Montini Catholic's World Language and international students celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday, February 7th. The Lasallian college preparatory students get together every year at this time to participate in a talent show and make, share and enjoy international cuisine. The event is planned and organized by Chinese Language teacher, Mrs. Sumin Xu and Montini's International Student Program Director, Mr. Art Stuart. During the program Mr. Stuart acknowledged all of Montini's International students saying, "Thank you for your trust in Montini and for the sacrifices you make to be a part of our faith community! We are here for you always." Mr. Stuart is proud to work with Cambridge Network to ensure the success of Montini's International Student Program. Founded in 2009, Cambridge Network is a one-stop turnkey service for international students seeking a high school education in the USA with a mission to expand Human Perspectives and World Harmony Through Education. Each year they work with Montini to secure passionate and caring host families for international students. While at Montini, International students are encouraged to assimilate to their new high school environment by getting involved in student life while at Montini. They look forward to Montini's Chinese New Year celebration each year to share a bit of their own culture with their new American friends. Chinese New Year is celebrated this year from January 29-February 12th - the year of the snake!

Montini Catholic High School in Lombard congratulated​ eleven senior Broncos on their commitments to continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the collegiate level. A celebration of the first official National Sports Signing Day of the school season was held on Wednesday, ​F​ebruary 5, 2025 at Montini. Broncos committing were​ (as pictured in photo): Front l to r: Matteo Barrett​, from Woodridge (Football) St. Ambrose University ​ Lily Spanos ​from Glen Ellyn (Basketball/Golf) Dickinson College Ariana Macias​ from Elgin (Softball) Edgewood College Sophia Fountain​ from Berkeley (Lacrosse) Lewis University Owen Berberich​ from Lombard (Football) University of DuBuque Back l to r: Jonathan Hayes​ from Woodridge (Football) Upper Iowa University Max Bell ​from Westchester (Football) Upper Iowa University Josiah James ​from Oak Park (Football) University of Wisconsin - Stout Thomas Stacy​ from Downers Grove (Football) University of Indianapolis Gaetano Carbonara​ from Downers Grove (Football) University of DuBuque Ryan Andres​ from Bartlett (Lacrosse) Wheeling University

Montini Catholic High School, Lombard, recognizes and congratulates three outstanding athletes achieving Girls Catholic Athletics Conference (GCAC) All Conference in girls basketball: Peyton Farrell '26 (Downers (Grove) Nikki Kerstein '25 (Naperville) Lily Spanos '25 (Glen Ellyn) The Broncos are currently celebrating a 17-8 season after their win over Marian Catholic on January 28.

Montini Catholic's Inaugural 'Cookie Club' gathered early in the morning on Wednesday, January 29th to surprise Bronco parents as they were dropping off students for school. The Lasallian college preparatory high school is celebrating National Catholic Schools Week this week (January 26-February 1). President Kevin Beirne and Principal Chris Tiritilli joined faculty, staff and administration members to greet parents with smiles, waves and 'thank you' signs while handing them chocolate chip cookies as tokens of appreciation. "Thank you parents and guardians!​" said Principal Chris Tiritilli. "As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, we focus much of our attention on celebrating our students and staff. We also wanted to take an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of our parents and guardians, as the primary educators of their students and partners in achieving our mission. Parent partnership and involvement is and will always be integral to the success of our students and community. Together, we create a supportive, faith-filled community where students can thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. We are beyond grateful to all of our parents/guardians for their support of Catholic education, and of Montini Catholic High School!​" Image above: "Bronco Cookie Club" - front row l to r: Mary Albert (Alumni Relations), Sara McGady (Admissions), Barb Pauley (Business Office), Lexxi Johnson (Assistant Principal), Anne Marie Lowery (Director of Development), Chris Tiritilli (Principal); back row: James Szymczak (Dean), Mike Bukovsky (Admissions Ambassador and Head Football and Wrestling Coach) and Kevin Beirne (President)

Montini Catholic recently extended a thank you to alumnus, Adam Solakiewicz '06 , for arranging the Lasallian college preparatory high school's annual Alumni Hockey Game at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva (December 28, 2024)! This good time of competition and comradery on the ice is always a much anticipated event. Image above: Back row (l to r) - Steve Carlevato '08, Joe Lorenzetti '03, Andrew Olech '03, Joe Eberhardt '03, David Langert '03, Blake Holtquist '24, TJ Filkowski '23, Anthony Sorrentino '24, Anthony Spano, Jacob Richardson '18, Andrew Soderstrom '98, Michael Rigitano '10, Dan Solakiewicz '03, James Sansone '05; Front row (l to r) - Ron DiNella '78, Easton Rossi '24, Andrew Weisenburger '05, Adam Solakiewicz '06, Brett Jandacek '01, Michael Solakewicz '10

