Saying Yes to God's Plan - Marian High School

Rachel WittValedictorian 2010Rachel Witt is Marian’s Class of 2010 Valedictorian. She is bestdescribed as an asset to her class because of her tenacity, integrity,poise, maturity and incredible work ethic. Rachel’s teachers say shehas a keen understanding of what it takes to be successful.With a variety of interests and accomplishments, from a Gold medalin drawing to volunteering at a local grade school, Rachel strives togive back to the Marian community. She is a member of numeroushonor societies and has maintained the top position in her classall four years. When Rachel wasn’t hitting the books, she played onthe softball team and participated in various service opportunities.Altogether, Rachel’s hard work and ambitious outlook made her amost deserving Valedictorian.Rachel is attending Marquette University.Kathleen BorghoffSalutatorian 2010The 2010 Salutatorian Kathleen Borghoff is no stranger to dedication.She has been a member of a variety of sports teams, including crosscountry, soccer and basketball. She is involved not only in sportsbut also in numerous honor societies and clubs such as YoungDemocrats and Big Sisters. Kath also volunteers her time at theParson’s House.Kath’s counselor shared, “when in college, Kathleen will challengeher professors and push her peers to excel as they work besideher in labs and in the classroom.” Despite a rigorous course loadand extracurricular activities, Kath maintained straight A’s. Hercommitment and drive set Kathleen on an admirable path.Kathleen completed her first semester at University of Miami.Amanda SchumacherMarian Girl of The YearThe honor of Marian Girl of the Year is the highest honor a Mariangraduate can receive. It is bestowed upon a young woman who theteachers feel exemplifies the Six Core Values in their truest senseand lives those values on a daily basis. This year’s recipient, AmandaSchumacher, is no exception. In reviewing the Core Values, theseexamples are present in her life.Community- Amanda is a member of soccer, basketball, track andcross country teams.Marian Identity-She received the Marie Guyot LeadershipScholarship and is a Campus Ministry Core Team member.Service- Amanda served as a Class Officer and participated innumerous volunteer activities.Empowerment-She was on the 4-H Leadership Council and NationalHonor Society.Spirituality – Amanda also was a senior and freshman retreat leader.Compassion- Amanda volunteered for the junior wheelchair campand Immanuel rehab unit.Amanda also received the honor of May Queen this year from herclassmates. It is very rare to have a class identify its spiritual leaderas the same person the faculty sees as Marian Girl of the Year, yet noone seemed surprised that Amanda’s amazing grace was recognizedby both her peers and her teachers. It seems that every personwho speaks of this young woman recognizes the sincerity of all hercontributions. Marian is grateful to have been blessed with thisstudent.Amanda is attending Rockhurst University.Lisa GehringService AwardFounded in 1955, The Servants of Mary developed a community ofreligious women who wished to be a compassionate presence tothose who suffer or are in need. Today, Lisa Gehring serves as anexemplar of their mission. Devoted to sharing her compassion andcommitment to the Servants of Mary, she spent all four years visitingthe Sisters in the motherhouse and was service site coordinator forthe motherhouse her senior year.Lisa’s service and leadership go beyond her time with the Sisters. Shewas a member of the Polar Plunge Board of Directors and helpedorganize hundreds of students to fund raise for Special OlympicsNebraska. Lisa also was president of the Spanish Club and a memberof numerous honor societies. This is not the first time Lisa hasbeen recognized for her leadership contributions to the Mariancommunity. She received the Outstanding Sophomore Award and theMarie Guyot Leadership Scholarship.Lisa identifies with those she serves and shares her gifts witheveryone she meets.Lisa is attending Miami University in Ohio.24