A MAGAZINE FOR MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS
Winter 2020
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The Big Picture... Freshman Allison Melvin of Schererville, Indiana created this painting as an expression of gratitude for the scholarships she received to attend Marian Catholic. In addition to being an accomplished artist, Allison is passionate about engineering and math, with plans to complete Marian Catholic’s three year engineering program.
“ The best part about Marian is the people. All my friends and teachers really care about me and want me to succeed; they are starting to feel like family. I am excited to see what the future holds for me, but I know I will do great things at Marian Catholic.” c
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A Message from Principal Steve Tortorello '04 On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig took the microphone at the culmination of a ceremony honoring him at Yankee Stadium and uttered the now famous words, “For the past two weeks, you have been reading about the bad break I got. Yet, today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” He went on to share the blessings in his life for which he was grateful, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the stadium. For those that don’t know the story, Gehrig was diagnosed with the mysterious disease that would later bear his name. Eventually, as his health deteriorated and he neared death, he was forced to retire from the game he loved. However, in spite of all that was happening to him that he could not control, Gehrig knew that the one thing he had power over was the way he saw the world, and he chose to view things through a lens of gratitude. Watching that speech – a legendary moment to baseball and sports fans – was how we kicked off this school year at our faculty meetings in August. We used it as a launching point to discuss all of the things that we are grateful for in the Marian Catholic community, from the students whom we have been blessed to teach to the colleagues and former teachers from whom we learned so much. We committed ourselves as a faculty to a year of gratitude: a year focusing on thanking God for the blessings He has bestowed upon us and treating each day as a gift. We believe that by being actively grateful we can better serve our students and fulfill the Marian Catholic mission. As you read this issue of Marian Matters, I pray that you can do so in a similar vein of gratitude – thankful for all that being a part of Marian Catholic has given us and our loved ones. It has been an incredible journey in our 60-plus years as a community. We hope that the articles, pictures, and updates remind you of all that we have been blessed with. Thanks be to God! Marian Catholic Mission Statement
2 Sharing Gratitude Through Service 3 New Vice President for Advancement Appointed 4 Travels with Sparty 8 Marian Catholic Network (MCN) 10 Visioning Veritas 11 Celebrating Vocation 12 Every Student, Every Day 15 An Inspirational Gift
1 6 Fine Arts Review 18 Fall Athletics Highlights 20 Take Me Out To The Ballgame 21 30th Annual Endowment Golf Classic 22 Class Reunions 24 Alumni Notes 30 Report of Annual Giving 39 Remembered
ON THE COVER: During Marian Catholic’s Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Dominican Preachers asked students “What are you most thankful for?” The phrases on the cover reflect just a few of their responses.
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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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Sharing Gratitude Through Service
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By Allen Marazas '64
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At the start of this school year, Marian Catholic introduced a new program of Christian Service. This program, directed by Mr. Jim Wiltshire, gives students the opportunity to experience service to others during their regular school day. Marian Catholic has had service programs dating back to the early years of the school 60 years ago. Alumni are familiar with such events as the Student Council-sponsored Carnival for Children, Christmas Food and Gift Drive, and Discovery in Service, as well as many other opportunities for students to give back to the community.
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“ The Christian Service Program provides students the opportunity to work directly with those in need and feel the real human connection between us all.”
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Marian Catholic Principal Steve Tortorello '04
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1 Valerie Cruz '22 2 Matt Hrinda '20, Skylar McLaughlin '21, Etienne Atangana '22, and Joshua Bell '22 3 Cassandra Santillan '23 4 Jaylen Holland '23 and Antonio Soto '23 5 Ryan Tuley '23
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Why, then, did the school create this new program when students were already providing hundreds of hours of service each year? This program was provided to offer service opportunities to all students including those who for various reasons such as sports programs, after school jobs, family considerations and obligations, and lack of transportation, find it difficult to participate in extracurricular service projects. According to Principal Steve Tortorello '04, “Allowing students to perform service during the school day opens up service to many students who previously were unable to take part…. Additionally, our underclassmen are particularly limited because they cannot drive…. The Christian Service Program offers an element that is absent from other opportunities – the chance for full immersion service. One of the Dominican Pillars is Study, and the Dominicans do not intend that to mean book-learning but rather the study of our brothers and sisters in the world – who they are, what they need, and how they are just like us.”
As it is currently set up, the Christian Service Program accepts volunteer applications, which are processed by Wiltshire, and service opportunities are assigned. Each volunteer is provided with transportation and supervision. Several times each week, Wiltshire transports three or more students to a selected service site, where they usually spend most of the day. Sites include Lawrence Manor and Respond Now in Chicago Heights, St. Joseph Soup Kitchen in Hammond, and Dyer Nursing Home. In November, Wiltshire organized small groups of band students who had volunteered for the program, and they played “mini-concerts” at the Veterans Home in Manteno. Each volunteer serves for one day each year. As of November 20, 2019, 103 students had performed 255 hours of service during 38 service trips to seven different locations, according to Tortorello.
Beyond the numbers is the impact the program has on both the service recipients and the student volunteers themselves. Marian Catholic junior Taylor Trojan describes her experience, “After the amazing service opportunity, I discovered that I have a purpose in helping others. Whether it is at my school…beautifying the property, serving soup and having conversations with the homeless, or celebrating the athletic abilities of Special Olympic athletes, I and others have specific purposes in life that benefit others.” Tortorello said of the unique experience the program affords the students who participate, “The Christian Service Program provides students the opportunity to work directly with those in need and feel the real human connection between us all.” Given the results so far, he is optimistic about the future of the program. “We are excited to see how it grows and evolves. Right now it’s in its infancy. Like anything, it will adapt to what we learn and always change for the better.”
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COLLEEN PEABODY '05 APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and with 2020, Marian Catholic welcomes Colleen Peabody '05 as the school’s new Vice President for Advancement. As an alumna and native of Flossmoor, Illinois, Colleen is excited to be returning to her alma mater. “I’m truly blessed to have the opportunity to apply my knowledge and experience to advance the mission of Marian Catholic, a place that I love and has been so important to my family. I look forward to contributing to the great work of the advancement team and the whole school. I also look forward to building relationships with our alumni, families, and friends, all of whom are part of what makes Marian Catholic so special – its community.” Colleen is committed to Catholic education, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from Notre Dame in 2009 with a double major in Finance and Chinese. She then received a Master’s degree in Public Service Management with a concentration in higher education from DePaul University in 2013. Colleen brings over ten years of nonprofit experience to her new role. Her career includes serving as the Business Manager of DePaul University’s Division of Student Affairs, followed by a move to UCHealth in Colorado, where she served as Decision Support Manager and Manager of Service Line Analytics. Colleen returns to Marian Catholic from the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, where she was Director of Strategy, Analytics, and Special Projects. “Catholic education has been transformative in my own life. Marian Catholic’s mission and standards have never changed. Our students excel not just academically but in fine arts, performing arts, athletics, leadership, and service. I believe Marian Catholic is a model of what Catholic secondary education can be for today’s students. I want to be a part of that.” During her time at Marian Catholic, Colleen was a member of the National Honor Society, cheerleading team, and varsity choir. Colleen’s brothers, Tom '07, Mike '12, and John '15, all played varsity basketball. Her parents Jane and Terry can still be spotted at basketball games. Jane has served on Marian Catholic’s Board of Directors since 2012. “My brothers and I went to rival colleges, but the one place we all cheer for is Marian Catholic,” Colleen said. “For that reason and many others, the school holds a special place in my heart. I’m excited to be home.”
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Travels
WITH SPARTY “ Marian Catholic has always sought to educate the whole person – mind, body, heart, and soul. As a Dominican school that celebrates the pillars of Study and Community, it is important that we encourage our students to experience the world for themselves and learn in diverse settings. St. Dominic himself was an itinerant preacher, traveling the hills of Spain to learn the ways of the people and bring the Gospel to them in their way. Immersion trips are a fantastic way for students to learn by walking with and among diverse people around the world as evidenced by the student reflections of some of our world travelers!” - Principal Steve Tortorello '04
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Alaska By Christina Javorka '19
During my career at Marian, I participated in trips to Costa Rica and Alaska. Looking back on high school, both experiences were most definitely highlights of my four years at Marian. My senior year was the first time a trip had been organized to Alaska. I have a personal list of places I want to go in my life, and Alaska was near the top, so I could not believe my luck when Mrs. Murzyn announced that she was organizing the excursion. Crossing an experience off my bucket list with one of my favorite teachers was the perfect graduation gift! While Marian offers an abundance of opportunities to visit locations all across the globe, I chose Alaska specifically because of my love for nature. In my opinion, nowhere can one feel the serenity of God’s presence more than in the mountains overlooking the vastness of His creation. The promise to see a multitude of wildlife in their natural habitat also drew me to this trip, a promise that was more than fulfilled. One of the most vivid memories I have from this trip was exploring a trail near our hotel one night. One of my friends on the trip asked me to take a picture of her with some wildflowers, and looking through the camera to take the picture, I realized that we were five feet away from a moose and her two calves. After creating distance between ourselves and this family of moose, we got to watch the
mother bound away with her babies. Another highlight from this trip was the day in Seward that we spent on a boat exploring the sea life near Alaska. We watched humpback whales dive in and out of the water spouting air from their blowholes. My favorite part of that day, however, was the trip to a glacier. The boat traveled through pieces of floating ice covered with resting seals before coming to a halt in front of a massive glacier. We got to see the glacier capping, and the pieces of ice breaking off and crashing into the water sounded like a thunderstorm. Marian offers numerous experiences for students to become more involved and educated citizens, both in the community and across the globe. Taking advantage of the opportunity to travel with peers is one that should not be overlooked. Even though Marian is a tight-knit community, one cannot possibly meet every student in the school, so these trips offer the opportunity to create new relationships with peers. Going to Alaska after my senior year, one would think I would have set friends already, but I created closer connections with students that I did not have the opportunity to meet during my four years at Marian. These trips are unique experiences that allow students to step outside of the bubble of Chicago Heights to actually experience biology, see the remains of history, and dive into a new culture. Travel has always been prominent in my future plans and goals, and I am extremely grateful to Marian for bringing me two steps closer to achieving that goal.
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costa rica By Carrington Johnson '20
Going to Costa Rica through Marian Catholic was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me, and I will never forget it. From ziplining to cascading waterfalls to letting hummingbirds land on my arm, Costa Rica forced me to face my fear of the outdoors and widened my view of the world around me. Interestingly, these experiences were not what made the trip so memorable. The most impactful change in perspective I received from my trip to Costa Rica was when we visited a local school. Initially, we only planned to donate supplies to the students, but when they invited us in, we couldn’t resist. While we were there, we played with the children and were given tours of the school. My tour guide was named Rosita. She was in sixth grade, and I could tell she was one of the leaders. After my tour, she and her friends gathered in a circle and began to sing and rap for us. I was just overjoyed that I was able to hold full conversations with them and understand their songs, given they only spoke in Spanish. Overall, I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to learn about the Costa Rican culture, and improve my language skills.
“T he trip opened my eyes to understand that my life is pretty great, and I have so much to be thankful for.”
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appalachia By Molly Brown '20
I chose to go on the trip to Appalachia last year to meet new people before my senior year at Marian Catholic. I wanted to expand the group of people that I knew and wanted to achieve my goal of knowing as many people as possible in my class before graduation. We left the day after school got out last year and drove eight hours to Harlan, Kentucky. While we were there, we immersed ourselves in the culture and work of the people. Every day we would wake up and work to fix the roof of a house for a family or person in need. We worked as a group to remove all of the shingles and fix up any pieces of the roof that needed
repair. We would work from about eight in the morning until about three in the afternoon with a lunch break. The best moments included hearing the wonderful stories of our carpenters and the families we worked for. This allowed us to step back and realize how much we have to be grateful for. Returning from this trip really inspired me to believe that I can achieve whatever I put my mind to, because if a group of 17 teenagers were able to give a family a new roof, I can do anything. The trip opened my eyes to understand that my life is pretty great, and I have so much to be thankful for.
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“I realized that whenever I travel I should always
keep an open mind... I realized how grateful I should be for everything that I have. I more so learned humility; I learned that people can be very happy with having so little.”
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By Andres Vazquez '21 The China trip was an amazing experience for all of us who went. Whether it was scaling the Great Wall or working with pandas, this unforgettable trip was a learning experience from day one. I’m a history buff, so being able to walk around Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, and the Temple of Heaven moved me. In these locales we got to eat many local delicacies including sweet soup, wood ears, and Beijing duck. We were even part of a traditional Tea Ceremony in Shanghai. Continuing the trip, everyone was able to bargain in the various open-air and closed markets. In fact many of us noticed the price differences in the different regions that we traveled to.
At the beginning of this trip, I was nit-picking every detail and comparing it to the U.S. However, as time progressed and as I tried to immerse myself in the culture, I realized that whenever I travel I should always keep an open mind and try to immerse myself the best I can in the local culture. I also realized how grateful I should be for everything that I have. I more so learned humility; I learned that people can be very happy with having so little. Being able to experience the culture, people, and history of a place that has heavily influenced the world is an amazing opportunity that I hope others may also have.
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Left to Right: Paige Parker '20 and Payton Ramsey '20
COMING TO YOU IT’S THE MARIAN CATHOLIC NETWORK!
By Josh Ladner In 2012, as the world of video production and social media was quickly growing, Marian Catholic began looking for ways to take advantage of the trend as a learning opportunity. The construction of the Marian Catholic broadcast studio, connected to the Mac lab in Third Hall, was finished in 2012 as part of the “Courage to Lead” campaign that raised over $6.3 million. The soundproof room with a green screen was to be used for broadcasting. Over the years, students had been taking video production classes, but now, they would have a dedicated area of the school to shoot and edit their videos. However, at this time, the plans for the newly constructed studio were not complete. Marian Catholic had the space, but was still trying to figure out what to do with it. In the meantime, a group of faculty members took full advantage of the soundproof walls and held yoga classes in the studio in the mornings. It wasn’t until 2015, when the world of video and social media was trending upwards, that Principal Tortorello decided the school needed to use the broadcast studio to its full potential. Thanks to the 1:1 iPad program launching in 2014, every student
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now had a camera they could use. The iPad initiative eventually led to the creation of a Director of Multimedia Productions position, filled by Michael Cassidy in July of 2015. Having graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a degree in Television Production and having worked for years in the production business, Michael Cassidy was the perfect fit for the new role. Cassidy says, “Before I was even offered the job here at Marian Catholic, I had already been thinking of ideas for what I wanted to do with the studio and how I wanted students to get involved.” With the 2015-2016 school year, Cassidy began teaching Intro to TV/TV 1 and TV 2 classes, but was really laying the groundwork for a program in which students would have the opportunity to anchor a newscast or produce their own talk show. “I knew I wanted to create a student-run broadcasting network, but I had to make sure we had most of the necessary equipment and resources before taking it off the ground,” recalled Cassidy. Fast forward three years to the 2018-2019 school year at Marian Catholic and the debut of the Marian Catholic
Network (MCN). After years of acquiring new cameras and the technology to live stream sporting events on Facebook Live, MCN was born. When asked to explain the Marian Catholic Network, Michael Cassidy said, “The Marian Catholic Network is an attempt to create and capture the diversity, scope, and production quality of a major television network at the high school level.” What started out as an idea a few years ago became a reality for Cassidy and he began to recruit students to further establish the MCN through the creation of the Broadcasting Club.
While Cassidy does teach broadcasting, a student does not have to be taking one of his classes to join the Broadcasting Club and work on shows or live streams for the Marian Catholic Network. Junior KJ Tran, one of Marian Catholic’s international students, does not have Mr. Cassidy as a teacher, but decided to join the Broadcasting Club as a videographer when he saw flyers posted throughout the school. “I have been interested in working as a video editor for dance projects back in Vietnam. I signed up for the Broadcasting Team as a way to continue my interest and also to try other aspects of videography,” said KJ. “We are a small club, but do not let the size fool you. To me, being a small club means that you get to really know all of the people and really understand each person’s path. The Moderator, Mr. Cassidy, really knows what he is doing!” In contrast, senior Payton Ramsey is a student of Mr. Cassidy’s but wanted to learn even more about broadcasting outside of the classroom. “For a while now, I’ve been interested in studying film and camera work. I’ve made videos on my phone and iPad but never had the real hands-on experience of using actual production equipment. I am currently
taking the TV and film class at Marian Catholic and decided I wanted to learn more outside of the classroom. The broadcasting team gives me that opportunity.” Both the Broadcasting Club and the Marian Catholic Network have grown exponentially in just over a year. Every week, students produce shows such as Swish, a talk show about Marian Catholic basketball with hosts Tyler Van Es '20 and Kaylor Sydnor '20; The Marian Catholic News with anchors Paige Parker '20 and Taylor Trojan '21, which airs every Thursday at noon on Marian Catholic’s Facebook page; and Good Morning Marian Catholic, Marian Catholic’s first student-run talk show hosted by Paige Parker. Additionally, students direct, shoot, and announce Marian Catholic’s home athletic events that stream on Facebook Live. Working for the Marian Catholic Network forces students to get out of their comfort zones and be creative with the shows they produce. Payton Ramsey offers some advice to students who may be considering joining the Broadcasting Club, “Take the risk and don’t be afraid to fail. Failing means you’re learning. I’ve tried some really new things in broadcasting, things I never would have seen myself
doing. But when I decided to just go for it and put myself in new areas of film, I found a love for directing and producing. No, I wasn’t perfect at first. I had a lot of questions and made mistakes, but I never gave up and it paid off.” Cassidy hopes that students who join MCN and the Broadcasting Club “gain a better understanding of the complexities that go on behind the scenes of any media that they consume.” “MCN and the Broadcasting Club give each student the chance at hands-on experience in numerous positions of studio and field production. As a network-based production environment, we actively teach leadership and team building as students are allowed to craft their own programs from start to finish with myself serving to push them to attempt more with every broadcast.” This is only the beginning of the Marian Catholic Network and the Broadcasting Club at Marian Catholic. Mr. Cassidy is currently working with Principal Tortorello on developing a curriculum for a four-year broadcasting program that will begin at the freshman level.
