Athletics
Marian’s is an integral component of the student athlete’s overall experience at Marian. While the immediate objective of the athletic competition is to win, our challenge as educators and coaches is to prepare students for winning and losing gracefully with the full understanding of the broader purpose of sports: which is to develop a balanced Christian woman. The values of teamwork, leadership, work ethic, respect, accountability, perseverance and self-control are among the many Christian values the Athletic Department staff strives to instill in Marian’s students athletes.
The opportunities for personal growth and achievement are abundant in the athletic arena. The athletic department goal is not only to provide a wide variety of athletic experiences but also to help each young woman and each team to have opportunities to reach a high level of success defined by progress and winning.
Membership on an athletic team is a privilege and not a right; high standards are set for the Marian athlete. Student athletes will be given the opportunities to develop their self management and leadership skills, self esteem, cooperation and team work, personal values, coping skills, sportsmanship and physical fitness while being instructed and motivated to strive for excellence in sport.
Through cooperation and teamwork, an athlete learns that weakness is compensated by strength and that success is sometimes achieved only after experiencing failure.
Marian's athletic program consists of nine Class A state-sanctioned sports: volleyball, cross country, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, track, tennis and swimming and diving. Within all nine sports we have a total of 24 teams. More than 40 percent of Marian girls participate in one or more of the athletic teams. Marian’s varsity sports teams have claimed 20 state titles in the last five years, including five back-to-back golf titles and a 2009 perfect score in tennis, the first in Nebraska history.
2011 Athletic Physicals
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It is required by the NSAA that all athletes have a physical on file before participating in any tryouts, practices, or competitions. This is a terrific, low cost, convenient option to fulfill this requirement. Please contact Melissa Brusnahan, Head Athletic Trainer, at (402) 571-2618 ext. 144 with any questions.
Assistance Needed
If you are a nurse or physician and would like to volunteer to help with the administration of the physicals on July 31, your help would be greatly appreciated! We need as many volunteers as possible to make the process run as quickly and smoothly as possible for our student athletes. Please contact Melissa Brusnahan at (402) 571-2618 ext. 144 to volunteer.
Athletic Family Passes For Sale
The Booster Club will be selling Family Passes good for admission to home athletic events. The pass admits members of the athlete’s immediate family to all home volleyball, basketball, softball and soccer games that Marian hosts. The cost is $50.00. The passes are available by contacting Melissa Brusnahan @ 934-1204.
Hall of Fame Inductees
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Ann Cimpl Merfeld '77
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Dr. Roberta Kraus '71
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Kim Rudloff Shillito '75
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Amy Price '02
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Renee Saunders '95
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Julie Uryasz '76
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Denice Feldhaus '80
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Mikki Denney Wright '92
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Pam Gradoville Simon '84
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2011 Coach: Pat DiBiase- Varisty Swimming
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2010 Coach: Mark Laughlin- Varsity Soccer
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Becki Clark Carter '86
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2011 Patron: Elizabeth Kish
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2010 Patron: Paul Simon
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Coaches: Lynn Groff
Bobbie Bartholet
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1974 State Champion Golf
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2000 State Championship Basketball
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1972 State Championship Swim
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Sharon Slattery '75
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Sarah Mancuso Billesbach '01
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1972 State Championship Volleyball
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Theresa Wanek '76
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Jaime Miller Burke '00
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Boosters:
Howard & Bette Rudloff
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Ann Carter Hawkins '75
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Mandy Cyr '01
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Marion Slattery Bendon '78
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Michaela Wuebben Doyle '00
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Julie Merwald Maloney '78
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Anna Jones Goeschel '00
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Coach: Connie Cavel
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Liz Greisch '02
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Andrea Lightfoot '03
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Meghan Martin '02
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Amy Sibbernsen McLeay '00
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Jessica Denis-Him Neddenriep '01
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Stephanie Patton '01
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Laura Spanheimer '01
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Katie Stanzel Wright '01
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Pay Tribute
We invite you to pay tribute to one or more of the event's honored inductees. The Marian Tribute Program is a special way to support the mission and the young women of Marian. We will notify the honoree of your tribute.
Click here to fill out a tribute form.