Montini Catholic freshman, Brooke Holtquist (Lombard) finds great joy in helping others. In fact, it is a family tradition. On Saturday, December 7th, (and every December since she was very young) Brooke (with her mother, Elizabeth and brother Blake '24) joined Lombard police (and the Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association) at their 26th Annual Shop With a Cop event . 'Shop with a Cop' is a Lombard community outreach program where police officers take children shopping for holiday gifts with the goal of providing a unique opportunity for them to shop for their families while building positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. (While the children are busy shopping for their families, volunteer shoppers select special gifts for the children.) Brooke has been participating in this event with her mom and brother, Blake '24 since she was very little. "We arrive (at the Village Hall) at 7AM to help decorate the room, place wrapping paper, tape, and scissors at each of the tables, and the officers go pick up the children and bring them back to the village.The officers and their designated volunteer hop in the squad cars and they all caravan with lights and sirens to Dicks Sporting Goods and Target where the children have an opportunity to shop for their families with funds raised throughout the year. After shopping is completed, everyone meets back at the Village Hall to wrap presents, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and eat lunch." Volunteering is something that Brooke takes very seriously - for the "good feelings" she experiences knowing she is helping others. "My advice for my peers is to get involved with your community and make it a tradition around the holidays or make it a monthly goal to volunteer. Volunteering is both rewarding to the volunteer and to those who you are helping. It's a win-win situation!" Brooke and her family also help out with the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser every year when Law enforcement officers "stake out" on local Dunkin' rooftops to raise awareness and donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

Montini Catholic High School, home of the four time State Championship Lady Broncos, is hosting its annual Girls Varsity Basketball Christmas Tournament (December 23rd, 26-28). This year will mark the tournament's 15th year of excitement involving sixteen teams competing for the championship title. The tournament has grown in popularity over the years, entertaining up to 6,000 basketball fans per year. Additionally, up to 150 college coaches are expected to visit Montini's gymnasium to take in the action over the holiday event. This year's participating teams are: Benet Academy Redwings Central Rockets Geneva Vikings Hinsdale South Hornets Lyons Township Lions Marist Redhawks Montini Catholic Broncos Naperville North Huskies Neuqua Valley Wildcats Prospect Knights St. Charles East Fighting Saints St. Francis Spartans St. Laurence Vikings Thornton Wildcats William Fremd Vikings York Community Dukes Tournament information including rosters, bracket, and game schedules can be found online at: www.montinichristmastourney.com. Tournament updates available on Twitter and Instagram : @montinixmastrny . Montini Catholic High School is located on 16th Street in Lombard, just 4/10s of a mile West of Meyers Road. Fans can purchase a four day pass to catch all of the action. Questions about the tournament should be directed to Mr. Eric Scott, Coordinator, at 630-627-6930 extension 173 or escott@montini.org.

Montini Catholic Varsity Football celebrated their history making 3A Championship (November 30) with their classmates on Wednesday, December 4th at a 'celebration rally' held in their honor. The 2024 Montini Broncos finished the regular season with a 7-2 record, completing one of the best Chicago Catholic League seasons in Montini history. The rugged schedule propelled the Broncos into the IHSA State Playoffs for the 34th time in program history. After a dominant 1st round victory over North Lawndale, the Broncos took on Byron’s Tigers in the much anticipated rematch of last year's tough playoff loss, and earned a hard fought 14-13 revenge victory. Princeton High School was the Broncos quarterfinal opponent, and after defeating the Tigers 24-7 on the road, they returned home to Duffy Memorial Stadium to host Wilmington in a semi final contest. Even a live bronco, a fireworks display and a military flyover during the National Anthem, couldn't upstage the Broncos offense as it exploded for 42 points, against the Wildcats. The defense continued its season-long dominating performance, and with the 42-12 victory over the Wildcats, the Broncos punched their ticket to the Class 3A State Championship Game the day after Thanksgiving at Hancock Stadium on the campus of Illinois State University. Montini wasted little time scoring early and often, and ran out to a 35-0 halftime lead over the Sages from Monticello. Eventually they secured a running clock in the 3rd quarter, and completed the 49-8 victory, earning the Program's 7th IHSA State Football Championship! Head Coach Mike Bukovsky ‘83, who celebrated his first win as Head Varsity Coach, was honored to be a part of this historic team giving credit where it was due. "Our senior class was outstanding, as they have overcome many obstacles over their 4 years here, and have cemented their legacy in Montini Football History!" At the rally, Coach Bukovsky wasted no time thanking Montini fans, parents, Booster Club members, cheer and Broncettes teams. "You all share in this victory!" Senior Nick Irion (Lombard) reflected on the season, his last as a Montini Bronco. "The 7th Montini football state championship feels extra special because of the people who came before me. The teams that laid the foundation, the players who set the example, and the coaches who built this program. They made it possible for us to achieve this. For those reasons it made our winning feel that much better. Their hard work and determination pushed us to do our best, and it’s an honor to continue that tradition and add to Montini’s history. This win is as much for the legacy as it is for us. I would also like to shout out all my teammates and coaches who put in countless hours during the hot summer days and cold fall nights, without them none of this would be possible. Go Broncos!"