Marian Magazine | Fall 2014 by Marian High School

Marian Magazine FALL 2014

2013-2014 Annual Report Special Insert The New Face of Marian, page 8 Marian Teacher Travels to Cuba, page 10 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees, page 20

President’s Message Dear Marian Community, There is something special happening at Marian and I am honored to be a part of it! As many of you know, Marian recently adopted a president-principal model of administration. I could not be more excited to be in my new role as president, where my focus will be primarily external with an emphasis on communicating with donors, recruiting new students and interacting with my fellow alumnae. I am also excited to be leading the search for Marian’s new principal. The principal will be the internal leader of the school and solely accountable for its daily operation. This year, Marian has been placed in the professional, experienced and capable hands of Co-Principals Rochelle Rohlfs and Kathy Tompkins, both of whom have over twenty-five years of experience at Marian. Rochelle and Kathy will remain in their co-principal roles until a new principal is hired, which we anticipate will be no later than Fall 2015. A lot has changed since I walked across the Marian graduation stage in1969. With 37 honors courses, 10 Advancement Placement courses and 10 dual enrollment courses, Marian offers more variety in its rigorous college prep curriculum than ever before. We have also experienced an absolute explosion of technology at Marian. The students have their own individual iPads, which have significantly expanded the walls of the classroom. With our beautiful Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center, STEM lab, Collaboration Stations lab, two gyms, athletic fields, art studios and kilns, there truly is something to match everyone’s strengths and interests at Marian! Through my experience as Assistant Vice Provost for Student Retention and Pre-Major Advising at Creighton University, I know what it takes for students to be prepared for the academic rigor of college. Marian students are ready to face the demands of college because they have had LOTS of homework, they have written MANY reflective and research papers and they have studied for CUMULATIVE final exams. You would be amazed at the number of college freshmen from other high schools who have never dealt with any of these academic challenges and, as a result, struggle to find success in college. What I like to hear most from college professors is the accolades given to Marian graduates who speak up in class, demonstrate intellectual curiosity and seek academic help when needed. I have always felt the unique Esprit de Corps of the Marian community but it is especially incredible to witness it now every day. I love the way that the students interact with each other, the stories that they tell, the laughing that they share and, as one student said recently, “the way they fill each other’s buckets.” Our Esprit de Corps is rooted in and nurtured by the spiritual values inspired by the Servants of Mary. These values are woven through academic success, extracurricular experiences and personal growth. They have always been cornerstones of the Marian experience! I feel so blessed to be back at Marian, a place close to my heart, and I look forward to building its new future (see pages eight and nine for more details). God bless,

Mary Higgins ’69 President

IN THIS ISSUE:

Marian is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young

The New Face of Marian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

women founded by the Servants of Mary and dedicated to Mary,

Marian Teacher Travels to Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Future Marian Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

the Mother of God. Marian teaches the beliefs of the Roman Catholic faith in a caring and loving

Advancing the Mission of Marian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alumnae Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reunions 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

community atmosphere.

The mission of Marian High School is to commit all its resources to the college preparatory education of

2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

young women, teaching them to be leaders and life-long learners in a

Alumnae Class News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

society where their talents and faith will give hope to the world.

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS Writer Kaitlin O’Hara Ahart ’05, Editor and Communications Director Proofreader Amy Schumacher Bauman ’92, English Teacher

Alumnae News Nancy Kettering Casey ’82, Alumnae Director Photography Robert Ervin Photography Marian Journalism Students

Layout and Design Tracie Sis, Green Hat Creative Heads Printing Elman & Co.

Maggie Hinrichs ’10 Luke Ostrander

Marian Today Since Marian opened its doors in 1955, the young women who have come and gone have continued to prove themselves as empowered, confident, independent, thinking leaders; today Marian is no different. Our Marian girls are embracing leadership roles in the classroom, on the stage, on the court and in their community.

Welcome to Marian,

CLASS OF 2018! The sky is the limit for the 2014-2015 school year at Marian! In August, 166 freshmen filled the school’s halls in their trademark blue uniforms, launching their four-year journey as Marian girls.

166 STUDENTS represent 39 zip codes and 41 different grade schools

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freshmen are

SIBLINGS

of current Marian students

freshmen are DAUGHTERS

of Marian alumnae

CLASS FACTS

73% come from Catholic grade schools

27% come from non-Catholic grade schools

freshmen are GRANDDAUGHTERS of Marian alumnae

Students snap a selfie at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland Front row: Fiona Kennedy ‘15; Middle row, left to right: Lucy Findley ‘15, Grace Bradford ‘15; Back row, left to right: Stephanie Huber ‘15, Anabelle McDonald ‘15

Marian Makes Its Way to the UK Several students, parents, alumnae and teachers had the chance to discover the beauty of the British Isles over the summer. The group visited Scotland, England and Ireland for an eleven-day trip steeped in history and beautiful landscapes. The adventurous travelers took to the winding roads of Edinburgh, Scotland, and then went on to uncover the legends and traditions of England, visiting London, Canterbury, Oxford, and Stratford. They also traveled to the Emerald Isle and toured the rugged coastlines of Dublin, Killarney, the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle. A few members even kissed the Blarney Stone and took Irish dance lessons. It was truly an unforgettable trip for Fiona Kennedy ’15. “The 2016 Marian summer trip was the best trip of my life,” she said. “I knew the trip was going to be a spectacular adventure, but I didn’t even imagine that it would be that amazing!”

ACADEMICS

MARIAN INTRODUCES

New Elective Course for Seniors

Left to right: Samuel Gendron (Ayers Cliff, Quebec), Jordan Leeds ’15, Meg Shonsey ’15, Erica Dunham ’15, Tanouir El Amri (Paris), Bailey Nihsen ’15, John LaBonte (Anaheim, Calif.)

Students Attend

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CAMP Ten juniors and seniors attended the International Servite Schools Network (ISSN) Leadership Camp over the summer in Ayers Cliff, Quebec. The camp, hosted by Servite College, provided a unique opportunity for students from Servite schools around the world to work together and learn how to develop leadership skills rooted in Servite values. The Marian students were placed in several different groups with their international peers. Each group was given the task to develop a business plan to design and market a new product that would serve as the officially licensed souvenir for the 2022 Olympic Games. The designs reflected everything from each country’s rich history to modern-day culture. The camp also featured an impressive lineup of speakers including local business owners, entrepreneurs and even the Mayor of Ayers Cliff. Marian’s own Technology Director Mr. Billy Deibler contributed to the camp with a presentation on SWOT analysis. “Trips like these are so important because they teach us about different cultures and ways of life,” Meg Shonsey ’15 said. “They are great ways for us to see the world and also learn.” “Visiting the school was especially important because we got to see another Servite school like Marian in a different country,” Bailey Nihsen ’15 said. Erica Dunham ’15 added, “I think it is important that we keep our connection with the ISSN on these trips because we are given the chance to meet new friends who could help shape our future someday.” Outside of instruction time, the students enjoyed a scavenger hunt in Old Montreal, a paintball outing, a visit to a wax museum, a night of cooking dinner for one another and – of course – a shopping trip!

At the beginning of the school year, Marian introduced an honors independent study course as an elective open to seniors. In collaboration with Creighton University, this course will allow students to develop an original research project in an academic area of their choice. Students will independently conduct the research, analyze the results and create an original written document. The critical analysis of the students’ data may be submitted for publication. Science Department Chair Sharon Genoways and Social Studies Teacher Tom Baker will act as co-instructors for the course. Two Creighton mathematics professors, Dr. John Mordeson and Dr. Davender Malik, will serve as advisors in the research process and provide guest lectures to the students. “Creighton approached us and we agreed that having an opportunity to participate in an actual research project and having the opportunity to be published was a huge benefit to our students,” Genoways said. “It is a great resume builder and will give them fantastic experience to carry with them to college.”

Senior Explores IT Through Internship Brooklynn Venteicher ’15 was selected to spend eight weeks as an intern with the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Information Science and Technology’s Summer High School Internship Program in Information Technology (IT). The internship program was designed to allow high school students the opportunity to learn about potential IT careers through a hands-on approach. Students were invited to choose concentrations and research topics of interest to them; Venteicher chose the area of public health. As a result of her internship, Venteicher developed a new iOS/Droid app for public health informatics.

MARIAN YEARBOOK NAMED ONE OF YEAR’S BEST For the second year in a row, the Marian yearbook has been inducted into Walsworth Yearbooks’ Gallery of Excellence! The 2014 yearbook, Identity, was selected for demonstrating comprehensive coverage, innovative design and superior copy and photography. Identity is part of the small percentage of yearbooks selected each year for the gallery, which showcases the best yearbooks published by Walsworth.

According to Mr. Mike Diffenderfer, a representative of Walsworth, Marian was the only school from the state of Nebraska to receive this award. He visited Marian on Aug. 25 and presented a plaque to the 2015 yearbook staff. Walsworth will share Identity with other schools across the country to serve as an example of a great student publication.

Marian Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

Left to right: Molly LaFave ‘15, Kayla Sullivan ‘15, Alexandra Regan ‘15, Sarah Cronin ‘15 Front row, left to right: Indiga Hadford ’15, Claire Gulseth ’15, Emma Fletcher ’15, Abigail Drobny ’15, Sarah Cronin ’15, Erin Carollo ’15, Kailey Bachman ’15; Middle row, left to right: Mary Pearson ’15, Katherine Pallesen ’15, Sarah Mullen ’15, Hallie McNamara ’15, Anabelle McDonald ’15, Marie McCusker ’15, Katlyn Martin ’15, Julia Lanoha ’15, Molly LaFave ’15; Back row, left to right: Kayla Young ’15, Mary Woodruff ’15, Katherine White ’15, Kelly Weiler ’15, Addison Thonen ’15, Kayla Sullivan ’15, Megan Smith ’15, Madison Shramek ’15, Margaret Shonsey ’15, Alex Regan ’15

Second Class Inducted into NATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY The Marian Social Studies department honored its second class of 26 inductees into the Marian Chapter of the Rho Kappa Honor Society on Sept. 17 in the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center. Rho Kappa is the only national honor society dedicated to recognizing the excellence of students in the field of social studies.

Only seniors are eligible for membership, which is earned by completing six semesters of social studies classes by their junior year and registering to take a seventh semester. Students maintain a 4.0 GPA in the discipline of social studies and 3.5 overall GPA. The Marian Chapter of the Rho Kappa Honor Society is the only local chapter sponsored in the state of Nebraska.

