Marian Magazine | Summer 2015

Marian Magazine SUMMER 2015

Class of 2015 Legacy, page 6 Three Iconic Teachers Retire, page 8 This Year in Varsity Sports, page 18

President’s Message Dear Marian Community, On May 17, 143 seniors walked across the stage at the Holland Performing Arts Center to receive their diplomas and join the ranks of over 8,800 Marian alumnae. Highlighting the ceremony was the introduction of our seventh group of 50 Year “Golden Grads” from the Class of 1965.

It was a joyous yet bittersweet moment as we said goodbye to our new graduates and watched them officially become alumnae in the presence of the accomplished women who had, 50 years earlier, done the same.

As any Golden Grad would affirm, our alumnae maintain close bonds with their classmates that last a lifetime. These connections are nurtured through news of weddings, births, undergraduate and advanced degrees, career promotions, job changes and other important life events. Marian serves as a central conduit for all of this information. That is why it is so important for our alumnae to stay in touch and continually refresh their links to Marian. Let us know how you are doing, what is new in your life and how we can be of help.

Eleven alumnae classes had the opportunity to do just that as they celebrated their milestone reunions and roamed the halls of Marian once more at Girls’ Night Out on June 26. Reunions are the perfect occasion to visit campus, to see what has changed, hear about plans for the future and reconnect with classmates.

As we approach Marian’s 60th anniversary year in 2015-2016, we will continue to provide numerous ways to celebrate Marian’s past, present and future. Alumnae Director Nancy Kettering Casey ’82 is here to keep you connected, involved and informed. She may be reached at ncasey@omahamarian.org.

Alumnae bear the shared imprint not just of rigorous classes, colorful Field Days, rowdy Surprise Days and eccentric Gnimocemohs but also of a sisterhood so unique to Marian. I hope you will join me – and your Marian sisters – in staying connected.

God bless,

Mary Higgins ’69 President

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Marian is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young

Marian Today.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Class of 2015 Legacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Three Iconic Teachers Retire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

This Year in Varsity Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Future Marian Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Advancing the Mission of Marian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

community atmosphere.

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

Alumnae Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

young women, teaching them to be leaders and lifelong learners in a

Alumnae Class News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Congratulations, Graduates!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS Writer Kaitlin O’Hara Ahart ’05, Editor and Communications Director

Photography Marian Journalism Students

Proofreader Amy Schumacher Bauman ’92, English Teacher

Layout and Design Tracie Sis, Green Hat Creative Heads

Alumnae News Nancy Kettering Casey ’82, Alumnae Director

Printing Elman & Co.

Maggie Hinrichs ’10

ON THE COVER Left to right: Erica Dunham ‘15, Tara Harrington ‘15, Katlyn Martin ‘15, Alison Harrahill ‘15, Bella Carnazzo ‘15, Maria Valadez ‘15, Kathleen Bever ‘15, Anna Winkeler ‘15, Linsey Sanchez ‘15 and Molly LaFave ‘15

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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.

Seniors Earn Marian Honors Marian recognized eight members of the Class of 2015 for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and academics at the Senior Honors Day Assembly.

Sarah Cronin ’15 and Alexandra Regan ’15 were honored as Valedictorians.

Katlyn Martin ’15 was honored as the Salutatorian. The Mistress of Ceremonies for the graduation ceremony on May 17 was Lizzie Schumacher ’15. Sadie Ahsan ’15, Sara Greisch ’15 and Maria Valadez ’15 were honored with Service Awards. Marian’s highest honor, Marian Girl of the Year, was bestowed upon Kayla Young ’15.

COMMENCEMENT

2015 Congratulations, Class of 2015!

Our 143 graduating seniors submitted 574 applications to 176 schools and earned $15.8 million in college scholarships. Next year, they will continue their education at 52 schools in 24 states.

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Where They’re Headed‌ 1-4 Graduates Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Florida Illinois Indiana Minnesota Mississippi New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Virginia Wisconsin

5-10 Graduates Colorado Iowa Kansas Missouri Texas

50+ Graduates Nebraska

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CLASS OF

2015 LEGACY

There are 19 young women from the Class of 2015 who have something special in common with their mothers! They are all members of Marian’s Alumnae Association and will forever share that bond.

Sadie Ahsan

Jean Wurtz Ahsan ‘85

Julianna Curley

Virginia Russell Curley ‘86

Susan Dineen

Jane Mayberger Dineen ‘82

Hannah Drazdys

Dawn Mailliard Drazdys ‘83

Congratulations!

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Erica Dunham

Amy Miller Dunham ‘86

Mackenzie Gregg

Theresa Shannon Gregg ‘81

Marley Hook

Kristi Emery Hook ‘85

Chloe Kutilek

Julie Hubschman Kutilek ‘87

Morgan Leatherman

Mary Kay Mangus Leatherman ’81

Jordan Leeds

Jeanne Emery Leeds ‘83

Katherine McCarthy

Sue Foster McCarthy ‘80

Julie Moritz

Kathy Fortune Moritz ‘80

Anna Morrison

Mary Jo McGowan Morrison ’72

Katherine Pallesen

Kathleen Spethman Pallesen ’84

Teresa Schmidt

Pam Griffith Schmidt ’90

Nicole Steiner

Mary Berger Steiner ’82

Paula Stevens

Nancy Norman Stevens ’78

Addison Thonen

Susan Curnyn Thonen ’83

Brooklynn Venteicher

Sue Stahlnecker Venteicher ’83

FIELD DAY 2015 Mission Complete: Seniors Blast Off to Field Day Victory School spirit, fun and excitement were the order of the day on April 24 at the D.J. Sokol Arena on the Creighton University campus as nearly 700 young women took part in Marian’s most colorful and timehonored tradition: Field Day. This year, the Class of 2015 took home the trophy with their theme, Senior Space Odyssey: Our Final Mission.

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Field Day is not your typical day of “field” events; rather, it is a colorful, creative and fun-filled competition between the classes to see who can display the most school spirit. Field Day is an all-morning event that includes a parade of the classes in their costumes, class demonstrations and cheerleading routines. The event ends with an awards ceremony. Approximately 1,700 people attended Field Day and 2,000 people watched it from a live stream on Marian’s website. There were viewers from five continents, 23 countries and 37 states in the U.S.!

According to President Mary Higgins ’69, Marian’s Field Day epitomizes the six Core Values that Marian holds dear – Empowerment, Compassion, Marian Identity, Spirituality, Community and Service. She added, “Field Day is so unique because it connects Marian graduates to students of the present as well as the future. While the shape and look of Field Day has changed somewhat over the years, the elements of leadership, teamwork, class unity, creativity and fun remain as strong as ever.”

Field Day is the culmination of a week of student-led activities with the fundamental purpose of teaching students basic leadership skills in an atmosphere of school spirit, creativity and fun. Field Day events kicked off with Walls Night at Marian on April 21. Each class transformed its designated three-dimensional wall in Marian’s East Gymnasium into a theme-related fantasy display. More than 1,200 guests toured these displays.

For more photos and a full list of results by category, please visit www.marianhighschool.net/field-day.

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FIELD DAY 2015 FINAL RESULTS 1st – Senior Space Odyssey: Our Final Mission 2nd – Sophomore Circus: The Show Must Go On 3rd – Luck of the Juniors 4th – Surf’s Up Freshmen: Catchin’ the Spirit Wave

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To nearly three quarters of Marian alumnae, Connie Cavel ’68, Regina Lehnhoff and Cathy Pruitte are revered as legends among the Marian community. With a combined total of 117 years of service, these three iconic teachers left their classrooms in May for the last time as some of Marian’s longest-serving faculty members. Marian is grateful to these distinguished instructors for imparting to generations of students an understanding of art and literature.

Three Long-Serving Teachers Leave Marian Legacies allowed her Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition students to earn college credit. Many alumnae attribute their preparedness for college writing to her. “Her instruction and drive pushed me and improved my writing, making me well prepared for college and beyond,” Riley Campney Lorenz ’95 said. “I know Marian will not be the same without her.”

Outside of the classroom, Cavel served as Marian’s golf coach from 1974 to 1984 and generously volunteered to be the Knitting Club moderator, even though she had no interest in knitting. She reads widely, from Shakespeare to Dickens to Lee, and is a member of the Mark Twain Society. She also loves to travel—she has been to England and Ireland six times, among many other destinations.

Connie Cavel ’68 43 YEARS Sr. Mary Adolorata Watson, O.S.M. was principal. Richard Nixon was president.

Paul VI was Pope. A gallon of gas was 55 cents. And Connie Cavel ’68, a 22-yearold Creighton graduate, was hired to teach English at Marian. That was in 1972. Now, after 43 years in the classroom at Marian, Cavel is retiring.

A lasting impression and great timing helped Cavel to return to her alma mater. At her graduation from Marian in 1968, Cavel asked Sr. Adolorata to keep her in mind should an English teaching position become available. Four years and one college degree later, Cavel found herself sitting opposite of Sr. Adolorata at a job interview on St. Patrick’s Day. She was hired on the spot.

Since then, Cavel has been an esteemed faculty member. Her role as an adjunct professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Were that all, it would be a fine career, but Cavel’s accomplishments received local recognition in 2012 when she was named the Archdiocese of Omaha’s Secondary Teacher of the Year, clearly portraying the impact that she has made as an educator.

What will Cavel miss the most?

“I’ll miss the students. They’re the ones who have made this an enjoyable journey. My colleagues and friends at Marian have also made this experience so unique.

I think the students see that we try to live the Marian mission and the Servite Core Values every day. I don’t know too many people who can say that about their work.”

The one thing she won’t miss? “Grading papers. That, I will not miss one bit!”

Regina Lehnhoff 39 YEARS Rarely does one encounter a woman who radiates the same grace and poise of English teacher Regina Lehnhoff. Since 1976, Mrs. Lehnoff has gently challenged her students to achieve the utmost limits of their abilities and to cultivate a zeal for knowledge.

Since being recruited to the Marian faculty by former principal Sr. Imelda Kirkey, O.S.M., Lehnhoff has played an integral role in several educational breakthroughs. She, along with a number of other key faculty members, first helped Marian attain college preparatory accreditation under the North Central Association. In addition, Lehnhoff served on the steering committee that helped Marian earn its back-to-back U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Awards in 1993 and 1998. In 2008, she led Marian in chartering Nebraska’s first National English Honor Society chapter, the Marcella Chapter, named after Marian’s first principal, Sr. Marcella Sitzmann, O.S.M.

Lehnhoff also participated in the College Board’s Advanced Placement Teacher Training and Vertical Team Training Institutes.

She has studied Holocaust education and participated in the Anti-Defamation League Regional Bearing Witness Conference. She is also trained in the Socrative Seminar.

She is an adjunct professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University, allowing students in her Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition to receive college credit for their course work at Marian.

“I know that my foundation for writing and appreciation for outstanding works was cultivated in her room and nurtured by her gift of teaching,” said Megan Andreasen ’12. “The tender guidance she gave me and deep concern for our well-being never went unnoticed.” Lehnhoff’s passion for her students’ learning extends beyond the walls of her classroom—she served as tennis coach, organized breakfast clubs, book talks and traveled on school trips abroad.

Though she has accomplished much in her 39 years as an English teacher, Lehnhoff remains grateful to the women who have made the greatest impact on Marian: the Servants of Mary. Throughout her early teaching years, she recognizes that the Servites, including principals Sr. Imelda Kirkey, O.S.M., Sr. Carolyn Foley, O.S.M., Sr. Jeanne Malick, O.S.M., and Sr. Ginny Silvestri, O.S.M, guided Lehnhoff in her teaching.

