MHS 2016 September Network by Marian Student Publications

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Marian High School - 7400 Military Avenue Omaha, NE 68134 - www.marianhighschool.net - Volume 61 Issue 2 - September 2016

Marian reads: Summer reading program is successful S erinwalter

ummer: the time for Marian organized book talk breakfasts for Seniors listened intently as this experience as an opportunistudents to cut loose from each class during the first full week Dr. Cooper presented an array of ty to talk with each other about the constant stress of classes, of school. new and interesting information the book. Junior Olivia Tate said, relax, hang out with friends and, These breakfasts, complete with to them. Senior Brooke Huerter “My favorite part of the book talk of course, read! With the intromuffins and orange juice, helped to said, “I enjoyed Dr. Cooper’s talk. I breakfast was getting to hear all of duction of a new and improved further enhance students’ knowldidn’t really know that “Peace Like my classmates’ different opinions summer reading program in April, edge and appreciation for the a River” was considered a western, on the book.” students As for the were eager freshmen to begin and sophothe vacamores, their tion and book talks start flipgot a little ping some more technipages. cal--each class From an had a Skype enticing chat with the murder authors of the mystery books they Face to face Kathryn Kampe ’19 Skype chats with to a heartread over the Meg Wolitzer, author of “Belzhar,” at the sophowarming summer. more book talk on Aug. 24. coming-ofFor the age novel, freshmen, the this year’s but now I definitely book was “The Summer I Saved summer see why it is. She also the World...in 65 Days” by Michele reading explained the symbol- Weber Hurwitz, and for the sophoA little refresher Nina Oleynikov ’18 and Lauren O’Leary ’18 go over important books ism in the book and mores, “Belzhar” by Meg Wolitzer. parts of their summer read “Code Name Verity” before listening to the junior book added more meanbrought Skype proved to be a convenient talk on Aug. 23. Photo by Grace Sall. exciting ing for me to think means of connection for these adventures about.” two classes and the authors of the to students during their time off. books they read over the summer. The junior class read “Code books they read. Students were The English department spearThe senior class read “Peace Name Verity” by Elizabeth Wein, eager to ask questions and listen to headed the program this year, Like a River”, a compelling westover the summer. At their book what these two authors had to say unveiling that each graduating ern novel by Leif Enger. At the talk breakfast, students listened about the ideas and processes that class would be assigned a different senior breakfast, Dr. Lydia Cooto two female Air Force pilots went into writing the books. book to read over the summer. per, an Associate Professor of talk about their passion for flyAll in all, the new summer readThis change was sparked by the American and Native American ing, and the reality of working in ing program prevailed as a fresh constant struggle of past years to Literature at Creighton Universia male-dominated field. Students change to years past. The book find a book that was suitable and ty, talked to students about what enjoyed relating the reality of betalk breakfasts were successful in enjoyable for all grades. makes up Western Literature, and ing a pilot back to the events that helping students better understand The English department, along why “Peace Like a River” is consid- unraveled in the book. their summer reads, and of course, with Ms. Michelle Delisi, also ered as such. The junior class also utilized fueling them for the day ahead.

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Mission Week

THEME: SERVICE

The overall theme for Mission Week was service. Service was practiced all week through the School Supply Drive. Items such as pencils and notebooks were collected to donate to three Omaha metro elementary schools.

Monday: Empowerment was the core value. Grace Hahler ’18 took part in spreading out positive messages on sticky notes and placing them on classmates’ lockers.

Tuesday: Marian Identity was the core value. Lunch was filled with students enjoying some time with the Servants of Mary and free cookies. Sr. Therese Lux & Laura Shaw ’17 enjoy spending the lunch block together.

The Network (September 2016)

The history of Mission Week:

How the core values were brought to life victoriaackermann

mpowerment, Marian identity, service, spirituality, community and compassion. These are the six core values that provide the backbone for Marian. They are also the same values that the Servite Connection Club honors one week each year for Mission Week. It all began in February of 2010 with a single Mission Day. The student club Esprit de Corps, now known as Servite Connection Club, noticed that the focus on the core values within the school had faded. “The group really wanted to reinforce the significance of the core values and remind the students what they’re truly about,” club moderator, English teacher Ms. Susie Sisson said. Inspired by other Catholic institutions, such as Marquette and the University of St. Thomas, the group

decided to hold a schoolwide Mission Day. The day consisted of classes ending at 12:40, with the rest of the day being dedicated to various activities related to the core values. The singular Mission Day then became a full week in 2011. The day being extended into a week gave the Servite Connection Club more time to fill with core-based exercises. Such exercises include a one-woman show put on by a local actress based off of the life of Catholic role model Dorothy Day amongst others. “My favorite activity we’ve done in the past is having a student and a teacher speak to the student body about what the core values mean to them,” Sisson said. Today, the week provides a sense of community to students. “Mission Week, to me, is a week that strongly

Servite Connection Club, FIAT provides sense of service victoriaackermann

s each day of Mission since it’s the beginning of the Week focuses on a core school year,” FIAT member value, there is one that the junior Lauren Klingemann whole month of September said. “Since school supplies is dedicated to. are on sale curEvery year, the rently, we believe value of service is it would be easier practiced through to donate a lot.” a special service Working with project. Projects the Servite Conin the past include nection Club on Thanksgiving the project has canned drives allowed for betthrough Operater awareness tion Others. amongst the Ready to give Lauren This is the first school. “Having Klingemann ’18 poses with year where the the project repdonated notebooks from the blue bin by the office Servite Connecresent the value tion Club, the orof service and ganizers of Mission Week, has compassion has helped it a partnered with the Faith In bit,” Klingemann said. The Action Team (FIAT) of CamFriday activity was to show pus Ministry to coordinate the compassion for the Omaha service activity. The activity community by taking part in this year is to bring new or the donation. lightly-used school supplies. The project started Sept. The school supplies will then 6 and continues until Sept be donated to three metro 30. Donated items should be schools: Franklin Elementary, placed in the blue bin by the the Jesuit Academy and Neloffice.“We want to get as many son Mandela Elementary. supplies as we can to help out “The FIAT team had a lot these kids. Even a single noteof ideas circulating for the book or some pencils will be service project, but we felt this greatly appreciated,” one was more appropriate Klingemann said.

emphasizes our Marian family and how we work together as a school,” junior Emily Folts said. For others, the week also administers a chance to deepen their faith life. “It’s a week where I can really focus on my faith and strengthen it,” senior Taylor Mundt said. Mission Week is now a major Marian tradition. “It’s important to recognize the values that are such an integral part of Marian. We can’t forget the true mission that Marian was created for,” Sisson said, “While this week is a fun way to focus on the core values, it’s vital to remember to continue living out the values all year.” Beyond the single week of Mission Week , Sisson and the rest of the Servite Connection Club hope to fulfill the goal of keeping the core values a main focus within the halls.

W E D N E S D A Y

Wednesday: Community was the core value. During homeroom, Abby Winkelbauer ’19 wrote a thank you letter to the Servants of Mary and played a “get to know you” game.

T H U R S D A Y Thursday: Spirituality was the core value. The school attended the Servants of Mary Mass and accepted a blessing for a safe and fun year. Sarah Rollag ’20 receives communion.

F R I D A Y

Friday: Compassion was the core value. Students showed compassion towards the Omaha community by donating items for the School Supply Drive. Emma Eaton ’17 brought in a few notebooks.

Mass unites the Servants of Mary, administration, faculty, students

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Mass was held on Sept. 15 and focused on the core value of spirituality. The highlight of the Mass was when the Servites blessed the staff, and then joined them in blessing the students. These Masses are meaningful to all because they remind us that the community is united as one.

The Network (September 2016)

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Extreme Makeover: Lunch Line Edition

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here are few things worse than forgetting your lunch on Pasta Monday, walking into first lunch and seeing a hot lunch line stretching past the freshman tables. Starting this year, in an effort to make the notoriously long lunch lines go faster, Mr. Tim Eoriatti, lunchroom moderator, and Mrs. Jane Campbell, the technology moderator, have incorporated a digital lunch payment system. “It’s called PowerLunch, a feature of PowerSchool,” Campbell said. “Parents can sign up for an E-Funds account to deposit money online directly into their daughters’ lunch accounts.” “What we want to happen is for the students using cash to go to the line closest to the gym, and the students using PowerLunch to use the farthest line,” Eoriatti said.