Marian Journalism Students Experience

COLLEGE LIVING AT UNL CAMP

20 members of Marian’s Journalism Program

spent four days at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in late July preparing for this school year and student publications at the Nebraska High School Press Association Summer Workshop. Seniors Katie Pallesen and Megan Smith were enrolled in the Editorial Leadership session for their roles as coeditors of the Network student newspaper. Seniors Erin Carollo, Taylor Eicher, Anabelle McDonald, Maeve Nelson, Lizzy VanDyke, Anna Winkeler and Mary Woodruff participated in the Newspaper Production class and Nelson came home with a “Most Consistent Style” award for her design efforts. Senior yearbook staffers Summer Baldwin, Libby Bost, Grace Bradford, Steph Huber, Kate Pickering, Sierra Shupe and Kayla Young participated in the Yearbook Production class, and the group earned the “Pretty Cool Cover” award for their ideas on the 2015 yearbook. Seniors Evelyn Benda and Maria Valadez were in the Photography Course and had many of their photos showcased in the camp video. Juniors Molly Coghill and Hannah Johnson were in the Video Production Class. Together they earned the “Vine Queen” award from their instructor for mastering the art and act of vining. Megan Smith designed the winning camp T-shirt and earned a full camp tuition scholarship. Maria Valadez and Hannah Johnson also earned scholarships for camp based on an essay application. Thank you to all these girls for giving up some of their summer for journalistic purposes.

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Marian is proud to announce that seniors Sarah Cronin, Molly LaFave and Alexandra Regan are semifinalists and Kayla Sullivan named a commended student in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship program. The National Merit Scholarship (NMS) program is a competition for academic recognition and college scholarships. It is open only to college-bound high school students who take the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) in October of their junior year. The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. Semifinalists are the highest scoring entrants from each state and about 15,000 will advance to the finalist level. More than half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. These winners will be announced in early April. Cronin, LaFave and Regan join the rest of the 16,000 semifinalists in the competition, vying for over 7,600 National Merit Scholarships (worth about $33 million) that will be offered in the spring. Commended students represent the top five percent of students who entered the 2015 NMS competition. Although commended students do not progress further in the competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, some become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by partner corporations and businesses. About 1.5 million juniors from more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2015 NMS program by taking the PSAT in October 2013.

ALL-SCHOOL READ Recreates Dakota Women’s Way of Life The 2014-2015 All-School Read will be “Waterlily” by Ellen Cara Deloria, a renowned Sioux ethnologist. Deloria wrote “Waterlily” in the 1940s and The Nebraska Press published it in 1988, 18 years after her death. The book tells the story of Dakota women through the perspective of a young girl as she grows from childhood to womanhood. This book presents an exemplary depiction of traditional Dakota life and follows the childhood, adolescence and early adulthood of a young woman. On Nov. 20, the Social Studies Department will offer an all-school presentation featuring The Many Moccasins Dance Troupe from Winnebago. In addition to their performance, Fr. David Korth will present his experiences as director of St. Augustine Indian Mission School in Winnebago.

SERVICE & SPIRITUALITY

Servants of Mary Celebrate Jubilees Nine Servants of Mary were honored

on Oct. 11 for their dedication to religious life for 50 or more years. Together, these women represent 510 years of service given to the Church through various ministries. This special day began with a Mass in the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center. Surrounded by friends and family, the Jubilarians renewed their vows. Those present responded with words of affirmation and support. The congregation also offered a prayer for strength and peace. “A Religious Sister’s jubilee is a celebration of her many years of vowed life and ministry,” said Sr. Mary Gehringer, O.S.M. ’66, provincial of the Servants of Mary.

MARIAN HONORS

Servants of Mary with Mass On Sept. 15, Marian held its annual Servite Mass honoring its founding order, the Servants of Mary. It is tradition that the Servants of Mary celebrate the feast of their patroness, Our Lady of Sorrows, with the Marian community during the month of September. A commissioning service was also held at the end of the Mass for Marian faculty and staff members. The Servants of Mary commissioned the faculty and staff to join them in their mission of educating young women in Catholic Servite tradition. The faculty and staff then received a blessing from the Servants of Mary so that they may continue to be a compassionate presence to the world through their ministry of teaching.

“I rejoice with each Jubilarian, recognizing her personal dedication as a profound witness to the collective history of compassionate service of the Servants of Mary.” Sr. Audrey Jauron . . . . . . . . . . 80 Years Sr. Mary Alice Haley . . . . . . . . 70 Years Sr. Elaine Hartnett . . . . . . . . . . 60 Years Sr. Joan Houtekier . . . . . . . . . . 50 Years Sr. Ann Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Years Sr. Kathleen (Kathy) Payne . . . 50 Years Sr. Ann Marie Petrylka . . . . . . 50 Years Sr. Rosalie Riccobono . . . . . . . 50 Years Sr. Joyce Rupp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Years

CARD SHOWER The Servants of Mary invite the Marian community to celebrate these women with a card shower. E-cards and messages may be sent to osmcomm@osms.org. Please remember to include the name of the Jubilarian in your message. Mailed cards may be sent to the Jubilarian in care of the Servants of Mary, 7400 Military Avenue, Omaha, NE 68134.

Front row, left to right: Kathryn Baginski ’16, Maggie White ’16, McKenna Simpson ’16, Morgan Stessmen ’16. Back row, left to right: Anna Slezak ’16, Sophia Hingorani ’16, Noelle Pick ’16, Elsie Stormberg ’16, Maggie Tolley ’17, Payton Ranck ’16.

Students Discover Core Values at Work Abroad Several Marian students and teachers had their lives enriched through a nineday experiential trip to London, England over the summer. The group visited several Servite schools, where they spent time assisting children in nursery and primary school with their reading, writing and drawing. The group also visited Our Lady’s High School, an all-girls Servite secondary school, where they shadowed students for a day. Because both schools are a part of the International Servite Schools Network (ISSN), Marian students found much in common with their English peers. “The six Core Values stand out a lot in the secondary school there,” Maggie White ’16 said. “It’s good to know that girls all around the world are getting the same experience as we receive in Omaha. I love knowing that the Servite mission is spread all over the world.”

THE NEW FACE OF MARIAN Higgins officially began her duties as president of Marian on July 1, 2014 after 39 successful years at Creighton University. She held a number of leadership positions including head coach of the Division I softball team, assistant athletic director and, most recently, assistant vice provost for Student Retention and Pre-Major Advising. She was recognized with many prestigious awards for her accomplishments and service to students in these positions.

The new president’s hiring brings her back into the Marian fold. She served on the Marian Board of Directors from 2005 to 2011, leading the Enrollment Management Committee and serving as board chair. Higgins also co-chaired MarianFEST, Marian’s annual fundraiser event, and was president of the Marian Alumnae Board from 2012 to 2014.

Mary Higgins ‘69 first experienced

Marian in the fall of 1956 as a student in one of its first kindergarten classes, taught by Sr. Mary Gertrude, O.S.M. She returned in 1965 as a freshman in high school, serving as president of her class and often addressing her peers on school-related issues and activities before graduating in 1969. Forty-five years later, the Marian graduate finds herself returning to the same place and holding a leadership position once again, this time on a larger scale as Marian’s new president.

“I am deeply honored and excited to rejoin the Marian community and help lead Marian into the future,” Higgins said. “My life was shaped by my time at Marian, and I remain forever grateful for the richness of that experience.” Following a search that was national in scope, the Marian Board of Directors proudly announced Higgins as the new leader of Marian. The decision also included input from the Marian community, according to Mary Ann Kilgore, a member of Marian’s Board of Directors and chair of the Selection Committee.

As class president, Higgins presents theme ideas for Marian’s 1969 prom.

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Higgins’s daughter, Julie Kennison Schaefer ‘07, is also an alumna of Marian and currently in her fourth year of medical school. “To see the updated Marian experience through my daughter’s eyes was heart-warming and made me even more proud of Marian,” Higgins said. “When you talk to alumnae, whether they graduated last year or 45 years ago, they speak so highly of the quality of their experience at Marian. Regardless of the decade, Marian still demands the same academic rigor and exudes a unique spirit.” The spirit of Marian, Higgins noted, is rooted in the Catholic faith traditions of the Servants of Mary (Servites), the order that founded the school in 1955 and whose mission is to be a “compassionate presence” in the world. “Marian students come from a deep, historic well of women in leadership positions,” Higgins said. “The Servants of Mary have provided us with an excellent example of scholarship and achievement and we take great pride in that history.”

Another point of pride for Higgins is that 100 percent of Marian students attend college and the 194 graduates of the Class of 2014 earned $18.9 million in college scholarships. “Marian is in great shape today,” Higgins said. “Our enrollment is excellent and we are in a strong financial position that allows us to provide nearly half of our student body with close to $900,000 in tuition assistance.” To maintain its strong position in education, Marian is supported by a highly degreed and respected faculty. Sixty-seven percent of Marian’s faculty holds a master’s degree, and many of them have spent a large portion of their professional careers at Marian. “I have been so impressed with the stature of our faculty,” Higgins said. “They love and appreciate Marian students because of their intellectual curiosity, excitement for learning and overall enthusiasm for life.” In addition to an experienced and welleducated faculty, Higgins is excited to work inside Marian’s impressive facility, which sits on a 23-acre, beautifully landscaped campus; the campus includes a sprawling 20,000 square-foot performing arts center, a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classroom, a Collaboration Stations lab, two gymnasiums and more.

take a very close look at Marian,” she said. “I worked in a university for 39 years and saw many students struggle because they were not adequately prepared for the academic rigor.

“That is why the work we do at Marian is so important…I know that a Marian graduate is going to be equipped to meet the challenges of college and beyond.”

Higgins takes pride in the fact that girls are the leaders of all clubs and activities on campus, allowing them to naturally develop their own confidence and leadership skills. “To be a confident leader, a student must have selfawareness. This awareness grows through developing mature personal relationships, deepening your spiritual life and being comfortable in your own skin.”

