EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY By Ariel Anderson '13
The halls were full of energy during Homecoming Week 2021, the first “normal” homecoming celebration in two years. Spirit Week kicked off with pajama day followed by duo day, clash day, team jersey day, and class color day! Friday’s assembly featured the cheerleaders, a school fight song challenge, the Marian Catholic Band, and a friendly tug of war between classes and the faculty. To wrap-up the week, Marian Catholic’s football team played in their first-ever CCL-ESCC Purple Division contest against St. Patrick. The difference of one conversion kick spoiled a brilliant, recordsetting night for Marian Catholic quarterback Kyle Thomas '23. St. Patrick handed the Spartans a divisional loss in a 41-40 shootout.
The Mass of the Holy Spirit, held on September 9, was the first all-school, in-person Mass since January of 2020. The entire community gathered to thank God for the gifts of creation and salvation, and to seek the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit in the coming year.
Students had the opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from over 130 in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities at the Illinois Regional College Fair hosted by Marian Catholic on October 4.
130+ Service Club brought some joy to senior citizens with the Give A Little, Help A Lot campaign. Students made fidget blankets with buttons, zippers, and other small items for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. The students helped brighten someone else’s day!
Congratulations to Peyton Stoffregen '25 who won a $10,000 scholarship from Rucker Academy, a not-for-profit Community Based Organization founded by Rucker Holding. The mission of Rucker Academy is to strengthen families and build stronger communities, by ensuring access to equal opportunities and providing essential programs and services that will enhance and improve the quality of life for those individuals, families. and communities.
Marian Catholic’s first web-based student newspaper, The Spartan Star, made its on-line debut on October 12. From current news, to music and movie reviews, information about clubs and organizations, and the latest in Marian Catholic sports, The Spartan Star is produced for students, about students, and by students! English teacher and moderator Mr. Michael Wamble, guides students through the entire production process.
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