MEMORIAL COURTYARD - Marian Central Catholic High School

Volume 39, fall 2013
Sports Hall of Fame 2013 . . 2
Birth Announcements . . . . . . 8
Alumni Awards . . . . . . . . . . 3
Class Notes . . . . . . . . 9 & 10
Tribute to Mrs. Hansen . . . . 4
Bridal Aisle . . . . . . . 10 & 11
Strategic Plan . . . . . . . . . . . 4
In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Athletic Benefit Wrap-Up . . . 5
1963 Class Reunion . . . . . 12
Development News . . . . . . . 8
HOMECOMING
GAME
September 20
H U R R I C A N E
GRANDPARENT
MASS
A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E O F F I C E O F D E V E L O P M E N T
October 18
ALL NIGHT
BINGO
October 19
PHONATHON
October 15, 16, 17,
22, 23, 24
OPEN HOUSE
November 24
ON THE WEB
www.marian.com
MEMORIAL
COURTYARD
The school has developed
a courtyard immediately
adjacent to the chapel where
deceased loved ones can
be memorialized. Areas
available for inscriptions
are on bricks or marble
plates. Those eligible to be
memorialized are deceased
enrolled students, alumni,
current or former staff
members, pastors of the
school’s supporting parishes,
parents, and other friends
of the school. Inscriptions
will be limited to name,
class year, date of death,
and/or job category, years
employed, or parish, if
applicable. The cost for
the inscriptions will be
determined by the Council
of Administration. For
more information please
contact Development Office
at 815-338-4220 ext. 125.
2013 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Hall of Fame Committee Chairman Rich Hoover ’84 has announced the 2013
Sports Hall of Fame winners. Individual winners are Darryl May ’79, Pete
Konopka ’97, Becky Miller Standish ’99, Craig Strang ’91, Coach Bill
Carroll (deceased), and Friend of Marian George Frisch.
The induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the varsity
Homecoming game against conference rival Marmion on Friday, September 20.
Family, classmates and friends are invited to attend.
Darryl May ’79
Pete Konopka ’97
Becky Miller Standish ’99
Craig Strang ’91
To nominate a worthy candidate to the Hall of Fame send info to:
Marian Central Development Office, 1001 McHenry Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 or email: [email protected]
Hurricane Award Winners
The Hurricane Award program annually honors individuals who have contributed
outstanding service over the years to Marian Central, thus advancing the school’s
mission and adding quality to the Marian Central experience. This year’s winners are
Tom Olsen, Judy Nothnagel, Carole Bartman, and Fr. James McKitrick.
Tom Olsen is a long time Fathers Club Bingo officer and the father of three Marian
alumni. Judy Nothnagel has been a tireless volunteer for the Fine Arts program helping
with costumes and props even after her four children graduated from Marian.
Carol Bartman has been a continuous supporter of the school since 1990 when her daughter Karen ’94 started
at Marian. Fr. James McKitrick, former pastor of St. Patrick, McHenry, was on the Council of Administration
in the 80’s and 90’s. During that time he was President of the Council and oversaw the Strategic Planning
process and first Capital Campaign for a major expansion of the school in 1995-96.
The Hurricane Award winners were recognized during halftime of the first home football game against
McHenry on September 6.
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Distinguished Alumni
Col. Gary Vycital ’63
HHHHHHHH
Alumni Excellence Award
Jim May ’65
Michael Lalor ’90
Marian Central is proud to announce that Col. Gary Vycital ’63 is the 2013 Distinguished Alumni recipient. The
2013 Alumni Excellence Award goes to Jim May ’65 and Michael Lalor ’90.
Gary Vycital is a retired United States Air Force Colonel
and resides in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife. Gary joined
the Air Force after college and quickly rose in the ranks as
a Pilot, Aircraft Commander, Chief of Combat Plans and
Exercises, Deputy Director of Programming and Policy,
and a Combat Crew Training Commander. He has also
volunteered in his community and coached youth sports.
Col. Gary Vycital ’63
Jim May ’65
Jim May is an Emmy Award winning storyteller, author
and trainer. His book THE FARM ON NIPPERSINK
CREEK, with stories about McHenry County, including a
story about Marian Central, won a “Best Book” Award from
the Public Libarary Association. A free-lance storyteller for
27 years, and writer of books for children and adults, he has
visited hundreds of schools in the Chicagoland area.
