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On the Cover: Graduates celebrate, members of the class of 1967 gather at their 50th reunion, juniors take part in National Day of Service.
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y the time you read this issue of “The Point”, Marist High School and all Marist schools around the world will have completed their celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Marist Brothers in 1817. All of the celebrations at Marist-Chicago focused on the challenge posed to all Marists: to make Jesus Christ known and loved. This fundamental principle has guided us through a year of challenges and triumphs. We have learned much this year about who we are and who we need to be as we move into the future. One of the highlights of this school year and our celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Marist Brothers was our participation in the Marist National Day of Service on March 29. For us, this day had its beginning in October 2016 when Campus Minister Patrick Meyer ’10 rode a swing for 36 hours in an effort to raise funds to cover our partnership with the Feed My Starving Children foundation on March 29. With enthusiastic support from his family and his Marist family and friends, Patrick raised over $25,000. The funds raised paid for the food packets that our junior class prepared and packed on March 29. Working in two shifts, our juniors packed 108,864 packets of food that will be shipped to hungry children throughout the world. While this is an amazing accomplishment in itself, what is equally amazing is the impact that this experience had on the students in our junior class. As the students prepared the packets of dried food, many commented on how lucky they were to be able to eat what they want when they want. Some commented on the experience of undertaking such a project as a class and how it could shape them as seniors in the next school year. Others said that it gave new meaning to our motto “brothers and sisters for life”. This is our mission at Marist High School: to give our students experiences which help them grow in their understanding of themselves and their call to, in their own way, make Jesus Christ known and loved. This issue of “The Point” is filled with examples of the students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who make Marist what it is today. Whether it is news about academic achievement, mission trips, exchange trips, // CORRECTION // In the last issue Walter the spring musical, athletic achievements, the O’Grady was incorrectly retirement of legendary teachers, or alumni identified as Dan Garvey in a photo from the 2016 stories, you will see that the Marist story Awards and Reunion Dinner. continues to be about committed adults who We apologize for this error. form our students in body, mind, and soul in the spirit of St. Marcellin Champagnat and the early Brothers. As we conclude this 200th anniversary year, we thank God for you being part of the ongoing Marist story. Like Marcellin, we place you, our students and their families, our faculty, our staff, and our friends in the hearts of Jesus and Mary. Sincerely,
Brother Hank Hammer, fms President
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TH E CL A SS O F 2017 boasted
401 GRADUATES who continued Marist’s tradition of excellence! VALEDICTORIAN
Jack Golden CO-SALUTATORIANS
THE CLASS STATS INCLUDE:
Maryclare Leonard
IN-STATE VS OUT-OF-STATE
46% Students attending school in Illinois
Becca Valek
54% Students attending school outside of Illinois
FACULT Y AWARDS
Maryclare Leonard David O’Neil NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
Becca Valek
45
graduates participating in college sports
61
Illinois State Scholars
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military enlistees
$46 million +
Monica Viz NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS
PUBLIC VS PRIVATE
52% Students attending a public college or university
Brendan Boyle
48% Students attending a private college or university
Kyle Kelly Shannon Landers CHICK EVANS SCHOL ARS
Keagan Lenz Mackenzie Lim Michael Martino
in scholarships
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National Day of Service honors Brothers, connects Marist world
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arist’s junior class participated in a day long service and team building program in honor of the Marist Brothers’ 200th anniversary. Maristsponsored schools across the United States also completed community service as part of the Brothers’ National Marist Day of Service. The juniors started the day together with a brief prayer service. They then split into two large groups of just over 200 students each. One group headed for the school’s main gym where the students packed more than 53,000 meals for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a Christian non-profit organization called to feed starving children in body and spirit. The opportunity for The students measured our kids to gather together and mixed nutrient and protein rich and realize they are not non-perishable meals only a part of Marist that will eventually be Chicago but of the greater sent to more than 80 countries around the Marist world in the U.S. world, many of which the Marist Brothers and across the globe is serve through a variety of ministries. invaluable and goes to “The opportunity the core of our mission to for our kids to gather together and realize serve the ‘least favored’.” they are not only a part of Marist Chicago but of the greater Marist world in the U.S. and across the globe is invaluable and goes to the core of our mission to serve the ‘least favored’,” Br. Hank Hammer said. The second group of students gathered in the school’s Hynes Gym to participate in Champagnat Games, named after the founder of the Marist Brothers. These fun and exciting contests included musical chairs and relay races to help the students have fun and form better bonds. Both groups then gathered for lunch and then switched gyms and activities. At the end of the day FMSC employees announced that the students had exceeded the day’s
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Principal Larry Tucker ’79 packs meals with a student.
goal by packing 108,864 meals that will feed 298 children for an entire year. The cost of the food was covered by funds raised in October of 2016 when Marist Chicago campus minister Patrick Meyer ’10 spent 36 straight hours on a playground swing installed at the school. Donations poured
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Junior boys pack protein-rich meals for children around the world. Juniors participated in the Champagnat Games to build school spirit and bond. The games included relays, egg races and more.
Juniors who attended the Marist Youth Gathering and LaValla Weekend, events that connect Marist students from around the country, were crucial in the carrying out the successful National Day of Service.
in totaling more than $25,000, which made the day free for junior students. All Marist students were encouraged to donate canned food items the day of the event. Those items were donated to St. Terrence food pantry in Alsip, Ill. “The support that was shown during the fall was overwhelming, but seeing the outcome today and all of our students actually doing this service is the payoff in all of this,” Meyer explained. Around the country other Marist schools participated in environmental clean ups, visited nursing homes, tutored grade school students, cleaned pet shelters and other events. All Marist students across the country finished the day with a prayer service and by voting for the service project they want the Brothers to fund. These projects will receive a portion of $200,000 and include helping refugees in Syria, Lebanon, and South Africa, rebuilding structures and schools in Congo and Guatemala, and providing access to education in Bangladesh, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. “This was a great day for Marist,” fellow campus minister Colleen Pochyly said after the event. “This was such a positive experience and a wonderful way for our junior class to really become leaders for next year.” The Marist Brothers and schools have honored the anniversary with events and programming throughout the 2016-17 school year.
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Peer leadership strengthens students and classroom
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he peer leadership program is a powerful ministry that has been in place at Marist for nearly 20 years in which senior students are placed as assistants in lower grade level courses to assist teachers and students. It is a senior level alternative religion course. Students apply to the program as juniors. They must complete an essay and application and obtain two letters of recommendation from teachers. There were 143 students enrolled in the program this year, and it will grow to 160 in 2017-2018. Peer leaders serve the science, social studies, math, world language, and English departments. Additionally, they are assigned to a study focused on study skills. In August, peer leaders attend a summer training session where they learn about the Marcellin Program, which serves students who have learning challenges and benefit from one-on-one support. Throughout the school year they continue to attend seminars about learning differences, empathy and active listening, self-care, SMART goals, motivation, and closure. “While at these seminars, aside from covering specific topics, peer leaders reflect on their work and share experiences with other peer leaders,” explained program coordinator Sarah
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Senior MiKaela Dismukes works with a small group of biology students on a class assignment. Cody Busch ’17 helps a student one-on-one in Algebra 2.
