By J1 Reporter Lily Biggs Walk-A-Thon is one of Marian’s many memorable traditions. It has been a part of the Marian community since 1984 and has many different aspects to it. One of these aspects are the free t-shirts that are given away to students and staff each year who participate in Walk-A-Thon. Past WAT… Read More T-Shirt designs define fundraiser
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… Read More The Evolution of Surprise Day: Tradition evolves year by year
By J1 Reporter Joie Ferrara Contrary to popular belief, Mr. Matthew Winterboer did not make the foam machine. The foam machine was ordered from FoamDaddy.com and flown in from Phoenix, Arizona. Student Board (StuBo) co-moderators Ms. Jessica Abel and Mrs. Beth Dye drove to the airport after school one day to retrieve it. “I originally… Read More The Mystery Foam Explained
J1 Reporter Elsa Jurrens On Sept. 24, another successful Walk-A-Thon (WAT) was completed at Marian. Long before the average Marian girl was even thinking about WAT, the girls on the Student Board (StuBo) were busy planning and preparing. Starting with the theme, the shirts, the route, and all the new ideas to raise money- the… Read More Student Board members lead the student body through Walk-A-Thon
By J1 reporters Erin Connelly and Lilly Fuglsang Marian students have always been known to celebrate unique and creative traditions like Surprise Day and Field Day. Walk-A-Thon, the student-led school fundraiser, is no exception. Walk-A-Thons are made special by having set themes, which are fun incentives to motivate the student body to raise money. These… Read More WAT Themes During a Pandemic
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