Mr. Tom Baker’s impact on the Marian community

May 12, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Feature by MelinaPiperis In September of 1977, Jimmy Carter was President, a gallon of gas cost 62 cents and Mr. Tom Baker taught his first class at Marian High School. Marian had no air conditioning, no PAC, one gym and soph lot was a field. Over the last 45 years, Baker has shaped generations of […]

The Nanny Diaries: Amateurs advise first-time babysitters

May 12, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

ElleianaGreen With a handsome salary, flexible hours, and a pool membership for the taking, at first glance, nannying sounds like a cakewalk. This nontraditional summer job provides teenagers with experience they can use for the rest of their lives. Instead, after what feels like hours of playing Candyland, children running around, and constant bickering, nannying […]

You’ll do crazy things for love: Technology Specialist follows his heart for 45,000 miles

May 6, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

By J1 reporter Nina McMullen At one point or another, every Marian girl has run into Mr. Billy Deibler. Whether it’s a broken iPad, a passing in the hallway or your teacher’s broken projector, Mr. Deibler was consistently around to lend a helping hand. Despite the short interactions, Deibler’s backstory isn’t widely known among Marian […]

Single-gender education: Marian girls and Prep boys should just stay put

March 9, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

Commentary by MelinaPiperis It was just before dismissal when I stepped into Creighton Prep, gripping my laptop to prove I had reason to be there. Arriving after a long day at Marian, the overload of testosterone came as a shock. As I waited anxiously for my interviewee to arrive, the afternoon bell rang and the […]

The Evolution of Surprise Day: Tradition evolves year by year

February 25, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

ClareDegan Surprise Day is a day where students and faculty are surprised with a half-day of fun during the second semester of the school year. Planned entirely by the Student Board, it is an opportunity for students to kick back and eliminate stress from their busy schedules. Very few students and faculty know exactly when […]