Congratulations to the Marian students, teachers, and staff for being named an Indiana Four Star School for 2011-2012.  This is the highest distinction established by the Indiana Department of Education for those schools who score in the top 25th percentile in the combined passing percentages on the End of Course Assessments (ECAs) in English/Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the percent of students passing for all grades tested.  All Four Star Schools must also meet the 95 percent student participation rate. 

Hold True: Honduras is a brand new missionary effort for Marian students, organized by Theology teacher and Marian alumnus Mr. Aaron Seng and his wife Hayley. For the first time this summer, a small team of Marian students will fly to Comayagua, Honduras in order to team up with the Missioners of Christ and “proclaim the Good News to the poor" by assisting in evangelization, acts of service, catechetical sessions, and liturgical celebrations.

The graduation festivities begin with the Senior Appreciation Mass followed by breakfast on Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 a.m.  The seniors will a lso have graduation practice and receive their caps and gowns on May 22.   The semester exam waivers will be posted on the same day.  Seniors are to be in their classes as usual on Thursday, May 23 and will take their exams on Friday, May 24, Tuesday, May 28, and Wedneday, May 29 with the rest of the students.  Click here to read more about Baccalaureate and Commencement for the Class of 2013.

Seven students from Marian have participated in the South Bend/Mishawaka Youth Leadership Class XX during the 2012-2013 school year:  Chris Coulter, Sam Cressy, Matt Garatoni, Jack Julien, David Schena, Lauren Wade, and Julia Winters.  They and their parents will be honored at a Commencement Luncheon on May 16 at the Palais Royale. 

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Click here to see a list of all of the sports camps that are available at Marian High School for athletes of all ages during the summer of 2013!  This is also a form to be used for signing up for the camps of your choice. 

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Click here to sign up for summer art camps with Mrs. Kitty Gunty.  Sessions are scheduled for June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-28.  All meet in the art room at Marian.  Sessions are available for ages 6-8 and 9-12, as well as teens and adults.

Marian Theatre Department is offering workshops led by Craig A. Parmley who is the Director of Theatre at Ivy Tech Community College.  The workshops will take place at Marian from June 10 - June 28 in three sessions: 

8:00-10:00:  Acting and Improvisation for teens to adults

10:00 -12:00:  Introduction to Acting for 6-8 year olds

12:00-2:00:  Acting and Improvisation for 9-12 year olds

The tradition of honoring Mary, Mother of God, during the month of May is an important  part of the Church's liturgical calendar.   Seniors and members of the Leadership Team in Campus Ministry, Eddie Hunkler and Maria Hite, were selected to crown the statue of Mary at the all school liturgy celebrated by Reverend Jacob Runyon on May 1.  

Congratulations to Student Council President: Brady Lesh, Vice President Matt Imus, and Secretary Treasurer Matt Garatoni.  Class officers will be elected on Friday, May 17. 

Four Marian students competed in the 25th Annual Hoosier Science & Engineering Fair in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 6:  Eddie Hunckler '13, Michael Kokot '13, J.P. Skycak '14, and Bridget VerVaet '14.  Eddie Hunckler received the U.S. Army Award; Eddie and J.P. Skycak both advance to the INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair to be held in Phoenix this May.  Congratulations and best wishes to these competitors!

Principal Carl Loesch is honored to announce the two students with the highest grade point averages in the Class of 2013 after seven semesters at Marian:   Stacie Skwarcan is the Valedictorian and Rachel Hoffman is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2013.  Congratulations to these two outstanding young women who will be speaking at Commencement on Friday, May 31 at the Morris Center for Performing Arts.

Click here to read the Alive with information about all of the important events scheduled for April and May.  This issue includes the Principal's letter, the schedule for final exams and information about ordering uniforms, as well as news from the Cafeteria, Campus Ministry, Development,  the School Nurse, the Science Department, the Athletic Office and much more.

Drivers’ Education class begins on Monday, June 10 and ends on Friday, June 28.  The class meets from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Marian cafeteria. 

Marian High School is once again offering Computer Applications I as a summer school class.  This class will be for one credit and will fulfill the Marian graduation requirement of a computer course.  By taking the course during the summer students have the opportunity to take another elective during the school year. 

Summer Physical Education class will be offered from Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 28 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. The co-ed P.E. course will fulfill one of the two credits that are required for graduation.  Summer co-ed P.E. activities will provide the student with the opportunity to learn skills, rules, and fundamentals of team and individual sports. 

Final exams will take place on Friday, May 24 from 9:00-12:00, Tuesday, May 28 from 8:00-12:30, and Wednesday, May 29 from 9:00-12:00.  A complete schedule is included on the next screen.

The Marian Science Olympiad team placed 13th out of 30 schools at the Indiana State Science Olympiad tournament on March 16.  Marian's First Place medal winners were Eddie Hunckler and J.P. Skycak in Thermodynamics and Stacie Skwarcan and Lauren Jankowski in Rocks & Minerals. 

On Saturday, March 2, 2013, twenty Marian science research students competed in the Northern Indiana Regional Science & Engineering Fair at the University of Notre Dame.  Four students received the HSEF Award sponsored by the Reilly Center to advance to compete in the Hoosier Science & Engineering Fair on April 6 at IUPUI in Indianapolis!  Congratulations and best wishes to Bridget VerVaet, Michael Kokot, Eddie Hunckler and J.P. Skycak.  In addition to their placement ribbon awards, the twenty Marian researchers gathered 29 special awards at the fair!

Congratulations to senior Michael Whitfield for making the Grange Insurance Indiana North Football All-Star team.  Reggie Glon has been named a coach for the game as well.  The 2013 Grange Insurance/IFCA North-South All-Star Game will be played on Friday, July 19, 2013 at North Central High School in Indianapolis.  Kick off is at 7:00 p.m.  Proceeds from the game benefit Camp Riley and the Indiana Football Hall of Fame!

Marian High School participates in the School Choice Scholarship Program.  The lottery for Choice Scholarships will be Friday, March 22 at 3:00 p.m. if there are more applicants than openings for students in 2013-2014.  When that date and time passes, Marian will take applicants for School Choice scholarships on a first come, first served basis. Please contact the Main Office at 259-5257 if you have any questions.

Check out the AP and ACP courses that will be available for 2013-2014 academic year.  Marian High School now offers a variety of AP or ACP classes!

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art Award program has sought to encourage, foster, and reward creativity and to confer recognition of emerging talent.  This year Mrs. Kitty Gunty and Ms. Gina Litty are pleased to announce that Marian students have received 10 Gold Key Awards, 8 Silver Key Awards, 10 Honorable Mentions, and 2 Portfolio Awards.  The Gold Key Award winners will go on to compete at the national level.

On Saturday, February 9, 2013, the Marian Science Olympiad team took 2nd place in the Regional competition at St. Joseph's College.  Once again, this win advances the team to the State competition in Bloomington on March 16.   Eighteen different individuals placed in 18 separate categories to earn the Marian team a 2nd place finish!

On January 12, the Marian Science Olympiad Team competed in the Valparaiso University Invitational Tournament.  This was an opportunity for the competitors to try out the events that will be a part of the Regional and State Tournaments.   The Marian team placed 3rd in the competition this year.