Marian Magazine - Marian High School

Winter 2010
Marian Magazine
Empowered Leaders
Marian’s Year of Leadership
page 9
Part 2
Examination of Excellence
Second Annual Athletic
Hall of Fame Dinner and
Induction Ceremony
First All-School Read
Marian Performing
Arts Center
page 15
page 14
page 11
page 29

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Letter from Head of School
What a great time for Marian High School!
In my first year as head of school, I was so excited to be a part of the many traditions that I
experienced as a student. But I’m also excited about the many changes established. From the
Field Day move to Creighton, to the beautiful and bold new uniforms—there’s truly never a dull
moment around here. But perhaps the most remarkable addition to the 2010 school year was
embarking on The Year of Leadership (Pages 9-11).
I realize I am preaching to the choir when I say that Marian is the finest school for girls in
the state of Nebraska. Now, as head of school, I have developed a new found appreciation
for this safe-haven we know better as home. Day after day, I witness firsthand the amazing
achievements of our students in the classroom, on the court, on stage and in the community. I
am so proud to lead this school into the future.
The Year of Leadership is an effort to emphasize Marian’s commitment to empowering girls to
succeed as confident, independent, thinking leaders. We kicked off the year with the inaugural
Leadership Institute for seventh and eighth graders (page 10), and I’m proud to report we had
maximum attendance for the seminar. We also hosted the first all-school read and author visit
from Sherri L. Smith (Page 9). Most recently, we launched a new speaker series called Lunch
with a Leader (Page 10) where Marian alumnae share their inspiring stories of leadership and
self-discovery with the girls over lunch. This is just the beginning of the Year of Leadership;
there’s much more to come!
As said, this year has been full of changes. But I firmly believe these changes are built upon
a positive foundation from which we will grow. Every morning when I wake up, I count my
blessings, and the Marian community is always among them. I feel so fortunate to be a part of
this dedicated family and look forward to the many years ahead.
Enjoy this issue and please feel free to contact me if you have ideas for the rest of this Year of
Leadership.
Blessings,
Susan M. Toohey
Head of School

In this issue:
Letter from Head of School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Marian Today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Feature: Empowered Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alumnae Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Feature: Excellence is Not an Elective, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Field Day 2010 Photo Essay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Future Marian Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Advancing the Mission of Marian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Reunion Weekend 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Reunion Weekend 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Class of 2010 Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Alumnae Class News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Magazine Contributors
Editor
Shaela Cavel Wepfer ’92
Director of Public Relations
Alumnae News
Jamie Hatz Robinette ‘94
Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82
Directors of Alumnae Relations
Magazine Contributors
Kristy Shea Brannen ‘96, feature writer
Susan Macaitis Rosenlof ’82, feature writer
2010 Journalism photographers
Lucy Hancock, public relations intern
Cover photo
Maggie Heim, Kayla Hasenjager and Nyoke
Dumba, Class of 2013
Marian High School is a
Catholic, college preparatory
high school for young women
founded by the Servants of
Mary and dedicated to Mary,
the Mother of God. Marian
teaches the beliefs of the
Roman Catholic faith in a
caring and loving community
atmosphere.
The mission of Marian High
School is to commit all its
resources to the college
preparatory education of young
women, teaching them to be
leaders and life-long learners in
a society where their talents and
faith will give hope to
the world.
In the Next Issue:
Face to Face with Today’s Marian Leaders
Marian All-School Reunion Mass, Awards
Ceremony and Open House
Alumna of the Year
Sr. Marcella Leadership Award
Marian Award
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Marian Today
Since Marian opened its doors in 1955, the young women who have come and gone have continued to
prove themselves as empowered, confident, independent, thinking leaders; Marian today is no different.
We define “leaders” as women who use their talents and faith to give hope to and make a difference in
the world. Our Marian girls are embracing leadership roles in the classroom, on the stage, on the court
and in their community.
Below you will find the many accomplishments and accolades Marian girls have recently earned.
Volleyball Academic Award
Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Varsity
Volleyball Team, who received the American
Volleyball Coaches Association Game Plan/
AVCA Team Academic Award, which honors
teams who have matched their dedication
to the sport of volleyball with excellence in
the classroom. This is the 10th year in a row
that the team, under the direction of Coach
Rochelle Rohlfs, has received this award.
NCTE Award
The National Council of Teachers of English
(NCTE) commended Marian High School
senior Allison Dethlefs with a certificate
for superior writing. The award honors 543
high school seniors as outstanding writers.
As a result, the Marian English Department
was recognized for its excellence within its
instructional program.
Winning students and their schools
receive certificates recognizing their
accomplishment, and the names of the
students and their schools are posted on the
NCTE website. Students also receive cards
highlighting their achievement to attach to
their college application forms.
The English Department has been
commended five times by the National
Council of Teachers of English for excellence
in its instructional program.
Class of 2010
Academics
Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2010 who earned $10.3 million in scholarships
to colleges and universities across the nation. Stay tuned for the 2009-2010 Annual Report for a
listing of all scholarship recipients.
Class of 2010 Award recipients (back row, left to right): Claire Townley, mistress of ceremonies; Lisa Gehring, service
award; and Kathleen Borghoff, salutatorian (front row): Samantha Koraleski, service award; Brianna Baca, service
award; Amanda Schumacher, Marian girl of the year; Noelle Mapes, service award; and Rachel Witt, valedictorian
Welcome Class of 2014
Marian is honored to welcome 220 girls as
members of the Class of 2014. This is the
largest freshman class since 2001.

Leadership
Marian’s Mission Comes to Life at Inaugural Mission Day
Jay Warren ’05 speaks to current Marian girls about empowerment at inaugural Mission Day.
Marian took a break from classes to celebrate what makes Marian, Marian.
On February 19, 2010 the Marian Mission and Vision Committee, comprised
of faculty, staff and students, hosted the inaugural Mission Day, celebrating
Marian’s Core Values and identity as a Servite school.
The event began with an all-school assembly
where Sr. Ginny Silvestri, OSM, then
Provincial of the Servants of Mary, addressed
the students about the history of the Order
and Marian’s identity as a Servite school.
Following, students, divided into six groups,
headed to breakout sessions that focused
on one of Marian’s six Core Values. Each
Marie Guyot Leadership Scholarship
Congratulations to three Marian girls from the Class of 2010 –
Brittany Hytrek, Natalie Montanez and Rachel Treinen (pictured
right to left), who are recipients of the Marie Guyot Leadership
Scholarship.
Marie Guyot was a young woman who followed the call of the
Blessed Mother to start a school for young girls in Cuves, France
in the 1800s. Marie was challenged by the norms of her time, yet
her love for Mary and her dedication to the education of young
women prevailed and her life’s work became the inspiration for
Marian.
These scholarship recipients are young women who, like Marie
Guyot, have employed their leadership skills to impact the lives
of others, within their homes, their school and their community.
The Marie Guyot Leadership Scholarship is funded by a
generous anonymous benefactor of Marian High School.
breakout session featured a guest speaker,
ranging from alumnae, parents of alums,
current parents, staff, community friends and
Servants of Mary, who addressed the way he/
she lives out his/her particular Marian Core
Value.
Marian graduate from the Class of 2005, Jay
Warren, spoke to the current Marian girls
about ways that they can empower each
other. “Marian is a unique place, where your
teachers are constantly encouraging you
to feel and act empowered to achieve your
goals,” said Warren. “However, sometimes
it is the smallest gesture, like a smile or a
pat on the back, which can be the catalyst
to empowerment. Don’t forget that you can
empower each other just by being the Marian
girls you are.”
At the end of the day, the entire student body
reconvened for a closing prayer service. The
Servants of Mary sang to the students the
“Salve Regina,” which translates to “Hail Holy
Queen.” Members of the Esprit De Corps Club
read scripture readings and petitions (based
on the six Core Values). Each member then
presented the Servite Sisters with a flower,
thanking them for Marian High School.
The service concluded with the Marian
community reciting a Core Values Pledge,
which was written especially for Mission Day.
Each student received a pledge bookmark
and a beaded Core Values bracelet as
commemorative gifts.
Guest Speakers:
MARIAN IDENTITY: Mary Kay Mangus
Leatherman ’81
COMPASSION: Sr. Margaret Stratman, OSM
COMMUNITY: Mel Clancy
SERVICE: Debbie Schroer, Kelli Schroer ’09,
Sarah Tulipana ’02
SPIRITUALITY: Sr. Joan Houtekier, OSM
EMPOWERMENT: Jay Warren ’05
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Marian Lends Hearts and
Treasure to Haiti
In February, Marian hosted a dance for all
Omaha-area high school students to raise
money for Haiti Disaster Relief.
Through $5 admission fees and free-will
donations, Marian raised nearly $5,300,
which was donated to Catholic Relief
Services for Haiti Disaster Relief. Guests
were encouraged to dress in red and blue
in honor of the Haitian flag. Marian also
sold Haiti Relief Dance t-shirts for $10, and
80 percent of the shirt profits went to the
relief efforts. The Class of 2010 took the lead
in organizing the dance, using profits from
a previous dance, Marian’s Gnimocemoh
(Homecoming), to underwrite the event so
that 100 percent of the proceeds went to the
relief effort.
Marian seniors, Emily Isom, Gemma Marus and
Jordan Bosilevac at the Haiti Relief Dance
Artists Use Talents to
Fight Hunger
Twelve students from Marian participated
in Bowls for Backpacks hosted by Nebraska
Wesleyan University. These students are
members of Marian’s Art Club, whose mission
is to promote the arts and share their talents
with the world. Each girl made handcrafted
ceramic bowls for the “Empty Bowls Event”
that supported the Food Bank of Lincoln’s
Back Pack Program. This program serves
thousands of local elementary students in
need.
Community Service/Outreach
Students Practice
Almsgiving During Lent
This Easter season, Marian religion class
students collected donations and necessities
for Burmese refugees.
Collecting money for the poor is a traditional
Lenten activity. On Ash Wednesday, Marian
began daily collections in Religion classes,
which raised nearly $3,000. The donations
were used to buy much-needed essentials
such as diapers, baby wipes and toilet paper
for Burmese families, Omaha’s most recent
refugees. Marian’s faculty and staff also
contributed to the collection with additional
supplies.
On March 31, 2010 Marian students delivered
the supplies to St. Cecilia Catholic Church.
This collection of goods was given to more
than 100 Burmese families.
For the past 16 years Marian religion classes
have practiced almsgiving during Lent.
NSAA Activities
Marian sophomores Alyssa Neneman and Martha
Holstein carry supplies to be delivered to St. Cecilia
Catholic Church for Burmese refugees
Marian Achieves Its Golden State Title, Plus One
Congratulations to the 2010 Varsity Soccer and Tennis Teams for claiming State Championship
titles. These awards mark Marian’s 50th and 51st state titles. Marian’s Soccer championship,
under the direction of Coach Ed Dudley, was the 10th state title for the Soccer program.
Coach Beth Dye lead the Varsity Tennis Team’s “three-peat,” which was the fifth state title for the
Tennis Program.
State Soccer 2010 State Tennis 2010

Marian Named
Dominant Dynasty
On September 26, 2010, Marian was honored
by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of
Fame Foundation as a Dominant Dynasty of
Athletics. The award specifically refers to the
36 state championships Marian has secured
from 1998 to present, including eight straight
in swimming (2000-07), six straight in soccer
(1998-2003), five straight in golf (2005-2010)
and cross country (2003-2007).
State Golf 2010
Congratulations to the 2010 Golf Team, and
Coach Jim Miller, for its sixth consecutive
state title. Three members of the golf team
finished in the top 15 earning individual
titles. Finishers include senior Erin O’Brien,
who was the runner-up with a score of 79;
sophomore Sarah Pravecek, who claimed
fourth place; and senior Jordan Rearick,
who won 12th place. The Crusaders won by
43 strokes over runner-up Norfolk. Marie
McNamara and Joselyn Wojtalewicz were
also on the championship team. This is the
11th state title for Marian golf.
Journalism State Champions
Congratulations to Marian’s Journalism students who are the 2010 A2 State Champions. This
is the third state title in five years. The Championship team consists of all members of the
yearbook and newspaper staffs. The following are individual accomplishments from journalism
students of the Class of 2010:
Class A2
Advertising
1st Stephanie Sojka
2nd Ann Brudney
Newspaper Layout
1st Jacqueline Alvine
2nd Laura Bolamperti
Photo Illustration
1st Courtney Sehn
2nd Ann Brudney
Editorial Writing
1st Stephanie Sojka
3rd Hailey Konnath
Sports Feature Writing
1st Stephanie Sojka
3rd Taylor Benson
Editorial Cartooning
1st Ann Brudney
Indepth Newspaper
Coverage
1st Katerina Marcotte, Laura
Bolamperti, Hannah Mergen,
Andrea Alonso, Jacqueline
Alvine, Jordann Wilson
Entertainment Review
Writing
1st Stephanie Sojka
Top 15 Kaitlyn Griffith
Top 15 Noelle Mapes
Headline Writing
1st Noelle Mapes
Information Graphic
1st Shannon McGill
Newspaper Feature
Writing
2nd Grace Theisen
Column Writing
2nd Kaitlyn Griffith
Sports/Action
Photography
2nd Emily Reznicek
Yearbook Layout
2nd Courtney Sehn
U.S. Cellular Cup
Newswriting
3rd Noelle Mapes & Monica
Bosiljevac
Sports News Coverage
Top 15 Jordann Wilson
State Finals
Photo Illustration
1st Courtney Sehn
2nd Ann Brudney
Headline Writing
1st Noelle Mapes
Indepth Newspaper
Coverage
2nd Katerina Marcotte,
Laura Bolamperti, Hannah
Mergen, Andrea Alonso,
Jacqueline Alvine, Jordann
Wilson
2010 Network Staff
2010 Yearbook Staff
Information Graphics
2nd Shannon McGill
Sports/Action
Photography
3rd Emily Reznicek
Entertainment Review
Writing
4th Noelle Mapes
5th Kaitlyn Griffith
Advertising
4th Ann Brudney
Newspaper Layout
4th Jacqueline Alvine
Sports Feature Writing
6th Taylor Benson
Editorial Cartooning
6th Ann Brudney
For the fourth year in a row, the Nebraska High School Activities Association (NSAA) presented
Marian with the All-Activities Award, the U.S. Cellular Cup, in the Class A, Girls Division. The
NSAA All-Activities Award recognizes high schools with the most successful interscholastic
activities programs in the state that year. During the 2009-2010 school year Marian received
Nebraska High School Championships in golf, volleyball, soccer, tennis and journalism. Marian
finished runner-up in swimming and tied for fifth in basketball in addition to earning NSAA
championship points in nine different activities during the year, including speech and music.
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Thoroughly Modern Millie
Brings Marian and Prep
Together Again
For the second year in a row, Marian and Prep
joined forces to bring audiences an entertaining
evening of singing and dancing in the fall musical
production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a captivating
production set in 1920, telling the story
of Millie Dillmount’s ambition to marry
for money rather than love. Despite her
determination, Millie cannot help but fall in
love with paper clip salesman Jimmy Smith.
Through broken friendships, bitter betrayals
and a new-found mindset, Millie discovers
where true happiness really lies.
The fall musical ran three shows at the
Omaha Community Playhouse on October
29, 30 and 31st. More than 2,000 theatre goers
were in attendance.
For more photos of the musical, check out
the Marian website: marianhighschool.net
Marian Field Day Huge Success, with Changes
Fine Arts
Marian juniors, Noelle West as a dancer and Olivia
Hershiser as Millie Dillmount
On May 7, 2010, more than 1,300 guests attended Marian’s annual and beloved
Field Day.
Field Day is a unique tradition at Marian that must be experienced and not explained. The
purpose of Field Day is a multi-layered one. While each class helps one another “find its
spirit” through class mascots, demonstrations, costumes and cheerleaders, Field Day also
provides Marian girls with a chance to acquire important skills such as teamwork, creativity,
sportsmanship and problem solving.
This year’s Field Day themes were Freshmen, “A Fresh Fairy Tale” in jade and purple;
Sophomores, “Sophomore Seuss” in red and turquoise; Juniors, “Juniors in Bloom” in green and
bright gold; and Seniors, “Remember the Seniors” in blue and fuchsia.
For the first time in Marian’s 52-year Field Day history, this annual event was not held on
campus or at Benson Park. Because of the lack of space at both Benson Park and in Marian’s
gymnasium, Marian took Field Day on the road to the D.J. Sokol Arena inside the Wayne and
Eileen Ryan Women’s Athletic Center on Creighton University’s campus.
“This was a necessary change, and after the success of this year, we think it was a great one
too,” says Head of School Susan Russell Toohey ’82. “We are grateful to Creighton University
for renting the space to Marian and allowing 650 girls, dressed in bright costumes, to invade
campus. Marian and Creighton will never be the same again.”
The day began with Marian students parading down Creighton’s Mall in full costume, while
chanting Field Day rhymes. Once inside the Arena, the judge’s booklet committees made their
presentations, followed by cheerleader performances, class demonstrations and the notorious
tug-o-war. The students held a dance party on the Arena floor while the judges’ rankings
were tallied.
In the end, after back-to-back fourth place, the “Juniors in Bloom” took home the coveted
Field Day cup.
For more Field Day fun photos go to Marian’s website: marianhighschool.net.
Marian junior, Taylor Wyatt as Muzzy with the
Creighton Prep ensemble
Marian junior, Kayleigh Lewandowski as Mrs. Priscilla
Meers with Prep juniors, Mike Mai as Chingo Ho (left)
and Duc-Minh Vu as Bun Foo
2010 Field Day Judges
Walls
Emily Leahy ‘06
Tracy Schimonitz ‘88
Sr. Peggy Miller ‘65
Sr. Marianna DeSimone, OSM
Chriss Lilleskov
Jamie Robinette ‘94
Field Day
Katie D’Agosto ‘02
Shannon Smith ‘91
Becca Malesa ‘99
Julie Schrage ‘03
Patsy Helget Kravchuck ‘75
Kitty O’Kane ‘00
Roxy Brandt ‘80
Turn to the Center for a full-color
Field Day photo gallery.