Michael Lalor has been the Head Football Coach at
Stillman Valley High School for 13 years winning four state
championships, one finalist and two semi-finalist titles. He
is a six time nominee for Who’s Who Among American
Teachers, a distinguished speaker for State and Midwest
Coaching Clinics and a Featured Speaker for Glazier
Coaching Clinics. Michael resides in Stillman Valley with
his wife and children.
To nominate a worthy candidate for the Alumni Awards Program
send info to:
Marian Central Development Office,
1001 McHenry Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098
or email: [email protected]
Michael Lalor ’90
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Kay Hansen
“I WILL MISS THE KIDS”
Long time English teacher Kay Hansen lost her
battle with cancer in May. One of the last things
she said was to tell the students she will miss them.
The following is from her funeral program:
Kay Hansen began Eternal
Live on May 2, 2013, Marian
Central teacher for 29 years.
“Live simply so others may simply live.” Kay
Hansen led her life following this saying. Our hopes
are that each and every one of you who has been
touched by her will follow her legacy of love. Our
angel is now guiding, supporting, and loving us
from heaven just as she did on earth. There will be
no race in life that we can’t finish because Kay will
be cheering us on. She would say to her family:
The Lord will ask you: “How much have you
loved?” We intend to reply, “As much as our mom.”
(From Earl, Elizabeth and Michael.)
“Mrs. Hansen would always just light up a room. She was an amazing teacher,
who just always gave!” Erin McConnell Widmayer ’92, Marian Art Teacher
“I am grieving in small part for myself. For losing a woman who had a huge
impact on me, who taught me that short stories and long essays are wonderful
things too often overlooked, and who always, always had a smile. I am
grieving for myself that I’ll never be able to see her in a Marian hallway again,
or ask her advice, or invite her to my wedding one day. She would have been
the best wedding guest. You know she would have. For me and many others,
she was that teacher. The one who stuck with you long after class was over.
The one who did more than teach; she inspired.” Alexe Cooney ’07
“I really liked her in English, and as a pom coach. I always think of her when I
hear The Raven (NEVERMORE!). She will be missed.” Kris Martinez Farrell ’91
“Mrs. Hansen taught me to open up and be confident in analyzing literature
and to be kind to everyone no matter who they were.” Rachel DiPirro ’13,
Co-Valedictorian
Marian Central students out of respect for Kay Hansen wore bandanas to school
the day after her funeral. Over 500 were collected and then hung in a display on
the walls and ceilings of the English department until the end of the school year.
Transitioning
to the 20’S
Strategic
Plan
Early in the 2012-13
school year, the Council of
Administration appointed
an ad hoc committee whose
responsibility it was to develop
a new long-range plan for the
school. The Transitioning to
the 20’s strategic plan report
developed by the committee
was presented to and approved
by the Council at its April
meeting. The plan contained
21 recommendations for
meeting the demands associated
with continually updating
and improving our school
programs and facilities. We
have posted on our website a
brochure which identifies the
recommendations contained in
the plan. You can access the
plan from the front page of
our website at: www.marian.
com. During the 2013-14
school year we will begin
the implementation of those
recommendations. In accord
with the plan, certain of the
recommendations are to be
addressed in the next five years
while others, which would
require more significant funding
sources, are to be addressed over
years six to ten.
The Hurricane Alert is published twice a year by the Development Office. All
information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. All news items should
be addressed to: Marian Central Development Office, 1001 McHenry Avenue,
Woodstock, IL 60098. Information may also be sent via FAX (815) 338-8445 or
emailed to [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your efforts and
support. These issues would not be possible without your generosity.
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Mary Ann (Stilling) Martinez ’66,
Development Director, Editor/writer
Tracy Schaefer, Development Secretary
Kelly Koscielniak, Alumni Assistant
MC Students, photos
41st Annual Athletic Benefit
– Over $30,000 raised
The Marian Central Athletic Benefit at Crystal Woods Golf Club
on June 19 saw a full course on a beautiful day. Over $30,000
was raised for equipment and uniforms for the sports teams.
The low gross winners were John Dehn ’70, Scott Hettermann
’84, Chuck Maveus and Brad Oeffling from the Chas. Herdrich
group. Dave Mikolaitis ’04 and Meg Ivers ’02 had the longest
drives, Scott Novak and Kathleen Oates had the longest putts.
Head football coach Ed Brucker was closest to the pin.
Low Gross winners Chuck Maveus, John Dehn ’70,
Brad Oeffling, and Scott Hettermann ’84.
