Montini Catholic High School Bronco Express Fall 2014

FROM THEA MESSAGEPRESIDENT

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Dear Friends,

“It has always been the people of the MontiniCatholic school community who make ourschool a very special place.”

As you can see from this edition of Bronco Express,it has been a very exciting and busy time duringthis first quarter of the 2014-15 school year, in the

areas of classroom instruction, extracurricular activities andcommunity service learning.The main focus of this school year, on the instruction side,has been the launch of our Digital Learning Initiative forthe entire student body (pages 8 & 9). I am happy to reportthat the DLI program has gotten off to an excellent start.Our students and teachers have adjusted well to the use ofthe iPad in the classroom instructional setting. Studentshave found the iPads to be very helpful in organizing theirschool activities and homework, note taking, reading assignments, etc. Teachers are very excited about the instruction and learning resources, beyond the classroomwalls, that the iPad provides. Early on in the process, weare seeing our students and faculty members using the digital collaboration tools to facilitate project-based learning and problem solving. Although we have placed a great deal of resources and time in utilizing technology in our classroom instruction, I assure you that the we have not lost focus on the personalattention, care and academic instruction that we provideour students. The use of the iPad is just another instruc-tional tool that we provide our students, but our facultycontinue to teach, instruct and work with our studentseveryday, in the traditional manner as well. The quality ofour teachers, the quality of instruction, and the care andconcern that they have provided over the years to our stu-dents, are the hallmarks of our school community. At Montini Catholic the “Student is the Subject.” We have not forgotten this message from our founder, St. JohnBaptist De La Salle, “touch the hearts of your students, andto do this you must know your students.” Teachers and administrators in our school community, such as Kathy Filipiak and Jim Izzo (both celebrating their 40th year ofteaching in our school community this year), have certainlyembraced this message. I have a great deal of confidencethat the five new members of our faculty and staff, whojoined us this summer (page 6), will embrace this message as well.

It has always been the people of the Montini Catholicschool community who make our school a very specialplace. As one visiting grade school principal stated in anote of thanks, after our grade school teacher articulationworkshop, “Montini Catholic is more than a high school.” Finally, this is the time of the year when I reach out to themembers of our school community to support our schoolmission by making a gift to the Annual Fund (pages 4 & 5).Please consider making a gift to our school through the Annual Fund. Although our fund is thriving, our schoolcommunity participation level is well below those of otherarea high schools. The continued growth of the AnnualFund is essential in moving our educational mission forward. Your gift helps fund and support every academic, extra-curricular and spiritual program of our school. The gen-erosity of our donors has played a critical role in the growth of our school programs. People are always amazedat the amount of course offerings, programs, resources andequipment we provide our students while maintaining anaverage school wide class size of 20. When asked howthis is possible, the answer is simple – the success of ourAnnual Fund. Each year, however, the financial challengeto maintain this level of excellence continues to grow. During the upcoming months, you will be receiving infor-mation on the fund and a request for support. Please givethis request careful and prayerful consideration. As always, thank you very much for your continual supportand generosity to Montini Catholic. Have a wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday, a blessed and joyful Christmas and New Year, and, “May Jesus Live In YourHearts Forever.”

Sincerely,

Jim SegredoPresident

SCHOOL NEWS

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Montini Catholic High School students, along with Campus Minister,Mr. Michael Blanchette, and teacher, Mrs. Wanda Drabik, traveled toWashington Illinois, on Saturday, September 6th, to volunteer with the'Compassion Ministries/Tornado Relief' at Bethany Baptist Church.The school's representatives were there to assist with relief efforts inWashington, which are still necessary due to the tornado that ripped itsway through the town and surrounding communities in November of2013. Blanchette and his team helped at two sites during their visit.They helped an elderly woman clean up her yard and around herhouse, and assisted a couple who lost their entire house in the storm. Blanchette and his team came to the realization that the victims received much more than just manual assistance. "I think that theywere comforted, not only by the help, but also by having someone listen to their story." He added, "My students received much from themas well. They were affected by the stories. They learned what is reallyimportant in life, and were able to witness that people really do care,and do reach out to help in time of need."Students agreed that the trip benefited them as well. "Going throughWashington, my heart broke seeing all the peoples' lives that weretaken away from them. It felt amazing to go out and help, and to seethe smile on their faces as I helped, made me feel great inside," saidsenior, Lauren Trojnar. "This trip was a life changer for me," she continued. "I learned to be grateful for what I have."