“We would also like the students choosing to just buy desserts to wait until the last 15 minutes. That way the kids that eat lunch get through the line and have time to eat.” The idea to digitalize the lunch system came from repeated requests from parents for a way to electronically give their children lunch money. Ideally, students will have their numbers memorized, choose what they want for lunch and punch in their number in the keypad at the lunch counter. “I’ve got it down,” Eoriatti said, “On a day when everything goes smoothly, we get everyone through the lunch line within 12-15 minutes.” Students forgetting their number causes the bump in the road. “The cashiers can look up a student by her last name, but it slows the line down,” Campbell said. “Eventually, students who don’t remember their numbers will be asked to go to the back of the line so they don’t hold up the others. Getting girls through the line as

quickly as possible is a priority.” Students can only pay using cash or their lunch code. “The reason,” Eoriatti said, “Is because with the new system, the checks parents give their children for lunch money can just be deposited into their PowerSchool account.” Another concern among students is whether IOUs will still be accepted. “Ideally, no. If you’re in the lunch system, we’ll tell you when you’re at the $5 point. If you overspend, we’ll tell you to get money into your account.” Students can now ex-

pect a regularly fast lunch line. However, PowerLunch is still in its infancy. As with all new things, there are strengths and weaknesses. Students and staff alike both just need some time to adjust.

Marian mom, daughter join Natural disasters around the world hit close to home Opera Omaha in sisterly style erinwalter

magnitude earthquake hit a series of small towns in Italy. arthquakes, floods, hurriAt least 247 people were canes, tornados--these are killed and more than 1,000 all examples of natural disasters that occur almost daily in more were displaced as a result of the disaster (CNN). the United States. For most Junior Diana Elizalde has a of us, these happenings are good friend who lives in Italy, merely news stories that we hear about from various places close to where the earthquake struck. Elizalde said, “Freshacross the globe. For a few man year I went to Norfolk Marian students though, diCatholic Jr/Sr High School, sasters are far more than just and we had an Italian exheadlines in the newspaper. change student that year, MaThe recent flooding in rina Bagini. We became close Louisiana on Aug. 12-22 has been labeled by the Red Cross friends throughout the year, as “the worst US disaster since especially since we were both Hurricane Sandy.” Thousands in the spring musical. Marina lives close to where the of people are without homes earthquake happened.” This due to massive amounts of was a very worrying situation rain throughout the state. for Elizalde. Senior Kelly Straub has an “Thankfully, she is safe and aunt and an uncle who live in sound, but a Baton Rouge, few of her colLouisiana. I am just lege friends had “They live right by LSU. thankful that my some damage to their houses,” Their house aunt and uncle Elizalde said. was partly Natural flooded, so my are okay.” disasters come whole family Kelly Straub ’17 in various levels got together of severity, and helped to and whether we hear about clean it up,” Straub said. The excessive amounts of flooding them on the news or not, it is important that we keep the was a lot to take in. “I am just thankful that my aunt and un- victims of these disasters in our thoughts and hope for cle are okay,” Straub said. active recoveries. The flooding in Louisiana No matter how far away a isn’t the only natural disaster disaster may be, the victims that has impacted individucould be closer to us than we als in the Marian community ever thought possible. recently. On Aug. 24, a 6.2

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inging is difficult for many. So is school year. Rehearsals have been held speaking another language. Singing at various places: Marian’s PAC stage, in another language?-- a very impresSt. Cecilia’s, and even a performer’s sive feat. house. Professionals are involved in Being a part of an opera isn’t exactly this production, as are many Omaha something Mrs. Anna Kolterman ’94, high school and college students. Marian Worship Choir Director, ever Joining Juliet and Mrs. Kolterman had in mind. on stage were Vocal Music DirecHowever, when her daughter, setor, Ms. Lauren Morrissey ’09 and nior Juliet sophomore Kolterman, Mary Watson. suggested Morrissey they both was involved try out, Mrs. in operas in Kolterman college and she decided that described the she wanthardest part ed to do of the opera something being behind special with the scenes. her daugh“There’s so ter during much to do Juliet’s final behind the year at Mar- Sisters? Campus Minister Mrs. Anna Kolterman scenes: orgaian. nizing, marketposes with daughter, Juliet ’17 in the lobby of the PAC Juliet’s ing, props; it dressed as nuns after the Opera Omaha Project’s final enthusican be dauntperformance of Suor Angelica on Sept. 11. asm for the ing.” Students nataliekemler show was involved obvious. “The best part was the perforbackstage were: juniors Erica Curtis, mances because you got to see everyCourtney Kilroy, Makayla Sedlacek one’s hard work finally come together and senior Sarah McMeen. and pay off,” Juliet said. The performances took place in Tryouts took place last May, and Marian’s Performing Arts Center Mrs. Kolterman said auditions - which on Sept. 9, 10 and 11. Suor Angelica involved singing something in Latin or (Sister Angelica) is an opera written by Italian - were definitely a challenge. Giacomo Puccini, which is a 50-minAnother challenge for Mrs. Kolterute, one act opera. man was the amount of time practicAlthough the opera was written and ing took up. performed in Latin, English subtitles Meetings took place throughout the allowed the audience to follow the summer, and rehearsals began this dramatic story easily.

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The Network (September 2016)

9:01 and still going strong: battle of the deadline

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don't get home until 10 p.m., whether it be after a continuous stream of practices or a long night at work. These girls have to prioritize, knowing that homework due tomorrow needs immediate attention whereas a paper due in two days can wait. The daily homework load is intense, and most girls simply don't have enough time on their hands to finish it before 9 p.m. Marian is meant to prepare young girls for college. In college, girls will not be regulated with early deadlines. Students will be expected to know how to manage their time effectively. If Marian girls walk into college expecting to get enough sleep because of their early deadline, they are in for a rude awakening. In the end, why does it matter if we stay up all night finishing a term paper? Some teachers won’t even open the file that we submit for another week, anyway. We understand that the administration is trying to look out for us and make sure that we are getting enough sleep, but in reality, the rule has turned busy Marian girls into utter chaos-- equivalent to chickens who just had their heads cut off. We appreciate your concern, but please, let us continue with our traditional Red-Bull-enthused term paper edits at 11:39 p.m.

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All aboard the soph lot struggle bus

s a frequent flyer in Marian’s soph lot, I both understand and disregard the concepts of “getting to school early” and “not walking into my first class at 7:54.” Recent Is-a-bout changes to get real to the with Isabelle parking lot policy have decreased the isabelleswanson chances that I snag a coveted upper lot spot. Now, upper lot is not exclusively for upperclassmen. Even more students will now be jockeying for a spot, but it’s the thrill of the chase that keeps me going. One morning I was unusually early, a result of an early morning duel between myself and a chemistry test, and I found myself sitting pretty in the very last spot in the L. I was congratulated in the hallway, and the novelty of just barely avoiding the treacherous journey up soph hill made me smile. Being punctually challenged has lead to some great discoveries. I am conducting scientific research and can tell you that from about the middle of soph lot (where all the good spots are if you dare to park next to another car) to the front door of Marian High School, home of the Crusaders, is about a 3-and-a-half minute leisurely stroll. Booking it will result in both a lower time and a higher heart rate. Forgetting your lunch in your car and realizing your fatal flaw once you’ve summited the beast that is soph hill will add time to your commute. Some days, the parking situation leaves me frustrated. “Isabelle,” I say to myself, trudging up soph hill, oddly in the third person, “Isabelle, you cannot continue to live like this. You’re always almost late. Something needs to change.” “Yes, but Isabelle,” I respond, miming the conversation I am having in my head and scaring my fellow soph lot siblings, “Thomas Jefferson once said ‘Delay is preferable to error.’” To which I would respond, “Isabelle, you can’t just Google quotes and justify behavior. It really doesn’t make sense to—” but you know, you kind of get winded going up that big hill…

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The Network (September 2016)

