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The End of an Era- Miller<br />

Retires as AD- page 18<br />

Mary Joy and Tal<br />

Anderson Performing<br />

Arts Center- page 22<br />

Summer 2012<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />

Breaking new ground


Letter from Head of <strong>School</strong><br />

Dear <strong>Marian</strong> Family,<br />

Another year has passed and a warm summer full of opportunities and growth awaits us.<br />

We spent last year reflecting on doors and “Opening Doors to Opportunity.” The newest<br />

door is preparing to be opened—the Performing Arts Center door— due to the generosity<br />

of many benefactors. Throwing the door wide open is a close friend of <strong>Marian</strong>, Mary<br />

Joy Anderson. We are so blessed by the Anderson family’s leadership, philanthropy and<br />

friendship. The ability to expand <strong>Marian</strong>’s offerings and opportunities to young women<br />

is paramount for growth. We are excited by the possibilities and our vision for the future.<br />

It is with great admiration and a humbled heart that I say “thank you” to all of you. I<br />

have had the joy of being the Head of <strong>School</strong> at the most meaningful school for three<br />

years now, and it is beyond words to express how grateful I am to have this opportunity.<br />

Every month I share “Mission Moments” at our staff meetings. I am never short of<br />

examples of how <strong>Marian</strong> faculty and staff continue to model the charism of the Servants<br />

of Mary and the Mission of <strong>Marian</strong>. <strong>Marian</strong> would not be what it is without all of you.<br />

The gifts of time, talent and treasure that are lovingly bestowed on us by you are beyond<br />

measure. Thank you for giving so generously and believing in <strong>Marian</strong> so fully.<br />

Next year will be a bit messy, and at times inconvenient as we have “deconstruction”<br />

to allow for construction. I appreciate your patience and understanding in realizing that<br />

this temporary inconvenience will provide an enhanced campus and permanently open<br />

doors for young women to explore their gifts and talents. If you have not been to <strong>Marian</strong><br />

recently, or are out of town, visit our website to see regular postings of our construction<br />

progress.<br />

God bless,<br />

Susan M. Russell Toohey ‘82<br />

Head of <strong>School</strong><br />

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In this issue:<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

2012 Field Day Recap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />

2012 Commencement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11<br />

Class of 2012 Legacy ................................................12<br />

Alumnae Today .....................................................16<br />

End of an Era: Jim Miller Retires as A.D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />

Breaking New Ground at <strong>Marian</strong> ....................................22<br />

Reunion Weekend ..................................................26<br />

Future <strong>Marian</strong> Girls .................................................29<br />

Alumnae Class News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />

<strong>Magazine</strong> Contributors<br />

Editors<br />

Katey Hancock<br />

Director of Public Relations<br />

Alumnae News<br />

Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82<br />

Director of Alumnae Relations<br />

Photography<br />

Katey Hancock<br />

Journalism students<br />

Omaha World Herald<br />

MCL Construction<br />

Printing<br />

Elman Print<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a Catholic,<br />

college preparatory high school<br />

for young women founded by the<br />

Servants of Mary and dedicated to<br />

Mary, the Mother of God. <strong>Marian</strong><br />

teaches the beliefs of the Roman<br />

Catholic faith in a caring and<br />

loving community atmosphere.<br />

The mission of <strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> is to commit all its<br />

resources to the college<br />

preparatory education of young<br />

women, teaching them to be<br />

leaders and life-long learners in<br />

a society where their talents and<br />

faith will give hope to<br />

the world.


<strong>Marian</strong> Today<br />

Since <strong>Marian</strong> opened its doors in 1955, the young women who have come and gone have continued to<br />

prove themselves as empowered, confident, independent, thinking leaders; <strong>Marian</strong> today is no different.<br />

Our <strong>Marian</strong> girls are embracing leadership roles in the classroom, on the stage, on the court and in their<br />

community.<br />

Below you will find the many accomplishments and accolades <strong>Marian</strong> girls have recently earned.<br />

Senior Honors day<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s faculty and staff recognized the Class of<br />

2012 for their accomplishments at the annual Senior<br />

Honors Day assembly on May 15, 2012. Department<br />

awards were presented by each department<br />

head, and Assistant Principal Kathleen Tompkins<br />

presented the Academic Excellence Awards. At the<br />

close of the ceremony, nine members of the Class<br />

of 2012 were honored with special awards for<br />

their tremendous efforts in leadership, service and<br />

academics.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> girl of the Year: This award is<br />

traditionally bestowed upon the young woman who<br />

best embodies the true spirit of being a <strong>Marian</strong> girl.<br />

This year, Morgan Schumacher was honored with<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s prestigious <strong>Marian</strong> Girl of the Year award<br />

because of her integrity, compassion, leadership and<br />

dedication to serving others.<br />

Service awards: Service Awards are given to<br />

those young women who have made significant<br />

impacts on their peers and the Omaha community<br />

through their selfless acts of service and compassion.<br />

Through their service work, georgia andresen,<br />

Claire Troia, Megan andreasen and annie<br />

Townley have enhanced their leadership skills and<br />

discovered the impact they have made on the world<br />

through their own journeys of faith.<br />

Valedictorian: katherine Hoffman was named<br />

Valedictorian because of her rigorous commitment<br />

to academic leadership and her ongoing dedication<br />

to <strong>Marian</strong>’s high standards.<br />

Salutatorians: This year, two deserving young<br />

women were honored as <strong>Marian</strong>’s 2012 Salutatorians.<br />

kat dudley and Cassie Thompson were awarded<br />

with this honor because of their dedication to<br />

academic success and their proven ability to meet<br />

and exceed their own goals and expectations.<br />

Academics<br />

(back row) Georgia Andresen, Morgan Schumacher, Cassie Thompson, Katherine Hoffman,<br />

( front row) Megan Andreasen, Kat Dudley, Claire Troia and Annie Townley (Not pictured: Tyesha O’Neal)<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Girl of the Year Morgan Schumacher<br />

receives a congratulatory hug from one of her<br />

classmates.<br />

Mistress of Ceremonies, Tyesha O’Neal<br />

Taylor Haag and a fellow graduate share a hug at<br />

Senior Honors Day.<br />

Mistress of Ceremonies:<br />

It takes a special young woman to serve<br />

as the Mistress of Ceremonies for <strong>Marian</strong>’s<br />

commencement. This year was no exception.<br />

Tyesha o’neal was named the well-deserving<br />

recipient of this honor because of her unique<br />

ability to serve as a dynamic and humble leader<br />

within her school and community. Ty’s positive<br />

attitude and dedication to <strong>Marian</strong> make it easy<br />

to see why she was selected as both May Queen<br />

and Prom Queen prior to being named the 2012<br />

Mistress of Ceremonies.<br />

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Juniors scholarship recipients: Megan Woodruff , Megan Han, Emily<br />

Johanek and Poorna Ramasubramanian<br />

Marie guyot Scholarship<br />

Each year, up to four <strong>Marian</strong> juniors are awarded the<br />

Marie Guyot Leadership Scholarship to be used during<br />

their senior year. The scholarship recipients are young<br />

women who, like Marie Guyot, have employed their<br />

leadership skills to impact the lives of others within their<br />

homes, their school and their community.<br />

Marie Guyot, who became a member of the order that<br />

precipitated the Servants of Mary, is a model of the<br />

type of leader that <strong>Marian</strong> students can discover within<br />

themselves. Marie’s dream of educating girls in honor of<br />

Mary is being lived today at <strong>Marian</strong>. This year, Megan<br />

woodruff, Megan Han, emily Johanek and Poorna<br />

ramasubramanian were the well-deserving scholarship<br />

recipients.<br />

world Language nHS<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> inducted 48 students into their respective<br />

World Language Honor Societies this April. Each<br />

society seeks to promote the appreciation of its culture<br />

and to further the study of the target language.<br />

French national Honor Society inductees:<br />

Kathryn Blaser ‘12, Claire Koory ‘13, Alayna Stokes ‘13,<br />

Kayla Celello ‘13, Katherine Lang ‘13, Michelle Tsatsos<br />

‘13, Emily Johanek ‘13, Poorna Ramasubramanian ‘13,<br />

Anne Wolfe ‘13, Alexandra Johnson ‘13, Ann Skradski ‘13,<br />

Elizabeth Woltemath ‘13<br />

Latin Honor Society inductees:<br />

Megan Han ‘13, Madeline Marasco ‘13, Claire Sonderman ‘13,<br />

Ellen Juracek ‘13 and Sydney Quinlan ‘13<br />

Spanish national Honor Society inductees:<br />

Ava Ambrose ‘12, Jessica Koraleski ‘12, Sarah Reynolds<br />

‘13, Sarah Brashear ‘14, Madeline Lambert ‘13, Sydney<br />

Rhoades ‘13, Kinsey Brown ‘13 , Nicole Liske ‘13, Jessica<br />

Samuelson ‘13, Carrie Cable ‘13, Gabrielle Maenner ‘13,<br />

Audrey Smith ‘13, Jennifer Denker ‘13, Anna Mandel ‘13,<br />

Chloé Sorrell ‘13, Megan Devereaux ‘12, Hannah Martin<br />

‘13, Lacy Thompson ‘13, Cassidy Gilbride ‘13, Emily<br />

McCusker ’13, Morgan Tooley ‘13, Madalyn Grace ‘14,<br />

Nicola McCutcheon ‘13, Jaclyn Trader ‘13, Elizabeth<br />

Hupp ‘13, Katherine Nelsen ‘13, Katherine Warneke ‘13,<br />

Kathleen Johnson ‘13, Courtney Neneman ‘13, Gini Yost<br />

‘13 and Theresa Kennelly ‘13<br />

Senior declaration day<br />

This year, the counseling department began a new tradition at <strong>Marian</strong> which<br />

will now be known as “Declaration Day.” This event is aimed at emphasizing the<br />

importance of the college selection process by giving the underclasswomen an<br />

opportunity to see the diverse colleges and universities that <strong>Marian</strong> girls attend<br />

each year. On May 9, 2012, each senior wore her college or university t-shirt and<br />

stood to be recognized as each college or university was called in alphabetical order<br />

at an all-school assembly. This event gave the Class of 2012 the unique opportunity<br />

to share their college selections with the rest of the student body, faculty and<br />

staff, and be recognized for their four years of academic dedication. <strong>Marian</strong> looks<br />

forward to sharing this event with the <strong>Marian</strong> community as well as the greater<br />

Omaha community in the years to come.<br />

Fourteen students from the Class of 2012 will be attending Creighton University this fall<br />

national History day Qualifiers<br />

After competing in Lincoln at the State Contest for National History Day, six<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> students qualified to attend the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day<br />

held at the University of Maryland at College Park from June 10-14, 2012. A total<br />

of 280 students competed at the state level and only the top two finishers in each<br />

division advanced on to the national event.<br />

First Place winners in Senior group documentary:<br />

Megan McClanahan, rosie gensichen and annie gensichen: Putting Omaha on<br />

the Map: The Reform of the Union Stockyards<br />

Second Place winners in Senior group website:<br />

alisa Beduhn and anna krettek: From Temperance to Prohibition-A Chain Reaction<br />

Second Place winner in Senior individual exhibit:<br />

Janae Heaney: Cesar Chavez: Latino Civil Rights Activist<br />

National History Day Qualifiers: Rosie Gensichen ‘14, Anna Krettek, ‘14 Annie Gensichen ‘14, Megan<br />

McClanahan ‘14, Janae Heaney ‘14 and Alisa Beduhn ‘14


national english Honor Society<br />

On February 29, the Marcella Chapter of the National English Honor<br />

Society (NEHS) inducted 25 juniors into the chapter named in honor<br />

of <strong>Marian</strong>’s first principal, Sr. Marcella Sitzmann, OSM. Current<br />

Marcella Chapter officers and <strong>Marian</strong> seniors, Faith Wilwerding,<br />

Mikayla Brohman, Rachel Bormann, Hannah Grace, Emily Pieper,<br />

and Christina Rommelfanger led the induction ceremony. Special<br />

guests included the Servants of Mary; Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM ‘66,<br />