She gives credit to her students too.

“I’m honored to have witnessed those ‘aha moments’ or epiphanies when they realize all that is truly possible for them. There is not anything more joyful than to see a young woman realize that she actually can do things that previously had never occurred to her, and do them in a faith-filled and socially-aware way.”

Upon retirement, Lehnhoff says she will spend time with her husband of 43 years, Jim, and family. Beyond that, she does not have any definite plans.

“I’m just going to let life unfold,” she said.

empowered the young women of Marian for 35 years by teaching them to express themselves through song,” said Rachel Jank Misiolek ’98, chair of Marian’s fine arts department. “Her legacy here at Marian will be the high standards and long tradition of excellence in vocal music.”

Cathy Pruitte 35 YEARS Simply put, Cathy Pruitte has put her heart and soul into Marian’s music program. Since 1980, Pruitte has helped build the Fine Arts department, where she directed the Select Women’s Choir, Honors Select Women’s Choir, Chamber Choir and Ninth Grade Choir. Perhaps, most importantly, she taught her students that the ability to sing is a Godgiven talent that deserves to be shared.

Pruitte’s gifts and talents in music brought joy and happiness to countless individuals and often inspired them to believe in their dreams. As a role model, she instilled in her students confidence and a true love for their craft. “Her passion for music was inspiring to me,” said Marcia Leahy Regan ’84.

“She made all of whom she worked with, even a quacking young oboist, feel like we could perform anywhere.”

For her colleagues, Pruitte leaves a legacy that will not be forgotten. “Cathy Pruitte has

Pruitte was also active at Marian outside of her classroom. Most notably, she served as the vocal and instrumental director for Marian’s annual musical production, an activity that set the stage for countless memories to be shared among the student cast and crew. Year after year, she traveled across the country with her Select Women’s Choir to national choir competitions and never ceased to amaze the judges, bringing home numerous superior ratings. As a littleknown fact, the beloved music instructor even devoted her time to Marian athletics as the tennis coach. Before her 35 years of teaching and directing various groups at Marian, Pruitte taught at Eastside/Kirn Junior High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa for 14 years.

An Omaha native, Pruitte holds a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis on Vocal Performance from the College of Saint Mary. She has taken graduate courses in her field at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Drake University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Eastern Michigan University and Denver University. In Iowa, she was a member of the Iowa State Educational Association, the Iowa Music Educators Association and the Iowa Choral Directors Association. She currently belongs to the Music Educators National Conference, Nebraska Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association and Nebraska Choral Directors Association. She has sung under the baton of Roger Wagner, Paul Solomonovich, Norman Luboff, Mel Olson, Weston Noble, Eph Ely, Sir Daniel Wilcox, John Rutter and Daniel Alfonso.

After teaching thousands of Marian alumnae, it is fitting that three of them will take over for Cavel, Lehnhoff and Pruitte this fall. Adie Magistro ’09 and Alee Taylor Cotton ’05 will teach English courses and Lauren Morrissey ’09 will teach vocal music. This special blending of the past and future is a blessing for the retirees and, as President Mary Higgins ’69 affirms, for Marian as well.

“We will be forever grateful to Connie, Regina and Cathy for the legacy they have left at Marian,” said Higgins. “They will be sorely missed and, yet, there is no doubt in my mind that Adie, Alee and Lauren will bring the energy and ability to build upon Marian’s reputation of academic excellence.”

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ACADEMICS

MARIAN SPEECH Among Top at State and Nationals The Marian Speech Team wrapped up its 2014-2015 season on March 26 when they took second place overall at the Class A State Tournament hosted by the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The individual results were as follows: Sofia Hingorani ‘16 – First place in Poetry Claire Davis ‘16 – First place in Serious Prose; second in Poetry Katlyn Martin ‘15 – Fifth place in Extemporaneous Speaking Jenna Taylor ‘16 – First place in Humorous Prose Fiona Kennedy ‘15 – Third place in Entertainment Speaking

In addition, several speech students qualified to compete at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC), which took place in Lincoln, Neb., from May 8-10. Out of Marian’s 10 entries, four of them made it to at least the quarterfinal round and placed among the top 30 in the nation.

Marian congratulates the following students on these outstanding accomplishments: Katlyn Martin ’15 – Sixth place in Expository Jenna Taylor ’16 – 20th place in Humorous Interpretation and 20th place in Oratory Fiona Kennedy ’15 – 27th place in Humorous Interpretation

Left to right: Parents Max and Kelly Rocha, daughter Jayden Rocha and President Mary Higgins ’69

Marian Acquires Mother Teresa Painting by Erik Wahl On April 9, 26 students from Mrs. McLeay’s Women’s Studies class attended the ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. One of the keynote speakers was Erik Wahl, an internationally recognized speed-painter and motivational speaker.

During his presentation, he showed the audience a painting he had created of Mother Teresa on a cardboard box. “Is it trash or treasure?” he asked the audience. He then announced a “treasure hunt” for the painting, where the first person to find it – got to keep it. Our Marian girls were NOT the first ones to the find the painting; but rather another young woman won the contest when she found the art in a dumpster outside in the drizzling rain.

Instead of keeping the painting for herself, the young woman chose to donate it to Marian. This young woman happened to be shadowing a Marian student the next day. Jayden Rocha, who hopes to attend Marian as a freshman in 2016, was recognized in front of Marian faculty, staff and student body at the school’s Easter Mass. Her parents, Max and Kelly Rocha, were also in attendance.

Marian is grateful to Jayden for her compassion and generosity. The painting truly will be treasured at Marian.

Did you know…

State Speech Finalists (left to right): Jenna Taylor ‘16, Katlyn Martin ‘15, Sofia Hingorani ‘16, Claire Davis ‘16 and Fiona Kennedy ‘15

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The research collected by students in Marian’s inaugural honors independent research course has been published in a journal, funded through a Creighton endowment, that the students named “Mosaic.”

The publication is now available for download through the iTunes store!

Marian Seniors Named to ALL METRO ACADEMIC TEAMS Each year, the Omaha World-Herald identifies outstanding students for academic achievement throughout the state. These students were featured in a special section in the newspaper on May 10. Fifteen Marian seniors were included in this special recognition. The following graduates were recognized for their scholarship: ALL METRO ACADEMIC FIRST TEAM Alexandra Regan ’15 ALL METRO ACADEMIC SECOND TEAM Front row, left to right: Ashley Yakopec ‘16, Emily Witzenburg ‘16 and Noelle Pick ‘16. Back row, left to right: Payton Ranck ‘16, Savannah Nichols ‘16, Maggie Reding ‘16, Lauren Klingemann ‘18, Emily Pape ‘16, Emily McKenna ‘16 and Carly Peterman ‘16

Marian Named Champion of Washburn Leadership Challenge On April 10, several students attended the Washburn University Leadership Challenge Event in Topeka, Kan. and finished in first place!

As champions, each team member received a $500 scholarship to Washburn.

Marian was one of 24 high school teams from across Kansas and Nebraska to compete in the challenge, a unique leadership competition in which small teams of regional high school and college students interact within leadership environments. The winning team of Noelle Pick ’16, Lauren Klingemann ’18, Emily McKenna ’16, Ashley Yakopec ’16 and Emmy Witzenburg ’16 were judged on communication, collaboration and innovation. There were crowned champions because they fulfilled the challenges and overcame the obstacles placed before them in a manner that demonstrates exemplary leadership knowledge and execution.

Nebraska FBLA State Leadership Conference Results Several Marian students participated in the Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference on April 9-11.

The following students were recognized with individual awards:

Molly LaFave ’15 HONORABLE MENTION Erin Carollo ’15

Anabelle McDonald ’15

Sarah Cronin ’15

Sarah Mullen ’15

Julianna Curley ’15

Taylor Munchrath ’15

Abigail Drobny ’15

Kayla Sullivan ’15

Natalie Lucas ’15

Julia Tatten ’15

Maggie Mainelli ’15

Emily Worth ’15

Katlyn Martin ’15

NSAA Announces Academic All-State Awards The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) recognize students during fall, winter and spring seasons nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions in their NSAA activity. The following students received recognition for their achievements: JOURNALISM - Katie Pallesen ’15 and Megan Smith ’15 MUSIC - Molly Fisher ’16 and Katie Williams ’17 BASKETBALL - Tehillah Alphonso ’16 and Kailey Bachman ’15

Megan Keyser ’16 – fourth place in Business Plan, first alternate for National Leadership Conference

CROSS COUNTRY - Katie Pallesen ’15 and Meg Shonsey ’15

Molly Haddick ’16 and Megan Keyser ’16 – sixth place in Management Information Systems

GIRLS GOLF - Makenzie Fuss ’16 and Abby Hermanek ’16

Megan Keyser ’16 and Meredith Zielie ’17 – seventh place in Network Design

SOCCER - Susie Dineen ’15 and Emma Fletcher ’15

Taylor McHugh ’16 – second place in Public Service Announcement, qualifying for National Leadership Conference. McHugh also received the Who’s Who in Nebraska FBLA Award, the Business Achievement Award, “Leader” Level and All-State Quality Member Award.

In addition, Marian FBLA won two chapter awards, including the Gold Seal Award of Merit and the Sweepstakes Award!

SOFTBALL - Kellyn Daly ’16 and Aly Freeman ’16 SWIMMING - Jenna Gornall ’16 and Anya Lindholm ’16 TENNIS - Sara Flaxbeard ’16 and Hallie McNamara ’15 TRACK & FIELD - Julia Lanoha ’15 and Lizzy Van Dyke ’15 VOLLEYBALL - Andie Hanus ’16 and Brittany Witt ’16

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Marian, Prep and Duchesne Students Collaborate to Strengthen Leadership Skills

State Journalism Trophy Worth the Wait

Nearly 200 students from Marian, Creighton P re p a n d D u c h e s n e A c a d e m y j o i n e d together to collaborate and strengthen their leadership skills at a workshop on April 8.

The workshop, which is typically formatted as a college-level course, was the capstone event to a three-part seminar series focused on the study of emotionally intelligent leadership.

“It was certainly a team effort from both the yearbook and newspaper staff,” said Marsha Kalkowski, Marian English and journalism teacher. “It was worth the wait.”

The goal of the program was to enhance the students’ commitments to lead their schools, assess their own leadership styles and talk about how they individually want to lead. At the program’s conclusion, students participated in case studies, where they were asked to apply the lessons learned in EIL to real-life situations they face in school.

Michelle Morrison, a leadership specialist and instructor in Creighton’s online bachelors of integrated leadership science program, and Dr. Joe Ecklund, director of academic success at Creighton, facilitated the capstone event and the seminar-based sessions. Instructors from each of the three high schools, including Susie Sisson and Megan Piernicky from Marian, Nate Driml and Joe Ryberg from Prep, and Julie Sgori from Duchesne, served as the group leaders.

Co-authored by Scott J. Allen, Ph.D, a visiting professor at John Carroll University, the theory of emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL) is congruent with Marian, Prep and Duchesne’s philosophy of teaching. With an intentional focus on self, others and context, EIL advocates say emotionally intelligent leaders are better equipped to identify, diagnose and navigate the complexities of leadership.

Despite lengthy delays triggered by a computer system, Marian outlasted the competition and brought home the Class A state journalism trophy. This is the ninth time in the last ten years that Marian has won a state journalism trophy.

