Bronco Express 2016 Spring Issue

Robotics Team Takes 1st Place – page 5End of a Very Unique Tradition – page 6

50 Years of Music and Theatre – page 8Winter Sports Wrap-Up – page 12

is has truly been a special year for our school community, especially for our students and faculty. e celebration of our 50th Anniversary of Lasallian Education in the Diocese of Joliet has been a great learning experience for all of us. e many eventsand reunions have provided us the opportunity to look back andlearn about the history of our school.

Our 50th Anniversary has also provided many of our alumni, parents of alumni, and former faculty and staff the opportunity to return and reconnect with fellow classmates and former students.Our students have also had the opportunity to meet many of these important members of Montini’s history. e interaction betweenour current students, faculty and staff with alumni and former faculty and staff has been a wonderful thing to witness and experience. is was most evident at our 50th Anniversary of Music on February 18th. Over 100 alumni came back to performat North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall.

Our alumni were impressed with the musical performances of ourstudents, and our students were equally impressed with the musicaltalent of our alumni. Our students saw first-hand the commitmentand pride that our returning alumni demonstrated and how alumnican give back to their alma mater without writing a check. Not onlywas the participation of our alumni impressive, the turnout of alumniparents who came to see their son or daughter perform once againwas just as impressive. It was great seeing so many familiar faces. Mysincere appreciation goes out to former Music Directors, Mary Utterback Gibson, Joan Kertay and Debora Utley as well as ourcurrent Music Directors, Belford Hernandez and Matt Loeb, for alltheir help and hard work in conducting our alumni and studentchoirs. It was a wonderful evening - one that we will never forget.

We are now looking forward to our 50th Anniversary Celebration onSaturday, June 4, 2016 at the Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace. Onpage 11 you will find details of this historical event including themembers of our school community who will be honored on this special evening.

Over the last 50 years many things have changed at MontiniCatholic, but TWO things have remained the same – aspects of ourschool that have been hallmarks of our success – our Lasallian Mis-sion of Education and the people of Montini Catholic. We are a

special school community because of the great people who haveattended, taught, coached and supported our school - people who believe and live our Lasallian Mission of Education.

Our June 4th Anniversary Celebration will be a night to celebrate theschool’s past, present and the future but more importantly it will be acelebration of people – the families, alumni, faculty, students, parentsand friends who have made out school one of the best collegepreparatory schools in the state of Illinois.

I hope to see many of you on June 4th and “May Jesus Live In YourHearts…Forever.”

Sincerely,

Jim SegredoPresident

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“Our June 4th Anniversary Celebration will be a nightto celebrate the school’s past, present and future, but moreimportantly, it will be a celebration of people.”

Dear Alumni and Friends,

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While most were celebrating their Spring Breaks visiting friends, other states, and even othercountries, Montini Catholic's Campus Minister, Michael Blanchette, teachers Hilda Castorand Denis Block, parent Bill Crotty ‘83, and ten enthusiastic student volunteers traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana over their break to volunteer at the Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity(GIHFH). e organization, with the help of diligent volunteers, creates an opportunity forfamilies and individuals in need to purchase and own simple, quality, affordable homes.Montini students have been participating with Habitat for Humanity during Spring Breaksince 2004. ey have also volunteered for the organization during the summer for week longtrips, and have helped out locally at the DuPage Habitat for Humanity. "Montini Catholic isproud to participate with such a wonderful organization that makes a difference in people’slives," summarized Blanchette. "We are so grateful to our students who give up their own timeto help others."

