Marian Matters (Spring 2006) by Marian Catholic High School

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BENDRICK '80 INFLUENTIAL ON NASA MEDIC AL RESEARCH

Gregg Bendrick ’80

With such a strong fundamental educational base, Marian Catholic alumni have many success stories in their professional careers. However, few span the infinite distance of 1980 graduate Gregg Bendrick, M.D. whose travels have included several major U.S. cities and a four-year stint as an Emergency Medical Physician in Japan. As a civil servant with NASA, his work extends beyond the planet, returning to impact many on earth in regard to medicine. As the Medical Director of the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Bendrick serves as the designated Flight Surgeon performing flight physicals on NASA test pilots. He is also the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator for the Space Shuttle when circumstances mandate a landing at Edwards AFB. In one of his most intriguing experiences, Bendrick handled the Return-To-Flight Space Shuttle (STS-114) when it landed at Edwards. This landing was the first flight after the Columbia tragedy and had problems that it had to overcome on its own flight. Because there was also a Japanese crew member on this flight, Bendrick had a great deal of interaction with a Flight Surgeon from the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. Along with handling post-flight physicals, Bendrick coordinated efforts with several entities before, during, and after landing. He communicated with the Johnson Space Center in Houston, the

Department of Defense Flight Surgeon in Florida and several local hospitals and emergency response forces. As the Shuttle was prepared to be flown back to Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bendrick moved to the Post-Flight Science Support Facility where astronauts undergo their post-physical exams. Then he focused his attention on the "Orbiter Turn-Around" operations, where the maintenance crews clean out the Shuttle vehicle and empty all the various rocket fuels. “This turnaround operation was among the most interesting things I've done here," Bendrick explained. Bendrick has certainly done some interesting things. Following his education and medical school at University of Chicago, he entered active duty with the Air Force for nine years and was stationed in Japan, San Antonio, TX and Shreveport, LA. After separating from the Air Force, he worked at the Oschner Clinic in New Orleans. While Marian Catholic has yet to send a graduate into space, Bendrick's work is certainly as important. As Bendrick talks about his alma mater, it sounds as if the preparation created limitless opportunities. "Marian provided me the moral compass by which I could maintain my heading in life," Bendrick recalled. "Were it not for my faith, I would not have pursued a career in medicine or civil service with the government. There are many secular influences that try to lead people in many directions away from God. Marian Catholic provides the moral compass and the skills necessary for young people to make those critical choices that will set the path for the rest of their lives. "The academic excellence of Marian enabled me to become a lifelong learner. Education at the high school level has to go beyond the mere conveyance of facts that will be obsolete in ten years. Education really has to develop the skills of logical and critical thought in order for students to become life-long learners. Frankly, the voice and direction that a Catholic high school like Marian provides is absolutely vital in the development of life-long learners." While Bendrick already possesses a lifetime of experiences in helping others, he remains ambitious with lofty goals. "One of the historians and I want to write a book that looks at the human factors associated with some of the mishaps and close calls throughout the history of the Dryden Flight Research Center," Bendrick explained. There were a number of human factors to consider, and we'd like to get some of these lessons learned down in writing so other folks don't make the same mistakes."

2006 Hall of Fame Awardees This year's honorees enjoyed the Hall of Fame Awards Dinner at Olympia Fields Country Club on February 22. From left to right: Shannon Reidy ’90 Athlete of the Year, Alex Panio ’62 Alumnus of the Year, Norm Bates Spirit of Marian, Sr. Margaret Rose Aultz Lifetime Achievement and Bernie Jablonski Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement.

NEW SPORTS STIR IMMEDIATE POPULARITY

In its fourth year, Marian water polo has earned strong recognition by teaching new players like Anna Moorman ’07 the finer points of the game. New in 2005, LaCrosse immediately became popular at marian with both men and women.

Fencing is Marian’s newest sport, but already a very popular one. Mike Muszynski ’08 shows his style.

Despite having one of the strongest men’s and women’s athletic programs in the Chicago area, Marian Catholic isn’t ready to allow the grass to grow under its feet. Or in the pool or at the end of a foil for that matter. New sports continue to emerge at Marian, most notably men’s and women’s lacrosse and women’s water polo. The 2005-06 school year also sees men’s and women’s fencing debut at Marian. All three of the infant entities have brought strong excitement and participation. Lacrosse is the fastest growing team sport in America, and that’s no exception at Marian, where parent Mike McCormick got the men’s program rolling in 2004 and a women’s program is in the building process as well. "What impressed me the most about our inaugural fencing season was how quickly the kids learned their new skill and how much they enjoyed it! With their enthusiasm and dedication, they took on a new activity and progressed substantially in just one season. In the same spirit I've witnessed in other Marian activities, this group of fencers worked together to improve and support one another. I think it's wonderful that Marian has a fencing club. There's something for everyone here. Allowing the students to start up this emerging sport at Marian Catholic underscores the administration's continual support of their students' interests," Michelle Feldner Lancaster ’77 explained. “This high level of interest is nothing but a positive for Marian,” McCormick said. “Since lacrosse is a spring sport and there are not as many team sport options in the spring, more students have an opportunity to get physically fit, compete in a team environment and

perhaps, most importantly, learn new skills that can transcend high school into college and beyond.” After a trial campaign in 2004, Marian men’s lacrosse posted a 9-2 record last spring and will compete as an IHSA “emerging sport” this spring. The women’s squad anticipates building a small schedule and following the same path. “The fact that Marian Catholic is one of the first Catholic high schools in the state to make the sport available to students is a testimony to the commitment of the Administration and Athletic Department to the student body,” McCormick explained. “Because of that commitment, students at Marian Catholic can now be part of “the fastest game on two feet.” With the program less than a half-year old, Fencing has already drawn tremendous interest from participants, fans and the student body. Marian compiled a challenging schedule for men and women, one that has already produced some rivalries and new friendships. Under the faculty guidance of Sr. Dorothy Marie, strong student leadership (and founders) and a supportive group of parent coaches, the Spartan fencers have produced some immediate success even beyond expectations. “Fencing was student-initiated and so a big value was the students took the leadership role in getting the team started and continue to take that role as the team emerges during this first year,” Sr. Dorothy Marie explained. “The students have learned a lot about organization and following appropriate procedure to obtain approval for the team. As the year continued, they met the challenges of a first-year program and learned to deal with setbacks and successes. “We never thought, at the beginning for example, that we would progress to the point of getting invited to championship fencing at

Maine West on Feb. 4, but we were. That was an indication for us of the success our students had as first-year fencers. Anything that is new and anything that the students learn is of value. Also, of value is that many of these students would not be involved in a physical activity if they hadn’t become involved in fencing.” Women’s swimming has enjoyed success at Marian for a few years. Now, that has spilled over to the Spartan women’s water polo team. While most athletes lack experience when entering the program, the turnaround from first-time learning to success has been remarkable. “The first year, the team practiced two or three times a week and played a few scrimmages against junior varsity teams,” Coach Sean Scanlon related. “The second year, the team played a full varsity and junior varsity schedule, and by the end of the season, had won its first playoff game in the IHSA Sectional, and earned a Top 20 ranking in Illinois. The third year the team was seeded fourth in the IHSA Sectional and fell to Andrew in five overtimes.” Marian swimmers and water polo athletes also display an added commitment even with no pool at the school. Yet, conditioning often begins at 6:30 a.m. and practicing and competing at all away venues doesn’t seem to concern this group of Spartans. “We start every year by teaching our new players the game, the skills, and sometimes how to swim properly,” Scanlon explained. “This is the first year that Marian will have players who have three years of experience, so we hope to take the next step and play in the sectional finals. This has been our team goal since we started the team–to finish in the Sweet 16 and earn a banner in the gym.”

