Marian Matters - Winter 2019

A MAGAZINE FOR MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS

Winter 2019

Marian Matters MAKING THE PITCH

for Catholic Education Teaching Scholars with a Soul MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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The Big Picture...

Over 800 students, faculty, and staff set their alarms for an early morning arrival to show their Spartan Pride for ABC7 Chicago’s 6th Annual Friday Flyover Contest. Thousands of votes from alumni, parents, and friends helped propel Marian Catholic past several other Chicago-area high schools to take home the 2018 trophy for Best Friday Flyover!

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A Message from Principal Steve Tortorello '04 Legend has it that, on his deathbed, St. Dominic’s final word to his friends and followers was, “Begin.” This simple, single-word command summarizes the spirit of Dominic’s work. There is no time to waste. There’s a whole world out there that needs the Gospel message. So – get started!

For our community, that call to get started was answered 60 years ago by an alliance of individuals – lay people from surrounding parishes, priests, bishops, and the Dominican Sisters – when they banded together to found Marian Catholic. As we celebrate this milestone birthday throughout this school year, we are reminded that St. Dominic is still calling on us. He calls us to minister to our students by providing them with an excellent college preparatory education and forming them as people who are ready to do God’s work in the world. He calls us to joyfully spread a message of hope and Truth through all avenues.

We have been blessed with many opportunities this past fall to spread our message to the greater community. Sr. Mary Jo became an overnight sensation. She broadcast her message of joy and faith “across the dial” on multiple TV programs and virally across the internet.

The ABC 7 Friday Flyover competition gave us the chance to put our students front and center on local news coverage so that the whole Chicagoland area could see the fruits of our ministry.

These opportunities and others allowed us to tell the world that the Gospel is being preached at the corner of Joe Orr and Ashland and that all are welcome to join us in hearing it, living it, and preaching it.

So, as we continue to celebrate our 60th birthday, we’re happy to share this edition of Marian Matters with you so that everyone knows the good news of what’s going on at Marian Catholic.

We have begun the good work. Now, let us continue!

Marian Catholic Mission Statement

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Just Say Yes The Ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield

8 60th Anniversary Celebration Mass 10 A Family Affair 12 Feels Like Home to Me 14 Every Student, Every Day 16 Fine Arts in Review

18 Fall Athletics Highlights 20 Invest in Kids Act Benefits Marian Catholic 21

29th Annual Endowment Golf Classic

22 Class Reunions 24 Alumni Notes 30 Report of Annual Giving 38 Remembered

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Contents

Marian Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school within the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, community, and preaching. Marian Catholic students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate ethical leadership and Christian service.

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Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, is all about being real.

She is who God has called her to be, vowed religious, teacher, and, as her now famous pitch last summer proved, skilled athlete. At first, the roles may seem somewhat incongruous, but Sister Mary Jo said ‘yes’ to all of them, believing each allows God to work through her. Even as a pitcher on the mound at Guaranteed Rate Field!

Few could have foreseen the media frenzy that occurred after Sister Mary Jo threw out the first pitch at the White Sox game on August 18. Not even Sister herself. When Dan Kozlowski, Marian Catholic’s Vice President for Advancement, first approached Sister Mary Jo about the opportunity, her response was “Really?

No way! Seriously? That’s awesome!” Her reaction wasn’t surprising, since Sister began playing softball and volleyball in fifth grade, pursuits that continued through her undergraduate years at Vermilion Community College and the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Sister’s perfect strike drew the interest of television and radio stations near and far, including outlets in Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, and Japan!

For some, seeing a nun in habit throwing out the first pitch may have appeared countercultural.

Sister Mary Jo sees it differently. Embracing religious life doesn’t mean you can’t be yourself. “You don’t have to give anything up,” she said. “God uses your passions.” When asked, “Were you surprised she would do this?” one of her students replied, “Absolutely not. That’s who she is.” Obviously, Sister hasn’t given up her love for sports. She just became part of another team.

Sister Mary Jo shares her sports enthusiasm with another respected religious, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, of Loyola University Chicago. As chaplain of the men’s basketball team, Sister Jean became an iconic courtside figure during the Ramblers run to the 2018 NCAA Division I Final Four. Sister Mary Jo and Sister Jean recently had the occasion to meet and discovered they have many similarities in spite of their 50 year age difference. At 99 years of age, Sister Jean is an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. Last September she received the Sword of Loyola, the school’s highest honor. This past November, she was honored with the Stan Musial Award for extraordinary character.

Neither Sister Mary Jo nor Sister Jean live for the personal spotlight. Both make it clear they are motivated to do what is good for each of their religious communities and the schools they serve. Like Sister Mary Jo, Sister Jean played sports in high school, basketball specifically, a foreshadowing of her role with the Ramblers. “God took my gift and shared it with people around the world,” says Sister Jean. “Sports is relatable, it’s understood around the world.”

Despite the declining numbers of women religious, both Sister Jean and Sister Mary Jo maintain hope for their communities and their respective missions. Sister Jean holds great faith for the Church and young people today based on the number of students she sees completing their Sacraments or participating in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) every year.

Sister Mary Jo sees it every day in her classroom, “So many young people have a hunger for community and Truth.”

Whether the call comes from God, the bullpen, or the bench, both of these inspiring women eagerly say ‘yes!’ Perhaps it’s that simple for the rest of us; just saying ‘yes’ to our callings, whatever they may be. Then, as Sister Mary Jo encourages her students, “Do your best, and let God do the rest.”

“Embracing religious life doesn’t mean you can’t be yourself.

You don’t have to give anything up.

God uses our passions.”

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60 YEARS

THE MINISTRY OF THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF SPRINGFIELD at Marian Catholic High School Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, is just one of more than 130 Dominican Sisters who have dedicated over 1,200 years of service to Marian Catholic since founding the school in 1958. We are grateful for their continued presence and spiritual guidance.

Sr. M. Mercedes Crane Service: 1958-1961; 1968-1970 Eternal Life: June 25, 1983 Sr. M. Joseph Weigand Service: 1958-1962; 1970-1980 Eternal Life: August 15, 2015 Sr. M. Mannes (Margaret Kern) Service: 1958-1966 Eternal Life: March 9, 2002 Sr. M. Emmanuel Goebel Service: 1958-1967 Eternal Life: October 12, 1998 Sr. Ernestine Cronin Service: 1958-1973 Eternal Life: May 25, 1983 Sr. Annette Bocke Service: 1958-1978 Eternal Life: May 14, 2011 Sr. M. Gael Daley Service: 1959-1961; 1961-1967; 1978-1991 Sr. William Bernard Cooney Service: 1959-1963; 1966-1968 Eternal Life: October 9, 2001 Sr. M. Wilfrid Joyce Service: 1959-1965 Eternal Life: July 23, 1979 Sr. Agnes Christine Dining (Thomas a Kempis) Service: 1959-1978 Eternal Life: November 28, 1979 Sr. M. Leon Yakstas Service: 1959-1978 Eternal Life: October 8, 1981 Sr. M. Simeon McCoppin Service: 1960-1961; 1983-1999 Eternal Life: December 13, 1999 Sr. M. Evelyn Brown Service: 1960-1964 Eternal Life: June 17, 1992

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Sr. Helen (Albertus) Wolf Service: 1960-1967; 1987-1990 Sr. M. David Higgins Service: 1960-1970 Sr. M. Theophane West Service: 1960-1972 Eternal Life: December 19, 1980 Sr. M. Janet Lagiglia Service: 1960-1973 Eternal Life: April 21, 1998 Sr. M. Antonette Feldhake Service: 1960-1975 Eternal Life: November 5, 2008 Sr. M. Dorothea Sondgeroth Service: 1961-1963 Sr. M. Linda Tonellato Service: 1961-1963; 1967-1969; 1971-1977 Sr. M. Raymunda Troeckler Service: 1961-1965 Sr. Margaret Alice Krakos Service: 1961-1965 Eternal Life: August 19, 2009 Sr. Thomas Aquinas Winterbauer Service: 1961-1965 Eternal Life: September 26, 1983 Sr. M. Patrick Humphrey Service: 1961-1968 Eternal Life: April 27, 2014 Sr. M. Victor Riley Service: 1961-1971 Eternal Life: September 22, 1977 Sr. Carole Anne Seck (Joseph Anthony) Service: 1961-1973 Sr. M. Annaclare White Service: 1961-1977 Eternal Life: May 5, 1977 Sr. M. Rosalima Blough Service: 1961-1982 Eternal Life: January 15, 2017

Sr. M. Aurelia Marshall Service: 1962-1963 Eternal Life: September 14, 1979 Sr. M. Borgia Saintonge Service: 1962-1963 Eternal Life: February 5, 1973 Sr. M. Clarissa Higgins Service: 1962-1968 Eternal Life: November 20, 1972 Sr. Francis Clare Senesac Service: 1962-1978 Eternal Life: December 21, 1995 Sr. M. Wilma Smith Service: 1962-1978 Eternal Life: September 9, 2003 Sr. Mary Suddes Service: 1963-1965 Eternal Life: September 9, 2005 Sr. M. Chrysostom (Patricia Brady) Service: 1963-1966 Sr. M. Rachel Hanke Service: 1963-1969 Eternal Life: August 8, 2005 Sr. M. Jude Judd Service: 1963-1970 Eternal Life: June 10, 1991 Sr. M. Gabriella Luebbers Service: 1963-1971; 1979-1988 Sr. M. Christa McNerney Service: 1963-1973 Sr. M. Jeremiah Sullivan Service: 1964-1965 Eternal Life: November 18, 2006 Sr. M. Verona Thompson Service: 1964-1982 Eternal Life: September 20, 1982 Sr. Francis Marie Pacchetti Service: 1965-1968 Sr. M. Isabelle Gunning Service: 1965-1968 Eternal Life: September 17, 1973

Sr. M. Jonella Kirbach Service: 1965-1968 Eternal Life: July 12, 2012

Sr. M. Aquinata Dooling Service: 1971-1975 Eternal Life: October 23, 1975

Sr. M. Samuel (Helen Becker) Service: 1965-1970; 1982-1984

Sr. Virginia Dever (John Thomas) Service: 1971-1976; 1984-1988; 1990-1992 Eternal Life: March 15, 2017

Sr. M. Imelda Suddes Service: 1965-1971 Eternal Life: April 14, 2008 Sr. Vincent de Paul Huguet Service: 1965-1978 Eternal Life: April 12, 1978 Sr. Rita Rose Monaghan Service: 1965-1980 Eternal Life: July 28, 1988 Sr. M. Blaise Galloway Service: 1965-1983; 1987-2013 Sr. Margaret Rose Aultz Service: 1966-1977 Eternal Life: June 24, 2011 Sr. M. Annarose Yakstas Service: 1966-1978 Eternal Life: July 25, 2006

Sr. Margaret Ann Cox Service: 1971-1979 Sr. M. Venard McCoppin Service: 1972-1978 Eternal Life: July 22, 1979 Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel Service: 1973-1979; 1986-2011; 2012-Present

Sr. M. Theodora Stremlau Service: 1973-1986

Sr. M. Raphael Hagen Service: 1968-1971 Eternal Life: October 15, 1998

Sr. M. Alberta Lawless Service: 1975-1983

Sr. M. Theodore Thien Service: 1969-1971 Eternal Life: January 15, 1992 Sr. M. Caritas (Patricia Scherer) Service: 1969-1972 Sr. Francis Mary Philipp Service: 1970-1971 Sr. Thomas Margaret Gallagher Service: 1970-1971 Sr. Janice Greenwood Service: 1970-1982 Eternal Life: January 4, 2017 Sr. M. Lourdes Schutte Service: 1971-1974 Eternal Life: October 22, 2000

Sr. Maureen Ann Maurer Service: 1982-1984

Sr. M. Ruthanne Huss Service: 1991-2002

Sr. M. Ancilla Caulfield Service: 1982-1985

Sr. M. Timothy Flannigan Service: 1992-1993 Eternal Life: October 20, 2003

Sr. Jane Ann Beckman Service: 1982-1990 Sr. Kathleen McGee Service: 1983-1984 Sr. M. Paul McCaughey Service: 1983-1984; 1992-2008

Sr. Ellen Marie Keating Service: 1983-1987

Sr. M. Agatha Clennon Service: 1974-1985 Eternal Life: November 10, 1996

Sr. M. Ignatius Loyola Rawe Service: 1968-1985 Eternal Life: March 12, 1995

Sr. Teresa Marron Service: 1991-1994; 1997-2015

Sr. Marie Vianney Trutter Service: 1973-1983 Eternal Life: April 27, 2006

Sr. M. Benedict Clarke Service: 1967-1975 Eternal Life: July 19, 1988

Sr. M. John Koeberlein Service: 1968-1984 Eternal Life: June 14, 1999

Sr. John Joseph (Mary Gallogly) Service: 1980-1982

Sr. Bernadette Marie McGuire Service: 1983-1985

Sr. Judith Anne Haase Service: 1973-1992

Sr. M. Michaelene Grady Service: 1968-1982 Eternal Life: November 23, 2009

Sr. Patricia Burke (M. Malachy) Service: 1990-1999

Sr. M. Elise Bocke Service: 1973-1983

Sr. M. Anne O’Neill Service: 1967-1969

Sr. M. Letitia Strauch Service: 1968-1972

Sr. Paul Mary Janssens Service: 1980-1981

Sr. M. Gloria Hanley Service: 1983-1989; 1992-2004 Eternal Life: March 12, 2011 Sr. M. Carmen Cesario Service: 1983-1990 Eternal Life: February 6, 2017

Sr. Joan Flannigan Service: 1992-2004; 2004-2009 Eternal Life: March 3, 2013 Sr. Katherine O’Connor Service: 1993-1994 Sr. Margaret Joanne Grueter Service: 1993-1994 Sr. Maria Eck Service: 1993-2004 Sr. Dorothy Marie Solak Service: 1994-2015 Sr. Jean Patrice Schingel Service: 1995-Present Sr. Marian Joseph Joerger Service: 1996-2018

Sr. Nancy Molohon (M. Calista) Service: 1984-1986 Eternal Life: September 19, 2008

Sr. Peter Damien Vekich Service: 1999-2004 Eternal Life: December 15, 2011

Sr. Janice Marie Poorman Service: 1984-1987

Sr. Catherine Anne Yager Service: 1999-2017

Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait Service: 1984-1987; 2004-2014

Sr. M. Clarice Kniery Service: 2000-2003

Sr. M. Loyola Miller Service: 1976-1985

Sr. Rita Marie Range Service: 1985-1987

Sr. M. Joan Sorge Service: 2001-2003

Sr. Kathryn Edward Knecht Service: 1976-1997 Eternal Life: July 7, 2015

Sr. Mary Bede Duchene Service: 1985-1991 Eternal Life: April 19, 2016

Sr. Marion Sitkiewitz Service: 2004-2013 Eternal Life: May 14, 2018

Sr. Nina O’Connor Service: 1977-1982; 1990-1991

Sr. Kathlyn Mulcahy Service: 1985-1992; 1995-1996

Sr. Kathleen Kenny Service: 2005-2008

Sr. M. Roselle Orso Service: 1977-1983; 1996-1999 Eternal Life: February 7, 2014

Sr. Barbara Blesse Service: 1985-1997

Sr. Karen Marie Kvidera Service: 2007-Present

Sr. M. Diana Doyle Service: 1986-1991

Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck Service: 2007-Present

Sr. Mary Ellen Lacy Service: 1986-1997 Eternal Life: March 17, 2002

Sr. Judine Hilbing Service: 2008-Present

Sr. M. Jeannette McGrath Service: 1975-1992 Eternal Life: August 13, 2008

Sr. M. Karla Fritz Service: 1978-1983 Eternal Life: June 7, 2018 Sr. Anne Lawrence Buchmiller Service: 1978-1993 Sr. M. Domitilla Whalen Service: 1979-1983 Eternal Life: July 15, 1998 Sr. Catherine Weiland (M. Peter) Service: 1979-1983; 1986-1987 Sr. Mary de Paul Kane Service: 1979-1992 Sr. M. Michaela Collins Service: 1980-1981

Sr. Julia Theobald Service: 1987-1989

Sr. Melissa Blankestyn Service: 2009-2012

Sr. M. Jacob Mathes Service: 1987-1989 Sr. Ann Mary Wagner Service: 1987-1990 Sr. M. Santina DeLuca Service: 1988-1991 Sr. M. Alan Russell Service: 1989-1998; 2000-2005

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60TH ANNIVERSARY Celebration Mass

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60th Anniversary Celebration Mass Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Principal Celebrant The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks Vicar General & Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Concelebrant The Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry Episcopal Vicar - Vicariate VI & Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Concelebrant Reverend William T. O’Mara Marian Catholic High School Chaplain

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Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin!