Higgins says this experience is reinforced “We also know that there are some students throughout its safe and nurturing atmosphere, who need special assistance and appropriate which allows girls to discover and grow into Former Principal Sr. Mary Eleanor Galt, O.S.M. congratulates accommodations,” Higgins said. To meet their strengths as individuals without as Higgins at the Class of 1969 commencement ceremony. those needs, she explained, Marian employs many social pressures as a co-educational a student success coordinator who assists environment. Although she has only been on the job for students in their academic pursuits, personal just over three months, the new leader has development and college planning. The student One may not need to look far to find evidence already hit the ground running. Her top success coordinator oversees student academic of strong female leaders who have come priority is identifying ways to boost the school’s success plans and communicates with teachers, from Marian. Higgins cited a few from her endowment, which supports scholarships and administrators, parents and specialists to help own graduating class who currently hold key each student define and achieve appropriate leadership positions in the Greater Omaha tuition assistance. educational and personal goals. “I want Marian area. For example, Jane Potter, M.D. ‘69, chief “Working with every family to make Marian to continue to help those students raise their of the division of geriatrics and gerontology at financially accessible is a promise that was made performance through academic coaching and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is by the Servants of Mary when they opened the study strategies,” Higgins said. a national leader in geriatric medicine. Mary school and one that continues to hold true Strom Hawkins, Ph.D. today,” Higgins said. “We work hard to make ‘69 is president of Bellevue sure that any girl who wants to come to Marian University; she directs all will be able to do so. We are constantly working Higgins believes that creating relationships— strategic and operational to offer new ways to make the Marian dream especially with classmates—and developing activities of the institution. a reality for families, and the evidence is in the Joan Parker Neuhaus ‘69 leadership skills are important parts of the numbers…our tuition assistance budget has is the senior vice president Marian experience. “There are so many ways for doubled in just the past five years.” and chief operations officer at CHI Health. a student to connect with other students through In addition to fundraising and external relations, Higgins envisions herself playing shared experiences,” Higgins said. “We are big Looking ahead, Higgins hopes a key role in the recruitment process. For enough to offer a variety of extracurricular to broaden the conversation Higgins, it is one of the most enjoyable things about the education of young to do. She looks forward to speaking with opportunities but small enough to maintain a women at Marian. “There is incoming students and parents and welcoming very personal and accepting atmosphere. There something special going on them into the Marian family. here,” Higgins said. “It’s a is something to match any interest, whether it is tapestry of challenging and “If a young woman wants to be thoroughly in the fine arts, athletics or one of the more than nurturing experiences that, prepared for the rigors of college, as well as 50 clubs and activities.” when woven together, foster graduate and professional school, she should the emotional, academic, spiritual and professional development of women in a most unique way.” “I think it is important for Omaha to understand the caliber of female leaders coming from Marian and the impact they have on our community. To be able to point to Marian graduates who are now in leadership positions in our universities, hospitals, schools and corporations is what really excites me; these graduates prove that Marian truly prepares young women for the future.”

Marian Teacher Travels to Cuba Although it is only 90 miles from Florida soil and closer to the U.S. than the state of Hawaii, Cuba is one of the most difficult places for American travelers to visit. In July, Spanish teacher Beth Shanahan visited the island and got up close and personal with Cuban people, politics, and culture. “I wanted to see Cuba,” Shanahan said. “I also wanted to help those in need.” After some research, Shanahan discovered First-Hand Aid, a humanitarian group whose mission is to lend a helping hand to struggling Cuban children, families, senior citizens and hospitals. Left to right: Shayla Taute ’16, Taylor Munchrath ’15, Caroline Byrne ’15, Mary Kiscoan ’16, Julia Griffin ’16, Maddie Mendell ’15, Kayla Young ’15, Nithali Sridhar ’16, Molly Fisher ’16, Megan Keyser ’16

Building a COMPASSIONATE Presence in the DR For the last several years, a group of students has traveled to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of the Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC), where they see firsthand the ethical and moral issues that confront third world countries. Through their service work, students enhance their leadership skills, discover the impact they have on their community and grow in their faith. This year, ten Marian students were selected to attend the DR immersion and service trip in June 2014. Religion Teacher Andrew DeLeonardis and Spanish Teacher Beth Shanahan chaperoned the service trip. During the trip, the group visited an orphanage, a Haitian refugee camp, a sugar mill, beaches and Cienfuegos, a low-income village west of Santiago, the country’s capital.

According to its website, First-Hand Aid is certified as an aid organization by both the American and Cuban governments. Therefore, despite travel restrictions and a trade embargo imposed by the U.S. government nearly half a century ago, volunteers are able to legally travel to Cuba and distribute supplies as humanitarian aid workers. Every three months, a new group of volunteers travels to the secluded country carrying medical supplies, personal hygiene products and food. The volunteers then deliver the supplies in person to Cubans who are struggling. By traveling with the supplies, First-Hand Aid volunteers ensure that the aid is delivered to those in most need of it. Once Shanahan’s volunteer application was accepted, FirstHand Aid obtained her travel clearance from the U.S. and Cuban governments. Then, shortly after her return from chaperoning Marian’s Dominican Republic immersion trip in June 2014, Shanahan boarded a plane with her son and nine other First-Hand Aid volunteers in Toronto, Canada. Three hours later, the group set foot in Havana, Cuba.

The students spent most of their time in Comedero, where they stayed with host families. During the day, the Marian students painted a pre-school and a clinic. “We saw the people every day and were one with them,” Julia Griffin ’16 said. “We painted alongside them, swam in the river, danced with them...they welcomed us in as if we were their daughters. Their hospitality is indescribable.” In the evenings, the students focused on getting to know their host families. They cooked, cleaned, played games, and talked about life, family and politics. “I learned that there are truly seven billion people in the world, and we all have different stories to tell and something to contribute to this world,” Nithali Sridhar ’16 said.

“I also learned that strong women exist everywhere. My host mother ran many organizations within Comedero and yet she still made time to talk to us. It was amazing to see a woman so powerful in what would normally be considered a patriarchal society,” Sridhar said.

JOIN MARIAN IN PRAYER At the beginning of each school day, the Marian students, faculty and staff pray as a community of faith. Marian invites you to make a sacred space in your day and join us in the daily prayers offered by our current students. Please visit our homepage, marianhighschool.net, to access these prayers and reflections under “Marian Daily Prayer.”

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For about a week, the group visited homes, healthcare clinics and hospitals and delivered everything from food and toothpaste to burn creams and sutures. The experience was eye-opening for Shanahan. “The country is, in many ways, stuck in the past,” she said. “It was almost surreal to see so many decaying buildings, un-kept homes and outdated hospitals amid the beautiful Spanish architecture.” “The one thing I really took away from the trip was that the U.S. embargo is not forcing a change in the communist government,” Shanahan said. “It is only hurting the Cuban people.” Shanahan hopes that Marian students will become involved in more humanitarian missions like FirstHand Aid. She has already organized a way for students to help. They have sewn and painted canvas bags for food program workers in Cuba to use for their “Meals on Heels” program, in which they deliver home-cooked meals to homebound Cubans. “We teach our students at Marian to be philanthropic and to care about others,” she said. “I hope I can inspire them even more through sharing my experience.”

ARTS

Left to right: Sofia Hingorani ’16, Claire Davis ’16, Sarah Brashear ’14, Jenna Taylor ’16 and Ally Kmiecik ’16.

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MARIAN SUMMER CAMPS Marian once again hosted camps in fine arts for grade school students over the summer. Students in grades five through eight strengthened their talents in the areas of instrumental music, dance and choir – all under the instruction of Marian’s experienced fine arts faculty members. The week concluded with a final performance for friends and family in the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center. The fine arts department also held its first sessions of a visual arts camp, a summer program intended to expose students to careers in art and design. Students spent the week learning from art instructor Ashley Thompson and working with a variety of media including drawing, painting and pottery. Lauren Weis ’17 assisted Ms. Thompson with the class. In addition to the fine arts camps, Marian hosted a leadership institute and a speech camp for middle school students. The leadership institute focused on developing personal, interpersonal and group leadership skills. Students practiced these skills through experiential learning activities (i.e. fun games!) and hands-on projects. The speech camp allowed girls to sharpen their communication and public speaking skills through a variety of energetic exercises and lessons, including piece selection, articulation and delivery.

Summer break had already started but that did not stop Ally Kmiecik ’16, Jenna Taylor ’16, Sofia Hingorani ’16, Claire Davis ’16 and Sarah Brashear ’14 from competing in the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Tournament in Chicago from May 23 to May 25, 2014. Kmiecik, Taylor and Hingorani competed in declamation. Davis and Brashear competed in oral interpretation. Davis finished 25th in the nation and Brashear received runner-up! On the heels of being named a national champion in humorous interpretation at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) in St. Peter, Minn., Brashear was the only person from Nebraska or South Dakota to place in the top 16 out of 280 students!

Marian One of First to Stage Disney Pilot “The Little Mermaid” Disney Theatrical Group has selected Marian as one of seven schools in the country to pilot and perform “The Little Mermaid” onstage as its fall 2014 musical. Based on the classic animated film, audiences will go under the sea with this musical favorite, featuring the songs “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” “Les Poissons,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “Kiss the Girl” and many more! Performances will be held Oct. 30-Nov. 2 and Nov. 8-9 in the Kish Auditorium inside the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center. “It gives me great pride to say that Marian is one of only a handful of theaters selected to perform a pilot production of this beloved fairy tale,” said Luke Ostrander, fine arts and theater director at Marian. “Staging Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ is just one more way in which our students continue to pave the way in the fine arts.”

Marian anticipates hosting each of these camps again in the summer of 2015.

According to Disney, pilot productions are an integral part of the development process. Until recently, Disney had only allowed professional theater companies to perform the stage adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” As part of the pilot licensing package, Disney MARIAN PROUDLY PRESENTS has supplied Marian with customary scripts and orchestration to be used in the production. The expectation is that Marian Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will fully create the production with school-aged performers, including sets and costumes, and act as a testing ground to • Oct. 30 & 31, Nov. 1 & 8 at 7 p.m. gauge how other schools might best stage the musical in the • Nov. 2 & 9 at 2 p.m. future.

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NATIONAL SPEECH TOURNAMENT Marian is pleased to announce that recent graduate Sarah Brashear ‘14 received third place and was the top female competitor in the humorous interpretation category at the 2014 National Speech & Debate Tournament. Sofia Hingorani ’16 also competed and placed in the top 30 in Prose. The tournament, which is the world’s largest academic competition, took place from June 15-20 in Overland Park, Kan. “The whole experience has truly been a blessing,” said Brashear. “It is extraordinary to see all of my hard work pay off on such a large scale.” The event showcases some of the brightest and most talented students from around the country. To attend, students must place among the top competitors at one of 110 District Tournaments across the United States. “The National Speech & Debate Tournament marks the capstone of speech and debate activities for 130,000 members across the country,” said J. Scott Wunn, executive director of the National Speech & Debate Association. “Students put in countless hours of hard work and dedication throughout the school year to qualify for the National Tournament.” This year, more than 4,000 students representing more than 1,100 schools competed in the National Speech & Debate Tournament.