Provincial of the Servants of Mary; Susan Russell Toohey ‘82, Head<br />

of <strong>School</strong>; Kathleen Tompkins, <strong>Marian</strong> Vice Principal; and members<br />

of <strong>Marian</strong>’s faculty and staff. Currently, <strong>Marian</strong> is home to the only<br />

chapter of the NEHS in the state of Nebraska.<br />

Congratulations to the recently inducted members of the NEHS<br />

Kathryn Blaser<br />

Elizabeth Boulay<br />

Kinsey Brown<br />

Emily Fisher<br />

Lauren Gibbs<br />

Cassidy Gilbride<br />

Lauren Gornall<br />

Megan Han<br />

Emily Johanek<br />

The Honorable Michael G. Heavican, Julianna Curley ‘15,<br />

parents Mark and Ginny Russell Curley ‘86, sister Addie<br />

Curley ‘14 and English teacher Marsha Kalkowski<br />

Law Day Essay Contest<br />

Kathleen Johnson Sydney Pelster<br />

Madeline Lambert Poorna Ramasubramanian<br />

Nicole Liske<br />

Sydney Rhoades<br />

Katherine Lodhia<br />

Madeline Marasco<br />

Emily McCusker<br />

Nicola McCutcheon<br />

Claire Sonderman<br />

Katherine Warneke<br />

Elizabeth Woltemath<br />

Alexandra Naidenovich<br />

Courtney Neneman<br />

Megan Woodruff<br />

Julianna Curley ‘15 was recently named the<br />

statewide ninth grade winner in the 13th Annual<br />

Nebraska Law Day Essay Contest. The Law Day Essay<br />

Contest is co-sponsored by the Bar Foundation and<br />

the Nebraska Supreme Court and is open to 8-12<br />

grade students from across Nebraska. Julianna<br />

was honored at a luncheon held at the Nebraska<br />

Educational Telecommunications building in<br />

Lincoln on April 30.<br />

Julianna was joined by her family and English<br />

teacher Marsha Kalkowski and was awarded her<br />

certificate by the Chief Justice of the Nebraska<br />

Supreme Court, the Honorable Michael G.<br />

Heavican. The luncheon was particularly special<br />

for the Curley family, since Julianna’s older sister<br />

addie Curley ‘14, was named the 2011 Law Day<br />

Essay Contest winner. Congratulations to both<br />

Julianna and Addie!<br />

Leadership<br />

Mu alpha Theta induction<br />

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 18 juniors and 2 sophomores were<br />

inducted into the mathematics national honor society, Mu Alpha Theta.<br />

This group fosters an interest in mathematics and a continuation or<br />

development for individuals in the area of mathematics. To become a<br />

member, students must complete Advanced Algebra with a cumulative<br />

math GPA of 3.5.<br />

Back Row: Maggie Witzenburg ‘14 , Cassidy Gilbride ‘13 , Micheala Smith ‘13, Sydney<br />

Quinlan ‘13, Kate Johnson ‘13, Tayler Saucier ‘13, Lacy Thompson ‘13<br />

Middle Row: Paige Taylor ‘14, Bizzy Boulay ‘13, Ellie Hupp ‘13, Jenna Denker ‘13,<br />

Sydney Pelster ‘13, Courtney Neneman ‘13, Katherine Lodhia ‘13<br />

Front Row: Regan Curtiss ‘13, Nicola McCutcheon ‘13, Allie Pietrok ‘13, Kathryn<br />

Blaser ‘13, Emily McCusker ‘13, Annie Skradski ‘13<br />

Rosalie Plofchan Selected to Serve on AGYAC<br />

rosalie Plofchan ‘12 was selected to serve as a<br />

member of the Attorney General’s Youth Advisory<br />

Council (AGYAC) and attend the annual oneday<br />

conference at the State Capitol in Lincoln<br />

this spring. The conference gives the selected<br />

youth members the opportunity to meet with<br />

the Attorney General to discuss issues involving<br />

the law and state government. The entire day is<br />

composed of activities designed to expose students<br />

to several aspects of the legal system. Rosalie and<br />

her fellow council members will also have a special<br />

opportunity to tour Memorial Stadium.<br />

Anderson Selected for Nebraska Civic Leadership Program<br />

Social studies teacher David<br />

Anderson was recently<br />

selected to participate in the<br />

Nebraska Civic Leadership<br />

Program (NCLP) through<br />

The University of Nebraska<br />

at Omaha’s Political Science<br />

Department. The program<br />

hosts high school seniors<br />

from around the state, as<br />

well as their government<br />

teachers, to learn the basics<br />

of American government<br />

and politics through a five-day tour of Washington D.C. after spending five days on the<br />

UNO campus learning about local, state, and national government systems in the U.S.<br />

While in Washington, D.C., the group visited several national landmarks and met with Sen.<br />

Ben Nelson and Jim Leach, Director of the National Endowment for the Humanities. katie<br />

warneke ‘13, Megan woodruff ‘13 and Poorna ramasubramanian ‘13 were the junior<br />

students selected to attend the program with their social studies teacher, Mr. Anderson.<br />

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distracted driving week<br />

Joe Menendez, Deputy J.D. Wingler, Ashlynn Efferding ‘12<br />

and Haley Lovely ‘12<br />

Sponsored and promoted by <strong>Marian</strong>’s Future<br />

Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club,<br />

“Distracted Driving Week” was filled with<br />

activities and speakers that brought awareness<br />

to driver safety. The week kicked off with an<br />

un-announced seatbelt check performed<br />

as students pulled into <strong>Marian</strong> on Monday<br />

morning. The FBLA compiled statistics related<br />

to distracted driving deaths which were then<br />

read over morning announcements each day.<br />

During homeroom, a mock distracted driving<br />

exercise was conducted to educate students on<br />

safe strategies to use when confronted with a<br />

distracted driver on the road.<br />

Spring Athletic Signings<br />

Emily Nulty ‘12, Jackie Tondl ‘12, Ava Ambrose ‘12 and<br />

Erin Stewart ‘12<br />

Jessica Koraleski ‘12 and Alex Hanus ‘12<br />

emily nulty will be playing NCAA Division I<br />

soccer at Northern Illinois University.<br />

erin Stewart will be playing NCAA Division I<br />

soccer at Missouri State University.<br />

Jackie Tondl will be playing NCAA Division I<br />

soccer at Texas A&M University.<br />

ava ambrose will be playing NCAA Division<br />

I soccer at the University of Miami in Florida.<br />

Jessica koraleski will be playing tennis at<br />

Rockhurst University.<br />

alex Hanus will be playing NCAAJ volleyball<br />

at the New Mexico Military Institute.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> attends iCan Conference<br />

Back row: Caity Rosenthal ‘12, Megan Andreasen ‘12, Hannah Manganaro ‘12, Alyssa Neneman ‘12,<br />

Mariah Davis ‘12, Rachel Langenfeld ‘12, Kate Elman ‘12; Front row: Kaitlyn Gray ‘12, Megan Devereaux ‘12,<br />

Katy Kohlmeyer ‘12, Alexa McDonald ‘12 and Ava Ambrose ‘12<br />

Ms. Susie Sisson and 12 seniors from her Women’s Studies class had the privilege of<br />

attending a day-long Institute for Career Advancement Needs Conference (ICAN) held at<br />

the CenturyLink Center on April 4, 2012. More than 2,000 people attended the 19th annual<br />

conference, aimed at providing personal and professional development tools that empower<br />

women to become leaders in their own communities. The keynote speakers for the day<br />

were Arianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief of AOL Huffington Post Media<br />

Group, Mallika Chopra, Founder and CEO of Intent.com, a website focused on personal,<br />

social and global wellness. and Jeannette Walls, Author of the New York Times Best Seller,<br />

The Glass Castle. <strong>Marian</strong>’s own Sharon walsh Carleton ‘90, President of Ervin and Smith,<br />

was presented with the Best Places to Work for the Advancement of Women Award at the<br />

conference.<br />

NSAA Activities<br />

State Trap Shoot Champions<br />

On May 4th, 2012, 29<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> trapshooters<br />

travelled to Doniphan,<br />

Nebraska to compete<br />

in the 43rd annual<br />

Cornhusker Trapshoot<br />

Tournament. The squad<br />

of kelsey genoways,<br />

Maddie worth,<br />

Savannah uden, Lori<br />

nevole and anna<br />

Vasko placed second<br />

in the ladies team<br />

competition. kelsey genoways tied for fourth place individual. Brianna rakes and Haylee<br />

Frisbie had perfect rounds of 25 straight. Squad Blue with kelsey genoways, Maddie<br />

worth, Savannah uden, Lori nevole and anna Vasko placed 1st in the overall competition,<br />

making them the Nebraska Girls Team Champion!<br />

Tondl Named Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year<br />

Jackie Tondl ‘12 was recently named ESPNHS’s Gatorade Girls<br />

State Soccer Player of the Year. Jackie is a 4-year-starter for the<br />

Crusaders and a two-time Super State First Team selection and<br />

an Academic All-State honoree. Tondl led the Crusaders to a 20-1<br />

record and the Class A state soccer title this May. She scored 11<br />

goals and completed four assists while securing a defense that<br />

allowed just three goals in 21 games with 10 straight shutouts to<br />

end the season. Jackie has signed to play soccer this fall with the<br />

Texas A&M Aggies.


Crusaders Claim Class A Soccer Title<br />

The Crusaders took the Class A state soccer title after their 1-0 win over Lincoln Southeast on<br />

May 14, 2012, at Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium. This is the eleventh state title for the<br />

Crusaders, who shut out 17 opponents during an outstanding 19-1 season.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Takes Gold at National Choral Festival in Dallas<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s Select Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir traveled to Dallas, Texas, in March to<br />

compete in the National Heritage/World Strides Choral Festival. Both choirs received 1st place,<br />

making them eligible to compete in the invitation-only Festival of Gold Tournament next year.<br />

Speech Team Competes at State and National Levels<br />

Back row: Katlyn Martin ‘15, Emma Henderson ‘14,<br />

Monica Spence ‘14, Julia Tatten ‘15, Leah Plofchan ‘14,<br />

Haley Minnick ‘14, Sarah Brashear ‘14, Paige Taylor<br />

‘14; Front Row: Rosalie Plofchan ‘12, Ty O’Neal ‘12,<br />

Abby Johnson ‘12, Alec Morand ‘12 and Kayleigh<br />

Lewandowski ‘12<br />

National speech qualifiers: Caroline Hendricks ‘14,<br />

Julia Tatten ‘15, Luke Ostrander, Tyesha O’Neal ‘12,<br />

Abby Johnson ‘12, Sarah Brashear ‘14 and Paige<br />

Taylor ‘14<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s speech team competed in the NSAA State Speech Championship held in Kearney,<br />

NE, where they placed 5th overall in Class A. The tournament was comprised of nearly 1,000<br />

Nebraska high school students that compete annually in the association's second largest state<br />

championship event. Six members of <strong>Marian</strong>’s speech team advanced to nationals and competed<br />

at the National Catholic Forensic League Grand Tournament held in Baltimore, Maryland. Ty<br />

o’neal ‘12 was the only student from Omaha to advance to the quarterfinals, where she placed<br />

20th in the nation! “These girls rank among the best in the state and nation and are able to utilize<br />

their public speaking skills for the rest of their lives,” head speech coach Luke Ostrander stated.<br />

Nelsen Claims Singles Title<br />

Katherine Nelsen ‘13 (photo c/o OWH)<br />

katherine nelsen ‘13 took the No. 1 singles<br />

title with her 6-2, 6-1 win over top-seeded<br />

Emma Schelble of Millard West during the<br />

Class A State Tennis Tournament.<br />

Congressional Art Competition<br />

annie Townley ‘12 was congratulated for her winning<br />

artwork by Congressman Lee Terry.<br />

Annie’s pencil self portrait will hang in the Washington<br />

office for the entire year.<br />

annie Townley ‘12 was awarded second<br />

place for her pencil self-portrait in the 2012<br />

Congressional Art Competition for District 2 in<br />

Nebraska. Her artwork also received a gold key,<br />

the highest rating in the 2012 Scholastic Art and<br />

Writing Competition.<br />

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Class A2 NSAA State<br />

Journalism Champions<br />

In May, journalism students attended the<br />

State Journalism Individual Competition in<br />

Lincoln, where they brought home the Class<br />

A2 Championship title for the sixth time in<br />

the last seven years.<br />

Congratulations to the following<br />

students for winning titles in the<br />

all-class competition:<br />

1st Place Zoe ursick ‘12<br />

Headline Writing<br />

2nd Place allie Braun ‘12, kat dudley ‘12,<br />

annie Townley ‘12<br />

Yearbook Theme Development<br />

2nd Place kalani Fortina ‘12<br />

Entertainment Writing<br />

2nd Place natalie kozel ‘11<br />

Yearbook Layout<br />

3rd Place Hannah Toohey ‘12, kalani<br />

Fortina ‘12, Clancy nelson ‘12,<br />

Trinity gleason ‘12, gabriella<br />

Martinez-garro ‘12 and<br />

Hannah grace ‘12<br />

In-Depth Newspaper Coverage<br />

3rd Place Colleen Fell ‘12<br />

Sports Feature Writing<br />

3rd Place emily Fischer ‘12<br />

Headline Writing<br />

4th Place kat dudley ‘12<br />

Yearbook Theme Copy Writing<br />

4th Place kalani Fortina ‘12<br />

Editorial Cartooning<br />

5th Place Hannah goracke ‘12<br />

News/Feature Photography<br />

5th Place Hannah grace ‘12<br />

Column Writing<br />

5th Place nicole wojtalewicz ‘12<br />

Graphic Illustration<br />

6th Place abby Johnson ‘12<br />

Yearbook Theme Copy Writing<br />

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<strong>Marian</strong> Attends UNO Mav Media Day Workshop<br />

On Thursday, April 19, 2012, 24 journalism students attended UNO’s Mav Media Day workshop,<br />

luncheon and awards ceremony. The girls had a chance to attend sessions on Backpack<br />

journalism, blogging, photo ethics, video basics, headline writing, graphic design and editorial<br />

cartooning.<br />

Rosalie Plofchan ‘12, Catelin Hotz ‘12, Zoe Ursick ‘12, Alexa Moore ‘12, Clancy Nelson ‘12, Taylor Haag ‘12,<br />

Alec Morand ‘12 and Carolyn Zuegner ‘12<br />

Almost Maine<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> and Creighton Prep presented the 2012 Spring Play, Almost Maine, from April 26-29, in<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s Quad. The play, written by John Cariani, is comprised of eight vignettes which focus<br />

on 19 different characters and the hazards they encounter in the pursuit of love, each from a<br />

different perspective.<br />

Creighton Prep’s Joe Wilson and Olivia Hersheiser ‘12<br />

Pops Concert- Edge of Glory<br />

The annual Pops Concert, “The Edge of<br />

Glory” was held on February 11th and 12th<br />

and, as always, was a huge success. The vocal<br />

music program put on an outstanding show<br />

which featured performances from <strong>Marian</strong>’s<br />

Freshman Choir, Chamber Choir, Select<br />

Women’s Choir and Show Choir, as well as<br />

solos, duets and trios. The instrumental music<br />

program showcased their talents during a<br />

lunchtime performance held earlier that week.<br />

Young Artist Award Winners<br />

emily McCusker ‘13 and emily Juracek ‘13<br />

received the Young Artist Award in music<br />

from UNL this April. Both students spent the<br />

day in Lincoln attending a luncheon, concert,<br />

rehearsal and awards ceremony. Emily<br />

McCusker was recognized for clarinet and<br />

Ellen Juracek was recognized for flute.