Don’t beat yourself up, just BE yourself F column by elliemulligan

ears. I’ve had a lot of them in make a fool of yourself--there’s my time here at Marian. And no better place to accidentally any student who you ask is guarbear-hug a senior or fall through a anteed to have a healthy abunchair, because there will always be dance of fears, too. But when I first people to laugh with you. came to Marian, I feared everyThe reality is, everyone else in thing. your theology class is just as scared I was scared of discipline points, as you to do those table cheers. accidentally wearing white socks Once you accept that a moment of (shoutout to Principal Sullivan for discomfort doesn’t mean instant making them legal again), and bedeath, you become more comforting called on in math and shouting able. out the wrong answer. There’s nothing wrong with To sum it up, I was absolutely having fears; if you had hugged a terrified of embarrassing myself. random senior and didn’t experiWhich is completely natural--noence a substantial amount of fear, body likes to be embarrassed. I would be worried. When you’re trying to avoid And moving on from fear is all attention, you like to fly under the part of the process. You learn more radar. about Marian, about your new What you’ll classmates, and learn in your most importanttime at Marly, about yourian is that all self. of the fears So, nervous you have students across aren’t invalthe Marian comid--they’re munity: take a just products deep breath, and of your own don’t be afraid anxiety. Marto embarrass ian gives us a yourself. Don’t safe environsweat it next ment to try time you drop new things your iPad down and maybe the stairs or fall flat, but leave your calcuFlashback to 2014 Ellie Mulligan ’17 and be okay with lator in radians Kiera Leppert ’17 pose in front of freshman it. You learn for an entire trig year Walls supplies. Photo courtesy of Ellie Mulligan how to be test. comfortable Marian is the with messing up, and learn to how perfect place to embrace these use it as an opportunity to learn mistakes and see that they aren’t and laugh it off. faults, but instead, they’re what Freshman year, I walked up makes us unique. We can use these behind a senior in the quad and little slip ups as an insight into hugged her from behind because I who we are. thought she was my friend, AmaOur mistakes shouldn’t be lea. When I realized it wasn’t her, I seen as these huge, life-altering was so mortified, I started crying. incidents. Instead, let’s make it a Just one year later as a sophomission to embrace our embarmore, I fell through -- yes, through rassments and use our experiences -- a chair in the back of DA’s class as things that boost our friendship and laughed so hard, I started and confidence! crying. At the end of the day, you will By the time you’re a senior, be just fine. Go for it: laugh when you’ve humiliated yourself so the iPad falls down the stairs, and many times that you don’t care, in when you call a teacher “mom”. fact, you look forward to the next Laugh it off when you show up to embarrassment just so you can tell school 20 minutes late with your your friends the story. skirt on backwards; looking back High school is the perfect time on it, we can use the laughable moto embarrass yourself, and Mariments to make happier memories an is the perfect place to be in to with the people we love.

The Network Staff

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Hallway RUSH HOUR

Why passing periods need an extension

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o you have a pass?” my teacher asks me after switching classes from the band room in the PAC to the opposite side of the third floor. “No,” I reply, hoping she will understand four minutes is not enough time to get to opposite ends of the school. Whether she lets me off or not, four minute passing periods are ridiculous, given the circumstances of hallway traffic. The rush of people is even worse after lunch. I have been late to class many times because of all the people racing to class within four minutes. I understand that the teachers value our learning time, however, it is unfair to be penalized with tardies, and eventually discipline points, for something that the student can’t control. Only if the student is consistently, abnormally late, then it would make sense for it to result in discipline points. Short passing periods disrupt class time because students constantly ask to use the restroom, go to their locker or do oth-

er things that normal- no stairs. Hundreds ly should be built into of students pushing a passing period. through two hallways When other adults to get to class in five found out that we only minutes sounds even had four minutes to more chaotic. get from class to class, With some schools they were shocked. such as Prep given “What if you need to 10 minute passing stop at your locker?” periods and even Well, the safest opdismissed earlier than tion is to just keep Marian, I don’t see the all of your books in harm in extending our your backpack all day. passing periods to a This creates many more reasonable time. problems with orTaking into considganization and even eration that Prep has back problems from block scheduling, their hauling around your passing periods with entire locker, simply four classes a day still because we remain aren’t given longer the time to than make stops. our four The talk minute, of passing eight periods class became schedule. especially If column by emmaherold prevalent in extendthe news last August, ing passing periods is when Millard North not an option, anshortened their passother solution could ing periods from seven be to dismiss class in to five minutes. Being the PAC one minute the second largest before the bell. The high school in Nebras- last minute usually ka, that sounds nearly includes students just impossible for every packing up and waitstudent to get to class ing for the bell to ring on time. anyways. Skutt Catholic is anExtending passing other high school with periods would prefive minute passing vent a lot of stress periods, however there from students around are two hallways and Omaha.

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The Network (September 2016)

Deacon Fuller full of faith, devotion isabelleswanson

ne of the great challenges of life is deciding what challenge to take on. When Deacon Kevin Fuller was younger, he had considered becoming a priest, but determined that it was not the route for him. Growing up in the North Platte area, Deacon Kevin Fuller never saw any deacons in Mass. Deacons were not used in Western Nebraska until 2004, so he was not exposed to his future calling in his early life. He went on to marry and

have three children. The process of being ordained as a deacon is a long and prayerful one. For the first year of the process, he prayed and met monthly with a spiritual director. For the following three years, he met regularly with a group of men and their wives to pray and practice their diaconal duties. He then moved to Omaha and feared he would need to start the process anew. “Originally, I thought they were going to have me join the Class of 2019,

which would have been basically starting over, so I was kind of disappointed, but I decided, ok, if that’s God’s will, then I’ll do it,” Fuller said. Despite this possible setback, he was able to pick up where he had left off in the Grand Island Diocese and graduate with the Class of 2016 rather than the Class of 2019. He was ordained on Aug. 6 at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha. His wife played a large role in his discernment process. Whenever the decision was difficult or the correct path was unclear, he and his wife prayed. “My wife and I were asked to pray and see if it was really God’s call,” Fuller said. “I remember about two weeks before my ordination, sitting in the cathedral praying before we had practice. At that point, I just prayed, ‘Jesus, I can’t go forward any more without your help… you have to take the steps from here on out because I can’t do it alone’ and Jesus did,” Deacon Fuller presents the Book of the Gospels before the readings The Servants of Mary Fuller said. Mass was the second all school Mass Deacon Fuller participated in since his ordination on Deacons in the Catholic Aug. 6 at St. Cecilia Cathedral. isabelleswanson Church can baptize, wit-

ness marriages, conduct funeral services and lead prayers. Deacons also identify needs of others and usher the Church’s resources in those areas. These roles and more stem from the sacramental identity that comes from being ordained as a deacon. As of now, only men can become deacons, but Pope Francis has created a commission to investigate the possibility of adding women deaconesses to the church. Archbishop Luis Ladaria from Spain is heading the 12-person commision, comprised of six men and six women. Assigned to Marian by the Archdiocese, Deacon Fuller had the opportunity to serve at the Welcome Mass on Sept. 25. He describes this moment as both humbling and awesome. “It was really awesome to look out and see everybody and to get to be up around the altar. It was really, really awesome,” Fuller said. Fuller says he is happy with his decision. “I really love it! It’s been really great. Just the first month has been really powerful and overwhelming. The amount of support and encouragement from people I have known over the years has been really a blessing,” Fuller said.

Work study becomes more than just work briannawessling

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work well, it’s clear that work study can be more than just a job.

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coordinator, Mrs. Sh ari Reynolds

glasses,” Scott said. Not only did showed them to Ms. Motykowski they find the lunch box, but they and Sister Jackie, both of whom also had to take the rotten meat decided to try them on. Sister through the entire school to propJackie started walking around the room with them on, and almost erly dispose of it. Though girls who do work fell over. “It was like the sisterhood study are expected to always of the traveling lost shoes,” Scott show up on time and do their said, smiling from ear to ear. Some work study stories are a little less pleasant than dance parties and high heels. Scott and Work Study By The Numbers Pelan also said that The number of girls who do they found a lunch 150 work study annually box that had been The number of hours that work sitting in the lost 750-100 study girls work combined each and found for quite year some time. When The amount each student can $600-$700 they opened it up earn off of tuition each semester they found that Students can do work study in all of the food had the morning, during study halls, molded and was after school, or even during the summer covered in maggots. “The stench was so strong it fogged up my graphic by briannawessling & amaleapoulos

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aggots, dance parties and high heel shoes, work study has it all. Though it may not always been fun getting up early or staying late after school to clean a classroom, Marian girls find ways to make the most of it, and laugh it off when things get tough. The best way to make work study fun is to bring a friend to keep you company while you clean. Sophomore Roseclaire VandeVegt recalls coming to her friends’ work study in the ballet and tap room, cranking up some music and having a dance party. “[We] would just hang out and I would play music on my phone and we would sing and dance while she cleaned,” VandeVegt said. It turns out that cleaning and dancing are a very good mix. Seniors Claire Pelan and Ken Scott remember a time when Scott found a pair of high heels in the lost in found while on the job. They

Summer Work Study and Maintenance Crew Work Hard In Summer Heat

hile many of us were lounging by the pool or sleeping in until noon this summer, the maintainence crew, and work study girls were hard at work getting the school ready for the school year. Their work was made especially difficult this year due to the

fact that they had to move many of the classrooms to their new locations and renovate most of the restrooms. The Network Staff would like to extend their gratitude to freshmen Dianna Sledge, Maria Cruz, Pamela Reynolds, Morgan Mill-

er and Breanna Methe, and junior Elizabeth Brison. We would also like to thank the maintenence crew, Kevin Adcock, Eric Phipps, Tim Eoriatti, Jesse Rome and Bastian Phipps, not only for their work this summer, but also for their tireless work during the school year.