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A selfless spring break

Front Row L to R: Patrick Kowalski, Mr. Michael Blanchette, Mrs. Hilda Castor, Marissa King and Mr. DenisBlock Back Row: Jessica Brown, Alex Kirch, Veet Zaveri, Justin Stauder, Allen Wong, Kyrie Lin and EmilyCrotty (not pictured: Mark Shin)

is year’s March for Life was unlike any other! With super storm “Jonas” threatening up to 3 feet of snow, Montini advisors were forced to contemplate cancelling the much an-ticipated trip to Washington D.C. After much debate, the group, under the direction of theDiocese of Joliet, decided to go. “We drove through the night, and after many stops andcups of coffee, we made it to the beautiful Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.” said eology teacher, Katie Wall, who accompanied the students along with Mr. Denis Block. “Mass was lovely and packed full of people prayingand supporting each other in the same mission: life.” e group attended a Youth Rally andMass alongside countless other high school and college students to sing, dance, and pray forlife. “is event is full of energy and passion. It is truly incredible to see so many young peo-ple gathered together to take a stand for what they believe in and to make their faith a prior-ity in their lives,” said Ms. Wall.

“e impending storm forced many groups including ours to leave prior to the March. Wehope that our small contribution will make a further effort in promoting a culture of lifeand a stop to abortion,” said Ms. Wall. We are grateful for the opportunity and we lookforward to attending next year's March for Life, hopefully with a little less snow!”

Students participating were: nicholas Alandy, Jessica Browne, Patrick Kowalski, Elizabeth Laviste, Evangelica Laviste, Angelica Mendoza, Cecilia Moran, ryan nelson, Elise ratajczyk. Elizabeth reiter,Katherine Vetter, raquel Dorado and nina Ferriola

marching for life

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, hailing from675 different high schools across the state. Selection is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work with ISAC to determine the winners.Back Row L to R: Matthew Kaefer, Lucas trojanowski, Matthew Ernat, robert gannon, Michael Cahill, Kevin Brachmann, Dylan Duncan, Charles Kash, Sofia Yunez, tabias Slater and Faith Donner; Second Row: Amy Bukovskyand Julia Para; Front Row: Kimberly Meifert, Emily Cochrane, Jacqueline Kelly, Lyndsey McDonnell, Jack Westerkamp,gianna Salzbrunn and Lauren Para (not pictured: Matthew ratajczyk, Warren Dawes and Luke Sheppard)


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Congratulations to ourSTATE SCHOLARS

Montini Catholic is pleased to recognize ourtwenty-three seniors honored in 2015-16 as Illinois State Scholars

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Warren Dawes, Delaney Miller, Principal O’Neill andMatthew Ernat

232015-16 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARSKevin BrachmannAmy BukovskyMichael CahillEmily CochraneWarren DawesFaith DonnerDylan DuncanMatthew ErnatRobert GannonCharles KashMatthew KaeferJacqueline KellyLyndsey McDonnellKimberly MeifertJulia ParaLauren ParaMatthew RatajczykGianna SalzbrunnLuke SheppardTabias SlaterLucas Trojanowski Jack WesterkampSofia Yunez

3 SENIORS RECOGNIZED FOR ACTS OF SERVICEree seniors were recently congratulated for their outstanding volunteer service achievementsthrough the Prudential Spirit of CommunityAwards Program. Warren Dawes received thePrudential Spirit of Community Certificate ofAchievement . Matthew Ernat and DelaneyMiller received the Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate of Merit.

e awards are given out annually and helpschools recognize outstanding students who exhibit extraordinary efforts in volunteerism andcommunity pride.

Congratulations Warren, Delaney and Matt!

Montini Catholic congratulated members of our Robotics classes last week after one of the three teams competing took 1st Place in the 16th Annual Robotics Engineering Challenge held at Joliet Junior College.

Joliet Junior College hosts the Robotic Engineering Challenge forhigh school students. Student teams are invited to demonstrate theirknowledge, skills and creative problem solving techniques through anexciting robotic challenge. e teams are tasked with designing andprogramming their robot to meet the requirements of each challenge.

e student-designed robots are constructed from the LEGOROBOLAB kit provided to each team on the day of the competition.

