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.

_This afternoon, Marist High School received word that Kamerun Smith has been selected as this week's MaxPreps "Player of the Week" due to his outstanding efforts in the victory over Wilsonville last Friday. 

Kamerun helped lead the Spartans to this week's state 5A semi-finals games with a 49-14 victory over Wilsonville. He passed for 344 yards on 18 completions in 22 attempts with 5 passing touchdowns. On the season, Kamerun has passed for 44 touchdowns, with a 64% completion rate for 2561 yards as Marist is a perfect 11-0.

Click here to read the article on the Maxpreps website

Click here to view Kamerun's profile on Maxpreps website, view stats and watch video clips.

Congratulations to Kamerun as well as all the football players from Marist, for their amazing season so far! Good luck Saturday!

_It’s been another amazing season of Spartan Football.  Our Varsity advances to the semifinals this Friday, November 25th vs. Mountain View.  The game is set for 5pm at Willamette University.   Sherwood and West Albany will play at Willamette University as well starting at noon. The tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.  Each ticket is good for both semifinal games.  The ticket booths open at 11am.
 
SPECTATORS – Main Parking Lot: Take I-5 Exit 253 and drive west on Mission Ave. From the top of the overpass it is 2.7 miles to the entrance of the stadium, which is on the left. Additional Parking: From Mission take 12th Street, then a right onto Cross Street. There will be parking on the right by the softball field. The main campus is also in walking distance to the stadium.  Parking is also available at Bush’s Pasture Park, adjacent to the stadium.

The Marist Spartans have had a great fall sports season and are now getting ready to start the playoffs. Here's a schedule of the games this week. Put these on your calendar early so you can come support these crucial games!

• Volleyball: State Play-off game, Saturday afternoon at 5:00 pm at Mountain View High School in Bend.
  
• Football: Play-In game at North Eugene High School, Friday night at 7 pm against Summit. Note: Due to the game not being played at Marist, the game will not be broadcasted online. The game has been picked up by ESPN affiliate radio station "95.3 The Score," with pre-game coverage beginning at 6:45. The game will also be simulcast on ESPN affiliate 940 AM in Bend, OR. Online audio can be found on the radio station websites.
  
• Girls Soccer: Play off game on Saturday, November 5th. Time and opponent will be finalized Thursday.
  
• Boys Soccer: Play-In game, Friday, November 4th at 3:30 pm at West Albany High School.
  
• Cross Country: State Championships at Lane Community College on Saturday, November 5th. Girls race begins at 1:15 pm. The boys race at 1:50 pm.

Remember to keep up with all the teams scores through the playoffs, by following our Marist Athletics Twitter account!

Want to get excited about the playoffs? Check out the following video, a message from the "superfans" to this years volleyball team as they entered the playoffs: (If the video doesn't show up in your browser, watch it on our Youtube channel)

Happy Halloween from Marist High School! It may be a bit spooky today on campus... we never know who (or what) will show up to attend classes, or check in on us. But it's Halloween and that's part of the fun! So pull out the candy bags and get ready for ghouls, goblins.. and the occasional Imperial trooper to stop by your door tonight!

An annual Homecoming Week tradition here at Marist High School is called the Class (Decade) Dance. Here's how it works: Each class will work together to choreograph and practice a dance routine representing the styles made famous through 4 decades. Freshman represent the 1950's, sophomores represent the 1960's, juniors represent the 1970's and seniors represent the 1980's. At an assembly held the morning before the Homecoming football game, each class will perform their dance in front of the school and a panel of judges. The winning class will earn points that go toward the Class Cup, a week-long class competition where points are earned from dressing up for each spirit day, and bigger events like the class trivia bowl, class tug-of-war, and class karaoke. In 2011, the seniors reigned supreme winning many events (although the juniors beat them in the Trivia Bowl.)

As many parents and families were unable to attend the class dance competition assembly, we are posting each class dance below. Either click on them below to watch them here, or double click on the video to watch on Youtube, and share with family and friends on your social networks.

Just in case you are having trouble playing the videos below (or they do not show up in your browser) click here to visit the Marist YouTube Channel.

The "Marist, We Are One" magazine fall issue is now available and should be arriving in your mailbox soon! In this issue, you can find articles on the use of technology at Marist, and a column by new Editor, Kathy Yocum giving you the beginning of a historical tour of Marist. You'll also find bios on new Marist staff members, an update on how the move to the 5A level has gone, our annual donor report, campus news, alumni news, and much more!

You'll also find our "Take 5" column, this issue focusing on Father Lopez, former Marist principal. If you'd like to hear more about Father Lopez and his recollections on the time he spent here (and did he really ride an elephant into a Marist auction?!) click below to watch our video interview from his recent visit to campus.

If you are not currently receiving the Marist Alumni Magazine, which releases 3 free issues per year, please contact the Marist Development office at 541.681.5470 or e-mail Tom Simon.