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Students tackle work, school and more work briannawessling

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or many students at Marian, the day is just beginning when the final bell rings. The end of the school day marks the start of practices, meetings, and for many students a long night at work. It’s not hard to find a student at Marian with a job, 56 percent of the 236 students who answered the survey have two. However, there

aren’t many who try to balance having more than one. Junior Grace Sall works at Swimtastic Swim School and babysits. Sall says that she’s been able to balance school and working by always getting her homework done before going to work. “It motivates me to get my homework done and to not procrastinate,” Sall said. Other students who work multiple jobs say that a flexible

work schedule is key to keeping up with school. Senior Grace Gustafson works at St. Roberts Kids Team and referees volleyball games. Gustafson said, “My boss is really understanding about my work schedule, and I can get half days off on days when I referee.” Junior Annie Sullivan works not two, but three jobs. She mows lawns for a lawn service, cleans office buildings and

works with a food vendor. Like Gustafson, Sullivan has a flexible schedule for two of her jobs, so she can fit hours in whenever she has time. Though when asked how she balances work and school, she said, “I don’t sleep. Ever.” In fact a lot of girls have the same problem. Gustafson both agrees that she loses sleep between homework and her jobs, and that it’s not fun that her week-

ends are mostly filled with work. “I can’t really do anything during the weekend because I’m working, and I can’t do anything during the week because I’m either working or doing homework,” Gustafson said. The biggest pro of having more than one job? The money, according to Gustafson. Despite the late nights, and full weekends, it all becomes worth it when payday comes around.

Get to know our mass musicians carmenmiller

Nate Bray

Instrument: Bass Q: What is your favorite song on the radio? A: “Hotline Bling” by Drake Q: Who is your favorite musician? A: Herbie Hancock Q: Who inspired you to start playing music? A: Terry Cogdill Q: What is your favorite song to play? “Lean On Me”

Curley Martin

Instrument: Drums Q: What is your favorite song on the radio? A: “Free” by Kendrick Lamar Q: What is your favorite genre of music? A: Jazz Q: Who inspired you to start playing music? A: My mother Q: What is your favorite song to play? “Afro Blue”

Rock on Mark Nelson (piano), Nate Bray (bass) and Curley Martin (drums) share musical talents at the Servite Mass. The trio, along with the Worship Choir, brings music to the ears of Marian girls and always do their best to keep the music faithful and spirt-filled.

New tardy, absence policies give students more freedom:

Just don’t be late because of a latte carmenmiller

o ahead and schedule those doctor appointments ladies. There’s a new policy in town. Principal Susie Sullivan ‘80 made the decision to switch the absence/tardy policy from what it has been in previous years. “No one was happy with the previous tardy and absence policy, and frankly it did not make a whole lot of sense,” Sullivan said. “This one is much simpler and cleaner, and I think it will be more effective.” The policies state that all tardies will result in a point, unless excused by a doctor’s note. Students are considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings. If the student is more than 15 minutes late to class, she will be marked absent. The policies are laid out in the handbook which can be found on Marian’s website in section 5-4. (The handbook itself has a passcode on it, but if anyone needs to access it she can

email Technology Director, Mr. Billy Diebler, for information on the password.) This policy will affect everyone, but especially those with illnesses or conditions that require them to have multiple doctor appointments a month. “It was difficult for me to work with the tardy policy last year, but I think that the new one makes a lot more sense and will help me schedule all of the appointments that I need,” senior Josie Stoessel said. While the new policies have a long list of positives attached to them, they also have a negative side. “My biggest concern with the new policies is that people who rely on their parents or carpools to get to school might be punished if those people are not able to get them there in time,” Sullivan said. “That happened to me my junior year when I had Mr. Baker as a homeroom teacher, he always gave

me a point because my carpool the back of their Dunkin’ Donuts receipt with an iced latte, don’t made me late, but her homeroom teacher never gave her one.” If this expect the office to be overly forgiving. is the case for anyone, they are advised to talk to Dean of Student How to avoid being late to school Affairs, Ms. Ronda Motykowski, about 1. Sleep with your uniform on, those extra how they can work two minutes will be lifechanging. around any issues 2. Limit the amount of times you hit snooze they may have with on your alarm. the policies. 3. Prep your breakfast the night before, it It is still advised will not only save you time, but it will also for students to try give you an opportunity to show off all of to schedule their the skills you’ve learned from watching appointments for after school, during Tasty videos. 4. Have your coffee order ready to go when study halls and it’s your turn at your favorite coffee place. during late starts, Your barista and first block teacher will but if that is not possible, students thank you. will not be pun5. Master the art of booking it up lower lot. ished for it. But if If your heart is not racing and there is not the student walks sweat dripping down your face, you did not in with a doctor’s go hard enough. note scribbled on

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EpiPen price inflation hits home with Marian students nataliekemler

The Network About a dollar’s worth of epinephrine is used in each EpiPen and it only costs $30 more to manufacture, but a pack of two can cost up to $600.

*Due to HIPAA restrictions, we are not allowed to directly quote any students on the specific details of their allergies. We might first have had the idea of a profit explained to us by our parents in terms of running a lemonade stand: It costs 10 cents to make a cup of lemonade and you charge 25 cents, so you make a profit of 15 cents. The CEO of Mylan, the producer of EpiPen, makes profit that is much larger than the profit a child receives from a lemonade stand. For a two pack of EpiPens, the cost is around $380. According to TIME magazine, $1 worth of epinephrine, the life-saving ingredient, is used in each EpiPen, and it only costs around $30 to produce the device. The price has risen about 400 percent from when Mylan acquired the product in 2007. Without insurance, the EpiPen can be unaffordable for many who need it to save their life. The CEO, Heather Bresch, has received criticism about this price increase. Bresch has promised to lower the price, but no price decrease has happened as of now. CNBC reported that Bresch blames the price increases on “a broken healthcare system that incentivizes higher prices.” One Marian student needed this life-saving injection her sophomore year. Mr. Peter Cunningham was telling his math class about his engagement, when this student began to cough, and was unable to breathe, later learned to be due to asthma-related issues. “Emergency Response Team to Room 316” was spoken over the intercom. The class fell silent. The student was then wheeled to the office in a wheelchair, where the ambulance was called. Then, Mrs. Melissa Brusnahan, Athletic Trainer and Emergency Response Team Member, called the her mom to ask if it was okay to administer the EpiPen injection. After receiving approval, Brusnahan injected her with the EpiPen. The student doesn’t remember being scared, because she knew the EpiPen was saving her life, but she does remember how painful the injection was. This student and her brother both need EpiPens, so she understands how expensive they can be. This student said, “Some people don’t have the money; it’s not right.” Another student has needed an EpiPen four times, with the most recent being when she was 13. The culprit? An EOS lip balm. This student, like her classmate, recalls “feeling safe” when being injected because she knew it was saving her life. She describes the price of EpiPens as a problem. “There definitely should be a price adjustment,” the student said. Another student has needed to inject herself twice with an EpiPen. In both situations, her severe reaction was caused by consuming cashews. She describes the price as “ridiculous... They [EpiPens] are saving people’s lives; some people have to use EpiPens often and they can’t help it.” Each EpiPen user agreed that the price for something that many need to save his or her life should be changed. Allergies that cause these reactions cannot always be controlled, and no one should be financially punished for having a life-threatening allergy. Even with insurance, EpiPens are an expensive necessity for those with serious allergies. Most people can agree that no one should be paying hundreds of dollars for something that takes only $30 to make.

