When Marquette Catholic High School opens its doors to students next week, our campus will feature several improvements aimed at long-term stability and prosperity.
While the focus has been on cosmetic updates in recent years, Marquette principal Casey Martin addressed infrastructure-based needs as part of this summer’s capital projects.
“We’re very appreciative of the generosity of both Bishop McClory and the Catholic Diocese of Gary to have this capital project funding available. This funding enables us to maintain clean and modern facilities that emulate a college campus,” Martin said.
The extensive list of enhancements includes a new intercom system, roof repairs to both the Rudy Hart Theatre and the Scholl Center, mortar repair and sealant application inside the Rudy Hart Theatre, classroom safety and security enhancements, gym floor refinishing, and electrical infrastructure updates in the main building - which will expedite future technological and HVAC upgrades.
With many behind-the-scenes elements having been augmented, Marquette is excited to welcome a pair of engaging voices as part of Orientation Week.
Calumet College of St. Joseph director of athletics/Fort Wayne FC head coach Mike Avery and Indiana State Police youth educator Shelby Milner will share their respective messages with the student body on Wednesday.
Avery, whose coaching and motivational speaking engagements have literally taken him around the world, will discuss the importance of unity and inclusion. Milner, who has been a public servant in Northwest Indiana for eight years following training at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, will cover imperative topics affecting our youth such as cyberbullying, exploitation, sex trafficking, and social media.
Additionally, students will spend Orientation Week getting accustomed to their new iPads, learning policy updates, signing up for extracurricular activities, and socializing with classmates.
The 2021-2022 school year signals a new bell schedule. Marquette will dismiss 31 minutes earlier this term - 2:45 pm compared to 3:16 pm. Consequently, the school day will begin at 8:15 am, 15 minutes earlier than last year.
Changes abound at Marquette; however, our mission remains constant: implore our students to embrace high expectations, become exceptional, and, ultimately, change the world.