The following students received individual recognition at the state tournament: Kayla Sullivan ’15, Charlotte Elsasser ’15, Erin Carollo ’15 and Emmie McMinn ’15 - First place in In-Depth Newspaper Coverage Megan Smith ’15 – First place in Graphic Illustration; third place in Editorial Cartooning Kelsey O’Connell ’15 – First place in Photo Illustration; fourth place in News/Feature Photography Maggie Mainelli ’15 – First place in Sports News Writing Mary Woodruff ’15 – Second place in Yearbook Layout; second place in Yearbook Theme Copy Writing Sadie Ahsan ’15 – Second place in Yearbook Feature Writing

Sarah Mullen ’15 – Second place in Graphic Illustration Emmie McMinn ’15 – Third place in Photo Illustration Kayla Young ’15 – Third place in Yearbook Sports Feature Writing Maria Valadez ’15 – Third place Newspaper Layout Emily Bashus ’15 – Fourth place in Newspaper Layout Erin Carollo ’15 – Sixth place in Advertising Summer Baldwin ’15 and Grace Bradford ’15 – Sixth place in Yearbook Theme Development Maeve Nelson ’15 – Sixth place in Graphic Illustration

According to Morrison, students are embracing the EIL training model as an important aspect of their future, and she hopes that more schools will become involved.

“I applaud all three high schools for jumping in,” she said. “These students are the leaders in every aspect of their lives—academically, athletically and spiritually—and they all came together here because this is what they believe they need as high school students.”

“The really neat thing about the workshop is that it was completely optional and we weren’t sure how many of our students would sign up,” said Susie Sisson, Marian English teacher and EIL workshop leader. “We were hoping for at least 50 students, but we got over 100 and had to cut off registration at Marian.”

The EIL program began in 2014 under Morrison and Ecklund with Prep and Duchesne as the inaugural high school participants. In 2015, Marian was added.

Morrison also teaches the program at the Women’s Center for Advancement in Omaha.

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Marian Social Studies Teacher Receives BUCHWALD SUMMER FELLOWSHIP AWARD The Ashbook Center at Ashland University has named David Anderson, a social studies teacher at Marian, a recipient of the Buchwald Summer Fellowship Award. Ashbrook seeks at least one talented teacher from each of the fifty states—one hundred teachers in total—to become Buchwald Fellows each summer.

The Buchwald Fellowship offers recipients full tuition, including room, board, books and fees, for one summer graduate course within Ashbrook’s Master of Arts Degree Program in American History and Government on its home campus at Ashland University. The summer course is intensive, one week in length and allows teachers to earn two graduate credits. The fellowship is intended to provide high school and middle school teachers with the opportunity to study in-depth the people, events and ideas they teach every day. Its seminar-based discussion format is designed to encourage conversation and will be facilitated by college professors recognized for their scholarship and teaching.

SERVICE & SPIRITUALITY

Dear Marian Community, In April, I attended Field Day along with hundreds of parents, grandparents and alums. It was so much fun being there because every time an alum passed by, the conversation was about what her Field Day experiences were. One even stated, “You know, on the way down here I sang all the songs from our Field Days. Don’t ask me what I had for lunch yesterday, though!”

For Marian students and alumnae, Field Day is so much more that costumes, songs, demonstrations and cheerleaders. More than the winning and losing are the fond thoughts of working together and bonding as a class. In an event such as this, students build class spirit along with the floats or mascots. Teamwork is developed as skits are rehearsed and costumes are designed and sewn. No matter who came up with the ideas, by the time Field Day occurs, the theme is “our” theme, the colors are “our” colors and the demonstration is “our” demonstration. “We” won or “we” lost. Regardless of the outcome, we also learned a great deal about ourselves as a class and as individuals. When we lost it was disheartening, of course. When we won, it was not because we wanted to be better than everybody else, but because we wanted to be better than we thought we could ever be. We worked harder together and were able to succeed.

Being confident women in today’s world depends a great deal on knowing how to work with others; in other words, one needs to know how to be a team player and how to accept and appreciate other’s gifts. It means recognizing that self-worth is enhanced when a person learns to accept her own strengths and weaknesses and learn from both. Marian students learn these lessons on a daily basis through the modeling they receive from their teachers, staff and parents as well as through classwork and all they do together. They learn to work with each other and care for each other.

Celebrating with the graduating Class of 2015 and with the Golden Graduates of the class of 1965 reminds me of how the legacy of the Servants of Mary continues. You are our mission statement in action! You represent how independent, spiritually grounded women can be so successful in today’s world no matter what you are called to be. Legacy is built on tradition and those who continue the traditions. We alumnae are part of Marian history and we, in turn, support those who make Marian history after we have graduated.

Graduates of the Class of 2015, welcome to the ranks of Marian alumnae! You, too, speak our legacy to the world. You now become part of the Marian foundation.

Thank you for continuing our mission!

Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM ’66 (Class with the BEST Emerald City float ever!)

Prioress, Servants of Mary

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Marian Students “Adopt” Refugee Family in Omaha Students in Marian’s freshman Honors Composition and Literature class banded together to provide much-needed assistance to a locally placed Burmese refugee family. The students collected donations of basic household items to assist with the family’s resettlement in an Omaha apartment.

The family, including three children, arrived in Omaha from a Thailand refugee camp in February.

Through their sponsorship, the Marian students and their families collected beds, couches, tables, dishware, a rice cooker, bags of rice, kitchen utensils, bathroom and cleaning supplies and clothes. Each student took the time to create a handwritten welcome card for the arriving family.

Some of the students even greeted the family at the airport, and others helped to move furniture in and around their new apartment.

The book “Outcasts United” by Warren St. John, which tells the tale of a refugee youth soccer team and how it influenced a small town in Georgia, inspired the act of generosity. Courtney Kilroy ‘18 reached out to Southern Sudan Community Association (SSCA) in Omaha after her class finished reading the story. Kilroy and the rest of her class felt compelled to get moving and effect change for refugees right here in Omaha. After a representative of SSCA spoke with the English class, they and their teacher, Mrs. Marsha Kalkowski, decided to sponsor a newly arriving Karen refugee family.

The students have stayed in touch with the family through their transition period and plan to help however they can.

Marian Student Named TOYO Teen J u l i a G r i ff i n ’ 1 6 w a s named a recipient of the Ten Outstanding Young O m a h a Te e n s ( T O Y O ) award for her dedication to service. She was recognized at a ceremony on May 3.

Being open-minded and enthusiastic about service has allowed Griffin to participate in a variety of service projects, including Marian’s annual summer mission trip to the Dominican Republic in 2013. She aspires to continue serving others in college, where she plans to study medicine abroad in Latin America.

“It is a privilege to receive this award because service is such a huge part of my life. One small act can change the world in a positive way,” said Griffin, who volunteers weekly at Methodist Hospital and St. Pius X / St. Leo Grade School. “When I serve, I receive so much more than I give.”

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Left to right: Marian students Allison Monzu ’18, Taylor McHugh ’16, Grace Bradford ’16, ASK co-chair Linda Wohlers, and Assistance League of Omaha President-Elect Suzanne Hinman

STUDENTS RAISE THOUSANDS for Assistance League of Omaha As the result of a Lenten charitable drive, students at Marian High School donated $3,600 to the Assistance League of Omaha’s Assault Survivor Kits program (ASK). Three Marian students visited members of the ASK committee on Wednesday and presented them with a check.

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Marian students,” said Suzanne Hinman, president-elect of the Assistance League of Omaha and former ASK committee chair. “They are helping a lot of people in a very tough time. This is a tremendous gift that goes a long way.” It is estimated that the donation from the Marian students will fund about 180 assault survivor kits, which is about half of the program’s seasonal need.

“I feel like we really made a difference today,” said Grace Bradford ‘15.

“Projects like these teach us that there are people in our community who are going through really hard times but there are ways in which we can help. It definitely gives me perspective, and I now feel more connected to helping young women in our community.”

As a part of the Catholic tradition of almsgiving during Lent, the Marian students collected the funds by accepting the donations in their theology classes. Every day, students were asked to consider making a donation to the charity. Donations were kept in a jar and tallied at the conclusion of the fund drive. In addition, Marian theology teachers spent time in their classes educating the students about ASK and the issues it seeks to address in the community.

Senior Recognized

by Kiwanis Club The Westside Kiwanis Club of Omaha recognized Kayla Young ’15 at their Spring Awards Luncheon on May 6. Strong academically, Young is a leader in the classroom, on the softball field and through student government at Marian. She has been awarded this honor as a reflection of the many gifts she has given Marian and the Omaha community.

Kiwanis Club of Omaha was founded in 1919 and is the oldest Kiwanis club in Nebraska. Kiwanis is an organization that serves its community, builds relationships and develops community and civic leaders. Kiwanis Club of Omaha’s motto is “Changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”

Sophomore Commended by BBB for Service Megan Anderson ’17 has been selected as a winner of the 2015 Better Business Bureau Student Service Excellence Awards. As part of this recognition, the BBB Foundation will donate $200 to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, a charity of her choice. Anderson chose this charity in honor of her grandmother, who is currently fighting the disease.

“This award means so much to me,” said Anderson. “It allows me to prove to myself that I am making a positive impact on the world around me.”

Anderson was selected as a winner by an independent panel of judges representing the academic community, Omaha Rotary Club and charitable organizations. She was selected for the award because she exemplifies the values of BBB and Rotary, which include personal integrity, ethical behavior, leadership and academic achievement. Anderson has served with the Juan Diego Center, Operation Others, Nebraska Humane Society and Child Saving Institute.

Anderson and the Lymphoma Research Foundation were recognized at Omaha Rotary’s annual Honor Roll Luncheon on May 6 at the CenturyLink Center Omaha. BBB will also honor Anderson at their Integrity Awards Event on Aug. 25.

Photographer: Kayla Sullivan ’15

Marian Honors Fallen Nebraska Service Members A very emotional exhibit at Marian paid tribute to the 89 Nebraska service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror. “Remembering Our Fallen,” a traveling memorial for Nebraskan soldiers, was displayed in Marian’s Quad from April 27 to May 1. Photos of these fallen heroes were shown with their names, ages and a brief description of their passing: roadside bomb, helicopter crash or combat in Afghanistan or Iraq.

Photo courtesy of Kayla Young ’15

From left to right are: Molly Fischer ‘16, Peyton Wagner ‘18, Sierra Shupe ‘15, Bayleigh Weibel ‘18 and Lauren Klingemann ‘18

Marian Students Support Special Olympics High winds and low temps did not stop brave Marian students from taking a dive into Lake Cunningham for Special Olympics Nebraska’s (SONE) Polar Plunge on Feb. 14. The students raised more than $4,000 to support the organization’s athletes this year.

Nearly 30 students and one teacher participated in Polar Plunge, one of SONE’s largest fundraising activities. Marian was the largest school to take the plunge and came close to being a top fundraising team. At Marian, the Polar Plunge Club raises money for the Special Olympics through various fundraising opportunities but most eminently through the Polar Plunge event, which involves jumping into Lake Cunningham during the winter.

This year’s club theme was “Too Chicken to Plunge? Not Us.”

Throughout the week, students pinned handwritten notes to a board left beside the memorial. One reflection found on the board read, “Your sacrifice is incredible. I respect you all. I am forever grateful.” Another note read, “It takes true courage and bravery to make this sacrifice. God bless our troops.”

This exhibit, and 13 other state exhibits, has been created by Patriotic Productions, a nonprofit organization, in Omaha, Neb. Its goal is to complete an exhibit for every state. For more information, visit www. rememberingourfallen.org.

The financial sponsor of the exhibit is Bellevue University.