PAIGE PARKER '20 FEELS THAT THE MARIAN CATHOLIC NETWORK HAS GIVEN HER A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY “When I was a prospective middle schooler looking to come to Marian Catholic, I did not know where I was going to fit in. At one of the open houses I attended, Principal Tortorello said something that has stuck with me for my whole high school career. He said that Marian Catholic and its faculty would find what each student excels in and make them shine. This is what makes Marian Catholic and all of its programs undeniable. Marian Catholic and the MCN have offered me opportunities that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else.”
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VISIONING VERITAS By Andrea Wirgau, Ed.D. Executive Director, Dominican Association of Secondary Schools
Members of the Current Executive Board Left to Right: Dr. Cynthia Thomas, President of St. Mary’s Dominican High School, LA; Sr. Carolyn McCormack, OP, President of DASS and President of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, CA; Sr. Margaret Ormond, OP, President of Dominican Academy, NY; Vince Krydynski, President of Marian Catholic High School, IL; Dr. Andrea Wirgau, Executive Director of DASS; Dr. Rita Cutarelli, Executive Director of Sponsorships, Sinsinawa Dominicans; Ana Serra-Prescott, Faculty and Mission Designee, Mount St. Dominic, NJ; not pictured, Tom Hood, President of St. Agnes-St. Dominic, TN
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A room full of approximately 60 high school educators attentively listened to four young Marian Catholic student preachers pray, sing, and share their personal stories this past November 5. Wearing camouflage T-shirts that proudly identified them as Dominican Preachers, these girls beautifully kicked off the 2019 DASS Convocation with one of the highest-rated moments of the three-day event! Their authentic and heartfelt words moved all of the faculty, staff, and administrators present. What kind of organization invites students to the podium to center thoughts and preparation? The Dominican Association of Secondary Schools, more affectionately known as DASS. DASS is a school membership organization that fosters the Dominican spirit between and among Dominican Catholic secondary schools in the United States. Participants from as far away as La Cañada Flintridge, CA, Houston, TX, and Bronx, NY joined together to celebrate and promote the Dominican charism. DASS has hosted national convocations, regional gatherings, and local in-service days since 2002. Marian Catholic High School is part of an elite class of almost 30 secondary schools formally sponsored by Dominican congregations/provinces of women and men in the United States. The purpose of the Dominican Association of Secondary Schools is to strengthen and support
Dominican Preachers Grace Rado '20, Haley Knueppel '20, Payton Ramsey '20, and Kaitlyn McGary '20
Catholic secondary schools in the tradition of Saint Dominic. Focusing on our common heritage in the four pillars of Prayer, Study, Community, and Service, the Dominican charism flows through the hallways, classrooms, and communities of these schools in a modern-day application of St. Dominic’s desire to seek and share Truth. Marian Catholic has long been a member and advocate of DASS. Former Marian Catholic President Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP '67, served on the DASS Executive Board from 2004-2008 leaving only when she became superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Current President Vince Krydynski '81 has served on the DASS Executive Board since 2016 and currently sits on the Finance and By-Laws Committees. Along with the other members of the Executive Team, he has been instrumental in guiding DASS’s efforts to hire the first lay executive director as well as reviewing finances and by-laws with an eagle eye to ensure proper adherence to the founding leaders’ vision. Individual member schools, strengthened by their participation in DASS, preach the Gospel in their specific locations and through their constituents. Goals include developing and nurturing leaders in the tradition of preaching, prayer, study, and community, as well as to collaborate with others in carrying out the preaching mission. Educators at the 2019 Convocation were challenged to reflect and align their mission with the questions, “What attracts you to continue in the Spirit of Jesus, Dominic, and Catherine?” and “What are the ‘sparks’ of the Spirit, the ‘cross-grain stories’ that call you to study, prayer, and compassionate action?” DASS members are constantly seeking paths of forwarding new expressions of the Dominican charism. The true power and purpose of DASS is relationship and connection to all in the Dominican Family, especially our students and future leaders. Rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community, and service, these pillars of Dominican life not only form the foundation for the Dominican student’s experience but provide a blueprint for all to live a life of seeking Truth, or Veritas.
Celebrating VOCATION!
By Allen Marazas '64
Around the time Marian Catholic welcomed its first classes of students, Sister Agnes Ann Pisel, OP, made her religious profession in the Dominican Order of Preachers. Sixty years is a long time for anything, but it is remarkable for a vocation serving God! On September 18, 2019, a Mass of Thanksgiving was offered for Sister Agnes Ann to celebrate and thank God for her 60 years of service to Him and her communities. A reception in the convent followed the Mass. Those gathered at Mass and the reception reflected the communities Sister has served during the last 60 years. Sisters from the Marian Catholic Convent and the Dominican Springfield Mother House were present, as well as members of her family, who braved inclement weather to attend the celebration. Many others also gathered to commemorate Sister Agnes Ann’s religious life, including present and former Marian Catholic teachers and staff, current and former students, parents, and many friends. Reflecting on her long vocation, Sister noted that she has been inspired along the way by the Dominican Sisters, her family, her students and their parents, and those to whom she has ministered. Although Sister Agnes Ann could have “retired” and returned to the Mother House in Springfield long ago, she has chosen to remain at Marian Catholic. “I loved my years teaching Theology,” said Sister. “I love Marian and wanted to remain a part of it. My recent ministry in the Bracha Center and visiting the homebound here remain important to me. I remained in good health, so I wanted to continue to work here.”
Sister Agnes Ann Pisel, OP, offered this reflection on her Faith, “God is awesome and beyond our ability to grasp who or what God is…. I think that God inspires us every day. We just have to be aware. God cares for us, the good and the bad alike. God always loves us even when we might turn away or not notice God’s presence in our lives.” We are all forever grateful for Sister Agnes Ann’s presence in our lives.
Front Row (L to R): Sr. Ann Vincent Terracina, OP; Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel, OP Back Row: Sr. Christine Marie Kub, OP; Sr. Judith Anne Haase, OP; Sr. Judine Hilbing, OP; Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, OP; Sr. Jean Patrice Schingel, OP
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EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY By Fiona Keating '20 and Samuel Kirchner '21
On the very first day of school, Principal Tortorello set out to actively cultivate a mindset of gratitude this school year amongst the students, faculty, and staff. November is annually celebrated as a month of gratitude. Throughout November we remember how much we have to be grateful for. This year at Marian Catholic we are focusing on being grateful for all the gifts that God has given us.
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Marian Catholic students enrolled in AP Biology, taught by Science Department Chair Barb Murzyn, took an overnight field trip to the Indiana Dunes to study environmental science and the complex ecosystems so close to our school community!
Marian Catholic offers 23 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for students seeking more challenging college level classes. This year, 95 students from the classes of 2019 and 2020 were recognized as AP scholars at Marian Catholic.
The most recent Men’s Kairos Retreat marked the 200th Kairos here at Marian Catholic! Kairos is a four-day overnight retreat that allows students to form even closer bonds with each other, with faculty and staff, and most importantly with God. Although not mandatory, almost all Marian Catholic students attend at some point in their junior or senior years to experience the magic of the retreat for themselves.
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Each year, in the fall, Marian Catholic holds an Academic Awards Breakfast for students who maintain a GPA of 4.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters. Congratulations to the 98 students who received an academic letter award on October 24!
This year, the class of 2020 started a new tradition at Marian Catholic of painting customized parking spots to celebrate their senior year! The parking lot is now filled with the creativity of our students’ artwork to commemorate their time at Marian Catholic High School.
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The English IV Chicago Authors classes took a field trip downtown to go on the architectural tour and learn about Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, the founder of the city! The trip allowed students to better understand the rich history behind the home of the authors they study in class as well explore Chicago with each other as both students and friends!
Marian Catholic art students participated in a pumpkin carving contest hosted by Grant Orthodontics. By carving a Starry Night-inspired pumpkin design, Marian Catholic won the contest and the Art Department received a $500 donation from Grant Orthodontics. Congratulations to all students who participated in the event!
Former Chicago Bears receiver and 1985 Super Bowl champion Dennis McKinnon paid the Marian Catholic varsity football team a visit at their weekly team dinner. He spoke with our athletes about his life both on and off the field, and emphasized the value of diversity and different perspectives in athletics and academics. Thank you, Dennis McKinnon!
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RAFFLE On September 13, Amerigo students who attend Marian Catholic celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival. The Diversity Council decorated the college room in festive red, while Admissions provided a traditional Chinese cuisine. Throughout the day, announcements were made about the holiday to teach the rest of Marian Catholic about the unique Chinese tradition.
Thank you to all those who supported Marian Catholic’s 2019 Spartan Gold Raffle! This year we raised close to $185,000 to help provide student scholarships.
This year’s Homecoming week was once again a success! Our Spartans defeated DePaul College Prep, Spirit Week was a hit, and the dance was a blast! To commemorate this year’s theme, Homecoming “Around the Globe,” students decorated the halls as different continents to celebrate. At the dance, Grace Rado '20 and Uchechukwu Onyeukwu '20 were crowned Homecoming Queen and King! A big thanks to Student Council for all the work they did to make Homecoming great!
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Marian Catholic’s Diversity Council kicked off celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month with an ofrenda (altar) open to students and faculty to commemorate their lost loved ones and to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, as well as a trip to the National Mexican Heritage Museum in Chicago!
Each semester, Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, takes Marian Catholic students on a service trip to Chicago. Students take food, blankets, and clothes to share with the homeless. They spend the whole day sharing the love of God and helping the less fortunate. This is just one of the many opportunities students have to share and grow in their faith at Marian Catholic.
Marian Catholic High School and The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling, in conjunction with Bloom High School, Bloom Trail High School, Rich Central High School, Rich East High School, and Rich South High School, hosted a college fair on October 8, 2019 in the West Gym. Over 130 universities and colleges such as University of Notre Dame, Northwestern, University of Alabama, Penn State, and Michigan attended the fair. Students were encouraged to register beforehand to receive a bar code that college representatives could scan so that students didn’t have to complete an inquiry card. Almost 500 students from 19 different high schools registered.
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A huge congratulations to Erik Curtis '20, who received a perfect score of 36 on his ACT, an honor earned by only around two-tenths of one percent of students. The Marian Catholic community celebrates with him and wishes him well in his future academic endeavors. We can’t wait to see where this achievement takes him!
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On November 21 a group of Marian Catholic students left for Indianapolis to go to the National Catholic Youth Conference. Students worshipped with other Catholic students from around the country and shared their faith with each other.
An Inspirational Gift Until recently, Marian Catholic’s Main Hall was, like most others, lined with metal lockers. Over the past year, a transformation took place with the addition of four beautiful stained glass windows gifted to the school by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loretto Sisters).
Founded in Belgium in 1609, the Loretto Sisters are an international religious order dedicated to serving God in educational, pastoral, and social ministries, with particular interest in women, children, and the marginalized. The American Province of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary established its Motherhouse in Chicago’s western suburb of Wheaton, Illinois in 1946. Their Queen of Rosary Chapel originally featured twelve stained glass windows, all of which depicted a Marian theme.
Due to an aging and declining number of sisters, the Motherhouse closed in 2017, and the property was sold to finance the elder care of its membership. Prior to demolition of the Motherhouse, the Sisters were able to save the windows and graciously donated four of them to Marian Catholic High School. Created in Germany by an unknown artist, the windows celebrate Marian Catholic’s tradition as a Catholic High School in the Dominican tradition.
The first set of windows depicts the story of the finding of Jesus in the Temple recorded in the Gospel of Luke 2:42-51. As followers of Jesus, and as preachers like Dominic, each of us is called to teach the Good News of the Gospel through words of truth and acts of justice. Jesus, who began his ministry of teaching at the age of twelve, reminds us that each member of the Marian Catholic High School Community, regardless of age, is called to be actively engaged in preaching the Truth of God’s enduring love. The second set of windows depict St. Dominic de Guzman and St. Catherine of Sienna receiving the Rosary from the Blessed Mother, the patroness of Marian Catholic, with the Infant Jesus in her arms. As followers of Dominic and Catherine, members of the Marian Catholic Community are called to be in loving communion with our God that we might discern the Truth and proclaim it through lives of Christian service. We are very grateful the Sisters of Loretto blessed us with this beautiful legacy gift and pray the windows are an inspiration to all who walk the halls of Marian Catholic.
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BAND P.R.I.D.E. 1 The Marian Catholic Marching Band won the Class 3A Championship for the 40th consecutive year at the 2019 Illinois State Marching Band Championships in Normal, Illinois in October. The band also captured the Highest Achievement Awards for Music Performance, General Effect, and Visual Effect. At the 2019 Bands of America Grand National Championships, the band captured first place in Class AA along with awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding Visual Effect.
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This year’s show titled “SSss The First Temptation,” was based on the Biblical story of Eden. 2 A number of Marian Catholic band and choir members participated in the Illinois Music Education Association’s District 1 Senior Festival on Saturday, November 23 at Elmhurst College. The following students were selected in audition with other student musicians in the area: (left to right) Gerald Floyd III '20 (Orchestra), Meshach Melton '20 (Band), Etienne Atangana '22 (Band), Matthew Hrinda '20 (Band), Erik Curtis '20 (Band), Kyle Lavin '20 (Orchestra), Niko Gerretse '20 (Orchestra), Madison Marcum '20 (Band), Lauren Rose '21 (Band), Ashley Saul '20 (Choir) and Alex Bertucci '22 (Choir, not pictured).
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at the Radium Dial watch factory in Ottowa, Illinois during the 1920s. The play dramatizes the danger the “Radium Girls” faced in the workplace and their fiercely fought battle to hold the Radium Dial Company accountable for its negligence involving radium poisoning.
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CHOIR 4 Marian Catholic’s Christmas Choir Concert featured several seasonal favorites including “Carol of the Bells,” “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” a unique version of “Jingle Bells,” and Pentatonix’s “Where Are You Christmas?” Their performance brought the excitement of Christmas to life through the power of their music. 5 Choir members also shared their voices with members of the Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary Club at their Christmas gathering.
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This fall, Marian Catholic’s Fine Arts Department welcomed two new faculty members, Assistant Band Director Ellen Chmura '14 and Percussion Director Angelo Makropolous.
In December, Band Director Greg Bimm, along with 12 other well-known and highly respected music educators, was honored for his Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Music Education at the 73rd Annual Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago. The award was presented during the Lunch with Legends event, which allows conference attendees to dialogue, ask questions, and hear stories from individuals who have played a crucial role in the advancement of music education. The world’s largest instrumental music education conference, the Midwest Clinic serves to raise the standards of music education by assisting teachers and others interested in music education in better pursuing their profession.
Front Row (L-R): Mallory Thompson, Director of Bands, Northwestern University; Craig Kirchhoff, Director of Bands Emeritus, University of Minnesota; Camilla Stasa, Director of Participant Relations & Special Projects, Music for All; Dick Dunscomb, Professor Emeritus, Former Chair of Music Columbia College; Gladys Wright, Director-Founder of Women Band Directors National Association; James Keene, Director of Bands Emeritus, University of Illinois; Back Row (L-R): Larry Livingston, Former Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music; E. Daniel Long, Founder of the Youth Symphony Orchestra, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Gregg Bimm, Marian Catholic; Dr. Julian White, Director of Bands Emeritus, Florida A&M; Gary Green, Director of Bands Emeritus, Miami University, Ray Cramer, Director of Bands Emeritus Indiana University; Stan Mauldin, Lunch with Legends Coordinator and Director of Bands, Seguin High School. (Not pictured: Emmy Winning Composer Julie Ann Giroux)
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Ellen returns to Marian Catholic as an accomplished musician. Post-graduation, Ellen attended the University of North Texas, where she studied music education and served as drum major in the UNT Green Brigade Marching Band. She spent four summers as a performer with Drum Corps International, three of them with the Phantom Regiment from Rockford, Illinois, and aged out with the 18-time World Champion Concord Blue Devils. Ellen has worked as a visual instructor with several marching bands and is an instructional staff member for the Drum Major Institute Division of Music For All’s Summer Symposium. Angelo is a Music Educator from the south Chicago suburbs. He received a degree in Music Education with a minor in Music Business from Western Illinois University. Angelo previously taught junior high and high school band and helped with the Marian Catholic Marching Band before joining the faculty this year. During the summer, he is on staff at the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. Angelo is an alumnus of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and is endorsed by Mapex/Majestic Percussion Instruments, Innovative Percussion, and Zildjian Cymbals.