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Rakauskas. “They brainstorm ideas for problem solving and support each other in their unique roles.” Having benefited from working with a peer leader when she was an underclassman, senior MiKaela Dismukes felt called to be a leader herself. She said she often offers words of advice and encouragement to her students. “Peer leadership was an enriching
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The peer leaders become aware of the needs, both visible and invisible, of students with exceptionalities; then design and deliver a lesson plan and activities for a specific student population.” – Sarah Rakauskas, Program Coordinator
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Notable News experience that allowed me to know that my action of service will benefit someone,” MiKaela explained. In class peer leaders run science labs, lead small group discussions regarding reading assignments, work one-on-one and in small groups and run board work on various math topics. They teach aspects of various courses, provide review exercises, monitor and facilitate in-class work, and assist with classroom preparation and organization. Their work can vary from large group facilitation to oneon-one proofreading and editing. Peer leaders also develop a lesson to teach in their classrooms during the third quarter. “I took peer leadership in part to enhance my own mathematical skills,” explained Cody Busch ’17. “I also wanted to teach and help others who struggle with something that comes more easily to me.” Busch said that through this ministry program he has learned that he is thoughtful and more selfless than he believed. “Peer leaders give a sense of comfort, relieve pressure, and increase the enjoyment in learning for students in a class in which they might struggle,” he said. “Peer leaders offer a greater sense of support for the students in our Marcellin Program,” math teacher Mike Reid ’10 said. “Some students may feel more comfortable working with a peer than a teacher, and in reality, I can’t be everywhere at once. Peer leaders benefit the class by allowing the instruction to be more individualized for their specific needs.” Peer leaders develop an understanding of servant leadership and focus and grow a sense of empathy. “The peer leaders become aware of the needs, both visible and invisible, of students with exceptionalities; then design and deliver a lesson plan and activities for a specific student population,” Rakauskas said. Peer Leadership is a unique and valuable course offered at Marist. Not only does a senior have the opportunity to live the course material they have learned throughout their time at Marist, they get to make a real difference and develop relationships and lifelong skills that set them far apart from others their age.
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS participated in Relay for Life, raising $55,000 for the American Cancer Society. Marist is the only Catholic school in Illinois to host its own Relay.
THE WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT boasted great success on national language exams. One hundred and seventy students received medal status on the National Spanish Examination. Fifty-five students received gold, 72 received silver and 43 received bronze medals along with 89 honorable mentions. Gold medals indicate scoring in the top five percent of the country. Freshman Brianna Brown earned a perfect score on the level one exam and junior Martha Kowalski had a perfect score at level three. They are the first students at Marist to achieve this. Liam Duignan ‘17, who also tested at the top of the Italian exam, placed among the top seven students in Chicagoland on the National French Contest and as of print time was a finalist for an Alliance Française McCormick Award to study French Civilization in Paris this summer at La Sorbonne. Lastly, the growing Italian program at Marist garnered success on the national exam. Senior Alexis Kolp was third in the nation, and six of eight students received honorable mentions.
THE THEATER GUILD updated classic Shakespeare by adding a 1980s twist to Much Ado About Nothing. They followed that up with the musical Once Upon a Mattress, which left sold out audiences in stitches.
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School News — Notable News
MARIST STUDENTS expanded their world though school travel opportunities. During spring break there was a school sponsored trip to Ireland, the chorus visited New York City, and the band performed at Disney World. Additionally, the World Language Department sponsored exchange programs with Marist schools in France, Italy, and Spain.
CAMPUS MINISTRY sponsored mission trips to Louisiana and South
TWENTY-FIVE MARIST STUDENTS
Carolina. Students
received the Archdiocesan Youth Leadership
helped with construction
Award in recognition of their work in the following
jobs, natural disaster
categories: advocacy, catechesis and evangelization,
clean up, community
community life, community service and social justice,
outreach programs, and
pastoral care, peer ministry, and prayer and worship.
other worthy projects.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS helped launch
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THE SOPHOMORES
Marist Studio, the school’s broadcasting program.
assembled more than
They produced weekly newscasts, along with other
14,000 monthly food
video projects. They also submitted videos to a
packs for the elderly
regional film festival. The program will expand over
though their class
the next few years to provide more video projects
retreat program in
and coverage of live events.
partnership with Catholic Charities.
MARIST FRESHMEN Molly Ross, Michalene Donnelly MARIST JOURNALISTS had three sectional
and Abby Chesniak, sophomores Alyssa Hoban
champions: junior Marie Weber in photography,
and Megan Wagner, and juniors Kiley Ross and
junior Stephanie Kozlowski in feature writing,
Grace O’Brien captured world titles in two divisions,
and junior Megan Alagna in copy editing. Junior
along with teammates from other schools, at the
Gianna Miritello placed third in sports writing.
2017 World Irish Dancing Championships in Dublin,
All four advanced to the state finals at Eastern
Ireland. The girls dance for Lavin Cassidy School of
Illinois University, where Gianna Miritello finished
Irish Dance.
sixth in sports writing.
THE MARIST TRADITION of “Fight Night” returned THIRTY-FIVE STUDENTS attended the Archdiocese
this spring with ten exciting bouts taking place in
of Chicago Black Heritage Prayer Service at Holy
the ring in front of a great crowd.
Name Cathedral. Peyton Ashford ’18 delivered a
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call to worship that she wrote herself, Benjamin
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS expanded the classroom
Jackson ’18 proclaimed a reading from scripture that
this year with field trips to museums, hospitals,
he chose, and Bryson Lewis ’17 carried the school
and universities. Speakers and theater troupes also
banner in the opening procession.
enhanced learning by coming to Marist.
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Longtime teachers retire BONNIE LITTLETON SERVED Marist for 40
years in the English and technology departments and is the longest serving female employee in the school’s history. Outside of the classroom she served as the assistant drama director, the Bonnie Littleton moderator of the Lab English + Technology Assistant program and the computer club. She’s been a volunteer photographer for the school and yearbook. Mrs. Littleton also put Marist on the “virtual” map, designing the school’s first website and maintaining and updating it until her retirement. “I will always be grateful to the wonderful friends I have made through the years at Marist,” she said. “When I first came to Marist my mentor in the English department was Br. Hank Hammer. No one could have been a better choice to help a new teacher learn the ways of a school grounded in the teachings of Marcellin Champagnat.” Milestones that stick out are transitioning to a coed school and receiving the Champagnat Educator Award, which she describes as an emotional moment. “I had never felt so honored
to be a teacher.” In retirement, she looks forward to time with family, traveling with her husband in their RV, and volunteering in the Wags Animal-Assisted Therapy Program at Palos Hospital with her two English Cocker Spaniels. JERRY SULLIVAN HAS
taught science for 39 years and cherishes his time spent teaching in the Marcellin Program, which serves students who have learning challenges. He has been especially proud to see the great achievements those students have Jerry Sullivan gone on to make later in Science life. Outside the classroom he coached Marist golf for 25 years. Sullivan said he wouldn’t trade his position, what he has done, or the kids that he has taught for anything in the world. In retirement, he hopes to spend his winters in Naples, Fla. and summers in Long Beach, Ind. fishing, golfing, and playing tennis.
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Read about Randy Coe’s retirement in Athletic News
New academic dean named for 2017-2018
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arist High School Principal Larry Tucker ’79 announced in late April that Tom Gouterman will assume the role of academic dean of upperclassmen starting with the 2017-18 school year. Gouterman has worked at Marist for six years, serving as a science instructor, coordinator of academic mentoring, and summer school principal. He has also coached within the wrestling and track programs. “Tom brings a great energy to the role and has established strong relationships with teachers and students,” Tucker explained. Gouterman received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Kalamazoo College in Michigan and a Master of Education in teaching and special education from National Louis University. Before coming to Marist he taught for Chicago Public Schools. Tom Gouterman “Working with the majority of the Marist student body as a teacher and Academic Dean academic mentor brought me great joy and fulfillment,” Gouterman said. “I look forward to continuing my role as an academic mentor for our students and to support our faculty in providing the best education possible.”
