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Wrap-Up
A MESSAGE
FrOM
OUr
PRESIDENT
“Your generosity throughout the
past 50 years has brought us to
this momentous occasion.”
Dear Alumni and Friends,
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I announce the beginning of Montini
Catholic’s 50th Year of Lasallian education in the Diocese of Joliet. e 201516 school year should be a great one filled with events and programs to celebrate
this milestone, culminated by our 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday,
June 4, 2016 at the Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace.
In this issue of Bronco Express we’ve provided a list of other events planned for
members of our school community, especially our alumni. We invite all to
return, re-engage and celebrate with us. Two events are approaching quickly.
e first is Homecoming , September 18th, where we will be celebrating 50
years of cheerleading, football and band. e second event, our Jubilee Liturgy,
will be held on November 15th at 11:00 a.m., in our field house. Please visit
our web site (www.montini.org/Celebrate50) for more information on all of our
exciting plans.
Each week we will celebrate Montini Catholic’s history and heritage by publishing a series of articles entitled Fifty Stories for 50 Years. e articles will be sent to
school community members. If you are not currently on our email list, but
would like to receive these articles, please contact Megan Pauley
(mpauley@montini.org) and let her know. Articles can also be viewed on our
web site. Additionally, we welcome alumni to share personal memories of
Montini Catholic. If you have a story to share, we would love to hear it. Please
visit: www.montini.org/MontiniMemories.
Montini Catholic’s Board of Directors and our 50th Anniversary Planning
Committee have enjoyed looking back and revisiting many significant moments
of our history, as well as individuals who have played a role in moving us
forward. In doing this, we have been motivated to also look ahead and plan for
our next 50 years through our 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. is vision
is available on our web site (www.montini.org/Campaign50) and I invite you to
read about and review the many capital projects and programs presented in this
exciting campaign. I encourage you to help us write the next chapter of our
history by making a gift to this campaign.
As always my sincere appreciation to all of you who support our mission of
education. Your generosity throughout the past 50 years has brought us to
this momentous occasion. I hope you will plan to attend one of our many
celebrations this year!
On behalf of our school community I thank you and "May Jesus Live In Your
Hearts...Forever.”
Sincerely,
share your montini
memories with us! visit:
montini.org/montinimemories
Jim Segredo
President
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touching
Hearts
Since 1966
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50th Anniversary
events
September 18, 2015
Homecoming Game
Celebrating 50 Years of
Football, Cheerleading & Band
Duffy Memorial Stadium
October 24, 2015
Harvest Moon Howl
Montini Catholic High School
November 15, 2015
Jubilee Liturgical Celebration
Montini Catholic Field House
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, 2016
Alumni 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 & Social
Montini Catholic Cafeteria
March 3, 2016
Celebration of Theater
Montini Catholic Auditorium
March 12, 2016
Maroon & Gold Gala
Bobak’s Signature Events, Woodridge
April 30, 2016
Baseball Reunion
Montini Catholic Baseball Field
June 4, 2016
50th Anniversary
Dinner Dance
Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace
Visit: www.montini.org/50thEvents
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SCHOOL NEWS
$500,000
Scholarship Club
e following have
earned over $500,000
in scholarship offers:
Jordan Bruscianelli
Kayla Cooper
Kirsten Daarol
Evynn Davis
Kevin Deiber
Matthew Fisch
Joseph Palasek
$300,000
Scholarship Club
e following have
earned over $300,000
in scholarship offers:
OVER $18
MILLION
in scholarships earned
Our Senior Class of 2015 is being celebrated for accumulating the highest combined amount of
academic scholarship offers in the history of Montini Catholic High School, earning over $18 million
in academic scholarship offers.
Our Million Dollar Students
Two outstanding seniors were recognized and welcomed to the Class of 2015 Million Dollar Scholarship Club. e club celebrates students who have received $1,000,000 or more in
scholarship offers. Congratulations to:
Albert Holler of (St. Alexander Parish) Villa Park ($1,951,970); Albert will be attending
Vanderbilt University in the fall with the goal of becoming a Pediatric Oncologist.
