BRONCO EXPRESSMONTINI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER SPRING 2013

21st Century EDUCATIONHow Montini Catholic’s Integrated Plan for the Future of Education includes Professional Development, Smart Technology, Critical Thinking and YOU...(pg 6)

Who is celebrating their 20th year as a member of the Montini Catholic faculty?(pg 4)

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (pg 2)

Bronco Scholarships(pg 3)

Bronco State Champs (pgs 8-9)

Bronco Brides & Babies (pgs 10-11)

Bronco Classic Golf Outing (back cover)

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Dear Friends of Montini Catholic,

A few weeks ago we held our annual Spring Fling Benefit. Over 500 members of our school community were in attendance; all coming to the event knowing

that the primary focus of the Spring Fling is to raise funds for the academic and extracurricular programs of the school. Throughout the evening, I was truly moved by the enthusiasm and willingness to help that our guests displayed. It once again made me realize how blessed we are at Montini Catholic. For a school our size and age, the support and generosity shown to our students and faculty and staff is truly outstanding.

I know I continually ask all of you for support throughout the school year . These are still not great economic times but many of you still find a way to support our students and our academic and extracurricular programs through donations of time,

talents and treasures. So I wanted to use this opportunity to sincerely thank you, the members of the Montini Catholic school community, who found it in their heart to make a financial donation or provided time and their talents to help with an event, serve on a committee or promote Montini Catholic in the community.

The focus of this issue of Bronco Express is also to say thank you to all of you for your continual support and generosity to our school as well as to give you a glimpse of how learning, curriculum and instructional techniques will change and improve as we meet the needs of our present and future students. Without the support and generosity provided by many members of our school community, our future plans in utilizing technology in classroom instruction and realigning our curriculum to meet the Common Core standards would not be happening. Very simply, because of your help, support and generosity, we can dream and makes future plans to advance the Lasallian mission of education at Montini Catholic. And if you have not been involved

in supporting Montini Catholic, in some way or fashion, I ask that you consider the various ways that you can provide support to our school community. As our school programs grow in the future we also need future growth in our support system and donor base.

So, as we approach our 50th anniversary of education at Montini Catholic in the 2016-17 school year, we are excited about what classroom instruction and curriculum will look like at Montini Catholic in the very near future. But most importantly we want to once again say thank you for your support and generosity which has made it possible for us to dream and plan for the future.

All my best to you and your loved ones.

“May Jesus Live in Your Hearts...Forever.”

Sincerely,

James F. SegredoPresident

A Message from the PRESIDENT

� Saturday, April 27, 2013Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyThe annual Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements of our graduates. Check montinialumni.org for more information. 6:30pm - Montini Catholic H.S. Lombard, IL

� Friday, August 9, 2013Bronco Classic Golf OutingWhether you golf a lot or a little, this day is fun for everybody. Start getting your four-somes together! Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Silent Auction, Raffles, and Prizes St. Andrews Golf & Country ClubWest Chicago, IL

� Friday, October 4, 2013HomecomingThe annual celebration of the glory days. Come out to re-experience Montini Catholic and see what has changed and what has stayed the same.The Broncos take on I.C. at 7:30 PM - Montini Catholic H.S. Lombard, IL

HOMECOMING...is coming

HOMECOMING WEEKHOMECOMING GAME

HOMECOMING QUEENCLASS REUNIONS

Homecoming Queen Sarah Rose ‘11 and Frankie Baer ‘11

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Did you know there are four easy ways for you to remember Montini Catholic High School,

as well as any other charitable non-profit with which you may have a relationship?

1. Specific Bequest-You can designate a certain amount of cash OR specific assets to Montini.

2. Residual Bequest-You can plan for Montini Catholic to receive all OR a portion of your estate after other specific bequests have been distributed.

3. Percentage Bequest-You can designate a certain percentage of your estate to go to Montini Catholic.

4. Contingent Bequest-Make Montini Catholic the recipient of a bequest IF others

name in your own will are NOT living at the time of your death.

No matter how you do decide to remember Montini Catholic High School, a gift from your own will accomplishes several key benefits:

A. It sends a strong message to your heirs that Montini Catholic played an important role in your life and the life of your own family.