Nicole
Methven ‘12
Empowered Leaders
If Marian’s walls could talk, they would without a doubt tell stories
of learning, friendship, passion and spirituality, but they would also
speak of the amazing transformation that occurs within the girls
who walk its halls.
This transformation is unique to Marian. It is when a young girl
discovers her ability. It is when a young girl discovers her voice.
It is when a young girl is empowered to succeed as a confident,
independent, thinking leader.
Year of Leadership
Since opening its doors in 1955, Marian has
been synonymous with leadership. Simply
put, Marian girls are leaders. To celebrate
this, Marian declared the 2010-2011 school
year the Year of Leadership. In the course
of the year, Marian plans to recommit its
focus on empowering girls to succeed as
leaders through a series of special initiatives,
activities and events.
With the help of the Year of Leadership
Committee, Jamie Hatz Robinette ’94,
staff laision, Sharon Walsh Carleton ’90,
committee chair, Heather Hahn Ruff ’90 and
Celann LeGreca
‘75, Marian
developed a year
full of leadership
events that
will educate,
motivate, and
stimulate the
leaders of today
and tomorrow.
By Kristy Shea Brannen ‘96
Year of Leadership:
How it all started?
In the spring of 2009, Mary Lynn Coyle ’66,
corporate branding consultant, offered her
professional services to Marian. “I wanted
to help my alma mater uncover its true
identity and then tell its story,” says Mary
Lynn. “Marian is not the only Catholic, all-girl
school in Omaha. We needed to define what
makes Marian unique; what makes Marian,
Marian.”
After months of focus groups, research
and comparison evaluations, Mary Lynn
presented a committee with her findings.
“What I discovered was what I knew to be
true all along; Marian empowers girls to
succeed as confident, independent, thinking
leaders.”
In keeping with Mary Lynn’s findings,
Marian’s 2010-2011 school year has been
named the Year of Leadership. Marian has
dedicated a whole year to reaffirming its
promise as a school that empowers girls to
succeed as leaders.
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Marian Hosts Inaugural Leadership Institute for Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls
Marian believes that leadership can be learned and that all girls have the potential to become great leaders. In June 2010, 25 seventh and
eighth grade girls attended the first Leadership Institute to discover their inner leader. The institute was facilitated by Marian leaders
themselves. Five members of the Class of 2011 hosted small group activities focusing on three different types of leadership: personal
leadership – goal setting, attitude, values awareness, time management, stress management and motivation; interpersonal leadership –
communication, active listening, giving and receiving feedback and conflict management; and group leadership – group decision-making,
group dynamics, roles within a group, brainstorming, building consensus, running a meeting and team building.
“The activities gave each girl a chance to discover her leadership potential,” said Rachel Treinen ’11. “What we witnessed was that each
participant had something unique and special to offer the group. As a result, no one girl ever dominated, but rather 25 distinctive leaders
discovered their full potential.”
Annie McClure and Abbey Furlow, Class of 2010
Celebrating all Types
of Leadership
Marian recognizes that leadership goes
beyond excelling in the athletic arena or
climbing the corporate ladder. At Marian
being a leader means being true to yourself,
believing in yourself and always striving to do
your best.
Marian recognizes that some leaders are
overt. They stand out in a crowd. They do
their best out in front, cheering others on
and holding people accountable. Other
leaders are quiet. They are true to who they
are without making a fuss. They do their best
as part of a team. Their contribution to the
collective is just as important as anyone’s.
It takes all types of leaders to create the
unique, safe, supportive sisterhood that is
Marian.
Are you a Marian leader who has a special
story to share? Do you know one? E-mail
Jamie Hatz Robinette ‘94 at alumdirector@
omahamarian.org. By sharing success stories
we can continue our celebration of leadership
and strengthen our community of sisters.
All-School Read Provides
Inspiration and Insight
In early September, Marian launched the Year
of Leadership with its first all-school read
and author presentation. The novel Flygirl by
Sherri L. Smith was selected because it is an
inspiring story of a young African-American
woman named Ida Mae who was a pilot with
the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
during World War II.
The day-long event began with Smith
addressing members of the Marian
community about her experience
as an author, in particular about
her experience researching this
book. From there, Smith met the
student body for an all-school
presentation about the WASP
and how she came to realize
her novel. “We could not have
asked for a better author
Kayla Hasenjager ‘13
to visit Marian for this first all-school read
effort,” said Head of School Susan Russell
Toohey ‘82. “Sherri was approachable,
knowledgeable of her subject matter and
available to the girls, who wasted no time in
asking for an autographed copy of Flygirl. If
she had grown up here in Omaha, she would
have been a Marian girl.”
Food for Thought
As part of the Year of Leadership, Marian
also developed the Lunch with a Leader
speaker series. These lunches provide
current students and members of the Marian
community with examples of how Marian
alumnae have leveraged their leadership
experiences at Marian in order to become
leaders in their professional fields and
communities.
Sharon Slattery ’75, a former FBI agent,
kicked off the speaker series in the fall.
During her career with the FBI, her positions
included investigator,
liaison, trainer
and manager
at both the

Washington D.C. FBI Headquarters and
the Los Angeles FBI Field Office. Sharon
spoke to the current students about her
experience with the Bureau and how Marian
prepared her for life. “Marian helped shape
me into the confident woman that I am,”
says Sharon. “My family, my experiences at
Marian, and beyond, gave me the building
blocks I needed to be successful in life.”
A Tribute to Leadership
Recognizing and learning from leaders is an
integral part of the Year of Leadership. The
second annual Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner
and Induction Ceremony is just one example
of this.
Honorees included individual athletes
Mikki Denney Wright ’92, Renee Saunders
’95, Dr. Roberta Vasko Kraus ’72, the 2000
State Champion Basketball Team, renowned
soccer coach Mark Laughlin and respected
patron Paul Simon. (See page 14 for complete
story.)
These individuals exude the very essence of
Marian’s Year of Leadership and demonstrate
just how far empowerment can take you.
“It is amazing what happens to girls here,”
said honoree Mikki Denney Wright, ‘92.
“Marian sees the greatest potential in young
women, nurtures it, supports it, and better
yet, challenges it. Every day I felt challenged
to be the very best, and I loved that. Marian
teaches women how to lead, and I am so
grateful I had the opportunity to spend time
here. In my very humble opinion, this is the
best high school for women in the country.”
“Marian sees the greatest
potential in young women,
nurtures it, supports it, and
better yet, challenges it. Every
day I felt challenged to be the
very best, and I loved that.
Marian teaches women how to
lead, and I am so grateful I had
the opportunity to spend time
here. In my very humble opinion,
this is the best high school for
women in the country.”
– Mikki Denney Wright ‘92
For more information on the Year of
Leadership, visit www.marianhighschool.net
and click on the Year of Leadership link.
Author Presentation Provides Perfect
Introduction to Year of Leadership
On Friday, September 3, Marian kicked off its “Year of
Leadership” by welcoming the award-winning author of the first
all-school read, Flygirl, Sherri L. Smith. The novel chronicles
the story of a young African-American woman named Ida Mae
and her experiences as a pilot with the Women Airforce Service
Pilots (WASP) during World War II.
The dynamic subject matter of Flygirl provided cross-curricular teaching moments.
The reader not only discovers the trials and tribulations the heroine, Ida, must
overcome due to the color of her skin, but also the struggles she endures as a strong,
independent woman living in 1940 wartime. Smith personally examined many of
these relevant themes. She visited religion classes, addressing the social injustices
and prejudices of the time, and social studies classes, talking about the relevance of
women during WWII. Marian alumna Colleen Zbylut ’05 spoke to the science classes
about aeronautics during WWII. In addition, Smith spoke with English class students
about the process of becoming a published writer.
Sherri L. Smith won the “2010 Best Books for Young Adults,” the “2010 Capitol
Choices Noteworthy Books for Children” and the “2010 Cooperative Children’s Book
Center Choices” awards for her work.
Smith’s presentation not only provided the perfect introduction to the Year of
Leadership, but it also established a new tradition for the Marian community. Marian
plans on holding an annual all-school read at the beginning of every academic year.
Marian is now accepting suggestions for next year’s all-school read novel. Simply go
to the Academics page on Marian’s website to fill out the form.
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Alumnae Today
Marian Hosted Third Professional Network Event for Alumnae
Marian’s Alumnae Relations Program hosted
its third Professional Network Event for local
alumnae on April 29, at Corkscrew Wine and
Cheese in Rockbrook Village. The event’s
focus was mentoring.
According to the fall 2008 McKinsey Quarterly,
people with strong mentors enjoy more
promotions, higher pay and greater career
satisfaction. They feel a sense of belonging,
which makes their lives meaningful.
Alumna Geri Hewitt Michelic ’74 spoke at
the event about her mentoring experiences
both as a mentor and as a woman being
mentored. Geri is currently marketing
director at the Salvation Army Kroc
Center. Geri is also a co-creator of
the successful ICAN (Institute for
Career Advancement Needs)
Defining Leadership
Program and
continues
to serve on
the program
faculty. She has
been a facilitator for
Legacy Lunch
other ICAN programs, including the Women’s
Mentoring Circles.
The Alumnae Relations Program is dedicated
to continuing relations with the more than
7,000 alumnae who are now leaders in their
homes, professions and communities in
Omaha and around the world.
“The Alumnae Professional Network is a
natural extension of our program’s mission,
which is to have our alums share their gifts
with the Marian community,” says Nancy
Kettering Casey ’82, co-director of alumnae
relations. “Whether they are launching a
new business and want to get the word
out, making a career change, starting in
their professional endeavor or looking for
mentoring opportunities, our alums are
excellent resources for one another.”
Marian began its Alumnae Professional
Network in February 2009, and its
second event was held in November.
More than 150 local alumnae have
taken advantage of this opportunity.
On April 11, more than 90 alumnae and their grade-school-aged daughter(s), granddaughter(s)
and/or niece(s) gathered at Marian for mass and lunch at Marian’s Annual Legacy Lunch.
Now in its fifth year, the Legacy Lunch is a special event for alumnae to celebrate their Marian
connections of the past and the future.
Head of School Susan Russell Toohey ’82 and daughter Hannah, a sophomore at Marian, spoke
at the lunch about what it means to share the legacy of Marian as mother and daughter.
“The sense of gratitude I had at that moment my daughter chose Marian was overwhelming,”
explained Susan. “Knowing the legacy of being a Marian girl would continue within my own
family- the legacy of empowering a young woman, of providing opportunities for her to discover
who she really is and to have Marian shape her into a confident person – was incredible.”
Hannah Toohey explained how Marian has changed her life. “Marian truly has empowered
me. I’ve known for quite awhile that I like to be the organizer. Marian has helped me develop
that and has instilled a great sense of true leadership in me,” said Hannah. “But this isn’t just a
school; it’s another home. This is where I learned, and am still learning, who I am.”
Each table of alumnae and their special guests was hosted by a current student, who helped the
younger guests make hair bows and draw pictures after lunch.
May Crowning
Marian held its annual May Crowning
ceremony in May, the month of Mary, the
mother of God. Marian honors Mary each
year with an all-school ceremony, and since
the 2005-2006; 50th anniversary school year,
some special guests have been an integral
part of the event.
Second-grade daughters of Marian
alumnae who received the Sacrament of
the Eucharist are invited to be a part of this
annual assembly. Wearing their First Holy
Communion dresses, 27 second graders
processed with the May Queen and placed
a rose at the foot of the statue of Mary,
signifying their blossoming faith.
This now annual tradition of including
daughters of Marian alumnae has more
than doubled since its inaugural year. “My
daughter and I have been looking forward
to this event for some time,” says Kelly Shea
Collins, a 1988 Marian graduate and mother
of Eva Collins. “It is special for me to show
her at such a young age the community of
compassion that is Marian.”
Amanda Schumacher, member of the Class of
2010, crowned Mary with a wreath of flowers
as the 2010 May Queen. Her peers elected
her as Queen for her courage to stand up for
what is right, even when it may be unpopular
to do so; her work to achieve social justice;
the compassionate presence she exudes to
those she encounters; her faithfulness as a
friend; and for inspiring her peers to follow
the example of Jesus.
May Queen, Amanda Schumacher ‘10