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Thank you to our faculty and staff who were honored for their service to Marist this year:
40 YEARS Bonnie Littleton, Technology / Webmaster
25 YEARS Holly Cox, Guidance
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What do you stand for?
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n October 2016, Marist High School’s Guidance Department introduced a multifaceted program meant to challenge and inspire students. #WhatDoYouStandFor was put into web and print materials around the school and was integrated into many aspects of school life. The phrase represents a school-wide effort to promote integrity, resourcefulness, compassion, and resilience and challenges students to reflect and act on the values they stand for in life. The program is holistic in its approach to student life, with not only the Guidance Department, but also campus ministry, student activities, athletics, and academic departments participating in events and programming throughout the year. As with all efforts at Marist, it will take place within the scope of our Catholic faith. As part of the program, Marist welcomed Joel Penton (pictured speaking to students), a five-year football player for Ohio State and now one of the nation’s leading youth motivational speakers, who made a high energy presentation to students about the power of positive choices and rising above peer pressure. Additionally, workshops were offered to help parents learn ways their children can build resourcefulness and resilience, manage teenage stress and anxiety, and become self-advocates. The plan is to offer more learning opportunities for parents and the community and expand programming for students.
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Ruth Maloney, Assistant to the President Iris Shanahan, Main Office Receptionist
15 YEARS Mary Pat Connolly, Physical Education Theresa Coy, Science Natalie Holder, English Karen Laurencell, Assistant to the Principal Kerry Mullaney, Advancement Tammy Ochoa, Religious Studies Glenn Pacek, Social Studies Joel Vickers, Science
10 YEARS Mike Brennan ’99, Religious Studies Sharon Gainer, Guidance Rich Karnia ’03, Social Studies Kelly Mulcahy, Academic Dean Karen Ramirez, Religious Studies Maggie Reif, Guidance Jen Silva, Science Many thanks to those who ended their service at Marist at the close of the 2016-17 school year: Dr. Mike Bello, Religious Studies; Steve Davidson ’99, World Language; Kelly Mulcahy, Academic Dean; Doug Pearson, Technology; Deacon Jim Renwick, Religious Studies; Diane Snyder, Advancement; Cristina Lilek, World Language; Steve Smithers, Athletics; and Richard Gay, Science.
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Faculty Facts INSPIRED BY A student who participated in a
summer program with Girls Who Code, technology teacher GLORIA FEY started a club at Marist. Girls Who Code is an after school program that is dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. The group at Marist met on Wednesdays during the second semester testing out different coding languages including Scratch, Actimator, Codesters, HTML, and javaScript. Fey, who is in her sixth year at Marist, teaches computer science 1 and 2 and Advanced Placement Computer Science, which are all language based. Her new course, APP Programming, allows students to learn Apple swift programming languages to create apps for the iPad or iPhone. Fey also co-moderates the technology club in which students have built gaming systems and worked on drones and robotics.
MATH TEACHER OWEN GLENNON was a member
of the content advisory board and resources team for the textbook Calculus for the AP Course published by Bedford, Freeman & Worth. At the request of one of the authors, Glennon initially joined the team as a consultant, but his role quickly became much broader and bigger. The majority of his work was with the Teacher’s Solutions Manual which offers solutions and advice on some approaches to problems and addressing issues that AP Calculus teachers face. “I believe that I have over 500 pages of submitted solutions,” Glennon explained. “At this time I’m working up sixty-five videos of AP Calculus problems on the iPad using Explain Everything software. The videos are currently being reviewed by math professors and AP Calculus graders. Once done they will be available to AP Calculus students and teachers.” Glennon said he found the process a bit intimidating and humbling because of the magnitude of the project but learned a lot about publishing textbooks and worked with many great people from across the country. The textbook is available for the 2017-2018 school year. “The successes, insights, challenges and mistakes that I’ve seen from Marist calculus students all helped me to prepare my solutions, explanations and videos,” Glennon said. “I did specifically seek the input of my current calculus students, specifically the math team seniors. It was a marketing note that the publisher felt valuable to be able to say that the Marist students had input on the text. It has been interesting to hear from math professors, publisher representatives, and Dr. Sullivan (one of the authors) of the outstanding reputation that our Marist AP students have outside of Marist.”
Adding up to success
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he Marist math team completed its 2016-17 competitive season in fifth place in the state in division 3AA at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) final on May 6 at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. They are the number one Catholic school team in the state across all four competitive divisions.
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GIRLS’ SPORTS • BASKETBALL finished 27-5 overall and went 7-0 to capture
• BASKETBALL finished 27-4 overall—a school record for wins.
the ESCC title. Julia Ruzevich ’17 was named conference MVP,
They captured the ESCC title. Maurice Commander ’18 was
while Claire Austin ’17, Ally Corcoran ’18, and Kate Ruzevich ’17
named ESCC MVP, while Justin Brown ’17 and Morgan Taylor
were all-conference. The team was the regional champ. Mary
’18 were all-conference. The team was the regional champion.
Pat Connolly was named ESCC Coach of the Year.
Coach Nolan ’92 was named ESCC Coach of the Year and
• B OWLING finished fourth in the competitive GCAC and took sixth at the IHSA Brooks Regional. Senior Abbey Conrad
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year. • BOWLING rolled through some strong meets. The team finished ninth in the regional and junior Steve Espinoza and
advanced to sectionals. • C HEERLEADING had a strong competitive season and advanced from the tough IHSA Andrew sectional large
senior Nick Bigott were sectional qualifiers. • CROSS COUNTRY finished fourth in conference and fifth in the regional, advancing to a tough state sectional. Matt Wagner ’17
division to the state competition. • CROSS COUNTRY finished second in conference. The team won the Sandburg regional and finished seventh in the
and Eddie Slack ’19 were all-conference. • FOOTBALL won the conference title with a 7-0 record. The
Marist-hosted sectional. Senior Maryclare Leonard took first
team once again advanced to the post-season. Pat Dunne
place in regionals and seventh at sectionals punching her
’98 was named ESCC Coach of the Year. Senior Micah
ticket to the state final. Sophomore Colleen Murphy also
Awodiran was ESCC Player of the Year. ESCC Most Valuable
qualified for state.
Defensive Player was Elijah Teague ’18, ESCC Offensive
GOLF had a 5-6 dual record and finished fifth in conference. •
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Lineman of the Year was Tom O’Mara ’17, and Co-Defensive
The team finished second at regionals. Freshman Tyler Murray
Lineman of the Year was Gavin McCabe ’18. Seniors Matt
was all-conference.
Finn, Bobby Gorman, Billy Kuduk, and Rob Topps, and
• POMS brought spirit to the sidelines and an impressive competitive season. The team advanced to sectionals and picked up some hardware at events during the season. • SWIMMING had a great season with several personal and
were all-conference. • GOLF finished fourth in the ESCC. They took second at regionals and tenth in state sectionals. Seniors Perry Chong and Jeff Reidy and junior Cormac Lee were all-conference.
relay records being set. • TENNIS finished fifth in conference and second in sectionals. Singles player Nicole Micklin ’20 and the doubles duo of seniors Kaitlyn Bowe and Caitlyn Foggie advanced to the state meet. • VOLLEYBALL had a
IHSA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD FALL SEASON The honor recognizes varsity teams that achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better out of a 4.0 scale. All nine of Marist’s fall teams received the award!