MARIAN SPOT FOR HOOPS 'MADNESS' Ryan Spencer, Mike Kusner ’82, Glenn Asato, John McQuade ’00, Andrew McDonough, and Steve Stremplewski all help out at the 2005 Marian Madness event.

UPCOMING EVENTS MARIAN MADNESS NCAA FINAL FOUR GAMES Saturday, April 1, 2006 Doors Open 4:30 p.m. MCHS East Gymnasium $25 Admission includes Unlimited food, drinks and fun. If you have any questions please contact the Alumni Office.

Diana Zagone Rhode ’64 and Denise Glomb Marshall ’78 enjoy the NCAA Final Four games at Marian Madness held in Marian's East Gym.

No matter the age or level, Marian Catholic High School is the place for the best in basketball in 2006. On March 24-25, Marian combined the retirement of New England Patriot Rodney Harrison’s ’91 jersey while hosting the “Legends” basketball weekend, a showcase of current high school senior all-stars against legendary all-stars from the South Suburbs. Marian’s East Gymnasium will also host NCAA Basketball’s primary showcase, the Men’s NCAA Tournament Final Four on Saturday, April 1. The fourth annual “Marian Madness” event will feature the semi-finals in Indianapolis on three huge 12-foot screens. “It’s a very good opportunity to get together with some fellow alumni and

CAREER DAY

friends while watching some great basketball games,” according to committee member Ed Ziltz ’80. “For the price, it’s well worth it for the fun and to see so many people. There will also be some outstanding food, great silent auction items and an opportunity for everyone to go home a winner.” Tickets for the event are only $25 and feature unlimited food and drink, as well as loads of fun. Marian Madness is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association and Marian Athletics, and will also feature games of chance and several exciting silent auction items. The fund-raising and friend-raising event will benefit Marian Athletics. Marian Madness can’t ensure the local flavor of a University of Illinois semifinal victory this year, but it can guarantee a great evening of fun and excitement for all.

COERS PIECE PUBLISHED Marian’s own Mike Coers, Director of Percussion, has had an original percussion score for percussion ensemble published. Coers submitted “Swimmin’ In It,” to drop 6 Media, Inc., a music publishing company located in Denton, Texas last fall. “Swimmin’ In It” is the first of several percussion pieces Coers has written. “The melody literally wrote itself in one sitting” he said. “All the elements of the piece were put on paper in a period of two days.” He hopes to have more of his compositions published in the near future. Mike has been with the award winning MCHS band since 2000. 3

Monday, May 8, 2006 Marian Catholic High School If you are interested in talking to Marian students about your career, please fill out form on back page or contact the Alumni Office.

2006 REUNIONS MARK YOUR CALENDAR The following classes will be celebrating their reunions in 2006: 1966 – October 6, 2006 1971 – September 8, 2006 1976 – October 20, 2006 1981 – September 8, 2006 1986 – October 20, 2006 1996 – October 20, 2006 2001 – September 8, 2006 If you are interested in helping plan your reunion, please contact the Alumni Office (708-756-9759) or via email, alumni@marianchs.com.

Last Call ! Limited Availability – Only four seats left! Marian Catholic Trip to Italy "Enticing Italia" May 25 - June 8, 2006 Call Advancement IMMEDIATELY at 708-756-9404

Anne Novak ’08 August 9, 1990 - March 7, 2006 Our hearts and prayers are with the Novak family, Deb, Ken, and Ben on the loss of their daughter and sister Anne.

ROUNDBALL MEN, WOMEN SPIN RECORD-SETTING CAMPAIGNS Records are made to be broken! The Marian men’s and women’s basketball teams certainly took that to heart in their 2005-06 seasons. For the women’s basketball team, the Spartans became the only school in the state to qualify for four IHSA Class AA Elite Eights in the last five years when Marian improved to 4-0 in its last four Sweet 16 appearances with its 71-58 victory over Sandburg in the UIC Supersectional. The win also improved Marian to a 49-1 five-year record against its SICA/SouthWest Suburban rival schools. The Spartans fell to eventual fourth-place team Maine South in the state quarterfinals at ISU’s Redbird Arena, but completed the year with a 23-10 mark with Maine West and Hillcrest titles to go with IHSA regional, sectional and supersectional crowns. Marian’s state run was led by seniors Katy Clark, Kathlyn McClain and Melanie Moore, while several young Spartans gained valuable experience for some bright future campaigns. The squad was led by firstyear head coach Annie Basic, the older sister of former Marian standout Mary Basic ’03. The men’s basketball squad rewrote the Marian record books as well. A third-place finish in Marian’s own Chicago Heights Classic and a fifth place at the Big Dipper were signs of great things to come. Once postseason arrived, the records began to fall. A regional victory over Lincoln-Way Central, the Spartans’ 21st, broke the school record for wins. Then a regional final decision over Rich East gave Marian its second IHSA regional championship in 46 years and the first in 15 years. “The leadership of our seniors (Vance Cooksey, Zack Stevenson, Steve Udowitz, Mike Brooks, Johnny Jones and C.J. Tuskan) through example and work ethic has meant a lot to our success,” third-year coach Mike Taylor explained. “Our energy and enthusiasm in our practice and game preparation has been a great example to our underclassmen. “The support of our student body has been incredible–by far the best since I have been here. I believe the team and crowd have fed off each other and brought a lot of excitement to Casey Court. In turn we have noticed increased attendance from the local grammar schools, which truly makes it a community event.” Sparked by all-conference players Stevenson and Cooksey (who eclipsed the 1,000-point barrier and moved into Marian’s top five all-time scorers), the Spartans earned a second-place finish in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. Wrestling brought great news this year as well. Along with former IHSA state champion and NCAA standout Joe Gilbert moving in as the Spartan head coach, the grapplers converted Marian’s East Gym stage into a state-of-the-art wrestling facility. Marian Athletic Director and football coach Dave Mattio ’66 received great news when he was inducted into the inaugural ESCC Hall of Fame on March 9. Marian’s AD for 31 years and football coach for 30 joins a prolific first class of 16 that includes Joliet Catholic’s Gordie Gillespie, St. Joseph’s Isiah Thomas and Gene Pingatore, as well as NFL standouts Mike Alstott (Joliet Catholic) and Jeff Zgonina (Carmel).