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An allergy to nuts doesn’t have to sound so n allergies--what to do if they have a reaction, what exactly a gluten intoleran

No gluten doesn’t mean no fun

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*Due to HIPAA restrictions, we are not lemon juice or eating nothing but iceberg allowed to directly quote any students on lettuce, there’s an emphasis on staying fit the specific details of their allergies. now more than ever. And one of the more magine that one day, you feel a little ill. popular diets seems to be going gluten free. You head to the doctor, get your temSo why do people willingly choose not to perature taken, maybe they prick you with eat gluten? one of those needles, and then they break One student who has Celiac disease says, the news: you have an autoimmune disease “What’s difficult about Celiac disease is that widely known as Celiac disease. it’s difficult to plan your meals. The realiMaybe you saw this coming. Maybe you ty is, gluten is not going to make you ‘fat’. had no idea. Maybe your head is spinning at Being more conscious about your food is a the idea of no more grilled cheese. good diet plan, but cutting gluten out just For people who have Celiac disease, your for the fun of it is not.” life doesn’t necessarily Today, gluten free foods are a become duller, it just lot easier to find in any ordinary Being more conbecomes 10 percent grocery store; ten years ago, scious about your food gluten free pizza would be nearly more inconvenient. To put it into evimpossible to find, but the deis a good diet plan, eryday terms, gluten but cutting gluten out mands of fad diets have turned is basically a protein it into common freezer food, acjust for the fun of it is cessible to just about everyone. found most commonly not.” in wheat, barley, rye, A balanced diet is importand malt--gluten is ant, but gluten isn’t necessarily Senior the reason that dinner unhealthy. “If someone were to rolls are stretchy. buy a gluten free cookie, it would actually Every trip to a restaurant now requires probably have more sugar in it to compena Q&A before you end up choosing a salad sate for taste,” she added. because it’s the easiest option, but then you Essentially, if you have Celiac disease or have to worry about cross contamination a gluten intolerance, definitely abstain. And and by the time you get your food, you kind if you choose not to eat it, go ahead! The of just want to go home. difference lies within knowing the facts: For someone who has Celiac disease, it just because gluten is bad for some people doesn’t seem very glamorous. Add in every- doesn’t mean it’s bad for everyone! So if one’s preconceived notions about people you don’t have Celiac disease, go ahead and who abstain from gluten, and the entire reach for that bagel! thing becomes an ordeal. And if you are a Celiac, don’t feel bad. Today’s society is all about fad diets. There’s a whole world of food out there for Whether it’s drinking maple syrup and you to get to know!

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nuts! Ever wondered about your classmates’ , how many of them are allergic to what, and nce is? Keep reading to find out.

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8 MYTHS OF ALLERGIE S graphic by amaleapoulos

each allergic reaction to food becomes increasingly worse

allergies aren’t life threatening

The reaction depends on different things - the Allergies can kill a person in some instances amount of food, the severity of the allergy (anaphylactic shock)

allergies are psychosomatic (caused by a mental factor)

Allergies (and reactions) are very real. The mind can induce reactions but can also calm a reaction down slightly.

children outgrow allergies

pet allergies means you’re allergic to fur

Most allergies are due to a protein on the skin - not the fur!

all organic foods are non-allergenic

Children are more likely to have food allergies, and usually outgrow some, but others (such as peanuts, tree nuts, ﬁsh) are lifelong.

Allergies are caused by proteins in the food, not by chemicals used to make the food grow.

being lactose intolerant means you’re allergic to milk

The symptoms adults sometimes face from ingesting milk or dairy aren’t allergic reactions. Lactose intolerance happens because the body lacks an enzyme needed to break down lactose.

moving to the southwestern states will cure allergies

Pollen is everywhere.

sources: HowStuffWorks Health and UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Crash course: What to do when you’re in a car accident ellierommelfanger

ere’s the scene: you’re driving home from school while blaring your favorite Kanye song. Suddenly, you hear a loud crash (and it isn’t just because the bass in your car is turned all the way up). Oh my lanta, you have just gotten in a car accident. What’s your next move? According to police officer Dan Williams, father of senior Becca Williams and sophomore Emma Williams, before anything, it is always important to make sure you have your license, registration and proof of insurance with you. Having these close at hand will make the whole process go faster, and can help alleviate any unnecessary stress. Next, if your car is movable, move it off of the road and into a safe place to avoid causing a traffic jam or other accidents. If it is not movable, try to get yourself out of the car and stand in a safe place out of traffic. Do not try to clean up any debris in the street, and if your car is leaking

gas or hissing, stand farther away. The next step in a car accident is communicating with the driver of the other car and calling the police. This step can be intimidating, but Williams, who has been investigating accidents for more 20 years, said, “First, if you are able to do so safely, it’s always good to make sure nobody is injured. Whether you believe it is your fault or not, remain calm, be polite. Don’t escalate the situation by letting your emotions take over. Drivers sometimes get upset or angry over car accidents. If someone is shouting at you, showing anger, making you feel uncomfortable, then remove yourself from that person and call 911 immediately.” If you are able to, it would be helpful to take pictures of the car damage and the other driver’s insurance card to make sure that you are getting all of the correct information. In some cases, the other

able with not reporting it to insurance. In either instance, you 1. Have license, should get STEP registration, and the contact proof of insurONE information ance at hand of the other driver. If there are 2. Move car/self STEP any witnessto a safe place TWO es, take note of where they were in relation to 3. Make sure the accident STEP the other driver and ask them is safe, call 911, THREE stay calm if they can stay and talk graphic by ellierommelfanger to the police or at least get their contact informadriver might want to avoid tion. Witnesses can help calling the police or reto clear up what happened porting the accident to his in the accident and can reor her insurance. In this duce tension between you instance, he or she would and the other driver. just pay for the damages Another thing to make with his or her own monsure of when you’re in a car ey. It is always just a safe accident is that the other bet to call the police to driver doesn’t leave. Junior make sure that everything Mackenzie Blaine got into runs smoothly, and you or this exact situation. “I lied your parents can decide to my parents about where whether you are comfort-

CRASH COURSE

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I was going, and I got in an accident and freaked out,” Blaine said. She and the other driver both got out of their cars and were exchanging numbers when the other driver’s phone died and he said he was going to leave to go charge it. “I was too shocked to say anything, so I just let him leave. I got a hold of my dad and we called the police. The whole process ended up taking really long, and my car wasn’t drivable so I had to go home with my dad,” Blaine said. Parting advice from Blaine is not to lie to your parents because you never know what could happen and don’t let the other driver leave the scene before the police come. Getting in a car accident can be scary, but as long as you are prepared and know what to do, everything will go smoothly. Some parting words from Williams are to always, always, always wear a seatbelt.

Friends across grades:

A look at friends of different ages kateschwaller

est friends are two have grown to friends, despite the one of life’s many become good friends. slight age difference. gifts. Childhood “It’s nice to be able They are on Marian’s would not be nearly to help someone and Dance Team togethas much fun without know that help is er, and met through a partner in crime by valued and needed,” Nebraska Dance your side, drawing Underwood said. Company in 2014. with chalk on the “It’s nice having When they hang sidewalks and eating someone to go to for out, they like to watch popsicles that stain advice,” Ramaekers movies and go to the your faces cherry red. agreed. The two can pool a lot during the However, not all often be found talking summer. “The worst ‘besties’ part about grow up being in diftogether. ferent grades There are is when it many girls comes to who have Field Day and friends in other different competitive grades. things,” JorTwo girls gensen said. who are These are a prime only a few example of examples of this are sethe countless nior Mary girls who Underwood #bffs dancer friends Cassidy Jorgensen ’18 and have friends and sopho- Hallie Falk ’19 smile for a best friend pic after a from more Olivia Nebraska Dance Company performance. Photo different Ramaekers. courtesy of @cassidy_sassidy. grades in our “We met during with each other in the school. ‘Rags.’ Mary walked quad, venting about With so many posinto the their problems and sibilities to meet girls director’s booth laughing so hard they of different ages here looking for black duct can barely speak. at Marian, such as tape for her shoes,” Another pair of carpools, sports, and Ramaekers laughed girls, junior classes, as she recalled the Cassidy Jorgensen friendship is not day. Since the fall and sophomore limited to within your musical last year, the Hallie Falk, are great grade.

