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On the cover: A rendering of the transformed monastery into a 10-lab science wing with astronomy dome Photo: Voss, Lauritsen, Tillrock, Inc. Architectural Illustrators
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n September 9, 2018, we will commemorate the 55th anniversary of the opening of Marist High School in 1963. What was once the “new� school is now a school with its second generation of Marist students. Young men who were students a generation ago are now sending their sons and daughters to Marist so that they can have a similar Marist experience. In the not too distant future, we will have the children of our first female graduates attending Marist. As you know, the big story at Marist is the addition of our new science center, which, with the needed and anticipated support of our alumni, parents, and friends, will be ready for occupancy for the 2019-2020 school year. This ten-lab center will bring Marist students into the world of 21st century science. The new science center will be housed in the Monastery, the former residence of the Marist Brothers. When Marist was first opened in 1963, and before the Monastery was finished, the Brothers first lived in the science labs in rooms 217, 218, 219, and 220. As there was only a freshman class in 1963, there was plenty of room to house the Brothers in the yet to be used part of the school. How appropriate, then, that things have come full circle. The building that once was home to the Marist Brothers will now be an innovative science learning center for Marist students. 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, our math team’s dominance at state competition, mission trips, exchange trips, the spring musical, the first undefeated season in the history of Marist football, one of the best years in Marist athletic history, our first-ever Champagnat Day, the retirement of legendary teachers, or alumni stories, you will see that the Marist mission continues to be about committed adults who form our students in body, mind, and soul in the spirit of St. Marcellin Champagnat and the early Brothers. As you read more about our marvelous year, I hope the pages of The Point will be a reaffirmation of what Marist has come to mean to all of you. Be assured of our prayers and our gratitude for your presence in the life of Marist High School. We are who we are today because of you. God bless you and all those whom you love. Gratefully,
Marist High School 4200 West 115th Street Chicago, Illinois 60655 www.marist.net
Brother Hank Hammer, FMS President
School News — Club Highlights
More information on these accomplishments is available at www.marist.net.
MATH TEAM IS TOP IN STATE
MARIST’S SENTINEL STAFF RACKS UP AWARDS
The math team completed its 2017-18 competitive season
Six RedHawk journalists advanced to the IHSA state
in fourth place in the state in division 3AA at the Illinois
finals on April 27 at Eastern Illinois University. Junior
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) final on May
Georgia Lattas (sectional champion in copy editing),
5 at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. They
senior Jocelyn Diaz (2nd place-editorial cartooning),
were the number one Catholic school team in the state.
junior Gina Musso (2nd place-copy writing), junior
The senior team of Martha Kowalski, Kyle McNamara,
Emma Brown (2nd place-review writing), senior Gianna
Valerie Pavilonis, Jake Rahn, Benjamin Rickey, and Elise
Miritello (3rd place-sports writing), and senior Marty Buck
Viz were crowned state champions in pre-calculus. The
(2nd place in both headline writing and caption writing)
freshman-sophomore relay team of Nieve Boland, Tommy
represented Marist.
Kavanaugh, Emily Patula, and Ken Polit took third. The
Buck was the third RedHawk and first male in school
sophomore written geometry team of Conor McNamara,
history to make it to state in two categories. Bridget
Jack Molenhouse, Ken Polit, Kezen Sanchez, Zack Stack,
Tracy advanced in two categories in 2011 and Clare
and Nicole Viz finished second in state. Juniors Ricardo
Gilligan in 2015. This was also the greatest number of
Aguilar, Nick Brown, Michael Consentino, Sean Geary,
Marist students to make it to the state journalism finals
Courteney Schulz, and Eddie Stifter made up the Algebra
in school history.
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Additionally, 20 student journalists attended the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association (JEA/NSPA) spring high school journalism convention in San Francisco April 12-14. Marist was the only Catholic high school from Illinois
MORGAN JOHNSON ’18: MARIST’S FIRST NATIONAL SPEECH CHAMP
to participate in
Marist High School 2018 graduate Morgan Johnson made
tion, which was
history by becoming the first student from the school to
attended by over
become a national champion for speech. He placed first in
6,000 students from
the country at the National Catholic Forensic League Grand
around the country.
National Tournament held in Washington, D.C. May 25 to 27.
Marist students
Johnson competed in the original oratory category. Competitors create a factual speech based on a subject
the spring conven-
received six awards. The paper’s
of their choosing. Johnson spoke about eradicating the
advisor, English
stigma thrust upon children with incarcerated parents.
teacher John Gonczy,
There were 234 competitors in the category. Johnson had
received several
doubts on day one, but
accolades as well.
when he advanced to the
He was elected
second day of competi-
president of the
tion, he felt the hardest
Illinois Journalism
part was behind him. After
Education Associa-
completing the final round
tion and of the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago
he said he walked out of
in June 2018. That same month he was given the IHSA
the room saying, “I think I
Distinguished Service Award for his commitment to the
just won nationals!”
organization-sponsored activities.
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School News — Graduation
THE CLASS OF 2018 Boasted 391 GRADUATES who continued Marist’s tradition of excellence! VALEDICTORIAN
Elise Viz: SS. Cyril & Methodius, Cornell University SALUTATORIAN
Jacob Rahn: St. Germaine, Purdue University FACULT Y AWARDS
Peyton Ashford: Owen Scholastic, State University of New York—Oswego Ravi Majeti: Mt. Greenwood, University of Louisville NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
Valerie Pavilonis: Mt. Greenwood, Yale University Jabob Rahn: St. Germaine, Purdue University NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS
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Valedictorian Elise Viz and Salutatorian Jacob Rahn
Jack Anderson: Independence, Kenyon College Martha Kowalski: St. Patricia, University of Wisconsin—Madison Michelle Lenz: Koraes, Texas A&M University Emily Radz: Prairie Jr. High, Loyola University Samantha Reidy: Independence, University of Alabama—Tuscaloosa Ben Rickey: St. Christopher, Johns Hopkins University Daniel Stanecki: Central Jr. High, Illinois Institute of Technology Elise Viz: SS. Cyril & Methodius, Cornell University CHICK EVANS SCHOLARS
Cormac Lee: St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick, Marquette University Colin Mullen: Palos South, Indiana University
Delonte Harrell will attend Cornell University next fall.
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Graduates wait to enter the main gym for the commencement ceremony on May 24.
Dennis Carroll will join the U.S. Army Reserves.
School News — Graduation Peyton Ashford (left) and Ravi Majeti were selected as the Faculty Award Winners for their academic excellence, leadership and service to Marist.
MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2018 WILL ATTEND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM COAST TO COAST INCLUDING: Arizona State University, Ball State
The class stats include:
University, Baylor University, Butler University, Cornell University, DePaul University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Johns Hopkins
IN-STATE VS OUT-OF-STATE
54%
University, Georgia State Univer-
46%
sity, Hawaii Pacific University, Illinois State University, Indiana University, Loyola University, Marquette University, Morehouse
Students attending school in Illinois
Students attending school outside of Illinois
University, North Carolina A&T State University, Northwestern University, Providence College, Purdue University, Syracuse University, Texas A&M University,
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The Ohio State University, St. Louis University, University of
Illinois State Scholars
Alabama, University of Arizona,
$43 million+
PUBLIC VS PRIVATE
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54%
in scholarships
University of Chicago, University of Dayton, University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign,
46%
graduates participating in college sports
University of Kansas, University of Louisville, University of
military enlistees
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University of the Incarnate Word,
Students attending a public college or university
Students attending a private college or university
Memphis, University of Notre Dame, University of Oklahoma, University of Pittsburgh, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Yale University
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School News
Faith in action: Marist’s Senior Service Outreach Program
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bove the doors at Marist are signs that read “Enter to learn Christ” and “Leave to serve Christ.” Nowhere is that dictate more lived than through the school’s Senior Service Outreach Program that places senior students at local organizations to provide daily service. The program was started in the late 1970s by Br. Larry Lavalee, FMS and was inspired by the charism of the Marist Brothers’ founder, St. Marcellin Champagnat, and his commitment to the least favored. Today it is designed as a double-period course where seniors serve at places that focus on four main groups: people with intellectual disabilities, the elderly, grade school students, and hospital patients. Students enrolled in the class perform a variety of tasks, but with a focus on developing compassionate relationships. They also complete journals to reflect on their experience and faith development. It is an alternative fourth-year 6 religion course to more traditional classroom courses. David Daniels ’18 said he wanted to take the course because it was an opportunity to get off campus and put into action what he learned in his previous religion classes. Although initially nervous about working with senior citizens, Daniels came to enjoy his time and friendships at Smith Village in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood, where he transports residents to the fitness center. Where Marist serves: “Working here has helped me be more Christ the King School loving and caring because I can see God Clissold School in each of the residents each day as they Elim Christian School are so caring for me,” Daniels explained. Elim Christian Work Services “Smith Village has definitely brought me Little Company of Mary Hospital closer to God by always seeing the good in Most Holy Redeemer School people and knowing not to judge others.” Park Lawn ADT For classmate Mary McKenna, being Park Lawn Workshop assigned to Park Lawn in Oak Lawn gave Providence Health Care her the opportunity to have hands-on Queen of Martyrs School experience working with people with Sertoma Centre (two locations) special needs, which helped her decide Smith Senior Living to major in special education in college. St. Barnabas School McKenna helps clients as they work on St. John Fisher School tasks, gets to know them, and participates St. Linus School in mental strength activities and crafts. St. Margaret of Scotland School St. Walter School
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David Daniels ’18 assists Smith Village resident Dale Nelson with stretch bands during her work out in the facility’s fitness center.