A putting contest sponsored by American Community Bank
& Trust had Marian alums, Kevin Noonan ’81 and Rick
Draffkorn ’89 working the event. One of the successful
putters, Joey Huemann ’03, won the IPad drawing.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
BULK LIFT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CHAS. HERDRICH & SON, INC.
COMBINED INSURANCE COMPANY
CRYSTAL LAKE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
HUEMANN WATER MANANGEMENT
MGMECHANICAL CONTRACTING, INC.
Don Fortin ’82, Rick Benoy ’82 (attending the golf
outing for the 25th year), Chris Potenzo ’82, and Tom
Schermerhorn ’82.
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ATHLETIC BENEFIT
SAVE THE DATE
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 18
CRYSTAL WOODS
GOLF CLUB
Auctioneer Steve Otten, Football Coach Ed Brucker,
Basketball Coach Curtis Price, and Football Coach Dirk
Stanger ’93.
Student volunteers front: Gabby Garrelts, Brie Olson, Sarah Hendle, Emily Johnson, Kendall Willis, and Jacqueline Tarzian.
Back: Logan Shaw, Brian Powers, Matt Vanherzeele, J.J. Lindquist, Allen Young, Chris Daniels, Nick Waytula, Michael Hartlieb,
Steven Wember, Teddy Wenzel, Jill Wilken, Keeley Hamil, and Allison Mercurio.
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LEGACY FAMILIES
HURRICANES
around campus
2013 Wyse Academic Challenge
Samantha Corn, Rachel DiPirro, John P. O’Hagen
and Jared Bogner advanced to the state finals in the
2013 WYSE Academic Challenge in Champaign, IL
in February.
Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering
(WYSE) is an international program, headquartered
at the University of Illinois and the Academic
Challenge is a competive series of tests designed to
challenge the brightest students.
LEAD Conference Winners
Nicolas John, Kelsey Niehoff, Charles Shin, Pamela
Atadero, Anthony Fitzpatrick and Jane Elder won first
place in the inaugural LEAD Conference Academic
Challenge in Chicago. The LEAD Conference
provides high school student leaders from across the
nation with leadership training on team building,
fundraising projects, service and more.
The following 32 alumni are parents of incoming
freshmen this year: Colleen Gorman Baader ’90,
Michelle Middendorf Brand ’81, Julianne Slomski Cleven
’84, David Domek ’84, Sharon Kayser Drafz ’87, Darren
Fortin ’84, Cindy Sankey Giles ’88, John Hendle ’75,
Rich ’84 and Tara O’Connor ’89 Hoover, Russ ’87 and
Renee Kammermeier ’87 Hopp, Laura Witek Jones
’93, Mary Knauf Keck ’79, Anne Merryman Klaus ’88,
Bill Knox ’77, Peter McCormack ’82, Tom ’87 and
Melisa O’Connor ’87 Merryman, Chris ’87 and Tracy
Martino ’88 Noe, George Powers ’85, Terry Reckamp
’84, Wayne Reckamp ’75, Jeff Schaefer ’81, Mike Fisher
’82, Joe Sullivan ’81, Brian ’85 and Peggy Gallagher
’85 Truckenbrod, Sharon Semrow Turner ’92, Tracy
McCarthy Virzi ’91, and Rick Wagner ’86.
Save the Date
MARCH 8, 2014
Dinner Auction
May Crowning
Marian Central celebrated May Crowning after the all school Mass on May 2. The senior Kairos Retreat leaders
formed the procession.
Front: Hanna Caselton, Alissa
Melchionna, Rachel DiPirro,
Sarah Ciosk, Kristen Kummen,
Jenny Wild, Chloe Brown, and
Samantha Leight. Middle:
Steve Garrelts, Paige Benkert,
Rachel Campana, Cassie
Weck, Lauren Adams, Brooke
Neumann, Katie Anderson,
Shannon Wuensch, Heidi
Rechenberg, and Chris O’Brien.
Back: Matthew Carlson,
Margaret VanDerBosch, Neil
Bingham, Nick Teetsov, Steve
Schweinsberg, Christian
Scroggs, Zach Cimaglio, Kevin
Kearley, Nick Bloom, and Tim
Sharp.
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Graduation & Honors Day 2013
In June, 158 seniors graduated with over $14 million in scholarship money. There were 43 seniors in The National
Honor Society, 30 Illinois State Scholars, and 40 Senior Scholars with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or above.
