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Montini Catholic students create mosaic mural of founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle
Montini’s fine arts department chair Donnie Glowinski works on the mosaic with freshmen Rachel Schicker of Westchester and Marian Ogan of Downers Grove. Courtesy of Montini Catholic Under the direction of fine arts department chair Donnie Glowinski and art teacher Christiana Blatchley, Montini Catholic students were invited to participate in the creation of a beautiful mosaic of the Lasallian college preparatory high school's founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.
Montini teacher Barry Briggs celebrating his retirement after 18 years at the Lombard school
Barry Briggs, center, with Montini's technology department chair, Pete Farina, Class of 1987 and math department chair, Chrissy McManus, Class of 1988. Courtesy of Montini Earlier this spring, Montini Catholic Principal Christopher Tiritilli announced the retirement of Barry Briggs, a math and technology teacher and head varsity soccer coach. Briggs was honored by his colleagues and students during Montini Catholic's Founder's Day ceremony on May 17.
Montini Catholic fine art students showcase talent at annual spring art show and concert
Montini Catholic School Chamber Choir, front row, from left, sophomore Arcy Pozo (Downers Grove), freshman Sammy Menapace (Downers Grove), junior Nolan Ferris (Wheaton), sophomore Jonny Kosinski (Woodridge); and back row, freshman Maryfaith Considine (Naperville), sophomore Michael May (Villa Park), freshman Michael Breier (Downers Grove) and freshmanJasmine Brunke (Lombard) perform "Love: Then and Still" by Susan LaBarr.
Naperville teen receives Montini Catholic's John L. Duffy Memorial Scholarship
Montini Catholic junior Colleen Considine is the recipient of the 2023 John L. Duffy Memorial Scholarship.
After 46 years in Catholic education, Montini Catholic President Jim Segredo looks forward to his retirement
By Barbara Dawson Montini Catholic Posted5/26/2023 10:54 PM Earlier in the school year, Montini Catholic board of directors chair Dr. Janis M. Orlowski announced the retirement of President Jim Segredo after dedicating 26 years to Montini Catholic, and 46 years total in Catholic education. "Jim has been a Montini Catholic Bronco for 26 years and has led our school through many wonderful opportunities," said Dr. Orlowski in her letter to members of Montini Catholic's community.
Montini Catholic hosts successful coat drive benefiting Stroger Hospital
By Barbara Dawson Montini Catholic High School Posted3/15/2023 11:55 AM Montini Catholic's Bronco Football Program and Peer Ministry Team sponsored a coat drive with donations benefiting patients at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. The Montini group worked with Montini Catholic alumnus, Dr. Michael Alebich, Class of 2003, at Stroger. He was also a member of Montini's football team back in the day.
Montini junior celebrated for 'Character of Caring'
By Barbara Dawson Montini Catholic High School Posted5/31/2019 1:58 PM hello A junior at Montini Catholic High School, Joseph Knudtson of Lombard, was honored with an award for his "Character of Caring" at the Lombard John Egan Distinguished Service Awards. The annual celebration recognizes the outstanding character of exceptional citizens who have positively influenced Lombard with their commitment to excellence.
Forthright and hardworking, this corsetmaker founded a retail empire
Ann Hordern (c. 1791–1871), founder of Anthony Hordern & Sons Many readers will remember the imposing edifice of the Anthony Hordern & Sons department store, which until 1986 covered a whole block in Sydney’s Haymarket. Although it bore her husband’s name, this highly successful retail operation was founded by Ann Hordern after her arrival from Britain in 1835. The former Ann Woodhead emigrated as a free settler with her husband Anthony and their four young children aboard the Phoenix.
The pioneering envoy who “waged war” on Canberra
Julia Moore (1925–86), diplomat Julia Moore learnt young about the limits of “leaning in.” Six decades before Sheryl Sandberg sold the illusion that chutzpah could smash glass ceilings, Moore discovered through painful experience that talent, hard work and ambition were no match for a system designed to keep women down. Her encounter with this grim reality began in 1943, when she was among the first women allowed into Australia’s diplomatic service.
Woman dies after police forcibly remove her from Florida hospital
A woman who refused to leave a hospital when doctors discharged her died after she was forcibly removed by police, authorities said Tuesday.Barbara Dawson, 57, collapsed Monday while being escorted in handcuffs from the Liberty Calhoun Hospital, where she went to seek treatment for breathing difficulties, said Blountstown Police Department chief Mark Mallory.
Barbara Colbert Dawson - Newark Post: Obituaries
Barbara graduated from Newark High School, before attending the University of Delaware. She retired from Alliance Bank in Pennsylvania after a long career in banking and finance. She was active with many different church communities including Immanuel Methodist in Townsend, Good Shepherd Baptist in Bear and Skyline Methodist in Pike Creek. Family and friends were Barbara’s passion and delight. She was highly involved in many of her children’s and grandchildren’s sports and activities.
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