Marian Matters (Summer 2008)

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M ARIAN C ATHOLIC A LUMNI , PARENTS AND F RIENDS . . . B ECAUSE M ARIAN C ATHOLIC R EALLY D OES M ATTER SUMMER 2008

SR. JUDINE HILBING, O.P., ASSUMES LEADERSHIP AS NEXT PRESIDENT Sr. Rose Marie Riley, O.P. ’67, Prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, along with fellow members of the executive leadership team, recently announced that Sr. Judine Hilbing, O.P. will succeed long-time President Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67, as President of Marian Catholic High School. The appointment, effective July, 1, 2008, is part of the Congregation's commitment to provide high quality leadership at their schools.

Sr. Judine Hilbing, O.P. In keeping with Marian Catholic’s mission, Sr. Judine has already met with the school’s key leadership to ease the transition.

“I feel this is a great opportunity to serve a community need and work in an educational environment that is strong and vibrant,” Sr. Judine said. “I will put all my efforts into continuing the strong educational

programs and services already in place and work to further the mission of Marian Catholic.

“Marian Catholic has such a wonderful reputation for excellence that I am truly excited about the opportunity to become a part of this outstanding high school,” Sr. Judine explained. “As a life-time educator, I continue to find joy in witnessing the success and development of our youth.”

Committed to Catholic education, Sr. Judine holds a Master of Arts degree in elementary education with a concentration in administration from the University of Illinois in Champaign, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. “Sr. Judine has 23 years experience in elementary school administration, with 17 of these years in the Chicago Archdiocese,” Sr. Rose Marie said. “Her experience in planning, her collaborative leadership style, her focus on communication, and her organizational skills will be strong assets for Marian Catholic. She will provide a depth of expertise and professionalism that will allow teachers and students to achieve their academic and spiritual goals."

Sr. Judine arrives for the 2008-2009 school year, just in time for the celebration of Marian Catholic’s 50th year of “Teaching Scholars with a Soul.” As president she will oversee the process of winding up The Courage to Lead Capital Campaign. Hoping to exceed $6 million, the funds are being used for a new state-of-the-art Leadership Center, Continued on page 2

Thank you Sr. Mary Paul!

In her sixteen year tenure at Marian Catholic, Sr. Mary Paul has been a gift of vision and vitality to our school community. Marian Catholic’s facilities and spirit have grown under her leadership. Sr. Mary Paul’s mark will be left not only on the buildings and programs, but especially in the hearts of thousands of students, families and staff members whose lives she has touched.

To honor the gift that Sr. Paul has been to the community, and in keeping with her wishes of no personal gifts, the Marian Catholic community has established The Sr. Mary Paul Endowment. Left to her discretion, this endowment will allow Sr. Paul to honor what is closest to her heart – the students, faculty and families of Marian Catholic High School…

The Advancement Office, through Mary Moffatt and Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, will oversee the fund process. More information will be shared in the mail and online.

The Sr. Mary Paul Endowment will be formally presented to her at the MCHS 50th Anniversary Celebration on September 6, 2008.

Pete Kroner, 2007-08 Advisory Board Chair and Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67

For gifting information, please contact: mmoffatt@marianchs.com, ska@marianchs.com or call 708-756-9767. Gifts may be addressed to the attention of Mary Moffatt, Advancement Office, 700 Ashland Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. (Checks payable to Marian Catholic High School indicating Sr. M. Paul Endowment in memo section.)

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Valedictorian, Tim Stanis addresses graduation attendees.

MCHS parents, students, and friends come to an Open House on June 10 to Honor Sr. Paul.

Class President, Falon Dandridge receives her diploma from Principal Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P.

Kathy Szotek, Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey ’67, Ray and Jennifer ’10 Szotek

Highlighted by President Sr. M. Paul McCaughey’s final address to a senior class and speeches by Principal Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, Valedictorian Tim Stanis and Class President Falon Dandridge, Marian Catholic celebrated its 47th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.

The Class of 2008 – 380 Scholars with Souls – enters the Marian Catholic High School Alumni Association with an outstanding record of academic prowess and service, prepared for collegiate success and continuing to make a positive impact on society.

The resume for the Class of 2008 includes: • Nearly $11 million in college scholarships with numbers continuing to grow • 85% of graduates to attend 4-year colleges, 13% two-year colleges • Graduates to attend 94 colleges in 25 states and 2 foreign countries • 89 National Honor Society members; 68 qualified for Illinois State Scholar status • 2 National Merit Semifinalists; 5 National Merit Commended; 1 National Achievement Semifinalist; 4 National Achievement Referred • 15 Advanced Placement Scholars with several more to be added from this year’s testing • Nearly 100% involvement with voluntary service

Sr. Judine

Ryan Jones ’08, Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey ’67, Corinne Jones ’08 and Erica Collins ’08

We’ll miss you Sister Mary Paul!

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ROLE OF THE PRESIDENT

artificial turf for Spartan Stadium, broadcast enhancements, and endowment. “The Capital Campaign, the new Leadership Center and program, and plans for the 50th Anniversary are initiatives that have been highly successful and are nearing the final stages of development,” Sr. Judine said. “I think it is important for the new President to become well acquainted with these efforts and to give support and encouragement to the persons who have worked so hard with Sr. Mary Paul to achieve these goals.”

“Sr. Judine is a gracious and perceptive woman who will bring her own warmth and intelligence to bear on the mission of Marian Catholic,” said Sr. M. Paul McCaughey who will, at the end of this academic year, become Superintendent of Chicago’s Catholic Schools.

“The Marian Catholic community will find Sr. Judine an able listener, a fine conciliator, and imaginative leader.”

• Serve as Chief Executive Officer for the school, responsible to the Prioress General and the Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield.

• Work in conjunction with the Vice President of Instructional and Student Services (Principal) to ensure excellent compliance with Illinois and Catholic school requirements and standards.

• Ensure the mission effectiveness and faith leadership by keeping with the Roman Catholic Church tradition.

• Monitor proper fiscal and facilities management of the institution.

• Promote the school and its programs as spokesperson for Marian Catholic High School as Chief Advancement Officer.

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‘SR. TERESA’S TRAVELS’ TOPS 125 SCHOOLS UPCOMING EVENTS HOMECOMING GATHERING This year’s annual Alumni Gathering will take place on Friday, September 26, 2008 in the Leadership Center following the 7:30 p.m. football game against Carmel Catholic.

Come and join fellow alumni for some pizza, drinks, music, and memories.

2008 REUNIONS DePaul University left to right: Mario Minotti ’05, Amanda Stenson ’06, Ashley Pinto ’07, Joey Uhll ’06

New Orleans left to right: Ali DeJong ’03 (Notre Dame), Blanton Flotte (attended Marian after Hurrican Katrina), Sr. Teresa and Nnanna Alozie ’07 (Xavier University - New Orleans)

UIC left to right: Cesar Zambrano ’05 and Alyssa Humbles ’06

Marquette left to right: Christian Haas ’07, Tony Rosati ’07, Bianca Pallotto ’05 and Josh Brzeszkiewicz ’04

The following classes will be celebrating their reunions in 2008: Classes of 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1965.

Founding Four Reunion Weekend September 12 & 13, 2008 1968 – 40th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1973 – 35th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1978 – 30th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1983 – 25th on Saturday, September 27, 2008 1988 – 20th on Friday, September 5, 2008 1993 – 15th on Saturday, September 27, 2008 1998 – 10th on Saturday, September 27, 2008 2003 – 5th on Saturday, September 27, 2008 If you are interested in helping out with reunion plans in any way, please contact Gail Young in the Alumni Office at (708) 756-9770 or by email, gyoung@marianchs.com. Mark your calendars now so you can reunite with your high school friends.