B. It guarantees that your own generosity to Montini Catholic will continue even after you’re gone.

C. It does provide important support to Montini and its programs and services for its present students.

D.It does provide certain tax benefits to your heirs!

So, as you look ahead and plan, do speak with your lawyer and/or financial counselor about the BEST way for you to remember Montini Catholic High School in your own will.

AND, if you already have made such a provision for Montini Catholic High School in your estate plans, then please do let us know so we in turn can plan for long-term needs and provide you recognition now in our own Legacy Society. In order to learn more about how to create such a bequest, or any other estate-planning vehicle, please call: Brother Thomas Harding, fsc at 630-627-6930 ex # 179, or tharding@montini.org. You may also want to visit www.montini.org and review our Support Montini page, and consult the tab, Planned Giving/Estate Plans.

Thank you!

Brother Thomas Harding, FSC

Planned GIVING4-Ways to leave a Legacy

24 seniors (to date) have eclipsed the milestone of $100,000 in scholarship money. That equates to almost 1 out of every 6 seniors having a

multitude of scholarship options to explore in continuing their education. Congratulations to: (l to r) Margaret O’Brien, William Dawes, JP Palasek, Delaney Dygus, Conor Springmire, Megan Fasano, Rebekah Ernat, Christine Lichosyt, Michelle Marten, Kyle Hodyl, Patrick Mulkerrin, Margaret Pacana, Emily Boldt, Brian Orr, Michael Fruehe, Catherine Kitz, Gabrielle Pacelli, Brent Chiaramonti, Mario Conforti, Chris Bartosz, James Martinez, Collin Loftus, Chris Estrada and Christina Munoz. The Class of 2013 recently surpassed a cumulative sum of $6 million and is poised to challenge the Class of 2012’s mark of $10 million.

$100,000SCHOLARSHIP

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Spring MUSICAL

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Montini Catholic High School is proud to announce that Fine Arts Department Chairperson

Wanda Drabik has reached her 20th year at the school. She began her career at Montini Catholic in the 1993-1994 academic school year as the sole member of the art department. Over the past 2 decades she has witnessed changes in the Art Department and has now sustained a consistent offering in faculty and facilities for the better part of the past 10 years.

“When I started I was the only member of the Art department.”

“We now have myself and Mrs. Jen Voogd as full-time Art teachers, an array of fine art offerings (over 10 art-related classes), extracurricular activities, large & luxurious Art Studio classrooms, 8 display cases including our large gallery window that allow us to proudly

display student work to current students & parents as well as visitors and prospective families,” commented Mrs. Drabik.

Wanda Drabik holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Northern Illinois

University. She began her career in the arts as a freelance graphic artist in the city of Chicago. She then took a teaching job at St. Joan of Arc in Lisle and then Notre Dame Grade School in Clarendon Hills before coming to Montini Catholic. This past fall at the Montini Catholic fall fundraiser, Mrs. Drabik was part of the gallery exhibit

with her fine collection of hand-made jewelry. She is the Moderator for the school’s Baking Club and

she is also a parent of two Montini Catholic graduates - Steve ‘00 & Joanna ‘02. The entire Montini Catholic

community would like to congratulate Wanda Drabik on her 20th anniversary.

The Drama Department ushered in the Spring Season with its presentation of Anything Goes.

This year, over 45 Montini Catholic students from 15 cities and towns put on 5 performances from Thursday, March 7 - Sunday, March 11. With over 12 weeks of preparation, the culminating performance weekend was filled with nerves, excitement, laughs and of course - song & dance. With grandiose music numbers, tap-dancing, precise set design and stunning lighting arrangements, the performances were conducted in tremendous fashion, showcasing the dynamic range of all those who applied their creative energies to the production (above: Junior, Julia Luka - daughter of John Luka ‘81 plays Reno Sweeny).