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FOOTBALL
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
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Fall Athletics
By Kevin Kelly '80
After losing a slew of outstanding athletes to graduation, the Marian Catholic women’s volleyball program was ticketed for a rebuilding season – but the Spartans turned it into reloading. Instead of a gradual rebuild, Marian compiled a stellar 25-11 campaign. It wasn’t accomplished against mediocre competition, as the East Suburban Catholic Conference saw four (half) of its teams claim trophies at the IHSA Class 3A/4A state tournaments. Along with an IHSA Regional crown, the Spartans claimed plenty of hardware of their own with a third-place finish at the Rich East Invite, and second place in the Lincoln-Way Central Tourney.
Tajheem Lawson '21
While postseason success, hardware, and program improvement were the themes of many Marian Catholic fall sports, one of the top highlights was the return of postseason football for the first time since 2010. Along with a visit back to the Chicagoland Prep Bowl, Marian Catholic’s football squad posted a 5-4 regular-season mark to qualify for the IHSA playoffs for the first time in nine years. With a 3-0 ledger in the new CCL-ESCC Red Division, the Spartans captured a conference championship for the first time since 1994. “We have created a culture of responsibility, accountability, and ownership,” explained secondyear head coach alumnus Erick Middleton '98. “It’s not only a rebuilding of the football program, but a rebranding of the program as well. “We do not believe in luck – hard work plus opportunity equals success, so we have now created a successful culture.” While the Spartans were unable to advance in the IHSA playoffs and Prep Bowl, the 5-6 final record was the top mark since 2010. For the in-season success, Marian copped eight spots on the CCL-ESCC Red All-Division team and Middleton earned the Dave Mattio Coach of the Year honor for the Red Division. With the new CCL-ESCC merger entering its second year next fall and eyeing more good news (16 of 24 teams qualified for the IHSA playoffs), the Spartans are also looking forward to building on a successful campaign. “The bar has been set by our 2019 team and we plan to carry that momentum into the future of this program,” Middleton said. “With the type of talent we see on our schedule, players understand that they have to be bigger and stronger if they want to be able to compete at a high level week in and out.”
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Front Row (L to R): Kayla Hamer '21, Sara Johnson '22, Milana Popovic '23, Evey Gervase '20, Deana Chambers '21, London Hatch '21, Savka Popovic '20; Back Row: Nneayo Okabuonye '21, Briana Brown '21, Amber Wilson-Ashley '21, Payton Thomas '20, Nnedi Okabuonye '21, Jordan Walker '22, Erica Sledge '22, Ana Tumacder '22
COLLEGIATE ATHLETES Several Marian Catholic seniors signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Congratulations to all of these student athletes!
Clockwise, from bottom right: Evey Gervase (Augustana Volleyball), Savka Popovic (Tulane Beach Volleyball), Dominick Angellotti (University of Chicago Baseball), Alec Gonzalez (Tennessee Baseball), Zivana Labovic (Michigan State Soccer), Ahron Ulis (Iowa Basketball), Elijah Jones (Western Illinois Basketball), Adam Huekels (Niagara Baseball)
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WOMEN’S TENNIS State-ly ventures highlighted the women’s tennis squad, as juniors Lilli Hansen and Karina Bonilla qualified for the IHSA state tournament through the Marian Catholic Sectional. As a team, the Spartans posted an impressive 11-1 mark this fall in non-conference action.
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Behind ESCC Coach of the Year Diego Herrera, the men’s soccer program continued a similar turnaround with the best record (10-14-1) since the 2014 season. Along with a fourth-place finish in the New Berlin (Wisconsin) Invite, the Spartans advanced to the Rich East IHSA Class 2A regional finals.
Lilli Hansen '21 and Karina Bonilla '21
CROSS COUNTRY
MEN’S GOLF The entire men’s golf team qualified for sectional play. Freshman Casey Taylor earned third place overall, leading the Spartans to a secondplace finish in the Marian Catholic IHSA 2A Regional at Calumet Country Club. The Spartans also hosted their own invite this fall at Calumet, notching a third-place team finish.
Front Row: Casey Taylor '23, Pete Macasaet '21, Tyler Van Es '20, Jaden Jones '20, Kyle Thompson '21; Back Row: Coach Tony DeCarlo, Warner Ferry '22, Paul Arquilla '23, Coach Sean Mele (not pictured Ben Goncher '20)
Samantha Barrett '20 and Grace Rado '20
Marian Catholic cross country teams logged big miles in postseason play, as both the men’s and women’s teams captured third-place finishes in the LaSalle-Peru Regional to earn Bloomington Sectional team berths. Led by senior Samantha Barrett, Marian Catholic earned three of the top four women’s spots at LaSalle-Peru, while senior Keagan Morgan led the men in regional action with a seventh-place finish.
A friend of all Marian Catholic athletic programs and the mother of football coach Erick Middleton '98, Val Middleton lost a long and courageous battle with cancer in late October. Along with husband Drew, a Marian Catholic Hall of Famer, Val managed the Spartan concession stands and hosted awards nights for many years. “In addition to providing outstanding refreshments for Marian Catholic visitors – ‘the best popcorn in the state,’ according to Marian Catholic announcer Mike Blais – Val provided tender, loving care to anything she did at Marian Catholic,” according to Athletic Director Kevin Kelly '80. “Many times with volunteer hours, Val provided an example of work ethic and hospitality that was unmatched throughout the land. “Her name will live on, as the Marian Catholic concession stands have been named the Val Middleton Family Concession Stands. However, she will also live on through her outstanding example and familiar smile.”
Keagan Morgan '20 and Christopher Kasperan '21
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If you’re looking for a great, Marian Catholic time, join us next year for the Chicago White Sox night on Saturday, August 29, 2020! The Sox will take on the Houston Astros at 6:10 p.m. and the first 1,200 fans will receive a custom White Sox / Marian Catholic jersey! Details available soon.
Prior to the game, the band engaged everyone with a performance in the parking lot that included its signature song “Hey! Baby.” Marian Catholic fans then paraded around the outfield displaying their Spartan spirit in a sea of specially designed vintage gold custom hats. Following the band’s presentation of the national anthem, all eyes were on Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, when she took the mound for the second year in a row to deliver the first pitch. Everyone in attendance agreed it was a home-run evening!
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A beautiful Windy City night on Saturday, August 23, 2019 was the perfect setting for the third annual Marian Catholic Night with the White Sox. Over 1,200 members of the Marian Catholic community gathered at Guaranteed Rate Field to watch the Sox top the Texas Rangers 8-3.
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ENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSIC Idlewild Country Club was the site of the 30th installment of Marian Catholic’s Endowment Golf Classic held on Monday, September 9. A blessing led by Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, preceded the shotgun start for 96 enthusiastic golfers. Although rain poured down just moments prior, Sister Mary Jo was hopeful it would subside prior to start of play. Prayers were answered as the rain diminished and the sun shined down on all of our gracious supporters the rest of the day. Following play, 130 guests had the opportunity to bid on numerous silent auction items such as Notre Dame tickets, portrait sessions, and foursomes at Olympia Fields Country Club, Idlewild, and Flossmoor Country Club. At dinner, student speaker and Endowment Classic Scholarship recipient Oluwakemi Johnson '20 of Park Forest, delivered a powerful speech on how Marian Catholic has shaped who she is and who she aspires to be. “The main reason I chose Marian? I wanted to be challenged academically. There’s nothing wrong with public school, but I knew that I wanted to push myself harder and further... and I knew that Marian is the place to do just that.” Ultimately, the Endowment Golf Classic raised more than $108,000 in support of Marian Catholic’s Scholars with a Soul. Be sure to save the date for Marian Catholic’s 31st Annual Endowment Golf Classic to be held Monday, September 14, 2020 at Idlewild Country Club. For more information visit www.bit.ly/mchsegc.
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CLASS REUNIONS This year, the Alumni Relations Department changed things up a little by sponsoring a brand-new Reunion Weekend October 11-12, 2019. First up were members of the Classes of 2009 and 2014 who returned to Marian Catholic on Friday, October 11 for a pizza party in the Sister M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center.
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Celebrating 50 Years! The Class of 1969 celebrated its 50th Reunion at Balagio Ristorante in Homewood on September 28, 2019. More than 70 classmates celebrated the momentous milestone with food, drink, and camaraderie.
On Saturday, October 12, the Classes of 1964, 1979, 1989, and 1999 returned to campus to reminisce about the past and catch a glimpse of the future. Current Marian Catholic students Payton Ramsey '20 and Carrington Johnson '20 provided tours of the building, sharing their experiences along the way. 1
The Class of 1994 celebrated 25 years since their graduation at Pinstripes Oakbrook on Friday, Saturday, November 2. A great group of classmates had a blast chatting, playing, and partying the night away.
Are you a member of the Classes of 1965, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, or 2015? We want to hear from you! What do you want your reunion to look like? Email us at alumni@marianchs.com to learn how you can get involved!
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Alumni Notes
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The Flamini Foundation recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Roaring ’20s event at Balagio Ristorante in Homewood. The Flamini Foundation began at the Christmas holidays in 2004. The family decided not to purchase gifts for each other that year, so Theresa (Rocha '70) Flamini, her husband Jim, and their three children and their spouses – Jim Flamini '89 and wife Julie (Katula '90) Flamini; Michelle Flamini '95; and Marc Flamini '95 and wife Dana (Amos '95) Flamini – instead purchased toys for hospitalized children. The tradition spread to family and friends doing the same, and in 2009, the Foundation incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Now, the Flamini Foundation provides both toys and “comfort bags,” which are filled with essential items a parent staying with a child in the hospital may not have time to pack in an emergency. The bags are also distributed to expectant moms placed on medical bed rest and parents who are experiencing extensive stays with their newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The toys and comfort bags are distributed to hospitals in Northwest Indiana pediatric units, Children’s Hospitals, and Ronald McDonald Houses in the Chicagoland area.
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Jack Modzelewski '72 has
published his first book after a long, distinguished career as a communications consultant to numerous Fortune 500 companies. Talk Is Chief provides advice, examples, and even a list of the “Ten Commandments of Crisis Management” so that leaders can either avoid crises or avert worst-case scenarios when confronted with an existential threat.
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Cheryl (Tama '74) Oblander was named Senior
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Mike Prior '81 will be inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame in March 2020. Mike, a two-sport athlete at Illinois State University from 1981-1985, still holds several ISU records in baseball and football. His notable career saw him drafted into both the NFL (by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Major League Baseball (by the Los Angeles Dodgers), and he notched a Super Bowl win in 1997 with the Green Bay Packers. He now works for the Indianapolis Colts as their Youth Football Commissioner.
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Jeanna (Faso '89) Rotundi and Steve Rotundi '90, owners of Roma Sports Club in Frankfort,
Vice-President, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary of TheraMind Services, Inc., a leading national provider of non-pharmacological treatments for neurological and behavioral disorders, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Prior to joining TheraMind, Cheryl was a partner and practiced law with two global law firms, representing clients in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals, and medical device manufacturers. Her practice spanned the country and she is admitted to courts in multiple jurisdictions, including the United States Supreme Court. With TheraMind, she combines her many years of legal practice with her earlier healthcare experience to oversee TheraMind’s operations and legal functions.
recently expanded the club to include a number of new fields. Roma Sports Club has been a training home for the Marian Catholic Football team. Steve and Jeanna are high school sweethearts and have been married for 27 years.
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Ron Czub '91 presented for one of Marian Catholic’s Lunch & Learn events in October. Ron, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, talked with current students about his work in counseling and psychology. He has been self-employed for 15 years and a part-time professor for two decades. Along the way, he has given hundreds of presentations at national and international conferences on such subjects as depression and domestic violence. Colin Egglesfield '91 was
interviewed by Fox News in August 2019 regarding his new book, Agile Artist. The former All My Children star and recipient of People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” honor opened up about his fight against testicular cancer just nine months into his big break as “Josh Madden” on the legendary ABC soap opera. He discussed having the disease spread and what it’s like now that he is cancer-free, along with the difficulty men have discussing health issues like testicular cancer. Colin regularly speaks to groups around the world about the importance of discovering your voice and how to overcome life’s challenges to realize your dream life. Colin returned to Marian Catholic this fall to share his life lessons with students as well as his experiences as a real estate entrepreneur in Chicago.
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Jonathan “Jay” Michalak '93 is a founding member of and co-principal trumpet with the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra. Solo trumpet with the internationally recognized Foothills Brass Quintet and finalist at the Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Competition, Jay is in high demand as one of North America’s leading trumpeters. He completed musical studies at Northwestern University, the University of British Columbia, the Aspen Music Festival and School, and the Banff Centre. Jay has performed with the Chicago Civic Orchestra, Tacoma Symphony, Bellevue Philharmonic,the Cadets of Bergen County Drum and Bugle Corps, Altius Brass, the Kensington Sinfonia, the Calgary Bach Society, Keybrass, and most recently the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Prime Time Big Band.
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Lt. Cmdr. Patrick J. Murphy Ceremony
On Friday, October 18, Marian Catholic High School conducted a special ceremony at Mattio Field in memory of Lt. Commander Patrick J. Murphy '81 who was killed on September 11, 2001, when a hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon. Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly dedicated an American flag that was flown over the US Capitol Building in memory of Lt. Cmdr. Murphy. President Vince Krydynski '81, a classmate of Lt. Cmdr. Murphy, presented the flag to an honor guard who raised the flag on the flagpole previously dedicated to Lt. Cmdr. Murphy in 2002. Following the Marian Catholic band’s performance of the National Anthem, the honor guard fired the traditional volley of three in Lt. Cmdr. Murphy’s honor and a sound of Taps followed. Several graduates of the Class of 1981 attended the ceremony to remember their friend and classmate.
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Kristen Gawrys '05 joined Connections
Learning Center in 2019. The Center, which was founded by her mother, Debra, in 2004, teaches students to become better learners in order to help them reach their full potential. Kristen told the Beverly Review that as a child, she struggled to read, leading to teasing and issues with self-confidence. With her mother’s help, Kristen discovered she has dyslexia, which has inspired her desire to help other children in similar circumstances. By building on small successes, Kristen uses the program at Connections to help students gain the confidence they need to succeed.
teaches Marine Science and Biology at Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, Calif., was a part of the Ecology Project International (EPI) Fellowship Program, which brings together a cohort of educators in the field and blends field research and experimental learning with practical methods that can be applied in the classroom, at Yellowstone National Park in Montana. While camping during the program, Ann ran into Marian Catholic Science Instructor Barb Murzyn, who was at the park for another EPI program. The two had tents about ten feet apart!
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Nicole Lopez '04 was profiled by People magazine in July 2019. Nikki, a current FBI agent and veteran of both the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has had moderate hearing loss in her left ear dating back to early childhood. However, she has never let that stop her from living the life she wants. A setter on her college volleyball team, Nikki was well-acquainted with the need to have sharper eyes and a better read on the other players’ body language, even if she couldn’t hear what she needed to do. Following her time in the Army, Nikki applied to the FBI, which had long been her goal. Initially turned down due to her hearing loss, she successfully appealed the decision and was admitted to the FBI Academy in 2017. In so doing, she became one of the rare exceptions to the bureau’s stringent medical requirements.
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Former Marian Catholic point guard
Keisha (Collins '05) Newell was named
Head Basketball Coach at Mother McAuley High School in May. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Keisha spent the last four years as Head Women’s Basketball Coach for Roosevelt University. There, Keisha went 59-62 in four seasons at Roosevelt, finishing this past season 16-14 and defeating three NAIA Top 25 teams to register the most wins by a Roosevelt women’s basketball team since 2013-14.
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Meghan (Grober '05) Kratovil and her husband
Joshua welcomed their first child, Chloe Jane, into the world on February 27, 2019. The couple is already planning Chloe’s academic journey to Marian Catholic!
Sarah Padove '05, the Senior Coordinator,
Baseball & Softball Development for Major League Baseball, helped spearhead an initiative in Northwest Indiana, helping to bring the league’s “Play Ball” initiative to Gary. About 200 kids participated in baseball drills and activities alongside LaTroy Hawkins, a 21-year MLB veteran and former Chicago Cub who now works in the Minnesota Twins’ front office. Children ages 4 to 13 participated, buoyed by support from the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond.
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Erica Fleming-Trujillo '07
earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Loyola University of Chicago in August 2019. She completed her dissertation work in the lab of Michael I. Nishimura, Ph.D., where she aimed to improve upon the efficacy of T cell-based immunotherapy to treat melanoma by targeting the tumor microenvironment. In 2016, Erica was awarded an F31 Predoctoral Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award from the National Cancer Institute that provided funding for her research. As a founding member of Loyola’s Women in Science (WINS) group, she helped organize the first annual “Science Sisters Day,” which partnered with underrepresented schools in the Maywood area to encourage young girls to pursue STEM fields. Erica is currently continuing her research training as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Northwestern University. There, she investigates novel immunotherapy targets for triple negative breast cancer.
