The Marist Theatre's upcoming production of Two Many Chickens was featured this week in the Eugene Weekly newspaper.

Click here to read the article.

Too Many Chickens is a wacky family comedy involving chickens, vacuums, fairies, the Royal Order of the Antelopes, dogs, veterinarians, architects, pottery, mad inventions, gardens, love, writers block, the internet, bad puns, silly cheers and absolutely no animals hurt in this production!

The play is directed by Tony Rust and runs Friday April 20, Saturday, April 21, Friday April 27, Saturday April 28. All shows at 7:30 PM in the Bob Devereaux Theatre at Marist.

Click here to purchase your tickets today!

We love having the opportunity to share the good news of Marist Catholic High School with the world, and its great when opportunities arise for us to do so. This morning, Marist administrators were interviewed on regional Catholic radio station KBVM/KMME, discussing the school and its mission. Principal Jay Conroy, Vice Principal Stacey Baker, Director of Campus Ministry Rick Martin and Assistant Campus Minister Julie Ferrari all contributed to the interview.

While the interview lasts almost 45 minutes, it is a very informative listen where you can really get a feel for the goals of Catholic education at Marist. Click the play button below to hear the audio interview. KMME can be heard locally in the Eugene/Springfield area on 94.9 FM or 100.5 FM, and is broadcast in Portland as KBVM 88.3 FM. The station can also be streamed online at www.kbvm.fm.

We heard from two of our Marist Alumni this morning, sharing their post-Marist successes with us. Thanks to websites like Youtube, we can help share their successes with all of you! If you have videos that show our alumni in action, feel free to send a write-up and a link to sbarth@marisths.org, so we can share your success with the Marist community.

Tate recently served as Director of Photography for the student film "Connectivity" in his studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design. While Tate has always had a great artistic eye and video production talent, its fun to see him succeeding on a whole new level. Watch his latest student project below. Great job!

Nick MacKinnon ('10), recently spent a weekend in LA, performing with his University of Portland ROTC group in a national rifle competition. Nick is the second from the left, a bit offset behind his teammates (initially). Fortunately, he is NOT the teammate absorbing the brunt a particularly prickly Marine drill sergeant’s commentary. In the past year, we have heard from several credible UP sources that Nick has ascended to “Most Eligible Bachelor” status, providing a refreshing rebuttal to the notion that nice guys finish last. Nick remains his humble self, though he does acknowledge that wearing the ROTC uniform on campus does have its perks.

As we gear up for tonight's girl's basketball state playoff game vs. Lebanon (7pm @ Lebanon HS), here's a little something to get you in the pre-game mood. Marist junior, Ben Fish, was asked to play the Star Spangled Banner prior to several basketball games this season. And with his amazing guitar talents, he stepped up to the challenge! Take a listen!

Debbie Cullen's Spanish class was recently featured in the Register Guard for their "Spanish Oscar Ceremony" held Thursday, February 23, 2012. Click here to read the article, and click the photos below, as featured in the Register Guard.

We are proud to present a special video announcement! Mark your calenders for a memorable event to be held at Marist High School on May 12th! We won't give away all the details here. Just watch the video to see what is in store.

Our official event website is in the works and will be launched soon. Our site will have all the details on the evening, purchasing ticket information and how to contribute to this great cause. "They're comin' to our city!!!" So don't miss out!

Another issue of the Marist Magazine should be arriving in your mailbox this week! In this issue we take a look at the Devereaux Theatre including the history of the Marist theatre program and contributions of Bob Devereaux including the building of the theater that now bears his name. Then, learn about the current and future theatre program, including this years performance of "Godspell" with director Tony Rust.

Also in this issue: an essay by Portland Magazine editor Brian Doyle; Coach Frank Geske, a student pictorial essay on "Relationships," a reflection on Ash Wednesday, and the Bob Jeremiah story. Finally, read about the lessons learned from the the 1960 St. Francis State Championship basketball team. For more information and hear the team reminisce from their historic season, click the video below.

If you are not currently receiving the Marist Magazine, which releases 3 free issues per year, please contact the Marist Development office at 541.681.5470. The magazine can also be downloaded as a PDF by clicking here.

Meet the 1960 Basketball Team be clicking the video below:

This morning, much of the talk on campus seems to be centering around last night's basketball victory over Willamette High School, and the amazing basketball shot that's all over the news. In the final seconds of the first quarter, senior Willy Malos made a last second shot from 75 feet away, stunning the crowd with a moment they'll never forget. Click below to watch the KEZI game highlights from last nights newscast. Congrats to the boys basketball team, for their 61-58 victory!

The Marist community overflowed with life on Friday as over 70 students and faculty came together to give 60 pints of blood.

Students are required to be at least 16 years of age and not everyone was able to donate but the drive was successful overall. Seniors Margaret Quartararo, Amy Miller, and Courtney Volta worked closely with Lane Memorial Blood Bank to keep the process organized and running smoothly.

Many student’s nerves were on edge at the thought of giving blood but those who went through with it were pleased they could help save lives. “It was uncomfortable but I’m so glad I gave,” said senior Adri Cardani when asked about her first experience donating blood.

The semi-annual blood drive celebrates its tenth year this fall. English teacher Bill Ferrari put together the blood drive in response to the tragedy of 9/11. He has been in charge of coordinating the drive every fall and spring since.  
Marist has been presented with numerous awards from the Lane Memorial Blood Bank for the amount of blood donated each year.  According to Ferrari there have been years in which Marist contributed more blood than some small colleges.