Out of the 255 competitors in the humorous interpretation category, Brashear was one of six contestants—and the only girl—to advance to the final round. Her performance of “Superstar” earned her the title of top female competitor, the third-place trophy and a $250 scholarship. Brashear now attends Bradley University on a full-ride scholarship.

RECENT GRAD NAMED TO ALL-STATE Courtney Warren ’14 was one of six named to the All-State Class A Tennis First Team by the Nebraska Coaches Association in June. Her selection came just one month after playing the best match of her career, which secured her the Metro Conference No. 1 singles crown and led Marian to the Metro Tennis team title. Warren was also recognized by Marian’s Booster Club with the 2014 Scholar-Athlete Award at the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet in June. She is now attending the University of Chicago on a tennis scholarship.

Crusaders had the chance to step up their game at Marian’s 2014 summer sports camps. Camps in volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and tennis provided an exciting and rewarding opportunity for young, developing female athletes in grades three through 12 to concentrate on a sport or activity they are passionate about. The camps were broken down according to age and skill level. Each camp was led by an experienced Marian coach who focused on building and refining skills and promoting a love of the game.

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Marian Volleyball Has It All Marian volleyball has it all – brains, brawn and character! In addition to receiving the 2013 state crown and sportsmanship award, the 2013 volleyball team was recognized as one of 684 teams in the country to have earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2013-2014 season. The award honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team GPA on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative 4.10 cumulative team GPA on a 5.0 scale. Marian was the only high school in the city of Omaha to earn this distinction. In a 2014 preseason ranking by Prepvolleyball.com, Marian was the only Nebraska school to rank among the nation’s top 100 teams. Sofia Hingorani ‘16 and Sarah Brashear ‘14 at the 2014 National Speech and Debate Tournament.

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Marian’s Dudley Retires from Coaching; DeGeorge Named Assistant Coach After 18 years of coaching Marian soccer, Assistant Coach Ed Dudley has decided that it is time to retire from his role. Former Marian soccer standout Teresa Virgillito DeGeorge ’92 has been named the new assistant coach. DeGeorge will join head coach Amy Price Robinson ’02 for the 2014-2015 season. In addition to playing varsity basketball for three years, DeGeorge played on Marian’s varsity soccer team all four years in high school and was named All-State First Team captain during her sophomore and junior years. The Crusaders made state appearances each year, winning the title in her freshman and sophomore years and making it to the final in her junior and senior years. DeGeorge went on to have a successful soccer career at Creighton from 1992-1996 and coached Gladiator club soccer from 1997-2001. DeGeorge currently works as a nurse for the Visiting Nurse Association and runs her own youth soccer camp. She and her husband, Nicholas, have six children.

“I am very thankful for all the years of great coaching that Ed has given to Marian,” said Rochelle Rohlfs, Marian’s coprincipal and athletic director. “He has coached many great players and put together many top-notch teams in his tenure at Marian. We are lucky to have him continue as our strength coach at Marian.”

DeGeorge replaces Ed Dudley, who stayed on as Marian’s assistant coach after announcing in 2012 that he would be stepping down as head coach. Dudley remains involved with Marian athletics with a focus on strength and conditioning in his role as Sports Enhancement Trainer. Since 1997, Dudley has led the Crusaders to nine Class A state championships, coached three All-Americans and five Gatorade Players of the Year and was three times recognized as High School Girls Coach of the Year.

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COACH OF THE YEAR Head Volleyball Coach, Athletic Director and Co-Principal Rochelle Rohlfs was named Girls High School Coach of the Year, as announced by the Omaha World-Herald on June 22. Rohlfs received the honor in recognition of her 25-year success as Marian’s head volleyball coach and, most notably, for leading her 2013 team to its fifth state championship in school history, despite a tough season with 11 losses. In the state final, Marian came from behind in a five-set match to secure the crown. Coach Rohlfs celebrated her 700th career win on Oct. 3. The honor marks the fourth time since 2000 that a Marian coach has been recognized as Coach of the Year, the most out of any other school recognized. Rohlfs is preceded in this recognition by former soccer coach Ed Dudley (2012), swimming and diving coach Pat DiBiase (2005) and former Marian athletic director and basketball coach Jim Miller (2000).

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MARIAN TRAP SHOOTER Has Olympics in Crosshairs Fresh off of a second-place overall team finish at the 2014 State High School Trap Shoot, Katie Petersen ’16 was selected to attend the 2014 Junior Olympic Development Camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The camp is held in conjunction between the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the USA Shooting team to identify trap athletes who may have the potential to become USA Shooting team members. The Shooting Center, where current U.S. athletes go to train for the Olympics, is the largest indoor shooting facility in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest in the world. International or Olympic trap is considerably more challenging than American trap, as the targets fly faster (75 mph) and there are 15 machines that can throw a target instead of only one. At first, Petersen was presumed to be at some disadvantage during the camp; the athletes from Texas, California and Pennsylvania have an Olympic trap range as their home range. However, Petersen did quite well and was one of only three competitors to shoot a perfect round.

“Trap has taught me how to be focused and how to have control,” Petersen said. “I could have perfect form and be running on a great night’s sleep but if I am not focused, I am going to miss a target.” Olympic development coaches have already invited Petersen to the summer 2015 camp based on her success. At the rate she is progressing, Olympic coaches told Petersen that she could have the chance to try out for the 2020 U.S. Olympic team!

Future Marian Girls UPCOMING EVENTS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 • Noon to 2:30 p.m.

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Girls currently enrolled in fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade and their families are invited to learn why Marian is the leading educator of young women. Personalized tours will allow families to - Explore the sprawling 23-acre campus including the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center, STEM lab and Collaboration Stations Lab. - Meet the highly degreed and respected faculty. - Gather tuition assistance and scholarship information. - Learn about the one-to-one iPad initiative.

8TH GRADE PLACEMENT EXAM Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 • 8 a.m. to Noon

Incoming Class of 2018 to Marian

SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADE ACHIEVEMENT EXAM & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 • 8 a.m. to Noon

The Class of 2018 June Splash was held on June 21 at Marian. About 180 students attended this fun event consisting of water balloon dodge ball, threelegged relays, tug-of-war, water fights and so much laughter! There was also time for the girls to get to know each other and bond in small groups.

The exam is a helpful way to measure your daughter’s educational and achievement levels. The following workshops will also be available: speech, dance, computers, art, journalism, basketball and science.

INCOMING FRESHMAN REGISTRATION Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 • 4 to 6:30 p.m.

SPEND A DAY AT MARIAN! All fifth through eighth-grade girls are invited to spend the day at Marian shadowing one of our students. Shadowing is an excellent way for girls to see what it is really like to be a Marian girl for a day. We kindly ask for two days’ notice for all shadow visits. We have a limit of 50 shadows per day and some days fill up quickly. Please contact Recruitment Director Molly Adams Woodman ’97 at 402.571.2618, ext. 1161 or mwoodman@omahamarian.org.

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Academic scholarships are only awarded to students who take the Placement Exam at Marian. Placement Exam scores are a part of Marian’s acceptance process. Those who test at Marian have acceptance preference. In addition to scholarships, Marian offers tuition assistance. For more information about our tuition assistance program, please call Donna Schroeder at 402.571.2618, ext. 1135.

Marian offers many special traditions and activities, all of which are rooted in the bond of sisterhood. The Marian experience begins the summer before freshman year with events sponsored by the Big Sister/ Little Sister program and designed to welcome incoming students to Marian. Two of those events were June Splash and July Bash.

The Class of 2018 July Bash was held on July 19 at Marian. Nearly 200 students attended. The girls enjoyed dinner, participated in a campus-wide scavenger hunt, played games, watched a movie and ended the night with a dance party. Each of these events was organized by the Big Sisters. The Big Sister/Little Sister program unites the freshman class with the junior class. Big Sisters are there to guide Little Sisters and help them acclimate to their new school. Big Sisters and Little Sisters participate in a variety of fun activities all year including June Splash, July Bash and an Ice Cream Social.

Advancing the Mission of Marian RESERVE YOUR STAR OR SEAT! Demonstrate your enthusiasm for Marian’s future by sponsoring a star or seat inside the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center! As a permanent fixture inside the Performing Arts Center, your star or seat will be a gift that lasts for years to come. Commemorate your favorite cast member’s role in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” a graduation day, a loved one’s contributions to the arts, a student’s success on the court or her achievements in the classroom.

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for an evening under the sea as we celebrate our 33rd annual MarianFEST (Funding Education in the Servite Tradition)! The nautical-themed night will feature cocktails, fine dining and a silent and live auction. You won’t quite recognize our fine school when it is transformed into an enchanting underwater wonderland! Interested in donating an item, service, or secret treasure? Want to join our school of volunteers? Contact Advancement Events Director Shari Gilg at 402.571.2618, ext. 1167 or sgilg@omahamarian.org. By “taking a seat,” your name or message will be engraved on a personalized plate and installed on a seat’s armrest inside the Kish Auditorium.

SEAT LOCATION PRICE Standing Ovation . . . . . $5,000 Encore . . $2,500 Bravo . . . $1,500

2013-2014 MARIAN FUND Participation by Class Each year, Marian alumnae bring new life to the longstanding tradition of giving back to Marian’s annual giving program, The Marian Fund, in honor of their beloved high school years. Alumnae gifts to The Marian Fund provide a strong foundation for Marian’s fundraising efforts and demonstrates the sense of significance, confidence and appreciation alumnae have for their alma mater. Marian is proud to recognize the participation rates of each class, whose generosity aligns with Marian’s mission and vision for the future.

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STAR TYPE PRICE Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . $500

Be a part of history; don’t miss your chance to leave your family’s mark on Marian! Contact Sharon Miley at 402.571.2618, ext. 1139 for more details or visit marianhighschool.net/advancement/capital-campaign/ updates.

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A SWINGING SUCCESS! Nearly $55,000 was raised at the 19th annual Lexus Champions for Marian Golf Tournament July 14 at Indian Creek Golf Course. The tournament benefits tuition assistance at Marian and is part of Lexus Champions for Charity, a unique series of 200 charity golf tournaments throughout the United States.

President Mary Higgins ‘69 joined students in Marian’s annual student-driven fundraiser, Walk-A-Thon.

WALK-A-THON 2014 Students ran, skipped and walked in Marian’s annual student-driven fundraiser, Walk-A-Thon. As one of Marian’s many time-honored traditions, Walk-A-Thon encourages students to raise funds that help offset the budgetary needs of the school.

