High School basketball: St. Charles East vs. Marmion Academy
With a screen from teammate Brad Monkemeyer (33), St. Charles East High School's Tate Gonzalez (30) drives the baseline in the teams' 74-57 win over host Marmion Academy Saturday, Jan. 6.
Marmion Academy head football coach Dan Thorpe retires
Marmion Academy announced this week that after nearly two decades as head football coach, Dan Thorpe is voluntarily retiring from Marmion’s football program. Although coach Thorpe no longer will be coaching football, he will remain the director of college guidance at Marmion Academy and retain head coach position for the...
Homecoming BBQ at Marmion Academy
The Marmion Academy Music Boosters will be host to its annual Homecoming BBQ Fundraiser Thursday Oct. 12. The event will feature 5 B’s catering and each meal is $17 and includes your choice of two pork chops, one-half chicken, or one-quarter chicken and one pork chop, along with macaroni and...
High School football: Marmion Academy vs. Carmel
Behind blocking from Bryan Scales (21), Marmion Academy High School quarterback Jacob Sullivan (3) outruns Carmel's Marcellus Nwalozie (24) against Carmel Friday, Sept. 15.
Marmion Academy’s next abbot, Joel Rippinger
Following an abbatial election Saturday, Aug. 19, a new abbot has been elected to serve the Marmion community in Aurora. Abbot Joel Rippinger, OSB is the sixth Abbot of Marmion Abbey. “I can say that my time as a monk of Marmion Abbey for over half a century has brought...
Marmion breaks ground for new Fichtel Field
Marmion Academy in Aurora was host to a groundbreaking ceremony for new turf Friday, May 5. Marmion Academy held its Groundbreaking Ceremonies and reception for the renovation of multi-sport Fichtel Field and the varsity baseball field. Construction of the new, artificial turf playing surface, track, and field event areas began...
Former swim coach, teacher, Jim Kelly, in Aurora, dies
James (Jim) T. Kelly, Sr., Marmion Academy’s founding swim and diving coach and former faculty member, died February 17, in Leesburg, Fla. at age 83. Kelly is fondly remembered for his 35 years of dedication to Marmion Academy (1966-2001) in Aurora. In addition to being the founding swim and diving...
Marmion Academy high school basketball team wins Class 3A sectional championship
Trevon Roots, Marmion 6-5 point forward, 24, holds the Class 3A sectional championship plaque and teammates celebrate.
Art Exhibit At Marmion Academy March 5
“Color: Breathe In…Breathe Out…,” an exhibit by Naperville artist Tania Blanco, will be on display March 5 through April 7 in Marmion Academy’s Dr. Scholl Gallery, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. An opening reception will be held Sunday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery. The...
Optimism: Marmion Academy wrestling sectional survivors
By Bobby Narang Marmion Academy junior Michael Phillips is seeking a different outcome this Winter. After an injury forced Phillips to give up his dream to land a spot in the Class 3A State wrestling tournament last year, he plans on achieving his goal this season. So far, Phillips is...
Marmion Academy in sports renovation: Now Regole Stadium
Thanks to the generosity of lifelong and cherished friend, Ed Regole, of St. Charles, who died August 15, 2022, Marmion Academy proudly announces the renovation of both the Varsity Baseball Field and multi-sport Fichtel Field. This generous bequest will enable Marmion to move forward with this long-awaited and impactful project....
Marmion Academy delivers toys donated to Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center
James Sanders, Marmion Academy theology instructor, delivers toys donated to Aurora's Dominican Literacy Center by Marmion sophomores for an annual holiday service project.
Marmion/Rosary 2022 Homecoming Court elected
Congratulations to the Marmion/Rosary 2022 Homecoming Court!
High School football: Marmion Academy vs. Montini Catholic
Marmion Academy senior running back Josh Lim, 5, carries for yardage against Montini Catholic's George Asay, 24, Friday, Sept. 9.
Marmion’s Juan Campos, Jr. Swift Student winner
Since he was in seventh grade, Juan Campos, Jr. of Aurora, has been waiting for the opportunity to enter Apple’s Swift Student Challenge. With the start of high school came his chance to finally participate. At just 14, and with his first application, Campos, a sophomore at Marmion Academy in...
Marmion Academy Alumni event June 3
The Marmion Academy Alumni Association is holding its 50th annual Steak Fry/Lobster Boil at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 3 in the school’s Alumni Hall and campus quad, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. All over the age of 21 are invited to attend. Dinner tickets are $40 per person and include...
Marmion Academy’s Anthony Kuceba Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star award winner
A senior at Marmion Academy in Aurora is now a Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star award winner, team officials announced Thursday, March 31.
Marmion Fish Fry Fundraiser March 25
Marmion Academy’s Fishing Team will have its annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. The drive-through only pick up will be at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Each meal is $15 and includes 3 pieces of Sgt. Dotson’s Famous Fried Catfish, french fries,...
High School basketball: Class 3A Regional championship, Marmion Academy, vs St. Francis
Marmion Academy High School's Collin Wainscott, 3, drives between St. Francis defenders Jack Brennan, 1, and T.J. McMillen, 44, Friday, Feb.
Music, ‘Narratives’, fill Marmion Academy breakfast
Student musicians and an art show were a highlight of the Marmion Academy Music Boosters’ annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 13. In addition to pancakes with sides, patrons were treated to eight performances by student musicians. Performing at intervals were choral, jazz and brass groups from Marmion, Rosary High...