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New classes widen academic horizons for students M susanapettis

any Marian girls know the struggle of a or if you want to have a The only downside: completely packed schedule. Whether study hall or want to take the student must be that means two electives or doubling up on core another class,” Bettger taking a study hall. The classes, many girls find it hard to get in all of said. The amount of hours study hall requirement the classes they want over the course of four accumulated during this is to give the student years. As course catalogs and sign up sheets summer course is equal to an allotted time to get were passed out last spring, teachers and stuthe amount of time a gym classwork done like any dents alike were surprised to see summer gym class would take during other class. It also gives classes and online courses were added to the the school year. Tuition helps them stay ahead in options. for the course was $250. the course and hopefully This year, returning students had the option Marian also introduced will prevent them from to take gym over the summer. This allowed online courses through getting overwhelmed. Lacrosse Ladies Marian girls taking summer students to fulfill their credit requirement and the Jesuit Virtual Learning gym got to play lacrosse along with soccer, flag “You could definitely take other classes during the school year. For Academy. Students are take this class without a football, and a variety of other sports. They many, this gave them the opportunity to finally able to study subjects like study hall, but it’s nice to played on the soccer fields by sophomore lot. have a study hall or take a class that they had Digital Photography and get all the work done in been wanting to take but couldn’t quite fit in. “I AP Art History in the fall class,” Popp said. decided to take summer gym because I thought and Astronomy in the spring. There is however, These online courses can also give students it was a good opportunity to get up during the an extra $125 for a semester course and $175 an example of what an online college course summer and have a schedule of some type of for a year long course. might be like. For students like Popp, it gives activity every day,” sophomore Ava Bettger Senior Jenna Popp is taking Photography them the opportunity to take a course that isn’t said. this fall through the online academy. “You get offered at Marian. “I love photography, and it’s Initially, both Lifetime Sports and Fit For in contact with your teacher via email. She or a hobby of mine. I’m taking it because I want to Life were offered, but due to the number of girls he will send you an email about your course expand my knowledge on photography.” enrolled, the only option became lesson for that week. By offering these new courses, Marian gives Lifetime Sports. Girls involved in Each week for digital students flexibility when it comes to their I love photography... photography we have schedules. It also allows students to experience the class came to Marian every day from 8:40 a.m. to 11:35 to submit pictures we online courses, which are becoming more and I’m taking it because a.m. from June 1 to June 30. “I took based on your more prevalent these days. I want to expand my am not a morning person but lesson for that week.” “We will probably offer a summer PE course. it wasn’t too hard because you One of the girls We are just beginning to discuss summer classknowledge...” were already used to getting up taking AP Art Hises for 2017,” Assistant Principal Mrs. Kathy Jenna Popp ’17 even earlier for school than you tory is senior Rachel Tompkins said. are for the gym class. But I will Rawson. “I’m taking it Enrollment for these courses are low, but in say it kinda takes it out of you. It’s a very long because I think I want to go into interior design the next few years it could increase and allow class and you definitely get tired after. I would someday,” Rawson said. This course is the only Marian to offer a myriad of choices. These new recommend it if you are looking for some type online course that includes an AP exam, also course offerings could open doors for many of physical activity to do during the summer making it the only year long online class. new options in the future.

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She’s with her: Senior strives to make political impact morganhobbs

or most people under the age of 18, politics is just another segment on the news to skip over. However, for senior Brooke Huerter, politics has created an opportunity for her to contribute to something she truly believes in. Since Aug. 29, Huerter has been a fellow to the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. The main difference between a fellow and a volunteer is that volunteers can come and serve whenever they please, whereas fellows have designated positions within the campaign and are committed to a certain number of hours to help. In Huerter’s case, her main position involves phoning potential voters,

and she is required to put in 15 hours a week. Every weekday, Huerter goes to Clinton’s Omaha campaign headquarters located in a Ralston strip mall to help push her cause. She mainly does phone banking, asking people for campaign donations, but will also call to ask people if they support Clinton and her issues. Her fellowship originally started just as a volunteer position. “I was on Hillary’s campaign email list asking for volunteers, so I decided to go in and phone bank for a couple hours,” Huerter said. She was excited to work on a campaign that aligned with her Democratic ideals. “Afterwards, a lady

came up to me and was basically like, ‘Hey, you’re really good at your job!’ and asked if I would be interested in a fellowship.” From there, Huerter set up an interview and began her journey as a part of the Clinton campaign. If any students are looking for a way to get more involved in politics, Huerter has some suggestions. “Definitely start by joining Marian’s Young Politicians club!” she said. Huerter has been involved in the club since she was a ninth grader, and she currently serves as the club president. Young Politicians is a club at Marian that discusses the presidential candidates and how politics affects current

events, as well as occasionally hosting political figures as speakers. The club is also nonpartisan, meaning it does not align with either party, so everyone is welcome to join. Since the club allows all parties and ideologies, it really gives students the opportunity to be educated and then form their own political opinions. “After that, do some research and find a campaign you care about and that your beliefs line up with. Call their office or email an organizer,” Huerter suggested. “Campaigns are always looking for people to help volunteer, so you should totally just go for it!”

Young Politicians Club 2016 Front Row: Lucy Fishburn ’17, Mia LaHood ’17, Melanie Nordstrom ’17, Mary Kubat ’17, Brooke Huerter ’17, Rachel Walet ’17, Emma Shoemaker ’17, Maggie Gerards ’17, Maggie Dowd ’17. Back Row: Former moderator Mrs. Susan Juza, Emma Roth ’18, Janna Whited ’17, Grace Mortenson ’17, Natalie Kemler ’17, Melissa Geis ’17, Lauren Weis ’17, Reese Hartmann ’17, Claire Janecek ’17.

He’s With Her Hillary Clinton was in Omaha on Aug. 1 at Omaha North High

School for a campaign stop.Warren Buffett welcomed Clinton to the city. No matter what a student’s political affiliation, taking advantage of campaign activities in the metro area can provide unique educational opportunities. carmenmiller

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10.2 miles, 3 events, 1 Marian girl victoriaackermann

s 10-year-olds, most of us spent our days watching iCarly and playing Webkinz; but junior Delaney Kottke had another hobby in mind. A triathlon is a race that consists of 300 yards of swimming, 8 miles of biking and 2 miles of running. At just 10 years old, Kottke started training to race in triathlons. “My dad was a triathlete in Minnesota at Lifetime Fitness. So when Omaha opened a Lifetime Fitness and had the same program, he decided that I should also race in triathlons,” Kottke said. Prior to her first race, she was not sure what a triathlon consisted of. Kottke grew up a swimmer, but had never considered herself much of a biker or a runner. Fortunately, all she needed was one race, and she was hooked. “I loved the atmosphere and the nonstop adrenaline you experience,” Kottke said. This newly found love for triathlons required an extreme amount of training. “Luckily, I swim competitively for Marian and for my club; so when I train for races, I focus on running and biking. I mostly run 3-5 miles and bike 8-10 miles with my dad a few times in the weeks leading up to race season,” Kottke said. Race season begins in June and finishes in August.

Before races, Kottke eats a light breakfast, swimming and biking, my legs turn into jelly. such as a protein shake or eggs, and sits down While I have the advantage at the swimming to try to reserve her energy. She tries to avoid portion, since I’m a competitive swimmer, most talking to peoof the other girls have the edge ple in order with running.” to stay in the Despite these challenges, zone while Kottke continues to race. “The reviewing the feeling I get when I rush out track for the of the water and hop onto my upcoming bike is addicting. I absolutely race. love the competitiveness of the Once the entire race.” race begins, Delaney has won five racKottke focuses, and has finished a total of 11 races. “Winning is pretty es mainly on cool. When I began racing as her legs. “I try a 10 year old, I never thought to have fun I would actually win a race. It during the Superstar Delaney Kottke ’18 competes competitive- feels really accomplishing and race, but my ly in triathlons. She has travelled as far as Kansas City like all the training and hard mind thinks for her competitions. victoriaackermann work has paid off.” of the worst Kottke would love to start a possible situations that could occur. I always imagine things triathlon club through Hy-Vee Iron Kids in orlike my legs giving out, me falling off my bike, der to get more kids, and Marian girls, involved or my shoes becoming untied.” in triathlons. “I strongly recommend anyone to The most difficult part when it comes to do it. It’s a great opportunity; and while it may racing for Delaney is the running portion. “After be scary at first it is so worth it.”