In a speech addressing the student body,
Amanda reflected on what Mary has meant
to her:
Mary is one of my heroes. A hero has the
strength of character to stand by her beliefs.
Mary answered “Yes” to God’s call for her life,
even though she had to do so by embarking on
a difficult journey.
A hero has courage. She is willing to face
the challenges in life eagerly and with
determination. Mary faced her fears with faith
and hope, she stayed strong.
A hero makes sacrifices. She doesn’t complain
when the going gets rough; her true colors shine
through as she sacrifices for others. Mary gave
up her life for God. To this day, we admire and
honor her for her dedication to her faith.
A hero is selfless. She cares about the needs of
others before her own. Mary lived her life for
others, for us, with total devotion and service.
Like Mary, we are called to do the will of God
and be heroes. Being a hero does not require
superpowers. It requires that we say yes, and
use the powers and gifts God gave us for others.
After the event, alumnae and their daughters
convened in Marian’s Library for refreshments,
followed by a tour of the school.
The May Crowning ceremony signifies how
the Marian community crowns Mary by living
her example daily. Marian hopes that each
We’re here; we’re there; we’ve landed in
Minneapolis, Denver and Houston
student finds her personal relationship with
Mary, a relationship that will help her serve,
be true to who she is and accept God’s plan
for her.
If you are an alumna and your daughter is
making her First Holy Communion in 2011,
please contact the Alumnae Office.
Thanks to the alumnae who attended this
year’s event with their daughter(s).
Mary Mueller Brennan ’89 – Natalie
Kelly Shea Collins ‘88 – Eva
Toni McCarthy Compton ’86 – Annie
Jennifer Flynn Copenhaver ‘93 – Caitlin
Susan Dalton Elkins ’86 – Abby
Jane Kineen-Fenner ’87 – Kathryn
Gretchen Woeste Gall ‘90 – Kaitlyn
Lori Wirges Hamilton ’90 – Emori
Miki Dolan Kramper ‘93 – Clare
Sharon Fabian Leddy ’83 – Madeline
Lisa Tosoni Manning ’92 – Catherine and Lauren
Jenny Hamele Meis ‘89 – Ella
Julie Sullivan Mowat ‘85 – Marin
Amy Farha Neary ’91 – Clara
Susie Kenney Nelson ‘87 – Ansley and Grace
Julie Jaworski Nelson ’90 – Ellise
Patricia MacBride Olsen ‘86 – Grace
Shari Andersen Reynolds ’83 – Abby
Jeanne Thomas Roubidoux ’79 – Patrice
Tracy Malesa Schimonitz ’88 – Libby
Jan Thomsen Silvain ’88 – Rilee
Amy Keplinger Stanek ’89 – Gillian
Holly Schaefer Sullivan ‘88 – Mena
Sheila Lynch Sully ‘87 – Colleen
Christina Coates Yerkes ’89 – Anna
Marian alums are everywhere and the Marian’ Alumnae Program hosts out-of-town events each
year to catch up with alumna who have spread their wings and settled in other places. Check out
these photos from out most recent gatherings.
Next stop: St. Louis
Denver: Back row, left to right: Bridget Klosterman ’99,
Mary McCaslin Thompson ’82, Chrysanthi Mishek
Stockwell ’02, Cheryl Goodrich Goplen ’73, Hannah
Hoes ’02, Lynne Andress Powers ’82 and Michele Gagne
Foster ’70; middle row: Angie Aliano ’93, Tina Long
Flowers ’90, Nellie Hautzinger Bauer ’83, Cathe Tarsney
Brandt ’84, Susan Toohey ’82, Patty Mathews ‘81, Linda
Correa Bates ’85 and Maureen Keller Vischer ’89: and
on the floor: Mikki Denney Wright ’92 (host of event)
and Co-Director of Alumnae Relations Nancy Kettering
Casey ‘82
Minneapolis: Top row: Mary Kurtz Holmes ’86, Delynn
Sempek Ellis ’82, Diane Petersen Mitchell ’82, Stephanie
McCann Orlandini ’95, Kari Henningsen Abarca ’95,
Kathy Nielsen Lubinski ’95, Theresa Sheeren Pike ’85,
Mary Cunningham Hoff ’87, Colleen Campbell Snyder
’86; middle row – Co-Director of Alumnae Relations
Jamie Hatz Robinette ’94, Kate Eckel ’82, Mary Cleary
Gautier ’70, Julie DePetro Callaway ’70, Nancy Clarke
’69, Mary Ann Kill ’82; first row – Stephanie Adler
Pleiman ’93, Melanie Roh Ranallo ’93, Julia Adler Wiles
’94 and Julie Bendon ’94
Houston: First row, left to right: Co-Director of
Alumnae Relations Jamie Hatz Robinette ’94, Teri
Sporcic Kennedy ’92, Becky Heller ’97 and Dee
Engelbert ’81; top row: Mary Lou Dreves Smith ’66
Director of Advancement Shannan Neppl Brommer ’81
and Lisa Otten Vote ‘74
Contact the Alumnae Office at
alumdirector@omahamarian.org if you are
interested in receiving more information
about our out of town events.
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Marian High School Holds Second Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Individual athlete honors: Mikki Denney Wright ’92, Dr. Roberta Vasko Kraus ’71 and Renee Saunders ‘95
It was a night of honor and pride, inspiration and heart-felt appreciation. On
August 30, 2010, more than 200 guests gathered in Marian’s Student Center for
the second annual Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. It
turned out to be a night rooted in the Marian tradition of empowered leaders.
This year’s inductees included individual athletes Mikki Denney Wright ’92, two-time state
champion varsity soccer player, current head coach of women’s soccer at the University of
Minnesota and one of the brightest minds in college soccer today; Renee Saunders ’95, four-year
varsity volleyball player, three-year varsity basketball player, the 1995 Omaha World-Herald and
Lincoln Journal Star Athlete of the Year and now the head coach for South High School’s Varsity
Volleyball Team; and all-around Marian athlete and now renowned sports psychologist Dr.
Roberta Vasko Kraus ’71.
Also honored was the 2000 State Championship Basketball Team: Sarah Mancuso Billesbach ’01,
Jaime Miller Burke ’00, Mandy Cyr ’01, Michaela Wuebben Doyle ’00, Anna Jones Goeschel ’00,
Liz Greisch ’02, Andrea Lightfoot ’03, Meghan Martin ’02, Amy Sibbernsen McLeay ’00, Jessica
Denis-Him Neddenriep ’01, Stephanie Patton ’01, Laura Spanheimer ’01 and Katie Stanzel
Wright ‘01. This team averaged 69.6 points a game and gave up only 42.1 for an average winning
margin of 27.5 points per game. Athletic Director Jim Miller claims this was one of the best
teams he has ever coached at Marian.
Members from Marian’s 2000 State Champion
Basketball Team with Coach Jim Miller
Honored coach, Mark Laughlin with (from left to
right) daughters Jen Laughlin ’86 with sons Nick and
Tom, daughter Jane Laughlin ’95, wife Sue Laughlin,
and daughter Kelly Laughlin Jeffreys ’92 with husband
Jason
Finally, former five-time state championship
soccer coach Mark Laughlin and patron Paul
Simon, were also honored. Laughlin laid the
foundation for Marian’s exemplary soccer
program, and Simon was the driving force
behind building the Marian Softball Field.
Miller was the Master of Ceremonies for
the event. He spoke of each inductees’
contribution to Marian athletics and
to their continued dedication to a life
that exemplifies Marian’s mission and
commitment to excellence. Each individual
honoree accepted an engraved plaque and
members of the 2000 State Championship
Basketball Team were given replicas of their
state medal.
To read more about this year’s honorees go to
www.marianhighschool.net/alumnae/news
and check out more photos from the night in
Marian’s online photo gallery.
To nominate an athlete for the 2011 Athletic
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, simply
choose “Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination
Form” from the Quick Links drop-down
menu on the home page.
Honored patron Paul Simon and wife Laurie

Excellence is
Not an Elective
By Susan Macaitis Rosenlof ‘82
This is the continuation of a
two-part feature, Examination
of Excellence, which
focuses on each of Marian’s
academic departments and its
achievements. In this issue we
will look at excellence in the
Math, Science, Social Studies
and Religion Departments.
Whether it is academics, speech, journalism,
choir, drama, athletics or service – Marian
girls go above and beyond. There is a culture
of excellence that permeates academics
and extracurricular activities. It creates
numerous state titles in athletics each
year, it sells out school music and drama
productions, it racks up trophies for the
speech team, it brings gold awards to
journalism and choir competitions.
“High achievement is seen by the student
population as a good thing both in the
classroom and in other areas of school life…
The girls here can be smart and funny and
successful. I love being in that environment,”
says Greg Golka, head of the Religion
Department and Marian track coach.
Across all programs, excellence is evident
in the academic quality of the courses, the
tenure of the staff and the attitudes and focus
of the students.
Lindsay Moran ‘14
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The focus of our students is phenomenal. It helps them be the best they can
be. They are willing to work. Their desire combined with our expectations
helps them achieve. Most aren’t satisfied when they don’t do their best.
- Mary Baker.
Freshmen Kelsey VanOsdel, Helen Burns and Sarah
Sullivan
Math
Math and science are fields in which women
are traditionally underrepresented. However,
at Marian, math stereotypes are defied. No
doubt there are still plenty of struggles, but
the prevailing attitude is “can-do.” At Marian
girls don’t avoid math, as demonstrated by
the fact that 99% of the girls take four years of
math, although the requirement is three years.
“We set extremely high goals for young
women in math,” says Department Chair
Mary Baker,” and they meet them.”
Academically, the focus within the
department is college prep – that which will
best prepare students for college. Marian
achieves this by talking to college professors
as well as recent grads. In addition, every
other year, a department member attends
the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics) conference – this helps the
staff stay abreast of the latest developments
in math both nationally and globally. It also
allows for comparison and exploration of
other programs.
The Math Department offers several tracks
of study. Students can move within college
prep and honors courses. Three advanced
placement (AP) courses are also available.
For those with high math aptitude, it is
possible to enter into sophomore math as
a freshman and take AP math classes both
junior and senior years. That’s a two-year
head start on college math!
Behind the girls is a department that
averages 30 years of teaching experience and
boasts numerous accolades. With advanced
degrees in education, English, business and
math, Marian’s math teachers make math
readily applicable to a variety of careers and
interests. Notably this success in developing
math abilities and promoting advanced math
education for students was recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education and the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
as one of the top three Blue Ribbon
Programs.
Furthermore, the department is open and
encouraging, working with the abilities of
each girl to help her achieve all that she can.
Says Baker, “If you believe in yourself, you’ll
be surprised what you can achieve.”
In the end, it is the success of the individual
student that is most important. Each student
is encouraged to reach her optimal potential,
advance in her study of mathematics to the
level she desires and meet her future goals.
According to Baker, “I see Marian pushing
to the forefront of leadership in women’s
education, not only for the brightest students
but also for a diverse population. We give
every girl as many opportunities as we can so
she can reach her potential. We want girls to
experience success and realize that even out
of failure comes success.”
Lindsay Moran ‘14
Science
Marian’s science curriculum and its students
have also been recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. The three-year
science requirement is exceeded by the
majority of Marian girls. In fact, 93% of the
Class of 2010 took physics, compared to a
national rate of 12%. “At Marian, we want
that to move to 100% of our students taking
physics,” said Sharon Genoways, head of the
Science Department.
As a result, the science curriculum changed
with the 2010-2011 school year. Says
Genoways, “We look at what colleges want to
best prepare our students, and many want to
see a biology-chemistry-physics sequence.”
When a Marian girl graduates, she has a
strong curriculum behind her, allowing
her to make an easy transition to college
science programs. Marian’s courses are
laboratory based, so students have a hands-

Senior Brittney DeWitt
on experience. In addition, classrooms have
multimedia access to allow for a variety of
learning experiences – lectures and labs can
be supplemented with webinars, Power Point
presentations and video. The physics labs are
equipped with computers, data collection
interfaces and various data collection
probes that allow students to capture
lab experiences in real time and perform
complex analysis.
In addition to a college prep focus, the
science curriculum also keeps the whole
student in mind. The program looks beyond
the facts to examine all sides. Students
are led to discuss the morals and ethics
of science. “We look at what our students
do with their science,” says Genoways. “So
many of our girls will go on to study health
sciences, so we would like to add electives
like anatomy and physiology.”
With a daughter who graduated in ’04 and a
daughter who is a junior, Sharon Genoways
has deep appreciation for Marian. She’s
amazed at how well her older daughter was
prepared for college.
“We try to push the girls, and we see
them succeed. Our graduates tell us that
too - that they were well prepared,” states
Genoways. “This gives girls the confidence
to take nontraditional or advanced studies.
A high percentage of our students go into
engineering, architecture and physics
because they know they can do it.”
The girls want to know so much. They want the answers to questions. It’s not
just about the grades. Marian girls never accept ‘good enough’ – whatever it
is they want to take it one step further.
- Sharon Genoways
Social Studies
Perhaps one of the most decorated programs
at Marian, and possibly in the state, is social
studies. All members of the department
teach in their certified area of instruction
and 80% of the department holds at least
one master’s degree. In addition the faculty
has received numerous local, national and
international awards. These awards include
Archdiocesan Secondary Teacher of the Year,
Second Congressional District Social Studies
Teacher of the Year, Peter Kiewit Innovative
Teacher Awards, ConAgra Creative Teacher
Award, Sea World National Pledge and a
Promise Award, Toyota Teacher Award and
two Korean Foundation American Educator
Awards. These honors not only reflect
mastery of a discipline but also an awareness
of creative practices within the classroom.
The primary objective of the social studies
department is research – making sure the
girls have a base of knowledge through
research projects. There is also an emphasis
on evaluation of sources and understanding
of data. What makes good research is the
most critical element – accessing notable
information, drawing logical conclusions
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and forming one’s own opinions. These skills
have become more essential as technology
provides greater access to information and
not all is of academic quality. As extensions
of the social studies texts, Marian’s social
studies department subscribes to invaluable
academic databases, which give students
access to quality literature.
In addition to college prep courses, students
have the opportunity to take advanced
placement or dual enrollment in European
History and American Government. The
dual enrollment coursework must match the
syllabus at the accrediting institution and the
instructor must be sanctioned. In addition
to dual enrollment in social studies, Marian
offers eight other dual enrollment courses in
the areas of science, English, world languages
and visual arts.
At all levels, the social studies texts
themselves encourage accelerated learning.
All of the texts used are above grade level. By
senior year, college prep students are reading
texts designed for use in college. Within
the honors program, the freshmen and
sophomores use AP-labeled texts. The grade
level and reading level for these is 13-plus
grades.
Marian’s program stacks up. The national
average for AP American Government exams
is 12% scoring at the highest level of 5. At
Marian it’s 33%. Another 33% at Marian
scored a 4, while nationally, those scoring a 4
was 13%.
In addition the curriculum strives to give
young people a variety of experiences that
present various aspects of life. For example,
the Growing on the Plains intergenerational
life story project or field trips to the East
Omaha correctional facility all encourage a
broader perspective.
Marian attracts very high caliber students
and the particular environment fosters an
attitude of achievement. According to Tom
Baker, Social Studies Department chair,
there is a positive competitiveness at Marian.
“That’s where the Servite mission comes
in: ‘We will try to outdo you, but not in the
sense that it causes you harm.’ The girls are
not satisfied with mediocre. Even a simple
assignment is given 110%.”
Peyton Horacek ‘13
The excitement of learning with my students makes each day worthwhile.
They challenge me with their journey to understanding…They are willing
to tackle any idea that I throw at them no matter how abstract. They
make the final assignment better with their input and final production.
- Tom Baker
Religion
At Marian, students have the opportunity to
experience their faith both inside and outside
of the classroom. The curriculum has both an
academic component, the information, and
a faith component, a personal experience.
Within the Religion Department students
have three avenues to explore and experience
their faith – theology, service and spirituality.
The theology is guided by the United States
Catholic Bishops guidelines for religious
education for high school. The students begin
with the concrete study of the scriptures as
freshmen and Church study as sophomores.
By junior year they have evolved as more
abstract thinkers – and are ready to tackle
the issues of morality. By senior year they are
capable of an applied faith approach; they
spend a semester studying world religions to
discover how others live their faith. Finally,
they study how we as Catholics live out our
faith through the sacraments.