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By Brendan Diamond Kea (Meyers '94) Duggan has made a career out of refusing to be defined. “I want to be able to say that I lived fully,” she explains. A very involved child, Kea found early on that having a variety of experiences informed many different conversations. However, she could never have predicted the trajectory her life would take. After the volleyball star graduated from Marian Catholic in 1994, Kea was certain of what she wanted to do: advertising or marketing. All the messages she heard growing up were that she should walk a specific path, from college to career. It never occurred to her at that time that things could be different – until a few years later. “I was sitting in an Irish pub with my dad,” she recalls. “Dad said, ‘Maybe you need to go into business for yourself; you’ve never liked working for other people.” When he said this, a freeing feeling came over her, along with a sense of urgency. She had to ask herself, “What do I want to do?” While contemplating this question, she parlayed her interest in entrepreneurship and her love of dogs into opening a pet sitting and dog walking business. Though she enjoyed the business, it didn’t quite give her the excitement she so desired. “To be honest, it was a little lonely, talking to animals all day,” she remembers. “I was also kind of bored – I needed to be in a place where I interacted with people.” She decided to get out of her comfort zone by doing something drastic: she moved to Los Angeles and took a job with Sony Pictures. While at Sony, her future first began to come into view, though it took yet another left-turn to get her there. She got involved with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, an environmentally-focused group serving underserved youths ages 14 to 24 to give them the opportunity to succeed. Many of the young people involved in the Corps have been incarcerated, and a good number of them have been through the California foster system. The Corps gives them a second chance, which is what attracted Kea to the group. “It helped change my perceptions,” she says. After being laid off from Sony, Kea sent out numerous job applications and went to many networking coffee hours. When a Marketing Director position with the L.A. Conservation Corps opened up, she jumped at the opportunity and was hired. She loved helping promote the work of young people as they worked to overcome issues of street violence, incarceration, and homelessness, among the many issues with which they dealt. Still, she felt something was missing from her life. Kea began thinking over all her experiences and what she could offer. “I’ve always thrived on having a full calendar,” she says, adding, “I don’t want to be in a box.” She knew she wanted to help
Kea with Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, OP at the ESPYS
others – something she loved doing at the L.A. Conservation Corps. She also was excited by the possibility of working for herself again. As she began to dedicate time toward figuring out what was missing and what she wanted to do next, she thought about a concept that a friend previously introduced to her – becoming a life coach. In 2016, Kea started her coaching certification program and knew instantly this was what she wanted to do. She graduated as a Certified Professional Coach in May 2017 and began her coaching career right away, while still working full-time at the Corps. But by April 2018, the constant work and attempts to hold down two full-time jobs took its toll. “One morning while writing a simple email,” she remembers, “I began to experience numbness on the left side of my face, head and arm. I was terrified. Initial signs pointed to a stroke, but as it turned out, it was a panic attack. [...] After extensive conversations with my doctor, who informed me I was doing way too much for one person to handle, he advised me to get my stress under control ASAP[.]” Deciding to take her fate into her own hands, Kea left her job at the Corps shortly thereafter and made the “spine-chilling yet exciting” decision to strike out on her own as a Life Coach. Now, she works with mostly professional women between their late 30s to early 60s, helping them when they don’t know where to go next in their careers. “I’m helping those who are in the position I was in,” she explains. Kea’s unconventional path serves as a perfect example of what you can do when you really find your calling. “It’s okay to change your mind,” she says. “Never let what other people might say about you stop you from doing what you want to do.” She also says she has kept a lot of what she learned at Marian Catholic as a part of her career. One of those lessons she learned from Mr. Leo Cleary, a Social Studies teacher Kea had for U.S. History: “Always have a paper trail,” she recalls, laughing. “That has served me well in business.” Marian Catholic left an indelible mark on Kea. “My best friends are from Marian Catholic High School,” she says. “Our class is still so close and connected. I carry that with me.”
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2010
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Katie (Hackett '09) Little
Jesse Steward, Jr. '10,
and her husband Joe welcomed their daughter Emilia to the world on May 9, 2019.
The Franklin Band in Franklin, Tennessee, welcomed Briana (Engelbert '10) Vogt as Assistant Band Director. Briana received her Bachelor of Music Education degree at Tennessee Tech University and earned her Master of Music and Master of Music Education degrees from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She has had the honor of performing twice at Carnegie Hall and has performed solo works with many ensembles, including the IU Wind Ensemble and the Tennessee Tech Wind Ensemble. She currently plays professionally as the Solo Euphoniumist with the Southern Stars Brass Band. She in part credits her early interest in education to Marian Catholic Director of Bands Greg Bimm, whom she calls a “mentor.”
who is an Airport Operations Supervisor at O’Hare International Airport, founded Chicago’s Allegiance of Blacks in Aviation (CABA), which acts as a conduit between aspiring aviators and the aviation world. CABA aims to introduce blacks and minorities to aviation by exposing them to the industry through events and networking opportunities. The organization will take students on airport tours, host networking events, and have conferences with aviation professionals to give students direct access to people active in the industry.
2012
Officer Nick Hlebasko '10 was featured in a ride-along segment on FOX’s First Responders. Nick says he always knew he wanted to perform some kind of public service. He paid his way through the academy without the guarantee of a job when he finished, but now is a valued member of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Emily Joria '10 and James Lamb '10 were married on September 21, 2019 at St. Cajetan Catholic Church in Chicago. The couple’s wedding party included a number of Marian Catholic alumni!
Jaboukie Young-White '12 is featured on Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30: Hollywood & Entertainment list for 2020. Jaboukie is a correspondent on the Comedy Central satirical news program The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and a writer on the Netflix animated comedy Big Mouth.
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Evan Grober '12 was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in April 2019 and now serves as the Manpower and Operations Chief for Training and Education Command in the United States Marine Corps. Evan enlisted in the Marines in September 2012. After completing recruit training in San Diego and combat training at Camp Pendelton, he reported to Camp Johnson for training as an administrative specialist. In June 2013, he was promoted to Lance Corporal. He was then meritoriously promoted to Corporal in June of 2014. He was promoted to Sergeant in January 2016 while he served as Operations Clerk and Operations Chief at Recruiting Station Houston. In July 2018, Sergeant Grober checked into Quantico as a Manpower Analyst, where he also served at the Color Sergeant for the unit.
Jennifer Jones '13 founded Lit SYCN (self-care
you need), a social media brand that aims to highlight and promote black women entrepreneurs and creators in the self-care industry. The business offered a subscription box for self-care products in 2019. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago (2017), Jennifer currently works as a freelance communications and social media specialist.
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2018
Carla Bennett '15 was named second team all-College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin after a standout senior season for Augustana (Illinois) Lacrosse. A midfielder, Carla led the program with 80 draw controls and 22 caused turnovers and shared the team’s lead in assists. She finished second in ground balls (49), third in points (46) and fourth in goals (29) in her final season. This was Carla’s second team nod. Overall, she ranks second all-time on the Augustana career list in draw controls (254) and free-position goals (34). She’s also fourth in all-time ground balls (141), sixth in caused turnovers (65) and ninth in assists (42). Julie Javorka '16 was recognized with Michigan
State University’s prestigious Board of Trustees Award for achieving the highest scholastic average at the close of her final semester in college. Julie, a Zoology major who graduated from MSU in December 2019, earned a 4.0 GPA in her last semester. Her undergraduate research centered on how hyenas play with each other in socialized situations. Aissa Cabrales '18, a
sophomore at the University of Michigan, spent part of her summer on an internship in Madrid, Spain. While there, she met up with Marian Catholic Spanish teacher Sarah Grauvogl! Aissa is also the founder and vice-president of Mi Casa es Tu Casa, the provider of a bilingual YouTube channel, a website, and in-person events that empower underrepresented students by helping them envision a pathway to post-secondary education.
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Molly Roe '18, a Biology major at Butler University,
Former faculty member James Martin has published his sixth historical novel, entitled Fortune’s Child: A Novel of Empress Theodora. Mr. Martin was an English teacher at Marian Catholic and retired in 2014.
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was named a Fulbright Scholar for 2019. One of ten undergraduate students in the nation chosen to participate in the Fulbright UK Summer Institute (UKSI) in Scotland, Molly spent three weeks traveling around Scotland to locations such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Highlands to learn more about Scottish culture and history, as well as the creative and innovative ways Scotland’s people and industries are shaping their future. Classroom lectures were paired with hands-on experience interacting with different businesses, experts, and places for an immersive learning experience.
2019
Former Marian Catholic center fielder Pierce Jones '19 was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 27th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. A standout on the 2014 Jackie Robinson West team, Pierce was a major force on the 2017 Spartans squad that was the Class 3A state runner-up. He reported to rookie camp in June. Temitayo Thomas-Ailara '19 is currently starring on Northwestern University’s volleyball team. A standout during her playing days at Marian Catholic and a key player on the Marian team that won the Class 3A State title in 2016, Temi was profiled by the Daily Southtown following her awarding as Big Ten Freshman of the Week in September. Coach Shane Davis calls her “a program changer.”
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Carlos Champagne '18, a sophomore at Wabash College, was ranked fourth nationally in the 125-pound class in the National Wrestling Coaches Association 2019 rankings. Carlos won third place at the Central Regional tournament and was an All-American (seventh place) at the NCAA championships in 2019.
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Financial Summary Dear Members of the Marian Catholic Community, We live in a world of constant change that tends to create concern about the unpredictability of future events. In the midst of this generalized uncertainty, you are reading this publication with full confidence that each of us can shape the future of Marian Catholic High School. It is with gratitude that I thank you for your outreach, your prayers and your volunteer hours that bring the light of our school to others as you support our events with your time, treasure, and talent. The school remains strong and vibrant. Our enrollment has stabilized, the opportunities we offer our students are exceptional, our students are very well prepared in ALL facets for the next step in their personal journey, and we have no debt. Because of you, we are seeing growth in new areas. Over the past couple years, we have witnessed an increase in people wanting to establish scholarships, adding Marian Catholic to their estate plans, and an increased willingness to support our school. The Sister Simeon Fund, which supports families facing such dire financial situations that they would be forced to remove their children from Marian Catholic, has seen incredible growth. One of the greatest rewards of my position is receiving a call from a benefactor who wants to make an immediate impact on the life of a child by making a donation to insure that they remain at Marian Catholic, then relaying to the parent that their prayers have been answered. The emotions run high, tears are shed, blessings exchanged, and the trajectory of a young life is changed forever. Every year, it costs a bit more to run the school. Every year more of our families find it a bit more difficult to afford the quality Dominican, Catholic education we offer. This academic year, Marian Catholic awarded approximately $1.5 million in scholarships and tuition assistance. While that figure is impressive, I know that it covers approximately one-third of the proven need of our families. As Dominicans, we are called to serve those living on the margins of society – including those seeking a better education for their children. With your generous support, we are able to answer the call for most but I could use more help to more fully support everyone in need. For sixty-one years, Marian Catholic has been blessed by the direction and support of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, very good families, wonderful students, dedicated faculty and staff, and generous supporters who embrace the mission of the school. For these and all the blessings bestowed upon Marian Catholic, I am grateful. In the Spirit of St. Dominic,
Vince Krydynski '81 President
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Revenue $1,438,903
Marian Fund 53% Annual Endowment Fund 28% Spartan Gold Raffle 16% Alumni Fund 2% Auxiliary Support 1%
Sources of Giving Support
Alumni 40.2% Marian Catholic Students 29.4% Alumni Parents 12.1% Friends 9.4% Businesses 3.9% Current Parents 2.4% Faculty & Staff 2.3% Foundations 0.3%
Percentage of Giving
Alumni Parents 25% Alumni 22.8% Spartan Gold Raffle 16.1% Businesses 14.9% Friends 12.6% Foundations 3.7% Current Parents 2.7% Faculty and Staff 1.7% Current Students 0.5%
Report of Alumni Giving July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Class of 1962 Class Gift Total - $907 Class Participation- 6.6%
Scholar Society Arthur LeMere
Spartan Club
Joan (Menke) Rodemeyer Kathy (McElroy) Russ Mary (Salmen) Shore Mary-Louise (Boisvert) Stackhouse Melinda (Oesterle) Thackston Sylvia (Shields) Weber
Jane (Dooley) Guagliardo Elizabeth (Geier) Hamer Mary Ann (Ormsby) O’Hea Frank J. Vesci, Jr.
Class of 1964
Fan Club
Board Society
Carlotta Archibald Sr. Santina DeLuca, OP Joyce (Zeller) Glandon
Class of 1963
Class Gift Total - $20,414 Class Participation - 8.5% William & Patricia (Wujcik) McHenry
Class Gift Total - $10,263 Class Participation - 5.8%
Kathleen (O’Keefe) Cusick Allen Marazas Connie (Corso) Nykiel† Michael Schreiber
Scholar Society
Lane Brady Michael & Mary B. (Colby) Paul Jack & Donna (Soltysik) Schreiber Richard Singler William Walsh
Spartan Club
Deitra (Marks) Habich Lawrence Kiehna Alfred LePenske Carol (Kirsch) Middendorf Timothy O’Hea Leonard Sodergren Frank Weider Caryn (Christopher) Wieczorkiewicz
Fan Club
Wilma (Zavrel) Bijon Carol Mari (Siriani) Bollendorf John Ferrari Thomas Frazzini Barry M. Grenier Robert Hager David Johnson Mary (Ransford) Jones Peter D. Korn Michael Kuhl Mary (Amundsen) LaBeau Mary (Herr) LaBelle Nancy (Johnson) Marchese Lorraine (Crowley) McCarthy John & Marian† (Norcross) Patti
William Coston Daniel Dwornik Irene (Mytych) Howland Patricia (Reavley) Hunnewell Charles Sholeen
Partner Society
Partner Society Patricia (Pignotti) Knepler
Fan Club
Class of 1966
Anthony Rossetti James Prombo
Educator Society
Judith Hack David McIntire Patricia (Kennedy) Menoni James Meyer William Murphy Steven Richter David Stafford
Principal Society
Class Gift Total - $5,310 Class Participation - 22.7% Roger L. King
Spartan Club
Scholar Society
Spartan Club
Lynn (Berglind) Manning Karen Vogel Alan Zeller
Fan Club
David & Kathryn (Essig) Bruni Mary Lou (Geier) Cooper Diana (Doerr) Cruz Catherine (Riley) Seper Eileen (Butkus) Takach
Class of 1965 Class Gift Total - $18,780 Class Participation - 6.9%
President Society Thomas Engstrand
Principal Society
John Carr James & Marijo (Doheny) Hudzik Patricia (LePenske) Zieske
Partner Society
President Society
William & Donna (Westenberg) Hungeling
Partner Society
Kenneth Peters Pamela (Sebastian) Ridge
Partner Society Educator Society Scholar Society Spartan Club Fan Club
Class of 1968 Class Gift Total - $30,827 Class Participation - 35%
Board Society
Michael & Elizabeth (Fagan) Riordan
Principal Society Catherine (Schulze) Coll Cynthia (Mattia) Goldberg
Michael J. Einhorn Michael Welsh
Spartan Society
Karen (Hannigan) Brady Gil DiGiannantonio Kevin Kennedy Sharon (Janusek) Paciorek James Sullivan
Fan Club
Roslyn (Costello) Bustos Kathleen (Hartford) Crowley Mardelle (Meehan) Gundlach Linda (Peppers) Higgins Spoleti Rosemary (Fritz) Horgeshimer Anita (Butkus) Philipp Therese (Klawitter) Safavi Mary Kathryn Stark
Class of 1967 President Society
Dominican Society = $20,000+ Board Society = $19,999 - $10,000 President Society = $9,999 - $5,000 Principal Society = $4,999 - $2,500
Eugene Guidera Rita (Potocny) Krider Michael Malito Nanette (Urban) Morris James Schrementi Joseph Wegrzyn Joseph & Pamela (Forrest) Zarantonello
Scholar Society
Educator Society Leon Redman Curtis Ribando Nancy (Mascitti) Schreiber
Fan Club
Judith Welsh
Matthew Neu
Class Gift Total - $11,097 Class Participation - 5.0%
Scholar Society
Joseph & Susan (Hamilton) Beaudry Robert Bramlette, Jr. Patricia (Durkin) Ferry Richard Mantoan Melanie (Zmija) O’Rourke
Educator Society
Donna A. Lamoureux Thomas W. Sadler Michael Petrouski
Spartan Club
Joseph D’Amico
Principal Society
Beatrice (Jankauskas) Fodor
Scholar Society
Timothy Gaffney Robert & Teresa (Griffin) Hudzik
= $2,499 - $1,000 = $999 - $500 = $499 - $250 = $249 - $100 = $99 and below
Partner Society
Educator Society
Jacqueline (Sinopoli) Goetter David Zajac
Scholar Society
50th Reunion Gift (Class of ‘68) Robert Bangs Michael Buccino James Connors, Jr. Lawrence D. Eagan Ramon Lehnen Marsha (Knoch) Lemere Rosemary (Sinopoli) Slama Margaret (Burke) Wagoner
Spartan Club
Jayne (Petrolli) Besser Terrence Bilinski Lawrence Bonick Joan Coatar Joanne (McErlean) Gigantino Patrick Q. Hendron Thomas Hoecker Mark Johnson Patricia (Malak) Kramer John Leader Karen (Pierandozzi) Mantoan Dennis & Pamela (Petrarca) McSherry Michael Meronek Anthony Murphy Judith (Komer) Nowocin Sharon (Pabst) Kestler Richard Pikosz Michael Prospero Silvana (Filippello) Richardson Rita (Banis) Starkey Lee (Kenney) Trebels Mary (AuBuchon) Triplett
Susan (McCarthy) Veyveris Deborah (Rosati) Welgat John & Karen (Murphy) Wygant Karen (Murphy) Wygant Dennis A. Young
Fan Club
William Betourne Nancy (Schrementi) Block Arla (Day) Blocker Janet (Gasbarro) Boehl Thomas & Margaret (Uline) Boyce Linda (Hofer) Brown† Debra Broxterman Deborah (Boles) Bryan Bruce P. Brychek Karen (Watson) Bussone Kathleen (Mielciarz) Canali Paulette (Hrovat) Ciaccio John J. DeRaimo Virginia Differding Linda (Rotoloni) Drake Dennis DuBois Pat Egan William Fenwick Dean Gaffney Anne (Stafford) Gast Paul Henry Diane (Copalello) Hibbs Jeanne (Deaver) Higgins Pamela (Helsel) Hoffman Dennis Hogensen Lawrence Jagmin, D.D.S. Rita (Benson) Keepers Kathleen (Forrest) Kennedy Mary (Davey) Kinney Steven Koteff Linda (Hildeman) Malito John Marchigiani John Marks Peter Mauro Timothy McAvoy Michael Mytych Adeleen (Digiovanni) Pascarella Robert Pasqualoni Colleen (Armbruster) Passman Victoria (Mitchell) Reed Tom Reinold Terris Sadler John Schrementi Timothy Shine James Skorpinski Michael Surma Patricia (Silha) Taylor Thomas Tucker Denise (Daldegan) Vansomeren Virginia Walsh
Class of 1969 Class Gift Total - $1,035 Class Participation - 3.2%
Scholar Society
Rita (Stanfa) Rohn Susan (McCollam) Yant
Spartan Club
Paulette (Ranieri) DiGiannantonio Jo Ann Klyczek Judith (Grzesik) Pikosz
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Martha DeHaven Thomas Essig Gael (McCaughey) O’Brien Mimi (Ephgrave) Shireman
Class of 1970 Class Gift Total - $7,070 Class Participation - 5.0%
Principal Society
Br. Michael Quirk, F.S.C.
