Class of 2021: Where they are headed
Congratulations, graduates! The 169 members of the Class of 2021 will be attending 59 schools in 26 states along with Washington, D.C., Mexico and Scotland. With 80% of the students receiving scholarships, the Class of 2021 reported nearly $30 million in scholarship...
Sarah O’Connor ’09 lives out Marian’s values as a UX designer
By Fiona Gautschi ‘22 Sarah O’Connor is a hard working, driven woman who lives out the Marian core values every day. After coming to Marian’s open house as a middle schooler, she fell in love with the atmosphere and community that Marian had to offer. O’Connor chose...
President Mary Higgins Announces Retirement
President Mary Higgins announced today that she will be retiring from Marian at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, which will complete her eighth year as president. A search committee has been established to seek a new president; the committee is led by Board Chair...
Art Classes Help the Community
By: Lexi Ketcham '21 Art is a fun and creative form of expression for many students. Some students may take art classes because they have a passion and talent for art. Some may take it to make their schedule less stressful. Some may even take it just to get their...
Marian poets achieve in state, nation
Story by Quinn Findley '21 Poetry Out Loud is a nation-wide organization that focuses on enlightening students on the beauty of poetry. This year Marian decided between six ninth-graders, and the English Department ended up nominating freshman Madeline Smith as the...
Journalism Places Fifth at State
Marian journalism students competed in the NSAA State Journalism contest on Tuesday, April 27 in Norfolk. Many of the students received individuals awards in a variety of categories, and Marian finished in fifth place in the Class A portion of the competition....
Annual May Crowning Honors Mary
Marian celebrated its annual May Crowning on May 6. A long-standing Marian tradition, May Crowning brings the school together to honor and reflect on Mary as a role model. Each year the seniors nominate classmates who most reflect a Marian identity. This year’s May...
Sophomore Sophia Shaffer Recognized by Exchange Club
Sophia Shaffer ‘23 received the Exchange Club of Omaha Outstanding Sophomore Award for Marian this year. Sophia was selected for her outstanding leadership and service to the school and community. The Exchange Club is a national service organization with local...
Sophomore to Attend HOBY Leadership Seminar
Sophomore Harper Sabin will attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership virtual seminar to learn more about making a positive difference within society through understanding and action based on effective and compassionate leadership. Through the Hugh O'Brien Youth...
Two Juniors to Represent Marian at Cornhusker Girls State
Marian's representatives at Girls State this year will be juniors Malerie Birkel and Jenna Christensen. Delegates are chosen for their interest in government and current events, high moral character and leadership skills. They will study local, county and state...