Serving the community is an integral part
of the spiritual foundation at Marian.
Surprisingly, service hours are not required.
According to Greg Golka, head of the Religion
Department, “We see service as a logical
consequence of faith development as well as
a tool for faith development. All we have to
do is encourage our students to give back to
the community and set up opportunities for
them to do so, and the students run with it…
As it is, our students currently go way above
and beyond any number of hours served than
we might set…I believe that flows from the
Servite tradition and core values.”
Spirituality is a part of the Marian experience
and crosses the curriculum. Each day at
Marian begins with prayer, and students are
given many opportunities to lead prayer. In
addition, there is a monthly all-school liturgy
that coincides with important Catholic holy
days or with events significant to Marian.
Class retreats are offered each year to provide
students an opportunity to reflect personally
on their relationship with God and with
others, to witness and share faith, and to
learn about and experience prayer.
When girls consistently offer their best in all
arenas, excellence thrives. Excellence is not
an elective at Marian – it’s an integral part of
its mission.
Excellence at Marian means doing the best
you can,” says Golka. “Sometimes doing your
best may not mean a state championship or
an ‘A,’ but one can expect no more than your
best…We celebrate the successes, we offer
support during times when the best was not
enough, and we walk with each other during
the effort. That’s what sets Marian apart as a
school of excellence.”
“Sometimes doing your
best may not mean a state
championship or an “A,” but one
can expect no more than your
best…
- Greg Golka
From All Girl School to Male Dominant Career
What’s it like to leave Marian and enter an environment where, as a woman, you
are in the minority? I called the Kelly house to visit with Sheila Kelly ’08, a civil
engineering major at Iowa State University. Sheila spent her summer in Chicago
for the summer working as an engineering intern at a nuclear power plant.
Meanwhile, Rosemary ‘09 stayed home, she just completed her first year as an
environmental sciences major at Notre Dame.
What’s it like to be a girl in a male dominant field?
Rosemary –
At Notre Dame, the sciences in general are more male dominated…Sometimes it
seemed like it’s always boys who are at the board for chem tutorials. But there are
also some girl whizzes and that’s cool!
Sheila –
At Iowa State in the engineering program, the ratio of men to women is 7:1. As
a woman, you’re definitely in the lime light, whether you want to be or not. I feel
like there are a lot of advantages…But I’ve learned what’s really important is not
whether you are a male or female, but if you’re asking the right questions.
How well do you feel Marian prepared you for college?
Rosemary-
I had no problems with writing, reading or assignments. Actually, calc was my
easy class because Mrs. Baker and Mr. Wright had prepared me so well.
Marian gave me the confidence to succeed in any field. Notre Dame is the type
of place where people want to show they know everything. A big part of my ability
to adapt easily was my willingness to ask questions and make mistakes - I credit
Marian with that.
Sheila –
At Marian, we were not taught to be “sit-in-the-back-row” kind of girls. We were
taught to be “front row” girls!
The teachers were always sending you in the right direction. There was a big push
for math and science, and I appreciate that.
How do you think Marian influenced who you’ve become?
Rosemary –
By being a leader. Marian empowered me to lead in any environment – male
dominant or not. Leaving Marian made me realize how awesome Marian is.
It’s a place where you can do anything – there is no ceiling. It has given me
confidence to speak out and to ask and answer questions.
Sheila –
I received a really good moral compass at Marian. There were such good role
models. In junior year morality, Mrs. Tocco led hard discussions. She encouraged
us to argue…that was really challenging. And of course, retreats were a Marian
staple – they were big faith and friend experiences…
I’m just 100% Marian girl through and through!
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Field Day 2010 • Freshmen, “A Fresh Fairy Tale” • Sophomores, “Sophomore
Field Day 2010 • Freshmen, “A Fresh Fairy Tale” • Sophomores, “Sophomore

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Future Marian Girls
Mini Surprise Day Event was Full of Surprises
On Saturday, October 2, more than 130 eighth-grade girls from all over the greater Omaha area
came to Marian for a Mini Surprise Day event. This event, better known as Shh! It’s Not A Surprise
Day, is a sneak peek at one of Marian’s most-beloved traditions.
Surprise Day has been a time-honored tradition since the 60s for Marian girls. At that time,
classes were cancelled for the afternoon and the whole student body would enjoy a movie,
complete with popcorn and treats. Now, Surprise Day has evolved into an amazing escape from
course work. This Student Board event is a secret to everyone. It can occur at any time, without
any warning. Even the teachers are surprised. Surprise Day begins with an announcement
before lunch: SURPRISE! Then all students and staff rush to the gym to see what the rest of the
day has in store for them. Recently, Marian hosted a magician, hypnotist, professional henna
tattoo artist and a D.J. to spin records for a dance party. Always, the day is filled with fun, friends
and memories that last a lifetime.
The Mini Surprise Day event for eighth-graders kicked off with a pizza party. After, the girls
enjoyed various activities including manicures, crafts, trivia, a cakewalk, Rock Band, Zumba
dancing and a professional face-painter. The entire evening of fun was planned and facilitated
by members of Marian’s Recruitment Team—more than 30 Marian students helped. The night
concluded with an hour-long dance party, hosted by three student D.J.s.
The event gave the eighth-graders a glimpse at Marian’s school spirit, appreciation of tradition
and warmth as welcoming leaders.
Check out more photos of this recruitment events on Marian’s website, www.marianhighschool.
net. Simply click on the “Photo Gallery” button on the home page.
(from left to right) Erica Dunham, daughter of Amy Miller Dunham ‘86, Addi Thonen and Brandy Mountain took
advantage of the professional face painter at Marian’s “Shh! It’s Not a Surprise Day” event for eighth grade girls.
Members of Marian’s Recruitment Team and hostesses
of the Surprise Day Event
8th graders celebrating at dance party
Spend a Day
Is high school right around the
corner for your daughter? Have
her spend a day at Marian. She will
have the opportunity to shadow
a student and see what a day in
the life of a current Marian girl is
like. Our Recruitment Director
Molly Adams Woodman ’97 will
pair your daughter with a student
who has similar interests. For
more information, call Molly at
402.571.2618 ext. 161 or email her at
mwoodman@omahamarian.org

Advancing the Mission of Marian
The Marian Fund: A new name, a new look,
but the same important program.
Over the years, Marian’s annual giving
program has grown significantly, increasing
the percentage of participation, the numbers
of volunteers and the amount of funds raised.
This program is now the apex of Marian’s
annual budget-relieving fundraising efforts.
It raises more than 50% of the fundraising
revenue necessary to balance Marian’s budget,
coming from thousands of individual charitable
contributions. Therefore, we determined the
program deserved a name equal to its impact:
The Marian Fund.
The program evolved to come to this new
name. What was once “the parent drive” and “the alumnae phonathon,” merged to become an
annual fund program in the late 90s. This comprehensive annual giving program enabled us
to maximize resources and communication tools, as well as to reach out to every member of
the Marian community. With one program, Marian could speak to parents and alums, as well
as parents of alums, friends and staff. We were able to cut program costs, making the most of
every gift. This fusion also brought with it a great energy, as parent, staff, alumnae and parent of
alum volunteers now join forces for planning and executing this year-long effort. They share an
enthusiasm for Marian that inspires support and success.
Today, gifts to The Marian Fund, sustain the mission of Marian High School in the same
important ways: ensuring Marian’s academic, spiritual and leadership programs remain
superlative; providing tuition assistance to those families who need help; and maintaining the
most professional and competent teachers and staff.
The goal is to empower our students to become confident, independent, thinking leaders whose
talents and faith will give hope to the world. We know, with your support, Marian is able to
graduate young women each year who do this. Your gifts impact our school and our world.
Read more about The 2010-11 Marian Fund on our website at marianhighschool.net/
advancement/marianfund, and on pages 21 and 22 of this magazine.
Again, thank YOU for your support of Marian High School and The Marian Fund. Every gift is
meaningful to our students, our staff and our mission.
Blessings,
Shannan Neppl Brommer ‘81
Director of Advancement
This year’s Marian Fund is well underway. You may make your gift online at www.marianhighschool.net. Just click the “Donate Today” button.
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Annual Lexus Champions for Marian Golf Tournament Is Time-Honored Day of Golf
Lexus representative Tom Gartland, LPGA golfer Janice Moodie, tournament auction winner John Cavanaugh,
President of Lexus of Omaha Mickey Anderson and Dave Millea
On Monday, July 12, Lexus of Omaha hosted the 15th annual Champions
for Marian Golf Tournament at Indian Creek Golf Course. The
tournament is a benefit for Marian and is part of the Lexus Champions
for Charity, a unique series of 200 charity golf tournaments throughout
the United States.
In attendance at this year’s tournament was
women’s professional golfer Janice Moodie.
Janice claimed three top 10 finishes in her
rookie year with the LPGA in 1997. She
has also enjoyed a successful professional
career, earning two career victories, playing
on many victorious Solheim Cup and World
Cup teams and earning nearly $3.5 million in
Official Career Earnings.
A total of 132 golfers participated in the
annual event that proved to be a great day
for golf.
The event culminated with a dinner
sponsored by Mickey Anderson and Angie
Anderson Quinn ‘87, brief program and
oral auction. John Cavanaugh, friend
of Marian, made the highest bid in the
tournament auction. With his winning
bid, Cavanaugh and a guest will attend the
2010 Lexus Champions for Charity National
Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links,
The Links at Spanish Bay and the Spyglass
Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California
in December. This is Cavanaugh’s second trip
to this charity event.
Since 1996 Marian has maintained a
consecutive partnership with Lexus
of Omaha, the official sponsor of the
Champions for Marian Golf Tournament,
which has grossed more than $750,000 for
Marian. Marian credits the late Tal Anderson
for the inception of this special tournament,
which he sponsored for 14 years. Marian
paid tribute to Tal at this year’s event for
his unwavering commitment to Catholic
education, especially Marian High School.
Now his son Mickey Anderson and daughter
Angie Quinn are carrying on his legacy.
Tom O’Brien and Bob Rossiter, current
Marian parents, co-chaired the tournament.
Other tournament committee members
included John Berigan, Dan Dudley, Jim Frost,
Dave Hershiser, Keith Powell, Mark Weber
and Mike Zabawa.
This year’s tournament raised more than
$47,000 for Marian.
Double Eagle Sponsor, Creighton University, Division of
Newborn Medicine foursome: Deb Sova, Leisa Kolberg,
Terri Dundis Ellis ‘76, Mary Sova Zach ‘76 with Janice
Moodie (middle)
Judy Tamisiea, Fran Root, LPGA golfer Janice Moodie,
Mary Joy Anderson and Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87
Double Eagle Sponsor, Election Systems Software
foursome Tom Burt, Tom O’Brien, Monica Tesi ‘07,
LPGA golfer Janice Moodie and Aldo Tesi
Foursome from the Class of 2009: Kathy Schuele,
Caroline Berger, LPGA golfer Janice Moodie, Liz Dudley
and Anna Kirshenbaum

Marian Students “Walkin’ On Sunshine”
at Annual Walk-A-Thon
Some schools sell books or magazines; some schools sell cookie dough or Christmas wrap. At
Marian, the students walk, run or even skip…in support of their school. For more than 20 years,
Marian girls start their school year like many other students in Omaha, with a fundraiser to
benefit their school and the growing costs of education. On September 24, 704 Marian girls ran,
skipped and walked 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) through the heart of the Keystone neighborhood
in Marian’s annual Walk-A-Thon.
With this year’s Walk-A-Thon theme “Walkin’ on Sunshine,” not only was the day filled with
sunny skies, but this year’s fundraiser also brought in the most money ever in the history of
Walk-A-Thon. So what does a fundraiser like this raise? This year Marian girls raised more than
$110,000.
Walk-A-thon is the only student-facilitated fundraiser at Marian. Each class competes against
one another to raise the most money. Goals are determined by the number of students in each
class times $113.00, for a school goal of $80,000. Congratulations to the senior class, who raised
172% of their class goal and placed first at Walk-A-Thon. This class gets first choice of colors and
themes at Marian’s annual Field Day competition, which is a major advantage.
The classes are very creative in the ways they raise funds. Not only do they ask for sponsorship of
their walk from friends, family, employers, co-workers, neighbors and even total strangers, they
also host bake sales, garage sales and a junior high dance to bring in cash. There are also two
levels of corporate sponsorship, with seven sponsors.
In addition to walking, students are rewarded for the amount of money they raise. If a student
turned in $150.00 by September 10, she has VIP status, which offers free dress days and open
campus privileges throughout the year. If a student raises $75.00, she gets a “free day,” where she
may choose to take an extra day off of school. This year, because the school exceeded its $80,000
goal the entire school also gets a “free day” in February.
“Walk-A-Thon is a tradition at Marian,” says senior Rachel Treinen, student board representative
and Walk-A-Thon chair. “I am always excited to see how we can be creative and beat the
previous year’s record. I think the girls really get into the spirit of the competition as well as the
importance of giving back to Marian.”
Marian seniors, Maggie Rossiter, Josie Bettger, Abbey Furlow and Erin O’Brien are “walkin’ on sunshine” at
annual Walk-A-Thon
Marian’s Largest
Fundraising Event Gets
a Taste of the Blues
On October 9, Marian High School
transformed into a full blown, soulful House
of Blue for its largest fundraising event of the
year, the 29th annual MarianFEST.
Although the décor also played off of
moody blues, the theme had an intentional
double-meaning. This year, Marian proudly
introduced a new, blue uniform, to embrace
all that is Marian. By wearing the new
uniform, the girls better express and identify
themselves as the confident, independent,
thinking leaders that they are.
The evening began with mass at the Servants
of Mary Chapel, but the bluesy festivities
resided in Marian’s student center and gyms.
Though the theme for the night was House of
Blue, Head of School Susan Toohey assured,
“There ain’t no blues in this House of Blue.”
The house was packed with members of
Marian’s community who are true blue to the
end, and helped raise more than $377,000.
From smoky street lights and saxophone
players, to gourmet, barbequed cuisine—
more than 500 guests enjoyed the student
choirs’ soulful hymns as they strolled though
the streets of the Silent Auction calling
guests to dinner. Marian alumna and radio
personality, Nikki Boulay ‘88, was the mistress
of ceremonies for the evening’s program.
Sister Mary Gehringer ‘66, also an alumna
and p rovincial for Marian’s sponsoring order,
the Servants of Mary, began the program
by welcoming everyone. Head of School
Susan Toohey continued with her thanks for
supporting Marian’s House of Blue.
Following dinner, the Oral Auction featured
a variety of exciting items. Guests had a
chance to bid on vacation destinations to
Okoboji, Montana and Manzanillo. The sport
enthusiasts bid on big ticket items such as
premier seating at Chicago Cubs and Boston
Red Sox games. Dan and Teresa Hult, parents
of three Marian alumnae, won the $10,000
raffle drawing, which concluded the Oral
Auction.
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Also this year for the first time, Marian utilized the services of Proxibid, allowing guests who
were unable to attend the event to raise their virtual paddles and bid online. The auction’s online
catalog was viewed 1,200 times and two of the 30 lots were sold through Proxibid.
The evening concluded with amazing music from the appropriately named Blue House with
special guests the Rent to own Horns. Susan Toohey closed, “Marian is incredibly blessed by
all who give their time and resources to support our school. We, at Marian, appreciate the
commitment and sacrifice the Omaha community makes to help us continue our mission of
educating young women in the Servite tradition, empowering them to succeed by becoming
confident, independent, thinking leaders. We never take that for granted.”
This year’s MarianFEST chairs were: Tim and Jan Braun, Rick and Jen Bettger, Jeff Rensch and
Mari Reeder Rensch ‘80, Tom and Janet Nichting and Doug and Elaine Wilwerding.
Check out more photos from FEST on Marian’s website at www.marianhighschool.net.
2010 MarianFEST Chairs (left to right): Doug and Elaine Wilwerding, Rick and Jen Bettger, Jeff Rensch and Mari
Reeder Rensch ’80, with alumnae daughters Conner ‘07 and Ali Rensch ‘05, Tom and Janet Nichting and Tim and Jan
Braun
Front row: MarianFEST daughters, who are all current students (left to right): Faith and Chloe Wilwerding, Josie and
Jill Bettger, Quinn Rensch, Kate Nichting and Allie Braun
Mother/daughter alumnae duo Julie Kennison ‘07 and
Mary Higgins ‘69 (board member)
Dr. Dave Millea and wife Diane with Jaime Miller Burke ‘00 and Mike Burke
Head of School, Susan Russel Toohey ‘82 with current
parent Kris Brashear
Faculty members Kim Remmick and Jen Ferrigrino
Christen ‘96