Marian seniors Erin Beecher, Melanie Moore, Kathlyn McClain and Katy Clark celebrate a women’s basketball sectional championship.

Women’s coach Annie Basic urges on her team on the way to a fourth Class AA Elite Eight in five years.

Men’s coach Mike Taylor instructs his squad during a record-setting season.

Katy Clark ’06 goes up for two during Marian’s Class AA state quarterfinal contest at ISU’s Redbird Arena.

Senior Michael Brooks fires away during the men’s basketball season, one that produced a school record for victories.

Wrestler Bryce Horath ’06 eyes up a wrestling foe.

R H I M E S ' 8 7 P RO D U C E S GREY'S AN ATOMY

ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE

Actors Guild Award for her portrayal of the famous African American actress. Rhimes also wrote the screenplay for the film Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. In doing so, she had the opportunity to work with legendary actress, Julie Andrews, who starred in the film.

Shonda Rhimes ’87

If you were one of 38 million people who watched Grey’s Anatomy after the Superbowl, what you may not know is that the show’s creator, executive producer and writer is Shonda Rhimes, a 1987 Marian graduate. Grey’s Anatomy has been nominated for multiple Emmys, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards since it first aired in early 2005, and has garnered both a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding female performance by actress Sandra Oh. However, Ms. Rhimes has other credits on her long list of accomplishments. She researched and wrote the teleplay for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, starring Halle Berry, who won a Golden Globe and a Screen

As a student at Marian, Shonda was active in band, playing the oboe, various percussion instruments and was in the flag corp. She fondly remembers the impact that Greg Bimm and the band made in her life. “You can’t be in the marching band at Marian without spending an extraordinary amount of time learning the routines. Even if you didn’t want to be (at the school) working three hours a day, you knew what the results of hard work meant.” She applies the same principles of hard work and persistence in her hectic professional life. Trying to balance work and family (she has an adopted daughter) is not easy. “In a lot of ways, you don’t balance. You just try to mush it all together and hope it works. My daughter comes to work with me as much as possible and we spend a lot of time together on the weekends. I just try to make the concept that her mother works a part of her life, so she gets it that that’s what mothers do.”

MIKE C ARUSO S TA RT O F T E R M :

Fall 2003 FA M I LY:

Married 26 years to Nancy; three children, Michael ’04 at Marquette University, Marian students Matthew ’06 and Marissa ’08. O C C U PAT I O N :

President/Owner of Central Collision Centers in Peotone, Crete, Mokena and New Lenox. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Shonda remembers other teachers who left an indelible mark in her memories of Marian. She was thrilled to learn that the Wooddells are still teaching, years 28 and 27 respectively. The Dartmouth grad continued, “They were great. I had both of them at different times. I was so prepared for college.”

Currently dedicating time to MCHS Advisory Board, Member of several Chambers of Commerce. Recently stepped down from coaching club level teams in baseball and girls basketball with Illinois Wolverines.

Other film and television projects are on the horizon for Rhimes, who seems to keep everything in perspective with determination, humor and professionalism.

Anything to do with sports. I enjoy watching, participating and coaching. I especially enjoy watching my children participate in sporting activities and mature through participation in sports.

Julia Rohaly Buckley ’83 has written The Dark Backward, a murder-mystery due out in May. She says that thanks to Sr. Roselle and Mr. Wooddell’s senior AP English class she learned the concepts of writing, revision, adhering to deadlines and responsibility. Buckley, who lives in suburban Oak Park with her husband and two sons, also teaches at Trinity Catholic High School. In her writing, she tries to reflect what the world is with realism. Buckley’s writing includes elements of all other great literature. In addition to The Dark Backward, Julia has sold the first in a series of other stories called the Madeline Mann Mysteries. The second book in the series is under consideration at this time. To learn more about Julia and to read the prologue to The Dark Backward, visit www.juliabuckley.com.

INTERESTS/HOBBIES:

W H AT M C H S M E A N S TO M E / M Y FA M I LY:

MCHS has been a supportive stepping stone for each of our children as they learn to find their place in the world. VISION FOR MCHS FUTURE:

My hope is for MCHS to continually move forward as a leader not only in the academic world, but also in extracurricular activities. Whether through sports, music, or a variety of club activities, learning and maturing into leaders also takes place outside the classroom. We need to be aware of that and be thoughtful in organizing activities outside the classroom to help mentor our students to become the best that they can be.

LONG RANGE PLAN ROLLING INTO ACTION integration of technology, critical thinking, and curriculum by design. “While Marian’s academic program continues to excel, we continuously evaluate our program to better meet the needs of our students. Currently we are focusing on critical reading skills and problem solving within the curriculum,” explains Sr. Kathleen Anne Tate, Marian Catholic Principal.

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES An alumni trip to Italy, outreach in and out of the metro area, and a revised reunion protocol are all on the plate of new Alumni Relations Coordinator Gail Young. Young said, "My goal is to try and encourage alumni and their families to attend events, help them reconnect with former classmates, and instill in them a sense of pride and loyalty to their high school that rivals their pride and loyalty to their college or university. I believe that each and every graduate of Marian has received an exceptional educational gift…every graduate of Marian Catholic High School has a story; about a class, an athletic team, a teacher, the band, the Dominican Sisters – something or someone has touched their life in a profound manner that they remember. How terrific is it that there are over 15,700 people out there with stories that have Marian Catholic as a common thread?”

Laura Docherty counsels college-bound Seniors in the Guidance Department.

Eighteen months after the Long-Range Plan and nine months after the development of the Strategic Action Plans to put them in effect, the shape of the future is emerging—in the details. “Choosing to implement those items of the Strategic Action Plans which we could fund through ‘human capital’ and tuition is a matter of justice and gives energy to Marian Catholic’s halls,” notes Sr. M. Paul McCaughey ’67, MCHS President. “The Advisory Board, the staff, and the faculty are on the same page. The feeling is, ‘Let’s do it.’”

FAITH AND SERVICE An emphasis has been placed on reduced class sizes in Theology, the creation of “sacred space” in Dominican Way, increasing the number of Eucharistic celebrations for students, an examination and strengthening of Catholicity in the curriculum, and outreach to local parishes through publicizing opportunities open to ministry in parishes. While many parishes could say the same, St. John the Evangelist in St. John, Indiana responded to the survey with a concrete listing of current student involvement:

Since the approval of the last of the Strategic Action Plans in Spring 2005, these “details” have had an impact.