Field Day 2012<br />

The beautiful weather, colorful costumes and energetic crowd made for yet another wonderful Field Day at<br />

the DJ Sokol Arena on Creighton University’s campus. The annual tradition started with Walls Night a few<br />

days prior to the big event. Congratulations to all the classes for their hard work and creativity and thank<br />

you to all who came to Walls Night and Field Day.<br />

Final results:<br />

First Place: Juniors<br />

Second Place: Seniors<br />

Third Place: Freshmen<br />

Fourth Place: Sophomores<br />

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2012 Commencement<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s Class of 2012 earned $15.7 million<br />

in scholarships to both private and public<br />

universities and colleges throughout<br />

the nation. The Class of 2012 celebrated<br />

their official commencement on Sunday,<br />

May 22, 2012, at the Orpheum Theater.<br />

Congratulations to the 165 graduates who<br />

are now <strong>Marian</strong> Alumnae!<br />

Colleen Fell and Bridget Brich Hannah Toohey and Chloe Wilwerding<br />

The Class of 2012:<br />

Then & Now!<br />

Emily Fischer, Claire Troia, Allie Braun, Jackie Tondl and<br />

Kat Dudley<br />

The Class of<br />

2012 will be<br />

attending<br />

46 schools<br />

in 18 states<br />

and the<br />

District of<br />

Columbia.


Ava Ambrose<br />

Mary Mayberger Ambrose ‘82<br />

* Grandmother<br />

Sharon Anderson<br />

Kelly Leahy Anderson ‘82<br />

Kimberly Barry<br />

Mary Jo Muckey Barry ‘82<br />

Emily Benak<br />

Anne Carnes Benak ‘76<br />

Shannon Daly<br />

Lisa Shannon Daly ‘82<br />

Abby Diaz<br />

Ann Marie Marasco ‘87<br />

Class of 2012 Legacy<br />

There are 31 girls from the Class of 2012 who now have something special in<br />

common with their moms. They are all members of <strong>Marian</strong>’s Alumnae Association<br />

and will forever share this bond. Congratulations!<br />

Georgia Andresen<br />

Julie Tarr Andresen ‘84<br />

*Judy Dhaenens Andresen ‘60<br />

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Class of 2012 Legacy<br />

Miranda Dineen<br />

Jane Mayberger Dineen ‘82<br />

Colleen Fell<br />

Molly Doyle Fell ‘78<br />

Karyn Gohr<br />

Beverly Goodrich Gohr ‘75<br />

Kaitlyn Gray<br />

Denise Wagner Gray ‘89<br />

Olivia Hershiser<br />

Margaret Coyle Hershiser ‘78<br />

Catelin Hotz<br />

Karen Cimpl Hotz ‘79<br />

Megan Huelskamp<br />

Marjorie Busch Huelskamp ‘80<br />

Emma Huerter<br />

Julie Gross Huerter ‘80


Allison Johnson<br />

*Colleen Connor Abraham ‘59<br />

Sara Kelly<br />

Eileen Stratman Kelly ‘82<br />

Rachel Langenfeld<br />

Nancy Sus Langenfeld ‘79<br />

Rachel Lukowski<br />

Paula Thompson Lukowski ‘79<br />

Hannah Manganaro<br />

Heather Romero Manganaro ‘85<br />

Adelynn Mueller<br />

Cara Mueller Robbins ‘96<br />

Taylor Novacek<br />

Mary Carlisle Novacek ‘82<br />

Molly Pettit<br />

Kristie Osberg Pettit ‘82<br />

Class of 2012 Legacy<br />

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Class of 2012 Legacy<br />

Macy Potts<br />

Colleen Coyle Potts ‘82<br />

Christina Rommelfanger<br />

Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ‘79<br />

Anna Rosenlof<br />

Susan Macaitis Rosenlof ‘82<br />

Caitlin Rosenthal<br />

Karen Campbell Rosenthal ‘84<br />

Jacqueline Smith<br />

Theresa Placek Smith ‘80<br />

Emily Swett<br />

Claire Szynskie Swett ‘82<br />

Hannah Toohey<br />

Susan Russell Toohey ‘82<br />

Laura Wiggs<br />

Beverly DeMay Wiggs ‘80


Alumnae Today<br />

Alumnae Sweatshirts For Sale<br />

Don’t miss out on your chance to sport your<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Alum pride! Two different styles of<br />

sweatshirts are now available. The black<br />

crewneck sweatshirts with banded cuff and<br />

waistband are loose fitting and are on sale for<br />

only $25.00. These traditional fitting sweatshirts<br />

are available in sizes Large-3X. White cotton<br />

zip-up sweatshirts embroidered with blue<br />

lettering are available in sizes S-XL and are on<br />

sale for $30.00. Visit www.marianhighschool.<br />

net/alumnae to order your sweatshirt today!<br />

Contact Alumnae Director Nancy at ncasey@<br />

omahamarian.org with any questions.<br />

Lunch With a Leader<br />

amy adams ‘81 spoke to groups of students<br />

during lunch on April 25, 2012, as part of the<br />

Alumnae Department’s Lunch with a Leader<br />

Speaker Series. Inviting an alumnae to be the<br />

featured speaker each quarter gives <strong>Marian</strong><br />

students, staff and local <strong>Marian</strong> community<br />

the opportunity to hear how our alumnae<br />

leaders continue to make a difference in the<br />

world. Amy received a Bachelor of Science<br />

Degree in broadcast journalism with a minor<br />

in political science from UNO. She has covered<br />

many areas of news, including the crime beat<br />

and the first World Youth Day in Denver,<br />

Colorado, for Channel 6 News. In 2000, she was<br />

promoted to Assignment Editor at WOWT<br />

and is currently the station’s News Director.<br />

Amy has been instrumental in bringing<br />

social media platforms to the newsroom<br />

and leading its transition to <strong>High</strong> Definition.<br />

Alumnae Board Chair Claire Kenkel ‘01 will be<br />

organizing a new series of alumnae speakers<br />

for the 2012-2013 school year.<br />

Athletic Hall of Fame<br />

May Crowning<br />

On Monday, August 27, 2012, three<br />

individual athletes, two prominent<br />

patrons, one former soccer, golf and swim<br />

coach and a State Championship winning<br />

soccer team will be inducted into the<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Athletic Hall of Fame. These fine<br />

athletes, coaches and supporters were<br />

chosen for their outstanding achievements<br />

in athletics and their dedication to a life<br />

that exemplifies <strong>Marian</strong>’s mission and<br />

commitment to excellence.<br />

The event will be held in <strong>Marian</strong>’s Quad and<br />

will begin at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails and<br />

social hour, followed by dinner and the<br />

awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Reservations<br />

are $40 for adults and $10 for children 12<br />

and under. For more information, contact<br />

Nancy Casey at ncasey@omahamarian.org.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> held its annual May Crowning Ceremony on May 8, 2012,<br />

to honor Mary, the Mother of God. This special ceremony signifies<br />

how the <strong>Marian</strong> community crowns Mary by living her example daily.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> hopes that each student finds her personal relationship with<br />

Mary, a relationship that will help her serve, be true to who she is and<br />

accept God’s plan for her future.<br />

This all-school ceremony includes some very special guests who have<br />

played an integral role in the event since 2006. Each year, the Alumnae<br />

Board invites second-grade daughters of <strong>Marian</strong> alumnae who<br />

received the Sacrament of the Eucharist to share in the celebration.<br />

Dressed in their First Holy Communion gowns, 23 second graders<br />

processed with the May Queen and placed a rose at the foot of the<br />

Statue of Mary, signifying their blossoming faith. Following the<br />

ceremony, the second-graders and their mothers enjoyed a cupcake<br />

reception and tours of the school hosted by Alumnae Board Chair,<br />

rose nolan Byam ‘70.<br />

The Class of 2012 chose classmate Tyesha o’neal ‘12 as this year’s<br />

May Queen. Ty was chosen for her confidence and leadership; her<br />

work to achieve social justice; her compassionate presence and her<br />

faithfulness as a friend. When asked what this honor means to her, Ty<br />

explained, “Although I was chosen as the 2012 May Queen by my peers,<br />

I feel that each and every one of my clasmates are the true queens.”<br />

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Senior Breakfast<br />

The Class of 2012 was welcomed into the<br />

Alumnae Association with an appreciation<br />

breakfast held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The<br />

2012 Alum of the Year and President of Ervin<br />

& Smith, Sharon walsh Carleton ‘90, served<br />

as the keynote speaker for the morning. Each<br />

senior was invited to support the <strong>Marian</strong> Fund<br />

by pledging a gift of $50 paid over four years,<br />

beginning with a $5 gift their first year in college.<br />

The Class of 2012 then recited <strong>Marian</strong>’s Alumna<br />

Pledge, promising to honor, visit and support<br />

the <strong>Marian</strong> family, following their graduation<br />

from high school.<br />

Jenna Glass ‘12, Carolyn Zuegner ‘12 and Sarah Singer<br />

‘12<br />

On behalf of the Class of 2012, Michaela McDonald ‘12<br />

presents Head of <strong>School</strong> Susan Toohey with a check<br />

totalling the senior class pledge.<br />

Alumnae Fan Night<br />

On Thursday, February 16, 2012, alums and<br />

their families were invited to show their<br />

support for the Crusaders at the junior<br />

varsity and varsity basketball games against<br />

Benson <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. The alums and their<br />

guests received complimentary admission<br />

and popcorn; they were also registered to<br />

win <strong>Marian</strong> apparel and gifts. In addition, two<br />

current seniors provided face painting for<br />

children of alumnae.<br />

Amy Farha Neary ‘91 pictured with members of her St.<br />

Margaret Mary’s CYL basketball team.<br />

Legacy Lunch<br />

For the seventh year in a row, <strong>Marian</strong> invited alumnae to celebrate the <strong>Marian</strong> legacy with their<br />

grade-school aged daughter(s), niece(s) and granddaughter(s) at a special annual luncheon.<br />

Over 130 guests attended the <strong>Marian</strong> Alumnae Board sponsored Legacy Lunch on Sunday,<br />

April 1, 2012. The afternoon consisted of activities for children and legacy story telling based<br />

on generations of <strong>Marian</strong> memories. Molly dolan witzenburg ‘86 and her daughters Maggie<br />

‘14 and emily ‘16, served as the featured speakers for the afternoon. Molly shared stories from<br />

her time at <strong>Marian</strong> in the ‘80’s, Maggie elaborated on her current experiences and involvement<br />

at <strong>Marian</strong>, and Emily expressed her excitement for beginning her own <strong>Marian</strong> legacy this fall.<br />