HELPING OTHERS BRINGSUNEXPECTEDREWARDS

The Joy of Giving

Montini Catholic welcomed Bishop R. DanielConlon for a special Mass on October 21st. The Mass was celebrated in recognition of theBeatification of Pope Paul VI. The Beatificationwas made official by Pope Francis on Saturday,May 10, 2014, after a miracle was accredited toPaul's intercession. The beatification ceremonytook place on Sunday, October 19th, 2014, inRome.

Montini Catholic was devotedly named afterPope Paul VI, who was elected to the papacy in1963, during the planning of our Catholic highschool. Bishop Conlon told the students that hewas in high school when Pope Paul VI waselected. He also recalled the three words spokenby Pope Paul VI that made an impact on hislife, "Jamais, jamais plus." (Translated fromFrench - "Never, never again.") The Bishop ex-plained to the students that the Pope was talkingabout the wars of the 20th Century. "We allwant peace, especially spiritual peace," he said."Be servants, not masters and you will findpeace among yourselves, in your family, yourchurch, wherever you go."

BISHOP CONLONCELEBRATES MASSWITH STUDENTS


Annual Fund 2014HELP uS TO CONTINuE OuR MISSION OF

CHALLENGING AND ENCOuRAGING THE SPIRITuAL, INTELLECTuAL, PERSONAL, CuLTuRAL, SOCIAL AND

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH STuDENT.

Create a connection . . .


A gift to the Annual Fund ensures that the MontiniCatholic tradition of small class sizes, faith basededucation, and individualized attention for all stu-dents, will continue well into the future. Your gift provides:• for the availability of appropriate educational

technology to all of our faculty and students.• for the continuous enhancement of our

Retreat Program and Pastoral Ministry.• opportunities for all academic and

extracurricular activities.• competitive faculty salaries to attract and

retain exceptional teachers.Additionally, gifts to the Montini Catholic AnnualFund helps support the Financial Aid program.Each year, approximately 17% of students willneed financial assistance to attend MontiniCatholic.

In the most recent school year, due to the generos-ity of our donors, our school awarded over$300,000 to those students and families withdemonstrated need. We are able to guarantee thatno qualified applicant is ever denied enrollment forfinancial reasons.All alumni, current parents, past parents &friends of the school are asked to make a gift to theMontini Catholic Annual Fund. Gifts to the fund create one of the school’s mostsignificant sources of support. Because AnnualFund gifts are typically unrestricted, they can bedirected to areas with the greatest need — and thegreatest potential for impact. Each gift, regardless of size, strengthens theschool's participation rate and demonstrates a voteof confidence in a Montini Catholic education.

Ways to give…MAILChecks to Montini Catholic High School, 19W07016th St. Lombard IL 60148

CREDIT CARDVisa, MasterCard or Discover, either [email protected]/annualfund1415 or call630.627.6930 (Extension 177)

DIGITALLYOnline @www.montinialumni.org/annualfund1415

MATCHING GIFTSDouble the impact of your gift with a Matching Giftfrom your company. Over 15,000 companies matchcharitable donations. Check with your HR departmentto see if your company participates in this program orvisit www.montinialumni.org/matchinggift to accessan online database of matching gift companies.

RECURRING (SCHEDULED) GIFTSYou can set up monthly, quarterly or semi-annual giftsto Montini Catholic via the online donation form.Can’t give $100 now, how about $10 per month?