GUIDANCE/COLLEGE COUNSELING With the addition of Ms. Laura Docherty, who joins us from Loyola Academy, the college counseling staff has grown to three full-time professionals and one part-time professional with a combined 50+ years of college counseling experience. The college counselors begin working with Marian students during the mid-point of their junior year, as they begin to transition from one of our six generalist guidance counselors who have assisted students throughout their first 2.5 years of school with academic and career planning, as well as personal/social growth.

Eucharistic Ministers: Teresa Blewitt ’06, Alison DeLuca ’07, and Kim Nowakowski ’06 Lectors: Alison DeLuca ’07, Kim Nowakowski ’06, Jackie Stillman ’06, and Jackie Tuskan ’09 Master of Ceremonies: Joseph Giannini ’08, Jackie Stillman ’06, Michael Vanover ’07, and Alex Zajeski ’06

Guidance keeps parents informed through mailed newsletters – News from the World of Guidance, an Internet-based program – Family Connection, increased parent meetings, and college counseling appointments beginning in February of junior year.

Music: Alison DeLuca ’07 Altar Servers: Megan Cosman ’06, Alison DeLuca ’07, Joseph Giannini ’08, Tim Jarzombek ’06, Paul Obaggy ’09, Matthew Salasky ’09, RJ Salasky ’08, Katie Stillman ’08, Jackie Stillman ’06, Jackie Tuskan ’09, Michael Vanover ’07, and Alex Zajeski ’06

“With an additional counselor and the utilization of Family Connection, we have made an outstanding program even better,” said Gerry O’Brien, College Counselor and Director of Guidance.

FINANCE

ACADEMICS

Marian Catholic continues to improve current facilities using funded depreciation, and provides student aid through endowed scholarships, emergency aid from the Annual Fund and, most significantly, from the Dominican Sisters of Springfield.

The PowerSchool Program allows parents and students to access a student’s “real-time” grades and, while printed reports are still being mailed, the use of email for newsletters and bulletins hold tremendous potential.

An intense effort to fund physical facilities and the increased need for aid is in process and is essential to the completion of the “capital” goals of the action plan.

Marian Catholic High School continues to emphasize and prepare hundreds of students for A.P. (Advanced Placement Program) courses, and increased funds for professional development have emphasized

“In many ways,” says Sr. M. Paul, “we have truly only just begun.”

SPARTAN HEARTS LEFT IN SAN FRANCISCO...HEADING FOR NAPA

Mary Moffatt, Julie Molander ’70, Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey and Lori Henry Potter ’70 enjoy visiting during a recent California Spartan trip.

When a Board Meeting for the Dominican Association of Secondary Schools called Sr. Paul ’67 to the Bay Area, she "knew Marian had to seize the moment" and contact alumni in and near San Francisco in response to the recent Long Range Plan calling for national alumni outreach. Mary Moffatt, former MCHS Vice President for Advancement, was instrumental in making the northern California connections. "Our alumni were happy to reminisce about classmates, Sisters, coaches and teachers and share their stories about relocation, careers, family life and the lifelong impact of MCHS ," said Mary Moffatt. Most gratifying to Moffatt and Sr. Paul was the alumni interest to focus on the present-day Marian mission and relate that to the global Catholic, college prep educational challenges. In their brief time near the Golden Gate, Sr. Paul and Mary were blessed to be able to touch base with great alums. "All our contacts were warmly received and our alums traveled, they made the time for us, and they gifted us with ideas for the future," Sr. Paul noted.

Greg '67 and Bonnie Randall take time out for a picture during the February visit with Sr. Mary Paul and Mary Moffatt.

and Bonnie Randall (Walnut Creek), Bernadette Coatar Kramer ’66, Alan Manuel ’86, Julie Molander ’70, Lori Henry Potter ’70, and Sherrie Perkovich ’90 (San Francisco), Tim Bussey ’77 (Los Gatos), and Karen Cak Niederkohr ’95 (Palo Alto). In addition, Mary cemented phone or e-mail friendships with Lori Minnich Stevens ’88 (Napa), Mary Lynn Schanzlin Loechl ’72 (Folsom), Anne Marie Jackson ’82 MD (Aptos), John Bendrick ’81 (Belmont), Sharon Myers ’77 (San Jose), and Dennis Schmal ’65 (Alamo). The consensus is that there is tremendous potential for all the Marian Catholic grads on the West Coast to get together, watch for ideas from this first trip to take root in a fun context next Spring '07 in Napa Valley. In fact, we have new guests for the August 14 '06 Endowment Golf Classic –with many planning to attend or come along for the golf cart ride. To date, the MCHS alumni journey has touched parts of Arizona and Ohio with plans in the mix for East Coast visits. Destination suggestions are always welcome, just call the Alumni Office at 708-755-6579 or email alumni@marianchs.com!

Photo courtesy of Chicago Tribune

Sr. Paul and Mary were able to plan wonderful visits with Barry ’63 and Irene Grenier (Los Altos), Greg Cary ’69 (Cupertino), Greg ’67

Barry ’63 and Irene Grenier renew friendships with Sr. Mary Paul during the President’s recent California visit.

Ashley Stroud ’06 helped celebrate Black History Month by bringing up the gifts in an African American Tradition during a High Mass at Holy Name Cathedral. Marian Catholic participates in this Mass annually with other high schools and middle schools from the Chicagoland Area.

Bernadette Coatar Kramer '66 from San Francisco, Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey '67 and Eileen Coatar visit at the Marian Alumni Basketball Gathering in January.

Erika Fuehrmeyer Myette ’95 (front of class on left) looks on in Mr. Brow’s Social Juctice class as the founder of Farm of the Child explains mission in Trujillo, Honduras where Erika and her family are volunteering and living.

ALUMNI NOTES

Anna Leigh Hudson, daughter of Joseph Hudson ’82

Tyler Forbes and Zachary Forbes, sons of Victoria (Quigley) Forbes ’67

Roberta Halverson ’81 and husband Ron have three children; Ray 12, Thea 9 and Drew 4. After 18 years in management at the Banner Health System, she is now a homeschool mom.

Lynda (Vieha) Grant ’65 and husband James moved from Kenilworth in June to their summer home on Lake Huron. They are building a home on the Gulf of Mexico, off Little Gasparilla Island, and hope it will be ready by February 2006. They celebrated their 10 year anniversary, getting sea sick on their first cruise. Life is good.

Joseph Hudson ’82 and his wife Carol adopted a baby girl from China in June of 2005. Anna Leigh Hudson now occupies most of her parents' free time.

Victoria (Quigley) Forbes ’67 enjoyed seeing the Marian Catholic High School basketball team recently when the team traveled to Quincy, IL. Victoria and her two sons Tyler 18 and Zachary 13 enjoyed the game.