2009-2010 Annual Fund Success
Thank you Marian community! Through the dedication of more than 2,400
benefactors—parents, alumnae, parents of alumnae, faculty, staff and all
members of the Marian community— Marian raised $461,347 in charitable gifts
through the 2009-2010 Power of You Annual Fund, the most in Marian’s history.
Marian’s fundraising goal for the 2009-2010
school year was $450,000, the most ambitious
goal Marian has ever. Despite the economic
woes, the Marian community continues to
support the mission and vision of Marian
through generous donations to the Annual
Fund. The 2009-2010 contributions were an
11% increase over the previous year and a
3% increase over the total goal. Marian is
incredibly grateful to our benefactors who
year after year, accept the challenge and
answer the call to generously support Marian.
Leadership Challenge Grant
Last year brought new donors and new
incentives to the Annual Fund. Three
hundred new donors shared their treasure,
raising the total donor number to 2,456. In
addition, an anonymous donor created the
Alumnae Leadership Challenge Grant. The
goal of the Leadership Challenge was to
increase the number of alumnae members
in St. Katharine Drexel giving circle (1,000
to 2,499) or higher. As a result, the challenge
grant matched dollar for dollar any new or
increased gift made by an alumna of $1,000
or more. Twenty-two Marian alumnae
joined the St. Katharine Drexel giving circle
by increasing their gift to $1,000 or more,
resulting in an incredible $44,000 raised
through the Alumnae Leadership Challenge
Grant alone.
Marian’s Board of Directors surpassed their
goal by 12%, the highest out of any donor
group. They raised $72,491 for The Power of
You Annual Fund. Faculty and staff set the
giving standard high with a 93% participation
rate – an all-time record! Parents, alumnae, and
parents of alums exceeded their goals as well.
Every Gift Counts
The importance of Marian’s annual giving
program is indescribable, as it provides
nearly half of the student body with tuition
assistance, making the Marian education
possible for any young woman. The tuition
charged for the Marian student is less than
the actual cost of educating her which means
that, without private donations, educating
our students would be a tremendous
challenge.
Gifts to the Annual Fund make a direct
impact on today’s Marian girl. This fund
not only provides tuition assistance but it
also underwrites all aspects of a Marian
education. The Annual Fund boosts
academic enrichment, bringing awardwinning
authors and teaching experts to
our learning community; enhances program
development, making nine dual enrollment
courses with three Midwest universities
available to students, supports staff
compensation, allowing Marian to recruit
and retain the finest teachers and a strong
support staff, such as a Student Success
Coordinator; introduces and implements
cutting-edge technology in the classroom,
including interactive labs, Skype and weekly
pod casts produced and edited by students;
keeping our students ahead of the learning
curve; and supports Campus Ministry efforts
at local service sites teaching students
compassionate service to others.
All members of the Marian community
who made a gift before May 31, 2010 will be
recognized in the 2009-2010 Annual Report.
Congratulations to the incredibly generous
members of the Marian community for
exceeding its goal!
2009-2010 Leadership Team, left to right, back row:
Tammy and Ray Wilson and Dan and Michelle
Koraleski; next row: Tom and Suzanne McDonald
and Buck and Susan Heim; next row Nancy and Doug
Glass; front row, LaVonne Jenson Pietroski ’69, Marian
Fund Director Sue Linsdey Mickey ’69 and Head of
School Susan Russell Toohey ‘82
2009-2010 Annual Fund
Leadership Team
General Chairs
Dan & Michelle Koraleski
Special Gifts Chair
John Schuele
Marian Board of Directors
Representative
Jeri Deras Regan ‘72
Parent Chairs
Doug & Nancy Class
Freshman Class Captains
Buck & Susan Heim
Sophomore Class Captains
Ray & Tammy Wilson
Junior Class Captains
Dan & Julie Wente
Senior Class Captains
Tom & Suzanne McDonald
Alumnae Era Chairs
LaVonne Jenson Piotrowski ‘69
Ronda Granger Friel ’79
Erin O’Malley Anderson ‘88
Gina Vacanti Hayes ’92
Ashely Arts Adam ’01
Parent of Alum Chairs
Patrick and Sharon Flanery
Staff Chair
Kory Delkamiller
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Marian’s Giving Circle Program
Comes to Life Through Paintings
When you make a gift to The Marian
Fund, not only do you immediately make
a difference in the lives of Marian girls,
you also become a valued member of one
of eight Giving Circles. Marian’s Giving
Circle Program began eight years ago.
Eight amazing women of the Church were
chosen to represent each different giving
level. Just as Marian empowers girls to
succeed as confident, independent, thinking
leaders, the women of Marian’s Giving
Circles are examples of leadership in their
own rite. They devoted their lives to their
faith, the betterment of their communities
and improving the lives of others. Marian
is humbled by their example and is proud
to have so many generous benefactors align
with their mission and vision for the future.
Beginning last year,
Marian decided not
only to tell the stories
of these significant
women but also
to illustrate the
stories to the Marian
community. Valued
Marian alumna and
renowned artist
Maureen Pope Beat ‘80 undertook the
challenge of transforming the written stories
into concrete illustrations. By using her Godgiven
talents as an artist, Maureen was able
to paint the stories of these holy women one
brushstroke at a time.
“I was absolutely honored and thrilled
to be asked to do them,” said Beat. “With
direction from Sue Mickey, I read up on the
background and significance of each saint. I
also visited St. Frances Cabrini Church and
took a good look at the statue of her.”
Maureen gave each saint a detailed symbol
of their occupation or heritage within the
paintings. She used unconventional colors
for the shading in their faces to make the
paintings bright. On all of the portraits,
General Chairs
Steve & Lori Stangl
Special Gifts Chair
Mark Treinen
Parents Chair
Buck & Susan Heim
Freshman Class Captains
John & Melissa Dahir
Brian & Karen Lisko
Sophomore Class Captains
Casey & Meg Kennelly
Junior Class Captains
Tom & Suzanne McDonald
Giving Circle Saint, St. Katharine Drexel as created by
Maureen Pope Beat ‘80
she included metallic silver, and applied
motion to the background with brushstroke
technique, which was intended to relate
to the saint’s emotion and compliment the
colors used in the faces.
In addition to the Giving Circle Saint
paintings, Maureen has also created a
limited edition water color of the north side
of Marian’s campus, which is available for
purchase at Marian.
These 10 x 20 signed and numbered paintings
of Marian are available for purchase for
$75.00. Contact Sr. Peggy Miller, OSM at
(402) 571-2618 x145 for more information.
Maureen has also created commemorative
artwork for Peggy Karr Plates featuring
Rosenblatt Stadium, Grandstand’s Glory, the
Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Charities,
the Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack and much more.
Check out the full story of each saint and see
her vision in color on Marian’s website: www.
marianhighschool.net/marianfund.
The Marian Fund Leadership Team for 2010-2011
Senior Class Captains
Kerby & Cheri Ham
Alum ERA Chairs
1959 & 60s – Jan Brownrigg Brannen ’69
70s – Mary Johnson Rommelfanger ’79
80s – Mary Mueller Brennan ’89
90s – Alysha Hannan Korbel ’95
00s – Mary Timmerman ’01
Parents of Alumnae Chairs
Mike & Marjean Lynch
Staff Representative
Marsha Kalkowski
CLASS OF 2010
GIVES BACK
Marian’s most recent graduates, the
Class of 2010, presented Head of
School Susan Toohey with a $6,300
check at the annual Senior Breakfast
event. The check represents a fouryear,
$50 dollar pledge to The Marian
Fund.
In 2007, Marian’s Advancement
Program began talking to members
of the senior class about women in
philanthropy and the importance
of sharing their resources with
organizations that they care about
and that they want to see advance
in their mission and vision. The
program, called the Senior Gift Plan,
is designed to encourage and inspire
graduating seniors support of Marian.
The Class of 2007 took this lesson to
heart and collected four-year, $50
pledges – $5 the first year of college,
$10 the second, $15 the third and $20
the fourth – from more than 83% of
its members. This Senior Gift Plan has
now become a tradition.
Because more than half of Marian
students graduate with help from
tuition assistance, these donations are
a way for students to say thank you
and directly impact their peers and
school mates.
Although contributing to the Senior
Gift is optional for every student, the
Class of 2010 had a 93% participation
rate, the highest class pledge ever
received.
Class of 2010 graduate, Deirdre Kennedy,
presents Head of School Susan Toohey with a
$6,300 check for The Marian Fund

Marian’s Spotlight on Our Future Capital Campaign
Capital development is not new to Marian
High School. It is an essential component of
Marian’s strategic plan. In order to continue
providing the exemplary education Marian
prides itself on and to accommodate all its
students, Marian has embarked on more than
one successful capital project.
When Marian began to outgrow the original
building (anticipating 950 students by the fall
of 1968), additional classroom space was a
must. What is known as “The 1964 Building”
was added as an extension to the original
school and included a gymnasium, cafeteria,
science laboratories, an audio-visual lab,
administrative offices, a chapel, a larger
library and a reception foyer.
After the passing of Title IX, Marian started
excelling in athletics as well as academics
and fine arts. To accommodate its champion
sports teams, Marian embarked on its first
capital campaign, Continuing Her Mission, in
1997 to add a new and larger gymnasium for
all the Crusader fans and a student center
and foyer for additional gathering space.
Shortly after in 2001, Marian embarked on its
second capital effort, Building on Excellence.
State-of-the-art science laboratories were
added to support the ever-increasing
number of Marian girls who are interested
in pursuing four, five or even six years of
science coursework. The Student Services
Center was built to house Marian’s Student
Advisory Department, which supports and
guides students on their academic journeys
at Marian and beyond. The John A. Edney
Library expanded Marian’s third floor and
the former library space became art rooms
to support Marian’s visuals arts program.
Finally, a high-tech fitness center was added
so that Marian’s athletes could properly
condition and train for competition.
Currently, Marian is in the midst of its third,
and most ambitious, Capital Campaign:
Spotlight on Our Future.
Tara Tipton ‘10
This campaign is comprised
of four goals:
1. Increase Marian’s Endowment by
$1.2 million.
2. Enhance Marian’s infrastructure
through heating and air conditioning
renovations, replace original
windows with energy-efficient
models and add a new roof.
3. Improve traffic flow and parking
with a new road around campus,
re-surface and expand the parking
lot to accommodate increased
student population as well as the
many volunteers who assist Marian
on a daily basis, and build a facility
to house building and grounds
maintenance equipment.
4. Finally, construct a Performing Arts
Center, the largest of all four goals.
The total estimated cost for all four of
these projects is nearly $12.1 million.
Marian is proud to say that the first
three goals of the Spotlight on Our Future
campaign were completed and fully
funded through $7.3 million in gifts and
pledges from generous donors.
The last curtain has been raised on the
final act: The Performing Arts Center.
The Performing Arts Center will flank the
west side of the building near the Fitness
Center and East Gym (currently the faculty
parking lot). We are thrilled to give Marian’s
outstanding Fine Arts students a proper
venue to showcase, utilize and develop
their talents. In addition, every students
educational experience will be enhanced
by their exposure to the arts. The facility
will also be used for guest speakers, honors
assemblies and class meetings.
We are well on our way to raising what we
need to build this exceptional addition to
Marian.
Since Marian opened its doors in 1955, it has
been committed to the arts in education,
something that is vital to the development
of the whole person. Marian girls continually
excel in music, drama, dance and competitive
speaking.
The fine and performing arts courses, extracurricular
programs and performances
provide unique opportunities for our students
as they journey to discover their talents,
find their voice and prepare for a future as
confident, independent, thinking leaders.
Recognizing the school’s rich and vibrant
history in the arts, Marian is committed to
preparing its students as they continue to
excel in the arts.
To ensure our vitality and to seize the future
as the premier all-girls, Catholic high school
in Nebraska, the Spotlight on Our Future
campaign is the response necessary to meet
the most urgent priorities as established by
the Servants of Mary, Board of Directors,
administration, faculty and staff, alumnae,
students and friends.
For more information about the campaign,
go to Marian’s website: marianhighschool.
net/advancement/capital-campaign, or
contact Marian’s Director of Advancement
Shannan Neppl Brommer ‘81 at 571-2618
ext 119.
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Reunion Weekend 2010
The Newest Members of Marian’s Golden Grads Society
“Esprit de Corps” These words hold a special place in the hearts of Marian’s earliest graduates.
Marian’s first principal, Sr. Marcella Sitzmann, OSM used this French saying often to remind
Marian girls that they are all part of one community; they are the spirit of the body (community).
The Class of 1960 embraced its Marian “spirit” as it celebrated its golden anniversary in 2010.
Marian kicked off this special celebration in September 2009, when members of the 50th
reunion year class were invited to join the current Marian community for an all-school mass in
honor of the Servants of Mary, Marian’s sponsoring order. After mass, these classmates began
the reunion planning process.
During the May 2010 Commencement Ceremony, members of the Class of 1960 were recognized for
their continued commitment to live by the charism of the Servants of Mary and to embrace Marian’s
Core Values. Each member received a rose from Head of School Susan Russell Toohey ’82.
The celebration continued through reunion weekend in June, when more than 20 members of
the class came to celebrate a girls night at the
home of Joanne Grasso Weidler-Hempel. The next
morning, these graduates were also inducted into
the Golden Grads Society during the All-School
Reunion Liturgy.
Each classmate was given a Gold Graduate charm
and prayer that the entire congregation joined in
reciting (see box). After Mass, the Servants of Mary
hosted a gathering for this special class in the
Servite Center of Compassion.
Loving God, bless our Golden Grads
on the 50th Anniversary
of their graduation
and for continuing the mission
of Marian High School
and the Servants of Mary.
Grant them, the right use
of Your graces and gifts
that in all they do, in every
pursuit of their life, may they seek
to give You glory and come
to share in Your eternal joy.
Direct their steps, O Lord, and lead them
along paths that will bring them
to You, in peace and love forever.
Amen
Golden Grad Kathy Metz Trenolony receives a flower
from Head of School Susan Russell Toohey ’82 at the
2010 Commencement Ceremony