Theresa Versaci’ 13Daughter of Jean (Runge) Versaci ‘78

Grace Townsend ‘14

Daughter of Carol (Picker)

’86 andWilliam

Townsend ‘86

Michaela Kirchoff ‘15 Daughter ofLynn (Crotty) Kirchoff ‘84

MattKirchoff ‘16 Son ofLynn (Crotty) Kirchoff ‘84

Emma Ryan ‘16

Daughter of Thomas Ryan ‘86

Fine ARTS

THE FINEST OF ANNIVERSARIES

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MONTINI CATHOLIC MARCHES ON

On Wednesday, January 23, 2013, thirty-seven Montini Catholic High School students and three

theology teachers (Dr. Joseph Mordente, Mrs. Barbara Caruso and Ms. Joanna Spence) set forth on a 4-day pilgrimage to the Annual March for Life in Washington, DC. The students’ mission was to give a voice to the unborn and bear witness to what Catholics believe, while also exercising their constitutional rights as citizens to bring those beliefs into public space. The Montini group, the largest contingent in school history, prayed prior to every meal

and recited part of the Church’s official Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours each night before going to bed. Each and every year, people gather for this March up Constitution Avenue. The demonstration lasts three and a half hours from start to finish. The majority of the crowd was comprised of young people – both teenagers and young adults.

Under the guidance and direction of Campus Minister, Mr. Michael Blanchette and Mrs. Kelly Davis,

the Montini Catholic student body and community helped make the Easter season a little brighter for over 50 children throughout the Chicagoland Area. With the help of Catholic Charities and Children and Family Connection, the student body collected toys, candy and Easter baskets. Baskets were then assembled by students and faculty the week prior to spring break. Over 75% of the student body helped by providing donations.

In summer of 2011, Stefan Shover spent three weeks in Costa Rica to help renovate a town meeting

hall. This past summer he spent three weeks in Guatemala and helped renovate a school. He participated in these summer Service Learning projects through an organization called Walking Tree Travel. Stefan found out about this program through a former Montini Catholic Spanish Instructor Katie Laird who participated in the program as a student at Notre Dame University.

“The trips demonstrated the true value of what we deem significant or insignificant. For instance, there was never warm water to shower with in Costa Rica and in Guatemala, you couldn’t drink any of the water from the sink because it was not purified; so we drank bagged water,” said Stefan.

Stefan Shover is a high honor student from Downers Grove. He is a member of the Boys’ Lacrosse Team, Lasallian Youth, Chess Club, as well as a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.

Campus MINISTRYService PERSPECTIVES

So wonderful to see high school students and teachers support such an important event!

- Heidi Spengler-Posada (comment via Facebook)

Each Holiday Season is a chance for our school community to come together to help out those in need. The student body continually responds with a renewed sense of duty to the community - Mr. Michael Blanchette

Campus Minister

MARCH FOR LIFE 2013

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Funding the FUTURE

Transforming the 3 R’s into 3 E’s: Explore, Engage, Excel Montini Catholic was founded on the ideas and educational vision of St. John Baptist de la Salle, patron saint of educators. John Baptist charged the LaSallian institutions that follow in his footsteps with the task of touching hearts, building leaders, and transforming lives. Here at Montini Catholic, we have been living the mission since 1966. In anticipation of the 50th Anniversary of Montini Catholic, the introduction of the State wide Common Core Curriculum Standards, and the need to prepare students for career competency, civic responsibility and Christian spirit as John Baptist envisioned, Montini Catholic is moving forward with several initiatives that we’d like to tell everyone about.

By exploring new ways of teaching critical thinking, evaluating and assessing learning, and collaborating between departments, we will maximize how we engage and prepare our students for both college and the careers of the future, and enhance the potential of each student to excel.

In October 2012, President Jim Segredo invited two Board Members, alumni parent Ed Mack and graduate Dr. Janis Orlowski ’74, to lead the efforts in creating a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Alumni Advisory Council. What has been less

talked about externally, but just as immediate and important internally, are the two faculty committees that have been established to facilitate implementation of the Common Core Curriculum (CCC) and the Digital Learning Initiatives spearheaded by the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). While students at Montini Catholic have consistently achieved a 98% college acceptance rate throughout the history of the school, the CCC is causing everyone to review and possibly rethink teaching methods, to better prepare our current students for a complex, connected, and globally interactive world. Critical thinking, information and technological literacy, collaboration, and a variety of assessment methods are meant to reinforce the content and skills focus of previous state and national standards.

