montini catholic - bronco express fall 2015

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Principal O’NeillCelebrates 30thAnniversary

50th CelebrationUnderway

A MESSAGE PRESIDENTFROMOUR

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“The growth of our programs and expanded facilities wouldnot be possible if it were not for the support and generosity ofthe members of our school community.”

Dear Alumni and Friends,

roughout our 50 years of providing a Lasallian education, one ofthe pillars of strength of our school has been the many talented anddedicated teachers and coaches who have “Touched the Hearts” ofour students throughout their educational careers. I have had theprivilege to meet and work with many of these individuals. In all my conversations with them, each saw their work, not as a job, but as a vocation.

In this issue of Bronco Express we feature Maryann O’Neill’s 30th anniversary as a teacher and administrator at Montini Catholic (page 6), as well as the appointment of Mr. Kevin Beirne as Assistant Principal of Student Services (page 7). Mr. Beirne is taking over forKathy Filipiak, who retired from that position at the end of the lastschool year but remains as a part time member of our faculty andstaff.

Maryann and Kathy exemplify what Montini Catholic is all aboutand why we are a great school. “Mrs. O” and “Miss Flip,” as studentsand alumni respectfully refer to them, have dedicated a great deal oftheir lives to serve our students and better our school community.From classroom instruction to coaching, moderating and administer-ing our school, both have always gone the extra mile to develop andlead programs that have advanced our Lasallian mission.

Mr. Beirne also brings to our school that same dedication and workethic. He is an outstanding teacher and administrator and was a keymember of our technology committee that developed and introducedour Digital Learning Program last fall. We are pleased to have Mr.Beirne join our school administrative team and are sure he will continue the fine work that Kathy provided.

During this 50th anniversary year, I have had the opportunity tospeak and meet with several former faculty members. Many of themwill be with us at our 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 4th atthe Drury Lane Oak Brook Terrace. All have expressed their pleasurewith the growth of our academic, extracurricular and spiritual programs and with the direction our school is going. Our growthwould not be possible if it were not for the support and generosity of the members of our school community. e financial support wereceive in the Annual Fund is critical in maintaining and growing our academic, spiritual and extracurricular programs that we provideour students.

is is the time of the school year that we reach out to every memberof our school community to request a gift to the Annual Fund. Somealumni have mentioned to me that they view a gift to the AnnualFund as a gift to “e Black Hole” of the school’s operating budget.

Gifts to the Annual Fund result in revenue to enhance the following:

• Equipment and staffing for academic and extracurricular programs

• Community Service Opportunities

• Financial Aid

• Professional Development for Faculty and Staff

• Technology

A gift to the Annual Fund, no matter the amount, truly makes a difference. It is the most important development program that wesponsor because every student benefits. Gifts can also be spread outover twelve months and can be restricted to a specific program.

During this 50th Anniversary school year I invite you to “Make aDifference” in our Lasallian Mission of Education by making a gift to the Annual Fund. For more information about the Annual Fundplease refer to pages 10 and 11 of this issue of Bronco Express or visitour website at montini.org.

As always, I am truly grateful to all the members of the MontiniCatholic school community for their continual support and generosity to our students, faculty and staff. It is sincerely appreciated. All my best to you and your loved ones for a wonderfuland family centered Christmas and a blessed and healthy 2016.

“May Jesus Live In Your Hearts…Forever “

Jim SegredoPresident

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is June, a passionate team from Montini’sCatholic community traveled to Granada,Nicaragua for a week long mission trip, thefirst of its kind in Montini's service history.Teacher, Mrs. Hilda Castor, and friend, Mrs.Catherine Pendergast, accompanied CampusMinister Michael Blanchette and five stu-dents on the trip. "We were very excitedabout bringing our services to our brothersand sisters outside of our own country," saidBlanchette, who organized the trip by part-nering with International Samaritan, anagency serving victims of severe poverty indeveloping countries.

Inspired by the parable of the good Samari-tan, International Samaritan works to allevi-ate hunger, homelessness, and endemicdisease across the world. According to Inter-national Samaritan, volunteers such as Mon-tini Catholic not only lend physical andeducational support to their missions, butmore importantly, they bring hope to thepeople served.