Ten local high schools sent a total of 27 teams to compete in a gruel-ing set of challenges that spanned five and a half hours. "Each teamof four students had to design, build, program, and test a robot foreach of the five challenges," explained Mr. Peter Farina, Montini'sTechnology Director and Robotics instructor. "In the final minutesof competition, one of our teams scored full points on their finalchallenge attempt to move ahead and take the lead."

e winning team, known as "e Elite Four," was led by MichaelCahill and included Charles Kash, Alex Kirch, and Katie Vetter."e students showed true determination and kept working at everysingle challenge until time was called," said Farina, who was veryproud of their achievement. "eir determination and focus helpedthem score enough points to win the Expert Division and take theoverall First Place Trophy!"

Congratulations to e Elite Four and the other Montini Roboticscompetitors; Nino Carollo, Jack Manzara, Tabias Slater, Matt Kir-choff, Matt McIvor, Brian Matthews, Tyler Jones, and DanielLopez.


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L to R: Alex Kirch, Charles Kash, Katie Vetter, Michael Cahill and Mr. Peter Farina, Technology Director

1st Place 16th Annual Joliet Catholic

Robotics Engineering Challenge

January 15th, marked a very special morning forfreshman Liam Casey. Liam was invited to theUniversity of St. Francis in Joliet to enjoy Break-fast With the Bishop and Prayer Service. Eachyear, the university hosts this unique event to celebrate the kick off of Catholic Schools Week.Liam received a unique opportunity to talk withthe Bishop while attending presentations made byBishop R. Daniel Conlon and Rev. John Bel-monte, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Joliet.

Liam, son of David ‘79 and Gail Casey, was accompanied by his mother and both were verytouched by the inspiring presentations. "Liam realizes what an honor it was to be chosen as arepresentative of Montini, and I am very proudthat we have been able to provide him the faith-based catholic education that has made him theyoung man he is today," she said. "at is successin my eyes, and there can be no greater rewardthan that.”

BREAKFASTBISHOPwith the

to Illinois Representative Peter Breen who recentlypresented our school with aspecial Resolution Certificate

in recognition of our 50th Anniversary year!

Thank you

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MONTINITradition Comes

to an End for One Very

Special Couple

Montini’s Father Daughter Dance has be-come a memorable tradition anticipated bymany. is year's dance was extra momen-tous for one special couple who enjoyedtheir last twirl together on Montini's floor.Coach Michael Bukovsky’83 and his seniordaughter, Amy, have attended a total of 18Father Daughter dances together. ey lovingly termed this year's celebration as an "18 Peat."

"Our first dance was on Valentine’s Day,1999 when Amy was about to turn one yearold," recalled Bukovsky. "e music wasloud in the cafeteria and she actually startedcrying at first! Soon she got used to it andwe had a good time." Amy, of course, doesnot remember that night, but has her ownspecial memories of her many years at herdad's side. "It is hard to pick just one memory from our dances. Each one was special because my dad and I were able todress up nice and spend a night dancing together away from any sports."

Bukovsky is enjoying a long history atMontini Catholic. In 2015 he completedhis 30th year of coaching, a passion whichbegan in 1985.

For the last 18 years, Amy, who will be attending Lewis University in the fall, hasbeen a fixture at Montini. She could alwaysbe found by her father's side, whether at thedance, in the wrestling room or on the

football field. "My favorite memories are allof the times Amy was with me over the sum-mers, and at wrestling and football practicesthroughout the years," said Bukovsky. "Hermom wasn't too happy, however, when shegot ringworm from the wrestling mats whenshe was about 6 months old during summerwrestling practice!"

"I also remember when she was in 4th gradeand she went to summer football camp hereat Montini with all the boys. She scored atouchdown in the championship game!" Hesaid. "I always looked forward to having hergive me a big hug on the field after all of thehome games, a tradition we still carried onthrough this season when we won the 6AChampionship."

Bukovsky also recalls winning the school’sfirst state football championship in 2000 atAugustana College in Rock Island. Amywas only 2 years old at the time. "I have apicture with her and the Championship trophy, and the trophy is actually biggerthan her!"