Partner Society Mary Jane Doerr Michael Fagan
Educator Society
George Duchossois Geralyn (Grady) Kelly
Spartan Club
Margaret (O’Grady) Brennan Sam DiGiovanni Susan (Mayer)Faucett Theresa (Rocha) Flamini Patrick Hogensen Douglas Mathieu Tom Mickiewicz Teresa A. Shine
Fan Club
Thomas Burns Gay Lynn (Petrarca) Essig Dennis Paradiso
Class of 1971 Class Gift Total - $2,190 Class Participation - 5.2%
Partner Society
Timothy & Karen (Greco) Cunningham
Spartan Club
Walter Barry Michael & Elizabeth (Linder) Brennan Rita (Jordan) Finucane Mary Beth (Leis) Hipke John La Marre
Fan Club
David Bachelder Rosemary (Jacobucci) Gadzinski Dennis Kerber Susan Marconi Thomas Meloni Mary (Bock) Porento Colleen (Grady) Russell Frank Santilli William Snow Thomas Somer
Class of 1972 Class Gift Total - $2,943 Class Participation - 4.6%
Partner Society
Spartan Club
Kurt Hipke Margaret (Manley) Huck Francis J. Matese Ralph Schmitt
Fan Club
Nancy (Napoli) Gallagher Frank Klauck Dianne Moriarty Armand Napoleon Ronald Skibbie Julie (Buishas) Zarlengo Roxanne (Jacobucci) Zoladz
Spartan Club
Class Gift Total - $52,720 Class Participation - 6.9%
Angelinn (Marconi) Caffarini Carol (Frazzini) Elliott Catherine (Kremer) Kvedaras Kevin Sierra
Fan Club
Dominican Society James W. Hoffman
Board Society
Martin J. Oosterbaan
President Society
Scholar Society
Class of 1975
Scholar Society
Spartan Club
Class Gift Total - $8,025 Class Participation - 3.9%
Class of 1973 Class Gift Total - $3,546 Class Participation - 13.5% John Cifelli
Enrico Bruno Cheryl (Wurst) Dillman Daniel Dominy Joseph Feminis Frank Giannattasio Michelle Hartnett Daniel Kwasigroch Maggie (Schulze) Stefanek
Fan Club
James & Jeanine (Pignotti) Buishas Maureen (Maloney) Burns Lawrence & Gayle (Lowery) Campbell Will Chapleau Patrick Chisholm Gary Damiani Nicholas Doerr Paul Figel Cheryl (Klein) Fischer Mark Glennon Jodie (Selig) Hurckes Roy Kaelin, Jr. Richard Karwowski William Klupchak Angela (Gasbarro) Kylochko Thomas & Marianne (Leslie) Lamont Gary Lupien David Maine Jeanne (Kozub) Major Michael Meyers Joseph Nolan Alfio & Valerie (Stace) Palanca Valerie (Stace) Palanca Constance (Hoedl) Prince Robert Scott John Skagerberg Cindy (Flamini) Somer Gerald Steinmetz Robert Towle Amanda (Herndon) Walker John Zarlengo
Class of 1974
Scholar Society
Class Gift Total - $4,645 Class Participation - 4.3%
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Class of 1977
Joe Zagone
Kimberly (Swedberg) Budnik Bertha (Vallejo) Carlson Bruce & KiKi (McDonnell) Cifelli Kenneth Giovannetti T.J. Grady Joanne (Fregeau) Karwowski Stanley Nardoni Cheryl (Tama) Oblander Thomas O’Grady
Jeannine Cleary
Nancy (Keilty) Brodnicki Ronald Schmitt James & Amber (Kloss) Steinmetz
Scholar Society
Partner Society
Mary Ann (Klupchak) Ganzer James Matese Mark Talamonti
Steven R. Potts
Partner Society John Dunn Richard Glomb Julie Ann Kenney
Educator Society Michael Lafond Michael Wilczynski
William & June (Ranieri) Cleary
Sylvia (Sarmiento) Cifelli Charles J. Gallagher Michelle (Feldner) Lancaster Edward Walz Kevin Welsh
Educator Society
Spartan Club
President Society Brian V. Kelly, Ph.D.
Scholar Society John Buford Vern Fischer
Spartan Club
Joseph Caffarini Sharon (Wojslaw) Jelinek Robert Slobig Robert & Marianne (Zerante) Smith David & Susan (Sheehan) Trump
Fan Club
Mary Jo (Landolina) Flickinger Nicolette (Zaranti) Jacobsma Paul Zarlengo
Class of 1976 Class Gift Total - $8,685 Class Participation - 5.3%
President Society
Christopher Cummings
Thomas Call Susan M. Kozlowski Dennis & Maureen (Conlan) McGushin Daniel Roche James Wright
Fan Club
Robert Wegrzyn
Class of 1978 Class Gift Total - $20,720 Class Participation - 20.0%
President Society
Timothy & Eileen (Gallagher) Daw
Principal Society
Janice (Oosterbaan) Coleman Michael Kwasigroch
Partner Society Samuel Sesto
Educator Society
John Finnin Christine (Bruno) Herlin Marla (Fischer) Hosmer Donald Jarecki Brian Keating David Klupchak Lisa Kristina John Lacheta Michael Maloney Peggy (Lyman) Marcelletti Phylis Marconi Michael McDonnell Charles Misovye Tom Narcissi Bruce Nelson Karen (Oganovich) O’Dea Susan (Nardella) Pallay Gina (Janusek) Persiani Daniel Riordan Mari Lynn (Fitzgerald) Ross Linda (Rolaff) Schaper Lisa (Myslinski) Shemroske Julie (Neis) Shoesmith Maria Rose (Christofanelli) Simone Theresa (Lustig) Stewart Patricia (Sheehan) Swanson Chris & Denise (Zych) Vieaux Karl & Therese (Schreiber) Volkman David Watson Mary (Wilczynski) Wernicke Thomas Wieser Deborah (Capriotti) Zarlengo Luanne Zarlengo
Class of 1979 Class Gift Total - $8,975 Class Participation - 4.6%
Principal Society
Mary Jo (Cachey) Kwasigroch
Partner Society John Bracha
Educator Society
Barbara J. Bremigan Joseph Hamann Patrick Healy
Scholar Society
Roberta (Rolwing) McQuade
Susan (Cleary) Brunner Mary Katherine (Hogan) King
Scholar Society
Scholar Society
John & Cathy (Cook) Badeusz Sherry (Hays) Clarke Brian Driscoll Robert Jones, III
Fan Club
Eileen (Atwater) Jasica
Partner Society
Jon J. Major Mary E. McTigue Mary (Shambo) Woods
Spartan Club
John Cunningham Ronald Oosterbaan Mary Lou (Manzardo) Roche Mark Vieaux John Yacobi
Fan Club
Sheila (Boehm) Andrasco Antonette (Jacobucci) Baikauskas Donna Fernandez Linda Gentile Bonnie (Bijak) Norush Jeffrey Pekny John Salamanski Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.
Elizabeth Carlsson Spartan Club Charles & Natalie (Starzyk) Funk Phillip Faso Ernesto Lopez Spartan Club Thomas Mastandrea Janice (Merlo) Call Paul Van Lysebettens Kathryn Call Dorothy Grzadzinski Fan Club Edward B. Szymanski Robert Hergenrother Cathy (Anderson) Antoniello Cari L. Biamonte Robert Boyce Daniel Broderick James Brown Mark Cameli Thomas Cellini Ann Marie (Stasel) D’Apice Stanley Drejas Dianna (Miller) Feeney Terri (Crowley) Ferry
Class of 1980 Class Gift Total - $34,797 Class Participation 5.6%
Board Society Mike Kennedy
President Society Anthony Rosati, III
Principal Society Thomas Wasz
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Jim Dee Jeannie (Gallagher) DiLuia Suzanne (Serne) Klein Educatory Society Patrick Nagle
Scholar Society Susan Van Etten
Spartan Club
Dan Brown Robert Clifford Kathleen (Murphy) Schweikart Thomas Shelley
Fan Club
Michael Bamonti Mary Bridget Grady Natalie (Sesto) Lamb Kathleen (Kivland) Moore Thomas Perozzi Margaret (Burns) Westmeyer
Class of 1981 Class Gift Total - $16,412 Class Participation - 5.0%
President Society Vince J. Krydynski
Principal Society Mark Peifer
Partner Society Daniel Jessup
Educator Society
Fan Club
Therese M. Bogs Amy (Saliger) Borrelli Peter Duszynski
Class of 1983 Class Gift Total - $9,926 Class Participation - 14.5%
Partner Society
Keith Blue Michael P. Hudson Jennifer (Lenart) Knable Nancy (Schwab) Werner
Educator Society
Lisa (Savant) Cameron Kimberly (Janusz) Mitchell Maureen (Wessel) Saunders
Scholar Society Beth (Goss) Craft
Fan Club
Dave Holecek Michele Lyman David Patton Mario Pierre-Jerome Mary Jo Smith Thomas Swanborn Kelly (O’Hea) Taylor
Educator Society
Kimberly (Quandt) Fath Kenneth Koehn
Scholar Society Vincent Holzhall
Spartan Club
Kathleen (Creswell) Cunningham Mary Ellen (Kutsenda) Fitzsimonds Kathleen (Healy) King Laurette (Holland) Liesen Ellen (Kumkis) Lucke Michael O’Brien James O’Keefe Daniel Ranachowski Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri Douglas Ward
Fan Club
Class of 1985 Class Gift Total - $7,440 Class Participation - 3.2%
Board Society
Katherine (Slattery) Keith
Educator Society Sean Kelly Thomas O’Rourke
Scholar Society
Nancy (Beese) Kramer John Thomas
Spartan Club
Cheryl (Franchina) Hardick Amy (Prokopeak) Peick Catherine (Healey) Snedeker
Amy (Feager) Ballenger Laura (Wray) Berg Douglas Brucato John Calacci Joe Corkery Elizabeth Danaher James Goes Eileen (Beese) Haggerty Patricia (O’Brien) Hergenrother Arthur Holecek K. Christopher Knoll William Maloney Karen Maravilla Paul Martinez James McCann, Jr. Robert Mize Gina (Borelli) Myslinski Paula (Verna) Narcissi Patricia (Morrison) O’Donnell Richard Ostrowski Annmarie (Mackey) Petrie Joyce (Bozacki) Rae Jill (Martin) Raymond Timothy Seibt Maribeth (O’Hara) Sharkey Mark Skol Daniel Stein Patricia (Paul) Vanella Therese (McGannon) Villano
Fan Club
Educator Society
Class of 1984
Fan Club
Scholar Society
Class Gift Total - $13,920 Class Participation - 4.2%
Richard O’Toole Carol (Burke) Swanson
Scholar Society
James Beese Rosanne Ciambrone Thomas Dee Blane Farrell William Lafond Joan Rolwing James Schreiber
Fan Club
Mary (Romano) Harrison Peggy (Healy) Hickey Laurie (Hinrichs) Klupchak Julie (Faron) Kroll Trisha (Glomb) Ladner Brian McCarron Katherine (Stocker) Michels John & Cheryl (Kimble) Minor Michael Ross
Class of 1982 Class Gift Total - $5,361 Class Participation - 3.3%
Partner Society
Patricia (Krop) Glomb Brian Werner Armando Godinez Daniel Donahue Kelly Hamilton
Spartan Club
Ann E. Benton Kelly (Batka) Brown Holly L. (Boettger) Tong
President Society John Benish Timothy Fallon
Partner Society
Elizabeth (Soucie) Blue Anthony J. Zagotta
Laura (Ladewski) Burstein Armand Gasbarro, Jr. Kian M. Kaz
Class of 1986 Class Gift Total - $8,285 Class Participation - 4.3%
Principal Society Michael Bruni
Partner Society
William & Mary Ann (Schramm) Bach Mark Knable
Educator Society
Michael J. Douglas Julie (Mehorczyk) Smevoll
Scholar Society
Michael Feminis Christina (Carlsson) LeCocq Nancy R. Marianowski Julie (Holzhall) Romenesko Timothy Swanson
Spartan Club
Mary Cassidy Elizabeth (Holland) Galiano Andrew J. Schuller Jennifer (Leick) Gray Jeffrey Minarcik
Class of 1987 Class Gift Total - $2,985 Class Participation - 2.5%
Partner Society Anthony Battaglia
Educator Society
President Society
Katherine Loesch Anne Mahler Mary (Beese) Mangan Karen (Prendergast) Markos Honorable Derek Mosley James & Erin (Clark) Nair Joseph P. Owczarzak James Paul Barbara (Grossi) Peterson Elizabeth (Fushi) Peterson Laura Pubins Susan (Bieganowski) Rounds Dianne (Stenson) Rowe Michelle (Tranchina) Scheuer Kerri (Kuziel) Sherman Kevin Skol Carrie (Perkovich) Small Donald Stewart Todd Toborg Rev. Louis Tylka Meg (Ivo) Van Boven Linda Wurtz
Partner Society
Class of 1989
Educator Society
Class Gift Total - $1,178 Class Participation - 2.1%
Kelly Morrison Thomas Vander Luitgaren
Scholar Society Daniel Riordan
Spartan Club
Andrea Gaughan Theodore & Christine (Healy) Milazzo Daniel O’Rourke Walter Ruane Alexandria (Zazzetti) Szafranski
Fan Club
James Quaid
Class of 1988 Class Gift Total - $12,090 Class Participation - 21.0% Raechel (Willard) Ormsby Jennifer Clifford John Dee Ruth Kmak Jennifer Uson
Educator Society Amy Rasmussen
Scholar Society
Spartan Club
Spartan Club
Fan Club
Tina Marie DeLuca Susan (Gasper) Suggs Colleen (Ceh) Becvar Therese (Holland) Kohler Maureen Laschober Sandra (Roemer) O’Rourke Denise (Mulhearn) Rewers Jennifer (Sowinski) Van Camp Delynn Zambon
Fan Club
James Baumann Sean & Julie (Vasilopulos) Brady Noel Anne (Temofeew) Brigham Michelle Brooks Suzanne (Minnick) Bruce Ann Marie (Rehlander) Bryant Kathleen Burke Carolyn Caballero Cathleen (Owens) Calhoun John Capriotti Janet (Gesell) Cassettari Angeline Colella Patricia (Billie) Coleman Michelle (Miller) Cooper Traci (Maine) DeLorenzo Thomas & Jane (Carlson) Dempsey Eileen (McCann) Derthick Karen (Cahill) Donovan Donald Fisher Anthony Frego Sabina (Russo) Fritzgerald Diane (DalDegan) Goeders Tom Gray Kellie Hock James Holecek Annemarie (Goonan) Huyer Stephanie (Vega) Janicek Christopher Janusz Renee (O’Neill) Kelly Mark Kerman Tammy Kryza Jennifer (Taksas) Ladalski
Marc Pantarotto Susanne (Procanyn) Perram Thomas Cooper Christopher Hausoul James McAteer Jack Rebolledo Paula (Gora) Zielke
Class of 1990 Class Gift Total - $815 Class Participation - 2.1%
Educator Society Tiffany Switalski
Spartan Club
Katie (Kersten) McManaman Mark & Amy (Lewandowski) Regan
Fan Club
Julie (Torkelsen) DeLuca Robert Frigo Cheryl (Uram) Leamon
Class of 1991 Class Gift Total - $5,745 Class Participation - 2.7%
President Society Brian T. Timpone
Spartan Club
Katherine Helm-Lewis Johanna McFadden Narahari Sastry Kenneth Swiatkowski Tim Tilton
Fan Club
Frank D. Dutkiewicz Lisa (Ramirez) Gasperec Kathryn Fagan Kanzer
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[ REPORT OF ALUMNI GIVING [ Class of 1992
Class of 1994
Class of 1998
Class of 2000
Class of 2005
Class Gift Total - $1,335 Class Participation - 1.7%
Class Gift Total - $2,615 Class Participation - 11.8%
Class Gift Total - $7,425 Class Participation - 14.6%
Class Gift Total - $1,515 Class Participation - 0.8%
Class Gift Total - $1,015 Class Participation - 1.5%
President Society
Partner Society
Partner Society
Educator Society
Educator Society
Scholar Society
Scholar Society
Educator Society
Jennifer Pasyk
Nicholas & Karen (Clark) Rohn
Spartan Club
Colleen (Blasgen) Brewer Kenneth E. Sebahar
Fan Club
Morgan Collier
Class of 1993 Class Gift Total - $10,394 Class Participation - 11.8%
Joseph Flores Alan Panozzo Kevin Walery
Spartan Club
Rebecca (Marazas) Bosco Dorothy (Hoover) Ward