BECAuSE ANNuAL FuNDGIFTS ARE TYPICALLY

uNRESTRICTED, THEY CANBE DIRECTED TO AREASWITH THE GREATEST

NEED & THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT. Annual Fund donations are accepted yearly from July 1 – June 30.

We truly thank you.

L to R: Klarque Scott, Sarah Stahelin, Anthony Vosicky andTacia Mesina

SCHOOL NEWS


On behalf of the Karl Weiger Family, Montini Catholic presented thefirst ever Johnathan Weiger "Johnny Always Wins" Memorial Scholarship on August 15th. This year, the honor went to freshman,Emily Samp from Bensenville, Illinois. Emily attended BlackhawkMiddle School and is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish.Members of Montini's incoming freshman class were the first class tobe invited to submit an essay to receive the scholarship. Each year, theWeiger Family plans to select a student displaying high moral characterand a deep commitment to their faith, while achieving academic excel-lence at the grade school level, to receive the scholarship.Johnny Weiger joined Montini's school community for the 2011-12school year as a member of the Class of 2015. He passed away on November 4, 2012. "We felt very blessed as we became part of theMontini family with Johnny," wrote Johnny's family in a special tributepublished in the school's 2013 yearbook. "What we did not know, how-ever, was that he was also going to bless and change the lives of manyof the people of Montini as well."

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEDThe brand new school year brought on new responsibilities to four ambitious studentselected to the school's Student Government.The new officers were elected at the end of the 2013-14 school year last May. Together,under the leadership of moderator, JenniferVoogd, they hope to make their mark atschool. Student Government is in charge oforganizing and planning student activities andevents throughout the school year. The groupis also in charge of the school’s annual fooddrive at Thanksgiving (the Golden Gobbler),as well as the creation and organization ofmany other fundraisers. Their most recentproject was teaming up with Montini’s National Honor Society aiding a local animalshelter as part of their Homecoming Week celebration. Congratulations to AnthonyVosicky (Lombard) President, Sarah Stahelin(Woodridge), Vice President, Tacia Mesina(Lombard), Treasurer and Klarque Scott (OakPark), Secretary.

STUDENT GOVERNMENTOFFICERS ELECTED

to the five new members of our faculty: L to R: Matthew Loeb (Fine Arts Department/Pep Band Leader), MelanieBava (English Department) (Principal,Maryann O’Neill); Yin Han Thompson(Foreign Language Department); TimothyEgan (Social Studies/Business and ForeignLanguage Departments); Steven Nye(Social Studies/Business Department andDean of Students).

Welcome . . .

FIRST EVER JOHNATHAN WEIGER

SCHOOL NEWS

40 YEARS!


Montini Catholic proudly congratulates two veryspecial faculty members this year for their fortyyears of service to the students and school.Ms. Kathleen Filipiak, Assistant Principal forStudent Services and Mr. James Izzo, SocialStudies and Business teacher, have each servedfour decades with lots of spirit and passion.Kathleen Filipiak (a.k.a. Ms. Flip) has wornmany, many hats throughout her years at MontiniCatholic. She began her Montini journey in August of 1975. In the fall of 2009, Ms. Filipiakassumed the role of Assistant Principal. "I reallylove being able to listen to the concerns of fami-lies, and to be in a position to help them out," sheinformed. "I believe the amount of time peoplespend at this school trying to help students iswhat really makes Montini great." Mr. James James Izzo's history with Montinibegan when he was a young Bronco student andathlete. He graduated from Montini Catholic inMay of 1971, and started teaching at Montini inOctober of 1975. " I have also been a student, aparent of a student, I am an alumni, and a parentof an alumni!"He was very honored to be the LaSallian Educa-tor of the year in 1994 and was inducted into theMontini High School Hall of Fame in 2001. 1975 was a great year in our school’s history!Congratulations to Ms. Filipiak and Mr. Izzo!

