Volume 57, Issue 3
The Network International Servite School Network Conference
Hitting the High Notes Together
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“M
usical is a family- we all just have so much love for each other,” senior Savannah Farrens said. While there’s no denying the bonds musicals have created through the years, this year’s musical, Children of Eden, takes “musical family” to a literal meaning. Three families are taking center stage together and turning Children of Eden into a real family affair. Farrens and her freshman sister, Ciera, are no stranger to musicals. Through middle school until now, the duo has sung their hearts out while strengthening their sisterhood at the same time. From the auditions to the performance night, the sisters have
pushed each other to do their best and worked in harmony. Although auditions were nerve-racking for both girls, having each other made the tryouts a breeze. “Having Ciera there to try out with me was great. I kept telling her that I was there with her and to just have confidence in herself. Telling her that helped her, and it helped me as well,” Savannah said. The transition from middle school musicals to trying out for Marian’s musical was a big transition for Ciera. “It was a lot different than my middle school tryout experiences, but it was a lot easier having Savannah,” the freshman said. See Musical p. 7
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October 2012
Conference Members Connect. From Oct. 4 to Oct. 7, Marian was filled with international students. They met for the International Servite School Network Conference. Marian welcomed students from France, Australia, Canada, and California. Blanche de Castille in Paris sent three students; Servite College in Australia sent eight; Servite High School in California sent 10 students, and College Servite in Canada sent three. In addition, there were five Marian girls who were part of the conference. For Q&A with several of the students and more about the conference, check out Indepth pp. 7 and 8.
Four Freshmen Help Lead the Pack
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T
hey look down to make sure their toes are behind the starting line; the gun triggers, and they’re off! Four of the freshmen on the cross country team this season have been remarkable. Being a freshman on varsity or the top of junior varsity means a lot, especially to these girls and their coaches. Freshmen Julia Griffin, Sofia Hingorani, Bella Herrera, and Holly Banark have had an excellent season. Since the beginning of August, they have been strong and have shown their tremendous running talents. Even though their talent may come somewhat naturally, each girl had her own
way of making herself better and getting in shape over the summer. While Griffin logged in more than 300 miles, Banark played for her soccer team and Hingorani worked out on her own. “I ran, trained on my own, and did ab workouts,” Hingorani said. Before the season started, they had no idea what Marian cross country would be like. “All I knew was that it was a sport,” Hingorani said. Herrera also didn’t know what it would be like. “I thought it would be like track, but it seemed tougher,” Herrera said. See Freshmen p. 12
A Family Affair. All the siblings involved in musical take a spare moment to pause for a picture at the Omaha Community Playhouse on opening night of Children of Eden. All of the Marian girls were members of the chorus. Ryan Wortmann, center, was the young Abel. Keenan and Maura Baca, far right, were animals in the creation story and for Noah’s ark. photo by savannahfarrens
Inside Look at Servants of Mary p. 6
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Run, Freshmen, Run. Freshmen Sofia Hingorani and Julia Griffin run together during the district cross country meet at Papillion-LaVista South High School on Oct. 11. The varsity team competed against the best teams in the state and finished third. The girls advanced to state the following week. photo by emilyjohanek
Teachers and their Babies p. 11
State Golf p. 12