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MARIANAPOLIS  

 

 

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Mission  

The  mission  of  Marianapolis  

Preparatory  School  is  to  educate  

students  in  the  Catholic  tradition  of  

academic  excellence,  with  a  

commitment  to  an  active  faith  in  God  

and  a  dedication  to  building  character  

with  content,  compassion,  and  

integrity.    

   

 

 

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Catholic  Faith  

Marianapolis  Preparatory  School  was  founded  in  1926  by  the  

Congregation  of  Marians  of  the  Immaculate  Conception.  Students  

are  exposed  to  Catholicism  in  a  number  of  ways  on  campus,  

including:    

• Required  First  Friday  Masses  and  holy  days  of  obligation  

• Optional  Daily  Mass  

• Marian  chaplain  Rev.  Timothy  Roth  M.I.C.,  who  also  serves  as  

Theology  Chair  and  lives  in  a  monastery  on  the  school’s  campus  

• Four  penance  services  throughout  the  year  

• Confession,  offered  daily  

• Sunday  Mass  for  boarding  students  

• Theology  course  offerings  

• A  Community  Service  Coordinator  and  Director  of  Campus  Ministry,  

Michelle  Murphy,  who  organizes  multiple  religious  retreats  as  well  as  

community  service  opportunities  throughout  the  year  

• Knights  Quest  themes,  which  encourage  teachers  to  promote  Catholic  

teachings  

• Interact  Club,  which  organizes  outreach  projects  in  the  community    

• Mission  trips  

• Disaster  Relief  Club,  which  brings  awareness  and  support  to  areas  

hurt  by  natural  disasters  

• Attendance  at  and  participation  in  the  annual  March  for  Life  in  

Washington,  D.C.      

 

 

 

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Table  of  Contents  

Community  Service                            6  &  7  

Community                 8  

Programs  specific  to  Marianapolis  1. Marianapolis  Family  Network         9  2. Clubs                   10  3. L.E.A.P.  Week                 11    

Weekend  Activities             12  

Athletics                   13  

Visual  Arts                           14                                                

Dance                     15  

Theater                   16  

Music                     17  

Technology                 18  

Contacts                   19  

 

 

6  Community  Service  

 • Service  is  an  act  of  compassion,  which  is  why  we  do  not  require  students  to  accumulate  

mandatory  hours  of  community  service.  Participation  should  be  self-­‐inspired.    • Educating  students  in  the  Catholic  tradition  enables  the  value  of  community  service  to  

be  shared  by  all.      

                                                                                                                           

Notable  Statistics    

 Relay  for  Life  2012:  Marianapolis  was  awarded  1st  place  for  youth  group  fundraising.    We  raised  over  $10,000  for  cancer  research    Turkey  Dip  2011:  Raised  $4890  for  Muscular  Dystrophy  Association.    Mr.  Hanrahan  participated,  along  with  other  members  of  our  community,  and  ran  into  the  freezing  cold  water  of  Quaddick  Lake.    Summer  of  Service  (SOS):  A  summer  program  developed  collaboratively  between  Campus  Ministry  and  the  Art  Department  where  students  spent  6  weeks  using  art  as  service.    The  major  projects  included  a  mural  for  Putnam  Library  depicting  the  Boxcar  Children  book  series,  a  set  of  4  murals  for  Day  Kimball's  new  Child  and  Adolescent  Behavioral  Heath  Clinic  and  student  decorated  TOMS  shoes  (A  pair  of  TOMS  shoes  are  given  to  a  child  in  need  for  each  pair  purchased).    Ring-­‐a-­‐Ding:  Marianapolis  won  the  Ring-­‐a-­‐Ding  competition  against  other  area  schools  done  through  Putnam  Rotary  International  Club.    Winner  is  declared  based  on  number  of  hours  spent  ringing  a  bell  for  the  Salvation  Army.      Appalachia:  A  group  of  students  and  faculty  members  traveled  to  Kermit,  WV  originally  to  help  with  issues  of  poverty.    After  learning  that  a  tornado  struck  the  community  and  nearly  cancelling  the  trip,  the  group  continued  on  and  spent  the  week  doing  disaster  relief  work.      