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A FAMILY AFFAIR 60 YEARS

By Josh Ladner

When Marian Catholic High School opened its doors 60 years ago, it welcomed a freshman class that would become the first members of their families to attend the new high school at the corner of Joe Orr Road and Ashland Avenue in Chicago Heights.

Over the years, Marian Catholic has seen thousands of students from different families enter its doors, some of whom span generations of the same family, otherwise known as legacy families.

By definition, a legacy family consists of students and alumni whose extended family members, including parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and/or siblings, attended, or currently attend, Marian Catholic. Family connections are one of the core strengths of the Marian Catholic community.

The continued participation of parents and alumni in the life of the school ensures that the Dominican values and Catholic traditions that make up Marian Catholic live on for generations to come.

We had the opportunity to speak with three families that have had multiple generations attend Marian Catholic, two of which still have current students. We asked members of each family to respond to a series of questions about Marian Catholic High School and to share some of their Spartan stories.

Rita (Stanfa '69) Rohn has a total of 28 individuals in her family that attended Marian Catholic. In the 60 years that the school has been open, there has only been one year in which a family member was not enrolled at the school.

Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw’s family also has a deep connection with Marian Catholic with 27 graduates, including spouses who are Marian Catholic alumni. Eileen’s parents sent her, along with her six siblings, to Marian Catholic. Her Uncle Donald and Aunt Patricia sent her six cousins to Marian Catholic as well. Eileen’s sister, Jeannie (Gallagher '80) DiLuia, has one child left at Marian Catholic, senior Caroline DiLuia '19.

Jim Dee '80 and his three brothers attended Marian Catholic starting with Jim’s freshman year in 1976. Jim and John Dee '88 chose Catholic education for their children as well. Jim’s children, Matthew '07, Meaghan '09, Shannon '11, and Katlynn '13, are all recent alumni. John’s twins, Ryan and Nick graduated in 2018; daughter, Lannah, is currently a sophomore.

Rita (R), Eileen (E), and Jim ( J) fielded a variety of questions about Marian Catholic, their days as students, and the importance of Catholic education.

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Q: What about Marian Catholic is special to you and your family?

R: The way Marian Catholic is a part of the community and a part of our whole family’s lives.

I’ve kept up, of course, with my family, but I have also kept up with many, many friends from Marian Catholic. Some of my best friends graduated from Marian Catholic with me and we keep in touch and they’re all over the country.

E: It’s probably the Sisters and the Catholic side of Marian that is the biggest root, they’re at the core of it all. That is the biggest draw for all of us.

J: For us, we just really consider Marian Catholic a part of our family. The school has basically helped raise my brothers and I as well as our kids and reinforce all of the things that we tried to teach as a family. It’s kind of nice to have that extra reinforcement at Marian for the 4 years that everyone is there.

Q: Why was Marian Catholic the school of choice for your family growing up and why still today?

R: They definitely wanted us to have a Catholic education.

When my Mom and Dad decided to live in Chicago Heights, they wanted to live near St. Agnes and then of course, later on, Marian Catholic was built and my parents sent the ones that could go to Marian, although three of my siblings couldn’t go because it wasn’t built yet.

E: Marian Catholic offers the type of educational environment where an average student is elevated to another level.

J: Our parents had always valued Catholic education, so we had all gone to Catholic grade school. It was unnatural for us to not go. I don’t even remember sitting down, as kids do now, and our parents giving us the choice of where we wanted to go.

It was just what our family did.

I think the primary motivator was our parents’ belief in the importance of Catholic education for all of the reasons related to growing up with that Christian reinforcement. Certainly the academic side was a bonus, but I think it had more to do with being a Catholic school.

Q: Why do you still remain loyal to Marian Catholic?

R: I think it’s a great institution.

They promote good values and they have a very well rounded curriculum. And I think they have tons of clubs, anything anybody wants to do, they will find something at Marian Catholic.

E: Because I can’t say no to the Sisters!...But seriously, I believe in the Marian Catholic mission and believe that a Marian Catholic education does truly make a difference.

J: First would be the friendships and the families that we’ve gotten to know over a couple of generations. It was families like the Zerantes, the Gallaghers, and the Zarlengos that were multi-generational just like us.

Marian is just kind of in our DNA at this point.

Q: What things have you seen that are the same today as they were when you were a student?

R: I was very happy with the teachers I had at Marian and I was very happy with my kid’s teachers and my grandson’s teachers. I think the quality of the teaching is still very good at Marian Catholic.

E: The heart of Marian, meaning the teaching of the kids to be responsible and soulful individuals and to truly care about each other, is what I’ve seen has stayed the same.

J: The school’s emphasis on getting the kids out into the community to do service activities. Whether that’s the Discovery In Service program or anything else they may do such as fundraising, etc.

Certainly what has stayed the same is the commitment to the Dominican values, even with fewer Sisters that are teaching in the school, they have always made sure to emphasize those values.

Q: What things have you seen that are different today from when you were a student?

R: I think what has changed the most is that it is larger and has more gyms and more sports. When I was there, there wasn’t a lot of stuff you could join.

E: The physical school itself is what has changed the most. When I was there, there were only three halls.

You didn’t have Dominican Way; you didn’t have what is now 3rd hall. The theater was there and there was a small band and music room, but that was it. And we only had the East Gym. We didn’t have the West Gym, we didn’t have the football stadium or the tennis courts.

J: What’s different is that the kids come from far away. When I was there, almost everybody came from one of the surrounding suburbs.

Now you have kids that come from far away and that certainly was not the case in the past. On the positive side, what that also means, is that you’ve got more diversity both in terms of religion and ethnicity.

Both of which are being handled well and actually are beneficial for the kids.

Q: What do you think makes Catholic education still relevant today?

R: I think that when you have a Catholic education you can talk about the morality of things like what’s important and what’s not important. You can talk about doing the right thing, and I think that having that as part of your curriculum and offering kids options of helping people out and doing service work, is very nice to see.

E: I think that Catholic education is that moral compass. I think it’s important for kids to see people living out their beliefs. We as parents try to set that example,

Clockwise from top Gallagher Family Front Row: Liam Kroning '12, Christine DiLuia '13, Lizzie Gallagher '12, Stephen Daw '13, Kerry (Gallagher '82) DiSanto, Mary (Gallagher '83) McCann, Katie (Gallagher '96) McClellan, Jonathan Gallagher '04, and Chris O’Hea '85

but the kids can see that every day at a Catholic school.

To know who you are and what you’re doing is really important for young people these days and it needs to be reinforced because they have so many messages that come at them from so many different sources. Far more sources from when I was in high school since we didn’t have the internet or cell phones or social media.

J: There is a discipline in Catholic education that there isn’t in the public schools. Whether it’s making them attend certain things or even the dress code, it’s all still important and it doesn’t happen in other environments.

I think it’s [Catholic education] more relevant than ever because of the things that relate to community service and understanding your surroundings. Kids don’t get as much reinforcement of religious and ethical values at home, so I think it’s important that they have somewhere to go where those things are still important.

Q: Can you tell us a particular story that stands out to you when you think about your days at Marian Catholic?

R: I like to talk about how much fun we had at the sock hops when I was there. They were always a fun time and I was just very blessed because I really think my class of 1969 was the best class to graduate from there.

When my father passed away after I graduated, I remember very distinctly all of my friends from Marian coming to the wake and funeral. It was such a good outreach for me and such an amount of caring that I think was instilled in us through our families and through Marian.

E: My very favorite story is when we won the Foghat concert at Marian.

We won a contest sponsored by WMET radio station. We all worked very hard and collected signatures in order to win the contest. An added plus was that the concert was on my 18th birthday.

J: My junior year, I played football and was also on the Mathlete team with Sister Blaise. We would have tournaments between the schools in our conference for math contests. She convinced me that I needed to be on the team even though I didn’t really have time.

So, I can remember playing in a JV football game on a Monday, right after school, and then coming back to school to change and hop on a bus to Joliet to take math tests at night with the Mathlete team.

I can still picture Sister Blaise with a straight face when I would try to give her an excuse that I had a football game. She would even put me in the contests that didn’t start first, just in case I couldn’t get there on time.

Second Row: Meghan Kroning '08, Colleen Daw '10, Annie (Gallagher '72) McLaughlin, Nancy (Napoli '72) Gallagher, Chris Gallagher '09, Charlie Gallagher '77, Molly Padden '05, Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw, Patrick Gallagher '88, and Colleen (Gallagher '85) O’Hea Back Row: Jeannie (Gallagher '80) DiLuia, Michael Padden '00, Mike DiLuia '09, Jim McLaughlin '72, Peggy (Gallagher) Kroning (honorary stand in by Sr. Paul), Timothy Daw '78, Brian McCann '83, and Dave DiSanto '82 WMET Van with Sisters Sister Mary Alberta, Sister Margaret Ann, and Sister Judith Anne stand beside the $13,000 custom van on the day of arrival.

Stanfa Family Class of 1969 Graduation Nick Stanfa, Rita (Stanfa '69) Rohn, Jennie Stanfa Dee Family Left to Right: Shannon Dee '61, Jim Dee '80, Cathy Dee, Sarah Dee, Matt Dee '07, Meaghan (Dee '09) Beechin, Mike Beechin, and Katlynn Dee '13

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Feels Like Home To Me 60 YEARS

By Allen Marazas '64

When Thomas Wolfe famously wrote, “you can’t go home again” in the title of his 1940 epic novel, he was obviously unaware of the relationship between Catholic school teachers and their alma maters. Heather Gossart, Senior Consultant at the National Catholic Education Association noted in a recent article in NCEA Talk, “While there are no national statistics on the number of students who return to teach at the schools they attended…as many as one in ten Catholic school teachers are themselves graduates.” In this, once again, Marian Catholic exceeds the norm since one-third of our professional staff are Marian graduates.

Marian Catholic began hiring alumni in the mid-1960’s. The first Marian alumnus to be hired as a full time teacher and coach was John “Terry” Flanagan '62 who taught English to freshmen and sophomores during the 1966-67 school year. Flanagan was quite well known throughout the Marian community when he was hired, primarily through his athletic achievements while a student.

In his senior year, he was named All-State by the Chicago American and Associated Press, MVP in the All-Catholic Metro Conference, and Chicago Heights Star Player of the Year. Flanagan’s record for the highest single game score (62 pts. v. Maryville) still stands. Flanagan was Marian’s first super-star athlete.

Terry came back to Marian Catholic after teaching at St. Giles grade school in Oak Park. He said returning to Marian was not at all awkward. Several of his former teachers and coaches “took me under their wing” and being back at Marian “just felt right. It was like coming home.”

The idea of “coming home” is a common theme among many of the alumni who have returned to their alma mater. Marian Catholic President Vince Krydynski '81 asserts, “I never really left.

I was reunited with Marian Catholic around 1990 through Vice Principal Jack Heneghan.” Vince joined the Marian Catholic Advisory Board in 2004, remained when the board became a full Board of Directors in 2009, took a full time position as Vice President of

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Institutional Advancement in 2013, and became the first Marian Catholic lay President in 2016.

Theology teacher Jen Pasyk '92 said, “I came back to Marian because I believe in what we do here. I know as a member of the faculty that my aim is higher than my content. My students can forget everything I said that they could read in their textbook, but they’re not going to forget that I loved them and that I humbly tried to show them what it means to put their faith into action. I could have gone to any school and taught a curriculum, but to affect change in the world I had to go somewhere that believes there’s something better that this world has to offer and demands that I teach that perspective so I had to come home. I had to come back to Marian. It’s that simple.”

Math teacher Erin Russell '02 also hopes to touch her students beyond curriculum.

“When I look back at my time at Marian as a student, know that it was definitely a turning point in my life. I developed in ways that I know would never have been possible in a public school, specifically in my faith in God and in forming leadership skills in the band program. Coming back to teach at Marian, my hope has been that I can help my students to develop into the persons God is intending them to be during this critical turning point in their lives.”

Dean of Women and science teacher Jennifer Clifford '88 had to come a long way to make her return to Marian. “My return to Marian coincided with my return to Illinois after many years of going to school and teaching in Maine.

My return allowed me to continue to grow as an educator in a learning community that shares my values and my family’s Marian Catholic history.”

Giving back some of what they gained from the school is another motive frequently expressed by our alumni teachers. “I returned to Marian in fall of 2010 because I wanted to ‘pay forward’ all of the great things Marian had done for me,” said Marian Catholic Principal, Steve Tortorello '04. “We’re really proud of the fact that so many alumni have answered the call to return to Marian Catholic. Right now over one-third of

the teachers are alumni and if you add in parents of alumni that number balloons to nearly half of all teachers. As we know, teaching in Catholic schools is not a lucrative profession, so the fact that so many individuals have made the sacrifice to serve in a Catholic school speaks volumes for the impact that Marian Catholic has had on them.”

Several teachers expressed the idea of community as their reason for wanting to return to Marian Catholic. According to Guidance Counselor Katie Bluhm '95, “You aren’t just an employee and our students aren’t numbers. Every person in this building matters. When you walk through the doors at Marian you feel like you are ‘home.’” Math teacher Lisa (Yock '87) Denty said, “I wanted to share my Marian experience with other students. It [Marian] is a big part of our family. My brother and sister-in-law went to Marian Catholic. My cousin’s three children are here as well. Finally, my own children are receiving the education that I have provided for so many over the years. Our family doesn’t know high school any other way.”

Family connections are not at all unusual at Marian Catholic. Science teacher Ben Zerante '02 and English teacher Nora Zerante '11, his sister, now work together as faculty members. Their uncle, Vince Zerante, recently retired after teaching science at the school for over 40 years, many of which he also served as department chair. When social studies teacher Brian Iggins '08 returned, Marian Catholic already had another Iggins on staff, his mom, theology teacher Denise. Don’t misunderstand, that’s not why Brian is here. He says, “The reason I came back to Marian is the family that the Marian faculty becomes with their students. The bond between me and some of my teachers when I was at Marian was so strong, and it is not found in every school. Marian has that family feel between students and faculty, and I wanted a chance to engage in that kind of relationship with the students here; to pass along the gift that I received during my time as a student.” Director of STEM Education, Becky (Marazas '94) Bosco readily admits that her parents did

“...RIGHT NOW OVER ONE-THIRD OF THE TEACHERS ARE ALUMNI AND IF YOU ADD IN PARENTS OF ALUMNI THAT NUMBER BALLOONS TO NEARLY HALF OF ALL TEACHERS.” Steve Tortorello '04

Left to Right: Andy DeLaurentis '95, Kerri Evans '96, Carol (Burke '81) Swanson, Becky (Marazas '94) Bosco, Kathleen Mesterharm '01, Ashley Sypole '08, Brian Iggins '08, Justin Thirstrup '08, Nick Rohn '92, Tom Lachcik '96, Sylvia (Sarmiento '77) Cifelli, Vince Krydynski '81, Erin (Falucskai '02) Russell, Mike Carlson '91, George Shimko '03, and Steve Tortorello '04

have something to do with her return to Marian Catholic “So, returning to Marian, long story short, is really a reflection of seeing the loyalty and [sense of ] family my father maintained and was afforded after being at Marian for most of his life. The combination finally inspired me to take a leap of faith and follow my parents’ advice of ‘You should apply at Marian!’ given each year when teaching in a public school weighed heavier and heavier on my heart. My ‘why’ is really a thank you to Marian for both providing a wonderful place for my dad for so many years and to my parents for their unwavering belief and encouragement. My only regret is that I did not listen sooner and have the privilege of working alongside my father in the halls where I grew up.”

However dedicated they are, Marian Catholic’s alumni teachers are not without a sense of humor. Director of Network and Computer Science Department Chairman Mike Carlson '91 quipped, “I came back because I wanted to ‘Make Marian Great Again.’” Assistant Dean of Students Andy DiLaurentis '95, always practical and pragmatic, stated, “I work here because they hired me.” The humor fades for a moment as

each describes his commitment to Marian.

