Go Forth New Graduates of Marian High School – Take These Gifts with You
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July 2014 Marian High School Go forth new graduates of Marian High School – take these gifts with you... COMPASSION COURAGE COMMUNITY Marian High School Shaping the Future...Educating Leaders • Valedictorian and Salutatorian • Nature Club Featured Inside: • Srs. of St. Joseph Award Recipients • Spring All Stars • April in Paris • Annual Fund - 2013/ 2014 MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL A Message from the Principal Dear Friends As we come to the end of another academic year, we are proud to acknowledge so many wonderful accomplishments, so many successes and so many opportunities to 273 Union Avenue celebrate and be grateful. I am reminded of the goodness of many, the efforts made, Framingham, MA 01702 the reasons for pride and a strong hope we hold looking ahead. 508-875-7646 www.marianhigh.org Through this edition, you will share in the many aspects of acknowledging and Sr. Catherine Clifford, CSJ celebrating members of the class of 2014 - their Baccalaureate and Commencement, Principal accomplishments and celebrations. They head off to fine colleges leaving behind a Stephen D. Flynn great example and spirit -certainly a rich legacy which causes us to be very proud of Director of Student Activities our newest alums! Other students are also acknowledged as they too attended proms Brian Pare and semi formals, received awards, were successful athletes and are excited to be Assistant Principal moving forward. Board of Trustees Kara Kolomitz, Chairperson So many parents, teachers and alums are the quiet forces behind these successes: Eleanor McCarthy Bouvier ’62 supporting efforts, being present, teaching students, taking them on trips and guiding Lawrence Brown ’78 them on stage. None of which would be possible without the financial support Margaret Musso ’76 Thomas O’Neill of generous parents and alums. Your gifts to our Annual Fund, your support of Christopher Petrini fundraising initiatives is hugely helpful and certainly is not taken for granted - thank Daniel Phipps ‘86 you for your goodness and generosity. Timothy Shay, ‘80 Joseph Shields Joseph Verri ‘87 We certainly have a strong vibrant community and are excited to be welcoming Mr. John Ermilio as the new Principal of Marian, effective July 1. Having already met with Contributing Editors faculty and staff, he looks forward to opportunities in the fall to connect with parents Sue Antonellis and alums. Tom Bourdeau Catherine Clifford, CSJ David Erwin As we bring this academic year to a close, I personally want to acknowledge each of Stephen Flynn you. Your support, assistance and encouragement during my years as Principal has not Amy Norton been taken for granted, and I look forward to continuing that relationship in my new Cammy Morteo role next year. Chris Toal Photography Meanwhile, may the summer afford each of you and your families some time for rest Mary Ann Baril and relaxation. Edward Barry Rad Chintapalli Geskus Photography Julie Purcell Summer blessings to all. Design: Donna Rockwell Printing: RPJ Associates Letters and correspondence, as well as address corrections are welcome and may be sent to: Catherine Clifford, CSJ Office of Institutional Advancement Principal Marian High 273 Union Avenue Framingham, MA 01702 phone: 508-875-7646 fax: 508-875-0838 email: [email protected] The Marian Clarion • JULY 2014 In the News Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named for Marian’s Class of 2014 The daughter of Ruzhena Pysak disciplines. Her success can be attributed, not surprisingly, of Framingham, Marta Pysak to a number of factors: intellectual curiosity, self-discipline, is the impressive valedictorian consistency, and motivation. Perhaps sometimes overlooked, of the Class of 2014. Her however, is the fact that Marta just does not shy away from the achieving this distinction did old-fashioned virtue of hard work. She has said that she likes to not really come as a surprise to be “busy and social” and get involved in clubs and activities “as anyone who attended the last much as I can but still work hard.” three Awards Day ceremonies held each June, at each of which And get involved she certainly has! A member of National Marta received multiple awards. Honor Society, Marta found time to participate in Mock Trial, the Marian Mainstagers, Christian Outreach, and Dance Club. Marta Pysak Her stellar performance through junior year was capped off by an She hopes to maintain an active and varied schedule when she equally stunning set of grades this senior year. attends college. For Marta it was a case of the more challenging the academic About college Marta once said, “I will find my niche.” Having program, the better. That approach guaranteed an abundance received numerous college acceptances, she will get the of honors and AP courses, encompassing a wide range of opportunity at the end of this summer to begin that quest at Brown University. An outside observer might be by his maturity