Mary Cozzi and Faithe Kuznieski
Michelle and T.J. Carlton
Co-Valedictorians Rachel DiPirro, Connor Sundberg and
Meg Van Der Bosch
Superintendent Tom Landers, Nick Teetsov, Kyle McCoy, Bishop Malloy, Mike Koscielniak, and
Christian Hughes
The Class of 2013 marches out after Honors Day.
Chloe Brown
The Marian Choir sings the Star Spangled Banner for the last time.
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Annual Fund Goal of $120,000
The 2013-14 Annual Fund Appeal kicks off in September. Co-General Chairpersons Michael and Peggy Durkin ’82
Mocogni, and John and Cathy Sharp ’82 Tinkham will be looking for volunteers to man the phone lines during the six
nights of calling in October. If you can help, please call the Development Office at 815-338-4220 ext. 125 or email:
[email protected]
Please give careful consideration to your participation and respond generously as
the Marian Central family works together to raise $120,000 for the school. Monies
raised from the Annual Fund Appeal are used for financial assistance for qualifying
families. Any size gift is appreciated. You have until June 30th to contribute to this
year’s Annual Fund.
DEVELOPMENT news
CLASS OF 2001
LINDA (HEUMANN) MERRILL,
McHenry, and husband Toby
welcomed Connor David on May
23, 2013.
CLASS OF 1990
MARIA (DELEON)
FARRELL, Hinckley, and
husband Kevin welcomed Julia,
age 9, on March 4, 2013. Julia
joins her little sister Joy, age 5.
CLASS OF 2003
MEGAN (HUSBY) COOTS,
Onalaska, WI, and husband Justin
welcomed Cullen David on July 5,
2013. Cullen joins big sister Emery,
age 2.
CLASS OF 1994
CARRIE (RIORDAN)
COLLINS, Chicago, and
husband Marty welcomed
Keira Elizabeth on
December 1, 2012. Keira
joins big brother Liam.
MEREDITH (BERRY) VIECELI,
Park City, UT, and husband John
welcomed Wyatt Berry on November
11, 2012. Meredith is a nutritionist,
running coach and creator of Be Bar,
a raw, organic whole food energy bar.
CLASS OF 2000
PATRICK CONNLEY, Davenport, IA, and wife Angela
welcomed Margaret Ann on November 11, 2012.
Margaret is the granddaughter of Dirk and Mary Ann
(Peacock) Connley ’69.
TOM TURSCHMAN, Elgin, and wife Teresa welcomed
Alexa Justine on March 5, 2013. Alexa joins big sisters
Gracelin Rose, age 4, and Lyla Josephine, age 2.
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ATTENTION
BABY CANES!
For any alums who send
in a baby announcement
for the Hurricane Alert,
The Development Office
will send a Marian “onesie”.
Email: [email protected]
CLASS OF 1967
CHRISTINE (BIEDERMANN) WALKER,
Farmington Hills, MI, traveled to Spain in April
as a member of the
Harmony Theatre
Company, a figure
skating club, to
participate
at
the Nations Cup
Competition. Chris
and her husband,
Rev. William Walker,
have four children:
Becky, Emily, Claire
and Lt. Nathan,
currently stationed in
Afghanistan.
CLASS OF 2004
SEMINARIAN ANDREW DEITZ, Crystal Lake, was
ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop David J. Malloy
on May 18, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Peter. Andrew
is the brother of Amy Deitz, religion teacher at Marian,
Anna Deitz ’06 and Aaron Deitz ’11.
CLASS OF 1968
HARRY STILLING, Lake Mills, WI, and his wife, Chris,
enjoyed the wedding of their son Bob and Megan Febock
on Saturday, May 18. Harry’s grandchildren, Justin and
Addie, were in the wedding party.
Bishop Malloy and Seminarian Andrew Deitz ’04
CLASS OF 1973
JIM STILLING, Downers Grove, and his wife, Diz,
enjoyed the wedding of their son Dan and Katie Duvic on
Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Chicago. Dan’s siblings, Tom,
Meghan, Sean and Kelly were in the wedding party.
CLASS OF 1991
KRIS (MARTINEZ) FARRELL, St. Charles, is the owner
and president of Martinez Creative Group. MCG serves
agribusiness, manufacturing, food production, renewable
energy and other accounts with integrated marketing
communications. She recently opened an office in St.
Charles.
CLASS OF 1999
HEATHER PASSE, Boulder, CO, is a mechanical engineer.
Heather worked on a weather satellite that was launched
from Cape Canaveral.
CLASS OF 2007
TANJA SPEAKER, Iowa City, IA, has been named interim
director of volleyball operations at the University of Iowa.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in sports
management from Southern Florida in 2011. Tanja is the
daughter of longtime Marian math teacher Jim Speaker.