Class of 1995 Class Gift Total - $6,265 Class Participation - 3.5%
Principal Society
President Society
April (Bisaga) Carr
Principal Society
Timothy Fagan Christopher Luther
Christopher Ormsby
Carol (Pelino) Powers
Partner Society
Partner Society
Scholar Society
Scholar Society
Spartan Club
Harry J. Howisen
Francis & Jennifer (Kavanaugh) Wajda
Spartan Club Jason Akai
Fan Club
Sergio Angel Michael Badrov Kristen (Nita) Bennett Dawn (Johnson) Beres Amy Bishop Carrie (McNamara) Conley Kate (Ceh) Dockins Veronica (Palka) Duda Danielle (Zerante) Friedlieb Stephan Gasperec Timothy & Nicole (Cataldi) Hanifin Trina (Rakowski) Henney Julie (Kerr) Herald Joanna (Melone) Hughes Catherine (Hicks) Johnson Jean (Zukowski) Jones Kenneth Kelly Jeff LeMere Christine (Klawitter) Leoni Lisa (Devaney) Marino Scott Marshall Carrie (Reeves) Monahan Kara (McMahon) Morrissey Bridget (Ward) Nickel Eric Ramirez Amy (Ashby) Rodriguez Stephanie (Jones) Ross Peter Rubinas Kimberly (Hindes) Schubert Stephen Smith Sarah (Hodges) Sullivan Sean Sullivan
Neil Pierce
Erin (Emig) LaCourt Kelly (Cooper) O’Neill Cynthia Serrato
Fan Club
Katherine Bluhm Thomas Cassidy Jennifer (Kowalewski) Hanenburg Jonathan Kane Sharon (Arias) Smith
Class of 1996 Class Gift Total - $460 Class Participation - 0.6%
Spartan Club
Colette Edmisten-Williams Daniel Komer Michael Wojcikiewicz
Class of 1997 Class Gift Total - $3,884 Class Participation - 3.3%
Educator Society
Joseph Blankenberger Tracee Friederich Robert J. Gromala
Scholar Society
Albert Anderson John Brennan Thomas Butler Michael & Elizabeth (Soehren-Botana) Jones Richard & Cynthia (McGirr) Rousseau
Spartan Club Kristine Palka
Fan Club
Matthew Banach Jennifer (Linko) Goff Brian Wagner
Anthony Murphy Erick Middleton
Scholar Society
Kelly (Gavin) Balthasar Michael Davis Mary Dwyer Victoria Gulotta John Kelly Mike Kucharzak Stephanie (Gafeney) Mahone Derrick Manuel Ramon Moore Buford Payne Terrence Pirtle
Spartan Club
Christopher M. Mordus Erik Lindholm
Fan Club
Matthew Blankenberger Lauren (Leamanczyk) Brucek Michelle (Mills) Clement Kimberly Coy Jairo Cruz, Jr. Katherine (Donlon) Driscoll David Emig Adam Goff Jenai Gray Patricia Heath Abby (Prospero) James Jennifer (Pietrucha) Johnson Menia (Morris) Johnson Amy Krupa Neal LaRola Era Laudermilk Elizabeth Linder Heather (Scurtu) Mann Celeste Matthews Robert McAvoy David Michaels Michael Nielsen Anja (Doody) Nikin Tobias Ortega Brian Ready David Reason Tim Reimer Thomas Rohn Rachel (Zarlengo) Saccaro Jeffrey Theiss Joseph Toomey John Vallone Anthony Waznonis Michael Wilk Jessica Woodman
Class of 1999
Fan Club
John Zarlengo
Class of 2001 Class Gift Total - $1,505 Class Participation - 1.1%
Educator Society Kathleen Dupaya Michael Gavin Jr. Scholar Fund Roderick Middleton
Spartan Club Daniel Savage
Fan Club
Fan Club
Fan Club
Elizabeth (Berger) Nanovic Valerie M. Ruiz
Class of 2006 Class Gift Total - $3,020 Class Participation - 0.3%
Principal Society Matthew A. Gornick
Class of 2007 Scholar Society
Class Gift Total - $1,570 Class Participation - 2.0%
Educator Society
Elliot Echols Erik O. Ramsey
Fan Club
Taylor (Glomb) Lundstrom
Mike Duffy
Spartan Club
Rebecca Karason Lawrence Mollo Kyle Ruge
Fan Club
Bryan Klopack Nicholas & Erin (Falucskai) Russell Lindsay Wood Benjamin D. Zerante
Class of 2003 Class Gift Total - $800 Class Participation - 0.5%
Educator Society John G. Berger
Scholar Society
Class of 2008 Class Gift Total - $3,665 Class Participation - 1.1%
Principal Society Dennis A. Kelly
Scholar Society
Andres F. Rodriguez Brandon J. Sherman
Fan Club
Justin C. Thirstrup
Class of 2009 Class Gift Total - $1,484 Class Participation - 1.6%
Scholar Society
Sean Waldron
Daniel Anderson Eric E. Federico Casey Lilek
Class of 2004
Spartan Club
Class Gift Total - $4,401 Class Participation - 2.2%
Partner Society
Christopher P. Lilek
Educator Society Scholar Society
Stephanie (Janowiak) Conti
Joseph Boesen Anthony O’Shea Paul Torres
Class of 2002
Educator Society Spartan Club
Spartan Club
Class Gift Total - $660 Class Participation - 0.8%
Andres Baltazar Lauren A. (Woods) Jones
Meaghan (Hanifin) Dees Harold Weise
James M. Murphy
Kathleen Mesterharm
Class Gift Total - $1,025 Class Participation - 1.1%
Beth (Sadowski) Rooke
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Kerry (Beukema) Vander Wal Spart Club Jon Pohlman
James Clarke Mike Panozzo
Fan Club
Reid Steinbach
Class of 2010 Class Gift Total - $278 Class Participation - 0.6%
Caitlin Padula Megan E. (Cleary) Stavriotis Steve Tortorello
Spartan Club
Spartan Club
Fan Club
Christopher E. Schlosberg
Fan Club
Melissa L. Kickert Marisse (Kiehn) Williams
Samuel Beck Patricia (Gornick) O’Shea Hannah Krydynski
[ REPORT OF ALUMNI GIVING [ Class of 2011
Class of 2018
Class Gift Total - $695 Class Participation - 1.5%
Class Gift Total - $252 Class Participation - 1.3%
Educator Society
Spartan Club
Fan Club
Fan Club
Joseph T. Bergen
Kelly M. Costello Megan A. Murday Madeline J. (Tolish) Spear Nora C. Zerante
Class of 2012 Class Gift Total - $918 Class Participation - 0.5%
Educator Society Matthew M. Lamb
Fan Club
Brett T. Lilek
Class of 2013 Class Gift Total - $20 Class Participation - 0.3%
Fan Club
Daniel H. Hacker
Class of 2014 Class Gift Total - 479 Class Participation - 2.3%
Spartan Club
Abigail K. Hamann Ryan T. Kelly
Fan Club
Michael J. Anderson Kyle T. Brzeszkiewicz Laura Hilger Patrick F. Murday Megan C. Ringo Samuel G. Roche
Class of 2015 Class Gift Total - $50 Class Participation - 0.7%
Fan Club
Joseph M. Cifelli John J. Peabody
Class of 2016 Class Gift Total - $60 Class Participation - 0.6%
Fan Club
Julia M. Kapocius David Moy
Class of 2017 Class Gift Total - $2 Class Participation - 0.3%
Fan Club
Mary A. Piattoni
Tarik Al-Amin
Ryan J. Dee Jacob L. Hybert Erick M. Neal
Class of 2019 Class Gift Total - $368 Class Participation - 62%
Fan Club
Andrea Aguirre Angel Alzeidan Christopher Arce Monica G. Arellano Noredia Asia Jonathan Avendano Noor Baig Kenneth Baity Cameron Balog Jose Banuelos Natalie Barbosa Imani Barnes Luke J. Bartolomei Jarrett Benavides Matthew J. Boersma Michael Bohlen Bailey Bonaparte Nicola Bosco Destiny Branigan Bria Brumfield Calyn Brumley Noelle Bryant Mikayla Buchanan Cameron Bufford Julius Burrell IV Dominic Burton Jasmyn Bush Ethan Camacho Angelo P. Cantelo Caleb Cecil Cole Chambers Joseph Chambers Melanie Chio Thomas Ciscato Jamal Clay Brandice L. Cole Adenike Cotton Christopher L. Cuadrado McCoy Cummings Jalen Cunningham Amy Curtis Joshua Dale Aaliyah Davis Zachary C. Davis Gemmia Deadmon Jaylen Dellahousaye Matthew Desmond Caroline C. DiLuia NinaRose Duda Mitchell T. Dutczak Andrew J. Dwyre Jaqueline Eaves Somtochi A. Edeh Elisa Eichberger Noah Elbaor Destiny Etuk Kehinde Fatoki Nora Felder William Flores Nia Flynn
Dominic Foglietta-Tagler Travis Ford-Melton Alexis R. Francis Danielle Gaczkowski Rachel Gates Alyssa Gorski Niya Grant Charles Gray Keyvon Griffin Samuel Guajardo Jaya M. Hall Kevin Ham Kristen M. Harrell Jalen Harrison Lauren Hatch Breion Hill Abigail Horta Timothy Horton Jada Houston Grace Jarzombek Christina Javorka Raya N. Jefferson Benjamin Jenkins Myles Jenkins Megan Johnson Ric Johnson Vanessa Johnson Emily Kaderabek Tatiana Kawalski Erin Kelly Summer Kerksick Cindy Rae Kistner Andrew Klopp Jacob G. Klupchak Anthony Knowles Isabela Labovic’ Jozef Laskowiecki Julian Ledezma Patrick Lin Elijah Long Ariana Lopez Ajah Lucas Mary Katherine Lynch George Mahiya Ashley Marin-Martinez Samantha Martin Sean Mascolino Parris McCondichie Ryan Melbert Brian Mendez Tyona Menzies Marko Mikich Natalija Mikich Theodore Milazzo Romerica Mitchell Jennifer E. Montas Kennedy C. Moore Jacob S. Nieto Chidinma Nwawueze Michael A. Ogunfowokan Stephen Okuwobi Cora B. Olsen Tava Oosterbaan Kelly Osmolski Cameron Palanca Mya L. Parker Justen Pate Quentae C. Paxton Kayla Payne Helder Perez-Viera John Paul P. Piattoni Gemma Piunti Jonathan Polley Daizha N. Pope Natalia Prato Fernando Quiroz Blake Recupido Tashelle Riley
Cheyenne Rios Ethan Roberts Samantha Robinson Kyle Rusin Abigal Sanchez Nia Sandifer Evelyn Santillan Jalen Scales Jordan J. Smevoll Alicia Solick Isabella Solis Rosali Sorrentino Maritza Spott Arielle C. Stallworth Matthew Staples Jazmyn M. Stewart Anthony D. Talamonti Matthew Tan Mason Tates Jesse Taylor Connor Teeter Olufemi Terebo Artiesha Thames Arianna Thomas Jocari Thomas Temitayo Thomas-Ailara Gabriella Tumacder Veronica Uhrick Marissa Varela Victoria Walker Destiny Ward Nolan Way Anna Wegrzyn Julian Wiggins Christopher Wilks Nathan Williams Casey Woods Sydney Woods Emma Wozniak Andrew J. Yock Ryann Young Javeigh Young-White
Class of 2020 Class Gift Total - $375 Class Participation - 55.2%
Fan Club
Janina Abrinko Ethan Alexander Faith Allen Desani Ambrose Dominick Angellotti Cruz Arteaga Samantha Avila Elijah Barnes Caroline Bell Nathan Bennett Rhayna Berryhill Jack Biegler Molly Brown Timothy Caballero Zexuan Cai Jada Calvert Martin Campa Thomas Cellini Kaitlin Clary Beckett Clasen Joshua Coats Melissa Coyt Juliann Craft Hailey Croak Erik Curtis Maksim Deev April M. Del Rio Alexis Delgado Demetrius Draper
Destiny Durden Destiny Earl Oluyemi Elutilo Alan Enriquez Bianca Faso Margarita Fernandez Shannon Fitzgerald Kandis Fletcher Alexandria Flowers Gerald Floyd III Riley Forsythe Brianna Foxworth Vania Franco Jenna Furlan Nikolas Gerretse Benjamin Goncher Sophia Goncher Alec Gonzalez Kiersten Gora Jibril Griffin Robert Grill David Guevara Samantha Gutierrez Christian Hamilton Adam Haney Justin A. Haney John Hatcher Jr. Anthony Helsel C.J. Heneghan Luis Hernandez Jr. Jonah Hickey Trevor Hickey Connor Horwath Matthew Hrinda Adam Huekels Stephanie Iacovetti Hailey Isaac Khadijah Ishola Bryce Jackson Kevin Johnson Jr. Carrington Johnson Carlos Jones Jr. Jayden Jones Fiona M. Keating Mary Keith Elena Kim Haley Knueppel Jordan Kostick Nicole Krizmanich Kyle Kwok Zivana Labovic Alanna Leedy Sheldon Lewis II Madison Lockwood Monica Lofton Vanessa Lopez Prentiss Luster Romy Macasaet IV John Malloy Madison Marcum Luke Martinson Kaitlyn C. McGary Isabelle McNeil Ruby Melendez Meshach Melton Ernesto Mendez Rebecca Mogbo Kayla Moore Keagan Morgan Shealee Munsey Courtnee Napue Nyia Nelson Victoria Nielsen Jeremiah Nobles Brian Obi Karli Ochoa Uchechukwu G. Onyeukwu Grace O. Owolabi
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[ REPORT OF ALUMNI GIVING [ Cheyanne M. Painter Evangelia G. Panos Paige H. Parker Nigel M. Pennington-Flax John F. Perrot Delaney K. Phillips Savka D. Popovic Isabella M. Pressler Grace E. Rado Jaylah C. Rather Jason M. Rebultan Alyssa L. Reichert John W. Ringo John F. Roe Dante J. Ross Christopher A. Rouse Umang Sahi Ashley R. Saul Analise A. Segarra Claire E. Shenker Sarah M. Shubert Alyshea N. Smith Armando Solis Luis A. Solis Ryan Staack Aidan D. Stewart Jessica J. Stickler Ryan T. Swanson Kayla S. Sydnor Endiyah N. Terry Allison R. Thieman Trevor A. Thurston Fabian T. Tovar Ahron M. Ulis Tyler J. Van Es Alexandra A. VanDerAa Marissa E. Velazquez Jasper J. Waddington Skylar V. Walker Neelam A. Warren-Pal Aria D. Whetstone Rhashid A. Wilborn Jenna M. Zivat
Class of 2021 Class Gift Total - $324 Class Participation - 66.4%
Fan Club
Abimbola Adekoya Oluwatobi Aina Jalynn N. Alexander Christopher Alvarez Seth Anderson Alexa Ayala-Chavez Alex Balitewicz Elizabeth Barbosa Logan Bartee Alexander Beers Jacob R. Bernarte Lauren Berner Alexandria Bobbitt Karina Bonilla Blairlanee Bowden Cameron Bracey Michelle Brannon Samantha T. Brassel Grace E. Brown Simon Brush Marissa Bryant Jessica Buchanan Dante Burton Samantha Byrd Eliseo Cabrales Nicholas Camacho Raymond Cantelo
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Zirui Cao Cassidy Casanova Derrick Cathey Anthony Cellini Deana Chambers Jameel L. Clare Cameron Clifton Cassius Clifton Gabrielle Cornejo Jadyn Craig Rebekah Crane Caleb Crockett Maia Crowley Clarissa D. Cuadrado Juliana Cutrara Jah’mar Daniel Zoe Darvive Natalie Davia Addis Davis Alexandria Davis Victoria De Leon Lannah C. Dee Xavier Dismuke Dorian Durning Emily Eagan Caleb S. Feilen Lucia Fernandez Aidan G. Fitzgerald Donovan Flagg Kameron Floyd Tyler Fullman Crystal C. Gallegos Fred Garcia Yesenia R. Garcia Ahlia Garza Kamille Giden Falyn M. Gill Joshua Giraldo Elena Godinez Theodore Gray Colleen Gruzewski Yulisa Gutierrez Lisa Ham Kayla M. Hamer Connor D. Hamilton Alexis T. Hancock Lilli Hansen Ruth I. Hansen Cleveland Hardy Maximus Hartog London N. Hatch Alma Herrera Morgan Horton Paul Ingram Justin M. Johnson Serena Johnson Jaden Jones Leah M. Jordan Emilee Kain Rachael Kapocius Eddie King Thomas Klupchak Alexander Korfiatis Brian LeCocq Angel M. Love Angelita Macari Joanna-Rose Mahiya Paige Manning Mark A. Martin Nia Martin Joseph M. Mascolino Elijah Mayes Alexis Mayronne Donovan A. McIntyre Emma McManus Katherine E. Melbert Janice Melillo