Boys’ Cross Country
3.26
Girls’ Cross Country
3.64
Football 3.13 Girls’ Golf
3.51
Boys’ Golf
3.71
Boys’ Soccer
3.5
Swimming 3.52 Girls’ Tennis
3.27
Girls’ Volleyball
3.65
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juniors Tommy Gillen, Delonte Harrell, and Michael Lawlor
• HOCKEY had strong conference and tournament play and advanced to the Illinois State Hockey playoffs. With a young team returning, the squad looks to build on this year’s success. • SOCCER finished fourth in conference and advanced to
30-9 record overall and
a tough regional. All-conference honors went to seniors
finished third in an elite
Christian Cunningham, David Regan, and Nick Olivieri. A
ESCC. Meg Krasowski ’17, Molly Murrihy ’18, and
highlight was the win over Br. Rice in the 9-11 memorial game. • WRESTLING captured the ESCC title where Michael Leveille
Savannah Thompson ’18
(106lb) and Diata Drayton (220lb) were champions. Finish-
were all-conference.
ing in the top three at the conference meet and garnering
The team was the
ESCC honors were: Leveille ’19, Sean Doyle ’20, Jacob Dado
regional champ.
’19, Frank Doyle ’18, Jack Feldner ’18, Scott Bauer ’17, Kendric
• NORA POOLE ’20
Nowling ’19, Drayton ’17, and Elijah Teague ’18. Dado finished
represented Marist
second in sectionals and fourth in state at 120lbs. Diata
as an individual in the
Drayton (220lb) was a sectional champion and finished his
IHSA gymnastics state
Marist career second in state.
series, advancing to the sectionals.
• Sophomores Jorge Llobet and Liam Law represented Marist as individuals in the boys’ SWIMMING sectional. Llobet swam 50 and 100 free. Law swam 500 free and 100 breast, nabbing a personal best and a ticket to finals. They took twelfth overall.
Athletes take the plunge for a cause
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ore than 100 members of Marist’s football and rugby programs, along with their coaches, participated in the appropriately named Polar Plunge on Sunday, March 5, taking a frigid dip in Lake Michigan in support of Special Olympics Chicago. Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) put out a challenge to local high schools to participate in an effort for athletes to support athletes. Marist was the first to respond. “The players were extremely excited and surprisingly not worried about jumping into a freezing Lake Michigan and were ultimately thrilled to be a part of an amazing fundraiser,” explained rugby coach Jim Drousias ’98. Many of the plungers solicited donations from family and friends and Marist held a dress down day on March 3 that raised more than $3,000 for the cause. This helped the group donate more than $6,300 in total to Special Olympics Chicago. An important aspect of the whole project was supporting families at Marist who have children with special needs. The athletes involved sold event t-shirts and all the money from those sales, $8,000 in total, was divided among four Marist employees to use to cover costs associated with activities for their children. Katie Kettering, the mom of three Marist
Photo courtesy Special Olympics Chicago.
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alumni, works in the Marist cafeteria and planned to Marist athletes feel the freeze as they plunge into Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Chicago. use the funds she received to cover the costs of an annual baseball game for kids and teens with disabilities, like her son, Charlie, at Mt. Greenwood Park. “We always stress that Marist football is about more than Friday night lights,” head coach Pat Dunne ’98 said. “It’s about being a part of the community and giving back to those in need.” Drousias agrees. “We wanted to do something as a team and have the ability to give back to the community and this was a great opportunity,” he said. “Not only did we help Special Olympics Chicago but we were also able to help families here at Marist and that meant a lot to the coaching staff and the players.” So, were the frosty temperatures too much for the guys? Not according to Drousias. “We will be back next year for sure.”
State championship wrestling team inducted into hall of fame MARIST HIGH SCHOOL’S 1987 STATE CHAMPION WRESTLING TEAM
Accepting the ESCC honors were Coach Gervais (front row from left), Dave Neybert ’89, Pat Coakley ’89, Phil Glynn ’87, Jerry Joyce ’87 (second row from left), Tom Salvino ’88, Bob Wrona ’88, and Marist Athletic Director Steve Smithers.
VARSITY WRESTLERS ON THE 1987 TEAM WERE: Brent LaRoche ’90, Tom Derro ’89, Dave Neybert ’89, Pat Coakley ’89, Bill O’Brien ’89, John Griffin ’87, Phil Glynn ’87, Justin Gaeta ’87, Tim Houston ’90, Dan O’Brien ’87, Mark Rizzo ’87, Tom Strilko ’88, Bob Wrona ’88, Paul Andreotti ’89, Sean Cantona ’87, Mike Lamonica ’87, Paul Reidy ’87, Tom Salvino ’88, Jerry Joyce ’87, Jason Tabour ’87, John Barker ’87, and Kevin Nolan ’89.
was inducted into the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 6 at a ceremony in Glen Ellyn. The 1987 team was coached by Mark Gervais and won the regional and sectional titles before capturing the team dual state championship and finishing the season 25-0. All three levels of the program went undefeated that year and won the conference title at each level. The varsity team was also ranked third in the nation by Amateur Wrestling News. “This is a wonderful honor considering this is the only undefeated wrestling team Marist has ever had,” Gervais said. He also pointed out that 11 of the wrestlers went on to be state place winners and three went on to be individual state champions. Gervais also pointed out that team members went on to build impressive professional careers, too.
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Marist’s track and field athletes benefited from upgraded facilities this past season.
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Marist on track for success
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uring the fall of 2016 Marist’s track was adjusted to regulation size and completely resurfaced with a top of the line material that rivals elite college facilities. This ensures the best practice and competition space available. All the runways and jump zones were resurfaced as well, and grass was removed to create a surfaced d-zone for the high jump area. The now regulation size six-lane track will allow Marist to host more high school invites, grade school track events, and, potentially, the conference championship. Over the past few seasons, the degrading surface posed a safety problem to the athletes. Practices were limited and training often took place on other surfaces such as the soccer or turf field at the school. “This season having a new track allowed the students to properly train and prepare as track athletes,” explained girls’ track head coach Rich Karnia ’03. “We were able to push them to their full potential and not be limited by the training surface.” In addition to the resurfacing, signage showcasing Marist track and field record holders was installed near the track. “Marist’s track program has a great history, and we want to honor those who have succeeded and inspire the young athletes at Marist today,” boys’ track coach Steve Davidson ’99 said. Both coaches hope the improved facilities and the focus on program success will help the teams at the conference and state levels. The girls hope to capture their first East Suburban Catholic Conference title in May, while the boys hope to defend their 2016 championship. Both hope to increase the number of state qualifiers.
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Athletic News
The “voice of Marist” hangs up his mic
Q & A WITH:
HE MAY HAVE ENTICED YOU INTO eating the “world’s famous nachos” during a game at Marist or pumped you up before an exam by playing Sandstorm, but Randy Coe officially retired as a teacher and the “voice of Marist” at the end of the 2016-17 school year. During his 38 years at Marist Coe has garnered both school and national accolades for teaching. He’s taught in the social studies department, helping students from the academic level to Advanced Placement excel. Outside the classroom he has served as a chess coach, football coach, student council moderator, director of student activities, principal of summer school, assistant principal/academic dean, and band moderator. Additionally, he has announced more than 1,250 sporting events at Marist including wrestling, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and more. He’s best known for football, basketball and volleyball.