Reunions are a very important component of Marian’s advancement efforts. Classes reunite every five
years to reminisce about their days at Marian and to keep the Marian spirit alive. In June 2010, alumnae
from the Classes of 1960, ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, and ’05 came together celebrate their
Marian connection.
Class of 1965 Class of 1970
Class of 1975 Class of 1980
Class of 1985 Class of 1990
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Class of 1961 Golden Reunion Plans
Class of 1995 Class of 2000
Class of 2005
Reunion Weekend 2011
June 3 – 5, 2011
If your graduation year ends in a ’01 or ’06 then 2011 is your
year. Plans are already underway for your class to gather and
celebrate the Marian connection this summer. Keep your
calendar open the All-School Reunion Liturgy, Open House and
Awards Ceremony on Sunday June 5, 2011. Marian will induct
the newest members of the Golden Grads Society, name the
2011 Alumna of the Year and honor a member of the Marian
community with The Marian Award.
Congratulations to the Class of 1961 who will celebrate 50 years since graduating from Marian. Events to culminate this momentous occasion are:
Marian High School 2011 Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 p.m.
Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Omaha, NE
The Class of 1961 will be recognized at the beginning of the graduation
ceremony. A small reception for the Golden Grads will take place
while the ceremony continues. All members of the Class of ’61 are
encouraged to attend.
Check out Marian’s
website for more
information about
reunion planning at
www.marianhighschool.
net/alumnae/reunions.
Weekend on the Town
Spend some time reminiscing with the girls.
Don’t miss this milestone reunion!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Welcome Reception with beverages and appetizers, $20
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Reunion Dinner, $30
Both evenings are at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown.
Limited number of rooms (2 queen beds) available at Hampton Inn &
Suites. To make a reservation call 402-345-5500.
RSVP by January 15, 2011 to Rita Tvrdy Ziska at 402-451-3189 or
Sidney Shaw Evans at sidevans2@cox.net.
Champagne Breakfast with the Servants of Mary
Sunday, June 5, 2011
9 a.m. at the Servite Center of Compassion at the Servants of Mary
Motherhouse

Mary Mayberger Ambrose ‘78
Amelia Ambrose
Sharyl Harr Baca ‘87
Brianna Baca
Kathy Stratman Clavin ‘75
Kaitlyn Clavin
Jeanne Hoody Ewin ‘80
Sarah Ewin
Gina Bast Bruning ‘67
Jennifer Bruning ‘89
Molly Bruning
Patty Neary Brudney ‘75
Ann Brudney
Class of 2010 Legacy
There are 22 girls from the Class of 2010 who now have something
special in common with their moms. They are all members of
Marian’s Alumnae Association and will forever share this bond.
Congratulations.
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Cheri Gosney Gimenez ‘81
Brittani Gimenez
Carol Gotch ‘81
Randyll Modica
Doreen Finochiaro Griffith ‘79
Kaitlyn Griffith
Juli Sautter Han ‘80
Kelsey Han
Cathy Cavel Hinrichs ‘69
Margaret Hinrichs
Mary Placek Horrum ‘81
Audrey Horrum
Sharon Fabian Leddy ‘83
Michaela Leddy
Ann Schall Marus ‘79
Gemma Marus

Marian Legacy
Joan Johnson McGill ‘77
Shannon McGill
Corrine McGill
More than 450 Marian graduates are the legacy of their alum moms. Five graduates share this special gift
with their alum grandmothers. Molly Bruning of the Class of 2010 is the first third generation graduate.
Pamela Schulte McIntyre ‘79
Victoria McIntyre
Kristie Osberg Pettit ‘82
Michelle Pettit
Julie McGowen Stromer ‘84
Chelsea Stromer
Laura Studt Tatten ‘89
Taylor Anderson
Andy Schaefer Watts ‘81
Logen Watts
Bev DeMay Wiggs ‘80
Marie Wiggs
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Class News
Class of 1963
Members of the Class of 1963 funded a memorial
bench on Marian’s tennis courts in memory of their
deceased classmate, Katherine Welsh.
Seated on bench left to right are members of the 2010
State Tennis Championship Team: Kara Schuele ’11,
Caroline Nelsen ’10, Brooke Urzendowski ’11, Katherine
Nelsen ’13, Hylan Miller and Jessie Koraleski ‘12
Class of 1965
These 1965 classmates get together each year in
Phoenix at Lenni Greigo’s home, some traveling
from Nebraska and Montana.
Seated left to right: Jane Camenzind Maurer, Sherry
Sample, Janeen Bausch Ryan, Kathy Dunning Buckle;
Standing left to right: Patty Ptak Kogutek, Jackie
Cramer Gerard, Lenni Sykora Griego
Alums Together Accomplishments
Class of 1969
Who needs a reunion? The class of 1969 had a
summer get together this June at the Interlude
Lounge.
Standing left to right: Marsha Swotek Taylor, Nanci
Salistean, Linda Reynek Grunberg, LaVonne Jenson
Piotrowski, Gail Laughlin Binderup, Maureen
O’Connor Raynor, Sue Lindsey Mickey, seated; Sheila
McQuillan Campbell, Loretta McGowan, Bernie
Cemore, Mary Higgins and Patrice Mahon
Marian Girls are Everywhere
A group of women were celebrating the Fourth of
July and realized they were all Marian girls.
Back row: Frannie Meier ‘05, Susie Spethman Sullivan
‘80, Frannie Hollinger ‘11, Maria Ojile Meyer ‘80, Mari
Reeder Rensch ’80; Front row: Jana Jenkins ‘11, Quinn
Rensch ‘11, Ali Rensch ‘05, Conner Rensch ’07
Carol Burrill Gorelick ’62 received her Ph.D. in
May 2010 from Duquesne University School of
Nursing in Pittsburgh.
Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM ’66 was appointed the
Servants of Mary Provincial. Sr. Linda Hess, OSM
’68 was appointed councilor.
American Province Leadership Team: Sr. Mary
Gehringer ‘66, (seated) with (left to right) Srs. Linda
Hess ‘68, Carol Kowalski and Mary Lefevre
Dr. Jane Potter ’69 received the 2010 Spirit of
Francis Award in recognition of her life-time
commitment to caring, serving, healing and
advocating for the aging person at the Spirit of
Francis Celebration, a benefit for the New Cassel
Foundation. She serves as harris professor of
geriatrics in the Department of Internal Medicine
and division chief of Geriatrics and Gerontology for
the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Mary Pat Arkwright Heck ’70 was awarded
the Principal Financial Group Associate of the
Year Award for 2009. The award recognizes an
agent who has made a great contribution to their
clients and business center, which has been an
outstanding influence on advancing the financial
services industry. This is the second year in a row
she has been given this award. Marking her 30th
club qualification, Mary Pat also qualified for the
Honor Council at Principal. The Principal Financial
Group Honor Council is an exclusive level of
distinction given by the company. Mary Pat is a
certified financial planner practitioner, a life-time
member of the Million Dollar Round Table, and
in 2000 was the first woman to be inducted into
the Principal Financial Group Hall of Fame. In
April 2008, she was awarded the Pincor Lifetime
Achievement Award.

Nancy Ricceri Major ’72 was a calculus reader
(grader) for the AP Calculus BC exam in June in
Kansas City. Nancy is a mathematics teacher at
Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village,
CO. She became a grandmother for the first time
when her grandson, Vincent James, was born April
19, 2010.
Meg Gross Minton ’75 was inducted into the
University of Nebraska – Kearney (UNK) 2010
Athletic Hall of Fame. Meg was an outstanding
tennis player and pioneer on the first Loper tennis
teams from 1976 to 1979. She played No. 1 singles
and No. 1 doubles for all four years. She was
the first woman to qualify and compete in four
post-season regional tennis tournaments. As a
freshman in UNK’s first season of women’s tennis,
she qualified for the AIAW post-season play in
both singles and doubles. After graduating magna
cum laude, she became a certified U.S. Professional
Tennis Association teacher for 13 years in Hawaii.
She was named Kauai Woman of the Year in Sports
in 1988 for her work with junior tennis. After
moving to Eau Claire, Wis., she has continued
teaching tennis and has served as director of the
Eau Claire YMCA Indoor Sports Center.
Geri Hewitt Michelic ’74 is marketing director at
the Salvation Army Kroc Center.
In September 2010, Dr. Susan Galvin Scholer ’74,
received the Partnership Award from the Servants
of Mary’s, Susan is a Physician with Immanuel
Senior Living and also the Physician for the
Servants of Mary.
Susan Galvin Scholer ’74 with Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM
’66, provincial for the Servants of Mary
Cher Klosner Lane ’76, along with her brother
Gene Klosner, sang the National Anthem for Game
1 of the 2010 College World Series. They also
kicked off the Bank of the West Celebrates America
concert with the National Anthem – opening for
Kansas, Styx and Foreigner. The duo also sang the
team’s “Omaha Royals say, Fun Rules!” jingle on
the radio and TV in the Omaha area.
Joanne Eglseder Beiermann ’80 is a writer for
The Columbus Telegram in Columbus, NE. She
recently wrote an article reminiscing about her
time at Marian and her 30-year class reunion.
Margaret Dunn ’82 graduated with a Bachelor
of Arts degree from Arizona State University’s
School of Sustainability in May 2010. She will
begin the Executive MBA program at ASU’s W. P.
Carey School of Business this fall. Margaret started
and owns Ollie the Trolley, a local transportation
company with a fleet of trolleys and motor coaches
serving a ridership of more than a quarter-million
annually. Now named Dunn Transportation,
and preparing to celebrate 25 years in business,
the company offers city tours, holiday lights
excursions, corporate outings, fundraisers and
trolley rides for private events.
Margaret Dunn ‘82 is the founder of Ollie the Trolley
Dr. Theresa Townley ’82, assistant professor of
medicine and director of Creighton’s Medicine/
Pediatrics Residency program, was a part of a team
of Creighton medical professionals who traveled to
Haiti to help care for the survivors of the January
2010 earthquake. Theresa, a team leader at the
Good Samaritan Hospital in Jimani, made an
urgent appeal on behalf of some of her critically
ill patients on the evening of Friday, January
29, 2010. She contacted Creighton surgeon Dr.
Charles Filipi to report that certain patients would
survive only if they could be airlifted to a hospital
in Cap-Haitien, which has an intensive care unit,
located in northern Haiti. Dr. Filipi conferred with
other Creighton administrators, including Dr.
John Cernech, dean of students & vice president
for student services, and Professor Patrick
Borchers, vice president for academic affairs, and
successfully contacted Sen. Ben Nelson’s office for
assistance. By noon on Sunday, the first group of
the most critical patients and their families were
transported in a C-53 helicopter. Three subsequent
flights airlifted a total of 40 patients.
Kristine Thomas ’84 moved from Omaha to San
Antonio in August of 2009 with her husband Bill
and three kids, Quintin, 9, Mitchell, 8 and Gillian, 7.
Maureen Finnigan ’86 and husband Dan Madison
ran the Boston Marathon.
Teresa Kramer Ruback ’90 is a chef and worked
at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA.
Erin Grace ’91, an Omaha World-Herald staff
writer for nearly 12 years, has won a national
writing award given annually by the General
Federation of Women’s Clubs. Erin was presented
with the 15th annual Jane Cunningham Croly/
GFWC award for excellence in covering issues
of concern to women on June 14, as part of the
federation’s 119th annual international convention
in Omaha. Erin was selected for her July 12, 2009
article “Why Are There So Few Women?” detailing
how women are outnumbered by men in Omaha
boardrooms.
Pam Fortun ’92 received the 2010 Young Leader
of the Year Award from the Kansas City Metro
Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
The award recognizes young APWA members who
have demonstrated an initial commitment to the
profession and the association, promoting the
concept that length of career does not necessarily
indicate leadership abilities or potential for service.
Pam is a Senior Stormwater Treatment Engineer
for the City of Overland Park, KS. For the past four
years, she has been leading the city’s efforts to comply
with the EPA’s mandate for municipalities to control
post-construction runoff as part of their National
Pollution Detection and Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit. Pam received her degree in civil engineering
from the University of Nebraska – Omaha in 1999 and
master’s degree in civil engineering at the University
of Missouri - Kansas City.
Abby Klusmire Jordan ’96 is the co-owner of
eCreamery and was featured on WOWT in March
2010. eCreamery is an online custom ice cream and
gelato shop where you choose your own flavors,
mix-ins, packaging and even your own ice cream
name. They also have a small boutique ice cream
parlor in Omaha. It has been featured on The View,
The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The New York
Times.
Abby Klusmire Jordan ’96 with her business partner
Becky App
Sarah Farha Troia ’97 and Jenny Farha Galley
’03 were featured on KETV Channel 7 and in the
September 14, 2010 issue of the Omaha World-
Herald for their latest contribution to the Omaha
fashion scene, the Denim Saloon. The sisters
opened their denim boutique in the heart of
Dundee in early September 2010. Check out their
website at www.denimsaloon.com
Jennifer Jester ’98 was promoted to vice president
of accounting at First Westroads Bank. She joined
the bank in 2001 and graduated from the University
of Nebraska – Omaha.
Eileen Maziarz ‘98 is in residency at the Duke
University Medical Center.
Katie Beller Frazell ’00 was featured in the April/
May 2010 issue of Her Magazine with her daughter
Mary Kate, who suffers from Sturge-Weber
Syndrome. Katie raises money for The Sturge-
Weber Foundation by selling hair bows online at
www.creations4acause.com.
Marijo Bosiljevac ’02 will represent the United
States in the 2010 World Kayak Polo Tournament
in Milan, Italy. Marijo teaches kayaking lessons for
Nebraska Kayak Polo.
Christine Weremy ’02 and two partners started
a web marketing company called Web Business
Consultants, http://webbizconsultants.com. It
is an online marketing consulting agency which
targets small to medium-sized businesses in the
Midwest to increase brand and product awareness
via website creation and Internet marketing
strategies. The WBC’s primary goal is to teach
businesses how to become self-sufficient with
online marketing practices. They are currently
working on a web site for author Timothy “Speed”
Levitch, http://www.speedlevitchonline.com.
Christine received her bachelor of arts degree in
2002 from Marquette University in journalism and
graduated with a master’s degree in journalism with
an emphasis on marketing and communication
from the University of Kansas in May 2010. She
currently lives Kansas City.
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Beth Esser ’03 owns a photography studio
called Eliza Portrait Design. The website is www.
elizaportraits.com.
Jackie Hake ‘03 owns a baking business called
Cake Creations by Jackie. She offers wedding,
birthday and special event cakes and cookies.
Jackie’s website is www.cakecreationsbyjackie.com.
Katie Ryan ’03 is a reporter for The Jamestown
Sun newspaper in Jamestown, ND. She received
seven news awards at the annual convention of
the North Dakota Newspaper Association in Fargo.
The awards were given for work during 2009 in the
division of newspapers with a circulation of 10,000
and under. She earned first-place awards in feature
reporting and for a feature reporting series. She
received second place for government reporting
and shared a second-place award in spot news.
Ryan also received third-place awards in reporting,
reporting series and business news and a thirdplace
award for an outdoor recreational photo.
Brittany Dodendorf Lammers ’04 is earning a
bachelor’s degree in studio art with an emphasis in
drawing and painting and a minor in art history and
K-12 art education certification at the University
of Nebraska – Omaha. Brittany and her husband
Richard have a 2-year-old son named Charlie.
Lauren Spittler ’04 completed a year of service
for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She was a child
advocate in a domestic violence shelter in New
Orleans. Lauren graduated from Rockhurst
University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in
communication sciences and disorders. She will
complete her master’s degree in communication
sciences and disorders in May 2011.
Amanda Cox ’05 graduated from Truman State
University with a Bachelors of Health Science in
2009. She also became a certified health education
specialist in 2009. Amanda is working at Total
Wellness in Omaha.
Mary McGinty ’05 is a wedding review coordinator
for The Knot Inc. in Omaha, NE.
Katie Powers ’05 is working as an intern with
GolinHarris, a leading full-service public relations
agency in San Francisco.
Christine Stormberg ’05 had her artwork, entitled
Ladies’ Choice: Christine Stormberg, displayed at a
solo art exhibition during the month of April at the
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.
Artwork by Christine Stormberg ’05
Amanda Goodrich ’06 interned in the Marian
High School public relations office this summer.
She worked on media relations, website updates,
Parent Newsletter and materials for the 2010-2011
school year. Amanda is the assistant speech coach
with Coach Jennifer Feregrino Christen ‘96 for the
2010-2011 school years.
Mary Narzisi ’07 was one of four athletes from
the golf team at the University of Minnesota to be
named to the list of Academic All Big-Ten. This
is the second consecutive time she has won the
award. To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten
selection, student-athletes must be letter winners
in at least their second academic year at their
institution and carry a cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 or higher.
Mary Narzisi ’07
Tara Vaughan ’06 released her first CD, “Letting Go.”
Meg Tvrdik ’08 is a reporter and photographer at
TommieMedia.com, an online student-produced
news organization at the University of St. Thomas
in St. Paul, Minn. She will be producing online
content for TommieMedia.com.
Katie Landen ‘09 completed her second marathon
in June in Minneapolis, MN. She placed second
in her age division. Last year, just a few days after
Donna Heser ’77 married Dale Barnes in February
2009 in Kauai. She is a staff nurse at the Nebraska
Medical Center.
Shannon Koob ‘87 married Aaron Serotsky on
October 2, 2010 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Shannon’s
sister, Sara Koob Jochim ‘91 was in the wedding.
Both Shannon and Aaron are pursuing careers in
acting.
Laura Fahey ’96 married Ted Pollack on May
8, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini with a reception
following at The Paxton Ballroom. Laura is an
environmental specialist in compliance for
Northern Natural Gas Company. Ted is the
manager of contractor sales at Menards.
Kelly Fortune ’97 married David Rodgers on July 4,
2009 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church with
a reception following at the Holiday Inn Convention
Center. Kelly’s niece, Kimberly Moritz ‘08, was a
bridesmaid. Kelly is a preschool teacher at Primrose
School of Legacy, and Dave is a customer service
representative for Mutual of Omaha.
Kelly Fortune Rodgers ‘97 and her husband David
Weddings
graduation, she ran this same marathon for the
first time.
Lauren Morrissey ’09 is a sophomore at Drake
University and a member of the Women’s Chorale.
She performed at the Des Moines Symphony
concert.
Brittney Buder-Rencher ’09 was honored by the
Urban League of Nebraska at the African American
Leadership Awards ceremony. Brittney’s award was
in the youth category of leadership. She is a junior
at Creighton University.
Shelby Mendlik ’10 was selected as one of 30
players to play in the Nebraska All-Star softball
game this July in Lincoln. She received the Ed
Pallett Impact Softball Scholarship and is a
freshman at Doane College.
Julianne Mandolfo ’10 is a member of the
Creighton University Volleyball team and was
named Missouri Valley freshman of the week on
September 27, 2010. It was the first time the league
has recognized Mandolfo, who played libero
during Creighton’s first four matches and helped
the team go 3-1 during that span. Mandolfo had a
season-high 27 digs in a four-set loss against No.
15 Northern Iowa. During the four-set win over
Bradley, Mandolfo again had 27 digs and added a
season-best three aces.
Beth Glowgowski ’98 married Rafael “Rocke”
Rosario on July 3, 2010 at a Merry Occasion
Wedding Chapel in Omaha.
Jennifer Kuhl ’98 married Rocky Rotella on May
8, 2010 in Omaha, NE. Jennifer’s cousins Julie
Batenhorst ‘99, Erin Kelley ‘02 and Mandy Kelley
‘05 were part of the wedding party.
Jennifer Kuhl ’98 and her husband Rocky
Tricia Easley ’98 married Bobby Martines on
August 14, 2010 at their Washington Park house in
Denver. Tricia’s two sisters Nina Easley Harlow ‘99
and Lisa Easley Krajeski ‘01 were bridesmaids.
Tricia is a recruiter at Google, and Bobby is a
product manager at Agilysis.
The Easley sisters