Amy fondly remembers all of the footballgames and championships and is very grate-ful to be going through the softball seasonsand successes with her dad by her side."Overall, I love attending school where mydad works. In the event that I ever needsomething from him during the day, I knowhe is there to talk to whenever I need him,"

she said. "However, in some cases it is moreof a curse than a blessing," she added. "Heis always around and you never know whenhe is going to pop up in the hallways, and itis kind of weird that he is friends with allyour teachers, and especially in the case ofmy dad who likes to do crazy things likegoing on the roof of the school dressed asRic Flair - it can be embarrassing."

"I can't believe how fast the time has gone,"said Bukovsky "I have been fortunate to beable to have shared many great Montini experiences with her. It was very emotionalat the last dance. On one hand I was sad torealize her time at Montini was coming to a close, but on the other hand, I was reallyproud of all she has accomplished at Montini, and the great young lady she hasbecome!"

"It was really sad being at my last dance withmy father," said Amy. "We have been goingto these dances for my entire life, and it iscrazy to know that this one was our last."

"Working with Mike in Admissions, our offices were across the hall from each other,"says Admissions Director, Kim Richmond'81. " I have been blessed to watch bothBukovskys grow over the last 18 years - Amy into a mature young lady and Mikeinto an awesome dad who always had hiseyes focused on his pride and joy."

Michael Bukovsky anddaughter, Amy, share

their last Father DaughterDance together.

Two students were recently recognized for putting pen to paper and their voiceto video and entering the Voice of Democracy Patriotic Essay Competitionsponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Junior Lucas Cabon took second place, and junior Joseph Spivak placed thirdin the contest, each representing Lombard's Lilac Post 5815. e two youngmen were also presented with monetary awards for their exceptional work at aspecial dinner held on January 9th.

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MATT ernat RECEIVES LEADERS& ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPMontini recently congratulated senior, Matthew Ernat forbeing the recipient of the 2015-16 Comcast Leaders andAchievers Scholarship. Matt was nominated by PrincipalO'Neill. "Each year we are asked to nominate one seniorstudent for this esteemed award," she informed. "e crite-ria for nomination has a strong emphasis on communityservice. Matt doesn't just contribute his time and talent toMontini, his parish (Sacred Heart, Lombard) and the ex-tended community he takes a leadership role in doing so,"said Mrs. O'Neill. "He is both a role model and a trueleader when it comes to community service - that is whatthe Comcast Leaders and Achievers Award is all about!"Matt will receive a one-time grant of $1,000.

2 students among winners of vfw’svoice of democracy essay contest

Montini Catholic Principal Maryann o'neill, VFW Post Members tony Maroney and DennisJensen, Joseph Spivak, Lucas Cabon, and VFW Post Members Peter giliea, Mike Mikuleckyand tom Zilla.

Assistant Principal Kevin Beirne congratulates Matt Ernat.

Members of Montini’s National Honor Society (NHS) recently sponsored a"dress drive" to help furnish Cinderella's Closet with much needed promdresses for the fast approaching high school prom season. e charity, locatedat the Elgin YWCA, provides dresses to young women who may not be able toattend their prom due to the high cost of dressing up for the event.

NHS STUDENTS HELP MAKEProm Dreams Come True

CongratulationsLUCAS TROJANOWSKI2016 Keith magnusonblackhawk alumni scholarship recipient

Blackhawks goalie, Corey Crawford with Renegades goalie, LucasTrojanowski. Lucas received a $30,000 scholarship award.

L to R: Faith Donner, Lucas Trojanowski and Sofia Yunez


Celebra ALUMNI RETURN TOCELEBRATE FINE ARTsMILESTONES


Students, staff, alumni and friends have been very busy this school year celebrating 50

years of Lasallian education.

It was an evening of memories and melodies atMontini Catholic High School's 50 Years of Musiccelebration on ursday, February 18th. e concert was held at Wentz Concert Hall at NorthCentral College in Naperville.

e much anticipated show featured the talents of current music and band students intermingledwith those of their predecessors who performed musically onstage throughout our 50 year history.Over 100 alumni returned to take part in the historic event. ree former musical directors,Mary Utterback, Debora Utley and Joan Kertay also returned to conduct the alumni choir which included the show's awe-inspiring finale, "Like anEagle." e unforgettable performance featured thealumni singing with current Chamber Choir mem-bers and Varsity Singers.

