Julia Dixon '14 Named Forbes 30 Under 30
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Julia Dixon '14 Named Forbes 30 Under 30
Julia Dixon '14 is making waves in the education technology space. A University of Michigan graduate and former college advisor, Julia launched ESAI in mid-2023 to level the playing field in college admissions.
ESAI, an AI-powered platform, functions as a personalized tutor, providing essay feedback, scholarship resources, and admissions strategies to high school students. Since its launch, the freemium tool has helped over 350,000 students directly and reached 20 million more through TikTok. With $1.25 million in funding secured, Julia’s innovative approach is reshaping the way students prepare for their future.
Her incredible achievements recently earned her a spot on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list, recognizing her dedication to empowering students from all backgrounds.
Marian High School is proud to celebrate Julia's success and her commitment to making a lasting impact in education.
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Marian’s first all-school assembly helped set the tone for a new year. To kick things off, sophomores, juniors, and seniors lined the main corridor to clap in the freshman class before heading into the auditorium. It was a sea of color with students wearing bright T-shirts representing one of Marian’s six Houses: Crown, Shield, Mary, Cross, Dove, and Flame.
![Big Sis + Little Sis Tradition Begins for Class of 2030]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786646282/marianhsorg/orkouud7orubczykbsey/DSC08884.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786646282/marianhsorg/orkouud7orubczykbsey/DSC08884.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786646282/marianhsorg/orkouud7orubczykbsey/DSC08884.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786646282/marianhsorg/orkouud7orubczykbsey/DSC08884.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786646282/marianhsorg/orkouud7orubczykbsey/DSC08884.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786646282/marianhsorg/orkouud7orubczykbsey/DSC08884.jpg","width":2200}])
One of Marian’s most special traditions officially began for the Class of 2030 this week as freshmen met their Big Sisters for the first time.
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A Marian senior tradition brought a burst of color and lots of creativity to campus as members of the Class of 2027 gathered to paint their parking spots.
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For Marian seniors, football season starts long before game day. The Class of 2027 has taken to the field for summer practices, preparing for one of Marian’s longstanding traditions – Senior Football.
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Marian High School joins the IHM Sisters in celebrating two women with special connections to Marian who are marking milestone Jubilees this year: Sister Lenore Pochelski, IHM, celebrating 60 years as a religious, and Sister Maxine Kollasch, IHM, celebrating 25 years.
For the IHM Sisters, Jubilees are a time to honor Sisters marking milestone anniversaries of religious life. This year, 20 IHM Sisters representing a combined 1,011 years of ministry were honored during a weekend of Jubilee festivities, including a special liturgy on Saturday, July 25.
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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.