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For decades, Marian girls have been making an impact in the world. For our alumnae, the opportunities they had at Marian were transformative. Marian gave them the tools and skills to be thinking leaders. We sat down with four Marian alumnae to discuss how Marian shaped them.
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Operation Others is preparing for it's annual holiday meal delivery day. Every year the eight Catholic high schools come together to support over 1,500 families. If you'd like to join the effort, there is still time to get involved. Delivery Day is Dec. 20.
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Marian is proud to announce that 11 student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their athletic pursuits at the university level. While they have displayed stellar performances on the court, the golf course, the field, and in the pool, their time spent in the classroom and community is just as impressive.
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Many Marian alumnae have been called to teach, and for those in Catholic schools, the Servants of Mary's legacy continues to touch hearts and minds. The women that the Servites inspired are now carrying forward the Servite values modeled at Marian.
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![Dancing with the Dads | Season 10]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768271024/marianhighschoolnet/h5tiejczzbx6kvpouj8z/Screenshot2026-01-12at82257PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768271024/marianhighschoolnet/h5tiejczzbx6kvpouj8z/Screenshot2026-01-12at82257PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768271024/marianhighschoolnet/h5tiejczzbx6kvpouj8z/Screenshot2026-01-12at82257PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768271024/marianhighschoolnet/h5tiejczzbx6kvpouj8z/Screenshot2026-01-12at82257PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768271024/marianhighschoolnet/h5tiejczzbx6kvpouj8z/Screenshot2026-01-12at82257PM.png","width":1584}])
Don't miss the 10th annual dad-daughter dinner dance - Dancing with the Dads, Jan. 21, from 6-9:30 p.m. at Villa Aletta.
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Congratulations to the following students who have been named to the honor roll for the fall semester of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Service opportunities are easy to come by than in a class where service is the main goal. Christian Leadership in Action is a course made up of 12 seniors who devote themselves to service once a week during their class time.
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Senior Maeve Wharton reflects on the challenges and the joys of her summer immersion experience in the Dominican Republic. "Genuine human connection is formed when you put yourself into the shoes of another—when you eat their food, work alongside them and chat about your days together before bed."
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Marian alumnae Nikki Boulay ‘88, Natalie Thomas Hughes ‘03, and Karly Jurgensen Daniel ‘04 are using music to give back to the community. For the past three years Harmonies for Hope has performed a holiday concert to shine the light on local charities.
For decades, Marian girls have been making an impact in the world. For our alumnae, the opportunities they had at Marian were transformative. Marian gave them the tools and skills to be thinking leaders. We sat down with four Marian alumnae to discuss how Marian shaped them.
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This year, two of the six executive chairs for MarianFEST are alumnae. Held annually since 1982, FEST is a fundraising event that includes dinner, a silent auction and a live auction with proceeds supporting tuition assistance and operating expenses. It is an essential source of revenue for the Marian mission.
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Swim Coach BJ Christiansen was featured in the December issue of Nebraska Coach magazine. Find out his formula for a successful swim team.
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The Optimist Club of Omaha recognizes students who demonstrate hope, positivity and action. Read about the Marian students who were recently honored.