At Park Lawn, Mary McKenna ’18 works with Nathaniel “Mickey” Dormann as they fold bags.
“I never thought any differently about people with intellectual disabilities, but after working at Park Lawn, I have a completely different perspective on them,” she said. “I have learned that they are the most delicate, loving, and accepting people in the world, and they continue to choose to be happy every single day.” During the 2017-2018 school year 102 seniors were in the program. Religion teacher John Hyland and school chaplain Deacon Andy Neu ’78 visit sites daily to check in on seniors and see them in action. Neu said he gets to see students at their best, and sees them grow in maturity and gratitude. “Every day they face challenging situations in ministering to severely disabled individuals and those who need companionship,” Neu explained. “From the nursing homes to the grammar schools they are called upon to address loneliness, disappointment, learning disabilities, communication obstacles, behavior abnormalities … and our students succeed! Transformation occurs in them and in the well-being of the people they serve.” Hyland agrees, adding that he has watched students initially be nervous in their assignment and doubtful about their decision to take the course grow to be comfortable and involved in their site placement. Marist requires four years of courses in Religious Studies. Seniors may select from seven courses, including Senior Service and Peer Leadership courses.
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FAITH HIGHLIGHTS:
Marist High School held its sixth annual Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society on Saturday, March 3 from noon until midnight and raised $51,000. Nearly 300 students participated in the event that honors those who have faced or are currently battling cancer. Nineteen students and three teachers represented Marist’s
Sophomores represented Chicago at the annual Marist
pro-life club at the March for Life in Washington, DC. on
Youth Gathering at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
January 19. They joined upwards of 300,000 people in the
The event brings together students from Marist schools
March, which is a peaceful demonstration that has taken
throughout North America to share in faith and Marist spirit.
place annually since 1973 and is the largest pro-life event
They attended workshops to learn about how to grow the
in the world.
Marist charism and participated in team building games. The Chicago students also had a day to explore New York City, including a stop at Central Park (pictured). Senior Peyton Ashford received the Junior African American Heritage Award during the 40th Annual Archdiocesan African American Heritage Prayer Service held at Holy Name Cathedral on Friday, February 23. The award celebrates students who are role models to their peers by demonstrating the importance of celebrating faith and embracing prayer that reverences the rich and beautiful diversity of the Catholic Church and world.
Juniors and seniors participated in the mission trip program. This year two groups headed to Houston to help in the clean-
CLUB & ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS:
up and recovery from Hurricane Harvey. They cleared entire houses of debris, installed dry wall, and worked side-by-side
The band not only hit all the notes during their Christmas
with community members. The junior trip was even featured
and spring concerts but took their talents on the road
on a local CBS affiliate for their service.
to Washington, D.C., performing throughout the capital, including at the World War II Memorial, and taking in the
The liturgy committee planned the all-school masses
historical sites.
throughout the year. Members also served as pallbearers an Archdiocesan graveside committal service of unclaimed,
Parker Gass ’20, Dan DeMars ’20, Sean Murphy ’18, Kyle Franks ’19, and Pat O’Malley ’20 represented the RedHawks
unidentified, and indigent individuals.
at the IHSA state bass fishing competition in May.
and an honor guard at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on May 2 during
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For the second year, the technology
club built an entire gaming system from scratch and then raffled it off among
Years of service
the student body. The lucky winner was junior Emma Brown. The varsity academic team finished its
The theatre guild impressed
regular season in second place with an
audiences with the fall play Our Town
8-1 record. The frosh/soph team had a
and the spring musical West Side Story.
perfect 9-0 season, landing them in first place. Varsity went on to win the regional.
We are humbled by the service our faculty and staff members have made to Marist High School. Congratulations to Br. Brice Byczynski ’67 on 50 years as a Marist Brother!
Checkmate! The chess team qualified for
Happy retirement to Tom Samonski after 39 years of teaching religion!
the state tournament in February. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) provided programming about
45 YEARS
making positive choices for Marist and
Pat Quinn, Religious Studies
grade school students throughout the year, including Red Ribbon Week and
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Your Voice Has Power Week. During the
Werner Emmrich, Math Mark Gervais, Physical Education John Hyland, Religious Studies Joe Inzinga ’77, Administration
latter the group raised funds for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Students and teachers made the
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world their classroom and connected to Marists around the globe. Marist
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welcomed students from Marist schools
Tom Inzinga ’84, Advancement
in Argentina, Italy, and France, and then sent Chicago students to those same
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places to test language skills, take in the
Carl Harper, Social Studies Brian Keane ’92, Visual & Performing Arts Larry Tucker ’79, Administration
culture, and expand their view of the world and worldwide Marist community. A group also traveled to England and
The ultimate Frisbee team won the
France for fun during Easter break.
junior varsity championship for the
Pictured are students and teachers
15 YEARS
Chicago High School Ultimate League.
outside the Vatican.
Dan Barry, Social Studies Erik Christensen ’97, Guidance Erin Kelly, Learning Resources Kelly Giacobbe, Science Megan Scanlon, English
Parents Club makes memories happen THE VOLUNTEERS who make the Parents Club a reality had another banner year with near-monthly events that connected students and parents. The popular annual events such as the father-daughter dance and mother-son mass were well-attended. The group changed up the mother-daughter mass and brunch, by adding on a painting party, which drew a huge crowd. Grandparent bingo was a hit, too! The Parents Club represented Marist at Senior Ryan Gapski and his mom, Lynne, the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk and ran a great take a turn around the dance floor at the graduation reception. mother-son mass and dinner.
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10 YEARS Mary Barry, Math Moira Borkavec, English Sue Blisk, Athletics Andrew Creagh ’04, Visual & Performing Arts Patti Derdzinski, Business Office Marion Klatka, Business Office Sarah Peters, Social Studies Patrick Ryan ’01, Guidance Carrie Spano, Science
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Explore Program connects students to real world
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nglish teacher Kathleen McArdle took over the Explore Program this past school year and continued its tradition of providing students with the opportunity to learn about college and career choices, experience professions through corporate visits and shadow opportunities, and benefit from meeting leading professionals through speaking and special events. Check out what some students are doing this summer through the program:
Shadowing, Volunteering, & Internships • Jacob Mozdzen ’18 will be doing paid cancer research at the University of Chicago. •S ean Giltmier ’19 will be completing an unpaid biology research position at Lewis University with Dr. Jerry Kavouras ’90. • Jack Luzzo ’19 will be a paid intern in finance at Citadel with Gerald Beeson ’90.
College Summer Programs • Andres Castillo ’19 earned a full scholarship to attend Summer Seminar at the United States Naval Academy. • J alon Jones ’19 was accepted to attend a oneweek, free pharmacy program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. • E lizabeth Lopez ’19 was accepted to attend a one-week, free business program at the University of Iowa.
•A ndrea Martinez ’19 applied to be part of Anti-Cruelty’s mentoring program to pursue her interest in veterinary medicine. If accepted, she will participate in this program one Saturday each month during her senior year.
•N icholas Blanchard ’20 studied Russian at Lewis University during the summer for free and earned college credit.
• E ddie Stifter ’19 has a paid internship at an engineering firm, Shambaugh & Sons, with Kyle Gansel ’00.
• Lina Murphy ’19 and Rose Enright ’19 will be taking classes with Chicago’s Pulse to earn their Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Annie Stinites ’19 is volunteering and shadowing with a Marist alum Jack Reuter ’76 at Impact Physical Therapy.
• J ames Kavanaugh ’19 is attending a Game Design Academy at DePaul University.
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• Elizabeth Lopez ’19, Katie Mather ’19, Gracie Oswald ’19, Caitlin Ryan ’19, and Katherine Giltmier ’20 will be shadowing and working at a dental office this summer to explore their interest in pursuing a career in dentistry. •B rianna Brown ’20 will be volunteering at PAWS and shadowing a veterinarian to pursue her interest in veterinary medicine. • Multiple sophomore and juniors students applied and were accepted to volunteer at Christ Hospital and Palos Hospital in order to see if a career in medicine is right for them. Marist students Erica Manella ’18 (from left), Jalon Jones ’19, and Sean Giltmier ’19 listen to a physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at a session on stroke identification and treatment.