“We must remember these American Heroes and speak their names when we see their family members. We can never forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom,” said Dr. Mary Strom Hawkins ’69, president of Bellevue University. “This exhibit is created in such a way so it can travel throughout Nebraska, offering more people an opportunity to remember Nebraska’s Fallen.”

Minimum donations per plunger started at $50. Friends and family members of the plungers were on site for moral support.

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AT H L E T I C S

Junior Track and Field Athlete Competes in Cuba

Marian students were encouraged by National Safety Council of Nebraska representatives to sign a banner signifying their commitment to choose not to drink alcohol.

Marian FBLA Students Bring Awareness to Safe Driving Representatives from the National Safety Council of Nebraska spoke to students of Marian High School on Thursday about the consequences of drunk and distracted driving.

The presentation was part of the National Safety Council of Nebraska’s “S.T.A.N.D.” campaign, which is an abbreviation for “Smart Teens Are Not Drinking.” Students listened attentively as the speakers pointed to statistics, photos and video of deadly crashes that involved a driver who was distracted or drunk. Students then were asked to make the commitment to choose not to drink by signing a banner that reads “I’m Committed to Taking a S.T.A.N.D.” The banner will be displayed in the school’s cafeteria.

To bring awareness to safe driving, Marian’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) sponsored a “Distracted Driving Week” from March 23-27.

FBLA members Elizabeth Loschen ’16, Mallory Edwards ’16, Ellie Begley ’16, Maren Lebens ’15 and Nicole Steiner ’15 organized the events. In addition to the National Safety Council of Nebraska presentation, there were random and unannounced seat belt checks throughout the week. To bring further awareness to students, FBLA posted signs and distributed flyers of statistics related to distracted driving deaths.

A Marian junior was invited to be a member of the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation (NSAF) team and competed in the Caribbean Scholastic Inter national Invitational (CSI) in Havana, Cuba in June. Katelyn Gochenour ’16, a javelin thrower from Logan, Iowa, was one of 28 athletes nationwide selected for the team.

The international competition took place at the Pan American Stadium in Havana, Cuba from June 12 to 13, 2015. This was the ninth annual CSI, a joint international development track and field meet and cultural exchange hosted by NSAF and the Athletics Federation of Cuba.

Created to expose young American high school athletes to international competition, the event was held for eight years in Puerto Rico but took a one-year hiatus.

Invitations were sent to all Caribbean nations and to teams in Central America. Historically, teams have competed from Puerto Rico, U.S., British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Martinique, Colombia, Barbados and several other island nations.

Gochenour’s trip to Cuba was a historical one, as no U.S. track and field team had competed on Cuban soil since the 1997 Pan American Junior games. Team travel was approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury under Special License prior to the relaxation on travel to Cuba on Jan. 16, 2015. Gochenour and her teammates were completely funded by NSAF, including airfare, visas, hotel, ground transportation, meals, educational and cultural sightseeing visits and uniforms.

NSAF chose Gochenour from a pool of approximately 75 athletes based on her elite performance in the javelin throw, an event prohibited by the Nebraska School Activities Association. She was also invited to compete at the New Balance Nationals in Greensboro, N.C. from June 19 to 20, which attracts thousands of the nation’s best high school track and field athletes. Her personal record is a 50.92-meter toss.

Ashley Yakopec ‘16

Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Pfannenstiel ’16

STUDENTS SHARE GIFT OF LIFE Marian collected 72 pints of blood at the March 25 blood drive sponsored by Marian’s student board. These donations could potentially save 216 lives.

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Founded in 1990, NSAF is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 c (3) corporation. Its mission is to support the development of junior age (under 20 years of age) high school athletes. More than 60% of the athletes on recent USA Olympic teams competed at an NSAF meets and/or were assisted by the NSAF while in high school.

Notable NSAF alumni include Allyson Felix, Marion Jones, Sanya Richards-Ross and Justin Gatlin.

Marian’s Rohlfs Steps Down, McLeay Named Volleyball Head Coach After 26 years, over 700 career wins, four state championships, four state runner-up titles and being named the 2014 Nebraska girls high school coach of the year, Marian varsity volleyball coach Rochelle Rohlfs has decided that it’s time to step down as head coach.

One of Rohlfs’ former players and co-head coach Amy Sibbernsen McLeay ’00 has been named Marian’s new head coach. McLeay was a member of the 1999 state championship team at Marian and earned All-American accolades while playing outside hitter at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Previously, she coached at Bellevue University and also served as director of player development for Premier Volleyball. McLeay has been a volleyball coach at Marian since 2010 and began teaching in Marian’s social studies department in 2012. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UNO and a master’s degree in Secondary Teaching from College of Saint Mary.

“Coach Rohlfs has spent her career focusing on the development of young women intellectually, socially and athletically,” said Mary Higgins ’69, president of Marian. “We are so proud of the program that Coach Rohlfs, a true volleyball icon, has built. She has established an unparalleled legacy of character, teamwork and competitiveness. As we move forward, we are blessed to benefit from her talents as athletic director and assistant principal as we continue to build on the tradition of excellence.”

Faith Carter ’15 fights for the ball in the Metro Championship on April 13

Photo by Sam Chaney ’15

Senior Carries Out Sister’s Legacy on the Soccer Field Article featured in the May issue of the Network by Emmie McMinn’15 Faith Carter ’15 loves her sport—soccer. Carter has been playing soccer since she was four years old. Her sister, Ashley Carter ’03, played and shared her love of soccer with Faith.

Ashley played throughout high school at Marian and continued her soccer career at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Bellevue University.

Rochelle Rohlfs

Amy Sibbernsen McLeay ‘00

“It’s time for me to cheer on the Crusaders from the stands,” said Rohlfs.

“I am very proud of what we have built and achieved over these 26 years. I would like to thank all the players, coaches, parents and fans that have been a part of the program’s success. The team is in good hands under Coach McLeay, who knows better than anyone what Marian’s tradition is all about and what it will take to keep Marian volleyball one of the premier programs in the state. I know she will shine.”

Please join us for an Open House In Honor of Retiring Head Volleyball Coach Rochelle Rohlfs Friday, July 31 6-8 p.m.

Marian’s Quad

To celebrate Coach Rohlfs’ 26 years of excellence in coaching, Marian invites all students, alumnae, parents and friends to an open house in her honor.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP online at marianhighschool.net.

This fall, Ashley was involved in a fatal car crash that was devastating to not only the Carter family but the entire Marian community. Following this tragedy, the Marian community came together to support Faith and her family.

The following Monday, when Faith walked into school, she was greeted by a sign her friends created that was signed by the student body. It read: “We’ve got Faith!”

With the support of her soccer team, Faith has continued playing soccer. Faith plans to go to Texas Christian University this fall to play soccer as a Horned Frog.

Ashley’s previous Marian head soccer coach, Ed Dudley, made the decision to retire Ashley’s number after this season. After being No. 15 for three years, Faith changed to No. 18 for her senior year to honor and remember her sister. “Ashley is always with me in a special way, especially when I am wearing her number,” Carter said.

Along with retiring Ashley’s jersey, Dudley had a banner put up above the main soccer field in remembrance of Ashley.

“It is so awesome to be able to look up at the banner and see Ashley’s name and number, especially after I score, because it’s a small reminder that even though she can’t come to my games anymore, she will still be there in a special way,” she said.

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Tennis Takes Runner-Up at State The Marian Tennis team gave it their all on May 22 and captured the Class A runner-up trophy at the 2015 state tournament with a team score of 39 points. The following results were key in helping Marian secure the secondplace spot over Lincoln East: Morgan Crockett ’16 and Macie Kubat ’16 – Second place in No. 2 doubles Julia Tatten ’15 and Clare Crockett ’16 – Third place in No. 1 doubles

Sara Flaxbeard ’16 – Fourth place in No. 2 singles Caroline Lahey ’18 – Fourth place in No. 1 singles

Left to right: Anna Vasko ’15, Sarah Villarreal ’17, Katie Petersen ’16, Molly LaFave ’15 and Emily Worth ’15

Photo courtesy of Christine Flaxbeard

Marian Trap is Right on Target The Marian Trap Team aimed its way to a state championship at the 46th annual Cornhusker State High School Trapshoot.

The squad of Marian Blue, Emily Worth ’15, Molly LaFave ’15, Katie Petersen ’16, Sarah Villarreal ’17 and Anna Vasko ’15, scored a 358 to win the ladies’ high school team title. The squad was also first in the ladies’ team 16-yard event and second in ladies’ team handicaps.

In individual events, Katie Petersen ’16 and Anna Vasko ’15 were tied for the ladies’ overall title, shooting 142 of 150 targets. Petersen won the shoot-off, taking first and Vasko second.

Left to right: Head coach Beth Dye, Mary Kubat ’17, Hallie McNamara ’15, Caroline Lahey ’18, Macie Kubat ’16, Clare Crockett ’16, Julia Tatten ’15, Sara Flaxbeard ’16, Morgan Crockett ’16, Anna Slezak ’16, Katie Drobny ’16

In addition, Sarah Villarreal ’17 and Anna Vasko ’15 were tied for the top girls score in the 16-yard competition, shooting 74 of 75 targets. Villareal won the shoot-off, taking first and Vasko second.

The state competition took place April 30-May 2 in Doniphan, Neb. A total of 1,585 shooters competed in the senior high division.

The 2014-2015 year was a strong one for MARIAN

VARSITY SPORTS

1 NSAA ALL-ACTIVITIES AWARD

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COACH OF THE YEAR: Rochelle Rohlfs, volleyball

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ALL-AMERICANS

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CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

CLASS A STATE RUNNERS-UP

CLASS A DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

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ALL-STATE ATHLETES

29 ALL-CONFERENCE ATHLETES

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MARIAN LIBERO Named to U.S. High Performance Junior A1 National Volleyball Team Brittany Witt ’16, a 5’7” libero for the Crusader varsity volleyball team, has been selected for the 2015 USA Volleyball High Performance Indoor Women’s Junior A1 National Training Team Program (WJA1). She is one of 33 players who will attend 10 days of training and competition at the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships in Des Moines, Iowa from July 16 to 26, 2015.

The group will train together for the first five days and then be divided into three tiered teams of 11 athletes to compete in the international tournament. The teams will compete in the High Performance Championships, opposing international teams, top Region HP teams, and other USAV High Performance teams.

“I was very surprised to learn that I’d made the team because there are so many other great players in my age group,” said Witt, who is also one of Creighton University’s recruits for 2016. “I wanted it so badly and I’m glad that I got my foot in the door.”

The USA Volleyball High Performance Women’s Junior A1 National Training Team Program is designed to train and expose those athletes with the highest potential for international competition. The training received is modeled after the techniques, systems, and daily practices of our U.S. Women’s National Team, coached by Karch Kiraly, who visited the Marian volleyball team in January. The WJA1 program is the premier domestic program for junior-age athletes and an essential training piece of the National Athlete Pipeline.

Athletes in this level are in top consideration for a spot in the Youth or Junior National Team Programs the following year.

ARTS

Senior earns UNK’s Highest Scholarship for Music Violinist Brooklynn Venteicher ’16 has been awarded a full-tuition music scholarship to the University of NebraskaKearney (UNK). According to TingLan Chen, professor of violin/viola at UNK, Venteicher’s scholarship— worth $32,000—is the d e p a r t m e n t ’s h i g h e s t award. Venteicher will be an incoming freshman this fall. She plans to major in music and pre-medicine.

DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST RESULTS Congratulations to all the music students who participated in the 2015 District Music Contest on April 24.

