Dear MQT Family:

Embracing change is a difficult reality for most of us. We want things to be the same because it is predictable, often comfortable and manageable. The unknown, on the other hand, is challenging and even fearing at times. Change, if managed correctly, can be exciting, invigorating, profitable and personally rewarding.

It is important to know at Marquette Catholic High School, we embrace change and welcome the opportunity to serve our students in this historic moment in time. Just because "it was in our day" does not make it right or applicable for our children today.

At MQT we hold and maintain our practices and traditions of Catholic identity. We cherish our Catholic values and apply them to the rapidly changing landscapes of schools. We believe being rooted in our Catholic practices enables our school and its students to manage the challenge of change presented in today's society.

A common Catholic belief system is what binds our diversity and empowers us to accept the crosses we bear. It is our Catholic roots that are planted deep to ensure the success of all students. It is important and reassuring to know that although change is a reality in today's school landscape, the Lord is there to guide and manage our school and its students at Marquette Catholic High School.

Thank you for making the choice to sending your children to Marquette Catholic
 High School.

yours in faith and education -

James G. White

Principal

The Advancement Office

Save the Date!  for the annual Spring Fling - March 10, 2012.  You can support the event as an underwriter, an advertiser, or a donor.

Reminder:  Enrollment Applications for the Class of 2016 are NOW DUE!

Dates to Remember:

January 28: Placement Exam @ 9:00 a.m. 

January 30 - February 4: Catholic Schools Week / Spirit Week

May 9:  Freshman Welcome Banquet

May 14: The Marquette Mulligan @ LBCC

The Athletic Office

When are the BLAZERS in Action?  Check the calendar!

BLAZER Basketball would like to acknowledge and thank all of the sponsors that support BLAZER Basketball this year.  View our program here and please - support our sponsors.

The Office of Academic Advising

Recent college acceptances for the Class of 2012.

Congratulations to Juniors Emily Eisele and Shannon Howe who have been selected as The Rotary Club's January Students of the Month.

Congratulations to Senior Shawn O'Neill who has been selected as The Exchange Club's January Student of the Month.

Congratulations to our Honor Roll students!

Mr. Bryant Dabney from Ivy Tech will be here on Thursday, February 16th during lunch to speak with interested students.

Faith Life

Find current service enrichment opportunities here.

There are a few more spots available for the Spring Break Mission Trip for any students who would like to join the group.  Please see Mrs. Donnelly for a registration form.  The group will also have a meeting on Tuesday during lunch to discuss fundraising and other details of the trip.

General Announcements

Find out more about high school auditions for the Spring Musical here!  Are you in grade school and want to be in a MQT musical?  Find out more here.

The National Art Honor Society will have a mandatory working lunch planning meeting in the Art Room on Wednesday, January 25th.

We are still in need of five families to host our French students when they arrive.  We have 2 male students and 3 female students who need homes for the month of February.  If you are interested or would like more information please contact Mrs. LaFrance. Thank you to the families who have already said yes!

CAPE is an organization that supports private education.  This month's newsletter is dedicated to many legal cases and issues involving the funding of tuition for private schools with public funds - this includes public funding for Catholic universities like the University of Notre Dame.  The landscape of schools in this historic moment of our children's lives is changing.

The AWESOME Art Club will have their next meeting on Saturday, January 28th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the MQT Art Room.  Mr. Shelton would like to thank all those who brought in cereal boxes.  There was a creative session with ceramics, collography and silk screen printing.

National Honor Society will be hosting the Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, February 10th from Noon until 6:00 p.m. in The Richard & Louise Scholl Student Center.  Interested donors can contact the main office at 219.873.1325.

Read here about the recent Choice Scholarship Ruling.

Please remember that we DO NOT follow Michigan City Area Schools with regard to school closings and / or delays due to weather.  You must listen for Marquette Catholic High School specifically.

Voting for Mr. Marquette and Homecoming Queen and their courts will take place Tuesday, January 24th and Thursday January 26th during first hour.