brian Casey (above left with President Jim Segredo) was recently welcomed to the school’s Development Office. Casey, a graduate of Montini Catholic's Class of 2001, will serve as the school's Alumni relations Coordinator. He will also be a member of the football coaching staff this fall.

NINE NEW TEACHErS JOIN MONTINI’S TEAM

Pictured L to R: Ms. Megan Steiner, Ms. Natalie Anderson, Ms. Sarah Pittenger, Ms. Jaclyn Marks, Ms. Ashley Swanson, Ms. Katie Wall, Mr. Denis Block and Mr. Donald Krystof; Not pictured: Brother Chuck Gregor, FSC

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Mr. Dennis Block will be joining our eology Department. Mr. Block attended St. Mary’s University and Lewis University; Ms. Katie Wall will also be joining our eology Department. She attended St. Mary’s University; Ms. Natalie Anderson will be teaching World History and A.P. Government and Political Science. She hails from St. Francis University; Mrs. Sarah Pittenger will be teaching English II and is from St. Augustana College; Ms. Megan Steiner from our Class of 2010 has returned to teach Spanish II and Spanish IV. From Montini, Megan went on to Benedictine University; Ms. Jaclyn Marks will teach Algebra and Geometry. She is from National Louis University; Mr. Donald Krystof, from St. xavier University, will also be joining the Math Department to teach Algebra; Ms. Ashley Swanson attended North Central College and will be joining the Math Department as well, teaching both Algebra and Geometry; Finally, Brother Chuck Gregor, FSC, who has been working with the Christian Brothers Schools since 1976, will be our new Director of Digital Learning.

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BRONCOS

BASEBALL BRONCOS PROUD OF BASEBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Montini Catholic's Varsity Baseball Team recently brought home the IHSA 3A regional Championship following a thrilling 3-1 victory over the Shamrocks of St. Patrick High School on a cold, rainy Saturday, May 30th. In high school baseball, the road to the State Final is a seven step (game) process. e Broncos successfully moved through the first two games, however, fell out of the running on Wednesday night, June 3rd (14 to 4) vs. the Nazareth Academy roadrunners.

SOFTBALL LADY BRONCOS ENJOY BEST RECORD IN THEIR HISTORY

TRACK

e 2015 Bronco softball team finished the season with the best record in the history of the program at 28-6. e team won the Suburban Christian Conference Championship and also an IHSA regional Championship. Suburban Christian Conference Player of the Year: Lauren Trojnar (pictured above).

With the help of junior, Mitch West who was named Athlete of the Meet, our boys track team took 2nd place in the Suburban Christian Conference. State qualifiers were Mitch West (100 Dash), Malcolm Pitchford (300 Intermediate Hurdles), Matt Fisch (Triple Jump and 4x200 meter relay with Michael Hollingshed, Nick Foster, Will Smith, Jr. and Mitch West). Congratulations to Mitch West (right) for finishing 4th in the State (100 Dash)!

Once again the girls track team competed at the IHSA State Finals in Charleston, IL. After earning 2nd place in the 4x800 meter relay the last few years, the girls team of Maddy Jamrozek, Jenna Weidacher, Emma Makowski and Gianna Salzbrunn broke through and won the state championship with a great time of 9:30.93. Gianna Salzbrunn (far right) was also all-state in the 300 meter Intermediate Hurdles.

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SPORTS WRAP-UP SPRING

RUGBY

RUGBY TEAM TAKES THIRD PLACE

Our Boys rugby Team finished their season with a 3rd Place trophy - Illinois Division 2, at the Chicagoland Conference on May 25th, after defeating the Glen Ellyn Ducks 38 to 31.

VARSITY TEAMS

Brine National High School All American Girls Team Photo: Grayson Clynch pictured front row far left; Luisa "Luma" Medina middle row 3rd from the right

LACROSSE 2 ATHLETES NAMED 2015 BRINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALL AMERICANS

Sophomores Grayson Clynch and Luisa "Luma" Medina were named 2015 Brine National High School All-Americans and selected to represent the Illinois region at the 2015 Brine National Lacrosse Classic held in Virginia, June 29-July 2, 2015. In addition to being selected to the Illinois High School team, Medina was also selected for the AllTournament All-Star team out of all the players from the multiple state regional teams. e Brine Committee is comprised of college and high school coaches from across the country who chose the All-Star team.

ISRAEL MARTINEZ NATIONAL WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION

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RECOGNIZED FOR

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Fifteen Bronco varsity teams were recognized for the IHSA Team Achievement Academic Award for the 2014-2015 sports season. e program is designed to reward teamwork not only in competition, but in the classroom as well. e award recognizes teams whose members maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout their respective season.

