The Marian Monitor

Congratulations to our 13 Marian students who attended the DECA States Conference from March 13-15 in Downtown Detroit! Special recognition to our state qualifiers

Marian Forensics Team hosted and competed in the fifth official Detroit Catholic Forensic League tournament of the season at Marian High School on Saturday, March 22. Congratulations to Angelina AbdulNour, Angelina Asmar, Gina Azar, Lucille Clark, Mary Frangie, Melanie Frangie, Grace Gappy, Madelyn Hasani, Isabella Mansour, Kayden McKay, Kaitlyn Merritt, Molly Rudnick, and Zellie Sarafa for their performances in the categories of Extemporaneous Speaking, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Oratorical Declamation, and Original Oratory. We were excited that eight Marian entries earned top-six ribbons! In total, the team scored one first-place ribbon, one second-place ribbon, one third-place ribbon, three fourth-place ribbons, one fifth-place ribbon, and one sixth-place ribbon. Way to go, Mustangs!

Marian proudly celebrated the achievements of its newest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees on Sunday, March 23, at 5 PM. The evening was a heartfelt tribute to the alumnae who have demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on Marian athletics and inspiring future generations of Mustangs.

Marian High School is set to break ground this April on a bold $7 million transformation, ushering in a new era of innovation and excellence. The first phase of the Marian for the Generations Capital Campaign will modernize science and visual arts facilities, reinforcing the school’s commitment to preparing students for the future. 

Episode 2 of eMpower Hour brings together Marian Rice Players with alumna Sasha Compère ’05—an actress, writer, and aspiring director/producer making waves in film and television! 

After earning a Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Sasha worked at VH1 and the Oprah Winfrey Network before following her true passion for the dramatic arts. Inspired by her time with the Marian Rice Players, she pursued a full-time career in theatre, film, and television.

Congratulations to the Marian Rice Players on an incredible run of Disney’s High School Musical! From the first rehearsal to the final bow, our talented cast, crew, and directors brought energy, heart, and Wildcat spirit to the stage. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the show—we loved sharing the magic of theater with you!

Marian Forensics Team competed in the third official Detroit Catholic Forensic League tournament of the season at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School on February 28, 2025. Congratulations to Catalina Colangelo van Meek, Jenell Gallozi, Madelyn Hasani, Isabella Mansour, Kaitlyn Merritt, Molly Rudnick, and Zellie Sarafa for their performances in the categories of Dramatic Performance, Extemporaneous Speaking, Oratorical Declamation, and Original Oratory. We were excited that six Marian entries earned top-six ribbons! In total, the team scored one first-place ribbon, one second-place ribbon, two third-place ribbons, one fourth-place ribbon, and one fifth-place ribbon. Way to go, Mustangs!

The Marian Rice Mech Warriors FIRST Robotics Team have won the FIRST Impact Award for the first time in team history! The team kicked off their 25th competition season at Kettering University, where they ranked 7th out of 40 after 12 qualification matches and became the 5th alliance captain, making it to Match 10 in the double elimination bracket.

The FIRST Impact Award is the most prestigious honor in FIRST, recognizing the team that best exemplifies a model for others to follow and embodies the mission of FIRST. This award was established to keep the focus of the FIRST Robotics Competition on its ultimate goal: transforming culture by inspiring greater respect for science and technology while encouraging more young people to become future leaders in these fields.