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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Marist Alumni Reunite at Gaelic Park (Photos)

A collection of Marist High School alumni gathered at Gaelic Park on Friday, March 22. Members of classes five years apart, from 1968 through 1998, got together to share drinks, memories, and some classic Marist pride.

Marist alumni from several classes toasted their beloved high school at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest on Friday, March 22. Alumni from the classes of '68, '73, '78, '83, '88, '93, and '98 gathered for celebration and an alumni awards ceremony. Time and Eternity Awards Hall of Fame Honorees   Two Ways to Stay Connected to Oak Forest Patch:

Elizabeth Lejsek-Collins

9:14 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013

What a great night and great honor for my husband, Michael Collins, who was a Hall of Fame honoree!!   more ›

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Video: Athlete Lost to Cancer Remembered at Brother Rice vs. Marist Game

The players from rival schools honored the memory of Brother Rice graduate Andrew Weishar who died at age 21

The stands were filled with blue shirts printed with the number 45. It was Andrew Weishar's number, and they played for him.  The longtime rivalry between Brother Rice and Marist was forgotten for several minutes as the two schools came together to recognize a young man lost too soon.  Andrew Weishar died in October after a three year long battle with colorectal cancer. The Brother Rice graduate was just 21 years old.  Read: Days After Community Vigil, Brother Rice Alum Dies at 21 Weishar was a star football player for the Crusaders and his brother Nic Weishar was a major part of the Redhawks playoff run last football season.  Read: Athlete of the Month: Marist Wide Receiver Courageous After Death of Brother The Crusaders scored an easy 67…

Kay

7:22 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013

Beautiful story about young men coming together to honor a wonderful man lost way to young.   more ›

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Marist High Student Ambassador Organization Benefits Children with Cancer

It’s not often that high school students can make and enjoy eating ice cream sundaes during their lunch hour. Marist High School in Chicago recently raised funds for the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

2012 Marist High School Football Schedule

All the information you need to cheer on the Redhawks this football season.

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Glory Days

Marist Principal Larry Tucker Enjoying Success of Athletic Program

What is he doing now? Working at his alma mater has been rewarding for former Marist basketball standout Larry Tucker.

When Marist principal Larry Tucker witnesses the success the athletic program has had in recent seasons, he admits to being a little jealous. Marist’s girls volleyball team reached the state quarterfinals for the first time in November, while the boys and girls basketball teams are currently area-ranked, the boys volleyball team captured the state championship during the 2009-2010 season and the football team finished as state runners-up in 2010. “We didn’t get to go down state when I was in high school,” said Tucker, who was a star basketball player at Marist. “I always envy those kids.” Tucker has been Marist’s principal since 1998. Returning to his alma mater was a dream-come true for the 1979 graduate, who had basketball coaching …

Monday, September 5, 2011

VIDEO: Driver Charged in Fatal Accident, Food Pantries Face Bare Shelves . . .And More

Patch brings you a video recap of the top four stories of the week in the south sububs.

Photo Gallery: Marist vs. Brother Rice, a Slugfest For Bragging Rights Together We Cope Pantry Coordinators Ask for Help Stocking Sparse Shelves Local Food Pantries At All Time Low H-F Principal Addresses Parents' Questions About Last Friday Night's Attacks After Football Game Arrest Made in Crash That Killed Frankfort Teen

Friday, May 20, 2011

PatchCast: A Daily Video Report

Daily PatchCast: Bank Robber, Questionable Political Donations and Pantie-Clad Intruder

A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories

Marist High School Graduation 2011 Should Bloom 206 Superintendent Be Donating to Mayor's Campaign Fund? FBI Searches for Walt's Bank Robber, Reward Offered [Update] Police: Couple Startled to Find Pantie-Clad Nighttime Creeper at Foot of Their Bed

Friday, February 25, 2011

PatchCast: A Daily Video Report

Daily PatchCast: Pot Growers, Speech Experts and Lego Builders

Every weekday at noon Patch brings you a video recap of the Southland's top stories.

Pot Producers Get 1 Year In Prison Oak Lawn Sued for Age Discrimination SXU Stuttering Expert Applauds ‘King's Speech’ Girls Basketball: Marian Catholic Surges Past Marist for L-W North Sectional Title Lego Club Inspires Families to Come Together and Create

Thursday, February 17, 2011

PatchCast: A Daily Video Report

Daily PatchCast: Lawsuits, Census and American Idol

A video recap of the Southland's top stories

Subdivision Residents Demand Street Services From Palos Heights Patch is Back, Live at Blarney Stone Pub for the 'American Idol' Viewing Party! False Idols? Patch Editors Go Toe to Toe on Idol Show Girls Basketball: Marist Gets an Early Jump on Shepard Frankfort Sees More Than 70% Population Increase Since '00: Census Get Out!: Orland/Tinley/OakForest/Palos  OakLawn/Evergreen Park Mokena/Frankfort/New Lenox Chicago Heights/Homewood-Flossmoor

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