Marian Magazine - Marian High School

The Marian FundLeadership Teamfor 2010-2011General ChairsSteve & Lori StanglSpecial Gifts ChairMark TreinenAlumnae ERA ChairsThank you to the 2010-2011 Era Chairs. These women play an integral partin the success of our Phone-A-Thon and we truly appreciate their hard workand dedication to Marian. The Marian Fund Era Chairs are responsible forrecruiting class captains and assisting with recruiting volunteers forPhone-A-Thon.Have you ever wondered who these amazing women are and why they sogenerously offer their time to Marian?22Parents ChairBuck & Susan HeimFreshman Class CaptainsJohn & Melissa DahirBrian & Karen LiskoSophomore Class CaptainsCasey & Meg KennellyJunior Class CaptainsTom & Suzanne McDonaldSenior Class CaptainsKerby & Cheri HamAlum ERA Chairs1959-60s – Jan Brownrigg Brannen ‘6970s – Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ‘7980s – Mary Mueller Brennan ‘8990s – Alysha Hannan Korbel ‘9500s – Mary Timmerman ‘01Parents of Alumnae ChairsMike & Marjean LynchStaff RepresentativeMarsha KalkowskiMarian FundUpdateGoal for 2010-2011 Goal:$475,000Total Pledges & Gifts:$515,000Actual DollarsReceived: $460,000Alysha Hannan Korbel ’95“I was honored to accept therole as the Era Chair,” Alyshasaid. “I have enjoyed beingable to stay connected to theMarian community throughvolunteer opportunities like thisthroughout the years.”Alysha is part of a large Marian family; sisterAbby Davidson graduated in 2007 as wellas mother Mary Beth Carnes Davidson ’72,and three aunts: Susanne Carnes DeFalco’68, Joan Carnes Cordy ’72 and Anne CarnesBenak ’76. Alysha has served on the AlumnaeBoard and believes volunteering at Marian isnot only fun but rewarding.As an Era Chair, she said she had theopportunity to learn just how vital TheMarian Fund is to Marian. “Without TheMarian Fund, so many girls would simplynot be able to attend Marian, which is sucha sad reality and should provide even morereason for alums to do their part to keep thepossibility of a Marian education alive for somany young women,” she said.Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ’79Mary was interested in servingas an Era Chair simply because itwas a way to give back. “I wasn’table to give at the level I wantedto in the past, so I felt that thiswas a way I could still contribute,” she said.Through her work she explained that shegained a greater appreciation for the entireprocess of the Phone-A-Thon and realizedjust how many dedicated volunteers andstaff members it takes to make it happen.This inspired and motivated her even more.“Without The Marian Fund, Marian wouldnot be affordable to the broad base of girls itserves,” she said. “It is vital to continue thispart of Marian’s mission.”In addition to serving as an Era Chair, Maryis the parent of student Christina ’12 andis active at Marian, chairing Light Night,volunteering for MarianFEST’s Silent Auctionand helping with Marian Moms SaladLunches and FAME activities.Mary Timmerman ‘01Mary has been involved inMarian’s Phone-A-Thon sincegraduation. She explained sheaccepted the Era Chair position because shefelt compelled take a more active role in theMarian community. “This is such a crucialfundraiser,” she said.Her own personal Marian experience is whatmotivates her the most. “I had an excellentMarian education and a positive high schoolexperience,” she said. “I want other girls toexperience the same thing.”Timmerman encourages other alums to getinvolved. To her, it’s a chance to reconnectwith former classmates and ensure the futureof Marian.Jan Brownrigg Brannen ‘69Jan has remained involvedat Marian since her owngraduation and those of herthree daughters, Julie BrannenCostello ’91, Mary Brannen ’97,and Laura Brannen ‘05. “I stillenjoy each time I return to my old campus tosee the changes and relive the memories,” shesaid. “It’s a nice feeling.”Her commitment to The Marian Fundstems from her desire to keep the Marianexperience alive for future generations. Shebelieves the Phone-A-Thon is critical inpreserving Marian for future Marian girls, likeher own granddaughters. “The Marian Fundis a very necessary part of helping Marianto bridge the gap between the actual cost ofeducating Marian students and the tuitionthat each student is charged,” she said.Mary Mueller Brennan ‘89Mary has been part of the MarianFund for the last15 years. Shediscovered early on that Phone-A-Thon provided a uniqueopportunity to support Marianwhile catching up with old classmates.She strongly believes in the mission ofMarian. “Marian strengthens our spirituality,faith, and strong ties to our community,” shesaid. “I am thrilled that my two girls will getto walk the same halls that their mama didall those years ago.”Through her efforts with Phone-A-Thon, Maryhas learned from out-of-town alums just howspecial Marian really is. “I am astonished by theout-of-towners’ generosity, especially becausetheir children will never attend Marian,” shesaid. “They all tell me how fortunate Omaha isto have a school like Marian.”