Annual Report - Marian Catholic High School

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THE FLANAGAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Hall of Fame inductee Terry Flanagan ’62 and his wife, Patricia LeRose Flanagan ’64,
the fund recognizes the average student who evidences extraordinary effort in every area of school life.
THE KEVIN F. MAHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Given in memory of their son Kevin who was killed as a high school senior in an automobile
accident, B.K. and Frank Maher established this award which requires at least average academics
and a positive attitude reflected in involvement and service.
THE ARTHUR AND LA VERNE WELSH SCHOLARSHIP
Designated by the Welsh sons and daughters in honor of their parents’ 85th and 75th birthdays,
the scholarship is restricted to a good student whose parent is expending extraordinary effort to
retain the student in a Catholic high school.
THE ELIZABETH AND JOHN BITUNJAC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by alumni parent Jean Fuehrmeyer in memory of her parents
whose fidelity and commitment to Catholic education were extraordinary, especially in light of John’s
blindness from World War ii.
THE VINCENT PASCALE ’63 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Given in memory of Vince, well-loved MCHS alumnus of the Class of 1963, by his parents Dr. Luke
and Elsie Pascale, this scholarship is restricted to a solid student whose family evidences courage
in the face of illness.
THE LT. COMMANDER PATRICK J. MURPHY ’81 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is in honor of Lt. Patrick J. Murphy ’81 whose life was taken in the terrorist attack
on The Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Established by classmates of Patrick Murphy who
sought a living tribute, a yearly reminder of lives lived with courage, this ongoing scholarship is
given to a student who evidences service to God, country and family.
THE GEORGE KLUPCHAK FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
An ardent fan of every activity in which his children were involved, alumni parent George Klupchak
appreciated both effort and talent. The scholarship was established in George’s name by the
Klupchak family, as well as by friends led by Tom Kubisak ’69.
THE AMADIO (STU) AND JO ANNE BRUNI SCHOLARSHIP
With the sudden and tragic death of Amadio “Stu” Bruni, his family and friends directed memorials
in his name to Marian Catholic. Stu’s family later funded this endowed scholarship to be given to a
student who lives in Stu’s spirit-with energy, integrity, hard work, and personal poise.
THE ANNE NOVAK ’08 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by her family in memory and honor of Annie who lost her life in a car accident as
a Sophomore at Marian Catholic High School. in keeping with Annie novak’s joyous spirit, the
Scholarship recognizes a young student whose faith makes God’s love known to others. The novak
Family has endorsed the direction of other gifts into this special fund.
THE DEAN PEROZZI, JR. ’94 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by family and friends in memory of Dean whose young life was cut short by a tragic
accident while working, the scholarship honors Dean’s love of music and the arts.
THE NICOLA AND MARIA M. PASCARELLA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Given by alumni parent Philip Pascarella in memory of his parents, faith-filled Catholic individuals
who valued hard work and integrity, the fund is restricted to a student with a strong work ethic
who lives the Catholic faith.
THE GEORGE AND SHIRLEY KLINE SCHOLARSHIP
Shirley and George Kline (Kline’s Department Store of Chicago Heights), local residents for more than
50 years, believed education is the biggest key to success and wished to maintain their commitment
of helping young people to pursue their college prep educational goals. Through the initiative of
Shirley, the Klines established a scholarship to benefit children of noble, working families in Chicago
Heights and locally who want to achieve and give back to their community in return.
THE DIANE FUSHI DEFRIES ’64 SCHOLARSHIP
Given in memory of Diane DeFries ’64 by her friends (led by Mary Ann Balfour Carlstead ’64),
the scholarship is restricted to a student sharing Diane’s love of service and/or a family who has
suffered from cancer.
MATURING SCHOLARSHIPS WITH CRITERIA IN PROCESS ARE:
THE CIAMBRONE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
THE J.D. HILLIARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
THE STANFA & PAGORIA FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The COURAGe TO LeAD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
This category of scholarships was given further impetus during The Courage to Lead Capital
Campaign. In the spirit of leadership, all scholarships created through and after the Campaign
will carry the TC2L scholarship criteria that the student, once established in his or her own
career and family, commit to “leading” and assisting another family in similar circumstances.
THE KRONER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established by alumni parent Peter A. Kroner, Jr., The Kroner Family Scholarship reflects passion
for increasing a student’s opportunities through completing post-secondary education at the
appropriate college/university and is offered to seniors through essay application.
THE LUCILLE AND ARTHUR FERRARI FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP (2)
Established by the children of Lucille and Arthur Ferrari to honor the memory of parents whose
energy, hard work, and vision created in their family a culture of entrepreneurship, integrity and
responsibility, this scholarship is especially targeted for students trained to work in The Lucille
Ferrari Spartan Shop.
THE JACK GALLAGHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in the spirit of an entrepreneurial and loving family, The Jack Gallagher Family Scholarship
is awarded to a student who is distinguished by a strong work ethic, integrity, humor, and initiative.