Said Carlson, “I came back because I believe in Marian Catholic, its community and the education it provided me. I would not be who I am today without Marian. Why not give back to Marian?” DeLaurentis asserted, “I remain here because I believe in the school’s academic standards. The kids are great and work hard, the faculty is top notch, and my bosses know what they’re doing.”

As for myself, Marian Catholic has been my life since I was 13 years old seeing Marian for the first time as I, and several friends, got off a Safeway bus at the corner of Ashland Avenue and Joe Orr Road arriving to take the entrance exam. I walked through those front doors and never left. I never wanted to be anywhere else, four years a student, 46 years teaching. I brought my three daughters to Marian Catholic to learn what I had been taught. Practically everything I know worth knowing I learned from a dozen or so great teachers and mentors from two generations ago. Most of them are gone now, but I am their legacy just as I hope my legacy will be the students I taught who will return to Marian Catholic one day to teach future generations of Scholars with a Soul.

Finally, I return to the words of Marian Catholic’s President Vince Krydynski '81 regarding the impact and potential of alumni faculty, “Given my current role at the school, having alumni return to work at Marian Catholic excites me. Working in a Catholic school requires a personal sacrifice. But many return because of what this school meant to them and they want to be part of that for the next generation. As the leader of the school, how can you not be excited about the passion and potential that rests within these walls?...

Catholic schools are facing challenges today that were never imagined ten years ago.

Marian Catholic is no different. While Marian Catholic is thriving, I want my alma mater to excel. I want to provide the greatest opportunities possible to every student we serve. Marian Catholic has big plans for the future. To continue to build upon what we have and catapult us into the future we need the support of all our alumni, alumni parents, current parents and friends.”

Be assured that Marian Catholic’s journey into that future will be confidently led by our present and future alumni teachers. So, it seems, you can go home again.

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EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

By Blake Recupido '19 and Ethan Roberts '19

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students joined Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, on a “mission from God” for what has been an annual tradition for over ten years. After taking the Metra Train to Chicago’s Millennium Station, the students dispersed through the area to distribute food, clothing, toiletries, and blankets to the homeless.

Julie Smith, Webster University Instructor and author of Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save Our Plugged-In World, provided parents and faculty valuable information on how to guide students in their use of social media.

Marian Catholic once again sold Breast Cancer T-Shirts this year to benefit Becky’s Warriors, a charitable organization created by alumni in memory of Rebecca Eaton Lopez '95. The group helps ease the financial burden faced

by Marian Catholic families dealing with cancer. This year students raised nearly $2500 for the cause!

Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, along with Juliann Craft '20, Abbey Horta '19, Victoria Nielsen '20, and Analise Segarra '20, joined students from Catholic schools across Northwest Indiana for the 25th Anniversary of Franciscan Health’s Celebration of Life Prayer Service.

Every Life Homecoming was definitely a weekend to remember! Marian Catholic students prepared for the main events all week with Dynamic Duo, Opposite, Decades, and Class Color spirit days. Friday ended with a Homecoming Pep Rally followed by a wonderful dance on Saturday, sporting this year’s theme Homecoming Rewind.

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Cherished. Chosen. Sent.

Coach Middleton, Marian Catholic football players, and members of Marian Catholic’s Service Club joined in the fun at SPEED’s Holiday Dance Party in Chicago Heights to give the students a night to remember!

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Marian Catholic’s Dominican Preachers led a Thanksgiving Prayer Service on November 20.

The service, open to all classes, focused on being grateful for the things we take for granted every day.

4.0 At the Academic Awards Breakfast on October 25, Marian Catholic honored 77 students with an Academic Letter for maintaining a GPA of 4.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters.

Congratulations students!

Students from Sean Scanlon’s Modern US History Class along with Engineering and AP Computer Science students had the opportunity to interview former Apple engineer Nitin Ganatra, one of the four members of the original iPhone Development Team.

Students Bria Brumfield '19, Kaitie McGary '20, and Kemi Johnson '20 took part in Go Red Goes STEM on November 5, an organization dedicated towards empowering young women to pursue careers involving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

During this annual event, young women are exposed to opportunities to make connections with companies that work in STEM, while also participating in breakout sessions led by female leaders in the field.

The AP Spanish students dove deep into Hispanic Culture during Hispanic Heritage Month this year. They created shrines (ofrendas) in remembrance of the deceased, and spent class time giving presentations on their shrines. Diversity Council member Andy Vazquez also celebrated Hispanic Heritage with the school, sharing the stories of famous Hispanic figures every day during fourth period announcements.

On October 10th, Marian Catholic Junior John Hatcher attended the unveiling of On To 2050, a plan devoted to community advancement, created by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP).

He was selected to speak at the closing of the event to bring light to the importance of looking towards the future by sharing stories of his own personal aspirations.

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Fine Arts

By Emily Kaderabek '19 and Nasira Watts '19

THEATER Marian Catholic’s Croarkin Auditorium was filled with suspense and mystery this fall during the Fine Arts Department’s production of Dial M for Murder.

The 1952 play by Frederick Knott and later adapted by director Alfred Hitchcock in 1954, was a contrast from the school’s typical upbeat plays, but that does not mean students did not have a blast putting it together! The cast, albeit small – consisting of only seven talented students – kept the audience’s attention through every scene. They were captivated by Angel Alzeidan’s '19 portrayal of the innocent Margot, unsettled by the evil Tony, played by Michael Breslin '19, and intrigued by the blackmailed and failed murderess Lesgate, portrayed by Nasira Watts '19. The crowd was transfixed by Joe Chambers’ '19 interpretation of Max, humored by Gia Mele’s '22 character Hubbard, and engrossed in the performances of Ashley Saul '20 and Andy Vasquez '21. One can only imagine what new and returning cast members will bring to the table in the Theatre Department’s spring musical production of Anything Goes, directed by Laura Hilger '14, musical direction by Claire Jakubisin, technical direction by Sam Sullivan, and choreography by Brandi Brumfield. It may not be as dark and mysterious as the fall play, but it will keep the audience on the edge of their seats all the same.

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SPEECH With the beginning of a new speech season comes the fervor of many eager competitors. In a tournament at Thornton, Marian Catholic placed 4th overall, advancing many talented students to finals: Fiona Keating '20, 1st in Prose; Angel Alzeidan '19 and Nasira Watts '19, 2nd in Dramatic Duet Acting; John Hatcher '20, 2nd in Informative Speaking and 5th in Original Oratory; Michael Breslin '19, 2nd in Special Occasion Speaking; Summer Kerksick '19, 2nd in Impromptu; Nasira Watts '19, 4th in Extemporaneous Speaking; Diamond Jones '19, 6th in Informative Speaking; and, Paige Parker '20, 6th in Radio. The speech team, coached by Laura Hilger '14, is a prime example of the diligent, hardworking students celebrated at Marian Catholic; some students stay until 7 o’clock at night practicing their pieces, all in preparation for the early Saturday morning tournaments. As the season progresses, the team is filled with optimism, hoping to advance to the state series. Based on their hard work and dedication, the odds are in their favor!

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CHOIR Love was in the air with Marian Catholic’s Fall Choir concert, held in the Croarkin Theater on October 11. The theme, Songs of the Heart, was presented by Choir Co-Presidents Angel Alzeidan '19 and Bria Brunfield '19 as encapsulating love in all of its forms, spanning the love we hold for our families, friends, and most importantly, God. All four choirs (Concert, Spartan, Varsity, Chamber) were highlighted, directed by Mrs. Claire Jakubisin and featuring accompanist Mrs. Vonda Hardesty. The four choirs had been preparing love songs since the beginning of the school year. Popular selections included Remember Me from the Disney movie, Coco, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, and Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud. While the mood ranged from bittersweet to affectionate, the energy was never lacking. The spirit of the concert was particularly featured through the song Bless the Lord sung by Chamber Choir, an after school vocal club which has been exploring various genres this year. The Gospel song was arranged by two Varsity Choir students, Bria Brumfield '19 and Nathaniel Martin '19. The concert closed with an electric performance of Baba Yetu from the video game Civilization IV. The song is a Swahili adaptation of the Lord’s Prayer and was sung together by all of the choirs. The fall concert was not only a testament of the choir’s talent, but a demonstration of the many ways love reveals itself in our lives.

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1 / The cast of Dial M For Murder delivered a thrilling performance for the Marian Catholic community in October.

2 / Marian Catholic Speech Team takes 4th place at the Thornton Turkey Tournament.

3 / Marian Catholic Choirs sang songs about love from the heart at their Fall Concert 4 / The Marian Catholic Marching Band performs their show, “Triptych,” at the Bands of America Grand National Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

5 / Prairie State College President Dr. Terri L. Winfree presents Greg Bimm with the Pioneer Pillar of Community Award.

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BAND P.R.I.D.E. Fine Arts Calendar Winter/Spring 2019 FEBRUARY 10 – Winter Band Concert 15/16 – State Speech Competition 16 – State-of-the-Art Band Contest MARCH 15/16 – Speech Group Interpretation Sectionals 22/23 – Speech Group Interpretation State APRIL 12-14 – Spring Musical “Anything Goes” MAY 3/4 – Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival 7 – Spring Choir Concert 9 – Spring Band Concert

The Marian Catholic Band recently closed out another successful marching season with their show, “Triptych” featuring music from Stacey Garup, Samuel Barber, Béla Bartók, and Dave Holland. The program 5 presented three one-act plays with distinct themes, each of them connected almost “by accident” as director Mr. Greg Bimm stated in an interview with FloMarching. Blistering cold and strong winds did not stop the band from taking first in their class at the Illinois State University Invitational Marching Championships, held on October 20. The victory marked the continuation of their 39 year streak as Class 3A Champions. The band additionally came home with captions in both Music and General Effect within their class.

At the Bands of America Grand National Championships, held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Marian Catholic advanced to the semifinals and placed an impressive 15th overall to conclude the marching season. “This marching season was honestly one of the most emotional out of my four years at Marian,” reflected senior Julian Wiggins, Band President for the 2018-19 school year. “The responsibility was a role I never even fathomed to hold, but it was an honor.”

This winter, the band also took their talents on the road to various grade schools in the area, spreading holiday cheer to hundreds of youth with selections such as “Deck the Halls” and “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Recognition for Marian Catholic’s renowned band program didn’t just take place on the field. Bands of America named the Finalist Directors Meeting Room after Director Greg Bimm honoring his commitment to excellence in music education.

A few weeks later, Prairie State College President Dr. Terri L. Winfree presented Mr. Bimm with its Pioneer Pillar of the Community Award, in appreciation for his contributions to the college and the community it serves.

The Marian Catholic Band continues to display P.R.I.D.E. in each project they undertake, never failing to make the school community proud of their efforts and continued dedication.

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Fall Athletics

By Kevin Kelly '80

VOLLEYBALL Build a new trophy case?

With the success level of Marian Catholic’s women’s volleyball squad in recent years, the amount of hardware has nearly warranted a new trophy case.

Highlighted by the 2016 IHSA Class 3A state championship, Marian Catholic seniors completed an incredible run this fall. During the last three campaigns, the Spartans compiled an impressive 99-24 record, the most successful three-year run in history.

During the recently completed season, Marian Catholic posted a 32-7 mark, including a fourth straight IHSA Regional crown, third straight LincolnWay Central Invite title and second consecutive Rich East Tourney championship. The Spartans claimed opponents from five different states. In the last two seasons, only postseason setbacks to eventual state champion Marist prevented more hardware.

“Arguably, this is one of the strongest squads in Marian Catholic history,” assessed Head Coach Ryan Summers, who has compiled a 204-105 record in eight seasons. “Three years in a row, we’ve had single-digit losses and half of our losses were to state champions.

“We played one of the toughest schedules around, including last year’s Florida state champion and last year’s Kentucky state champion, who was ranked number-one in the nation.

Our Lady Spartans stepped up to the challenge and I am very proud of them.”

Highlighted by Under Armour All-American Temitayo Thomas-Ailara '19 (Northwestern) and two-time ESCC all-conference selection Lauren Hatch '19 (South Florida), the senior class featured great talent and leadership. That group also included Caroline DiLuia, Jaya Hall, Erin Kelly, Gabriella Tumacder, and Jessica Walton.

“The seniors were the heart and core of our team,” Summers praised. “Talent has a lot to do with team success, however, leadership and the right tone in practice are often set by a team’s senior class and that is what makes the difference between performing and out-performing. That sort of experience and leadership really helped us start off on the correct foot.”

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Front Row: Savka Popovic '20, Caroline DiLuia '19, Jaya Hall '19, Evey Gervase '20, Erin Kelly '19; Back Row: Jordan Walker '22, London Hatch '21, Lauren Hatch '19, Payton Thomas '20, Temitayo Thomas-Ailara '19, Nnedi Okabuonye '21, Briana Brown '21, Gabriella Tumacder '19

Youth was served in a handful of Marian Catholic fall sports, as four underclassmen advanced to IHSA state competition in individual sports.

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DIVING Freshman diver Isabel Correa followed up winning the Lincoln-Way East Sectional with a score of 174.10 and 27th place at the IHSA State meet.

Ignited by two state-qualifying entries, the Spartan women’s tennis team earned second place in its own IHSA Sectional.

Sophomore Samantha Brassel (left) notched a 3-2 record in singles at the IHSA State tourney and the sophomore doubles duo of Lilli Hansen and Taylor Trojan (right) also made the grade at the state level.

The Best Popcorn in the Conference…

Maybe the State!

That’s just one of the compliments you often hear about Marian Catholic’s concession stands, efficiently managed

by Marian Catholic alumni parent Valerie “Val” Middleton. After years of dedicated service at the concession stands, and serving as hospitality representative for Spartan events, Marian Catholic named the concession stands in honor of Val and her family during halftime of the men’s basketball game on November 30.

Since Val and Drew Middleton began sending their four sons – Erick '98, Roderick '01, Cedrick '03, and Derrick '07 – to Marian Catholic in the mid-1990s, Marian Catholic has been fortunate to have the service of Val and her family.

“It’s amazing how many compliments we receive about the food and hospitality Val provides at our concession stands,” Athletic Director Kevin Kelly '80 praised. “We know that’s always one part of our hosting operation that runs with a tremendous work ethic and efficiency. So many people have been accustomed to her friendly face and great hospitality.”

Like son Erick, who now serves as Marian’s head football coach, mom Val devotes just as much time and effort to making the Marian Concession stands the best they can be.

Steve Tortorello '04, Derrick Middleton '07, Drew Middleton, Vince Krydynski '81, Val Middleton, Erick Middleton '98, Roderick Middleton '01, Cheryl Lyons, Dorothy Green, Cedrick Middleton '03, Brandi Middleton, Erick Middleton, Jr.

COLLEGIATE ATHLETES

Front Row: Pierce Jones (Northern Illinois); Temitayo Thomas-Ailara (Northwestern); Heidi Schuffert (U of I - Springfield); Travis Ford-Melton (Purdue); Back Row: Chandler Kerr (Concordia); Jordan Smevoll (Webster); Michael Bohlen (Northern Kentucky); Angelo Cantelo (Lewis); Julian Ledezma (North Park); Cameron Bufford (Grambling State)

Highlighted by several athletes who led Marian Catholic to state tournament competition, the Spartans had 10 athletes commit to continued student-athlete careers at the collegiate level during the November “signing” period.

The group included former IHSA wrestling state champion Travis Ford-Melton (Purdue University) and several athletes that sparked Marian to a berth in the 2017 IHSA Class 3A Baseball state title contest.

Seven baseball athletes making commitments included Michael Bohlen (Northern Kentucky), Cameron Bufford (Grambling State), Angelo Cantelo (Lewis), Pierce Jones (Northern Illinois), Chandler Kerr (Concordia), Julian Ledezma (North Park) and Jordan Smevoll (Webster).

Meanwhile, Temitayo Thomas-Ailara will take her volleyball talents to Northwestern University and soccer athlete Heidi Schuffert will move on to the University of Illinois-Springfield.

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Invest in Kids Act Benefits Marian Catholic Students

By Sister Judine Hilbing, OP A great wellspring of hope and anticipation rose up and flowed into all the activities surrounding the newly approved Invest In Kids Act and the subsequent Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

During the fall semester, Marian Catholic High School conducted workshops, set up email communication groups, trolled Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) websites, and engaged in every possible means of helping parents submit their applications and upload their documents as soon as the process went live on each of the SGO websites.

