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MarianMattersA Newsletter for Marian Catholic Alumni, Parents and Friends... Because Marian Catholic Really Does MatterSUMMER 2010SPARTANS FOCUS ON ‘RE-DISCOVERY’ OFALUMNI ASSOCIATIONALUMNI FOCUS GROUPSMARIAN CATHOLICALUMNIA S S O C I A T I O NMarian Catholic High School is fortunate to have a base of alumni who,when called upon, are generous with their time, talents and treasure. Bythe numbers, we have 15,413 living alumni, 13,932 good addresses and7,810 national, active contact records.Recently, the Advancement Office sponsored Alumni Focus Groups toreview our current efforts and to rejuvenate the Marian Catholic AlumniAssociation. Through the years, the organization has lost some of itsrelevancy among our constituents. A concerted effort is now underway tojump-start and revitalize the organization.Continued on pg.7Over the course of three evenings, more than50 alums participated in the Alumni FocusGroups to help strengthen and broaden ourAlumni Relations efforts. While the meetingswere held at Marian, their reach was nationalas alums across the country also participatedvia teleconferencing.Topics covered included Off-Site Networking,Alumni Association, Hall of Fame RecognitionDinner, Fund Development and Publications.Two meetings were held to discuss these areas.A core group then met to go over each group’stop priorities to determine the main objectivesas we move forward.A final report will be published in June with acopy in the fall issue of Marian Matters.A preview of the findings had a central theme;alumni want more opportunities to becomeengaged. To expand on this, the groupbelieved a stronger, more vibrant, workingMarian Catholic Alumni Association is key.In addition, utilizing technology and socialmedia is a top priority as well as invitingrepresentative assistance from each class yearand affinity groups.GRADUATION 2010Educating students in the Dominican tradition of study, prayer,community and preaching, Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P., President,along with the faculty and staff of Marian Catholic High School,proudly announce the graduation of the Class of 2010. During theMay 17th ceremony, diplomas were awarded by Sister Kathleen AnneTait, O.P., Principal, to 335 “Scholars with a Soul” who collectivelyearned more than $16 million in college scholarships. Members of theClass of 2010 will be attending 99 different colleges in 19 differentstates and the District of Columbia.Continued on pg.8James Jackson, Liz Lynch, and Kim Hilger are all smiles asthe graduation ceremony begins.

MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe transition from an Advisory Board to a Board of Directors at Marian Catholic High School continues to move smoothlythrough the two-year pilot program that began in September of 2009 and will be completed in June of 2011. Committee chairshave been working in close communication with employees of the school who are directors of major departments. During this mostrecent quarter of the school year, the Finance Committee and the Facilities Committee worked with school personnel to addresssignificant building repairs and improvements that are being prioritized within the framework of a balanced budget. All committeescontinue to hold as their privilege and their obligation the ongoing mission of maintaining Marian Catholic High School as a strongcollege preparatory school steeped in the Dominican tradition and the Catholic faith.-Sister Judine Hilding, O.P., PresidentADVANCEMENT OFFICE(708) 755-6579Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P.PresidentMary Moffatt mmoffatt@marianchs.comVice President, AdvancementCarol Burke Swanson ’81 cswanson@marianchs.comDirector Alumni RelationsGail Young gyoung@marianchs.comDirector External CommunicationsPeg Massucci pmassucci@marianchs.comDirector Marian FundPatricia Trebe ptrebe@marianchs.comAlumni Programs CoordinatorCindy Dupczak cdupczak@marianchs.comDonor Relations ManagerKathy Dalton kdalton@marianchs.comDonor Relations CoordinatorPat Cak pcak@marianchs.comAdvancement Office AssistantRECRUITMENT OFFICE(708) 756-9762Sister Dorothy Marie Solak, O.P. sdm@marianchs.comRecruitment DirectorDiana McDonnell dmcdonnell@marianchs.comRecruitment CoordinatorMCHS ADMINISTRATION(708) 655-7565Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P.PresidentSister Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P.PrincipalWilliam HoganChief Financial OfficerMary MoffattVice President, AdvancementJohn HeneghanAssistant Principal, OperationsJohn KozojedAssistant Principal, Student ActivitiesDr. Shirley MorrisAssistant Principal, AcademicsMarian Matters is published three times a year under thedirection of the Advancement Office of Marian CatholicHigh School. Items submitted after deadline will beheld for publication in a future issue. Any questions orconcerns about Marian Matters should be directed toGail Young.EMAIL REUNION SPARKS FORT MYERSALUMNI & FRIENDS GATHERINGGenerally speaking, in most issues of Marian Matters, you wouldfind an Alumni Profile, chronicling the journey of one of the 15,000plus graduates of Marian Catholic High School. Profiles have includedstories about professional successes, philanthropic and service missions,and stories of faith overcoming adversity.This time, though, not so much an alumni profile, but morean invitation.Patricia (Macready) Wiggenhorn ’63 and Patricia (Pignotti)Knepler ’63 have reconnected as a result of the grassroots “emailreunion” outreach undertaken by the class of ’63 prior to theFounding Four reunion in September 2008. Dozens of updates andreconnections continue to occur as a result of this effort. Kneplerparticipated in the email reunion and that’s how Wiggenhorn learnedof their common ground in Fort Myers, Florida.Both “Pats” were active high school students, with Wiggenhornas editor of the Megaphone and assistant editor of the Mariner alongwith performing in theater productions, and Knepler brilliant in mathclasses and entirely selfless in her service to others in Student Council,National Honor Society, and Sodality.After graduation, each embarked on their adult paths, botheventually marrying dynamic, corporate-types, resulting in multiplemoves across the country, building high-powered careers themselves –and raising sons (two for Knepler; one for Wiggenhorn). Wiggenhorn, aformer Motorola communications executive, is now an executive coachand co-owner, with her husband, Bill, of Main Captiva, LLC, whichdesigns customized corporate leadership development programs globally.Knepler has retired from years as a college mathematics instructor, and isnow extremely active in her parish and her community.The “Pats” re-met in January of 2010, and have since discovered alifetime of coincidences that have renewed and solidified their relationshipafter all these years. With both now calling Fort Myers, Florida home(Wiggenhorn six months of the year; Knepler full-time), the friendswould like to extend an invitation to all in the area for a 2011 MarianCatholic gathering. “We’d love to host everyone affiliated with MarianCatholic,” Wiggenhorn stated. “We all have a common bond, so whetheryounger or older, or even a Marian parent, all are included.”If you live or vacation in or near the 239 Area Code in Florida,and would like to be updated as plans develop for a 2011 Alumniand Friends Gathering on Florida’s west coast, please contactMary Moffatt, Vice President of Advancement (708) 756-9767 ormmoffatt@marianchs.com. Moffatt, who facilitated the regionalgatherings in California, Arizona, Ohio and New York noted, “Thenational alumni and friends base is growing, and when we reach outto an area, the resident alums are always receptive and gracious. FortMyers promises to be a great time!”2