 

 

7  Seasonal/Annual  Service  Opportunities  

     

Event   When  Res.  Life  Community  Service  Retreat   September  Breaking  the  Code  for  the  Cure  (Breast  

Cancer  Awareness)  October  

Denim  Day  (Fundraiser  for  Breast  Cancer  Research)  

October  

Homelessness  Awareness  Night   October  Thanksgiving  Food  Drive   November  (Thanksgiving)  Item  Drive  for  Military   November  Cartridges  for  Kids     November  

Turkey  Dip  (Muscular  Dystrophy  Awareness)   November  (Thanksgiving)  Ring  A  Ding  (Salvation  Army  Fundraiser)   November/December  (Christmas)  

Giving  Tree   December  (Christmas)  Sumo  Wrestling  (Disaster  Relief  Fundraiser)   December  March  for  Life  (Pro  Life  Awareness  in  D.C.)   January  Glut-­‐1  Awareness  (Glut-­‐1  awareness)   February  Mission  Trips  (Peru,  Maine,  Virginia)   March  (L.E.A.P.  Week)  

Canine  Community  Service   March  Relay  for  Life   May  

Community  Service  Day   May  Lock  In  (Disaster  Relief)   May  

Nickel  Drive  (Cinco  de  Mayo)   May  Religious  Retreats   Seasonal  Summer  of  Service   Summer  

   

 

 Weekly/Monthly  Service  Opportunities  

 

Interact  Club  (community  outreach)  Green  Knights  Club  (student  led  recycling  group)  

Disaster  Relief  Club  (awareness/support  for  victims)  Nursing  Home  Volunteers  Amnsety  International  Club  Residential  Service  Sundays  

 

 

 

8  Community  

 • Marianapolis  prides  itself  on  the  closeness  of  our  school  community.  

Being  a  part  of  the  school  helps  students  share  a  common  identity  and  experience.  

   

• Shared  experiences  with  peers  allows  for  relationships  to  develop  depth.  Students  share  meals,  study  together,  travel  with  one  another,  learn  together  and  truly  coexist.  Marianapolis’  community  provides  a  home  away  from  home.    

   

                   

Community  benefits  include:      

ü Greater  understanding  of  and  appreciation  for  peers  and  their  culture/background  ü Events,  trips,  and  activities  that  allow  all  students  to  develop  camaraderie  ü Fostering  a  sense  of  independence  and  leadership  through  community  living    ü Sharing  breakfast,  lunch  and  dinner  with  faculty  members  and  friends  

 1. ALL  students  are  welcome  to  eat  ALL  meals  at  Marianapolis.  If  you  find  

yourself  on  campus  early,  please  join  us  for  breakfast.  If  a  school  commitment  keeps  you  on  campus  later  than  usual,  please  stay  for  dinner.  Even  if  you  simply  want  to  spend  more  time  on  campus  with  other  members  of  the  community,  feel  free  to  join  us!  

   

 

 

9  Marianapolis  Family  Network  

• The  Marianapolis  Family  Network  enables  local  families  of  American  Marianapolis  students  to  “adopt”  an  international  student.  

 • This  program  helps  foster  a  bond  between  local  and  international  

students  at  Marianapolis.    

• The  Marianapolis  Family  Network  is  advantageous  for  the  international  students  in  that  it  enhances  their  exposure  to  American  culture.  It  also  provides  a  unique  opportunity  for  local  students  and  their  families  to  form  relationships  with  students  from  all  over  the  world.    

                   Program  benefits  include:  

 

• American  cultural  immersion  

• Worldly  experience  

• Developing  lifelong  friendship  

• Greater  connection  to  the  Marianapolis  community  

• Visit  international  friends  in  their  home  countries  

 

Program  highlights  include:  

 

• “Family”  meals  and  activities  

• Birthday  celebrations  

• Care  baskets  throughout  the  year  

• Hosts  for  the  holidays  

• Transportation  prior  to  and  following  breaks  

 

 Nothing  compares  to  the  comforts  of  family,  and  the  Marianapolis  Family  Network  is  a  

dynamic  program  that  provides  a  rich  bonding  experience  for  local  and  international  students  alike.    

 

 

10  Clubs  

 Clubs  provide  Marianapolis’  students  with  an  opportunity  to  pursue  interests,  socially  connect,  and  remain  involved  in  extra  curricular  activities  through  school.  There  are  a  variety  of  clubs  to  choose  from,  and  students  even  have  the  ability  to  create  their  own  clubs.    