The two largest SGOs available to families were The Big Shoulders Fund and Empower Illinois.

Administrators and technology personnel opened the doors of Marian Catholic to parents who would not otherwise have access to a robust computer and internet service. Staff members assisted parents with completing their applications and uploading the required documents.

The number of families throughout the State of Illinois who submitted applications was staggering; only a small percentage of eligible families actually received a scholarship through the Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Here at Marian Catholic, only 31 of 343 qualifying students were granted full or partial scholarships. Collectively, the students received a total of $309,616 in tuition assistance. For these 31 fortunate students, this new scholarship program has been an unbelievable blessing. Approximately 300 Spartan parents, however, remain hopeful for the 2019-2020 academic year.

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This hope is predicated on a variety of circumstances, including: ■ Graduating seniors will not be in the application pool for year two.

■ Current freshmen who registered in a public school because they did not receive a state scholarship are less likely to reapply and transfer schools.

■ Year one was a learning curve for many parents and they will be better prepared for year two, especially in understanding how critical the time stamp on the application is to the award process.

■ Parents will be watching the websites of all SGOs to be ready to apply as soon as applications become available mid-January.

■ Individuals and businesses who donated to the program in year one will find the process much easier in year two.

■ The Advancement team continues to publicize information that will make it easier for those who pay Illinois state taxes to take advantage of the opportunity to direct 75% of what they owe to the State of Illinois to the Scholarship Program.

Marian Catholic staff remain committed to doing everything possible to support families in accessing tuition assistance from the Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Program, from other scholarship granting organizations, from private and corporate resources, and from endowed accounts.

More detailed information about the Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Program is available on Marian Catholic’s website at www.marianchs.com.

Specific questions can be directed to Sr. Judine Hilbing, Director of Scholarships and Tuition Assistance at 708-996-4624, sjh@marianchs.com. Those interested in making a donation in support of Marian Catholic students should reach out to Dan Kozlowski, Vice President for Advancement at 708-996-4652 or dkozlowski©marianchs.com.

GOLFERS TAKE TO THE LINKS FOR

29th Annual Endowment Golf Classic The historic Flossmoor Country Club was the site of the 29th installment of Marian Catholic’s Endowment Golf Classic held on Monday, September 10.

Clear skies and 75-degree weather greeted the 116 golfers who teed off at one of the finest championship courses in the Chicago area. Following play, guests had the opportunity to bid on numerous silent auction items such as Notre Dame, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Blackhawks tickets as well as foursomes at Olympia Fields Country Club and Flossmoor Country Club. At dinner, student speaker and Endowment Classic Scholarship recipient Christopher Arce Perez '19, delivered a powerful speech on how Marian Catholic has shaped who he is and who he aspires to be. Ultimately, the Classic raised over $100,000 in support of Marian Catholic’s Scholars with a Soul. Be sure to save the date for Marian Catholic’s 30th

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Annual Endowment Golf Classic to be held Monday, September 9, 2019.

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“Without the efforts made by the families and individuals involved at the annual Endowment Golf Classic, I can surely say my entire future would be very different. Because of this, having been able to personally thank those at the EGC and share my story was not only a privilege, but a joy.”

– Christopher Arce Perez '19 1 / Harry E. Howisen, Harry J. Howisen '93, and Ric Sarna 2 / Sr. Karen Kvidera, Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel, Sr. Jean Patrice Schingel, Sr. Judine Hilbing, and Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck 3 / Vince Krydynski '81, Christopher Arce Perez '19, and Steve Tortorello '04 MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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CLASS REUNIONS Celebrating 50 Years!

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On September 21 and 22, members of the Marian Catholic High School Class of 1968 gathered to get reacquainted and reminisce during their 50th Class Reunion. The celebrations began on Friday night with a Memorial Mass in the Study Hall, which had been the Class of '68’s cafeteria, followed by a reception. The festivities continued on Saturday with dinner, drinks, and a DJ spinning classic and modern hits at Olympia Fields Country Club.

It was a weekend to remember, to laugh, and to enjoy each other’s company – surely one the Class of 1968 will never forget!

’63 1963 / The Class of 1963 assembles for a group photo in the West Gym.

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’73 1968 / The Class of 1968 celebrates 50 years. Reunion Committee members: Rita (Banis '68) Starkey, Arla (Day '68) Blocker, Mike Buccino '68, Dennis Hogensen '68, Mark Johnson '68, Denny McSherry '68, Bob Pasqualoni '68, Pam (Petrarca '68) McSherry, Cathy (Schulze '68) Coll, Judy Welsh '68, and Dave Zajac '68

1973 / Marian (Leslie '73) Lamont, Constance (Hoedl '73) Prince, Jeanine (Pignotti '73) Buishas, Robert Towle '73, Valerie (Stace '73) Palanca, Patrick Chisholm '73, Maggie (Schulze '73) Stefanek, and Cheryl (Wurst '73) Dillman

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1978 / Mary (Wilczynski '78) Wernicke, Maria Rose (Christofanelli '78) Simone, Deborah (Capriotti '78) Zarlengo, Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw, Susan (Cleary '78) Brunner, Mary Kay (Hogan '78) King, and Jan (Oosterbaan '78) Coleman

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1983 / Karen (Konopacki '83) Lange, Colleen (O’Neill '83) Ranieri, and Maribeth (O’Hara '83) Sharkey

1993 / The Class of 1993 poses for a photo at the Copper Still in Homewood for their 25th Reunion.

1988 / Members of the Class of 1988 celebrate 30 years at Olympia Fields Country Club.

1998 / Menia (Morris '98) Johnson, Jeffery Beckham '98, and Jenai Gray '98

2013 / Members of the Class of 2013 get in the spirit at the 5th Reunion in the Leadership Center.

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Alumni Notes

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Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J., '76, was appointed Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Marquette University by President Michael R. Lovell effective August 30.

Father Zagone was most recently Marquette’s Vice President for University Advancement and has worked at the university for twenty years. He also serves as chaplain to University Advancement, the National Alumni Association, the Association of Marquette University Women, the Marquette Parents and Family Leadership Council, the Friends of the Haggerty Museum of Art and the Marquette Women’s Council. Additionally, Father Zagone is the Jesuit in residence at Humphrey Hall and serves as minister of the Dr. E.J. O’Brien Jesuit Residence.

Martin DeBattista '81 published his first book in November 2018. The children’s book, entitled A Special Wish, aims to teach children to look beyond their personal desires to see the limitations of other people.

Martin was very active during his time at Marian Catholic, participating in football, madrigals, choir, and theater. He went on to work at CNA Insurance in Chicago and the Southlake YMCA in Indiana before his multiple sclerosis forced him into retirement. A former soccer coach and Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Martin now resides in Merrillville, Ind. Marian Catholic High School President Vince Krydynski '81 and his daughter, Hannah Krydynski '10, completed the Chicago Sprint Triathlon together on August 26, 2018.

1983

Julia (Rohaly '83) Buckley’s latest novel, A Dark and Twisting Path, recently spent two weeks on the Barnes and Noble bestseller list.

A Dark and Twisting Path is the newest novel in a Gothic series called The Writer’s Apprentice, a series about aspiring novelist Lena London and her interactions with murder-mysteries in the town of Blue Lake, Ind. All of Julia’s novels are available in bookstores and in audiobook format through Audible.com.

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John Holecek '90, head coach of the Loyola Academy Ramblers, coached Loyola to a win against previously undefeated Brother Rice in the Class 8A Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football championship. John has led four consecutive Rambler teams to the championship game, with six championship appearances overall during his tenure. His career at Loyola includes 13 consecutive winning seasons, which puts him just seven winning seasons away from tying legendary Marian Catholic Coach Dave Mattio’s record of 20 straight winning seasons to start a coaching career.

1999

Jocelyn (Delk '99) Adams was recently featured on Food Network’s The Kitchen for her Pink Lemonade Cake. Inspired by her grandmother, Jocelyn is the brand ambassador behind the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website, Grandbaby-Cakes.com. She has been featured on numerous television shows and the internet, in magazines, and gave a TED Talk about brand authenticity in 2017. Jocelyn is also the founder of A Charitable Confection, an anti-violence dessert fundraiser featuring the top bakeries in Chicago.

JoEllyn Moroney '99 married David Sumner on November 4, 2018. She also took on a full-time teaching job at Luther J. Schilling School in Homer Glen, Ill., teaching K-4 General/ Vocal Music.

2000

Carlo Gozzi '00 was approved by trustees as the newest member of the Flossmoor Fire Pension Board, the entity responsible for managing monies related to the village fire department pension fund.

Carlo has worked in the financial industry for 15 years and is currently employed by a privately held financial company. Conversations with trustees encouraged him to join the Fire Pension Board.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

Jamie Hickey Manahan

1981

By Brendan Diamond Jamie (Hickey '81) Manahan didn’t always see herself as a leader in the field of fundraising and development. A mother of four born within three years of each other, Jamie’s career path zigged where she expected it to zag, until she found herself taking over the role of Executive Director of Development at Purdue University Northwest this past fall.

After graduating from Loyola University Chicago, Jamie went to work in the hospitality industry, which was about as far as one could get from the world of development she would later inhabit. “I started at the front desk at the Chicago Hilton and Towers,” Jamie explained, “and I worked my way up from there.” Jamie’s twelve year career with the Chicago Hilton and Towers allowed her to prosper in front office supervision, staff training and development and human resource management.

When she realized her young family needed her at home more, Jamie applied for a job at Saint Xavier University near her residence in the Beverly/Morgan Park area. Starting in the Career Center, and with some community fundraising experience behind her, she eventually moved into the development office as the Associate Director of Development and soon after as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations.

After fifteen years at Saint Xavier, and with her children grown, Jamie found herself desiring a new challenge. She found that new challenge two years ago with an opportunity at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), as the Major Gifts Officer. This past September, she was promoted to Executive Director of Development. She said her favorite thing about her new job is how easy it makes getting out of bed in the morning. “When you really love your job,” she explained, “it’s easy to brave the traffic and the longer commute.”

Jamie’s job now encompasses developing, leading, and executing fundraising strategies for Purdue University Northwest that effectively support the priorities and strategic goals of the university. She is also responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the fundraising programs and development team.

“I love Purdue University Northwest because it has so much to offer our students and the community,” Jamie said. “We have a reduced out-of-state rate for Illinois residents, which is a great way to draw students in from surrounding cities and towns in Illinois. We have so many great programs to boast about at PNW. Our Engineering, Counseling, Education, and Technology programs are strong and our Business College is AACSB Accredited. We have a stand-out Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program too. Our Nursing program is a Center for Excellence, one of just a handful in the country.

We are also in the process of building a state-of-the-art Bioscience Innovation Building, which is opening in 2020. A lot of great things are happening at Purdue Northwest and I am delighted to be part of it all.”

Jamie credits Marian Catholic for much of her success. “I was a transfer student my sophomore year,” Jamie recalled, “So I missed out on a lot of experiences freshman year. But everyone was so warm and inviting, that I was easily able to become a part of the community.” She made good friends with people in her class like Carol (Burke '81) Swanson, current Marian Catholic Director of Engagement & Stewardship, and Vince Krydynski '81, Marian Catholic President.

To this day, she noted, her best friends are the same people with whom she met in high school. “Marian Catholic allowed me to meet my dearest friends and laid a valuable foundation for the person I am today,” she said. Jamie is a proud Spartan and will be for life!

Marian Catholic allowed me to meet my dearest friends and laid a valuable foundation for the person I am today.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

Paul Martinez

1983

While his mother envisioned him as a veterinarian, life took Paul Martinez ˈ83 in an entirely different direction. After graduating from Marian Catholic, Martinez spent four semesters at Illinois State, including one semester in France at the University of Grenoble through a foreign exchange program.

After realizing his interests lay in mass communications and TV broadcast production, Paul transferred to Columbia College Chicago, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Telecommunications in 1987.

At Columbia, Paul attended information sessions with recruiters from CNN. It was around that time that the broadcast network was looking to open new bureaus and expand their news operations. Instead of working on his Master’s as he had planned, Paul took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta where CNN’s headquarters is located, for an experience he describes as “irreplaceable” (both professionally and personally, since he met his wife at CNN!).

Within two years, Paul knew he wanted to be a cameraman, but given the very long wait for a chance at field rotation, he and his wife decided to make the move to the ABC affiliate in Santa Barbara, California where he learned to be a skilled TV cameraman. Two years later, they left The Golden State for positions with the Tulsa, Oklahoma CBS affiliate. With the advent of local 24-hour news ventures came an opportunity at Chicago’s CLTV. Paul interviewed, was hired, and returned home to the Windy City where he has lived since 1992. After five years, Paul was offered a position with ABC7 where he was hired an Editor/Cameraman. He not only captures newsworthy moments, but edits them as well, using the same software as students at Marian Catholic!

2000

Erik ‘EJ’ Ramos '00, a member of the elite U.S. Army Band, played at the Capitol Rotunda as the casket of former President George H.W. Bush was brought in. The band, also known as Pershing’s Own band, was founded in 1922 by Army Chief of Staff General John J. Pershing to emulate European military bands heard during World War I. The band plays an important ceremonial role in the nation’s capital, playing for returning veterans and at the inauguration parade. EJ, who credits his time in the Marian Catholic band for shaping his love of band performance, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Valparaiso University, a master’s degree in trumpet performance from Indiana University, and a doctorate from the Catholic University of America.

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Asked about his more memorable moments, Paul noted covering visits from United States presidents, popes and other dignitaries, Bulls and White Sox sports championships and celebrations, and many natural disasters. This fall he added another memorable moment to his list when he was a member of the news crew who covered the ABC-7 Friday Flyover at Marian Catholic. And while he had a feeling his alma mater would be named the best Flyover for 2018, the final vote tally gave him official bragging rights at the office!

For Paul, the upside of his job is the variety; there are no “typical” workdays. On one of those recent atypical workdays, Paul welcomed students from Marian Catholic’s broadcast club to tour the studios and watch a live taping of Windy City Live.

Paul and the students shared more than a common career interest – they shared the pride of being part of the Marian Catholic family.

2004 2006

Colin '04 and Jackie (Stillman '06) McKillip welcomed their second daughter on January 4, 2018.

They named her Ashland after Ashland Avenue, Marian Catholic’s home address!

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2007

Taylor Glomb '07 married Brent Lundstrom on Saturday, November 23, 2018.

Courtney Green '12 married high school sweetheart Joseph Calderone on July 8, 2017. The couple welcomed their first child this past October.

Kimberly Karlin '10 and Timothy Michels '10 were married on August 11, 2018.

Comedian and writer Jaboukie Young-White '12, whose stand-up comedy has been featured on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” several times, joined “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” as a correspondent. He was also named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2018 and has appeared in such films as Rough Night and Set It Up.

2014

Kyle Scheffers '14 won a number of honors as co-captain of the tennis team at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., during his senior year. Kyle’s strong academic record placed him on the 2018 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team. He also was named to the 2018 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Spring All-Academic Team and represented Trinity men’s tennis on the 2018 NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team. Overall, Kyle was 5-10 as Trinity’s No. 2 singles player and 8-8 in doubles, including a 5-4 record at No. 1 in the lineup, in 2017-18. He finished his career with a 20-20 singles record and a 16-21 doubles mark.

2015

Madeline Huekels '15, a senior at Loyola University New Orleans, has been a star setter for the volleyball team at Loyola. Maddie’s highlights include several Loyola New Orleans records, including #1 all-time in sets and matches played, #5 in career assists, #10 in career service aces, and #10 in single season service aces. A four-year starter, Maddie has been a Loyola Scholar Athlete each of her seasons on the team. In 2018, she was named second team all-conference for the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC); she was also named to the 2018 SSAC All Academic Team. She is slated to graduate in May 2019 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Business.

Mollyanne Nunn '10 appeared as Val in last Fall’s production of “A Chorus Line” at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center. Molly received a BFA in Musical Theater from Columbia College Chicago.

2011

Jillian Kennedy '11, a freelance artist, was profiled in Voyage Chicago. Jillian, who attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago, does both commissioned requests and work for gallery showings. She is also an art instructor and teaches painting classes.

Devin Green '11 married Robert DeNofio on April 28, 2018, in Chicago, Ill.