The 2017 season marked the third for Kevin Sefcik as Marist’s head baseball coach. He is only the fourth coach in the program’s history. An area local, Sefcik played for Andrew High School and St. Xavier University before a five year career with the MLB, including time with the Phillies and Rockies. He is also the curriculum coordinator for the physical education department at Marist.
1979 Started announcing football; did not miss a game until 2016
COACH SEFCIK
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Q: Outside of Marist baseball, what’s your favorite team? A: White Sox
1983 Started announcing boys’ basketball; did not miss a game until 2016
Q: Who’s your favorite player of all time?
1990 Started announcing boys’ volleyball; has not missed a game in 29 years
Q: If you had to sum up your coaching philosophy in a sentence or two, what would you say?
2002 Started announcing girls’ basketball and girls’ volleyball; has not missed a game in 13 years
A: I want kids to play the game the right way-to play hard, to play for your teammates, and to be respectful of the game and your opponents.
He credits his wife, Laurie, for all the support and understanding over the years as he spent countless hours at school. The two now look forward to traveling together and joining fellow Marist retiree Larry Malito and his wife, Sharon, on the road. He notes that his sons Randall ’01, Ryan ’02, and Robert ’09 grew up at Marist often mixing in among the band and athletes as young kids and then growing into successful Marist graduates. Coe is thankful for the influence of the Marist Brothers, especially Br. Hank Hammer and the late Brothers Anthony Iazzetti and Vito Aresto, who he said “are just what men of God are supposed to be.” He will most miss the students, who he describes as the “best in the state … the country … the world!”
A: Ryne Sandburg
Q: What does the future of Marist baseball look like? A: We’ve had strong seasons the past few years, picking up a sectional title in 2015. In summer league Marist advanced to the championship in 2015 and won the regional in 2016. The goal is to win conference which hasn’t happened for about ten years and continue to be a strong presence in the IHSA. The 2017 season was underway as of print time.
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Alumni News
Reunion and Awards Night celebrate Marist family
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n Friday March 24, 2017 the Marist High School Advancement Office hosted the annual reunion and awards dinner at Gaelic Park. Before the ceremony, the Marist marching band created a festive mood by playing the “Marist Fight Song.” The conferring of awards took place in front of an overflow crowd as the Time & Eternity Award and Hall of Fame honorees were recognized for their Receiving Time & Eternity service to Marist and athletic Awards were: accomplishments, respectively. Sean Connolly ’92 Principal Larry Tucker ’79 and Carl England ’72 Jeremiah Joyce ’87 Marist School Board President Patrick Malloy ’67 Brian Dolan ’75 were on hand Thomas Skalitzky ’82 to present the recipients with their awards. New Hall of Fame members include: It was a moving ceremony as Katherine Grunauer Ferguson ’06 each honoree spoke about his or John Guldan ’68 Posthumously her days at Marist and the impact John Mooney ’68 the school had on who he or James Ryan ’72 she became. It was especially Patrick Wrona ’96 poignant when the family and friends of the late John Guldan, who died in the Vietnam War, spoke and accepted his award. Time & Eternity Award winner Sean Connolly ’92, in speaking to his young son in the first row, said, “Love the Lord, love your family, and love the United States of America.”
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Members of the Class of 1972 congratulated Hall of Fame inductee and classmate Jim Ryan while catching up with one another at the reunion.
After the award portion of the evening, guests were invited to join in the celebration of the honorees as well as the reunion classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2002. The Class of 1967, the charter class, celebrated their 50th reunion. Time & Eternity recipient, Pat Malloy ’67, reflected on the early days during his acceptance speech. “Everyone was talking about this school called Marist that would open in the fall,” he said. “It was when Brother Pius came to St. Christina to give a presentation that I was convinced to take the test at Marist. While I was [a student at Marist], Brother George Kopper, Brother Ronald Mulholland, and Brother Leo Vincent had a lifelong influence on me,” he said. Former and current faculty were on hand to join in the fun. Former faculty included, Mike Leahy, Bob Meyers, Chris Choinard, Ray Balcarcel, Tom Seputis, Donna Czarnecki, Brian O’Connor, Dan Garvey, Tim Cocco, and Brother Gerry Brereton, fms. Current faculty in attendance were Mary Pat Connolly, Mark Gervais, Joe Inzinga ’77, Marion Klatka, and Brother Rich Grenier, fms . Nominations for the 2018 Hall of Fame will be accepted until July 31, 2017. The nomination form is available online at www.marist.net. Please save the date for March 23, 2018 for the next Marist Reunion and Awards Night.
Alumni News
Entrepreneurial program relies on alumni and parents
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arist’s Innovative Design for Entrepreneurial Applications (IDEA) course allows seniors to create and fully develop their own product or service. Student teams worked through the process of ideation, market research, and business plan development. They have learned about how to create a product that solves a problem, customer input/data usage, competitive considerations, financial modeling, marketing and operational execution. This is a hands-on course created to allow students to imagine, design, construct, market, and refine their own business ventures. Students present their companies to potential investors at the annual pitch night as the culmination of their coursework. Throughout the program’s history notable industry leaders—many alumni and parents among them—have had a role in the course. Some have spoken to the class, others have been mentors to teams, while others have served as judges for pitch night. This year Marist was honored to welcome Mike Bilder ’94; CEO of Jackbox Games, Mike Hynes ’91 managing director at Antares Capital and
The 2017 first place team of seniors Brian Fanella (from left), Kyle Kelly, Kevin O’Finn, and Tala Morales pose with mentor Julie Harrigan at pitch night. Their product Headphones Plus received $10,000 to develop wireless glow-in-the-dark headphones.
his colleague Tim Lynes, John Bisbikis ’84, partner at LeonardMeyer LLP, Jack Kennedy ’68; president of CK Property Management, entrepreneur Paul Everton, Patrick Wirtz ’98; technology solutions professional at Microsoft, and Brad Henderson; senior partner and managing director at The Boston Consulting Group. Additionally, James Richert ’82, Hilary Lamon; a friend of Marist, Tina Peterson; the wife of Richard ’82, Larry Hackett ’90, Lauren Walsh ’06, Mary Ann Wood; the wife of Edward Wood ’74 and mother of Brian ’16, Terry McQuaid ’72, and Steve Messineo ’89 served as judges for pitch night. The top three teams were mentored by Julie Harrigan; mother of Sarah Mayer ’17, Bob Hawkinson; father of Bob ’17, and Pat Schuler; parent of alumnae. Tony Belmonte and Dave Groeber, chief financial officers at Tuthill Industries, also served as mentors.
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FIELD TRIPS
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENTS visited Cristina Foods owned by César Dovalina ’78. The food distribution center is the only LEED Certified-platinum facility of its kind in the U.S. It features a 263 foot wind turbine, recycled water, a green roof, and building materials made from recycled materials. FORENSIC SCIENCE STUDENTS visited Crisis Rooms in Frankfort to solve a crime in one of the escape rooms. Owner Don Bragiel ’88 was glad to host Marist.
Summer 2017
Alumni News — Alumi Events
MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2007 gathered for their ten year reunion on Saturday, May 13 at Reilly’s Daughter. It was a great night to catch up with everyone.