MARIAN CATHOLICLEADERSHIP PROGRAMThe overwhelming success of the soon-to-becopyrighted Marian Catholic Leadership Programhas produced a second graduating class who hascompleted the four-year sequential, faith-basedprogram. Through the combined efforts of theexternal Leadership Council, Faculty Leadership Team,faculty facilitators, and student leaders, the LeadershipProgram has seen tremendous growth in positiveobjectives and outcomes.“Some great leaders have been borne from theprogram,” said Bobby Lambert, Director of theLeadership Program, at a meeting of the LeadershipCouncil earlier this year. “This is especially true inclassroom settings where lessons are taught by peers,”he said.Evidenced by the naming of two HIRE Awardrecipients this year, the Marian Catholic LeadershipProgram is not only building on success, but alsosignificance as ethical leaders make their way into the world.HIRE is an acronym for the building blocks of the Leadership Program: Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility and Enthusiasm. As astudent progresses through the program, the acronym evolves into Help, Inspire, React and Engage.Patrick Healy ’10 (Indiana University) and Melissa Zambrano ’10 (North Central College)receive the 2010 HIRE Award from John Kozojed, Assistant Principal, at Honors Night in May.Olivia Jackson ’09 was named as the first HIRE Award recipient last year, followed by Melissa Zambrano and Patrick Healy fromthe Class of 2010, who emerged as exemplary student leaders.THE ST. KATHARINE DREXEL RACIAL JUSTICE AWARDMarian Catholic High School Principal, Sister KathleenAnne Tait, O.P. was named by the Archdiocese of Chicago’sOffice for Racial Justice to receive the St. Katharine DrexelRacial Justice Award. His Eminence Francis Cardinal George,O.M.I. presided over the ceremony.The St. Katharine Drexel Racial Justice Award is namedin honor of the American founder of the Sisters of theBlessed Sacrament, who devoted her entire life to holinessand work among Native and African American peoples.Sister Kathleen Anne Tait is a founding member ofthe Springfield Dominican and Archdiocese of Chicago’santi-racism teams. Her commitment to the principles ofanti-racism as an institutional issue that must be pro-activelyand effectively addressed, has led to the establishment of thefirst institutional anti-racism team in the archdiocesan schoolsystem, and the Springfield Dominican network of schools.Marian Catholic President, Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P.is delighted that Sister Kathleen Anne has been selected forthis award.“Sister Kathleen Anne has been very faithful in herefforts to work toward a school environment at MarianCatholic that is anti-racist both in policy and in practice,”she said.Others from Marian’s Anti-Racism Team agree.“Sister Kathleen Anne has been instrumental in creatinga strategic plan designed to foster a positive climate forMarian Catholic High School’s diverse student body. Heradvocacy includes organizing an Anti-Racism Committeethat consists of board members, administrators, teachers,staff, parents and other stakeholders, who are dedicated todismantling racism within the school community,” said Dr.Shirley Morris, Assistant Principal of Academics at Marian.Reginald Summerrise, current parent and member ofMarian’s Anti-Racism Committee, echoes similar feelings.“By far, Sister Kathleen Anne is one of the most forwardthinkingleaders when it comes to diversity,” he said. “Shealso has a special gift in her ability to forge relationshipsamong groups of people.”3

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WHO PARTICIPATED:Sgt. Kiel AllenBill Bach ’86Laura Bakon ’03Jim Beese ’81John Benish ’84Michelle Blakely ’92Joseph Boesen ’05Dr. Marly Pierre-Jerome Bradley ’87Sgt. Clifford L. BrownRick Bruno ’73Candace Morrison Cage ’96Amy Riddle Cassata ’00Tim ColemanRoberta McMinn Conboy ’78Greg Curry ’83Robert DelaneyJason Eagan ’95Thomas Engstrand ’65Diana Miller Evers ’78Carlo Gozzi ’00Bob Gromala ’97Matt Hayes ’97Shaun Healy ’98Therese " Teri " Heywood ’84Heidi Hoogeweg-Mirusky ’76Dr. Gary Jagmin ’70Terry JaroskyAnn JonesNicole Cifelli Kinkelaar ’99Theresa Koswenda ’75Courtney Krawczyk ’04Brian Krotser ’91Jeanne Guild Kryszyn ’81Jim MartinJill Bielanski McGivern ’80Charles Misovye ’78Julie Nagler ’90John Ochab ’67Pam OliverFr. William O'MaraJohn PerkovichDavid Petrone ’00Jenn Purcell ’02Aimee RobinsonNick Rohn ’92Mike Ryan ’75Evelyn SealsChris Seput ’89Steven Sikorski ’90Chris Silkaitis ’94Bob SkellyCynthia SmithJohn Spoonhour ’05Derek StultsVida Talandis ’69Maura TereskoTim Tilton ’91Kevin Welsh ’77David Zerante ’72At the end of the eventful day, many of the Career Day presenterscame together for a group photo.CAREER DAY2010Freshmanand sophomore students were treated to theexpertise of 67 alums and friends of Marian Catholic whocame to the school on Monday, May 3 for Career Day.Students chose three careers of interest and were able tohear from professionals what is necessary to be successfulin those professions.With props demonstrating her eclectic style,Bon Appétit owner Vida Talandis ’69 showedthe students in Culinary Arts how to make astatement both with food and setting.Prior to Career Day, alumni and friends weretreated to a lunch sponsored by the MarianAlumni Association. Chris Silkaitis ’94 in MedicalTechnology and Therese “Teri” Heywood ’84 innursing enjoyed the camaraderie.Joseph Boesen ’05, who works for EdelmanPublic Relations, gives students tips on how tobreak into the Public Relations business.4