2012

Ellen Collins '12 married Mitch Martos on September 15, 2018, in Lisle, Ill. Ellen’s sister, Erica (Collins '08) Kopp, served as maid of honor, while brother Ben Collins '15 was a groomsman.

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Marian Catholic sweethearts, Marybeth Olszak '12 and Ryan Hutchison '12, were engaged in the same spot where they met at school ten years ago.

Amanda Phillips '07, a Journalism Broadcast teacher at Dirksen Middle School, was named Head Coach of the volleyball team at Olive-Harvey Junior College in Chicago, Ill.

2010

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2016

Colette Scheffers '16 had an excellent volleyball season with the Trinity College Bantams, leading the Trinity team offensively with 2.80 kills per set.

She helped Trinity qualify for the eight-team New England Small College Athletic Conference tournament in November.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

John Everson

By Brendan Diamond

2017

1984

John Everson '84 always wanted to be a writer. From his early days working as the editor of the Megaphone at Marian Catholic, he knew that the written word was his calling.

“Growing up, everything I read – the stuff that inspired me to become a writer – was science fiction,” he said. “I read a lot of 1950s science fiction books, often two or three times, and that made me want to do what they did.” He wrote many short stories, poems, and song lyrics during this period of his life, which allowed him to express himself creatively and hone his craft.

After leaving Marian Catholic, John went on to study Journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This led him to a career in the journalism field. “I began working for The Star Newspapers right out of college,” he said, explaining that he wrote the newspaper’s weekly Pop Stops column about popular music.

Though he liked being able to express himself through words, it was the idea of being creative with his writing that stuck with him.

After his stint with The Star, he moved on to Illinois Entertainer magazine, where he had the chance to write a little more creatively, for the next four years. However, as often happens, he found himself needing a better job to pay the bills, which led him to publication and website management for a medical association.

The idea of being an author, of course, still stayed top of mind for John. In the mid-1990s, he began publishing short stories in magazines such as Gaslight, Eulog y, and Crossroads. These stories bore something in common with the 1950s science fiction he had idolized as a student at Marian Catholic, but always with a darker twist. I was influenced not only by the '50s science fiction, but by TV shows like The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone as well, he said. He found he had a knack for writing horror and soft science fiction, and he even won several awards for his work, including an Honorable Mention in famed writer L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future contest in 1994 for his story “Biological Imperative.”

Around the turn of the millennium, John began seriously plotting his first novel. The seed of the idea came from a newspaper article a friend at work had shown him. “She said to me, ‘I know you like dark stuff, so check this out!’” John recalled. “As the story went, there was this bar in England on the top of a cliff where people went to have their ‘last drink’ before jumping off the cliff.

That image stuck with me, so I started working on a story.”

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Kordell Norfleet '17, a wrestler at Arizona State University, participated in his first international meet at the 2018 Junior Pan-American Championships in Fortaleza, Brazil. Kordell had huge success, bringing home a gold medal in the 86 kg Freestyle competition with 4 wins by technical fall. As a freshman at Arizona State, Kordell also won the Pac-12 Championship at 184 lbs. and was named Pac-12 Freshman/Newcomer of the Year.

It didn’t come to him all at once. In fact, John noted, it took him nearly seven years of working on the book on and off before he finally got Covenant into shape for publishing. But since then, the writing has become easier and easier for him. Since publishing Covenant in 2004 and winning the coveted Bram Stoker Award for it the following year, John has published ten novels in total.

His latest, The House by the Cemetery, comes out of his own past.

“It’s the book of my life!” John laughed. “When I was a cub scout growing up in Tinley Park, we’d go camping in the woods near Bachelors Grove Cemetery. The older kids said it was haunted.”

“It wasn’t until I was much older, working as a reporter for The Star, that I actually got to see the cemetery after interviewing a ghost hunter. He told me how to find the place. Then a few years ago, I was asked to write a short story for a cemetery anthology, and as I began writing again about Bachelors Grove, I realized something revolving around the cemetery at Bachelor’s Grove would make a great novel. That’s how The House by the Cemetery came about.”

John is wholly thankful for his time at Marian Catholic. One of the main reasons is because his extracurriculars gave him the start he needed in presenting to a crowd. “I learned a lot about carrying yourself publicly by doing drama and speech,” John said. “One of my favorite things to do now is to read fiction aloud for a group, and I think I got the foundation of doing that from Speech class with Ms. Farrell.” He’s also thankful for choir, because it’s where he met his wife, Geralyn ‘Geri’ (Bailey '85) Everson. “That alone makes the whole thing worthwhile,” John noted, with a smile in his voice.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

Tim Huizenga

It seems Tim Huizenga '03 was destined to be a musician. He began his musical studies taking piano lessons at age seven, adding the French horn at age ten. It was mid-way through his time at Marian Catholic though, that Tim made the decision to pursue music as a career.

He began the process of fulfilling his dream by attending the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music in 2007 and a diploma in horn performance in 2008.

While at IU, Tim also served as Principal Horn of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic.

In 2008, Tim won a position with the United States Army Field Band in Washington D.C., serving with The Musical Ambassadors of the Army for six years. Today, Staff Sergeant Timothy Huizenga is a member of The President’s Own United States Marine Band, America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. This fall, Tim and three other musicians from the Marine Band took time from their busy tour schedule to visit with Marian Catholic band students, sharing both their music and encouragement.

Who/What events influenced you the most to pursue a career in music?

I was both encouraged and cautioned by many people – my horn teacher, my parents, Mr. Bimm, and others. I knew in the abstract sense, and soon learned firsthand, that music is not a field for the faint of heart – it is very competitive and career opportunities are few, but I loved playing and believed that I had a unique musical voice and that I could succeed if I worked hard and dedicated myself to that goal. Being surrounded by other great musicians at Indiana University and having lots of opportunities to perform were instrumental to my success. Spending the first semester of my junior year in Vienna, Austria was also an especially inspiring and influential experience for me.

Was joining The President’s Own always one of your goals? What journey did you take to get there?

The President’s Own was always on my radar as a place where I would love to be

2003 if I ever got the chance, but I knew how competitive it was and that it would take a lot of hard work and at least some luck for it to work out. After my time at Indiana University, I took several auditions for orchestras around the country, and had both successes and failures, but learned something valuable from each experience.

I made the finals in auditions for the Louisville Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony, and the South Dakota Symphony, but the first major audition I won was for the United States Army Field Band, another premier military band in the Washington, D.C. area. When I auditioned for The Marine Band in 2013, it was the first horn opening that they had had in at least 9 years, so I knew that this was a rare opportunity, and I was fortunate enough to emerge as the winner of that audition.

How did your experience at Marian Catholic prepare you for The President’s Own? I always knew that Marian Catholic, and in particular the band program under Mr. Bimm, was a very special place.

However, I didn’t necessarily realize until much later just how rare a band program like Marian’s is. The values I learned under Mr. Bimm’s leadership have played a huge role in my success as a professional musician, and I know that I am a better colleague, leader, and musician because of my time there. Regardless of how good of a player you are, you won’t be successful unless you can work well with others (both as a leader and a follower), respect the person on the podium, demonstrate good rehearsal etiquette, etc. – all things I learned at an early age in the band program at Marian.

What has been your most memorable moment as a member of The President’s Own? It is very difficult to choose one! I performed on one of the final few White House Holiday receptions of the Obama administration in December 2016. Towards the end of the evening a few of my colleagues and I got to meet the President and First Lady.

Others include playing for a Full Honors Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of

the White House for Pope Francis in September 2015, and playing in the chamber orchestra for the first State Dinner hosted by President Trump in honor of the President of France earlier this year.

In your picture that accompanies your bio on The President’s Own website, you’re wearing several medals. How did you earn them?

A few of the medals I wear were awarded while I was a member of the U.S. Army Field Band. These include the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal, which were awarded for various individual contributions I made that went above and beyond my duties as a French horn player. In addition, I also earned the Army Good Conduct Medal (second award), The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

What advice do you have for aspiring musicians?

My biggest piece of advice would be to listen to great musicians, of all instruments, voices, and genres. Even though I am a horn player, I draw musical inspiration from anyone from Pavarotti to Freddie Mercury, perhaps even more so than any great horn player. I believe if you are capable of being inspired by great musicians then you have the ability to inspire others. Yes, you need to spend lots of time working on the technical aspects of mastering your instrument, but it’s meaningless if you don’t seek to touch and inspire your audience.

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2017-2018

Financial Summary A Year to Celebrate!

Dear Alumni, Families, and Friends of Marian Catholic High School, What a time it is to be a Spartan! Marian Catholic is in the midst of celebrating 60 years as a pillar of Catholic education in Chicago’s South Suburbs. I recently looked up the symbol for a 60th Anniversary and, to my surprise, discovered it is a diamond! I think this symbol is incredibly appropriate to describe what Marian Catholic has been, and will continue to be, as we look forward to the next 60 years.

First, a diamond is strong. This is true for Marian Catholic thanks to our wonderful Dominican Sisters and the many benefactors who have made sure Marian Catholic remains viable financially. Diamonds are also very valuable, much like Marian Catholic is to the many families that choose to give their children an education that is unmatched in the Chicagoland-area.

Finally, diamonds do not break under intense pressure, and neither will Marian Catholic, even with the uncertainties facing private education. Marian Catholic continues to balance the realities of the increased costs of maintaining our quality programs with our commitment to nominal tuition increases to best serve our families. In order to overcome this growing challenge, we continue to rely on the generosity of many benefactors who believe in the mission of this school.

Each year, we recognize those alumni, families, and friends who have answered our call for financial support. These individuals have made the choice to invest in the future of Catholic education and its long-term survival. On behalf of the Springfield Dominican Sisters, and the students, faculty, and staff of Marian Catholic High School, thank you for your unwavering support of our mission. May this New Year bring you and your family continued blessings and peace.

In the Spirit of St. Dominic,

Dan Kozlowski Vice President for Advancement

REVENUE $1,268,330

GIVING SUMMARY Sources of Support

Marian Fund

43%

Annual Endowment Fund Spartan Gold Raffle Alumni Fund

2%

Auxiliary Support

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18%

1%

36%

Alumni 50% Parents of Alumni 20% Marian Catholic Students 14% Parents of Marian Catholic Students 5% Corporate Matching Gifts & Foundations 5% Faculty & Staff 3% Friends 3%

Report of Alumni Giving July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Class Participation - 25% Class Gift Total $3,175

Michael & Mary B. (Colby) Paul Kathy McElroy Russ Richard Singler William Walsh

Educator Society

Fan Club

Class of 1962

Daniel & Julianne (Finlayson) Mulhollan

Scholar Society

Donald Cureton Mary Ann Ormsby O’Hea

Spartan Club

Edward Brown Joseph Dooley Joyce Zeller Glandon Jane Dooley Guagliardo Ronald Napoleon Celeste Klein Phillips Marilynn Masse Torri Patricia Fischer Willard

Fan Club

Carlotta Archibald Susan Weil Barbian Karen Barus Bailey Leona Recupito Berner Lynn Liss Claybrook Bernadette Jones Correa Donald Curran Melissa Wester DiVittorio Elizabeth Geier Hamer Carolyn Kampe Camille Basista Michalesko Michael Neylon Frank Rossi John Ryan James Sanderson Kathryn Sheil Casimir Skorpinski Shirley Guerard Sobkoviak Virginia Fees Storch Mary Melillo Thompson William Willett

Class of 1963 Class Participation - 10.1% Class Gift Total $2,595

Educator Society

Roger King Patricia Pignotti Knepler

Scholar Society Timothy O’Hea

Spartan Club

Barbara Sholeen Corsentino Marbeth Maloney Foley Thomas Frazzini Carol Kirsch Middendorf

Angela Faso Carlman MaryAnn Brewer Laker Glenn Lale Rosann Costello Sanderson Paul Sweeney Caryn Christopher Wieczorkiewicz

Class of 1964

Scholar Society

Daniel & Geojean (Day) Gautsch Leon Redman Curtis Ribando Nancy Mascitti Schreiber

Spartan Club

Stephen Desmond Donna Lamoureux William Murphy Steven Richter David Stafford

Fan Club

Board Society

Karen Tosi Coston Daniel Dwornik Patricia Reavley Hunnewell Catherine Kenzie LaPlante Thomas Willett

Educator Society

Class of 1966

Class Participation - 8% Class Gift Total $14,559 Patricia Wujcik McHenry Connie Corso Nykiel James Prombo

Scholar Society

Kathleen O’Keefe Cusick Michael Schreiber

Spartan Club August Lentz Karen Vogel

Fan Club

John Anzelmo Carol Thompson Barber David & Kathryn (Essig) Bruni Diana Doerr Cruz Patricia Marshall Hagemann Terri Forkish Linthicum Joann Schiesher Pelletier Catherine Riley Seper Marilyn Westerhoff

Class of 1965 Class Participation - 6.3% Class Gift Total $13,180

Principal Society John Biltgen John Carr

Partner Society

James & Marijo (Doheny) Hudzik Thomas Sadler Patricia LePenske Zieske

Educator Society

Class Participation - 6.8% Class Gift Total $9,377

Principal Society Kenneth Peters

Partner Society

William & Donna (Westenberg) Hungeling Lawrence Moravek Pamela Sebastian Ridge

Scholar Society Michael Einhorn

Spartan Club

Joan Beck Sue Hensley Carman Judith Schweikart Kevin Kennedy James McDonald Phillip Sgariglia James Sullivan Michael Welsh

Fan Club

Gail Johnson Davis Mary Sheridan Dohme Mariann Kudlaty Gorman Mardelle Meehan Gundlach William McCarthy Sharon Janusek Paciorek Anita Butkus Philipp Andrew Ross Therese Klawitter Safavi Mary Kathryn Stark

Michael Petrouski

Dominican Society = $20,000+ Board Society = $19,999 - $10,000 President Society = $9,999 - $5,000 Principal Society = $4,999 - $2,500

Partner Society Educator Society Scholar Society Spartan Club Fan Club

= $2,499 - $1,000 = $999 - $500 = $499 - $250 = $249 - $100 = $99 and below

Class of 1967 Class Participation - 33.6% Class Gift Total $25,382

Board Society

Joseph & Kathy D’Amico

Partner Society

Joseph & Susan (Hamilton) Beaudry Katherine Neyenhouse Moravek

Educator Society

Timothy Gaffney Robert & Teresa (Griffin) Hudzik

Scholar Society

Richard Mantoan Michael McGonigal Gene Ranieri Joseph Wegrzyn Robert Westberg

Spartan Club

James Bailey Sharon Wicks Bailey Richann Johnson Bender Mary Osmolski Biscan Kathleen Damiani Cherven David & Christina (Kuceski) Damon Catherine Leddy Dempsey Michael DeRosa Maria Bianconi Desmond William Distler Linda Lastowsky Dougherty Patricia Durkin Ferry Louis Gergel Diane O’Keefe Kaschak Patricia King Klebenow James Krusinski Marion Fish Michel Colleen Giblin Morris Patricia Prombo Nechodom Melanie Zmija O’Rourke Karen Bruno Pleticha Gregory Randall Phillip Reed Karen Pagoria Schultz Margaret Markey Spinozzi Linda Gereg Steinbart Robert Tomlin James Wygant

Fan Club

John Anzelmo George Archibald Carol Liesenfelt Bartels Margaret Gergel Bartels Harold Brazzale Joseph & Susan (Hamilton) Beaudry Marcy Rettich Berry Cathleen Lambert Bielby Paul Bihler James Boehm Mary Lynne Bonea Bohacik

Robert Bramlette Carla Cifelli Carter Kathleen Widell Clark Nancy Nugent Corrigan Guido Damiani Nicholas DiNuzzo Ellen Donovan Sharon Perozzi Doughney Donald Falstrom Beatrice Jankauskas Fodor Victoria Quigley Forbes Eugene Guidera Kathleen Kovac Hennigar Dianne Garrity Hudgins Kathleen Sullivan Izral Michael Klawitter James Klyczek Donna Tyrrell Landers Gregory Lee Karen Scott Leonard Timothy Letter Mary Krumb Lipari Richard Lobue Susan Crowley Lopez Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP Mary Therese Fleming Moorefield Mary Holwell Morinec Richard Nylander Diana Fidanzi Oldenburg James Olson Alexandra Jajowka O’Reilly John Pascarella Michael Przybyla Betty Off Rieger James Schrementi Allen Shander Maria Leo Siguaw Bruce Stevens Kathleen Riordan Toth Adrian Van Brussel Rita Keller Vanderby Thomas VanHootegem Dulcenee Doheny Walsh Donna Walsh-Taffe Kathleen Weishaar Sally Weishaar Rev. Frank Yacobi