50th Anniversary Banner Sponsorships

This past school year, Sr. Teresa, Marian’s Director of Campus Ministry, visited 133 alumni at 33 different colleges! The “Sr. Teresa’s Travels” program began two years ago. In that short period of time, she has met with a total of 293 alums on 53 different college campuses!

Campuses recently visited: Butler, Ball State, University of Iowa, Iowa State, Drake, Monmouth, Murray State, Southern Illinois, University of Georgia, Spellman, Morehouse, Clark-Atlanta, Georgia Tech, Carthage, Marquette, Carroll College, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Tulane University, Xavier University, University of Mississippi, Bradley, DePaul and Illinois-Chicago.

Most unique experience: While visiting Rachel McDowell ’04 at Southern Mississippi, she asked if I was going to visit her cousin, Blanton, while in New Orleans. Blanton had been displaced from his home after Hurricane Katrina and attended Marian Catholic for the balance of that school year. I was able to have dinner with him and a few alums that evening.

“Blanton was so excited to see someone from Marian that he hugged me three times! He really misses Marian!” Ali DeJong ’03, also joined us for dinner. During her spring break from Notre Dame, she pitched a tent in the 9th ward of New Orleans to help victims of the hurricane. Since graduating from Notre Dame, Ali has been working for Catholic Charities, helping to rebuild homes in New Orleans.

This school year, Sr. Teresa plans to visit: Pittsburgh, Colorado, Gunnison College, Western Illinois, Quincy, Arizona and likely many more.

To see more of Sr. Teresa’s Travels log on to www.marianchs.com

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$500 sponsorship value Limited number!

To commemorate the founding of Marian Catholic High School and enhance the public launch of our 50th Anniversary Celebration on September 6, 2008 banners will be hung on lightposts on school property and on selected lightposts on Joe Orr Road and Ashland Avenue surrounding the Marian campus. Sponsorships are open to Marian Catholic families, organizations, and area businesses.

The 30” x 60” vinyl double-sided banners will feature Marian’s 50th Anniversary logo and the name/logo of a company, individual, or family. One banner per lightpole.

Installed by early September, they will remain posted for twelve months, and then be gifted back to the sponsor.

For more information, or to Sponsor a 50th Anniversary Banner, please call the Advancement Office at (708) 755-6579.

Hurry, first come, first served!

ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE

CAREER DAY 2008

Leslie Buckner ’96

John Hennessy ’80

A big THANK YOU to the alums and friends who helped to make Career Day a SUCCESS! Career Day is an Alumni Association sponsored event where presenters discuss career paths with students.

Brian Barry ’94 Camille Bauer ’93 Jim Boehner Marly Bradley ’87 Rick Bruno ’73 Leslie Buckner ’96 Eric Burkard Michael Caruso ’04 Valerie Coleman Adam Crabb John DeRaimo ’68 Tony Dyrek ’03 Jason Eagan ’95 Tom Engstrand ’65 Diana Evers ’78 Tracee Friederich ’97 Tony Galullo Rosaura Gonzalez ’89 Carlo Gozzi ’00 Michelle Harrison ’00 John Hennessy ’80 Heidi Hoogeweg ’76

Gary Jagmin ’70 Melissa Jamrock ’99 Terry Jarosky Betsy Soehren-Jones ’97 Lisa Kristina ’78 Jeanne Kryszyn ’81 Jennifer Kyung ’89 Millie Larson Maureen Laschober ’88 Joe Leamanczyk ’99 Sally Lowden ’73 John MacLean Sr. Teresa Marron Jamie Mattio ’90 Glenn Mazade Patricia McDevitt Candace Morrison ’96 Donald Murday Scott Nair ’93 Beth O’Donnell ’81 Rich Osborne John Perkovich

Wendy Reid ’83 Dan Riordan ’87 Dave Rybarczyk Jim Saccone ’97 Nicole Seehausen ’96 Steve Sikorski ’90 Bob Skelly Bill Skowronski ’96 Dick Smith Sean Spellman ’91 Maureen Ryan Swainson ’84 Vida Talandis ’69 Rick Thiernau Virginia Albear-Thomas ’77 Tim Tilton ’91 Pat Vellender ’86 Eric Villarreal Lauren Weber ’03 Kevin Welsh ’77 Lisette Wisniewski Zach Zube ’02

William Cleary III ’75 START OF TERM: Fall 2005 FAMILY: Married to June Ranieri ’75 for 25 years; Children; Megan ’04, Shayne ’06, Mia ’10 OCCUPATION: Jones & Cleary Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. President/Owner COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Infant Jesus of Prague Parish HOBBIES: Golf, Tennis, Skiing, Coaching VISION FOR MCHS FUTURE: “To enhance the environment for students to obtain a quality education while instilling the fundamentals of our Catholic faith; and to expand the Leadership Program so our students will be better able to take an active rule in their future.To continue to upgrade the facilities and technologies for both students and faculty.”

Metro Alumni & Friends Gathering, June 2008

Left to right: Mary Moffatt, Todd Toborg ’88, Kathy Skagerberg ’71 and alumni parent Bev Paonessa

MCHS Metro Alumni and Friends branched into the Lincoln Park neighborhood at McDunna's for our second annual gathering...60 plus made their way to '81 alum John McGarry's place on West Fullerton to visit & network.

Starting another tradition, our own Sr. M. Paul McCaughey’67, new Superintendent of Chicago Catholic Schools, was our first guest speaker. Sr. Paul shared that her cabbie was surprised to learn her destination was an Irish Pub! With that, she toasted the group, and the efforts of the Metro Alumni committee for bringing everyone together for the evening.

While enjoying the Cubs game on television and the music in the background, everyone was informed that, indeed, MCHS is planning a 50th Anniversary Gala downtown! New people “stepped up” to be on the Metro Alum committee to help us expand our reach. Everyone agreed that the get togethers are so much fun, that in the future, it would be fine to include a small cover charge to help the Alumni Association sponsor the gathering. If you are interested in joining us next year, please check the website in early spring for time and location. If you would like a personal invitation, please e-mail Carol Burke Swanson (cswanson@marianchs.com).

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RACE DAY AUTOMATIC TRADITION FOR SPARTAN DERBY CONTINGENT “Mike Durkin and Mac probably have the best overall record of the group when it comes to picking winners,” according to Bill Murphy.

“With us, it’s mostly about bragging rights, nothing more.” Murphy continued, “And somehow, Mike has ended up in the Winner’s Circle on several occasions. He just manages to get in and acts like he belongs there.”

Murphy recalls a St. Agnes eighth grade field trip to Hawthorne Race Track that started him on his path of nearly 40 years in and around the horseracing industry. “Father McKiernan took a bunch of us because we had heard that Hawthorne was nicer than Washington Park. We’d been riding our bikes to Washington Park and wanted to see another track.”

At 15 and 16 years old, the guys decided to go to their first Kentucky Derby, taking a $36 flight from O’Hare to Louisville without their parents’ knowledge. None had flown before, and a nervous Pat Eagan was looking in the seat-back pocket in front of him and asked Murphy what that little paper bag was for. Murphy explained that it was for passengers who got sick during take-off or landing. Eagan looked at the bag, then asked the elderly woman sitting next to him if he could have her bag too, saying “This one just won’t be big enough!”

Back at Marian, Murphy, a self-described “wise-guy,” was reprimanded by Sr. Frances Clare for reading a racing form in Religion class. He couldn’t help it; it was in his blood. Having started out as a hot-walker and groom, Bill Murphy’s love of horseracing has evolved into a 35-year career. He is currently the President and General Manager of Gulfstream Park in Hollywood, Florida. Gulfstream is where the last three Kentucky Derby winners (including Big Brown) have been raised and trained. Murphy has missed only three Kentucky Derby races since that first trip as a teen. In 1970, he was stationed in Viet Nam and later, he was working at a track in Florida and couldn’t make the trip. Even today, Bill would rather be with his Marian friends at the Derby than in any fancy box seats. “We’ve been together all these years, looking out for one another the whole time. I have the best time with these guys!”

