Lasallian superstars

Assistant Campus Minister and Theology teacher, Mrs. Katie Miller received this year’s Lasallian Educator Award. Each year the honor goes to a faculty member who represents Montini's Lasallian spirit of education by 'touching the hearts' of their students and colleagues.

Katie has been a member of the Montini Catholic family for over seven years, beginning her Bronco career in 2015. She currently teaches Theology and is responsible for revamping our Theology curriculum. She encouraged and oversaw the addition of a Philosophy class and revived Montini's Peer Ministry Program - a ministry of over 50 students who have stepped up to be leaders in their faith.

She has also fostered her zeal for 'touching hearts' by leading several trips with Bronco pro-life students to Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life. Katie moderates countless junior and senior (Kairos) retreats throughout the school year and plays a key role in the success of Montini's Golden Gobbler and Adopt-a-Family food, clothing and toy drives. Each year, Katie, through the Peer Ministry program, and in conjunction with Adopt-a-Family, hosts Montini's much anticipated Christmas fundraising festivities which includes candy-grams and a (very) competitive homeroom decorating contest.

Mrs. Rita Weisenburger, Assistant to the Principal and Main Office Manager, earned this year’s Lasallian Partner Award, as a staff member who truly represents and practices the Lasallian Spirit of education within the Bronco community.

Rita joined our Montini Catholic family in 2008 as a member of the Development Team, assisting with all business, development and admission activities and serving as the receptionist at the De La Salle Hall building. In 2016, she moved over to the Main Office to become the receptionist, office manager and assistant to Principal Kevin Beirne. "She is the first smiling face our students and visitors see in the morning," said President Segredo. "Rita is a jack of all trades and is the key person that keeps our school running on a day to day basis!"

Rita and husband, Wally '75, are parents to two Montini Catholic graduates (Andrew '05 and Kimmy '07) and have supported the Montini Catholic community in many ways. "Both Rita and Wally have been extremely supportive of many Montini Catholic programs, development events and fundraising activities," informed President Segredo. "She has been a very dedicated, talented and hard-working member of our faculty and staff and is always here to lend a hand! That's why we are so very proud to honor Rita with our Lasallian Partner Award this year!"

Watching your ‘baby’ cross the stage to accept his/her diploma is a very emotional experience. Even more so for those few who are celebrating their legacies here at Montini Catholic. Each year we open the door for alumni parents to express their thoughts and emotions during this once in a lifetime occurence.

“While I sat in the Field House watching the graduation ceremony and listening to familiar speeches, it hit me how surreal it was to be watching my son, David, graduate from my alma mater. Montini may look somewhat different but it was still the same in all the ways that matter. When the choir sang Like an Eagle it made me cry just like in 1990. I am proud to welcome my son into the family of alumni. It is a comforting feeling knowing we now have a bond and the camaraderie of this shared experience. My hope is that my son keeps the friends that he made and grows