FILIPIAK & IZZOCelebrateMontini Catholic Principal, Maryann O'Neill recently announcedthat seniors, Joseph Palasek (Wheaton) and Joseph Zabinski(Downers Grove) have been named Commended Students in the2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Stu-dents placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 millionstudents who entered the 2015 competition by taking the 2013Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test(PSAT/NMSQT®). Congratulations to both of these young men.

NATIONAL MERITCOMMENDED STUDENTSHONORED

Principal Maryann O’Neill congratulates Joseph Palasek (left) and Joseph Zabinski.

HOMECOMING COURT ‘14

Abby Sarah Kelsey Callie TaylorThomas Stahelin Bogdan Hopkins Scavone

Congratulations . . .

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“opening up a wh iPADS FOR With their new iPads, students are now able to conducttheir research using the Gale Database, according to English instructor, Joe Voss. The company provides a fulltext magazine and newspaper database access to schoolsand libraries. Mr. Voss shared his discovery of a uniqueapp, Socrative, which allows him to receive immediate feedback from students on what they learned in the day’slesson. “iPads have made all this and so much more possible forour students to learn and grow academically,” said Dr.Kisiki. With an infinite selection of apps, interactive text-books, videos and podcasts, at their fingertips, there is nodoubt that Montini Catholic students and teachers willcontinue to be pioneers in finding new and innovativeways to use their iPads to research, create, learn and grow.

W ith only two months of the school year underway, the Digital Learning Initiative is alreadytransforming Montini Catholic classrooms.

Everyday, teachers and students alike, are discovering new andinnovative ways to put their iPads to use. From creating videoprojects using iMovie, to collaborating in Google drive for in-class assignments, the iPads are revolutionizing the way Mon-tini Catholic students are learning. Having an iPad as a tool is presenting numerous opportunitiesfor teachers to customize their lessons to suit their particularteaching style. Notability is one app that is being put to good use. The app allows students to easily handwrite their notes, sketch outideas, and even record class lectures. Another frequently usedapp, contributing to a paperless school day, is Schoology. Theuseful app allows teachers to create assignments and due datesas well as post handouts. “When I post an in-class assignmenton Schoology, my students are able to open it and move it intoNotability and complete it there,” informed English teacher,Melanie Bava. Her students also use their iPads for presenta-tions, using Keynote and iMovie. “I use the iPads pretty muchevery class period, unless the kids are taking a test.”Math teacher, Catherine Marchese, is also a fan of Schoology.“We do not need to make tons of copies anymore,” she said ina special table discussion among teachers and TechnologyTeam members in September. “More students are doing theirhomework since they do not need to bring a book home.

According to Mrs. Marchese, the timeless excuses of ‘I lost my homework or forgot my book’ are quickly becoming obsolete. She also recognized that students with special needs are able to take notes easier, and slower note takers can take pictures of the board with their iPads to help them with their studies. “The iPads have opened a whole new world of content for ourstudents. We do immediate research on any and all terms, top-ics, settings, or authors that we read and study in British Litera-ture class,” said Dr. Michael Kisiki. English teacher, RitaKeogh is also putting the iPads to work. “I am able to havestudents learn grammar and literature on the iPads from thefree books we downloaded,” she said. Her students are watch-ing videos relating to literature and taking practice grammarquizzes on their iPads. “ We find these free quizzes very usefulas a review,” she said. Mrs. Keogh’s students are also findingthe website, Turnitin.com, a cloud based plagarism preventionservice, very useful with their writing assignments.