Thank you to Alumnae Board Chair Mary Tarsney kelly ‘86 and her committee for organizing<br />

this wonderful event.<br />

Four generations of <strong>Marian</strong> Alumnae: Julie Tarr<br />

Andresen ‘84, Rosemary Tarr, Adrianne Dhaenens<br />

VanWinkle ‘74, Mallory Andresen, Judy Dhaenens<br />

Andresen ‘60 , Georgia Andresen ‘12<br />

Cavel to Receive Secondary<br />

Teacher of the Year Award<br />

The Annual Archbishop’s Dinner for<br />

Education celebrates the successes of<br />

Catholic education and pays tribute to the<br />

Archdiocese’s finest educators each fall. This<br />

year, English teacher Connie Cavel ‘68 will<br />

be honored with the Secondary Teacher of the<br />

Year Award at the 35th Annual Archbishop’s<br />

Dinner for Education on September 20,<br />

2012. Honorees are nominated and selected<br />

by a committee for their committment<br />

and service to Catholic educatoin. The<br />

countless letters of support from faculty,<br />

administration, alums and board members<br />

clearly depicts the impact that Connie has<br />

made during her career as an educator. The<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> community wishes to congratulate<br />

and thank Connie for the impact she has<br />

made on the countless young women she has<br />

helped to inspire and educate.<br />

Legacy Lunch guest speakers Emily Witzenburg ‘16,<br />

Maggie Witzenburg ‘14 and mother Molly Dolan<br />

Witzenburg ‘86<br />

MPower Luncheon<br />

Mpower is an exciting new networking<br />

program at <strong>Marian</strong> that gives current juniors<br />

the unique opportunity to learn more about<br />

their career interests by partnering with<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> alumnae currently working within<br />

those fields. This mentoring program not<br />

only opens the door to job shadowing and<br />

internship opportunities for students, it gives<br />

alums the chance to give back to the school<br />

they love! The students and their alumnae<br />

mentors came together for the first time at a<br />

special luncheon chaired by Alumnae Board<br />

member, Mary Hendrix Schuele ‘82.<br />

Katy Waldron Roshone ‘01, Elizabeth Boulay ‘14,<br />

Katie Warneke ‘14 and Jenny Farha Galley ‘03<br />

Celann LaGreca ‘75, Ellen Juracek ‘13, Claire Kenkel<br />

‘01 and Gini Yost ‘13


The End of an Era:<br />

Longtime AD Jim Miller Retires<br />

After 39 years, Jim Miller is retiring from <strong>Marian</strong><br />

Join us for an Open House<br />

Saturday, August 25, 2012<br />

6:00-8:00 p.m. <strong>Marian</strong> Quad<br />

Concession stand will be open!<br />

Popcorn, Nachos, Hot Dogs & drinks<br />

Please RSVP by August 8th to Kayla Uhing at<br />

402-571-2618 ext. 139 or<br />

kuhing@omahamarian.org<br />

W ith a very heavy heart and very<br />

appreciative soul, <strong>Marian</strong> says goodbye to<br />

one of its most treasured assets, Assistant<br />

Principal and Athletic Director Jim Miller.<br />

Miller retired May 25 after 39 accomplished<br />

years at <strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />

His inspirational spirit and compassionate ethics have endeared<br />

Miller to the <strong>Marian</strong> community. Although his most outstanding<br />

accomplishments are as a coach, Miller’s success can be<br />

measured by much more than seven state championships and<br />

myriad winning seasons. It’s Miller’s passion, hard work and<br />

dedication that will be missed by many in the coming years. As a<br />

coach, Miller instilled just as many life lessons as he did athletic<br />

ones to his student athletes. With 612 wins and three state titles<br />

as a basketball coach, his passion and respect for the sport is well<br />

known. As the golf coach, Miller led his teams to four consecutive<br />

state titles from 2007-2010.<br />

“Jim has an innate knowledge of how to coach young women in<br />

a competitive, yet compassionate manner,” said Susan Toohey,<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Head of <strong>School</strong>. “He expects the best, but<br />

gives guidance and dedication second to none.” Miller began his<br />

career at <strong>Marian</strong> in 1974 as a science teacher and junior varsity<br />

basketball coach and in 1975 was named athletic director. One<br />

of his first duties was to begin a Cross Country program in 1975<br />

which he volunteered to coach. In 1976 he became the varsity<br />

basketball coach marking the start of a storied coaching career.<br />

Miller once said, “I’ve always loved everything about the sport,<br />

from the games to the practices. I wouldn’t have changed a thing.”<br />

In 1990 Miller was named assistant principal where he oversaw<br />

campus and planning, hired and supervised coaches while<br />

keeping his role as athletic director. Miller continued coaching<br />

even as his workload increased tremendously. No longer did<br />

Miller strive for perfection in athletics alone, but instead in all<br />

aspects of <strong>Marian</strong>.<br />

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With sincere love for the job, he attended hundreds of fundraisers, award<br />

ceremonies, games, and graduations. He watched as thousands of girls reached<br />

their potentials, knowing he was a vital part of their success. To watch Miller<br />

coach is to observe someone truly in his element. With a calm and determined<br />

demeanor it’s no surprise he has driven <strong>Marian</strong> girls to such success. As his athletes<br />

signed commitments to colleges, won awards, and shared in team relationships<br />

that would last forever, the <strong>Marian</strong>, Omaha and Nebraska community became<br />

mindful of the fact that Miller’s talents and dedication allowed girls to strive<br />

beyond greatness and reach beyond their goals and expectations. Miller’s talent<br />

and success was rewarded many times over with accolades including election<br />

election to the Nebraska <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Hall of Fame for Coaching (2011), Nebraska<br />

Coaches Association Girls Basketball Award (2007), Metro Basketball Association<br />

Girls Coach of the Year (2001), Nebraska Girls Coach of the Year (2000) and<br />

Nebraska State Athletic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year<br />

(2005).<br />

Over the years, Miller’s students have shed tears as they graduated, grateful for<br />

his unwavering dedication and leadership during their time at <strong>Marian</strong>. Now that<br />

the tears and gratitude are for Miller himself, the <strong>Marian</strong> community sends out a<br />

sincere and heartfelt goodbye to one of its true legends. Although he will continue<br />

to serve the <strong>Marian</strong> community over-seeing the development of the Mary Joy and<br />

Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center, his decreased presence will be felt by all<br />

who know him. With 39 years as a coach, director, mentor, and one of <strong>Marian</strong>’s<br />

biggest fans, Miller leaves his mark on so much more than just its championship<br />

banners.<br />

rohlfs named new <strong>Marian</strong> ad<br />

Rochelle Rohlfs, <strong>Marian</strong> math teacher and head volleyball coach, was named<br />

athletic director shortly after Miller announced his retirement. Rohlfs has<br />

coached the volleyball team for 23 years, has led <strong>Marian</strong> to two state titles and<br />

three runner-up finishes. She will remain as the volleyball coach and will serve<br />

as vice principal in addition to her duties as athletic director.<br />

awardS<br />

2000 Nebraska Coaches<br />

Association Girls Basketball Coach<br />

of the Year<br />

2000 Nebraska Girls Coach of the<br />

Year (Omaha World Herald and<br />

Lincoln Journal Star)<br />

2001 Metro Basketball Association<br />

Girls Coach of the Year<br />

2002 National <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Athletic<br />

Coaches Association National<br />

Finalist for Athletic Director of the<br />

Year<br />

2005 NSIAAA Athletic Director of<br />

the Year<br />

2005 NSIAAA Nominee for<br />

National Athletic Director of the<br />

Year<br />

2007 Nebraska Coaches<br />

Association Girls Basketball Award<br />

2011 Elected to the Nebraska <strong>High</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> Hall of Fame for Coaching<br />

BaSkeTBaLL:<br />

Coached <strong>Marian</strong> Basketball for 34<br />

years Career Record 619-170<br />

State Champions 1985, 2000, 2001<br />

State Runner-up 1984, 1986, 1987,<br />

1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997<br />

Metro Champions 1985, 1986, 1987,<br />

1992, 2000, 2001, 2009<br />

Holiday Tournament Champions<br />

1979, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1992,<br />

2000, 2001, 2009<br />

goLF:<br />

Golf State and Metro Champion<br />

Coach 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010<br />

2010 Nebraska Coaches<br />

Association Nominee for National<br />

Coach of the Year


Advancing the Mission of <strong>Marian</strong><br />

Dear <strong>Marian</strong> Family,<br />

I have learned very quickly that there is never a dull moment at <strong>Marian</strong>. There has been a<br />

flurry of activity over my first 10 months, and it is nice to take this chance to reflect on some<br />

of the successes of the year. The <strong>Marian</strong> Fund reached new heights through the hard work<br />

of hundreds of volunteers, including General Chairs Tom and Janet Nichting and under<br />

the apt direction of <strong>Marian</strong> Fund Director, Sue Mickey. This was the second year in a row<br />

in which we reached 100% participation by both our current Board of Directors and our<br />

Faculty/Staff, which is a testament to their commitment to the mission and vision of the<br />

school. Our annual fundraising events, The Lexus Champions for <strong>Marian</strong> Golf Tournament<br />

and <strong>Marian</strong>FEST, overseen by Advancement Events Director Shari Gilg, also exceeded their<br />

financial goals and provided endless opportunities for community building and fun. Thank<br />

you again to the chairs of these events who made them possible!<br />

Another exciting development this year was a reinvigoration of our alum base. Alumnae<br />

Director Nancy Casey worked tirelessly to restructure <strong>Marian</strong>’s Alumnae Board. Once<br />

formalized, each Board member was assigned to a specific alum event, which they are<br />

able to take more ownership over, as well as recruit their own committees of alumnae<br />

volunteers. One of the new events that the Board helped oversee, was at this year’s Field<br />

Day. For the first time, Alumnae were greeted with a welcome tent, pictures and costumes<br />

from prior Field Days, and given free admission to the event and breakfast. Nancy also<br />

recruited city captains to host out-of-town alum gatherings across the nation. There are<br />

now 10 cities with an “Out of Town <strong>Marian</strong> Alumnae Group.” (It was fun for me personally<br />

to connect with Alums at the Chicago and Seattle kick-off events, so I know how much fun<br />

these groups are going to continue to have!) A new mentorship pilot program , “Mpower,”<br />

was also launched and paired up 16 now-senior students with alums in their preferred<br />

career field. All of these new activities provide alumnae meaningful ways to engage in<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> today and we are thrilled to see so many familiar faces back within our doors.<br />

The final piece, which is the most exciting for me personally, is that <strong>Marian</strong> has broken<br />

ground on the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center. What has been years<br />

in the making will be ready in 14 short months for the young women of <strong>Marian</strong> to begin<br />

utilizing during the 2013-2014 school year. It is only through the generosity of hundreds of<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> supporters and the work of the campaign cabinet that this dream has been turned<br />

into a reality. However, our efforts to raise the remaining funds needed to close the Spotlight<br />

on Our Future campaign have not stopped. <strong>Marian</strong> recently rolled out new recognition<br />

opportunities with a sponsor a seat program and commemorative stars, so please see the<br />

enclosed article to learn more about these opportunities to take your place in the Spotlight!<br />

Blessings,<br />

Sarah C. Jank<br />

Director of Advancement<br />

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The <strong>Marian</strong> Fund:<br />

Alumnae Participation<br />

Total Alumnae Giving is $167,441.<br />

This is a 2% over last year in overall<br />

Alumnae gifts!<br />

noteable facts:<br />

• The class of 1969: highest dollar<br />

amount given, $20,165.<br />

• The class of 1969 contributed $20,165<br />

to The <strong>Marian</strong> Fund in 2011-2012.<br />

This makes up 12 percent of alumnae<br />

giving.<br />

• The class of 1966: ranked # 1 for the<br />

last three years in actual participation.<br />

• The class of 1969: highest average<br />

dollar amount per donor, $517.<br />

• Class of 2011: highest number of<br />

donors, 63.<br />

TOP 10 CLASSES<br />

for 2011-2012:<br />

1. Class of 1966 63%<br />

2. Class of 2011 39%<br />

3. Class of 2010 33%<br />

4. Class of 1992 30%<br />

5. Class of 2000 30%<br />

6. Class of 1970 28%<br />

7. Class of 2009 27%<br />

8. Class of 1986 25%<br />

9. Class of 1982 25%<br />

10. Class of 1993 23%<br />

To see your class ranking, visit<br />

www.marianhighschool.net.<br />

Click on the advancement tab and<br />

scroll over <strong>Marian</strong> Fund and click<br />

alumnae participation.<br />

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Saints of Our Giving Circles<br />

On Thursday, March 22, <strong>Marian</strong> held a<br />

dedication and blessing of the newly installed<br />

“Saints of Our Giving Circles” recognition<br />

wall. Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ, presided with a<br />

prayer and special blessing. This project began<br />

years prior, with a desire to recognize <strong>Marian</strong>’s<br />

supporters in a way that directly relates to the<br />

mission and charism of the Servants of Mary,<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s founding order.<br />

Giving Circles were established and named<br />

in honor of eight female saints that embody<br />

different aspects of <strong>Marian</strong>’s mission. The<br />

saints are: St. Juliana Falconieri, St. Teresa of<br />

Avila, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, St. Katharine<br />

Drexel, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Brigid of<br />

Ireland, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, and St.<br />

Therese of Lisieux. Portraits of each saint were<br />

painted by Maureen Pope Beat ‘80 and Barb gehringer ‘82 completed the framing.<br />

Just as <strong>Marian</strong> empowers girls to succeed as confident, independent, thinking leaders, the women<br />

of <strong>Marian</strong>’s Giving Circles are examples of leadership in their own right. These eight women of the<br />

Church devoted their lives to their faith, the betterment of their communities and improving the lives<br />

of others. <strong>Marian</strong> is humbled by their example and is proud to have so many generous benefactors who<br />

mirror their missions and visions for the future. The Giving Circles continue to play an important role<br />

for recognition and stewardship for <strong>Marian</strong>’s annual giving program, The <strong>Marian</strong> Fund. You can read<br />

more about each saint under the Advancement tab at www.marianhighschool.net.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>FEST 2012<br />

Bonjour! Imagine enjoying incredible Parisian patisseries<br />

or strolling by the beautiful Seine River. On Saturday,<br />

October 13, 2012, during “Passport to Paris – a Journey in<br />

the Servite Tradition,” <strong>Marian</strong> will transport guests to the<br />

“City of Lights” right here in Omaha!<br />

The 31st Annual <strong>Marian</strong>FEST will be a soiree magnifique<br />

complete with great food, an amazing auction, and the<br />

pièce de résistance entertainment by both the Select<br />

Women’s Chamber Choir and the <strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

mime troupe.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s founding order, the Servants of Mary, is richly<br />

rooted in French history, and emanates from outside of<br />

Paris in Cuves, France. Their vision of educating with a compassionate presence in the spirit of Mary<br />

is still present in the halls of <strong>Marian</strong> and in the lives of the young women the school helps develop to<br />

their full potential. To learn how you can help make this event a success through volunteering, please<br />

contact Advancement Events Director, Shari Gilg, at (402) 571-2618 x167 or sgilg@omahamarian.org.