Class of 1968 Class Participation - 7.8% Class Gift Total $16,918

Board Society

Michael & Elizabeth (Fagan) Riordan

Principal Society Judy Welsh

Partner Society

Catherine Schulze Coll

Educator Society

Jacqueline Sinopoli Goetter

Scholar Society

Thomas Biltgen Karen Pierandozzi Mantoan Elizabeth Ransford Panarella

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Spartan Society

David Balas James Connors Lawrence D. Eagan Rita Benson Keepers Timothy O’Dea Carolyn Capretti Pruitt Silvana Filippello Richardson

Fan Club

Michael Buccino James Dehaven Pamela Helsel Hoffman Mark Johnson Richard Pikosz Patricia Silha Taylor David Zajac

Class of 1969 Class Participation - 5.4% Class Gift Total $2,275

Educator Society Joseph Coatar Mary Ann Helsel

Scholar Society

Anne Koch Kracmer Rita Stanfa Rohn Paul Smith

Spartan Club

Mary Ann Lee Hogan Jo Ann Klyczek Gael McCaughey O’Brien Kathy Shaughnessy Susan McCollam Yant

Fan Club

Martha DeHaven Thomas Essig Susanne Gergel Gray Jill Julian Judith Grzesik Pikosz Gerald Porento Janice Bonea Springsteen

Class of 1970 Class Participation - 6% Class Gift Total $13,890

President Society Michael Murphy

Principal Society

Br. Michael Quirk, FSC

Partner Society

Fan Club

Gay Lynn Petrarca Essig Gloria Potempa Lytal Sam Yacono

Class of 1971 Class Participation - 9% Class Gift Total $3,250

Partner Society

Timothy & Karen (Greco) Cunningham

Educator Society Jerry Wegner

Scholar Society

John La Marre Blase & Judith (Fagan) Pignotti

Spartan Club

Walter Barry Maryanne Fiacco Chengelis Deborah Reinold Feldman Douglas & Nancy (Molander) Price John Speca

Fan Club

David Bachelder Rita Hoedl Beverlin Mary Beth Leis Hipke Jane Safiran Kalfas Kevin Kane Dennis Kerber Joseph Marconi Susan Marconi Thomas Meloni Mary Bock Porento Frank Santilli William Snow Kerry & Debbie (Boyle) Yates Patricia Dehaven Zehr

Class of 1972 Class Participation - 15.9% Class Gift Total $5,310

Partner Society Ronald Schmitt

Margaret O’Grady Brennan Gay Lynn Petrarca Essig Susan Mayer Faucett Patrick Hogensen Gary Jagmin Douglas Mathieu Thomas Mickiewicz Teresa Shine

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Joseph Fernandez Nancy Napoli Gallagher Nancy Householder Hauge Francis Matese Connie Sinopoli Morley James & Amber (Kloss) Steinmetz Roxanne Jacobucci Zoladz

Fan Club

Brenda Wojcicki Bartolini Donald Bava J Renee Brennan

Fan Club

Angelinn Marconi Caffarini Bruce & KiKi (McDonnell) Cifelli Charles Gromala Stanley Nardoni Cheryl Tama Oblander Thomas O’Grady John Schumake

Spartan Club

John Cifelli Daniel Dominy Patrick Morley Maggie Schulze Stefanek

Fan Club

Partner Society

Partner Society

William & June (Ranieri) Cleary

Scholar Society

Vern Fischer Linda Templin Hutter

Spartan Club

John Buford Kathleen McGushin Carlson David & Susan (Sheehan) Trump

Fan Club

Joseph Caffarini Jeanine Jordan Gromala Pamela Hoffman Jill Janusek Schumake Bob Slobig

Class of 1976

Christopher Cummings & Ann Jones

Partner Society

Kathleen Nardoni Horvath

Educator Society

Roberta Rolwing McQuade Mary McTigue

Scholar Society

Jon Major Karen McQuaid Sue Fritzsche O’Meara Mary Lou Manzardo Roche

Spartan Society

Class Participation - 5% Class Gift Total $4,555

Margaret Arr Biltgen John Cunningham Gregory Damiani

Partner Society

Fan Club

Mary Ann Klupchak Ganzer James Matese

Scholar Society

Carol Frazzini Elliott Daniel McLaughlin Jerry Schilf Kevin Sierra Joe Zagone

Spartan Club

Kimberly Swedberg Budnik Catherine Kremer Kvedaras

Charlie & Barb Gallagher Martin Oosterbaan Michael Wilczynski

Class Participation - 3.8% Class Gift Total $2,265

President Society

Daniel Dugan

President Society

Steven Potts

Educator Society Scholar Society

Class Participation - 17.5% Class Gift Total $32,969

Principal Society

Class Participation - 5.6% Class Gift Total $9,095

Michelle Hartnett

Class of 1977

Class of 1975

William Klupchak Keith & Susan (Whitman) Lyrla

Class of 1974

Spartan Club

Spartan Club

Partner Society

Scholar Society

Jack Modzelewski Ann Rolwing

Educator Society

Vincent Zerante

Class Participation - 4% Class Gift Total $4,370

Educator Society

Mary Jane Doerr

Scholar Society

Class of 1973

Sally Calhoun William Kahle Jeanne Kozub Major

Nancy Keilty Brodnicki Jeannine Cleary

Claire Schulze Coatar George Duchossois

Mary King Brethour Marc Bruni Jan Jarema Degeneffe Laura Charles Dimascio Melanie Cull Fredrickson Mary Lu Gebka Angela Zona Girven Gary Hambel Denise Pagoria Hartmann Kurt Hipke Thomas & Patricia (McDonough) Hoess Peggy Sons Hoogheem Janet Boyle Kane Jean Kowalski Angela Speca Krapf Marilyn Anzelmo Leader Deborah Masterson Marconi James & Ann (Gallagher) McLaughlin Dianne Moriarty Bernedette Goodrich Morrison Michael & MaryAnn (Durkin) Savage Ralph Schmitt Ronald Skibbie Beverly Hoecker Smith Kathleen Myslinski Streff David Vitolka Victoria Kotas Wegman

Antonette Jacobucci Baikauskas Janet Lesak Fiorenzo Debra Nowak Lane John Schavocky John Sullivan Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.

Richard Glomb Michelle Feldner Lancaster Edward Walz

Educator Society Joseph Zarlengo

Scholar Society Thomas Foote Michael Lafond Robert O’Meara Daniel Roche

Spartan Club

Thomas Call Sylvia Sarmiento Cifelli Terri Jo Pulcini Everage Sandra Hrabal Shawn Janus Susan Kozlowski Dennis & Maureen (Conlan) McGushin Donald West

Fan Club

Rita McCormick Amazzalorso Thomas Ballard Gerrianne Billo Alene Witry Corken Colleen Slavin Coxe Luann Orlando DiMonte Philip Goodrich James Greer Matthew Griffiths William Haas Kathleen Howe-Burket Ann Marie Brotherly Lamb Leo & Kathleen (Prior) Lindbloom Donna Masquelier Neumann Michael & Katherine (Willey) O’Rourke Rita Brne Repsholdt Toni Corradetti Schavocky Kathleen Goudie Schum Terrence Shelley Theresa Miller Snelling Twyla Blomquist Sokolewicz Mary Morgan Tieri Joanna Wojcik Toppett Bethanne Brennan Vlcek Mark Waldron Kevin Welsh Barbara Zajakala Wenzel James Wright

Class of 1978 Class Participation - 6.8% Class Gift Total $10,655

Principal Society

Partner Society

Ralph Bremigan Suzanne Serne Klein

Educator Society

Timothy & Eileen (Gallagher) Daw

Kevin Kelly Mike & Natalie (Sesto) Lamb Anthony Rosati

Partner Society

Scholar Society

Todd Bruni Jeff & Susan (Cleary) Brunner Ria Rolwing

Educator Society

Dick & Mary Kay (Hogan) King

Scholar Society

Jan Oosterbaan Coleman Michael Kwasigroch Edward Szymanski

Spartan Club

Janice Merlo Call Kathryn Call Thomas Cellini Roberta McMinn Conboy James Gruca Tom Narcissi Maryjo Pope Karl & Therese (Schreiber) Volkman David Watson

Fan Club

Denise Glomb Marshall

Patrick Nagle Kathleen (Murphy) Schweikart

Spartan Club

Renee Starzyk Armentrout Michael Joyce Anthony Melei Thomas Shelley Elaine Steffek

Fan Club

Dan & Sue Brown Robert Klupchak William Mertka Mary McMurray Staples Susan Van Etten

Class of 1981 Class Participation - 7.8% Class Gift Total $9,800

President Society Vince Krydynski

Principal Society Mark Peifer

Class of 1979

Partner Society

Class Participation - 4.9% Class Gift Total $9,205

Rosanne Ciambrone Mike Prior

President Society

Educator Society

Joseph Hamann

Carl Wendell

Partner Society

Scholar Society

Robert Jones John Bracha

Educator Society Patrick Healy

Scholar Society

Mary Jo Cachey Kwasigroch

Spartan Club

Barbara Bremigan Thomas Mastandrea Paul Van Lysebettens

Fan Club

Eileen Atwater-Jasica Eileen Krichbaum De Spain William Eberhardt Philip & Livia Faso Karen Hoogeweg Krause Joanne Prior

Class of 1980 Class Participation - 6.9% Class Gift Total $35,585

Blane Farrell William Lafond Richard O’Toole Joan Rolwing Dave Straub Carol Burke Swanson

Spartan Club

Virginia Hofer Campbell Thomas Healey Thomas Klupchak Daniel & Cynthia (Vera) Lagone Kim (Farino) Schaafsma James Schreiber

Fan Club

Linda Panozzo Billie Chris Hanson Margaret Healy Hickey Michelle Weaver Klupchak Mark & Jennifer (McDonnell) Lindbloom Marie Schaeflein Lisa Salvador Schasane

Board Society

Class of 1982

Principal Society

Class Participation - 18.1% Class Gift Total $14,145

Michael & Jackie Kennedy James & Kathy Dee John & Jeannie (Gallagher) DiLuia Thomas Wasz

Partner Society

Particia Krop Glomb Armando Godinez

Educator Society

Dennis & Kristin (Depeder) Cortes Susan Murphy Johns

Scholar Society

Ann Benton Daniel Donahue Karen Cull Hamilton

Spartan Club

Therese Bogs Jacqueline Jonassen Burgwald Christopher Domke Marguerite Bellina Dworsky Anne Marie Jackson Charade Ray Miller Joseph Sullivan

Fan Club

Michael Atwater Jan Basile Mary Ann Bitz Carol Branka Maureen O’Brien Cagney Lori Uhl Coffey Julie Jensen Cofran Cathy Gasbarro Del Olmo Peter Duszynski James Griffith Karen Whitman Harres Jeanne McLaughlin Himmelein John Hock Janet Fox Holmgren Sheila Kane Robert Kenney Marikay Lindeman Klank Therese Minnick Krstinich Thomas Kusch Elizabeth McDonnell Lamb Kevin McCann Anne Lee Mikulich Patrick Mulkerrin David Plomin Gary Quaranta Eileen O’Leary Reynolds Paul Sarmiento Mark & Doris (Compagnoni) Santschi Maureen Moutvic Sheetz Lynette Rosati Shim Jennine Buishas Sidler Joseph Simonetti Dona Hays Smith Amy McMann Stevens Patrick Sullivan Lori Sienicki Weiner Kathleen McNeeley Welker

Class of 1983 Class Participation - 5.5% Class Gift Total $9,935

Principal Society

Keith Blue Nancy Schwab Werner

Partner Society

Jennifer Lenart Knable

Scholar Society

Kimberly Quandt Fath Mary Ellen Kutsenda Fitzsimonds Vincent Holzhall Daniel Ranachowski Colleen O’Neill Ranieri

Spartan Club

Mary Jensen Camp Laurie Cull Laurette Liesen Paula Verna Narcissi Michael O’Brien James O’Keefe

Fan Club

Arthur Holecek Kathleen Healy King

Class of 1984 Class of Participation - 4.9% Class Gift Total $14,955

President Society John Benish Timothy Fallon

Principal Society

Class of 1986 Class Participation - 4.2% Class Gift Total $4,760

Partner Society

William & Mary Ann (Schramm) Bach Mark Knable

Educator Society

Julie Mehorczyk Smevoll

Scholar Society

Mary Cassidy Michael Douglas Julie Holzhall Romenesko Timothy Swanson

Spartan Club

Julie Olson Devaney Michael Feminis Elizabeth Holland Galiano Andrew Schuller

Fan Club

Jean Gray Julie Perozzi Svitenko Patrick Vellender

Elizabeth Soucie Blue

Class of 1987

Partner Society

Class Participation - 8.7% Class Gift Total $3,205

Lisa Savant Cameron Anthony Zagotta

Scholar Society

Patricia White Crescenzo Mario Pierre-Jerome

Spartan Club

Beth Goss Craft Michele Lyman Kimberly Janusz Mitchell

Fan Club

Mary Cortes Benjamin Therese Rittmeyer Marske Mary Jo Smith Thomas Swanborn Mary Tate-Bremigan

Class of 1985 Class Participation - 2.8% Class Gift Total $7,435

President Society Thomas O’Rourke

Educator Society

Jeff & Katherine (Slattery) Keith Sean Kelly Chirasakdi Ratanawong

Spartan Club

Glen Haeflinger John Klawitter Nancy Beese Kramer

Fan Club

Kian Kaz Stefanie Guillen McAllister Amy Prokopeak Peick

Partner Society Kelly Morrison

Scholar Society Daniel Riordan

Spartan Club

Barry Boline Ann Healey Bowen Andrea Gaughan Matt Maloney Regina Lewandowski Martin

Fan Club

Anthony Battaglia Diana Ghezzi Butcher Karen Hall Carpenter David Cavalieri Nicole Conway Bernadette Houlihan Depke Micheline Erdmann Gates Colleen Gavin George Hallo Ann St. Aubin Jensen Patrick & Maryann (Flock) Kelly Susan Kielar Krankel Alisa Frachalla Minarik Adele Rotondi Molinaro Kimberly Carta Neirynck Paul Pabst Renee Michelon Panfil Mark Pries James Quaid Meredith Jaszczak Roat Walter Ruane Gwyneeda Carter Sidberry Philip Tully

Principal Society Brian Werner

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Class of 1988

Class of 1992

Class of 1995

Class of 1999

Class of 2004

Class Participation - 2.2% Class Gift Total $3,591

Class Participation - 5.7% Class Gift Total $930

Class Particiaption - 2.2% Class Gift Total $5,525

Class Participation - 1.0% Class Gift Total $550

Class Participation - 2.7% Class Gift Total $1,710

Partner Society

Spartan Club

Principal Society

Scholar Society

Educator Society

Partner Society

Spartan Club

Raechel Willard Ormsby

Educator Society John & Caren Dee

Scholar Society Jennifer Clifford

Spartan Club

Mark Eisenberg Brian Kozminski Maureen Laschober

Fan Club

Tina Marie DeLuca Caruso

Class of 1989 Class Participation - 2.1% Class Gift Total $1,629

Morgan Collier Joshua Mattio Jennifer Pasyk Ken Sebahar

Fan Club

Eric Bramowicz Hector Caballero Jeffrey Daiker Stacy Gerstetter Amber Lucsay Russell Patrizi Bonnie Pressler Lynn Aulwurm Robbins Nicholas & Karen (Clark) Rohn Kimberly Panozzo Shaver Kristan Juraska Spencer Candace Wordlaw

Class of 1993

Spartan Club

Class Participation - 3.4% Class Gift Total $6,731

Laura Willard Doyle Brian Healy Marc Pantarotto Susanne Procanyn Perram James Willoughby