CLASS OF 2009
AMY MISKOWICZ, Woodstock, finished third in the
shot put, twelfth in discus and won the team title at
the Augustana College Women’s Invitational. Amy is a
member of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Track and Field Team.
CLASS OF 2011
SHELBY CASSESSE, Crystal Lake, was a summer sports
intern for Fox 32 Chicago. Shelby is currently a sports
intern with 97.3 The Fan in Pittsburgh.
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CLASS OF 2013
CLASS OF 2012
KATIE SIMMONS, Island Lake, raised funds for a
summer volunteer trip to Nicaragua during her freshman
year at Ball State selling grilled cheese sandwiches late
night on location as party-goers left for home. Katie is the
daughter of Jean (Herff ) Simmons ’84.
SHANNON WUENSCH,
Algonquin, will continue
her basketball career at the
University of Wisconsin –
Eau Claire. Shannon holds
the all time leading scorer record at Marian with 1,187 career
points in her high school career.
CLASS OF 2001
BRIDAL aisle
CLASS OF 1996
AMY BRIN, Lexington, KY, married Ryan Miller on
March 23, 2013. Amy is an advanced practice nurse
in pediatric palliative and hospice care at Kentucky
Children’s Hospital.
CLASS OF 2000
MARY BOCKMAN, Marengo, married Joseph Price
on July 6, 2013. Mary works for the International
Neuromodualation Society.
KATHLEEN CLARE CONWAY and MARK SOBOL
’05, Woodstock, were married on July 26, 2013. Bridal
party included maid of honor Margaret Conway ’08,
maid of honor Maureen Conway ’11, Ellen Sullivan
’01, Bridget O’Neill ’01, Kevin Conway ’05, Daniel
Blitek ’05, Kody Gabala ’05, Ryan Mahoney ’05 and
Patrick Conway ’02. Parents of the bride are Tim
Conway ’69 and Karen (Kelly) Conway ’69.
Parents and Alums...
Share your newS with us.
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your class notes, bridal announcements,
baby announcements, prayerful memory notices and
class reunion information. We publish the newsletter
twice a year, once in September and once in April. Your
information needs to be received one month prior.
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ERIK HUSBY and JESSICA
BOETTCHER ’04, Colorado
Springs, CO, were married on
September 10, 2011. Bridal
party included best man
Martin Karner ’01, Charlie
Kandler ’01, maid of honor
Anna Rachford ’04, Katelynn
Jackson ’04 and the lady of the
petals, Kate Peterson ’04.
Front Row: Megan (Husby) Coots ’03, Linda (Huemann)
Merrill ’01, Colleen (Cote) Slama ’98, Teresa Huemann
’07, Lisa (Huemann) Cote ’75, Kim (Huemann) Husby
’76. Middle Row: Erik Husby ’01, Jessica (Boettcher)
Husby ’04, Kate Jackson ’04, Kailey (Husby) Walter
’04. Standing: Joe Huemann ’78, Charlie Kandler
’01, Katelynn Jackson ’04, Thomas Cote ’74, Joseph
Huemann ’03, John LaBracke ’05, Michael Huemann
’05, Benjamin Chewning ’04, Anna Rachford ’04
BRIDAL aisle
CASANDRA WAGNER, Greenwood, married Joel Porch
on December 22, 2012. Bridal party included matron
of honor Carla Raasch ’08 and Stephanie (Wagner)
Schemerhorn ’08. Parents of the bride are Raymond
’74 and Carol (Klocek) ’75 Wagner. The wedding was
officiated by Rev. Eric Wagner ’09 and Rev. Thomas
Doyle, Marian spiritual director. Casandra is a 4th grade
teacher at St. Margaret Mary School in Algonquin.
CLASS OF 2002
MATTHEW NOTHNAGEL, Urbana, married Ashley
DeGrant on May 18, 2013. Bridal party included Katie
Nothnagel ’08 and Sam Nothnagel ’05. Matthew
is a mechanical engineer. Matthew is the son of Joe
Nothnagel, physics and engineering teacher at Marian.
CLASS OF 2008
ERIC PARKER,
Palatine, married Danielle
Knaizer on June 14, 2013.
Bridal party included best
man Karsten HamiltonSmith ’08, Joel Parker
’10, Jeremy Parker ’13,
Chris Kunzweiler ’08,
Tim Rockers ’08, Abbey
Sroka ’08, Maddy Fuller
’08, and Bethany Bucci
’14. Parents of the groom
are Kurt and Marguerite
(Cristy) Parker ’79.