Anastacia Mesina of (Sacred Heart Parish) Lombard ($1,008,000); Anastacia will be attending
Valparaiso University in the fall where she has been accepted into the five year Masters Physician
Assistant Program.
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Alexandra Arrich
Samuel Asta
Nicole Bartosz
Claudia Cornejo
Michaela Kirchoff
Lucas Liebich
Kelly McNamara
Neil Orr
$200,000
Scholarship Club
e following have
earned over $200,000
in scholarship offers:
Gabriella Chavarin
Margaret Considine
Amanda Davidek
Jack Geocaris
Anjeli Jackson
Madeline Jamrozek
Eric Kibbey
Charles Norgle III
Liam Rauen
Sarah Robertson
Valerie Sanchez
Kate Sarkan
Ashrith Shivaswamy
James Soukup
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SCHOOL NEWS
F ounder’s Day ‘15
Each year, at Montini Catholic’s Founder’s Day Award Ceremony, outstanding
students receive honors for their exemplary works throughout their high school years.
is year’s ceremony was held on Friday, May 15th in the Field House. Congratulations to all award recipients.
PAx CHrISTI AWArD
ADDITIONAL
AWArDS
Kelly McNamara (left) and Klarque Scott are congratulated by
Campus Minister, Michael Blanchette.
MOTHEr THErESA
Christopher Syregelas is congratulated by Principal Maryann O’Neill.
Christopher Syregelas was awarded the Pax Christi
Award which recognizes students who have devoted
themselves to God by working to serve others and to
help build a heritage of faith in the world. Chris will be
attending the University of Wisconsin in the fall.
CAMPUS MINISTrY AWArD
Kelly McNamara and Klarque Scott dutifully earned
the Mother eresa Campus Ministry Award. e
award recognizes students who stand out as examples
in community service and leadership. Kelly will be
attending North Central College and Klarque plans
on attending John Carroll University.
VALEDICTOrIANS
& SALUTATOrIANS
St. John Baptist
de La Salle Award:
Jordan Bruscianelli
Alexandra Campise
Gabriella Chavarin
Amanda Davidek
Morganne Evans
Matthew Fisch,
Michael Johnson
John Kegaly
Edward Laviste
Anastacia Mesina
Joseph Palasek
Ivan Perkins
Klarque Scott
Ashrith Shivaswamy
Sarah Stahelin
Chris Syregelas
Johnathan Weiger†
Jasmine Woodley
Kathleen Filipiak
Female Scholar/
Athlete Award:
Jordan Bruscianelli
James Kavanaugh
Male Scholar/
Athlete Award:
Edward Laviste
POPE PAUL AWArD
L to R: Jordan Lazowski, Joseph Palasek, Albert Holler and Tyler Pacana
Valedictorian Albert Holler will be attending Vanderbilt
University in the fall. Albert is the son of alumna, Al Holler ’70.
Valedictorian Joseph Palasek will be attending Notre Dame.
Salutatorians are Jordan Lazowski (Notre Dame) and Tyler
Pacana (Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario).
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Megan Reznicek and Jordan Lazowski
were awarded the Pope Paul VI Award.
Each year, the award is given to the senior
male and female students who best exemplify the characteristics of Christian leadership. Jordan, who is also a salutatorian, will
be attending Notre Dame. Megan will
grace the halls of Franciscan University.
WE ARE
proud
of all of our
award
winners
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SCHOOL NEWS
COMMENCEMENT
‘15
20
“Like an eagle I will fly to
places yet unseen; go beyond
my wildest dreams...”
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Illinois State Scholars; Advanced Placement
Scholars;
AP Scholars with Distinction;
AP
Scholars with Honors; National Merit
Commended Scholars;
recipients of
the President’s Award for Academic Excellence.