Congratulations to our varsity sports teams on achieving this great honor: Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Boys Golf Boys Soccer Girls Tennis Girls Volleyball Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Wrestling, Baseball Girls Soccer Softball Boys Tennis Boys Track & Field Girls Track & Field

join us in celebrating 50 years of football, cheerleading and band at homecoming 2015 september 18 (vs. delasalle) pregame show starts at 7:00 p.m. • kick-off at 7:30 p. m.

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BRONCO BITS! ALUMNI NEWS

Michael Hushek ‘99 now resides in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands as the Captain and owner of St. Croix Inshore Fishing Charters. Hushek’s charter specializes in fly fishing and spin fishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook, some of the most prized fish to catch in the region.

Carson Beebe ’07 was named an Assistant Wrestling Coach at St. Laurence High School.

Austin Kline ’14 recently completed his summer collegiate baseball season with the Windy Hill Whales of the BCBL in Myrtle Beach. Kline hit .322, leading the team in hits, and finishing second in rBI’s (11). Kline will return to Brunswick Community College (NC) this fall for his redshirt freshman season.

"Are you looking to play hockey again on a men's league team with Montini alums who once wore the maroon and gold on their sleeves? Or do you just want to play in the "annual" alumni game during the winter holiday time?

Either way we are looking for players!

Please contact Adam Solakiewicz at broncohockey91@gmail.com.

OUR SYMPATHIES

To the Thallemer Family, on the death of 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 Bettinardi Family, on the death of Mrs. Karen Bettinardi. Mrs. Bettinardi is the mother of Andrea Bettinardi ’97 and Nicole Bettinardi ‘99.

To the Considine Family, on the death of Michael Considine on May 21, 2015. Mr. Considine is the husband of Mrs. Joan Considine, past member and chair of the English Department at MCHS, and father of Caitlin (Considine) Murphy ’84 and Michael Considine ’86.

To the Lamar Family, on the death of Mrs. Irene Lamar, on May 23, 2015. Mrs. Lamar is the mother of Laura Lamar ‘71.

To the Schoene Family, on the death of Dr. Harold Schoene. Dr. Schoene is the father of Justine (Schoene) Gastrow '86 and John Schoene ’90.

To the Wegerzyn Family, on the death of Norbert Wegerzyn on June 27, 2015. Mr. Wegerzyn is the father of Kirsten (Wegerzyn) Kainz ’85, Barbara (Wegerzyn) Fitzgerald ’88, †Mary Wegerzyn ‘91 and Theresa (Wegerzyn) Diciaula ’94.

IN MEMORIAM Stop by the school and check out our 50th Anniversary Celebration memorabilia display! Thank you to all who are sharing their memories and keepsakes with us!

DO YOU HAVE

NEWS TO SHARE? Did you get a great new job, get married, or welcome a new addition to your family?

We would love to hear about it!

Email us at: alumni@montini.org

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

Jerome Kardynalski '71, who passed away in February 1, 2015.

Mary Wegerzyn ‘91, who passed away in April of 2015. Mary is the sister of Kirsten (Wegerzyn) Kainz ’85, Barbara (Wegerzyn) Fitzgerald ’88 and Theresa (Wegerzyn) Diciaula ’94.

Rachel Angres ‘04, who passed away on July 17, 2015. Rachel is the sister of Dominic Angres ’02.

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Matthew Aiyash ’02 and his wife, Paula, welcomed their first child, Rocky Theodore Aiyash, on April 30, 2015. Rocky weighed 5 lbs. and 6oz.

MARRIAGES, FUTURE BRoNCoS, UPDATES & SyMPATHIES

KEEPING UP WITH THE ALUMNI NEWS

BRONCOS

Erin (Soger) Ciavarella ’03 and husband, Carmie, are happy to announce the birth of Carmelo Dennis on June 8, 2015, weighing 8 lbs., 12 oz. and 21 inches long. Big sister Elise could not be more excited!

Ryan Elliott ’04 and wife, Mallory, welcomed her third child, Emmalyn, on February 22, 2015. Big brother, Dylan, and big sister, Alyssa, are in love with their new little sister!

Chantal (Vestuto) Langford ’91 and husband, Kyle, are proud to announce the birth of Valen Luce born on February 4, 2015 weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. Big sisters Marielle, Tahlia and Leilani, along with big brothers Dominic and Steffano are overjoyed with the newest arrival.

Nicole (Caez) McLaughlin ‘99 and husband, Ryan, welcomed Patrick Caez McLaughlin on November 20, 2014 at 6:47PM. Patrick joins siblings, Connor (7), Abigail (5) and Carter (3) weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz.

Craig Dziewiatkowski '01 and his wife, Gracie, lovingly welcomed their fourth child, Louis Joseph Dziewiatkowski, on May 28, 2015.

Louis weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. Louis joins siblings Gianna, Frankie and Bernadette.

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