Hall of Fame

Veritas VI Hall of Fame Recipients

DOMINICAN LEGACY PILLAR AWARD

THE PASQUINELLI FAMILY

Driven by a deep devotion to Mary and the desire for a strong Catholic high school in their community, Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli’s support of Marian Catholic started over twenty-five years ago, long before any of their grandchildren attended the school. Tony and Mary Ann were significant investors in the Partnership 2000 campaign, providing our students with the still-used master science lab. They have also invested significantly in scholarships, contributing to the Endowment Golf Classic and the Sister Simeon Fund for more than two decades.

Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli passed their strong commitment to family, community, faith, and philanthropy onto all of their children, Joseph, Maria, David, Anthony, Ellen, Anne-Marie, and Joan, as well as their grandchildren. Through the family’s foundation, they remain supportive of Marian Catholic, most recently contributing to much-needed updates to the school’s theater.

However, Marian Catholic isn’t the only organization to benefit from the Pasquinelli’s generosity.

Originally started in 1997 by Tony and his brother Bruno, the Pasquinelli Family Foundation was founded to contribute to literary, scientific, and medical advancements. In 2014, the Foundation was reorganized as the Anthony R. and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation and has made significant contributions to: Roosevelt University’s School of Real Estate, the Auditorium Theater at Roosevelt University, the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University, Northwestern’s Medical Research Center, lung cancer research at the University of Illinois Chicago, Respond Now, Infant Jesus of Prague School, and many others.

Over the years, the Pasquinelli Family Foundation has been recognized for its work.

In 2000, the Foundation received the prestigious Humanitas Award from the Caritas Society of St. Coletta’s of Illinois. In 2019, the Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation was honored by the Mumzy’s Children Relief Foundation for its help in constructing an elementary school in the Republic of Cameroon, Africa.

The Dominican Legacy Pillar Award is reserved for those who have been foundational to Marian Catholic, without whom we could not fulfill our mission. For their nearly three decades of philanthropy, we are honored to recognize the Pasquinelli Family as the 2022 recipient of this award.

ALUMNA OF THE YEAR

ROBERTA (ROLWING '76) MCQUADE

Roberta McQuade graduated from Marian Catholic in 1976, the second of four daughters to Robert and Judith Rolwing. During her time at Marian Catholic, Roberta was active in the choir and madrigals with Sister Annarose. She was president of the French Honor Society, and an officer in the Library Club.

Always a dedicated student, Roberta went on to earn her bachelor’s from the University of Notre Dame and her master’s of business administration from Pepperdine University, in addition to several other professional certifications.

Roberta is a global senior human resources executive with decades of experience with public, privately-held, and foreign-owned manufacturing businesses. She has worked in the oil and chemical, aerospace, electrical device, industrial packing, and food and beverage industries, and with companies valued between $330 million and $18 billion. She has also held positions in sales, operations, and management. She has led business turnarounds, managed culture shifts, and overseen complex portfolios including international assets. Currently in private equity, Roberta enjoys a challenge and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to achieve superior results.

Roberta’s dedication extends to her personal life as well. Roberta has maintained a lifelong connection with and commitment to Marian Catholic. She even married the brother-in-law of her high school best friend. She and her husband Ken McQuade are proud parents to their daughter Megan. Roberta has served on Marian Catholic’s advisory board of directors, alumni board of directors, and campaign leadership council. She has a great affinity for the students of Marian Catholic, always wanting to provide them with their own opportunities for success.

Outside of Marian, Roberta has served on the advisory board for the Archdiocese of Chicago. She has been an advisory committee member for Horizons of Youth, as well as been involved with several business organizations and Notre Dame’s alumni association.

Roberta’s professional accomplishments, personal endeavors, and desire to give back serve as a great example to our students, especially our young women, and for that reason we are happy to recognize her as Alumna of the Year.

FINE ARTS ACHIEVEMENT

STAFF SGT. TIM HUIZENGA '03

When Staff Sergeant Tim Huizenga graduated from Marian Catholic in 2003, he was the second of four Huizenga boys to do the same. He was also the second of four to play in the Marian Band.

Supported by loving parents Paul and Maureen, who was a teacher at Marian, Tim discovered a love for music at a young age. He started playing the piano at seven and the horn at ten. After Marian Catholic, Tim attended the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where he earned a bachelor’s in music and a performer diploma in horn performance.

Greg Bimm isn’t the only big name Tim has worked with. He studied with Myron Bloom of the Cleveland Orchestra, Jeff Nelsen of the Canadian Brass, and Wolfgang Vladar of the Vienna Philharmonic.

Following his studies, Tim enlisted and joined the U.S. Army Field Band at Fort Meade. He was also the principal horn of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. In 2014, Tim received the once-in-a-lifetime chance to audition for “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band. It was the first time in about 10 years there was an opening for a French horn.

Tim seized the opportunity and now performs for what is considered the most elite military band, as well the oldest active professional music organization, in the country. The mission of the U.S. Marine Band is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. It is the equivalent of the world’s top symphony orchestras. Tim performs at the White House, in and around Washington D.C., and across the country when on tour. Tim also plays as a member of the Marine Chamber Orchestra.

Despite his success, Tim remains connected to Marian Catholic and continues to follow the Marian Band. When Tim was in the U.S. Army Field Band, he brought a chamber ensemble to perform at Marian, and he is always available to lend advice and support to our students and band leaders.