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IDEA class continues to inspire entrepreneurship
Champagnat Awards presented MARIST ADMINISTRATORS Br. Hank Hammer, FMS, and Larry Tucker ’79 presented the school’s esteemed
STUDENTS ENROLLED in the entrepreneurial course Innovative Design for Entrepreneurial Applications (IDEA) presented their business ventures to industry leaders at pitch night on April 25 with the top three teams receiving funding. The final five teams that presented emerged from an initial pool of ten that participated in a preliminary round. The first place team, Tie Tool, with members Mike Reilly (pictured from left), Steve Komperda, and Jeremiah Joyce created a small plastic device to help easily tie a neck tie. They were awarded $10,000 to start their business. Tie Tool team members said they set out to create a product that would solve a problem that people face every day. They surveyed nearly 100 local freshman and sophomore boys and the challenge of tying a tie presented itself. The team started by designing a prototype out of folders and plastic gift cards and then designed one on computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software at Marist and used a 3-D printer at the school. They have a patent pending and will soon form a limited liability company (LLC). As part of their coursework, they designed a website with a package that included Google advertising. Due to that exposure they sold out of pre-orders in one day. They hope to continue to build a client base of Chicagoland private schools and school uniform supplier Lands’ End. Long-term, the trio has its eyes on the overseas market.
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Champagnat Educator Award to Fr. Tom Hurley ’85 (pictured, from left), college counselor Kim Myers, and religion teacher Tom Samonski during the last all-school mass of the year on Thursday, May 3. The award recognizes those who share similar traits with St. Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers.
Fr. Tom Hurley ’85 celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination in May 2018. He has served as Marist’s “pastor,” celebrating Mass with the school community almost monthly for nearly 20 years. He has served at Most Holy Redeemer and St. Cajetan and is currently the pastor at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago.
Kim Myers spent 21 years in college admissions, even tually becoming the department director at St. Xavier University. She then joined Marist 19 years ago. She also taught religion for a time while at Marist.
Tom Samonski taught for six years at Maria High School before joining the religion department at Marist. During his 39 years at the school, he was also involved in the intramural program and served as the head boys’ bowling coach for many years.
Athletic News
CLASS OF 2018 STUDENT-ATHLETES HEAD FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS TRISTAN ACH, Transylvania University—Lacrosse JAKE ALBERTS, Judson University—Bowling JACK ANDERSON, Kenyon College—Baseball
ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS WINTER SEASON GIRLS’ BASKETBALL (23-7) captured the regional
KARA APATO, Northern Illinois University—Softball
championship and finished third in the ESCC. Junior
NATHAN BEDNARCZYK, Cornell College—Wrestling
Abby Callahan advanced to the IHSA Queen of the
ERIN CURTIN, Waldorf University—Softball
Hill three-point showdown at Illinois State University.
COURTNEY DAHL, Loras College—Lacrosse
BOYS’ BASKETBALL won the regional and placed
NORA DOYLE, College of St. Benedict—Cross Country/Track
third in the ESCC. The team advanced to the
BEN EHIGIE, Benedictine University—Track
sectional final nearly bringing down national powerhouse Simeon.
TIM FLYNN, Moraine Valley C.C.—Tennis JENNA FORD, Aurora University—Lacrosse TOM GILLEN, St. Ambrose University—Football MADDIE GLENNON, Lake Forest College—Basketball GRACE GREEN, Radford University—Volleyball JOE GREEN, St. Ambrose Univeristy—Football TOMMY GREENE, Indiana University—Football
BOYS’ BOWLING finished fourth in the Chicago Catholic League. Kivonte Houston ’20 and Jake Alberts ’18 qualified for sectionals. The team took home the “traveling trophy” for the first time after defeating St. Laurence. GIRLS’ BOWLING had a solid season in and out of conference and advanced to the sectional.
KIMBERLY GUINN, University of Wisconsin at River Falls—Softball DELONTE HARRELL, Cornell University—Football TURON “TJ” IVY, Indiana University—Football MAGGIE KEHOE, Western Michigan University—Softball MICHAEL LAWLOR, University of Chicago—Football BRADY MACK, Milwaukee School of Engineering—Volleyball PATRICK MAHONEY, Loras College—Volleyball GAVIN MCCABE, Indiana University—Football COLLEEN MCCUE, St. Ambrose University—Softball
HOCKEY continued to improve with great tour nament play. Off the ice, they recognized athletes of all abilities and made a donation to the Mt. Greenwood Special Recreation program. POMS provided tons of spirit on the sidelines, placed first in poms and third in jazz at Eisenhower, and advanced to the competitive Geneva sectional. WRESTLING’S Jacob Dado ’19 (138 lbs.) advanced to state (for a second time) with a 39-5 record and
DANNY MEEHAN, University of Dayton—Football
finished in third place. Michael Leveille ’19, with a
MAGGIE MEYER, University of Nebraska Omaha—Volleyball
35-9 record at 106 lbs. also advanced and finished in
ERIN MOORE, Benedictine University—Basketball MOLLY MURRIHY, University of Memphis—Volleyball TAYLOR NESBITT, Concordia University at Ann Arbor—Lacrosse KEVIN O’HALLORAN, Augustana University—Lacrosse
sixth place. Both were regional champs this season. The team competed at nationally recognized tournaments and finished fourth in conference. Jorge Llobet ’19 and Andrew Brooker ’21 represented Marist at the IHSA sectional swim
BRIDGET O’MALLEY, Illinois Wesleyan University—Lacrosse
meet. They met or exceeded their seeding in
KATE SANCHEZ, Alderson Broaddus University—Lacrosse
each of their events, posting personal bests.
ERIN STAPLETON, Moraine Valley Community College—Soccer
Freshmen Bridey Regan, Eirinn O’Sullivan,
MORGAN TAYLOR, University of the Incarnate Word—Basketball
and Ashlin Palzkill and sophomore Nora
ELIJAH TEAGUE, University of Minnesota—Football
Poole competed for the RedHawks in the IHSA
SAVANNAH THOMPSON, Central Michigan University—Volleyball
GYMNASTICS sectional.
JASON TRBOVIC, Loras College—Baseball JENNA WILMOT, St. Ambrose University—Competitive Dance Summer 2018
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS SPRING SEASON BASEBALL finished second in conference, won the regional title, and advanced to the sectional championship. They finished the season 29-9 and 13-4 in conference. They were ranked as high as No. 10 in the Prep Baseball Report. SOFTBALL went undefeated in conference, capturing the title. They won the Providence Catholic Invite and the regional title, and advanced to the sectional championship. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL (33-5) went undefeated in conference, winning the title for the fourth consecutive season. They were regional champs. The team won the Wheaton Classic and Br. Rice Smack Attack, taking down the top teams in the state. Marty Jepsen was named to the Illinois Prep Volleyball All-State Team—the only junior in Illinois to receive the honor— and Brady Mack ’18 received honorable mention. Nyhero Omene ’21 was named to the USA Volleyball National High Performance Select roster. BOYS’ TENNIS had a solid season and junior Jeremiah Joyce advanced to state for the second year, while doubles partners Kyle McNamara ’18 and Luis Pinal ’19 made their first state appearance. The team placed second in the competitive Sandburg sectional. BOYS’ LACROSSE finished with a 12-5 record and placed third in conference.
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They brought home the Touhy Cup in the annual game against Br. Rice. They ended their season in the inaugural IHSA sectional. GIRLS’ LACROSSE had a 10-6 record with big wins in and out of conference. They advanced to the inaugural IHSA sectional. BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD finished second in conference. Thomas Leonard ’20 broke the sophomore school records in the 3200m (9:41.10) and 1600m (4:26.77). Brian Ferguson ’20 broke his own school record in the 400m dash (49.88). Jovan Marsh ’21, Keyon Turner ’20, Antoine Davis ’20, and Ferguson broke the sophomore record in the 4x100m and 4x200m. The team finished third in the Morton sectional, up 12 spots from 2017. Senior David Daniels advanced to state in the triple jump where he broke the school record (45’00”). Ferguson won the 400m dash to advance to state. Marsh won the 100m dash (PR 10.96) to advance to state. He joined Turner, Davis, and Kendric Nowling ’19 in the 4X100m relay at state. Steven Rowe ’18 won the sectional high jump and advanced to state. GIRLS’ TRACK and field placed second in conference. They had solid finishes throughout the regular season, including finishing second at the Hillcrest Hawk and Richards Dale Jasen invites as a team. Kaylin Strahan ’20 advanced to state in the 100m and 200m where she broke her own school record (25.57) in the latter. The 4X800m relay of Jill Borza ’19, Bailey Butler ’20, Nora Doyle ’18, and Amanda Tracy ’20 also advanced to state. RUGBY (3-4) played its third season and continued to grow and take on the best in the league. Juniors Mike Reilly and Quinn Gainer were all-state selections. GIRLS’ SOCCER finished second in the elite Pepsi Showdown Tournament and placed fourth in conference. They won seven of their last nine games and captured the regional title; advancing the sectional for the third straight season.