   

Clubs  include:                                                    

Independent  Art   Ski  Club   Amnesty  International  

Wellness   Campus  Ministry  American  Sigh  Language   Math  Team  

Disaster  Relief   Community  Service  Amnesty  International   Peer  Leadership  Program  

Green  Knights   Model  U.N.  Mock  Trial   National  Honor  Society  

Writing  Center   Math  and  Science  Center  Spiritus   Joshua  Club  Ski  Club   Marianapolis  Family  Network  

Dorm  Council   Outsider  Art  Magic  Club   Resident  Assistant  

Independent  Art   Science  Society  of  Marianapolis  SLAM  Leaders    

 (International  Event  Coordinators)  Captains’  Council  

Tech  Crew   Student  Council  Class  Officers   Dorm  Council  

Student  Ambassadors   Cultural  Coffee  House  Chinese  Language  and  Culture  Club   Spanish  Club  

Yearbook   Marianapolis  Abroad  

 

 

11  L.E.A.P  Week  

               L.E.A.P.  Week  takes  place  from  March  11th  through  the  15th.  It  is  a  one-­‐week  mini-­‐term                          where  students  and  faculty  explore  and  learn  more  about  areas  of  interest.  Students  can                    take  a      course,  take  a  trip,  or  take  advantage  of  both  options.  

 Course  offerings  are  taught  on  campus  or  locally  by  outside  experts.  They  focus  on  specialized  skills,  the  arts,  community  service,  scientific  field  studies,  cultural  immersion  experiences,  and  outdoor  challenges.    

 The  trips  that  are  offered  vary  in  duration  and  distance.  They  help  promote  interdependence,  learning  in  the  concrete  and  physical  world,  challenging  comfortable  boundaries,  hands  on  exploration,  and  lifelong  learning.    

                     Courses  &  Trips  include:    

Overnight  Trips  ü A  Cajun  Adventure  in  the  Big  Easy          

                                       (trip  to  New  Orleans)  4  days  and  3  nights    

ü The  Great  West:  The  Four  Corners  (visit  the  4  corners  region  of  the  Southwest)  5  days  and  4  nights    

ü The  Quest  for  the  Holy  Trail  (hike  the  Appalachian  Trail  in  New  York)  5  days  and  4  nights  

 ü Sun,  Sand,  and  the  Sumners  (travel  to  Jekyll  Island,  

Georgia)  5  days  and  4  nights    

ü Taste  of  Cleveland  (learn  about  local  and  industrial  food  production)  4  days  and  3  nights  

 ü Peru:  A  Journey  of  the  Heart  (service  trip  to  Machu  

Picchu,  Peru)  2  weeks    

ü Picture  This:  The  Maine  Seacoast  (explore  and  enjoy  Maine’s  seacoast)  4  days  and  3  nights  

 ü Mission:  Maine  (service  trip  to  Lewiston,  Maine)    

                                       6  days  and  5  nights    

ü Lights,  Camera,  Los  Angeles  (acting  workshop,  make  up  work  shop,  and  tours)  6  days  and  5  nights  

     

*An  additional  fee  may  apply  

Day  Trips/Courses  ü A  Taste  of  A  Cappella  (learn  how  to  sing  a  cappella)  –  

Day  trips  to  experience  local  private  performances    

ü Artists  and  Alchemists;  The  Science  of  Color  –  On  campus  with  local  artists    

ü Blood,  Sweat,  and  Theater  (produce  and  attend  theatrical  performances)  –  Day  trips  to  Hartford  and  Broadway,  NY      

ü Canine  Community  Service  -­‐  Day  trips  to  local  shelters  and  rescue  organizations    

ü Face  the  Challenge  –  Day  trips  to  go  rock  climbing,  horseback  riding,  and  hiking    

ü Immersion  into  Early  New  England  History  (immerse  yourself  in  the  19th  century)  -­‐  Day  trips  to  Old  Sturbridge  Village,  Boston,  and  the  Pequot  Museum    

ü Mission:  Marianapolis  (design  and  build  a  low  ropes  course  on  campus)  –  Day  tri  p  to  Brattleboro,  Vermont    

ü Money,  Money,  Money  (discover  the  rarity  and  beauty  of  U.S.  coins)  -­‐  On  campus    

ü Psychology  of  Childhood  (a  course  in  child  development)  –  On  campus    

ü The  Fun  Way  to  a  Healthy  Mind  and  Body  (physical  and  mental  health)  –  On  campus  

 

 