The following contestants scored a rating of Superior: MARIAN BAND NINTH GRADE CHOIR NINTH GRADE MISCELLANEOUS ENSEMBLE MARIAN STRINGS ENSEMBLE TUBA SOLO Katie Williams ’17

VIOLIN SOLOS Brooklynn Venteicher ’15 Caroline Byrne ’15 Sarah Villarreal ’17 VIOLIN DUET Ellie Messerschmidt ’18 and Natalie Sterba ’17 VOCAL SOLOS Molly Fisher ’16 Tehillah Alphonso ’16 Ione Enderez ’17 Maddie Neppl ’15 Emily Welchans ’15

The following contestants scored a rating of Excellent: Left to right: Kelsey O’Connell ’15, Emma Fletcher ’15, Cassie Jones ’15, Bella Carnazzo ’15

SENIORS SIGN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

CLARINET DUET Grace Mortenson ’17 and Emily Pape ’16

A ceremony held this spring honored four seniors who participated in National Letter of Intent Signing Day on April 15. The following seniors have been awarded scholarships to universities for their performance in athletics:

FLUTE DUET Baylie Moravec ’15 and Kateri Determan ’16

Bella Carnazzo ’15 – Soccer, Nebraska Wesleyan

Cassie Jones ’15 – Basketball, South Dakota State University

NINTH GRADE SEXTET

Emma Fletcher ’15 – Soccer, Wofford College

Kelsey O’Connell ’15 – Volleyball, Creighton University

SELECT WOMEN’S CHOIR

TENOR SAX Susana Pettis ’17 VIOLIN QUARTET Caroline Byrne ’15, Brooklynn Venteicher ’17, Meg Stahlnecker ’15 and Sarah Villarreal ’17 VOCAL SOLOS Julianna Curley ’15 Ciera Farrens ’16 Juliet Kolterman ’17

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Junior Named YoungArts Winner Tehillah Alphonso ’16 has been named a 2015 National YoungArts Foundation Honorable Mention winner in Popular Voice. She is one of the 787 winners from 47 states, selected from a pool of more than 11,000 applications nationwide.

The National YoungArts Foundation identifies the next generation of artists and supports them at critical junctures in their careers. Alphonso and others selected from the applicant pool will experience workshops, access to scholarships, performance and exhibition opportunities and master classes with world-renowned artists this summer.

YoungArts alumni are among some of the biggest names in arts and entertainment. To date, YoungArts has honored more than 20,000 alumni, including actresses Vanessa Williams and Kerry Washington, Tony Award nominee Raul Esparza, Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre Rachel Moore, recording artists Josh Groban and Chris Young, violinist Jennifer Koh, choreographer Desmond Richardson and multimedia artist Doug Aitken.

Photo courtsey of Kelsey O’Connell ‘15

“Kelly” by Kelly Weiler ’15

“Dry Shampoo” by Megan Smith ’15

Students Receive State and National Scholastic Art Awards The Scholastic Art Awards of Nebraska announced that the artwork of several Marian students was selected for the Annual Scholastic Art Awards of Nebraska Exhibition. Out of 65 submissions, 36 were honored with art awards.

A ceremony was held in March honoring work of the following students: GOLD KEY Abby Birkel ’16 Katherine Fuxa ’16 Mary Hilton ’15 Ashlyn Hruska ’16 Hannah Lazio ’16 Taylor Lazio ’16 Emmie McMinn ’15 Megan Smith ’15 Nicole Steiner ’15 Elsie Stormberg ’16 Kelly Weiler ’15 Brighid Welchans ’16

SILVER KEY Audrey Burt ’15 Katie Petersen ’16 Summer Baldwin ’15 Katrina McCutcheon ’16 Kelsey O’Connell ’15 Maddie Shely ’16 Megan Smith ’15 Megan Swanek ’18 Erin Wolf ’16

HONORABLE MENTION Audrey Burt ’15 Katherine Fuxa ’16 Julia Lanoha ’15 Kelly Neuhaus ’15 Kelsey O’Connell ’15 Maddie Shely ’16 Kierstyn Wattier ’16

Spring Play Delivers Laugh Out Loud Comedy

In addition, Megan Smith ’15 and Kelly Weiler ’15 received national recognition for their entries. Both pieces traveled to New York City and were displayed at Carnegie Hall from June 10 through 12.

Audiences were cast into the classic world of film noir parody during Marian’s spring 2015 play. “Cursing Mummies,” written and directed by Creighton University theater professor Michael McCandless, took audiences by surprise with its engaging plot twists. This murder mystery “who-dun-it” was filled with voiceovers, audience interaction and alternative endings that kept spectators laughing and guessing until the final curtain call.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards received more than 300,000 submissions each year and less than one percent earn national recognition!

Over 80 cast and crew members made the show possible. Boys from a number of other metro-area high schools filled the male roles.

This was the seventh production of “Cursing Mummies,” which celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year. It was first performed at Creighton Prep in 2005 and has been staged in other theaters in Nebraska, Arizona and Virginia.

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Marian Theater Proudly Presents the 2015 Fall Musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

RAGS Oct. 29 & 30 at 7 p.m.

Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.

Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center Tickets are $7 per student and $10 per adult. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Oct. 22 and may be purchased via email through Michelle Procopio Delisi ’74 at delisi@omahamarian.org.

Future Marian Girls New Parent Social A New Parent Social was held June 11 at Marian giving new Marian parents an opportunity to meet and get to know each other. The event included a casual social hour with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fantastic door prizes.

A brief program included remarks from Servants of Mary Prioress Sr. Mary Gehringer, O.S.M. ’66, President Mary Higgins ’69 and incoming Principal Susie Spethman Sullivan ’80.

Big Sister/Little Sister Ice Cream Social On May 3, Marian hosted the annual Big Sister/ Little Sister Ice Cream Social for all Big Sisters and incoming freshmen.

Left to right: Liz Foley, Carolynn Virgillito, Mary Ann Kirk Gerards ’85 and David Gerards

Out of the 195 students enrolled in the incoming freshman class, 103 of them attended the social. Nearly 70 Big Sisters volunteered their time to help at the event. The girls enjoyed an afternoon filled with games and small group activities.

The event concluded with an ice cream feast of 12 gallons of ice cream! It was a great opportunity for future students to meet and interact with their future classmates.

UPCOMING EVENTS July Bash!

Saturday, July 11 • 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Marian All incoming freshmen are invited to attend. The event includes dinner, a scavenger hunt, a movie and a dance party.

Left to right: Jodi Mandolfo, Sam Mandolfo, Kevin McGrath, Mary McGrath and Betsy Berentson

Faces of Marian Orientation Want to practice with a state championship soccer coach?

Take lessons from a teacher who guided two 2015 National Scholastic Art award winners? There is still time to sign up for one or more of Marian’s summer camps! Learn more about the soccer camp and visual arts camps scheduled for July.

Visit www.marianhighschool.net/student-life/athletics/camps to sign up today!

Saturday, Aug. 8 • 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Marian All incoming freshmen and their parents, as well as any transfer students and their parents, are invited to attend this important orientation. There will be separate sessions for parents and students. This event will conclude with a student-led prayer service.

First Day of School for Freshmen

(Freshman Orientation) Thursday, Aug. 13 • 7:55 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Marian

Marian’s Open House Sunday, Nov. 22 • Noon to 2:30 p.m. at Marian Catch the Marian spirit! All fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth-grade girls and their parents are invited to attend.

Customized tours of the school will be offered.

For questions regarding any of these events, please contact Recruitment Director Molly Adams Woodman ’97 at mwoodman@omahamarian.org or by phone at 402.571.2618, ext. 1161.

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Advancing the Mission of Marian BLUEtique Debuts New Online Storefront Marian is thrilled to unveil its new e-Commerce site for the BLUEtique! Created with an enhanced customer experience in mind, the online assortment offers a wide variety of all your Marian favorites, including apparel, accessories and home categories that are also sold in store. The mobilefriendly interface will offer BLUEtique customers the ability to shop Marian spirit items wherever they are.

The new online store is now open at

marianhighschool.net Just click on the Quicklinks drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner of Marian’s home page.

Marian is thrilled to introduce our new part-time BLUEtique Manager, Toni McCarthy Compton ‘86. Toni will be assuming responsibilities of Elizabeth Elsasser, our previous store manager who moved from the area. We are grateful to Elizabeth for her time and efforts in bringing the BLUEtique to new heights. We know Toni will thrive and continue the tradition of excellence. For questions regarding the BLUEtique, contact Toni at tcompton@omahamarian.org.

More big changes are coming to the Marian website soon.

Keep your eyes peeled!

THANK YOU, Marian Fund Donors!

Thanks to the generosity of over 2,300 alumnae, parents and friends, we are proud to celebrate another successful year for The Marian Fund. In 2014-2015, Marian raised nearly $628,000 in unrestricted, immediate use funds to be utilized where needs and opportunities are greatest. This achievement represents a new record for The Marian Fund and the 14th year of consecutive record-breaking support.

“We are so grateful to the generous donors who help support the mission of our school,” said Sue Lindsey Mickey ’69, assistant vice president for advancement and director of The Marian Fund. “Their generosity enables us to create unparalleled learning experiences for our confident, independent, thinking leaders!”

A special thank you goes out to those who helped make this achievement possible by volunteering for The Marian Fund and asking others to join them with gifts. Marian would like to especially recognize this year’s Marian Fund Leadership Team: General Chairs Buck and Susan Heim; Marian Board of Directors Liaison Cassandra Pietrok; Faculty and Staff Chair Ronda Motykowski ’80; Parent Chairs Dan and Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ’79; Parent Class Captains Jeff and Suzanne Putnam, Dan and Julie Wente, Bill and Ann McKenna, Rich and Bonnie McCormick; Parent of Alumna Chairs Matt and Tracy Tondl; Alumnae Chairs Jeanne Archer Rice ’80 and Jeanne Thomas Roubidoux ’79.

The 2015-2016 giving year is already underway and Marian looks to build on these successes and continue to provide our school with flexible support that can be used in the most strategic ways. Gifts at all levels help make this possible and – as we look to the year ahead – we thank you in advance for your participation and your support of The Marian Fund.

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@MarianFEST 2016 Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 Baxter Arena

ANNOUNCING THE FEST EXECUTIVE CHAIRS: Gary and Shelly Grote Raffle

Rob and Lisa Johnson Decorating

Dan and Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ’79 Underwriting and Corporate Tables

Chris and Jillyn Kratochvil Oral Auction

Chris and Karen Tatten Catalog Ads

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Jim and Molly Carpenter Garriott ‘85 Silent Auction

OMAHA GAVE to Marian Girls The third annual Omaha Gives! was a huge success! Together, we raised more than $300,000 in one 24-hour period on May 20.

Marian and over 700 other area nonprofits participated in online giving event organized by the Omaha Community Foundation. The event originated in 2013 with the goal of inspiring the community to come together for 24 hours to contribute as many charitable dollars as possible to support the work of local nonprofit organizations. Bonus funds and prize money amplified the charitable donations, which will support tuition assistance at Marian.

The outpouring of support for Marian has been tremendous. On behalf of Marian students, faculty and staff: THANK YOU!

SENIOR PLEDGE Reflects Class of 2015 Unity, Generosity The Class of 2015 left a legacy of giving when they committed to their Senior Class Pledge to The Marian Fund in May. At the annual Senior Breakfast, the graduates presented President Mary Higgins ’69 with a check representing their gift of $8,400 and an 80% participation rate.