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Technology Director, Peter Farina, hosted the schoolyear's first Student Technology Resource Team(STaRT) meeting on Tuesday, October 21st. STarRT’s mission is to help sustain and improveupon the school's Digital Learning Initiative, theschool-wide 1-to-1 iPad Program embracing thewriting, thinking and design tools of the digital age."We focused on inviting students who were part ofthe iPad Pilot Program last school year," informedFarina. "Some were already computer club membersthat I knew and trusted," he added. " I also asked anumber of teachers to recommend students as well."The team met twice during the last school year. Atthe meetings, students were surveyed and their helpwas sought in fine-tuning plans for the 2014-15 rollout. Farina and his Digital Learning Initiative teamalso trained the members on the skills necessary toaid in the roll out for the new school year."In July and August, STaRT members helped us unpack the iPads, test them, and case them up," said Farina. "They also received their iPads a week before all the other students and helped ustroubleshoot our roll out plans." The students alsoassisted with the development of the training instructions and procedures used with the rest of the student body.On the day of the roll out, August 14, 2014, theSTaRT students helped peers who were having difficulties with setting up their new iPads in classrooms and in the computer labs. "We could not have gotten through the day as successfully as we did without the STaRT members,” recalls Farina.Since day one, STaRT students have been keepingFarina informed about all of the issues their peersare experiencing with their iPads, and helping devise solutions. Members also help out at the iPadHelp Desk during their study hall time. The HelpDesk is available throughout the school week to students needing assistance with their new iPads."I am very thankful to our new team," said Farina."The STaRT students are keeping our Digital Learning Initiative moving forward."

‘STaRT’ KEEPINGIPAD PROGRAM MOVING FORWARD

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A freshman student utilizes his iPad in Miss Bava’s English class; Below: Students use their iPads to take a photo of Bishop Conlon duringhis recent visit.

ATHLETIC NEWS

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Rich Janor was recently welcomedas Montini Catholic’s new base-ball coach. Mr. Janor has been inCatholic schools for 22 consecu-tive years, and has served as HeadVarsity Baseball Coach at St.Francis High School in Wheatonfor the past 12 seasons. Janor has over 200 wins as a HeadVarsity Baseball Coach, and wasrecognized by the Illinois HighSchool Baseball Coaches Associa-tion with Area Coach of the Yearhonors in 2011 and 2013. He hascoached numerous collegiateprospects, and two MLB draftpicks, including Eric Stout, whowas drafted in the thirteenth roundby the Kansas City Royals in2014.A proponent of teaching life les-sons through athletics, Janor’scoaching mantra is "we, not me®."He strives to create a culturewhere individual accomplishmentsand statistics are secondary toteam goals and successes, andbeing a good teammate is moreimportant than being a star athlete.

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BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

COACHBASEBALL

WELCOMED

The Boys’ Varsity Cross Country Team is enjoying a very successful fall season.The boys won their first ever invitational on September 13th, at the ImmaculateConception Knights Invitational in Elmhurst. The Broncos were led to victory witha second place finish by senior, Tyler Pacana (Bolingbrook). "Our team showedsome very strong pack running," said Assistant Cross Country Coach, Eric Brech-tel. Coach Brechtel also proudly recognized runners Matt Fisch (Woodridge),Cameron Casey (Villa Park), and Jacob Mondschean (Oak Brook), who finishedtheir runs within two seconds of one other. Bronco team members Justin Stauder(Downers Grove), Adam Kaloczi (Naperville) and Dominic Moran (Elmhurst)were congratulated for running personal bests during the invitational. "This was abig first step in our season," said captain, Cameron Casey. "Almost everyone got anew personal best which really shows that our hard work is paying off." The boys continued their winning ways on September 19th at the Riverside Brookfield Bulldog Invitational. Pacana's second place finish helped lead the teamto their second invitational win in a row. Head Coach Joe Mordente emphasizedpack running was again necessary to take home the top spot. Freshman standout, Mondschean, led the pack of seniors, Fisch and Casey, to fast times on a very difficult course. The team finished 3rd at the SCC Championships on October18th where Pacana earned SCC All Conference honors. They began their road tostate on October 25 at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora where they placed second. They continue at the Sectional Championships at Lisle Community Park onNovember 1st where they will try to be the first boys’ cross country team in schoolhistory to qualify for the State Finals (held in Peoria on November 8th).