Principal Society

Fan Club

Scholar Society

Denise Dowling

Class of 1990 Class Participation - 1.4% Class Gift Total $490

Scholar Society Tiffany Switalski

Spartan Club James Mattio Julie Nagler

Fan Club

Therese Haser Bogs Julie Torkelsen DeLuca

Class of 1991 Class Participation - 1.3% Class Gift Total $300

Spartan Club

Frank Dutkiewicz Elisa Brown Mattio

Fan Club

Melissa Fraterrigo Kathryn Fagan Kanzer

Christopher Luther

Spartan Club

Fitz Blake Stacy Spinozzi Mattio

Fan Club

Julie DeValk Brown Thomas Cassidy Erin Emig LaCourt

Class of 1996 Class Participation - 0.6% Class Gift Total $450

Scholar Society

Partner Society Brian Riordan

April Bisaga Carr

Harry & Michelle Howisen

Partner Society Chris Ormsby

Catharine Hughes Olsen

Spartan Club

Sheila Conroy Canmann Douglas & Jennifer (Gulotta) Fisher Maureen McNulty Markelz Katherine Moffatt Rhodes

Fan Club

Julie Kerr Herald Christopher Morgan JoAnna Yant Mullett

Class of 1994

Colette Edmisten Williams

Spartan Club

Stephanie Janowiak Conti Colleen Clinnin Broomhead Patrick & Selene (Day) Willard

Class of 2000 Class Participation - 1.4% Class Gift Total $1,625

Educator Society

David Petrone Kerry Beukema Vander Wal

Scholar Society

Class Participation - 3.0% Class Gift Total $3,005

Partner Society

Michael & Elizabeth (Soehren-Botana) Jones

Scholar Society Dawn Farrell

Spartan Club

Kristine Palka Elisabeth Miller

Fan Club

Matthew Banach Matt Reimer Richard & Cynthia (McGirr) Rousseau Brian Wagner

Class Participation - 1.8% Class Gift Total $1,925

Fan Club

Educator Society

Cassandra Gray

Class Participation - 0.5% Class Gift Total $6,000

President Society James Siegert

Partner Society

Spartan Club Kevin Walery

Fan Club

Mark Clifford

Lauren Leamanczyk Brucek Gail Adduci Gogliotti Mary Lockton Nicole Paradiso Tim Reimer

Joseph Boesen Victoria Sweeney

Fan Club

Class of 2002

Class of 2006

Class Participation - 2.7% Class Gift Total $1,719

Class Participation - 1.5% Class Gift Total $5,174

Educator Society

Principal Society

Kyle Ruge

Scholar Society

Guillermo Guerrero Lucas Patton

Spartan Club

Mike Duffy Shannon Healy Danielle Carter Iddins Bryan Klopack Luke LiManni Anthony Pallotto

Class of 2003 Class Participation - 0.8% Class Gift Total $565

Educator Society John Berger

Fan Club

Anthony Beno Michael McSherry

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Spartan Club

Patrick Murphy Elizabeth Berger Nanovic

Fan Club

Fan Club

Dremil Collier James Jones

Christopher McDonnell

Class Participation - 2.0% Class Gift Total $485

Richard & Megan (Murphy) Sutkus Leon Witkowski

James Murphy

Scholar Society

Class of 2001

Partner Society

Scholar Society

Melissa Kickert Emily Verkruyse Nakkawita Eric Pohlman Courtney Herman Shupryt

Jon Pohlman

Justin Blackstone Lawrence Mollo

Jean Morgridge Peterson Thomas Rohn

Fan Club

Spartan Club

Class of 1998

Spartan Club

Nicole Lopez Christopher Schlosberg Megan Cleary Stavriotis

Class of 2005

Class Participation - 3.2% Class Gift Total $5,275 Joseph Flores Bart Hoolehan Brian & Tracy (Patrizi) VanderLuitgaren

Spartan Club

Mary Kay Weise

Michael Wojcikiewicz

Class of 1997

Christopher Lilek Steve & Caitlin (Padula) Tortorello

Matthew Gornick

Partner Society Matthew Babiak

Scholar Society Patrick Addyman Tim Jarzombek

Fan Club

Lauren Kowalkowski Justin Lynch

Class of 2007 Class Participation - 0.5% Class Gift Total $144

Fan Club

Taylor Glomb Jarred Lynch

Class of 2008

Class of 2016

Class of 2019

Class of 2020

Class of 2021

Class Participation - 1.3% Class Gift Total $95

Class Participation - 0.4% Class Gift Total $20

Class Participation - 21.7% Class Gift Total $63

Class Participation - 23.1% Class Gift Total $1,052

Class Participation - 45% Class Gift Total $73

Fan Club

Fan Club

Fan Club

Partner Society

Fan Club

John & Jenna (Jameson) Holzhauser Brian Iggins Brandon Sherman Ashley Sypole

Class of 2009

Sylvester & Anniece Bracey

Class of 2018 Class Participation - 18.4% Class Gift Total $161

Spartan Club

Class Participation - 1.6% Class Gift Total $1,231

Olivia Ferguson

Scholar Society

Temilade Adekoya Victor Akinyemi Jordyn Allen Imani Armstrong Jordan Baker David Bell Alexis Bland Kalyn Bond Andrea Del Bosque Ashley Brown Niamor Byas Karla Casillas Tristan Cavinder Triana Chambers Carlos Champagne Ryan Dee Nicholas Dee Stevenson Durning Sierra Fitzpatrick-Skinner Jalen Frazier Dominic Gierczyk Matthew Grill Tanner Hancock Mireya Herrera Timothy Jones Camberyn Kelley Max Kinast Janina Laskowiecki Khari Lewis Shaina Marie Maninang Christiana Moraga Maurice Munoz Erick Neal Joseph O’Brien Ekundayo Oronsaye Destinee Ortez-Garcia Cyrus Patterson Kaitlyn Perry Kayla Pettis Haley Pratt Imani Prophet Zoe Quint Rianna Reichert Marissa Riley Nicholas Robinson Peter Robinson Ryan Schmidt Coretta Simmons Olivia Skelly-Williams Lauren Somerville Madison Spangler Kourtney Staton Logan Tatgenhorst Hayley Taylor Jenna Vondrak Jenna Walker David Wilson Yue (Kevin) Yu

Keith Haines Casey Lilek

Spartan Club

Meaghan Dee Beechin James Clarke Christopher Gallagher

Fan Club

Daniel Anderson

Class of 2010 Class Participation - 1.5% Class Gift Total $349

Spartan Club Samuel Beck Kimberly Karlin

Fan Club

Lisa Belzeski Hannah Krydynski Elizabeth Lynch

Class of 2011 Class Participation - 0.9% Class Gift Total $375

Scholar Society Zachary Peifer

Spartan Club Joseph Bergen

Fan Club

Kelly Costello

Class of 2012 Class Participation - 0.8% Class Gift Total $525

Scholar Society Matthew Lamb

Spartan Club Moe Giglio

Fan Club

Olivia Beck

Class of 2014 Class Participation - 0.3% Class Gift Total $20

Fan Club

Michael Anderson

Fan Club

Monica Arellano Jose Banuelos Luke Bartolomei Matthew Boersma Michael Bohlen Mikyla Cameron Angelo Cantelo Ariel Castillo Patrick Cavarretta Brandice Cole Adenike Cotton Christopher Cuadrado Zachary Davis Oskar Diaz Caroline DiLuia Mitchell Dutczak Andrew Dwyre Somtochi Edeh Nia Flynn Dominic Foglietta-Tagler Alexis Francis Jake Fremault Rachel Gates Carlos Haase Jaya Hall Kevin Ham Kristen Harrell Lauren Hatch Rachel Hawkins Edgar Herrera Elijah Hines Justin Hollendonner Raya Jefferson Emily Kaderabek Jacob Klupchak Patrick Lin Elijah Long Mary Katherine Lynch Nathaniel Martin Shannan Mitchell Jennifer Montas Kennedy Moore Nicholas Moreno Jacob Nieto Michael Ogunfowokan Cora Olson Mya Parker Quentae Paxton John Paul Piattoni Evelyn Santillan Jordan Smevoll Arielle Stallworth Marco Stith Connor Teeter Artiesha Thames Gabriella Tumacder Jalen Walsh Christopher Wilks Sydney Willis Andrew Yock Javeigh Young-White

Trinity Rodriguez

Fan Club

Ethan Alexander Samantha Avila Samantha Barrett Rhayna Berryhill Leandra Cabrales Mateo Cedano Kiegan Chivers Melissa Coyt Surayyah Elsharif Erynn Escobedo Kerrington Eskridge Margarita Fernandez Sophia Goncher Kiersten Gora Justin Haney Kennedy Harrell Juliana Horta Adam Huekels Kevin Johnson Jr. Fiona Keating Brandon Kelly Jordan Kostick Zivana Labovic Vanessa Lopez Grace Mallee Kaitlyn McGary Ernesto Mendez Laila Middleton Keagan Morgan Shealee Munsey Thanh Quang (Benny) Nguyen Victoria Nielsen Nigel Pennington-Flax AnnaMarie Piattoni Savka Popovic Mario Prancevic Grace Rado Jaylah Rather Miguel Rosales Umang Sahi Selena Salvador-Earl Claire Shenker Armando Solis Kiara Terry Marissa Velazquez Jasper Waddington Skylar Walker Jenna Zivat

Jalynn Alexander Alexa Ayala-Chavez Alex Balitewicz Logan Bartee Ashley Berry Samantha Brassel Caden Braxton Briana Brown Grace Brown Eliseo Cabrales Derrick Cathey Deana Chambers Jameel Clare Clarissa Cuadrado Sarah DaSilva Lannah Dee Madeline Denty Caleb Feilen Aidan Fitzgerald Crystal Gallegos Yesenia Garcia Falyn Gill Kayla Hamer Connor Hamilton Alexis Hancock Ruth Hansen Journey Harvey London Hatch Aisha Ishola Justin Johnson Leah Jordan Christopher Kasperan John Larson Pete Macasaet Mark Martin Joseph Mascolino Donovan McIntyre Katherine Melbert Jaylon Melillo Jaine Melone Lulite Mulugetta Kya Murphy Alisa Nametak Jamie Nazimek Maison Ndonde Ifeanyichukwa Okonmah Chelcie Oparanozie Marcus Pierre-Louis Jalixa Sanchez Torie Scales Peyton Shambee Jalen Sledge Aniya Stephens Shacara Stewart Madeline Swanson Chengshun (Shun) Tan David Tavarez Ronald Thomas Francisco Trevino Tamera Trimuel Mary Udani Jocelyn Urbaszewski Jalesa Villegas Olivia Vondrak Ariana Whyte Dylan Williams Justin Young Zeaun Zarrieff

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Report of Annual Giving July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Dominican Society Anonymous Anonymous Dominican Sisters of Springfield Eileen & Timothy Bergen Robert & Delores Jones Marjorie Pelino Sage Foundation United States Brass and Copper

Board Society Raymond & Janet (Garetto) Cantello Dyer Construction Company, Inc. Terrance & Jane Peabody Speciality Physicans of IL, LLC

President Society Aurelio’s Pizza, Inc. Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Flossmoor Animal Hospital James & Jean Fuehrmeyer Irish Fellowship Educational & Cultural Found Jones & Cleary Roofing and Sheetmetal Co. Lansing Sport Shop, Inc. Betty Savant Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP The Cary Company

Principal Society Allied Integrated Marketing Beautyguard Building Products Kenneth & Rita Beukema Compass Group Cook-Illinois Corporation Country House Restaurant Exelon Corporation Joseph & Karla Fiaoni Dr. Richard S. Hopf, D.D.S. P.C. HUB International, Michael Bruni '86, Partner Marquette Association Inc. Metropolitan Steel Inc. Fr. William O’Mara The Daw Family Fountation The Tyler Ulis Foundation, Inc. Gregory & Mary (Muzzy) Underwood James Wiltshire

Partner Society Katheleen Bewley-Thomas Bonell Manufacturing Co., Inc. Joseph & Lisa (Juvonen) Brooks

Angelo & Mary Cappas Robert & Rhoda (Johnson) Clifon Martin & Rosann Conroy Ecolab Foundation Michael Evans Elizabeth Fagan Flack Global Metals, Inc. Paul & Jennifer Fortner John & Pat Heneghan Harry & Helen (Wozniak) Howisen Jim & Cheryl (Spielman) Huekels Paul & Lisa (Gibson) Jenkins Steven Jerger Kas Construction Company Jeff Keith Michael & Marianne (Holescki) Korfiatis Land O’ Frost, Inc. LSV Asset Management LVS ED Sport, Inc. Frank & Elizabeth Maher Thomas & Karen (Bean) Marvinac Eugene & Joanne Mele Morgan Stanley Kenneth & Cheryl (Daehn) Muszynski Gerard & Tracy (Brown) O’Brien Patriot Gaming & Electronics Sandy Peifer Lola Proulx Robert Pruchnik Jennifer & Jenny (Peifer) Rapovich Savant Investment Advisers, Inc. Michael & Melissa Shaver Susan Silander TEM Services Inc. HVAC Specialists Tulsa Community Foundation Valspar Corp.

Raymond & Elizabeth Whittingham Paula Wix

Educator Society Akzo Nobel Coating, Inc. Amerigo Education Arnie Bauer Cadillac Kenneth Barrish P. Scott & Mary (Berna) Bening Bimba Manufacturing Co. Scott Bodnar Michael & Renee (Miniat) Botello Tim & Jennifer Caballero Joseph & Lynn (Mabbott) Callahan Thomas & Maureen Cetera Loretta Cleary CS McKee, LP Mary Eileen Curtis Edward & Mary DiLuia Walt Edmisten ECHO of Northrop Grumman

Dominican Society = $20,000+ Board Society = $19,999 - $10,000 President Society = $9,999 - $5,000 Principal Society = $4,999 - $2,500

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Partner Society Educator Society Scholar Society Spartan Club Fan Club

= $2,499 - $1,000 = $999 - $500 = $499 - $250 = $249 - $100 = $99 and below

Eitel Heinemann Mechanical Services, Inc. David & Linda (Martinez) Fleming Gallagher Asphalt Corporation Peter & Twila (Lavender) Gates James & Joanna (Trberi) Gierczyk Edward & Dorothy Glogowski Matthew & Ann Marie (Amnrosini) Gornick Dan & Holly (Alitto) Griffin Heartland Controls HR Imaging Partners Carol Hudson Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. Donald & Suzanne Kerksick Mitchell Kline Gary Kopycinski Peter Kozlowski Chet Marshall Midwest Promotional Group MonoSol LLC Raymond & Mila Osmolski Pepper Construction, Inc. Rotary Club of Chicago Heights Raine Scott Segall Bryant & Hamill Robert Skelly Southland Smiles Dental Care Sportsfield, Inc. Sully’s Gym Summit Animal Hospital Michael & Theresa Taylor The Stevens Group Robert & Cristina Tumacder Richard & MaryAnn Visin Terri Winfree Nick & Kathy (McGrath) Zagotta

Scholar Society Beckers Group Thomas Blue Jeff & Kim Boland-Prom Boston Common Asset Management, LLC Pat & Eileen (O’Malley) Breslin Mark & Michelle Brown Marie Bufalino Nancy Bufalino Caribbean Pools & Spas Inc. Carl & Rose Marie Carlsson Emmet & Elaine Cassidy Richard & Sarah Ceragioli James Clarke Thomas Cronin Kelli Crowley Joseph & Laura (Staroscsak) David Gerald & Cynthia (Gaddini) Dupczak FBR Corporate Giving John & Teresa (Kurawski) Federico

Peter & Joanne Fee Cecily Fultz Robert & Beth Grill Michael & Marie Grote Homewood Dairy Queen Jeanette Ingracsi Thomas & Mary Jo Kelly Daniel & Stephanie Kozlowski David Larsen Thomas Lundeberg Robert & Kathryn (Niesen) Mangan Marian Catholic High School Track & Field Mark & Sandra (Dickerson) Martin Tory & Vicki Mascolino Thomas & Marissa McDermott Thomas & Susan (Cole) Mitchell Mary Jo Mosca Network For Good Okechi & Ijeoma Nwabara Bille & Noirin O’Brien-Penney Noreen Oosterbaan Patrick Ormsby & Susan Dlugosch Kevin & Brenda O’Shea Peter Pantarotto Park Lawn Association, Inc. Michael & Irene Vara Pohlman Sterling Richards Sean Scanlon Charles & Heather (Davis) Schenck Edward & Diane Smosna South District Golf League Thomas & Barbara Stallings St. Agnes Parish Reginald Summerrise George & Carol Tagler Terschan, Steinle, Hodan & Ganzer, LTD Chuck & Karen (Nash) Their Edward & Jill Udani Lindsey Underwood Walts Food Centers Kim Wilcer Michael & Dana Wood Charles & Laureen Zube

