Class of 2026 Senior Retreat: Strengthening Faith, Leadership, and Sisterhood
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Class of 2026 Senior Retreat: Strengthening Faith, Leadership, and Sisterhood
This week, the Class of 2026 participated in the Marian Senior Retreat, a longstanding tradition that honors sisterhood, leadership, and faith. Hosted at the Lady of Our Fields Camp in Brighton, MI, the two-day experience included prayer, reflection, team-building activities, and adventurous challenges, providing students with opportunities for personal growth and meaningful connection.
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Though his five years at Marian represent only a small chapter in a remarkable 48-year career, they are years he remembers fondly because of the students and colleagues who made Marian feel like home.
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Whether teaching Intro to Filmmaking, Graphic Design, or Art Exploration, Dan Mahoney has spent the past eight years at Marian helping students explore creativity in its many forms.
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For 34 years, Sheila Geary has been a cherished presence in Marian's hallways and classrooms, teaching theology, making students laugh, and encouraging young women to see the world through a wider lens.
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Twelve members of Marian's Forensics Team traveled to Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day weekend to compete at the 2026 National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament, one of the nation's largest and most competitive speech and performance events.
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For many years, Marian students, alumnae, parents, and faculty have partnered with International Samaritan through service immersion trips to Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. This week, many of those participants gathered to reflect on their experiences, celebrate an important milestone, and rally support for the organization's next major project.
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Marian is proud to recognize students who recently earned honors for their achievements in world languages.
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Marian High School proudly celebrated the graduation of 97 seniors from the Class of 2026 during a beautiful commencement ceremony at St. Hugo of the Hills.
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Marian is pleased to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2026–27 school year. These scholarships recognize students for their academic achievement, leadership, service, character, and commitment to the Marian community.
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Math teacher Mrs. Sarah Walley has been recognized at Marian's Archdiocese of Detroit Teacher of Excellence recipient. Each year, the Archdiocese honors one educator from each school for excellence in teaching, dedication to the Catholic faith, and love for students. Mrs. Walley was selected in recognition of the meaningful impact she has already made during her first year at Marian.