"is was an opportunity to make a differ-ence," said Blanchette. "One morning wevisited LaJoya Garbage dump community.is is where the single moms go each day, todig through garbage to get items they cansell." e team learned that the womenmake about $5-7 dollars per week. "emoms shared their stories with us, of hardwork, prayer and hope."

Montini volunteers were given the task of

building a home for a single mom, her eightchildren and one grandchild. "e mom andchildren would greet us every morning," saidBlanchette. "ey spent the day with us, andwould join in the work that we were doing."

"We all knew that the work we were doingwould have an impact on the lives of thesefamilies,” said Blanchette. “We didn't quitegrasp how powerful the experience would befor us all." Montini Catholic junior, HaleyHowarter, one of the volunteers travelingwith Blanchette, was also very humbled byher mission trip experience. "Each day whenwe went to the work site, it was seeing thesmiles on the kids faces was a motivation forme to give my all in the work we were doingto build the house."

Blanchette is proud to be helping Interna-tional Samaritan raise awareness in theUnited States about the living conditions ofthe poor in garbage dump communities inthe developing world. Blanchette and stu-dents will return to Nicaragua next summerto help build another house.

Montini’s Campus Ministry attempts to fundministry trips through various fundraisersthroughout the year. Students also pay alarge portion of the cost, with the schoolfunding chaperones. Friends wanting to helpour Campus Ministry students in their mis-sions may consider a donation to our AnnualFund (see page 10). Donations can be directed to community outreach.

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Campus Ministry GOING GLOBAL "We were very excitedabout bringing our services to our brothersand sisters outside ofour own country."

The following participated in the trip: Haley Howarter, Dejah Amos, Valerie Sanchez, Bruno Bodnum, VeetZaveri, Mrs. Catherine Pendergast, Mrs. Hilda Castor and Mr. Michael Blanchette.

In addition to helping out at the LaJoya GarbageDump in Nicaragua this summer (top photo) Mon-tini students traveled to Minnesota to work withHabitat for Humanity (middle and bottom photos).

STUDENT GOVERNMENTSeniors Kristen McLaurin (President),Rylee Kibbey (Vice President), TaylorMcCarthy (Treasurer) and Isabella Abbinante (Secretary) will round outthis year's Student Government team.

Montini Catholic's Student Govern-ment is tasked with conceptualizing,planning and organizing student activities throughout the school year.e officers will make decisions onmany school events including serviceprograms, fundraising drives and eventthemes and activities. "One of our essential responsibilities is planning and executing our annual Golden Gobbler Food Drive at anksgiving,"said Mrs. Voogd. "e drive providesmuch needed food to pantries through-out the community."

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYMembers of the National Honor Society (NHS) are very busy planning and preparing for anotheryear of fun and service. e new officers will lead all members of the NHS towards successfullyachieving many ambitious goals during the school year.

Montini's National Honor Society is co-moderated by teachers, Arthur Stuart and Laraine Parker."Our National Honor Society sponsors a variety of service oriented activities throughout theschool year," informed Mrs. Parker. Members take part in various community service projects, in-cluding wrapping birthday gifts for impoverished children for Humanitarian Service Project, mak-ing lap blankets for Good Samaritan Hospital, and collecting much needed items for the VietNowHomeless Veterans Project. ey also assist with the school's Golden Gobbler anksgiving FoodDrive in November and the annual Blood Drive for Lifesource.

Front Row l to r: Delaney Miller (Service Officer), Allyson Lederman (Service Officer), Lauren Para (Secretary),Faith Donner (President), Sofia Yunez (Service Officer), Lawna Zang (Public Relations Officer), Mrs. Laraine Parkerand Jack Westerkamp (Co-Treasurer); Back Row: Patrick Kowaslky (Service Officer), Warren Dawes (Vice Presi-dent), Lucas Trojanowski (Co-Sargeant-at-Arms), Matthew Kaefer (Co-Sargeant-at-Arms) and John Pecora (Co-Treasurer) Not pictured: Shawn Lee (Public Relations Officer)


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Elected OfficersREADY TO LEAD

With Montini Catholic's new school year in full swing,newly elected officers are quite eager to hit the groundrunning with their new roles as leaders of the school'sstudent body.