2010 MOTHERS CLUB FASHION SHOW“ROCK THE RED CARPET” A BIG HIT!Music, dancing and fashion are mainstays in the Mothers Club Fashion Showand, again this year, senior models put on a great performance. Emceed by NcheOnyema ’02, fashions from area shops and boutiques were modeled by over 100students, faculty, and parents.Proceeds from the annual Mothers Club Fashion Show directly benefit studentsand faculty at Marian Catholic High School. Funds from previous shows havepurchased dozens of laptop computers for use in study hall, and multiple LCDprojectors for classrooms.Nche Onyema ’02 not only emceed the Fashion Show,but also choreographed many of the runway numbers.On the two Saturdays following theFashion Show, the Mothers Club heldits first “Red Carpet Boutique” wherehundreds of gently used prom dresseswere offered at steep discounts to youngwomen from Marian Catholic andsurrounding high schools. Mothers ClubChair Kathy Zagotta (mother of Nicko’02, Peter ’06, and Mary Kate ’10) ispleased with the results. “The idea ofselling gently used prom dresses has beenaround for a number of years,” she stated.With families struggling in this economy,it seemed like the perfect time to give ita try. The committee did a fantastic joborganizing the sale, and we hope to do itagain next year.”Hundreds of gently used prom dresses were onsale at the Red Carpet Boutique.“ SELL!SELL!SELL THATQUOTA!”Parents, past parents and alums:If these familiar words bring a smile to your face, remindingyou of those carefree, fall days of the Marian CatholicCalendar Drive, then perhaps you might like to pre-orderthe 2011 Marian Catholic High School calendar. Alreadyin production, the 2011 calendar will be jam-packed withopportunities to win daily drawings and loaded with over$400 in valuable coupons. Current MCHS students sell aquota of six calendars, which remain at the 1985 price of$25 each. If you don’t have a Marian kid on your block orin your family, just call “Captain Perk” John Perkovich(708) 755-7565 ext. 1446, and he’ll partner you with astudent seller.METRO ALUMNI GATHERING ONTHE CHICAGO RIVERPictured (l-r)Tim O’Hea ’63, Chris Ormsby ’93,Raechel Willard Ormsby ’88 andBrian Riordan ’89.Pictured (l-r)Lawrence James ’82, Michael Klupchak ’69,Mary Durkin ’66 and in the backgroundCharlie Burke ’95.The Fourth Annual Metro Alumni and Friends NetworkingEvent took place Thursday, June 3 at Rivers, in the ChicagoMercantile Exchange. With the Chicago River as theirbackdrop, more than 50 alums used the opportunity tonetwork among new and old friends.“It was wonderful to see so many alums from differentclasses brought together to exchange stories, contactsand experiences. It’s encouraging for Marian Catholicto be the unifying force between young and old.Carol Burke Swanson ’81,Director of Alumni Relations“5

ATHLETICS·SPEECH·WINTER GUARDErick Gavin ’10 repeats as theIHSA Men’s 110 meter High Hurdles State Champion.Julian Childers ’12 placed 9th in IHSAState Tennis Singles competition.Erick Gavin joined some elite company on May 29 whenhis effort of 13.90 earned him a second straight IHSA statechampionship in the 110-meter hurdles in the State Trackand Field meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.The winning mark also set a school record in the event forGavin, who will continue his career at the University ofMichigan. Ironically, the only other Marian Spartan to winmultiple state titles also became a Wolverine. Casey Taylor ’05won the IHSA women’s triple jump state championship in 2003,2004 and 2005.Overall, Marian Catholic has captured ten individual IHSAstate titles in athletics.Men’s tennis continues to climb the ladder toward the state’selite, as the Spartans posted their highest state tournamentfinish since 1980 with 12 points and an 18th place statefinish this year.Sophomore Julian Childers led the way with five victoriesat the state tournament for a 9th place individual finishin singles, as he followed up East Suburban CatholicConference and IHSA Sectional titles. Senior D.J. Rogalateamed with sophomore Mitch Zavesky for a 3-2 doublesrecord at the state tournament.With several key members returning, Marian will try tobuild on the most successful two-year dual meet record inschool history (45-5).Youth was served in women’ track and field, where a pairof Spartan underclassmen qualified for the IHSA Statemeet. Freshman Imani Haynes earned 12th place in thestate in the 110-meter high hurdles, while sophomore PaigeCrawford was 27th in the state in the 400-meter dash.Marian also captured third place in the ESCC meet, with apair of relays setting conference meet records.MARIAN CATHOLIC GROUP INTERPRETATIONEARNS STATE TITLEState Champion Group Interpretation members areJaboukie Young-White, Adam King, Conor Keane,Kyle Fitzgerald, seated. Standing is Mary Lou Herbias,Mollyanne Nunn, Kiayla Jackson, Jaime Patriarca, andJonathan Williamsen.The nine-member team from Marian Catholic captured the State Title in GroupInterpretation at the IHSA Forensics contest held in March.“Protestants Cry, Too” by Robert Cormier, is a lively and moving story abouta 1940’s era Catholic family in which the oldest son, Michael, falls in love withJessica, a Protestant. Imbued with religious stereotypes, “Protestants Cry, Too” alsoportrays a family’s change of heart once their stern and ultra-religious father softenshis view.Marian Forensics Director Mark Donaway is proud of the team’saccomplishments.“With a multi-cultural cast, the students embraced the story to perfection,”he stated.6

