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MCHS Band Heading Back to Macy’s Parade Confetti rains down on MCHS Band Members as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade acceptance is announced. After a rigorous selection process, the Marian Catholic Marching Band has been invited to march in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. To be one of the few selected, each applicant band must submit recordings, video, photos, recommendations and a resume of accomplishments. Needless to say Marian Catholic’s Marching Band was able to fit the hefty bill. With seven Grand Nationals Championships, the Marian Catholic Band has garnered the most wins in Bands of America history, Marian being the only high school in history that has won seven Grand Nationals. In the State of Illinois Marching Band Championships, Marian is undefeated in its class since 1980. This 33-year undefeated streak at State is unprecedented in any arena. These accomplishments make Marian Catholic’s Band Program one of the most outstanding in the United States. The Marian Band’s educational and competitive philosophies have been used as models for band programs in nearly every state in the country. The revered program is known coast-to-coast, and it is not surprising that they have been invited to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the third time in the program’s history. Director Greg Bimm has infused in his students a simple, yet meaningful, philosophy: PRIDE—Personal Responsibility In Daily Efforts. Bimm teaches his students that they should be able to stare themselves straight in the face after each day and know, that no matter the outcome, they could not have tried harder. He is very excited for his students to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Bimm is proud that they have earned this experience. “This is an exciting time. There is different kind of energy when you are getting ready for a performance at this level,” said Bimm. “It’s one more very special experience that our students get to be a part of. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the two greatest parades in the United States, making this an experience you cannot replicate anywhere else.” Once in New York, the band, which consists of 225 members, will have one trial run to practice their show on the parade route. As one can imagine, many elements are involved in the minute and a half performance. Within the time given to each marching band, Marian will try to create a performance that is festive and entertaining. During the six-day trip to New York, the band also plans to do some sightseeing. They will tour the Empire State Building, Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Lincoln Center, as well as attend a Broadway show. Wesley Whatley, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Creative Director, and Greg Bimm, MCHS Band Director. Kaley Barseth ’15, Alex Tama ’15, and Malik Rogers ’15. 8
ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS Women’s Soccer Colleen Rynne ’13 Women’s Lacrosse Olivia Giannetti ’13 Men’s Track and Field Devin Lampkins ’16 Men’s Tennis Kyle Scheffer ’14 There’s a couple clichés in sports that Marian Catholic rolled out for the spring sports season. Women’s soccer went with “You don’t want to peak too early.” Women’s lacrosse opted for “There’s no champion like the first champion.” Despite winning just three matches during the regular season, the Spartan soccer team got red hot in the postseason to capture three consecutive wins and advance to the school’s first IHSA Sweet 16 appearance since 2008. The upset trail began with victories over Crete-Monee and number two seed Lincoln-Way West to win the Rich East Class 2A Regional. Spartan junior goalie Sarah Sieracki stayed hot, as Marian advanced to the Lincoln-Way West Sectional finals with a 1-0 decision over number three seed Tinley Park. The Cinderella ride finally came to an end with a 2-0 setback to Lemont. Senior leadership from the likes of Mary Ann Crosetto, Christina Franzese, Colleen Rynne, and Nora Santschi allowed the Spartans to save the best for last! For women’s lacrosse, Marian Catholic will go down in history as the inaugural East Suburban Catholic Conference Champion on both the varsity and junior varsity levels. The Spartans claimed both crowns in dominant fashion, going 5-0 in league play with the varsity outscoring ESCC competition, 89-33. Coach Brian Patterson and senior Sam Kinder earned ESCC Coach and Player of the Year honors, respectively. Meanwhile, senior Olivia Giannetti and junior Celeste Friel helped out Kinder in leading the Spartans to a magical season. While baseball was unable to repeat the IHSA State Championship of 2012, the Spartans actually compiled a stronger regular-season record against one of the strongest schedules in the state, going 22-15 overall. In individual sports, Marian made its mark in both women’s tennis and track and field. A four-time IHSA state qualifier, senior Imani Haynes concluded her career with a ninth-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles at the IHSA women’s track and field state meet. In men’s track and field, sophomore Matt Martinson capped off a record-setting campaign (two school records) with a 20th place finish in the high jump at the IHSA state meet. Men’s tennis put the icing on a successful 19-7 season by sending three representatives to the IHSA state meet. Both an ESCC and IHSA Sectional champion, junior Kyle Scheffers qualified in singles and the tandem of senior Tim LaVelle and junior Patrick Murday made the grade in doubles. 9
Page 1 and 2: MARIAN Matters A Newsletter for Mar
Page 3 and 4: Planning for the Future Generation
Page 5 and 6: 24th Annual Endowment Golf Classic
Page 7: Class of 2013 TOP TEN HIGHEST ACADE
Page 11 and 12: Class of 1963 50 Year Reunion Weeke
Page 13 and 14: CAREER DAY! Marian Catholic student
Page 15 and 16: Sr. Teresa’s Travels Nebraska •
Page 17 and 18: Davis Robert Lopez, son of Nicholas
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