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COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2016 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMPrincipal Maryann O'Neill recently announced that seniors, Matthew Ernat andMatthew Kaefer have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National MeritScholarship Program. Both young men are from Lombard and are graduates of Sacred Heart School.

Ernat and Kaefer are among 34,000 Commended Students nationwide who haveshown exceptional academic promise. e two students' high Selection Index scoreplaced them among the top 50,000 of over 1.5 million students who entered the 2016National Merit Program by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

"is recognition will broaden Mr. Ernat's and Mr. Kaefer's educational opportuni-ties," said Montini Catholic Principal Maryann O'Neill. "I am positive that they arefurther encouraged to develop their academic potential to the fullest."

L to R: Student Government officers, TaylorMcCarthy, Rylee Kibbey, Kristen McLaurin andIsabella Abbinante

Matthew Ernat (left), Principal Maryann O’Neill andMatthew Kaefer.


KAZMA FAMILY FOUNDATIONe Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship is available toeighth graders actively attending a Catholic Parish who are interested in attending a local Catholic High School aftergraduating grade school. e scholarship amount for each recipient is $12,000 ($3,000 for each of the four high schoolyears). In order to be eligible, a student must demonstrate asense of respect for others, be a good Catholic role model intheir community, and receive no less than a "C" letter grade in any of their courses.

is year's Kazma Foundation Scholarship winners are:Anthony Geraci of Addison (parishioner of St. Phillip theApostle, Addison); Michael Gergen of Lombard (graduate of St. Pius X Parish School, Lombard); Megan Huff of Lombard (graduate of Sacred Heart, Lombard); andAmayrani Sanchez of Lombard (graduate of St. Pius X Parish School, Lombard)

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Scholarships Congratulations tothis year’s scholarship

award recipients.

PLACEMENT TEST SCHOLARSSixteen freshmen were proudly recognized as recipients of Montini Catholic's 2015 FreshmanPlacement Exam Scholarships. e academicscholarships are offered to incoming freshmen excelling on the Freshman Placement Exam. Scholarships are awarded based on national percentile ranking of the placement exam scores.

e following students were awarded scholarships this year:

Zoe Mackay Zacker, Quincey Trojanowski,Cecelia Moran, Megan Huff, Ray Wojkovich,Andrew Ernat, Justin Lazowski, Marissa VanDeVeer, Isabella Reilley, AlexandraQuaglia, Andrew Bolisay, John Gaughan,Michael Gergen, Ryan Trost, Ian Kwit andMichaela Brant

BISHOP BLANCHETTE AWARDFreshman Nicholas Alandy and senior Delaney Miller were recipients of this year'sBishop Blanchette Scholarship Award. Nicholas is a graduate of St. Pius X ParishSchool in Lombard. Delaney, a four year recipient of the award, is a graduate of St.Joseph Catholic School in Downers Grove.

e Bishop Blanchette Scholarship was established in 1982 in honor of the lateBishop Romeo Blanchette. e scholarship is made available each year to students inthe Joliet Diocese (with an affiliated Council of Catholic Women Organization) whoplan on attending a Catholic High School within the diocese. Students are nomi-nated by their parishes and are asked to express their reasons for wanting a Catholiceducation. Each student's scholastic achievements are also considered.Nicholas Alandy and Delaney Miller receive congratulations

from Principal Maryann O’Neill.

L to R: Anthany Geraci, Michael Gergen, Principal Maryann O’Neill, Amayrani Sanchez andMegan Huff

Front row L to R: Marissa VanDeVeer, Megan Huff, Justin Lazowski, Alexandra Quaglia, Ryan Trost, Ian Kwit and Cecelia Moran; Back row: Andrew Bolisay, Isabella Reilley, Michaela Brant, Quincey Trojanowski, MichaelGergen, Andrew Ernat and Ray Wojkovich (not pictured: Zoe Mackay Zacker and John Gaughan)

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CONGRATULATIONS TOMARYANN O’NEILL

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Maryann was hired in 1986 by the late Br.Joseph Boggio, FSC to develop and teachComputer Science and Math at MontiniCatholic. "I was hired while one of theschool's Brothers was on sabbatical to attainhis Masters Degree," said Maryann "I com-mitted to stay for two years and have beenhere ever since!" She has enjoyed her role asPrincipal of Montini Catholic for 12 years.