ENJOYING WINNING SEASON

New

ongratulations

ISHA COACHES OF THE YEAR

ISRAEL MARTINEZ (WRESTLING)&JASON NICHOLS (GIRLS’ BASKETBALL)

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ATHLETIC NEWS

“The overwhelming response to the Volley for the Cure wasbeautiful - everyone stepped forward,” said Varsity VolleyballCoach Steve Dowjotas, after a successful Volley for the Cureevent held at the school on Monday, October 6th. In additionto the game, the girls and their mothers sold baked goods during lunchtime before the big game. under the leadership of the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team,and the assistance of dedicated parents and friends, the schoolnetted (pun intended) over $1,140.00 for breast cancer research. The proceeds will be going to Mercy Hospital’s -Sr. Sheila Breast Cancer Center in Chicago. Coach Dowjotasexpressed his thanks on behalf of the team to all supporters,“The Montini family is a special place to be because of all ofyou!”

Montini Catholic extended a congratulations to senior,and three star wide receiver, Leon Thorton III, on hisdecision and commitment to play football next year at Indiana university. Thornton became the first wide receiver on Indiana university's 2015-16 roster whenhe committed earlier this summer (June 11th). Thorn-ton is excited about his future at Iu, but first hopes tocontinue his successful run during his last year at Mon-tini. Last season he impressively completed 59 recep-tions for 1,031 yards and 13 touchdowns. Good luckand congratulations, Leon!

Montini senior, Monica Loftus, was recently congratulated on her verbal commitment to play volleyball at St. Louis university during her 2015-16 school year. Loftus, is verypassionate about volleyball. She made the All-Tournamentteam at the Wheaton North Tournament this past August.Last season, she was the MVP of the Wheaton North Tournament, All-Conference Player, and All-Academic Conference. To date, the outside hitter, Loftus, has 584 killsand 98 blocks on her impressive record. Her talent, hardwork and dedication to the game have earned her the title ofcaptain of Montini's Varsity Volleyball Team this year, andshe is thrilled to be continuing her aspirations at St. Louisnext year. Congratulations, Monica!

INDIANA UNIVERSITYTHORNTON COMMITS TO

VOLLEY FOR THE CURE NETS OVER $1,140!

Monca Loftus is congratulated by Varsity Volleyball Coach, Steve Dowjotas.


ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITYLOFTUS SETS HER SIGHT ON

Leon Thornton III with Varsity Football Coach Chris Adriano.

Senior members of Montini Catholic’s Varsity Volleyball Team

ALUMNI NEWS


“My name is Tom Rachubinski and Iam a 1995 graduate of MontiniCatholic. I grew up in Lombard andlived here for 32 years! upon graduat-ing from Montini, I went on to pursuean undergraduate degree in Communi-cations from Elmhurst College, and aMasters Degree in Education from National -Louis university. Whilespending time in the business world insales, training, and education, I alwayskept my eye on schools and specificallyMontini Catholic, which has alwaysheld a special place in my heart. The faculty, administration, parents,students and alumni make MontiniCatholic a special place and great edu-cational community. In 2013, I wasgiven the opportunity to work at Mon-tini Catholic in Alumni Relations. Ijumped at this opportunity to engageonce again with not only the MontiniCatholic community but more specifically the alumni. Alumni of Montini Catholic are a hugepart of our past and play an even biggerpart in our future! As Alumni RelationsDirector, I look forward to meeting andworking with all members of the Mon-tini family, working with alumni, andincreasing involvement with many newand exciting opportunities and events!”Please direct your alumni news toTom at: [email protected](Megan Pauley Crotty is now our newDigital Media Coordinator.)