Spartan Club Nancy Adams Henry Akinyemi Amazon Smile Foundation Ken Anderson Farrah & Haider Baig Dennis & Dottie Bauer Donald & Ann Beese Robert & Ginny Berstrom Richard & Jane (Kaminski) Bessette Wiliam & Afua Boiquaye Louise Bosta Brown Forman Corporation Theordore & Sharon (Melei) Brown Daniel & Kathy (Tanner) Brzeskiewicz Stephen & Joey (Downey) Buck William & Melanie Byrnes Robert & Kathleen (King) Cahill Betty Calacci Mary Carra Robert & Cecile Carstensen Olivia Castillo

Doris Compagnoni Eamon Conter James & Gloria Costello Gary & Mary Eileen Curtis Kathy Dalton Nancy Dannels Richard Drake Thomas & Holly Duffy Stephanie & Joanne (Bernas) Eckel Esser Hayes Insurance Group Kenneth & Gail (Houdek) Fedinets Trunell & Alexia Felder Eugene & Margaret (Klein) Finnegan Mark & Beth (Mason) Fleming Leonard & Prudence Flowers Brendan & Rose Marie (Murphy) Foley Gary & Julie Friederich Doug & Cindy Fulton GE Foundation Thomas & Mary Ann Golden Daniel & Pam Hallahan H.H.H., Inc. Timothy & Ursula Higgins Erin Holland Andre & Camille (Jarrett) Jackson David & Lisa Jarzombek Robert & Judy Jines Robert & Dolores Jones Alan & Mary Juraska Wayne & Beth (Macaluso) Kendall Peter & Barbara Kopczyk Kenneth & Mary Lu (Merkelis) Kot Kozlowski & Associates Joshua Ladner William & Patricia Laschober James & Kathleen (Fox) Laskowiecki Thomas & Kathleen Lipinski Charles & Rozanne (Janisa) Pintar Allen & Caroline (Lynch) Poe Michael & Lisa (Rothenberg) Giglio Thomas & Mary Golubski Bruce & Gayle Greves H.B. Grimes Michael & Lavelle Hall David & Annette (Hagen) Haney Brian & Terri (Mcintosh) Hannett Joseph & Sharon (Gresk) Harold Theodore & Mary Hodan Raymond & Nancy Hofman Dorothy Horton-Jackson James & Joyce Kafer Donald & Phyllis Kempen Ronald & Mary Kersten Thomas & Rebecca King Paul & Dorita Kint Joseph & Debra Kobel John & Diana Kozojed Vince Krydynski, Jr. Scott & Patricia Lavin Russell & Cindy Linn Eric & Dee Loughmiller Edwin & Lucille Lugowski Lawrence & Karen Lynch Romy & Wilhelmia Macasaet Mont & Marilyn Martin Dorothy McCaughey James & Marcia Mendenhall Milan & Biljana Mikich Martin & Mary Kay Monahan

J. M. & JoAnne Morrison Thomas & Marcia Morrison Richard & Mary Moutvic Robert & Barbara (Cox) Murzyn John & Karen Nair Patrick & Sherri Napue North West Territory Alliance William & Joyce Novak Roy & Jane Nowakowski Michael & Kim O’Shea Joseph & Beth Pavletich Teresa Payne-Neal Raymond & Barbara Perisin Donald & Geri Peters Joseph & Joan Posewick Luis Fernando & Yiriz Prato Michael Raila Ronald & Carol Rasmussen Mark & Colleen Reiner Larry & Sharon Ricci Adam & Jennifer Richardson Russell & Roberta Renaldy Michael & Cherie Rippey Julian & Lori Robinson John & Megan Roe David & Carolyn Rudolf Gleen & Catherine (Saber) Rusin Michael & Gina Schutte Lorraine Sheehan David & Natalie Shrader Steven & Mary Sieracki John & Dorothy Smith Louis & Georgene Spoonhour Alicia Spratt John & Pamela Stallworth Becky Sutton Michael & Sharon Sypole Joseph & Abiola Thomas Colin & Lenae Tietjens Ted & Cheryl Tolish Mike & Arleen Tortorello Mark & Rita Tresnowski Carl Fraterrigo & Judith Tuzikowski Bernard & Sharon Van Etten Anthony & Rita Verkruyse James & Mary Walter Dany & Marla Wieringa Rickey & Alexis (Richards) Williams Martin & Augustine Witt Nick & Rose Zagotta Dennis & Susan Zumbahlen

Fan Club Willie & Gloria Adams Emmanuel & Caroline Alozie Gloriane & Sam Angellotti Thomas & Kay Ashby Gordon & Lisa Baytala Paul & Barbara Beck Michael & Marybeth Beno Daniel & Melissa Bergeron Richard & Susan Biemeret Erwin & Roberta Bogs George & Rosalie Bonini Richard & Margaret Bostedo Reginald & Rosalyn Bowers James & Rosemarie Brodeur Bryzgalski Family Clifford & Christina Burns

John & Elizabeth Bush Michael & Lynnae Bush James & Betty Butridge Glenn & Donna Bylina John & Kathleen Cavanaugh Donald & Mary Cento John & Christine Chaney Mark & Patricia Chiaramonte Peter & Nancy Chmura Thomas & Margaret Cour Thomas & Rita Crumbley Bernice Dee Albert & Lucille DeGol Russel & Eva DeLuca Donald & Annette Deruntz Brian & Arlene DeSousa Paul & Jennie DeValk Ralph & Rose Mary Ditchie Donald & Colleen Domke Gerald & Luanna Domke John & Patricia Doran Bernard & Mary Ann Drosos Thomas & Melanie Dunajeski Kimberly Dutczak Eddie & Karen Ell John & Michele Faso Ronald & Phyllis Feldner Thomas & Donna Fitzgerald Peter & Nancy Frigo Charles & Theresa Funke Michael & Donna Furmanek James & Lisa Galullo Armand & Concelia Gasbarro Michael & Donna Gaughan Gordon & Chrischon Grand Pre Bob & Pamela Grkinich Joseph & Loretta Gurgone James & Susan Hammerschmidt Robert & Linda Hansen Leonard & Ann Harsy George & Paula Heiser Richard Corson & June Hercog Martin & Shelia Herman Raymond & Joyce Horath Charles & Mary Horn Kerry & Deborah Ingram Daniel & Kathleen Jameson Thomas & Mary Jansen Gregg & Deborah Jarrette Sr. Marian Joseph Joerger, OP John & Barbara Joyce Melvin & Faye Kelley John & Eva Kennedy Peter & Patty Jo King Aloysius & Nancy Kleszynski Thomas & Patricia Konopasek Gerald & Kathleen Kowalewski John & Celeste Kralovech Michael & Christine Kristl George & Barbara Krupa Kula Foundation Lawrence & Donna Kyner Thomas & Marilyn Lachcik Philip & Mary Lambert Stephen & Maryanne Lentine Fred & Carmen Leon-Flores Paul & Cathryn Lilek Paul & Christine Lynch Gregory & Maureen Lydon Edward & Barbara Mackey

Marian Catholic - Student Council James & Kathleen Maronn David & Maureen Marthaler Craig & Marcia Martin Harvey & Constance Mazur James & Sharon McCann Joel & Linda McCarthy Dominick & Cecilia Melei F. William & Mary Meyer Julio & Teresa Mezzich John & Cheryl Miller Matt & Mary Helen Michalik Michael & Kathleen Mickiewicz Tim & Kimberly Miller John & Jane Mohan Robert & Denise Moltisky Noel & Linda Morgridge James & Dorothy Mullaney NACM Gulf States Staff & Board Todd & Julie Nelmart Vicki Nieto Patrick & Germaine Noble James Nonnie John & Sheila O’Hara Nicholas & Janis Pallotto John & Karen Perkovich Denise Perry Jean Claude & Marie Pierre-Jerome Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel, OP William Plovanic Thomas & Cynthia Powers Mary Prior James & Dorothy Raftery Rich & Bonnie Ranieri David & Mary Ann Rockrohr Dennis & Judy Rogala Michael & Sharon Root Phillip & Glenda Rowe Thomas & Linda Savick William & Shauna Schmidt Thomas & Cynthia Sedor Daniel & Mary Lou Segebarth Mark & Anne Sejna Paul & Kris Sengstock Jerome & Kathleen Singleton Leonard & Mary Rita Smith John & Millicent Stocker Ronald & Janice Stroud Richard & Jacqueline Switalski The University of Chicago Richard & Donna Thiernau Winston & Kathleen Thompson Kenneth & Sharon Toosevich John & Barbara Truby Michael & Sandee Udchitz Louis & Paula Vander Meer Greg & Nancy Voll Joseph & Angela Ware Frank & Patricia Weitz Michael & Terri Woods Jill Zager Michael Zajakowski

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Remembered Celebrating the lives of alumni, family, and friends Cal Adducci Marilyn Akey Theresa Ambrose Eric W. Anderson Edward Armendariz Marilyn Armonda Ruth E. Axsom Amparo Baguisa Dale Baikauskas Rose Baikauskas William Baikauskas Elaine Balcerzak Sammie Banks Francis Barker John Bartusiewicz Juanita Bartz John Baylor John Benish, Sr. Tim Benker Kevin Beukema '97 Betty Lou Bimm Maria Bona George Bova Jennie Bova Joan Bramlette Ryan Brither '98 James Bruno '67 Judith Bucko Fred Burns Martin Burns Mary Louise Caffanini Hugo Caffarini Thomas Cak Sharon Cantelo Linda Caputo Virginia Carlson Richard Cavoto Gary Chesney Carmen Chiaro John Cicco John L. Cifelli Janice Clark Patricia Collins Laroyne Cooper Mary Corradetti Angie Coscarelli Michael Cristelli Marilyn (Boerste '68) Cucci Charles Davis Detlef W. Detjen Joseph Di Giovanni James DiSanto Elizabeth Driscoll Henry Dubel Daniel B. Eagan, Jr. Charles Elliott III Theresa Eppel Timothy Fahey Ruth McCabe Farmer

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Joseph Faso '69 Kent Felix Anna Ficek Edward J. Fitzgerald Miguel Fonseca Gerald Fouts Frank Franze '68 Carol Frein Margaret Friel John P. Gaddini John Gaddini Cynthia Gasparetti Ralph Gay Carmen Gayton Mary Giancola Joan Marie (Prisco '78) Giannetti Dr. Robert Gibbons Loretta Golubski Marelyn Gorman Alisa Maria Gosney '87 Jason Granberg Diane Gregor Lores Guagenti Thomas Hallahan Rosemary Hatzell Jack Hausherr Lonnie Hensley Frank Houston '72 Mickey J. Ten Hoven Violet Hoven Mickey Hoven James Huemmer Bernice R. Huseman Bernice Huseman Michael Jacobucci Richard Jacobucci Guy Jacobucci '83 Jeannie Jenkins Frenchis Jones Patrick Jones Alex Kazmierczak Michael T. Kelly Paul Klausner '65 William Klinger '68 Christa Krasneck Leonard Kyles Mary Lamacki Morgan Langell Jean Lightfoot Charles E. Long Cherie Lorenzen Maureen LoRusso Margaret E. Lowery Esperanza Lozano Beverly Lucas Jim Luchansky Daniel Lucsay '65 Richard Machui Mary Maher '68

John Majchrowicz Georgie Maloney Robert Mangan Leo Manta Joe Mantoan '87 Carmella Maranto Andretta Marconi Louis Marconi Mary A. Marinello Mary Marinello June Markelz Ginny Marose Paul Marshall '68 Nickolas Matchinis Louis Matuska Elsa Mazzitti Gwendolyn Marie McCann Margaret McCormick Francis McNeil Robert Merenda Ann Mick Carol Mitchell Robert E. Morin Charlene Mueller Jim Mullaney Patrick J. Murphy Rose Murphy Margaret Murphy Jaclyn Nauracy '10 Concette ‘Connie’ (Corso '64) Nykiel Kenneth O’Block '63 Thomas O’Grady '74 Dawn Olson Joan O’Neill John Onofrio Panici Panici Stephen Paso, Sr. James Peifer Dean Perozzi, Jr. '94 Pete Peterman Aldona Petrarca Pop Pop Petrie John Pigozzo Delores Plucienik Evolena Plump Alice Porter Charlotte Marie Porto Anthony Praxmarer '64 Nancy Price Robert Radwan Genevieve Ragonese Ralph Ragucci Eleanor Ranieri Andy Rasala Visitacion Rebultan Margaret Redmond Evelyn Rhodes Dante Richardson Annette Richert

Charles Rister Julia Ritchie Mary Roach Johnny Robbs William Roberts Chester Robinson David Rohn III Damon Ross '87 Edith Ryan Gilbert Rynberk Ed Sadlowski Sofia Salgado Olivia Santina James DiSanto Stephanie Santucci Anna Saul James Saul Robert Schaar Peter Schillaca Ida Schneider Catherine Schultz Anastasia Schupp Jay Schweikart '80 Julia Lee Scrementi Lorraine Seggelke Cathy Shaw '85 Manltee Shin Gilbert Shoaf John Schmitt '71 Rosemarie Sochacki Robert Soltis Consuelo Sosa Maria C. Spinelli, OP Jeanne Stancil James Stead Jr. Kathleen Steenken George Steinmetz Wayne Stephens Dennis Sweeney '63 Dorothy Thomas Edward Tomczuk Valeria Tomich Frank Tosi, Jr. '69 Edward Twohill '98 Blondell Ulis Rhoda Varga Ronnie Vasquez Joseph Walczak Donald Waltman William Washington Antoinette Watts Theresa Verna Viola Wemhoff Cathy Werner Willie Williams Charles Willis Mark Wladecki Garland Wyatt David Zerante '72

June 8, 2018 - December 24, 2018

The Future Begins Today In 2014, Marian Catholic, under the leadership of Sister Judine Hilbing, OP, rolled out a five-year strategic plan titled 2020 Vision – Next Generation Leaders. It was an important step in including different constituents to chart our future. Thank you to the seventy-eight people who participated in that process. In the spirit of continuous growth and improvement, and in celebration of the school’s 60th Anniversary this year, we rolled out an updated strategic plan titled Every Student, Every Day. By the end of 2016 I was not sure if the 2014 strategic plan still addressed our ever-changing realities. The only way to attain the answer was to ask questions. In February 2017, a Steering Committee of 15 was formed.

Next, we invited alumni, faculty and staff, parents, friends, and students to participate in independent focus groups. Michael Bruni '86, a partner with HUB Philanthropic Solutions, led each group. The groups explored questions regarding Marian Catholic’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

As Mike summarized the information he received from each group, common threads began to emerge. Those threads provided the answer that a refresh of the strategic plan was indeed needed. After numerous drafts and revisions, the Marian Catholic Board of Directors approved the revised plan on January 30, 2018.

The plan is bold and it will stretch us. It should.

Catholic education looks very different today than it did 60 years ago. We have a responsibility to our families, students, and alumni to boldly and decisively respond to our current realities and plan for the future.

Marian Catholic’s new strategic plan is rooted in a preamble, which separates us from public schools: “Forming young men and women in and through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

This profession, combined with our mission statement anchored in the Dominican charism, flows into a powerful vision: “To maximize every student’s potential, every day.” When we accept a student, it becomes our duty to understand the strengths and weaknesses of that child, then assist every student, every day, on their personal spiritual/academic/physical/emotional journey to become the person God intends them to be. The vision and future of Marian Catholic is focused on three priorities: we will fortify our college prep curriculum and student experience, we will ensure our financial sustainability, and we will intensify our engagement with all of our constituents.

Every year our Dominican Preachers select a school-wide theme. This year the theme is “Begin.”

How appropriate as we remember the impact Marian Catholic had on each one of us as we began adulthood.

The theme takes on greater meaning as we begin to chart Marian Catholic’s course for the next sixty years.

In the Spirit of St. Dominic,

Vince Krydynski '81 President

FORTIFY

the college prep curriculum and student experience at MARIAN CATHOLIC.

Strategic Priorities

INTENSIFY engagement with ALL MARIAN CATHOLIC Constituents.

ENSURE

the financial sustainability of MARIAN CATHOLIC.

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