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EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTION Boys’ Cross Country Jack Brannigan ’19 Kendal Ewell ’19 Jason Hodges ’19, Player of the Year Justin Janas ’19 Max Malley ’19 Boys’ Basketball David Daniels ’18 Jack Ellison ’18 Morgan Taylor ’18, Co-Player of the Year
Boys’ Bowling (CCL) Jake Alberts ’18, Lawless Award Finalist
Kivonte Houston ’20 Mike Brennan ’99, Coach of the Year (Lawless Award)
Girls’ Basketball Sydney Affolter ’21 Abby Callahan ’19 Ally Corcoran ’18 Boys’ Lacrosse Tristan Ach ’18 Nikolai Auskalnis ’20 Ethan Krammer ’19 Nick Rubino ’19 Girls’ Lacrosse Jenna Ford ’18 Maria Hennessey ’19 Bridget O’Malley ’18 Moira Touhy ’18 Girls’ Soccer Ciara Bridges ’21 Michelle Lenz ’18 Amanda Rizzo ’18 Rugby (Chicago Catholic HS Rugby Conference)
Quinn Gainer ’19 Mike Reilly ’19 Softball Kara Apato ’18 Abby Dunning ’21 Lexi Voss ’19, Player of the Year (All American)
Kelly Walinski ’18 Angela Zedak ’19 (All American) Colleen Biebel ’07, Coach of the Year Boys’ Volleyball Marty Jepsen ’19, Player of the Year (All American)
Brady Mack ’18 Patrick Mahoney ’18 Rocky Mayer ’19 (All American) Jordan Vidovic, Coach of the Year Wrestling Collin Bartolotta ’19 (2nd, 170lbs.) Jacob Dado ’19 (Champ, 138lbs.) Michael Leveille ’19 (2nd, 106lbs.) Tim Maher ’19 (3rd, 220lbs.)
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Cheerleading: 2018 state runner-up Varsity cheerleading was the state runner-up in the IHSA large division finals held February 2 and 3 in Bloomington, Ill. Marist was the only Catholic school in the top 25 teams in the large division. The team gave a clean routine on Friday evening qualifying for Saturday’s finals. They were in third place at that point, though the scores do not carry over to the finals. Saturday the RedHawks were flawless as they opened the entire competition. The team was thrilled as Marist was announced as the second place team in the state. Sisters and fellow flyers Abby ’18 and Kelly ’21 Arvesen were excited to be a part of the experience. “It was good to finish out the year that way and with this team,” Abby said. “We were really close this year.” Kelly agreed adding that making the varsity team as a freshman was intimidating, but the girls welcomed her into the group. “It was the best weekend of my life,” Kelly said of the state tournament. It was special for them as sisters, too. They competed together in grammar school at Queen of Martyrs. “I didn’t think we’d ever walk across the [state] podium together,” Abby said. “My parents were really excited. They were crying.” Indeed, all the team members and coaches were thrilled with the outcome after a season filled with hard work.
“I am truly blessed and grateful to be able to coach such a great group of athletes,” first year head coach Jordan Miller said. “They came together as a family this season and left their hearts out on the mat. Their hard work and dedication to perfection proved that this year was truly a comeback and not a setback!” Marist’s program has garnered great success in the past decade. In 2015, the team finished with the top sectional score, advancing them to the IHSA state competition, where the team finished in fifth place. In 2013, the team had its best finish at the time, taking home the state runner-up trophy. They followed that with a third place finish in 2014. The program also won a state title in the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) before it was an IHSA sport. Additionally, the junior varsity squad placed first in the ICCA state finals in December 2017, so the future of the program is bright.
National champion volleyball team continues celebration Marist girls’ volleyball continued to celebrate its state and national titles throughout the spring. The team unveiled its banner in the school’s main gym during a pep rally on April 20 and received state rings (pictured) during a ceremony on May 3. The team was recognized at Chicago’s City Hall, Cook County Board of Commissioners, and at the state capitol. They were also honored at a White Sox pre-game ceremony on May 21.
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Student-athletes Coach Connolly shine at Marist receives national DAVID DANIELS ’18 was named accolade an All-State Academic Team honorable mention selection by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Nominees possessed a minimum 3.50 grade point average on 4.0 scale after their 7th semester, participated in at least two IHSA-sponsored sports or activities during each of the last two years, and demonstrated outstanding citizenship. Starting with a pool of more than 400 nominees, the IHSA committee selected only 13 male and 13 female honorees for the team. Only an additional 50 received the honorable mention distinction.
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The GIRLS’ BASKETBALL, BOYS’ BOWLING, GIRLS’ BOWLING, and WRESTLING teams received the IHSA Academic Achievement Award for the winter athletic searson. This award recognizes teams that maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout their respective season. As of print time the Athletic Department was awaiting confirmation of more winter and spring teams receiving the honor.
Marist High School girls’ basketball coach Mary Pat Connolly was inducted into the National Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame during events the weekend of June 8-10 in Knoxville, Tenn., for her time in the Women’s Basketball League (WBL) from 1978 to 1981. She was inducted as a ‘trailblazer of the game’ along with her teammates from the Chicago Hustle and seven other WBL teams. The WBL was the first professional women’s basketball league and lasted three years. The league was created by sports promoter Bill Byrne and featured eight teams during its inaugural season. Before her time in the WBL, Connolly, then Mary Pat Travnik, had a decorated career at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She still remains a record leader in scoring, rebounding, double-doubles, and more.
Coach Nolan ’92 announces departure from Marist Long-time boys’ basketball coach Gene Nolan ’92 announced in May that he was leaving Marist and had accepted the head coach position at Naperville North High School. Nolan taught at Marist for 22 years and served as head coach for 18 years. “I couldn’t have asked for a greater place to be,” Nolan said of Marist. As a coach, Nolan helped build the program’s success. He averaged 21 wins per season over the last 15 years, including nine seasons with 20 or more wins. In the last four years varsity amassed a 95-26 record. He coached teams to six regional titles and won the East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) in 2017. The program captured the regional title in 2018 and brought nationally ranked Simeon High School to the brink during the sectional final. Nolan was selected as Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District Coach of the Year six times. Coach Nolan is also a member of Marist High School’s Hall of Fame and the ESCC Hall of Fame for his own playing career.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MARIST’S NEW COACH TIM TRENDEL AT WWW.MARIST.NET.
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Cheer on the RedHawks at homecoming!
13TH ANNUAL
Current and alumni families are invited to celebrate Marist’s homecoming together on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria and Hughes Patio. This popular event provides food, drinks, and fun for kids of all ages. Tickets also include entry to the homecoming football game vs. St. Viator, with varsity kick-off at 7:00 p.m.
Schedule of events 11:00 a.m. Check-in, Lunch, Driving Range 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. Cocktails & Dinner
Friday, September 21, 2018
The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Children six and under are free. Pre-registration is encouraged as prices at the door will be higher. Walk-in admission is $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
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5000 W. 147th Street Midlothian, IL 60445 The registration fee is $300 per golfer or $1,200 per foursome. Limit: 120 golfers.
Register at www.marist.net/support-marist/egc.
Your support matters The long-term growth of the Marist Endowment ensures Catholic education remains affordable for many families. Currently, 38 percent of our students receive financial aid. As the number of people requesting financial aid and the level of need increases, so too must the Marist Endowment. To date, the Endowment Classic has raised more than $500,000 for the Marist Endowment. Your support of this event directly influences a student’s life and strengthens the Christian fabric of the Marist community for years to come. On behalf of our students, we thank you for your support. Learn more at www.marist.net/support-marist/marist-endowment.
Events that evening also include:
Questions? Call 773.881.5377 or email alumni@marist.net.
Details for all the events and registration for the barbecue and reunion are available at www.marist.net/alumni/2018-homecoming.
Class of 2013 5-year reunion will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. in Champagnat Square Alumni soccer game will happen at 5:30 p.m. Email maxwell.sean@marist.net to register. Alumni band performance will take place during halftime. The group will play “I Want You Back” by Michael Jackson. Email creagh.andrew@marist.net to register.
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A rendering of the possible interior of a new science lab at Marist.