Sarah Wemhoff ’98 married Joe Strawn on
August 21, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago with
a reception on September 4, 2010 in Omaha. Joe
is an Omaha firefighter, and Sarah is an adoption
therapist and a Kid Squad therapist at Lutheran
Family Services. They have two children Landon, 5
and Lauren, 4.
Jennifer Lord ’99 married Danny McDorman on
December 31, 2008. Jennifer is a health services
technician with the United States Coast Guard in
Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.
Audra Engh ’00 married Jeff Gude on April 16,
2010 in Mexico. Her sister Courtney Engh ’98 was
a bridesmaid.
Jennifer Martinec ’01 married Gregory Winbinger
on October 24, 2009 at Mary Our Queen with a
reception at the German American Society. One
of her bridesmaids was Leslie Lampert Martinec
‘00. Jennifer is a senior agent at PayPal, and Greg is
an Omaha firefighter.
Jennifer Martinec Winbinger’01 and her husband
Gregory
Andrea Seminara ‘01 married Brandon McDaniel
on September 24, 2010 at the Fountain Ballroom.
Angel Seminara Shuey ‘95 was the Maid of
Honor and Jen Seminara ‘92, Lisa Seminara
Kirke ‘90, Michelle Seminara ‘99 and Nicole
Kuehl ‘01 were bridesmaids and Andrea’s cousin
Lindsay Nielsen ‘00 was an attendant. Her mom
is Teresa O’Doherty Seminara ‘66. Both Brandon
and Andrea are employed at Lifetime Fitness,
where they met. Brandon is presently Assistant
Department head and Andrea is a personal trainer
and Registered Dietitian.
Andrea Seminara McDaniel ‘01 and husband Brandon
Katy Krebs ‘02 married Matt Core on August 7, 2010
at St. John Catholic Church at Creighton University.
Bridesmaids included Kerri McDermott ‘90, Kelly
McDermott Chiasson ‘94, Lyndsey Heese Degenhardt
‘02. Katy’s mom is Rocky Kruse Krebs ‘75.
Katy Krebs Core ‘02 and husband Matt
Elizabeth Perry ’03 and Zachary Churchich were
married on July 9, 2010 at St. Robert Bellarmine
Catholic Church with a reception following at
the Club at Indian Creek. Elizabeth graduated
from American University in Washington, D.C.
She is currently working on her Ph.D. in History
at Rutgers University and will spend the next year
researching her dissertation in Paris as a Fulbright
scholar.
Elizabeth Perry Churchich ’03 and her husband
Zachary
Rebecca Hake ‘05 married Craig Knake on June 5,
2010 at First Lutheran Church in Avoca, NE with
a reception following at the Kimmel Event Center
in Syracuse, NE. Rebecca’s sisters Amanda Hake
Smith ‘01, Jackie Hake ‘03 and Bridget Hake ’14
were bridesmaids. Rebecca and Craig are living
in Palmyra, NE. Rebecca graduated from Bellevue
University and is applying to Physical Therapy
school. Craig works for Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railroad. He also farms and raises beef and
dairy cattle.
From left to right: Jackie Hake ‘03, Andrew Hake,
Creighton Prep ‘08, Rebecca Hake Knake ‘05, Craig
Knake, Amanda Hake Smith ‘01, Chris Smith, Bridget
Hake ‘14
Births
Mary McMahon MacMillan ’75 is the proud
grandma of Ian Alden MacMillan born October
18, 2009. Ian’s parents are Michael and Martha
MacMillan of Fort Collins, CO.
Chris Andrews Parra ’85 and husband Bob
welcomed Julia Ana on June 2, 2008. She joins
brothers Sebastian, 5 and Tomas, 3.
Julie Cornwell Schneider ’88 and husband John
proudly announce the arrival of Jack Theodore,
born July 6, 2010. He joins big brothers Benjamin, 6
and William, 4.
Cynthia Goodwin-Bamaze ‘90 and husband
Prince welcomed their second child, Ivan Patrick
on February 12, 2010. He joins big brother
Brandon, 3. Cynthia is a Speech Therapist
specializing in skilled rehabilitation care.
Michelle Douglas ’91 and husband Tom McGill
welcomed twins Edward Fleming “Ted” and Ann
Celestine on December 16, 2009. They join two
brothers Hank, 3 1/2 and Leo, 2.
Angela Bonella Mullen ’91 and husband Kyle
welcomed their daughter Alexa Marie on May 23,
2010. She joins big brother Brooks.
Michelle McQuillan Myers ‘91 and husband Brent
welcomed their daughter Emma Mae on Sept. 21,
2009. Emma joins her brothers Justin, 11, Joel, 9
and Jakob, 7.
Emma Mae, daughter of Michelle McQuillan Myers ‘91
Karyn Ann Thull Lamarcha ‘92 and husband
Julian welcomed their first daughter Remmi Ann
on May 15, 2010.
Stacy Teshack Rottach ’92 and husband Chris
welcomed their first daughter Katherine “Kate”
Elizabeth on June 12, 2010. She joins big brothers
Marty, 5 and Max, 2. Stacy is a professional
portrait photographer in California, and she took
this photo of Kate. Visit her website at www.
stacyannephoto.com.
Kate Elizabeth, daughter of Stacy Teshack Rottach ‘92
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Jennifer Seminara ‘92 and husband Matt are
proud to announce the arrival of Charles (Charlie)
Matthew on June 18, 2010. He joins big brother Lou
and big sister Vera.
Charles Matthew son of Jennifer Seminara ‘92
Liz Pupo Wallace ’92 and husband Norm
welcomed son Bennett Anthony on May 26, 2010.
He joins big sister Tory.
Bennet Wallace, son of Liz Pupo Wallace ‘92
Lisa Tosoni Manning ’92 and husband David
welcomed Colin on September 17, 2010. He joins
big brother Sean, 2, and twin sisters Lauren and
Cate, 9.
Aimee Alter Demulling ’93 and husband Trent
welcomed Grace Olivia on January 22, 2010. She
joins siblings Ellie and George.
Ellie, George and Grace, children of Aimee Alter
Demulling ’93
Gwyn Bjorkman Fuxa ‘94 and husband Ed
welcomed Colin Henry on October 5, 2010. He joins
big brother Jayden.
Colin Henry Fuxa, son of Gwyn Bjorkman Fuxa ‘94
Beth McCarthy Engel ‘93 and husband Max
welcomed Luke Michael on April 29, 2010. He joins
his two sisters Martha, 4 and Clare, 2. Grandma is
Nancy Kirchofer McCarthy ‘69 and his great aunt
is Mary Stroesser ‘82.
Norah Swartz Morris ’93 and husband Stacy
proudly announced the birth of Mary Frances
“Frannie” born on July 27, 2009. She was welcomed
by siblings Margaret, 4 and Peter, 2.
Margaret, Peter, and Frannie, children of Norah Swartz
Morris ’93
Beth Crouchley Boone ’94 and husband Charlie
proudly announced the birth of their first daughter
Alison Elizabeth on September 27, 2010. She joins
big brother Will, 2.
Stephanie Palmares Brooks ’94 and husband
Scott welcomed their daughter Kaitlyn Vanessa
Palmares Brooks on June 25, 2010. She joins big
brother Kieran.
Kaitlyn, daughter of Stephanie Palmares Brooks ’94
Vicki Pflaum Morrow ‘94 and husband Ben
welcomed their first daughter Elizabeth Rosanne
on March 27, 2010.
Elizabeth Rosanne Morrow, daughter of Vicki Pflaum
Morrow ‘94
Dana Brannan Oder ’94 and husband Josh are the
proud parents of Quinn Kendall born on July 20,
2010. She joins big sister Avery.
The Oder family
Courtney Lager Schroder ’94 and husband Neil
welcomed Cadon Michael on November 23, 2009.
He joins big sisters Olivia, Raegan and Analiese as
well as big brother Tyler.
The Schroder family
Angie Johansen Segrist ’94 and husband Jeremy
proudly announced the birth of their first daughter
Lauren Marie on July 6, 2010.
Lauren Marie, daughter of Angie Johansen Segrist ’94
Michaela Messenger Smith ’94 and husband
Michael welcomed Thomas Matthew on February
24, 2010. He joins big brother Connor.
Thomas Matthew Smith, son of Michaela Messenger
Smith ’94