Marian Catholic thanks Staff Sergeant Tim Huizenga for his service to our country and our school. We are proud to call him one of our own and to recognize him with this year’s Fine Arts Achievement.

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

TIM KELLY '04

Fit for a leadership role since his days at Marian Catholic, it is no surprise that Tim Kelly has consistently ascended the ladder in the college and professional coaching ranks. Graduating from Marian in 2004 and lettering in four sports, Tim really excelled in football. He earned All-ESCC, All-Area, and All-Academic honors. He also led the Spartans to the playoffs his junior and senior years.

Following an excellent college career and two Ohio Valley championships at Eastern Illinois University, Tim quickly looked to take advantage of his sensational leadership skills in the coaching world. Early stops included Illinois Wesleyan, Minnesota State, Ball State, and Penn State University. When Tim made the jump to the National Football League and the Houston Texans in 2014, he gained immediate respect and continued to earn

promotions. Following stints as offensive quality control coach and tight ends coach, Tim was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2019 and helped lead the Texans to an AFC South championship his initial year. Tim’s mentorship also helped Houston lead the NFL in passing yardage in 2020.

Now, as the new senior offensive assistant and passing game coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, Tim will get a similar opportunity afforded to his brother, Dennis Kelly, in helping lead Derrick Henry and the perennially-playoff bound Titans to impressive offensive numbers.

DENNIS KELLY '08

Dennis Kelly is known to the Marian Catholic community as the friendly giant with a big smile, but he is not the face defensive linemen in the NFL want to see. Graduating from Marian in 2008, Dennis recently completed his tenth season in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, helping lead them to a 13-4 record and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Since his days as a Spartan football and basketball star, Dennis has had to work tirelessly to earn his spot at the collegiate and professional level. When he signed with Purdue University, they planned to gray-shirt him for the future. Instead, Dennis wound up playing in five games as a true freshman and went on to earn honors as the team MVP and captain and multiple Academic All-Big 10 selections. Not to mention, Dennis was the fifth round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft.

In three NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, and Green Bay Packers, Dennis was signed as a backup offensive lineman, but the backup status didn’t stop the current #79 with long locks. In more than 110 career games played, Dennis Kelly has started nearly half of them, playing a significant role in leading his teams to five playoff appearances in 10 seasons.

During the 2020 season in Tennessee, Dennis started all 16 regular-season games. From his right tackle position, Kelly helped Titans running back Derrick Henry lead the NFL and set a team record with 2,027 rushing yards. Known as a brilliant passing game blocker as well, Dennis did not allow a single sack in 2020 in 587 pass protection snaps. A former tight end at Marian Catholic, Dennis has also scored two NFL touchdowns, and he holds the distinction as the heaviest NFL player to catch a postseason touchdown.

Despite their celebrity and success, Tim and Dennis have never forgotten their roots. Growing up on Judith Lane in Chicago Heights, their parents Geri and the late Mike Kelly instilled in them a strong sense of family and the importance of community. These values were reinforced along the way by Dave Mattio and others.

Both Tim and Dennis now have families of their own and their hands full with five beautiful daughters between them. Tim finds support in his wife Katie, with whom he is a proud parent to Norah and Quinn. Dennis equally relies on his wife Jerianna with whom he shares Eden, Isla, and Emilia.

We, at Marian Catholic, are lucky enough to be part of Tim and Dennis’s community. They are always happy to help out, stay in touch, and visit as much as they are able. Because of their persistence and leadership, the values they exude, and the example they set for our students, we are honored to recognize Tim and Dennis as our Athletes of the Year.

SPIRIT OF MARIAN

TOM DIBIASE

Tom DiBiase has served as a devoted husband to his late wife Diane and an amazing father to his children Tom, Lisa, and former Marian Catholic head softball coach Donna. Prior to his time at Marian Catholic, Tom had years of expertise and a sterling track record as an administrator in the trucking industry. For decades, Tom was also the coach and manager of the Orland Park Sparks, a travel softball program. As such, he achieved outstanding success, and was known and respected on a regional and national level.

In Tom, Marian Catholic found a true gem, someone who was clearly overqualified in more ways than we could ever imagine. When Tom took over the custodial staff 19 years ago, he brought a new level of quality to the position and inspired his team to take pride in our 64-year-old building. Because of their hard work, we are able to showcase our facilities not just during special events, but 365 days a year.

However, Tom is so much more than a custodial engineer to our community. He serves as the school’s nighttime eyes and ears, always watching over our students, staff, and Dominican Sisters. At times, he has acted as dean, security officer, coach, administrator, and of course trusted friend. All the little things that are taken for granted – waiting with a student whose ride is late, cheering up an athlete after a rough game, walking a teacher to their car, redirecting a lost visitor – Tom is always there.

Despite never teaching in the classroom, Tom has instilled leadership in hundreds of Marian Catholic students. Through his mentorship of the work study program, he has taught our young men and women an unparalleled sense of responsibility and work ethic. Tom’s students conduct themselves as adults and always carry themselves with pride and respect because Tom won’t allow anything less. Tom goes above and beyond for the students of Marian Catholic, even loaning them his jewelry for school dances and stepping in whenever they need a guiding hand.

When alumni and visitors come to the school, Tom is often the first one they try to find. He represents quality, hard work, generosity, and family. It’s no secret to those inside or outside the building that Tom DiBiase truly represents the Spirit of Marian.