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arist High School held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 14 to officially kick-off the Faith in the Future Campaign. The goal of the campaign is $15 million including the addition of 10 science labs and an astronomy dome. Br. Hank Hammer, president of Marist High School, welcomed board members, donors, parents, faculty, alumni, and friends of the school to the event and shared how appropriate it is that the monastery (the former residence for the Marist
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Health sciences is the second highest area of focus for our graduates in college. This science center will give them hands-on learning opportunities that reflect real world situations.” – Principal Larry Tucker ’79
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Brothers) will become a science center since the Brothers lived in the science labs when the school was first built in 1963. The converted building will give the school twenty percent additional learning space including labs dedicated to physics, biology, chemistry, environmental science, anatomy, and forensics. Physics labs will have direct outdoor access for experiments, while the forensics lab will have a protected crime scene and the anatomy lab will have a patient diagnostic area with computerized medical mannequins. This new space will provide hands-on, authentic learning experiences that inspire collaboration, curiosity, and leadership guided by Catholic values. “Health sciences is the second highest area of focus for our graduates in college,” Principal Larry Tucker ’79 explained. “This science center will give them hands-on learning opportunities that reflect real world situations. Students will have the opportunity for personal research projects as well.” Carrie Spano, coordinator of curriculum for science, noted that current science classes share lab time. The new wing will put students in labs every
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Storms forced Marist’s groundbreaking ceremony on May 14 inside the monastery. Pictured are Marist Principal Larry Tucker ’79 (from left), donors Gerald ’90 and Jennifer Beeson, Coordinator of Science Curriculum Carrie Spano, donors John and Laura Potocsnak, Student Council President Kaleb Weisenfluh ’18, Marist President Br. Hank Hammer, and School Board Chair Brian Dolan ’75.
17 day with the flexibility to move from lecture to group work to experimentation seamlessly. “It’s a game changer for teachers and students,” she explained. Spano also noted that the astronomy dome will offer curriculum and learning oppor tunities that few other high schools can offer. The long-planned project was spurred to action by major gifts from John and Laura Potocsnak and Gerald ’90 and Jennifer Beeson. Their early investments set the wheels in motion to move forward with the campaign that will continue to transform Marist’s campus for the 21st century. Assuming all fundraising goals are met, the approximately $12 million science center will open for the 2019-2020 school year. The science center, while the premier piece of the Faith in the Future Campaign, provides school leadership the opportunity to enhance other areas in the school to reflect the 21st century approach to learning across the campus. From the $15 million campaign, $3 million will be used to modernize the band room, art center, and academic resource center and to transform the current labs into classrooms and student spaces.
YOUR SUPPORT IS STILL NEEDED to make this venture a reality. Information about donations, major gifts or naming opportunities is available at www.marist.net or by contacting a member of our Advancement team. BR. HANK HAMMER, FMS President president@marist.net (773) 881-5369 MR. TOM INZINGA ’84 Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving inzinga.thomas@marist.net (773) 881-5379 MR. MARTY WIRTZ ’72 Major Gift Officer wirtz.marty@marist.net (773) 881-5376
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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, credit 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 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.
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 the 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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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 it 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.
For more information about these gift 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 Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving inzinga.thomas@marist.net (773) 881-5379
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Colleen Ward ’12 Marist Fund Coordinator
Marty Wirtz ’72 Major Gift Officer
ward.colleen@marist.net (773) 881-5334
wirtz.marty@marist.net (773) 881-5376
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Q & A with Br. Brice Byczynski ’67 Q: What made you attend Marist as a student? A: I initially came to Marist only because it was a new Catholic High School just five miles south of where my family lived near 67th and Pulaski. The announced opening of Marist for the fall of 1963 was made. I took the test along with some 300 other boys in the basement of St. Christina School in Mt. Greenwood, and I became one of the members of the Charter Class of 1967. It proved to be one of the best events of my life.
Q: What did you do after Marist? A: After Marist I entered the Marist Brothers formation program “for a year,” with four other candidates to live, study, pray, and work out of an old Archdiocesan mansion on 48th and Ellis Ave. Three of these guys were also graduates of Marist H.S. Class of ’67. One had been the valedictorian at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. That year we all commuted daily to either DePaul or Loyola Universities in downtown Chicago.The five of us were invested with the Marist Brothers habit in August 1968, and then moved to the second phase of our training as Brothers, at the Novitiate in Cold Spring, NY. Returning to Chicago in the summer of 1969 as a vowed Marist Brother, I returned to DePaul University to complete a B.A. in English and Theology so that I could go teach in a Marist Brothers’ high school in the fall of 1971.
Q: How did you come to know you were called to be a Brother? A: In April of 1967, my senior year at Marist H.S. I had responded to the invitation of Brother Myles “Eric” Anderberg, to “try it for a year.” That year stretched out for some eight years as I lived, worked, and played like a young Brother, through college and my first four years of teaching, three at Central Catholic H.S. in Lawrence,Mass., and one at the Holy Rosary Mission High School in Pine Ridge, S.D. The maturing experiences of living in community with a variety of younger and older Brothers, the challenging work becoming a Marist teacher of high school students, the deepening of my Marist prayer and
spirituality, and solidifying sense of my call to this way of life with the input of others, helped me to choose to take “final vows” in October of 1975.
Q: What draws you to the Marist mission, spirituality? A: I know that I was originally drawn to the Marist mission and spirituality by the spirit of the men I met at Marist High School from 1963-1967. They were active, faith-filled, intelligent and fun. They seemed to love the things that I loved as a teen-aged boy: learning, sports, music and helping others. In addition, my experience living with them showed me how to put my faith in action in practical ways, as Marcellin did. I was drawn to their lifestyle of brotherhood and community. The influence of Mary goes back even further than the Brothers, as my earliest God-memories include being introduced to Mary by my Polish grandmother and my mother’s own devotion to Mary. The Marist Brothers complemented this early influence.
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Q: What have some of your other assignments been for the Brothers? A: The next 43 years were full of rich and varied experiences of teaching high school students [and a variety of other roles] in Massachusetts, South Dakota, Oregon, and New York. I also enjoyed being part of a parish ministry team for three Native American Catholic churches on the western end of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, 1977-1980. [After retiring from teaching in 2003], for the next 12 years I worked out of Esopus, NY, doing retreat work and spiritual direction and eventually learned to manage the Marist Brothers American Province Archives which I did until August of 2015. I was then offered the opportunity to return to Chicago and to live with the Brothers while working again at Marist High School. Since then I have thrived while working with students with special needs in the A.R.C. testing room. I also get to help campus ministry run Sophomore retreats at the Chicago Catholic Charities food bank as well as provide Kairos retreat experiences for Seniors. Q & A continued on page 21.
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2018 Alumni Reunion and Awards Night
1978 State Championship Baseball Team: (Back Row, L to R) Ray Lang, Bob Hallas, Fred Miller, Billy Prokop, and Bill Wilkin (Front Row, L to R) Ed Vucinic, Dan Ahern, Jim Nelson, Mike Harte, Tim Pyznarski, Randy Conte, and Matt Mudd
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Before settling into the cafeteria for the night, alumni, family, and friends honored Time & Eternity Award recipients – Captain Dennis Haines ’73, US Navy (retired), Dr. Kevin Dolehide ’78, Michael Martin ’78 (posthumously), and Dr. Richard Byrne ’83 – and Hall of Fame inductees – Tom Malloy ’73 (baseball), Pat Dunne ’98 (football), and the 1978 State Championship Baseball Team – at an awards ceremony in the main gym. The festivities also included a performance by the Marist band and tours of the school.
S AV E T H E DAT E The 2019 Alumni Reunion and Awards Night will be held on Friday, March 9 at Marist High School. Class of 1973: (L to R) Ed Day, Dennis Haines, Joe Markunas, Rick Marneris, and Tom Malloy
Time and Eternity Recipient: Karen Martin accepts the Time and Eternity Award in honor of her late husband Mike Martin ’78 from Marist Board Chair Brian Dolan ’75 and School President Brother Hank Hammer, FMS.
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Q & A continued from page 19.
Q: What do you hope the students of Chicago get out of seeing Brothers working in the building?
Class of 1968: (Back Row, L to R) Larry Roland, Gene Ryan, Tim Lynch, Mark Kryda, Greg Eckart, Terry Maloney, Bob Quinn, (Front Row, L to R) Denise Racky representing John Guldan, Jim Battistoni, Jim McKevitt, retired state Senator Pat O’Malley, Kevin Fitzpatrick, and John Corcoran
Class of 1983: (L to R) Jim Perisin, Bob Ryan, and Tim Stanton
Class of 1988: (L to R) Kevin Donegan, Tom Wollenberg, and Brian Svrusis
A: I would hope that the students at Marist at least wonder about who these Marist Brothers are, and that they somehow connect us to the reason that Marist was founded and still exists. At best, I’d love to see some young men find the spirit of Champagnat so alive through their experience at Marist, that they’d someday in their future, give our lifestyle a try, “for a year, or so.” But even before that, I’d hope students at Marist are influenced for good by whatever contact they have.