Spotlight on our Future Capital Campaign<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> has been committed to the arts in education since opening its doors in 1955,<br />

because it is vital to the development of the whole person. <strong>Marian</strong> girls continually<br />

excel in music, drama, dance and competitive speaking. The fine and performing arts<br />

courses, extra curricular programs and performances provide unique opportunities for<br />

students as they journey to discover their talents, find their voice and prepare for a future<br />

as confident, independent, thinking leaders. Recognizing the school’s rich and vibrant<br />

history in the arts, <strong>Marian</strong> has remained committed to preparing its students as they<br />

continue to excel in the arts.<br />

To address the needs of the fine and performing arts courses, <strong>Marian</strong> launched into a<br />

major capital campaign in 2005, titled Spotlight on Our Future. To date, <strong>Marian</strong> has raised<br />

over $9,600,000 towards the campaign. There were four distinct campaign goals set at the<br />

inception, three of which have already been fully funded and completed. The first goal<br />

included funding the cost of updating the heating system, adding central air conditioning<br />

and replacing all windows and the roof. These upgrades have significantly enhanced the<br />

school’s energy efficiency. Secondly, <strong>Marian</strong> added a new road on the campus to improve<br />

traffic flow and provided additional parking for students and visitors. A new service<br />

building was constructed to house maintenance equipment. The enhancements have<br />

made a spectacular difference to the buildings and grounds. The third component of the<br />

capital campaign was an increase to the endowment, which supports <strong>Marian</strong>’s tuition<br />

assistance efforts.<br />

The Final act<br />

The final component of the campaign was an exciting new facility to <strong>Marian</strong>’s campus.<br />

The Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center is a 20,000 square-foot addition<br />

which will seat 400, feature a 40 foot proscenium, and provide a much-needed fly space,<br />

dance studio, instrumental music room, dressing rooms and a loading dock. A control<br />

booth for lighting, sound and video will give students hands-on technical experience.<br />

Providing for all the spatial and functional requirements of classes, rehearsals, individual<br />

instruction and performances, the facility will serve the needs of drama, vocal,<br />

instrumental and dance students. It will offer a display area to showcase the impressive<br />

artwork <strong>Marian</strong> students create. A Performing Arts Center on <strong>Marian</strong>’s campus will<br />

also provide the perfect environment for the many guest speakers, class assemblies and<br />

honors ceremonies that <strong>Marian</strong> hosts. The entire student body, <strong>Marian</strong> community and<br />

Omaha community will benefit from this facility.<br />

Control<br />

Room<br />

Display<br />

Area<br />

Lobby<br />

Band Room<br />

Vestibule<br />

Dressing<br />

Band<br />

Practice Room<br />

Stage<br />

Breaking New Ground at <strong>Marian</strong><br />

General<br />

Storage<br />

Prop/Scene<br />

Shop<br />

Costume<br />

Dressing<br />

Piano<br />

Storage<br />

Dance Studio<br />

Office<br />

The new Performing Arts Center will flank the west side of<br />

the building, near the Fitness Center and Gym.<br />

Entryway and lobby area where student artwork will be<br />

displayed<br />

Audience view of stage performance<br />

Performer’s view of audience<br />

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ground Breaking Ceremony at <strong>Marian</strong><br />

Ground was broken for the recently unveiled Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing<br />

Arts Center on May 24, 2012. Although the weather was not ideal, approximately 150<br />

guests were in attendance, along with the entire student body. Dignitaries included<br />

Archbishop George Lucas, Msgr. James Gilg, Mayor Jim Suttle, Provincial of the Servants<br />

of Mary, Sr. Mary gehringer ‘66, oSM, Board Chair Nancee Berger, Campaign Chair Bill<br />

Helget, Donor Mary Joy Anderson, and Head of <strong>School</strong> Susan russell Toohey ‘82. Each<br />

of the dignitaries spoke about the impact of this new facility and how excited they were<br />

to be taking part in the special ceremony.<br />

Mayor Suttle might have summed it up best in his remarks, “I really am so impressed<br />

with what goes on at this great school. I enjoy myself every time I come back, and I<br />

see something new happening and today we’re celebrating another new event on this<br />

campus. This is the beautiful home of the performing arts facility and it’s an exciting<br />

day for <strong>Marian</strong>, the <strong>Marian</strong> community, and, really, for our entire city because <strong>Marian</strong><br />

produces such strong, talented young women who become the future leaders of our city,<br />

our state and our nation.”<br />

After the ceremony, the dignitaries particpated in a ceremonial dig. Members of the<br />

Anderson family also participated as did <strong>Marian</strong> students who participate in different<br />

areas of the fine and performing arts at <strong>Marian</strong>.<br />

Mickey Anderson, Lisa Anderson, Tal and Peter Quinn, Mary Joy Anderson, Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87<br />

and husband Sean Quinn<br />

Mary Joy Anderson, Nancee Berger, Bill Helget, Mayor Jim Suttle, Msgr. James E. Gilg, Sr. Mary Gehringer<br />

‘66, OSM, Susan Russell Toohey ‘82 and The Most Reverend George E. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha<br />

Brooklyn Venteicher ‘15, Caroline Hendricks ‘14, Julia Lanoha ‘15, Susan Russell Toohey ‘82, Kierra<br />

Watson ‘13, Sarah Berger ‘13, Roni Perez ‘14 and future <strong>Marian</strong> girl, Kate Brashear<br />

Sr. Therese Lux, OSM and Sr. <strong>Marian</strong>na DeSimone, OSM,<br />

express their gratitude to Mary Joy Anderson following the May<br />

24th groundbreaking ceremony.<br />

The Most Reverend Archbishop George Lucas, Sr. Mary<br />

Gehringer ‘66, OSM and Monsignor James E. Gilg<br />

Shannan Neppl Brommer ‘81 and former Head of <strong>School</strong>,<br />

Elizabeth Kish


demonstrate your enthusiasm for <strong>Marian</strong>’s future by<br />

supporting the Spotlight on Our Future campaign and taking<br />

your place in the Spotlight!<br />

Take a Seat<br />

Become a permanent fixture in <strong>Marian</strong>’s Mary Joy and Tal<br />

Anderson Performing Arts Center. By “Taking a Seat,” your name<br />

or message will be engraved on a personalized plate and installed<br />

on an auditorium seats’ armrest. You can “take a seat” in honor<br />

of your favorite <strong>Marian</strong> performer or your own contributions<br />

to the <strong>Marian</strong> stage. Additionally, this could serve as a special<br />

gift to commemorate a graduation, reunion, or honor other<br />

celebrations in the life of a loved one.<br />

Seat Location Price Seats Available<br />

Standing Ovation (1st row) $5,000 19<br />

Encore (2nd and 3rd rows) $2,500 60<br />

Bravo (remaining seats) $1,500 309<br />

Additional details:<br />

Name plate size – 2½” x 7/8”<br />

Messages may be two lines of up to 16<br />

characters per line (including spaces).<br />

Messages will be in all capital letters.<br />

We will do our best to honor specific seat<br />

requests; however, we are not able to<br />

guarantee fulfillment of all seat requests<br />

due to limited availability.<br />

Please note: Seat name recognition does<br />

not guarantee a particular seat for future<br />

performances other than the inaugural<br />

performances planned for Fall 2013. Seat<br />

donors must still purchase tickets to any<br />

paid performance.<br />

You’re a Star!<br />

Whether it’s on the court, in the science lab, or even on the stage,<br />

your unique talents can be commemorated with an engraved<br />

star that will be incorporated in a night sky mural. Your star will<br />

greet thousands of future <strong>Marian</strong> students as they enter the new<br />

addition from the existing building. With your gift, your name,<br />

graduation year or message will be engraved and on permanent<br />

display in the night sky of supporters. Create one for yourself or<br />

give one as a gift to your favorite <strong>Marian</strong> girl.<br />

Star Type Price Stars Available<br />

Premium $750 100<br />

Standard $500 400<br />

Additional details:<br />

Standard stars can be engraved<br />

with two lines of text, twenty (20)<br />

characters per line.<br />

Premium stars can be engraved<br />

with three lines of text, twenty (20)<br />

characters per line.<br />

Messages will be in all capital<br />

letters.<br />

Stars will be available for a limited<br />

time and created only for the first<br />

500 donors in time for the<br />

dedication ceremony.<br />

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Mary Joy and Tal anderson Performing arts Center: opening Fall 2013<br />

Construction is well underway on the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center.<br />

Meyers Carlisle Leapley Construction (MCL) began preparing the site the weekend following<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s Groundbreaking Ceremony. The new facility will be dedicated and open for use in<br />

Fall 2013. Please note that due to construction, the Military entrance is closed. You may<br />

enter campus South on 72nd Street. Check your email for construction updates, or head<br />

over to <strong>Marian</strong>’s website for more detailed information on the construction progress.<br />

The first footing placement on the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing<br />

Arts Center!<br />

Workers begin rebar fabrication foundation.<br />

Workers continue excavation on the new stage pit foundation.


All-<strong>School</strong> Reunion<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> reunions are a fun and meaningful way to reconnect<br />

with old friends and reminisce about <strong>Marian</strong> moments. On<br />

Sunday, June 5, nearly 200 people attended the annual Alumnae<br />

Mass and Reception at <strong>Marian</strong>. The event began with mass in<br />

the West Gym celebrated by the Fr. George Sullivan, SJ. Head of<br />

<strong>School</strong> Susan Toohey conducted the awards ceremony following<br />

mass. Following the presentation, there was a luncheon and<br />

tours of the campus were led by current students.<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> recognized three members of its community for the<br />

selfless and extraordinary work they do for <strong>Marian</strong> as well as<br />

their communities during the All-<strong>School</strong> Reunion. Sharon<br />

walsh Carleton ‘90 received the 2012 Alumna of the Year<br />

Award; Michael ‘Pete’ and Jeri Piechoski were presented<br />

with the <strong>Marian</strong> Award and Margee dunn ‘82 received the Sr.<br />

Marcella Leadership Award. Additional honors included the<br />

50th anniversary of the 1962 Golden Grad Class. In addition,<br />

Mark koesters was recognized for 25 years of service to <strong>Marian</strong>.<br />

Class of 1962 Celebrates 50th Reunion<br />

The Class of 1962 celebrated its golden<br />

anniversary with numerous events to<br />

mark this milestone for the graduates.<br />

During the May 2012 Commencement<br />

Ceremony, members of the Class of<br />

1962 were recognized for its continued<br />

commitment to live by the charism<br />

of the Servants of Mary and to embrace <strong>Marian</strong>’s Core Values.<br />

Seven members represented the Class of 1962 by walking across<br />

the stage at the Orpheum Theater during commencement to<br />

honor their 50th year of graduation. There was a reception held<br />

after commencement for the graduates to celebrate the day<br />

together. The celebration continued during reunion weekend<br />

in June. The festivities began with a cocktail reception with the<br />

Servants of Mary on Friday, June 1st at the convent. Saturday,<br />

the golden graduates celebrated a ‘Girls Night Out’ over<br />

cocktails and dinner at the Omaha Marriott. Sunday morning<br />

the graduates were inducted into the Golden Grad Society<br />

during the annual Alumnae Mass and Reception at <strong>Marian</strong>. Each<br />

classmate was given a Golden Graduate charm and prayer that<br />

the entire congregation joined in reciting. Mass was followed<br />

by a luncheon, tours of the school and a stop at the <strong>Marian</strong><br />

Bookstore for mementos.<br />

Reunion Weekend 2011<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Award<br />