MARIAN CATHOLICWINTER GUARD CAPTURES5TH PLACE AT WGISpartans Focus on ‘Re-Discovery’ ofAlumni AssociationFocus Group participantsincluded:Katherine (Stocker)Michels ’81,Lou Giannini ’82,Jill (Martin) Raymond ’83,Jim McAteer ’89, andJoe Christofanelli ’80.continued from pg. 1For some alumni, the Marian Catholic Alumni Associationis a bit of a mystery. What exactly is it? Who can belong?What do members of the Alumni Association do?If you had similar thoughts, you are not alone.Seniors Seated: Jessica Anderson, Katie Obbagy, Amanda Tiberi (Captain), PaigeGreen (Captain), Kim Karlin (Captain), Kara Morrison (Captain), Jackie NauracySecond Row: Ronay Thomas, Khadijiah Willis, Kelly Piacenti, Trashona Fowler,Karie Schaberger, Olivia Mlakar, Colleen Finlon, Morgan AndersonBack Row: Damani McClellan (the gravedigger), Jenna Santacaterina, Krista Perez,Shannon Nash, Jenna Kot, Fauve Liggans-Hubbard, Marissa Brink, Jaclyn ClarkeMarian Catholic’s Winter Guard placed 5thin Scholastic World Class at the Winter Guard Internationalcompetition held in Dayton, OH. Having won 1st place in theScholastic Open Class in 2009, the Marian Guard was promoted toWorld Class this year with the hopes of making it into the finals of15 teams from among 25 teams competing. By capturing 5th placeoverall, the Marian Guard made history as they placed higher in theirfirst year than any other newly promoted team.The guard’s show is titled “Ashes to Ashes.”Guard members, dressed for a funeral, deal with overwhelminggrief felt at the loss of a loved one with “Ashes to Ashes.” As agravedigger fills a freshly dug grave with shovelfuls of dirt from awheelbarrow, a sobbing widow holding a black umbrella is escortedthrough the scene as she tries to manage her sadness. When shecollapses at the graveside, unable to bear her loss, a close friendpicks her up and consoles her, holding her as they slowly exitthe floor. The performance has an undeniably somber theme,but the capacity crowd in Dayton was moved by their portrayal,responding with a standing ovation.Fieldandfloor.com ranked Marian Catholic among the top four intheir review of all the performances in Dayton, high school teamsand independent teams included, saying, “This was the kind ofcolor guard production and masterful performance that reshapesperceptions and futures.”“Welcome to YOUR Alumni Association” is at thecenter of a new effort to engage more alumni affiliationto MCHS through the Alumni Association. Althougheveryone who graduated from Marian Catholic isautomatically a member of the organization, now is thetime to connect our alumni with the association.The Alumni Association will become a centerpiece of ourAlumni Relations program. It will concentrate on socialfunctions for alumni as well as offering an establishednetwork and opportunities to connect with the schoolboth locally and from a distance.Promotion of the MCHS Alumni Association will kickoffat the Homecoming Alumni Gathering on Friday,Sept. 24 in the Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. LeadershipCenter after the homecoming game against Notre Dame.With more time and planning, a general meeting of theMarian Catholic Alumni Association will be held inOctober 2010.Serviced by the Alumni Relations office, the group will be“powered” by Alumni Representatives who will serve as abridge between Marian Catholic and alumni. Graduatingclasses, and affinity groups (band, athletics, fine arts,etc.) will be another “go to” resource among the classor group, serving as the communication link betweenthe school, the Alumni Association, and promoting themission among a vibrant community.The Association invites national as well as local membersto become part of the network of representatives. Whiletelecommuting will greatly reduce the physical meetingtime constraints felt by many, this position does carryexpectations that require active commitment.If you would like to get in on the ground floor as togetherwe jump-start this exciting venture, contact CarolBurke Swanson ’81, Director of Alumni Relations, atcswanson@marianchs.com or (708) 756-9775.7

GRADUATION 2010Continued from pg.1Class Valedictorian, Jennifer Szotek (Notre Dame) addressed thecapacity crowd saying, “I would like to thank all of the facultyand staff, especially the teachers, who have guided us throughoutour journey at MarianCatholic. When we fellshort of your expectations,you encouraged us andhelped us get to where weneeded to be. You gaveus the confidence, hardworking nature, and strongfaith in God that will carryus through our next phaseof life. Down the road, wemay forget a complicatedmath or science equationor the meaning of a novelbut, because of you, wewill always remember whatit means to be a scholarwith a soul.”Senior Class President, Meaghan Waldron (Purdue) encapsulatedfour years of high school from a different perspective. “This yearbegan with one of the greatest experiences of my senior year:Kairos 135. Kairos helped me bond with long-time friends,make new friends, and strengthen my relationship with God.It was through God’s help we got through the last four years.We’ve celebrated countless Masses together, and we shared in theEucharist as ministers of the body and blood of Christ.”Just before the end of the ceremony, Sister Judine addressed theClass of 2010 for the last time.“No matter where life takes you,” Sister said, “Marian CatholicHigh School will always be a part of who you are. The diplomayou take with you tonight honors you as one who was educatedand spiritually nourished in the rich tradition of Dominican truth.May you always remember that prayer, study, community, andservice create a firm foundation upon which all your future dreamscan be built.”MARIAN CATHOLICALUMNI ASSOCIATIONWELCOMESCLASS OF2010The Class of 2010 was welcomed into the Marian Catholic AlumniAssociation during an all-school Mass at the end of the year.Dominican Preachers, Gina Ceragioli ’10, Colleen Daw ’10, andMelissa Zambrano ’10, teamed up to share a message of change,growth, and future expectations. Afterwards, each member of thesenior class received a Marian Catholic Alumni pin, distributed byalumni faculty members.Pictured is Andy DeLaurentis ’95 giving an Alumni pin toJackie Nauracy ’10, while Erin (Falucskai) Russell ’02 distributesAlumni pins to other seniors.8

