5/6/26 Student of the Week – Daniel French
May 7, 2026
Daniel French, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Michael and Wendy French. His teacher said, “Dan represents the very best of what we hope […]
Daniel French, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Michael and Wendy French. His teacher said, “Dan represents the very best of what we hope […]
Alek Jasovic, a sophomore at Marian Central Catholic High School, received an Outstanding Academic Improvement award this month for his religion class, and he is the recipient of the St. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng’sNo. 1 doubles experience has gone well in the early start to the season. Jasovic first learned the […]
The Rev. Michael Fuller, now Chaplain to His Holiness By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the designation of “Chaplain to His Holiness” upon the Rev. Michael Fuller, who […]
Keira Conlon, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Sean Conlon. Her teacher said, “Keira’s commitment to her team, her studies, and her family is […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com While almost all teams at Woodstock high schools were struggling with the weather to start spring seasons, one notable exception has been Marian Central’s softball squad. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Led by returning IHSA State Qualifier Wilson Jakubowicz, the Marian Central boys track-and-field team is hopeful for a strong start to the new season. Jakubowicz finished […]
Christine Chmiel, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, started the first two games of the season against Richmond-Burton. On March 10 the University of Dayton commit struck out […]
Finn Piefer, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Colleen and Mark Piefer. His teacher said, “Finn is a highly organized and attentive student who […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s softball team got the early jump on spring games, and the start has been a good one. The Hurricanes swept Richmond-Burton with an 8-1 […]
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