During her 30 years at Montini Catholic,O'Neill has taken on several roles. In addi-tion to teaching, she has been a TechnologyCoordinator, Administrative Assistant to thePrincipal, Director of Curriculum, Instruc-tion and Professional Development and Assistant Principal. She also took on manyresponsibilities regarding extra-curricular activities such as Lasallian Youth Moderator,Retreat Director, Student Activities Moderator and National Honor SocietyModerator. She also was a member of thePrincipal's Advisory Council, the StrategicPlanning Committee and the Chair of theAcademic Advisory Council.

In 2011, Mrs. O'Neill was presented withthe Bishop Roger L. Kaffer OutstandingPrincipal Award for personifying the

Catholic values and principles of schoolleadership.

She attended the University of Illinois,Chicago (B.S. 1967) and Lewis University(M.A. 2000) and achieved her Certificate of Completion from the Lasallian Leader-ship Institute in 2003. She is a member ofthe National Catholic Education Associa-tion, the National Association of SecondarySchool Principals, the Diocese of JolietHigh School Principals Council, the Lasallian Mission Council (now called theMinistry Council for the Christian BrothersMidwest District) and the Lasallian Association for Secondary Schools ChiefAdministrators Planning Committee. Shehas also been a member of the North Central Accreditation Visiting Teams, Mission and on the Planning Committeefor Christian Brothers Congress.

As the school celebrates its 50th Anniver-sary, Mrs. O'Neill reflected on the observa-tions of how the high school itself haschanged over the years. "I have seen Mon-tini grow from electric typewriters to iPads,"she smiled. "Our curriculum has grownfrom one programming class to courses like

Web Design, Digital Media and Robotics!"She also informed that "our service ministryprogram is now going global with teamsgoing to Nicaragua to help homeless fami-lies." Under O'Neill's leadership, numerousimprovements have been implemented including lap tops for all teachers and smartboards, white boards, projectors and soft-ware. She oversaw the installation of thefirst computer lab and created a computerdepartment and curriculum. is was fol-lowed by a second lab, the computerizationof the library, and internet access for all.

roughout her 30 years at Montini,O'Neill has witnessed school history withthe addition of a Math Wing, a ScienceWing, a Campus Ministry Center, a Learn-ing Resource Center, improved and expanded athletic fields including lights atDuffy Memorial Stadium, and a new 3-court Field House. "She is like a walkinghistory book as far as Montini is con-cerned," laughs Megan Pauley who recentlyembarked on recording stories on the his-tory of Montini Catholic for its 50th YearAnniversary. "Whenever we need to knowwhat the prom theme was in a specific year,or what uniforms were worn in what year,we go to Maryann!"

When asked to recall the most rewardingpart of her job, O'Neill never fails to saythat she relishes the emails, letters, calls andvisits from past students who want to tellher about their careers and accomplishmentssince graduation. She even has a bulletinboard in her office which displays many ofthe messages she receives from past students."It is heart-warming to hear from our for-mer students," she said. "I am also proudthat many of our alums have returned towork here at Montini as well."

"Watching the school improve and the stu-dents achieve more each year is gratifying,"she said. "Seeing our scholarship offeringsrise and seeing our students accepted to universities like Yale, Notre Dame, Princeton and Harvard is truly gratifying!"

"Maryann's dedication and service to theschool is inspiring," said President Jim Segredo. "I am positive that I speak on be-half of the entire school community when Isay that Montini Catholic wouldn't be theoutstanding school it is today without her."

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Principal, Maryann O'Neill is celebrating her 30thyear of Montini’s 50 years of Lasallian education!