John Everson ’84 flew to Los Angeles for a ceremony attended by luminary writers Clive Barker Hellraiser, Chuck Palahniuk Fight Club and emceed by David Morrell Rambo: First Blood. His novel Covenant won the Horror Writers Association's Bram Stoker Award for First Novel. But the big news is that a couple weeks after the award ceremony, wife Geri (Bailey) Everson ’85 gave birth to their first child. Shaun Austin Everson was born on July 15 weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 19-1/2 inches. He is now a healthy, happy 7 month old baby! John is in his twelfth year as the Publications Director for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and also writes the Pop Stops music column for The Star Newspapers. Geri previously worked as a real estate corporation leasing associate, but now is a stayat-home mom.

Gordon McKerral ’70. The Society of Professional Journalists awarded Gordon "Mac" McKerral with the Wells Memorial Key, the Society's highest honor. The Wells Memorial Key was first presented in 1913. The award was named in honor of Chester Wells, Sigma Delta Chi's second national president. The organization is the nation's largest and most broad-based journalism organization. Enrico Bruno ’73 was promoted to Commander of the Tinley Park Police Department. Mary (Pignotti) Dunne ’76 of Scottsdale, AZ was selected for inclusion in the ninth edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers® 2005. As the only publication dedicated exclusively to the recognition of our country's premier teachers, Who’s Who® is a valuable resource for everyone concerned with quality education.

Dave Holecek ’84 and wife Joy, welcomed a son, Thomas Augustine Holecek, to their family on January 3, 2006. Thomas joins older siblings Zachary 7, Catherine 5 and Joseph 2. Erin Jane (Harrell) Ross ’85 and husband Andrew have two sons: Sean 3 and Liam 18 months. The family resides in Lynchburg, VA. Erin Jane is a professor of Nursing at Lynchburg University.

Kevin Daney ’77 and his wife Barbara have three children, Brooke, Allison and William pictured below. They sent their wishes for a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year to all their Marian Friends. The Daney’s reside in New Jersey and Kevin makes the daily commute to the Big Apple.

William, Allison and Brooke, Children of Kevin Daney ’77

Shaun Everson, son of John and Geri (Bailey) Everson ’84 ’85

Christina Carlsson LeCocq ’86 and her husband Dan welcomed their second child Hannah Rose on November 14, 2005. Big brother Brian 3, enjoys his new little sister.

Ray, Thea and Drew Halverson, children of Bobbi (Auron) Halverson ’81

George Skertich ’86 with nephew Michael Bodnar

Nancy (Skertich) Bodnar ’87 with husband Jim and son Michael

Reese, Andrew and Grant Alexander, children of Jill (Spaeth) Alexander ’88

Kaylee and Ryan Wagner, children of Patricia (Berger) Wagner ’91

Ryan Sweeney Wagner, son of Patricia (Berger) Wagner ’91

Scott Pulcini ’90 and wife Anne welcomed the birth of their first child, Sofia Pulcini born on February 9, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds, two ounces and was 19 inches long.

George J. Skertich ’86 teaches French at Dunbar High School in Chicago, IL. He enjoys visiting with his parents who still live in Crete, IL and loves being the uncle and Godfather to his 2-1/2 year old nephew, Michael James Bodnar.

Rarick Witvoet ’90 and his wife Tressa are proud parents of their third child. Christopher Rarick Witvoet was born August 28, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. His sisters Alyssa 3 and Charlotte 2 are having a good time showing Christopher the world!!!

Nancy (Skertich) Bodnar ’87 is an officer for the Dubuque County Police Department. She and husband Jim have been married since October 4, 1997. Their son, Michael James is 2-1/2 years old. Recently, Nancy earned her certification as the only female rifle instructor in the State of Iowa.

Colin Egglesfield ’91 was featured on People Magazine's "Man of the Week" page. The feature is a weekly buildup to the magazine's annual “Sexiest Man Alive” issue, November 18. Colin recently joined the cast of daytime soap "All My Children." His good-guy turned-bad-boy character, Joshua Madden, caught the attention of People editors, who contacted the show's publicist. Since his debut on "All My Children," Egglesfield said he has heard from some of his old friends, including an old high school chum.

Julie (Mazzocca) Connors ’87 and her husband Robert had their sixth child, Wyatt Delaney who was born on November 15, 2005. He joins his siblings Sean 10, Tyler 8, Megan 6, Ian 4 and Ryan 2. Julie is home schooling all the kids. Kristine (Jasinski) Dahlquist ’87 and husband Don welcomed the birth of their third child, Beck Robert on October 6, 2005. He joins big sisters Isabella 5 and Lily 2-1/2.

Kim (Cubbon) Sullivan ’91 and husband Bob are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Patrick Hunter Sullivan born on September 22, 2005. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches long.

Jill (Spaeth) Alexander ’88 and husband Jason welcomed their third son, Grant Palmer Alexander who was born on April 8, 2005. He joins older brothers Andrew 7 and Reese 4. Jill is currently working full-time as the Science Department Chair at Argo Community High School in Summit, IL.

Patricia (Berger) Wagner ’91 and husband Dan welcomed the birth of their second child, Ryan Sweeney Wagner. Ryan joins big sister, Kaylee, who turned 3 years old in December.

Kari (Guagenti) O'Connor ’89 and husband John announce the birth of their fourth child, daughter Meara Rose born on May 4, 2005. Meara joins big sisters Gianna 6, Shae 2-1/2 and big brother Rian 4.

Bart Hoolehan III ’94 and wife Kara welcomed the birth of their first child, Jacob Bowen Hoolehan on September 30, 2005. Jake weighed 7 pounds, six ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Please keep Kristin (Cunningham) Basovsky '90 and her family in your prayers. Kristin's 23 month old daughter, Mary Jane continues to bravely battle a serious illness. She and her twin brother, Padraic, will be 2 years old on March 18th.

Sofia Pulcini, daughter of Scott Pulcini ’90

Maeve Carr, daughter of Meg (Kennelly) Carr ’94

Eric Sullivan ’94 and his wife Jennifer just had their third baby, Cassidy Taylor Sullivan. She was welcomed on September 7 by brother Jake 4 and sister Kiley Rae 2. Eric is an area supervisor for Eco Lab.

Shae, Gianna, Meara Rose and Rian O’Connor, children of Kari (Guagenti) O’Connor ’89

Jacob Hoolehan, son of Bart Hoolehan III ’94

Cassidy, Kiley and Jake Sullivan, children of Eric Sullivan ’94

ALUMNI NOTES

A.J., Abigail, and Anna Zaccari, children of Cathy (Moore) Zaccari ’94

Drake Dunnett, son of Randy and Deana (Pyle) Dunnett ’95 ’96

Patti O’Rourke, Pavla Salacova ’95 and Sean O’Rourke

Amanda Bednarek ’01 and her fiance Scott Nethero

Leon J. Witkowski III, ’94 is now a dentist practicing with his father in their dental offices in Mokena, IL.

Les Spires ’97 received his Master's Degree in Education from Olivet Nazarene University in May 2005.

