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22ndCenturyMedia.com education Guide
22nd century media | August 9, 2018 | 11
Students can find themselves at Marian Catholic High School
The high school years are a
pivotal time in a student’s education
and development, and
finding the right fit and the best
opportunities for one’s child are
critical at this important stage in
their life.
Marian Catholic High School
in Chicago Heights is the ideal
choice for providing each facet
of the educational puzzle to not
just meet the needs of its students,
but to provide an environment
that fosters excellence and
helps them to rise above and beyond
expectations. The school’s
motto this year is “Find Marian...
Find Yourself,” and with a combination
of academic, spiritual
and athletic focus, it produces
well-rounded, intellectual individuals
who are well-prepared
for success in their higher education
and career endeavors.
Founded in 1958, Marian
Catholic High School enjoys a
rich cultural and geographical diversity,
drawing outstanding students
from 71 different zip codes
in Illinois and northwest Indiana.
Twice named a Blue Ribbon
School and one of America’s
Most Challenging High Schools
by The Washington Post, Marian
Catholic has a strong reputation
for excellence in academics, athletics
and fine arts.
Offering a rigorous collegeprepatory
curriculum that includes
23 honors classes and 22
Advanced Placement classes,
Marian Catholic graduated 97
AP Scholars in 2017, with 42
named as Illinois State Scholars.
More than 90 percent of Marian
Catholic’s staff holds advanced
degrees and have an average
of 20 years of teaching experience.
Among them are vowed
religious, published authors, experiences
professionals, world
travelers and lifelong devotees
of Catholic education. Many are
alumni, and all are dedicated to
encouraging students to explore
their professional and personal
passions.
Spiritual guidance through
the values of Marian Catholic’s
founding congregation, the Dominican
Sisters of Springfield,
inspires students to serve in
multiple ways, from feeding the
homeless to assisting with Special
Olympics events to rehabbing
homes in Appalachia.
Marian Catholic’s 23 sports
teams have a strong history of
competitive excellence. Whether
a rookie or accomplished player,
there’s a spot on the field, court,
course or track for each one.
Each year, Marian Catholic celebrates
championship teams and
individuals at the state level, including
baseball in 2012, girls
basketball in 2014, boys diving
in 2014-2015, girls volleyball in
2016 and wrestling in 2016. Marian
is the proud home of several
NCAA Division I athletes, four
NFL players and a 2016 Phoenix
Suns NBA Draft pick.
Fine arts are a particular point
of pride at Marian Catholic.
Since 1980, the school’s nationally
renowned marching band has
won the Illinois state championship
in its class every single year
and possesses an unprecedented
seven grand national championships.
The band has marched in
the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade and Rose Bowl Parade in
recent years. The award-winning
speech team has amassed 14
state championships in the past
10 years in Group Interpretation,
Performance in the Round
and other categories. Theatre and
choir productions highlight the
talents of exceptional performers.
The choir has performed
at the Illinois State Capitol and
Carnegie Hall in New York City.
With more than 40 clubs and organizations,
Marian Catholic is a
welcoming environment where
students can explore interests
and find their niche.
Marian Catholic is the only
high school in the country with
a four-year leadership program
in which all students participate.
Students engage in leadership
throughout the Marian experience
in academics, athletics, fine
arts, band and student government.
Marian Catholic’s oneto-one
iPad initiative and new
STEM program provide students
with the skills they will need to
succeed in the future.
“At Marian Catholic, we are
fully committed to making sure
students are prepared for their
next challenge,” said Tony De-
Carlo, director of admissions.
Submitted by Marian Catholic High
School, 700 Ashland Ave. in Chicago
Heights. For more information,
visit www.marianchs.com or
call (708) 755-7565.
MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE DATES:
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 TH • 6:30PM-8:30PM
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18 TH • 1:00PM-4:00PM
• 99% College Bound Attending 113 Colleges and Universities in
29 States and Abroad.
• 97 AP Scholars, 2 National Merit Scholars, 2 Commended Scholars
• 23 Honors Courses and 22 AP Courses Offered
Teaching Scholars
with a Soul
MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
700 ASHLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
www.marianchs.com | 708.756.9770
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