MATTERS MARIAN - Marian Catholic High School

1993 STATE CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAM HONORED
Front Row: Coach Tim Swanson, Mark Clifford, Kevin Coy, David Woodburn, John Bostedo, Brandon Young, Sean Egglesfield, and Jeff Harrigan.
Back Row: Coach Don McKillip, Coach Ron Guagenti, Coach Dave Mattio, Coach John McGivern, Kyle Savino, Andy DeLaurentis, Kurt Herrmann, Tom Cassidy,
Nick Hogeveen, Brian Barry, Allan Danielwicz, Steve Zsinko, Brian VanderLuitgaren, Terence Marable, Jeremy McMahon, Ed Wiater, Anthony Gambino,
Dana Smith, Jerry Verde, Coach Bob Bergstrom, Mike Bartolini, Jim McGarry, and Jim Lanigan. Not Pictured: David Wood, Steve Grzeskoiwiak, Eric Sullivan,
John Predny, Mark Broxterman, David Perozzi, Mike Howard, Pat Gaskin, Bucky Glickley, Jason Ayala, Jeffery Towle, Matthew Bijak, George DelRio,
Kevin Hoholik, Paul Goosby, Jonathan Kane, Mike Hanson, Kevin Clinnin, Matt Boyle, Oric Perry, Rich Bisaga, Brian Kochanski, Garry Leonas, Joe Flores,
Pat Hickey, Marc Spotora, Joe Wojcikiewicz, Dustin Moore, Eric Flaherty, Frank Kozlowski, Mike Coughlin, Tom Estock, Kevin Walery, and Richard Cummings.
THE EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC
CONFERENCE INDUCTS THE MARIAN
CATHOLIC 1993 STATE CHAMPION
FOOTBALL TEAM INTO HALL OF FAME
The 1993 Marian Catholic State Champion Football Team was inducted into the
East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) Hall of Fame on March 7, 2013, at
the Crystal Sky Banquet Hall in McCook, IL. The upbeat, family-like reunion at
the ESCC Hall of Fame ceremony proved to the team that no matter how much
time passes, they will always have a unique bond.
“We had a great turn-out, about a third of the team attended the ceremony,” said
Terence Marable ’94. “I don’t think football talk came up all night. We were too
busy catching up with one another.”
This was no surprise to Terence; these football players were not just teammates,
they were friends. The tight knit team was very compatible; together they grew as
athletes and as people.
“It’s easy to say that these guys are special,” said Brian VanderLuitgaren ’94.
“The relationships that were formed on and off the field still live on today.
Dana Smith ’94 was the best man at my wedding, and I often see some of my
former teammates.”
The State Champs were able to fall in line, develop, and work together because
they truly cared about one another and wanted to win.
“Dave Mattio ’66 pushed us to our full potential,” said VanderLuitgaren. “He
was able to make everyone on the team want that same goal, to win state.” The
players understood what it took to be a member of a team. The Champs learned
how to be coachable, push themselves mentally, and collaborate with one another.
“The take-away from the 1993 State Championship Football Team is to make
a goal, believe that the goal will be achieved, and do everything in your power
to make the goal a reality. As freshmen, we knew we were going to win the State
Championship because no one had an ego; everyone listened and did what our
coaches said. Current student athletes need to believe that it can be done. Hard
work, dedication, and visualizing the goal will result in achievement,” said Marable.
The Marian Catholic community is proud, and congratulates the 1993 Marian
Catholic State Champion Football Team on receiving the ESCC Hall of Fame award.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES
Unifying the efforts of a governing body with the daily
operations of an institution is frequently accomplished through
the effective use of committee work. The Board of Directors of
Marian Catholic High School has maximized this strategy by
including additional committee members who are not Directors.
When the committees meet with school personnel to discuss
topics and issues that impact the learning environment, it is the
partnership between governance and management that allows a
positive outcome to emerge.
Currently, the following persons give their time and talent by
serving as non-director members on standing committees of
the Board of Directors that meet regularly to effect continuous
school improvement:
Dr. Karen Briggs and Eileen Gallagher Daw ’78 have joined
the Advancement Committee in an effort to help Marian Catholic
secure the resources necessary for the school to realize its
mission and vision.
Steve Tortorello ’04 offers the perspective of a past student
and a current staff member of Marian Catholic as he serves
enthusiastically on the Mission Integration Committee.
Dr. Millicent Borishade and Joe Boesen ’05 help to convey
the message of Marian Catholic to the community through
their efforts on the Public Relations/Marketing Committee.
Bill Bach ’86 brings technological expertise to a school
community committed to integrating technology with core
standards and classroom strategies.
Sister Mary Blaise Galloway, O.P. and Sister Dorothy Marie, O.P.
promote the Dominican charism by working with the Directors
Committee and the President Committee.
Each of these persons play a very important role on their
respective committees by offering insights and perspectives
for the governing and managerial structure of Marian Catholic
High School. Their willingness to serve is a blessing for which
we are grateful.
To learn more about the function of the committees of the
Marian Catholic Board of Directors, inquiries can be directed to
Board Chairperson Michelle Feldner Lancaster ’77.