Debbie Becker Stalnaker ’95 and husband John
welcomed their first daughter Paige Elizabeth on
May 24, 2010.
Paige Elizabeth, daughter of Debbie Becker Stalnaker ’95
Debbie Rush Jones ’95 and husband Jeff
welcomed their first daughter Erin Rose on March
15, 2010. Erin joins big brother Aiden.
Beth Chapman Lichtenberg ’96 and husband
Mark welcomed Karen Ann on March 29, 2010. She
joins big brother Evan, 2.
Patty Laphen Lindstrom ’96 and husband Dave
welcomed Rose Elizabeth on April 20, 2010. She
joins older siblings Jack, 4 and Mia, 2.
Natasha Grebenick Retz ’96 and husband Thomas
welcomed Kellen William on February 10, 2010.
Elizabeth Kallstrom Ciavarella ’98 and husband
David welcomed Owen Angelo on January 25, 2009.
Meghann Longo Dietz ’98 and husband Nick
proudly announced the birth of Charles Patrick on
July 17, 2010. He joins big sister Katherine.
Charles Patrick, son of Meghann Longo Dietz ’98
Sarah Micek Herdzina ’98 and husband Luke
welcomed Grant Alexander on May 15, 2010. He
joins siblings Brooke and Colin.
Jamie Frost Kingston ‘98 and husband Vince
proudly announced the birth of their first daughter
Audrey Fiona on May 11, 2010.
Jamie Frost Kingston ’98 and her daughter Audrey Fiona
Kari Jenkins Mansour ’98 and husband Mike
welcomed daughter Ruth Rosemary on May 4,
2010. She joins big sister Corinne.
Laura Johansen Martens ‘98 and husband Ryan
welcomed Mayleigh Leah on August 20, 2010. She
joins big brother Damien.
Damien and Mayleigh Martens, children of Laura
Johansen Martens ‘98
Katie Kresl Samuelson ’98 and husband Chad
welcomed twins Miriam Claire and Ryder Oliver on
January 26, 2010.
Miriam and Ryder, children of Katie Kresl Samuelson
’98
Colleen McGranaghan Schmit ’98 and husband
Bob proudly announced the birth of Scarlett Quinn
on June 2010. She joins big sister Kaitlyn.
Keight Fahey Tofig ’98 and husband David
welcomed Violet Wren Francis on July 21, 2010.
She joins big sister Siena. Keight loves living in
northern California but wishes her girls could be
Marian girls.
Siena and Violet, children of Keight Fahey Tofig ’98
Beth Houlihan Burke ’99 and husband and Jon
welcomed their first son Jack Michael on July 27,
2010.
Martha Kaskie Money ‘00 and her husband
Christopher welcomed Oscar James Charles on
March 31, 2010.
Katryna Dippel Floersch ’01 and husband Steve
proudly announced the birth of Taylor Marie on
February 1, 2010.
Taylor Marie, daughter of Katryna Dippel Floersch ‘01
Jennifer McGowan Ortman ’01 and her husband
Patrick welcomed son William Vincent on April 17,
2010. Will joins big sister Olivia, 2.
Maggie Shea Bauman ‘03 and her husband Ben
welcomed their first daughter Amelia Mae on
September 10, 2010.
Rachel Anderson McCue ’07 and husband Sean
welcomed Leah Ann on February 14, 2010. Rachel
is a stay-at-home mom in Augusta, GA, and Sean is
an Arabic linguist in the Navy.
Leah Ann, daughter of Rachel Anderson McCue ’07
Send us your updates: Have you recently
had a child, tied the knot, moved, been
promoted at work or recognized by a
peer group with a special honor? We
want to know about it and so do your
fellow alumnae. Be sure to include
photos whenever possible. Send us baby
announcements, with picture, wedding
announcements, with picture and even
news clippings from your local paper. We
will try to add your update to the news
magazine and any news clippings you
send us will go up on our Alumnae Gems
Wall found in the foyer at Marian. So, don’t
be shy, let us know what is new with you!
Please send your updates to the Alumnae
Office at 7400 Military Ave, Omaha, NE
68134 or alumdirector@omahamarian.org.
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Former Marian principal and Servant of
Mary, Sr. Mary Adolorata Watson, died in
June just two days after her 95th birthday.
Margaret Christine Watson was reared in
Madison, N.J., but spent most of her adult
life in the Midlands.
She received a bachelor’s degree from the
College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J.,
and worked at a number of jobs before
entering the Order of the Servants of Mary
in 1941.
Sister Adolorata began teaching at Omaha’s
Holy Name High School in 1943, and
returned from 1946 to 1951 after teaching in
Iowa and Colorado. While teaching, she also
received a master’s degree in English from
Creighton University.
She returned to Holy Name as principal from
1966 to ‘69. Sister Adolorata was principal of
Marian from 1969 to 1975.
After earning a master’s degree in theology
from Boston College, she worked as an adult
education director and resource theologian
from 1976 to ‘79 in Kearney, NE, and from
1979 to ‘86 in Des Moines.
She became convent archivist in 1986.
In retirement, she was active in
Toastmasters and as a docent at Joslyn Art
Museum.
Watson also held positions as president
of the Nebraska Council of Teachers of
English, secretary of the Omaha Association
of Secondary Independent Schools and
secretary of the Omaha Archdiocesan
Board of Education. She also served on the
Nebraska Education Department English
Advisory Council and its Instructional TV
Advisory Council.
Marian will forever remember Sr. Adolorata
for her commitment to the education of the
young women of Marian.
Please remember in your prayers
Dianne Jackson
Fink ’67, sister of Sheri
Jackson Taylor ’73
Stephanie Goodrich ’76,
sister of Cheryl Goodrich
Goplen ’73 and Margaret
Goodrich ’71
Kathleen Bremser
Petersen ‘60
Sommer LeBron ’04,
sister of Heather LeBron
Palma ’01 and Lacy
LeBron ’07, niece of
Melanie LeBron Klug
‘72, Candace LeBron
Brady ‘73, Deirdre
LeBron Dasenbrock ‘76,
cousin of Carissa LeBron
‘99, Suzette LeBron ‘01,
Serenna LeBron ‘04 and
Catrina LeBron ‘06
Joan Agosta, mother of Jean Agosta Harrell ’71
James Ahern, brother of Barbara Ahern Postert ’71
Johanna Anderson, mother of Michaella
Johnson ’89
Loretta Ann Badura, mother of Leslie Badura
Jorgensen ’72 and mother-in-law of Sharon
Johnson Badura ’65
Albert Baker, father of Carol Baker Lowndes ’75
Ruth Barrett, mother of Mary Barrett ’77, Anne
Barrett Steiner ’80 and Karen Barrett Jeffrey ’81
Edmund Bartusiak, father of Alice Bartusiak ’85
Mary Alice Bartusiak, mother of Alice
Bartusiak ’85
William Bergfeld, father of Mary Bergfeld
Dierks ’80
Mary Jo Bradley, mother of Ann Bradley ’67
Patricia Kaye Parker ‘69
Ellen Marie Mulligan
Blackburn ‘71 sister of
Marsha Mulligan ‘68
Bridget Moylan Littrell
‘68
Norman Bradshaw, father of Deborah Bradshaw
Cunningham ’71
Ralph Brisson, father of Cheri Brisson Salazar’93
Norma Bueltel, mother of Lisa Bueltel
Donovan ’81
Claude Carter, father of Ann Carter Hawkins ’75
John Caruso, father of Jennifer Caruso-Wenner ’90
Mary Pat Cold, mother of Jan Cold ’77 and Mary
Cold Egan ’68
Arita Katherine Crofton, mother of LuAnn Crofton
Gerntry ’78 and Joanie Crofton Moore ’79
Tom Daley, father of Paula Daley Cooper ’82,
Bridget Daley Kennedy ’84, Kathleen Daley
Giandinoto ’89 and Maura Daley Cullop ’90
Catherine Dargy, mother of Sandy Dargy
Youngers ’63

Anthony David, father of Christine David Todd
’84 and Michelle David DiMari’ 88
Duane Dethlefs, father of Jean Marie Dethlefs
Liles ’79
George Dowell, brother of Margaret Dowell
Conahan ’63, Kathleen Dowell Corcoran ’64 and
Patricia Dowell Delisle ’67
Glen Echtenkamp, father of Sue Echtenkamp
Hall ’69
John Forman, father of Monica Forman
London ’86
Joyce Frenk, sister of Marcia Dean Walker ’71
Joan Fritton, mother of Sandra Fritton McCoy ‘89
and Sharon Fritton Bothwell ‘88
Gerald Garbina, father of Mary Beth Garbina
Lindsay ’79, Catherine Garbina Glaser ’83 and
father-in-law of Irene Keeffe Garbina ’81
Rosemary Gewinner, mother of Mary Gewinner
Baker ’75
Sebastian Gibilisco, father of Connie Gibilisco
Burke ’61 and Dorothy Gibilisco Miller ’63
Joey Glow, son of Kathy Tinnes Glow ’88
Gus Graske, father of Roxann Graske Tucker ’64
and Cynthia Graske Smith ’65
David Grosserode, father of Heather Grosserode
‘01 and Allison Grosserode ‘04
Dr. Jud Gurney, father of Antonia Gurney ’08
Francis “Frank” Hart, father of Mary Beth Hart
Dentlinger ’72
Peggy Haag, mother of Lisa Henson Jackson ’83
Dr. Michael Haller, father of Delia Haller Barr ’78
and the grandfather of Laura Haller ’09
Phyllis Haller, mother of Colleen Haller Wuebben
’71, Kathy Haller Powers ’73, grandmother of
Cristen Wuebben Claussen ’92, Jenny Wuebben
Knutson ’93, Michaela Wuebben Doyle ’00 and
Mary Wuebben ‘02
William Halpenny, father of Barbara Halpenny ’88
John Hamilton, husband of Lori Wirges
Hamilton ’90
Rose Housh, mother of Rosemarie Housh
Karnish ’75
Lorraine Hughes, mother of Mary Luann Hughes
Baylor ’64 and Sharon Hughes Potthoff ’63
Sam Incontro, father of Ruth Incontro Mullin ’68
Edith Johnson, mother of Patricia Johnson
Thomas ’82
James Kelly, father of Diana Kelly Couture ’68
and Chris Kelly Nickerson ’71
Priscilla “Jeanne” Kemler, mother of Gloria
Kemler ’66
Christopher Kulas, brother of Barbara Kulas
Greder ’64
Eugene Kunkle, father of Diane Kunkle Patrick ’77
Patrick LaGreca, brother of Celann LaGreca ’75
Lorraine Lazio, mother of Karen Lazio ’71
Peter Leonovicz, Sr., father of Kathleen Leonovicz
Morris ’60
Richard Loveless, father of Annie Loveless ’12
Rose Marie Luebbert, mother of Elizabeth
Luebbert Hoffman ’03
Margaret Mahon, mother of Peggy Mahon
’67, Patrice Mahon ’69, Mary Mahon ’70 and
grandmother of Seana Cosgrove ’90
Edith Malone, mother of Margaret Malone
Hopkins ’68
Irene Marek, mother of Margaret ‘Peggy’
Marek ’76
Robert Matt, father of Cathy Matt ’70, Maureen
Matt ’72, Maria Matt Straley’78, Melinda Matt
’80, Angie Matt ’82, Jennie Matt ’86 and Amy
Matt Fox ’89
Josephine McFadden, mother of Mary Jean
McFadden ’67
Vernon McFadden, father of Kathy McFadden
Kazor ’87
Peter McKenzie, husband of Mary Diane Jahn
McKenzie ’69, brother-in-law of Katherine Jahn
Gogela ’71, Mary Jahn Nohener ’73 and Mary
Jahn Cerra ‘75
Daniel McMahon, brother of Mary McMahon
MacMillan ’75
Lucille McNary, mother of LuAnn McNary
Vecchio ’72
John “Jack” Mischo, father of Mary Kara
Mischo ’85
Diane “Dee” Monson, stepmother of Karen
Monson Konieczny, ’76 and Melinda Monson
Wilkins, ’80
Anna Marie Morin, mother of Michelle Morin
Gast ‘89 and the late Mary Morin Mead ‘71
Patrick Morrow, father of Chanda Morrow
Koechner ’91 and Brittney Morrow Ferrin ’92
Doris Jean “Joy” Mullen, mother of Mary Mullen
Larsen ’67, Karen Mullen McElroy ’68 and Nancy
Mullen Oberst ’71
Harry Naylon, father of Sharon Naylon Daugherty
’70; Sheila Naylon Heldridge ’72; Dr. Peg Naylon
’74 and Michaela Naylon Tolo ’75
Marilyn Nelson, mother of Mary Nelson Swafford
’80 and Amy Nelson ’92 and mother-in-law of
Catherine Weiss Nelson ’77 and grandmother of
Melissa Nelson ’02 and Michelle Nelson ‘03
LeRoy Potter, father of Barbara Potter Kenter
‘77, Julie Potter Merriman ‘79, Katie Potter
Diviccaro ‘83, Laura Potter ‘84 and grandfather
of Patricia Merriman Ossont ’99
Kathleen Seminara Nielsen, mother of Lindsay
Nielsen ’00, sister-in-law of Teresa O’Doherty
Seminara ’66 and aunt of Lisa Seminara Kirke
’90, Jennifer Seminara ’92, Angel Seminara
Shuey ’95, Michelle Seminara ’99 and Andrea
Seminara ’01
Maxine Nolan, mother of Cheri Nolan Tegels ’66
and Patti Nolan Healy ’78
Bernard Olson, father of Sharon Olson Carpenter
’80 and Cindy Olson ’85
Bud Olson, father of Janet Olson Fonfara ‘80,
Paula Olson Naikelis ‘82 and Elizabeth Olson
Samuelson ‘85
Ainslie Perrault, husband of Julie Troia
Perrault ‘89 and brother-in-law to Lisa Troia
Timmermier ’91
Michael Polacek, father of Jenna Polacek ’07
John Steven Price, father of Jessica Price
Larkin ’90
James Prusha, husband of Meredith Joan
Prusha ’59
Ray Ptak, father of Patty Ptak Kogutek ’65
and Peggy Ptak Guy ’68
Joanne Quinn, mother of Sue Quinn Brown, ’69
William Rasmussen, father of Amy Rasmussen
Haskett ’94, Emily Rasmussen Malone ’99 and
Elizabeth Rasmussen ’02
Edward Rongone, father of Susan Rongone
Pacheco ’80
Thomas Rossitto, husband of Colleen Honz
Rossitto’70
Jean Skinner, mother of Nancy Skinner Wolfe ’82
Phyllis Sulentic, mother of Suzanne Sulentic
Heffron ’78 and Debra Sulentic Zeien ’79
Robert Sutton, father of Nancy Sutton Janousek
‘68, Catherine Sutton Bliss ‘74 and grandfather
of Kayrissa Janousek Brewster ‘97 and Briana
Sutton ‘03
Gary Tevis, husband of Jan Nolan Tevis ’68
James Tvrdy, father of Jenny Tvrdy Herweg ’89
and sister of Rita Tvrdy Ziska ’61
Sandra Troia, mother of Julie Troia Perrault ’89
and Lisa Troia Timmermier ’91
Gary Lee Vecchio, husband of Theresa Williamson
Vecchio ’75
Genevieve Walklin, mother of Julie Walklin
Jansen ’72
Patricia Archibald Watson, mother of Karole
Archibald Strohl ’66
Delphine Whalen, mother of Lodine Whalen
Christiansen ’63
Mary Wilbur, mother of Julie Wilbur Ellis ’87
and Jill Wilbur Vodicka ’90
Each Friday, the students, teachers and
staff of Marian offer a special prayer for
those who are suffering from any kind of
pain, illness, or loss and for those who have
asked us to pray for them. We pray for those
Marian alums and members of their families
and ours who have died and now experience
the joy of resurrection. Following this we
say together the Memoraré. You may join
us in spirit each Friday at 8 a.m. and you
will know the power of praying together in
community.
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Marian High School
7400 Military Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
Important Dates to Remember
Young Alum Open House
For alums from 2006-2010
January 4, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eighth Grade Placement Exam
January 8, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Sixth & Seventh Grade Exam and
Creative Workshops
February 5, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Marian Vocal and Instrumental
Music Pops Concert
February 13, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Marian and Prep Winter Drama
The Crucible
February 18 & 19, 2011
7:00 p.m.
February 20, 2011
2:00 p.m.
Women of Marian Retreat
February 20, 2011
Facebook Pages
Alumnae Legacy Lunch
for alumnae and their grade-school
aged daughter(s), granddaughter(s)
and/or niece(s)
March 27, 2011
Mass at 11:00 a.m. with lunch following
Select Women’s Choir Spring
Concert
April 17, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Instrumental Spring Concert
April 18, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Field Day Walls Night
May 3, 2011
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May Crowning Ceremony
For alumnae and their second
grade daughters
May 10, 2011
1:00 p.m.
All-School Reunion Liturgy, Open
House and Awards Presentation
June 5, 2011
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you up to date on events, news and information at Marian.
Contacts
Head of School
Susan Russell Toohey ‘82
Assistant Principals
Jim Miller
Kathy Tompkins
Prayer Needs
Sr. Joan Houtekier
571-1618 ext. 166
Transcript Requests
Sheila Zimmerman
571-2618 ext. 127
Director of Advancement
Shannan Neppl Brommer ‘81
571-2618 ext. 119
sbrommer@omahamarian.org
Directors of Alumnae Relations
Jamie Hatz Robinette ‘94
Nancy Kettering Casey ‘82
571-2618 ext. 153
alumdirector@omahamarian.org
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