Cathy (Moore) Zaccari ’94 and her husband, Phil, welcomed their third child, Anna Marie Zaccari on December 7, 2005. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 inches long. She joins older siblings, Abigail 6 and A.J. 5. The Zaccari family reside in Effingham, IL where Cathy continues to work in Special Education. Her husband, Phil, is a teacher and also coaches Varsity Boys Golf and Varsity Girls Basketball.

Tanisha Turner ’97 is currently attending Chicago State University. Tanisha has been working in the newsroom at NBC5 as a news assistant and production assistant since September 2004. Brian Witkowski ’97 will graduate culinary school in April and is currently a chef at the Radisson in Kalamazoo, MI. Jessica Van Horn ’98 graduated with honors from Columbia College and is working for Lienhart Design of Chicago.

Randy and Deana (Pyle) Dunnett ’95 ’96 welcome the birth of their first baby, a handsome boy, Drake Ashley. He arrived on October 13, 2005 at 7:07 p.m. and weighed in at 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Deana, Randy and Drake happily reside in Romeoville, IL.

Joellyn Moroney ’99 announces her engagement to James Kolodziej, with a wedding planned for Spring 2007. She graduated from Trinity Christian College, December, 2005 with a degree in Music Education (k-12) and vocal performance. Joellyn is currently employed as a receptionist at Marc Alan Salon.

Erika (Fuehrmeyer) Myette ’95 and husband Michael-John welcomed the birth of their second son on December 13, 2005. Jacob Zechariah arrived at 6:58 p.m. weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. Big brother Michael James is three years old.

Adam J. Gonzales ’00 is now working in the Western Hemisphere Affairs Office of the International Security Affairs Bureau of the "DOD" as Special Assistant (ISA-WHA) Department of Defense.

Pavla Salacova ’95 announced her engagement to Sean O'Rourke of Bayshore, New York on July 4, 2005. They are planning to be married at St. Patrick's Church on September 22, 2006. Pavla and Sean competed in the ING NYC Marathon together on November 6, 2005 completing the Marathon in 4 hours 29 minutes and are pictured above with Sean’s mother Patti They also competed in the Marine Corps. Marathon in Washington, D.C., on October 30, 2005. Pavla received a Professional Certificate from New York University in Global Affairs in December of 2005.

Nicholas McDonnell ’00 graduated from the University of Illinois in December 2005 with a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering. He is currently employed with Motorola working as a Senior Test Engineer for Mobile devices. Nick Naughton ’00 will intern at the White House during his Winter semester. He was chosen among 1,500 applicants. David Vittori ’00 became engaged to Jenny Esslinger ’00 on December 17, 2005! They are planning an October 2007 Wedding.

Rosemarie Stremlau ’95 completed her Ph.D in the Fall 2005 in American History at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She is a specialist in Native American History and wrote a dissertation entitled, "Cherokee Families: Cultural Persistence During the Allotment Era," which she is editing for publication. She is a visiting professor at Wake Forest University.

Amanda Bednarek ’01 plans to marry Scott Nethero at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL on May 27, 2006. The couple work at Disney; Scott as a Security Operations Manager, and Amanda as an operations hostess. Amanda plans to continue her education in Secondary Social Science Education. Christopher McDonnell ’01 became engaged to Amanda Eriksen last fall and plans to marry October 14, 2006. He is currently working for American University in Washington, D.C., in the department of Athletics as an external affairs assistant. At the same time, Chris is also enrolled at American University in their Masters Program for Public Administration.

Kevin Clinnin ’96 and Gina Cannata ’96 were married on November 19, 2005 at St. Agnes Church in Chicago Heights, IL. The couple resides in Chicago, IL. Mike & Betsy (Soehren) Jones ’97 ’97: Mike created art work and illustrations for a greeting card company which was chosen for their line up of Holiday 2005 Christmas cards. Betsy recently received a personal award from Exelon Corporation’s CEO John Rowe for Outstanding Performance. As the fundraising chair, Betsy helped raise over $2 million for the United Way Charitable Organization. She’s currently employed with the company as a Legal Analyst.

Robert Valentine ’01 graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. He was awarded the English Department distinction of most outstanding senior portfolio. He began his first year of law school at Marquette University in the Fall of 2005. 10

Eric Garneau ’02 graduated from the University of Illinois with dual degrees in philosophy and English. He co-owns along with Brian Sokol ’02 and Pat Hughes, Stand-Up Comics (formerly Books and Comics) in Lansing, IL.

is in the National Society of Collegiate scholars, and is a James Scholar studying in Australia for a semester. Melissa Kickert ’04 was named on the Dean’s List at Loyola University Chicago in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Anne Boesen ’03 is in Italy for a semester of studying. Brian Dolan ’03 is enjoying his second semester in Italy studying architecture.

Andrew DeKruiff ’05 has joined the United States Marine Corp. and will be deployed to Iraq in 2006.

Jennifer Rydzewski ’03 is a student at the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana and has made the Dean's List every semester. She

Joseph Siegert ’05 is enjoying his first year at Loyola University. He is majoring in business and plans to study abroad next year.

Can you name all the Marian Grads?

See next page for the answers

Many wedding parties stop by at “The Rock,” but Kevin and Gina posed their wedding party around the logo in the Marian Catholic West Gym.

ANNUAL FUND/PHONATHON

Phonathon volunteers had plenty of fun while bringing in record numbers of pledges. Some of the many volunteers are: (top row, from left) Justine LePore ’06, Kelly Butler ’08, coordinator Peg Massucci, Amanda Dawson ’06, Lauren Kowalkowski ’06, (bottom row, from left) Christa Clarke ’08, Felipe Oria ’08, Megan Burns ’08, and Jonathon Shorter ’08.

Callers Therese Sullivan ’08 and Morgan Jefferson ’08 encourage “answering the call” at the 2006 Phonathon.

Thank you very much to all who answered the call during our 2006 Phonathon to pledge $72,000 to the Annual Fund. This amount does not include “decisions,” those who may yet participate but who are not committed to a pledge amount. These “your decisions” are being received daily (last year totaling over $31,000). Funds raised this year for the Annual Fund will be targeted for Sr. Simeon’s Emergency Tuition Fund and other MCHS programs as may be restricted by donors. Thanks to you, we will surpass our Phonathon ’06 goal of $75,500. Last year’s goal of $72,500 was surpassed with yet another record, collecting $92,507!

College Day

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Led by Sam Sullivan ’08, Performance in the Round earned third place out of 18 state qualifiers at the IHSA State Tournament. Three out of the last four years, Marian Catholic has placed in the top three. Marian parent Sh Ann at the annu irley Uhll toasts Sr. Agnes al Mother’s Club Silver Tea.