ALUMNI, FAMILY AND FRIENDS gathered for another beautiful Deceased Alumni Mass honoring those the Marist community lost over the past year. Fr. Chuck
ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2017 DR. ROBERT
Fitzgerald ’69 celebrated the Mass. The event will be
BOSACK ’70 spoke to a group of Marist alumni,
held on Saturday, November 4, 2017.
parents, and friends in the dental profession on the topic of “Local Anesthetic Complications in the Dental Office.” Dr. Bosack provided AGD (Academy of General Dentistry) CE credit. This was a first of what will be an annual event at Marist. If you are interested in helping host events such as this in your respective profession at Marist, please contact Marty Wirtz ’72 at mwirtz@marist.net or (773) 881-5376. On Thursday April 6, 2017 THE MARIST HIGH SCHOOL
ADVANCEMENT AND GUIDANCE OFFICES collaborated on a very successful Career Night. The event was
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held at the school and students and parents were able to speak with alumni from a variety of professions. The following alumni were present to give back to Marist and its students: Derek Venhuizen ’02, Accounting Tom Coyle ’74, Agri-business Tim Enright ’89 (from left), Robert Clifford ’69, Larry Tucker ’79, and Tom Inzinga ’84 were thrilled to welcome more than 80 attorneys and judges and look forward to growing the Marist Law Association in membership and activities.
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LAW ASSOCIATION
Sean Carroll ’01, Chicago Police Officer John Canning ’00, Dentist
was revived this
Kellie Snooks ’07, Medical Doctor
year with a kick-off
Steve Messineo ’89, Entrepreneur
social hosted by Robert Clifford ’69 and the Clifford
Kyle Matkaitis ’05, Finance
Law Offices at Chicago Cut on March 2. With more
Tim Kelly ’88, Firefighter/Paramedic
than 80 attorneys and judges in attendance it was a
Jim Bailey ’85, Law Enforcement
great night to bring new life to the group. “The older
Jim Lundy ’88, Lawyer
I get the more I appreciate my friendships and my
Paul Berlin ’00, Mechanical Engineer
relationships and the same can be said for Marist,”
Kristin A. Duewerth ’09, Nursing
Clifford said. “I am proud to be from the South Side
Brian Hrad ’00, Pharmacist
and to have graduated from Marist.” A follow-up
Jack Reuter ’76, Physical Therapy
survey was sent out and group president Tim Enright
Mark Andrews ’70, Religious Vocations
’89 said future events and professional opportunities
Andy Neu ’78, Religious Vocations
will be communicated.
Emily Anzelmo ’06, Speech Pathologist
» If you are interested in participating in the 2018 career night contact
Maggie McEldowney ’07 at mceldowney.maggie@marist.net or (773) 881-5334.
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Alumni News
SERVING THE LEAST FAVORED HECTOR CORONA ’83 and his
HOCKEY ALUMNI, pictured with current players, proved they still have some moves during the annual alumni game on October 29 at Morgan Park Sports Center. After the game, the crew headed out for a social together.
wife Maria established EducateTrade-Create (ETC), a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation in 2013. They provide underprivileged inner-city youth an opportunity to experience nature, camp outdoors and get some inner peace. Their camp is in Dixon, Ill., only 90 minutes away from Chicago. Hector states, “With all the negative forces constantly attacking our youth, our camp provides a refuge for them to grow and develop. Nature is a powerful force in children’s physical, emotional and intellectual development and our efforts will be to provide them this gift.” Hector has also taken the time to assist Mr. Jim Henneberry and the IDEA class at Marist as a team coach to assist students as they take their innovation to the annual pitch night.
Campers get a break from city life and explore nature.
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Alumni News — Class Notes
1970s Kevin Bush ’72 currently resides in California’s Central Coast wine country and has completed studies with the Guild of Masters Sommeliers. He is now a level one Sommelier. Peter Zawicki ’76 was named Outstanding Physical Therapist of the Year by the Arizona Physical Therapy Association in 2016.
1980s Fr. Tom Hurley ’85 led a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in February 2017. The group from Old St. Patrick visited holy sites, including Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the Resurrection, where Fr. Hurley celebrated Mass. James Bell ’87 has owned SmartMeme Studios for 10 years and currently resides in Union, Wash. with his wife Hannah.
Tim Kavanaugh, M.D. ’87 has been practicing orthopedic surgery since 2002. He lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Jim Lundy ’88 was named St. Linus Distinguished Graduate for 2017 during the school’s Catholic Schools Week Mass in January.
1990s Jon Harmening ’90, a Chicago Police Department detective, was appointed as the pipe major of the CPD’s Bagpipes and Drums of the Emerald Society. Jon is only the seventh pipe major in the group’s 35 year history Kevin Sheehan ’91 recently celebrated 20 years as the lead clarinet/alto saxophone with the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.
In Memoriam ALUMNI
David Garrigan ’67 James Kiel ’67 James Malewski ’67 Glenn Sandusky ’67 Rudolph Zamora ’67 John Becker ’68 Edward Plikhun ’69 Thomas Dwan ’71 Timothy Hough ’71 Thomas Carey ’72 Patrick Murphy ’72 Patrick Heenan ’74 Michael Hayes ’82 Kevin Narko ’82 Charles Ingles ’92 Brian Cadore ’03
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Br. Julian Roy, fms
Daniel Fitzgerald ’92 practices law at his firm The Fitzgerald Law Firm, PC, in Naperville. He currently resides in Palatine with his wife Paulene and their three children.
Patti Arvesen (from left), Marist’s communication director, Patsy Healy ’12, and Adam Wouk ’03 represented Chicago at a gala celebrating the 75th anniversary of Esopus, the Marist Brothers’ formation and retreat center in New York.
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Neal R. Barshes ’93, M.D., M.P.H. was recently appointed tenured Associate Professor of Surgery for the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Barshes completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He currently serves on the American Heart Association Board and the American Cardiology Committee as a vascular surgery and endovascular therapy consultant. Dr. Barshes resides in Houston with his wife and daughter.
Alumni News — Class Notes
There she visited orphanages where children affected by the nuclear disaster live and are afflicted with a variety of severe disabilities and deformities with few resources. She and others from the Rose organization brought supplies and kindness. Gilbert (G.T.) Guajardo ’09 graduated dental school in May ’17 and has been accepted to the oral surgery program at Indiana University. Ed Hartig ’83 currently works as the principal data scientist at the Nielsen Company. For the last 22 years he has also served as the historian for the Chicago Cubs. On April 13, he received his World Series ring along with about 300 Cubs associates at a private ceremony on the outfield grass at Wrigley Field one day after the players received their rings.
John Salvino ’97, a partner with Salvino Wealth Management, hosted a University of Chicago Booth School of Business Financial Roundtable with guest Nobel Prize Award winning professor Gene Fama, the “Father of Modern Finance” and one of world’s most influential economists.
2000s Dennis Lynch ’00 was appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors. He represents injured individuals in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Michael G. Callahan ’02 recently joined the team of Lorenz & Sellis Realty Group. Vince Labriola ’04 wrote and directed a nine minute short film, Departures, in hopes of securing funding to produce a full length film. Maggie McEldowney ’07 traveled to Chernobyl, Ukraine as part of her role as International Rose of Tralee.
Dominic Rescigno ’09 is a cast member in Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, Chicago’s longest running show.