"is night was magical. I just can't say how muchit meant to be with old friends," said alumnus JulieGleason '81, who was one of the 100 alumni whoreturned to perform. "It's such a nice tribute toMontini that we can see friends after many yearsand it was like just yesterday. is night will staywith me forever."

Alumni were invited back for more on March 3rdto celebrate 50 Years of eatre with Montini’s 3rdproduction, over our 50 year history, of the alwaysentertaining musical, Bye Bye Birdie. After the lastperformance, Director, Dr. Diann Matheson washonored for her 30th Montini theatre production.

COVER STORY

1. Music Director Belford Hernandez conducts the AlumniChoir, Chamber Choir and Varsity Singers performing “Like

an Eagle.” 2. Dr. Diann Matheson receives a special commemoration for her 30th Montini production;

3. L to R: Ramin Medhat’83, Jim Beverley ‘81, Dan Saaverdra‘82, Anthony Cesaretti '78, Julie Gleason ‘81 and Cathy

(Baloun) Beverley ‘82 at 50 Years of Theatre’s post-show reception; 4. Megan Crotty Pauley ’00, and Anthony Pauley

‘03 congratulated niece Emily Crotty ‘17 on her performancein Bye Bye Birdie; 5. Robert Koutek ‘02, Bryan Bylica ‘02,

Brian Acks ‘02 and Kurt Laurentis ‘02 perform as the Barber-shop Quartet; 6. The alumni choir perform “Love Walked In”

under the direction of guest director, Debora Utley; 7. Gabrielle McCain ‘16 enjoys her solo during

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Alumni and friends gathered to celebrate 50 Years of Wrestling onFriday, December 18, 2015. e event, organized by Alumni Director, Mr. Brian Casey, was planned as part of our year long 50thAnniversary Celebration.

Close to 100 Bronco wrestlers from as far back as Montini's firstgraduating class of 1970, were the guests of honor at the festivities.e former team members were called out onto the floor by decadeto be recognized as forever members of Montini's historic wrestlingteam.

Montini Catholic officially became a varsity wrestling program inthe winter of 1968/69. e program has seen 6 head coachesthroughout its 50 year history: Coach Jim Kavanaugh (who startedthe wrestling program in the winter of 1966-67), Jim Mackey(1967/68 to 1977/78), Jim Izzo'71 (1978/79 to 1993/94), Mike

Bukovsky (from 1994/95 to 2009/10) and Israel Martinez (from2010/11 to present). roughout its entire history, Montini Broncos have enjoyed thirteen (13) IHSA Team State Champi-onships (IHSA Record), 8 of them consecutive; and 52 All Time Individual State Championships.

e court had barely had time to cool off when alumni and friendsgathered once again to celebrate 50 Years of Basketball on Saturday,January 9, 2016. Bronco basketball stars from as far back as Montini's first graduating class of 1970, were the guests of honor atthe game. e former team members were called out onto the floorat halftime to be recognize and honored and were guests of honor ata reception held after the game in the cafeteria.

Montini Catholic officially began their varsity basketball program inthe winter of 1968/69.

Montini celebrates 50 years ofwrestling and basketball

Top Photo: Wrestlers gathered for a group shot to celebrate 50 Years of Wrestling on December 18th. Below: It was basketball alumni who took to the courtfor a once-in-a-lifetime photo on January 9th during Montini’s 50 Years of Basketball celebration.


Cupcakes for all!S C H O O L N E W S

Students celebrated aunique kick-off to Catholic

Schools Week this year. eybegan their week-long celebration with a Mass focusing on the value of a Catholic education.