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160 GrADUATES
,486 HOuRS
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OF COMMUNITY SErVICE
EMBODYING
DE LA SALLE
Each year, the Montini Catholic administration selects
a member of its faculty and staff to receive the
Lasallian Educator Award. e award is presented to
an individual who has lived the charism of the
school's founder, John Baptist de LaSalle. "at is to
provide a human and Christian education to those
entrusted to our care through the process of touching
hearts," explained Principal Maryann O'Neill. is
year the award was presented to Michael Bukovsky.
"Mike has been more than a teacher and coach," said
Maryann before presenting the award. "He has been a
role model, guide and mentor to many young men
and women. He treats our students with respect and
has touched many hearts in his 21 years serving the
Montini community."
CONGrATULATIONS TO
NANCY
MACK
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“Nancy lives the
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YEArS OF SErVICE
Lasallian mission in her daily life treating all with both respect
and kindness. She has spent forty five years mentoring and serving the students, their parents, and
most of all the adults who work at Montini Catholic." – Principal Maryann O’Neill
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Welcome to Montini!
SCHOOL NEWS
BOYS VArSITY
BASKETBALL COACH
Montini Catholic is proud to announce that Daryl omas (below with
Athletic Director, Tom Lentine) has been selected as the new Head Coach
of the Montini Catholic Boys Varsity Basketball Team. omas succeeds
Brian Opoka who lead the Bronco Boys Varsity Basketball for the last
seven years.
ALUMNI rELATIONS
COOrDINATOr
Brian Casey (above left with President Jim Segredo) was
recently welcomed to the school’s Development Office. Casey,
a graduate of Montini Catholic's Class of 2001, will serve as
the school's Alumni relations Coordinator. He will also be a
member of the football coaching staff this fall.
NINE NEW TEACHErS JOIN MONTINI’S TEAM
Pictured L to R: Ms. Megan Steiner, Ms. Natalie Anderson, Ms. Sarah Pittenger, Ms. Jaclyn
Marks, Ms. Ashley Swanson, Ms. Katie Wall, Mr. Denis Block and Mr. Donald Krystof;
Not pictured: Brother Chuck Gregor, FSC
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Mr. Dennis Block will be joining our eology Department. Mr. Block attended St. Mary’s University and Lewis
University; Ms. Katie Wall will also be joining our
eology Department. She attended St. Mary’s University;
Ms. Natalie Anderson will be teaching World History and
A.P. Government and Political Science. She hails from St.
Francis University; Mrs. Sarah Pittenger will be teaching
English II and is from St. Augustana College; Ms. Megan
Steiner from our Class of 2010 has returned to teach
Spanish II and Spanish IV. From Montini, Megan went
on to Benedictine University; Ms. Jaclyn Marks will
teach Algebra and Geometry. She is from National Louis
University; Mr. Donald Krystof, from St. xavier
University, will also be joining the Math Department to
teach Algebra; Ms. Ashley Swanson attended North
Central College and will be joining the Math Department
as well, teaching both Algebra and Geometry; Finally,
Brother Chuck Gregor, FSC, who has been working with
the Christian Brothers Schools since 1976, will be our new
Director of Digital Learning.
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MONTINI CATHOLIC
BRONCOS
BASEBALL
BRONCOS PROUD OF BASEBALL
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Montini Catholic's Varsity Baseball Team recently brought home the IHSA 3A
regional Championship following a thrilling 3-1 victory over the Shamrocks of
St. Patrick High School on a cold, rainy Saturday, May 30th. In high school
baseball, the road to the State Final is a seven step (game) process. e Broncos
successfully moved through the first two games, however, fell out of the running
on Wednesday night, June 3rd (14 to 4) vs. the Nazareth Academy roadrunners.
SOFTBALL
LADY BRONCOS ENJOY BEST
RECORD IN THEIR HISTORY
TRACK
e 2015 Bronco softball team finished the season with
the best record in the history of the program at 28-6.
e team won the Suburban Christian Conference
Championship and also an IHSA regional Championship. Suburban Christian Conference Player of the
Year: Lauren Trojnar (pictured above).