TAC, which began meeting last April, has been mandated to consider how the current infrastructure, software, and hardware available at Montini Catholic might be enhanced to support the move to the Common Core Standards and how technology could further support the teaching that happens day in and day out here at Montini. From reviewing the bandwidth and access points, to investigating which tools would be best to put in the hands of students on a daily basis, TAC’s goal is to consistently provide the tools and training our teachers need to improve the educational experiences of the young men and women who walk through our doors.

We will keep you posted on these exciting developments at Montini Catholic via our electronic newsletters and the quarterly Bronco Express, but if any alumni, current or past parent, or friend of Montini Catholic would like more information or to get involved, please contact Jim Segredo at 630-627-6930 ext. 174 or Janet Cobb at ext. 187.

Academic HIGHLIGHTS

During a recent visit with an alumna from the Class of 2005, Director of Development Janet

Cobb discovered that the alum did not know the school hallways no longer have carpeting. So much as changed through the efforts of so many! Again, thank you and if you haven’t been on campus lately – please stop in for a visit to see the many great things happening.

The Fund-a-Need call for cash during the Spring Fling focused on continuing with Technology Integration which began with the SMARTBoards and Netbooks of previous years, and supports the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives we are proposing through the STEM Alumni Advisory Committee. We are excited to say that we have raised just over $26,000 thus far. Raising $40,000 this academic year would position us well for the coming 2013-2014 year as we continue to prepare students for career competency, civic responsibility, and the Christian Spirit. You can donate directly to Fund-a-Need by following the links at www.montini.org.

In addition to our STEM initiatives, other efforts of the development office include the formation of a Young

Alumni Advisory Board, establishing Giving Circles for the young alum to support and mentor current students, the development and launch of a Montini Catholic Mobile App for all the latest news and information, continued efforts to secure donations to pay-off the Duffy Memorial Stadium, and the annual appeal which supports every day operations like keeping the lights and heat on in the buildings while attempting to keep tuition as low as possible.

In an effort to get to know the Montini Catholic family a bit better, Janet Cobb will be reaching out to many of you asking to chat over breakfast, lunch, coffee; at your office or on campus. Please contact her directly if you can at 630-627-6930 ext. 187 or jcobb@montini.org

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NATIONAL SIGNING DAYILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST

Se n i o r Gabr ie l le

Headrick has been selected as a recipient of the 2013 C o m c a s t Leaders and A c h i e v e r s Scholarship. R e c i p i e n t s receive a o n e - t i m e grant of $1,000. Every year, Comcast and the Comcast Foundation ask high school principals to identify the best and brightest high school seniors in their communities. The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program is one of the Comcast Foundation’s signature community investment programs. It recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership skills, academic achievement, and a commitment to community service. Gabrielle Headrick is an honor roll student from Oak Brook & daughter of Denise (Termunde) Headrick ‘75. She is a member of the Montini Catholic Broncettes dance team, Student Government & Hinsdale Hospital Junior Board. Through Hinsdale Hospital, she participated in a mission trip to Costa Rica and attributes her successes to her parents who have instilled in her the importance of her Catholic faith and her education.

SIGNING DAY SEES 10 STUDENT-ATHLETES TAKE GAME TO NEXT LEVEL Congratulations to the following 10 student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the collegiate level:

Girls’ LacrosseFran Meyer - MarquetteFrancesca LoVerde - New Hampshire

Football Joey Borsellino- Western IllinoisFred Beaugard- South Dakota Michael Dusek- Robert MorrisTucker Mucha- Robert MorrisNick Sanzeri- Robert MorrisDimitri Taylor- Indiana StateTate Briggs- Northern IllinoisMark Gorogianis- Northwestern

37 SENIORS NAMED ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS 37 Montini Catholic students have been recognized as 2013-14 Illinois State Scholars. The prestigious award, given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), recognized 18,863 high school students from across the state as this year’s State Scholars. Since 1979, over 582,000 Illinois students have been honored as State Scholars. Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors from 749 different high schools across the state. Selection

is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work in conjunction with ISAC to determine the winners.

