Homecoming 2009: Friday, October 2nd Under the Lights
Join us for Homecoming this year! We will cheer on the Broncos against the Hurricanes of Marian Central Catholic. Varsity kicks off at 7:30 PM. Visit the Alumni Endzone tent and receive vouchers for food at the concession stand and let the kids play in the moonjump and receive their Bronco tattoos! After the game, we will head into the cafeteria for pizzas, beer and pop. Come see the changes in the campus and reconnect with old friends!

Calling all Alumni from the Classes of 1984, 1989, 1994 and 1999!
Your reunions are two weeks away! Have you registered yet? These classes will each have a reunion on Saturday, October 3rd at various locations. Go to www.montinialumni.org and check out the events section on the right side of the page to get more info on your event and register online!

NHS Chooses Officers
The National Honor Society (NHS) of Montini Catholic High School has a year of excitement and service ahead of them! Colin McGregor, President, is from Downers Grove. He is a high honor senior who is a member of the Boys Tennis Team, Soccer Team, and the 5th-in-State Math Team. Colin participates in the Jazz Band, Drama Club, Set Crew, Yearbook, and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). Alysse Cepeda, Vice President, is from Lombard. She is a high honor senior who serves also as Co-President of the French National Honor Society. Alysse is a member of the Drama Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Set Crew, Thespian Society, and Yearbook. Alysse participated as a school cheerleader. Last year, she earned the VFW Voice of Democracy Award. John Konopacz, Treasurer, is from Elmhurst . He is a high honor senior who also is a member of the Boys Football Team and Track Team. John participates in Liturgical Choir, Chamber Singers, Drama Club, Math Club, and Math Team. He is also a member of Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). Jessica Brady, Public Relations Officer, is from Downers Grove. She is a high honor senior and is also the Treasurer of the Spanish Club. Jessica is on the Girls Basketball Team, Cross Country Team, Volleyball Team and Track Team. She is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, Drama Club, Student Government, and a Student Ambassador for the school. Kevin Dailey, Secretary, is from Downers Grove. He is a high honor senior and involved in the Boys Football Team, Basketball Team, and Track Team. Kevin is a member of the Spanish Club. Samson Berhane, the Sargent-at-Arms, is from Lombard. Samson is a member of the Boys Football Team, Track Team, and Intramural Basketball. Samson is a member of the Computer Club, Drama Club, French Club, Math Team, Set Crew, Yearbook, and is on the Executive Board of Student Government. He is a member of the French National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). The National Honor Society Moderators are Teachers Gerard Marcoux (Math) and Nancy Formanski (English).

2009 Homecoming Court Announced
Montini Catholic seniors chose this year's Homecoming Court to be the following seniors: Katie Coleman, Langan Jenkins, Najwa Kashow, Allysa Lewis, and Kathryn Ryan. The theme this year is "Hollywood Glamour." Katie Coleman is an honor senior from Glen Ellyn . She is a member of Montini's Social Justice Club and Intramural Football. Katie also cheers for the Super CDA Cheerleading. Langan Jenkins is an honor senior from Lombard . She is a member of the Broncette's Pom and Dance Team, as well as the Intramural Football Team. Najwa Kashow is an honor senior from Naperville . She is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Drama Club, and the 5th-in-State Math Team. Allysa Lewis is an honor senior from Downers Grove . She is a member of the Tennis Team and the Soccer Team. Allysa is also a member of the Drama Club. Kathryn Ryan is an honor senior from Lombard. She is a member of the Drama Club, Environmental Club, and Spanish Club. Kathryn also competes in Pageants.

Girls Run Their Way to First Place
Montini Catholic High School's Girls Cross Country Team has been training hard this fall; last weekend it all paid off when the top seven runners competed in the Peoria Woodruff Cross Country Invitational Girls AA Race and took first place as a team! The Broncos took first in a competition with 40 other teams. The girls who are members of this first place team: Kelly Boyd, Claire Smego, Ericka Laviste, Gianna Gentile, Theresa Connelly, Stephanie Kaefer, Theresa Weber, and Becka Farrell. Three Broncos earned medals. Ericka Laviste finished in 8th place, Theresa Connelly finished in 13th place, and Gianna Gentile finished in 29th place. The Broncos finished in First Place with a total score of 176 points, while second place (Yorkville High School) was in second place with 222 points. Seniors Jessica Brady and Theresa Weber are leading the Lady Bronco Runners through this year's meets as Captains. Jessica Brady is a high honor senior from Downers Grove. When she is not running, she is the Treasurer for the Spanish Club, the Public Relations Officer for National Honor Society, a Student Government member, and a Student Ambassador for the school. Jessica is also a member of the Drama Club and the Girls Track and Field Team. Theresa Weber is a high honor senior from Westchester. In addition to leading the Cross Country Team, she is a Yearbook Editor, Spanish Club Coordinator of Programs, a Student Government Class Representative, and a Student Ambassador for the school. Therese is also a Member of the 5th-in-State Math Team, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), the Spanish National Honor Society, the Drama Club, and she is a Chamber Singer and a Member of the Girls Track and Field Team.