Though probably not a complete list of all the guys who have made the trip at one time or another, these are the Marian grads and friends (and even one former faculty member) who have participated over the years: Joe Buishas ’69, Tom Chemasko ’70, Dan Corradetti ’70, Dan Cull ’70, Mike Durkin ’70, Pat Eagan, Gary Finnin (former baseball coach), Jim Flamini, Jeff Goss ’69, Mark Helsel ’69, Rich Klupchak ’70, Steve Kubisak ’70, James Lupien ’69, Tom Martello ’78, Bill Murphy ’68, Peter Palanca ’69, Mike Pauley ’76, Tony Perozzi ’76, Frank Pignotti ’70, Rodney Ross ’70, Frank Santilli ’71, Frank Santori ’69, Scott Scampini ’70, Mark Schrementi ’70, Ray Schulze ’78, Jack Sims ’70, Bill Slavin ’76, Bobby Towle ’73, Dan Towle ’69, George Towle ’71, Gilbert Towle ’67, James Towle ’78, Mike Ward ’70, Tom Zager ’70, Mike Ziegler ’70.

Displaying their Marian Catholic spirit from the clubhouse box on the first turn at Churchill Downs on Derby Day 2008 are (left-right): Dan Ekhart (Mike Durkin’s son-in-law), Gordon “Mac” McKerral ’70, Bill “Murph” Murphy ’68, Michael “The Governor” Durkin ’70 and Dan “Dan-O” Corradetti ’70. Group members later signed the banner which will be displayed at various events throughout Marian’s 50th Anniversary year.

Friendship. History. Tradition. For nearly 40 years, a group of Marian grads has been making an annual pilgrimage to Churchill Downs, site of the first jewel in the Triple Crown of horseracing, the Kentucky Derby. This year was no different, with a number of Spartans attending the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Two things remain constant with this group of alumni – everyone knows where to find each other at Churchill Downs among the 150,000 spectators without so much as a phone call, and their ties to Marian Catholic remain as strong as ever.

They didn’t start out going to the Derby, though. During high school, members of the group got the racing bug when Bill “Murf the Turf ” Murphy ’68 would take a carload of guys to the old Washington Park track in Homewood. They would stand outside and watch harness racing and thoroughbreds through the fence because they were too young to get in. But, to get a sense of the history behind this group, one has to just sit and listen to the stories. “I met Mike Durkin ’70 when we were first graders at St. Agnes,” says Dan Corradetti ’70.

“We’ve been close friends all these years, through marriages, jobs, kids and everything else.”

Gordon “Mac” McKerral ’70 first met Mike in the caddy yard at Idlewild Country Club when they both were Marian freshmen. “There was this guy sitting apart from the rest of the caddies who were playing cards, rolling dice, and pitching nickels, gambling with their earnings.

I noticed he was reading a racing form. Mike said to me, ‘How much did you lose over there with those guys?’ I told him I’d lost five of the ten bucks I’d earned that morning. He said, ‘What if I could take your five bucks and turn it into fifty?’ I was hooked. Whether it was Washington Park or Balmoral, we always found a way to get to the races and place our bets.”

Alumni Office Note: This is only one example of MCHS groups that consistently reunite year after year. We are sure there are others…care to share your stories? Email them to alumni@marianchs.com.

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Endowment golf draws veterans, young alums

STUDENT ATHLETES REACH NEW HEIGHTS

Matt Goedke ’09

Meghan Rockrohr ’08

Spring of 2008 saw the men’s tennis and women’s soccer teams reach great heights. At the same time, senior Mitchell Erickson literally vaulted to great heights.

Following his state championship in 2007, Oklahoma-bound Erickson turned in an effort of 16-3 in the pole vault to finish second in the IHSA state meet this year.

After a regular season highlighted by winning the Marian Invitational, the Spartan women’s soccer team earned the #6 seed in the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional and began a brilliant post-season run.

Marian avenged an earlier ESCC loss to rival Joliet Catholic to open regional play, then stunned #1 seed Lincoln-Way Central to capture the regional crown. The Spartans then knocked off #4 seed Lincoln-Way East, before eventually bowing to HomewoodFlossmoor in the sectional championship match.

“The season will be one I will never forget,” sixth-year coach Nasser Shahtaji said. “I can still picture the happy faces of my players after winning the regional by defeating #1 seed Lincoln-Way Central. I had a good feeling about this season when our players, led by senior captain Kasey Cartwrights, and the guidance of my assistant Marvin Rodas, decided to entirely

commit themselves to this season. I am very proud to coach these young women who proved, as the Adidas ad says, ‘nothing is impossible.’ ” For the first time since 1980 and the second time in school history, the Spartan tennis team advanced all four entries to the IHSA state tournament. Led by repeat sectional singles champion Tim Stanis ’08, Marian captured second place in its own sectional. The Spartans were also represented at state by junior singles player Matt Goedke, senior doubles team Eddie SemikSean Daley and juniors doubles tandem Brandon Tilton-Enyi Okebugwu. Tim Stanis ’08, senior class Valedictorian, was also named East Suburban Catholic Conference singles player of the year and posted a 3-2 record at the state tournament.

Softball moved to the brink of a huge milestone – 600 wins – as an East Suburban Catholic Conference championship and first IHSA regional crown since 2005 left the program at 599-279 all-time. The diamond Spartans concluded the year at 29-6.

The women’s track squad continued its run of IHSA state qualifiers, as sophomore Tahsha Mitchell represented the Spartans at state in the high jump.

The Nineteenth Annual Marian Catholic

SAVE THE DATE

ENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSIC will be held on

Monday, August 18, 2008 at Idlewild and Ravisloe Country Clubs.

Information about golf or sponsorships may be obtained by contacting Janet Noth (708-755-6579 or jnoth@marianchs.com).

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When the Marian Catholic Endowment Golf Classic tees off for the 19th time on Monday, August 18 at Idlewild and Ravisloe Country Clubs, the field of more than 200 golfers will include quite an array of personalities.

Some alumni and friends have participated in the event for nearly two decades!

At the same time, younger alumni, establishing themselves in the business world, have made the Classic a popular venue for contacts and to re-establish friendships while enjoying a day away from the office.

“It is a lot of fun to hear old stories from the people who first played in this event,” according to Bob Gromala ’97, E.G.C. Committee Member. “I have also learned a lot from those people. It has been great for networking and understanding what resources there are out there not only for the future of the event, but even on a professional level.”

In some respects, the event has become another unofficial Marian Catholic Reunion for many friends who only see one another annually.

“It is great to see the passion to help Marian form the players in this event. It is almost like a private club. The tickets are limited...it is so much fun. It is one of the most lucrative fundraisers I have ever been involved with, and with great prizes, great food, for a great cause,” Gromala added.

“As a young alum, it gave me a chance to give back in a fun and rewarding way.

I look forward to it every year. I would also not be able to play at these great golf courses if it were not for this event. The value you get, especially as a young alum, cannot be matched.”

While The Courage to Lead Capital Campaign has brought some major and immediate enhancements to Marian’s campus on the threshold of a 50th Anniversary celebration, the Endowment Classic remains a model of consistency for fund-raising and friend-raising.

Each year, co-chairs Greg Underwood and Mark Peifer ’81, and Classic participants, help to benefit Marian Catholic through student scholarship endowments. To date more than $1 million has been posted to the E.G.C. scholarship fund.