Since 2007, the Senior Class Pledge has provided an opportunity for graduates to commit to giving back to Marian by helping a future girl have access to the same great education they enjoyed. The Class of 2014 was asked to consider a $75 pledge over a span of five years, giving just $5 the first year and pledging to give $10, $15, $20 and $25 over the next four years.

“By giving back, our seniors’ connections to Marian never really end, and neither does their impact,” said Sue Lindsey Mickey ‘69, assistant vice president for advancement and Marian Fund director. “The Senior Class Pledge helps preserve the Marian they know now and strengthen it for those who come after them.”

Those members of the class who complete their five-year pledge will be recognized in Marian’s Annual Report as part of the “Crusader Club” which recognizes consecutive annual giving, and at their five-year reunion with a special token of appreciation.

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Support Marian without Spending an Extra Dime!

TAGG (Together A Greater Good) is a free mobile app that. When you use it at one of over 80 local businesses, each business will donate a portion back to us.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: 1 Download the free app: Together A Greater Good - available on Google Play and Apple Store 2 Visit participating businesses (listed on the app).

Tap the “TAGG My Purchase” button and enter the amount. Tell the server/cashier, pay as usual and they will provide a card to scan to complete the TAGG. 3 Choose Marian & Share It! The business will donate 5% of your purchase to Marian!

Left to right: John Kuehl, Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87, Johnny Miller, Mary Higgins ‘69 and Mickey Anderson

LEXUS GOLF TOURNAMENT Raises Thousands for Marian More than $90,000 was raised among over 200 golfers at the 20th annual Lexus Champions for Marian Golf Tournament June 8 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.

Marian and Lexus of Omaha were thrilled to welcome Johnny Miller as the event’s celebrity golf pro. In 21 years, Johnny won 25 times on the PGA TOUR and was inducted into the PGA TOUR Hall of Fame. In 1976, Miller won his second and final major at the British Open Championship. He then put his focus on raising his family of six children; in 1990, he began a career in broadcasting. Not only has Johnny excelled in the game of golf, but he has also received eight Emmy nominations for his insightful, “tell-it-like-it-is” commentary.

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. “For the past 20 years, our generous sponsors have helped to provide tuition assistance for countless Marian students who deserve the first class education we offer,” Higgins said. “Marian is truly grateful for their support, and we could not have reached this milestone without them.”

Marian parent John Kuehl was the tournament chairman 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 20 years to provide tuition assistance for Marian students in need. The late Tal Anderson, who sponsored the event for many years, started the tournament.

Anderson’s son Mickey and daughter Angie are carrying on his legacy.

For photos from the event, please visit marianhighschool.net/events/ photo-gallery. For more information on the tournament, please contact Advancement Events Director Shari Gilg by phone at 402.571.2618, ext. 1167 or via email at sgilg@omahamarian.org

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SEAT LOCATION Standing Ovation (front row) . . . . . . $5,000 Encore (second and third row) . . . . . $2,500 Bravo (remaining seats) . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 By sponsoring a star, your engraved name or message will be incorporated into a beautiful night sky mural in the main foyer.

STAR TYPE 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.

Alumnae Today ALUMNAE BOARD SPONSORED EVENTS

Please join us!

SAVE THE DATE

Lunch with a Leader

Saturday, Aug. 1 • Marian East Gym 6 p.m. Cocktails • 7 p.m. Dinner and Program

Marian welcomed sisters Annie Grace ’99 and Erin Grace Helton ’91 as the featured guests for the Lunch with a Leader speaker series on March 31. Annie is a senior account executive with Bailey Lauerman and Erin is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald.

Reservations are $40 per person ($25 for those 18 and under).

Please RSVP by Friday, July 24.

For questions or reservation information, contact Alumnae Director Nancy Kettering Casey ’82 at ncasey@omahamarian. org or 402.571.2618, ext. 1270.

Proceeds benefit the Marian Athletic Booster Club.

2015 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Along with some industry insight, Annie shared real-life leadership tips and encouraged students to find a career they enjoy. Annie’s career in advertising began in 2003 as an intern at Ervin & Smith in Omaha. After being hired as an employee and moving to Chicago, Annie took a job at DDB, Chicago, one of the premier creative agencies in the country. Throughout her career, Annie has worked with brands such as Ameritrade, Allstate, Dell and Anheuser-Busch. She also managed sports sponsorships, including work on NCAA, MLB and NFL campaigns.

Honored members of the Marian community who shared their talents as athletes, coaches and supporters will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame that evening.

Cristen Wuebben Claussen ’92 (basketball)

Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

Athletes: Maureen Frenking Martin ’78 (volleyball, basketball and track) Anne Wilcox ’81 (basketball)

Darcey Riha ’01 (golf)

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Saturday, August 1, 2015 6 p.m. Cocktails 7 p.m. Dinner and Program Marian East Gym

1998 Cross Country Members: Megan Irwin Prickett ‘99 Katy Weller ‘00 Ann Lamoureux ’00 Ann Potter Macedo ‘00 Anna Jones Goeschel ‘00 Laura Spanheimer Dechant ‘01 Mary Timmerman ‘01 Kathleen Hoarty Hayden ‘01 Coach: Roger Wright

Erin encouraged students to be confident in the leadership skills they acquire at Marian. One of Erin’s key talents is finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. An award-winning journalist, Erin has been with the Omaha World-Herald since 1998, primarily as a reporter. She has covered a variety of beats including schools, Omaha City Hall, North Omaha and poverty and housingrelated issues. She has contributed to series and major newspaper coverage on teen suicide, black poverty, the Von Maur shootings and the economy. Today, Erin writes a column for the World-Herald and occasionally blogs for Momaha, the World-Herald’s website for mothers.

Erin stuck around to refresh her journalism roots by speaking to Mrs. Kalkowski’s journalism class. She gave the Marian’s student paper, The Network, two thumbs up! Alumnae Board member Rose Nolan Byam ’70 was the chair of this event.

Patron: Tom Lynch (Tiger Tom) Coach: Susie Dugan

Left to right: Emmie McMinn ‘15, Annie Grace ‘99 and Erin Grace Helton ‘91

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Legacy Lunch

Welcome to Field Day! Memorabilia from Field Days past, door prizes, coffee and pastries welcomed Marian parents, friends and alumnae to Field Day 2015. Alumnae Board member Rozlyn Kmiecik Merrick ’90 organized the welcome tent.

Left to right: Rita Owens Daeges ’62, Lucy Mendenhall and Bridget Daeges Mendenhall ’94

The next generation of Marian memories was made on March 22 at Marian’s annual Legacy Lunch. The event took place in the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center lobby and celebrated the special bond of being past, present or future Marian girls. A total of 130 alumnae and their grandmothers, aunts, mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins, friends and neighbors were present.

Guest speakers Heather Hahn Ruff ’90 and her incoming freshman daughter, Quinn ’19, spoke of their Marian legacy. President Mary Higgins ’69 awarded prizes to the youngest guest, five-month-old Grace Ramirez, daughter of Margaret McGranahgan Ramirez ‘06, and the guest who traveled the farthest, Brittany DeWitt ‘11 from Missouri.

Guests had lunch, captured memories in a photo booth, made hair bows, toured the school and shopped at the BLUEtique, Marian’s spirit wear store. Alumnae Board Chair Mary Tarsney Kelly ’86 organized this event.

Marian Visits Midwest Alumnae About 20 alumnae from the Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago areas gathered for an afternoon brunch at the home of Toni Manganaro Walzak ’71. President Mary Higgins ’69 and Alumnae Director Nancy Kettering Casey ’82 were present to share exciting updates about the school and advancement with the group.

Senior Breakfast On April 29, the Marian Alumnae Board hosted a breakfast recognizing, celebrating and welcoming the 143 members of the Class of 2015 into the alumnae community. Also in attendance at the breakfast were the alumnae mothers of 19 graduates. The 2015 Alumna of the Year, Jeri Deras Regan ’72, was the featured speaker. Alumnae Board member Maureen Gotch Vinton ‘78 organized this special breakfast.

May Crowning Marian celebrated its annual May Crowning and honored the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 5. One of the highlights each year is the address given to the student body and guests by the May Queen. This year’s May Queen was Lauren Warner ‘15. Her classmates chose her as a young woman who embodies the qualities of Mary, openly sharing her faith with others. Warner leads a value-centered life and is committed to service in and out of school.

Second grade daughters of Marian alumnae who received the Sacrament of First Eucharist this year were invited to participate in Marian’s annual May Crowning. Seventeen second-grade girls processed together with Warner and placed a rose at the foot of the statue of Mary, signifying their blossoming faith. The ceremony concluded with a cupcake reception and tours of Marian for the girls and their mothers, grandmothers and aunts. Alumnae Board member Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ‘79 was the chair of this event.

Front row: Kristen Beat ‘05, Alisa Beduhn ‘14, Michaela McDonald ‘12, Megan Andreasen ‘12, Janelle Sandene ‘99; Middle Row: Beth Andreasen Mark ‘03, Margaret Chadwell Bissell ‘70, Mary Higgins ‘69, Courtney Boler ‘14, Megan Steffes ‘14, Toni Manganaro Walzak ‘71; Back Row: Katie Ross ‘04, Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82, Cornelia Ann Bailey ‘92, Alison Houlihan Lanning ‘89, Annie Cheese Empey ‘02. Not pictured: Mary Fennell Drosen ‘91

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Golden Grads: The Class of 1965 celebrated their 50th class reunion May 15-17

Marian Reunion Weekend June 26-27, 2015

Reunion weekend was a blast and we have the photos to prove it! Visit marianhighschool.net to see how eleven classes reconnected over the summer.

Girls’ Night Out Golden Grads Celebrate 50-Year Reunion The weekend of May 15-17 marked the 50th reunion celebration for the Class of 1965.

Friday began with Mass in the Our Lady of Sorrows Convent Chapel followed by tours of Marian and a cocktail reception. Saturday featured with a reunion brunch and dinner. On Sunday, 18 members from the Class of 1965 attended Marian’s commencement ceremony at the Holland Performing Arts Center.

The Golden Grads walked the stage in recognition of their 50th class reunion. Ollie the Trolley provided transportation to and from graduation. A small reception held following the ceremony capped off the Golden Grad reunion weekend.

On June 26, classes started their reunion weekend off with a cocktail party at Marian. All alumnae celebrating their reunion in 2015, from 1960 to 2010, were invited to a night of complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks, tours of the school, shopping at the BLUEtique and a silent auction featuring alumnae business owners. Entertainment was provided by Nikki Boulay Cripe ‘88. Alumnae board member Carol McCrillis Rayer ‘63 was the chair of this event.

Esprit de Corps Awards Banquet

Thursday, Sept. 10 • Omaha Country Club 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception • 7 p.m. Dinner

SAVE THE DATE

There is something special about the Marian experience that goes beyond achievement, leadership and excellence. There is a camaraderie or kinship that exists among its alumnae and friends, regardless of where their life journeys have taken them. “Esprit de Corps” which, when translated from French means “spirit of the body,” embodies this special bond shared by the Marian community—a feeling of pride, fellowship and common loyalty. As such, the Esprit de Corps Awards Banquet was created as part of Marian’s Alumnae Recognition program.

This year, Marian will honor the following Marian community members: Jeri Deras Regan ’72 Alumna of the Year

Dr. Jane Potter ’69 Sr. Marcella Leadership Award

Nancee Berger Marian Award

Angie Anderson Quinn ’87 and Mickey Anderson Spirit of Marian Award

For more information, please visit www.marianhighschool.net/ alumnae/news. Reservations are $45 per person.