Jeri and Pete Piechoski<br />

Sr. Marcella<br />

Leadership Award<br />

Margee Dunn ‘82<br />

Alumna of the Year:<br />

Sharon Walsh Carleton ‘90<br />

pictured with her father Dennis<br />

Walsh<br />

Michael “Pete” & Jeri Piechoski<br />

Pete and Jeri Piechoski are parents of<br />

Alexandra, a 2007 graduate of <strong>Marian</strong>. Both<br />

are active leaders in the <strong>Marian</strong> community.<br />

Pete served on <strong>Marian</strong>’s Board of Directors<br />

from 2004-2009. Pete and Jeri chaired the<br />

school’s annual fundraiser, <strong>Marian</strong>FEST, in<br />

2004 and were general chairs of the annual<br />

giving program, the <strong>Marian</strong> Fund, in 2006-<br />

2007. Pete was also involved in organizing the<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Booster Club when daughter Alexandra<br />

was on the varsity basketball team. Pete and<br />

Jeri remain involved in continuing the <strong>Marian</strong><br />

mission through many leadership roles and<br />

have devoted time to many other organizations<br />

throughout Omaha.<br />

Margee Dunn ‘82<br />

Margee dunn launched her first business, Ollie<br />

the Trolley, at age 20. She secured funding and<br />

managed all aspects of the trackless downtown<br />

Omaha trolley business, including driving daily<br />

routes and private charters, bookkeeping, sales<br />

and maintenance. She grew her business in<br />

Omaha with new trollies and ultimately launched<br />

an offshoot in Scottsdale, AZ in 1991 while<br />

attending college at Arizona State University.<br />

Until 1993, Margee operated concurrent<br />

operations in Scottsdale, Omaha and Durango,<br />

CO. Today her company, Atypical Transportation<br />

Company, manages 21 buses, nine trackless<br />

trolleys, and luxury executive coaches. Margee<br />

has been recognized for her entrepreneurial<br />

leadership with numerous awards including<br />

Arizona’s 2011 Most Admired Companies and<br />

Top 25 Businesswoman of the Year.<br />

Sharon Walsh Carleton ‘90<br />

Sharon walsh Carleton is president of Ervin<br />

& Smith, an Omaha full-service advertising and<br />

public relations agency specializing in branding,<br />

digital services and account planning. In 2005,<br />

the same year she was named President of<br />

her company, she was honored as a Midlands<br />

Business Journal “40 Under 40” award recipient.<br />

She was also selected as one of Omaha’s leading<br />

role models for businesswomen by the Institute<br />

for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN). Ervin<br />

& Smith has experienced steady growth and<br />

recognition under Carleton’s leadership, as the<br />

company was recently honored with both a 2012<br />

“Best Places to Work in Omaha” and the “Best<br />

Place to Work in Omaha for the Advancement<br />

of Women.” Sharon has stayed actively involved<br />

at <strong>Marian</strong>, serving on the marketing committee<br />

since its inception, and she recently finished<br />

serving her second term on <strong>Marian</strong>’s Board of<br />

Directors.<br />

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Reunion Classes reunite every five<br />

years to reminisce about their days<br />

at <strong>Marian</strong> and to keep the <strong>Marian</strong><br />

spirit alive. In June 2012, alumnae<br />

from the Class of 1962, 1967, 1972,<br />

1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and<br />

2007 came together to celebrate<br />

their <strong>Marian</strong> connection.<br />

Class of 1962<br />

Class of 1967 Class of 1972<br />

Class of 1977 Class of 1982


Class of 1987<br />

Class of 1997<br />

Class of 2007<br />

Class of 1992<br />

Class of 2002<br />

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Future <strong>Marian</strong> Girls<br />

Class of 2016 Profile:<br />

Jr. Crusaders attend Cu<br />

Basketball Practice<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>’s 5th grade Jr. Crusaders were given<br />

the opportunity to attend a Creighton<br />

University Women’s Basketball practice<br />

led by CU coaching staff on Tuesday,<br />

Februrary 7, 2012. After watching the team<br />

practice, the Jr. Crusaders participated<br />

in their own mini-practice with the<br />

coaches and players. The Jr. Crusaders<br />

is a competitive basketball program for<br />

girls interested in attending <strong>Marian</strong>. The<br />

program is open to girls in grades 4-8.<br />

Please contact Lisa Schmidt at lschmidt@<br />

omahamarian.org for more info.<br />

Big Sister/Little Sister<br />

ice Cream Social<br />

On Sunday, April 15, <strong>Marian</strong> hosted the<br />

annual Big Sister/Little Sister Ice Cream<br />

Social for all Big Sisters and incoming<br />

freshmen. A total of 154 incoming<br />

freshmen attended this event. The girls<br />

enjoyed a day filled with games and<br />

small group activities led by their <strong>Marian</strong><br />

Big Sisters. The day concluded with a 20<br />

gallon ice cream social! It was a great<br />

opportunity for students to meet and<br />

interact with their future classmates!<br />

All 5th - 8th grade girls are invited<br />

to shadow at <strong>Marian</strong>. Please<br />

contact Recruitment Director<br />

Molly AdamsWoodman ‘97 at<br />

402-571-2618 ext 161 or<br />

mwoodman@omahamarian.org<br />

to set up your shadow visit.<br />

*A two-day notice is required for<br />

all school visits.<br />

Members of <strong>Marian</strong>’s Jr. Crusaders<br />

Molly Coghill ‘16 and Megan Eastman ‘16<br />

A group of incoming freshman participate in small<br />

group activities with their Big Sisters.<br />

* Total Enrolled: 197<br />

# of <strong>School</strong>s Represented: 34<br />

# from Catholic <strong>School</strong>s: 158<br />

# from Public <strong>School</strong>s: 39<br />

# of Daughters of Alums: 33<br />

# of Zip codes Represented: 37<br />

# of Siblings of Current Students: 39<br />

8th grade academic<br />

Scholarship recipients<br />

This year, a total of 216 8th grade girls from<br />

schools all over the city took the Placement<br />

Exam at <strong>Marian</strong> in January. On February 15,<br />

2012, thirty of those students were awarded<br />

well-deserved academic scholarships<br />

to <strong>Marian</strong> based on their exam scores.<br />

Congratulations to <strong>Marian</strong>’s future leaders!<br />

St. Pius Leo Scholarship Recipients: Maureen McKillip<br />

and Kellyn Daly<br />

St. Vincent de Paul Academic Scholarship recipients::<br />

Kathryn Baginski, Claire Davis, Jenna Gornall, Mary<br />

Mulhall , Katrina McCutcheon and Sierra Strattan


Back row: Director of Advancement, Sarah Jank ‘01, Seattle<br />

Alumnae Group Leader, Kathleen Hoarty ‘01, Kristine<br />

Eiting Fry ‘94, Alumnae Director, Nancy Kettering Casey<br />

‘82, Anne Jenkins ‘73, Erica Cohen Moore ‘93, Liz Connor<br />

Chamberlin ‘67; Front row: Theresa Karr Peters ‘01,<br />

Jennifer Seminara ‘92 and Katie Eiting Rossmann ‘98<br />

In February, <strong>Marian</strong> alums from the Seattle area<br />

gathered together for an evening of reminiscing and<br />

networking as <strong>Marian</strong> kicked off the newly formed<br />

Seattle Alumnae Group led by kathleen Hoarty ‘01.<br />

Back row: Ebonne Just ‘96, Laura Beschorner ‘06, Megan Mulherin<br />

‘02, Jessica Higgins ‘99, Annah Bauman ‘99 ; Middle row: Kathleen<br />

Murphy McMahon ‘92, Elizabeth Sheil Fenner ‘85, Chris Tarsney<br />

Frantz ‘85, Susan Russell Toohey ‘82; Front row: Director of<br />

Advancement, Sarah Jank ‘01, Katie Allgeier ‘04, Abby Anderson ‘04<br />

and Chicago Alumnae Group leader, Aminatu Rubango ‘05.<br />

On Friday, March 9, 2012, <strong>Marian</strong> Head of <strong>School</strong> Susan<br />

Russell Toohey ‘82 and Director of Advancement Sarah<br />

Jank ‘01 traveled to Chicago for an alum gathering at the<br />

Gaslight Bar & Grill. This newly formed alumnae group is<br />

led by aminatu rubango ‘05.<br />

Alums All Over World<br />

Back row: Francis Everitt Vail ‘81, Connie Cavel ‘68,<br />

Ronda Motykowski ‘80, Kathy Bast Tocco ‘61, Michelle<br />

Procopio Delisi ‘74; Front row: Katie Nogel ‘04, Ashley<br />

Fredrickson ‘04, Kate Peistrup Hambrecht ‘92, Mary Beth<br />

Ryan-Maher ‘86 and Tory Lenosky ‘03<br />

Michelle Procopio delisi ‘74, Connie Cavel ‘68,<br />

kathy Bast Tocco ‘61, kathy deBoer ‘82 and ronda<br />

Motykowski ‘80 joined <strong>Marian</strong> alumnae from the<br />

New York area for a gathering hosted at the New York<br />

Manhattan Hotel on March 11, 2012.<br />

Left to Right: Sr. Joan Houtekier, OSM, Kory Delkamiller,<br />

Ve’Lores Pugh Thompson ‘59, Maggie Nagengast ‘09, Kathy<br />

White Cohen ‘62, Mark Koesters and Bill, fiance’ of Susan<br />

Herdzina ‘99<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> faculty members Sr. Joan Houtekier OSM, Kory<br />

Delkamiller and Mark Koesters hosted an <strong>Marian</strong><br />

Alumnae Happy Hour on March 24, 2012, for alumnae<br />

living in the Anaheim, California area.<br />

Members of the Class of 2012 pose with their alumnae mothers and grandmothers at the Senior Breakfast.<br />

Class News<br />

1965<br />

1966<br />

Accomplishments<br />

Patty Ptak kogutek, author of<br />

A Change of Habit, chronicles a<br />

spiritual journey from Sister<br />

Mary Kateri to Sister Mary<br />

Vodka.<br />

Margaret guziec Hoarty was awarded the St. Pius<br />

X Distinguished Graduate Award as a 1962 alum. She<br />

was recognized for being the Parish Nurse, Chair of<br />

the Health Ministry Commission, foster parenting and<br />

helping to settle refuge families.<br />

1967<br />

Liz Connor Chamberlin<br />

is the Principal at Saint<br />

Cecilia Catholic <strong>School</strong><br />

in Bainbridge Island,<br />

Washington, where the<br />

mascot is the Crusader’s,<br />

named after the <strong>Marian</strong><br />

Crusaders. She is also very<br />

active in her parish teaching<br />

religious education to<br />

students and adults,<br />

Marriage Encounter Team Leader and Eucharistic<br />

Minister.<br />

1968<br />

Connie Cavel will be honored by the Archdiocese of<br />

Omaha with the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award<br />

at the 35th Annual Archbishop’s Dinner for Excellence<br />

on September 20, 2012.<br />

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1969<br />

Joan Parker neuhaus is senior vice president and<br />

chief operating officer at Alegent Health. Joan was<br />

recently featured in an Omaha World Herald article<br />

about Omaha’s top female executives, sharing<br />

their stories of success and their challenges in the<br />

workplace and at home.<br />

rose ann Shannon, and husband Phil Johnson<br />

were inducted into the Omaha Press Club Hall of<br />

Fame. Rose Ann has been the News Director at<br />

KETV for 19 years.<br />

Rose Ann Shannon<br />

‘69 and husband<br />

Phil Johnson<br />

1972<br />

1974<br />

1976<br />

Moira reilly Mangiameli was the featured speaker<br />

at Light Night, <strong>Marian</strong>’s traditional mother/daughter<br />

Mass, held on Jan. 15, 2012.<br />

1978<br />

Judith Falgout rhodes<br />

earned her Ph.D. in Social<br />

Work from Louisiana<br />

State University in 2011.<br />

Dr. Rhodes is Assistant<br />

Professor of Research<br />

at the LSU <strong>School</strong> of<br />

Social Work. Her areas of<br />

research include dropout<br />

prevention, school<br />

social work, and early<br />

school intervention for<br />

at-risk children. Judith has recently been appointed<br />

as Director of Research and Development for the<br />

American Council for <strong>School</strong> Social Work.<br />

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elizabeth green Crnkovich was<br />