“There is nothing said that when you raise money for a great cause, that you should not have any fun,” Gromala noted. “The 9-hole scramble in the morning has become a fierce competition, which is a great start to the day. This event is a blast and I will be part of it as long as I can!”

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! ANOTHER MILESTONE IS FAST APPROACHING… We would like to invite you back to Marian to renew old acquaintances and celebrate friendships, passages and memories!

• Founding Four Class of 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1965: September 12 & 13 • Class of 1968, 1973, 1978 & 1988: September 5 & 6 • Class of 1983, 1993, 1998 & 2003: September 26 & 27 Reunion committees have been working hard to locate and contact all classmates. If you have friends that you are in contact with and know that Marian is not, please be sure to forward information to them about their upcoming reunion. If you have any questions or if you would like to be on any of these reunion committees, please contact Gail Young in the Alumni Office at 708.756.9770 or gyoung@marianchs.com.

Class of 1988 Reunion Committee members meet and encourage their classmates to attend their 20 Year Reunion on September 5. From left to right sitting: Tina DeLucaCaruso, Jane Carlson Dempsey, Erin Clark Nair, Julie Vasilopulos Brady, Michelle Paetow; From left to right standing: Tom Dempsey, Jim Nair, Sean Brady, Patrick Fanning

NEWEST REUNION IDEA SPURRED BY CYBERSPACE – by Tim O’Hea ’63, Founding Four Committee Member Have you ever heard of a high school reunion that has gone on for 9 months 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? How about a reunion that you can attend in your pajamas? Well MCHS classes of 1962 and 1963 have just such a reunion currently in progress thanks to the wonderful world of email.

It was all started in the late summer of 2007 by my good friend Ed Brown ’62 who had about 10 classmates, one of which was my wife Mary Ann (Ormsby) O'Hea ’62, on his personal email list. Ed's thought was to somehow generate interest in his class’ 50th reunion by updating Marian's list of their classmates with better or more current information. He obtained the list from the alumni office and then split it up among 8 classmates. He had them each try to contact, either by letter or email, everyone on their lists. He also used the website “peoplefinders.com” to locate classmates who were not on the list.

What ultimately developed was a list of about 50 or 60 classmates who began to reconnect through their emails. There was a very strong group of about 10 or so who were from St. Joe’s in Homewood who began conversing on an almost daily basis and began to share photos and stories from their grade school and high school years. No one knows exactly how the idea of sharing their bios began, but I assume that when a new classmate joined the reunion someone asked what he or she had been doing since high school and they wrote back with a story of their life since graduation. Then it just exploded from there.

When I saw how much fun Mary Ann was having, I decided to see if I could get my class of 1963 interested as well. The initial list of classmates’ emails that I started with was about 90. After my initial invitation to join this email reunion went out we had about 65 who were interested in participating. Some classmates didn’t want to participate or didn’t want their email accounts to get clogged and that was understandable, so we eliminated their names. What most people seem to like about this reunion is that they don't have to think about losing weight or buying new clothes to attend.

I cannot possibly express the myriad of emotions that these bio’s have generated among the alumni in our 2 classes. They have run the gamut from hysterical to heartwarming to heartbreaking. One of the difficult things that we learned was that we (class of 1963) had lost 23 classmates from an original class of 190. Roy Carlson ’63 sent out an incredible tribute to a very close friend and classmate Denny Rehberg ’63 who passed away a few years ago. A few classmates in distant states have found that they live only a few miles from each other and didn't realize it. Others have shown a tremendous amount of courage while dealing with adversity.

This has been a lot of fun and not nearly as much work as you might imagine.

Once you have a pretty good list of your classmates and send out an initial invitation, it’s just a matter of getting everyone to “respond all” so that all on the list are included. Aside from the pleasure of reconnecting with high school friends, I think that the biggest benefit of this email reunion will be the quality of the time that we will spend together at the Founding Four Reunion on September 12 & 13.

If this sounds like something that you might want to begin for your class, I recommend it highly. It will give you a chance to rekindle some friendships, maybe begin a few new ones, and make the next time that you all gather together much more meaningful. Cheers!

The alumni office is committed to facilitate alumni contact and would welcome your call 708-755-6579 or alumni@marianchs.com.

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2008 REUNION COMMITTEES FOUNDING FOUR Karen Barus Bailey ’62 Susan Weil Barbian ’62 Leona Recupito Berner ’62 Jerry Bory ’62 Ed Brown ’62 Susan Beauchamp Cantella ’64 Tony Carbone ’64 Mary Ann Balfour Carlstead ’64 Mary Lou Geier Cooper ’64 Susan Sweeney Crum ’62 Rich Frain ’62 Donna Holwell Gildea ’63 Mary Lou Boisvert Griffin ’63 Rob Hager ’63 Colonel Chriss Coons Ingle ’64 Barbara Kalinowski ’64 Pete Korn ’63 Mary Herr LaBelle ’63 Fred LePenske ’63 Ed Linthicum ’63 Terri Forkish Linthicum ’64 Daniel Lucsay ’65 Nancy Johnson Marchese ’63 Lorraine Crowley McCarthy ’63 Bill Murphy ’65 Mary Ann Ormsby O’Hea ’62 Tim O’Hea ’63 Mary Henning O’Sullivan ’63 Mary Colby Paul ’63 Michael Paul ’63 Tom Sadler ’65 Mike Schreiber ’64 Nancy Mascitti Schreiber ’65 Kate O’Toole Shenberger ’64 Alice Laughlin Schomburg ’64 Ginger Fees Storch ’62 Paul Sweeney ’63 Barbara Fischer Testa ’63 Frank Vesci ’62 Judy Moore Wagner ’62 Patricia Fischer Willard ’62 Barbara Ferrari Zarlengo ’65 CLASS OF 1968 Paul Allegro Bob Bangs Arla Day Blocker Larry Bonick Linda Hofer Brown Joan Coatar Cathy Schulze Coll Frank Costello Dean Gaffney Dennis Hogensen Diane Cislak Janes Linda Hildeman Malito Denny McSherry Tony Murphy Pam Petrarca Vicki Mitchell Reed Rita Banis Starkey Judy Welsh Dave Zajac CLASS OF 1973 Maureen Maloney Burns Larry & Gayle Lowery Campbell

Suellen O'Brien Fansher Cheryl Klein Fischer Tom & Marianne Lamont Alfio & Valerie Stace Palanca Jack Skagerberg Maggie Schultze Stefanek CLASS OF 1978 Jan Oosterbaan Coleman Tim & Eileen Gallagher Daw Diana Miller Evers Debbie Bahrs Fazekas Mary Kay King Denise Glomb Marshall Sam Sesto Mary Wilczynski Wernicke Debbie Capriotti Zarlengo CLASS OF 1983 Darrin Bauer Mary Ellen Lacien Born Mary Jensen Camp Bob Dow John Driscoll Mark Komorowski Karen Konopacki Lange Bill Maloney Michael O'Brien Colleen O'Neill Ranieri Jill Martin Raymond Nancy Schwab Werner CLASS OF 1988 Cathleen Owens Calhoun Lisa Campbell Tina DeLuca Caruso Jane Dempsey Eileen McCann Derthick Patrick Fanning Ruth Kmak Katie Loesch Derek Mosley Michelle Paetow Sandra Roemer Kelly Toepfer Thompson Jennifer Sowinski VanCamp CLASS OF 1993 Tricia Cox Harry Howisen Kate Moffatt Mark Salvador Anne St. Aubin Thies Bridget Hill Wachtel CLASS OF 1998 DeRondal Bevly Shaun Healy Jill Krippel Lisa Ledonne Nikki Paradiso Natalie West CLASS OF 2003 Kelly Duewerth Mary Kate Gergel Meaghan Hummel Lauren Madlener Ryan Noth Megan Springer

TALAMONTI RECEIVES ‘INSPIRATION’ AWARD

#1 FAN EDMISTEN ADDS TO BAND SITE

Walt Edmisten shoots photos at Macy’s Parade, New York.