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 Weekend  Activities

 Haunted  Trail   Newport  House  Party   H-­‐Mart  Inter-­‐school  Dance   Basketball  Hall  of  Fame  Dodge  ball  Tournament   Relay  for  Life  Lock  In   Divine  Mercy  Sunday  Sumo-­‐Wrestling  Tournament   Matulaitis  Nursing  Home  Visits  SPAM  (Students  Performing  at  Marianapolis   Professional  Ultimate  Frisbee  Game  Blacksmithing  Demonstration   Pawsox  Game  (Minor  League  Baseball)  Higgins  Armory     Prom  Hanrahouse  Party   Semi-­‐Formal  Dance  Flag  Football  Tournament   Early  Morning  Fishing  Trips  Scavenger  Hunt   6-­‐Flags  Drama  Productions  (x3)   Indoor  Soccer  Dance  Classes  taught  by  a  former  “Rockette”   College  Visits  Breakfast  with  Santa   Historic  Roseland  Cottage  Caroling  through  the  Knight   Ice  Skating/Skiing/Snowboarding  in  Stowe,  VT  Thanksgiving  Dinner   DeCordova  Sculpture  Park  and  Museum  Candy  House  Decorating     Snowshoe  Adventure  Christmas  Dinner   Nathaniel  Hawthorne’s  House  Homelessness  Awareness  Night   Cape  Cod  National  Seashore  Easter  Dinner   Tower  Hill  Botanical  Gardens  Easter  Egg  Hunt   Mount  Monadnock  Harvest  Breakfast   Block  Island  Harvest  Moon  Festival   Blackstone  Valley  Residential  Service  Learning  Sunday   Price  Chopper  Sumo  Wrestling  Tournament     Wal-­‐Mart  Christmas  Lights  Observation   Friday  Night  Gaming  Fly  Fishing   Movies  in  the  Black  Box  Theater  Christmas  in  New  York   Stop  &  Shop  Cut  Down  a  Christmas  Tree   New  England  Revolution  Soccer  Game  Boston  Pops   Salem  Haunted  House  Tour  Corn  Maze   Turkey  Dip  Trips  to  Boston   King  Richard’s  Faire  Solomon  Pond  Mall   Hypnotist  Ski  Trip   Spirit  Week  Bowling   Sports  Day  Laser  Tag   Rake  Day  Burlington  Mall   Horseback  Riding  Natick  Mall   Kayaking  Wrentham  Outlets   Spirit  of  Ethan  Allen  (ferry  boat  ride)  Providence  Place  Mall   Echo  Lake  Aquarium  and  Science  Center  

   

 

 

13  Athletics  

At  Marianapolis,  students  can  choose  between  13  varsity  teams  and  19  other  athletic  programs,  honing  skills  and  building  strength  through  daily  afternoon  practice.  

 Everyone  at  Marianapolis  is  required  to  participate  in  two  sport  seasons  each  year.  Participation  on  either  competitive  teams  or  non-­‐competitive  athletic  programming  helps  to  fulfill  this  requirement.    

 • Levels  range  from  the  following:  

 1. Thirds–  Beginner  level  athletes  interested  in  trying  something  different  2. JV  –  New  or  novice  athletes  3. Varsity  –  Experienced  athletes  (more  demanding  practices  and  game  schedule)    

 

                                                         

     

Girl’s  Varsity  Soccer    Boy’s  Varsity  Cross  Country   Girl’s  Varsity  Lacrosse  Boy’s  Varsity  Soccer   Girl’s  Varsity  Cross  Country   Boy’s  Varsity  Lacrosse  

Girl’s  JV  Soccer   Dance   Boy’s  Intramurals  Basketball  Boy’s  JV  Soccer   Gymnastics   Boy’s  Varsity  Wrestling  Boy’s  III’s  Soccer   Developmental  Tennis   Boy’s  JV  Wrestling  

Girl’s  Varsity  Volleyball   Girl’s  JV  Tennis   Boy’s  Varsity  Baseball  Girl’s  JV  Volleyball   Boy’s  Varsity  Basketball   Girl’s  Varsity  Softball  Girl’s  III’s  Volleyball   Girl’s  Varsity  Basketball   Boy’s  JV  Baseball  Co-­‐Ed  Varsity  Golf   Boy’s  V2  Basketball   Co-­‐Ed  Varsity  Track  &  Field  Co-­‐Ed  JV  Golf   Girl’s  JV  Basketball   Co-­‐Ed  Varsity  Ultimate  Frisbee  

Boy’s  Varsity  Tennis   Boy’s  JV  Basketball   Co-­‐Ed  JV  Ultimate  Frisbee  Girl’s  Varsity  Tennis   Technology  Crew   Co-­‐Ed  Varsity  Indoor  Track  Co-­‐Ed  Varsity  Tennis   Drama   Crew  

 

 

14  Visual  Arts  

 The  program  encourages  individual  creative  expression,  development  of  specific  skills  in  each  area,  

communication  with  the  public  through  exhibitions  and  performances,  and  appreciation  of  all  art  forms.    Effort  

is  made  where  possible  by  people  from  each  discipline  to  work  collaboratively.  Courses  provide  recognition  of  

the  role  of  the  Arts  in  history  and  in  our  contemporary  world.    