Spartans on the Mall...MCHS Alumni and Friends are increasingly followingwith interest, and apparently anticipation, “Spartans onthe March.” In recent years, we have taken our ChicagoHeights show on the road to points in California, Arizona,Ohio, and New York. Come September 9th we willbe responding to a grass roots invite to visit D.C. thatincludes alumni and friends from the metro area andsurrounding states. Just as with other regional gatherings,we are fortunate to have several alumni hosts who haveextended the invitation to get together, especially JoeUrschel ’70, Executive Director of the Newseum. OtherD.C. area hosts include Anthony D. Cak ’98, MaryJane Doerr ’70, Dawn Farrell ’97, Bryan Klopack ’02,Chris McDonnell ’01, Dan and Julianne (Finlayson)Mulhollan ’62 ’62, and Tony Zagotta ’84.The Newseum makes a terrific destination in itself as“Washington, D.C.’s most interactive museum, housing 14galleries and 15 theaters. If you’d like to fly (or METRO-RAIL) in and get a great start to a long D.C. weekend, savethe date and plan to have a visit with Sister Judine, MaryMoffatt, Carol Burke Swanson ’81 and others in a verysophisticated setting in the heart of D.C.!Marian Catholic Alumni & Friends GatheringThe NEWSEUMwww.newseum.org555 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.Thursday, September 9, 20105:00 – 6:00 p.m. Private Guided Tours6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Reception, 8th FloorCall the Advancement Office (708) 755-6579 oremail mmoffatt@marianchs.com for more information.The 2010 Endowment Golf ClassicCommittee (front row) Laura DeGregorio,Shannon Reidy ’90, Sue Sheehan Trump ’75,Susan Van Etten ’80, Marielle Zagone,Kerry Beukema ’00, Sandy Sweeney,Greg Underwood, and Eileen GallagherDaw ’78. (Back row) Jim Matese ’74, JoeZagone ’74, Byron Anderson ’79, MikeMurphy ’70, Tom Raczka ’00,John Brennan ’97, Robert Gromala ’97,Rick Thiernau, Carol Burke Swanson ’81,and Mark Peifer ’81. Committee membersnot pictured are Tracey Anderson, CarloGozzi ’00, Patrick Hanifin ’03,Tony Makarek ’64, Mary Moffatt,Ryan Noth ’03 and Gail Young.2010 ENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSIC AUGUST 16Flossmoor Country Club and Idlewild Country Club will be hosts of the 21st Annual EndowmentGolf Classic on Monday, August 16, 2010. Thanks to the efforts of Golf Committees past andpresent, the Endowment Fund surpassed the $1million mark a few years ago, and the interestearned continues to fund scholarships for currentstudents. Twenty Marian Catholic students receivedscholarships for the 2009-2010 school year, and withanother successful Endowment Classic, that numberwill surely grow.Plenty of foursomes and sponsorship opportunitiesare still available. Visit the website for moreinformation or to register online.9

SR. TERESA’S TRAVELSSr. Teresa asked Marian alums from the Universityof Missouri, “How did Marian Catholic prepareyou for college?” Alum names are followed by theirmajor and on-campus activities.Austin Perry ’09Civil Engineering“Marian Catholic helped me prepare for goingforward. It basically helped me to be ready for whatwas to come.”UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIMorgan Jefferson ’08Journalism/CommunicationsUnited Ambassadors, Recruitment Team, Tigers LairFootball Cheering section, Zou Crew gameday Ambassador, and Dream outside the Boxmentor program.“Marian Catholic has prepared me by enhancing mystudying, listening, and people skills.”Falon Lawson ’09 andMegan Barrett ’09Morgan Jefferson ’08, Regis Banks ’09,Megan O’Neill ’09 and Austin Perry ’09Megan O’Neill ’09Journalism-Strategic Communications, Alpha PhiSorority, Mizzou Women’s LaCrosse“Marian Catholic helped prepare me for classes here,even though my classes are hard. The difficulty ofMarian makes them seem a little easier.”Falon Lawson ’09Pre-Nursing“Marian Catholic has helped me in so many ways,especially when it comes to writing. The Englishdepartment helped me become a better writer. Also,because I learned so much during my senior year,the work here is pretty easy. Marian truly did its jobpreparing me for college.”Megan Barrett ’09Pre-Nursing“My Marian Catholic education, including the longresearch papers and heavy work load helped prepareme for college.”Aundrea Rogers ’08Journalism – Strategic Communication, GospelChoir, Mizzou Ad Club“Academically, Marian Catholic prepared me verywell. The level of difficulty at Marian is similar tohere, so I was ready to tackle college work.”Steve Erazo ’08Civil Engineering, National Society of BlackEngineers Vice President, American Society ofCivil Engineers“Marian Catholic taught me discipline.”Aundrea Rogers ’08, Brittany Hurley ’08,Melanie Seaton ’08 and Steve Erazo ’08UNIVERSITY OF OREGONSEATTLE UNIVERSITYOREGON STATE UNIVERSITYMatt Szelag ’00Cassie Gray ’00 andMelissa Gergel ’07Marie Zidek ’0210