“We are very proud of each of these students,” says Maryann O’Neill. “We are proud that approximately 23% of the class has been recognized.”

Senior Rebekah Ernat has been named a Finalist in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. As a junior,

Rebekah joined more than 1.5 million high school students throughout the United States by entering the program when taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The Finalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest

scoring entrants in each state. All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2013.

Rebekah Ernat is a high honor student from Lombard. She is a member of the lacrosse and math teams, Campus Ministry, Drama Club, Eucharistic Ministers, French Club, Lasallian Youth Group, Musings Literary Magazine, Math Club, Student Ambassador Program, Student Government, and Thespian Society.

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Girls’ BASKETBALL

All STATE SELECTION

6th STRAIGHT TITLE AND 11TH OVERALL PROPELS BRONCO WRESTLING TO MOST SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM IN STATE HISTORY Montini Catholic’s Wrestling program was crowned 2013 IHSA 2A Dual Team Wrestling State Champions on Saturday, February 23. They beat Geneseo by a score of 49-10. It was the school’s 6th straight 2A Championship and the 11th Wrestling State Championship in school history - the most by any school in the history of the IHSA.The Broncos beat Lincoln-Way West by a score of 52-9 in the Quarterfinals and in the Semifinals the Broncos beat

Sycamore by a score of 43-25. The 2013 IHSA Individual State

Tournament provided the Bronco Wrestling Program with 4 State Champion Wrestlers & overall 10 Broncos placed.Montini Catholic finished with:

4 - State Champs (below left); 4 - 2nd place (Tommy Pawelski, Sr; Vince Turk,So; Jordan Laster, Sr & Michael Sepke, Sr); 1 - 3rd place (Edgar Ruano, Jr); 1 - 4th place (Jimmy Pawelski, Fr). Congratulations to these young men, their coaches and their families for their commitment to excellence, love and support. (below: Freshman, Jimmy Pawelski wrestles at State)

On Friday and Saturday, March 1-2, 2013 the Montini Catho-

lic Girls’ Basketball Program com-peted in the IHSA 3A State Tour-nament at Red Bird Arena on the Illinois State University campus. The team finished the tournament in 3rd place, putting them, again, among the top teams in the State. The pro-gram collected its fifth trophy (2 - 3rd; 3 - 1st) in six years with a 42-38 victory over Morton High School on Saturday, March 2.

Winter Sports HIGHLIGHTS - making school & state history

Kateri Stone was named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches

Association All-State Team. Kateri, a junior, a 3-year member of the Lady Broncos Varsity Basketball team and a 2-time IHSA State Champion, can now add All-State honors to her already impressive resume. She was honored at Illinois State University’s Red Bird Arena in Bloomington at halftime of the IHSA 3A third place game, from which the Lady Broncos emerged victorious 42-38 over Morton High School.

Kateri Stone averaged 12.5 points/game and made 88 3-pointers.

WRESTLING STATE CHAMPS

182 LBSSTATE CHAMP

JAKE TURK

SENIOR

195 LBSSTATE CHAMPANTHONYFERRAROJUNIOR

160 LBSSTATE CHAMPXAVIER MONTALVOSOPHOMORE

138 LBSSTATE CHAMP

CHRIS GARCIAJUNIOR

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Competitive CHEER

Boys’ BASKETBALL

Varsity HOCKEY

Winter Sports ALL-CONFERENCE

BRONCETTES END TRIP TO PEORIA IN GRAND FASHION On Sunday, March 3, 2013 the Montini Broncettes competed in the 2013 TDI State Competition. The team performed one routine each in the 2A Open Pom Division and Pom Division. The storied dance program under Eugenia Scavone had brought home 19 state titles in the past 22 years and on Sunday they added 3 more titles to their trophy case. The Broncettes won the Open Pom and Pom Division Championships as well as the Varsity Grand Championship award

(accompanied by a $500 grant from Alive Video) which is awarded to the top team across all dance disciplines (includes Flag, Winter Guard, Pom, Open Pom, Hip-Hop and Lyrical), a first in the program’s history.