On behalf of the Karl Weiger Family, Montini Catholic presented the secondannual Johnathan Weiger "Johnny Always Wins" Memorial Scholarship during theschool's Homecoming Week Mass on September 14th.

Members of Montini Catholic's freshman class of 2019 were only the secondclass to be invited to submit an essay to receive the $1,000 scholarship. Fromthe entrants each year, the Weiger Family selects the student who best displayshigh moral character, a deep commitment to their faith, and academic achieve-ment at the grade school level, to receive the scholarship. is year, the honorwent to freshman, Ian Kwit of Elmhurst.

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KEVIN BEIRNE NAMED ASSISTANTPRINCIPAL OF STUDENT SERVICESis fall Montini welcomed Kevin Beirne as our new Assis-tant Principal of Student Services. Kevin is replacingKathy Filipiak who stepped down this past spring after 40years of service at the school. (Filipiak will be staying onstaff part time as a consultant.)

Mr. Beirne joined the Montini Catholic family in 2008 asan English instructor. From there he was promoted to theDirector of Digital Learning Initiative and was instrumen-tal in rolling out the school's 1-to-1 iPad program in 2014."Kevin has some big shoes to fill as he joins the leadershipteam in the role of Assistant Principal for Student Servicesvacated by Kathy," said Principal Maryann O'Neill. "But,I know he is up to the challenge and has the ability, driveand credentials to build on all that Kathy has accom-plished. He will bring an energy and fresh ideas to this position."

Mr. Beirne will work with the school's Guidance Depart-ment and Deans Office to ensure that the academic andbehavioral needs of the students are met. "He will alsowork with Assistant Principal of Academics, Dr. MichaelKisicki and myself to ensure that Montini Catholic contin-ues to educate the whole child, heart, soul, mind andbody," added Mrs. O'Neill.

"I'm humbled and honored to have the opportunity toserve our students, their families, and our teachers in thisnew capacity," said Mr. Beirne. "What I most look for-ward to is getting to know more students and families thanI've been able to in my previous positions." He added,"while following Ms. Filipiak is daunting, I can't imagine amore supportive environment in which to start a new rolelike this one."

HOMECOMING COURTGianna Salzbrun • Lindsey McDonnell

margaret sullivan • amy bukovskyQueen: Emma Makowski

johnathan weiger memorial scholarship recipient

Montini Catholic President Jim Segrego (left) with Fran Weiger, Ian Kwit, Karl Weiger andPrincipal Maryann O’Neill.

Assistant Principal Kevin Beirne with Principal Maryann O’Neill

Celebrating 50 yearsMontini Catholic's Class of 1970gives special giftto students


Students, staff, alumi and friends have been very busy this school year celebrating 50 years of Lasallian education.

With their 50th Anniversary celebration well un-derway, Montini Catholic students received a veryspecial Homecoming gift from the school's firstgraduating class, the Class of 1970. e alumniclass had a 4,000+ lb. "rock" delivered to the stu-dents to commemorate the school's milestone an-niversary event. e surprise gift arrived onMonday, September 14th, prior to the school'sHomecoming Mass kicking off the week long cele-bration.

"Montini's first class wanted to create a new tradi-tion for our athletes and club members to 'maketheir own mark' on their school," said President JimSegredo. "School spirit is alive and kicking atMontini," he added. "I know our students willproudly embrace their newest outlet to express theirBronco pride!"

COVER STORY

of touching hearts

Clockwise from top: Ana Belaval from WGN TV celebrated Homecoming with the students and snapped a

selfie with our very own Bronco; On October 7th, students, faculty and staff headed to the 50 yard line at

Duffy Memorial Stadium for a special anniversary photo;James Izzo’71 and Megan Steiner’10 present MontiniCatholic’s mission statement to Rev. Burke Masters,

Vocation Director for the Diocese of Joliet at the school’sopening Mass; Father John Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D.,

Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese ofJoliet at Montini’s Jubilee Mass on November 15th;

Varsity Football Coach Chris Andriano with the school'sfirst (and only other) Varsity Football Head Coach, Jim

Kavanaugh at Montini’s 50 Years of Football, Cheerleading and Band Celebration on September 18th.