Can you name all the Marian Grads Answers Kevin Clinnin ’96 and Gina Cannata ’96 Wedding

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Jon Barlog ’98 Jason Warmbir Phil Clinnin ’98 Mike Maris Kurt Herrmann ’95 Chris Kreski Dan Mazzocchi Andy DeLaurentis ’95 Gina (Cannata) Clinnin ’96 Kevin Clinnin ’96 Melissa Farrell ’96 Jamie Gaddy Heather (McAvoy) Rose ’96 Emma Ott ’02 Emily Cannata ’08 Caitlyn Smith ’06 Liz Cannata ’06 Colleen Clinnin ’99

Flower Girls daughters of John and Denise (McGill) Clinnin ’81 ’81 Names of flower girls: Youngest - Molly Oldest - Kelly

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Ragtime

THE 16TH ANNUAL MARIAN CATHOLIC ENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSIC

Spring Musical

will be held on Monday, August 14, 2006 at Idlewild and Ravisloe Country Clubs.

Friday, April 7 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9 – 2:00 p.m.

Information about golf or sponsorships may be obtained by calling Janet Noth at 708-755-6579.

10/22/05 through 2/15/06

G I F T S I N M E M O RY O F. . . Nicholas F. Adduci Brian Albrecht Charles Allison Gail Calderone Amos '68 Edwin Andres Mary Ariss Carmen Ascencio Mafalda Azzarello Mary C. Azzarello Leda Baker Albert J. Barbieri Larry Barker Michael Bartczszyn James Beemsterboer '86 Lewis Beemsterboer Alma Bellamy Timothy Benker '90 Kevin Beukema '97 Carole Beyer William Blinkwolt Richard G. Bohacik Dorothy Bona Harold Bos Ryan Brothers '98 Lorenz Brown Orlando Brutti Kostas Bruzas Joe Buchanan Robert Calderone Dennis Camilli Argo Castelli Sylvia Chavez Frank Chown Lorraine Chudy Michael J. Ciarlo '77 Marion Ruhl Cleary Carmen "Dolly" Concialdi Raymond Conway Bernard Cortez Charles Cox Helen Creagh Rosemary Crnjak Louie Dalicandro Jack DalSanto Betty Dean Linda DeBelina Louis DeBenedetti Ida Deransburg Anthony DiVita Irene Dobda

Jean Dominy John "Jack" Dore Fr. William Dougherty Patrick Driscoll '78 George DuBenic Ruth DuBenic John J. Dwyer, M.D. Ted F. Dykton Mary Edward Barbara Edwards Ruby Espino James Fair Tony Falvo Albert "Dan" Faron Margaret Fay Lois Fiedler Edgar Fitzpatrick Helen Flori Jean Barbara Flynn '63 John Flynn Bette Folliard Patricia Foster John Foushi Connie Franze Geneva "Dee" Friedel John Fryar James E. Galati Rita Galloway Nettie Geagan Jim Gibbons Robert Glazik Robert P. Gooley Verne Haase Mildred Harris Sharon L. Hathhorn Linda Healy Tom Heimlich Louise Henn Timothy J. "Hippo" Higgins Marie Inguagiato Johnny Irons Audrey Jackson John Jaeger Raymond L. Jenkins Justen Jobgen Margaret Mary Joerger Ann Johnson Lillian Jurek Frank Kaiser James W. Keating

Joseph Keating Edward Kelly Tim Kelly Marion Kemp Edward J. Klimas Elizabeth Jane Klimas Shirley Kline David Knaak Beatrice Koperski Philomene Krueger Henry Kubiszak Jacqueline I. Kuchyak '76 Evelyn Kuchyak Josephine LaBanca Dorothy LaBelle Margaret Lahey Peter W. Land '67 John P. Lau, III Pauline Laughlin Normand L. LeTourneau Ann Lewandowski Carmen Loch Maria Macias Tony Malito Kerry Clancy Malloy '84 Evelyn Mangerson Eli Maravich Herbert Marshall Rose Marzec Nancy Mauro '71 Michael G. McGarry Charlotte McGrady Joseph McGrady Barbara A. McGrath Daniel McGuire Mary Fran McGuire Donald Meisenbach Marin Sais Meyers John Miliskas Jane Mills Richard Morris '67 Scott Mowrey Raymond Mueller Dorothy Mullen Mary Munao Catherine Hichey Murphy William Murphy Rose Muskievicz Kelly Nagle '03 Frank A. Nardoni

Nofeo Nuzzo Martin O'Neill, Sr. Bradan Patrick Olsen William Oswald Gary Otillo Riley Page Rose Panozzo Mark Paredes '74 Linda Patterson Peter J. Paulson Dean Perozzi, Jr. '94 Audrey Perry Fred G. Peterson Katherine Peterson Arthur Petrarca Frank Pettice Tony Pierandozzi Michael J. Pisterzi Margaret Powers Nancy Molander Price '71 Kathleen Quane Connie D. Rabyak Thomas Ratondi Stanley Reindl '82 Peg Reindl August Reno Dencel Rewerts Edward Richkus Martha Richkus Richard Righter Bernadine Roccasalva Henry Rolowicz Russell Rolwing John Root Carmella "Minnie" Roppo Donald Ruhl Donald Ryckaert Dina Marie Salvador '85 Josephine Salvino Mildred Sandquist Margaret Sandrick Raymond Sawyer Alfred Scalia Vincent Schell John Schili Matthew Schmidtke Sr. Carol Marie Schommer, OSF Colleen Schumacher Caroline Schumake

Donald Schwer Louis Scultore Leno Sebastian Helen Sehovski Loretta Semintendi Barbara Shermulis '76 Sheila Sikora Frank Slimski Florentine Smith William H. Smith, Jr. William H. Smith, Sr. Delbert Sondgeroth Joseph Sowinski Alceo Spina Rita St. Hilarie Ronald Standish Frances Starykowicz Donald Stevens Christine Stooksbury Eddie Stoterau Agnes Strauss Jerry Sullivan Rosalie Synowiec Terrence "Terry" Tagg '70 Robert Talchik Ellen Patricia Tank Edwin Tewes Robert Torkelson Antonia Toscano Annmarie Tuttle Maria Valente Frank Vasek Joseph J. Vieha Agnes Vitelli Frank Wajda Mary Walker Daniel J. Ward '69 Helen Weglarz Harold R. Weise, Sr. Paul Weishaar Elaine Westman James Widen, Sr. Domenica "Minnie" Wiegand Pauline Wilson Clem Wolf Anna Woods John Wright Vivian Zamiar Mario Zarantonello Robert J. Zazzetti

Marian Catholic High School 2006 Athletic and Enrichment Summer Camps Elementary and Junior High School ATHLETIC CAMPS Boys’ Baseball Boys’ Basketball Boys’ Football Boys’ Volleyball Girls’ Cheerleading Girls’ Basketball Girls’/Boys’ Cross Country Girls’ Softball Girls’ Volleyball Girls’/Boys’ Soccer Girls’/Boys’ Tennis Fencing

Grades 5-9 Grades 3-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 4-9 Grades 6-12 Grades 5-8 Grades 4-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 4-9 Grades 7-8

PROFESSIONALS SHARE ON C AREER DAY Aimee Delaney Ogren ’91 explains her job as an attorney to students on Career Day.