Q: What do you enjoy in terms of hobbies or interests? A: Personally, the activities I enjoy most these days are walking and biking around our beautiful Beverly neighborhood, or the nearby forest preserve trails. Swimming is also possible at a nearby health club, which I try to get to regularly each week. More sedate interests include reading American and British poetry, and listening to live or recorded blues and jazz for which Chicago provides plenty of opportunities. I’m a big fan of Marist cultural events such as our excellent band, theater and choir offers. And though I’m hardly a “Rowdy” I do follow the RedHawks’ boys and girls teams throughout the year.
Class of 1993: (L to R) Dave Evans, Jim Cosme, Ron Dawczak, Pat Hennessy (faculty), Patrick Sullivan, and Tom McNeela
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1970s
In Memoriam
Dr. Robert Bosack ’70 (left) facilitated
the Alumni Dental Networking and Continuing Education event at Marist in March. Dr. Jim Orbon ’73 (center) and Dr. Jim McShane ’71 were among those who attended the seminar. Tim Kresica ’70 is the semi-retired owner and operator of Havens on the Ridge, a boutique cabin and cottage overnight rental business in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
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Ted Scudder ’71 retired as a sergeant major from the US military. Kevin Hawken ’74 has been working as a finance lawyer since 1983. He has been with the law firm of Mayer Brown since 1989 and at their London office since 2000.
Woodridge Police Chief Brian
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Cunningham ’82, Burr Ridge Police Chief John Madden ’79, and Bensenville Police Chief Frank Kosman ’78 enjoyed catching up at a recent DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association meeting.
Frank Bizzieri ’67 Robert Fox ’67 Charles Heinz ’67 John Glennon ’69 Paul Joschko ’69 Thomas Smolk ’69 Alan Epich ’72 William Somers ’73 Michael Pryal ’75 John Kendrick ’78 John “Jack” Seguin ’79 Charles McLaughlin ’80 Michael Wirtz ’82 Ronald Golembeck ’83 James Peteroccelli ’93 David Burberry ’99
1980s Joe Musso ’81 recently celebrated 33 years as an electrical engineer and global standards program manager at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Joe lives in Palos Heights with his daughters – Gina ’19 and Maria ’21. Tom Jarema ’82 is a customer engagement executive at SAP, the market leader in enterprise application software. Gary Hall ’83 has been with Votorantim Cimentos Prairie Material for 30 years as a senior technical support representative. His wife Sandy recently retired from the Chicago Police Department after 22 years of service.
Matthew P. Walsh II ’85 was featured in the January issue of Leading Lawyers Magazine. The article highlighted Matthew’s unique way of preparing for cases, his love of Chicago, and his strong ethnic pride.
Bob Berk ’77, forensic scientist, spoke
to forensic science students in April. Ed Stifter ’79 and his family were featured in the May issue of Oak Lawn Catholics. The combination of faith and education led all four of the Stifter children – Anne Marie ’16, Claire ’18, Eddie ’19, and Jack ’21 – to follow in their dad’s footsteps and enroll at Marist High School.
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Friends from the Class of 1972 recently gathered in Oak Brook to finalize plans for an upcoming canoe trip to the Boundary Waters of Quetico, Ontario. The group first encountered the beauty of the Canadian wilderness as well as its rugged terrain as Marist students more than 40 years ago. The friends last traveled to Quetico as a group in 2015. From left to right: Dr. Dan McGrail ’72, John Leonard ’72 with his wife Julie, Mark Mayer ’72, Dr. Jerry Bonet ’72 with his wife Jeanne, Bill Waddington ’72, Tom Norgel ’72, Mike Wlodarski ’72 with his wife Mary, and Steve Richards ’72. Front, center: Former Marist English teacher Mike Leahy
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Daniel Regan ’86 is the system director of communications and public relations for Sinai Health System in Chicago. Phil Zepeda ’86 leads communications for the Robert R. McCormick Foundation in Chicago. Previously, he held leadership positions at Feeding America and the American Red Cross. While at the Red Cross, he served as a national media spokesperson on more than 60 national disasters including the September 11 attacks. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, Northwestern, and The Second City where he performed improvisational sketch comedy. Phil and his wife Patty live in Lakeview with their daughter Ann. Jim Lundy ’88 and his family, including Marty ’18 and Cara ’19, were featured in the January issue of Oak Lawn Catholics. The article highlighted the Lundys’ involvement in school activities, athletics, and community initiatives. Barron’s named Tom Salvino ’88, a financial advisor in William Blair’s Private Client Advisors group, to its 2018 top state-by-state financial advisors list. Salvino also was named to Forbes’ 2018 best-in-state financial advisors list. Mike Coogan ’89 opened Franklin’s Public House, a new American gastropub in Palos Heights, in January. Mike Kelly ’89, superintendent of the Chicago Park District, was honored at the 5th Annual Special Olympics Evening Reception for helping to expand specialrecreation programming at 23 parks in the city as well as participating in the Polar Plunge.
BIRTHS 1989
Kevin ’89 and Krista Joyce welcomed Meghan Sophia
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Michael ’94 and Katie Guzman welcomed Theo
1996
Jerry ’96 and Tricia O’Sullivan welcomed Josephine
1998
Chris ’98 and Kerry Lynch welcomed Martin
2001
Brian ’01 and Samantha Montag welcomed Grayson
2002
Rich ’02 and Cassie Facko welcomed Annie Marie
2003
Brian ’05 and Sara Mueller welcomed Jack
2006
Maureen (Downs) ’06 and Matthew Evans welcomed Jack
Dave ’03 and Valerie DePyper welcomed Caleb
Robert ’06 and Kassandra Finley welcomed Kyler
Michael ’03 and Caitlin (Clancy) ’08 Eisinas welcomed Clancy
Tom ’06 and Maggie Gustafson welcomed Haley
John ’03 and Melissa Francis welcomed Liam
Alysia (Lehner) ’06 and Kevin Hartmann welcomed Jack
John ’03 and Maureen (Mulchrone) ’08 Griffin welcomed Jude
2007
Dan ’03 and Jenny Lang welcomed Rose Tom ’03 and Annie Villanova welcomed Stella
2004
Sean ’04 and Carolyn (Campion) ’06 Griffin welcomed Sadie Brian ’04 and Megan Healy welcomed Emma Bob ’04 and Kathleen Wade welcomed Grace
2005
Tim ’05 and Maria Haneberg welcomed Harleigh
Lauren (Garvey) ’07 and Charlie Noble welcomed Liam
2008
Lisa (Antonelli) ’08 and Sean Ruane welcomed Connor
2009
Ryan ’09 and Danielle Doidge welcomed Donovan
2012
Hannah Dunican ’12 and Scott Peterson welcomed Michaela Sarah (Heppner) ’12 and Bart Oborka welcomed Bella
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1990s
Alumni from the Class of 2008 gathered at Marist on May 19 to celebrate their 10-year reunion. Representatives from Follett, including
Jon Grzbek ’90, presented media specialist / librarian Kristy Rademacher the People’s Choice award from the Follett Challenge, which rewards schools for their work applying technology, content, and creativity in ways that engage students, foster literacy, and promote critical thinking. Marist has won $8,000 each of the past four years for educational resources.
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Steven Millies, Ph.D, ’90 is the associate professor of public theology at The Bernardin Center in Chicago. His most recent book, Good Intentions: A History of Catholic Voters’ Road from Roe to Trump, was recently published by Liturgical Press. Steven’s son Andrew will follow in his father’s footsteps as he joins the Class of 2022 in the fall. Michael Salvino ’92, a board-certified plastic surgeon, was featured in Hinsdale Living.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant CEO/Founder Tim McEnery ’94 recently collaborated with Francis Ford Coppola Winery on an exclusive red blend with a distinguished label inspired by and named after the film Things to Come based on H.G. Wells’ book The Shape of Things to Come. Sean Reynolds ’94 received the Brian O. Shannon “BUM of the Year” Award for his unwavering commitment to Misericordia and the BUMS Committee. Christopher Fava ’97 is an electronics engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, located in Ventura County, Calif. Christopher is celebrating his 15th year as a federal civil servant – supporting military combat systems for the US Navy and Coast Guard. In January, he started classes at the Naval Postgraduate School to earn his Master of Science degree in systems engineering.
(L to R): Dan Drew ’93, John Dine ’93, Marine James Poggi (last year’s beneficiary), Steve Scarsella ’93, John Tomczuk ’93, and Steven Dine ’84 participated in the Chicago Soldiers hockey game at MB Ice Arena in June to raise $12,000 for a local marine injured while on base in George.
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John Salvino ’97, a financial advisor with William Blair, was named to the 2018 Top 40 Advisors Under 40 list by On Wall Street magazine. Salvino also made the list in 2016.