Celebrating 50 years


Students, staff, alumi and friends have been very busy this school year celebrating 50 years of Lasallian education.

touchingSince 1966

Hearts

December 6, 2015 Fashion Show, Oakbrook Marriott

December 18, 2015 Wrestling Reunion

Montini Catholic Main Gym/Cafeteria

January 9, 2016 Boys Basketball Reunion

Montini Catholic Main Gym/Cafeteria

January 30, 2016Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Montini Catholic Cafeteria

February 18, 2016 Celebration of Music Wentz Concert Hall

North Central College, Naperville

February 20, 2016 Alumni & Alumni Parent Bingo Night

Montini Catholic Cafeteria

March 3, 2016Celebration of Theater

Montini Catholic Auditorium

March 12, 2016Maroon & Gold Gala

Bobak’s Signature Events, Woodridge

May 14, 2016Baseball Reunion

Montini Catholic Baseball Field

June 4, 201650th Anniversary

Dinner DanceDrury Lane

Oakbrook Terrace

upcomingeventsof touching hearts

HELP US TO CONTINUE OUR MISSION OF CHALLENGING AND ENCOURAGING THE SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, PERSONAL,

CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH STUDENT.

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A gift to Montini Catholic’s Annual Fund ensures that the tradition of small class sizes, faith based education, and individual-ized attention for all students, will continue well into the future.Your gift provides for:

Technology - for the availability of appropriate educational technology to all of our faculty and students.

Community Outreach - and the continuous enhancement of ourRetreat Program and Pastoral Ministry.

Financial Aid - Each year, approximately 17% of students willneed financial assistance to attend Montini Catholic. In the most recent school year, because of the generosity of our donors, our school awarded over $300,000 to those students and familieswith demonstrated need. We are able to guarantee that no qualified applicant is ever denied enrollment for financial reasons.

Professional Development - Competitive faculty salaries to attract and retain exceptional teachers.

All alumni, current parents, past parents & friends of the school areasked to make a gift to the Montini Catholic Annual Fund.

Gifts to the fund create one of the school’s most significant sourcesof support. Because Annual Fund gifts are typically unrestricted,they can be directed to areas with the greatest need — and thegreatest potential for impact.

Each gift, regardless of size, strengthens the school's participationrate and demonstrates a vote of confidence in a Montini Catholiceducation.

Ways to give…MAILChecks to Montini Catholic High School, 19W070 16th St.,Lombard IL 60148

CREDIT CARDVisa, MasterCard or Discover, either online @www.montini.org/annualfund or call 630.627.6930 X177

DIGITALLYOnline @www.montini.org/annualfund

MATCHING GIFTSDouble the impact of your gift with a Matching Gift from yourcompany. Over 15,000 companies match charitable donations. Check with your HR department to see if yourcompany participates in this program or visitwww.montini.org/matchinggift to access an online database ofmatching gift companies.

RECURRING (SCHEDULED) GIFTSYou can set up monthly, quarterly or semi-annual gifts via theonline donation form. Can’t give $100 now, how about $10 permonth?

BECAUSE ANNUAL FUND GIFTS ARETYPICALLY UNRESTRICTED, THEY

CAN BE DIRECTED TO AREAS WITHTHE GREATEST NEED AND

THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT.

Annual Fund donations are accepted yearly from July 1 – June 30.

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MONTINI CATHOLICBRONCOS

SPORTS WRAP-UP

On September 24, 2015 volleyball players, parents and friends teamedup to put on a very successful Volley for the Cure event. Team memberssold baked goods during the game and at the school after the big gamenight. Autumn Albreski, Annie Cappetta and Pam Olszowka were in-strumental in planning the fundraiser. "ey took the reigns and organ-ized the entire event," said Montini's Girls Varsity Volleyball CoachSteve Dowjotas who was very impressed with their efforts. Proceeds willbe going to Gilda's Club in Chicago a non-profit whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge,strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Photos above, senior Gina Cappetta (left) and junior Emily Crotty.