The school met its fundraising goal of $85,000 in this year’s Walk-A-Thon, which was given the theme “Boardwalk: That’s How We Roll.” It was quite an impressive sight to see nearly 700 Marian girls traveling down Military Avenue, Crown Point Avenue and 72nd Street on a beautiful fall day. Parent volunteers, faculty and staff participated to ensure students’ safety and cheer them on along the way.

A tradition for more than 20 years, Walk-A-Thon is the only studentfacilitated fundraiser at Marian. Each class competes against one another to raise the most money. Goals are determined by the number of students in each class. The event encourages the students to be advocates for Marian in helping to fund the costs that accompany the school’s operations. The classes are very creative in the ways they raise funds. Not only do they ask for sponsorship from friends, family, employers, co-workers, neighbors and even total strangers, they also host bake sales, car washes and garage sales to financially support their school. In addition, 14 local companies sponsored this year’s effort: Holland Basham Architects, Ideal Pure Water, Election Systems & Software, Atchley Ford, Mangia Italiana, Steier and Associates, Great Western Bank, Ashley Lynn’s Tanning, Lotus House of Yoga, Midwest Protection Services, Stancil Fitness, Deyo’s Photography, Johnston Studio and Mama’s pizza.

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Marian and Lexus of Omaha were thrilled to welcome Mark Pfeil as the event’s celebrity golf pro. Pfeil played on the PGA Tour from 1976-2001 and was a two-time All-American at University of Southern California. All teams had the chance to have their photo taken with the pro on the links. Participants also had the chance to ace a par-three contest hole and win a three-year lease on a 2014 Lexus IS 250. The event culminated with a dinner and awards program sponsored by Mickey Anderson, President of Lexus of Omaha, and his sister, Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87. Marian’s president, Mary Higgins ‘69, was the program emcee. “On behalf of the Marian faculty, staff and students, especially the nearly half of our student body who received close to $900,000 in tuition assistance last year, thank you for your continued support of Marian,” Higgins said. “It is because of your generosity that the Marian experience is a reality for so many deserving young women.” Marian parent Pat Rosenthal was tournament chair and drove the event to outstanding success. Since 1996, Marian has maintained a consecutive partnership with Lexus of Omaha, the official sponsor of the Champions for Marian Golf Tournament, which has grossed more than $800,000 over 14 years to provide tuition assistance for Marian students in need. The tournament was started by the late Tal Anderson, who sponsored the event for many years. Anderson’s son Mickey and daughter Angie are carrying on his legacy. For more photos from the event, please visit marianhighschool.net. For more information on the tournament, please contact Advancement Events Director Shari Gilg at 402.571.2618, ext. 1167 or at sgilg@omahamarian.org.

Tournament sponsor Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87, Marian President Mary Higgins ‘69, golf pro Mark Pfeil, tournament sponsor Mickey Anderson, tournament chair Pat Rosenthal

Alumnae Today ALUMNAE BOARD SPONSORED EVENTS

Marian Honors Alumnae and Friends at Alumnae Mass and Reception Nearly 200 alumnae and their families spent their Sunday afternoon on June 29 reconnecting with old friends and reminiscing at Marian’s annual Alumnae Mass and Reception, the capstone to Marian’s reunion weekend. Sr. Mary Gehringer, O.S.M. ‘66, provincial of the Servants of Mary, provided the welcome and Rev. Kevin Schneider, S.J. celebrated Mass in the West gym. Carol McCrillis Rayer ’63 was the event chair. The awards ceremony took place after Mass, commending the following Marian community members:

Kim Patterson ‘09 Sr. Marcella Leadership Award

Bill and Kathy Edick Gerber ‘77 Marian Award

Mary Higgins ‘69, Marian’s new president Alumna of the Year Award Kim Patterson ’09 embodies the qualities of the Sr. Marcella Leadership Award and Marian’s dedication to teaching young women how to become confident, independent, thinking leaders. She graduated from Rockhurst University and now serves as a nurse in the hematology/oncology unit at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. In 2011, Patterson led a committee to host the first Relay For Life between Rockhurst and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). The schools have hosted the event every year since then, raising $140,000 for the American Cancer Society. Through her work with Relay For Life in college, Patterson also founded the Colleges Against Cancer Chapter at Rockhurst and pioneered its first annual Bone Marrow Drive. Megan Schumacher ’10 presented the award, joined by her parents Mike and Beth Patterson, brothers Brett and Sean, as well as fiance Ben. Bill and Kathy Edick Gerber ‘77 are true models for Marian students, and thus, deserving recipients of the Marian Award. They have dedicated themselves to supporting the values of Catholic education and are leaders within the Omaha community. Together, they have served as general chairs of The Marian Fund 2013-2014 and general chairs of MarianFEST in 2009.

Kathy has served on the Marian board development committee since 2010 and is the brand manager for the BLUEtique, Marian’s spirit wear store. Kathy devotes the majority of her time to several different local organizations as a community volunteer. Bill is the Chief Financial Officer of TD Ameritrade, Inc., where he has been employed since 1999. He served on the Marian Board of Trustees from 20122014. In addition, Bill volunteered for several years as a raffle super seller for MarianFEST, helping to bring in thousands of dollars for the event. He also serves on the Board of Directors for CTMG Inc. and Creighton Prep. Kathy and Bill have four children. Their sons, Andrew and Gregory, are Creighton Prep and Creighton graduates. Their oldest daughter, Ellen, is a graduate of Duchesne Academy. Their youngest daughter, Kathleen Gerber is a 2011 Marian graduate and recently served as a public relations intern in Marian’s Advancement department. Former Head of School Dr. Susan Russell Toohey ’82 presented the award. Mary Higgins ’69 epitomizes the values of compassion, service and leadership as recipient of the Alumna of the Year Award. Therefore, it is not surprising that Higgins was recently named president of Marian effective July 1, 2014. From the time she enrolled in Marian’s first kindergarten class to the time she graduated from high school in 1969 and beyond, Higgins has continued to stay connected to Marian, volunteering in a number of leadership capacities. She served on the Board of Directors, leading the Enrollment Management Committee and serving as board chair. Higgins also co-chaired MarianFEST in 2005 and was president of the Marian Alumnae Board from 2012 to 2014. Higgins has been married to Patrick Kennison, a graduate of Creighton Prep, for 35 years. They have two children. Their daughter, Julie Kennison Schaefer, is a 2007 Marian graduate and has started her fourth year of medical school at Creighton. She is married to Joe Schaefer. Their son, Dewey is also a Creighton Prep graduate and finished law school at the Creighton School of Law in May. Dewey is married to Molly Millea ’06. Mary’s son Dewey Kennison presented the award.

Alumnae Board Just as the students have an exciting year ahead, so does the Marian Alumnae Board! The 2014-2015 board members are pictured below:

Left to right: Robin Mangus Boeck ‘77, Colleen Ciciulla ‘79, Suzanne Stryker Macaulay ‘00.

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Front row, left to right: Sarah Lukas ‘98, Carol McCrillis Rayer ‘63, Maureen Gotch Vinton ‘78, Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ‘79, Claire Kenkel ‘01; Back row, left to right: Abbey Moland ‘00, Mary Hendrix Schuele ‘82, Julie Reisbig Grant ‘99, Ellen Stryker Scholl ‘05, Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82, Mary Tarsney Kelly ‘86; Not Pictured: Mary Kay Mangus Leatherman ‘81, Rozlyn Kmiecik Merrick ‘90 and Rose Nolan Byam ‘70

Plans are underway for upcoming events. Watch your email for chances to network with fellow alumnae, cheer on Crusader athletic teams and celebrate Mass in community. If you would like to get involved with the Marian Alumnae Association, please contact Alumnae Director Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82 at 402.571.2618, ext. 1270 or ncasey@omahamarian.org.

Alumnae Fan Night

Alumnae from all across the Omaha metro area spent the evening networking and reminiscing at The Marian Network on Oct. 14. This event was hosted by Katie Reisbig Cordery ‘97 and her business, Omaha Physical Therapy Institute. Alumnae enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a panel discussion on “Reinventing Yourself: Taking Risks to Find Your Purpose.” Panelists included Robin Mangus Boeck ‘77, Suzanne Stryker Macaulay ‘00 and Colleen Ciciulla ‘79. Abbey Moland ‘00 was the event chair.

The Marian Network is a group of alumnae who meet regularly to inspire and advance one another, personally and professionally. Events provide an opportunity to learn about and discuss issues facing all women and offer endless opportunities for social and professional networking.

An enthusiastic crowd of alumnae, family and friends turned out to cheer on the Crusader volleyball team at Alumnae Fan Night on Sept. 30. Alumnae fans and their families received complimentary admission and enjoyed face painting, popcorn and door prizes provided by the Alumnae Board. Julie Reisbig Grant ’99 was the event chair.

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Left to right: Haley Olson (niece of Jill Olson Grell ‘80), Emily Martin (daughter of Jan Bendon Martin ‘92), Jacob Olson (nephew of Jill Olson Grell ‘80), Virginia Skybo, Kate Martin (daughter of Jan Bendon Martin ‘92)

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Are you connected with your class? Are you in the know? Alumnae Board member Ellen Styker Scholl ’05 would like to have a ‘Marian Messenger’ representative from each class. If you would like to volunteer to help with fun and easy duty, please let us know! Contact the Alumnae Office. This is a great way to be involved if you live out of town!

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Athletes, Coaches, Patrons Inducted into Marian’s Athletic Hall of Fame Marian honored members of its school community who have excelled as athletes, coaches and supporters at the 2014 Marian Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet on Aug. 2 in the Marian Quad. Cocktails began at 6 p.m.; dinner and an awards ceremony followed at 7 p.m. The following were honored at the awards ceremony: Athlete: Katie Eckholt Nolan ’01 Katie Eckholt Nolan ’01 was a standout swimmer all four years at Marian and won six individual state championships from 1998-2001. She was a member of four state championship relays. She set four state records, including the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter freestyle, which still stand today. Nolan has the distinction of being the only Marian swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials during her high school career. She was also a seven-time All-American and was featured in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd” in 2000.

Left to Right: Katie Eckholt Nolan ’01 and Co-Principal Rochelle Rohlfs

Left to Right: Co-Principal Rochelle Rohlfs and Jim Miller

Left to Right: Amy Sibbernsen McLeay ’00, Michaela Lenihan Vander Westhuizen ’02, Anna Jones Goeschel ’00, Coach Rochelle Rohlfs. Not pictured: Laura Spanheimer Dechant ’01.

