Marian Catholic High School Concert Band earns honor band title at SuperState contest

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School’s Concert Band was named the Honor Band, the top award, at the SuperState Band Contest on May 3 at the University of Illinois.

Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence

Pictured are Marian Catholic High School senior recipients of the Academic Medal of Excellence. From left are Jim Spain and Claire Bessette, both of Orland Park, and Elizabeth Frabotta and Tim LaVelle, both of Schererville.

Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School hosted an Excellence in Academics Award breakfast on April 25 and Medals of Academic Excellence were awarded to 61 sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Marian Catholic High School announces students of the month

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School announces the Students of the Month for March. Departments choose students that go above and beyond their duties as student aides.

Marian Catholic actors to perform 'Beauty and the Beast' on April 19-21

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Marian Catholic Theatre Department is preparing for their upcoming performance of “Beauty and the Beast." The musical is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. April 21 in the Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium.

Marian Catholic student finds her passion in the music room

Ellen Chmura

Marian Catholic student finds her passion in the music room

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Ellen Chmura, a junior at Marian Catholic, has taken every opportunity to enhance her music skills.

Marian Madness NCAA tournament basketball event is March 23

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The excitement of March Madness will be palpable at Marian Catholic High School’s 11th annual Marian Madness NCAA Tournament celebration on March 23 n the Sister M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. Leadership Center, 700 Ashland Ave.

Crete Woman's Club begins scholarship application process

CRETE | The Crete Woman's Club will award $6,000 in scholarships this spring.

Marian students showcase runway style

Parents, students and staff at Marian Catholic came together last weekend to stun guests at their Evening of Excellence Senior Showcase.

Six inducted into Marian Catholic Hall of Fame

OLYMPIA FIELDS | The Marian Catholic High School community celebrated the achievements of six remarkable Hall of Fame awardees on Feb. 7 at the Olympia Fields Country Club.

Six inducted into Marian Catholic Hall of Fame

Marian Catholic High School Hall of Fame awardees are, in back from left, Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement, Bobby Lambert; Alumnus of the Year, Vince Krydynski, III '81; Spirit of Marian, Deacon Edward Szymanski '78; and Athlete of the Year, John Finnin '78. In front from left are Spirit …

Marian Catholic hosts fundraiser Saturday

LANSING | In honor of the graduating class of 2013, the Marian Catholic Parent Club will host an Evening of Excellence on Saturday at the Serbian Social Center, 18550 Stony Island Ave.

Marian Catholic sends girls basketball team off to state finals

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Marian Catholic community gave its girls basketball team a rousing sendoff Wednesday at a school assembly as the Spartans head to the state semifinal game on Friday in Bloomington-Normal.

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Name: Annie Byrne Position: Coach Something you don't know about me: From the sidelines: I am a very nice person. When I'm not coaching basketball, I'm usually: With my 10 month old daughter Luci. Funniest in-season moment: When Megan Walsh leaped over a hurdle, missed the hurdle and wiped o…

Ashton Millender

Name: Ashton Millender Year: Junior Position: G Jersey No.: 21 Statistics: Something you don't know about me: I don't like cold tubs When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Hanging with my family Funniest in-season moment: When coach Mark was excited after our super-sectional game Favo…

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Marian Catholic girls varsity basketball players and twin sisters Nicole Narcissi, left, and Briana Narcissi are guards on the state-bound Spartans.

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Name: Teniya Page Year: Sophomore Postion: G Jersey No. 1 Something you don't know about me: I play chess and like to scuba dive. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Playing video games or homework. Funniest in-season moment: Tripping over the line after coach told me not to. Favor…

Melanie Ransom

Name: Melanie Ransom Year: Senior Position: G/F Jersey No.: 32 Statistics: Something you don't know about me: I can't touch my toes When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Eating Funniest in-season moment: Watching Ashton Millender get in the cold tub Favorite Coach Byrne saying or mom…

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Name: Aliyah Isaac Year: Senior Position: L Jersey No. 23 Something you don't know about me: Deathly afraid of birds and I love to rap. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: With my friends or reading a book. Funniest in-season moment: Daily free throws with Paula and making fun of M…