ENRICHMENT CAMPS Mixed Media Art Grades 6-8 Theater Camp Grades 6-8 Water Rocketry Grades 6-8 Who Dunnit? Grades 6-8 Weird Chemistry Grades 6-8 Technology Camp Grades 6-8 Movie Making Grades 6-8 Equestrian Camp Grades 6-8 Leadership Workshop Grades 7-8

For more information on these camps check our website at www.marianchs.com or call Diana McDonnell (708) 756-9418 with questions or for a camp booklet. Campers register for grades they are entering in the fall.

CHRISTOFANELLI ’ 80 NEW SOUTHLAND CHAIRMAN

Alumni Parent Pat Roe, a banker, addresses students on Career Day.

CAN YOU PICTURE YOURSELF HERE ON MAY 8, 2006? What is the Career Day Program?

Alumni parent Kevin McNulty, President/CEO of The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce (left) looks on as Teri Brenner, 2005 Chairperson of the Board is being honored by incoming Chairman of the Board, Joe Christofanelli, Jr. ’80.

Joe Christofanelli Jr. ’80 was recently named Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, a group comprised of business, educational and municipal leaders covering 84 communities in the Southland region. Christofanelli is no stranger to public service, having served as the Village Administrator for the Village of Glenwood for five years, and prior to that, as City Planner for the City of Chicago Heights. He is currently a manager for Ernst and Young, LLP, working in state and local tax practice and provides economic development incentives advice for clients. When asked about his “Marian Experience,” Joe said he appreciates the impact his well-rounded education has had in his life. “Even though we were forced to take some courses, the overall results were terrific. Being exceptionally well prepared for college and beyond is something difficult to appreciate at the time.” He also expressed his appreciation for the MCHS Administration’s push for service outside the school, a way of giving back without reward. “Service becomes part of who you are as a person, a way of life.”

The goal of Career Day is to offer a variety of presentations that will expose freshman and sophomore students to several career interests. Marian Catholic alumni, parents and friends are able to lend a valuable insight to current Marian students in their career choices, giving them the chance to see inside a prospective career. Each speaker will address three sessions of students, each group for approximately 20 minutes including discussion and questions. Presentations are very informal, considering that this is the first opportunity students have to hear about certain careers.

How Does the Career Mentor Program Work? Marian Catholic alumni volunteer to spend time at their workplace with a junior or senior student who has indicated an interest in their particular career field. A typical day might include a tour of the mentor's workplace, discussion about what the mentor does and how they achieved success in their respective career. In addition, students may have the opportunity to interview with other people in the company and receive some hands-on experience. The Career Mentor visits may take place anytime during the school year that is convenient for our alums. Students are given an excused absence from Marian and will provide their own transportation.

I N T E R E S T E D I N M A R I A N C AT H O L I C S U M M E R C A M P S ? Marian Catholic offers summer Athletic Camps and Enrichment Camps for students in grades four through nine. If you would like more information on these camps, please log on to www.marianchs.com, or complete and send the form below to Marian Catholic High School, Attn: Diana McDonnell, 700 Ashland Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (fax 708.756.9759). Last Name _____________________________________________ First Name _____________________________________________ Student Name __________________________________________ School ______________________________________ Grade _____ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Email ___________________________________________________

Home Phone ___________________________________________ Business Phone __________________________________________ Parent Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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W H A T ’ S T H E N E W S W I T H YO U , A L U M ? Tell us any interesting news, events, or milestones in your life (marriage, children, promotions, service, career moves, etc.) that you would like to share with your fellow alumni. Also, please be sure to use this form to update information. Name(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________Class of _____________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Is this a new address? Yes No City ____________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Email _________________________________________________ Home Phone _____________________________________________ Business Phone __________________________________________ Occupation / Position _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NEWS _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

send to: Marian Catholic High School, Alumni Relations Coordinator 700 Ashland Avenue, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411 fax: 708.756.9759 • email: alumni@marianchs.com

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W O U L D YO U L I K E T O S H A R E YO U R E X P E R T I S E ? ❑ My name / address on reverse is correct. ❑ Please make corrections as needed.

Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best phone to reach me _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Career Day ❑ I would be willing to place my name on the Career Day Speakers’ Bureau list. (A time commitment from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. one day in the spring is necessary.)

My specific focus would be ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Career Mentor ❑ I would be willing to host a student to “shadow” me at my work place at a mutually agreeable time.

Job / Career / Field ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Phone _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ❑ I live out of town (or have a career where job “shadow” is difficult), but would be willing to serve as a resource by phone / email to the MCHS

Guidance Department should a student wish to explore my field of expertise which is: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2005-2006 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67 President Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. Vice-President for Instructional and Student Activities William Hogan Chief Financial Officer Peter Ruhl Vice-President for Institutional Advancement John F. Heneghan Assistant Principal, Operations John F. Kozojed Assistant Principal, Student Activities Dr. Shirley Morris Assistant Principal, Academics

Office for Institutional Advancement M ARIAN C ATHOLIC H IGH S CHOOL 700 Ashland Avenue Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708.755.6579 www.marianchs.com

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PA I D Permit No. 274 Tinley Park, IL

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

ADVISORY BOARD 2005-2006 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67 President William Hogan Chief Financial Officer Peter Ruhl Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Sr. Marcelline Koch, O.P. Dominican Sisters’ Liaison Peg Massucci Recording Secretary Patrick Dolan ’72 Chair Kevin Larson Vice-Chair Robert Jones, III ’79 Past-Chair Genevieve Boesen Michael Botelho Shahara Nixon Byford ’96 Michael Caruso William Chapleau ’73 William Cleary, III ’75 Jeanne DeRaimo Charles Gallagher ’77 Sr. M. Janice Greenwood, O.P.

Joseph Hamann ’79 Harry Howisen ’93 Sharon Kiehl Peter Kroner Vincent Krydynski ’81 Michelle Feldner Lancaster ’77 Joann Lindholm Stanley Pagorek

OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Peter Ruhl Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Carol (Burke) Swanson ’81 Director of Development Peg Massucci Assistant to the President Gail Young Alumni Relations Coordinator Kevin Kelly ’80 Public Relations Coordinator Janet Noth Office Manager Cindy Dupczak Database Coordinator Jeanne M. Murphy Assistant Database Coordinator Sr. Dorothy Marie Solak, O.P. Diana McDonnell Recruitment Mary Moffatt Consultant

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri ’83 Chair Nancy (Lynch) Virene ’81 Vice-Chair

O U R M I S S I O N AT M A R I A N C AT H O L I C Marian Catholic, under the sponsorship of the Springfield Dominicans, is a coeducational, college preparatory high school where students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate Christian service and leadership.