Coach: Jim Miller Jim Miller is Marian’s former athletic director and an avid supporter of Marian athletics. Over the course of his 34 years as head varsity basketball coach, he won three state championships, eight runner-ups and more than 600 games, which ranks him second in win total in Nebraska girls basketball history. He continues in retirement to coach the golf team, which won four consecutive state titles under his leadership. During his career, Miller was named Metro Girls Basketball Coach of the Year, Coach of the Year (Omaha WorldHerald and Lincoln Journal Star), Nebraska Athletic Director of the Year, and has been inducted into the National High School Coaches Hall of Fame and the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. This event would not be possible without Miller, as he spearheaded the first annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet five years ago. Patrons: Jim and Cindy Rudloff Lebeda ’72 Cindy and Jim Lebeda have three daughters, all of whom have graduated from Marian and had successful athletic careers in high school as well as college. Kristen LebedaSvehla ‘98, Kylie Lebeda Voorhees ‘00 and Korie Lebeda ‘05 were integral parts of the Marian volleyball and track teams.

Left to right: Cindy Rudloff Lebeda ’72, Jim Lebeda and Co-Principal Rochelle Rohlfs

Left to right: Joan Johnson McGill ‘77, Pat Zukaitis Russo ‘79, Karen Murphy Meginnis ‘76, Molly McLeay ‘79, Joan Lukas ‘77, Patsy Lukas ‘79, Karen Cimpl Hotz ‘79, Michelle McCarthy Dupuy ‘76. Not pictured: Coach Carol Matula, Beth Duda Groshens ‘77, Patrice Feldhaus Urban ‘77, Kathy Kenney Cohn ‘77, Connie Wever Wimer ‘76 (deceased), Stephanie Goodrich ‘76 (deceased).

Cindy is also a 1972 graduate of Marian; she played basketball and volleyball. Cindy was a member of the University of NebraskaOmaha’s National Softball Championship team in 1975 and is an honored Lady Mavs Hall of Fame member. Jim is a 1971 graduate of Ryan High School; he lettered in tennis and baseball. During their eight years as patrons at Marian, Cindy and Jim helped to organize the Booster Club garage sale as engaged Booster Club officers. They also organized the junior high volleyball tournament. Team: The 2000 2-mile Relay Team The 2000 2-mile relay team was honored for their outstanding success in setting a state track record, which held for 14 years. The year 2000 was quite the year for athletics at Marian as it brought home five out of nine state championships. The team was coached by current Co-Principal and Athletic Director Rochelle Rohlfs. Members of the team included the following: Laura Spanheimer Dechant ’01, Anna Jones Goeschel ’00, Amy Sibbernsen McLeay ’00 and Michaela Lehihan Vander Westhuizen ’02.

Team: The 1976 State Tennis Team The 1976 State Tennis Team has the distinction of being the first Marian Tennis team to claim a state championship. The team was coached by Carol Matula. Members of the team included the following: Kathy Kenney Cohn ’77, Michelle McCarthy Dupuy ’76, Stephanie Goodrich ’76 (deceased), Beth Duda Groschens ’77, Karen Cimpl Hotz ’79, Jan Keyser Lucas ’76, Joan Lukas ’77, Patsy Lukas ’76, Joan Johnson McGill ’77, Molly McLeay ’79, Karen Murphy Meginnis ’76, Pat Zukaitis Russo ’79, Patrice Feldhaus Urban ’77 and Connie Wever Wimer ’76 (deceased). The 2013-2014 State Championship Volleyball and Soccer teams were recognized for their success this year. In addition, Marian honored state tennis standout and 2014 graduate Courtney Warren with the 2014 Scholar Athlete Award. The most valuable players from Marian’s nine Class A statesanctioned sports were also recognized. Marian’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors these fine athletes, coaches and supporters for their outstanding achievements, continued example of leadership and ongoing support of Marian’s mission. These honorees clearly demonstrate what it means to empower others.

Left to right: Rachel Reiner ’14, Evyn Watts ’14, Erin McClellan ’14, Shannon Smith ’14, Hannah Hertel ’14, Anna Krettek ’14, Maggie Herold ’14

Yearbook Signing Party Members of the Class of 2014 returned on Aug. 8 to pick up their yearbooks at the annual Yearbook Signing Party. At their first alumnae event, the girls enjoyed signing yearbooks, and saying their goodbyes with hugs—and maybe even some tears—all promising to return. The class had a great turnout! Out of 194 graduates, all but seven of the yearbooks were collected. Marian wishes all graduates the very best of luck on their new adventures!

Dear Marian Authors Within our Marian alumnae community, we have several women who have had their writing published over the years. Our alumnae authors have published works lining the shelves of libraries and bookstores around the world! If you are a published author, we would love to include a copy of your publication in the alumnae section of Marian’s John A. Edney Library. Please send us a signed copy and any information you would like to share. Maybe your book could be next on the reading list for our Novel Women alumnae book club! We are truly proud of the accomplishments of our alumnae authors and look forward to continuing the tradition of recognizing the amazing women within the Marian alumnae community.

JUNE 26-27

SAVE THE DATE

2015

Attention classes ending in 0 or 5! The summer of 2015 is your year! Mark your calendars and join us for Reunion Weekend 2015! This year, the following classes are invited to celebrate their special milestones: 1960 1970

1975 1980

1985 1990

1995 2000

2005 2010

Friday, June 26, 2015 Girls Night Out! Start your reunion weekend off with a Cocktail Party at Marian! All alumnae celebrating their reunion in 2015 are invited to a complimentary cocktail party in the Quad from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy catching up and reconnecting with friends, tours of the school and the new facilities! Keep an eye out for your invitation, which will be mailed soon!

Left to right: Chris Marfisi Vacanti ‘66, Mary Berger Steiner ‘82, Maggie Hinrichs ‘10, Sarah Jank ‘01, Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82, Joan Norman Becker ‘76, Mary Higgins ‘69, Shari Anderson Reynolds ‘83, Connie Cavel ‘68, Molly Dolan Witzenburg ‘86, Sue Lindsey Mickey ‘69, Nicole Mausbach Kuehl ‘00, Sr. Jackie Ryan, O.S.M. ‘63, Anna Kehm Kolterman ‘94, Sr. Mary Gehringer, O.S.M. ‘66, Michelle Procopio Delisi ‘74, Sr. Peggy Miller, O.S.M. ‘65, Sr. Midge Petersen O.S.M. ‘59, Jen Feregrino Christen ‘96

Alumnae in the House There are 35 alumnae in the house – the Marian house. Alumnae faculty, staff and Servants of Mary gathered for bagels, coffee and conversation on Sept. 17 to celebrate their unique bond!

CLASS OF

1965 SAVE THE DATE

50 YEAR REUNION CELEBRATION Save the Date: May 15-17, 2015

We goofed! The Marian Magazine apologizes for the misprint of 1959 alumna Nancy Wright Searl, grandmother of Paige Searl ‘14 and mother-in-law of Molly Hogan Searl ‘82, in the 2014 Legacy section included in the Summer 2014 issue.

Questions? Contact Mary Kay Alter Kruse ‘65 at 402.592.3725 or mary.kruse@cox.net. You may also contact Alumnae Director Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82 at 402.571.2618, ext. 1270 or ncasey@omahamarian.org.

UPCOMING ALUMNAE EVENTS

Memorial Mass Each year, the Marian community celebrates a Memorial Liturgy honoring deceased alumnae, faculty, staff and Servants of Mary. This year’s Mass will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in the Our Lady of Sorrows Convent Chapel. A continental breakfast will follow in the Servite Center of Compassion. Marian alumnae and their families are invited to join in this celebration.

Store Hours: Tues.-Fri. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The BLUEtique is your official Marian spirit-wear store! Located on the first floor in the former Marian bookstore, the BLUEtique offers many new gift ideas for students, moms, dads and children that you won’t want to miss. Start your Christmas shopping today and show your Marian pride! If you have questions or would like to work in the store, email Elizabeth Elsasser at bluetique@omahamarian.org.

Start your Christmas shopping early at GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT! Shop the new BLUEtique on Dec. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy some holiday “cheer” while you shop!

The BLUEtique has been completely remodeled to a brighter, more open, customer-friendly space. Come see it for yourself and stock up on your Marian favorites!

Join Mpower Today!

We’re Shippin’ off to Boston! Boston-area alumnae are invited to meet up with history teacher Kim Remmick to learn what’s new at Marian! Stop in for lunch and meet fellow Marian alumnae living in and around the city.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 12:30-2 p.m. The Cheesecake Factory at The Shops at Prudential Center 115 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02199 Register with Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82 at 402.571.2618, ext. 1270, ncasey@ omahamarian.org or www.marianhighschool.net. See you there!

Mpower is an exciting mentoring program created specifically for current Marian juniors. As part of Marian’s mission to empower young women to succeed as confident, independent, thinking leaders, this networking and mentoring program will benefit both students and alumnae mentors. The potential opportunities for students include: job shadowing, internships, college and career guidance and a chance to meet professionals in their careers of interest. At the same time, our accomplished alumnae have the chance to work with outstanding Marian students and give back to the school they love. Throughout the school year the mentor and mentee have an opportunity to communicate through email, face-to-face meetings, skype or by phone—however the pair chooses. Our students have many questions about what to do in the future and it is hoped that this program will help answer some of those questions and provide direction in choosing their future college and career paths. If you have any questions about Mpower or would like to become a mentor, please contact Alumnae Director Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82 at ncasey@omahamarian.org.

Alumnae Class News ACCOMPLISHMENTS Charline Sutherland Payne ’60 has published her second poetry book titled “Cosmic God.” Charline first started writing poetry in the ’60s and continues writing today for River Stone and Stone Bridge Churches in Atlanta, Ga. Her book is available through Booklogix.com. Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh ’68 recently published a few articles with The Tuscany Press, a Catholic publisher from Boston. Cathy also submitted two short stories and a book, all of which are being reviewed for publication. Barb Begley Gilman ’81, who was recently named a recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award, co-founded a Twitter chat for Catholic educators in November 2012. This chat connects educators from around the world. They meet on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Central Time. Barb invites fellow educators to join the conversation. Her Twitter handle is @BarbInNebraska. Theresa Townley ’82 organized a “Bring Back Our Girls Interfaith Prayer Vigil” on May 19, 2014 in support of the Chibok Girls in Northeastern Nigeria who were attacked on the night of April 14 by a terrorist group. While fifty girls were able to escape into the bush, over 200 girls were kidnapped. They remain in captivity. This interfaith vigil was held at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Omaha. Nikki Schanne Maloney ’88 is a children’s literature author and just released the second installment in her series of nine children’s books, “The Peppermints: Summer Camp Treasury.” For more information, visit her website at www.nikkimaloney.com.