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAMEAnnette Ruth ’07 andJasmine Simmons ’07Jackie Tuskan ’09,Casey Lilek ’09 andKaila Turner ’09Dan Anderson ’09,Lauren DiLuia ’09 andBryan Golubski ’09Tim Spear ’07,Brittany Johnson ’06and Liz Santschi ’08Mario Earnest ’09 andMatt Goedke ’09NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYJason Bruno ’07, Elliot Echols ’07,and Lauren Nix ’09Ovell Landers ’09, Brandon Johnson ’08,Sylvia McClinton ’09, Jewel Robinson ’09,Arielle McFadden ’09, Felicia Calvin ’08,and Shannon Bergin ’08Erika Hardesty ’07,Jessica Collinsgrove ’07 andAshley Cann ’08DOMINICAN UNIVERSITYKelly Butler ’08 andCraig Dettmann ’07Julia Schumake ’07 andPete McDonnell ’08Nathan Keene ’08, Sarah Carter ’06and Justin Thirstrup ’08Amanda Klopp ’08THEOLOGY-ON-TAP FOR YOUNG ALUMNIAND FRIENDS RETURNS TO MARIANTheology-On-Tap is a four-week summerspeaker and conversation series targetedexclusively for young adults:college-aged, 20s or 30s, married or single.This is the 30th Anniversary season ofTheology-On-Tap! Marian Catholic youngalumni and friends are invited to the BenishCollege Center on July 14, 21, 28, andAugust 4th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Theprogram is free and refreshments willbe served.Session speakers at Marian Catholic areLisa Aprati, Bloom ’87 (July 14);Mike Bruni ’86 (July 21); Maureen Kellyand Meg Springer ’03 (July 28); Fr. BillVollmer ’83 (August 4).Save-the-Date August 8th for Mass withCardinal George at Holy Name Cathedral.Visit our website www.yamchicago.org foradditional host sites, topics, and speakers.Find us on Facebook “Chicago Theologyon Tap.”Special 30th Anniversary events are open toTheology on Tap Alumni (40+).11For More Information Contact:Terry Shelley ’77DirectorIsaac Hecker Center(708) 756-9752Email: tshelley@yamchicago.org

ALUMNI NOTESLauren and Timothy Alan, children ofJanet (Dowling) Bartholomew ’87Sophie and Cailin, daughters ofFred Delaney Jr. ’88Nathan Phillip and Charlotte JoAnn,children of Kevin andGina (Cannata) Clinnin ’96 ’96Abbie, daughter of John Loesch ’97Joe King ’80 is launching the Penguin Project with Children’sCommunity Theatre in DeKalb County, IL. The program offerschildren and young adults with disabilities an opportunity tostar and participate in Broadway-style musicals, assisted by ashadow cast of similarly aged individuals without disabilities.The group is in rehearsal for its first production, “Annie Junior,”which will take the stage this September. Joe lives in Sycamore,IL, with his wife Barb and their three high school-age children.Colleen (Ryan) Ottens ’82 is currently attending graduateschool at Judson University in Elgin, IL to receive her teachingcertification. In December, she will complete her coursework andbecome a fully certified K-9 teacher. In April, she was inductedinto Kappa Delta Pi, the Honors Society for Educators.Janet (Dowling) Bartholomew ’87 and her husband, Russ,welcomed baby Timothy Alan, born August 6, 2009. He joinsbig sister Lauren.Fred Delaney, Jr. ’88 and his wife, Maren, are the proudparents of Cailin Elizabeth Delaney, born on March 12, 2010.Cailin weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 22 inches long.She joins big sister Sophie who is 2 ½ years old.Douglas LaPlaca ’90 was recently named “Man of the Year”in Bend, Oregon where he lives with his wife, Dawn, and theirsons, Jake and Zach. Doug, President of the Bend Conventionsand Visitors Bureau, was bestowed the award for his manyaccomplishments in improving both the local economy and thequality of life in the area.Frank Delsing ’91 pilots large aircraftfor the Royal Air ForceFrank Delsing ’91 is currently aUS Air Force Test pilot, workingin the United Kingdom as aheavy aircraft test pilot, on anexchange tour with the RoyalAir Force. On June 1st, hewas promoted to LieutenantColonel. He and his wife andtwo children will be movingto Florida, where he will helpdevelop new aircraft as well asupdates to older aircraft for thespecial operations role.Kathryn Mullaney ’91, an Associate Vice President at PrimeraEngineers in Chicago, was recently named Director of BusinessDevelopment. Kate has been with the firm for 4 years managingmarketing and sales activities in healthcare and education marketsectors. She lives in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago withBrian Patterson and their adopted rescue dogs, Mongo and Madison.Kevin Clinnin ’96 and Gina (Cannata) Clinnin ’96 announcethe birth of their son, Nathan Phillip Clinnin, born November3, 2009. Nathan weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 incheslong. He joins big sister, Charlotte JoAnn, who turned 2 in May.John Loesch ’97 and his wife, Nicole, welcomed their daughterAbigail (Abbie) Marie Loesch into their family on March 21,2010. Abbie joins big brother Ben who turned two in June.Heather (Watson) Angell ’98 and her husband, Mac, are proud toannounce the birth of their first child, Logan Louis, who was bornon April 9, 2010. Logan weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21inches long. The family resides in Highlands Ranch, CO.Jennifer (Pietrucha) Johnson ’98 married Jason Johnson onMay 15, 2009 in St. Agnes Parish, Chicago Heights. Jen alsoreceived her Master of Occupational Therapy in December,2009 and will be working with Marianjoy Rehabilitation Centerin Palos Heights, IL.Julie (Brewer) Smith ’99 and her husband, Dennis Smith,welcomed their first child on December 18, 2009. AngelicaWind Smith weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 incheslong. She is a true blessing to Julie and Dennis who weremarried in May, 2006. Julie is a stay at home mom and alsoruns a small business from home working as a specializedrecruiter. Dennis has been working for AT&T for 10 years as acustomer systems technician. The family resides in Beecher, IL.Navy Seaman Apprentice Ronda L. Johnson ’03 was recentlypromoted to her current rank upon graduation from recruittraining at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL. Johnsonreceived the early promotion for outstanding performance duringall phases of the training cycle, which included classroom studyand practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting,water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. Anemphasis was also placed on physical fitness.12