Cross country team strides towards success maddiemingo

s the gun sounds and hundreds of athletes West 9/10 meet. As the season goes on, I am bolt from the start, Marian runners pack excited to see how well we can do with the team together and take on the course as a team. At at full strength.” Marian, cross country means more than an inAll seven state runners from last year redividual time. Teammates share a competitive turned for this season. When the team competbond when they push through ed at state last year, it was projected workouts together and enjoy to finish 12th, but came out ninth. the family-like atmosphere of Right now, Marian is ranked sevthe team as whole. enth in the state, and Wright has In comparison to last high hopes for the end of the season. season, this year’s team has “Seventh is a good place to be. We added to its ranks. “Last can hunt down the top teams without year, we had about 44 runhaving a target on our back. ners out, but this year we With the team continuing to work are up to 64,” said Varsity as hard as it has been, we will be in Cross Country Coach Roger the running for state this year.” Wright. While only seven The team represents a balanced can compete at the varsity amount of runners from all classes. level, Wright says quite a few Friends encourage their friends to challengers are battling for run, and sisters encourage their sistop spots. “Varsity changes ters. “I really wish I would’ve started from meet to meet, and every running sooner!” senior Anna Nulty week you have to earn your said. “People would always say how Runners to your mark spot. Right now, I would say fun it was to run with your friends. Katie Williams ’17 and we have 13 battling for the [This year] I’ve gotten to know more Audrey Lane ’17 wait for the top team.” gun to sound. Marian won first about my classmates, and I always However, no matter the feel satisfied after I finish running a place in the Class of the Metro combination of runners, race or at practice.” meet. amaleapoulos the cross country team State team runners from last year, has shown strength. “Even sophomores Maria Kleinsmith and though we had people gone for college visits Kira Bravo, both mentioned that the team plays and trips over Labor Day, we competed well,” a huge role in their workouts and competitions. Wright said. “We were fourth at the Concordia “I really love my team! They make me want to meet in Seward and second in the Bellevue work harder each day, and push me to be bet-

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ter,” Kleinsmith said. “The team makes the meets and workouts so much easier,” Bravo said. “Without them I wouldn’t be able to finish.” This year’s team does sport some sister duos. However, to Wright, family reaches wider than being related. “In cross country you come to appreciate everyone because you go through the same workouts together. On this team, we have sisters, but to me the whole team is a family.”

Varsity Cross Country Results Thorell Invite: 4th out of 16 teams Wesleyan Invite: 3rd out of 6 teams Millard South Invite: 8th out of 9 teams Heartland Classic: 25th out of 28 teams JV Cross Country Results Thorell Invite: 1st out of 16 teams Wesleyan Invite: 2nd out of 6 teams Team Cross Country Results Bellevue West Invite: 9th grade: 2nd out of 8 teams 10th grade: 2nd out of 8 teams Class of the Metro: 9th grade: 2nd out of 12 teams 10th grade: 1st out of 12 teams 11th grade: 2nd out of 12 teams 12th grade: 1st out of 12 teams

Marian Sports Trivia

1. What school-sponsored event began in 1981? 2. What year was Title IX passed, promoting equal opportunities for women in academics and athletics? Bonus Question: What year was this scoreboard added onto the West Gym?

Please submit your answer to netpaper@omahamarian.org by Sept. 30 to have your name considered for a drawing. One random correct answer will win a prize. For a hint, search online at mariandigitalnetwork.com and you might find an autumn exclusive with the answer you are looking for.

1. Soccer 2. 1972

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New Year, New Cheer

Warnock wins team’s heart All-American Winners amaleapoulos & victoriaackermann

arian’s cheer squad is welcoming them to respect me and be able to a new coach for the second year come to me whenever they need help,” in a row. Warnock said. Lauren Warnock has been involved The squad appreciates Warnock as a with cheer for years. She cheered at her coach and a role model. “Coach Lauren high school, Papillion La Vista High is very approachable and you can go School, before cheering at Nebraska to her with anything,” junior Davine Wesleyan. She then moved on to work Francis said. for the Universal Cheer Association for Warnock’s favorite cheer is any six years. cheer that involves the crowd. She Warnock became associated with wants the cheer team to focus more on Marian this year through Varsity, a spicing up Marian pep rallies and makuniform company. The former Marian ing sure the student body has a good cheer coach nominated Warnock as a time at them. “I love the Victory cheer candidate for the position in the 2016because it makes the crowd get into the 2017 school year. “Getting to watch the game and it’s a lot of fun to do,” freshteam improve as both cheerleaders and man Grace Treves said. as people has been my favorite part so So ladies, be ready to get a little bit far,” Coach Warnock said. rowdy at the next pep rally. Coach Warnock is implementing a few changes for the new season. “I’m more strict about behavior and the cheerleaders having a good reputation amongst the school.” Warnock said. Cheerleaders will also be conditioning more frequently in order to get stronger. These new changes are helping squad members work cohesively toward her goals. For the year, Warnock hopes the team will do well at state and win at least one category. Concerning herself, she wants to learn how to interact All smiles Warnock talks with cheerleaders better with the girls. “I don’t want to after the volleyball game versus Westside on be best friends with them, but I want Sept. 13. amaleapoulos

eing chosen as an All-American Cheerleader is one of the highest honors a cheerleader can earn. Cheerleaders try out for the prestigious title at national camps, but only a few are chosen. Marian is proud to introduce our four All-American Cheerleaders:

Susana Pettis, Senior

Favorite Marian Lunch? Mac and cheese Favorite song to cheer to? “All Hands on Deck” by Tinashe

Rachael Hueftle, Senior

Favorite class/subject? Physics II Favorite sport to cheer at? Volleyball or Mount Michael football

Laura Shaw, Senior

Favorite Marian cheer? Hey, hey (hey, hey let’s go, let’s fight, number one, blue and white) Favorite Marian event? Gnimocemoh Week

Keara Compton, Senior

Favorite tumbling trick? Round-off back handspring multiples (round-off two or three back handsprings) Favorite Marian t-shirt? Cheer t-shirt from junior year

Athletes attempt to juggle the pressures of schoolwork, competition morganhobbs

ou come home from practice an exhausted and sweaty mess. With a deep exhale, you toss your heavy equipment bag down onto your bedroom floor and plop yourself down at your desk chair, your back breathing a sigh of relief. You flip on the lamp before digging through your bag and mulling over your agenda to finish your night’s tasks. Your eyes nearly pop out as they fly back and forth between the clock and the list of assignments, your brain setting up mathematical equations to figure out how you can possibly accomplish this all in one night. I mean, sleep is overrated, right? This is the life of a student-athlete. The term “student-athlete” is widely recognized as a participant in a competitive sport sponsored by the educational institution in which he or she is enrolled. This generally means that a student-athlete is forced to balance the roles of full-time student and a full-time athlete. This can be a very tricky act to perfect and one that has caused many student-athletes a lot of stress. “Sometimes it’s very hard to manage the expectations of schoolwork and sports,” junior volleyball player Grace Hern said. “Like when we’re gone and don’t get back late from tournaments, it’s very difficult to get all your homework done. You’ll be so tired when you get back that it’s hard to finish homework, study, and whatever else you have, but in the end it always gets done.” The Marian athletic handbook has its own policy on the academic expectations of student-athletes. According to the handbook, any athlete on academic probation will also

be put on athletic probation. This means that Aside from the after school panic attacks any athlete failing two or more classes will be that sports can induce, many athletes will find barred from participating in athletic competithemselves missing school during their respections until they earn a passing grade. Coaches tive seasons. The golf team is especially familwill regularly pull their athletes’ grades to iar with this concept. During the course of the check and make sure they are staying on top of 2016 fall season, the varsity golf team will miss their school work. nine full days of school. Varsity volleyball coach Amy McLeay is one “I really hate missing school, because it’s of the coaches that has gone above the general never the same just getting second hand notes academic expectations and set higher standards or not being completely sure of homework asfor her players. Often times, the volleyball team signments,” junior golfer Mia Soulliere said. strives for a 3.5 team GPA, and because of this, It has even come to the point where the the program has been recognized several times words “no practice tonight” have become a by the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches breath of fresh air to many athletes across Association) for academic excellence. the school. “When our coach tells us that our “My players must be students first. I often practice or game for the night is cancelled, we ask how their classall get so relieved because we es are going and know we can now use those of survey offer help seeking three extra hours for homerespondents resources if needwork,” senior softball player spend 3-4 hours 61.8% ed,” McLeay said. Tara Wanser said. on homework McLeay is entering Typically on game nights, every night her fifth year teachthe girls on the varsity softing social studies ball team do not see their own at Marian and her houses until close to 8:30. “It second year as the just results in no free time. of survey varsity volleyball If I’m not sleeping, playing respondents head coach. “The softball or physically at school, spend 1-2 hours 56.3% effective balance I’m doing schoolwork,” Wanser practicing sports begins with maksaid. every night ing school and Despite the stress, stutheir team the top dent-athletes are learning skills graphic by sydneymonahan priorities. I always on and off the field. The most encourage good decisions off the court, which precious of these is time management, and that allows for a positive and productive learning is something they can cherish for the rest of and playing environment.” their lives.