2000s Joe Flamm ’04 won season 15 of Bravo’s Top Chef. Flamm is the executive chef at Spiaggia and Café Spiaggia in Chicago. Brian Mueller ’05 works for Orbis Education, the nation’s leading manager of hybrid, accelerated degree programs, and serves as the clinical placement coordinator for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Loyola University. Robert Finley ’06 is an assistant manager at Harbor Freight Tools. Alexa Wroblewski ’08 is a traveling pediatric intensive care unit nurse on assignment in Nashville, Tenn. Lauren Haberkorn Niehoff ’08 was inducted into the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame. As a sophomore at Marist, Lauren was the Illinois 2A state champion for cross country, and, in track, she took second place in the 3200 meter race. She currently holds the high school’s record for the 3200 meter race and the best time for Marist in the Reavis Invitational since 2005. Lauren continued her running career at Butler University in Indianapolis where she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
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WEDDINGS SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Jim Lonergan ’08 & Erin Smith ’08 OCTOBER 15, 2016
Caitlin McNicholas ’08 & Robert Rapp MARCH 13, 2017
James Terrones ’08 & Bridget Folliard ’08 JUNE 2017
James Triezenberg ’08 & Maggie Nowak JULY 15, 2017
Monica Lang ’06 & Sean Estand James Terrones ’08 and Bridget Folliard ’08 were married on a beach on the Caribbean island of Antigua.
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
Kyle Clifford ’07 & Courtney Kauffman NOVEMBER 5, 2017
Dan Sheehan ’12 & Annie Powell ’12
Joe Brand ’09 anchors sports on Saturday mornings as part of Lou Manfredini’s “Mr. Fixit Show” and “The John Williams Show” on WGN Radio.
DECEMBER 2, 2017
Jack Hooker ’13 & Amber Stanley DECEMBER 31, 2017
Mary McLoughlin ’08 & John Phillian
Chris Curran ’09, Ted Dodas ’09 and Ben Benley spoke to architectural drawing students about careers in engineering.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2018
Nicholas Saunoris ’00 & Cheryl Villegas Molly Sheehan ’07 was delighted to have Marist faculty members Erin Vail (left) and Erin Kelly share in her special day with Scott Slubowski ’06.
MARCH 17, 2018
Scott Slubowski ’06 & Molly Sheehan ’07 MARCH 24, 2018
Maggie Coleman ’07 & Josh Alis APRIL 1, 2018
Patrick O’Flaherty ’98 & Rita Kim APRIL 7, 2018
Sarah Jansky ’08 & Killian O’Maolmhuire APRIL 7, 2018
Tom Costello ’08 & Colleen Smith ’06 APRIL 28, 2018
Brian McNicholas ’06 & Jendi Schmelzlen APRIL 29, 2018
Nicholas Dinger ’10 interned at the
White House in the Office of Presidential Correspondence. His job responsibilities included reading and analyzing incoming mail, distributing casework to federal agencies, and staffing major events. Prior to his internship in Washington D.C., Nicholas earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, cum laude, from Governors State University.
Lauren Johnson ’08 & Brendt Nordstrom MAY 19, 2018 Clancy Eisinas, son of Michael ’03 and Caitlin (Clancy) ’08, catches a nap under his Future RedHawk blanket.
Jim Needham ’97 & Kerry Brakin MAY 19, 2018
Bill Putman ’07 & Emily Kane MAY 19, 2018
Chris Frank ’08 & Laura Giles MAY 26, 2018
Brian Hogan ’03 & Maggie Hopkins ’08
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Dan Sheehan ’12 and Annie Powell ’12 shared their special day with two-year-old daughter Hannah. Fellow RedHawks helped Kyle Clifford ’07 and Courtney Kauffman tie the knot in Chicago’s South Loop. From left to right: Tom Walsh ’07 (second), Matt Leslie ’07 (third), Tony DiLiberto ’07 (fourth), Dennis Marshall ’07 (sixth), Kevin Clifford ’09 (eighth), Katelyn Clifford ’21 (thirteenth), Colleen Clifford ’12 (fourteenth), and Mary Kate Mulry ’07 (sixteenth).
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Jim Kane ’10 was runner-up in season 7 of The One singing competition at 115 Bourbon Street.
Mitchell Schleyer ’14 is a sales and trading fixed-income analyst with Goldman Sachs in New York City.
Lauren Moss ’10 began her broadcast news career as a morning reporter at the NBC affiliate in eastern Iowa and started each day at 2 a.m. Within a year of her start, she was promoted to weekend anchor. Now, she solo-anchors her own show on Saturday and Sunday mornings and reports for the evening newscast during the week.
Brooke Wilson ’15, a member of the Loyola University Chicago softball team, received a State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Good Neighbor Award for the 2017-18 spring season. The award is presented to student-athletes who are in good academic standing, demonstrate good citizenship through sportsmanship and significant community service, and participate in a sport during the season of recognition.
Katelyn Van Buskirk ’13 is the social media manager at the Heron Agency in Chicago. Robert Hall ’13, a medical student at Tufts University, is participating in a summer research project at Tufts Medical Center. Rob is reviewing adverse advents that occur while anesthesia is administered during surgery, focusing primarily on adverse respiratory events and intravenous infiltrations. Mary Kate Luzzo ’14 was named Greek Woman of the Year at Monmouth College. A business and public relations double major, Mary Kate also was named outstanding Alpha Xi Delta chapter president.
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Grace Enright ’15 is a student volunteer with a free daycare service for parenting graduate students offered by the University of Notre Dame’s Right to Life Club. Once a week, graduate students with children are able to take a break from parenting and use this valuable time to study, work, run errands, or purely have some time to themselves. Jack Snyder ’16 is playing division one baseball for Western Carolina University. Congratulations to Justin Tringl ’16 who took 2nd place at 1871 Chicago’s pitch competition. Justin and his team built Restructure, a platform that helps municipalities fix infrastructure issues quickly and cheaply.
Liam Krammer ’17 made the Dean’s List last fall at Illinois Wesleyan University and garnered a championship ring for the university’s College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin football co-conference title.
Morgan Payne ’17, a communication major at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, received the pres tigious Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship.
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Comedy Night
A Call to Action
COMEDIAN PAT MCGANN ’94
performed to a sold-out crowd in the RedHawk Theater in January. Pat has made a name for himself in the comedy world as the house emcee at the historical comedy club Zanies in Chicago. He has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman twice and, in 2010, created and hosted the Emmy-nominated television show The Chicago Stand Up Project. Pat has performed at local and national venues and is a regular guest on local television and radio shows. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR PAT’S RETURN TO THE REDHAWK THEATER ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019.
FOR THE PAST 18 YEARS, DR. JAMES ORBON ’73 has been traveling to the Mexican state of Guerrero to provide dental care and promote oral hygiene in the isolated villages of Quechultenango, Xochitepec and Talixtlahuaca. Orbon, a parishioner of St. Norbert Catholic Church in Northbrook, Illinois, was called to action by Father Matthew Foley, who served as the pastor of Santiago Apostol in Quechultenango for six years – performing mission work for more than 30 remote villages located in the Southern Sierra Madre Mountains. “When Father Matt came to St. Norbert and shared his stories with us, we knew we had to act,” Orbon said. “Fellow parishioners in the dental field came together to organize a mobile dental mission to complement Father Matt’s efforts to break the cycle of poverty in Guerrero.” The dental mission trips, which serve more than 1,000 patients each year in more than 20 mountainous villages, are now an integral part of El Niño Rey, the non-profit organization established by Father Foley in 1995 to foster and promote education amongst children of all ages in Guerrero. Medical supplies and sophisticated dental equipment are donated from pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies or funded by the organization’s annual appeals. Volunteers provide 100 percent of the patient services on each trip. In February, Orbon and his team of five dentists, two hygienists and seven volunteers served 324 patients in three days – performing 183 deep cleanings, 163 fillings and 299 extractions. Although the team experienced long clinic hours and hot temperatures, they were inspired by the progress they have seen over the years. “Even though I have been doing this for nearly 20 years, each trip is a profound and humbling experience,” Orbon said. “The passion and enthusiasm of our volunteers is surpassed only by the faith and joy of the Mexican people we serve. To know we are making a difference in their health and well-being is truly amazing.” To learn more about El Niño Rey, visit www.elninorey.org.
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Alumni share their expertise with Marist students, community IDEA Visits
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During the 2017-2018 school year, several alumni came home to Marist to share valuable work experience and insights with students in the Innovative Design for Entrepreneurial Applications class. Senior students enrolled in this course imagine, design, construct, market, and refine their own business ventures. The advice and guidance from the following alumni proved invaluable when it came time for the students to present their ideas at pitch night. Tim Lyne ’83, senior managing director of Antares Capital, examined with the students what the middle market provides for the private equity-backed markets. In his closing comments, Tim stressed the importance of teamwork and collaborative learning. John Bisbikis ’84, a highly regarded intellectual property litigator with LeonardMeyer in Chicago, spoke to students about patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Rich Berner ’89, chief executive officer of MDLIVEInc, shared how his company’s cloud-based John Bisbikis ’84 speaks to students about Virtual Medical Office patents, trademarks and copyrights. software platform makes it possible for patients, medical professionals, and plan administrators to collaborate seamlessly and securely via voice, video, email, and mobile devices. Mike Bilder ’94, chief executive officer of Jackbox Games, discussed how his company pushes the boundaries of party games with new technology, new game concepts, and new forms of interactivity.