Amarion Merrideth Ejuan Miller Lulite Y. Mulugetta Alisa Nametak Maison K. Ndonde Lucas Nordstrom Nicholas Novak Christian Noyola Jessica Ojeda Nneayo Okabuonye Nnedi Okabuonye Ifeanyichukwa N. Okonmah Chelcie C. Oparanozie Lacey Oviyach Janmay Pandya Javier Pena Marcus Pierre-Louis Lyzette Rebultan Naaman Reed Robert Reed Andrea Roa Faith Rodriguez Hope Rodriguez Lauren Rose Michael Roy Khushi Sahi Jadiel Sanchez Jalixa Sanchez Christopher Scarver Brandon Seldon Peyton A. Shambee Noah Siegert Jalen L. Sledge Ian Solick Lauren Spott Justin I. Stallworth Shacara K. Stewart Madeline Supler Madeline K. Swanson David Tavarez Erica Thomas Kendall Thomas Ronald L. Thomas Kyle Thompson Francisco Trevino Taylor Trojan David Tyler Adaeze Uwazie Aidan Vanderwall Jalesa N. Villegas Quincy Waiters Talia Warr Ariana S. Whyte Dylan A. Williams Kyle Williams Amber Wilson-Ashley Alexis Zamudio Bohan Zang
Class of 2022 Class Gift Total - $332 Class Participation - 73%
Fan Club
Jaden Adams Aamaiya-Hop Adebayo Adir Aguirre Veronica Aguirre Julisa Alcantar Colin Alexander Eleanor Anderson Logan Apt Etienne Atangana Kailin Avila Ashlee Bailey Conner Bailey
Vanesa Barajas Eddie Barrett Isaiah Beamon Ajay Bell Joshua Bell Alexander Bertucci Aniyah Booker Kayla Booker Rasean Boyd Robert Briggs Charlie Brown Jaelin Brown Tatyana Bruce-Gradner Taylor Bullock Jarell Burston Jared Byas Horacio Cabrales Gabriella Calderon Nina Calkins Amari Carter Demetrio Chavez Johari Cole Khalia Conerly Isabel Correa Danielle Crockett Valerie Cruz John Curran Mia Dabrowski Jade Davis Noah Deabel Hannah Deck Logan Driver Brianna Edwards Illiana Elizalde-Demarchi Dominique Emery Andrew Felder Jocelyn Ferreira Warner Ferry Ethan Fetzer Kyla Flint Fred D. Flores Chris Forson Jack Foster Victoria Francis Kaytlind Fuhrmann McKenzie Glass Edward Goff Angela Gonzalez Louis Gray Anna Grill Ray’anna Harrell Joshua Herlin Bonita Hernandez Caleb Hines Zion Horn Ismael Hounnou Kennedy House Sebastian Isidoro Alexiana Jackson Serenity Jackson Alisia Johnson Bryan Johnson Isaiah Johnson Michelle Johnson Sara Johnson Coty D. Jones Jeremiah Jones Robert Kain Margaret Keith Anna Kleszynski Lindsay Kreger Rachel Krupowicz Diego Lara Velasco Mia Lockett Dasia Lopez Gabriela Lopez Latif Love
Necie Love Cameron Lynch Emmanuel Malfavon Anthony Mangano Derek Marin-Martinez Kiernan McSwiggan Aaliyah Merrick Meghan Mick Jade Micthell Lauryn Middleton Camryn Mitchell Maria Montgomery Jenna Moore Aaliyah Morris Deron Murphy Jaylon Nauden Alyssa Neri James Ng Diangel Obodoaker Grace Ogunlana Oluwadamilola Ogunyoye Zikora Okonkwo Jovan Okoro Akinwande Oluwibe Christopher Ormsby Wynter O’Sullivan Ana M. Palmer Chaylan Palmer Cole Palmore Brent Patterson Kennedy Pennington Ashley Peterson Christina C. Piattoni Margaret Polewaczyk Jeremiah Powell Karlie Pruim Evelyn M. Puntillo Max Rado Jaden Reichert Gianna Rivera Stephanie Rose Dylan Ross Anjay Rush Wayman Sanders Sierra Schassburger Theodore Seese Lucas Seymour Rayvon Shelley-Phillips Dariya Smith Kennedy Spencer Alicia Spight Talicia Stringer William Sullivan Natalia Taylor Najah Terrell-Walker Ernest Tetter Ian Ross Tongco Amaiya Torian Jani Trammel Ana Tumuacder Lysette Valdez Nikko Valdez Mateo Villarreal Brooke Waddle Jaedon Walker Jordan Walker Roisin Walsh Kennedy Washington Patrick Wegrzyn Aaron Wells Samariah White Erin Wortham Ohahuru Yejekwe Abigail Yock Xavier York Andrew Zamudio Joshua Zarco
Report of Annual Giving July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Dominican Society Anonymous Anonymous Eileen & Timothy Bergen Dominican Sisters of Springfield Dolores & Robert Jones, Jr. Marjorie B. Pelino Sage Foundation Kenneth Tyrrell United States Brass and Copper
Board Society Becky’s Warriors NFP Joseph & Kathy D’Amico Irish Fellowship Educational & Cultural Foundation Jeff & Kathy Keith Mike & Jackie Kennedy Michael & Karen McCormick Rev. William O’Mara Terrance & Jane Peabody
President Society Jennifer & Tim Caballero, Sr. The Cary Company Chicago White Sox The Daw Foundation Flossmoor Animal Hospital Glenwood Oaks Rib & Chophouse Resturant Jones & Cleary Roofing and Sheetmetal Co. Ann L. Jones & Chris Cummings Kickert School Bus Lines, Inc. Lansing Sport Shop, Inc. Marian Catholic - Student Council David & Shirley Morris Patrick J. Ormsby & Susan Dlugosch Pasquinelli Family Foundation John & Jennifer Puntillo Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP Gregory & Mary Underwood James Wiltshire
Principal Society Beautyguard Building Products Kenneth & Rita Beukema The Canning Foundation Raymond & Janet Cantelo Timothy Coleman Country House Restaurant The Daw Family Fountation ECHO of Northrop Grumman Karla & Joseph Fiaoni, Sr. HUB International Paul & Lisa Jenkins
David & Diane Johnson Liberty Creative Solutions, Inc Elizabeth Savant Robert Seymour Allan Spooner James R. Williams Marites Williams
Partner Society AkzoNobel Coatings Inc Bonell Manufacturing Co., Inc. Thomas & Maureen Cetera Loretta Cleary Congress Asset Management Company LLP Martin & Rosann Conroy Gary & Mary Eileen Curtis Karyn Y. Davis John & Jeannie DiLuia Michael & Debra Donald David & Linda Fleming Franciscan Health Jean & James Fuehrmeyer, Jr. Rev. Michael Gilligan Matthew & Ann Marie Gornick John & Pat Heneghan Harry & Helen Howisen Jim & Cheryl Huekels Carolina Ibarra Marquette Associates Inc. Wayne L. McCullough Morgan Stanley Gerard & Tracy O’Brien William & Colleen O’Brien Olympia Fields Country Club Sandy Peifer Pepper Construction, Inc. Ed Petrus Bob & Kimberly Piekarski Aaron & Sharon Pollack Lola Proulx Jennifer A. Rapovich Rotary Club of Chicago Heights Quincy & Rena Santomieri Savant Investment Advisers, Inc. Sherwin-Williams Foundation Stefan & Victoria Szewczyk Topps Company, Inc. Paula H. Wix John & Jill Zager
Educator Society Arnie Bauer Atlas Tube - A Division of Zekelman Industries P. Scott & Mary Bening Steven & Paula Berner Michael Blais
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
Boomer’s Cloud Inc Robert & Ethel Brown Joseph & Lynn Callahan CS McKee, LP Dyer Construction Company, Inc. Ecolab Foundation Mark & Beth Fleming Flossmoor Country Club Gallagher Asphalt Corporation James & Joanna Gierczyk Keith & Sharon Grill High Performance Fitness JMA Architects Thomas & Mary Jo Kelly Donald & Suzanne Kerksick Richard & Mary Katherine King Gary Kopycinski Michael & Marianne Korfiatis Peter Kozlowski Twila J. Lavender-Gates, Jr. Marc Alan Salon & Day Spa Marian Catholic Summer Work Study & Internship Program Chet Marshall Tory & Vicki Mascolino Brandi Middleton Midwest Promotional Group Thomas & Susan Mitchell Kenneth & Cheryl Muszynski Northwestern Mutual Jay O’Brien Raymond & Mila Osmolski Dennis & Marie Panozzo Park Lawn Association, Inc. Precoat Metals Charlene Reimer Michael Rossi Curt Schubert Segall, Bryant, & Hamill Timothy J. Sobieck St. Thomas More The Stevens Group Summit Animal Hospital Michael & Theresa Taylor TEM Services Inc. HVAC Specialists Geraldine A. Thomas Trevor & Jacqueline Wade Janice Wilcer Barbara A. Zeller
Scholar Society Brian Akins Kenneth Anderson Randell Beamon Robert Benavides Vernon Biggs Scott Bodnar Rodger & Gail Bohnenstiehl Pat & Eileen Breslin Mark & Michelle Brown
Joanne Bruni Geraldine Burke Caribbean Pools & Spas Inc. Richard & Sarah Ceragioli Chicago Mercantile Exchange Foundation James Clarke Kevin P. Considine James Craft Crete Bulldogs Organization John & Jeanette Davis Dimitris Best Food Gerard & Cindy Dupczak Walter Edmisten John & Teresa Federico Cecily Fultz Mike Gavin Sr. Dorothy Green Robert & Beth Grill II Susan & James Hodson III Homewood Dairy Queen James Hutcherson Idlewild Country Club Jeanette Ingrasci Steve & Laurie Jamrose Eugene Jung Colin Kirchner & Lenae Tietjens Dan J. Kozlowski William & Patricia Laschober Paul & Cathryn Lilek Raphael & LaVern Manuel Dorothy McCaughey Thomas & Honorable Marissa McDermott Michael McGirr Susan Miller Patrick & Sherri Napue Karli Oosterbaan Kevin & Brenda O’Shea James & Joanne Panozzo Peter Pantarotto PENN LLC/dba PulseTV.com Willie Ross Jodi Santacaterina Sean Scanlon Edward & Diane Smosna Donald Snow St. Agnes Parish Thomas & Barbara Stallings Paul & Sandra Sweeney Steven Thrash Mike & Arlene Tortorello Edward & Jill Udani Pamela Vanderwall Dany & Marla Wieringa James Yant Charles & Lauren Zube
Spartan Club Marlene Abano Accelerated Speedway Lou & Resa Alb Jeffrey Albert Robert Altman Fadi & Maha Alzeidan William Antonion Venanzio Arquilla Aurelio’s Pizza, Inc. AXA Foundation
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[ REPORT OF ANNUAL GIVING [ Catherine Babusiak Domiciano & Katherine Balmaseda Michelle Balog Scott Becvar Ted & Cornelia Bednarek Donald & Ann Beese Douglas & Bernice Benker Joe Benson John & Carolyn Berger Bergstein’s Deli Richard & Jane Bessette Gregory & Connie Bimm Daniel & Susan Brown Brown-Forman Corporation Stephen & Joey Buck William & Melanie Byrnes Robert & Kathleen Cahill Terrence Campbell Chicago Heights Noon Kiwanis Club Service Fund City Winery Rose Clary Jack Coatar Therese J. Colburn Sharon Cooper James & Gloria Costello John Cunningham John & Amy Curran Kathy Dalton Knell O’Connor Danielewicz James Danielwicz & Barbara Dalle Nancy Dannels Joseph & Laura David Elizabeth Del Toro Kim Deline Dozeli Pizzeria Inc. Thomas & Holly Duffy Dumal Alliance Inc Thomas & Janet Dunajeski Gary† & Janey Eichberger William Elliott Richard & Barbara Evans Charles Evenson Peter & Joanne Fee James Flamini Brendan & Rose Marie Foley John Foody Charles & Wanda Foster Gary & Julie Friederich David & Maureen Furjanic Robert & Danielle Gaczkowski Kathleen Gately Hilda B. Grimes Daniel & Pam Hallahan David & Annette Haney Joseph & Sharon Harold Steve Hartwick Robert Hengel Sr. Judine Hilbing, OP Dorothy Horton-Jackson Steven & Aileen Hrinda Richard Hyman Andre & Camille Jackson James & Anita Jackson Tonya Japp John Jelinek Mary Kay Jennrich Jeff & Dawn Kaderabek Kenneth & JoAnn Karlin Marie Keller James & Maureen Kelly Wayne Kendall & Beth MacalusoKendall Paul & Dorita Kint Donald Kirincic Mitchell A. Kline † Deceased 38 MARIAN MATTERS WINTER 2020
Joseph & Deborah Kobel Vince Krydynski, Jr. Kristin Kupres Dragan & Susan Labovic Land O’ Frost, Inc. LaVoute Bistro Jonathon Lee David Liesen Robert & Lisa Life Thomas & Kathleen Lipinski Lawrence & Karen Lynch William McErlean Patrick McLaughlin James Mendenhall Midwest Dot Compliance Woodrow Miller Bob Moeller Roger & Marcia Molski Martin & Mary Kay Monahan J. M. & JoAnne Morrison Thomas & Marcia Morrison John & Karen Nair Neil & Sherry Nielsen Vicki Nieto North West Territory Alliance William & Joyce Novak Roy & Jane Nowakowski Bill & Norin O’Brien-Penney Palmira Country Club Maria L. Pasquinelli Robert Peick Donald & Geri Peters Gayle Pfiel Michael & Irene Pohlman Stanley & Marjorie Price Protential, LLC Robert Pruchnik Susan Przybylo Michael & Virginia Raftery Ronald & Carol Rasmussen Ronald & Donna Recupido Mark & Colleen Reiner Russell & Roberta Renaldy Larry & Sharon Ricci Robert & Pamela Rodey John & Renee Rodimel James Rogge Mark & Joan Rudolph Veronica Sanchez-Buenrostro Joeveta Saul Daniel & Michele Schuffert Glen Schurr Second City Timothy Seese & Arceli Marrufo Theresa & James Settles Sr. Lorraine Sheehan Steven Shubert Steven & Mary Sieracki Silver Lakes Country Club Robert Skelly Patricia C. Slovak George Smullen Margaret S. Sobieck Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, OP Cheryl A. Sorrels Joe & Rainne Spott St. John Malt Brothers Robert & Jean Staack Drew & Barbara Steinbach Antonia Steinmiller Michael Strus William & Judith Stuber John Sullivan John F. Sullivan Carolyn Targosz Karen Thier Thomas & Cynthia Tippy
Ted & Cheryl Tolish Patricia Trebe Charles Tuskan Joel & Jennifer Uhrick Brandon Vaughn Corliss Vaughn Brian Waddle Vantrell Walker James & Mary Walter Joseph & Angela Ware Frank & Patricia Weitz Kim Wilcer Michael & Dana Wood Shelley Young Nick & Rose Zagotta
Fan Club Abbvie Inc. Tarik & Pamela Al-Amin Miran & Carol Albrecht Julia Allpow Guadalupe & Maria Alvarez Alzeidan Medical Corporation, P.C. Charlotte & Richard Amadio Jr. Sam & Gloriane Angellotti Christine Bailey Adrienne Baker Laverne Barnes Mary Beth Barron Mark & Kimberly Beamon Paul & Barbara Beck Erin Beland Michael & Marybeth Beno Richard† & Susan Biemeret Joseph & Nancy Biggio Blissful Escapes, Inc Bonnie Bock David Boehl William Bogett Cathleen Bolda Richard Bollendorf George & Rosalie Bonini Louise Bosta Jonathan Bowles Alzetta Bozeman-Henry Sylvester, Jr. & Anniece Bracey Kimberly Brightmore Thomas & Deborah Brooks J. Bardon & Mary Brown Theodore & Sharon Brown Edmund & Barbara Bryzgalski Thomas E. Burg John & Elizabeth Bush James & Betty Butridge Glenn & Donna Bylina Crystal & David Cady, Sr. Michael Caffarini Betty Calacci Stacey Caldwell Sherry Cannon Lisa Casalino Michael Cassidy John Cieniawski, Jr. City Barbecue, LLC Emilie Clifford Joanne Clifford Coca Cola Give Skybridge America, Inc. Tim & Liz Colburn Marie Costello William & Karen Coston Thomas & Margaret Cour Michael & Kristina Court Corey Cunningham Mark D’Apice Julie Davia