(14) Entertainment

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Good Eats near 72nd Street IHOP

Type: all-day breakfast food (PANCAKES!) Distance: .8 miles Price: $$

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Subway

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PepperJax

Distance: .2 miles

Type: rice bowls, phillies, nachos, salads Distance: .7 miles

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Type: snacks, slushies

Arby’s Type: curly fries, sandwiches, shakes Distance: .7 miles Price: $$

Marian High School Freddy’s

Type: burgers, fries, frozen custard

Scooter’s Type: coffee, smoothies, pastries

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*all distances are relative to Marian High School (7400 Millitary Ave)

History has its eyes on Hamilton alliemorrissey

ave you noticed an alarming amount of chatter about our founding fathers, or are you curious about the tweets ranting about how Thomas Jefferson is THE WORST? It may sound odd, but Alexander Hamilton has taken over the hearts of many Marian girls and has us dreaming of stepping foot into the Richard Rogers Theatre in NYC. This past July, I was lucky enough to snag a seat and witness the magic. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Hamilton: An American Musical” is a rap-inspired musical about the rise and fall of Alexander Hamilton. Yes, I did just say rap, musical and Alexander Hamilton in one sentence. It sounds a bit crazy, but the brilliant musical, originally starring Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, is sold out through January of 2017, and tickets are going for as high as $1200. It’s a hefty price, but selling your kidney to get a hold of

Too Satisfied Allie Morrissey ’17 poses in front of the “Hamilton: An American Musical” poster before the July 29 show. Morrissey is about to witness the magic that takes place inside the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City, New York.

some tickets will be more than worth it. tious side of our first secretary of the Treasury, “Hamilton” was No. 1 on Billboard’s rap a trait that gets Hamilton into trouble multiple charts for multiple weeks, nominated for a times throughout his life. Similar to Miranda, record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning Muñoz isn’t the best singer, but what he lacks 11, including Best Musical, and was also the in singing, he makes up for in emotion. Both an recipient of the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for drama. It all started when Miranda picked up a biography of Hamilton’s life written by Ron Chernow while on vacation. Immediately, Miranda realized that this book screamed rap and hip-hop. Yes, rap and hip-hop. Hamilton’s story from rags-to-riches reminded Miranda of many great rappers’ lives. After about seven years of writing and rehearsing, “Hamilton” has become one of the What Comes Next? Hamilton is opening in Chicago on Sept. biggest Broadway hits to take the 27, 2016 and is rumored to be coming to Omaha soon. Limited stage, possibly ever. The musical tickets are available for the Chicago shows, but tickets for the follows Hamilton through his life: from him coming to America in New York shows are sold out through March of 2017. 1773, fighting in the Revolutionary War next to his BFF George Washington, HIV and cancer survivor, Muñoz channels his serving as our first secretary of the Treasury, fight to survive and portrays his own struggles committing our nation’s first sex scandal and through Hamilton— a recipe that makes for a dying an ironic death. brilliant performance. The new Thomas JefOn July 9, Miranda, as well as many memferson, Andrew Chappelle, was laugh-out-loud bers of the original cast— Phillipa Soo, who funny along with his co-star, Rory O’Malley, plays Eliza Hamilton, Alexander’s wife and who plays King George III. Leslie Odom Jr., who plays Aaron Burr, The two provide some comic relief during the man who basically becomes famous for the heartbreaking, tear-jerking parts of the (SPOILER ALERT if you haven’t opened a show. Christopher Jackson, the original George textbook in the past 12 years) killing Hamilton Washington, and Anthony Ramos, who doubles in a duel— performed the story of our founding as John Laurens and Hamilton’s son, Phillip, fathers for the last time. brought me to tears multiple times. Although devastating for all “Hamilton” I was sobbing uncontrollably over our foundfanatics, the new cast has done a seamless job ing fathers (no shame) and wasn’t alone. Multiof taking over these coveted roles and making ple sniffles and cries were heard throughout the them their own. theatre towards the end of the show. The newest cast performed the musical so I laughed, I cried, I got shushed for singing well that even a crazy obsessed “Hamilton” fan, along, and I would do absolutely anything to such as myself, left the show on July 29 more see it again. The PMD (Post-Musical-Depresthan satisfied. Javier Muñoz, the new Hamilsion) after seeing “Hamilton: An American ton, has adapted the role to portray the flirtaMusical” in late July was too real.

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Singing behind the rain

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A look backstage at the fall musical crew

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(Far Left) Brainstorming blueprints In Theater Seminar class, students create designs for potential sets in “Singing in the Rain.”

o crew, no show. It’s a commonly uttered phrase among the backstage workers. Every member of a show, whether they’re on stage or not, is crucial. Without the set, costumes, makeup, sound and lights, there’s no show. This year’s Fall Musical, “Singing in the Rain” is no different. The backstage work has already begun for set crew. At their first meeting, art teacher Mr. Jeremy Cisco, the set director, already had a plan set out. The girls instantly got to work clearing out their work space in the prop shop. Along with a Hollywood Boulevard set of signs and many interior set pieces, the crew has the task of creating a giant birthday cake for someone to jump out of. “The cake. It’s three-tiered, and round,” Cisco said of the biggest challenge that the set crew will face this year. They will put in hours of work perfecting the cake and every other set piece needed for “Singing in the Rain.”

(Left) Set Crew workers Mr. Jeremy Cisco and the set crew of the musical prepare to begin construction on Sept. 20.

“I love the physical activity, building things and using the tools,” Cisco said. Freshman Rachel Doll could not agree more. “I’m most excited to be working on the projects, to see how they turn out,” she said. She is very excited for the experience to come. “I thought it would be fun, I’d never done it before,” Doll said. The set crew’s work is critical for the show, as is every single person is involved. In the next couple months, the set crew has quite a bit of work set aside for them, designing and constructing the set. When the show does finally open on Oct. 27, the set crew’s work will be done and all that will be left will be for the sets to shine onstage.

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SPACE welcome dance 2016 1

TAKE OFF

1. Just getting STARted Emma Roth ’18 starts setting up and making decorations after school with the rest of Student Board. Roth, as well as Lily Heim ’18, were in charge of planning Welcome Dance 2016. alliemorrissey 2. Astronauts, prepare for liftoff Kate Brashear ’19 gets ready at a fellow sophomore’s house with her friends before heading back to Marian to get her BOSS points and blast off on the dance floor. “My game plan was to use at least a little glitter somewhere. I was going for a sort of subtle look, but also enough glitter that people would notice,” Brashear said. carmenmiller

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5. 3,2,1 LIToff Sophomores Maria Piperis, Kayla Gornoll, Mia Esparrago and Joey Carollo get their space jam on. “The DJ was so hype and always had a sick beat to drop. I’ve had a countdown for Welcome Dance in my phone since July,” Carollo said. Start your countdowns now! The next all school dance will be gnimocemoh put on by the senior class officers on October 14. alliemorrissey

3. Our First Mission Freshmen Emily Saalfeld, Madeline Leddy, Anna Prinz, Hannah Heinert and Adrianna Krueger hit the photo booth before heading into the gym. Not everyone dressed in space attire, but girls still had a BLAST. yearbook staff 4. Moonwalk Gabby Mainelli ’18 and Tara Sanchez ’18 get their moonwalk on to DJ HotBoy’s electric jams. DJ Devon Dupree also made his Marian debut on September 16 and was spinning alongside HotBoy. alliemorrissey

6 L A N D I N G 6. Truly out of this world As the lights turned on and the West Gym cleared out, it hit seniors Becca Williams, Maria Gallegos and Amalea Poulos that this was their last Welcome Dance... ever. “This Welcome Dance was super special because it was my last one, and I loved dancing with all my friends for the last time,” Gallegos said. emilydoll