Join Us for a Glass of Gratitude
Montini Catholic will host its 3rd Annual "Gratitude In A Glass" Wine Gala on November 13th, 2009 at Pazzo's 311 in Chicago, beginning at 7:00 pm. The event's proceeds go toward the Endowment Fund, which enhances faculty benefits/compensation and financial aid offerings for student families who apply for consideration. You will enjoy a night full of several wine tasting stations that compliment adjacent food stations, a silent auction with a wine theme, and musical entertainment. We will be honoring faculty members Nancy Mack, who is celebrating her 40th Anniversary at Montini, as well as Kathy Filipiak and Jim Izzo, who are celebrating their 35th Anniversary at Montini Catholic. All reservations should be in by Friday, November 6th. If you would like to purchase a ticket, donate a sponsorship, or have any questions in regards to this event, please contact Michelle O'Connor at moconnor@montini.org.

Can You Help Us?
We are unable to locate many alums - maybe some from your class! Please click here to see our "missing list" and let us know if you can find any alums for us.

September 29, 2009
SAVE THE DATE!! Homecoming 2009 Friday, October 2, 2009 v Marian Central Catholic 7:30 PM Class of 1984 Reunion Saturday, October 3, 2009 Anyway's Pub in Oakbrook Terrace Class of 1989 Reunion Saturday, October 3, 2009 Ballydoyle Pub in Downers Grove Class of 1994 Reunion Saturday, October 3, 2009 Mullen's in Lisle Class of 1999 Reunion Saturday, October 3, 2009 Emmett's in Downers Grove Open House for 7th and 8th Graders Thursday, October 22, 2009 7 PM Gratitude in a Glass Gala Friday, November 13, 2009 Pazzo's 311 in Chicago Want to check out all of the Broncos' athletic events? Click here to see the calendar Tours Available Haven't been back to campus in years? Come see what's new, and the future plans for Montini Catholic. Contact Megan Crotty to schedule a tour of the MCHS Campus. Problems? News? Contact Megan Crotty '00 Director of Alumni Relations mcrotty@montini.org 630.627.6930 x178 Do you know a student in grades 5-8 that should be receiving our iBronco Newsletter? Email Kim Richmond '81 at krichmond@montini.org with the student's info!	Homecoming 2009: Friday, October 2nd Under the Lights Join us for Homecoming this year! We will cheer on the Broncos against the Hurricanes of Marian Central Catholic. Varsity kicks off at 7:30 PM. Visit the Alumni Endzone tent and receive vouchers for food at the concession stand and let the kids play in the moonjump and receive their Bronco tattoos! After the game, we will head into the cafeteria for pizzas, beer and pop. Come see the changes in the campus and reconnect with old friends! Calling all Alumni from the Classes of 1984, 1989, 1994 and 1999! Your reunions are two weeks away! Have you registered yet? These classes will each have a reunion on Saturday, October 3rd at various locations. Go to www.montinialumni.org and check out the events section on the right side of the page to get more info on your event and register online! NHS Chooses Officers The National Honor Society (NHS) of Montini Catholic High School has a year of excitement and service ahead of them! Colin McGregor, President, is from Downers Grove. He is a high honor senior who is a member of the Boys Tennis Team, Soccer Team, and the 5th-in-State Math Team. Colin participates in the Jazz Band, Drama Club, Set Crew, Yearbook, and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). Alysse Cepeda, Vice President, is from Lombard. She is a high honor senior who serves also as Co-President of the French National Honor Society. Alysse is a member of the Drama Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Set Crew, Thespian Society, and Yearbook. Alysse participated as a school cheerleader. Last year, she earned the VFW Voice of Democracy Award. John Konopacz, Treasurer, is from Elmhurst . He is a high honor senior who also is a member of the Boys Football Team and Track Team. John participates in Liturgical Choir, Chamber Singers, Drama Club, Math Club, and Math Team. He is also a member of Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). Jessica Brady, Public Relations Officer, is from Downers Grove. She is a high honor senior and is also the Treasurer of the Spanish Club. Jessica is on the Girls Basketball Team, Cross Country Team, Volleyball Team and Track Team. She is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, Drama Club, Student Government, and a Student Ambassador for the school. Kevin Dailey, Secretary, is from Downers Grove. He is a high honor senior and involved in the Boys Football Team, Basketball Team, and Track Team. Kevin is a member of the Spanish Club. Samson Berhane, the Sargent-at-Arms, is from Lombard. Samson is a member of the Boys Football Team, Track Team, and Intramural Basketball. Samson is a member of the Computer Club, Drama Club, French Club, Math Team, Set Crew, Yearbook, and is on the Executive Board of Student Government. He is a member of the French National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). The National Honor Society Moderators are Teachers Gerard Marcoux (Math) and Nancy Formanski (English). 