Marian High School Network September 2014

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Volume 59 Issue 1

September 2014

Ms. Higgins returns to Marian emmiemcminn

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he’s walked through the doors as a Marian girl, a Marian mom, and a Marian volunteer. And on July 1, she walked into the building as the first alumna president in Marian’s history. Ms. Mary Higgins is very passionate about her new job. “I want Marian to be a school where we promote and expand the audience of folks who will look at Marian. I certainly want every parent who has a girl who wants to be strong academically to say, ‘We absolutely must take a look at Marian.’ I want people from across the city to understand that wherever they live, it is worth the drive to get to Marian. It is worth it for how thoroughly their daughter will be prepared for college; it is worth it how Marian will touch your daughter’s heart and soul to become the person that she wants to become.” Higgins has been active within the school’s community in a variety of ways throughout her life. She attended kindergarten in Room 105 back in 1956 when it was taught by Sr. Mary Gertrude. When the time came to choose a high school in 1965, Higgins recounts, “I just knew I was going to Marian.” Throughout high school, Higgins was heavily involved, as were all of her friends. But sports weren’t present at Marian. “We didn’t have sports. I’m

not kidding. This was pre-Title IX,” Higgins said. “The only way you could get a trophy at Marian High School was in debate or Field Day.” During her time at Marian, Higgins happened to be a grade below veteran English teacher, Ms. Connie Cavel. “In high school she was just like she is now: fun, smart, and chatty.” Although they were Field Day rivals and presidents of their respective classes, Higgins and Cavel have shared a friendship since walking the halls together in the 1960s. “An institutional legacy will be walking out the door when Ms. Cavel leaves,” Higgins adds. Cavel holds her colleague in the same esteem. “I’m excited for Marian. I think she will be a great thing for Marian because her dynamic personality and energy will continue to help Marian move [forward in the future].” Ms. Higgins has many plans. “As we get into the school year, I am going to meet individually with every member of faculty and staff. I want to know what they do best and what they love. I want to know what they want to see improve,” Higgins said. “Marian is in great shape; the building, the finances, enrollment, and alumnae are all strong and I’m excited to help these aspects continue to excel.”

Fast Facts About Ms. Higgins

• Although Ms. Higgins is married, she prefers “Ms.” • Her daughter, Julie, is an ‘07 Marian grad and a Creighton Medical School student. • Her son, a Creighton Law graduate, married Molly Millea, an ‘06 grad. • She was the first female inducted into Creighton University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. • She enjoys golf and working out. • She is also a certified yoga instructor. • She is a Doug McDermott fan. 1. Higgins exercising in the weight room. 2. Higgins touring the STEM Lab with alumni. 3. Higgins on the phone in her office. Photos by blairkellner & emmiemcminn

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‘04 the love of WAT! Taking a walk down memory lane Walk-A-Thon then versus now: A glimpse at Walk-A-Thon 2004 compared to now, 10 years of tradition blairkellner

Remember to watch for traffic on 78th Street and stay on the sidewalk!

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VIP walkers turn right onto Crown Point Avenue, but regular walkers continue straight on 78th Street Don’t be a litter bug! Hold on to your trash and throw it out at the checkpoints or when you get back! Key

VIP Course

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hum of excitement fills the air; for the past month, girls have walked with anticipation down the halls as the countdown for one of Marian’s greatest traditions grows smaller and smaller by the day. But before anyone unaware of what month it is gets her hopes up, there are still a few months left before it is socially acceptable to discuss themes and colors for Field Day. While Field Day is still a few months away, Walk-A-Thon is finally here, after weeks of waiting. Today, 671 girls will carry on the beloved Marian custom where the student body will walk around the community surrounding Marian to raise money. Marian students have been working hard for

the past month collecting money for the school, as Student Board made Walk-A-Thon possible through their countless hours of effort. The hard work pays off today as students receive a t-shirt with this year’s theme, “Boardwalk 2014: that’s the way we roll” on it. As the year goes on, the fundraising will also pay off as it is used to pay for various projects around the school such as student technology, scholarships and campus maintenance. This year, the school goal was set at $85,000, a large jump across the board compared to the 2003-2004 school year, when the school goal was $60,000. The amount for VIP in 2004 was $150, while this year the VIP goal is $175. As the goal has expanded in order to give long-term incentives to the students, short-term incentives, such as reducing the walk to about three miles instead of about five from the walk for VIP walkers, have also been added. “That year [2003] was one of the first years for the VIP initiative for

Marian for Walk-A-Thon,” said Ms. Susie Sisson, who was the Student Board moderator at the time. The walk itself is no longer through the Keystone neighborhood and trail, it follows a northern route to Sorensen Parkway. Another change compared to the walk from 10 years ago is the inclusion of the new BOSS (Building Our School Spirit) Point system, which began last year. Because of BOSS Points, the student body will not be aware of which class won Walk-A-Thon until Color Block in March, making it even more important that students participate. While Walk-A-Thon has changed over the past 10 years, one fact about the tradition has always remained: a love for Marian and the desire to give back.

Editor’s Note: At press time, a modified route and schedule was released for the 2014 Walk-A-Thon to accommodate students who wished to attend the Friday morning funeral of Ashley Carter, ‘03, older sister of current senior, Faith Carter.

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