Montini Says "Thank You" to Bronco Parents
Barb Dawson • January 30, 2025
We are grateful for our parents!!
Montini Catholic's Inaugural 'Cookie Club' gathered early in the morning on Wednesday, January 29th to surprise Bronco parents as they were dropping off students for school. The Lasallian college preparatory high school is celebrating National Catholic Schools Week this week (January 26-February 1). President Kevin Beirne and Principal Chris Tiritilli joined faculty, staff and administration members to greet parents with smiles, waves and 'thank you' signs while handing them chocolate chip cookies as tokens of appreciation. "Thank you parents and guardians!" said Principal Chris Tiritilli.
"As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, we focus much of our attention on celebrating our students and staff. We also wanted to take an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of our parents and guardians, as the primary educators of their students and partners in achieving our mission. Parent partnership and involvement is and will always be integral to the success of our students and community. Together, we create a supportive, faith-filled community where students can thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. We are beyond grateful to all of our parents/guardians for their support of Catholic education, and of Montini Catholic High School!"
Image above: "Bronco Cookie Club" - front row l to r: Mary Albert (Alumni Relations), Sara McGady (Admissions), Barb Pauley (Business Office), Lexxi Johnson (Assistant Principal), Anne Marie Lowery (Director of Development), Chris Tiritilli (Principal); back row: James Szymczak (Dean), Mike Bukovsky (Admissions Ambassador and Head Football and Wrestling Coach) and Kevin Beirne (President)
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This month, Montini Catholic's Band is celebrating a National Champion (Class A) title in the National Catholic Band Association's national band competition. "We are incredibly proud," said the Lasallian college preparatory high school's Music Director Donnie Glowinski. "This is the first time in school history that Montini Catholic has earned this title." Each year, Catholic high schools from across the country are invited to submit performance recordings to be adjudicated by a panel of expert judges. "This prestigious honor is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of our student musicians. Their commitment to excellence has brought great pride to our school community," added Glowinski. "Every year, we work on becoming better musicians, and every year, the band rises to the challenge. I am so unbelievably proud of the work this group has done this year and everything they have accomplished. I am really looking forward to the future to see what these students will be able to do!" In the summer of 1953 a small group of concerned band directors, led by Director of Bands Robert F. O’Brien, met on the campus of the University of Notre Dame to discuss the Catholic School Band, its particular problems, and what might be done to further its development. Fr. Theodore Hesburgh Notre Dame President, gave the welcome speech. Mr. O’Brien then proposed goals for the organization and the NCBA was born. Today, NCBA's office is located at Villanova University Office of Music Activities. The NCBA recognizes the value of music within the Catholic school community. Their mission is to establish high musical, educational and ethical standards in Catholic schools' band programs. Image Above: Montini Catholic band members front row l to r: Olivia Marin, Kayli Gergen, Maggie Cyze, Miranda Meier, Sarah Gudmundson, Camile Arnold and Abby Milas; Second row: Roberto Williamson, Margaret Palkoner, Chris Reyes, Michael Patacsil, Maddy Aguilar, Lailah Stubblefield, Simon Poulin, Raphael Patacsil, Mason Maldonado, Cristian Alcantara, Kevin Barrett and Andrew Shin; Back row: Colin Murray, Tyler Whitlock, EJ Schicker, Lucas Van Witzenburg and Oghosa Idemudia Not pictured: Julia Gergen and Eric Hu