and sensitivity. For example, he spearheaded the led to wonder whether Nicholas effort sponsored by NHS to raise money for the organization Seymour ever gets a chance to Food for the Poor. His projected major is something to do with sleep. The son of Nicholas and international health policy. As he once said, he likes “finding Terry Seymour of Marlborough, real-world applications” for what he learns in the classroom, Nick in this past year alone “especially concerning the less fortunate.” has served as Class President, National Honor Society Lest one would get the wrong impression, let it be said that President, captain and league Nick has a friendly, gregarious, and approachable personality. all-star in cross-country, and Blessed with a great sense of humor, he has more than once been co-founder and treasurer of Key observed regaling his classmates with a good story. It is easy to Nicholas Seymour Club. Add to this a rigorous understand why his classmates elected him as their president academic program and the for three years. They recognized his competence, his level of result is an extremely busy young man. commitment to whatever he gets involved in, and his integrity. An informal survey of the faculty and staff here would produce The embodiment of what we hope Marian to be, Nick in a few effusive praise for Nick, who has impressed not only by his months will be taking his talents to Cambridge, where he will academic prowess and his willingness to serve the school but also grace the halls of Harvard University. Congratulations to Marta and Nicholas! www.marianhigh.org 1 In the News Four Seniors Receive Principal’s Recognition Award At the Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 23, four seniors were presented with the Principal’s Recognition Award. This award recognizes young men and women of good character who distinguish themselves by their kindheartedness, sense of responsibility and ability to lead by example. John Egizi, Jennifer Lee, Paul Walter and Brianna Lively were the graduates chosen by Principal, Catherine Clifford, CSJ to be the recipients of this award. These four individuals spent their high school careers actively involved in service activities which promoted the spirit of the Marian Community including public service organizations like the Christian Outreach Program, tutoring students as part of the Marian Chapter of the National Honor Society and providing guided tours of the school at yearly Open Houses as part of the Student Ambassador Program. The Administration, Faculty and Staff of Marian High School wish these graduates the best of luck in their future John will be attending Catholic University of America; Jennifer endeavors and extends the warmest of congratulations is enrolled at the University of Maine; Paul plans to attend to them as they embark upon another chapter in their Nazareth College, and Brianna has committed to attend Bay educational careers. Path College. The Sisters of St. Joseph Award Recipients Jerry Hadjah and Alexandra Fantasia At the Marian High School annual Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 23, Jerry Hadjah and Alexandra Fantasia were presented with the prestigious Sisters of St. Joseph Scholarship Award. This award is given annually to graduating seniors who possess some of the characteristics of the CSJ spirit: love of God and others, humility, and the capacity to accept challenges with class and courage. Both Jerry and Alexandra are model examples of these qualities. During their tenure at Marian High School, they have demonstrated strong faith formation and have never refused to help those in need, be it classmate or faculty member. Both of them have led by example and have conducted their daily lives guided by the principles of kindness and compassion. Truly, these remarkable young adults are students “for all seasons.” Jerry plans to attend UMass Dartmouth in the fall and Alexandra will be attending Johnson and Wales University. Best of Luck to the both of you! 2 The Marian Clarion • JULY 2014 In the News Brendan Walsh and Samantha Bennett Receive Christian Service Awards At the annual Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 23, Brendan Walsh and Samantha Bennett were the recipients of the Christian Service Scholarship Awards. This award was designed to recognize those Marian students who, in keeping with the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph, are aware of the poor and needy in our world and who work to promote social justice and generously engage in service. Both Brendan and Samantha have spent their time at Marian engaged in service projects designed to “raise up” the needy in our world as well as being change agents for more awareness of the need for social justice. Whether through the Christian Outreach Program, the Pro- Life March in Washington or projects within the school and community, both Brendan and Samantha were always willing to answer the charge to promote equality and justice. Brendan will be attending St. Anselm this fall, and Samantha will be attending Lesley University.