Mark Talamonti ’74 (right) with Joel Africk (left), President and CEO of the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago

A stalwart supporter of so many Marian Catholic activities and events, and one of the biggest fans of the 7-time Grand National Champion Band program, Walt Edmisten, alumni parent, has taken over as web master of the Marian Band pages on our web site.

Edmisten had heart surgery in early May. The entire Marian community sends well wishes for a speedy, full recovery so his smiling face may be seen at countless events this 50th Anniversary year.

Edmisten has revamped the Marian Band web pages to feature up-to-date schedules, results and information. Along with coverage of recent Symphonic Band successes like a Grand Championship at the Illinois State University contest and “Honor Band” at the University of Illinois Superstate, Edmisten will document the band’s successes through highlights and colorful photos.

Please visit the band’s new and improved web page at: www.marianchs.com/band/band.html

Dr. Mark Talamonti ’74, Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and Chairman of Surgery at Evanston-Northwestern Healthcare received the Inspiration Award on May 1, 2008 from the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago.

Kathy Skagerberg ’71, co-chair of the event noted “Mark is our rock and it is so appropriate that he be honored with the Joan Skagerberg Inspiration Award. My mother just loved him and felt so secure when he stroked her arm and whispered to her, ‘Not to worry, you are in good hands’ when she would go for tests, treatments, and procedures.”

Mark Talamonti is an accomplished surgeon, who has been recognized for excellence in teaching and for his exemplary care of patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.

QUIRK HONORED AT DE LA SALLE

Among the Marian family and friends joining MCHS alumnus Brother Michael to celebrate this honor were: (front row, left-right) Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67, Terriann Quirk Johnson ’62, Brother Michael Quirk ’70, Mariellen Quirk Leverence ’67, and James Quirk ’65. (back row, left-right) Kevin Leverence ’00 and Michael Leverence ’97.

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Brother Michael Quirk, FSC ’70 was honored with the Brother Adjutor Award in April at De La Salle Institute’s Great Futures Inaugural Gala held at the University Club of Chicago. He has amassed nearly 25 years of service and dedication to De La Salle Institute, beginning his tenure there as Business Manager. After six years of managing the school’s business affairs, teaching and coaching, he was appointed President in 1989. Through Brother Michael’s visionary accomplishments, De La Salle Institute has expanded significantly both physically and educationally.

He founded the Tolton Adult Educational Center, extended the school’s mission to young women with the help of the Sisters of St. Joseph-Third Order of St. Francis by opening the Lourdes Hall Campus, and implemented a technology program for all students called the Tablet PC Program. Campus growth through the 80’s and 90’s included Bulger-Meteor Field, Holmes Field, the Christian Brothers Residence, Nwara Center and Parmer CenterHilton Commons-O’Donnell Pavilion. The school’s endowment has tripled under his leadership.

Napa Valley, California Alumni & FriendsTrip

Enjoying a taste of early Spring, Marian Catholic alumni and friends pause in a Napa Valley arbor. The Napa Tour highlight featured Mass in the vineyard followed by a dinner and wine pairing under the stars on the lovely Benessere Winery property in St. Helena where the group and 30 “native” California alumni were graciously hosted by Benessere owners and alumni parents, John and Ellen Benish. From left to right: Gay Dall, Margie Pelino, Michael McCaughey McQuade ’76, Rick Ellis, Bob McQuade, Charlene Sterzel, Christine and Nick ’99 Szulczewski, Lennea Ellis, Bill and Sharon Kiehl, Gael McCaughey O’Brien ’69, Tom O’Brien, Sr. M. Paul McCaughey ’67, Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, Carol Burke Swanson ’81, Mary Moffatt, Jim and Susan O’Rourke ’66 Klutnick, Pam Ferrari, Barb Ferrari Zarlengo ’65, Bill Moffatt, Michele and John Faso, and Pam Roe.

Alumni parent, Ellen Benish welcomes MCHS guests to the dinner with wine pairing at Benessere, the Benish Family Vineyard.

LEADERSHIP LECTURE

Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and one of America’s top motivational speakers signs a book for Cathy Lilek and her son Casey Lilek ’09.

Alumni parent, Charlene Sterzel and Jim and Susan (O’Rourke) ’66 Klutnick enjoy the Benessere tour and tasting.

Alumni parent, John Benish, owner of Benessere Vineyards with neighbor Bill Collins, owner of BK Collins Vineyard, offer a local history of wine making.

MCHS Fashion Show Hosts More than 900 Guests

Megan Rippey ’08 and Nick Voll ’08 strut their stuff on the catwalk at the 2008 Fashion Show.

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Current Parents, Melba Earnest, Eileen Gallagher Daw '78 and Jan Mazza enjoy themselves at the Fashion Show.

ALUMNI NOTES

Barbara Smith ’74 with Cory Wells of Three Dog Night

Richard Allen Dziewinski son of Linda (Wurtz) Dziewinski ’88

Owen Alexander son of Jill (Spaeth) Alexander ’88

Michael Corneiller ’67 has published a Christian fiction novel called “Guardian in the Wings” which has some memories of Marian woven into the story. Visit www.michaelcorneiller.com for more information.

Dominic Andrew, Michael, Alessandra and Brianna Parrino children of Mike ’87 and Sue (McKee) ’87 Parrino

difficult times since his 1 year old son Nathaniel was diagnosed in February with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) a rare white blood cell disorder that affects children under age 15. Nate will receive months of chemotherapy, steroids and other medications with hopes of a full recovery. As part of a community-wide outreach led by Ron’s Seneca Valley Football team and supported by his fellow MCHS classmates; light blue bracelets etched with the saying “KEEP SWINGIN’ NATE” are available. The slogan “Keep Swingin” used

by Head Coach Butschle with his Seneca Valley football team this past season; helped motivate them to reach the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2003. Proceeds from the bracelets will go toward Nate’s medical expenses & help fund research in hopes to find a cure.

If interested in a bracelet or donating to The Nate Butschle Trust; contact John Calacci at jcalacci@comcast.net or Colleen Ranieri at cmor5@juno.com, 708-267-0385 or the MCHS Alumni Dept.

Robert Kazak ’68 passed away on April 6, 2008. Robert was also a graduate of St. Ann Catholic School in Lansing, Illinois, where he was a lifelong resident.

Mary Jane Doerr ’70 has been named associate director of the U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection. The Secretariat helps dioceses and eparchies (eastern Rite Churches) implement safe environment programs to ensure the safety of children involved in church and religious activities.

Patrick Dolan ’72 has joined KPMG as National Line of Business (LOB) Leader for Consumer markets and U.S. Sector Leader - Food, Drink & Consumer Goods. Pat has nearly 30 years experience in the consumer markets and wholesale distribution industries and extensive experience in both audit and advisory services.

Janel Sutkus ’86 has received her Ph.D. in higher education research from the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. She is currently the Director of Institutional Research and Analysis at Carnegie Mellon University.

It took 35 years, but Barbara Smith ’74 finally realized a dream: she was effectively on tour for a week-long cruise in the Caribbean with 70’s musical icons Three Dog Night. Joy to the World!

Mike and Sue (McKee) Parrino ’87 ’87 are pleased to announce the arrival of their fourth child, Dominic Andrew. Dominic was born May 7, 2007 and joins his big brother Michael (7) and sisters Alessandra (5) and Brianna (3).

Kathleen Murphy ’77 checks in from Utah with an update. She is the Director of Marketing and Communications at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. She has been working in the PR/Marketing field for the past 27 years, has a wonderful husband John, and a daughter Bridget, who attends Colorado State.

