Students In MN for Habitat for Humanity
From June 8th – June 12th, ten Montini Catholic High School students traveled to Winona County Minnesota to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. During the week, they constructed the walls of the entire inside of a house. “It was a learning experience for all the students, as well as the teachers who chaperoned the trip,” commented Montini Catholic’s Campus Minister and Theology Teacher, Mr. Michael Blanchette.
The house they were working on was being built for a single mother with three children. Habitat requires the home owners also volunteer their time to help build the house. “It was heartwarming to work with Christine (the mother whose house they were building). The students experienced first-hand the difference they were making in the life of this single mom and her children. The group of students enjoyed each other’s company each evening,” shared Blanchette.
Lady Bronco Verbally Commits to Notre Dame
Whitney Holloway will be a junior basketball player this fall has made a verbal commitment to play basketball at the University of Notre Dame. Whitney comments on her Notre Dame decision, “I loved everything about Notre Dame during both of my unofficial visits…from the coaches, to the players, and the campus. The atmosphere and the vibe felt perfect! I felt at home at Notre Dame, plus getting a Notre Dame degree will be great!”
Whitney says that she looks forward to being able to play for Muffet McGraw, one of the best coaches around. She says she is proud to wear a Notre Dame jersey and is excited about playing in the Big East Conference.
Although Whitney is very excited about playing for Notre Dame next year, she is very excited about this upcoming season. “We are ready to work hard and get better so our team can reach its goal of winning a State Championship,” commented Whitney. She said she can’t wait to compete against a tough schedule and become a better individual player as well. “We are looking forward to getting back on the court again!”
James Bell Distinguished Developer Award
At the 14th Annual Village of Lombard Business Recognition Awards Luncheon, sponsored by the Village of Lombard, in conjunction with the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Montini Catholic High School’s New Academic & Administrative Center was awarded the James Bell Distinguished Developer Award. According to the Village of Lombard, this award is given to a developer of a high quality project within the community. This year, Montini Catholic High School was honored to accept this award along with the Cole Taylor Bank in Lombard.
Committee members of the Village of Lombard stated, “A record number of nominees were submitted from the public this year. The winners are reviewed and chosen by the Village’s Economic and Community Development Committee. The committee is chaired by Trustee Dana Moreau along with Vice Chairperson, Trustee Greg Gron.”
Rugby Club Takes 2nd in State
The Montini Catholic High School Boys’ Rugby Team took 2nd Place in the Tier 2 at the 2009 Memorial Day State Rugby Championship Game. “This was our fifth year in existence, and the second time we have played for the State championship in 4 years. We were in the toughest four team division this year. Three of those teams finished 1st, 2nd and 4th Place in State,” commented Coach Bill Mullins.
The Broncos had a very successful season with only two losses prior to the State Championship. The Montini Catholic Broncos had one win and one loss to the Waubonsie Valley Team, going into the State Competition. It was a rivalry State match in which both the teams played their hearts out. “We knew each others’ games going in. They hit hard, and they’re fast,” said Montini Coach Bill Mullins. “We played each other even for sixty-seven minutes of the game, and then things didn’t bounce our way. One bounce here or there and it’s a different game.”
Coach Mullins stated that they are the smallest school in their division, and quite possibly in northern Illinois. “Our guys never come off the field, and that’s a hard thing to prepare for. That’s who wins in this game – the guys willing to look a little deeper, willing to say ‘I’ll give one more effort,” stated Coach Mullins after the State Championship game.