ALUMNI RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Montini Catholic High School's 2014-2015 Alumni Advisory Board met for thefirst time this school year on Wednesday September 24, 2014. This year’s mem-bers are very enthusiastic about their role of promoting Montini Catholic Schooland assisting in enriching the relationship between the school and alumni. One of their most recent projects was the 2014 Bronco Classic Golf Outingwhich was, once again, a huge success. “These fun events provide not only atime for relaxation for our alumni and friends,” said President Jim Segredo,“they also provide the opportunity for our current parents and graduates to formnew friendships and business relationships with people they may have otherwisenever met.”"I am very excited to be working with the Alumni Advisory Board," said TomRachubinski, Montini Catholic's Alumni Relations Coordinator. "Our main goalis to support the school by creating new and exciting ways to increase alumniinvolvement!"Teacher and alumnus, James Izzo (‘71), is enthusiastic about working with theboard this year too. "Montini has given so much to me and my family, that I amhappy to do anything that can be of service.” Jim also hopes to enable alumni toreconnect. "It is in reconnecting that people begin to realize what a big part thisschool has played in so many lives."David Casey (‘79) was honored to have been invited to the board. “ I have seengreat things at Montini Catholic firsthand, as my son Cameron, is beginning hissenior year,” said David, who also has two more children in line to becomeBroncos. “I have been thoroughly impressed at what a great job the administra-tion and faculty have done in preparing my son for the next chapter in his younglife.” It is because of this that David was eager to jump in and get involved. “Ilook at Montini as a meaningful investment in my childrens’ futures - so I wantto be a part of the school’s successful future.”

ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD

2014-15 Alumni Board Members Front Row L to R: Jim Hubeny (‘96), Lucia Maffei (‘90), MikeSullivan (‘94), Maureen Callahan (‘93), Katie Doll Hubeny (‘96), Montini Alumni Relations Coor-dinator, Tom Rachubinski (‘95); Back Row: James Izzo (‘71), Mary Cesaretti Traficanti (‘70), TimOgan (‘90), Shannon Herold Spanos (‘99), John Vosicky (‘89), Kathy Holller Tumpane (‘82), JimTumpane (‘72), Beth Clynch (‘82), and Julie Kocher Zinkus (‘89) Not Pictured: Tom Young ('70),Denise Termunde Headrick ('75), David Casey ('79), Judy Mullins Lucas ('79), James Beverly ('81),Dean Sharkey ('84), Jeannette Workman Bartosz ("85), Jeff Bukovsky ('88) and Mike Russo ('97)

Keeping the Connection

MEET TOM!


Clockwise (from top): 2004 Varsity Football Team members (and 2004 State Champions) were our special guests at the Homecom-ing Football game on Friday, October 3rd; (L to R): Barry Tharp ‘78, Joe Capparelli ‘80 and Ray Scavone (husband of EugenaWasson Scavone ’84) at our post-game alumni reception; Lori Allen ‘83 and Jim Izzo ‘70 at the reception; Melissa Neustadt ‘02(left) and Mo McInerney ‘02 also stopped by to catch up with classmates after the game. 2014 Homecoming Queen, Kelsey Bogdan,received her crown and flowers from 2013 Queen and Montini alumna, Sarah Sniegowski (right).

HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTSALUMNI NEWS

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ALUMNI NEWS


Jack Daluga '01 married SusanFrancis on August 31, 2014, inLake Geneva, WI at the GenevaNational Golf Club. Broncos inattendance were Ryan McGady'01, Dena (Morano) McGady'01, Ryan O'Connor '01, RyanGreen '01, Jason Stratta '01,Adam Grubbs '01, ChristianSt. John '01, AnthonyPetrozza '01, and sistersNoreen (Daluga) Brennan '99and Joan Daluga '05.

Lindsay (Bava) '06 and KC Leeberg'06 were married May 24, 2014 at theCathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet, IL.They are now living in Rhode Island,while KC is getting his Master's inNurse Anesthesia, and Lindsay is working as a preschool teacher. Broncos in the wedding included:Megan Breen '06, Greg Bava '04,Eddie Bava '14, Melanie Bava '10,Cootie Leeberg '08, Trinity (Leeberg)Foster'00, Aaron Westerkamp '13,Tony Payne '06, Jordan Westerkamp'12 and Christian Westerkamp '10.