Jill (Spaeth) Alexander ’88 and her husband Jason recently adopted a child from China. Owen was almost two years old when he joined the Alexander family in August, 2007. They now have four sons: Andrew (9), Reese (7), Grant (3) and Owen (2). Jill says their house is never quiet.

Linda (Wurtz) Dziewinski ’88 and her husband Brian are proud to announce the birth of their son Richard Allen, born July 11, 2007 at a whopping 9 pounds 15 ounces and 21 inches long. Richie is Linda's 4th child and is baby brother to Sarah Lynn Dziewinski (3), Emily Witek (12) and Bill Witek (14).

Dennis and Kristin (Depeder) Cortes ’82 ’82 are pleased to announce the birth of Dominic Raphael, born March 13, 2008. He joins siblings Alex (19) Colin (17) Joey (14) and Christina (3).

Ron Butschle ’83 along with his family have been enduring some

In May 2008, some of Ron Butschle's classmates hosted a dinner at Gatto’s to help raise money for his one year old son, Nate who has cancer.

Pictured from left to right: Ron Butschle ’83, Brian McCann ’83 (holding a picture of Nate) and Jim O'Keefe ’83.

Barbara (Fordon) Vega-Haggerty ’81 with family. Left to right: Michael, Barbara Jeanne ’11, Barbara ’81, Sean, Sarah, (back row) Joe ’09, Tommy and Tom.

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Luke Waldschmidt, son of Tony Waldschmidt ’90

Lois Rosalee and Owen Cambouris children of Katie McAteer ’92

Madeleine Day Phillips daughter of Victoria (Carnavacciolo) Phillips ’91

Derek Mosley ’88 was elected President of the Wisconsin Municipal Judges Association. The Association represents the interests of the 244 municipal courts throughout Wisconsin. Judge Mosley is the youngest President in the history of the organization. Judge Mosley was also selected Father/Mentor of the Year in the City of Milwaukee. Ironically, the award celebration for that award falls on his wife Kelly's due date.

They are expecting their second child.

Luke Russell Patrizi son of Russ Patrizi ’92

Brian Marshall ’93 and his wife Amy request prayers and support for their daughter, Makenna Marshall. Makenna was diagnosed with leukemia at the end of April. She has already started receiving chemotherapy. A benefit fund has been set up for Makenna.

All contributions should be made payable to: The Benefit for Makenna C. Marshall First Bank of Manhattan 550 W. North Street Manhattan, IL 60442

Sean Hussey ’90 is working as an attorney at Johnson and Bell in Chicago. He and his wife Chris have two boys, Kyle age 5 and Ryan age 3. The family resides in Mokena.

Beth Savick ’93 married Rich Cummo of New Jersey in July 2007. Her brothers Adam ’92 and J.T. ’96 were groomsmen. Pastor Steve officiated at the ceremony held at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. The couple's marriage was blessed at St. Andrews Church in New Jersey so Rich's grandparents could attend. Beth is a technology teacher at Wilmette Junior High and Rich will graduate from DePaul Law School in May.

Tony Waldschmidt ’90 and his wife Jennifer are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Luke Anthony. Luke was born November 19, 2007 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long. The Waldschmidt family resides in Crown Point, Indiana.

Gina (Costanza) Johnson ’91 and her husband Matthew are the proud parents of Senia Josephine Johnson born June 21, 2007.

Julianne (Skowronski) Pheney ’93 is a teacher in St. Charles and lives in Montgomery with her husband Kevin and son Liam (18 mos).

Victoria (Carnavacciolo) Phillips ’91 and her husband Matt are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter, Madeleine Day Phillips. Maddie was born on January 24, 2008, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Richard and Mary (Ketcham) Bisaga ’94 ’94 welcomed the birth of their second son, Ethan Ronald, born October 13, 2007. His big brother Andrew is 2-1/2 years old.

Katie McAteer ’92 and her husband Peter Cambouris are happy to announce the birth of their second child, Lois Rosalee in February 2008.

Lois has a big brother named Owen who is three. Katie works for the Cook County Public Defender and the family resides in Niles, Illinois.

Rebecca (Marazas) Bosco ’94 and her husband, Patrick are thrilled to announce the birth of Riley Antoinette Bosco on March 14, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud Grandpa is Allen Marazas ’64.

Russ Patrizi ’92 and his wife Elizabeth welcomed the birth of their son, Luke Russell on November 13, 2007. Luke weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. The family resides in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Mark Lundstrom ’94 and his wife Kim are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Abigail Rose Lundstrom born February 3, 2008.

Rick and Megan (Murphy) Sutkus ’94 ’94 are pleased to announce the birth of Luke Richard on January 19, 2008. Luke weighed 5 pounds 3 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.

Kelly (Stevens) Philbin ’92 and her husband Mike welcomed the birth of another baby girl on September 6, 2007. Big sister Madi loves her new baby sister Mollie Geraldine.

Liam Pheney son of Julianne (Skowronski) Pheney ’93 with cousin Emma Skowronski daughter of Bill Skowronski ’96

J.T. Savick ’96, Rich and Beth (Savick) ’93 Cummo, Linda, Tom and Adam ’92 Savick

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Luke Richard Sutkus son of Rick ’94 and Megan (Murphy) ’94 Sutkus

ALUMNI NOTES

Evan Philip LaCourt son of Erin (Emig) LaCourt ’95

Cameron and Cassidy Morrison children of Candice Morrison ’96

Elaina Marie Gromala daughter of Robert Gromala ’97

Gretchen Barbara Haselhorst daughter of Jennifer (Renner) Haselhorst ’97

Erin (Emig) LaCourt ’95 and her husband James are proud to introduce Evan Philip LaCourt born April 13, 2008. Evan weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. The family resides in South Bend.

Sarah Naughton ’98 graduated from John Marshall Law School in January 2008.

Colette Edmisten '96 has completed all three phases of the accreditation process and has earned the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (AAE). To qualify for this distinction, Colette had to pass a 180 question exam with an additional writing component, and be interviewed by a panel of AAEs to demonstrate her knowledge of airport management, business administration and general transportation economics. Colette is currently the operations manager at Glynn County Airport, Brunswick, Georgia.

Erin Delaney ’00 is the Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana. She graduated from Calumet College with a Psychology degree, then went back for her Elementary Education degree and now teaches 5th grade in the Griffith Public School system. She played college volleyball for 4 years.

Sara Olejnik ’99 is engaged to Ben Wigdor of Chicago and is planning a June 6, 2009 wedding.

Megan (Hallberg) Zolk ’99 and her husband Loren welcomed son Ryland Everett on February 22, 2008. Ryland weighed 9 pounds 7 ounces and was 22.5 inches long.

Candace Morrison ’96 is proud to announce the birth of Cassidy Michelle on January 3, 2008. Cassidy weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces. Big brother Cameron (2) is thrilled with his little sister.

Meghan (Blackburn) Linzy ’00 and her husband Mike are the proud parents of 15 month old Jack, who was born in March 2007. Mike is in the Navy Special Forces and is stationed in Iraq until July. Meghan is a realtor and she and Jack currently live in Norfolk, VA. After Mike returns, the family expects to be stationed in California in the near future.

William “Bill” Skowronski ’96 has accepted a position with the Renewable World Foundation in Central Wisconsin where he lives with his wife Cindy and their daughter Emma (2).

Robert Gromala ’97 and his wife Becky are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Elaina Marie Gromala. Elaina was born May 6, 2008 weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Christopher Upjohn ’00 is a math teacher at Joliet Central High School.

He is married to Carrie, who teaches music and reading in Naperville.

