Message from the Principal
Fall 2010
Welcome to Marquette Catholic High School home of the BLAZERS!!!
The 2010-2011 school year promises to be one of our best and brightest as we prepare to celebrate our 125 years of Catholic education in Northwest Indiana. Marquette Catholic is the first and only Catholic high school in LaPorte County and continues to offer our students and their families excellence in education. Our 100% college acceptance rate, safe school environment, college preparatory curriculum, IHSAA athletic programs, service to others and our community, and Catholic identity make us the school of choice in Northwest Indiana.
This year, we are exceeding enrollment expectations. Our student population has surpassed 195 students. As we continue to grow, so do our programs and staff. We have added several dual credit, honors, and college-readiness courses. Our professional teaching staff is also increasing to meet the needs of our student population. Over 70% of our teachers hold advanced degrees and 100% of our teachers hold State of Indiana licenses. We have added Mrs. Jean Donnelly to our Academic Advisement office to support our college placement efforts. We have hired Kerrie Schludecker, our Athletic Director, who holds an MA in Sports Administration, to lead our Athletic Department. Karen Breen, former principal at Notre Dame, was hired to teach English and Theology. Ms. Mary Ann Jensen will be returning to the classroom to teach English. Donovan Garletts, who earned a Masters in Athletic Administration, will teach and coach basketball. There is no question; the best and brightest in their fields are working at Marquette Catholic to support all of our students.
Our school's mission continues to focus on learning and developing one's personal relationship with Jesus through our Catholic faith. Decisions made at Marquette Catholic are based on what is best for each individual student. Our intimate class sizes, retreats, theology courses, and scaffolding system of academic and social support allow each student to exceed personal expectations. Our newly revised Service Learning Program and portfolio expectation provides opportunities for students to actively walk the talk of our faith, network with others, and lead in areas beyond the classroom.
Over the summer, we have completed several facility projects. Our Athletic Complex and Scholl Center have been given much attention. Our former library has been rehabilitated into a large learning and media center. All of our classrooms, hallways, and offices in the main building have been afforded a face lift. We have completed our newly designed Art Exhibition Center which will open in the fall of 2010. We have come a long way in 125 years.
This year, we will continue to advance the mission of our school. Increasing advancement opportunities to support over $80,000.00 in tuition assistance, growing our enrollment, strengthening our academic programs, and nurturing our Catholic identity will continue to be the focus of our school improvement efforts. Meeting the needs of each individual learner is our goal.
Change is a reality at Marquette Catholic High School. Everyone wants things to be better, but how many want things to be different? Meeting the needs of our student learners today requires us to think and act differently. I personally thank all of you who support our "change" efforts at Marquette Catholic and the extraordinary Catholic high school experience we extend to all of our students. Your financial gifts, personal time, and commitment to affording our students the best possible education is so greatly treasured and appreciated.
With Faith in Our Future -
James G. White
Principal
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