RAISES $1,200!VOLLEY for the cure

Blocking and Baking for the Cause!

ongratulationsICA SECTIONALMIKE BUKOVSKY CCOACH OF THE YEARFOR GIRLS SOFTBALL

CHAMPIONSWith an unbelievable record of 13-0 - on Saturday, November 28th

our Broncos became State Champions for the sixth time!

e group of zealous teens is the official student cheering sectionfor the Broncos. e students support all Montini sports. "eyare clearly one of the loudest student sections we've seen in a longtime," said Eric Brechtel, Admissions Director. Maniac leadersthis year are (l to r) Jack Westerkamp, Michael Orr, KevinBrachmann, Rayanna O'Rourke and Mike Melarkey.

montini maniacsA force to be reckoned with!

BRONCOS


SPORTS WRAP-UP

ATHLETIC NEWS

Senior James Pawelski was recently congratulated for hiscommitment to join the Bears wrestling program at BrownUniversity (Providence, Rhode Island) in the fall of 2016.Pawelski, who has been wrestling since the ripe age of 4 islooking forward to his future at Brown. Pawelski's most recentwrestling victories include taking 2nd place at the 2A IHSAIndividual State Wrestling Tournament 126 pound champi-onship match in Champaign in February. He was also instru-mental in helping the Broncos claim their 8th consecutivestate championship at this year's IHSA Dual State WrestlingTournament in Bloomington. Academically, he most recentlyachieved Suburban Christian Conference (SCC) All Confer-ence for the 2015 winter sports season, earning a 3.7 GPA fora complete academic quarter during the winter sports season.

Sophomore, Nicole LaMantia, recently committed to the Universityof Wisconsin in Madison. LaMantia accepted a full scholarship toplay hockey at the university under the leadership of Coach MarkJohnson. A skilled defenseman, LaMantia is currently part of theChicago Mission (Coyote) Hockey program. In addition to securingher spot at the University of Wisconsin, LaMantia was also invited totry out for the (Under 18) National Team for the World Champi-onships for Team U.S.A at the 2015 USA Hockey Women's NationalFestival, which took place Aug. 11-16, at the Olympic Center inLake Placid, New York. "e World Championships will be held inJanuary 2016," explained LaMantia. Final rosters have not yet beenchosen. Congratulations Nicole!

Under the lights at Duffy Memorial Stadiumon September 11th, Montini Catholic and theKarl Weiger family presented senior SamuelDetmers with this year’s Spirit of ‘76 Award inmemory of their son, Johnathan ‘Johnny’Weiger.

With the help from staff and coaches, theWeiger family chooses a varsity football teammember who embodies that of great character,faith and sportsmanship as the award recipient.

Samuel joins the two previous winners of theBronco Spirit of 76 Award - AlexanderMelarkey (2013) and Samuel Asta (2014).

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINLAMONTIA COMMITS TO THE

PAWELSKI COMMITS TO

SPIRIT OF ‘76 AWARD

Nicole LaMantia is congratulated by Athletic Director Tom Lentine.

S P O R T S

L to R: Athletic Director Tom Lentine, Karl Weiger, Samuel Detmers, Lauren Weiger, Fran Weiger and Principal Maryann O’Neill.

BROWN FOR WRESTLING

James Pawelski (with wrestling coach Justin Pearch) commits to Brown Universityon National Signing Day, November 11, 2015.

CHAMPIONS

montini maniacsA force to be reckoned with!

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MARRIAGES, FUTURE BRONCOS, UPDATES & SYMPATHIES

WITH THEBRONCOSKEEPING UP

Ashley (Raike) Aragones ’04 and herhusband Dominic welcomed their firstchild, Nicolas Arturo Aragones, on August 23, 2015. Nicolas weighed 8lbs., 4 oz. and was 21 in. long.

Colton Rasche ’10 and his wife, Alex,were married on August 29, 2015 atthe United States Naval Academy.Rasche is a 2015 graduate of the NavalAcademy.

Jeff Benka ‘99 and Katie (Tomich)Benka ‘99 are proud to announce thebirth of Connor Joseph, born on September 15, 2015. Big brother, Colin,is overjoyed with the newest arrival.