2010s Colin Casey ’10 is studying environmental science and leading a project analyzing the impact of fracking on water quality in the Potomac River Watershed. Kevin Maida ’10 is the guitarist for the band Knuckle Puck. They are currently on tour through the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Mexico. Joe Ward ’11, a recreation guest experience manager for Disney, received the company’s Valor Award in recognition of his work. Daniel Calero ’12, a West Point cadet, was Congressman Dan Lipinski’s special guest at President Trump’s address to Congress in February. Mike Hearne ’12 was named the captain of the University of Notre Dame’s baseball team for the 2017 season. Robert Nelson ’12 graduated from DePaul University and started working for Google in Ann Arbor, Mich. as an account strategist in December 2016.
BIRTHS 1988
Joseph ’88 and Deborah Clair welcomed Niamh
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Joe ’98 and Mary Barthelt welcomed Sophie
2001
Michael ’01 and Mary Kate Heywood welcomed Lily
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Michael ’02 and Jenny Callahan welcomed Brendan Brian ’02 and Maura ’07 (Shanahan) Duhig welcomed Daniel
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Brendan ’05 and Jackie Reilly welcomed Owen
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2006
Andy ’06 and Lauren ’06 (Landgraf) Walsh welcomed Emeline
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Kevin ’08 and Lauren ’08 (Haberkorn) Niehoff welcomed Emma
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Caitlin Gorman ’11 and Tom Pratl welcomed Thomas
Jo Pieczynski ’12 was named artistic director of Lantern Theatre, Marist’s alumni-founded summer theatre program. Liz Temple ’12 graduated from Loyola University Chicago and is working as a nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
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Alumni News — Class Notes
WEDDINGS DECEMBER 31, 2016
Kelly Dillon ’11 and Dillon Olson ’11 MARCH 17, 2017
Caitlin Clancy ’08 and Michael Eisnas ’03 MARCH 31, 2017
Maureen Mulchrone ’08 and John Griffin ’03
2011 graduates Dillon Olson and Kelly Dillon celebrated with family, friends, and Marist alumni on New Year’s Eve 2016.
FEBRUARY 20, 2016
Lauren Landgraf ’06 and Andy Walsh ’06 APRIL 1, 2017
Colleen Beck ’09 and Patrick Spork
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Jenna Doherty ’13 received her degree in marketing and advertising from Marquette University and accepted a full-time position with Starcom Worldwide in Chicago in June 2017. Jennifer Grant ’13 represented the Marist Young Adult program during Holy Week in Ibague, Columbia. Marists from North, Central, and South America gathered to celebrate 40 years of the Marist Youth program. Kyle Hauser ’13 was selected as the Division I National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, a first for a runner at University of Illinois at Chicago. Moira McDermott ’13 graduated from St. Louis University and is currently teaching at St. Christopher School in Midlothian, IL.
Jim O’Malley ’13 has been working as a patient care associate at Christ Hospital. Upon graduation in May from Moraine Valley, he began a career as a registered nurse. Becky Temple ’13 completed a yearlong co-op, a full-time paid program, with Medtronic in Minnesota, doing research on the company’s micra pacemaker. She then returned to on-campus studies at Marquette University where she is a biomedical engineering major. Michelle Valenta ’13 designed a series of t-shirts that are available on Amazon. Kennedy Reese ’14 is a junior at University of Southern California and recently started the blog Millennial and Political to provide a forum for thoughtful dialogue among young adults about today’s issues. Despite launching just after the 2016 presidential election the blog has grown to a following of more 5,000, includes a staff of three additional college students and features a biweekly web series highlighting the positive impact young people are making in terms of social justice and policy.
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Patrick Sweeney ’15 was featured as the “Relayer of the Month” for his work as vice-president of Purdue University’s Relay for Life supporting the American Cancer Society. He was heavily involved with the same event while a student at Marist. Brent Holder ’16 received a championship ring as a member of Princeton University’s Ivy League championship football team. Justin Tringl ’16 spent his spring break with the Marist Global Outreach Program serving beside students from Marist College and other Marist school graduates from across the country. They worked in Merida, Mexico where the Brothers have a community center that provides social services to the community including education, recreation, and a community garden.
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Advancement News
Ways to Give Direct Gifts
Stock Gifts
Direct monetary gifts benefit the Marist Fund which is the lifeblood of the school’s operating budget. Gifts to the Marist Fund ensure the mission of Marist continues for years to come. Gifts can be made by check, charge card or money orders. Payments can be made to Marist High School. They can also be made online at www.marist.net. Gifts can be made in one lump sum or pledged over time. Direct gifts can also be put towards creating Endowed Scholarships. An endowed scholarship is fully funded at $50,000. They can be then be named by the donor(s), and the interest from these funds is drawn annually to benefit deserving students.
Tax benefits also exist for donors who make a gift of stock or real estate. To make a gift of stock, please contact Marist High School with the name of the stock, number of shares, and the date of transfer.
Matching Gifts
In Memory or In Honor of Someone
Many companies match charitable gifts. A searchable database of participating companies is listed on www.marist.net. Donors can also obtain matching forms from their employers and include with their gift or mark it on their online donation.
Donations in memory or in honor of someone special are accepted and are a meaningful way to commemorate a milestone or someone’s life.
Planned Gifts
The Hermitage Society offers guidance to donors who wish to include Marist High School in their estate planning. The Hermitage is the original home of the Marist Brothers in France, and is the foundation of the Brothers’ work throughout world over the past 200 years. So, too, planned gifts will provide the foundation for Marist Chicago’s long-term stability.
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For more information about these gifts types and other ways to support Marist High School, including annuities, bequests, life insurance policies, and gifts-in-kind, contact one of our Advancement Office members.
Tom Inzinga ’84 Executive Director
Maggie McEldowney ’07 Marist Fund Director
Marty Wirtz ’72 Major Gift Officer
inzinga.thomas@marist.net (773) 881-5379
mceldowney.maggie@maris.net (773) 881-5334
wirtz.marty@marist.net (773) 881-5376
Marist creating master campus plan MARIST HIGH SCHOOL’S leadership team is committed to the school being future ready and has set out to create a campus master plan that ensures a long-term strategy for the 55-acre campus so that each potential facility upgrade or addition complements each other and is done in a logical sequence. The school has been working with Wight & Company, a full-service architectural, construction, engineering and environmental firm. Wight has helped
Marist assess the needs of the school, prioritize projects, and gather input from teachers, parents, students, board members, and other parties. All needs of the school are being considered—from performing arts to science. The plan hopes to address the general need for transforming current spaces into more flexible, multi-use rooms. The plan is to dream big but dream realistically. The school will share more on this plan as decisions are made.
Summer 2017
Advancement News
Q & A WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD:
Get to know Chuck Lamphier ’99 and a tenacious focus on providing a really strong education and formation for each student. I’m indebted to the teachers, administrators, and coaches at Marist (and to my parents, of course!) who provided that for me … and I hope that my work on the board helps Marist to continue and deepen its mission.
Q: What do you see as Marist’s greatest strength? Q: When did you join the board? A: In the Fall of 2016 at Br. Hank’s invitation.
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A: It’s an honor to offer some advice to the school’s leadership on the key, strategic issues facing Marist. I chair the Board’s Catholic Identity committee, which is made up of both board members and some of the incredible teachers and leaders from within the school. Our committee focuses on the ways Marist can be true to its mission to be an excellent, rigorous Catholic school that prepares young men and women for college and for heaven.