Rebecca Rotert Shaw ’90 was featured in the Omaha World-Herald’s Living section on June 30, 2014. Rebecca is an author and recently published “Last Night at the Blue Angel,” which was released on July 1, 2014 and began her national book tour at “The Bookworm.” In the acknowledgements at the end of the book, Rebecca thanks former Marian English teacher, Kathleen Havlik, for her help and guidance through the years.

Photo Credit: Brynn Anderson/The Omaha World-Herald

Teresa Virgillito DeGeorge ‘92 was recently named the new assistant varsity soccer coach for Marian. She joins head coach Amy Price Robinson ‘02 for the 2014-15 season. Flip to page 13 for more information! Kate Young ’94 recently joined the Friendship Program, Inc. as manager of the Day Rehabilitation Program. Kate was previously an assistant professor in Creighton University’s Occupational Therapy program. Katie Reisbig Cordery ’97, physical therapist and co-owner of Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, PC with her husband Brent, has hired another Marian alumna and physical therapist, Sara Loeffelholz ’06, as a staff physical therapist at her clinic. OPTI is an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic located at 144th and Dodge streets and has a satellite clinic inside the Omaha Sports Complex on 144th and Giles streets. Sara Loeffelholz ’06 & Katie Reisbig Cordery ’97

Stephanie Peterson ’01 recently moved back to Omaha to take a job as a Project Architect with Holland Basham Architects (HBA). HBA has been Marian’s architect for many recent projects, including the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center and STEM lab.

Paula Williams ’03 is the Director of Branding and Marketing for Indira, a fashion tech company focusing on women’s bridesmaid dresses in New York City. Paula would be happy to work with Marian alumnae that have upcoming weddings and help you plan your perfect wedding day! Kristen Beat ’05 participated in the Door County Sprint Triathlon at Green Bay, Lake Michigan on July 19. Kristen is employed as a Donor Communications Specialist with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation. Katie McLeay Cleveland ’05 is proud to announce the November 2014 grand opening of Kleveland Clothing, located at 3906 Farnam Street in Omaha’s booming Blackstone district. Her boutique offers “upcycled,” vintage-style clothing and jewelry for men and women. Visit her website at www.dyedyoung.com. Emma Nagengast ’05 recently completed a Judicial Clerkship with the Honorable Judge C. Arlen Beam with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Emma recently moved to Denver, Colorado, where she is an Associate Attorney at Husch Blackwell LLP. She is also engaged to Kevin Savory, the son of Marian alumna Mary Ellen Savory ’70. Noelle Mapes ’10 was awarded the 2014 Dorothy Day – Thomas Merton Award by the V illanova University’s Center for Peace and Justice Education for her work in service to others. Noelle graduated in May with a degree in English and a concentration in Peace and Justice Studies. Kaitlin Zardetto-Smith ’10 accepted a full tuition scholarship to Northwestern University in Illinois; she is now enrolled in the master’s program in Music Performance-Opera.

WEDDINGS Nadia El Tuhami ’02 married Chris Shockley on May 31, 2014 at the Regency Lake & Tennis Club in Omaha. Bonnie Bost ’04 married Benjamin Keane on April 27, 2013 at St. John’s Church in Omaha. A reception followed at Happy Hollow Country Club. Lindsey Panneton Blair ’04 was a bridesmaid and her sister, Libby Bost ’15, was the maid of honor. Bonnie is a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital and pursuing a doctoral family medicine nurse practitioner degree at Creighton University. Her husband Benjamin is a sales manager for Carrier Enterprise.

Jessica “Jay” Warren ’05 married Shannon Teamer on Aug. 9, 2014. The ceremony and reception took place at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha. Shannon works for Creighton University’s Talent Search program as a TriO Coordinator, and Jay is the Director for Financial Stability and Agency Relations at United Way of the Midlands. The happy couple later enjoyed a honeymoon in Playa Mujeres, Mexico.

BIRTHS Maureen Regan Lohmeier ’93 and husband Jeff welcomed Luke James on June 12, 2014. Luke joins big brother Leo Vincent.

Beth Weist Zeigler ’93 and husband Jeremy welcomed Nathan on April 7, 2014.

Chelsea Kropp ’05 married Patrick Wachter on Feb. 8, 2014 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Omaha. Melissa Hall Anderson ’05, Malori Flanery Conzett ’05, Elizabeth Crowley VanWinkle ’05 and Mallory Jurgensen ’05 were among the bridesmaids. Karly Jurgensen ’04 provided entertainment during the cocktail hour. The couple is making their home in Omaha, where Chelsea will begin her first year of OB/GYN residency at Creighton and Patrick will practice dentistry at Parra Family Dentistry.

Lauren Wilwerding ’07 married Jamie Cohen of Long Island, N.Y. on June 14, 2014 at the Bowdoin College Chapel in Brunswick, Maine. Marian alumnae in attendance included the bride’s sisters and maids of honor, Chloe Wilwerding ’11 and Faith Wilwerding ’12. The ceremony was officiated by Fr. Tom Merkel, SJ, former president of Creighton Prep. The couple lives in Boston, Mass. where Jamie is completing his final year of medical school and Lauren is a PhD candidate in English literature.

Maureen Hoarty Kubat ’96 and husband Rick welcomed their third daughter, Evelyn, in May 2014. Kimberly Kusek-Rodriguez ’96 and husband Mike welcomed Sofia Grace on June 5, 2014. Sofia joins her older sister Alexus (5) and big brother Hunter (9).

Kelly Fortune Rodgers ’97 and husband Dave are happy to introduce Hadley Elise. She was born on Feb. 25, 2014 and joins big sister Erin.

Shannon Stinebaugh Morse ’98 and her husband Devin welcomed their first baby, Finley Margaret, born March 19, 2014. Megan Harmelink Urosevich ’99 and husband Mitch welcomed Ruby Margaret on May 9, 2014.

Natalie Specht-Bartman ‘03 and husband Patrick welcomed their first child, Ophelia Rose Bartman on April 24, 2014. Jean Coyle Bartman ‘74 is the proud grandmother.

IN MEMORIAM OF DECEASED ALUMNAE Carole York Betzelberger ’60, sister of Barb York Schaefer ’67, Jill York O’Bright ’71 and sister-in-law of Peggy Vonderheide York-Lupton ’61 Katie Flanagan Brink ’97

Sallie Delgado Peters ’00 and husband Dan welcomed their second daughter and future Marian Crusader! Vivian Josefa was born on June 10, 2014. Alee Taylor Cotton ’05 and husband Dan welcomed their daughter Hayden Marie on July 20, 2014.

Ashley Carter ‘03, sister of Faith Carter ‘15

Mary Ann Condon La Greek ’68

Katie Langan Ossowski ’01 and husband Dan welcomed their second son, Drew Christopher, on June 9, 2014. He joins big brother Colin Thomas (3).

Bailey Rall Feekin ’05 and husband Brian are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jack Lee. He was born on April 20, 2014.

Marjorie Kanger Larma ’66, sister of Denise Egr Armatis ’77, sister-in-law of Mary Alice Lynch Kanger ’67 and aunt of Lisa Armatis Buhrman ’03 Patricia Bates Logeman ‘59

Janet Buell Smith ’64

Katy Waldron Roshone ’01, husband John and daughter Charlotte welcomed Daniel Waldron on May 29, 2014.

Alexa Knop Wiens ’06 and husband Josh welcomed their first child, Judah James, on Jan. 12, 2014.

Cathy Daryl Scholer ’64

Barb Good Wall ’64, sister of Mary S. Good Mornin ’65, Kathy Good Esch ’67; aunt of Julie Mornin ’86, Ann Mornin Frink ’97, Holly Esch Glowaty ’03 and Kelly Esch ’08

Each Friday, the students, teachers and staff of Marian offer a special prayer for those who are suffering from any kind of pain, illness, or loss and for those who have asked us to pray for them. We pray for those Marian alumnae and members of their families who have died and now experience the joy of resurrection. Following this we say together the Memorare. You may join us in spirit each Friday at 8 a.m. and you will know the power of praying together in community.

THE MARIAN COMMUNITY JOINS IN REMEMBRANCE

James Crampton, father of Kate Crampton Houck ’78 and Beth Crampton Coffman ’88

Jo Ann Henely, mother of Maureen Henely Miller ’84 and Kathy Henely Binkley ’85

William Culver, grandfather of Becca Culver ’06

Joan Herdzina, grandmother of Susan Herdzina ’99

David Abboud, uncle of Ashley Abboud ’99

Gerald Curry, father of Jeanie Curry Rubin ’74

Tyler Alitz, son of Katie Gradoville Alitz ’81 and nephew of Amy Gradoville Kalina ’86

Mary E. Davis, grandmother of Allison Davis Brown ’97

Thomas Hermanek, Sr., grandfather of Abby Hermanek ’16, Ally Hermanek ’16 and father-in-law of Brenda Kusek Hermanek ’93

Michael Aspen, grandfather of Jaime Aspen ’14 Francis Bachmann, father of Sandy Bachmann Edwards ’76 Michael Baines, brother of Maggie Baines Schomer ’69 and Denise Baines Thelen ’74

Angela Drabik, grandmother of Connie Dougherty O’Connor ’94 Mike DeLeo, father of Barb DeLeo Howell ’80 Jean Dolphin, mother-in-law of Kimberly Bazata Dolphin ’78

John Barr, grandfather of Annemarie Pesavento ’05 and Ellie Pesavento ’10

Mary Margaret Duffy, mother of Maureen Duffy ’66, Sheila Duffy ’68, Eileen Duffy ’79 and Elaine Duffy ’79

Wilburn Basgaard, grandfather of Beth Esser ’03 and father-in-law of past faculty member Bruce Esser

Mary L. Dunn, mother of Barbara Dunn Adams ’69, Patricia Dunn Millar ’70 and Liz Dunn Wilson ’75