Montini Catholic High School would like to congratulate these dedicated young ladies, the coaching staff - Eugenia (Wasson) Scavone ‘84, Dena (Morano) McGady ‘01, and Katie Shuta ‘10 and the families for their hard work, support and passion.

X. Montalvo, C. Garcia, L. Fortuna, J. Champagne, J. Laster, T. Pawelski, M. Maduko, A. Ferraro, J. Sullivan, E. Ruano, J. Turk, M. Sepke

Malayna JohnsonKateri Stone

Sara RossKelly Karlis

Matt BrachmannLogan Goss

Simmie Cobbs

Bridget KellyNikki Carlevato

The boys’ basketball team finished the season 19-9 and reached the program’s

first regional final since 2005.

Along the way, the 2012-2013 Broncos

brought new life to the court, energized a student-body and built a strong foundation for future success. The future of Bronco Basketball looks bright. (left: Junior, Simmie Cobbs dunks with authority against St. Ed’s)

The Varsity Hockey team won the best of 3 series against Lyons Township

with 6-5 victory on Friday, March 15 to capture the Cougar Cup, thus being crowned conference champs.

Congratulations to the young men of the Renegades Hockey Club!

On Saturday, February 1, 2013, The Montini Catholic

Cheerleaders competed in the IHSA State Competition for the first time in school history. The elite competition invites only the top 25 teams throughout the state. Congratulations to the cheer team, Head Coach Mary Mudd and Asst. Coach Gianna Castaldo who have taken the Cheer program to a whole new level.

BRONCETTES TDI GRAND CHAMPS

BOYS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

CHEER

WRESTLING

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Colleen Somers ‘00 and husband, Keith Howell were married November 10th, 2012 at Ascension Catholic Church in Oak Park. Colleen is a manager in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Colleen graduated from Illinois State University in ‘04. Husband Keith is a CPA and works at Atlantic Power Corporation in Downers Grove. Keith graduated from the University of Notre Dame in ‘04 with an accounting degree and Loyola University in ‘05 with an MSA. Beth Somers ‘97, Katie (Janko) Whitfield ‘00, Janine (Gay) Brown ‘00, and Katie Rose Cronin ‘00 were a part of the wedding party.

KEEPINGUPWITH THEBRONCOSMarriages, Future Broncos, Updates & Sympathies

Tim Westerkamp ‘06 and Katie Binder ‘06 are planning a wedding August 10th, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church in Lombard.

Mike Doan ‘05 and Katie LeGros ‘05 are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding! Mike and Katie were engaged May 13th, 2012, in a hot air balloon over Napa Valley. Mike earned a degree in Film from California State University in 2009 and a degree in Advertising from Columbia College Chicago in 2011 and is the Social Media Manager at In The Swim, West Chicago. Katie earned her degree in Broadcasting from Quincy University in 2009 and will complete her Masters in Higher Education from North Central College in August of this year. Katie is currently an Admissions Counselor at Benedictine University. The couple will be married on July 13, 2013 locally and plan to honeymoon in the Caribbean.

Legend has it…in Accounting 101 and Honors Biology, Vince Oddo ’03 and Linnea Calderon ’02 met and became friends. Vince supported Linnea by traveling to watch her dance and win two state championships with the Broncettes and taking her to her senior prom. 6 years after college their friendship grew into a romantic relationship. On October 6, 2012, Vince proposed to Linnea in Minneapolis, MN at the Guthrie Theater overlooking the river and city. They are both very happy to begin their next chapter in life together.

Briana Casey ‘06 was married to 1st Lt Kevin Kaczmarek, Jr on December 1, 2012 at Divine Infant Church in Westchester. Briana and Kevin met at St. Norbert College, both graduated in 2010 with degrees in Communications. Prior to the wedding, Briana worked in the promotions department at US99, while Kevin completed his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. The newlyweds are currently living in Watertown, NY, while stationed at Fort Drum.

Megan Wirtz ’05 and David Kierna Jr. were engaged on 12/12/2012! The wedding will be June of 2014.

Dana Puziss ’05 and Ron Perfetti met in 2008. Ron proposed at Thanksgiving dinner with the whole Puziss family there to celebrate. The happy couple are both pursing Master’s degrees. Ron will receive a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Benedictine University and Dana will receive a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Roosevelt University. Both are very excited about their pending nuptials and will be married on July 19, 2014.