With the help of junior, Mitch West who was named
Athlete of the Meet, our boys track team took 2nd place in
the Suburban Christian Conference. State qualifiers were
Mitch West (100 Dash), Malcolm Pitchford (300 Intermediate Hurdles), Matt Fisch (Triple Jump and 4x200
meter relay with Michael Hollingshed, Nick Foster, Will
Smith, Jr. and Mitch West). Congratulations to Mitch
West (right) for finishing 4th in the State (100 Dash)!
Once again the girls track team competed at the IHSA
State Finals in Charleston, IL. After earning 2nd place in
the 4x800 meter relay the last few years, the girls team of
Maddy Jamrozek, Jenna Weidacher, Emma Makowski
and Gianna Salzbrunn broke through and won the state
championship with a great time of 9:30.93. Gianna
Salzbrunn (far right) was also all-state in the 300 meter
Intermediate Hurdles.
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SPORTS WRAP-UP
SPRING
RUGBY
RUGBY TEAM TAKES
THIRD PLACE
Our Boys rugby Team finished their
season with a 3rd Place trophy - Illinois
Division 2, at the Chicagoland
Conference on May 25th, after defeating the Glen Ellyn Ducks 38 to 31.
VARSITY TEAMS
Brine National High School All American Girls Team Photo:
Grayson Clynch pictured front row far left; Luisa "Luma"
Medina middle row 3rd from the right
LACROSSE
2 ATHLETES NAMED 2015
BRINE NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL ALL AMERICANS
Sophomores Grayson Clynch and Luisa "Luma"
Medina were named 2015 Brine National High
School All-Americans and selected to represent the
Illinois region at the 2015 Brine National Lacrosse
Classic held in Virginia, June 29-July 2, 2015. In
addition to being selected to the Illinois High
School team, Medina was also selected for the AllTournament All-Star team out of all the players
from the multiple state regional teams. e Brine
Committee is comprised of college and high school
coaches from across the country who chose the
All-Star team.
ISRAEL MARTINEZ
NATIONAL WRESTLING
COACHES ASSOCIATION
Senior Samuel Asta
SCHOLASTIC
COACH YEAR
OF
THE
15
IHSA TEAM
RECOGNIZED FOR
ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Fifteen Bronco varsity teams were recognized for the IHSA Team Achievement
Academic Award for the 2014-2015
sports season. e program is designed
to reward teamwork not only in competition, but in the classroom as well. e
award recognizes teams whose members
maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher throughout their respective
season.
Congratulations to our varsity
sports teams on achieving this
great honor:
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Boys Golf
Boys Soccer
Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Wrestling,
Baseball
Girls Soccer
Softball
Boys Tennis
Boys Track & Field
Girls Track & Field
join us in celebrating 50 years of football, cheerleading and band at homecoming 2015
september 18 (vs. delasalle) pregame show starts at 7:00 p.m. • kick-off at 7:30 p. m.
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BRONCO BITS!
ALUMNI NEWS
Michael Hushek ‘99 now resides in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands as the
Captain and owner of St. Croix Inshore Fishing Charters. Hushek’s charter specializes in fly fishing and spin fishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook,
some of the most prized fish to catch in the region.
Carson Beebe ’07 was named an Assistant Wrestling Coach at St. Laurence
High School.
Austin Kline ’14 recently completed his summer collegiate baseball season with
the Windy Hill Whales of the BCBL in Myrtle Beach. Kline hit .322, leading
the team in hits, and finishing second in rBI’s (11). Kline will return to
Brunswick Community College (NC) this fall for his redshirt freshman season.
"Are you looking to play hockey again
on a men's league team with Montini
alums who once wore the maroon and
gold on their sleeves? Or do you just
want to play in the "annual" alumni
game during the winter holiday time?
Either way we are looking for players!
Please contact Adam Solakiewicz at
broncohockey91@gmail.com.