 

 

   

Courses  Include:  

1. Art  Foundation  

2. Drawing  

3. Painting  

4. Printmaking  and  Experimental  Drawing  

5. Set  and  Costume  Design  

6. Assemblage  and  Jewelry  Design  

7. Photography  I  

8. Photography  II  

9. Digital  Photography  

 

Clubs  Include:  

1. Independent  Art  

2. Outsider  Art  

 

 

 

15  Dance  

 

Marianapolis  proudly  opened  its  new  dance  studio,  The  Raenato  and  Anneke  Patria  Dance  Studio  in  2010.  Led  

by  veteran  dancer  and  teacher,  Kendra  Sumner,  the  program  is  part  of  the  academic  curriculum  as  well  as  a  

sports  option.  

 

 

   

 

Courses  Include:  

 

1. Dance  Technique  I  

2. Dance  Technique  II  

3. Dance  Technique  III  

4. Flexibility  and  Strength  Development  

5. Tap  Technique  

6. Dance  is  also  offered  as  a  sport  in  the  fall,  winter,  and  spring.  Semester  performances  allow  dancers  to  

showcase  their  talent  each  season.    

 

 

 

16  Theater  

 

 

The  Irwin  Black  Box  Theatre  provides  a  flexible,  multi-­‐purpose  performing  arts  space  for  students  in  drama,  

music,  and  the  arts.  This  new  space  opened  in  the  autumn  of  2010,  adding  dimension  and  depth  to  the  school’s  

performing  arts  curriculum.    

 

At  Marianapolis,  the  drama  program  produces  three  plays  annually  to  showcase  the  talents  of  more  than  200  

students.  Many  Marianapolis  actors  have  gone  on  to  pursue  performing  arts  in  college,  and  others  enjoy  acting  

as  a  lifelong  career.    

 

 

   

 

Courses  Include:  

1. Theatre  Skills  I  

2. Theatre  Skills  II  

3. Theatre  is  also  offered  as  a  sport  in  the  fall,  winter  and  spring.  

 

Recent  Performances  

12  Angry  Jurors    

The  Movie  Game    

Bye  Bye  Birdie    

Diary  of  Anne  Frank  

 

 

17  Music  

 The  Music  Department  offers  students  the  opportunity  to  perform  in  a  variety  of  ensembles,  both  choral  and  

instrumental.  In  the  classroom,  traditional  and  contemporary  literature  is  studied  and  performed  in  concerts  on  

and  off  campus.  In  the  school’s  choral  and  instrumental  groups,  the  goal  is  to  instruct  students  in  the  

fundamentals  of  music  in  order  for  them  to  be  literate  and  proficient  in  reading  and  performing  from  various  

historical  periods  and  musical  styles.    

 

 

   

Courses  Include:  

1. Freshmen  Chorus  

2. Chamber  Choir  

3. World  Music  

4. Music  Appreciation  

5. Wind  Ensemble  

6. Music  Theory  I  

7. Music  Theory  II  

8. Beginner  Guitar  

9. Schola  Choir  

10. Rock  Band  11. Jazz  Band  

 

 

 

18  Technology  

• The  curriculum  at  Marianapolis  is  universally  supported  by  technology    

• We  provide  a  proactive  approach  to  academics,  making  sure  that  our  students    benefit  from  a  21st  century  education  through  their  exposure  to  technology.    

 • Technology  use,  however,  is  balanced  with  the  use  of  the  Harkness  table  to                  encourage  academic  dialogue  and  strengthen  both  collaborative  efforts  and                            discussion  etiquette.      

 

                     Technology  on  campus  includes:  

ü Wireless  Internet  across  campus    ü Wireless  printers  throughout  every  building    ü Web  based  email  accounts  (All  faculty,  staff,  and  students  have  a  Marianapolis  gmail  account)    ü Student  portals  (area  to  access  class  materials,  schedules,  school  news,  etc.)    ü Two  state-­‐of-­‐the  art  computer  labs    ü iPad  Program  (500  iPad  2  devices  at  Marianapolis)    ü IT  Club    ü Green  Screen  Technology    ü Smart  Boards  in  classrooms    ü Updated  Social  media  (follow  us  on  facebook  at  www.facebook.com/marianapols)    ü T1  Line  (fast  digital  transmission  service  for  wireless  Internet)    ü Computer  Science  Curriculum  (innovative  skills  for  the  21st  century)  

 

 

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