honored at the Women’s Center for<br />

Advancement’s 25th Anniversary<br />

Tribute to Women. Judge Crnkovich,<br />

the only female juvenile court judge<br />

in Douglas county, has dedicated<br />

her life to helping Omaha’s youth<br />

and their families. She is dedicated<br />

to identifying problems early on and<br />

creating individualized solutions for<br />

the youth whose lives she impacts<br />

every year.<br />

Brigadier Cassie Strom was<br />

recently promoted to Major<br />

General, the highest ranking<br />

JAG in the United States Air<br />

Force.<br />

1982<br />

1983<br />

rene Jesse dytrych<br />

and daughter Erica<br />

Dytrych ‘07 completed<br />

their first half<br />

marathon in Lincoln,<br />

NE on Sunday, May 6,<br />

2012.<br />

kelly Parks Snider is an artist, author, activist<br />

and publisher. Using art and words, she educates<br />

communities, stimulates dialogue and creates<br />

social change. She is the co-founder of Project Girl<br />

(www.projectgirl.org), an award-winning nationally<br />

recognized non-profit, and touring exhibition that<br />

combines art, media literacy and youth-led activism<br />

into a unique educational experience for children,<br />

parents and educators. Project Girl was recently<br />

featured in Family Circle <strong>Magazine</strong> and was an<br />

awarded youth program in the new national youth<br />

empowerment and philanthropy program called Best<br />

Buy’s @15 Exchange project.<br />

1986<br />

1990<br />

nancy kettering Casey<br />

and husband Joe hosted<br />

the relic Missionary<br />

Image of Our Lady of<br />

Guadalupe at their home<br />

on June 15, 2012. Nearly<br />

200 people gathered<br />

to pray the rosary and<br />

honor this sacred relic.<br />

To learn more about<br />

the relic image please<br />

visit http://jkmi.com/<br />

olgimage.asp.<br />

Mary Beth ryan-Maher coedited,<br />

Yin-Yang: American<br />

Perspectives on Living in<br />

China (Rowman 2012) with<br />

Alice Renouf, Director of<br />

the Colorado China Council<br />

(www.asiacouncil.org).<br />

Sharon walsh Carleton<br />

is the President and CEO<br />

of Ervin & Smith, which<br />

was named the 2012 Best<br />

Place to Work for the<br />

Advancement of Women.<br />

Sharon was also named<br />

the 2012 Alumna of the<br />

Year at the Alumnae<br />

Mass & Reception held<br />

Sunday, June 3, 2012, at<br />

<strong>Marian</strong>.<br />

1992<br />

Britteny Morrow Ferrin is the President and owner<br />

of Morrow & Associates, a local human resource<br />

consulting firm. Her primary focus is working with<br />

police and fire departments to establish hiring<br />

procedures for entry- and promotional command<br />

positions. Britteny also serves as the Chief Negotiator<br />

in labor relations and conducts comparability studies<br />

for use in contract negotiations. She works closely<br />

with department heads, elected officials and civil<br />

service commissions.<br />

2000<br />

kimberly Luhrs Burks is the owner of Paper Lovely,<br />

a letterpress and design studio in Omaha that<br />

specializes in personalized and custom designed<br />

items, each inspired by Kimberly’s own illustrations.<br />

www.paper-lovely.com.<br />

2003<br />

denna Thomsen was one of the<br />

dancers onstage p e r f o r m i n g<br />

a l o n g s i d e Madonna during<br />

the Super Bowl halftime show<br />

in 2012. Denna graduated from<br />

Colorado State University with<br />

a BA in Liberal Arts. Upon<br />

graduation, she moved to Los<br />

Angeles, CA to pursue her dream<br />

of dancing by joining Hysterica<br />

Dance Company.<br />

Sara Sabaliauskas is a candidate for the University of<br />

Nebraska-Omaha Graduate Class representative. Sara<br />

received her Master’s in Public Administration with a<br />

concentration in Public Management.<br />

2004<br />

Teresa Prince recently completed a meaningful<br />

project called “Survivor Stories” - conversations with<br />

men and women who are sexual assault survivors.<br />

http://teresaprince.com/projects/survivors/index.<br />

html.<br />

2005<br />

kaitlin o’Hara has<br />

returned to <strong>Marian</strong>,<br />

but this time as<br />

an Advancement<br />

Associate. She is<br />

also planning her<br />

wedding for October<br />

13, 2012.


amanda Batter graduated from the University<br />

of Kansas <strong>School</strong> of Pharmacy with a Doctor of<br />

Pharmacy in May. Amanda is currently employed<br />

with CVS Pharmacy.<br />

2006<br />

Michaela knoll has been an intern for 6 months<br />

with a fashion editor at Shape magazine. She actually<br />

modeled for a couple of segments for Shape magazine<br />

on the Today Show and on local NYC TV. Michaela<br />

recently graduated from UNL with her Master’s in<br />

Textiles, Fashion Design and Merchandising, and will<br />

be returning to NYC to pursue her career.<br />

kathryn gell earned<br />

her BA in Theatre<br />

Performance from<br />

UNL and lives in New<br />

York City where she<br />

is employed as a wig<br />

maker with Charles<br />

LaPointe & Tom<br />

Watson, two separate<br />

wig designers who<br />

share a studio in NYC.<br />

Katie builds and ventilates wigs and does makeup<br />

design. These wigs are designed for Broadway, film<br />

and TV, the Metropolitan Opera and store window<br />

displays. This year, Katie was also Barbara Cook’s<br />

hairstylist for “You Make Me Feel So Young” at<br />

Feinstein’s. In 2012, she was a wig and makeup<br />

apprentice at the Sante Fe Opera.<br />

2007<br />

erin Clark is completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts<br />

at UNO, majoring in sculpture. While at UNO several<br />

of her pieces were in the UNO student exhibit, one of<br />

which won “best in show”. She will be enrolling in the<br />

culinary arts program at Metro Community College<br />

(MCC) this summer. Erin has also been active in<br />

performing arts groups at Metro Community College<br />

and the Great Plains Theatre Conference.<br />

Julie kennison finished first year at Creighton<br />

Medical <strong>School</strong> this May, before travelling to Ghana<br />

with five other med students through Project Cura.<br />

Julie and her classmates spent two weeks at Saboba<br />

Hospital in Northern Ghana where they assisted in<br />

baby vaccinations and observed numerous surgeries<br />

in primitive hospital conditions.<br />

2009<br />

kim Patterson was paired with an 11-year-old<br />

camper as a companion at Camp Quality Heartland.<br />

They share the experience of being diagnosed with<br />

leukemia at 4 and after going into remission having<br />

a reoccurrence. Kim is currently cancer free and is<br />

active in the Colleges Against Cancer and Relay for<br />

Life programs. This fall, Kim will be a senior nursing<br />

student at Rockhurst University and plans to become<br />

a pediatric oncology nurse.<br />

ariel Talacko appeared<br />

in the Creighton<br />

University musical<br />

spoof Urinetown. Her<br />

character, Hope,<br />

delivered the show’s<br />

most impressive singing<br />

with her operaticsounding<br />

soprano.<br />

Caitlin Toohey spent her summer in Gracias,<br />

Honduras, repairing medical equipment in a clinic.<br />

She is currently a Biomedical Science major and<br />

Spanish minor at Marquette University.<br />

Caitlin Toohey ‘09 pictured above with her host<br />

family in Hondruras.<br />

2010<br />

Shantell Bell traveled to Africa in June for two<br />

months to assist children in Niger.<br />

Hailey konnath is the 2012 Nebraska Press<br />

Women Memorial Scholarship Winner, and a<br />

sophomore Journalism major at UNO. Hailey is the<br />

news assignment editor for the Daily Nebraskan.<br />

She has also been recognized as a Harold and<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> Andersen Honors Scholar.<br />

2011<br />

weddings<br />

Chloe wilwerding will be<br />

a sophomore at Middlebury<br />

College and a returning<br />

member of the Women’s<br />

Swimming & Diving Team.<br />

Melissa Monzu Sparks ‘90 married Ron Sparks in the<br />

Fall of 2011.<br />

Shannon Stinebaugh<br />

‘98 and Devin Morse<br />

were married July<br />

16, 2011 in Manuel<br />

Antonio, Costa Rica.<br />

Her sister, kerry<br />

Stinebaugh ‘04 was<br />

the maid of honor.<br />

Shannon is currently<br />

employed as Dean<br />

of Student Activities<br />

& Leadership at St. Louis University <strong>School</strong> of Law.<br />

Shannon and Devin are making their home in St.<br />

Louis.<br />

kerry Ter kuile married Mike Schmidt on<br />

November 12, 2011 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church with<br />

a reception at the Qwest Center. Stephanie Nahas<br />

‘04 was a bridesmaid and Sarah Brown ‘04 served as<br />

her personal attendant. Kerry and Mike are making<br />

their home in Chicago, IL.<br />

anne Borghoff married Patrick Burke on August<br />

27, 2011 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, a<br />

reception at Happy Hollow Country Club followed.<br />

Her maid of honor was her sister, kathleen<br />

Borghoff ‘09; bridesmaids were Bailey rall ‘05<br />

and andrea delisi ‘05. Anne and Patrick live in<br />

Omaha, where Anne is employed with Aesthetic<br />

Surgical Images as their Marketing Manager and<br />

Patrick is a Business Manager for Union Pacific.<br />

Anne Borghoff ‘07 and husband Patrick<br />

erin Toohey married Matt Vander Werff on May<br />

19, 2012 at St. Roberts Catholic Church. Both<br />

Erin and Matt are Iowa State graduates and are<br />

currently living in Houston, TX and are employed<br />

with Dow Chemical.<br />

Erin Toohey ‘07 and husband Matt<br />

Births<br />

kimberly Luhrs Burks ‘00 and her husband Brad<br />

welcomed Elijah Everett who was born on January<br />

20, 2012.<br />

Laura richards Capati ‘00 and husband Bill<br />

welcomed Charlotte Robin on March 4, 2012.<br />

ellen gerweck kassmeier ‘01 and husband Bob<br />

welcomed their first child, Evelyn on October 7,<br />

2011. Ellen is an audit manager with KPMG in<br />

Omaha.<br />

Christina Frank erwin ‘90 and husband Patrick<br />

welcomed Caroline Marie born February 9, 2012.<br />

Caroline joins brother Ethan (3).<br />

Britteny Morrow Ferrin ‘92, and husband Justin<br />

announce with both joy and sorrow the birth<br />

of identical twin daughters born on October 7,<br />

2011. Avery Dawn died as a result of twin-to-twin<br />

transfusion syndrome. Anna Cheryl joins big<br />

brothers JJ (7) and Cale (5).<br />

debbie Becker Stalnaker ‘95 and husband John<br />

welcomed Clara Jean on July 15, 2011, who joins<br />

big sister Paige<br />

natasha grebenick retz ‘96, and husband<br />

Thomas welcomed a baby daughter, Gwenyth<br />

Paige, on November 3, 2011. Gwen joins big<br />

brother Kellen (2).<br />

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Joan williams<br />

Fitzgerald ‘61<br />

emily Scherr Scott<br />

‘66 mother of Mary<br />

kate Scott ‘07<br />

33<br />

alice Hewitt Scobey ‘60<br />

Carolyn Mitermeier<br />

Harrington ‘60<br />

THe <strong>Marian</strong> CoMMuniTY JoinS<br />

in reMeBeranCe:<br />

Terri Agnew, mother of Jennifer agnew ‘00 and<br />

katherine agnew Skow ‘04<br />

Joan Akromis, mother of Jennifer akromis Johnson<br />

‘94<br />

Leland C. Allen, father-in-law of Johnna Johns allen<br />

‘91<br />

John Barnes, grandfather of Maura Manning ‘07 and<br />

grace dickerson ‘12<br />

Gerald John Barnes, father of Jerrianne Barnes west<br />

‘78 and rosemary Barnes Schuman ‘84<br />

Mary Alice Bathen, mother of Teresa Bathen<br />

Sanders ‘72, Margaret Bathen andrews ‘76, Judith<br />

Bathen Schwartz ‘78, elizabeth Bathen ‘80, ann<br />

Bathen Boyd ‘82 and Christine Bathen winther ‘84<br />

Joseph Beacom, father of Mary Beacom Socha ‘85,<br />

and Lisa J. Beacom ‘87, grandfather of Madison<br />

Socha ‘13<br />

Flora Bellar, grandmother of Lindsay Broekemeier<br />

‘04 and mother of <strong>Marian</strong> Librarian Donna<br />

Broekemeier<br />

Sr. Mary Florence Brinker, OSM, Pastoral Minister for<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

Bernice Brown, mother of Jeanne Brown nicotero<br />

‘68 (deceased) and Catherine Brown Pakiz ‘66<br />

Joseph Bruno, brother of Mary Bruno Fisher ‘75,<br />

uncle of Theresa Sindelar ‘97<br />

Thomas Burke, father of Melanie ann Burke Ziegler ‘75<br />

Lucille Circo, grandmother of Julie a. Circo ‘06<br />

Donald Classen, father of Cheryl Classen Lukas ‘70<br />

and Candace Classen granlund ‘83<br />

Please remember in your prayers<br />

Mary Colgan, grandmother of Michelle Feilmeier ‘06<br />

Michael M. Carlson, brother of Mary Carlson goss ‘82<br />

and Suzanne Carlson geha ‘83<br />

Ruth Carter, mother of ann Carter Hawkins ‘75<br />

Francis J. Cavlovic, father of Sarah Cavlovic Heinrich<br />

‘92<br />

Maude Chatman, mother of Mendy Chatman kelly<br />

‘77<br />

Robert Colan, father-in-law of Susan Carlson Colan<br />

‘78<br />

Beulah Cortese, mother of Margot Cortese ‘74, and<br />

Barbara Cortese Clark ‘75<br />

David Cullan, father of Michaela Cullan altenhofen<br />

‘95<br />

Joey Dabbs, son of Fran debernardo McCoy ‘71 and<br />

godson of nancy orsi Boe ‘70<br />

Patrick Daly, father-in-law of Lisa Shannon daly ‘82<br />

and grandfather of Shannon daly ‘12<br />

Samuel Di Mauro, brother of <strong>Marian</strong> faculty member<br />

Al Di Mauro<br />

Anna Dolan, aunt of katie dolan ‘78, Theresa dolan<br />

‘80, Margie dolan drenning ‘83, Molly dolan<br />

witzenburg ‘86, Mikki dolan kramper ‘93, Brigid<br />

dolan ‘99 and great aunt of Margaret witzenburg ‘14<br />

and emily witzenburg ‘16<br />

Theodore Domanski, father of andrea domanski<br />

Vlademar ‘91<br />

John Donovan, father of kelly donovan doyle ‘80,<br />

Marcy donovan ramold ‘83, grandfather of Molly<br />

doyle ‘04, kathleen doyle ‘07 and brother-in-law of<br />

Sister Angeline Hakel, OSM<br />

Rita Dotzler, one of <strong>Marian</strong>’s faithful, volunteer”<br />

mailing ladies”<br />

Keith Eckel, father of katie eckel ‘82 and nancy eckel<br />

getscher ‘88<br />

Tessi Edwards, member of the <strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