CLASS OF 2007
BRYAN BULAGA, Green Bay, WI, married Abbie
Mumpower on July 6, 2013. Bridal party included best
man Bill Bulaga ’05, Devin Kusek ’07, Patrick Noonan
’07, Dirk Stanger ’93 and Kim Bulaga ’09.
KAITLYN HENDLE, McHenry, married Nick
Schuerman on June 15, 2013. Kaitlyn is a members
service coordinator for the American Volleyball Coaches
Association.
Grandparents Phil and Jan, Marguerite’79, Eric ’08,
Danielle, Kurt ’79, Jeremy ’13 and Joel ’10 Parker
KAY HANSEN, May 2, 2013, taught religion and
English at Marian Central for 29 years.
DON PEASLEY, May 3, 2013, longtime journalist,
photographer and Marian Central supporter. Father of
Mary ’69, Mark ’70, Chuck ’73 and Sarah Miller ’79.
NANCY (STEINBACH) DWYER ’64, November 3,
2011, sister of Jim ’76 and sister-in-law Mary Powers
’61.
PHILIP SCHOEN ’64, October 27, 2012, brother of
Jean Kagan ’61, Dennis ’62, Cathy, Richard, Chris,
Robert, James, Thomas, Stephen and Kevin. Former
husband of Linda (Welter) Schoen ’64.
JOSHUA FELDMAN ’00, April 11, 2013, husband of
Erika Cavazos ’00. Brother of Jordan Pryor ’09.
PHILLIP YURGAITIS ’65, May 15, 2013, brother of
Fran Lyne ’68, Dan ’68 and Michelle.
KEVIN DANIEL GREEN ’09, June 15, 2013, son
of Clancy ’83. Brother of Patrick ’07, Meghan ’14,
Kersten ’16 and Kathleen.
DR. VIRGINIA UNVERZAGT, June 27, 2013,
taught religion at Marian Central from 1987-2001.
Mother of Case ’95.
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MARIAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL LAID THE FOUNDATION...
“It is with deepest gratitude and joy that I celebrate the 50th anniversary of my graduation from Marian Central.
As the school opened its doors in 1959, our class of 1963 was the first to complete four years at the school. We had
great teachers who encouraged us, taught us about faraway places, and made us think about our futures.
I became the first in my family to graduate from high school and college. My desire to become a nurse was fulfilled
and I worked in Chicago as a public health nurse. Thank you, Marian Central, for getting me off to a great start.”
Barbara Shannon Davidson ’63
Class of ’63 Celebrates 50th Reunion
The weekend of June 21-23 saw 48
members of the Class of 63 enjoy their
50th reunion. Special guests included
former faculty members Joe Gubbins,
Mary Brennan (Sr. Maria), Ed and Mary
Osada, Tom Parsley, and Pat Stilling.
The weekend ended with a tour of the
school conducted by Superintendent
Tom Landers.
In appreciation of the positive impact
Marian Central had on their lives, the
Class of ’63 gave a class gift to the school
to commemorate their 50th reunion
and, hopefully, start a tradition with
other classes. The “Class of ’63 Fiftieth
Reunion Fund” has been established
within the school’s endowment fund,
where the fund’s interest earnings will be
used to help the greatest need. Private
and/or anonymous donations can be
made at any time.
Front: Kiara McCarty Crowley, Mickey Ganshirt Thillman, Ken Stilling, Jim Schaid, Cheryl Smith Hofweber,
Scott Karas. 2nd row: Mary Lynn Rose Sterka, Judy Johnson Welter, Gail Mullen Olley, Phyllis Boppart
Hupfer, Gina Grennan Thompson, Diann McMahon Dincolo, Marge Parisi Mercure, Mary Pat Kuranz
Beach, Sandy Knippen Ruehlman. 3rd row: Gloria Boos Hupfer, Janey Huges Sigler, Patt Vander Karr
Von Bergen, Barb Gehrke Marshall, Georgia Zarnstroff Peterson, Rick Nebel, Denny Forrest, Jane Nye
Selby. 4th row: Jeanne Narrowetz Barr, Bob Schmitt, Judy Kettman, Margaret Dolan, Ron Anderson, John
Carroll, Ellen O’Brien Elliot, Dick Trownsell. 5th row: Bill Quoss, Ron Bykowski, Larry Burg, Rex Hester,
John Corso, Gary Vycital.