Michelle (Trenkamp) '00 marriedRyan LeWan on September 13, 2014 atChrist the King Church in Lombard,followed by a reception at CantignyPark in Wheaton. Broncos in the wed-ding included: Julie Ceithaml '00,Gina Trenkamp '96, Nicole (Piper)Trenkamp '99, and Craig Trenkamp'02. Michelle is working as a physicaltherapist in OakBrook at Athletico andRyan is a pharmacist and is currentlycompleting a residency at Hines VAHospital. They live in Lombard.

Trinity (Leeberg) '00 and Dennis Foster were married on December 21,2013 at Holy Trinity Church inChicago, IL. They are currently livingin Atlanta where Trinity is working asa Registered Nurse and gymnasticscoach and Dennis is a senior projectmanager at AT&T while working to-ward his MBA. Broncos in the wed-ding included: KC Leeberg '06,Cootie Leeberg '08, Lindsay (Bava)Leeberg '06, Christian Westerkamp'10, Jordan Westerkamp '12, AaronWesterkamp '13, Kasia (Serio) Gib-lin '00 and Ring Bearer Tommy West-erkamp - son of Chris Westerkamp'90.

To the Zielinski Family, on thedeath of their mother, Carmelita, inMay 2014. Mrs. Zielinski is themother of Laurie (Zielinski) Grim'77, Steve Zielinski '79 and Valerie(Zielinski) Butcher '80.To the Aeschliman Family, on thepassing of Mrs. Barbara Aeschliman.Mrs. Aeschliman is the mother ofKaren (Aeschliman) Hurley ’85 andGayle (Aeschliman) Lansdon ’88. To the Laudani Family, includingRosemary Laudani ’78, on the passing of Mrs. Gloria Laudani in September 2014.

The Hennessy Family, on the passing of Mrs. Stella Hennessy, on August 21, 2014. Mrs. Hennessyis the mother of Joe ’80, Nina Hennessy-Tamburo ’81, John ’84,Amy ’85 and Catherine (Hennessy)Price ’89 and grandmother to PatrickHennessy ’14. IN MEMORIAM...Robert Capparelli '76, who passedaway on September 11, 2014. Oursympathies go out to Bob's family including siblings Cindy (Capparelli)Sciortino '78, Joe '80 and Rich '85.Bob is uncle to Gianna Capparelli '09and Joe Capparelli '12.

OUR SYMPATHIES…

KEEPING UP WITH THE BRONCOS


Ryan Neill ’01 and wife Kendrawelcomed their second daughter,Caroline Rose, on April 29, 2014 at10:43 a.m. Caroline weighed 6 lbs.,1 oz. and was 19 in. long.

Rob Frytz ‘03 and wife, Megan,welcomed Jeana Jane on May 5,2014 at 9:35 a.m. Jeana joined thefamily weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. andwas 20 in. long. Big brother Joeyloves his baby sister!

Jill (Guido) Gauss '00, and husband Brandon, are happy to announce the birth of their son,Ryan Joseph, on July 25, 2014.Ryan was 8 lbs., 10 ozs. and 20 in.long. Big sister, Lauren, is lovingher little brother.

Tom Rachubinski ‘95, and wifeElizabeth, welcomed Thomas, onAugust 19, 2014 at 7:39 p.m.Tommy joined the family a littleearly, weighing 4 lbs., 7 ozs.

Anne (Kuzmanich) Walker ‘00and husband Jeff are happy to an-nounce the birth of their son, JackRobert, on August 14, 2014. Jackjoined the family weighing 6 lbs.,14 ozs. and was 21 in. long.

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Mike Zessemos ‘03, and fianceeOlivia, welcomed their daughter,Madelyn Rose, on September 14,2014 at 3:10 a.m. Madelynweighed 6 lbs., 12 ozs. and was 19in. long.

Ashley (Dennis) Aragones ‘04married Dominick J. Aragones onSeptember 13, 2014, at St. JosephChurch in Downers Grove, IL.Ashley is a Certified Medical Assistant at Advocate Healthcare. Dominick is a chef. The couple arepostponing their honeymoon until December. They are residing inNaperville, IL.

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