Trinity (Leeberg) Foster ’00 and herhusband Dennis, welcomed their firstchild, Chase Alten Foster, on July 28,2015. Chase weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. andwas 19.5 in. long.

John Gavin ’91 and his wife, Martha, arethrilled to announce the birth of CarolineLilly Gavin on August 26, 2015. Carolineweighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 19 in. long.

Jenny (Doll) Gedraitis ’94 and her husbandJason welcomed their sixth child, Avery Jane,on July 23, 2015. Avery weighed 5 lbs., 15oz.Big brothers Matthew and Jack, and sisters Alison, Julie and Lucy are in love with theirnew baby sister.

Captain Lance Hannan ’89 welcomed hisfifth child, Jenna, born on August 5, 2015.

Mary (Amidei) Henderson ’98 and herhusband Greg welcomed Michael RaymondHenderson on June 19, 2015, weighing 7lbs,3oz. Older sisters Evelyn (5) and Olivia (3)are thrilled about their new baby brother.

Ed Holden ’00 and his wife Kathleen wel-comed Charlotte Anne Holden on July 22,2015. Charlotte weighed 8 pounds, and was20 in. long.

Erin (Moran) Klopack ’01 and her husband Steven lovingly welcomed their son, Benjamin Daniel Klopack, on September12th, 2015. Benjamin weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.

Julie (McGivern) Maddox ‘99 and husband Bobby are thrilled to welcome ElenaJean to the world. Elena weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz.and was 19 in. of perfection.

Jamie (Minucciani) Schwind ’00 and hus-band, Elliott, are happy to announce thebirth of Avery Lynn on August 23, 2015,weighing 8 lbs., 13 oz.

Jeff Vlk ’99 and his wife Heidi lovingly welcomed their first child, Colton Jeffrey, onAugust 11, 2015. Colton weighed 8 lbs.1 oz. and was 21 in. long.

OUR SYMPATHIESTo the Signer Family, on the death of Mr. Timothy Landry. Mr. Landry is the husband of Shannon (Signer) Landry ’85, and brother-in-law of Susan (Signer) Vanderleest ’84, Julie (Signer) Riley ’87,Meghan (Signer) Hunter ’89, Stephanie(Signer) Lear ’90 and Mary Ellen Signer ’90.Tim was also uncle to omas Riley ’19.

To the Fiordirosa Family, on the death of Mr. Dominic Fiordirosa. Mr. Fiordirosa is the father Dominic Fiordirosa ’78.

To the McCarter Family, on the death of Mr. omas McCarter. Mr. McCarter is thefather of Annie (McCarter) Hansen ’93 andMimi (McCarter) Cunningham ’97, and father-in-law of Brent Hansen ’93.

To the Wolski Family, on the death of Mr.Jerry Wolski on September 16, 2015. Mr.Wolski is the father of Jerry Wolski ’83, TomWolski ’85, Linda (Wolski) Morehart ’88 andJoe Wolski ’90.

IN MEMORIAMOur sympathies go out to all of the families,friends and classmates of:

Jeffrey Collins ‘83, who passed away in October of 2015.

Timothy Walsh ‘87, who passed away in September of 2015. Timothy is the brother of Pat Walsh ’83 and Dan Walsh ’84.

Brad Bumber ’89, who passed away in September of 2015. Brad is the brother of Kirk Bumber ’87.


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Did you get a great new job, get married,or welcome a new addition to your family?

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BRONCO BITS! Joe Norton ’06 was named the Head WrestlingCoach at North Central College. Norton, a graduate of NCC and four-year starter for theCardinals wrestling team from 2006-2010, waspreviously the Head Wrestling Coach at KnoxCollege.

Kevin Martin ’06 has been elevated to a starringrole on the TNT drama "e Last Ship,” in its 3rdseason. Kevin has had a role in the first 2 seasonsof the series.

26th Annualbronco classicgolf outingThank you to all who helped us celebrate

another successful golf outing!

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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDParents: If this newsletter is addressed to your son ordaughter and he/she no longer resides with you, pleaseemail changes/corrections to our alumni team at:[email protected]. Thank you!

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