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Alumnae Class News ACCOMPLISHMENTS

We goofed! On behalf of the Marian Magazine, we apologize for the misprint of 2002 alumna Carrie Kizer Sova’s name in the Spring 2015 issue.

In the accomplishments section, we did not include her correct maiden name.

Patty Zieg ’67 was included in the results of The Best Lawyers in America under both the Health Care Law & Native American Law categories. The report is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. Lawyers are chosen for inclusion based solely on the vote of their peers. Zieg currently practices at Stinson Leonard Street, LLP. Margaret Coyle Hershiser ‘78 was recognized in the report The Best Lawyers in America under the Employment Law category. The report is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. Lawyers are chosen for inclusion based solely on the vote of their peers. Hershiser currently practices at Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Kathy Gruber Rose ’82 recently accepted the position of Production Manager for the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. She also works with Post Ballet, Opera Parallele and Leftwich Event Specialists.

Patricia MacBride Olsen ‘86 was recently hired as the Marketing and Public Relations Officer for the Omaha Catholic Schools Office.

Angie Anderson Quinn ’87 is the Chief Operating Officer of Performance Auto Group, which recently acquired Stan Olsen Auto Group effective January 2015.

A s h l e y D e l i s i F r a n k s ’ 0 1 re c e n t l y started working for It Works! Global, an international health and wellness company that offers a line of naturally based products that help with weight loss, fight stress, ease pain, and encourage better sleep. For more information, visit her website at www. ashfranksworks.com.

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Kailey Dwyer ’02 was recently elected as President of the Nebraska Business Aviation Association board of directors. This organization works to promote business aviation in the state of Nebraska.

Claire Zach Ives ‘07 and Julie Kennison Schaefer ‘07 graduated from Creighton University Medical School in May and both began their residencies at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis this summer.

Claire’s residency is in pediatrics and Julie’s is in internal medicine. Claire was class president of her medical school class, just as she was class president at Marian!

Mary Narzisi ’07 is currently tied for 67th on the money list for the Symetra Tour. The Symetra Tour develops players for the LPGA. With the help of new coach Lewis Green, she hopes to make the top 10.

Vicky McIntyre ‘10 was selected by the Seattle Storm as the 20th pick in the second round of the WNBA draft on April 14, 2015.

Annie McClure ‘11, who graduated magna cum laude with a double major in biology and Latin American studies from Loyola University New Orleans in May, is the recipient of the Outstanding Ignatian Senior Woman award.

She is graduating with honors in biology, having completed an important research project describing the strains of the Chagas parasite present in the main “kissing bug” species in Central America.

Roni Perez ’14 played Mary Magdalene in the legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar that ran March through April 2015 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

WEDDINGS

For the Record: In the Spring 2015 Marian Magazine, Samantha Mandel ‘11 was omitted as the maid of honor in the wedding announcement for 2008 alumna Megan Mandel.

Alexis Cerny ’01 married Adam Conrad on March 14, 2015. The ceremony and reception took place at the Venue at the Grove in Phoenix, Ariz. Bridesmaids were sisters Haley Cerny ’05 and Siera Cerny ’06. Alexis and Adam have made their home in Chandler, Ariz.

Kathleen Hoarty ’01 married Seth Hayden on July 26, 2014 at Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island, Wash.

Mother of the bride is Margaret Guziec Hoarty ‘66. Sisters Colleen Hoarty ‘90 and Maureen Hoarty Kubat ‘96 were the maids of honor.

Haley Cerny ’05 married Jacob Braun on May 23, 2015 at Christ Community Church in Omaha.

Siera Cer ny ’06 was the maid of honor and Alexis Cerny Conrad ’01 was the matron of honor. A reception was held at Oak Hills Country Club. The happy couple enjoyed a honeymoon at Secrets Maroma Beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Erica Dytrych ’07 married Mike Allmon Dec. 20, 2014 at St. Margaret Mary Church in Omaha, Neb. Jordan Hagar ’07 was the maid of honor and Liz Mandel ’09 was a bridesmaid.

Allison Lang ’08 married Jacob Smith on June 14, 2014 at St. Philip Neri Church in Omaha, Neb. The maid of honor was her sister, Katherine Lang ’13. Bridesmaids included Marian alumnae Christine Thibodeau ’09 and Susie Condon ’08. The mother of the bride is Patty Thibodeau Lang ’83.

BIRTHS Patty Laphen Lindstrom ’96 and husband Dave welcomed their fourth child, Cara May, on Oct. 16, 2014. She is well loved by older siblings Jack (9), Mia (7) and Rose (5). Patty’s family moved from Denver to Southern California in the summer of 2014.

Lisa Eyberg Caine ‘02 and husband Adam welcomed their first child, John Joseph, on Sept.

18, 2014. His proud grandmother is Rose Zarbano Eyberg ‘72 and his aunt is Angela Eyberg Hoban ‘98.

Sara Sibilia Pohl ’02 and husband Mark welcomed their second child, Claire Elizabeth, on Feb. 12, 2015.

Claire joins big brother Ryan (2).

IN MEMORIAM OF DECEASED ALUMNAE Shirley Murphy Wilmes ’60, sister of Carrol Murphy Kollars ’63, Betty Murphy ’64 and Marylin Murphy Schure ’65 (deceased)

Janet Daugherty McNeil ’69, sister of Debbie Daugherty Bonar ’70; cousin of Barb Begley Gilman ‘81, Rebecca Begley Hirsch ‘95 and Christine Begley Shouse ‘83

Linda Brewster McCormick ‘70

Katie Lee Longanecker ’05 and husband Joel completed their adoption of three children: Skye (10) Cayla (6) and Preston (4).

Marge Bathen Andrews ’76, sister of Terri Bathen Sanders ’72, Judy Bathen Schwartz ’78, Betty Bathen ’80, Ann Bathen Boyd ’82 and Christine Bathen Winther ’84

Sarah Smith Freeland ’98 and husband Jeff welcomed their son, Jackson McCarty, on Oct. 27, 2014. Jackson joins big brothers Will (5) and Noah (3).

Emily Bauman Tiensvold ’99 and husband Tim welcomed their daughter, Neva Rose, on Oct. 8, 2014.

Chynna LaPole Hardy ’06 and husband Jake welcomed their first child, Delilah Louise, on March 28, 2014.

Michelle Meyer Hagen ’07 and husband Jacob welcomed their son, Turner Michael, on Feb. 6, 2015. Turner’s godmother is Christine Pistillo Broghammer ’07.

Sarah Shay Gudeman ’01 and husband William welcomed their son, Benjamin Wolfgang, on March 12, 2015.

Cindy Doyle Sojka ’84, sister of Pamela Doyle Glasgow ’70 (deceased), Colleen Doyle Bergren ’71, Kathleen Doyle Freyer ’74 and Karen Doyle Dike ’78

Jo Anne Holdren Suess ‘61, mother-in-law of Lisa Perry Suess ‘93

Amanda Nock ’98

Maura Manning Niederee ’07 and husband Joe welcomed their first son, Nicholas Richard, on March 21, 2015.

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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 Stephen Abariotes, brother of Joyce Abariotes ’79 and Liz Abariotes Walker ’84 Mildred “Mick” Arkfeld, grandmother of Chris Arkfeld Castleberry ’92 Wanda Bauer, mother of Shelly Bauer Thompson ’88 Robert Baylor, brother of past Marian Alumnae Board member Colleen “Kelly” Baylor Stephens ’64 Arthur Beat, grandfather of Kristen Beat ’05 Bob Berigan, grandfather of Maggie Berigan ’05, Annie Tracy ’09 and Liz Berigan ’11

Justine DeVoe, mother of Connie DeVoe Soden ’66 and Suzanne DeVoe Peters ’70

Tony Juliano, brother of Debra Juliano Hempleman ’75

Darlene Diaz, mother of Jennifer Diaz Nielsen ’93

Robert Kassmeier, father of Vicki Kassmeier Denker ’75, past Marian Alumnae Board member Kathy Kassmeier Lanphier ’81; grandfather of Jacki Kassmeier ’02 and Jennifer Denker ’13

Barbara Dudley, grandmother of Liz Dudley ’09, Kat Dudley ’12 and mother of Marian Board member Dan Dudley Daniel Dutch, grandfather of Grace Sobetski ’11 John Federico, father of Grace Federico ’83 Joan Ficenec, mother of Mary Kay Ficenec Skudlarek ’69, Trish Ficenec Jessen ’70, Barb Ficenec Knauf ’73 (deceased); grandmother of Emily Jessen Roethe ’99, Erika Jessen Jennings ’93, Ellie Jessen Staley ’96, Katie Ficenec Hill ’95 and Amy Ficenec Holmes ’97 Kathleen Finnegan, mother of Kathleen Finnegan Hiatt ’82 Scott Forman, son of Lenanne “Nan” Forman ’70

Carolyn Cole Beery, mother of Elizabeth“Bib” Beery Cullen ’79 and Eileen Beery O’Reilly ’85

Jo Gargett, grandmother of Emily Gargett ’07

Betty Branstetter, grandmother of Kate Branstetter ’08

Harriet Gilmore, grandmother of Beth Grove ’07

Phyllis Brown, past Marian faculty and mother of Stacey Brown Glogowski ’95

Bill Goodro, grandfather of April Glenn Gamelin ’05 and Katie Glenn Austerman ’07

Robert C. Brown, father of Cathy Brown Pakiz ’66 and Jeanne Brown Nicotero ’68 (deceased) Thomas Brusnahan, father of Anne Brusnahan Maschman ’75 and Liz Brusnahan Rowland ’81 Shirley Carnazzo, grandmother of Bella Carnazzo ’15 Hannah Champ, grandmother of Maggie Rezac Meixell ’04 Rosemary Cloonan, mother of Maureen Cloonan Raffensperger ’74 Nathaniel Closen, son of Lisa Schaefer Closen ’83 Patricia Curtis, mother of Amy Curtis ’88 (deceased), and Jenny Curtis ’98 Jack DeMay, father of Bev DeMay Wiggs ’80; grandfather of Amanda Wiggs ’09, Marie Wiggs ’10, Laura Wiggs ’12 and Liz Wiggs ’14 Irene Deseck, mother of Mary Deseck Vacanti ’77

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Joseph Grasso, father of Sue Grasso Hall ’74 and Gina Grasso Sword ’87 Jack Greene, brother of Sue Greene Smith ’71 John Hartigan, father of Catherine “Tinker” Hartigan Fehringer ’64 (deceased), Grace Hartigan Schefter ’69 and Trish Hartigan ’73

Sara Kennedy, mother of Patty Kennedy Tarrence ’83 Leon Kresl, grandfather of Marissa Smith ’12 Agnes Krzemien, grandmother of Sarah Whipkey ’94 Jack Landen, father of Mary Landen Brendis ’68; stepfather of Kris Youngstrom Fischer ’87, Pam Youngstrom Carlson ’89; grandfather of Michele Militti Mullins ’83 and Carroll Militti Hacker ’88 Russell Lindeman, father of Grace Lindeman Cominoli ’73 Robert Luska, grandfather of Erin McNeil Pogge ’98 and Katherine McNeil ’02 Patricia Madden, mother of Debbie Madden Freed ’72 and Vickie Madden Parker ’74 Donal Magee, father of Bronagh Magee ’81 Helen Mahon, mother of Colleen Mahon Daniels ’72, Cathy Mahon Vanhauer ’73, Marlene Mahon Caster ’77 and grandmother of Caitlin Vanhauer ’11 Tom Mahoney, father of Mary Mahoney Benedetto ’73, Patty Mahoney Cantrell ’75, Peg Mahoney ’77; grandfather of Allison Mastny ’03 and Caitlin Mahoney ’08