After the Mass, students were caught off guard andhappily surprised when a huge table of cupcakesadorned with gold decorations and a glittering "50"was brought out onto the floor. e choir then ledthe students and staff in singing "Happy Birthday"to the school. "We're celebrating 50 years of Lasallian education," said President Jim Segredo."We wanted to do something special for our students and show our appreciation to them forbeing a part of this historic year."

An energetic team of dedicated staff members, ledby parent, Karen Crotty, took on the responsibilityof baking and decorating over 800 cupcakes for thebirthday celebration. e tasty desserts werehanded out at lunch to all students, faculty andstaff members. "It was really a great day to be aBronco," said Mr. Segredo.

Father John Belmonte, Superintendent of CatholicSchools of the Diocese of Joliet, celebrated theMass with students and joined in the singing andcelebrating after the Mass.L to R: Principal Maryann O’Neill and Assistant Principals Kevin Beirne and Michael Kisicki stopped

by to enjoy a birthday cupcake during lunch!

Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, oakbrook terrace

Builders of ExcellenceMichael and Valerie Bavatony and Chris Costello

Chuck and Dagmar Porcelli

LegacyJack† and Joan Mullins and Family

PJ and Mary Ann o'Connor and Familythomas and Joyce Westerkamp and Family

LoyaltyMichael Allred

Michael gilmartin ‘86Charles “Chub” thompson

Faculty & StAff DedicationMichael Blanchette

Mary Utterback gibsonSr. Helen therese Mayer

Donald riley

SigNUM FideiBibby Financial Services

Jim and Lara Briggs, Briggs PavingFlood Brothers

leadershipChris AndrianoMaryann o’neill

Walter Weisenburger ‘75

Join us as we celebrate50 Years of Lasallian Education

Purchase tickets at: www.montini.org/50thAnniversaryCelebration

and honor the following:


MONTINIBRONCOS

WINTER SPORTS WRAP-UP

Moving up from Class 3A to 4A this year, and with aseason record of 31-3, our Lady Broncos were aforce to be reckoned with once again. The Broncosclaimed the Schaumburg Sectional Championshipafter an exciting win against the No. 2 rankedGeneva Vikings, 64-47. It was on to the IHSA 4AHoffman Estates Super-Sectionals where they lost tothe Trinity Blazers on February 29th.Earlier in the season the Broncos claimed the cham-pionship of the Montini Christmas Tournament,pegged the toughest holiday tourney in the state byThe Daily Herald. The team was also GCAC RedDivision Champions in their first year in the GCAC.

Sectional Champions 4AGIRLS BASKETBALL

A team on the rise!BOYS BASKETBALL

With new head coach Daryl Thomas on the sidelines this year, our Varsity team remainedcompetitive throughout their season. With afinal record of 7-22, our Broncos bowed out inthe regionals in a barnburner game against theMarmion Cadets (90-88 overtime).

iHSA State QualifiersCHEERLEADINGWith an active year of supporting all ofour Bronco sports teams this year, ourcheerleaders, under the direction ofCoach Mary Mudd, headed to Stateonce again and finished among the top20 teams in the IHSA CompetitiveCheerleading Championships at U.S.Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.

1st Place(106)!WRESTLING

5th in StateBRONCETTESEnjoying their first year competing in the IHSACompetitive Dancing competition, our Broncettesfinished 5th in State 1A with a final score of 86.84.

After claiming the IHSA Class 2A State Championships 13 out of the last 16 years, our Broncos were moved up toClass 3A competition due to the IHSA “success factor”policy. Once again our boys made it to the State Champi-onship Tournament in 3A, but lost in the quarterfinals in a heartbreaker to Marmion Academy (29-30). Eightwrestlers qualified for the Individual Championships inClass 3A with sophomore Joey Melendez claiming the titlein the 106 lb. weight class. Sophomore Real Woods andDylan Duncan, who will be attending the University ofIllinois next year, finished 2nd in the 113 and 132 lb.weight classes. Sophomore Will Lewan finished 3rd in the138 lb. weight class, and Jimmy Pawelski, who will be attending Brown University next year, finished 4th in the126 lb. weight class.