Logan, son ofHeather (Watson) Angell ’98Angelica, daughter ofJulie (Brewer) Smith ’99Erik Skurka ’03 recently left PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP inChicago as a CPA for the past two years to take an opportunityas a product marketing manager with www.optionMONSTER.com, a financial markets information website based out ofChicago. He currently lives in the South Loop.Erica Jones ’04 recently announced her engagement to JosephSteadman. Erica is a 2008 graduate of Marquette Universitywhere she received a Bachelor’s degree in Communications witha focus in marketing. She is currently employed as a MarketingAssistant with Creatonomy, Inc. in Milwaukee. Erica and Joewill be married in Milwaukee at the Church of the Gesu on July17, 2010. Following a honeymoon in Punta Cana, the couplewill reside in Milwaukee.Erin Dolan ’06 has graduated from the University of NotreDame with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.Erin has been hired by DEHCO of Elkhart, IN, as its new Salesand Marketing Coordinator.Brandi Senter ’06 graduated in May with a Bachelor of Arts degreein Psychology from Saint Louis University and will be continuing agraduate education on scholarship at their law school.Blaise Sylvester ’06, a senior outfielder at Millikin University,batted .474 earlier this baseball season. In the Big Blue’sweekend series with Elmhurst, Sylvester homered in all threegames including a two-run game winning walk-off blastin the series’ finale. Sylvester is a Fitness and Sport/SportsManagement major.Scott Noth ’07 is majoring in Automotive EngineeringTechnology with a minor in Motor Sports Managementat Indiana State University. ISU’s student-runracing team includes the driver, manager, publicrelations personnel, mechanics, and those who securesponsorships. The university provides the car, trailerand insurance only. In addition to traveling throughoutIndiana and other parts of the Midwest to race, theteam visits area high schools to recruit new studentsinto the program.Noth is the crew chief of the drag racing team. “Imanage the computer and data systems in the car, andindividualize the settings for our driver,” he said. “Wecompete in the NHRA Division 3 Super Comp Class,however, we are one of only a few teams that utilize afuel-injected engine rather than a carbureted engine.General Motors donated two GM LS 7 engines toour program which are similar to a Corvette engine.Because the dragster is lighter than a Corvette, we canreach top speeds easily.”After graduation in 2011, he hopes to get a positionwith a professional Formula 1 racing team.Ron CentanniLong-time MCHS Guidance Counselor,Ron Centanni, has retired after 29 yearsof service to countless Marian Catholicstudents, including some entire families ofsiblings. Perhaps best known for his eclecticcollection of “stuff” in his office, and beingone of the biggest Cubs fans on campus,Mr. Centanni has exciting plans forhis retirement.“I’m going to add a lot of stamps to mypassport,” he said. “It will be interestingto travel during other seasons than justsummer. Asia and South America aretoward the top of the list, but I’ll still findtime to volunteer for Tinley Park villageactivities, and I might just take it easy fora change.”13

2010 CLASS REUNIONSThe 2010 Class Reunions are set and reunion committees are gearing up for fun in the Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. Leadership Centerat Marian Catholic High School. The Classes of 1970 and 1990 will hold their reunions on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The Classesof 1975, 1980, 1985, and 2000 will have their reunions on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Cost is $55 per person.Started last year, the five year reunion class is treated to a complimentary informal reunion sponsored by the Marian Catholic AlumniAssociation. The Class of 2005 is invited to gather in the Leadership Center on Friday, September 24, 2010 during the AlumniHomecoming Gathering. Doors will open for 2005 alumni at 8:30 p.m.The Alumni Homecoming Gathering is, however, open to all alumni and friends who wish to join us for pizza, beer, wine and beveragesfor a donation after the Homecoming Game. This year, our Spartans will face Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m.The Class of 1965 will hold their reunion on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. For reservationscontact Ashley Whitten at (708) 798-5600 – ext. 12. For more information, contact Bill Murphy by email or phonewmurphy369@yahoo.com (708) 921-1057 or find Bill on Facebook.For more information on the reunions, contact Pat Trebe, Alumni Programs Coordinator at (708) 756-9405 or ptrebe@marianchs.com.2010 Reunion CommitteesClass of 1965Steve DesmondMillie SmrdelEngebrightsenTom EngstrandSharon MalvestutoHogeveenIrene Mytych HowlandDaniel LucsayBill MurphyNancy MascittiSchreiberClass of 1970Denise WoodallBlackstoneClaire Schulze CoatarMary Jane DoerrGay Lynn Petrarca EssigTheresa Rocha FlaminiAngela Pagoria GehmPatrick HogensenGary JagminJulia MolanderBill MotluckMike MurphyMichael QuirkConcetta Vitelli SmartBarbara ScottWoodworthVince ZeranteClass of 1975Joseph CaffariniBill ClearyJune Ranieri ClearyArt FerrariVern FischerSharon WojslawJelinekBrian KellyMary Burke MillsRobert SlobigDave TrumpSue Sheehan TrumpClass of 1980Jani Bullaro BodellJoe ChristofanelliEllen CookJim DeeTerry DelgadoSue DepederJeannie GallagherDiLuiaRich FordonDebbie Funkey GuthKevin KellyMike KennedyJoe KingBob KlupchakJill Bielanski McGivernCheryl PanozzoMcGuganTim McGuganJackie Jurczyk MurphyEileen HamiltonRomanoTony RosatiEileen MorrisonSantschiAnne Paredes SimutisSusan Van EttenTom WaszMary WatsonEd ZiltzClass of 1985Mary Ann DavieraAngellottiNikki Napoli ClearyTim DeeKaren Slobig GallagherArmie Gasbarro, Jr.Mary Pat DonahueGriswoldSean KellyJoe KlupchakChris O’HeaColleen Gallagher O’HeaSara Ferrantella PossCarmen Cortes QuinnBarbara Burley RadekeMichael RiordanJohn WallerKate Healey SnedekerClass of 1990Bob FrigoDeann GrossiErin Barry HackettJohn HolecekAnthony IaderosaJenny Helsel IaderosaJohn JoyceKimberly MarshallMikitkaJulie NaglerAmy LewandowskiReganMark ReganShannon ReidyNicole Schau SantoroMonica Hovis ThompsonJulie Torkelsen-DeLucaClass of 2000Kerry BeukemaErica BridgesMario CarlasareCarlo GozziCassie GrayJennifer MurphyGribbinNick McDonnellJennifer Fugaj OpiolaTom RaczkaKatherine Welsh TracyClass of 2005Brian ColemanPeter KronerKevin MarvinacMaureen McQuadeKevin MoffattBecca PalmerColleen PeabodySteve PeternellKevin RippeyJohn Spoonhour14