Q: Why did you want to be a board member at Marist? A: I was really fortunate to receive a Marist High School education. After college, completely by chance, I ended up teaching at a Marist Brothers’ high school in Brownsville, Texas. It was striking that, despite being in a completely different cultural environment, the school in Texas felt very much like Marist: there was a family atmosphere, a devotion to serving the least favored, a desire to make Jesus known and loved,
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A: I always say that the two most important assets of any organization are its mission and its people. Marist is especially blessed in both areas. I’m blown away by Marist’s administrators and teachers. Their professional excellence and commitment to the students is outstanding. The adults are outdone only by the Marist student body, which is a group of really talented and generous young people from all over the South Side. And the school’s leaders have done an admirable job of articulating an exciting, important mission for the school which is more important than ever for students, families, and the community.
Q: What challenge does Marist face? A: The biggest challenge is making sure that the Marist community (the school’s leadership but also its alumni and friends) can continue to serve the families of the South Side who want a Marist education for their kids, especially those families who have a tough time affording a Catholic high school.
Q: What do you wish alumni / parents knew about supporting Marist? A: Marist’s school motto – Education for Time and Eternity – says a lot
about its mission. We want students to succeed in college and in their jobs, but Marist focuses on equipping its graduates for more. If Marist succeeds (and I think it is succeeding), our graduates will be ethical leaders in every sort of profession; they’ll be spouses and parents who care for their families; and they’ll make meaningful contributions to their churches and communities. The world needs Marist graduates who are equipped to build a future that’s more just, compassionate, and full of Christian hope.
Q: Where do you work? A: I’m the Director of Church Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. I work to maintain and strengthen Notre Dame’s great relationship to the Catholic Church, and I help Notre Dame faculty to do teaching, research, and service that contributes the Church. I also oversee some of the University’s international projects in Dublin and Jerusalem.
Q: Where do you live? Spouse, kids? A: My wife, Sarah, and I live in South Bend, Indiana. Sarah teaches at Holy Cross College here in South Bend. We have three small children: Matthew is five; John is three; and Mary is one. It would be a long commute to 115th and Pulaski, but my kids are already RedHawks!
Q: What’s a great memory that you have of your time at Marist? A: I remember loving my three years of math class with Mr. Glennon. I didn’t do very well in those classes, but everybody built a really strong camaraderie — first around being overwhelmed by the amount of work we had to do; then by appreciating how hilarious Mr. Glennon could be; and then eventually by recognizing how much he cared about us as individuals.
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Boys’ locker room renovation underway
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ecause of the generosity of parents, alumni, and friends of Marist, the boys’ locker room renovation project is underway. This space had gone virtually untouched for four decades and was in desperate need of an upgrade. Work began in April and moved at a steady pace. The entire project will be completed in time for the 2017-2018 school year.
» Install 80 new varsity lockers » Renovate showers » Install new LED lighting » Epoxy and paint floors » Paint freshman lockers BEFORE
» Install necessary HVAC needed for proper ventilation » Install cameras outside the exits for additional security » Add new washer/dryer
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The project entails:
Opportunities remain to be a part of the project through sponsorships and naming items. Visit www.marist.net to find out more.
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Top 5 Ways to Connect with Marist 1. Support the mission
3. Come on out
There is no better way to establish an affiliation with Marist High School than to give back, or ‘pay it forward’. Through your support, you are not only providing Marist the opportunity to continue its mission of making Jesus known and loved, but you are also allowing Marist to improve facilities, provide financial assistance and exceed today’s standards of education for our students.
Throughout the year our alumni office works to make sure Marist has a presence in the alumni community. Whether it be your reunion year, professional networking events, a social to meet up with Marist graduates, or a game or event at the school—know you’re ALWAYS welcome. Find out about events on the Marist website.
2. Volunteer Interested in gathering your classmates to a variety of events throughout the year? Do you have ideas in which we can better meet the needs of our alumni? Are you passionate about ‘keeping the light on’ at Marist High School? Then volunteer to become a class chair. This program started in the 80s, and we are working to bring it back to its full potential. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Maggie McEldowney ’07 at mceldowney.maggie@marist.net or (773) 881-5334.
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4. Update us What have you been up to since you graduated? Did you travel somewhere interesting, start work with a new company, or have a baby? Send us your exciting news. It’s also important for us to have updated contact information for our alumni so we can stay in communication with you. Visit the alumni section of the school website to update us.
5. Get social Marist is constantly buzzing with school accomplishments, alumni events, and noteworthy news. Be the first to know by following us on social media. Search @MaristChicago on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Reunion Events
Marist Golf Outings
» Visit www.marist.net to connect! Alumni Law Association social
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Advancement Office Update MARIST IS A 21ST CENTURY SCHOOL preparing young men and women of faith to be ready and resilient for the fast-paced world they will have to navigate. The goal of being a future-ready school extends to all of our efforts, including our advancement efforts. To that end, after a thorough assessment of our fundraising, Marist is shifting away from primarily project-based fundraising efforts to a more balanced approach by allocating more energy on growing the Marist Fund.
Marist is shifting away from primarily project-based fundraising efforts to a more balanced approach by allocating more energy on growing the Marist Fund.
Tom Inzinga ’84 Marist High School Director of Institutional Advancement
❱❱ Support your alma mater: Come to a game, a school activity, a reunion, concert, play … or stop by and say hello!
So what is the Marist Fund? It’s all about missionbased fundraising - donated monies that supplement the operating budget at Marist. It is a consistent stream of unrestricted money for Brother Hank and other leaders in the school to use to enhance the budget. It is used every year to help students in need. Other portions could one year be allocated toward campus ministry initiatives and new athletic uniforms; and the next year; for new computers and continued education for our faculty. It helps us as a school community to continue to do better and be better. And yes, sometimes it might mean paying the electrical bill or another day-to-day operational cost. Potential donors may possibly see that as a waste of their gift. But I implore everyone in the Marist family to realize that from lightbulbs to LED screens and brooms to broadcast studios, everything helps move the Marist mission forward. Over 30 Catholic high schools in Cook County alone have had to close their doors since I graduated from Marist in 1984. How many of them would have loved a donation to keep the lights on one more day? To keep their mission alive one more day? Please consider a gift to the Marist Fund in any amount. You don’t have to have your name over a door to have an impact on the students at Marist. Collectively, gifts to the fund have a significant impact on our alma mater and its future. Help Marist thrive in the 21 st century and beyond. Have a safe summer.
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Upcoming Events Friday, August 18
Red & White Night
Thursday, November 9 Saturday, November 11
6 – 8 p.m.
Fall Play
Friday, August 25
7:30 p.m. (+1:30 p.m. matinee Saturday)
Br. Rice @ Marist Football 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22
Saturday, September 9
Class of 2017 Yearbook Pick-Up Party
Marist’s 54th Anniversary
4 – 6 p.m.
Friday, September 29
Thursday, November 23
Homecoming Family Tailgate
Happy Thanksgiving!
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Alumni Soccer & Band Reunion Class of 2012 5-Year Reunion
Saturday, December 2
❱❱ Update Us! HAVE YOU MOVED? DO YOU HAVE A NEW JOB? DID YOU GET MARRIED? IS THERE A NEW ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY? In our efforts to stay connected, we need you to let us know what you’re up to. In each edition of The Point, we look forward to printing Class Notes – please tell us about your latest accomplishments and life events. Send your stories, pictures, and updated information to alumni@marist.net
Entrance Exam 8 a.m.
Saturday, October 14
Parents Club Trivia Night 7 p.m.
Friday, December 8
Christmas Choral Concert 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 29
Open House 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 9
Christmas Band Concert 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 4
Deceased Alumni Mass 10 a.m.
Sunday, December 10
Christmas Band Concert
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