LaVane Heimann, grandmother of Whitney Heimann Crist ’05

Rosalie Mattea, mother of Beth Mattea Townsend ’80 and Jan Mattea Sanderson ’81

Mary Ann Hemmer, grandmother of Erica Catalano Larsen ’94

James McDonnell, brother of Rita McDonnell Zadalis ’62

Adeline Hubschman, grandmother of Katie Gradoville Alitz ’81, Amy Gradoville Kalina ’86, Lisa Hubschman Beda ’85 and Julie Hubschman Kutilek ’87

James McLeod, husband of Janice Dalgleish McLeod ’64

Kathleen Hughes, past Marian Board member, mother of Katie Hughes Buller ’83 David Jones, brother of Patty Jones DeVeney ’72 Ralph Juliano, past Marian Board member, father of Debra Juliano Hempleman ’75

James McGovern, father of Patra Pakieser ’89 Glenda Merwald, sister of Marcia Mausbach Marshall ’61 and Sue Mausbach Arsenault ’74

Edna Mollak, grandmother of Chris Schaefer ’71, Kim Schaefer Burry ’72, Mindy Schaefer Sessions ’74, past Marian Board member Leslie Schaefer ’77, Andy Schaefer Watts ’81, Jenny Schaefer Seek ’85 and Holly Schaefer Sullivan ’88 Patricia Morgan, grandmother of Sarah Morgan Yancey ’06 Virginia Nedley, past Marian faculty 19581963, grandmother of Katie Nedley ’07 Richard Novotny, father of Judy Novotny Burke ’66, Susan Novotny ’69, Carole Novotny Steier ’71; grandfather of Leanna Steier McDonald ’04 and Tina Steier ’06 Kenneth Ohlinger, grandfather of Allie Ohlinger ’11 Donald Ostronic, grandfather of Claire Janecek ’17 Trudy Otterson, sister of Mary Otterson Ameln ’66 Josephine Parisot, mother of Bev Parisot Sedlacek ’70 Loren Parks, grandfather of Leigh Carlson Bakewell ’00 Whitey Paulsen, grandfather of Allison Lohaus McKamy ’03, Nicole Lohaus ’05 and Katelyn Lohaus ’08 Jeanne Peters, mother of Mary Peters Johansen’71; grandmother of Cara Johansen ’95 and Laura Johansen Martens ’98 John Ptacek, grandfather of Toni Ptacek ’14 Jeanette Rosemann, grandmother of Marissa Arana ’13 Marolyn Roza, mother of Kathleen Roza ’73 Ruby Salerno, mother of Cathy Salerno Goldapp ’70; grandmother of Cienna Salerno ’14 and Tori Stuckey ’14 Kenneth Schaefer, grandfather of Taylor Long ’14 Timothy Shane, brother of Mary Shane ’70 Richard Sheumaker, father of Helen Sheumaker ’84 Virginia Shillito, grandmother of Katie Shillito Larson ’98 and Erin Shillito McGrath ’03 Nick Shuput, husband of Kathy Tantillo Shuput ‘63

Joyce Smith, grandmother of Emily McMinn ’15 Mary B. Sully, mother of Anna Sparwasser, past Marian Journalism faculty, ’90-’94 David Spry, father of Robin Spry ’00 Elizabeth Stanislav, mother of Diane Stanislav Carson ’80 and Barbara Stanislav ’82 Jerry Steenson, father of Maureen Steenson Fieberg ’80

Cecilia Teshack, grandmother of Stacy Teshack Rottach ’92, Amy Teshack McQuarrie ’95 and Bailey Rall Feekin ’05 Patricia Thayer, grandmother of Cassie Kleinsmith Watson ’04 and mother of past Marian Board member Vickey Thayer Kleinsmith Lois Thelen, mother of Cora Thelen ’73 Betty Tondl, grandmother of Jackie Tondl ’12 and Lauren Tondl ’14

Walter Steffensmeier, grandfather of Liz Mandel ’09 and Anna Mandel ’13

Margaret Torpy, mother of Karen Torpy Stammeyer ’71

Betty Tripp, grandmother of Anne Tripp Kaslon ’85, Deb Tripp ’88 and Katie Tripp Wilson ’02 Jo Vance, mother of Patricia Vance ’69, Barbara Vance Rief ’71, Janet Vance Barlow ’73, Kate Vance Wolford ’76 Paul Volkmann, father of Therese Volkmann Julin ’83, Katti Volkmann Wermers ’96 and Paula Volkmann ’99 Jim Watke, father of past Marian Alumnae Board member Trish Watke Barmettler ’80, Trish Watke Stacy ’86; grandfather of Beth Barmettler ’09 and Maria Barmettler ’12

Fritz Wefso, grandfather of Allison Matt ’05 Richard Westin, grandfather of Laurin Hogan Hicks ’06 Thomas Wiley, brother of Kathy Wiley Jeffrey ’66 Colleen Zender, past Marian Alumnae Board member, mother of Cyndi Zender O’Hare ’70, Tere Zender Berigan ’71 (deceased), Connie Zender Ames ’74, past Marian Alumnae Board member Kathy Zender Jurgensen ’75, past Marian Alumnae Board member Lori Zender Shields ’78; grandmother of Karly Jurgensen ’04, Mallory Jurgensen ’05 and Hayley Jurgensen ’07

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! Marian wishes to congratulate our 143 graduates, all of whom are continuing their education after graduation.

The Class of 2015 earned $15.8 million in scholarships to both private and public colleges and universities.

Class of 2015: Sadie Marie Ahsan Caroline Elizabeth Arens Kailey Christine Bachman* Summer Skye Baldwin Makenzie Jean Bartling Emily Rose Bashus* Margaret Ann Begley Evelyn Marie Benda Kathleen Marie Bever* Emma Grace Bidroski Sarah Colleen Bohnenkamp Elizabeth Jane Bost Grace Kayton Bradford Amber Lynne Bridgeford* Audrey Rose Burt* Caroline Anne Byrne* Isabella Rose Carnazzo Erin Joan Carollo* Faith Marie Carter Blair Brianne Cera Leah Joelle Cerny Samantha Jo Chaney Sarah Ann Cronin* Julianna Marie Curley*

Alyssa Sue Davis Natalie Ann Descheneaux Susan Elizabeth Dineen Lauren Coleatte Doherty Hannah Elizabeth Drazdys Abigail Annmarie Drobny* Erica Rosman Dunham Taylor Christine Eicher Charlotte Jean Elsasser Lucy Gabrielle Findley* Amanda Suzanne Flatley Emma Kate Fletcher* Hannah Patricia Frisbie* Lauren Stephanie Gambaiana Brianna Roth Geis Mackenzie Shannon Gregg Sarah Maureen Greisch* Claire Marie Gulseth* Indiga Mathea Hadford* Kylie Nicole Ham Alison Kay Harrahill Tara Nicole Harrington Elaine Marie Hart Amy Racheal Hasenjager

AnnMarie Grace Hauser Kaitlyn Ann Hickey Mary Elizabeth Hilton Marley Marie Hook Olivia Catherine Howard Stephanie Claire Huber* Kalil Johnson Kiera Marae Johnson Gabrielle Mary Jonas Cassandra Ann Jones Emily Ann Keller Blair Marie Kellner Fiona Catherine Kennedy* Sheila Marie Kerins* Chloe Adeline Kutilek Molly Marie LaFave* Julia Marie Lanoha* Katherine Carson LaRose* Morgan Elizabeth Leatherman* Maren Elizabeth Lebens Jordan Marie Leeds Sophia Catherine Lemen Natalie Rose Lucas* Paige Elizabeth Maass

Maggie Elizabeth Mainelli* Megan Elizabeth Majewicz Emma Frances Mancuso Melia Suann Markham Katlyn Elizabeth Martin* Erin Michaela Martinez Katherine Joy McCarthy Kellie Christine McCormick Marie Christine McCusker* Anabelle Bridget McDonald* Kelly Anne McGonigal Emily Jane McMinn Hallie Estelle McNamara* Madeline Claire Mendell Baylie Irene Moravec* Julie Elise Moritz Anna Theresa Morrison Bridget Kelly Mulhall* Sarah Ann Mullen* Taylor Nicole Munchrath* Maeve Mercy Nelson* Sarah Antonette Nelson Madelyn Jo Neppl Kelly Nicole Neuhaus

Bailey Anne Nihsen Kelsey Marie O’Connell Katherine Lorraine Pallesen* Mary Jessica Pearson* Catherine AnnMarie Philbin Caitlyn Anne Phillips Katherine Margaret Pickering Keeley Ann Ramaekers Alexandra Leticia Ramirez Alexandra Noelle Regan* Brynn Willow Robertson Linsey Nicole Sanchez Marissa Mae Schliesman Mary Clare Schlotfeld Teresa Marie Schmidt Elizabeth Ann Schumacher* Hanna Noelle Sheehan Margaret Kathryn Shonsey* Madison Ashley Shramek* Sierra Nicole Shupe Kenna Dane Silvey Kathryn Rae Siwa Lauren Elizabeth Smith Megan Alyse Smith*

Farrah Lynn Soll* Margaret Mary Stahlnecker* Nicole Marie Steiner Paula Rae Stevens* Kayla Erin Sullivan* Julia Marie Tatten Addison Kathleen Thonen* Maria Jacinto Valadez Elizabeth Marie Van Dyke* Johanna Lea Vasko Brooklynn Cady Venteicher* Lauren Nicole Warner* Kelly Ann Weiler* Emily Anne Welchans* Katherine Hannah White* Anna Marie Winkeler* Olivia Ann Wolodkewitsch Madeline Elizabeth Wood Mary Lyn Woodruff* Emily Anne Worth* Charlotte Elizabeth Wortmann Madeline Elizabeth Wright Kayla Kristen Young* *National Honor Society

Our graduates were accepted to the following schools: Adelphi University Arcadia University Arizona State University Augustana College Baylor University Benedictine College Benedictine University Boston College Boston University Bradley University Briar Cliff University Butler University California Lutheran University Chadron State College Christopher Newport University Clemson University Capitol School of Hairstying & Esthetics College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University College of St. Mary College of Wooster Colorado College Colorado Film School Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Creighton University Dakota State University DePaul University Dominican University Drake University

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Nebraska Christian College Nebraska Wesleyan University New York University North Central University Northeastern University Northwest Missouri State University Northwestern University Ohio State University Peru State College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Regis University Rhodes College Rockhurst University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Seattle University South Dakota State University Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Southern Methodist University St. Leo University St. Louis University St. Mary’s University - Texas St. Mary’s College St. Olaf College Taylor College Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Coach Rohlfs’ Open House July 31 • 6 to 8 p.m.

Esprit de Corps Awards Banquet Sept. 10 • 6 p.m. • Omaha Country Club

Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Aug. 1 • 6 p.m.

Walk-A-Thon Sept. 25

Faces of Marian Orientation Aug. 8 • 8 a.m.

2015 Marian Musical: RAGS Oct. 29 & 30 • 7 p.m.

Nov. 1 • 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 • 7 p.m.

Nov. 8 • 2 p.m.

Class of 2015 Yearbook Signing Party Aug. 7 • 1 to 3 p.m.

Freshman Orientation Aug. 13 • 7:55 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Marian’s Open House Nov. 22 • Noon to 2:30 p.m.

First Day of School Aug. 14 • 12:40 p.m. dismissal

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