Behind the Scenes: Surprise Day 2020

March 31, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

By J1 Reporter Anna Voelker While most Marian girls spend their second semester making theories about when the highly anticipated date of Surprise Day is, there are a select few who have an entirely different task of keeping this date a secret. For Student Board, planning for this date takes months of preparation, many phone […]

MarianFEST brings Hawaiian vibe

March 27, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

NayahMbilain On Friday, Feb. 7, Marian girls participated in the annual celebration of MarianFEST. The event was held at the Marriott hotel downtown. Tickets were sold for $150 per person, $75 for young alumni and companies and guests had the option to buy a table for their friends, co-workers and families. MarianFEST is held yearly […]

Harvard Model Congress educates, inspires students to lead

March 27, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

OliviaSullivan A group of 17 juniors and seniors traveled to Boston, Mass. to participate in Harvard Model Congress. The conference took place from Feb. 19 to 23 and the group was accompanied by social studies teachers Mrs. Jillian Roger and Mrs. Katy Salzman. Harvard Model Congress is a non-profit organization organized and staffed entirely by undergraduate […]

2020 Women’s March brings community together

March 26, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Commentary By J1 Reporter Rachel Achola “You see how smart women are, how capable they are and how innovative they are. It makes you wonder why we aren’t given the same treatment and eligibility as men in this world,” junior Tory Roubidoux said. International Women’s Day was on March 8, and the Omaha community celebrated […]

Sorting skort quiz: which Harry Potter house do you belong in?

March 25, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Quiz by DiannaSledge Answer some Marian-themed questions and we’ll tell you what Harry Potter house you’re in. What time are you getting to school? a. 6:30 b. 7:00 c. 7:15 d. 7:44 What’s first on your agenda? a. Music b. Art c. Study Hall d. P.E. What’s your favorite subject? a. English b. Math c. […]