Students named Chicago Catholic League (CCL) and Girls CatholicAthletic Conference (GCAC) Academic All Conference for the fallsports season were recently recognized. A total of ninety-six (96)recognitions were given to student-athletes earning a 3.7 GPA for acomplete academic quarter during the fall sports season.

ATHLETIC NEWS

Coach Chris Andriano received Millikin University's Excellence in Life Award onnovember 24th. the award was presented by Montini ('86) and Millikin ('91)alumnus, tom Mahoney, Superintendent of oregon School District.

Andriano receives

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‘Excellence in life’ Award

ACADEMIC ALLCONFERENCERECOGNITIONS

scores1,000LEA KERSTEINit was a bittersweet experience for Lea Kerstein during the LadyBronco's Basketball Senior night on February 10th. not only was thesenior guard honored for playing her last home game as a Broncoduring the regular season, she also enjoyed her 1,000th point duringthe game. the Alabama-Birmingham recruit also earned Daily HeraldMVP honors for her outstanding basketball season.

Montini Catholic was very proud to take home the ChicagoCatholic League Tony Lawless Award (Green Division) in the fol-lowing categories: Coach of the Year - Chris Andriano; Player ofthe Year - Justin Blake; Most Outstanding Player - Defense - JohnEmbrey; Most Outstanding Player - Offense - Prince Walker

Freshman, Sophomore and Varsity teams also earned the 2015Football Division Champion Award in the Green Division.

r to L: Justin Blake, Coach Chris Andriano, Prince Walker and John Embrey

FOOTBALL TEAM DOMINATES AT THE 2015 CCL AWARDS

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Congratulations to the VarsityRenegades Hockey club on their 5-1 Burton Cup Semi-Final Victoryon February 28th vs. the KankakeeIrish. The Hayes Suburban Divi-sion team went on to become Bur-ton Cup Playoff Champions onMarch 13th. Lucas Trojanowskiand Eamon McDonnell proudlyrepresented the Montini HockeyTeam in the All-Star game this year.

Playoff ChampionsHOCKEY

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Tucker Mucha ‘13 was named to the NAIAScholar-Athlete team for the fall football season of 2015. Mucha is currently a juniordefensive back at Robert Morris University.

James Rondinelli ’02 was honored by President Barack Obama for earning the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists& Engineers (PECASE). Rondinelli was recognized for his seminal research contribu-tions in computational condensed matterphysics and novel materials design ap-proaches. He is currently a professor atNorthwestern University.

George Sheffer ’70, owner of Murdale TrueValue Hardware in Carbondale, was recentlyhonored as one of the thirteen recipients ofthe 9th annual ‘Best Hardware Store in Town’award. Sheffer was presented with the awardin February at the company’s meetings inHouston, Texas.

Jeff Vlk ’99 was named the Head FootballCoach at Buffalo Grove High School. Vlk hasworked at Buffalo Grove since 2005, he alsoserves as the Innovative Technology Facilitatorand Head Wrestling Coach.

MARRIAGES, FUTURE BRONCOS, UPDATES & SYMPATHIES

WITH THEBRONCOSKEEPING UP

Ryan ’01 and wife, Dena (Moreno)McGady ’01, are excited to announcethe birth of their first child, Alena Ray,born on December 23, 2015, weighing7 lbs. and 14 oz. and 21 inches long.

Josh Lovelady ’99 and his wife,Cherie, are happy to announce thebirth of their second daughter, OliviaGrace. Olivia was born in February of2015, weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz.

Will Babel ’00 and his wife, Bridget, welcomed twin girls on November 13,2015. Margaret Jean weighed 6 lbs. and 6 oz., Catherine Irene weighed 5 lbs. and10 oz.

Maureen Callahan ’93 and husband,Glenn, were thrilled to welcome MaeveMargaret to the world on September 22,2015, weighing 8 lbs. and 12 oz. and was20 inches long. Big brother Rory is over-joyed with the arrival of his baby sister.