The couple resides in Woodridge, Illinois.

Jennifer (Renner) Haselhorst ’97 and her husband Nathan welcomed their first child on March 26, 2008. Gretchen Barbara weighed a healthy 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. The new family resides in Willow Springs, Illinois.

Chris Brandon ’01 recently completed his MA in French literature from Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. He will begin his doctorate in French Literature at the Graduate School of the City University of New York this fall.

Christopher Longo ’97 will celebrate his first wedding anniversary this summer. He married Amy Henriksen on August 10, 2007 in North Chicago, IL. Chris is a high school math teacher in Gurnee and Amy teaches first grade in Ingleside. The couple resides in Antioch.

Adam Chappelle ’01 and Kathleen Kerwin ’02 were married May 17, 2008 in Flossmoor. Marian members of the wedding party included Brandon Chaisson ’00, Shannon Healy ’02 and Kevin Kerwin ’07.

Following the wedding, the newlyweds honeymooned in St. Petersburg, Florida. They will soon reside in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Jill Larson ’98 completed her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Dayton and has relocated to Wilmington, North Carolina where she is a Counselor at Lakeside High School.

Chris Longo ’97 with wife Amy

Meghan (Blackburn) Linzy ’00 with son Jack Linzy

Faith Elizabeth Hittie daughter of Pam (Calzaretta) Hittie ’01

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Aaron Lee and Jillian Elyse Nethero, twins of Amanda (Bednarek) Nethero ’01

Nicole Furlan ’04 has graduated Magna Cum Laude in Biology from Loyola University. She plans to enter medical school.

Abigail Sullivan ’04 graduated May 4, 2008 from Illinois Wesleyan University with a BA in accounting Magna Cum Laude. She will start at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in audit services this fall.

James “Jimmy” Bruno ’05 has been extremely active on Western Michigan University’s campus by holding several leadership positions in student organizations. Most recently he completed his first year as a resident assistant. He was hired by SCA Tissues International, a recycled paper mill/water treatment plant as a full time intern for the summer of 2008. This compliments his aspirations to be involved with the environmental end of chemical engineering.

Justin McLaughlin ’05

Casey Taylor ’05 (high jumper)

Michelle “Shelly” Finchum ’05 got engaged to Rich Hunt on New Year’s Eve 2007. No wedding date has been set.

Scott Hoffman ’05 just received the Max Rexroad Accounting Scholarship and was recently inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society - College of Business at Illinois State University where he is a senior. Scott will study in England this summer.

Pam (Calzaretta) Hittie ’01 and her husband Thomas proudly announce the birth of their second baby, Faith Elizabeth Hittie, born February 1, 2008. Faith weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

Amanda (Bednarek) Nethero ’01 and her husband Scott just welcomed fraternal twins into the world on May 5, 2008. Aaron Lee was born first at 3:27 am. He weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Jillian Elyse was born second at 3:29 am. She weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Aaron's Godmother is Cathy Bednarek ’90 and Jillian's Godmother is Lorren Bednarek ’08.

Robert “Tero” Johnson ’05 has been elected as the incoming President of the National Math Honor Society at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. As part of the induction, Robert signed the honor log with names dating back to 1906.

Justin McLaughlin ’05 continues his studies at St. Xavier University in Chicago where he is majoring in Mass Communications. During the fall semester in 2007, he did an internship in Orlando, Florida where he worked at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom as the conductor of the train on Main Street.

Kandice Robins ’01 has started her own business, Robins Realty, LLC. Michael Winclawski ’01 has received his doctorate in physical therapy from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. John Berger ’03 was awarded the “Gold Excel Award” by the Illinois CPA Society on May 29, 2008. This Gold Medal award recognizes John for achieving the highest score in the state of Illinois on the 2007 Illinois CPA examination. John just finished his first year of law school at Notre Dame.

Casey Taylor ’05 was recently named the 2008 Big Ten Outdoor Triple Jump Champion. In a meet held in May, Casey placed first with a triple jump of 43 feet 6 inches. At the Mideast Regional meet in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Casey placed second in the long jump with a personal best of 21 feet 1-1/2 inches. She will go on to the National Championships June 11-14.

Lisa Clauson ’03 received her bachelor of arts in Film/Video Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago and has been awarded Best Cinematography at the Chicago Latino Film Festival 2008 and “No One” won for short film. She was chosen to be one of seven students to shoot a short film for Columbia College that would represent the school at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008 and was one of the youngest members admitted to the International Cinematographer’s Guild.

Kristin Lach ’07 has made the Dean’s List for her first two quarters at the University of Cincinnati.

S AV E T H E D AT E

Hassan Enayati ’03 is a graduate student at the University of Illinois and is employed as a research assistant in the Economics Department.

OKTOBERFEST

Melissa Fleming ’03 is going to run in the Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2008. Melissa is training with Team in Training, who helps people who are suffering from blood cancers. Melissa has a goal of raising $2,000 for this organization. For more information you can visit Melissa’s website at www.active.com/donate/tntil/tntilMFlemin.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 ~ 11:00am to 5:00pm BAND PARENTS’ OKTOBERFEST

Alison Gorbitz ’03 is teaching 4th grade at Churchill School in Homewood and is planning a June 2009 wedding.

Matthew Anderson ’04 received his bachelor of science in computer engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in May.

8th Grade

SHADOW DAY

Matthew Bond ’04 played soccer 4 years at Marian before attending North Park University in Chicago, where he majored in Education and in the future plans to teach high school English as well as coach soccer. Matt was honored as the Athlete of the Year at North Park. Upon receiving his award at the banquet he thanked, along with others, his high school coach Nasser Shahtaji for his support and assistance.

For more information about Shadow Days or to be placed on a mailing list please contact Sr. Dorothy Marie sdm@marianchs.com or 708-756-9762

Scott Buxbaum ’04 graduated from Western Illinois University in July with a degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration.

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Metro Alumni & Friends Gathering, June 2008 Continued from page 4 Throughout the evening, we enjoyed lots of laughs together. Some younger alums could not believe that they could “get a beer on MCHS!” A good natured Todd Toborg ’88 was “ok with the pink Spartan pajamas!” business-card raffle prize as was an alumna who won two golfers fees for the Nineteenth Annual Endowment Golf Classic this August 18th. Jim McAteer ’89, got the pubbers’ attention with reference to some Sox and Cubs tickets. Erroneous, but it kept us quiet for the drawings! Float that prize by the committee for next year.

Again, it was nice to catch up, meet new people by occupation and geography rather than alum year. So, we’re on for next year. In the meantime keep these special dates in mind: • 50th Anniversary opens September 6, with campus carnival for families, Mass, and an adult evening reception with live bands, beer tent, complimentary dinner and (donation) wine and beer bar • 50th Anniversary Trip to Springfield, March 28, unique capital tour and special lecture at Lincoln Museum and visit to Dominican Motherhouse...party with the Sisters • 50th Anniversary Gala, April 25, School of the Art Institute Ballroom; limited tickets so call 708-755-6579 to request an invitation. A boundless good time for sure and in our Chicago neighborhood!

We’re on a Metro rock and roll! Stay in touch.

Justin Connor ’99 and Robyn Tedford ’99

Kathy Myslinski Streff ’72, Bill Wilczynski ’73 and Jill Kubancek ’74

John McGarry ’81 and Carol Burke Swanson ’81

Adam Savick ’92, Jimmy McAteer ’89 and Todd Toborg ’88

Alums & Students Continue Tradition of Community Outreach

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Chicago Heights gathered in Spartan Stadium at Marian Catholic High School on May 16-17 and raised more than $23,000. This event was Co-Chaired

by Colleen O’Neill Ranieri ’83 and Bridget O’Neill Reed ’84. A total of 18 teams participated and more than 200 people walked for the cause. This photo includes some of the 40 plus survivors who attended.

