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… Read More Mr. Tom Baker’s impact on the Marian community
By J1 reporter Nina McMullenPull! Soon, a bright orange clay pigeon flies from the trap house as the shooter closely follows it before releasing the trigger. The cold is bitter but the warmth of the small explosion inside the gun warms her cheek as it rests between her shoulder and face. Chunks of the small… Read More All Girls trap team defy gender norms in male dominated sport
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… Read More You’ll do crazy things for love: Technology Specialist follows his heart for 45,000 miles
By J1 Reporter Claire Bauman Marian grads have had many occupations ranging from astronauts to singers to teachers. For Kim Luhrs Burks ‘00, her occupation is a printer and business owner. Burks, the owner and founder of Ramona & Ruth, was inspired to create her own business out of her love for design and stationery.… Read More Marian alumna turned creative business owner
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… Read More Single-gender education: Marian girls and Prep boys should just stay put
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