OUR SYMPATHIES
To the Thallemer Family, on the death of
Michael Thallemer in April 2015. Mr.
Thallemer is the father of Anna (Thallemer)
Sharp '91 and father-in-law of Melissa (Hevia)
Thallemer '95.
To the Bettinardi Family, on the death of
Mrs. Karen Bettinardi. Mrs. Bettinardi is the
mother of Andrea Bettinardi ’97 and Nicole
Bettinardi ‘99.
To the Considine Family, on the death of
Michael Considine on May 21, 2015. Mr.
Considine is the husband of Mrs. Joan
Considine, past member and chair of the
English Department at MCHS, and father of
Caitlin (Considine) Murphy ’84 and Michael
Considine ’86.
To the Lamar Family, on the death of Mrs.
Irene Lamar, on May 23, 2015. Mrs. Lamar is
the mother of Laura Lamar ‘71.
To the Schoene Family, on the death of Dr.
Harold Schoene. Dr. Schoene is the father of
Justine (Schoene) Gastrow '86 and John
Schoene ’90.
To the Wegerzyn Family, on the death of
Norbert Wegerzyn on June 27, 2015. Mr.
Wegerzyn is the father of Kirsten (Wegerzyn)
Kainz ’85, Barbara (Wegerzyn) Fitzgerald ’88,
†Mary Wegerzyn ‘91 and Theresa (Wegerzyn)
Diciaula ’94.
IN MEMORIAM
Stop by the school and check out our 50th Anniversary Celebration memorabilia
display! Thank you to all who are sharing their memories and keepsakes with us!
DO YOU HAVE
NEWS TO SHARE?
Did you get a great new job,
get married, or welcome a new
addition to your family?
We would love to hear about it!
Email us at: alumni@montini.org
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Our sympathies go out to all of the families,
friends and classmates of:
Jerome Kardynalski '71, who passed away in
February 1, 2015.
Mary Wegerzyn ‘91, who passed away in
April of 2015. Mary is the sister of Kirsten
(Wegerzyn) Kainz ’85, Barbara (Wegerzyn)
Fitzgerald ’88 and Theresa (Wegerzyn)
Diciaula ’94.
Rachel Angres ‘04, who passed away on July
17, 2015. Rachel is the sister of Dominic
Angres ’02.
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Matthew Aiyash ’02 and his wife,
Paula, welcomed their first child,
Rocky Theodore Aiyash, on April 30,
2015. Rocky weighed 5 lbs. and 6oz.
MARRIAGES,
FUTURE BRoNCoS,
UPDATES
& SyMPATHIES
KEEPING UP
WITH THE
ALUMNI NEWS
BRONCOS
Erin (Soger) Ciavarella ’03 and husband, Carmie, are happy to announce the birth
of Carmelo Dennis on June 8, 2015, weighing 8 lbs., 12 oz. and 21 inches long. Big
sister Elise could not be more excited!
Ryan Elliott ’04 and wife, Mallory,
welcomed her third child, Emmalyn, on
February 22, 2015. Big brother, Dylan,
and big sister, Alyssa, are in love with
their new little sister!
Chantal (Vestuto) Langford ’91 and
husband, Kyle, are proud to announce
the birth of Valen Luce born on February 4, 2015 weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. Big
sisters Marielle, Tahlia and Leilani,
along with big brothers Dominic and
Steffano are overjoyed with the newest
arrival.
Nicole (Caez) McLaughlin ‘99 and
husband, Ryan, welcomed Patrick Caez
McLaughlin on November 20, 2014 at
6:47PM. Patrick joins siblings, Connor
(7), Abigail (5) and Carter (3) weighing
6 lbs. 14 oz.
Craig Dziewiatkowski '01 and his
wife, Gracie, lovingly welcomed their
fourth child, Louis Joseph
Dziewiatkowski, on May 28, 2015.
Louis weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19
½ inches long. Louis joins siblings
Gianna, Frankie and Bernadette.
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