Nick Cozzi ’07, Dr. Kellie Snooks ’07 and Kate Rochowicz ’16
In December, three young alumni pursuing careers in medicine shared their journeys and what to expect when moving through the various stages of becoming a physician. Kate Rochowicz ’16, who is in the premed program at Loyola University Chicago, explained how Marist prepared her for the rigors of college life. Nick Cozzi ’07, who recently graduated from Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine, shared how he never gave up, even after 40 rejection letters, on his dream of attending medical school. According to Cozzi, “If you’re not failing once in a while, you’re not pushing hard enough.” And, Dr. Kellie Snooks ’07, a pediatric physician at Advocate Children’s Hospital, encouraged students to volunteer at local hospitals or nursing homes to get a better idea of the demands of medicine and to make sure it’s the right fit for them.
Hawk Talks Organized through the Explore Program, Hawk Talks provide a thought-provoking forum for alumni to share real-world advice and professional experiences with the Marist community, especially students and parents. This year, Marist welcomed many talented and know ledgeable alumni to the RedHawk Theater as part of the Hawk Talk series.
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After winter break, Kiera Ferguson ’12, Jake Doman ’12, Pat Watson ’12, and Dan Hickey ’11 took the stage to discuss insights about college life, including the selection process, courses and time management,
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internships, and the dos and don’ts of college life. Dan and Pat, in particular, talked about their decisions to attend schools outside the Midwest – traveling to Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University and the University of Alabama, respectively. In March, Tom Coyle ’74, country manager USA for Cofco International, shared how his start in accounting landed him in the agribusiness, which offers a variety of career opportunities. Having served as the general manager for Nidera’s North American Grain and Oilseeds business, Tom was appointed to his current position as part of the acquisition of Nidera BV by Cofco International. Cofco International is Cofco’s overseas management and investment platform in agribusiness. In this capacity, Tom oversees the company’s U.S. grain origination and marketing activities, operation of its two export facilities located in Chicago and Milwaukee, a new high-speed rail to barge transload facility in Cahokia, Ill., and the company’s US export sourcing in the U.S. Gulf and PNW.
Special thanks to the following individuals for participating in Career Night: Brother Brice Byczynski ’67, Marist Brothers Bill Boylan ’79, radiology technician Chris Michaels ’81, software developer Thomas Grutzius ’82, police sergeant Jim Bailey ’85, police officer Kevin Chumura ’85, director of public relations Kevin Hughes ’85, sales and marketing John Yock ’86, plumber/inspector Dr. Thomas Kason ’91, cardiologist
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David Dillon ’94, creative director Doug Dillon ’94, sales Michael Sorich ’96, partner/trial attorney Angel Pena ’98, federal agent Brian Hrad ’00, pharmacist Ryan Brady ’01, seminarian Jeff Leise ’02, civil engineer Dan Calandriello ’03, attorney Dan Cozzi ’04, federal agent Kyle Makaitis ’05, finance
Career Night Career Night brought Marist alumni, faculty, and friends together in a fair-style setting to talk to students and parents about their respective industries, daily job responsibilities, salaries, and more. Industries represented included pharmacy, law, medicine, engineering, education, business, first responders, and religious vocations.
David Barrett ’06, security engineer Dr. Kellie Snooks ’07, resident physician Dr. Chris Gorski ’08, dentist Dr. Mary Kikilas ’10, chiropractor Robbie Distasio ’11, performing arts Moira McDermott ’13, elementary school teacher Brother Sam Amos, Marist Brothers Megan Doody, medical device sales representative Honorable John Hynes, Circuit Court of Cook County
Interested in mentoring or providing an internship to a Marist student or sharing your professional expertise with the Marist community? Complete the alumni update form at www.marist.net/alumni/alumni-update or email alumni@marist.net.
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Marist Law Association establishes Mock Trial Club AFTER A BRIEF HIATUS, the Marist
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Law Association is back and eager to provide opportunities for professional, personal and civic growth to alumni in the legal community. The group’s mission is to foster involvement with Marist High School, its faculty and students, and to further advance Marist’s vocation of educating young men and women for time and eternity. In October, the Law Association hit the ground running by organizing the first-ever Mock Trial Club at Marist High School. Led by the Honorable Chris Lawler ’81, Pat Enright ’94, Jim Lundy ’88, and Mike Golden ’82, the club aims to provide an educational and fun experience for students, especially those interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession. As part of the club, students experience the excitement of working in teams, exchanging ideas, setting goals, and examining issues with seasoned professionals. By studying a case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students develop presen tation skills, analytic ability, and team cooperation. At the Law Association’s networking social in April, Marist Principal Larry Tucker ’79 named Bob Clifford ’69, founder of Clifford Law Offices, honorary chair of the Mock Trial Club. Bob received the honor for his commitment to Marist High School, dedication to the legal profession, and encouragement of future attorneys. The networking social was the first of many events to build camaraderie and connect alumni in the legal profession. To receive updates from the Law Association, complete the alumni update form at www.marist.net/alumni/alumni-update.
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Marist Law Association Board of Directors Jerry Napleton ’99 President
Pat Enright ’94
Jim Lundy ’88 Vice President
Dan Johnston ’89
Matt Heinlen ’01 Secretary / Treasurer
Mike Sorich ’96
Kevin Hynes ’84 Joe Enright ’97
Tim Enright ’89 Chris Lawler ’81 Steve Viz ’85
Champagnat Day
Our first-ever Champagnat Day was a huge success! Alumni, parents, students, faculty and friends came together to tell the world why #MaristMatters on April 18. Your generous donation to the Marist Fund helps us live out the mission of St. Marcellin Champagnat — making Jesus Christ known and loved as we prepare students for higher education and life.
SAVE THE DATE for Champagnat Day 2019 — Wednesday, April 10
TOTAL RAISED $73,897.75
NEW DONORS 271
SOCIAL ATTENDEES 250+
MEALS PACKED 530 31
hy does W #MaristMatter? @m_sully01: @MaristChicago #MaristMatters because it’s a place where I have grown, met new friends, and learned to work hard for what I want. It is a special place because my dad went here, my mom works here and I am now part of that tradition.
Family is a big reason why
#MaristMatters to Admissions Assistant Patti Skalitzky, who celebrated the day at Marist with President Brother Hank Hammer, FMS, daughter Sarah ’21, and son Billy ’19.
St. Marcellin enjoyed a pick-up
game during gym class while touring the school on Champagnat Day.
@_NORAway_: Happy Champagnat Day everyone! I’m thankful for an incredible education rooted in the Marist Brothers, as well as for the many doors that Marist opened for me in my professional life! #MaristMatters
Marist alum Matt Tranowski ’02 took
to Twitter to show his Marist pride: #MaristMatters because it’s a #family and #tradition.
@davidoneil: Could not thank @MaristChicago enough for turning my 4 years of high school into the most impactful experience of my life! Nothing but love for this great school that continues to help young adults see Christ in one another every day. #MaristMatters
Drew Diana ’12 and Shannon
Passerelli ’13 show their RedHawk pride at the Champagnat Day Social at Reilly’s Daughter.
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Upcoming Events Thursday, August 17
Sunday, November 4
Red & White Night
Mother/Son Mass & Dinner
6 – 8 p.m.
2:30 pm. St. Terrence Church 115 Bourbon Street
Friday, September 14
Alumni & Family Homecoming Tailgate 5 – 7 p.m. Cafeteria Varsity Kick-off vs. St. Viator, 7 p.m.
Class of 2013 5-Year Reunion 6 – 9 p.m. Champagnat Square Friday, September 21
Endowment Golf Classic 1 p.m. Midlothian Country Club Saturday, October 13
Parents Club Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Sunday, October 28
Open House 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3
Deceased Alumni Mass 10 a.m. Brothers’ Chapel
Thursday, November 8 – Saturday, November 10
Fall Play: The Curious Savage 7:30 p.m. each evening 1:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday RedHawk Theater
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Wednesday, November 21
Class of 2018 Yearbook Pick-up Party 4 – 6 p.m. Cafeteria Saturday, December 1
Class of 2023 Entrance Exam 8 a.m. Main Gym
Christmas Concerts Strings: Thursday, November 29 — 7 p.m. Chorus: Thursday, December 6 — 7 p.m. Band: Saturday, December 8 — 7 p.m. Sunday, December 9 — 3 p.m.
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