2009 Homecoming Court Announced Montini Catholic seniors chose this year's Homecoming Court to be the following seniors: Katie Coleman, Langan Jenkins, Najwa Kashow, Allysa Lewis, and Kathryn Ryan. The theme this year is "Hollywood Glamour." Katie Coleman is an honor senior from Glen Ellyn . She is a member of Montini's Social Justice Club and Intramural Football. Katie also cheers for the Super CDA Cheerleading. Langan Jenkins is an honor senior from Lombard . She is a member of the Broncette's Pom and Dance Team, as well as the Intramural Football Team. Najwa Kashow is an honor senior from Naperville . She is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Drama Club, and the 5th-in-State Math Team. Allysa Lewis is an honor senior from Downers Grove . She is a member of the Tennis Team and the Soccer Team. Allysa is also a member of the Drama Club. Kathryn Ryan is an honor senior from Lombard. She is a member of the Drama Club, Environmental Club, and Spanish Club. Kathryn also competes in Pageants. Girls Run Their Way to First Place Montini Catholic High School's Girls Cross Country Team has been training hard this fall; last weekend it all paid off when the top seven runners competed in the Peoria Woodruff Cross Country Invitational Girls AA Race and took first place as a team! The Broncos took first in a competition with 40 other teams. The girls who are members of this first place team: Kelly Boyd, Claire Smego, Ericka Laviste, Gianna Gentile, Theresa Connelly, Stephanie Kaefer, Theresa Weber, and Becka Farrell. Three Broncos earned medals. Ericka Laviste finished in 8th place, Theresa Connelly finished in 13th place, and Gianna Gentile finished in 29th place. The Broncos finished in First Place with a total score of 176 points, while second place (Yorkville High School) was in second place with 222 points. Seniors Jessica Brady and Theresa Weber are leading the Lady Bronco Runners through this year's meets as Captains. Jessica Brady is a high honor senior from Downers Grove. When she is not running, she is the Treasurer for the Spanish Club, the Public Relations Officer for National Honor Society, a Student Government member, and a Student Ambassador for the school. Jessica is also a member of the Drama Club and the Girls Track and Field Team. Theresa Weber is a high honor senior from Westchester. In addition to leading the Cross Country Team, she is a Yearbook Editor, Spanish Club Coordinator of Programs, a Student Government Class Representative, and a Student Ambassador for the school. Therese is also a Member of the 5th-in-State Math Team, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), the Spanish National Honor Society, the Drama Club, and she is a Chamber Singer and a Member of the Girls Track and Field Team. Join Us for a Glass of Gratitude Montini Catholic will host its 3rd Annual "Gratitude In A Glass" Wine Gala on November 13th, 2009 at Pazzo's 311 in Chicago, beginning at 7:00 pm. The event's proceeds go toward the Endowment Fund, which enhances faculty benefits/compensation and financial aid offerings for student families who apply for consideration. You will enjoy a night full of several wine tasting stations that compliment adjacent food stations, a silent auction with a wine theme, and musical entertainment. We will be honoring faculty members Nancy Mack, who is celebrating her 40th Anniversary at Montini, as well as Kathy Filipiak and Jim Izzo, who are celebrating their 35th Anniversary at Montini Catholic. All reservations should be in by Friday, November 6th. If you would like to purchase a ticket, donate a sponsorship, or have any questions in regards to this event, please contact Michelle O'Connor at moconnor@montini.org. Can You Help Us? We are unable to locate many alums - maybe some from your class! Please click here to see our "missing list" and let us know if you can find any alums for us.
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