Action greets opening weekend of high school football, Aurora Christian vs. Fieldcrest, Marmion Academy vs. Bishop McNamara
Aurora Christian High School’s Cam Ajazi, 23, breaks though visiting Fieldcrest defenders Friday.
Joe Piekarz accepts Marmion coaching job
Marmion Academy in Aurora Monday announced Joe Piekarz has joined the Marmion Athletic Department as the head basketball coach. Piekarz spent the last 15 years as the head boys basketball coach at Indian Creek High School in Shabbona. At Indian Creek, Piekarz and his teams had unprecedented success at the
Marmion Academy wrestlers seek to continue success
By Bobby Narang Marmion Academy head wrestling coach Nathan Fitzenreider is not bothered by a shortened season. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) moved wrestling into the new Summer season. At a time when most wrestlers would be resting their bodies, or playing a Spring
Marmion Academy Merit finalists
Marmion Academy in Aurora is proud to announce that seniors Ryan Bennett of Sugar Grove and Nicholas Wilson of North Aurora have been named finalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Bennett and Wilson are among the top 15,000 high school students nationwide who were awarded the distinction
High School boys basketball: Marmion vs. Leo
Neal Schwartz, 24, Marmion Academy senior, looks for a shot against Leo defenders Monday in Aurora. Leo won the Chicago Catholic League game, 76-59.
Marmion senior Brattin recipient
Marmion Academy senior Nicholas Coffman, son of Terry and Nicole Coffman of Aurora, is a recipient of the 2020 Ted Brattin Youth Service Award, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Aurora and the Navy League of the United States-Aurora Council. Ted Brattin was an Aurora businessman who was involved in
Crayons for Kids: Marmion, Rosary
Marmion Academy and Rosary High School will be host to a drive-in/drop-off Crayons for Kids (CFK) School Supply Drive Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 to benefit school and children in need. Families, alumni, friends, and community members are encouraged to purchase supplies and drop them off at either
Marmion Academy trio named 2020 National Merit Scholars
Marmion Academy is pleased to announce that seniors Benjamin Riner, son of Daniel and Teresa Riner of Geneva; Charles Rogers, son of Eric and Deanne Rogers of Montgomery; and Alexander Yakisan, son of Hasan and Elise Yakisan of North Aurora; have all been named 2020 National Merit Scholars by the
Marmion Academy drive-through senior celebration Sunday, May 24
Marmion Academy will be having a drive-through senior celebration from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24. Members of the Class of 2020 are invited to drive through campus while administration, faculty, and staff members cheer them on from the sides of the main campus drive. Rain date will
Alvarez named Marmion coach
Gerardo Alvarez, a 2003 graduate of Marmion Academy in Aurora, this week was named the school’s head varsity soccer coach. Native to Argentina, he grew up with soccer in his blood. It was always more than a sport, it was a lifestyle. In 1991, his family moved to Aurora. He
Mr. Marmion helps charity
Marmion Academy’s Student Council, along with the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program, will be host to Mr. Marmion, a talent and performance show to benefit charity. Students from each class will compete in four events and a panel of faculty judges will determine who will win the coveted 2020
Marmion inducts 4 into athletic HOF
Jonathan Burgess, 2001, J. Reed “Whiz” O’Malley, 1956, and Dr. Francis VanWisse 1994 are three of the four alumni inducted into the Marmion Athletic Hall of Fame of Friday, Feb. 7, Nicholas Burgess, 2001, was absent from the ceremony.
Illinois State Scholars award for 29 Marmion Academy seniors
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) named 29 Marmion Academy seniors Illinois State Scholars.
Winter cheer clinic at Marmion Academy
The Marmion Academy/Rosary High School cheerleaders will be host to a Winter Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-8 Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marmion Academy fieldhouse, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Participants can learn cheers, jumps, and stunts along with a routine that they
High School football playoffs: Marmion Academy vs Rockford Boylan
Junior Jack Scales, 30, of Marmion Academy sprints down the sideline in a recent home playoff game against Rockford Boylan on his way to a touchdown.