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Colleen (Somers) Howell ‘00 and husband, Keith, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Shannon Francesca Howell. Shannon, born February 20, 2013 at Rush University Medical Center, weighing 7lbs 8oz and measuring 19.5 inches.

Jackie (Riccio) Ciancio ’02 and husband, Vince, are proud to present Francesca Rose. The couple’s first daughter was born on January 9, 2013 weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Big brother Michael loves his new sister!

Emily (Emanuelson) Rondinelli ’02 and Joe Rondinelli ’02 welcomed their first child, Samantha Simone, on February 7, 2013. Sam joined the family weighing 7 lbs. 11oz. at 10:20 PM.

Jennifer (Frett) Wolsfeld ’99 and husband, Joe, are proud to announce the arrival of Ryan James on September 8, 2012 at 4:13 pm, weighing 7 lbs 1 oz.

Louis ’01 and Melissa (Dobry) Tinucci ’03 welcomed their first child, Louis Ranier Tinucci V, on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 3:10pm. Louis V joined the family weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 21 inches long.

Joseph Boeh ’83 and wife, Emily, are proud to announce the birth of Andrew Joseph Boeh. Andrew was born on September 11, 2012.

Amber (Julian) Maack ’03 and Justin Maack ‘03 are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Elia, on July 6, 2012.

Kathleen (Reher) Sippel ’01 and Aaron Sippel ’01 welcomed Claire Marie Sippel on August 14, 2012.

Suzanne Schultz ’96 is living the life most of us only dream about. A 1996 graduate of Montini High School, Suzanne currently resides in Denver, Colorado where she owns her own boutique media consulting firm and is able to live the outdoor and adventurist life of a hiker, extreme skier and back county adventurer. Suzanne’s latest accomplishment is completing the climb to the top of Kilimanjaro in Africa this past fall. After the successful climb with a friend, she continued on solo for an African Safari. It was an adventure that pushed her to her limits emotionally and physically and one she will relish for the rest of her life. Suzanne is currently planning her next extreme adventure - where will it be?

OUR SYMPATHIES...To the Green family on the death of Mr. John Green, on March 15, 2013. Family includes Mrs. Linda Green, Justin ’00, Ryan ’01, Brandon ’04 and Brittany ’07.

To the Gleason family, including Julie ’81 and Mary (Gleason) Andresen ’77, on the death of their father, Philip, on December 12, 2012.

To the Ferraro family, on the passing of their father, John, in October 2012. Family includes Joe ’84 and John ’85.

To the Kaiser family, including Michael ‘12, on the passing of their mother, Natalie, on December 13, 2012.

A quarterly newsletter for the Montini Catholic Community, published by

The Office of Development:President: James SegredoDirector of Development: Janet CobbDirector of Public Relations: Chris Pestel ‘99Director of Alumni Relations: Megan Pauley ‘00Director of Special Events: Michelle O’Connor ‘88Director of Admissions: Michael Bukovsky ‘83

Address: 19W070 16th Street, Lombard IL 60148Telephone: 630-627-6930Email: info@montini.org (general) or

alumni@montini.org (alumni updates)

BRONCO EXPRESS

Matthew Lyons ’94 and wife Tammy, are happy to announce the birth of Madeline Maeve. Madeline joined the Lyons family on February 21, 2013 at 2:14 AM weighing 6lbs 12oz and was 20 inches long.

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BRONCO EXPRESS

Our 22nd Annual Spring Fling: A Shamrockin’ Good Time, wrapped up

on March 15, 2013 with over 500 in attendance! Accompanying the open bar and delicious meal options, guests enjoyed conversation among friends and the entertainment provided by the DJ and Chicago Dueling Pianos – not to mention the engaging style of Jodi Murphy, ’80 our guest auctioneer. Thank you to all who attended, sponsored, and supported the event with gifts of time, talent, and treasure. You can find a full list of our Sponsors and those who donated on the website. Please consider supporting our donors when you are doing personal business.

more information:montinialumni.org/broncoclassic2013

Spring Fling Raises Over

$200,000