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Athletic Initiative at Marian |
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Building a Field of Dreams - AIM Boosters |
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 The Athletic Initiative at Marian (AIM) moves forward
When the west campus acreage was purchased by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield and gifted to Marian Catholic High School, the potential for the school program was evident. Now, after a huge investment by the school community Marian is taking "AIM" to finish the project and build or improve west campus athletic facilities.
AIM is a specific, target time and fund-sensitive effort that will truly make a good facility  and outstanding one. Those taking "AIM" are those in the Marian community who have discovered the role that athletics plays in the development of young people and the spirit of a community. AIM is not a general school initiative. Led by former student athletes, their parents and fans, AIM will not be a piece of our Phonathon nor Marian general programs. Marian at large will continue to focus on other key elements of the school programs: academics, faith and service, arts and activities, through our Annual Fund.
AIM was "kicked off" in June of 2002. At that time MCHS received a challenge grant from a Marian graduate offering to fund $1 for every $2 raised for AIM. Our anonymous benefactor offered to match up to $200,000. By raising $400,000 our anonymous alumnus donor would give us $200,000 for a total of $600,000.
AIM pledges currently total $155,700. Of those pledges, $111,150 has been received.  Under the conditions of the challenge grant MCHS will receive an additional $77,850 when all of the pledges are received. By raising $400,000 MCHS will be able to earn the full challenge grant of $200,000. In view of this, AIM continues to seek athletic-minded Marian supporters to grow AIM contributions and realize the full $200,000 of the challenge grant.
MCHS thanks AIM Co-chairs, John Holecek '90 and Mike Prior'81, for their leadership and support of AIM. Thanks also to Ed Kmak '89, Dan Miller '87 and Dwight Snow '87 for their efforts to tell the story and secure AIM donations from former teammates. The first two Tail Power Classic golf outings have earned a total of $14,500 for AIM. These two events have provided a day of golf, fun and camaraderie for so many. Sincere thanks go to Jim Dee '80, Tim Swanson '86 and Ed Ziltz '80 for their efforts toward the success and growth of the Tail Power Classic. The Marian Catholic Alumni Association hosted the "Marian Madness" event (men's NCAA final game) and raised $5,200 for AIM.
At AIM's conception it was decided that improvements to the west campus would occur as funds were received; safety concerns would be addressed first. Through AIM the following has been accomplished:
- Softball fencing purchased and installed, baseball field fencing repaired
- Twelve sets of bleachers have been purchased and installed for the tennis courts, freshman baseball field and the soccer fields
- Planning is underway to coordinate lighting needs for Spartan Stadium now and for the future
- An irrigation well has been installed, a pump and electric connections have been installed and bids are being sought for the irrigation system to serve the well. Major funding for the well is courtesy of a donor directing their gift to the well.
- State of the art facilities for our long jump and triple jump pits, including fencing, retaining walls and the runway approach have been installed
- New, upgraded digital scoreboard for Spartan Stadium was erected
Contributions for AIM are still being accepted. As indicated above, your gift can be enhanced by our challenge grant with $ 1 matched for every $2 raised. If you have any questions about AIM please call Pete Ruhl or Athletic Director Dave Mattio.
AIM Sponsorships are available and the following may be considered: |
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AIM 2002 and beyond
Marian Catholic High School Sponsorships
Major Gifts: Naming Opportunities
(Signage and Plaque Recognition)
Pledged One to Five Years
West Athletic Complex - $500,000
Stadium - $250,000
Field - $150,000
Track - $100,000
Press Box - $75,000
Scoreboard - $50,000
Lights (per pole) - $25,000
Soccer fields (with bleachers) - $10,000
Softball bleachers (per set) - $5,000
Electric multi-purpose cart - $2,000
One-Time Gifts: Plaque Recognition
50-Yard Line Club - $500
Bleacher Seat - $200
* May or may not represent actual cost. |
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Individuals Who Made Direct Investment in AIM
or Restricted Memorials to AIM |
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Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bajenski
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Banicki
Mr. & Mrs. James Beese '81
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Benker
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Blue
Mr. Mark Boyle
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Caruso
Mr. & Mrs. William Cleary, III '75, '75
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Danaher
Mr. & Mrs. John Dee '88
Ms. Phyllis De Paolo
Mr. Nick Dragisic, Jr.
Mrs. Celia Faso
Mr. John Ferrari '63
Mr. Vern Fischer '75, MCHS Boosters
Mr. James Flamini, Jr. '89
Mr. Thomas Foote '77
Dr. & Mrs. Armand Gasbarro
Mr. Jerry Gleason
Mr. John Holecek '90
Mr. Robert E. Hord, Jr.
Mr. Brian Hryn '87
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jones, III '79
Mr. Kevin Kelly '80
Mr. Edward Kmak '89
Mr. Jerome B. Komar
Ms. Lynne Kurtyak
Ms. Susan Lach '81
Mr. Jeff LaMorte
Dr. Jeffrey LaPorte '76
Mrs. Josephine LoBue
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Massucci |
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Mattio '66
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Miller '87,'88
Mr. & Mrs. William Moffatt
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Mollo
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Murray
Mr. & Mrs. Frank A. Nardoni
Mr. & Mrs. William Noone
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Okleshen
Ms. Sharon Janusek Paciorek '66
Mrs. Aldona Petrarca
Mr. Thomas Poynton '88
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Prior '81,'81
Mr. & Mrs. James Pruitt
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Rice
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Riordan '87
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ruhl
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard D. Smith
Mr. Dwight Snow '87
Ms. Marcia Spires
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Spotora
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stallings
Ms. Mary Stevens
Dr. & Mrs. John F. Sullivan
Mr. Thomas Swanborn '84
Mr. Timothy Swanson '86
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Underwood
Rev. William J. Vollmer '83
Ms. Dana L. Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Lyndon Waller
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Welsh
Mr. Edward Ziltz '80
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ziltz '82 |
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