Christine (Hein) McNally ’96 and her husband, Brian, are proud to announce thebirth of Patrick Joseph born on December 29, 2015. Big sisters Kendall and Teagan arein love with their baby brother.

Bronco Bites

First Lt. Corbin Dantes-Perry ’07 was recently promoted to the rank of Captain inthe United States Army. In December of2015, Dantes-Perry returned from an 8-month tour in Iraq and is currently stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

Matt McGivern ‘93 and his wife, Aline,welcomed their little girl Emilia Mary onOctober 23, 2015.

Colleen (Tomich) Pariso ’03 and her husband,Michael, lovingly welcomed Abigail Elizabeth,on November 29, 2015.

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Over 20 Montini Catholic alumni Hockey players took part in the alumni hockey game atCenter Ice of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on January 2nd. In a game that featured alums from asfar back as the late 90s, the Maroon team defeated the Gold 15-10.

OUR SYMPATHIESTo the Conlin Family, on the death of Mr.William Conlin. Mr. Conlin is the father ofEmily Conlin ’08.

To the Kruse Family, on the death of RebeccaMoore-Kruse in February of 2016. Rebecca isthe daughter of JoAnn (Viliunas) Kruse ’89.

To the Ogan Family, on the death of Mr.Mark Ogan. Mr. Ogan is the father MikeOgan ’88, Tim Ogan ’90, Ellen (Ogan) Martel’91, Peter Ogan ’94, Andy Ogan ’96 and TomOgan ’98, and father-in-law of Jennifer (Car-roll) Ogan ’96 and Sarah (Morrow) Ogan ’98.

To the O’Toole Family, on the death of Mrs. Rita O’Toole. Mrs. O’Toole is the motherof Jim O’Toole ’76, Tom O’Toole ’77, Mau-reen (O’Toole) Hull ’79, Larry O’Toole ’80,Kathleen (O’Toole) Keifer ’82, MichaelO’Toole ’83, Fr. Bill O’Toole ’88 and DanO’Toole ’92.

To the Tabora Family, on the death of Mrs.Maltide Tabora. Mrs. Tabora is the mother ofCarlos Tabora ’89 and Christine Tabora ‘92.

To the Vokaty Family, on the death ofJonathan Vokaty. Jonathan is the brother ofMatt Vokaty ’05.

To the Wilson Family, on the death of Mr.John Wilson & Mrs. Corrine Wilson. Mr. andMrs. Wilson are the parents of John Wilson’78, Terry Wilson ’81 and Kelly (Wilson)Melarkey ’86. John and Corrine are alsograndparents of A.J. Melarkey ’14 and Michael Melarkey ’16.

IN MEMORIAMOur sympathies go out to all of the families, friendsand classmates of:

Merrill Anderson ’98, who passed away inMarch of 2016. Merrill is the brother of AlfredAnderson ’06.

Herb Biegel ’80, who passed away in Februaryof 2016.

Linda (McSweeney) Darnley ’71, who passedaway earlier this year.

Laurie Harzich ’88 who passed away in November of 2015. Laurie is the sister of Lisa(Harzich) Scudder and Lana Harzich ’87.

Ron Kurzak ‘06, who passed away in December of 2015.


A L U M N I N E W S

Thank you to all who helped uscelebrate another successful gala.

Maroon & Gold

1. Development Director, DaveWalsh, conducts the live auction.2. Brian and Annie Gaughan. 3.Allison Dennis is thrilled to winAdelle concert tickets. 4. SherylDeSanto 5. Fred Kaefer, ChrisParrilli, Jeanne Kaefer and LauraScott. 6. Mike ‘70 and LynnManna.

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BRONCO EXPRESSMontini Catholic High School19W070 16th StreetLombard, IL 60148

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDParents: If this newsletter is addressed to your son ordaughter and he/she no longer resides with you, pleaseemail changes/corrections to our alumni team at:[email protected]. Thank you!

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