Kathleen Bellino, aunt of Anna Bellino ’08

Rosemary Dunn, mother of Julianne Dunn Herzog ’66 and Margee Dunn ’82

Patricia Bennett, mother of Mary Kathryn Bennett Gunther ’86, Molly Bennett Kelly ’90, Erica Bennett ’98 and grandmother of Bailey Kelly ’14 Jean Bojanski, mother of Melissa Bojanski ’07 Bill Bosanek, husband of Carol Parachini Bosanek ’62 Genevieve Casey Bosilevac, sister-in-law of Nancy Kettering Casey ’82, Marian Alumnae Director, and Gerilyn Salerno Casey ’81 (deceased); aunt of Mary Kate Casey ’08, Elizabeth Casey ’09, Norita Casey ’10, Maria Casey ’14, Shannon Casey ’14, Jordan Bosilevac ’10, Aubrie Bosilevac ’14, Madison Bosilevac ’17 Jean Boukal, mother of Kathy Boukal O’Brien ’71 Darrell Braesch, grandfather of Hannah Misfeldt ’11 Harold Breeling, father-in-law of Debbi Hegarty Breeling ’79 Randy Brungardt, husband of Karen Eiben Brungardt ’74, brother-in law of Nancy Eiben ’69, Sandy Eiben Turley ’71, Roberta Eiben Mixan ’72, Mary Eiben Volenec ’77, Patty Eiben Tvrdy ’78 and Laure Eiben O’Doherty ’84 Lovina Bryant, grandmother of Tara Churchill ’91 Rita Burbridge, grandmother of Jeanette Burbridge Weber ’95 Lewis Cimino, father-in-law of Scottie Reins Cimino ’69; grandfather of Jennifer Cimino ’00, Mary Catherine Cimino Melancon ’02, Christine Cimino ’06 and Angela Cimino ’11

Mary Emodi, grandmother of Maggie Emodi ’11 Paul Faur, Jr.,grandfather of Julianne Faur ’14 Geraldine Faust, grandmother of Michele Janky ’93 Elizabeth Finn, grandmother of Tehra Finn-Jackson ’17 and Megan Eastman ’16 Alicia Fischer, grandmother of Madeline Matz ’16

Henry Hilger, husband of Shareene Dougherty Hilger ’59; father of Diane Hilger Evans ’80 and Deb Hilger Coniglio ’86 Patricia Hook, aunt of Kara Powell Plumb ’87 Mark Jackson, brother-in-law of Ellen Hollander Jackson ’75 Ann Johnson, mother of Sara Johnson Wilkinson ’90; aunt of Danielle Koch Finley ’00 and DeAnna Koch Goff ’07 Peter Kiscoan, grandfather of Mary Kiscoan ’16 and father-in-law of Patty O’Leary Kiscoan ’80 Juris Klavins, grandfather of Ashley Klavins ’01, Sarah Ervin ’12, Rachel Ervin ’14 and father-in-law of Teri McKeone Klavins ’82 Hugh Kerwin, uncle of Angela Aliano ’93 Marcella Kozak, grandmother of Dawn Kozak ’77 Irene Lucas, grandmother of Nicole Lucas Balus ’98 and Natalie Lucas ’15

Warren Flearl, brother of Susan Bedore Bachmann ’75

Jean Lynch, mother of Kim Lynch Spargen ’73, Jana Lynch Hrabik ’75 and Patricia Lynch Butzin ’82

Richard Formico, father of Eileen Formico Batchelder ’70

Valentine Lopez, father of Valerie Lopez Beck ’77 and Kris Lopez Kudlacz ’89

Jerome Frede, father of Donna Frede Vinal ’71, grandfather of Annette Bigham Wilson ’93 and Andrea Bigham Fleming ’95

Terrence Maher, father of Caroline Maher ’06

Richard Gamache, brother of Denise Gamache ’69, Michele Gamache Deering ’71, Colette Gamache Jones ’74, Simone Gamache Lindsay ’77, Aline Gamache Lanzourakis ’83 and uncle of Molly Lindsay ’08 Michael Gerken, brother of Rebecca Gerken ’08 Joan Gillespie, mother of Angela Gillespie ’10 and Jennifer Gillespie ’12 Clarence Gillott, grandfather of Gretchen Shanley Hall ’91, Melissa Shanley Bender ’94, Lya Gillott ’98 and Lindsay Gillott Beck ’00 Margaret Goeser, mother of Jackie Goeser Hurst ’74 Ann Gray, mother of Alison Gray Bynum’89

Matthew Markel, brother of Christine Markel Stumm ’67, Mary Markel Costello ’70, Cecily Markel Lucas ’72, Nancy Markel Elsasser ’74; uncle of Sarah Lucas ’98, Kelly Lucas Dennis ’03 and brother-in-law of Kathleen Welch Markel ’83 Joan Martens, mother of Donna Marie Martens Whyte ’71; grandmother of Katie Martens Stricklett ’94, Bernadette Martens Chapman ’95, Lauren Martens ’03, Maggie Martens ’08 and Kaylie Martens ’10 Richard Mathias, grandfather of Lindsey Panneton Blair ’04 Jack Martin, father-in-law of Julie Moran Martin ’87 Fr. Richard McCaslin, S.J., uncle of Mary McCaslin Thompson ’82, Ann McCaslin Sanchez ’87 and Maureen McCaslin Borrego ’89

Olive Circo, grandmother of Ali Circo Momsen ’89

Marie Gross, grandmother of Brea Douglas Nelson ’94

Edward Cloonan, father of Maureen Cloonan Raffensperger ’74

Lisa Haeffner, sister of Teresa Cunningham Jung ’79

Jerome McCormick, father of Teresa McCormick Binder ’81, Jane McCormick Hoyt ’83 and Pattie McCormick Ahlgren ’84

Paula Haddad, mother Amy Haddad ’71, past Marian Board Member, and grandmother of Maren Haddad ’14

Ann McGuigan, mother of Sharon McGuigan McMorris ’70 and Debbie McGuigan Kiddoo ’77

Edith McMahon, mother of Karen McMahon Bourne ’72, Jean McMahon Dunker ’80 and grandmother of Shannon Bourne ’00

Irene Racine, mother of Renae Racine Meyer ’67 Joanne Radnich, grandmother of Erica Meisinger Conces ’03

Willard McNamara, father of Kathleen McNamara Walczak ’69

Ruth Richling, mother of Michele Richling Gifford ’77

Satish Mediratta, father of Natasha Mediratta ’93

Michael Ricketts, uncle of Mary Ricketts Matthews ’01 and Tricia Ricketts ’02

Richard Meehan, uncle of Micayla Nemer Lee ’02 Bob Metzler, father of Tammy Metzler ’81; grandfather of Samantha Metzler ’09 and Rachel Metzler ’14 Moe Milliken, father-in-law of Karen Naughton Milliken ’81 Karen O’Neal, sister of Winifred O’Neal ’61 Patricia Orr, mother of Kathy Orr Casey ’64 and Colleen Orr Muth ’77 Harold Payton, father-in-law of Jane McMillan Payton ’71

George Riedmann, grandfather of Lauren Weis ’17 and Natalie Kemler ’17 Robert Rossiter Sr., grandfather of Katherine Rossiter ’06, Erin Rossiter ’08, Margaret Rossiter ’11 and father-in-law of past Marian Board Member MaryBeth Rossiter Paul Scalise, grandfather of Natalia BolampertiO’Malley ’00 and Michaella Bolamperti ’02 D.William Smith, father-in-law of Cathy Foley Smith ’77 Wayne Smithberg, brother of Kathleen Smithberg ’59

Pat Petersen, sister-in-law of Sr. Midge Petersen, O.S.M.

Emil Sodoro, father-in-law of Chris Nebbia Sodoro ’74

Thomas Popish, brother-in-law of Linda Montgomery Popish ’69

Marvin Stiles, father of Patricia Stiles ’72, Judy Stiles Camenzind ’74; grandfather of Makayla Stiles ’01 and father-in-law of Mamie Everitt Stiles ’75

David Potter, uncle of Erica Lanphier ’06 John A. Puente, father of Leslie Puente-Prai ’90 Donald Pulte, father of Colleen Pulte Starman ’83 Michael Rakes, father of Helen Rakes Rizza ’79; grandfather of Chrissie Rakes Hoffman ’98 and Pota Rakes ’01

Daniel Stokes, brother of Barb Stokes Byers ’65, Connie Stokes Klabunde ’70; uncle of Jennifer Klabunde Rezac ’90 and Colleen Klabunde ’92 Colleen Sturgeon, mother of Brenna Egan Pierose ’00 and aunt of Evelyn Benda ’15 Milton Swartz, father of Paula Swartz Dietzler ’87

Dan Tosoni, grandfather of Lisa Tosoni Manning ’92 and Sarah Tosoni Parys ’98 James Turnovsky, father of past faculty member Sr. Caroline Turnovsky, O.S.M. ’66 Raymond Vacek, grandfather of faculty member Sharon Genoways; great-grandfather of Sara Genoways ’04 and Kelsey Genoways ’12 Rose Ann Vacha, grandmother of Maria Vacha Pittack ’03 James Veiga, father of Kim Veiga-Sheard ’01 and past Marian Board Member Evelyn Vogt, mother of Patti Vogt Kidd ’69 and Betty Vogt Lohrenz ’71 Sr. Violet Mae Walker, O.S.M. Bernard Walsh, husband of Sarah Spinharney Walsh ’87 and brother-in-law of Meghan Spinharney Gilbert ’91 Sally Wengert, grandmother of Morgan Hove ’17 Gloria Werner, grandmother of Afton Robertson ’09, Brynn Robertson ’15 and mother of Gail WernerRobertson, Marian Board of Trustees and past Marian Board Member Barbara Willard, grandmother of Libby Blanke ’12 Edward Zieg, father of Patty Zieg ’67, past Marian Board Member, and grandfather of Jessica Higgins ’99 and Christine Higgins ’02 *Correction: Barbara Kennedy Ingraham ’68 was omitted from the E.B. Floersch remembrance in the Summer 2014 magazine.

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER 2014 Marian Musical Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Oct. 30 & 31, Nov. 1 & 8 • 7 p.m. Nov. 2 & 9 • 2 p.m. Memorial Mass Nov. 2 • 9:30 a.m. Our Lady of Sorrows Convent Chapel

Vocal Music Christmas Concert Dec. 7 • 7 p.m. Eighth Grade Placement Exam Jan. 10 • 8 a.m. - Noon Catholic Schools Week Jan. 25 - 31

Grandparents Day Mass Nov. 20 • 9:30 a.m.

Sixth and Seventh Grade Achievement Workshop Feb. 7 • 8 a.m. - Noon

Open House Nov. 23 • Noon - 2:30 p.m.

Instrumental Music Pops Concert Feb. 10 • 7 p.m.

BLUEtique Girls’ Night Out Dec. 3 • 4 - 7 p.m.

Vocal Music Pops Concert Feb. 14 & 15 • 7 p.m.

Instrumental Music Christmas Concert Dec. 4 • 7 p.m.

Incoming Freshman Registration Feb. 23 • 4 - 6:30 p.m.

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