After Mr. Tortorello’s departure in 2022 and one year-long search for Marian’s principal, our principal search committee landed on one gem tucked within our own alumni: Dr. Joe Zampillo.
Dr....
Administration says it reduces distractions.
They say it helps us focus; it’s for the best.
But what do students have to say?
This school year’s hottest and...
On many occasions, we meet a new teacher at the beginning of the year and discover that they’ve experienced Marian firsthand as students as well. We turn to email them at 11 p.m. at night begging for...
At the end of the 2022-2023 Marian Catholic School year, It was announced that the principal, Steve Tortorello, would be retiring from the school. While the Marian community would feel his loss, it was...
While walking through the first hall, students may have noticed three new faces standing
outside their classrooms. To continue their academic excellence, Marian Catholic welcomed
three new English teachers...
Organizers of the “King Activities Forum” said that they hoped to move beyond reducing the civil rights leader’s life to a single soundbite and place a spotlight on the issues King championed that still impact our lives.
Around 15 acts will show off talents including singing, dancing, and even lip syncing. Marian Choir Director Mr. Johnson is planning to make his mark during his first year at Marian by planning action-packed performances to mark the return of this special event.
According to the CDC, in 2021, more than a third of high school students reported they experienced poor mentality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 44% reported they persistently felt sad for the duration since 2020. At Marian, there is a safety net of people who strive to make students as comfortable as possible while continuing to stay aware of one’s education.
The Marian Catholic Speech Team started their varsity and novice seasons by hosting the annual Marian Classic Nov. 12. More than a dozen schools including Homewood-Flossmoor, Thornton, Oak Lawn and Lemont...
Each November 1, the Catholic Church celebrates All Saints’ Day, which is dedicated to the Church’s saints. All students will be on a liturgy schedule that day.
“One of the things I’ve asked our faculty and staff to do is really make our classrooms very neutral,” said Marian Catholic President Krydynski, “No student should walk into a classroom knowing where a faculty or staff member comes from because of what they have posted on their walls.”