If you would like to start or join a team for next year’s walk contact Colleen O’Neill Ranieri ’83 at cmor5@juno.com.

Joining Ronald McDonald at the Relay for Life walk are Bernice Dee and current students Emily Longo ’11, Jessica Lolli ’11, Shannon ’11 and Meaghan ’09 Dee.

Saving Millions In Loving Efforts (SMILE) is a new Marian Catholic Club that fights against cancer through four main goals awareness, fundraising, support, and unity. Within their first year SMILE members have raised over $2000 in support of the cause to end cancer and participated in two American Cancer Society Events, Daffodil Days and Relay For Life. Left to right: Sierra Donaldson, Jasmine Baker, Aja Johnson, Karli Konodi, Christa Clarke, Terry Miller (Cancer Survivor and Welcome Session Leader at JSF Cancer Support Center), Santina Branch, Langston Matthews, Brittney Ducksworth and Lauren Bennett at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, Homewood handing out daffodils to group members to celebrate Daffodil Days.

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2/12/28 through 6/30/08

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF...

Dr. Lee Albrecht Lois Andrade Nancy C. Angellotti Jean Anzelmo Rose Mary Aubuchon JoAnn Azzarello Patricia Bach Gail L. Bailey Charles Balling Stanley Banach Sophie Banaszak Tom Bannor Floyd Barnett Edward Bartusiewicz Augusta Benedetti Edmund J. Berlage Angeline P. Bettinardi Kevin Beukema ’97 Dick Biemeret Ryan Blackstone ’96 Dora Blakemore Donna L. Blazek Catherine Brady Judith A. Brescia Alfred “Cub” Broccardo Amadio “Stu” Bruni Ellen Brunson Brian Cahill ’94 Louise M. Cameron Vivian V. Campbell Donald E. Cantway Virginia Cardello Michael Carrieri Thomas Cella ’80 Margaret Mary Chambers Patricia A. Chapleau Carrie Ann Chiuso-Hudek Emila Cianchetti Robert F. Ciarrocchi Dorothy Clark Virginia T. Cleary Karen Corbin Robert Cullen Susan Cwayna Nicholas A. D'Amico Sylvia Dallessandro Kenneth Darnell Ora Davis John DeLaurentis John W. Delehanty Alfonzo “Al” DeNovellis Mary L. DiBiase Delight Domsich JoEllen Donkle Bernice Downey Maureen Doyle Mamie Dunmore Shirley M. Dykstra Joseph Egan

Tony Falvo Albert “Dan” Faron Alice E. Fixari James V. Flamini William E. Flanagan, Jr. Robert J. Flynn, D.V.M. David Patrick Follenweider ’84 Joyce L. Frazzini ’66 Janet Gallagher Brother Jerry J. Galloway, M.D. CICM James “Jimmy” Gasbarro Albena Gasper John Gigac Mary E. Glynn Helen Gornick Nancy Guzzino William Hagstrom Arthur J. Haines Patrick G. Halaburt ’92 Mary Hamilton Lawrence J. Hanlon Jane Harding John Haskins Leroy J. Haugh Joanne J. Hedstrom Mary Heneghan Julane Henschel Elizabeth Hoppenjans Oscar “Dixie Jack” Houchins William H. Huscher, Jr. Arthur G. Ialongo Josephine Iwan Antoinetta Izzi Claire Jagenow Virginia Janik Josephine Byrne Jedloe Shelly Joerger Clarence Jones John J. Kandron Michael Karwoski ’77 Rev. James P. Keating Patricia Keeton Thomas Kerins, Jr. Thomas Kerins, Sr. Joseph Kielanowicz Irene Kirby Gene Knoerzer Edmund Kosky Marcella Kotas Daisy Ann Kristie Lorraine Kubas John Kumiega Jean Kurz Debra Kurzawa Alex LaBanco Daniel Lane Robert Lanman, Jr. Robert Lanman Tillie Lapka 15

Helen A. Lesinski Frances Lia Berta Lopez Enid E. Luzzi Harold Manfredi Hilma March James “Bud” Marron Sophia Martin Mary Martiniak Mary Clare Mascolino Janice "Jannie" McArdle John McNella Bernice Mikalauskis William Milianta Herbert Molitsky Larry Morford Francisca Mota Jerry Multon George Mumford Jesus Munoz Dennis P. Murnighan, Sr. William F. Murphy, Jr. Edmund Murphy Kelly Nagle ’03 Mary Nikolich Anne Novak '08 Alice O’Connell Angela O’Connor Charles J. O’Connor Patricia J. O’Connor Loretta M. Ochman Dean Perozzi, Jr. ’94 Domenica “Minnie” Perozzi Louis J. Piattoni Joseph Pisterzi Lawrence A. Pisterzi Fred Piucci Joseph Platt Joseph Poncer Katie Pontarelli Arlene Populorum Theresa Potempa Lolota A. Prah Timothy Preidis ’68 Eva Pupanek Evelyn Puralewski Salvatore J. Quattrocki Mary Quinlan Sterling Quinlan Florence Rabka Connie D. Rabyak Inez Rago Mary Theresa Reaney Maragaet E. Carlman Reiman Florence Relstrn Esther Renteria Alberta Rivers Alice Rodman John J. Rupcich

John P. Ruszel William Scaring, MD Robert Schmitz John E. Schneider Gayle Shimko Judy Simon Karen McGreevy Sipple Joseph Skiscim Karen Smith William H. Smith, Jr. William H. Smith, Sr. Robert R. Sovereign Darlean D. Sowacke James Spencer Leroy Steffens, Sr. Santo A. Stella Stanley Sterba Monroe Sullivan Patricia Swann Phillip Swearingen Milagros Talavera Harvey L. Tarver Angeline Tate Richard L. Taylor Carolyn Ruth Teibel Marilyn Thiele Warren Thiele Jeanne Thomas Helen Timpone Clement Toms Lorna Townes Evelyn Tunney Maryann Urbanczyk Ella Venckus Wilma Venckus Charlotte Viater Joseph Walan Gerald F. Waller Sr. Arthur Welsh LaVerne Welsh Helen Westphal Ann Wirth Irena Wisniewski Connie Wroblewski Eugene G. Wroblewski Ronald J. Zakaras

May these souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2007-2008 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. ’67 President Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. Principal Mary C. Moffatt Vice President, Advancement William Hogan Chief Financial Officer 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 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

ADVISORY BOARD 2007-2008 Sr. Marcelline Koch, O.P. Dominican Sisters’ Liaison Peg Massucci Recording Secretary Peter Kroner Chair Charles Gallagher ’77 Vice-Chair Kevin Larson Past-Chair Genevieve Boesen Michael Botelho Shahara Nixon Byford ’96 Michael Caruso Wilfred Chapleau ’73 William Cleary, III ’75 John Faso Sr. M. Janice Greenwood, O.P.

Joseph Hamann ’79 Harry Howisen ’93 Jeffrey Johnson Terry Kenney ’76 Sharon Kiehl Vincent Krydynski ’81 Michelle Feldner Lancaster ’77 Dwight Snow ’87

OFFICE 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 Administrative Assistant Cindy Dupczak Database Coordinator Kathleen Dalton Assistant Database Coordinator Sr. Dorothy Marie Solak, O.P. Diana McDonnell Recruitment Patricia Cak Advancement Assistant

As Marian Catholic opens its 50th in 2008-2009, watch for Sparty looking for MCHS alums and families across the nation!

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

OUR MISSION AT MARIAN CATHOLIC Marian Catholic, under the sponsorship of the Springfield Dominican Sisters, is a coeducational, college preparatory high school where students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate Christian service and leadership.