Board of Directors from 1992 to 1995<br />

Alice K. Egan, mother of katherine r. Balwanz ‘95<br />

Kathryn Ann Elliott, mother of elizabeth a. elliott ‘95<br />

William Ellis, father of anne ellis McMeen ‘89<br />

Constance Elston, mother of Christine elston garrett<br />

‘69<br />

Cora Esch, mother-in-law of kathy good esch<br />

‘67, grandmother of Holly esch ‘03, kelly esch<br />

‘08, elizabeth worthington gard ‘04 and angela<br />

worthington ‘09<br />

Marie L. Flynn, grandmother of Michaela Flynn ‘91,<br />

Jennifer Flynn Zinna ‘94, Julie Flynn Molstad ‘95,<br />

Margaret Flyn Cannon ‘99 and elizabeth Flynn ‘02<br />

Steven Franco, brother of Carole Franco rose ‘60<br />

Mary Catherine Brennan Fogarty, aunt of Maureen<br />

neary Miller ‘70<br />

Howard Gaebel, brother of Christine gaebel<br />

Buddenhagen ‘64 and Maureen gaebel Larson ‘69<br />

Raymond Golden, brother of Carol golden Hargens<br />

‘68 and Cathy golden Vanlandingham ‘71<br />

Charles Goodland, brother of Barbara goodland<br />

Latterner ‘66<br />

Stephen J. Gurnon, brother of Mary elizabeth<br />

gurnon Jacobs ‘71 and Julie gurnon ‘81<br />

Larry Hafits, husband of Patricia Mcgonigle Hafits<br />

‘70<br />

Penny Hannam, mother of Laurel Markworth<br />

Hannam ‘88 and kimberley Markworth Maguire<br />

‘90<br />

Harlon Harvey, father of Cheryl Harvey Murphy ‘63,<br />

kathy Harvey Pevey ‘71, father-in-law of Pam rossi<br />

Harvey ‘67<br />

Michael Heenan, father of Sheri Hennan Johnson<br />

‘86, brother of Connie Heenan kudlacek ‘60<br />

Vance Hilbers, father of Johanna Hilbers ‘04<br />

Matthew Hillebrandt, son of Teresa Mcneil<br />

Hillebrandt ‘75 and brother of kelly Hillebrandt<br />

Meiners ‘95, nicki Hillebrandt rainbolt ‘98 and<br />

Mary Hillebrandt golwitzer ‘99<br />

Jim Janovsky, husband of Sharon nigro Janovsky ‘70<br />

Ann Rose Kasel, mother of Mary kasel ‘72 and Cathy<br />

kassel Finley ‘74<br />

Margaret Koll, mother of kathy koll duncan ‘71 and<br />

karen koll Ferris ‘72<br />

Melanie Koontz, daughter of Michelle Post koontz<br />

‘86 and granddaughter of former <strong>Marian</strong> employee<br />

Judy Post<br />

Michael Kuehl, brother of kelly kuehl ‘99 and<br />

Jennifer kuehl ‘02<br />

Janet LaHood, mother of erin LaHood ‘08<br />

Henrietta Lebeda, mother-in-law of Cindy rudloff<br />

Lebeda ‘72 and grandmother of kristen Lebeda<br />

Svehla ‘98, kylie Lebeda Voorheis ‘00, and korie<br />

Lebeda ‘05<br />

Rose Lentz, mother of kathleen Lentz Clayton ‘76<br />

Mary Clare MacKenzie, mother of Julia Mackenzie<br />

‘80<br />

Anthony R. Manganaro, father of Lynne Manganaro<br />

‘77, mother-in-law of Heather romero Manganaro<br />

‘85, Maureen Boyle Manganaro ‘84, grandmother<br />

of Hannah Manganaro ‘12, and aunt of antonia<br />

(Tony) walzak ‘71<br />

Sebastiano Manzitto, father of Patricia Manzitto<br />

evans ‘69<br />

John Marcil, father-in-law of deborah dugan<br />

Polenda Marcil ‘84<br />

Patricia McCarthy, mother of Mary McCarthy<br />

Fleming ‘71, Patricia McCarthy kolar ‘72, Maureen<br />

McCarthy reilly ‘75, Cathy McCarthy anderson ‘78<br />

and Cecilia McCarthy ramey ‘69 (deceased)<br />

William McDonnell, brother of rita Mcdonnell<br />

Zadalis ‘61<br />

Eileen McGinn, mother-in-law of Peggy Fink Mcginn<br />

‘66<br />

William Melcher, father of Patricia Melcher olsen<br />

‘76 and Barb Melcher diFini ‘77<br />

Father Mel Merwald, uncle of Beth Merwald rivera<br />

‘89 and Teresa Merwald ‘96<br />

Mary Ann Meyer, mother of Terese Meyer williams<br />

‘84


Each Friday, the students, teachers and staff of <strong>Marian</strong> offer a special prayer for those who are suffering from any<br />

kind of pain, illness, or loss and for those who have asked us to pray for them. We pray for those <strong>Marian</strong> alums and<br />

members of their families and ours who have died and now experience the joy of resurrection. Following this we<br />

say together the Memorarae. You may join us in spirit each Friday at 8 a.m. and you will know the power of praying<br />

together in community.<br />

Mary Monaco, grandmother of Michelle Procopio<br />

delisi ‘74, annette Procopio Thomas ‘76, Lisa<br />

Procopio Finocchiaro ‘79, Paula Procopio Zabawa<br />

‘82, Carla Procopio Vetro ‘84, grandmother -in-law<br />

of Phyllis Vacanti Procopio ‘77, great grandmother<br />

of andrea delisi ‘05, ashley delisi Franks ‘01,<br />

natalie Thomas ‘03, Maria Finocchiaro ‘04 Lena<br />

Finocchiaro ‘06, anna Finocchiaro ‘09, emily<br />

Zabawa ‘08, Sarah Zabawa ‘11, Molly Zabawa ‘14<br />

and gianna Procopio ‘06<br />

John Murcek, father of denise Murcek ‘76, karen<br />

Murcek Malloy ‘79, diana Murcek Mcgrath ‘82,<br />

Linda Murcek kamrath ‘83 and Jennifer Murcek<br />

dimig ‘89<br />

Pfc. Trey Lee Neumann, brother of ashley neumann<br />

‘05<br />

Kenneth Olson, father of Heather olson Scholting ‘95<br />

Joan O’Neill, mother of karen o’neill Bartley ‘81<br />

Elizabeth H. O’Riley, grandmother of <strong>Marian</strong>’s Public<br />

Relations Director, Katey Hancock<br />

Louise Palmisano, mother-in-law of Mary Judah<br />

Palandri ‘76<br />

Mary Paletta, mother-in-law of Colleen Shelton<br />

Paletta ‘77<br />

Sarah Peckham ‘01, former <strong>Marian</strong> staff member<br />

Stephen Powers, father of Heather Powers Safieh ‘92<br />

Marion Prchal, mother of Mary Prchal ‘68<br />

Pota Rakes, mother of Helen rakes rizza ‘79 and<br />

grandmother of Chrissie Hoffman ‘98 and Pota<br />

rakes ‘01<br />

Angela Ring, mother of Patricia ring ‘69<br />

Rose Russo, mother of ellen russo webster ‘74<br />

William Sanford Hines, father-in-law of Mary Jo<br />

Malone Hines ‘77<br />

Mary Santi, grandmother of Taylor Carter ‘06 and<br />

current student Jocelyn Carter ‘14<br />

Scott Seefeld, brother-in-law of Mary regnier Seefeld<br />

‘75<br />

Traci Menard Sheibal, daughter of Cindy Peterson<br />

Menard ‘69<br />

Todd Simon, husband of geri Teteak Simon ‘70<br />

Jerald Stovie, father of debbie Stovie kuhlman ‘69,<br />

Patty Stovie walling ‘71, renee Stovie walz ‘80,<br />

granddaughter ashley walz ‘04, Brittany Stovie ‘06,<br />

and alexandria walz ‘11<br />

Joseph Thibodeau, father of nancy Thibodeau<br />

williams ‘79, Patty Thibodeau Lang ‘83, Carole<br />

Thibodeau Tucker ‘84, grandfather of allison Lang<br />

‘08, Christine Thibodeau ‘09, and katherine Lang<br />

‘13<br />

Jeffrey Toberer, father of amy Toberer doue ‘88, Molly<br />

Toberer ‘89 and Beth Toberer ‘91<br />

Anthony Samuel Troia, father of Julie Troia Perrault<br />

‘89 and Lisa Troia Timmermeier ‘91<br />

Sandra Vandenberg, mother of abby Vandenberg<br />

‘04, aunt of Marijo Bosiljevac ‘02 and Monica<br />

Bosiljevac ‘10<br />

Robert J Vlach, father-in-law of Lisa Potempa Vlach<br />

‘77<br />

Scott Wallace, brother of Connie wallace Marker<br />

‘77<br />

Kenneth Wilke, father of ashley wilke ‘00, uncle of<br />

kendell Talacko rowe ‘02 and kylie Talacko ‘05<br />

Claire Williams, aunt of Sue williams irlbeck ‘69<br />

Robert Zabawa, father of Christi Zabawa krist<br />

‘87, kathleen Zabawa nelson ‘89, father-in-law<br />

of Paula Procopio Zabawa ‘82 and grandfather of<br />

emily Zabawa ‘08, Sarah Zabawa ‘11 and current<br />

student Molly Zabawa ‘14<br />

Raymond Zukaitis, father of Patricia russo Zukaitis<br />

‘79, father-in-law of Marjorie Lenihan Zukaitis ‘74<br />

and grandfather of Catherine Mullen ‘07<br />

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Congratulations graduates!<br />

<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> wishes to congratulate our 165 graduates, all of whom<br />

are continuing their education after graduation. The Class of 2012 received<br />

more than $15.7 million in scholarships to both private and public colleges<br />

and universities.<br />

Class of 2012:<br />

*Cassandra Adams<br />

*Ava Ambrose<br />

Sharon Anderson<br />

*Megan Andreasen<br />

*Georgia Andresen<br />

*Kaitlin Bacon<br />

Maria Barmettler<br />

Kimberly Barry<br />

*Anna Bashus<br />

Emily Benak<br />

Elizabeth Blanke<br />

*Megan Boler<br />

*Rachel Bormann<br />

*Jessica Brandl<br />

*Allison Braun<br />

Bridget Brich<br />

*Mikayla Brohman<br />

*Elyse Brouillette<br />

Claire Crane<br />

*Shannon Daly<br />

*Jillian Danielson<br />

Mariah Davis<br />

*Moira Delaney<br />

*Megan Devereaux<br />

Abby Diaz<br />

*Grace Dickerson<br />

*Miranda Dineen<br />

*Katherine Dudley<br />

*Cassandra Edet<br />

Ashlynn Efferding<br />

Our graduates were accepted to the following schools:<br />

Albion College<br />

American University<br />

Arizona State University<br />

Auburn University<br />

Augustana College<br />

Austin Peay State University<br />

Avila University<br />

Benedictine College<br />

Berklee College of Music<br />

Boston University<br />

Bradley University<br />

Buena Vista University<br />

California Polytechnic<br />

State University<br />

Carroll College<br />

Central Methodist University<br />

College of St. Benedict<br />

College of St. Mary<br />

Colorado College<br />

Colorado <strong>School</strong> of Mines<br />

Colorado State University<br />

Columbia College<br />

Concordia University<br />

Connecticut College<br />

Creighton University<br />

Dakota State University<br />

DePaul University<br />

Dickinson College<br />

Doane College<br />

Dominican University<br />

Drake University<br />

Evangel University<br />

Fordham University<br />

Franklin and Marshall College<br />

George Washington University<br />

Gonzaga University<br />

Grand Canyon University<br />

Hastings College<br />

Katlynn Elman<br />

Haley Elsome<br />

Erica English<br />

Sarah Ervin<br />

*Colleen Fell<br />

*Emily Fischer<br />

*Erin Fitzsimmons<br />

Kalani Fortina<br />

Mary Foxley<br />

Alexandra Frey<br />

*Haylee Katrina<br />

Frisbie<br />

*Alyssa Garrett<br />

*Kelsey Genoways<br />

Jennifer Gillespie<br />

Taylor Gillogly<br />

*Jenna Glass<br />

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