Brian & Arlene De Sousa Sidney Dean Richard & Jeanne DeFries Geraldine Delaney Erica Denner Brendan Diamond Edward & Mary DiLuia Ralph & Rose Mary Ditchie Gerald R. Domke John Doran Algesa D’Orazio Christopher & Sue Douglass Joanna Drackert Natividad Dupaya Matthew & Kimberly Dutczak Daniel & Mary Ann Dwornik Edible Arrangements John & Mary Kay Entsminger Dirk Evers Tammy Eveslage John & Michele Faso Ronald & Phyllis Feldner Field Museum Fred Flores Elizabeth Fox Sheryl Friedrich Fritz Fritzgerald Frances Fuehrmeyer Charles & Theresa Funke Lawrence Furey, CFRE Michael & Donna Furmanek Martin Gallegos Armand† & Concelia Gasbarro Thomas& Mary Ann Golden Mike & Tracey Goncher Thomas & Jill Gorski Marina Granados Sarah Grauvogl Dan & Holly Griffin Joe & Susan Grilli Joseph & Loretta Gurgone Sarah Hafner Adam Hakes Patrick & Patricia Halpin Linda Hansen Linda & Robert Hansen, Jr. Ryan Hardaway Lisa Harrell Greg Harris Francis Harrison Wayne Haser Martin & Shelia Herman Marilyn J. Hess Michael & Peggy Hickey Kevin Hoffman Raymond & Nancy Hofman Lucille Hojnacki Robert & Margaret Holzhauser Homewood Florist Raymond & Joyce Horath Vivian Huang Brandon Humbert Denise Iggins Robert Iggins Kerry Ingram Daniel & Kathleen Jameson Thomas & Mary Jansen Gregg & Deborah Jarrette Thomas Jez & Lorraine Kubacki Robert & Judy Jines David Julian Alan & Mary Juraska Ronald & Mary Kersten Joyce Kettenhofen James & Elizabeth Klipper Paul & Kim Knueppel Kenneth & Mary Lu Kot
Gerald & Kathleen Kowalewski John & Diana Kozojed Audra Kreger RoseAnn Krupowicz Mary Kusmirek Sr. Karen Marie Kvidera, OP Eugene LaBelle Thomas& Marilyn Lachcik Joshua Ladner Jennifer Lamb Michael Lamb Maria Lavat Scott & Patricia Lavin Robert & Rosalie Lawinger Gail Lee Josh Letourneau Joy Lewis James Lloyd Charles & Carla Lofrano Maureen & Ernie Lopez, Jr. Tiffany Lopez Kelly Loris Lou Malnati’s Pizza Jaclyn Lytle Henry & Patricia Lyza Wilhelmia & Romy Macasaet III Marian Catholic - Operation Snowball Peg Massucci Salvatore & Teresa Mazzocca Sharon & James McCann, Sr. Rita McCune David & Dana McDermott Barbara McKenry Curtis Mckinney Phyllis Meade Felix & Mary Mesterharm Douglas R. Meyer Steve & Pamela Michel Michael & Kathleen Mickiewicz Joanne & Lawrence Middleton III Anna M. Milianta Kenneth & Joan Miller Rita Miller Cari Ann Mills John & Jane Mohan Therese Moran Lori Moreland Noel Morgridge Br. Dennis Moses James & Dorothy Mullaney Daniel Murray Robert & Barbara Murzyn Ernest A. Myslinski Gilberto Samuel & Nanette Naranjo Larry S. Necastro NG Maintenance & Construction Inc. Deborah Novak John & Kathleen O’Donnell Sharhonda Okonkwo Ugochi Okoro Open Bottle Elizabeth & Theodore Ostrowski, Jr. Michael & Cathy Packard David Pallay Nicholas & Janis Pallotto Leigh Palomeque Sharon L. Pals Philip & Phyllis Panici Lawrence & Netti Panozzo Dennis Paradiso Damiano Pascarella Amy Pellettiere Karen Perozzi Steven & Gina Persiani Aldona Petrarca† Holly Petrelli Robert & Maria Phelps
Clay Phillips Carolyn Plummer Pop’s Beef & Sausage Carry Out Thomas & Cynthia Powers Mary Prior Gina Procopio-Werksman Ron & Betsy Rado Brian Ramsey Frank & Mary Ann Raymond Laura & James Rees, Jr. Margaret Rees Carole l Rich Sandra Riley RJM Wellness Michael Rodewald Michael & Sharon Root Jessica Rosati Phillip & Glenda Rowe Royal Scots Grenadier Company Upper Canada Joan Ruane Patricia Rusin Karen Rybicki Gina Rydz Jerome & Georgian Sadowski Thomas & Linda Savick Robert & Shirley Schlueter James Schneck Jeffrey & Joanne Schneider Joanne Schneider Raymond Schreiber Thomas & Cynthia Sedor John & Lena Segala Daniel & Mary Lou Segebarth Michael Simonson Elsie O. Singleton Jacqueline Skowronek Audrey Slakis Leonard & Mary Rita Smith Zena Smith Erika Snow Southland Gymnastics Academy Louis & Georgene Spoonhour Stacy & Maurice Staples Paul & Janice Stepanczuk Nakita Stewart Jeff & Sharon Stillman Joseph Stith, Sr. John & Millicent Stocker Stephen Sturman Eric Swanson Richard & Jacqueline Switalski Karen Sylva-Givens Michael & Sharon Sypole Victoria Szewczyk Sherron Tate Teresa (Thomas) Woltkamp Ray & Nalene Termini Janice Thompson Kenneth & Sharon Toosevich Donna Townsend Craig & Laura Tracy Mary C. Traficano Kathy Trojan Michael & Sandee Udchitz Ronald Unavitch Ben Utter Nicholas & Gina Videka Lauren Wallace Merle Weber Larry Williams George & Hazel Wilson Robert & Cheryl Witzke John & Stacey Yock Danielle Yokell Nick & Kathy Zagotta Greg & Donna Zuidema
Remembered Celebrating the lives of alumni, family, and friends Greg Abrinko Alice Adamowitz Mary Lou Adduci Mary E. Alber Helen Ambrulavich Gail Amos '68 Grace Anaya Eric Anderson Robert Anderson Honorable Edward Antonietti Edward Armendariz Anna Aucoin Amparo Baguisa Janice Ballard Antonio Bando Anne Marie Barry Stanley Bartus Barbara Bates Deacon Robert A. Banet Richard Beechin John James Benish Tim Benker Kevin Benson Mary Georgiana Bentley Dolores Bergen Kjell Berglund Kevin E. Beukema '97 Olga Bianconi Richard Biemert Betty Bimm Elizabeth and John Bitunjac Walter Blessman Michell Block Willie Bobbitt Kevin Boulais Colleen Brennan Howard Brink Linda Hofer Brown '68 Amadio (Stu) Bruni James Bruno '67 Fred W. Brzozowski Gerri Bucci Martin Burns Noreen Bussey Bruce Calderone '71 Ronald M. Cappelletti '69 Elizabeth Windauer Carlos '64 Virginia Carlson Katherine Casella Cecilia Castelaz John Castronovo Maria Chairo Pearl Frances Collura Eugene Cook Mary Corradetti Barbara Qunell Correll '64
William Costello Maureen Cotugno Richard Cunningham '98 Edward Czapek Betty Dalton George DeFirro Diane Fushi DeFries '64 Albert Degol Jim Devereux '62 Carol Dicken Joseph DiGiovanni Alfred DiLuia Carol Dicken Helen DiNuzzo Julie Dionne Mary DiSanto Kathleen M. Doherty Mark Dolan '65 Robert Dolchide Doris Dombrowski Paulette Dubczak Henry Dubel Kathleen Duchossois Grace Duggan Michael Dunlap '07 Thomas Durkin '69 Daniel Eagan Mary Eble Joseph Egan Charles Elliott III James Elis Kenneth Elmore '84 Michael Thomas Engel '01 Elizabeth Fagan Velma Fares Sr. Mary Megan Farrelly, OP Paul Fazzini Carmella Feminis Jack Feminis Arthur and Lucille Ferrari Arlene Fillipone Edward Fischer William Fitzpatrick Mary Perino Fleming '88 Kay Flores Tom Frankin Lawrence & Genevieve Frazzini Robert Freebeck Pat R. Froio Wanda Kay Fuehrer William Fuley, Sr. Jack Gallagher Kathleen Linthicum Galligan '71 Sr. Mary Blaise Galloway, OP Linda Saunders Galusha '66 Richard Garcia MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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Remembered Celebrating the lives of alumni, family, and friends Robert Gardiner Victoria Gargas Etta Gary Armand Gasbarro, DPM David Gasbarro, DPM Ed Gatons Liz Gatto Georjean Day Gautsch '65 Raymond Gayton Andrew Giancola Joan Prisco Giannetti '78 Anne Gibbons Thomas C. Gidley Sofia Gigilone James Gismondi Florence Gittings Melanie Golen Sue Goril Ann Nancy Grant Lucille Guiliani Michael J. Guzy, III David Gyger '62 Kenneth Haddon Richard Hager '64 Thomas Hallissey Sheryl Hamann Barbara Harrigan Nadine Haselberger Mary Frances Hawkins Dorothy Heisler Kathy Hengel Cheryl M. Henley Mary Henry Lonnie Hensley Ellen Herbert J.D. Hillard Howard Hipke Rita Hipke James Hogan Stello Holtz Dolores Houlihan James Houran '72 Mary Ellen Huizenga Nick Ippolito Bonnie Iwema John Jankauskas LaVerne L. Jar Jeannine Jenkins Brandon Jenson Michael J. Jweula Karen Johnston Theodore Jostes Jr. Jan Kaczala '62 Sr. Mary DePaul Kane, OP Joseph Kania Agnes Karlin Martin Keane Timothy Kearney Michael Kelly
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Julius Keresztes Catherine Kinoff Stephanie Klimas Shirley Kline George Klupchak Leonard Klyes Chad Koenig Kimberly Koepl Peter Konecki Christa Krasneck George B. Krug Joseph Kovach Charles Kubin Vince Kucharski Anthony Kudra Margaret Kuhl John Kurtz Mary Lamacki Nancy Lambur Morgan Langell Diva Leis Richard Leis Bernard Lepacek Melva LeBlanc Bob Leverence Salvador Lopez Madelon Lorden William Lorden Cherie Lorenzen John C. Lortie Maureen LoRusso Jack Lovejoy Tara Lucas Elaine Lyza Samantha Maciarelli-Revels Kevin F. Maher James Malizia Robert Mangan Joseph Mantoan '87 Assunta Marconi Joseph Marconi Catherine Hughe Maren Justin Marias '98 Mary Marinello Laura Martinez Patricia Marvinac Raymond Masco Louis Matuska Evelyn Mazurkiewicz Alex McCann Gwendolyn McCann Ronald J. McCann Kathleen McDoherty Thomas McGannon Mary McGinnity Barbara McMillin Kathy McSherry Bert W. and Rita B Means Patrick Meehan
Frank Melchiore Cecilia Melei EsterMercurio Robert Mercurio Valerie Middleton Gerry Michael Nick Miketinac Sr. Thomas Miller Gertrude Mize Paul A. Mollicone '71 Robert Morin Cheryl Ann Morisette Gloris Morrissy Wanda S. Mrozek Charlene Mueller Christine Kowalsky Murphy '70 Pamela Murphy Lt. Com. Patrick J. Murphy '81 Gary Myers Mark Nagel Paul Nealis Mark Neider '65 David S. Newquist Chinyerl Newsum Pamela Newton '75 Robert Emmett Nolan Anne Elizabeth Novak '08 Connie Nykiel '64 Thomas O’Grady Joan O’Neil Anne O’Toole Steven Ohlendorf Angeline Pagoria Vincent Pascale '63 Nicola and Maria M. Pascarella Marian Norcross Patti '63 Robert Peifer Dean Perozzi, Jr. '94 Joseph Perozzi Paul Perz Jim Petersen Burton Peterson Aldone Petrarca Richard Petrarca Carol Plahm Carmina Planera Mary Lou Plomin Jim Poppe Anne Potts Anthony Praxmarer '64 Nancy Molander Price '71 Eleanor Ranieri Andy Rasala Teresa Rehmer Aurelia Rein Samantha Ann Revels Steven Reynolds Rosaria Riley Elaine Ristich
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Jack Roach Marlene Rodella Mary Rogers Paul Romanowski Robert E. Rolwing Damon Ross '87 Romayne Rubinas Barbars Ruff Sr. Mary Alan Russell , OP Ron Ryan Ralph Rzeszutko Joanne Saliek John Santori Erman C. Savant, Edward H. Savant, and Lawrence J. Cassidy Patty Schmidtke John Schmitt Laurence D. Schaeflein Eugene Schmittgens Robert Schneider June Schooten Joseph Shaw Patrick Shine Paula Slovey Colleen Small Gregory Smith '72 Raymond Sotkoush Robert Spinozzi Jenni S. Stanfa '71 Sylvia Starks Theodore Lawrence Stein Stephan Stiller '64 Donald Swiercz Allen Szudarskl Sarah Taylor Nikola Vukelich William Wachel Mr. Washington Carolyn Olson Wassom Margie Webb Viola Wemhoff Paul Weishaar Arthur and LaVerne Welsh Wendell Wexter Michael Whitver Stanley and Eva Wilczynski Leonard Wisniewski Stanley Wohadlo Frederick G. Woldschmidt Maribeth Woodward Helen Wroblicky Margaret S. Wrubel Garland Wyatt James Yacobi '74 John M. Zarlengo David Zerante Angela Zona Mary Ann Zorich
June 8, 2019 - December 31, 2019
WHY THE MARIAN FUND?
Marian Catholic Events Calendar Winter/Spring 2020 JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 1 Catholic Schools Week FEBRUARY 17 Seventh Grade Super Shadow Day FEBRUARY 21 VERITAS IV FEBRUARY 26 Ash Wednesday All-School Mass FEBRUARY 29 Sophomore Family Mass and Ring Ceremony MARCH 28 Marian Madness MARCH 31 All-School Lenten Reconciliation Service APRIL 2-8 Spain Spring Break Trip APRIL 3-10 Service Immersion Trip to Honduras
Marian Catholic High School has built an educational foundation based on the guiding principles of the Roman Catholic Church and the tremendous support of our Dominican Sisters. For sixty years our halls were filled with Sisters who taught us, guided us and assisted us by making our educational experience here a great one – leading us to careers, colleges, families and communities. Even though the number of Sisters on campus has lessened significantly over the years, we hold their principles high and appreciate how they provided for us. The key phrase from Marian Catholic’s strategic plan is Every Student, Every Day. Marian Catholic is dedicated to ensuring all of its students have similar opportunities to succeed by providing an educational experience that meets every student’s individual needs and interests, every day. While this year’s vision seems simple, it requires, as it has every year, considerable resources. What is not commonly understood is that tuition alone does not support and maintain the school – here or at any other privately funded high school or college. It has been that way since the beginning of Marian Catholic. By participating in the Marian Fund each and every year, you keep the great teachers here. You sustain the great academic, athletic, and fine arts programs. You help maintain and improve our facilities. All of which ensure we can continue to serve Every Student, Every Day. In the spirit of St. Dominic and in memory and support of the Dominican Sisters, please make your gift to the Marian Fund today! Visit marianchs.com/apps/pages/marian-fund.
APRIL 24 Career Day APRIL 29 Feast of St. Catherine of Siena All-School Mass MAY 16 Baccalaureate Mass MAY 18 Class of 2020 Graduation MAY 29-JUNE 8 Costa Rica Trip
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February 21, 2020 SR. M. PAUL MCCAUGHEY, OP LEADERSHIP CENTER marian catholic high school • chicago heights
www.mariancatholicveritas.com Contributing Writers Brendan Diamond Josh Ladner Fiona Keating '20 Allen Marazas '64 Kevin Kelly '80 Andrea Wirgau Sam Kirchner '21
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