HALL OF FAME 2011The Advancement Office seeks nominations of potential candidatesfor the 2011 Marian Catholic Hall of Fame. Alumni, parents,faculty, staff and friends may make nominations in the followingfour categories:Alumna/Alumnus of the Year Award*Honors an alumna/alumnus who has contributed outstanding anddistinguished service in his or her chosen profession, and someonewho reflects honorably on Marian Catholic High School.Spirit of Marian Award *+Honors an alumna/alumnus, staff member or friend of Marianwho best exemplifies the Dominican traditions of unselfishservice to others and outstanding contribution to Marian, his/hercommunity, or church.Athlete of the Year Award *+Honors the accomplishments of an alumna/alumnus or staffmember who has participated in the Marian Catholic High SchoolAthletic Program and has achieved a high level of recognition inathletics, either professionally, collegiately, or at Marian.Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement Award *+Honors the achievement of an alumna/alumnus or staff memberin the Fine Arts – drama, visual arts, music, broadcasting or choral.A nominee should have achieved a high level of recognition in his/her particular field.*Marian Catholic alumna/alumnus must have graduated atleast five years prior to nomination.+Staff members must have served a minimum of three yearsprior to nomination.Past Athlete of the Year Hall ofFame inductee, Dave Mattio ’66welcomes the newest Spirit ofMarian awardee, Sister JudithAnne Haase, O.P. during herschool visit.Written nominations should include as much information aboutthe candidate as possible. Please include your contact informationas well. Submissions for consideration should be emailed toCarol Burke Swanson ’81, cswanson@marianchs.com or faxed to(708) 756-9759 by August 20, 2010. Award recipients must be ableto attend the Awards Dinner in February, 2011.The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, the Alumni Association,and the entire Marian Catholic community sadly acknowledgethe passing of the following members of our family:The Marian Catholic High School Community grieves the loss of Paige Kuersten ’12,who died as a result of a recent automobile accident. Our deepest sympathy andprayerful support go out to the family of Paige and to all those who love her.Edward Krumb ’65 passed away May 31, 2010 in Prosser, Washington. Active in theFraternal Order of Eagles, and serving at both the district and state levels, Krumb wasnamed Mr. Eagle for 2006-2007. He lived by the Eagles’ motto, “People Helping People.”Harriet M. Kampe, mother of Dr. Carolyn J. Kampe ’62, and Joan (Kampe) Figg ’64and grandmother of Samuel Figg ’86 and Frederic Figg ’87, passed away in March.Many may remember Mrs. Kampe from the very earliest days of Marian Catholicwhen she worked in the bookstore. Carolyn remarked that her mother was always veryproud of being a part of the Marian community and enjoyed her experiences here.Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.To notify Marian Catholic of an alumnus’ death, please call the Advancement Office (708) 755-6579.15

MARIAN CATHOLICALUMNIA S S O C I A T I O NUPCOMING EVENTSOffice for Institutional AdvancementMARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL700 Ashland AvenueChicago Heights, IL 60411(708) 755-6579www.marianchs.comADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED2010 REUNIONSSr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. Leadership CenterMarian Catholic High School6:00 p.m. – Reunion Mass7:00 p.m. – Reunion$55 per personSaturday, September 18, 2010Classes:1970 – 40 years1990 – 20 yearsSaturday, September 25, 2010Classes:1975 – 35 years1980 – 30 years1985 – 25 years2000 – 10 yearsFriday, September 24, 2010Class of 2005 – Informal 5-year reunionComplimentary beverages and pizza courtesyof the Marian Catholic Alumni AssociationSr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. Leadership Center8:30 p.m.Saturday, October 2, 20101965 – 45 yearsRavisloe Country ClubFor more information contact Bill Murphy ’65wmurphy369@yahoo.com or (708) 921-1057Homecoming Alumni GatheringFriday, September 24, 2010Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. Leadership CenterPizza, beer, wine and beverages for a donationafter Marian Catholic vs. Notre Dame @ 7:30 p.m.OKTOBERFESTSunday, October 10, 201011:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Colleen O’Neill Ranieri ’83Chair, Alumni AssociationMARK YOUR CALENDAR!The 21st Annual Marian CatholicENDOWMENT GOLF CLASSICMonday, August 16th, 2010at Idlewild and Flossmoor Country ClubsFor more information contact Gail Young(708) 756-9770 or gyoung@marianchs.comCarol Burke Swanson ’81Director of Alumni Relationscswanson@marianchs.com(708) 756-9775Patricia TrebeAlumni Programs Coordinatorptrebe@marianchs.com(708) 756-9405ALUMNIUpdate your information on theMarian Catholic website www.marianchs.comMarian Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high schoolwithin the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, community, and preaching. MarianCatholic students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individualtalents, and demonstrate ethical leadership and Christian service.